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STATE OF WASHINGTON
County of Jefferson
Dedication of Conservation Futures Funds to the }
Camp Discovery Creek Acquisition project as }
Authorized by and in Accordance with Jefferson } RESOLUTION NO. 5 2 21
County Code Section 3.08.030(7) to Provide a }
System of Public Open Spaces }
WHEREAS, conservation futures tax levy collections, authorized under RCW
84.34.230, are an important means of retaining community character and accomplishing the open space
policies and objectives of the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan that encourage the coordinated
acquisition of key open space lands for long-term protection; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson County is authorized by RCW 84.34.210 and 84.34.220 to
acquire open space land, agricultural and timber lands as defined in RCW 84.34.220; and
WHEREAS, the Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee has reviewed
project applications for 2021 and made its funding recommendations to the Board of County
Commissioners in accordance with Jefferson County Code Chapter 3.08; and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Jefferson County Conservation Futures
Program,Northwest Watershed Institute, as project sponsor, requests funding towards the acquisition
of one parcel of land in S15 T27N R1W with Assessor's Parcel Number 701151002; and
WHEREAS, the County retains enough developable land to accommodate the Camp
Discovery Creek Acquisition project as well as the housing and employment growth that it is expected
to receive, thus satisfying the requirements of Chapter 449, Laws of 2005; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson County considers it in the best public interest to contribute
financially to this open space project.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that:
1. Jefferson County hereby dedicates up to $140,000 in conservation futures funds in the
2021 funding cycle for acquisition expenses contingent on a matching contribution of at
least seventy-nine percent(79%) of the total project cost.
Resolution No. 5 2 21 re: Dedication of Conservation Futures Funds to the Camp Discovery Creek
Acquisition project
2. This dedication of funding may be nullified if a submittal for reimbursement,
accompanied by documentation of matching funds sufficient to complete the
acquisition, is not received from the sponsor within three years of the signing of this
resolution.
APPRO,T/ fA7 OPTED •this ftday of & '`�ber- , 2021 in Port Townsend, Washington.
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ti 2021 Jefferson County Conservation Futures Program
Property Acquisition and/or
1s Operations and Maintenance Project Application
Please complete the following application in its entirety. Be sure to answer"N/A"for questions that don't apply
to the project. Incomplete applications will not be accepted for consideration.
Unless directed otherwise, use as much space as needed to answer each question.
Contact program staff at 379-4498 or tpokorny@cojefferson.wa.us with questions.
Background and Eligibility Information
1. Project Title: Camp Discovery Creek Acquisition
2. Conservation Futures Acquisition Request: $140,000
Conservation Futures O&M Request: $0
3. Total Conservation Futures Request: $140,000
4. Please indicate the type of interest contemplated in the acquisition process.
X Warranty Deed Easement Other(Please describe below.)
In whose name will the property title be held after acquisition?
Northwest Watershed Institute
5. Applicant Information
Name of Applicant or Organization: Northwest Watershed Institute
Contact: Peter Bahls
Title: Executive Director/Conservation Biologist
Address: 3407 Eddy Street, Port Townsend,WA 98368
Phone: (360) 385-6786,ext. Fax: (360) 385-2839, ext.
Email: peter@nwwatershed.org
6. Sponsor Information: (if different than applicant)Same
Organization Name:
Contact:
Title:
Address:
Phone: . Fax: ( ) - , ext.
This application was approved by the sponsor's legally responsible body(e.g., board, council, etc.)on
March 26, 2021
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7. Site Location
Street Address or Description of Location: East of Toandos Road,headwaters of Camp Discovery Creek
Driving Directions from Port Townsend: South on Coyle Road,right on Toandos Road and continue
approx.%mile to property to the south of Toandos Road.
Section: 15 Township: 27 N Range: 1 W
Assessor's Parcel Number(s): 701-151-002
Please differentiate current and proposed ownership of each APN and indicate if the parcel is to be acquired with
CF funds or used as match. The parcel is to be acquired with CF funds
Please list the assessed values for each property or APN, as applicable.
$347,532
8. Existing Conditions
New Site: Yes No Number of Parcels: 1
Addition to Existing Site: Yes No Acres to Be Acquired: 80.6
Total Project Acreage(if different): Current Zoning: 1 per 80
Existing Structures/Facilities: No
Any current covenants, easements or restrictions on land use: No
Current Use: Forestry
Waterfront (name of body of water): Camp Discovery Creek
Shoreline(linear feet): ''/: mile of Camp Discovery Creek and tributaries
Owner Tidelands/Shorelands: NA
9. Current Property Owner X is _is not a willing seller.
Project Description
10. In 1,000 words or less,provide a summary description of the project,the match,overarching goal, and three
top objectives. Include information about the physical characteristics of the site that is proposed for acquisition
with Conservation Futures Program funds including:vegetation,topography,surrounding land use,and
relationship to parks,trails,and open space.Describe the use planned for the site, any development plans after
acquisition(including passive development), characteristics of the site which demonstrate that it is well-suited to
the proposed use,and plans for any structures currently on the site. If applicable, describe how the site relates to
the larger project, and whether the project has a plan, schedule and funding dedicated to its completion.Please
also list any important milestones for the project or critical dates,e.g.grant deadlines. List the dates and explain
their importance.Please attach a spreadsheet of the budget.
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Background,goals, and objectives
Since 2002, Northwest Watershed Institute (NWI),Jefferson Land Trust, and over 40 partnering
organizations have been working on a landscape scale project to protect and restore the Tarboo-
Dabob Bay watershed,with over 4,000 acres conserved to date.The three main objectives of the
conservation effort are to: 1) protect and restore the stream and wetland corridor,from the
headwaters of Tarboo Creek to Dabob Bay, 2) conserve uplands for sustainable forestry, 3) preserve
lands within the Dabob Bay Natural Area.
For this project, NWI proposes to acquire and permanently protect upper Camp Discovery Creek,the
second largest independent tributary to Tarboo-Dabob Bay and partly within the boundaries of the
Dabob Bay Natural Area.The project includes streams,wetlands and riparian habitats and that
support a high diversity of native species. Most of downstream Camp Discovery Creek is protected
within the Dabob Bay Natural Area.
Proposed uses
The parcel will be owned and managed by NWI.The deed restriction and Navy restrictive easement
will be sold that will prevent residential development. Selective timber harvest of the existing tree
plantation is proposed to restore complex older forest structure and habitat. A walking trail system
for supervised public school and other tours is planned.There is a possibility that in several years
DNR will purchase the south half(40 acres)from NWI to reimburse NWI for part of the match for the
initial purchase. Only the south 40 is already within the boundary of the Dabob Bay Natural Area
where DNR has ability to purchase lands if they can receive funding in the future.
Critical dates and urgency
Rayonier has agreed to hold off on planned clearcutting of the property for a limited time to allow
NWI to raise funding for purchase.
Budget
JCCF Match to Total
Request JCCF Cost Timeline
Acquistion
Rayonier Property-fee simple 120,000 521,000 641,000 Jun-22
Acquisition Related Costs: 14,000 14,000 Sep-21 to Jun-2022
Project management and administration 6,000 6,000 Sep-21 to June-22
Total Project Costs 140,000 521,000 661,000
Percent match to JCCF 79%
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11. Estimate costs below, including the estimated or appraised value of the propert(ies)or property right(s)to be
acquired, even if Conservation Futures funds will only cover a portion of the total project cost. In the case of
projects involving multiple acquisitions,please break out appraisals and estimated acquisition costs by parcel.
Estimated or Appraised Value of Propert(ies)to be Acquired: 641,000.
Total Estimated Acquisition-related Cost(see Conservation Futures Manual for eligible costs): $20,000
Total Operation and Maintenance Cost: $0
Total Project Cost: $661,000
Basis for Estimates(include information about how the property value(s)was determined, anticipated acquisition-
related costs, general description of operation and maintenance work to be performed,task list with itemized
budget, and anticipated schedule for completion of work):
Estimate of fair market value is based on a preliminary estimate from professional USPAP appraisal
of timber and land by Greg Richards and Marty Strickland (forester)that is due for completion on
April 2, 2021.
O & M only go to question#15:
Scored Questions
1 a. Sponsor or other organizations X will will not contribute to acquisition of proposed site and/or operation
and maintenance activities.
1 b. If applicable,please describe below how contributions from groups or agencies will reduce the need to use
Conservation Futures program funds.
1 c. Matching Fund Estimate Acquisition O&M
Conservation Futures Funds Requested $140,000 $0 21%
Matching Funds/Resources* $521,000 $0 79%
Total Project Acquisition Cost $661,000 $0 100%
*If a prior acquisition is being proposed as match,please describe and provide documentation of value, location,
date of acquisition and other information that would directly link the match to the property being considered for
acquisition.
1 d. Source of matching Amount of Contribution If not, Contribution If not,
funds/resources contribution approved? when? available now? when?
Navy REPI $200,000 Yes No 2022 Yes No 2022
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NWI $321,000 Yes No 2022 Yes No 2022
NOTE: Matching funds are strongly recommended and a higher rating will be assigned to those projects that
guarantee additional resources for acquisition. Donation of property or a property right will be considered as
a matching resource. Donation of resources for on-going maintenance or stewardship("in-kind"
contributions) are not eligible as a match.
2 a. Sponsoring agency X is _is not prepared to provide long-term stewardship (easement monitoring,
maintenance, up-keep, etc.) for the proposed project site.
2 b. Describe any existing programs or future plans for stewardship of the property, including the nature and
extent of the commitment of resources to carry out the stewardship plan.
Northwest Watershed Institute plans to manage the parcel long term,although the south 40 may be
transferred to DNR for management as part of the Dabob Bay Natural Area. NWI will prepare a
Stewardship Plan and conduct weed control.
Long-term stewardship of the Camp Discovery Creek parcel can be efficiently incorporated into
NWI's existing operations because NWI's main base of operation is the 400-acre Tarboo Wildlife
Preserve in the Tarboo valley, located several miles from the proposed project. NWI already employs
an experienced professional staff, including aquatic ecologist and botanist and field crew that
conduct annual restoration projects, monitoring,and stewardship at properties in the Tarboo
watershed.
3 a. Describe the sponsoring agency's previous or on-going stewardship experience.
Northwest Watershed Institute is a nonprofit conservation organization that provides scientific,
technical and on-the-ground support for watershed restoration and has been conducting habitat
stewardship and restoration projects in the Tarboo watershed for 18 years. NWI has extensive
experience stewarding and managing the Tarboo Wildlife Preserve and conservation properties
owned by other landowners using professional staff,experienced field crew,and volunteers. NWI
forestlands are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council and NWI recently completed a successful
selective harvest in the Tarboo forest.
3 b. Has the sponsor and/or applicant of this project been involved in other projects previously approved for
Conservation Futures funding?
No,neither the sponsor nor applicant has been involved in a project previously approved for
Conservation Futures funds.
X Yes, the sponsor and/or applicant for this project has been involved in a project previously approved for
Conservation Futures funds.Please provide details:
Yes. Nine conservation easement and one fee simple project proposed by NWI and JLT were
previously approved for CF funding as part of the landscape scale conservation project in the Tarboo
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watershed. Nine projects have been successfully completed and the 2020 Upper Tarboo Wetlands
Project acquisitions were recently completed, with restoration planned for 2021.
4 a.Property X can cannot feasibly be acquired in a timely fashion with available resources.
4 b.Necessary commitments and agreements are X are not in place.
4 c. All parties_are X are not in agreement on the cost of acquisition.
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If"not"to any of the above,please explain below.
Rayonier has expressed their motivation to sell by July of 2021 and NWI is optimistic that purchase
agreements can be secured.
5. The proposed acquisition X is specifically identified in an adopted open space, conservation, or resource
preservation program or plan,or community conservation effort. Please describe below, including the site's
importance to the plan. Please reference the website of the plan if available or include the plan with this
application.
complements an adopted open space or conservation plan,but is not specifically identified. Please describe
below, and describe how the proposed acquisition is consistent with the plan.
_is a stand-alone project.
The south % of the project is within the Dabob Bay Natural Area boundaries, as developed by DNR
and partners through scientific assessment and public hearing process,and is a high priority for
protection. Most of the remainder of Camp Discovery Creek is already protected or protection is
underway.The project will fill the critical remaining gap in completing the protected stream
corridor from the headwaters of Camp Discovery Creek to Dabob Bay.The project is identified as a
conservation priority in the following plans:
Jefferson Land Trust's Jefferson County Conservation Plan (2010) identifies the project area as
within a priority habitat conservation stream corridor. https://www.saveland.org/wp-
content/uploads/2016/06/2010 JLT ConservationPlan LoRes.pdf
The project is within the Dabob Bay priority area of the Tarboo Creek/Dabob Bay Implementation
Strategy, a Sub-Plan of JLT's Jefferson County Conservation Plan (2010).
The project is a top priority in Northwest Watershed Institute's Tarboo Watershed Conservation
Strategy to protect and restore Tarboo-Dabob Bay (objective 3)
(http://www.nwwatershed.org/conservation-strategy.html).
The proposed properties are within a priority terrestrial conservation area identified and mapped in
the Willamette Valley-Puget Trough--Georgia Basin Ecoregional Assessment(2004 Floberg et al).
This priority area includes much of the Tarboo and Thorndyke watersheds. The Ecoregional plan,
developed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and The Nature Conservancy, is one of
the primary conservation plans for Puget Sound and has received extensive public and scientific
review.
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6. Conservation Opportunity or Threat:
6 a. The proposed acquisition site X does does not provide a conservation or preservation opportunity which
would otherwise be lost or threatened.
6 b. If applicable,please carefully describe the nature and immediacy of the opportunity or threat, and any unique
qualities about the site.
High urgency! Rayonier has plans to clearcut the parcel and has already surveyed in some road
access locations. However, Rayonier has agreed to hold off on the proposed sale to see if NWI can do
a conservation purchase.
CF funding in 2021is urgently needed to leverage other potential funding from private donors and
other grant sources.
7. Summarize the project's conservation values and how the CF funds requested support these values.
The project represents a high benefit to cost ratio of CF funds because the CF funds are a small
fraction (21%) of the overall project funding and the project has extremely high benefits for wildlife
conservation,cultural resources,and education. The proposed project will fully protect and restore
a critical gap in the stream and wetland conservation corridor that extends from the headwaters of
Camp Discovery Creek to Tarboo-Dabob Bay,a priority in the landscape scale conservation effort for
Dabob Bay.The 80 acres of forest,streams and ravien includes habitat, important to anadromous
fish and many other native species and as a tribal cultural resource and valuable for environmental
education.
8. The proposed acquisition:
8 a. X provides habitat for State of Washington Priority Habitat and/or State or Federal Threatened, Endangered
or Sensitive species.
8 b. X provides habitat for a variety of native flora or fauna species.
8 c. X contributes to an existing or future wildlife corridor or migration route.
If affirmative in any of the above,please describe and list the Priority Habitat(s) and Threatened, Endangered, or
Sensitive species below, and cite or provide documentation of species'use.'
Priority and Listed Species on-site
Camp Discovery Ck and tributaries Priority Riparian Habitat
Western toad State Candidate and Federal Species of Concern
Pileated woodpecker State Candidate
Puget Sound steelhead-possible State Candidate and Federal Threatened
Hood Canal coho salmon Federal Species of Concern
Western Brook lamprey Federal Species of Concern
Listed Species benefited downstream in Tarboo-Dabob Bay(documented rearing habitat)
I See, for example,http://www.dnr.wa.gov/researchscience/topics/naturalheritage/pages/amp nh.aspx
http://www.wdfw.wa.gov/conservation/phs/list/
http://www 1.dnr.wa.gov/nhp/refdesk/plants.html
http://www 1.dnr.wa.gov/nhp/refdesk/pubs/wa ecological systems.pdf
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Hood Canal summer chum salmon State Candidate and Federal Threatened
Puget Sound Chinook salmon State Candidate and Federal Threatened
Provides habitat for a variety of native flora and fauna
The project will protect and restore riparian,wetland and forest habitats that support a high
diversity of at-risk fish, bird, amphibian, and mammal species, including western toad,waterfowl,
and salmonids,and neo-tropical migratory birds. Camp Discovery Creek is the second largest stream
entering Dabob Bay and the large property,with Y2 mile of creek and tributaries, provides habitat for
salmonids and the full complement of species that occur in PNW forests and streams.
Wildlife corridor
The proposed project,at the headwaters, is the last major step needed to protect the entirety of
Camp Discovery Creek stream corridor. The project is located upstream of protected properties with
the Dabob Bay Natural Area.The parcel is at the upper end of the stream corridor that functions as a
single unit and a critical wildlife corridor for amphibians,fish, and other wildlife moving along Camp
Discovery Creek.
8 d. Does the current owner participate in conservation programs that enhance wildlife habitat? If so,please
provide details.
Yes—the proposed owner is Northwest Watershed Institute which has been leading the Tarboo-
Dabob Bay Conservation Program for 19 years.
9. Describe to what degree the project protects habitat for anadromous fish species (for example: marine
shorelines, stream/river corridors including meander zones, and riparian buffers). Please provide documentation
and maps that demonstrate the location, quality and extent of the existing buffer and adjoining habitat.
This is a very important project for conserving anadromous fish species.The project will safeguard
and restore the last major gap in protection along the upper mainstem of Camp Discover Creek,
which provides documented spawning and rearing habitat for native coho salmon,coastal cutthroat
trout,fall chum salmon,and potentially steelhead.
10 a. Describe the extent and nature of current and planned agricultural use of the proposed acquisition, including
any anticipated changes to that use once the property,or property right, is acquired with funds.
N/A
10 b. Describe the current owner's record of implementing management practices that preserves and/or enhances
soil,water quality, watershed function and wildlife habitat on the farm.
N/A
10 c. Describe how the acquisition or proposed easement will likely preserve and/or enhance soil, water quality,
watershed function and wildlife habitat.
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Protection and restoration of Camp Discovery Creek will maximize wetland functions of preserving
water quality and wildlife habitat,while allowing sustainable harvest of timber and other forest
resources.
11 a. Describe the extent and nature of current and planned silvicultural use of the proposed acquisition.Please
cite or provide documentation of existing or planned silvicultural activities including forest management plan(s)
or forest ecosystem restoration.
NWI plans to conduct to selectively cut the 30+year old plantation forest that is growing on the
upland portions of the property to restore older forest structure,function and habitats and provide
sustainable timber products.
11 b. Describe the current owner's record of implementing management practices that preserves and/or enhances
soil,water quality, watershed function and wildlife habitat.
Northwest Watershed Institute has been conducting forest related watershed restoration for 19
years including road removal,forest tree planting,stream culvert replacement and invasive species
removal,and timber harvest.The proposed restoration will involve long term use of silvicultural
practices to restore older forest habitat.
11 c. Describe how the property acquisition or proposed easement will likely preserve and/or enhance soil, water
quality,watershed function and wildlife habitat.
The primary goal of the project is to preserve and restore Camp Discovery Creek and restore diverse
older riparian forest habitat.
12 a. Describe how the proposed acquisition benefits primarily a_local area X broad county area including the
area served, the nature of the benefit, the jurisdictions involved, and the populations served.
The proposed project benefits a broad county area because it is a key part of the much larger
conservation effort that spans from the headwaters of Tarboo Creek to the state's Dabob Bay
Natural Area. In particular,the project will protect a critical"gap" in the Camp Discovery Creek
corridor that will directly benefit salmon habitat and biodiversity and safeguard water quality in
downstream Dabob Bay,which has been recognized as a state and national priority for conservation
due to its diverse estuarine habitats and valuable shellfish production.
12 b. Is the project located in an area that is under-represented by CF funded Projects?Areas that Conservation
Futures has not been able to support to date include Marrowstone Island, Toandos Peninsula, Dosewallips
Valley, Bolton Peninsula, and the West End.
Yes,the project is in an under-represented area—on Toandos Peninsula
13. Describe the educational or interpretive opportunities that exist for providing public access, educational or
interpretive displays(signage,kiosks, etc.)on the proposed site, including any plans to provide those
improvements and any plans for public accessibility.2
The Upper Tarboo Creek Wetlands Preserve will serve as an important site for educating the public
on forest protection and sustainable use.The site is easily accessible Toandos Road and NWI plans to
2 The words "education"and"interpretation"are interpreted broadly by the CF Committee.
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develop a small foot trail system to host workshops,tours and other public events to expand
understanding and adoption of forest restoration methods.
As mentioned below,the property will also serve an important educational purpose as a place for
the Tribes to pass on traditions of sustainable gathering of forest plants used for cultural purposes
and ceremonies.
The properties are also available for public access by prior permission, including deer hunting, berry
picking,and mushroom picking,three important recreational uses in rural areas.
14. The proposed acquisition_includes historic or culturally significant resources' and
is registered with the National Register of Historic Places, or an equivalent program.
X is recognized locally has having historic or cultural resources.
is adjacent to and provides a buffer for a historic or cultural site.
If affirmative in any of the above,please describe below, and cite or provide documentation of the historical or
cultural resources.
The JCCF grant application states that cultural resources include"...traditional, religious,ceremonial,
and social uses and activities of affected Indian Tribes...". The Camp Discovery Creek wetlands are
an important cultural resource under this definition.
The Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe,Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe, Lower Elwha S'Klallam Tribe,and
Skokomish Tribe are signatories to the Point No Point Treaty and retain the right to hunt and gather
within their Usual and Accustomed Area, including the Tarboo watershed. These Tribes continue to
rely upon a diversity of intact native plant communities in the region,as they have for thousands of
years,as places where they gather traditional food, medicine,and materials for use in all aspects of
their cultural life, including social and religious.The project site's forests will eventually provide
resources for tribal uses,such as cedar bark for basket weaving. If funded,the project will
permanently conserve the forest while allowing sustainable harvest and gathering to maintain tribal
cultural traditions.
3 Cultural resources means archeological and historic sites and artifacts, and traditional religious ceremonial and
social uses and activities of affected Indian Tribes and mandatory protections of resources under chapters 27.44
and 27.53 RCW
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o & Ivl Stand Alone Projects
15. Applications for Operation and Maintenance funding only:
Please describe in detail,the reason O&M funds are needed,proposed O&M activities,and how they protect
resources cited in the original acquisition project.Attach additional information such as up-to-date stewardship
plan,maps,field reports,work plan,budget,timeline,etc.,to support the application,if appropriate. 0 &M
projects must address a compelling,immediate need.
Verification
16. Sponsors of applications that are approved for funding by the Board of County Commissioners are required to
submit a brief progress report by October 30 every year for three years after the award is approved,or three years
after the acquisition funds are disbursed to the applicant,whichever is later.The progress report must address any
changes in the project focus or purpose,progress in obtaining matching funding,and stewardship and
maintenance. Sponsors receiving O&M funds will also submit an annual report for each year that O&M funds are
expended. The Committee will use the information to develop a project"report card"that will be submitted
annually to the Board of County Commissioners.
If this application is approved for funding,I understand the sponsor is re u. d to submit progress reports for
three years and for any year in which O&M funds are expended. Initials /t-f7, 24 Date
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17. If,three years after the date funding is approved by the Board of County Commissioners,the applicants have
not obtained the required matching funds,the Committee may request the Board of County Commissioners to
nullify their approval of funds,and may require the project to re-apply.
If this application is approved for funding,I understand that we may be required to re- mit the application if the
project sponsor does not obtain the necessary matching funding within three years. i Initials Date
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Rayonier Forest Resources,L.P.
1 Rayonier Way
Wildlight,Florida 32097
March 26, 2021
VIA EMAIL
peter@nwwatershed.org
Peter Bahls, Executive Director
Northwest Watershed Institute
3407 Eddy Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
360-385-6786
www.nwwatershed.org
Dear Mr. Bahls,
Rayonier Forest Resources, L.P. ("Rayonier")understands that Northwest Watershed Institute
("NWI") is seeking funding to purchase fee simple interest in the Jefferson County tax parcel
701151002.
Rayonier is a willing seller of fee simple interest in the above parcel to NWI,pending agreement
on terms and value. These above parcels are also shown on the attached map. This is a non-
binding letter and neither Rayonier nor NWI shall incur any liability or legal obligation to the
other as a result of this letter. The legal rights and obligations of each party shall then be only
those which are set forth in a signed purchase and sale agreement.
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Senior Manager,Real Estate Operations
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Northwest Watershed Institute
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2021
Board Members and Affiliation and Term on the Board of Directors
Officers
Peter Bahls
President,Vice-President, Peter Bahls is currently full time Executive Director and
Treasurer Conservation Biologist for Northwest Watershed Institute.
3407 Eddy Street Term-2020-2022
Port Townsend,WA 98368
360-385-6786
Gene Jones
Board Member Gene Jones is a member of the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe and
spiritual leader for four Tribes in the Olympic Peninsula region.
5860 NE Totten Road
Poulsbo,WA 98370 Term-2020-2022
360-535-3826
Janis Henry
Secretary Janis Henry is a retired biotech patent attorney and chemist with
over 30 years of experience in the bioinstrumentation and
14445 SE 55th Street biotechnical industry.She is a life long nature enthusiast and
Bellevue,WA 98006 embraces adventure travel.Janis lives in Quilcene and Bellevue.
Term- 2020-2022
Keith Lazelle
Board Member Keith Lazelle is an award-winning nature photographer who
lives on Dabob Bay.His work has been used by many
PO Box 192 environmental organizations including Audubon,Hoh River
Quilcene,WA 98376 Trust,The Nature Conservancy,and NWI.
360-765-3697
Term-2019-2021
Jean Ball
Board Member Jean Ball is a farmer and naturalist in Quilcene,Washington.
10221 Center Road, Term-2019-2021
Quilcene,WA 98368
360-301-4415
Liz Hoenig Kanieski Liz Hoenig Kanieski has over 25 years of experience as a field
biologist,environmental educator,and environmental planner.
1005 Lawrence Street Much of her work has focused on watershed protection,citizen
Port Townsend,WA 98368 engagement and water resources.
Term-2019-2021
Northwest Watershed Institute
STAFF ROSTER 2021
Staff member Positions
Peter Bahls Executive Director and Conservation Biologist
Judith Rubin Director of Stewardship and Public Outreach,and Botanist
Suzanne Barnes Office Manager and Bookkeeper
Wesley Meyers Field Crew Leader
Kimo Ellison Seasonal Field Crew
Natalie Urbian Seasonal Field Crew
Daisy Janes Seasonal Field Crew
Luca Geslinger Seasonal Field Crew
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
P. O. BOX 2508
CINCINNATI, OH 45201
Employer Identification Number:
Date: 2 4 1 93-1325820
DLN:
17053259778026
NORTHWEST WATERSHED INSTITUTE Contact Person:
3407 EDDY STREET CLINTON L FORTNER ID# 31163
PORT TOWNSEND, WA 98368-0000 Contact Telephone Number:
(877) 829-5500
Public Charity Status:
170 (b) (1) (A) (vi)
Dear Applicant:
Our letter dated JANUARY 2002, stated you would be exempt from Federal
income tax under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and you would
be treated as a public charity, rather than as a private foundation, during
an advance ruling period.
Based on the information you submitted, you are classified as a public charity
under the Code section listed in the heading of this letter. Since your
exempt status was not under consideration, you continue to be classified as
an organization exempt from Federal income tax under section 501 (c) (3) of the
Code.
Publication 557, Tax-Exempt Status for Your Organization, provides detailed
information about your rights and responsibilities as an exempt organization.
You may request a copy by calling the toll-free number for forms,
(800) 829-3676. Information is also available on our Internet Web Site at
www.irs.gov.
If you have general questions about exempt organizations, please call our
toll-free number shown in the heading.
Please keep this letter in your permanent records.
Sincerely yours,
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Lois G. erner
Director, Exempt Organizations
Rulings and Agreements
Letter 1050 (DO/CG)
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3407 Eddy Street I Port Townsend,Washington 98368
Northwest voice 360.385.6786 fax 360.385.2839
Watershed Institute email peter@nwwatershed.org I www.nwwatershed.org
Memo
To: Tarboo Creek Conservation Project File
From:Peter Bahls, Executive Director
CC:
Date: March 26, 2021
Re: Executive Committee Resolution to Submit Jefferson County Conservation
s
Futures 2020 Application for Camp Discovery Creek Acquisition Project
At its Annual Board Meeting of May 8, 2020, the Board of Directors of Northwest
Watershed Institute unanimously approved the following resolution —
An executive committee comprised of Peter Bahls and Janis Henry shall serve as an
executive committee to have the power to make on-going decisions between Board
meetings per the existing by-laws.
On March 26, 2021 the executive committee approved the following resolution —
DECIDED — Northwest Watershed Institute shall sponsor and submit a grant
application for Jefferson County Conservation Futures 2020 Program for the Camp
Discovery Creek Acquisition Project.
Peter Bahls Janis Henry
President Board Member
12:04 PM Northwest Watershed Institute
03/26/21 Profit & Loss
Accrual Basis January 2020 through February 2021
Jan'20-Feb 21
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
7000•Timber Sale Proceeds 61,357.60
Miscellaneous items 1,000.00
Grant Revenue
4005•County/Local Funds 100,000.00
4010•Federal Funds 247,236.15
4030•State Funds 53,200.41
Grant Revenue-Other 398.79
Total Grant Revenue 400,835.35
Rental/Lease Income
4155•Rental income-Lincoln 3,771.00
4165•Olson tideland lease 4,000.00
4175• Rental Income Reinertsen Rental 18,200.00
4182•Rental Income-Yarr Caretaker 3,650.00
Total Rental/Lease Income 29,621.00
Consulting/Miscellaneous
4210•Consulting Fees 22,376.50
4220•Miscellaneous Income 1,045.72
Total Consulting/Miscellaneous 23,422.22
Contributed Income
4310•Restricted 182,271.10
4320•Unrestricted 66,437.63
Contributed Income-Other 100.00
Total Contributed Income 248,808.73
Total Income 765,044.90
Gross Profit 765,044.90
Expense
6041 •Paypal Fees 220.30
66900 Reconciliation Discrepancies -0.01
6010•Advertising 74.50
6030•Automobile Expense 6,808.38
6040•Bank Service Charges 146.80
6080•Education 0.00
Insurance
6091 •Auto 4,039.50
6092•Health benefits
6094•HSA Contribution 8,200.00
6092•Health benefits-Other 31,634.10
Total 6092•Health benefits 39,834.10
6093•Liability Insurance 3,967.00
Total Insurance 47,840.60
Interest Expense
6120•Loan Interest 2,892.00
Total Interest Expense 2,892.00
Land Acquisition
6170•Closing Expenses 960.25
6150•Land 330,000.00
Total Land Acquisition 330,960.25
Loan payoff 0.00
Page 1
12:04 PM Northwest Watershed Institute
03/26/21 Profit & Loss
Accrual Basis January 2020 through February 2021
Jan'20-Feb 21
Payroll Expenses
Gross wages
6231 •Director 81,666.75
6232•Stewardship Director 20,822.00
6233•Project Assistant 1,760.00
6234•Field Crew 50,234.75
Total Gross wages 154,483.50
Payroll Taxes
6246•Paid Family and Medical Leave 113.14
6240•Medicare 2,240.02
6241 •Social Security 9,577.96
6243•Workers Comp 5,996.35
6245•WA State Unemployment 562.07
Total Payroll Taxes 18,489.54
Payroll Expenses-Other 27.87
Total Payroll Expenses 173,000.91
6250•Postage and Delivery 712.25
6260•Printing and Reproduction 1,168.43
Professional Fees
6271 •Accounting 1,695.00
Total Professional Fees 1,695.00
Program Expense
6282•Fees 3,363.85
6283•Project subcontractors 30,815.00
6286•Overrun 1,812.47
Total Program Expense 35,991.32
6290•Rent 18,000.00
Repairs and Maintenance
6310• Building Repairs 675.80
6320•Computer Repairs 826.78
Total Repairs and Maintenance 1,502.58
Supplies
6420•Field Supplies 7,621.32
6440•Office Supplies 1,976.68
Total Supplies 9,598.00
Taxes
6530•Forest Excise Tax 3,097.00
6510•Property Taxes 4,887.32
6520•Tax-State Excise 1,865.47
Total Taxes 9,849.79
Telephone/Communications
6650•Mobile phone 1,443.60
6620•Telephone-Local 1,924.38
6630•Telephone-Long Distance 148.76
Total Telephone/Communications 3,516.74
Travel&Ent
6720•Meals 72.75
Total Travel&Ent 72.75
Page 2
12:04 PM Northwest Watershed Institute
03/26/21 Profit & Loss
Accrual Basis January 2020 through February 2021
Jan'20-Feb 21
Utilities
6810•Gas and Electric 9.25
Utilities-Other 13.21
Total Utilities 22.46
Total Expense 644,073.05
Net Ordinary Income 120,971.85
Net Income 120,971.85
Page 3
12:05 PM Northwest Watershed Institute
03/26/21 Balance Sheet
Accrual Basis As of February 28, 2021
Feb 28,21
ASSETS
Current Assets
Checking/Savings
1020•Checking-Kitsap 135,725.86
Total Checking/Savings 135,725.86
Accounts Receivable
1200•Accounts Receivable -2,100.00
Total Accounts Receivable -2,100.00
Other Current Assets
1250•Prepaid Insurance 2,963.00
1300•Employee advance 79.96
Total Other Current Assets 3,042.96
Total Current Assets 136,668.82
Fixed Assets
1554•Trailers 4,000.00
1512•Vehicle-Ford pickup 4,150.00
1530•Kubota Tractor 16,709.10
1510•Office equipment 7,666.35
1520•Vehicle-Toyota pickup 3,007.00
Property
1555•Capital Improvements 3,035.20
1551 •Land 652,923.33
1552•Earnest money 3,750.00
Total Property 659,708.53
1590•Accumulated Depreciation -33,214.00
Total Fixed Assets 662,026.98
Other Assets
1605•Jeffco DCD-Bond Reinertsen 4,388.40
Total Other Assets 4,388.40
TOTAL ASSETS 803,084.20
LIABILITIES&EQUITY
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable
2000•Accounts Payable 3,864.98
Total Accounts Payable 3,864.98
Other Current Liabilities
2320•SBA EIDC Loan 7,000.00
2100• Payroll Liabilities
2105• Fica,Medicare,FWH Payable 4,417.46
2109•WA-Paid Fam Med Leave Emp. 177.58
2120•Workers Comp Payable 2,339.88
2130•SUTA&EAF Payable 176.70
2100• Payroll Liabilities-Other 27.87
Total 2100•Payroll Liabilities 7,139.49
2250•Rental Security Deposit 2,300.00
Total Other Current Liabilities 16,439.49
Total Current Liabilities 20,304.47
Total Liabilities 20,304.47
Page 1
12:05 PM Northwest Watershed Institute
03/26/21 Balance Sheet
Accrual Basis As of February 28, 2021
Feb 28,21
Equity
1110•Retained Earnings 690,579.04
Net Income 92,200.69
Total Equity 782,779.73
TOTAL LIABILITIES&EQUITY 803,084.20
Page 2
12:06 PM Northwest Watershed Institute
03/26/21 AIR Aging Summary
As of March 26,2021
Current 1 -30 31 -60 61 -90 >90 TOTAL
ADMIN-001 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
PEAR-001 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2,100.00 0.00 -2,100.00
TOTAL 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2,100.00 0.00 -2,100.00
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12:44 PM Northwest Watershed Institute
03/26/21 Profit & Loss Budget Overview
Accrual Basis July 2020 through June 2021
Jul'20-Jun 21
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
7000•Timber Sale Proceeds 61,357.00
Miscellaneous items 1,000.00
Grant Revenue
4005•County/Local Funds 110,000.00
4010• Federal Funds 250,000.00
4020• Foundation 10,000.00
4030•State Funds 120,682.80
Grant Revenue-Other 0.00
Total Grant Revenue 490,682.80
Rental/Lease Income
4165•Olson tideland lease 4,000.00
4175•Rental Income Reinertsen Rental 15,600.00
4182•Rental Income-Yarr Caretaker 3,600.00
Total Rental/Lease Income 23,200.00
Consulting/Miscellaneous
4210•Consulting Fees 25,000.00
4220•Miscellaneous Income 0.00
Total Consulting/Miscellaneous 25,000.00
Contributed Income
4310• Restricted 190,000.00
4320• Unrestricted 70,000.00
Total Contributed Income 260,000.00
Total Income 861,239.80
Gross Profit 861,239.80
Expense
6041 • Paypal Fees 300.00
66900• Reconciliation Discrepancies 0.00
6010•Advertising 100.00
6030•Automobile Expense 7,000.00
6040•Bank Service Charges 2,000.00
6050•Contributions 0.00
6080•Education 0.00
Insurance
6091 •Auto 1,335.50
6092• Health benefits 28,933.29
6093• Liability Insurance 3,673.00
Total Insurance 33,941.79
Interest Expense
6120•Loan Interest 9,492.00
Total Interest Expense 9,492.00
Land Acquisition
6170•Closing Expenses 1,200.00
6150•Land 375,000.00
Total Land Acquisition 376,200.00
Loan payoff 0.00
Page 1
12:44 PM Northwest Watershed Institute
03/26/21 Profit & Loss Budget Overview
Accrual Basis July 2020 through June 2021
Jul'20-Jun 21
Payroll Expenses
Gross wages
6231 •Director 70,000.07
6232•Stewardship Director 14,273.00
6233• Project Assistant 3,007.50
6234•Field Crew 39,961.00
Gross wages-Other 0.00
Total Gross wages 127,241.57
Payroll Taxes
6246•Paid Family and Medical Leave 240.36
6240•Medicare 1,845.01
6241 Social Security 7,888.98
6243•Workers Comp 5,012.32
6245•WA State Unemployment 490.53
Total Payroll Taxes 15,477.20
Payroll Expenses-Other 0.00
Total Payroll Expenses 142,718.77
6250•Postage and Delivery 800.00
6260•Printing and Reproduction 2,000.00
Professional Fees
6271 •Accounting 1,695.00
6273•Land Appraisal 0.00
Total Professional Fees 1,695.00
Program Expense
6282• Fees 1,577.61
6283• Project subcontractors 150,000.00
6286•Overrun 2,000.00
Total Program Expense 153,577.61
6290•Rent 8,400.00
Repairs and Maintenance
6310•Building Repairs 1,000.00
6320•Computer Repairs 1,000.00
Total Repairs and Maintenance 2,000.00
Supplies
6420• Field Supplies 15,000.00
6440•Office Supplies 2,500.00
Total Supplies 17,500.00
Taxes
6510•Property Taxes 5,000.00
6520•Tax-State Excise 2,000.00
Total Taxes 7,000.00
Telephone/Communications
6650•Mobile phone 1,500.00
6620•Telephone-Local 2,000.00
6630•Telephone-Long Distance 200.00
Total Telephone/Communications 3,700.00
Travel&Ent
6720•Meals 100.00
6740•Travel 0.00
Total Travel&Ent 100.00
Page 2
12:44 PM Northwest Watershed Institute
03/2E421 Profit & Loss Budget Overview
Accrual Basis July 2020 through June 2021
Jul'20-Jun 21
Utilities
6810•Gas and Electric 0.00
Utilities-Other 0.00
Total Utilities 0.00
Total Expense 768,525.17
Net Ordinary Income 92,714.63
Other Income/Expense
Other Income
Gain(Loss)On Sale of Land 0.00
Total Other Income 0.00
Net Other Income 0.00
Net Income 92,714.63
Page 3
!V Regular Agenda
615 Sheridan Street
drehson Port Townsend, WA 98368
www.JeffersonCountyPublicHealth.org
Public Healt
HEARING FORM
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Mark McCauley, Interim County Administrator
FROM: Pinky Mingo, Environmental Public Health and Water Quality
Director
Tami Pokorny, Natural Resources Program Coordinator
DATE: September 7,2021
SUBJECT: Agenda Request: Public Hearing and Possible Decision
Regarding Applications for Conservation Futures Funding in
2021
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
On August 23rd,2021,the BoCC approved a Public Hearing Notice to hold a public hearing on the
Conservation Futures Program project applications received in 2021 on September 7th,2021 at 10:30 a.m.
The notice was published in the Port Townsend&Jefferson County Leader on August 25th and September
1st,2021. The Conservation Futures Program(JCC 3.08)requires a duly noticed public hearing to be held
as part of the public process of allocating conservation futures funding to worthy projects that protect
public open spaces.At the start of the hearing, Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee(CF
Committee)Chair Joanne Pontrello will provide an update of the Committee's recommendations.After
the hearing,the BoCC may decide which project(s)to fund by passing resolution(s)to include a factual
finding as to whether each project would reduce the county's capacity to accommodate growth.
ANALYSIS/STRATEGIC GOALS:
The five applications to the Conservation Futures Fund in 2021 are:
1.Big Quilcene River—Moon Valley Acquisitions, $89,500 towards the fee simple acquisition of 75.1
acres to protect portions of two separately owned parcels to protect the floodplain as part of a larger effort
to restore the Big Quilcene River in the Moon Valley Reach.Proposed match is$818,469 in grants to the
Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group(HCSEG)from the Salmon Recovery Funding Board and the
Floodplains by Design program.The project sponsor is Jefferson County;The project applicant is the
HCSEG. Project location: S23 T27N R2W.
Community Health Environmental Health
Developmental Disabilities Water Quality
360-385-9400
360 385 9401 360-385-9444
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2.Camp Discovery Creek Acquisition,$140,000 towards the fee simple acquisition of 80.6 acres in one
parcel to protect the second largest tributary to Tarboo-Dabob Bay located partly within the boundaries of
the Dabob Bay Natural Area.Proposed match is$521,000 from the Navy Readiness and Environmental
Protection Integration(REPI)program and cash from the Northwest Watershed Institute.The project
applicant and sponsor are Northwest Watershed Institute.Project location: S 15 T27N R1W.
3.Hannan Farm, $25,000 towards the acquisition of a conservation easement on one parcel of residential
and agricultural land totaling 115.8 acres along the east fork of Chimacum Creek approximately four
miles south of Chimacum. Objectives include protecting scenic values,prime agricultural soils and
supporting habitat improvements along the creek. Proposed match is a WWRP Farmland Preservation
grant of$260,000 and$275,000 from the Navy REPI program. Jefferson Land Trust is the project sponsor
and applicant.Project location: S3 T28N R1W.
4. Quimper Wildlife Corridor Additions, $95,000 towards the acquisition of Blocks 1-9 of David's
Addition to the City of Port Townsend(4.95 acres)and$5,000 for operations and maintenance.The
project will contribute to an existing protected 3.5-mile-long natural wetland,drainage,and wildlife
habitat corridor.Proposed match is 2.3 acres of donated land contiguous with the Corridor with an
estimated value of$50,000 and$116,790 in cash.Jefferson Land Trust is the project sponsor and
applicant.Project location: S4 T3ON R1W.
5. Schmidt Farm—Phase II of Quilcene Headwaters to Bay, $95,000 towards the acquisition of a
conservation easement on two parcels of residential and agricultural land totaling 67 acres along Jakeway
Creek northeast of Quilcene.The project also requests$5,000 for operations and maintenance. Objectives
include protecting pastureland, scenic values and a creek buffer as well as extending a corridor between
Quilcene Bay and forested upland areas.Proposed match is$250,000 from the Navy REPI program and
$60,000 in cash.Jefferson Land Trust is the project sponsor and applicant.Project location: S18 T27N
R1W.
At its April 27th meeting,the Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee(CF Committee)voted
all in favor that four of the projects are worthy of funding and voted 8 in favor and 3 against that the
Quimper Wildlife Corridor Additions was worthy of funding.The CF Committee developed specific
award recommendations that were subsequently presented to the BoCC.In response to news that
additional funds from a closed project had become available,the Committee met on July 12th to update
their recommended funding levels. Chair Pontrello describes them in the accompanying memo.
Due to the limited CF funds available,only four of the projects are recommended for funding and one,the
Quimper Wildlife Corridor Additions project, at a reduced amount.The total of recommended awards,
324,000,is equal to the final amount of funds available in this cycle.
This briefing packet contains:
• Five conservation futures project applications and the relevant sponsor information.
• Updated Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee recommendations memo
• Draft meeting summaries from the April 27th and July 12th CF Committee meetings
• Map of conservation futures projects 2003-2020
• Letter from Joel Peterson,Jefferson County Department of Community Development,
regarding the four projects located in the County.
• Letter from Judy Surber,City of Port Townsend,regarding the one project located in the
City.
• Draft resolutions consistent with the recommendations of the CF Citizen Oversight
Committee as described in Chair Pontrello's memo.
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The purpose of the CF Program is to address the"general and increasing need to provide a system of
public open spaces...for the health,welfare,benefit and safety of the residents of Jefferson County,"and
to maintain"Jefferson County as a desirable place to live,visit and locate businesses."Conservation
futures tax levy collections,authorized under RCW 84.34.230 are an important means of retaining
community character and accomplishing open space policies and objectives of the Jefferson County
Comprehensive Plan. The goal of the program is to preserve and protect the county's open space
resources from development,and from being"negatively and permanently affected."
On January 3,2006,the BOCC approved Ordinance No. 01-0103-06 in response to Chapter 449 of that
year which allowed up to 15%of the conservation future levy monies raised in the preceding year to be
used for operations and maintenance needs.Fifteen percent of the revenue collected in 2020($271,860)is
$40,779.However,The CF Committee is not specifically recommending the award of operations and
maintenance funding this year. Chapter 449 also states that local governments must consider and develop
findings on whether or not new CF projects would reduce the County's capacity to accommodate planned
growth.
Grant agreements for approved projects between one or more of the project sponsors and the County will
be developed by Environmental Public Health and submitted to the BoCC for approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The explicit purpose of the Conservation Futures Program is to fund acquisition projects to support a
system of public open spaces. There is no impact to the General Fund for this effort.
The following projects are anticipated to close during the remainder of 2021:
Arlandia: $52,138
Big Quilcene River Moon Valley Reach(2nd of 2 properties): $2,500
Pending approval,Quimper Wildlife Corridor Additions: $69,500
The following previously approved projects are anticipated to close after 2019:
Dosewallips River Lazy C: $7,649
Pending approval,Big Quilcene River—Moon Valley Acquisitions: $89,500
Pending approval, Camp Discovery Creek Acquisition: $140,000
Pending approval,Hannan Farm: $25,000
RECOMMENDATION:
1) Review the five project proposals brought forth by the CF Committee.
2) Hold a public hearing on September 7th,2021 at 10:30 a.m. Consider the written and oral testimony
at the public hearing and adopt any of the enclosed funding resolutions(with or without revisions)for
project proposals and funding amounts that the Commissioners may wish to approve.
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To: Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
From: Joanne Pontrello, Chair
Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee
Date: Originally June 15,2021; Updated and revised August 24, 2021
Subject: Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee—
2021 Funding Round Recommendations
Each year,as authorized in RCW 84.34 and by the direction of the Jefferson County Board of County
Commissioners,the Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee(CF Committee)receives
applications from the community to fund projects that will conserve open space lands within the county
for future use and enjoyment by county residents.This cycle,the CF Committee received five
applications for consideration,and I'm pleased to present our updated recommendations for funding.Two
of the applications focus on farmland protections and three are primarily concerned with conserving
wildlife habitat.With the addition in late-June of turned back funds from the Serendipity Farm project,up
to$324,000(originally$237,000)from the Conservation Futures Fund are available to award in 2021.
The total request for funding is $454,500.We recommend that four of the projects be awarded, in sum,
the new total amount available.
After sponsors presented each project during our April 6th CF Committee meeting,members reviewed the
written applications and site visit videos.Each person then separately scored the projects on a set of 15
questions in order to assess the merits of protecting each property for open space and its likelihood of
project success.The project ranking,as determined by the scores alone,was reviewed,discussed,and
confirmed at the April 27th meeting when all of the projects were declared worthy of funding.The top
four projects scored in excess 70%. Only the Quimper Wildlife Corridor scored below that threshold but
was still voted"worthy of funding". Recommended funding levels were also developed after discussion
and presented to the BoCC on June 21 st.At about that same time, it was learned that the Serendipity Farm
project would not move forward,making an additional$87,000 available to 2021 projects.Another
meeting of the CF Committee was held on July 12te to update its funding recommendations.
The task of allocating funds was extra difficult this year given the large difference between requested
funds and available funds. I wish we had been able to fund in full all of these projects,given their
importance,timeline sensitivity and my respect for the organizations and individuals compiling these
projects.
1. Hannan Farm: Received 256.7 points out of a possible 321 points(80%).Requested$25,000;
recommended funding: $25,000.
2. Camp Discovery Bay Acquisition: Received 254.8 points(79.4%). Requested$140,000;
recommended funding: $140,000.
3. Big Quilcene—Moon Valley Acquisitions: Received 236.6 points(73.7%%).Requested$89,500;
recommended funding: $89,500.
4. Schmidt Farm: Received 233.5 points(72.7%).Requested$100,000(including$5,000 for 0&M);
recommended funding: $0.
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5. Quimper Wildlife Corridor Addition:Requested 209 points(65.1%).Requested$100,000(including
$5,000 for 0&M);recommended funding: $69,100 or remainder of funding($69,500 is confirmed
available).
Thank you for your consideration of the CF Committee's recommendations for the 2021 funding cycle.If
you have questions,please contact me at pontrello@gmail.com or Tami Pokorny at
tpokorny@cojefferson.wa.us.
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* Decisions and action items are indicated in bold font.
Members Present: Phil Andrus, District 2; Mary Biskup, District 1;JD Gallant, District 3;
Rob Harbour, Interest—Working Lands; Richard Jahnke, Interest—Coastal Areas;Joanne
Pontrello, Chair, District 2; Ron Rempel, Interest—Wildlife Conservation Biology; Craig
Schrader, Interest—Climate Change; Dave Seabrook, Vice Chair, Interest—Food
Security; Lorna Smith, Interest—Ecotourism; Dave Wilkinson, District 1
Members Absent: Scott Brinton, Interest—Agriculture
County Staff Present: Tami Pokorny, Public Health
Rebekah Brooks, Recorder (Rebekah Brooks Contracting)
Guests Present: Peter Bahls (Northwest Watershed Institute), Heidi Eisenhour (Jefferson
County Commissioner)
I. Call to Order:
Chair Joanne Pontrello called the meeting to order at 2:02 PM.
II. Welcome and Introductions
III. Approval of Minutes:
Dave Seabrook moved to preliminarily approve the April 6, 2021 CFCOC Meeting
minutes as written; Rob Harbour seconded.The motion passed unanimously. Dave
Seabrook moved to accept the January 11, 2021 CFCOC Meeting minutes; Mary Biskup
seconded.The motion passed unanimously.
IV. Approval of Draft of Agenda:
Joanne Pontrello suggested pushing the Old Business and Subcommittee Reports to the
end of the agenda. Rob Harbour moved to push the Old Business and Subcommittee
Reports to the end of the agenda; Richard Jahnke seconded.The motion passed by
consensus.
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V. Guest Observer comments:
Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour said she had been involved with projects for decades in
the County and was interested in watching the recommendation and approval process
for the Conservation Futures projects.
VI. New Business
A. Conflict of Interest Consideration
Tami Pokorny reminded the group that the Jefferson County attorney no longer feels
that it's necessary to use the Appearance of Fairness Forms, and that potential conflicts
should interfere with members rating the projects as this body is advisory only. He
suggested that members share any involvement they had in any projects for
transparency. Rob Harbour and Mary Biskup mentioned their brief associations with the
current projects and sponsors, which raised no concerns from the group.
B. Review of Project Selection Process
Joanne Pontrello went over the project award process. A motion would be needed for
each project to determine whether it was worthy of funding. Following that, decisions
would be made to decide funding allocations.
C. Presentation of Composite Scores
Tami Pokorny displayed the scores and ranking of each project, which were as follows:
1. Hannan Farm: 256.7 points
2. Camp Discovery Bay Acquisition: 254.8 points
3. Big Quilcene—Moon Valley Acquisitions: 236.6 points
4. Schmidt Farm: 233.5 points
5. Quimper Wildlife Corridor Addition: 209 points
D. Develop Funding Recommendations
JD Gallant discussed his concerns with the Big Quilcene—Moon Valley Acquisitions
project. He supported the purchase of the land, but he felt that the way the project
would be done could hurt Quilcene Bay and the River downriver from the hatchery. Rob
Harbour clarified that the Committee would have the opportunity to participate
throughout the permitting process. Phil Andrus moved that the Big Quilcene—Moon
Valley Acquisitions project was worthy of funding as it scored above the 70%
threshold; Ron Rempel seconded.The motion passed unanimously.
Phil Andrus moved that the Camp Discovery Bay Acquisition project was worthy of
funding as it scored above the 70%threshold; Mary Biskup seconded.The motion
passed unanimously. Dave Seabrook asked about the guidelines for a project that the
Committee might determine to be not worthy of funding if they were all above the 70%
threshold. Discussion followed, and the Committee reviewed the Bylaws. The
Committee reserved the right to deem a project worthy of funding regardless of where
it scored on the threshold. The Committee could also decide in which order and what
amount each project could be awarded funding, irrespective of ranking.
Dave Seabrook moved that Hannan Farm and Schmidt Farm projects were worthy of
funding because they both scored above the 70%threshold; Ron Rempel seconded.
The motion passed unanimously.
The Quimper Wildlife Corridor Addition scored below the 70%threshold. The
Committee reviewed the scoresheet and corrected some scores that had discrepancies.
Phil Andrus requested that the scoresheets be turned in earlier in the future so that the
Committee could have the opportunity to review them prior to the Ranking Meeting.
Mary Biskup moved that the Quimper Wildlife Corridor Addition still be considered
worthy of funding; Richard Jahnke seconded.After discussion,the Committee voted
with eight in favor and three opposed. The motion passed.
Phil Andrus moved to fully fund Hannan Farm to the request of$25,000;JD Gallant
seconds. Mary Biskup expressed concern that purely as a cattle farm, the project
offered no climate change benefits. Discussion and agreement followed.The Committee
recognized that the point was to preserve the land. The motion passed unanimously.
David Wilkinson started the conversation about how to divide the remaining funds by
stating that he would be in favor of partially funding rather than fully funding Camp
Discovery Bay Acquisition. Discussion followed on the merits and problems of the next
three highest ranked projects: Camp Discovery Bay Acquisition, Big Quilcene—Moon
Valley Acquisitions, and Schmidt Farm, and various possible funding allocations. Phil
Andrus moved to fund Camp Discovery Bay Acquisition at$122,500, and to fully fund
Big Quilcene— Moon Valley Acquisition at$89,500; Lorna Smith seconded. The motion
passed unanimously.
VII. Old Business
A. Bylaws
Tami Pokorny will put the Bylaw revision on the next CFCOC meeting agenda.
B. Sub-Committee Reports
Rob Harbour reported that he and Tami had been working on a StoryMap of past
projects to offer descriptions of the program and the projects to the public. They will
continue after this funding cycle and bring an update back to the full Committee. Tami
stressed the importance of photos, and asked the group to provide some high-
resolution pictures of projects if they were able to do so.
IX. Announcements/Administrative
A. Staff Update
Tami Pokorny mentioned that the sponsors were concerned that so many extensive
questions were asked during the presentations. Phil Andrus requested a meeting to
discuss the project questions, times of meetings, and the alignment of the score sheets
with the application.The group agreed.
B. Next Meeting
The next meeting was scheduled for 6/1/21 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Dave Seabrook
requested the attorney's comments in writing. Tami requested comments from the
group for a press release about the projects that were approved for funding.
X. Guest Observer Comments
There were no comments.
Xl. Adjournment
Rob Harbour moved to adjourn the meeting at 3:34 PM; Lorna Smith seconded.The
meeting was adjourned by consensus.
Action Items:
Tami Pokorny will put the Bylaw revision on the next CFCOC meeting agenda.
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* Decisions and action items are indicated in bold font.
Members Present: Phil Andrus, District 2; Mary Biskup, District 1;JD Gallant, District 3;
Rob Harbour, Interest—Working Lands; Richard Jahnke, Interest—Coastal Areas;Joanne
Pontrello, Chair, District 2; Craig Schrader, Interest—Climate Change; Dave Wilkinson,
District 1
Members Absent:Scott Brinton, Interest—Agriculture; Ron Rempel, Interest—Wildlife
Conservation Biology; Dave Seabrook, Vice Chair, Interest—Food Security; Lorna Smith,
Interest—Ecotourism
County Staff Present: Tami Pokorny, Environmental Public Health
Rebekah Brooks, Recorder (Rebekah Brooks Contracting)
Guests Present: Peter Bahls (Northwest Watershed Institute), Sarah Spaeth (Jefferson
Land Trust [JLT]), Blaise Sullivan (JLT)
I. Call to Order:
Chair Joanne Pontrello called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM.
II. Welcome and Introductions
III. Approval of Minutes:
Richard Jahnke moved to preliminarily approve the April 27, 2021 CFCOC Meeting
minutes as written; Rob Harbour seconded.The motion passed unanimously.The
minutes from the April 6, 2021 CFCOC Meeting were accepted without comments.
IV. Guest Observer comments:
None
V. Old Business
None
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VI. Sub Committee Reports
None
VII. New Business
A. Serendipity Farm Project Closure and Residual Funds
Tami Pokorny anticipated $86,600 additional funds would be available to reallocate due
to the Serendipity Farm Project closure. She said that everyone did everything possible
to try to salvage the project, but the outcome was disappointing. Sarah Spaeth reported
that the landowner was not happy with the appraised or reappraised property values,
and also decided they were not interested in the restrictions placed on the property, so
they terminated the agreement. Expenses were accrued for the appraisal, survey work
and other efforts, so JLT was seeking reimbursement from the County and State. The
CFCOC reimbursed the JLT at the allowed rate. The returned funds could now be put
towards one of the other projects from the 2021 cycle.
B. Sponsor Supplemental Presentations
Sarah Spaeth presented on the Quimper Wildlife Corridor, requesting that it be
considered for the turned back funds.The Corridor is an ongoing project that has been
funded for a number of years by the CFCOC, and was ranked internally by the JLT as the
top priority project. Sarah said that Port Townsend residents contribute property tax to
the project because it is within the City limits, and that she has heard citizens express
concern that the CFCOC should fund projects inside the City limits. Phil Andrus
suggested that those citizens who are concerned should give testimony directly to the
Committee, where it might have more influence. Mary Biskup was in favor of funding
the Quimper project because of its high value to the community. The project request
was originally for$100,000. Sarah said that ideally, all of the remaining funds would be
directed to this project,and the shortfall would be made up with additional money
raised. Dave Wilkinson asked about the ability to raise the remaining funds, and what
the viable time frame was for the project if it took more time to raise the difference.
Sarah clarified that while some supplementary funds were being raised for this and
other projects,the landowners are hoping to sell the Quimper property this fall, so
securing additional funding was critical.
Peter Bahls thanked the Committee for their participation in the process, but expressed
dissatisfaction with the way the NWI projects have been funded in the past. While the
NWI projects tend to rank very highly, $18,000 to$20,000 was regularly skimmed off
the top of the requested amount to put toward a lower ranking project on the basis that
NWI was good at securing additional funds. This year their project ranked second
highest and $17,500 was skimmed off to fund projects down the list. The funds that
were reduced were designated for the survey, appraisal, management and acquisition-
related costs, in addition to administrative costs. He said he would really like to see this
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project fully funded based on the ranking criteria. Peter suggested that if the Committee
really felt like the project should be scaled back, a request limit should be written in to
the application guidelines or addressed by an application question about the sponsor's
ability to raise additional funds. Phil asked for some clarification on project costs; Peter
explained that while the acquisition amount was granted, there was no money available
to actually work on the project because there were no real estate or appraisal funds
provided. Rob Harbour asked about the ultimate ownership of the parcel. Most likely,
NWI would make the entire purchase, although there was a possibility that the
Department of Natural Resources could buy the south half as match. The purchase price
was still unconfirmed, but was expected to be between $600,000 and $700,000. Dave
asked about the ability of the Committee to recommend funding at a lower level than
the ask. Tami confirmed that there was no legal barrier to the Committee making those
recommendations. The Committee discussed their process. Phil asked Peter to put his
suggestions in writing to the CFCOC so the Committee could go over these issues in
more depth during their material revision process.
C. Possible Additional Funding Recommendations
Rob Harbour pointed out the two options to the Committee:to fully fund the NWI
project first with $17,500, and direct the remaining$69,100 to the Quimper project; or
to designate all of the remaining$86,600 to the Quimper project. The group discussed
the two options, the merits of the two projects, and the uncertain abilities of both
organizations to raise remaining funds. Phil Andrus moved to fully fund the NWI project
with$17,500, and the remaining$69,100 to the Quimper Wildlife Corridor project;
Mary Biskup seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Rob expressed thanks to the
sponsors for their input and looked forward to a constructive review.
VIII. , Announcements/Administrative
A. Staff Update
Tami Pokorny said that Joanne Pontrello did a great job presenting the Committee's
recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. Some Committee members
will need to attend the next presentation with the new recommendations.
B. Next Meeting
The next meeting was scheduled for 10/4/21 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. It will include
review of the bylaws, manual and application questions. Phil Andrus requested any
ideas distributed in writing prior to the meeting. *Tami Pokorny said she did not know
when the County attorney would have the bylaws reviewed, but she would keep the
Committee posted.
X. Guest Observer Comments
None
XI. Adjournment
Richard Jahnke moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:18 PM; Rob Harbour seconded.The
meeting was adjourned by consensus.
Action Items:
*Tami Pokorny said she did not know when the County attorney would have the
bylaws reviewed, but she would keep the Committee posted.
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TO: Tami Pokorny, Jefferson County Water Quality and Environmental Health
FROM: Joel Peterson, Associate Planne`t`-\)t
DATE: July 8, 2021
RE: 2021 Jefferson County Conservation Futures Program Property Acquisition
and/or Operations and Maintenance Project Applications:
Summary of DCD Findings for 2021 Conservation Futures Program:
Project Name Project Type
1. Big Quilcene River—Moon Valley Acquisition
Acquisitions
2. Camp Discovery Creek Acquisition
3. Hannah Farm Easement
4. Schmidt Farm—Phase II of Quilcene Easement
Headwaters to Bay Project
The Department of Community Development (DCD) reviewed the proposed 2021 Jefferson
County Conservation Futures Program Property Acquisition and/or Operations and Maintenance
Projects and provides the following findings.
When a local government chooses to use Conservation Futures Fund money to purchase an
interest in land, it must consider and analyze whether taking land out of the 'stock' of land that
can be developed leaves enough land subject to development to accommodate allocated
housing and employment growth (RCW 84.34.240). From our analysis, we provide two findings
to support this requirement and additional findings from the Jefferson County Comprehensive
Plan.
Methods:
Housing Analysis: DCD reviews the estimated number of potential dwelling units that may be
forgone by the Conservation Futures actions and the effect this may have on the County's ability
to accommodate our projected 20-year population growth (2018-2038); and how the actions
may affect the County's ability to provide employment growth in the same 20-year planning
period. Note that any determination made in this exercise is only an estimate based on zoning
and a map review of possible site conditions.
Employment Growth Analysis: Potential impacts, resulting from the Conservation Futures
program actions on Jefferson County's ability to provide for anticipated employment growth,
were reviewed by observing current employment conditions in the vicinity of the project parcels,
the prevalent employment sector in the area, and consideration of any other potential effects
resulting from conservation action that may limit or enhance the County's ability to provide for
economic development or jobs.
Findings:
1. Housing. The proposed acquisitions and easements of the 2021 Conservation Futures
program would extinguish development rights, or purchase land for conservation
purposes, which could preclude the opportunity for approximately 21 total theoretical
single-family dwelling units and accessory dwelling units (ADUs). A large portion of the
Conservation Futures program areas are those which would otherwise be challenging to
develop. For example, the theoretical yield is based on acreage only, with the caveat
that the area may be restricted by flood zones, wetlands, Channel Migration Zones, or
geologically hazardous areas, and would require special permitting processes to
develop.
Jefferson County has a documented surplus of vacant and underdeveloped parcels
which can accommodate the land needs of the County's projected population during the
20-year planning period (2018-2038 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element). As found
in past evaluations, the proposed 2021 conservation actions do not reduce the County's
capacity to accommodate future planned growth.
2. Employment Growth. No commercial areas are included in the protected properties.
None of the properties are within or near a rural commercial area or urban growth area.
Employment or business development that could be forgone by loss of residential
dwelling units may include potential home business or cottage industry opportunities.
There has been no documentation to suggest there is a reduction in rural employment
due to shortage of residential parcels that could support home business or cottage
industry. Employment in the project areas would likely consist of agriculture, home
businesses, cottage industries or in the natural resources sectors.
Limited loss of timber harvest or pasture hay from resource and residential parcels
would not make up a significant loss of commercial forestry in Jefferson County. Natural
resource conservation has been identified as playing a role in economic development,
contributing to a draw of economic development interests to the area due to the quality
of life and healthy environment. Project proposals like the Camp Discovery Creek
acquisition, continue to be managed for their resources and provide more opportunity for
programs that could enhance future employment.
Additional Findings from the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan:
3. The action is consistent with the goals and policies of the Jefferson County
Comprehensive Plan for the preservation and enhancement of open space. The
Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan identifies goals and policies for the preservation
and enhancement of open space as follows:
• Policy LU-P-15.2 Protect open space consistent with the goals and policies of this
plan and in cooperation with County Conservation Futures and other land
conservation programs.
• Open Space Goal OS-G-1 guides Jefferson County to"Preserve and improve the
quality, value and extent of open space lands." Open Space Policy OS-P-1.4
"Identify and conserve critical wildlife habitat, including nesting sites, foraging areas,
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and migration corridors within or adjacent to natural areas, open spaces, and
developed urban areas. Preserve especially sensitive habitat sites that support
threatened species and wildlife habitat in developed areas."
• Natural Resources Goal NR-G-1 guides Jefferson County to "Encourage the
conservation and long-term sustainable use of resource lands so their continued
future use will not be precluded by other uses; and encourage the long-term
sustainability of natural resource-based economic activities through Jefferson County.
• Economic Development Goal ED-G-6 guides Jefferson County to "Encourage
economic development that sustains natural resources and open spaces, protects
environmental quality, encourages non-motorized recreation and transportation, and
enhances Jefferson County's overall quality of life."
4. None of the proposals include property in an Urban Growth Area or Rural Commercial
area.
Attachment: 2021 Conservation Futures Housing and Employment Analysis Spreadsheet
Scope of Review:
This review is conducted solely to ascertain the current Conservation Futures project's potential
effect on housing supply and Employment growth. While reviewing the proposals, DCD
observed potential issues regarding statements about the potential for future development or
land divisions. All applicants are encouraged to take advantage of Community Development's
customer assistance programs so that technical provisions of Jefferson County Code can be
explained and applied to particular site-specific situations.
Specifically, the following statement made in the Hannan Farm project regarding ADU
allowances does not appear to be accurate: "The Hannan Ranch property is zoned AP 1:20,
with the two residences on site using 2 of the presumed 5 development rights (115 acres at
1:20). It is presumed that 2 ADUs could be added if the owners want to, without exercising any
additional development rights." (Application, P. 12. Emphasis added.)
In this instance, a single parcel of land is allowed one SFR & one ADU. The current ADU
exceeds the maximum ADU size of 1,250 s.f. gross floor area & was placed in the
spreadsheet's "Current SFR" category for theoretical D.U. yield only. No additional residential
structures or Accessory Dwelling Units would be allowed without a subdivision action, unless
additional housing was being created pursuant to JCC 18.20.030(3)(e)(ii)(A), farmworker
housing criteria.
In the Moon Valley project, the Pollard property proposal included subdivision of an AL-20
parcel, leaving approximately 4 acres for a residential parcel. This action would require an
exemption from the State and County subdivision regulations. It is not known that this can meet
the exemption from state subdivision law, Chapter 58.17, restated at JCC 18.35.040(4), which
pertains to acquisition by a public entity. Please contact Community Development for further
review.
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SERVICES
August 5, 2021
Ms. Tami Pokorny
Jefferson County Natural Resources and
Environmental Health
615 Sheridan Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Dear Ms.Pokorny,
RE: 2021 QWC Addition —Conservation Futures Application
Thank you for forwarding a copy of the Conservation Future Funds application for site
acquisition of lots within the city limits. It is our understanding that the"Taimay Jones and
Hertel Properties" involve conservation of forty(65)platted lots(approximately 7.25 acres)for
the purpose of wildlife and trail access within the Quimper Wildlife Corridor(QWC).
• Parcels available for acquisition include: All of Blocks 1 through 9 of David's
Addition.
• Parcels to be donated: Lots 1 to 20, Block 35 of Fowler's Park Addition.
You had asked whether the fee simple purchase and donation of the project area for permanent
conservation "would reduce the capacity of land suitable for development necessary to
accommodate the allocated housing and employment growth,as adopted in the countywide
planning policies". Based on our review of the projected population, Comprehensive goals and
policies and existing zoning of the parcels,the answer is no,placing these parcels in permanent
preservation would not reduce the capacity of land suitable for development necessary to
accommodate the allocated housing and employment growth,as adopted in the countywide
planning policies.
In association with the City's 2016 GMA Periodic Update,population and employment
projections were assessed. The updated forecast and allocation anticipated a significantly slower
growth rate than was projected under the City's initial GMA Comprehensive Plan in 1996. In
fact,the updated allocation anticipates Port Townsend's 2036 population will be 1,711 less than
was projected for the year 2016 under the original GMA Plan. The analysis concluded that the
City has adequate capacity to accommodate anticipated housing and employment growth.
Of the 65 platted lots under consideration, 32 lots are wholly in and 2 partially in the City's
"Potential Park and Open Space Overlay":
All of Blocks 1, 6, 7 together with Lot 2 of Block 8 of David's Addition
Block 35 Lots 4-16 together with portions of Lots 3 and 17 of Fowler's Park Addition
This category includes areas that may have the potential to be included within a comprehensive
and interconnected system of open space and trails. The P/OS (A) overlay appears in areas that
could be valuable if maintained as open spaces, such as wooded areas, drainage corridors, and
scenic vistas. Purchase of these properties was identified as a means of implementing the open
space overlay.
In addition,the Comprehensive Plan's Land Use Element encourages the City to consider
preservation of habitat within Winona Wetlands and the Quimper Wildlife Corridor:
• Policy 3.4: Designate and retain wetlands,drainage corridors and other areas that provide essential
habitat for priority plant or wildlife species as passive open space.Sites that the City should consider
acquiring include, but are not limited to:
a. Winona Wetlands....
• Policy 3.5: Where possible,accommodate multiple functions within the open space and trails system,
including stormwater management,viewpoints,protection of cultural resources,wildlife habitat,and
passive recreation.
• Policy 3.6: Coordinate with Jefferson County to identify and designate open space corridors and trails
within and between urban growth areas,as required under the GMA.
3.6.2: Support the expansion of a Quimper Peninsula wildlife and open space corridor consistent with the
Quimper Wildlife Corridor Management Plan.
All the lots considered for acquisition are zoned R-I single-family up to 4 d.u.per acre for a
gross yield of approximately 32 units; however, development yield would likely be less due to
the presence of critical areas. The area is in Tier 3 of the city's infrastructure tiering strategy,
reflecting the extended distance from roads and utilities.
In addition, all of the subject lots are located within the QWC. Per the adopted QWC
Management Plan" The QWC will ultimately consist of a patchwork of property owned by JLT,
the City of Port Townsend, other public agencies such as Jefferson County, Washington DNR,
and private individuals." In the preamble to Ordinance 2976, adopting the Quimper Wildlife
Corridor Management Plan, City Council acknowledged:
"Whereas,The Quimper Wildlife Corridor is a series of high quality wetlands, 100-year
floodplains, drainage corridors, and forested connections that serves multiple functions
and values including providing buffers, preserving view corridors, providing links between
neighborhoods, providing wildlife corridors, and generally serving multi-purpose
functions such as storm water treatment and conveyance, all of which contribute to the
health, safety and welfare as well as quality of life that Port Townsend residents enjoy."
"Whereas, the preservation of the QWC in open space substantially addresses the City's
requirements under the Growth Management Act to retain open space while
accommodating urban growth."
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Given that the Comprehensive Plan anticipated purchase and preservation of properties within
the Potential Park and Open Space overlay and Council found the QWC Management Plan
consistent with the GMA goal of accommodating urban growth, it is concluded that acquisition
of the project for permanent conservation would not reduce the capacity of land suitable for
development necessary to accommodate the allocated housing and employment growth as
adopted in the countywide planning policies.
The proposed acquisition is consistent with the goals and policies of the City's Comprehensive
Plan. We are pleased to see it recommended for preservation and are hopeful that the
Commissioners approve the application.
Please feel free to contact me at(360) 379-5084 with any questions
Sincerely,
LWYNt.
Judy Surber
Planning Manager