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County of Jefferson
Dedication of Conservation Futures Funds to the }
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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, Jefferson Land Trust, as project sponsor, requests funding towards the acquisition of a
conservation easement on one parcel of land in S3 T28N R1W with Assessor's Parcel Number
801032002; and
WHEREAS, the County retains enough developable land to accommodate the Hannan
Farm 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 $25,000 in conservation futures funds in the
2021 funding cycle for acquisition expenses contingent on a matching contribution of at
least ninety-six percent(96%) of the total project cost.
Resolution No. 5 3 2 Ire: Dedication of Conservation Futures Funds to the Hannan Farm 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.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this I —day of }', "ri'be✓ , 2021 in Port Townsend, Washington.
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2021 Jefferson County Conservation Futures Program
Property Acquisition and/or
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@co.iefferson.wa.us with questions.
Background and Eligibility Information
1. Project Title: Hannan Farm
2. Conservation Futures Acquisition Request: $25,000
Conservation Futures O&M Request: 0
3. Total Conservation Futures Request: $25,000
4. Please indicate the type of interest contemplated in the acquisition process.
_Warranty Deed X Easement _Other(Please describe below.)
In whose name will the property title be held after acquisition?
Laurie J Hannan Living Trust with a conservation easement held by Jefferson Land Trust and a REPI
easement held by US Department of Defense.
5. Applicant Information
Name of Applicant or Organization: Jefferson Land Trust
Contact: Sarah Spaeth
Title: Director, Conservation and Strategic Partnerships
Address:1033 Lawrence Street,Port Townsend
Phone:(360)379-9501 ext. 101
Email: sspaeth@saveland.org
6. Sponsor Information: (if different than applicant)
Organization Name:
Contact:
Title:
Address:
Phone: ( ) - , ext. Fax: ( ) - ,ext.
Email:
This application was approved by the sponsor's legally responsible body(e.g., board, council, etc)
on January 19,2021
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7. Site Location
Street Address or Description of Location: 4655 W.Valley Road,Chimacum,WA 98325
Driving Directions from Port Townsend: Drive south on SR19 to Chimacum.Take Center Road south to
Egg& I Road.Head west on Egg& I to West Valley Road.Property starts on SE corner of intersection
with Egg& I.Driveway to main house from W.Valley.
Section:3
Township: 28N
Range: 1W
Assessor's Parcel Number(s): 801 032 002
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.
A conservation easement is proposed,so property ownership will remain unchanged with the Laurie J
Hannan Living Trust.
Please list the assessed values for each property or APN, as applicable.
The current Assessed Market Value is $600,657,and the agricultural current-use Assessed Taxable Value
is $387,705.
8. Existing Conditions
New Site: Yes X No Number of Parcels: 1
Addition to Existing Site: Yes No X Acres to Be Acquired: 115.8
Total Project Acreage(if different): Current Zoning: Ag Production 1:20
Existing Structures/Facilities:
2 houses,each with an attached garage; historic barn with an attached milking parlor; a machine shed;
and a concrete loafing area.3500-gallon septic installed in 2009. Domestic well. Fenced garden,fenced
and cross-fenced pastures.
Any current covenants,easements or restrictions on land use:
Easement for County road; 30'-wide strip"condemned for drainage canal"in the property's legal
description,presumably for the Chimacum Drainage District; County covenants requiring treatment of
the drinking water and monitoring of the septic system.
Current Use: Agricultural and residential
Waterfront (name of body of water): Chimacum Creek
Shoreline(linear feet): 2000 feet of Chimacum Creek and 3000 feet of tributaries
Owner Tidelands/Shorelands:
9. Current Property Owner X is _is not a willing seller.
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Project tescription
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.
Hannan Project Description
Jefferson Land Trust is applying for$25,000 to contribute to the purchase a conservation easement from
willing landowners of one of the largest family farms left in the Chimacum Valley.We seek to keep this
agricultural land as a single property available for farming in perpetuity. Jefferson Land Trust applied for
a State Farmland Preservation grant in 2020 and the application ranked#3 in Washington State for
easement funding.We expect to receive the state grant in July of 2021 and have the Navy's REPI program
as additional match funding. The property is located—4 miles south of downtown Chimacum in the fertile
bottomland of Center Valley. It is visible from West Valley Rd. and Egg& I Rd.,and is surrounded by
adjacent farmlands,forests,wetlands and open space. The Farm's structures are on a knoll in the NW
corner of the property that rises about 100' above the Creek.
The Hannan Farm consists of valley bottom pastureland. It includes approximately 2,000 feet of the east
fork of Chimacum Creek bisecting the property,about 3,000 feet of seasonal streams,and a man-made
pond in the SE corner which extends onto a neighboring property.While not natural or undisturbed,
WDFW has identified this portion of the Creek as spawning habitat for winter steelhead and coho salmon,
with cutthroat present as well; as having Freshwater Emergent and Freshwater Forested/Shrub Priority
Habitats; and as being within '/,mile of wood duck breeding areas(possibly on the pond in the SE corner).
The county critical areas maps show much of the property as wetland; however the pasture rarely floods.A
couple of areas are identified as Susceptible Aquifer Recharge Areas,and—24 acres are classified as FEMA
Flood Zone A. These Flood Zones are on the north side of Chimacum Creek and well below all the
structures and, unlike other parts of Chimacum Creek in the valley,here flooding only occurs when there
is extreme precipitation.There is a domestic well to the east of the houses,and a 1973 surface water right
for an "unnamed stream"of 0.01cfs,non-consumptive,continuously each year for"wildlife refuge,fish
propagation and recreation."
All the soils on the property are identified as Farmland of Statewide Importance or Prime Farmland(some
if drained)by the NRCS.Almost all of the property is flat,open pastureland,and it is fenced and cross-
fenced to keep livestock out of the Creek.Recent CREP fencing and plantings(15,000 trees)of 35-foot
buffers on each side on Chimacum Creek,and 15-foot buffers on other streams have occurred. Only a few
small areas of trees are present on the property—the southern boundary and in the central north. There
are two gravity-fed livestock watering troughs,with an additional dam and lined-pond planned using
Jefferson Conservation District(JCCD)help; previous JCCD BMP projects include manure storage areas
and gutters on the barn.There are some mature trees and a sizable,fenced garden near the houses. The
Hannan Farm is currently raising beef cattle and a few horses. The Farm stopped dairying in 1972; while
the owners used to do direct marketing,they found it difficult to compete with other established local
producers,so they now sell feeder cows and a few heifers.The owners/farmers would like to make further
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improvements including reseeding the pasture for better hay production and replacing aging perimeter
fencing.
Two houses are on the property: a main house(2009)and a rental(1930),and an historical barn in good
shape,built in 1900 and listed on the Washington Heritage Barn Register.The barn has an attached
milking parlor and concrete loafing area for livestock,and there is a nearby machine shed. 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.
The landowners are interested in preserving the farm through a conservation easement to Jefferson Land
Trust and a REPI easement that will eliminate the remaining unused development rights(presumably 3),
and preserve the 115 acres for continued agricultural uses and habitat associated with Chimacum Creek.
Overarching Goal:
To preserve the 115-acre Hannan Farm,one of the largest farms in the valley,with easements that reduce
the development potential from five to two residences; that protect prime agricultural soils and preserve
the historical working farm,as well as Chimacum Creek riparian salmon and steelhead spawning habitat,
and that maintain the scenic open space values of the property.
Objectives:
1) Secure Jefferson County Conservation Futures funding, State Farmland Preservation funding
(confirmation expected in July 2021),and Navy REPI support for purchase of a conservation
easement
2) Draft the conservation easement and REPI easement with landowner input
3) Obtain appraisals to determine value of CE and REPI easements funding as a match for CFF
program.Purchase easements in 2021 or early 2022.
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: $500,000
Total Estimated Acquisition-related Cost(see Conservation Futures Manual for eligible costs): $60,000
Total Operation and Maintenance Cost: 0
Total Project Cost: $560,000
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):
The value of the conservation easement and REPI easement are estimated to be worth $500,000 based on
recent appraisal work completed on nearby farmland.An official appraisal process will take place once
funding for the project has been secured. Both the conservation easement and REPI easement will be
valued separately,though as in previous projects,the landowner is only paid the value of the more
restrictive easement.
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Hannan Farm Easement related costs Timeline Est. Cost CFF Request Match
Easement acquisition Winter 2021/2022 $500,000 $25,000 $475,000
Land acquisition related costs, i.e. Late 2021 through $40,000 $40,000
appraisal, survey, Baseline document, 2022 or 2023
Stewardship Plans, closing costs
Project management , admin and legal 2019 - 2023 $20,000 $20,000
fees
Total $560,000 $25,000 $535,000
Scored Questions
I 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.
Jefferson Land Trust expects to receive approximately 50% of the project cost from the State Farmland
Preservation Program and has also requested match funding through the Navy's Readiness and
Environmental Protection Integration program.
1 c.Matching Fund Estimate Acquisition O&M
Conservation Futures Funds Requested $25,000 4%
Matching Funds/Resources* $535,000 96%
Total Project Acquisition Cost $560,000 100%
*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.
l d. Source of matching Amount of Contribution If not, Contribution If not,
funds/resources contribution approved? when? available now? when?
WWRP Farmland Preservation $260,0000 Yes No June 2021 Yes No Fall 2021
Navy REPI Program. $275,000 Yes No Yes No at closing
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.
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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.
Jefferson Land Trust will conduct stewardship and monitoring of the conservation easement terms,
including at least annual monitoring of the property by professional staff and trained volunteers, extensive
data collection and management, help with stewardship,enhancement and restoration goals,and legal
defense of the conservation easement should it become necessary.Jefferson Land Trust has a legal defense
fund of over$800,000 and continues to build this fund with each new easement acquisition, recognizing the
legal obligation and responsibility of protecting the conservation values in perpetuity. In addition,Jefferson
Land Trust carries legal defense insurance for conservation easements through a program called
TerraFirma,developed through the national Land Trust Alliance(the national umbrella organization for
land trusts). This program covers up to$500,000 in legal enforcement costs per conservation easement that
Jefferson Land Trust holds and stewards.
Protection actions for this property will be designed to both protect the agricultural soils and farmland
values,while balancing the water quality and impacts on Chimacum Creek and needs for declining
salmonid populations in line with regional salmon recovery priorities. The Conservation District is
currently working with landowners in the region to restore salmon riparian and wetland habitat,providing
technical expertise,support,and on-the-ground oversight of activities. On this property,the JCCD has
implemented fencing and other projects for efficiently raising cattle(i.e.gravity-fed watering troughs),
along with tree planting and other water quality protections for the creek.
3 a. Describe the sponsoring agency's previous or on-going stewardship experience.
Over the 32 years since it was formed,Jefferson Land Trust has managed many acquisition projects and
has been responsible for conducting or coordinating restoration activities with several project partner
organizations,including Jefferson County,North Olympic Salmon Coalition,Jefferson County
Conservation District,Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group and others. We hold 65 conservation
easements on 4,205 acres and have helped with the preservation and stewardship of another 12,302 acres in
Jefferson County.The Land Trust also holds title to over 721 acres of preserves,including the 135-acre
Bulis Forest Preserve,portions of the Quimper Wildlife Corridor,and salmon habitat on Chimacum,
Salmon, Snow and Donovan Creeks,the Big Quilcene and Duckabush Rivers. Stewardship activities are
carried out by professional staff with the assistance of volunteer Preserve Stewards. The Hoh River Trust
and Washington State Parks contract with Jefferson Land Trust to monitor and steward nearly 7,400 acres
of land under their control. In addition,Jefferson Land Trust stewards land owned by Jefferson County,
the City of Port Townsend and the Department of Natural Resources.Jefferson Land Trust stewardship
and monitoring protocols were developed with the guidance of the Land Trust Alliance and adherence to
those protocols is one of the requirements for our national accreditation. Collaboration is at the heart of
our approach to conservation.We engage with partners in the"Chumsortium"to bring back vibrant
salmon runs on Hood Canal,and in the Jefferson LandWorks Collaborative to support big-picture
thinking around the ongoing economic viability of local farms and working forests. We partner with
regional government,local and national agencies,Tribes,peer organizations,and individual citizens to
safeguard the places we love and that are crucial to the health of our community,now and into the future.
3 b. Has the sponsor and/or applicant of this project been involved in other projects previously approved for
Conservation Futures funding?
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No,neither the sponsor nor applicant has been involved in a project previously approved for
Conservation Futures funds.
XYes,the sponsor and/or applicant for this project has been involved in a project previously approved
for Conservation Futures funds. Please provide details:
Jefferson Land Trust has sponsored many applications on behalf of private landowners interested in
preserving their property through sale of a conservation easement, or as an applicant and sponsor for fee
interest purchase of properties from willing sellers.
These projects include:
Sunfield Farm,2003; Quimper Wildlife Corridor,2004; East Tarboo Creek Conservation Project,2005;
Tamanowas Rock Phase 1,2006; the Winona Buffer Project,2006; Glendale Farm,2007; Finnriver Farm,
2008; Quimper Wildlife Corridor,2009; Brown Dairy,2009; Salmon Creek Ruck 2010; Quimper Wildlife
Corridor 2010; Tamanowas Rock 2010; Chimacum Creek Carleson 2011; Winona Basin-Bloedel 2011; L.
Brown 2012; Boulton Farm 2012; Quimper Wildlife Corridor and Short Family Farm 2013; Quimper
Wildlife Corridor and Snow Creek Irvin and Jenks,2014; Midori Farm,2015; QWC 2016 Addition,
Tarboo Creek,Farm and Forest 2016; Serendipity Farm, Snow Creek Taylor and Tarboo Iglitzin 2017;
Chimacum Forest, Marrowstone Mize,Ruby Ranch and Snow Creek Mid-Reach Forest 2018; Quilcene
Headwaters to Bay and Tarboo Forest Addition 2019 and 2020; Arlandia 2021.
4 a. Property_X_can_cannot feasibly be acquired in a timely fashion with available resources.
4 b.Necessary commitments and agreements X are are not in place.
All parties are in agreement,however WWRP State Farmland Preservation grant is not awarded until
Summer/Fall 2021.
4 c.All parties_are X are not in agreement on the cost of acquisition.
Once funding is secured,we will be able to initiate the valuation process.Appraisals are necessary to
determine the fair market value of the conservation easement and the REPI Easement. Once the appraisals
and appraisal reviews are complete,we will be able to make the landowners an offer based on the higher
valued conservation easement.
5. The proposed acquisition:
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.
_X_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 Jefferson Co. Comprehensive Plan says that "It is Jefferson County's intent to protect and foster
opportunities for the successful practice of agriculture. Land with prime agricultural soils clearly must be
preserved"and a soil productivity classification of 12 Animal Month Units puts the soils here in the
highest-ranking class. The Agricultural Production zoning of the property also reflects the County's goals
for this land.
Jefferson Land Trust's Conservation Plan, based on community input,identifies "prime farmland soils
and/or proven productivity" and "proximity to population centers" as priorities for agricultural
protection,and calls out Center Valley as a specific agricultural priority area. It also identifies streams and
wildlife corridors as priorities for habitat protection.
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The American Farmland Trust's 2012 report Losing Ground: Farmland Protection in the Puget Sound
Region includes a Jefferson County Scorecard which identifies the need for additional farmland protection
and also acknowledges the important role of the Conservation Futures Fund in that effort.
A 2009 State Office of Farmland Protection Report notes"The legislature finds that the retention of
agricultural land is desirable,not only to produce food,livestock,and other agricultural products, but also
to maintain our state economy and preferable environmental conditions."and this report also documents
decreasing farmland acreage and land prices rising with development pressure.
The Olympic Peninsula Resource Conservation& Development proposed Adaptation Strategies in their
"Climate Change Preparedness Plan for the North Olympic Peninsula" (2015). In this plan,they suggest to
"acquire and preserve existing vegetated,unprotected areas adjacent to river systems"and to"designate
and prioritize funding for additional land designated for agriculture".
This farm lies within the area mapped as "Above/Far Above Average Resilience" in The Nature
Conservancy's 2015 Resilient Pacific NW Landscapes report.
The proposed project supports identified goals in all of these plans.
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.
As noted in#5 above,farmland is being converted as our area continues to experience population growth
and consequently economic pressure on farmers to subdivide and sell. Here we have landowners who are
willing to preserve 115 acres of productive family farmland surrounded by other farms,and an important
segment of Chimacum Creek,(salmon spawning habitat in Center Valley),by reducing the development
and subdivision potential and resulting impacts from five residential rights down to two,through the sale of
a conservation easement to Jefferson Land Trust and a REPI easement to the Navy.We began discussions
with the landowners in 2019,and they are eager to move forward with the preservation effort,and to
continue to improve their farming and restoration practices.The mother-daughter team inherited the farm
from Bob Bundy,former husband and father,respectively,and have been working to keep the farm viable.
Purchase of the easement will provide funding for the landowners to increase their agricultural
productivity,encourage restoration and enhancement efforts on Chimacum Creek,contribute to the long-
term affordability of farmland by removing development rights,and preserve one of the few remaining
large farms that have enough acreage to provide diverse farming options.
7. Summarize the project's conservation values and how the CF funds requested support these values.
The conservation values to be protected are working agricultural land,surface water quality and
groundwater recharge,and riparian habitat for threatened salmon and other species.With CFF funds,
protection through a conservation easement will keep the property in single ownership,prohibit
subdivision on this large farm property,and allow the family to continue farming on this land.
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.
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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.'
WDFW has identified this reach of Chimacum Creek as having spawning habitat for winter steelhead and
coho,with cutthroat present as well. This will add another segment to the protected Chimacum Creek
riparian corridor connecting the marine waters of Port Townsend Bay to forested uplands,thereby
enabling species movement with changing climate and seasons.This property includes Priority Freshwater
Emergent and Freshwater Forested/Shrub Habitats,as depicted in a WDFW Priority Habitat and Species
report on this location.
8 d. Does the current owner participate in conservation programs that enhance wildlife habitat?If so, please
provide details.
There has been recent CREP fencing and planting(15K trees)of 35 feet on each side that buffers
Chimacum Creek,and 15-foot buffers placed on other streams and drainages; and a man-made pond was
built in the SE corner of the property which extends onto the neighboring property. These improvements,
in addition to livestock watering troughs and fencing,enhance habitat by keeping livestock out of the Creek
and shading the riparian area.
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.
As described above, protecting this large farm and Chimacum Creek through an easement will eliminate
the possibility of development into five parcels,thus keeping the 115 acres whole,and eliminating 3
development rights,thereby reducing the challenges of working with multiple landowners to retain intact
habitat. In addition,the landowners have shown an interest in habitat protection and enhancement
through their past projects along the creek including water quality protection efforts.The project will
retain spawning habitat for winter steelhead and coho(identified on WDFW SalmonScape)and cutthroat
trout(WDFW Priority Habitat and Species report)by allowing the CREP plantings to grow and shade the
Creek,thereby helping stabilize water temperatures.
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 Conservation Futures
funds.
The Hannan Farm property has been farmed since early settlers came to Jefferson County and converted
wetland and stream habitat to farmland; the existing barn was built in 1900 and is listed on the
Washington Heritage Barn Register. Until 2016, it was owned by Bob Bundy,and for many years was one
of several local dairies in operation. Currently the Hannans run 35-40 beef cattle,mostly registered Black
Angus. They used to do direct marketing but found it difficult to compete with other established local
producers,so now they sell feeders and a few heifers.The landowners' wishes for the property are to
preserve a working farm raising hay and beef cattle and receive some support to enable improvements that
include reseeding the pasture for better hay production and replacing some fencing.They would like to
' 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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continue to work with JCCD on water quality and pasture improvements,and possibly additional
enhancement activities in the riparian habitat.
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.
As described above,there has been recent CREP fencing and planting and a man-made pond was built in
the SE corner of the property that extends onto the neighboring property.Water quality projects include
two gravity-fed livestock watering troughs with an additional dam and lined-pond planned(all with JCCD
help),and previous JCCD best management practices(BMP)support was provided for gutters on the barn
and manure storage space.
The current owner's record of implementing best management practices that preserve and/or enhance soil,
water quality,watershed function and wildlife habitat has been shown by the successful completion of
numerous projects with JCCD,as described above. In fact,recently the owners completed a major
"cleanup"around the farm and removed over 55 tons of scrap that had accumulated in the past.The farm
is"unusually tidy"after this cleanup. From past projects with the JCCD and on their own,it is clear that,
if provided with funding and help,the owners wish to continue to restore and enhance their farm and the
riparian habitat along the creek and wetlands.
10 c. Describe how the acquisition or proposed easement will likely preserve and/or enhance soil,water quality,
watershed function and wildlife habitat.
The acquisition of the conservation easement and REPI easement on the entire farm will provide protection
against any subdivision of the property and limit the number of residences to the current two along with
ADUs allowed under county code within the designated building envelope.Additionally,the conservation
easement will include impervious surface limitations designed to preserve the prime soils and soils of
statewide significance.The continuation of BMPs on the farm and continued protection and enhancement
of the buffers on Chimacum Creek and on other streams and drainages will preserve soil,water and
habitat quality.All of this will enhance the watershed function and habitat in the unfarmed areas.
Continued responsible farming will help control runoff that could erode soils and add sediment to the
Creek and be detrimental to habitat. Continued agricultural use will also reduce the likelihood of
increased impermeable surfaces that often accompany development,and those surfaces would increase
runoff and reduce groundwater recharge.
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.
Silviculture is not a proposed use of this agricultural land.
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.
NA
11 c. Describe how the property acquisition or proposed easement will likely preserve and/or enhance soil,water
quality,watershed function and wildlife habitat.
NA
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.
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Project is part of larger effort spearheaded by local agencies and organizations to protect important
agricultural lands and to help landowners operate successful and viable businesses that will contribute to
the local economy and secure food systems. Much of this effort has focused on prime agricultural lands and
businesses in the Center and Beaver Valleys. The Jefferson LandWorks Collaborative is a model of land
conservation and rural economic development,with the threefold goal: 1)to ensure that there is affordable
prime agricultural land in large enough tracts that the farmer can be profitable,2),to ensure that farmers
have access to the business training,capital and know-how to be profitable,and 3)to ensure that there are
both the consumer demand and robust markets to accommodate the farmers' needs.
Protection of the Hannan Farm provides benefits as a member of the local farming community,which is
becoming a prime area for local food-to-market/food-to-table agriculture,serving several stores,
restaurants and farmers markets in Jefferson County and beyond. Local farms are critical to food security
and to the local economy,and their food benefits residents of all ages. Jefferson County is fortunate in
having farmers whose average age is below that of the national average,which bodes well for our future,
and this could be tied to efforts like this to keep farmland relatively affordable.
In addition,salmonid populations also benefit from preservation of Chimacum Creek and adjacent
pasturelands and are critical species of concern in the Hood Canal and Puget Sound regions. The REPI
(Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration)program is a national land-conservation funding
source available through the Department of Defense. The Hood Canal region is of great strategic
importance to the Department of Defense.As such,the Navy works with conservation partners to identify
areas with common interest for preservation of working forests,farmland,and high-value wildlife habitat.
The Hannan project represents an opportunity for the Navy and the Land Trust to work with willing
landowners to conserve land,thus protecting and buffering military installations and operating areas from
development.
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.
No.
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
Public access to this private farm is not planned,however,the farmers may choose to participate in the
annual farm tour, and may be willing to allow access for supervised tours,educational programs,science
surveys and research.
14. The proposed acquisition X includes historic or culturally significant resources3 and
X 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.
2 The words"education"and"interpretation"are interpreted broadly by the CF Committee.
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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Barn built in 1900 is on the Washington Heritage Barn Register.
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15. 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 required to submit progress reports for
three years and for any year in which O&M funds are expended. SS Initials3(2 6720zi Date
16.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-submit the application if the
project sponsor does not obtain the necessary matching funding within three years. S3 Initia1s3/25/2.)Date
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Acknowledgement Form1
Project Applicant Information
Applicant Name:Jefferson Land Trust
Project Number/Name: Hannan Farm
Contact: 0 Mr. ® Ms. First Name:Sarah Last Name:Spaeth
Title:Director of Conservation and Strategic Partnerships
Mailing Address: 1033 Lawrence St.Port Townsend, WA 98368
E-Mail Address:sspaeth@saveland.org
Property Information
Address or Location:4655 West Valley Road, Chimacum, WA 98325
County/Parcel Number:801032002
Landowner Information
Landowner Name:Laurie J Hannan Living Trust
Representative: ❑ Mr. ❑ Ms. First Name: Last Name:
Title:
Mailing Address: 4655 West Valley Road,Chimacum,WA 98325
E-Mail Address: Ljhannan3324@me.com
1. i-' a,A/c Tom-''s 7 (landowner name),is the legal owner of property described in the grant
application being submitted to the Recreation and Conservation Office by the project applicant.
2. I am aware that the project being proposed in the grant application is on my property.
3. If a grant is successfully awarded, I will be contacted and asked to engage in negotiations.
4. My signature does not represent authorization of project implementation.
5. If I am affiliated with the project applicant, I will recuse myself from decisions made by the project
applicant to work on or purchase my property.
6. There are re n circle one)tenants on the property.Tenants displaced as a result of this
project may be eligible for relocation assistance.
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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.
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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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- Draft Summary
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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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Special Meeting by Zoom Connection
4-S o� Draft Summary
NIN�z July 12, 2021
* 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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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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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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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