Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutM 091977 . " BOARD OF JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS District No. 1 Commissioner District No. 2 Commissioner District No. 3 Commissioner A. M. O'Meara B. G. Brown Carroll M. Mercer Clerk of the Board Engineer Secretary Betty J. Anderson Edwin A. Becker, P.E. Jerdine C. Bragg -MINUTES-- September 19, 1977 10:00a.m. Chairman Mercer called the meeting to order with all members present. Bert Hill reo Open Space Refusal. Mr. Hill reported that he applied for open space classification of his land last spring and it was denied. The property in question is of little value as it's not suitable for building. Mr. Hill's well source comes from this hill which serves 24 families in his mobile home court. Commissioner O'Meara pointed out that it's too late in the year for the application to apply for this year but it could be applied for next year. Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Commissioner O'Meara to approve the application for 1978 for open space to protect the water supply which is a public benefit. The $25.00 application fee already paid by Mr. Hill may apply to this application. The Assessor and Treasurer should be notified. Stan Brumbaugh, Master of the Grange, Gardiner reo Gardiner School Building. Mr. Brumbaugh and four other Grange members appeared to request some minor repairs of the Gardiner School Building, a new heater, insulation for the ceiling, and new glass for broken windows. Commissioner Brown said to have the glass replaced and send the bill to the Board of Commissioners, and asked Mr. Brumbaugh to submit to the Board a list of material cost for the other work. Louis Bruser, puget Sound Power and Light reo Threshold Determination to construct a control house for the electrical utility sub- station in Irondale. Mr. Bruser appeared and showed the location of the project to the Board. The Board reviewed the environmental checklist. Motion by Commissioner Brown that the project will not have a major impact on the environment. Seconded by Commissioner O'Meara. Unanimous. Chair- man Mercer signed the Proposed Declaration of Non-Significance. Sandra Flaherty and Hadlock residents reo Domsea Farms' intent to put commercial fish pens off Hadlock. About 20 residents of Hadlock appeared in opposition to the project. Sam Learned, spokesman for the group, stated he had a petition opposing the project signed by 150 residents, and copies of letters by residents to the Army Corps of Engineers. The petition and the letters were not submitted to the Board. Marjorie Davis, Hadlock resident, reported that some of the Hadlock residents received letters from the Army Corps of Engineers regarding the proposed pens off Hadlock. The Board explained to the Hadlock residents that the item for their consideration is for fish pens off Indian Island, not Hadlock. Mrs. Flaherty expressed opposition to the fish pens off Indian Island as well as Hadlock because of the possibility of a service facility for the pens to locate in Hadlock. Planner Cunning- ham explained that the Board will be deciding whether or not an E.I.S. will be needed on the Indian Island site and not whether the county is to issue a permit. The permit has to go through the Shoreline Advisory Committee and there will be several days for comment and at least one public hearing. The residents expressed just as much concern over the Indian Island site as the Hadlock site. Chuck Keeler, resident at the "green spot" area, opposed the Indian Island site and recommended an E.I.S. be prepared due to the impact on the seals in that area and the problems of hijacking. John Shold asked if the county had authority to have the final say on this. Commissioner O'Meara pointed out that so far the Board's decisions have been upheld. Cunningham reported that the County Shoreline Advisory Committee will review the application October 20, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. provided no impact statement is necessary. One of the main fears of the Hadlock residents was of additional development after the project is underway. Other concerns were over the size of the pens being as big "as a football field" creating boat traffic hazards and devaluation of property. Commissioner Brown stated that restrictions can be put on the original permit. He advised the group to address their letters to the Shoreline Advisory Committee with copies to the Board of Commissioners. VOL 3 PAGE 01245 ~ 'Minutes of September 19, 1977 Page 2 BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: Planning re 1) E. I. S. Threshold Determination, Richard Thornton, Mobile Home Park" mile north of Brinnon. Planner Dave Cunningham explained that on May 20, 1977 the county approved the 18 unit mobile home park but somehow the checklist wasn't completed. Therefore, the Board reviewed the environmental checklist. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Brown to sign a declaration of non-significance. Unanimous. 2) Forest Practices Application No. FP-02-01519, Gary R. Sherk to build a road, clear cut log and remove stumps and brush for a pasture and building sites. Planner Cunningham reported it is not within shoreline juris- diction. Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Commis- sioner O'Meara for Chairman Mercer to sign a letter of no objection to the Forest Practices Administrator with a footnote that conversion of this site to a building site may come under the Jefferson County Subdivision Ordinance and that the Jefferson County Planning Department should be contacted prior to subdividing. 3) Planner Dave Cunningham reported he has been asked to serve another term on the Regional Advisory Committee of the Department of Commerce and Economic Development. The Board had no objections to the appointment. 4) Planner Cunningham reported that on October 6, 1977 the Department of Ecology will hold a hearing to amend the policy in the state Coastal Zone Management program which indicates that oil ports are to be located at or west of Port Angeles. He stated that if the Board has any feelings about the issue a representative should be sent. Cunningham reported that for various reasons the Cherry Point site might not be adequate and if that happens and it's not limited to Port Angeles or west, then another site might be sought in Jefferson County. Air pollution is a big problem. Commissioner O'Meara felt we should support Clallam County. Commissioner Brown stated that it's not in Jefferson County's best interests to support Clallam County because deleting oil ports at or west of Port Angeles from the Coastal Zone Management program would then open it to anywhere in the area. Commissioner O'Meara stated that we should make our own statement that there be no oil port on the Olympic Peninsula. The Board will select a representative next week and make a recommendation. 5) Planning Commission Appointments. Cunningham reported that Finis Stevens wishes to continue on the Planning Commission. Karl Randolph does not and Harry Pollard isn't sure. Cunningham reported that he had asked them to continue for 2 or 3 months until the draft of the Comprehensive Plan is completed. A. C. (Chet) Dalgleish has already resigned as he doesn't have time. The Board agreed to reappoint Finis Stevens, Karl Randolph and Harry Pollard and to advertise for a position in the QuilcenejBrinnon area. 6) E.I.S. Threshold Determination, Shoreline Permit Application No. 14-77; Domsea Farms, Inc. Tom McVatie appeared to report on sites being looked at for service facilities for the proposed fish pens 500 feet off of Indian Island in Port Townsend, Hadlock and on Indian Island. Chairman Mercer asked where the fish would be taken for processing. MOlane answered that if the pro- duction is great enough it will probably be in Port Townsend. When asked how the pens would affect the seal life, McVanestated the pens are double walled which eliminates seals and fish from trying to enter. The pens will have watchdogs rather than guards. A report on the environmental impact on these sites was not presented. Planner Cunningham stated that the Board ,VOL 3 PACE 01246 - _ 'Mi~utes of September 19, 1977 Page 3 wanted to have these reportes in writing before taking action to determine whether an E.I.S. will be necessary. 7) Forest Practices Permit Application No. FP-02-015l0, puget Sound Power and Light Company to clear and grub substation site in Irondale. It is not within the shoreline jurisdiction. Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Commissioner O'Meara for Chairman Mercer to sign a letter of no objection to the Forest Practices Administrator. Sheriff re 1) Sheriff Bob Hansen reported that a gas range from the Sheriff's Department should be included in the auction. Public Works re 1) The Board approved and signed two Requests and Agreements for Reimbursable Work performed by Jefferson County for the Washington State Highway Department for rental of equipment and labor, and for the City of Port Townsend for services to improve city streets. These agreements are in accord with Resolution 34-75. Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Commissioner O'Meara to accept the alternate date of December 5, 1977 for the budget hearing for the proposed 1978 budget. The minutes of September l2, 1977 were approved by a motion by Commissioner O'Meara. Seconded by Commissioner Brown. the 15, The Board signed the rental agreement VFW Hall by Elaine Grimm for dance classes. 1977 and terminates June 1, 1968 at the rate for use of the upstairs of Rental commences on September of $75.00 per month. Motion by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner O'Meara for Chairman Mercer to sign letter to the Chairman of the Olympic Health District requesting authorization for withdrawal effective December 31, 1977. Copies to be sent to the Cities of Port Townsend and Port Angeles and the Clallam County Board of Commissioners. The Board accepted a letter of resignation from Arthur W. Barnard as Commissioner, Position #2, Water District #l effective October l, 1977. The Board accepted A.C. (Chet) Dalgleish's resignation from the Jefferson County Planning Commission. The Board reviewed a letter from Michael Lieb regarding the use of the Port Townsend High School Gym for adult volleyball under the Port Townsend and Jefferson County recreation program. Mr. Lieb reports that due to opposition from the High School Administrators the program has been moved to the Port Townsend Recreation Center which is not large enough to accomodate the number of participants. APPROVED BY ~() /lfl{}{(I/J1IIJ11!/!~//! ' Carroll M. Mercer, Chairman /'_#~ ,CfW~A--{A.~J B. G. Brown, Member a~a' , ..~ . .' ea a, ~r ATTEST: Betty J. Anderson, County Auditor and Ex-officio Clerk of the Board 3 PACE 01247 ,VOL