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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM 101077 >.. t<, 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, Chairman Clerk of the Board Engineer Secretary Betty J. Anderson Edwin A. Becker, P.E. Jerdine C. Bragg -MINUTES- October 10, 1977 lO:OOa.m. Meeting called to order by Commissioner O'Meara with Commissioner Brown present. Chairman Mercer arrived about 10:15 a.m. from the courtroom where he was testifying for the county in the Hjelvik case. Proposed Road Vacation; portion of street and lots, Garfields Addition to Harrisburg; Allen and Helen Shaw, petitioners, appeared. Mr. Shaw explained that he was advised by a neighboring property owner that according to his survey, Shaw's well is in the street. Chairman Mercer arrived and read the recommendations of approval from the Planning Commission and the County Engineer. No one appeared to oppose the vacation. Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Commissioner O'Meara to grant the vacation. The Board signed into effect Resolution No. 72-77 authorizing this vacation. Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Commissioner O'Meara to adopt Resolution No. 73-77 appointing Annemarie Mende as second alternate County Mental Health Professional. Proposed sale of surplus county property. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara to set sale at 1:30 p.m., October 22, 1977 at the Hadlock Shop; and for notice of sale to be published October l3 and 20. Seconded by Commissioner Brown. The Board signed Resolution No. 74-77 authorizing this sale. Unanimous. Marjorie Davis and l6 Hadlock residents appeared to protest the Domsea Farms application to put fish rearing pens off Hadlock and Indian Island. Chairman Mercer read a letter of opposition from Sandra Flaherty. In response to the letter, Chairman Mercer and Board members explained that determining whether or not the project is non-significant is part of the permit process and has nothing to do with whether the permit is approved. The purpose of the Shoreline Hearing on October 20 is to review the project and anything significant should be brought out at that time. Marjorie Davis questioned the meaning of a statement in the Leader that all three sites come under the same threshold statement. Chairman Mercer explained that Domsea Farms is considering three possible shore base support sites for storage and loading facilities: Port of Port Townsend, Hadlock (old Co-op building), and Indian Island. In response to a question on the sewage removal, Chairman Mercer read a letter from the Sanitarian to Domsea Farms inquiring about the method of sewage disposal and that permits would be required. The Board continued to answer questions about the project. Additional concerns were 1) pro- tection of Northern Creed (inaudible) birds with open pens; 2) quality of fish reared; 3) size of pens; 4) impact on water supply if fish processed locally; 5) devaluation of property values. Planner Dave Cunningham stated that the county can require an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) at any time of the permit process. Chairman Mercer emphasized the importance for everyone interested in this project to participate in a field trip to existing Domsea Farms sites. Commissioner Brown explained that the land under the bay is managed by the Department of Natural Resources who will lease to Domsea Farms provided the necessary permits are issued. Also, Commissioner Brown stated that if there are any particular items that can be brought out that would require an EIS the Board would not hesitate to make this requirement, but so far nothing shows and EIS is necessary. It would be very hard to substantiate if property values would be devalued. Cunningham reported that he has written to the Navy, the Tugboat Association, puget Sound Gillnetters Association, Pur seiner Vessel Association, Northwest Coho Association and replies are expected by the October 20 hearing. The Tugboat Association has already objected. ; VOL 3 fAGE (h3~2 -. . Minutes for October 10, 1977 Page Two Anders Steinsvik re: Opening of county road right of way. Mr. Steinsvik appeared to request a waive for the county's half of the timber on a county right of way. He needs 30 feet for access. The cost to put in the road is estimated at $950. The value of the timber is approximately $1,000. Commissioner Brown pointed out that since aeinsvik doesn't own all of the lots he doesn't own all of the timber and it would be necessary to make a deal with the other owners, but the county has always stuck to their policy of 50%. The Board will look at the property. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara, second by Commissioner Brown to approve and sign September bills to be paid in October. The Board approved and signed the minutes of October 3, 1977. The Board reviewed correspondence. Chairman Mercer was not present during most of the afternoon due to necessity of his testifying for the county in the Hjelvik court case. The Board adjourned until Tuesday, October ll, 1977. Tuesday, October ll, 1977 - The Board reconvened at 9:00a.m. with all members present. BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: Building re 1) Building Inspector Jack padia submitted a report that final work on the Roofing contract of the Apartment, Laundry and Boilerhouse at the Jefferson County Hospital has been completed in a satisfactory manner. 2) The Building Department submitted a list of building permits sold for September, 1977: 53 permits and $4,559 in fees. Planning re 1) Final Short Plat of Ross Witter. Planner Dave Cunning- ham reported that the final plat was approved by all of the necessary departments. Therefore, Commissioner O'Meara moved, Commissioner Brown seconded, the Board sign the final short plat. Unanimous. 2) Army Corps Public Notice 07l-0YB-l-004408, Domsea Farms, Inc. Motion by Commissioner Brown to have Chairman Mercer sign a letter responding to the Public Notice stating the applicant has applied for a shoreline permit and requesting the Corps permit be withheld until a Substantial Development Permit Application has been reviewed. Seconded by Commissioner O'Meara. Unanimous. 3) Forest Practices Permit Application No. FP-02-0l539, Julia Rogers to log 178.6 acres to increase pastureland for grazing. The property is located between 4-Corners and the Chimacum Airport road. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara, seconded by Commissioner Brown for Chairman Mercer to sign notice of no objection. 4) Proposed Amendment to Washington State Coastal Zone Management Program. Planning Cunningham submitted a letter for the Board's signature stating their testimony and recommendation that the existing policy should only be deleted if a substitute policy is adopted prohibiting petroleum transfer facilities or sites at any location on the Olympic Peninsula. Motion by Commissioner Brown that Board sign the letter. Seconded by Commissioner 0' Meara. Unanimous. . VOL 3. FACE 01343 . Minutes for October lO, 1977 Page Three 5) Coyle Area Community Development Plan. Planner Dave Cunningham reported that a letter with several objections was received by the Department of Natural Resources. After discussion the Board decided to delay action on final determination of the Coyle Plan until October 24, 1977 to allow the Planning Department and residents of Coyle community to analyze DNR's comments. Cunningham will send a letter to Coyle Area Community Planning Team. 6) New Planning Commission appointment. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara, seconded by commissioner Brown to appoint George A. Burkhart to fill the unexpired term of Chet Dalgleish as a member of the Planning Commission. Unanimous. 7) Richard Thornton, Mobile Horne Court, Final Declaration of Non-Significance. A letter was received from the Department of Ecology pointing out a possible problem with sewage effluent. The Board did not find this significant. Motion of Commissioner O'Meara, seconded by Commissioner Brown for Chairman Mercer to sign the Final Declaration of Non-Significance. APPROVED BY: (Javul/411,/)J?L/'l-4/U Carroll M. Mercer, Cha1rman ~~ B. G. Brown, Member a,lf1~~AL K. . O'Mea a, eml5er ~ nderson, County and Ex-officio Clerk Board . VOL 3 FACE 01344