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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM 101777 ,,,", 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 17, 1977 10:00a.m. Chairman Mercer called the meeting to order with all members present. Mr. Clarence Jennings and concerned citizens re: Domsea Farms, Inc., fish rearing pens. 12 persons appeared in protest of the pens and one person favoring the pens. Appearing also were Planners Dave Cunningham and Tom Aumock and Health District Sanitarian Randy Durant. Mr. Jennings reported he was dissatisfied with the declaration of non-significance. He submitted a letter of opposition addressed to the Shoreline Advisory Commission for the Board's consideration. Chairman Mercer read the letter as well as letters of opposition from Marjorie Davis and Guy Rudolph. A copy of a letter from the Department of Army to Domsea was read. It acknow- ledged cancellation of Domsea's application for fish pens off Hadlock. The following concerns were again brought up: 1) possible impact on clams; 2) noise levels regarding pumping fish in and out of pens and for maintenance of the nets; 3) inquiry whether a permit application for the processing plant has been received by the county; 4) what is the process of restricting the permit if no EIS is required. Members of the Board responded to the inquiries as follows: Commissioner Brown clarified his response of the previous week that the bay belongs to the people of the state of Washington and that it's managed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The Commissioners can protect the environment, but if the quality of the bay doesn't deteriorate then it's DNR's perogative to lease it. Commissioner Brown stated that there is already an approved fish processing plant in lower Hadlock. He also reported that Domsea just needs to provide enough information to allow the Board to make an intelligent decision and that all kinds of restrictions can go on the permit without an EIS. Chairman Mercer reported that according to an acquaintance who works at the Manchester site, the clams are extremely good in that area. Commissioner Brown reported that these concerns have been fairly well answered by Domsea and probably why people of Hadlock feel left out is because they didn't participate in the dialogue. Mr. W. C. Henry, attorney who lives in Hadlock, questioned the Board on why the Final Declaration of Non-significance is being acted on prior to the Shoreline hearings and suggested postponing action until after the hearings when all the information is brought out. Planner Dave Cunningham explained that they are acting in accordance with SEPA Guidelines by waiting 15 days to act on the final declaration. The guidelines state that the Board, after the 15 days period may do one of 3 things: l)ask for an EIS, 2) sign the final declaration, or 3) ask for more information. Later in the meeting he further read that if a final declaration is issued the only way to change it is if a) the project changes, or b) if the information given was given under false pretenses. So, the Board could clearly ask for more information at this state, but it's important that if that is done the Board should be making some progress toward making a decision on whether or not to make an impact statement. The Shoreline Commission can still meet and take testimony and see if a permit should be issued in light of the policies of our shoreline program. Commissioner Brown stated that he can't find a reason for an EIS which serves to expand on a particular item. Chairman Mercer said that the cost of an EIS is so great and it was his understanding the same information would come from the Shoreline hearings. Health District Sanitarian Randy Durant reported he has requested information from Domsea Farms about sewage disposal, but no response yet. Mr. Henry stated that the question of human sewage seems to be a serious enough consideration to delay the final declaration. Commissioner Brown replied that it was answered when the Board reviewed the checklist. They intend to put it in holding tanks and have it pumped. : VOL 3 FACE 01;: 81. . '. -Minutes of October 17, 1977 r Page 2 Commissioner Brown stated that the objection by the Tugboat Association needs to be addressed and the Board needsto look over the letters and see if the concerns are properly addressed in writing. Motion by Commissioner Brown that we need to request points of special concern from Domsea Farms and agencies before the Final Declaration of Non-significance is signed. Commissioner O'Meara seconded the motion with the stipulation that both the Corps and Domsea are contact about the traffic situation. BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: Planning re 1) SEPA Threshold Determination; Building Permit for Hadlock Mini-Storage; C & DConstruction Co, for 20 storage units in a one story structure located at the end of "E" Street. Herb H. Doss of C & D, and Ed Croom, contractor appeared. It's more than 4,000 square feet so it comes under SEPA guidelines. Planner Torn Aumock and the Board wentover the environmental checklist and found no significant impacts. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara, seconded by Commissioner Brown to sign the proposed declaration of non-significance. 2) SEPA Threshold Determination; Building Permit for 10-unit apartment in Hadlock, located at the end of Pine Street, C & D Construction Company. Herb H. Doss of C&D and contractor Ed Croom appeared. The Board reviewed the environmental checklist and found no significant impacts. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara seconded by commissioner Brown to sign the declaration of non-significance. 3) Mr. Quigley re: Killapie Beach Plan Water System. Question is whether or not a geological report is required of Mr. Quigley for a permit to install a water system. Mr. Quigley appeared along with Planner Dave Goldsmith. Mr. Quigley reported that the installation of the water system is to be in the unplatted portion and isn't affected by the resolution requiring a geological report plus the understanding that the water system was not a part of this resolution. The minutes of May 9, 1977 were read which stated "Prosecuting Howard feels a soil report should not be required for the installation of water lines due to the request being filed prior to the adoption of the resolution." The Board advised that the building permit is OK, but a new permit application would fall within the resolution. Motion by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner O'Meara to approve and sign Resolution No. 75-77 amending Shoreline Management Substantial Development Permit No. 33-76; Kala Point Development Company to include as an additional condition of approval the terms and conditions set out in that contractural agreement dated April 4, 1977 between Kala Point Development Company and the Snohomish Tribe of Indians, Inc. Sheriff Hansen reported a 19 foot glass ply boat with trailer and 150 horse motor outdrive located at Lake Samamish for $1200. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara for Sheriff Hansen to look at the boat and purchase it if it's in good condition. Seconded by Commissioner Brown. Motion by Commissioner O'Meara, seconded by commissioner Brown to approve and sign the Treasurer's statement of receipts and disbursements from July 1, 1977 to September 30, 1977 and of cash on hand as of October 1, 1977 . Bid award for labor and material to install new 1250 gallon septic tank and drain field for the Quilcene Community Center. Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Commissioner O'Meara to award bid to Frank D. Hyde. Bids submitted were: Frank D. Hyde $1,045.32 incl. tax McClanahan Const. $1,250.00 plus tax VOL '1 f' c; U 1-',\..1.... 01382 .. ,Mil1utes of October 17, 1977 , Page 3 Conclusion on Anders Steinsvik request re: Opening of county road, Block 55, Irondale. The Board concluded that the work can proceed as per the work permit issued by the county engineer's office with only the north seven marked trees opposite Lots 1 through 6, Block 55 to be removed for street access. Motion by Commissioner to sign escrow instructions for the McCoy and Jefferson County. Contract O'Meara, seconded by Commissioner Brown purchase of property by and between sales price is $1500.00 Motion by Commissioner by the Quilcene Community Center for Carlile, Jan Jensen, and Doris Beck. O'Meara to accept names submitted appointment as members: Kathy Seconded by Commissioner Brown. Final Declaration of Non-significance for puget Sound Power and Light proposed project of Irondale substation approved and signed. The minutes of October 10, 1977 were approved and signed by motion of Commissioner O'Meara. Second by Commissioner Brown. The Board agreed to send a letter to Dr. Deer's attorney, Charles Mertel re Bridgehaven suggesting that a portion of the property be deeded to Jefferson County to be held in escrow for the completion of the Bridgehaven water system may be acceptable to the Board. The Board approved that Chairman Mercer sign a notice of application for Liquor License for Reed's Enterprises, Inc. APPROVED BY: Carroll M. Mercer, Chairman ~4!~ B. G. Brown, Member ~~ ,,' A ~__- A. . 0 Me a, M!nter ATTE~;T : n erson, County Auditor ficio Clerk of the Board VOL " ;j PASE 01383