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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM032475 .! !- BOARD OF JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS District No. 1 Commissioner District. No.2 C9mmissioner District No. 3 Commissioner A.M.O'Meara B.G. Brown, Chairman , Carroll 'M ~ M~rcer CI erk of the Board Betty J. Temple, Auditor Engineer Edwin A. Becker, P.E. Secretar:y_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ __ ___ _ __ _ _ _ ___ _ _ __ Jerdine_G...~ra5I.~_ _ __ __._ ________________________MINUrn~_______________________ March 24, 1975 10:00a.m. Meeting called.to order by Chairman B.G. Brown with all Members present. Hearing: EmertJency Budget E'xtension for County Parks (clearing of Shooting Range property) Appearing for hearing are: Don Sweeney, :Dr. John Ta ylor, and Ed Riche y. ,All three . gentlemen stated they are not against the county putting the money fron: the sale of timber back into clearing oLthe property, but they do not feel the subject was covered adequately by the newspape'r to inform the public of the reasoning behind this action. The Board explained that the subject had bee n quite thoroughly covered before the letting of the bid Jorclearing. After further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner O'Meara and seconded hy Commissioner Mercer to 'approve and Sign the following Order authorizing the transferoffunds and the payment for clearing. Unanimous (Order) Continuation of Hearing: Proposed Road Vacation, Cotton, Gorp. petitioner. Eng. Becker reported that Cotton Corp. had not contacted him as yet to negotiate for an equal amount of right-of-way for trails. The Plan. Gomm . submitted a letter-reaffirming its recommendadon of Oct. 16, 1974, that the petition be denied i'On the basis that it does no~ comply with the Comprehensive Plan in that a county right-of-way currently used for bicycles, vehicles i and horses, as well as pedestrians, would be vacated without compensatory provisions for trails and utility easements ". They also request the opportunity to review any agreement before final action by the Board. , ' It was decided to continue the hearing ind'8fmitely'until the negot~ations are completed between the interested parties. Continuation of Hearing: Proposed Partial Plat Vacation, HiddEmdcUe Tracts Addition; M .L. Anderson, owner and petitioner. The Plan': Gomm finds that the proposal does not conflict with the Comprehensive Plan and that the vacatfcm~f lots unusable as building sites due to , soil instability is in keeping with good planning pra6'tice and recommends approval of the proposed vacation. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Mercer to ' apProve and sign Resolution No. 17-7S, Intent to Vacate,' and set hearing date fot April 14th: Una,nimous. Resolution No. ,1.7..,75 as follows: Business from the Planning Dept: (1) Shoreline Management Permits . (a) Kala Point Development, Application No. 1....75; to construct boat launch and float. Plan. Dir. Cunningham presented the findings from the ShorelineManag~ment Advisory Committee and stated they recommend approval subject to the follOWing conditions: (7)' They further recommend that no Environmental Impact Statement be prepared. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Mercer to approve S. M. Permit No. 1-75 for Kala Point Dev. subject to the above stated conditions recommended by the S.M.A.C. and that no E.I.S. be prepared. Unanimous (b) Crown Zellerbach Corp., Application No. 2:"'7.5; ,to clear, grade and establish a log handling and storage yard south of Chimacum Creek. Cunningham presented and out- lined the findings of the S . M.A. C. and stated they recomm~nd that the proposed project be approved subject to the follOWing conditions and that no E .I.S .be prepared. Motion by Commissioner Mercer, second by Commissioner O'Meara to approveS .M.Permit No. 2-75 for Crown Zellerbach's proposed project subject to the recommendations of the S'.M.A.C~ and that no E .I.S. be prepared. Unanimous (c) Dept. of Natural Resources, Application No. 3-75; to construct a bridge over the Clearwater River. Cunningham explained the proposed project,and presented the findings of the Plan. Dept. He advised theyrecommend approval of the proposed project subject to the follOWing conditions and that no E.I .S. need be prepared. (2,a;onditions) ;VbL 1 'A&E3IJ1 .. Minutes of March 24th con'to page 2 Motion by Commissioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Mercer to approve S. M. Permit No. 3 -75 for the Dept. of Natural Resources subject to the conditions recommended by the Plan. De pt., and that no E . I . S. be pre pared. Unanimous (d) ITT Rayonier, Inc. Application No. 5-75; for clear-cut logging along the Hoh River. Cunningham outlined the reasons for the proposed project and submitted the findings of the Plan. Dept. They recommend approval of the project subject to the follOWing condition and that no E. I. S. be prepared. (1 condition) Motion by Commissioner Mercer, second by Commissioner O'Meara to approve Application No. 5-75 for ITT Rayonier, Inc. subject to the condition recommended by the Plan. Dept. and that no E.L S. need be prepared. Unanimous. (e) Richard F. McCurdy, Application No. 21-74; to construct a landfill at Right Smart Cove. Cunningham submitted the following findings of the S. M .A.C.: (5) They recommend that: (1) The proposed project not be approved inasmuch as it does not comply with the policies of the S. M.A. (speCifically R. C. W. 90.58.020); (2) That the County Commissioners make an effort to interest the State Parks and Recreation Commission, or other State or private agency, in the purchase of the subject property at its fair market value; and (3) That no E.I.S. be prepared. Cunningham advised that the assessed value of this property has risen from $1,630 in 1969 to $17,500 in 1975 and the Advisory Committee stressed the importance of compensation for Mr. McCurdy due to denial of permit. Motion by Commis- sioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Mercer to deny permit No. 21-74 as recommended by the S.M.A.C. and that no E.T.S. need be prepared. Unanimous Chairman Brown also requested that the County Assessor be notified of the action taken on this permit so that allowances can be reflected in the assessed valuation of this property. (f) Port of Port Townsend, Application No. 32-74; for the construction of a boat launch at the Quilcene Boat Haven. Cunningham explained the findings of the S.M.A.C. and said they recommend that the proposed project be approved and that no E.I.S. be prepared. Motion by Commissioner Mercer, second by Commissioner O'Meara to approve S. M. Permit No. 32-74 as recommended and that no E.LS. need be prepared. Unanimous (g) Floating Farms Ltd, Application No. 33-74; for the installation of oyster growing racks northwest of Whitney Point on Hood Canal. Cunningham presented the findings of the Plan. Dept. and recommended that the proposed project be approved subject to the follOWing conditions: (5) The Board finds that they are not completely satisfied with the safety factors, l.e. size and type of anchors and size of cable, and therefore, by notion ci. Commissioner Mercer and second by Commissioner O'Meara requests the Plan. Dir. to write to the petitioner to furnish proof that the engineering aspects are adequate before final action is taken on this permit. Unanimous (2) Forest Practices Permit Applications from the Dept. of Natural Resources re: No. FP-02-0335 Lester West and Anthony Stroeder; No. FP-02-0352 Stillman V. Brown; No. FP-02-0291 ITT Rayonier, Inc; No. FP-02-00267 Eclipse Timber Co; and No. FP-02-00435 Harvey Minnihan, Inc. Motion by Commissioner Mercer, second by Commissioner O'Meara that Chairman Brown sign a letter addressed to the D. N .R. stating they have no questions or comments regarding these projects. Unanimous (3) Suggested repeal of section of the Short Plat Map regulations. Cunningham advised that under current regulations a developer is forced to do a duplication on surveys and filings, and he feels it causes an unnecessary burden and expense. He recommends this section of the Short Plat regulations be repealed and require the developer to sign an affidavit stating that all requirements have been met. Board concurs and moves that this matter be referred to the Planning Commission. Sheriff Hansen submitted a letter outlining the step-by-step precedure relative to the Civil Service Commission as discussed previously. It was moved by Commissioner Mercer and seconded by Commissioner O'Meara to publish a notice in the paper for persons interested in appointment on this commission to contact the Board no later than April 4th. Unanimous Two contracts were received from the Dept. of Social and Health Services for Bayshore Enterprises relating to "Grant Award" and "Donation Agreement" for execution by the Board. , VOL 1 fAGE 308 -' Minutes of March 24th con't. page 3 , Motion by Commissioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Mercer for Chairman Brown to sign approval of both contracts. Unanimous Letters were received from the Brinnon Volunteer Fire Dept. re: (1) ReSignation as Commis- s ioner, Position No.1, from Harry A. Loring; (2) Recommendation for appointment of Richard Thornton; and (3) Application for appointment from Richard Thornton. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Mercer to accept reSignation of Harry A. Loring and to appoint Richard Thornton to fill the 9.llexpired term as Commissioner, Position No.1, Fire Protection Dist. No.4. Unanimous Pros. Attny. Howard presented a resolution for adoption by the Board pertaining to the establish- ment of an Alcohol Administrative Board. Motion by Commissioner Mercer, second by Commis- sioner O'Meara to approve and sign Resolution No. 18-75, as follows. Unanimous (Res .18-75) A billing was received from the Office of the City Clerk-Treasurer for building fees collected January 1, 1975 through March 6, 1975 in the amount of $646.00 less 15% processing fee of $96.90 for a total net due of $549.10. It was moved and seconded to pay the amount requested. Pros. Attny. Howard was asked to draft a resolution of authorization. The following persons were appointed as members of the Open Space Committee: Herb Beck - reappointment, Alvin Jakeway - reappointment, Robert Bundy - reappointment, Griffith Short - new, and John Boulton - new. Members will be so notified. The following correspondence was reviewed with little or no comment: Letter from the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development re: County's application for HUD grant funds. /., . Letter from the Department of Ecology're: CoastarZoneProgram Funds. (Programs which could be considered for funding were discussed with the Plan. Dir.) Letter from Washington Counties Insurance Fund re: Amended insurance trust agreement. Dept. of the Army, Corps of Engineers Public Notices No. 071-0YB-1-001867, Russell A. Austin; and No. 071-0YB-1-00182I, Ethan Austin. (Referred to S.M.A.C.) Two notices from the Dept. of Natural Resources re: County trust land transmittal of funds - $12,147 .17, from Pope & Talbot; and County trust land fee title land transmittal of funds - $207.76, interest earned on moneys held in Suspense Fund. Letter from Structural Engineers of Washington re: Snow Load Analysis for Washington Structural Design Data. There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. A. .O'Meara, Member t!/lM,4,/IYlW A/Ct4, Carroll M. Merce , Member' ATTEST: Betty J. Temple, County Auditor and Ex-officio Clerk of the Board ; VOL 1 PAGE 309