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Home My WebLink About54 21 Cry' << .t ."( STATE OF WASHINGTON County of Jefferson Dedication of Conservation Futures Funds to the } Quimper Wildlife Corridor Additions project as } Authorized by and in Accordance with Jefferson } RESOLUTION NO. 54 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, Jefferson Land Trust, as project sponsor, requests funding towards the acquisition of nine parcels of land in S4 T3ON R1 W with Assessor's Parcel Numbers 946500101, 946500201, 946500301, 946500401, 946500501, 946500601, 946500701, 946500801, and 946500901; and WHEREAS, the County retains enough developable land to accommodate the Quimper Wildlife Corridor Additions 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 $69,500 in conservation futures funds in the 2021 funding cycle for acquisition expenses contingent on a matching contribution of at least sixty-three percent (63%) of the total project cost. Resolution No. 54 21re: Dedication of Conservation Futures Funds to the Quimper Wildlife Corridor Additions 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. APPROJEp+4I I?ADOPTED this G✓day of , 2021 in Port Townsend, Washington. SEA L;f '4 )61, JEFFERSON COUNTY • W BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 4, , / • I st)• `� / Kate D , Chair A 'Rs or' � ;. ✓ G rotherton, Member Gegakv-4,,, CarolyntGallaway Clerk of the Board eidi Eisenhour, Member 4.< N 2021 Jefferson County Conservation Futures Program Property Acquisition and/or . Operations and Maintenance Project Application lSNI NGC° 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.lefferson.wa.us with questions. :ackground I l i i 1. Project Title: Quimper Wildlife Corridor Additions 2. Conservation Futures Acquisition Request: $95,000 Conservation Futures O&M Request: $5,000 3. Total Conservation Futures Request: $100,000 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? Jefferson Land Trust will hold fee title to the properties acquired with both CF funds and acquired as match. 5. Applicant Information Name of Applicant or Organization:Jefferson Land Trust Contact: Sarah Spaeth Title:Director of Conservation& Strategic Partnerships Address: 1033 Lawrence St. Phone:360-379-9501 ext. 101 Fax: ( ) - , ext. 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 27,2021 1 2021 CF Program Application DRAFT http://www.co.iefferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Program iefferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Program 7. Site Location Street Address or Description of Location: Taimay Jones Property: All of Blocks 1 through 9 of David's Addition to the City of Port Townsend,as per Plat recorded in Volume 2 of Plats,page 44,records of Jefferson County,Washington.—to be purchased with CF Funds("Taimay Jones Property") Hertel Property: FOWLER'S PARK ADDITION BLK 35 LOTS 1 TO 20—to be donated as partial match. Driving Directions from Port Townsend: Taimay Jones Property: Head west out of Port Townsend on Hastings Ave. From Hastings Ave,turn north onto Howard St and park at dead end.Walk north onto trails and walk west onto 39th St trail until you reach the property. Section: 4 Township: 30N Range: 1W Hertel Property: Head west out of Port Townsend on Hastings Ave. Turn north onto Cook Ave and drive to the bottom of the hill and turn right onto Bell St.Drive to the dead-end and park along E Sapphire St. Section:33 Township: 31N Range: 1W Assessor's Parcel Number(s): Taimay Jones property (CF Funds & match acquisition): 946500101,946500201,946500301, 946500401,946500501,946500601,946500701,946500801,946500901 Hertel Property,owned by Fairbank Revocable Living Trust (Match acquisition) : 951903501 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. Described above. Please list the assessed values for each property or APN, as applicable. Taimay Jones property appraised value: $175,000 Hertel property assessed value: $50,000 8. Existing Conditions New Site: Yes No Number of Parcels: 10 2 2021 CF Program Application DRAFT http://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Program Addition to Existing Site: Yes No Acres to Be Acquired: 7.25 Total Project Acreage(if different): 244.5 acres protected in Quimper Wildlife Corridor 160.5 acres of which are owned/facilitated by Jefferson Land Trust Current Zoning: R-I Existing Structures/Facilities: None Any current covenants,easements or restrictions on land use: None Current Use: Vacant land Waterfront (name of body of water): 100-Year Floodplain and Critical drainage Shoreline(linear feet): N/A Owner Tidelands/Shorelands: N/A 9. Current Property Owner is a willing seller. Yes,Jones property is willing to sell,Hertel property landowner is willing to donate. 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. The Background Story Jefferson Land Trust is seeking funding for critical conservation pieces in the Quimper Wildlife Corridor project. The Land Trust is currently working to expand the extensive conservation efforts that have been going on since the mid 1990's. In this current phase of protection, we aim to protect 40 additional properties, totaling — 60 acres. These acquisitions will be possible through land donations,a state grant, community fundraising,and Jefferson County Conservation Futures funding. CFF will support this phase of the project with the acquisition of two priority properties—one to be acquired at fair market value, and one to be donated as match. The Quimper Wildlife Corridor (QWC) is located at the northeastern edge of Jefferson County near the confluence of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Puget Sound. Jefferson Land Trust and the City of Port Townsend (PT) initiated this project together in the mid 1990's with the goal to protect a permanent "ribbon of green", stretching 3.5 miles across the Quimper Peninsula from Discovery Bay in close proximity to Protection Island, to Fort Worden State Park, following a natural wetland and drainage corridor, and connecting marine, upland, city, and forested environments near a growing urban area. The QWC provides safe passage and habitat critical to perpetuation of species diversity in an area of steadily increasing urban development. Project 3 2021 CF Program Application DRAFT http://www.co.iefferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Program partners have already protected significant portions of the QWC, but there are many remaining parcels in danger of development. In January 2020, the Land Trust contacted private landowners of over 120 priority parcels in the QWC to assess their interest in protecting their land for wildlife and trail access. The positive response rate was over 30%. The goal of this phase of the project (2021-2023) is to acquire and permanently preserve missing links in the corridor from numerous willing sellers that include important habitat and trail buffer parcels. The QWC encompasses a landscape that is biologically and culturally complex - a function of the topography, hydrology, and soils that produce a wide range of vegetation types including wetlands, shrub, prairies, mesic forests and dry upland coniferous forests. A series of perched freshwater and forested wetlands as well as the 100-year floodplain for City of PT form the backbone of the corridor. The QWC contains the largest swath of undeveloped habitat within the City extending out into unincorporated Jefferson County. The City, County, and Land Trust have successfully protected priority QWC habitat through fee simple ownership and conservation easements held by the Land Trust. This 24-year protection effort includes over 50 land transactions conducted by the Land Trust alone. Several DNR properties totaling 107 acres are leased to the County for 50 years through the Trust Land Transfer program and are core habitat areas of the corridor. Partners and the community have prioritized additional important connective habitat and trail buffers that once protected, will provide a more complete habitat corridor, and preserve the integrity of the existing trail system. The Application Properties The two properties that Jefferson Land Trust seeks to acquire using Conservation Futures funding this year are the result of our larger outreach to private landowners — with the goal to expand protection of many priority parcels within the QWC. The 7.25 acres described in this application are two of the critical properties part of this greater project expansion effort. Jefferson Land Trust aims to acquire the Taimay Jones property — nine parcels that total 4.95 acres- using CFF funds. This property contains import water drainage, intact forest habitat, and beloved trail access. The land match property (Hertel Property) is one parcel that totals 2.3 acres in the Bell St neighborhood—a rapidly expanding residential area. The match property provides a terrific buffer to the beloved trail systems, as well as intact forest habitat and critical stormwater drainage. In addition to Conservation Futures Funds and this proposal including the two properties, Jefferson Land Trust is applying for funds from the State, private foundations, and conducting community fundraising in an effort to raise$1.7 million to achieve the nearly 60 acres of expanded protection that is possible given the positive response to our outreach described above. Conservation Future's assistance in this effort is greatly needed to help with this critical community conservation effort. Overarching Goal: Preserve the two properties described in this grant application that contribute to the current phase of^-60 acre protection expansion being targeted by Jefferson Land Trust. Multiple funding sources are being pursued for this large phase of protection,and CFF funding for these two parcels is a critical contributor. 4 2021 CF Program Application DRAFT http://www.cojefferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Program Objectives 1) Secure Jefferson County Conservation Futures funding for purchase of the fee simple acquisitions and match property donation—June 2021 2) Conduct due diligence activities and draft Purchase and Sale Agreements and deeds—mid 2021 3) Finalize the purchase and donation of each property—autumn 2021. 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. Quimper Wildlife Corridor Additions Timeline Est. Cost CFF Request Match project related costs Land to be purchased with CF Funds Fall 2021 $175,000 95,000 $80,000 (cash) Land to be donated as match Fall 2021 $50,000 50,000 (land donation) Land acquisition related costs(i.e., Mid 2021 $20,290 $20,290 appraisal, survey, attorney, closing costs) (cash) Project management, admin ongoing $11,500 $11,500 (cash) O&M ongoing $10,000 $5,000 $5,000(cash) Total $100,000 $166,790 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): We had a certified appraisal conducted for both properties in February 2021. The acquisitions will include appraisal and review appraisal reports conducted by professional third party appraisers,attorney fees,land surveys,and escrow/closing costs.Project management costs include working with landowners and the title company,preparing deeds,and arranging the project for completion. Our attorney will review all documents before we acquire the properties. O & M only go to question#15: Scored Questions l 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. 5 2021 CF Program Application DRAFT http://www.co.iefferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Program 1 c. Matching Fund Estimate Acquisition O&M Conservation Futures Funds Requested $95,000 $5,000 37% Matching Funds/Resources* $161,790 $5,000 63% Total Project Acquisition Cost $256,790 $10,000 100% *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. 1 d. Source of matching Amount of Contribution If not, Contribution If not, funds/resources contribution approved? when? available now? when? Land Donation $50,000 Yes No Yes No Cash $116,790 Yes No Yes No 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. Jefferson Land Trust and the City mutually adopted the QWC Management Plan in 2008 and have shared management activities, meeting on occasion to discuss issues and strategies. We intend to update the QWC Plan to further define partner roles and prioritize future management activities to increase climate change resilience in the face of a changing landscape and population. Ecological and community benefits may be achieved by maintaining and enhancing structural and biodiversity in the corridor, including through the potential re-establishment of pocket prairies once maintained by the S'Klallam Tribes of the peninsula. As an accredited Land Trust,we have experience successfully managing and stewarding various types of preserves. We developed a Preserve Steward program,which provides an opportunity for long-term volunteerism through quarterly monitoring of all Land Trust preserves. Committed volunteers and neighbors have reported 1356 observations and identified 510 species in the QWC through the iNaturalist program. Volunteers contributed approximately 126 hours in 2019 alone on projects to install signage,assess habitat health and needs, remove trash, manage noxious weeds,and monitor properties within the QWC to ensure that conservation values are maintained over time. Volunteers are managed by the Land Trust preserve manager and City Parks Dept. staff. So far, the resources to fund this work have been absorbed by the City and Land Trust. Management activities associated with the current QWC protection effort include the need to survey property boundaries,demolish a few small unsafe structures, update signage,and update the joint Land Trust-City QWC Management Plan. These activities will be accomplished with staff,contractors 6 2021 CF Program Application DRAFT http://www.co.j efferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Program and volunteers. The O&M funds applied for in this application will help go toward these ongoing management needs described above. Jefferson Land Trust conducts diligent and appropriate monitoring,stewardship, and management for all fee-simple properties that we own. This includes at least annual monitoring of the properties by professional staff and trained volunteers,extensive data collection and management, and legal defense of the conservation values should it become necessary. Jefferson Land Trust has a Stewardship Fund of over$700,000,and continues to build this fund with each new acquisition, recognizing the legal obligation and responsibility of protecting conservation values in perpetuity. In addition to the Stewardship Fund,Jefferson Land Trust carries legal defense insurance for preserves and 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 property that Jefferson Land Trust holds and stewards. 3 a.Describe the sponsoring agency's previous or on-going stewardship experience. In addition to the above question, the Land Trust was founded in 1989 and is a nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to preserving the rural character and iconic landscapes of the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. With a mission of"helping the community preserve open space,working lands, and habitat forever",we are actively engaged in preserving a sustainable environment where the needs of human communities and the natural world are in balance, and actively steward more than 17,000 acres of our region's most important places. We are accredited by the national Land Trust Alliance, and our efforts are guided by a long range Conservation Plan completed with our community in 2010. 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? 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: Jefferson Land Trust has successfully applied for and sponsored many successful land acquisition projects, and conservation easement funding on behalf of private landowners.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 7 2021 CF Program Application DRAFT http://www.cojefferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Program Short FamilyFarm 2013; Quimper Wildlife Corridor and Snow Creek Irvin and Jenks,2014; P 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 2018 and 2020; Snow Creek Mid-Reach Forest 2018; Tarboo Forest Addition 2019; Quilcene Headwaters to Bay 2019 & 2020; Arlandia 2020 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. 4 c. All parties X are are not in agreement on the cost of acquisition. If"not"to any of the above,please explain below. 5. The proposed acquisition Xis 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 Land Trust, the City of Port Townsend,Jefferson County, state agencies,the local Audubon and Native Plant Society Chapters,and US Fish & Wildlife have been partnering on the project since the mid 1990's. Both City and County Comprehensive Plans speak to the importance of habitat corridors and trail networks and recognize the value of the QWC. The City's 2019 PT Stormwater Management Plan's key objective is to "define, provide, and protect a connected and well-defined built and natural drainage system" and this Plan identifies the QWC and its 100-year floodplain as a Level 1 ["the backbone or trunk of the system"]. The properties identified for acquisition were indicated in the Quimper Wildlife Corridor Management Plan that was adopted by the City of Port Townsend on May 19,2008, Ordinance 2967. This management plan is available at the City's website, http://weblink.cityofpt.us/weblink/0/edoc/113226/Quimper%20Wildlife%20Corridor%20Manage ment%20Plan.pdf. Additional Cappy's Woods parcels are buffer lands to trail corridors that have been identified as important recreational priorities for the City of Port Townsend, as adopted in City Resolution No. 09-034. Additionally,the updated Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan states Policy OS-P-1.2,Partner to establish and conserve a sustainable system of open space corridors or separators to provide definition between natural areas and urban land uses. The Land Trust,the City of Port Townsend, Jefferson County,state agencies, the local Audubon and Native Plant Society Chapter, and US Fish & Wildlife have been partnering on the project since the mid 1990's. These parcels have been identified in the acquisition priorities of the project since the beginning due to the wetland, floodplain,buffer and upland forest values. Expanding forest and habitat connectivity is a primary value of protecting these properties. In addition,Jefferson Land Trust's Conservation Plan 2010 —prePared with the input of many � ) 8 2021 CF Program Application DRAFT http://www.cojefferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Program community members—specifically identifies the Quimper Wildlife Corridor as a priority. The plan is located on the JLT website at https://saveland.org/our-story/conservation-vision/. 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. The two landowners listed in this application who are willing to sell or donate their properties provide a great opportunity to protect highly-utilized recreational trails, and habitat areas. The Taimay Jones parcels are close to development on northern Howard St. in Port Townsend, and could foreseeably be developed within several years. With current city zoning and plat configuration,the property could allow for the development of up to 22 residences. The current landowners are willing to sell the property at the appraised value. The Hertel property buffers the extensive habitat and trail corridors from the expanding Bell St neighborhood in northern Port Townsend. This 2.3-acre parcel is platted as one block with 20 lots, with 10 residences theoretically possible under the R-I zoning. While development of these 2.3 acres has thus been slowed by the Critical Drainage corridor,the southern portion of the block could be developed by bringing in access in a manner that conforms to City Code. The property was acquired by a community member for the express purpose of donating it to the Land Trust for protection. 7. Summarize the project's conservation values and how the CF funds requested support these values. Conservation values of extending protection of the Quimper Wildlife Corridor include preserving diverse second growth forest, providing habitat to resident and migratory wildlife, buffering existing trail corridors utilized by local citizens and visitors alike,and expanding the buffer of priority wetlands along the 100-year floodplain. The primary conservation values of the Taimay Jones Property is preserving extensive, scenic trails in the northern portion of the property, and protecting healthy, diverse habitat in the southern portion of the property. The 100-Year Floodplain runs right through this property, and has running water in the wet months. Mature conifer and hardwood trees, as well as standing snags and downed logs provide an excellent stretch of habitat that is not currently reached by trails in the southern portion of the property. If the Land Trust can purchase this property with CF funds, it will enhance the continuity of the existing protected wildlife corridor with permanent protection of one of the largest number of contiguous forested, individually-owned parcels. Protection of this property will prevent development close to an area of steeper slopes with the potential for accelerated runoff and erosion. The matching donation land includes Port Townsend's 100-Year Floodplain, a critical aquifer recharge,as well as the City's Critical Drainage. Protection by the Land Trust would extinguish all development rights, ensuring permanent buffer and habitat protection for the Quimper Wildlife Corridor to the south. In addition to the conservation values of extending the contiguous wildlife corridor and restricting floodplain development, this property acquisition will keep drainage basin hydrology intact,which is especially important in the face of changing climate. 9 2021 CF Program Application DRAFT http://www.cojefferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Program Conservation Futures Funds will make possible the acquisition of a fee simple property that aligns with the purpose of the CF Program to acquire green spaces and greenbelts. Jefferson County Conservation Futures Funds have been allocated to numerous land acquisitions in the QWC,and have been critical to the success of the project. 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.1 The Quimper Wildlife Corridor provides critical habitat in an area of increasing urban development and is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, from the humble rough-skinned newt and Calypso orchid to nearly 200 bird species and numerous small and large mammals. Protection Island, located just offshore of the western end of the corridor, is a National Wildlife Refuge and home to nearly seventy percent of the seabirds that nest and breed in all of Puget Sound. Washington Department of Wildlife and the local Audubon Society have identified several state priority species in the Quimper Wildlife Corridor that are sensitive, threatened or listed. These include: Bald eagle, Peregrine Falcon,Wood duck, Great Blue Heron,Band-Tailed Pigeon, Merlin, Olive Sided Flycatcher, black tailed deer,and bobcat. The corridor will allow these species and others the safety of cover to move between wetlands, forest ecosystems,and marine shoreline environments. 8 d. Does the current owner participate in conservation programs that enhance wildlife habitat?If so, please provide details. The current owners do not participate in any conservation programs. 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. The two properties do not directly protect habitat for anadromous fish species. However, protecting the water quality of the city's largest drainage basin through providing filtration and reducing siltation is important for water draining to the Strait of Juan de Fuca. 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. 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 10 2021 CF Program Application DRAFT http://www.co.j efferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Program No agricultural uses are planned for either property. 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. No agricultural uses are planned for either property. 10 c. Describe how the acquisition or proposed easement will likely preserve and/or enhance soil,water quality, watershed function and wildlife habitat. No agricultural uses are planned for either property. 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. There is no current or planned commercial silvicultural use of the proposed site. Given the sizes of the parcels, they do not offer the opportunity for commercial timber production. If forest restoration ever becomes necessary due to external factors such as climate change, actions could be taken to enhance forest health. These actions could include selective thinning and diversifying species through understory plantings,which would be undertaken in accordance with a developed forest management plan. 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. None have been implemented. 11 c. Describe how the property acquisition or proposed easement will likely preserve and/or enhance soil,water quality,watershed function and wildlife habitat. As described above, The Land Trust's acquisition of the proposed property will enhance the listed functions through expanding the existing wildlife corridor and floodplain and trail buffer zones of the greater Quimper Wildlife Corridor. 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. Protection of the diverse second growth forest and wetland, buffer and floodplain habitats of the QWC provides particular benefits to local residents in that it provides storm-water filtration and floodplain retention. In general, however, protection of the Quimper Wildlife Corridor habitats and Cappy's Woods provides benefits not only to residents of Port Townsend and surrounding county areas, but also to the many visitors to our area. The corridor is used extensively for passive recreation by the community and visitors who enjoy walking the trails, bike riding and horseback riding. The wetlands and forests of the corridor provide education opportunities for users of all ages,and are field classrooms for a wide range of groups as described below. Field trips in the corridor are highlighted in continuing education courses offered to realtors from across the region,who visit this place to better understand wetland ecology. 11 2021 CF Program Application DRAFT http://www.cojefferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Program Bike trails in the corridor have been identified in a national mountain bike magazine. Locally, Jefferson Land Trust has conducted numerous tours to various parts of the corridor over the last 10 years as part of our ongoing community outreach efforts. The Land Trust's efforts to expand the Quimper Wildlife Corridor by—60 acres over the new few years will permanently protect many of these ecologically important properties,as well as continue to buffer to existing trail corridors. The two properties highlighted in this CFF application directly provide many of these benefits. 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,this project is not located in any of these areas listed. 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 Quimper Wildlife Corridor is increasingly utilized by numerous schools and community groups for educational purposes, including by school groups of all ages from the Port Townsend School District,the Swan School, CedarRoot Folk School,Jefferson Land Trust Natural History Society, Native Plant Society walks,Master Gardener training,Audubon walks and annual Christmas bird counts, plus countless others. The Land Trust has developed a Preserve Steward program,which provides an opportunity for long-term, committed volunteerism. It includes quarterly monitoring of all Land Trust preserves (including QWC) and an opportunity for interested citizens to create an intimate relationship with the land. Dozens of residents have participated in naturalist-led walks conducted by Jefferson Land Trust. Community members volunteer annually to help with stewardship activities in the corridor. Jefferson Land Trust has also created two interpretive displays that provide visitors to the corridor an understanding of the function of the corridor,as well directing people away from the more sensitive habitat areas. Visitors can now rest on several benches built by Land Trust volunteers that are in strategic locations in the QWC. Volunteers contributed approximately 45 hours last year alone on projects to assess habitat health and needs, remove trash, manage noxious weeds,and monitor Land Trust and City-owned properties alike to ensure that conservation values are maintained over time. Multiple entry points are located on Jefferson Transit bus routes and are a short distance from most City neighborhoods. City Parks Dept. and the Active Transportation Advisory Board coordinate the maintenance of the low-mobility accessible primary trails. 14. The proposed acquisition_includes historic or culturally significant resources'and 2 The words"education"and"interpretation"are interpreted broadly by the CF Committee. 12 2021 CF Program Application DRAFT http://www.cojefferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Program is registered with the National Register of Historic Places, or an equivalent program. _is recognized locally has having historic or cultural resources. X 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. Jefferson Land Trust continues to strive to strengthen our relationships with local tribes,and in September of 2020 we brought tribal members from Port Gamble S'Klallam and Jamestown S'Klallam to tour the Quimper Wildlife Corridor. During this tour,the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribal Historic Preservation Officer identified at least one culturally modified candelabra tree on one of the properties that Jefferson Land Trust will acquire in this phase of protection.While this important tree,over 600 years old,is not on the Taimay Jones or Hertel properties,the proximity of the culturally significant tree to these acquisition properties demonstrates the importance of the QWC to local indigenous peoples.As we have learned from the tribes,the candelabra trees can represent significant cultural value based upon traditional uses by indigenous peoples in the area—sites for lookout,trails,and laying the deceased to rest. Upon learning about the culturally modified tree in our project area,Jefferson Land Trust aims to incorporate the opinions of the S'Klallam people into land management ideas and decisions in this area. 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 I 2021 CF Program Application DRAFT htm://www.codefferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Program O& M 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 required to submit progress reports for three years and for any year in which O&M funds are expended. S Initials3 12.S 24Z.l Date 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-submit the application if the project sponsor does not obtain the necessary matching funding within three years. 5 Initials3f26/2,1 Date 14 2021 CF Program Application DRAFT ht4t://www.cajefferson.wa.us/560/Conservation-Futures-Pro i,:;or Landowner Acknowledgement Project Applicant Information Applicant Name:Jefferson Land Trust Project Number/Name:Quimper Wildlife Corridor 2020 Contact: ❑ 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: DAVID'S ADDITION BLK 3 LOTS 1 TO 4;DAVID'S ADDITION BLK 4 LOTS 1 TO 4; DAVID'S ADDITION BLK 9 LOT 1; DAVID'S ADDITION BLK 2 LOTS 1 TO 8;DAVID'S ADDITION BLK 5 LOTS 1 TO 8; DAVID'S ADDITION BLK 8 LOTS 1 &2;DAVID'S ADDITION BLK 1 LOTS 1 TO 8; DAVID'S ADDITION BLK 6 LOTS 1 TO 8; DAVID'S ADDITION BLK 7 LOTS 1 &2 County/Parcel Number: 946500301,946500401,946500901,946500201,946500501,946500801, 946500101,946500601,946500701 Landowner Information Landowner Name:Taimay Jones Representative: ❑ Mr. gl Ms. First Name: (0.4 Last Name: V b� Title: 1 Mailing Address:3003 218th Ave SE,Sammamish,WA 98075 E-Mail Address: 1. ( t�1V X,.,%4 JDf'€-$landowner name) is the legal owner of property described in the grant application bang 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 wor on or purchase my property. 6. There are/ re notircle one)tenants on the property.Tenants displaced as a result of this project may ' ible for relocation assistance. "Manual 3:Acquisition Projects,"Appendix H Landowner Acknowled Form Project Applicant Information Applicant Name:Jefferson Land Trust Project Number/Name:Quimper Wildlife Corridor 2020 Contact: ❑ 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: Fowlers Park BIk.7, lots 15&16; S4 T30 R1W W1/2 NE1/4,NW 1/4(Less SE 1AC SO);Tacoma Blk.9, lots 1&2; Fowlers Park, Block 35 Lots 1-20(i.e. all) County/Parcel Number:951-900-707; 001-042-001; 998-000-902;998-000-903;951-903-501 Landowner Information Landowner Name: Sarah and Owen Fairbank Representative:❑ Mr. ❑ Ms. First Name: Owen Last Name: Fairbank Title: Mailing Address: 815 Van Buren St. Port Townsend,WA 98368 E-Mail Address:sofairbankna.olympus.net 1. 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""% , 4.:'.it; a ; ' Hertel Property: Entrance from E Sapphire St. !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 f () Always working for a safer and healthier community (f)360-379-4487 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. Community Health Environmental Public Health Developmental Disabilities Water Quality 360-385-9400 360-385-9444 f 360-379-4487 360-385-9401 (f) Always working for a safer and healthier community ( ) 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. REVIEWED BY: .4441/Ate 3 z. Mark McCauley, unty Administrator Dat Community Health Environmental Public Health Developmental Disabilities 360-385-9400 Water Quality 360-385-9401 (f) Always working for a safer and healthier community (f)360-3779-4487 615 Sheridan Street Allason Port Townsend, WA 98368 www.JeffersonCountyPublicHealth.org Public Healt 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. Community Health Environmental Public Health Developmental Disabilities Water Quality 360 385 9400 360-385-9444 360-385-9401 (f) Always working for a safer and healthier community (f) 360-379-4487 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. Community Health Environmental Public Health Developmental Disabilities Water Quality 360-385-9400 360-385-9444 360-385-9401 (f) Always working for a safer and healthier community (f)360-379-4487 vs ON co Conservation Futures Citizen versi ht Committee w • '` Special Meeting by Remote Connection - Draft Summary �rNo� April 27, 2O21 * 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. http://www.co.iefferson.wa.us April 27,2021 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. r � ¢sON coG Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee y (CFC • C) 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 http://www.co.jefferson.wa.us July 12, 2021 / . ? 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 . 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$69,100 to the Quimper Wildlife Corridor project; Mary Biskup seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Rob expressed thanks to the sponsors for their input and looked forward to a constructive review. VIII. , Announcements/Administrative A. Staff Update Tami Pokorny said that Joanne Pontrello did a great job presenting the Committee's recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. Some Committee members will need to attend the next presentation with the new recommendations. B. Next Meeting The next meeting was scheduled for 10/4/21 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. It will include review of the bylaws, manual and application questions. Phil Andrus requested any ideas distributed in writing prior to the meeting. *Tami Pokorny said she did not know when the County attorney would have the bylaws reviewed, but she would keep the Committee posted. X. Guest Observer Comments None XI. Adjournment Richard Jahnke moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:18 PM; Rob Harbour seconded.The meeting was adjourned by consensus. Action Items: *Tami Pokorny said she did not know when the County attorney would have the bylaws reviewed, but she would keep the Committee posted. l lit:, 141 IPt 2$ its i ,ON yb ee..5k,,. . Conservation Futures .....,,o, r „,,) te.' A , .c. 1 -rwe J Jefferson County,Washington 'Ulf 11.:14° i , p---,Z4-f,,- .,... ..‘ . ' --is,---- •." ' i ; Selig,Sr* u,..e on.tt l'. i 1 MO... “, , . ^.e .....11v .....' V , 1 1 I 1 , /.. ---- rown..ed Roc , _., ,78,.., ........ 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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, 2 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. 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C .f q V1 1/13 .a N N7.1 7 0 7O p E °a 'a c a .To To 3 ` Z , m m o •u w o o .+ .4 00 v are $ € N cur`, — • e ar N N .+ 0 .+ m 00 00 m t\ vs N n m q O 01 00 .-, 0co .. mN LO M a a OD t00 t C 'C Ory C C N N Oqr N O a N a a Q N 0 8 o co O N WCO m 2 O 2 .-, .•, a. a p a O O a0 a) C al a • d Q SI 6 N ).- ff. a E c !IH j co aE ,X S W W ./, ot'o(port 250 Madison Street,Suite 3 Port Townsend,WA 98368(360.379.5095 i www.cityotpt.us Townsend [)EVELOPMFNT 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." T 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