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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-17-2021 PC Agenda PacketArlene Alene – District 1 LD Richert – District 2 Kevin Coker – District 1 Richard Hull, Chair – District 3 Cynthia Koan – District 1 Chris Llewellyn – District 3 Matt Sircely, Vice Chair -District 2 Michael Nilssen – District 3 Lorna Smith – District 2 Public Comment: When the Chair recognizes you to speak, please begin by stating your name and address. Please be aware that the public comment period is three minutes. 1 AGENDA JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Regular Meeting – November 17, 2021 Tri Area Community Center, 10 West Valley Road, Chimacum, Washington 98325 COVID-19 NOTICE NO IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE ALLOWED (Per Jefferson County RESOLUTION No. 45-21) You can join this meeting by using the following methods: Zoom Meeting: Meeting ID: 886 7104 7253 Passcode: 894561 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88671047253?pwd=OU8vTWZGWTVRRGNRVEQ1c2k0WDVadz09 This option will allow you to join the meeting live. You will need to enter an email address. If you wish to provide public comment, click on the hand icon at the bottom of the screen to “raise your hand.”. Participation will be up to the Chair of the meeting Audio-only: For one tap mobile copy and paste: +12532158782,,88671047253#,,,,*894561# Please sign on 5 to 10 minutes before the official start of the meeting to check sound and video quality This video will be closed-captioned enabled for persons with disabilities 5:30PM Welcome Chair and Overview Presentation 1. Call to Order/Roll Call 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of Minutes a. November 3, 2021 Minutes 4. Planning Commission Updates a. (10 minutes) 5. DCD Staff and Director Updates (5 minutes) PUBLIC COMMENT (See Public Comment Conduct below) CONSENT AGENDA 6. Duckabush River Estuary Project a. Consent Agenda Item Explanation b. Duckabush River Estuary Project Design Update Slideshow Arlene Alene – District 1 LD Richert – District 2 Kevin Coker – District 1 Richard Hull, Chair – District 3 Cynthia Koan – District 1 Chris Llewellyn – District 3 Matt Sircely, Vice Chair -District 2 Michael Nilssen – District 3 Lorna Smith – District 2 Public Comment: When the Chair recognizes you to speak, please begin by stating your name and address. Please be aware that the public comment period is three minutes. 2 REGULAR BUSINESS 7. Timeline of Upcoming Projects 8. Public Comments on Temporary Shelter Ordinance a. Summary of Correspondence b. McConnell c. McCreary d. Community Build Project e. Steele f. Bommer g. HSN h. Alexander i. Richards j. Flickinger k. Riggens l. Sullivan m. Nichol n. Buell o. Sonntag 9. Continuing Discussion of Temporary Shelter Ordinance Jefferson County Planning Commission MEETING MINUTES Virtual Meeting (no in-person attendance allowed per Gov. Inslee’s Proclamation 20-28) November 3, 2021 P: 360-379-4450 621 Sheridan St. F: 360-379-4451 Port Townsend WA 98368 plancomm@co.jefferson.wa.us Regular Business 5:30 pm Welcome (chair) and Overview Presentation •Call to Order/Roll Call District 1 District 2 District 3 Alen: Present Coker: Present Koan: Present Sircely: Present Smith: Present Richert: Present Hull: Present Nilssen: Present Llewelyn: Present •Approval of agenda •Approval of previous Meeting Minutes ▪Minutes for October 20, 2021, were approved. 9 yays; 0 nays; 0 abstentions. •Planning Commission Updates ▪Nilssen has received many questions and comments from the public on moratorium. Port Ludlow’s Master Plan Resort parcels are all recognized and thus exempt from the moratorium. ▪Koan reports that Housing Subcommittee is continuing their work. •DCD Updates ▪Summary of Director Butler’s Housing Report to Board of County Commissioners ▪Update on SMP/UDC ▪Explanation of Consent Agenda Item 6: OFM Revision of 2021 Population Determinations Remain Under Review Motions Motion # Motion 1st 2nd Yay Nay Abstain 1 Approve October 20, 2021 Minutes Hull Llewellyn 9 0 0 2 Motion to Accept and Receive Consent Agenda Sircely Alen 9 0 3 Motion to move Duckabush Accept and Receive to next meeting Koan Nilssen 1 8 0 4 Motion to move By-Laws Red-Line Edits to first meeting in December Koan Sircely 9 Observer Comment The Chair opened the floor to public comment and no one spoke. ITEM 3a Jefferson County Planning Commission MEETING MINUTES Virtual Meeting (no in-person attendance allowed per Gov. Inslee’s Proclamation 20-28) November 3, 2021 P: 360-379-4450 621 Sheridan St. F: 360-379-4451 Port Townsend WA 98368 plancomm@co.jefferson.wa.us Consent Agenda • OFM Revision of 2021 Population Determinations Remain Under Review • Naval Air Station Whidbey Island ▪ Consent Agenda Item Explanation ▪ 2021 Air Installations Compatible Use Zones Study Presentation ▪ Air Installations Compatible Use Zones Study Report ▪ Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Noise Complaint System • Duckabush River Estuary Project ▪ Consent Agenda Item Explanation ▪ Duckabush River Estuary Project Design Update Slideshow Regular Business • Planning Commission By-Laws Red-Line Edits ▪ Review and Vote to Finalize Bylaws Adoption of September 1, 2020 version-- Jefferson County ▪ Planning Commission Bylaws ▪ Planning Commission By-Laws Proposed Line Edits • Staff Report—Continued Analysis and Discussion on Temporary Shelter Facilities ▪ Board of County Commissioners approved extended timeline. Public comment period is longer, Planning Commission public hearing will be at a later meeting ▪ Discussion of 6 Questions from last meeting on Temporary Shelter Facilities 7:00 pm Adjournment The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for November 17, 2021, at 5:30 pm virtually. The Zoom Meeting can be accessed at the following link, or using the ID number and passcode: ID: 886 7104 7253 Passcode: 894561 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88671047253?pwd=OU8vTWZGWTVRRGNRVEQ1c2k0WDVadz09 For one tap mobile copy and paste: +12532158782,,88671047253#,,,,*894561# These meeting minutes were approved this ____________ day of_____, 2021. ____________________________ Richard Hull, Chair Helena Smith DCD Land Use Technician ITEM 3a Item 6a Consent Agenda JEFFERSON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION CONSENT AGENDA TO: Planning Commission FROM: Helena Smith, Land Use Technician DATE: November 3, 2021 RE: INFORMATION ITEM: Restoring the Duckabush River Estuary—Project Design Update Slideshow STATEMENT OF ISSUE: The Department of Fish and Wildlife is elevating designing a restoration on the Duckabush River Estuary, including elevating Highway 101. The slideshow is an update on the design process, goals, and timeline. The planning area does not include Jefferson County; however, it is nearby and Jefferson County residents are among the many visitors to the estuary. ANALYSIS: This is for information purposes only. It is not directly a Jefferson County planning issue. FISCAL IMPACT: This is for information purposes only. It is not directly a Jefferson County planning issue. It does not have a fiscal impact on the county. RECOMMENDATION: Please accept and receive. Follow Laserfiche Link and review at your leisure the attachments for compatibility planning background. It may assist with, or facilitate, conversations with your communities. Folder “Planning Commission Agendas” File: Duckabush River Estuary Project Design Update Restoring the Duckabush River Estuary Project Design Update September 22, 2021 Item 6b Duckabush Estuary Restoration: Meeting Topics •Background and Project Overview •Highway Design Features •Restoration Design Features •Community Outreach •Next Steps •Question and Answers Item 6b Duckabush Estuary Restoration: Background and Project Overview Theresa Mitchell Project Manager, WDFW Theresa.Mitchell@dfw.wa.gov Item 6b Why are we focused here? A federal -state partnership to share costs of estuary restoration in an area of national significance. Item 6b Why restore Estuaries? Tidal wetlands occur in river estuaries where fresh and saltwater meet. Wetlands include channels, marshes, and mud flats. Tidal wetlands: •Provide habitat for fish, birds, shellfish, and other wildlife •Contain nutrients and prey important to the food web •Improve water quality by naturally filtering pollutants •Provide area to absorb tidal and flood waters. Item 6b Why restore Estuaries? Over 55% loss of historical tidal wetlands in Puget Sound’s 16 largest river deltas since late 1800s. Historical acres Current acres Item 6b Opportunity for Improvement Item 6b Opportunity for improvement Address highway and other features that are disconnecting river channels, altering water and sediment movement, and natural habitat development. Item 6b Opportunity for improvement Item 6b Opportunity for improvement Item 6b Duckabush T-sheet (ca.1883) Item 6b Dept. of Highways Plan (ca.1931) Item 6b Public Meeting June 2019 Public Meeting Feb 2020 Design Update Sept 2021 2019 2020 2021 2022 DESIGN COMPLETE WE ARE HERE Design Phase Timeline Future Update(s) Comments and responses available in Chapter 5 of the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) at wdfw.wa.gov/Duckabush Item 6b Duckabush Restoration Preliminary Design Preliminary design. Subject to change. Duckabush Estuary, Hood Canal Jefferson County, WA Indicates elements to be constructed by USACE. Indicates elements to be constructed by WSDOT.14 Item 6b Duckabush Estuary Restoration ANTICIPATED PROJECT BENEFITS Improved estuarine habitat for fish and wildlife. Improved water quality. Reduced backwater flooding. Modernized highway design with updated safety features. 15 Item 6b Duckabush Estuary Restoration: Preliminary Design Highway Features Bill Elliott Project Engineer, WSDOT ElliotB@wsdot.wa.gov Item 6b Proposed Bridge across Estuary Culvert Replacement For Fish Passage Culvert Replacement For Fish Passage New Roadway Approach to Estuary Bridge New Roadway Approach to Estuary Bridge Realignment of Duckabush Road Duckabush Estuary Restoration Project NItem 6b 12’12’5’5’ Proposed US 101 Bridge Across EstuaryItem 6b Left Turn Lane Realignment of Duckabush Road Parking Area Proposed US 101 Bridge Across EstuaryItem 6b Realignment & Raising of Duckabush Road Parking Area Item 6b Proposed Estuary Bridge Realignment of Duckabush Road Left Turn Lane Parking Area Item 6b Road Elevations New road surface will be slightly higher than existing roadway Increased height Item 6b Constructability & Traffic Flow Estuary Bridge Built Off-LineRoadway Approach & Culvert Replacement Roadway Approach & Culvert Replacement Alternating One-way Traffic With Temporary Signal Control Alternating One-way Traffic With Temporary Signal Control Nighttime Closure for final tie-ins Contractor work area Item 6b DUCKABUSH ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION DESIGN ELEMENTS Kristine Ceragioli General Investigations Program Manager NWD/Seattle District/Civil Works Branch Glenn Kato Technical Lead, Civil Design NWD/Seattle District/Civil Works Branch Date: 22 September 2021 Item 6b 25 PRELIMINARY DUCKABUSH DESIGN 25 Item 6b 26 PROJECT ELEMENTS Removing old highway and temporary work platform after new bridge is built Add large wood, reestablish marsh under old highway and work platform, revegetate disturbed areas Item 6b 27 PROJECT ELEMENTS Reestablish tidally influenced distributary channels Replace culvert at Shorewood Road Item 6b 28 FIELDWORK AND DATA COLLECTION EFFORTS •Wetland delineation •Bathymetric lidar •Multibeam survey •Water level sensors deployed •Geotechnical investigation •Archaeological survey •Channel design site visit Item 6b 29 MODELING OF RIVER AND FLOOD CONDITIONS 100-year river flood + 1-year high tide: •Flood depths reduced upstream of Hwy 101 •Depths increased where excavation occurs Change in Max Depth (ft) Item 6b 30 MODELING OF RIVER AND FLOOD CONDITIONS 100-year river flood + 1-year high tide: •Flood velocities decreased along existing channels & floodplain •Velocities increased in restored areas Change in Max Velocity (ft/sec) Item 6b 31 MODELING OF RIVER AND FLOOD CONDITIONS •North River channel receives more water flow (velocity increases = yellow) •South channel takes less flow (velocity decreases = blue) Item 6b 32 PRELIMINARY DUCKABUSH DESIGN 32 Item 6b Duckabush Estuary Restoration: Community Outreach Mendy Harlow Executive Director, Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group mendy@pnwsalmoncenter.org Item 6b Photo Credit: Morgan Bond Duckabush Estuary Restoration and Salmon Recovery Addresses ESA-listed species: •Hood Canal summer chum •Mid-Hood Canal Chinook Why are healthy estuaries important for salmon? Why are Hood Canal summer chum salmon important? How does the planned Duckabush Estuary restoration benefit the rest of Hood Canal? Item 6b Real Estate Acquisition HCSEG is working with landowners to acquire key parcels within the project footprint. Real Estate Acquisition 1.Fire Station Parcel 2.Intersection Parcel 3.Connector Parcel 1 23 WDFW WDFW Item 6b Community Outreach HCSEG hosted the first of many annual Duckabush Estuary Clean Up events in June of 2020. Nearly 2,500 pounds of debris and trash from estuary and wildlife area. Item 6b Citizen Science Monitoring Opportunities Pre-project Monitoring of the Duckabush Estuary is underway! Conditions to be Monitored: Sediment Deposition Vegetation Water Quality Bird Usage How to get involved? Volunteer with the Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group pnwsalmoncenter.org Item 6b Duckabush Estuary Restoration: Next Steps Theresa Mitchell Project Manager, WDFW Theresa.Mitchell@dfw.wa.gov Item 6b Existing Highway and Proposed Highway Item 6b Post -Project Visualization (Preliminary) Subject to change Item 6b WE ARE HERE Preliminary Project Schedule Design Phase ~3 years Construction Phase ~3-4 years DESIGN COMPLETION 2019 2023 SECURE CONSTRUCTION FUNDING Item 6b More Information?wdfw.wa.gov/duckabush Item 6b KEY Dependent Task Hearing or Meeting Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Project Name 11/1 - 11/5 11/8 -11/2 11/15-11/19 Project Task Fee Update Send Revised Fees to PAO 5-Nov Agenda Request for Notification Approval to BoCC 16-Nov BoCC Approval for Notice Notification to PT Leader PT Leader Publishes Notice BoCC Agenda Request Deadline Fee Meeting Lot of Record Ammended Emergency Ordinance Send Ammended Lot of Record Ordinance to PAO 16-Nov Agenda Request for Notification of Workshop Approval to BoCC Agenda Request for Notification of Hearing Approval to BoCC BoCC Approval for Notice Notification to PT Leader Lot of Record Workshop PT Leader Publishes Notice BoCC Agenda Request Deadline Ammended Lot of Record Hearing Lot of Record-FINAL Agenda Request for Notification of Community Meetings Approval to BoCC Notification of All Community Meetings to PT Leader Agenda Request for Subcommittee to Planning Commission PT Leader Publishes Notice Notification of Second Meeting to PT Leader PT Leader Publishes Notice Planning Commission Subcommittee and Matrix Discussion Notification of Third Meeting to PT Leader PT Leader Publishes Notice Notification of Fourth Meeting to PT Leader PT Leader Publishes Notice First Community Meeting Second Community Meeting Third Community Meeting Fourth Community Meeting Draft Ordinance ITEM 7 Send Lot of Record Ordinance to PAO BoCC Approval for Notice Notification to PT Leader PT Leader Publishes Notice Planning Commission Agenda Request Deadline Lot of Record Planning Commission Meeting Final Ordinance Transient Emergency Housing Ordinance Send Revised Ordinance to PAO 8-Nov Agenda Request for Notification Approval to BoCC 16-Nov BoCC Approval for Notice Notification to PT Leader PT Leader Publishes Notice Planning Commission Agenda Request Deadline Transient Emergency Housing Ordinance Hearing SMP Update Send Revised SMP to PAO 16-Nov Agenda Request for Notification Approval to BoCC BoCC Approval for Notice Notification to PT Leader PT Leader Publishes Notice BoCC Agenda Request Deadline SMP Meeting Sidewalk Labs Send to PAO Agenda Request for Notification Approval to BoCC BoCC Approval for Notice Notification to PT Leader PT Leader Publishes Notice Planning Commission Agenda Request Deadline Sidewalk Labs Hearing Green Buarial Comp Plan Amendment TBD ITEM 7 TIMELINE Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Wek 10 Week 11 11/22-11/26 11/29-12/3 12/6-12/10 12/13-12/17 12/20-12/24 12/27-12/311/3-1/7 1/10-1/14 22-Nov 22-Nov 24-Nov 25-Nov 6-Dec 30-Nov 30-Nov 6-Dec 6-Dec 6-Dec 15-Dec 14-Dec 20-Dec 20-Dec 20-Dec 23-Dec 22-Dec 27-Dec 29-Dec 1-Dec 3-Jan 5-Jan 10-Jan 12-Dec TBD TBD ITEM 7 22-Nov 29-Nov 1-Dec 1-Dec 15-Dec 22-Nov 29-Nov 29-Nov 1-Dec 7-Dec 13-Dec ITEM 7 Week 12 Week 13 Week 14 Week 15 Week 16 Week 17 Week 18 1/17-1/21 1/24-1/28 1/31-2/4 2/7-2/11 2/14-2/18 2/21-2/25 2/28-3/4 TBD TBD TBD ITEM 7 TBD 14 TBD TBD TBD TBD ITEM 7 Summary of Correspondence Draft Temporary Housing Facility Ordinance November 12, 2021 Joel Peterson, Associate Planner __________________________________________________________________________________ TO: Jefferson County Planning Commission From: Joel Peterson, Associate Planner SUBJECT: Public correspondence in the Planning Commission’s November 17, 2021 Consent Agenda regarding the draft temporary housing facilities ordinance. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Summary This document summarizes fourteen letters received by Community Development regarding the draft ordinance work. This correspondence was likely sent in anticipation of a November 17 hearing date in our project calendar before we cancelled that hearing date and extended the project calendar for additional participation and research. This summary condenses the correspondence into subject areas, combining any repetitive responses, and builds upon recommendations already discussed by the Planning Commission. In the future, subject areas may be combined or split apart into more specific subjects as needed for clarity. This summary is intended to provide a sense of where the community discussion is at this point. Recommendations The recommendation text summarizes and clarifies each of the various issues raised. Many of the recommendations have been brought to the Planning Commission previously. However, additional clarity or expanded recommendations have been added. Currently, I do not see any conflicting recommendations to note. Emerging Issues &Evolving Topics New recommendations that were included in the public correspondence include the following topics: 1.The idea that we need to be sure the next step in the continuum of housing is available to people who are leaving a temporary housing facility, so they are not put back out to substandard situations while waiting for affordable housing. 2.Look at the capacity of mental health services. 3.Review potential barriers to access and issues of eligibility for entrance (e.g. criminal record). 4.Make fencing of the site one option in a site safety plan, but not mandatory. 5. Last, one letter provided a link to the Seattle Block Project that you may want to visit: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/non-profits-build-tiny-homes-for-homeless-in-volunteers-own- backyards/?fbclid=IwAR0PoJxFZiO8JM1jUzG6u1OrOTF-xpnDAMUMxEFFW2JeN5e-jCnFrGUyOgQ ITEM 8a Summary of Correspondence Draft Temporary Housing Facility Ordinance November 12, 2021 Joel Peterson, Associate Planner Temporary Housing Facilities Correspondence Summary SUBJECT RECOMMENDATIONS Duration of Temporary Shelters on Site Allow a longer time temporary shelter to remain at a location because of the initial financial costs to develop the site. The villages are a community resource, and expanding time limits will provide a longer life to fully achieve their value to the community, and provide additional time to build and fund them, to invest in them. Number of People Allowed in Facility Current ordinance proposes limit of people which is inadequate to address our county's unsheltered population. Increase the number of unsheltered individuals allowed in permitted facilities so fixed costs can be shared among more individual units-- better cost/benefit. Numbers of people needing shelter will likely continue to grow. Capacity & Type of Facilities County-Wide, Compared to Need Ensure the number of people allowed in temporary housing facilities county-wide is sufficient to meet the need for these facilities. We need multiple small temporary facilities that are easy to negotiate for unsheltered individuals. Investigate additional methods of assessing the need for temporary housing facilities in response to the question of what should be included in the ordinance. Expand the types of emergency shelters/temporary housing facilities that are permitted. Investigate safe car park examples as planned by QUUF and New Life Church. Consider the placement rates of temporary facility residents into permanent housing. Do further research regarding single family-sponsored temporary housing. Concern expressed regarding difficulty getting permit compliance for those in in tiny houses on wheels/Recreation Vehicles type of situation. Rules of Conduct at Facilities Ensure residents and managing agency both have a role in establishing rules of conduct within some minimum County code of conduct requirements. It encourages stronger commitments by the residents to follow the rules they help to develop. Incorporate minimum standards for code-of-conduct into the ordinance. ITEM 8a Summary of Correspondence Draft Temporary Housing Facility Ordinance November 12, 2021 Joel Peterson, Associate Planner Kitchen/Cooking Facilities/Food Handling Provide greater clarity in the ordinance as to types of uses and the concomitant kitchen and food preparation requirements. Include requirements for donor kitchens. Allow kitchens to be regulated more like residential facilities rather than commercial facilities to keep costs down and provide a more congenial setting. Ordinance Be Responsive to Needs, and Reflect Needs of Unsheltered Neighbors The County should create an ordinance that is responsive to the needs of our unsheltered neighbors; and reflect a compassionate response from our greater community. Site Planning & Conditions Rather than requiring perimeter fencing, consider fencing as one of several ways to meet objectives of an overall security plan. Security plan to be submitted by the managing agency to consider both the specific site conditions and the population being served. Fencing may or may not need to be required, or fencing may be of a different kind and quality. "Fencing as needed". Fencing may not be most effective screening, buffering, or security method. Fencing can be prohibitively expensive. Fencing may imply a barrier is needed between village and neighborhood. Reduce setback requirements. Simplify parking requirements. Locate facilities so they are equitably near goods & services. Consider Low Barriers to Entry to Keep Facilities Accessible Temporary housing facilities are a serious need in our community and we need to lessen the barriers to providing housing in the most reasonable way possible. Edit Specific Language in Ordinance Replace term "encampment" with "facility" each occurrence for consistency, and to avoid potential prejudicial term. Consider "tiny shelter villages", as applicable. Edits to code of conduct subsection (j)--remove "written". Add The code of conduct shall meeting... Investigate Level of Mental Health Support Services Available In some cases, lack of housing is a result of the lack of mental health support services. Investigate Where the Housing Opportunities Are After Leaving Temporary Housing Facilities Lack of access to affordable rental housing is increasing. Emergency housing facilities are only the first step toward permanent affordable housing. Unsheltered residents of the emergency facility should not be in danger of being put back on the street, returning to substandard conditions while waiting for permanent affordable housing. ITEM 8a From:Annalee McConnell To:DCD Front Staff; Brent Butler; Joel Peterson; Bryan Benjamin Subject:Interim ordinance on Temporary Housing Facilities Date:Wednesday, November 10, 2021 2:43:41 PM ALERT:BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not openattachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. Dear Director Butler and staff: Thank you for taking steps to improve the county's response to our area's housing shortages, especially for temporary shelters. As you prepare for the public hearing on the 17th, I want to communicate my support for several key changes that I hope will be included in the temporary housing ordinance. As an active volunteer in the building of Pat's Place, the tiny home village to be located in Port Townsend, I've become keenly aware of the many difficulties involved in providing safe temporary shelters that are also cost-effective. I urge you to include the following: 1.Allow a longer time for temporary shelters to remain on site -- otherwise the cost per bed for a short time makes little sense. 2.Increase the number of people who can be in temporary facilities -- projects will be more viable if fixed costs are shared among more units. 3.Ensure that the residents and managing agency both have a role in establishing rules of conduct within county-mandated minimums -- it will encourage stronger commitments by the residents to follow the rules they helped develop. 4. Allow kitchens to be more like residential rather than commercial facilities to keep costs down and provide a more congenial setting. Thank you for considering these changes. Sincerely, Annalee McConnell Port Townsend ITEM 8b From:Carol McCreary To:Brent Butler Cc:Joel Peterson; Bryan Benjamin; DCD Front Staff Subject:Interim ordinance on Temporary Housing Facilities Date:Wednesday, November 10, 2021 11:27:22 AM ALERT:BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. Director Butler, As a Housing Solutions Network Housing Action Team member, I've reviewed the successive iterations of suggested language for the interim ordinance on Temporary Housing Facilities.The language Viki Sonntag submitted today is clear, respectful, and appropriate for the Jefferson County Planning Commission's November 17th public hearing. I believe it's important to Increase the time limit shelter facilities are allowed to remain in one location. Increase the number of unsheltered individuals allowed in permitted facilities.Propose a minimum code of conduct with rules for implementation be determined by the residents or managing agency.Propose that an overall security plan be submitted by the managing agency taking into account both the specific site conditions and the population being served. Fencing mayor may not be required or may be of a different kind and quality. Clarify kitchen and food preparation requirements so they are more in keeping withresidential standards rather than those of commercial kitchens. Thank you for your service to our County government and its residents. Carol Carol McCreary, Project Manager Public Hygiene Lets Us Stay Human (PHLUSH) 1240 W. Sims Way #59, Port Townsend WA 98368www.phlush.org @PortlandPHLUSHcarol@phlush.org 503.984.4081 ITEM 8c Jefferson County Department off Community Development Attn: Brent Butler, Director cc: Joel Peterson, Associate Planner, Bryan Benjamin, Assistant Planner Dear Director Butler, Thank you for your attention to revising the language and intent of Jefferson County’s interim ordinance on Temporary Housing Facilities to reflect both the needs of our un- sheltered neighbors and our greater community’s compassionate response. The Housing Solutions Network has provided comments that your department has been evaluating for presentation to the Jefferson County Planning Commission at their public hearing on November 17, 2021. Further comments are forthcoming. I want you to know that I support: Increasing the time limit shelter facilities are allowed to remain in one location. Increasing the number of unsheltered individuals allowed in permitted facilities. Proposing a county determined minimum code of conduct with rules for implementation be determined by the residents or managing agency. Proposing that rather than requiring perimeter fencing, an overall security plan be sub- mitted by the managing agency taking into account both the specific site conditions and the population being served. Fencing may or may not be required or may be of a differ- ent kind and quality. Having kitchen and food preparation requirements clarified and be more in keeping with residential standards, as opposed to those in commercial kitchens. Sincerely, Peter Bonyun Community Build Project ITEM 8d From:Debbi Steele To:Joel Peterson; Brent Butler; Bryan Benjamin Subject:Temporary Housing Date:Wednesday, November 10, 2021 11:07:15 AM ALERT:BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not openattachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. Jefferson County Department of Community Development Attn: Brent Butler, Director cc: Joel Peterson, Associate Planner; Bryan Benjamin, Assistant Planner Dear Director Butler. Thank you for your attention to revising the language and intent of Jefferson County’s interim ordinance on Temporary Housing Facilities to reflect both the needs of our unsheltered neighbors and our greater community’s compassionate response. The Housing Solutions Network has provided comments that your department has been evaluating for presentation to the Jefferson County Planning Commission at their public hearing on November 17, 2021. There are further comments forthcoming. I want you to know that I support: ·Increasing the time limit shelter facilities are allowed to remain in one location.·Increasing the number of unsheltered individuals allowed in permitted facilities.·Proposing a county determined minimum code of conduct with rules for implementation be determined by the residents or managing agency.·Proposing that rather than requiring perimeter fencing, an overall security plan be submitted by the managing agency taking into account both the specific site conditions and the population being served. Fencing may or may not be required or may be of a different kind and quality. ·Having kitchen and food preparation requirements clarified and be more in keeping withresidential standards, as opposed to those in commercial kitchens. Sincerely, Debbi Steele 2205 Redwood St. Port Townsend, WA 805.312.6547 ITEM 8e From:Diane Bommer To:DCD Front Staff; Brent Butler Cc:Joel Peterson; Bryan Benjamin Subject:temporary housing ordinance Date:Wednesday, November 10, 2021 11:05:55 PM ALERT:BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. Dear Director Butler: Thank you for your attention to revising the language and intent of Jefferson County’s interim ordinance on Temporary Housing Facilities to reflect both the needs of our unsheltered neighbors and our greater community’s compassionate response. The Housing Solutions Network has provided comments that your department has been evaluating for presentation to the Jefferson County Planning Commission at their public hearing on November 17, 2021. There are further comments forthcoming. I want you to know that I support: Increasing the time limit shelter facilities are allowed to remain in one location. Increasing the number of unsheltered individuals allowed in permitted facilities. Proposing a county determined minimum code of conduct with rules for implementation be determined by the residents or managing agency. Proposing that rather than requiring perimeter fencing, an overall security plan be submitted by the managing agency taking into account both the specific site conditions and the population being served. Fencing may or may not be required or may be of a different kind and quality. Having kitchen and food preparation requirements clarified and be more in keeping with residential standards, as opposed to those in commercial kitchens. This is a serious need in our community and we need to lessen the barriers to providing housing in the most reasonable ways possible. Sincerely, Diane Bommer 661 Arabian Lane Port Townsend, WA 98368 ITEM 8f Second Round Comments on Temporary Housing Facilities Ordinance Prepared by: Tiny Home Community Housing Action Team, Housing Solutions Network Date: November 9, 2021 The Tiny Home Community Housing Action Team wishes to thank the Department of Community Development (DCD) staff and the Planning Commission for its careful consideration of our first round comments on the draft ordinance. We also appreciate the questions addressing community needs as a whole raised by staff in the presentation. On balance, we are greatly encouraged by both the ordinance approval process and the potential outcomes of this process. Having reviewed the staff presentation and the draft ordinance mark-up of the 10/20/21 Planning Commission meeting, as well as observed the November 1st BOCC workshop on the ordinance, the THC-HAT would like to submit the following additional comments for consideration. Additional Comments on Previously Addressed Concerns 1. Remove Limitation on Number of People Served. Although our original comment pertained to the restriction on the number of people served county- wide, we support determining the number of people per facility on a case-by-case basis and based on site conditions. In addition, we support the County investigating additional methods of assessing the need for temporary housing facilities in response to the question of what provisions for meeting needs should be included in the ordinance. We recommend that placement rates of facility residents into permanent housing be taken into account. 7. Revise Requirements for Written Code of Conduct: We support the intent to allow for resident community-determined codes of conduct in addition to codes of conduct written by managing agencies. We understand that either code of conduct would incorporate minimum standards of conduct on health and safety determined by the county (for example, no fire arms allowed). If possible, the minimum standards of conduct under consideration should be incorporated into the ordinance for consideration by the public. We suggest the following edits to the 10/21 mark-up language to clarify the objectives and process. ITEM 8g (j) The temporary housing facility residents shall agree to, and sign a community-determined code of conduct, or in the absence of a community-determined code of conduct, the sponsor or managing agency shall provide and enforce a written code of conduct. The code of conduct shall meeting minimum standards defined by the County in the temporary use permit that, which not only provides for the health, safety and welfare of the temporary encampment residents, but and also mitigates impacts to neighbors and the community. A copy of the code of conduct shall be submitted to the County at the time of application for the administrative use permit. Said code shall be incorporated into the conditions of approval. The managing agency shall post the County approved written code of conduct on site. 8. Modify Requirements for Food Handling: We agree with the decision to base requirements for food handling on the type of kitchen use as contained in the relevant health and food safety standards and that both residential and commercial kitchens are allowable. However, we propose that greater clarity could be provided in the ordinance as to what uses are allowed with respect to the type of kitchen permit, for example, explaining that residential kitchens are limited to single meal preparation by facility residents. We also note there are intermediate types of uses between residential and commercial uses, such as donor kitchens. 9. Expand Types of Emergency Shelters (or Temporary Housing Facilities) Permitted: We support DCD determining provisions for safe car parks in the ordinance and recommend that DCD consult with the two faith groups (Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and New Life) who are planning safe car parks in Port Townsend at this time. With regard to permitting single family-sponsored temporary housing, we recommend further research during the interim ordinance extension period. While in general we support allowing people to reside in tiny houses on wheels or recreational vehicles for extended periods of time of up to one year as allowed in the Kitsap County code, we are concerned that people will avoid permitting for a variety of reasons. ITEM 8g Additional Comments on Concerns Not Previously Addressed A. Replace “Encampment” with “Facility”: The term encampment is used with reference to both tent encampments and tiny shelter villages and is used throughout the ordinance to refer to both types of facilities. Replacing the term “encampment” with “facility” when both are referred to would prevent confusion. Also, the term encampment may call to mind prejudicial concerns and, as such, “tiny shelter villages” is preferred. B. Incorporate Fencing as Needed into Site-Specific Security Plans: The permitting requirement for an expensive six foot chain fence around the newly permitted Pat’s Place in Port Townsend has prompted reconsideration of the ordinance requirements regarding security (paragraph (1) (d)). Fencing should not be required as a visual relief if the village itself is well maintained and constructed to provide a pleasing image that does not significantly detract from the neighborhood character. In addition, rather than mitigate safety concerns, a six foot fence may encourage them by suggesting that there needs to be a barrier between the village and neighborhood. Instead, a requirement for a security plan, submitted with the permit application, addressing the necessity of fencing and other safety measures (such as lighting) would suffice to more directly address security needs and prevent unnecessary expenses. As the Managing Agency holds the responsibility for on-going security, they are in the position to determine how best to accommodate site-specific needs into security measures, including the needs of the facilities residents. No Additional Comment We support the staff recommendations and have no additional comments on the following ordinance provisions. 2. Replace the Time Limitation with Annually Renewable Permit. 3. Do Not Refer to Tiny Shelters as Tiny Houses or Homes 4. Replace “Temporary Homeless Facilities” with “Temporary Housing Facilities” 5. Reduce Setback Requirements 6. Simplify Parking Requirements 10. Locate Facilities Near to Goods and Services ITEM 8g Thank you for this opportunity to submit additional comments. Again, we very much appreciate the participatory planning approach being developed by the county. ITEM 8g Kitsap Code re Single-Family Transitory Accomodation In addition to a potential one-hundred-eighty-day extension, small, large, safe-park and indoor transitory accommodations may apply for permanent approval after their initial one-hundred- eighty-day temporary approval. A. Single-Family Transitory Accommodation. Any person, host agency or other group may locate one recreational vehicle, as defined in Section 17.110.650, or up to two shelters on developed property that it owns or controls for the shelter of up to two households. Such approval shall be dependent on the submission of an application and subject to conditions imposed by the department. Application requirements and conditions of approval: 1. The application for the approval must include a site diagram suitable for review. 2. If a sponsoring agency is involved, the sponsoring agency must be a co-applicant with the person who owns or controls the property on which the recreational vehicle or shelters will be located. 3. The application must be submitted at least fifteen days before the proposed use of the recreational vehicle or shelters. The director may waive this requirement in warranted circumstances. 4. Provisions for adequate water supply, wastewater treatment and disposal, and garbage collection and disposal must be described and readily available for all occupants. All occupants of the property must have access to restroom, water and power accommodations. 5. The location of the recreational vehicle or shelters must meet the setbacks of the zone and public health setbacks for wells and septic systems. 6. No appliances, heaters, or electrical connections may be used in the recreational vehicle or attached between the recreational vehicle or shelters and any other sources unless they are installed or used according to manufacturer’s instructions. 7. The recreational vehicle must be in operating condition and able to be moved. 8. Applicant must attest that the hosted household(s) occupying either the recreational vehicle or shelters are actively engaged with local social services and homeless housing providers, such as the Housing Solutions Center of Kitsap County (the homeless coordinated entry program). The director may impose additional public health and safety conditions as appropriate. ITEM 8g D. Safe Park. Safe park is a program that allows safe and secure parking in established parking lots for people living in motor vehicles or recreational vehicles. Host agencies may apply for a safe park for six or fewer motor vehicles or recreational vehicles accommodating up to twenty- five persons. 1. Application requirements and conditions shall be those of the small transitory accommodations. 2. All applications must include an agreement with an agency certified for case management services. Block Project https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/non-profits-build-tiny-homes-for-homeless-in-volunteers-own- backyards/?fbclid=IwAR0PoJxFZiO8JM1jUzG6u1OrOTF-xpnDAMUMxEFFW2JeN5e-jCnFrGUyOgQ ITEM 8g From:Judy Alexander To:DCD Front Staff; Brent Butler; Joel Peterson; Bryan Benjamin Subject:feedback on revising language for Temporary Housing Facilities interim ordinance Date:Wednesday, November 10, 2021 9:46:46 AM ALERT:BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. Jefferson County Department off Community Development Attn: Brent Butler, Director, and cc: Joel Peterson, Associate Planner, Bryan Benjamin, Assistant Planner Good Morning, Director Butler. Thank you for your attention to revising the language and intent of Jefferson County’s interim ordinance on Temporary Housing Facilities to reflect both the needs of our unsheltered neighbors and our greater community’s compassionate response. Having been an actively involved member of the Community Build Project over the past year and more, I have my own clarity about the important role that temporary housing provides to those without secure shelter. These village that we have been building need to have a “longer life” to fully achieve their ultimate value to/for our entire community - a community that is not only BUILDING the shelters, but also FUNDING them. In essence, the village(s) are a community resource! The current regulations in place unnecessarily limit the value of these villages, in my opinion. The Housing Solutions Network has provided comments that your department has been evaluating for presentation to the Jefferson County Planning Commission at their public hearing on November 17, 2021. I want you to know that I personally support: Increasing the time limit shelter facilities are allowed to remain in one location. There is too much investment of time, money, and built infrastructure to have shortened permissions for the village sitings, currently. Increasing the number of unsheltered individuals allowed in permitted facilities. The numbers of our neighbors without secure shelter very likely will continue to grow. Proposing a county-determined minimum code of conduct with rules for implementation to be determined by the residents or managing agency. There is a balance between the need for external and internal controls on behavior. Proposing that rather than requiring perimeter fence, an overall security plan be submitted by the managing agency taking into account both the specific site conditions and the population being served. Fencing may or may not be required or may be more appropriate if constructed with a different kind or quality of fence. ITEM 8h Having kitchen and food preparation requirements clarified and be aligned more in keeping with residential standards, as opposed to those in commercial kitchens. Commercial kitchen status seems unnecessarily restrictive. We should be reducing, not increasing, the barriers to secure housing for those who need it! Thank you for considering these important changes. Sincerely, Judith Alexander, Community Build Project ITEM 8h From:Karen Richards To:DCD Front Staff; Brent Butler; Joel Peterson; Bryan Benjamin Subject:support for HSN and the Tiny homes Date:Wednesday, November 10, 2021 12:11:45 PM ALERT:BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not openattachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. Jefferson County Department of Community DevelopmentAttn: Brent Butler, Director cc: Joel Peterson, Associate Planner, Bryan Benjamin, Assistant PlannerDear Director Butler. Thank you for your attention to revising the language and intent of Jefferson County’s interim ordinance on Temporary Housing Facilities to reflect both the needs of our unshelteredneighbors and our greater community’s compassionate response. The Housing Solutions Network has provided comments that your department has been evaluating for presentation to the Jefferson County Planning Commission at their publichearing on November 17, 2021. There are further comments forthcoming. I want you to know that I support: Increasing the time limit shelter facilities are allowed to remain in one location.Increasing the number of unsheltered individuals allowed in permitted facilities. Proposing a county determined minimum code of conduct with rules for implementationbe determined by the residents or managing agency. Proposing that rather than requiring perimeter fencing, an overall security plan besubmitted by the managing agency taking into account both the specific site conditions and the population being served. Fencing may or may not be required or may be of adifferent kind and quality. Having kitchen and food preparation requirements clarified and be more in keeping withresidential standards, as opposed to those in commercial kitchens. Sincerely, Karen RichardsPort Townsend resident ITEM 8i 1 Michael C. Flickinger 82 Goldfinch Lane Port Ludlow, WA 98365 Email: mcflicki@ncsu.edu Mobile: 651 983-8374 November 9, 2021 Jefferson County Department of Community Development Attn: Brent Butler, Director cc: Joel Peterson, Associate Planner, Bryan Benjamin, Assistant Planner re: Jefferson County interim ordnance on Temporary Housing Facilities Dear Director Butler and Planners, As you are aware, the number of unsheltered residents in Jefferson County has dramat- ically increased due to economic and social forces, lack of access to affordable rental housing, and in some cases lack of access to mental health support services. I find it deeply disturbing to see county residents and their families living in tents and their cars because of the lack of even basic emergency housing, particularly in the winter. Because of this, although I am retired, I am committed to volunteering three days each week to support county organizations that are compassionately addressing this crisis. One organization that is working tirelessly to address this is Housing Solutions Network (HSN). Another is Bayside Housing & Services. I personally endorse the HSN proposed revised language of Jefferson County’s interim ordinance on Temporary Housing Facilities which I believe accurately reflects both the current needs of our unsheltered neighbors and our greater community’s compas- sionate response. I am aware that HSN provided comments that your department has been evaluating for presentation to the Jefferson County Planning Commission at their public hearing on November 17, 2021 to change the current language to more effectively address the cur- rent crisis. Other Washington Counties have already adopted language like what HSN has proposed. Now is the time for Jefferson County DCD and the Planning Commission to act! I strongly support increasing the time limit “encampment” emergency shelter facilities can remain in one location with appropriate case management support services and se- curity to at least one year. Emergency housing “encampments” with appropriate kitchen and sanitation facilities are only the first step toward permanent affordable hous- ing. Once housed, our unsheltered residents should not be in danger of being put back ITEM 8j 2 out on the street, to return to camping in our parks or woodlands, or to live in their vehi- cles while they are waiting for permanent affordable housing. I am also in favor of significantly increasing the number of unsheltered individuals allowed in permitted facilities in Jefferson County in order to address the current cri- sis. The number of unsheltered in our county is dynamic and is affected by many forces, including our current epidemic and very high rental real estate market. The cur- rent limit in the ordinance does not address our county’s unsheltered population. DCD should encourage Jefferson County to do everything possible to encourage hous- ing organizations and our faith-based communities to move immediately to create multi- ple small encampment villages that are easy to manage for unsheltered individuals and families waiting for permanent housing. Please endorse the HSN proposed revised wording for Jefferson County’s interim ord- nance on Temporary Housing Facilities at your November 17 public hearing. Our un- sheltered residents deserve your immediate compassionate leadership to address this urgent community crisis. Sincerely, Michal C. Flickinger Retired volunteer Bayside Housing & Services ITEM 8 From:Mary Riggen To:DCD Front Staff; Brent Butler; Joel Peterson; Bryan Benjamin Subject:Interim Ordinance on Temporary Housing Facilities Date:Thursday, November 11, 2021 11:11:15 AM ALERT:BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not openattachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. Jefferson County Department of Community Development Attn: Brent Butler, Director Dear Director Butler. Thank you for your attention to revising the language and intent of Jefferson County’s interim ordinance on Temporary Housing Facilities to reflect both the needs of our unsheltered neighbors and our greater community’s compassionate response. The Housing Solutions Network has provided comments that your department has been evaluating for presentation to the Jefferson County Planning Commission at their public hearing on November 17, 2021. There are further comments forthcoming. I want you to know that I highly support: Increasing the time limit shelter facilities are allowed to remain in one location. Increasing the number of unsheltered individuals allowed in permitted facilities. Proposing a county-determined minimum code of conduct with rules for implementation be determined by the residents or managing agency. Proposing that rather than requiring perimeter fencing, an overall security plan be submitted by the managing agency taking into account both the specific site conditions and the population being served. Fencing may or may not be required or may be of a different kind and quality. Having kitchen and food preparation requirements clarified and be ITEM 8k more in keeping with residential standards, as opposed to those in commercial kitchens. Thank you for your considerate attention to revising the language and intent. Sincerely, Mary Riggen 3125 Sage Ln. Port Townsend, WA 98368 ITEM 8k From:Bob Sullivan To:Brent Butler Cc:Joel Peterson; Bryan Benjamin Subject:Jefferson County’s interim ordinance on Temporary Housing Facilities Date:Wednesday, November 10, 2021 11:21:07 AM ALERT:BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. Dear Director Butler, Thank you for your attention to revising the language and intent of Jefferson County’s interim ordinance on Temporary Housing Facilities to reflect both the needs of our unsheltered neighbors and our greater community’s compassionate response. The Housing Solutions Network has provided comments that your department has been evaluating for presentation to the Jefferson County Planning Commission at their public hearing on November 17, 2021. There are further comments forthcoming. I want you to know that I support: Increasing the time limit shelter facilities are allowed to remain in one location. Increasing the number of unsheltered individuals allowed in permitted facilities. Proposing a county determined minimum code of conduct with rules for implementation be determined by the residents or managing agency. Proposing that rather than requiring perimeter fencing, an overall security plan be submitted by the managing agency taking into account both the specific site conditions and the population being served. Fencing may or may not be required or may be of a different kind and quality. Having kitchen and food preparation requirements clarified and be more in keeping with residential standards, as opposed to those in commercial kitchens. Sincerely, Robert Sullivan 51 Fir Pl Port Townsend WA 98368 (H) 360-344-2207 ITEM 8l The Housing Solutions Network has provided comments that your department has been evaluating for presentation to the Jefferson County Planning Commission at their public hearing on November 17, 2021. There are further comments forthcoming. I want you to know that I support: Increasing the time limit shelter facilities are allowed to remain in one location. Increasing the number of unsheltered individuals allowed in permitted facilities. Proposing a county determined minimum code of conduct with rules forimplementation be determined by the residents or managing agency. Proposing that rather than requiring perimeter fencing, an overall security plan besubmitted by the managing agency taking into account both the specific site conditions and the population being served. Fencing may or may not be required or may be of a different kind and quality. Having kitchen and food preparation requirements clarified and be more in keeping with residential standards, as opposed to those in commercial kitchens. Jefferson County Department off Community Development Thank you for taking comments relating to the language and intent of JeffersonCounty’s interim ordinance on Temporary Housing Facilities. Inherent in the need for temporary housing in our community are the housing needs of our unsheltered neighbors. Attention: Brent Butler, Director cc: Joel Peterson, Associate Planner, Bryan Benjamin, Assistant Planner Dear Director Butler and Planners, Sincerely, Soozie Nichol soozienator@gmail.com 344 Bayridge Dr Port Townsend, WA 98368 11/10/2021 ITEM 8m From:Thomas Buell Jr. To:DCD Front Staff; Brent Butler; Joel Peterson; Bryan Benjamin Subject:SUPPORT Revisions to JeffCo Temporary Housing Facilities Ordinance Date:Wednesday, November 10, 2021 2:43:34 PM ALERT:BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not openattachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. Jefferson County Department of Community DevelopmentAttn: Brent Butler, Directorcc: Joel Peterson, Associate Planner, Bryan Benjamin, Assistant Planner Dear Director Butler: Thank you for your attention to revising the language and intent of Jefferson County’s interim ordinance on Temporary Housing Facilities to reflect both the needs of ourunsheltered neighbors and our greater community’s compassionate response. The Housing Solutions Network has provided comments that your department has beenevaluating for presentation to the Jefferson County Planning Commission at theirpublic hearing on November 17, 2021. I want you to know that I support:- Increasing the time limit shelter facilities are allowed to remain in one location. - Increasing the number of unsheltered individuals allowed in permitted facilities. - Proposing a county-determined minimum code of conduct with rules for implementation be determined by the residents or managing agency.- Proposing that rather than requiring perimeter fencing, an overall security plan be submitted by the managing agency taking into account both the specific site conditions and the population being served. Fencing may or may not be required or may be of a different kind and quality.- Having kitchen and food preparation requirements clarified and be more in keeping with residential standards, as opposed to those in commercial kitchens. Sincerely,Thomas Buell, Jr. 4303 Jackman St. Port Townsend, WA 98368 971-762-9328tcbuell@gmail.com ITEM 8n Second Round Comments on Temporary Housing Facilities Ordinance Prepared by: Tiny Home Community Housing Action Team, Housing Solutions Network Date: November 9, 2021 The Tiny Home Community Housing Action Team wishes to thank the Department of Community Development (DCD) staff and the Planning Commission for its careful consideration of our first round comments on the draft ordinance. We also appreciate the questions addressing community needs as a whole raised by staff in the presentation. On balance, we are greatly encouraged by both the ordinance approval process and the potential outcomes of this process. Having reviewed the staff presentation and the draft ordinance mark-up of the 10/20/21 Planning Commission meeting, as well as observed the November 1st BOCC workshop on the ordinance, the THC-HAT would like to submit the following additional comments for consideration. Additional Comments on Previously Addressed Concerns 1. Remove Limitation on Number of People Served. Although our original comment pertained to the restriction on the number of people served county- wide, we support determining the number of people per facility on a case-by-case basis and based on site conditions. In addition, we support the County investigating additional methods of assessing the need for temporary housing facilities in response to the question of what provisions for meeting needs should be included in the ordinance. We recommend that placement rates of facility residents into permanent housing be taken into account. 7. Revise Requirements for Written Code of Conduct: We support the intent to allow for resident community-determined codes of conduct in addition to codes of conduct written by managing agencies. We understand that either code of conduct would incorporate minimum standards of conduct on health and safety determined by the county (for example, no fire arms allowed). If possible, the minimum standards of conduct under consideration should be incorporated into the ordinance for consideration by the public. We suggest the following edits to the 10/21 mark-up language to clarify the objectives and process. ITEM 8o (j) The temporary housing facility residents shall agree to, and sign a community-determined code of conduct, or in the absence of a community-determined code of conduct, the sponsor or managing agency shall provide and enforce a written code of conduct. The code of conduct shall meeting minimum standards defined by the County in the temporary use permit that, which not only provides for the health, safety and welfare of the temporary encampment residents, but and also mitigates impacts to neighbors and the community. A copy of the code of conduct shall be submitted to the County at the time of application for the administrative use permit. Said code shall be incorporated into the conditions of approval. The managing agency shall post the County approved written code of conduct on site. 8. Modify Requirements for Food Handling: We agree with the decision to base requirements for food handling on the type of kitchen use as contained in the relevant health and food safety standards and that both residential and commercial kitchens are allowable. However, we propose that greater clarity could be provided in the ordinance as to what uses are allowed with respect to the type of kitchen permit, for example, explaining that residential kitchens are limited to single meal preparation by facility residents. We also note there are intermediate types of uses between residential and commercial uses, such as donor kitchens. 9. Expand Types of Emergency Shelters (or Temporary Housing Facilities) Permitted: We support DCD determining provisions for safe car parks in the ordinance and recommend that DCD consult with the two faith groups (Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and New Life) who are planning safe car parks in Port Townsend at this time. With regard to permitting single family-sponsored temporary housing, we recommend further research during the interim ordinance extension period. While in general we support allowing people to reside in tiny houses on wheels or recreational vehicles for extended periods of time of up to one year as allowed in the Kitsap County code, we are concerned that people will avoid permitting for a variety of reasons. ITEM 8o Additional Comments on Concerns Not Previously Addressed A. Replace “Encampment” with “Facility”: The term encampment is used with reference to both tent encampments and tiny shelter villages and is used throughout the ordinance to refer to both types of facilities. Replacing the term “encampment” with “facility” when both are referred to would prevent confusion. Also, the term encampment may call to mind prejudicial concerns and, as such, “tiny shelter villages” is preferred. B. Incorporate Fencing as Needed into Site-Specific Security Plans: The permitting requirement for an expensive six foot chain fence around the newly permitted Pat’s Place in Port Townsend has prompted reconsideration of the ordinance requirements regarding security (paragraph (1) (d)). Fencing should not be required as a visual relief if the village itself is well maintained and constructed to provide a pleasing image that does not significantly detract from the neighborhood character. In addition, rather than mitigate safety concerns, a six foot fence may encourage them by suggesting that there needs to be a barrier between the village and neighborhood. Instead, a requirement for a security plan, submitted with the permit application, addressing the necessity of fencing and other safety measures (such as lighting) would suffice to more directly address security needs and prevent unnecessary expenses. As the Managing Agency holds the responsibility for on-going security, they are in the position to determine how best to accommodate site-specific needs into security measures, including the needs of the facilities residents. No Additional Comment We support the staff recommendations and have no additional comments on the following ordinance provisions. 2. Replace the Time Limitation with Annually Renewable Permit. 3. Do Not Refer to Tiny Shelters as Tiny Houses or Homes 4. Replace “Temporary Homeless Facilities” with “Temporary Housing Facilities” 5. Reduce Setback Requirements 6. Simplify Parking Requirements 10. Locate Facilities Near to Goods and Services ITEM 8o Thank you for this opportunity to submit additional comments. Again, we very much appreciate the participatory planning approach being developed by the county. ITEM 8o Kitsap Code re Single-Family Transitory Accomodation In addition to a potential one-hundred-eighty-day extension, small, large, safe-park and indoor transitory accommodations may apply for permanent approval after their initial one-hundred- eighty-day temporary approval. A. Single-Family Transitory Accommodation. Any person, host agency or other group may locate one recreational vehicle, as defined in Section 17.110.650, or up to two shelters on developed property that it owns or controls for the shelter of up to two households. Such approval shall be dependent on the submission of an application and subject to conditions imposed by the department. Application requirements and conditions of approval: 1. The application for the approval must include a site diagram suitable for review. 2. If a sponsoring agency is involved, the sponsoring agency must be a co-applicant with the person who owns or controls the property on which the recreational vehicle or shelters will be located. 3. The application must be submitted at least fifteen days before the proposed use of the recreational vehicle or shelters. The director may waive this requirement in warranted circumstances. 4. Provisions for adequate water supply, wastewater treatment and disposal, and garbage collection and disposal must be described and readily available for all occupants. All occupants of the property must have access to restroom, water and power accommodations. 5. The location of the recreational vehicle or shelters must meet the setbacks of the zone and public health setbacks for wells and septic systems. 6. No appliances, heaters, or electrical connections may be used in the recreational vehicle or attached between the recreational vehicle or shelters and any other sources unless they are installed or used according to manufacturer’s instructions. 7. The recreational vehicle must be in operating condition and able to be moved. 8. Applicant must attest that the hosted household(s) occupying either the recreational vehicle or shelters are actively engaged with local social services and homeless housing providers, such as the Housing Solutions Center of Kitsap County (the homeless coordinated entry program). The director may impose additional public health and safety conditions as appropriate. ITEM 8o D. Safe Park. Safe park is a program that allows safe and secure parking in established parking lots for people living in motor vehicles or recreational vehicles. Host agencies may apply for a safe park for six or fewer motor vehicles or recreational vehicles accommodating up to twenty- five persons. 1. Application requirements and conditions shall be those of the small transitory accommodations. 2. All applications must include an agreement with an agency certified for case management services. Block Project https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/non-profits-build-tiny-homes-for-homeless-in-volunteers-own- backyards/?fbclid=IwAR0PoJxFZiO8JM1jUzG6u1OrOTF-xpnDAMUMxEFFW2JeN5e-jCnFrGUyOgQ ITEM 8o