HomeMy WebLinkAbout052323 RE_ Code Compliance InquiryDear Peter:
On behalf of DCD, I wrote to Fort Discovery requesting a copy of the wetlands delineation, as we are aware from their wetlands biologist that it was completed in the 3rd quarter of 2022
but not transmitted. Pursuant to this information, we are actively seeking it for review to ensure compliance. Please note that until we have a new code compliance officer, DCD will
continue to triage code compliance.
Warm regards,
Brent
Brent A. Butler
(he, him)
Director/Fire Marshal/Building Official
Jefferson County Community Development Department
621 Sheridan Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
From: Peter Newland <pnewland@whidbey.net>
Sent: Friday, May 19, 2023 3:04 PM
To: Brent Butler <BButler@co.jefferson.wa.us>
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Subject: RE: Code Compliance Inquiry
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Dear Brent,
I understand the Department has some challenges but was hoping our questions would be fully answered by this time.
What is the new date by which we might expect a fulsome response.
Regards,
Peter
From: Brent Butler <BButler@co.jefferson.wa.us <mailto:BButler@co.jefferson.wa.us> >
Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 10:18 AM
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Subject: RE: Code Compliance Inquiry
Dear Peter:
Thanks for reaching out to DCD with a request for additional information. I expect to respond more fully within the next 10 days.
In the meantime, please share the attached Code Compliance recruitment with your networks. https://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=102&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Code-Compliance-Coo
rdinator-80
Warm regards,
Brent
Brent A. Butler
(he, him)
Director, Jefferson County
Community Development Department
621 Sheridan Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
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Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 9:53 AM
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Subject: RE: Code Compliance Inquiry
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Dear Mr. Butler,
Thank you for your March 9 response to our inquiry.
Yes, and thank you also for your offer to provide additional information.
* Can you provide the date on which DCD granted Fort Discovery the 60-day extension you referenced?
* What was the date DCD originally expected to receive the required wetland delineation report that was a requirement of the 2021 settlement agreement?
* Is DCD pursuing compliance with the other violations the County documented in 2019 and were included by reference in the settlement agreement?
Thank you and kind regards,
Peter
From: Brent Butler <BButler@co.jefferson.wa.us <mailto:BButler@co.jefferson.wa.us> >
Sent: Thursday, March 9, 2023 12:25 PM
To: PETER NEWLAND <pnewland@whidbey.net <mailto:pnewland@whidbey.net> >
Cc: jeffbocc <jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us <mailto:jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us> >; Mark McCauley <MMcCauley@co.jefferson.wa.us <mailto:MMcCauley@co.jefferson.wa.us> >
Subject: Code Compliance Inquiry
Dear Mr. Peter Newland:
Your message arrived while I was on vacation so DCD appreciates Tarboo Ridge Coalition’s patience. Fort Discovery/Cedar Hills is currently working towards compliance. The County has
granted Fort Discovery/Cedar Hills a 60 day extension to obtain the required wetland delineation report and the case is actively being monitored by the Code Compliance Officer (CCO).
The CCO continues to work with all parties to ensure compliance.
Please let me know if you need any further information.
Warm regards,
Brent
Brent Butler
Director
Jefferson County Department of Community Development
621 Sheridan Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Phone 360-379-4493
bbutler@co.jefferson.wa.us <mailto:bbutler@co.jefferson.wa.us>
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Subject: Code Compliance Inquiry
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February 9, 2023
email: BButler@co.jefferson.wa.us <mailto:BButler@co.jefferson.wa.us>
Mr. Brent Butler, Director
Jefferson County Department of Community Development
621 Sheridan Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Dear Director Butler,
On or about March 1, 2021, Jefferson County entered into a settlement agreement with Joseph D’Amico, Fort Discovery Corporation and Security Services Northwest.
One of the terms of the settlement agreement was Fort Discovery’s voluntary compliance to resolve multiple code violations on its Cedar Hills Property including but not limited to, illegal
filling and disturbance of wetlands.
As we approach the second anniversary of the settlement agreement, the Tarboo Ridge Coalition, the community group who opposed Mr D’Amico’s prior plans for the property, would appreciate
a status report on Fort Discovery’s compliance efforts.
Referencing the County’s May 2019 documented violations, may we expect a report detailing which violations have been resolved and those that remain to be corrected on or before March
1, 2023? You can mail the report to 1035 Carl Johnson Road, Quilcene, WA 98376 or email same to pnewland@whidbey.net <mailto:pnewland@whidbey.net> .
Sincerely yours,
Tarboo Ridge Coalition
Peter Newland, Chair
425-754-0700
cc: BoCC and County Administrator