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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM 060578 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 June 5, 1978 10:00 a.m. Meeting called to order by Chairman Carroll M. Mercer with Commissioner Brown present. Commissioner O'Meara is on vacation. BID OPENINGS: 1) Traffic line striping, 1978. SPEC HOLDERS BID TOTAL a) Paint-a-Line, Seattle b) Engineer's estimate 18,766.20 18,971. 00 Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Chairman Mercer to accept the Paint-a-Line bid at $18,766.20 if it is found correct by Engineer Becker. Becker advised that the figures are correct as presented. 2) Repairing and Restoring of the Courthouse Clocktower Roof No bids were submitted. The bid call will be advertised again. Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Chairman Mercer to set bid opening for June 26, 1978 at 10:00 a.m. to be advertised in the Leader and in the Daily Journal of Commerce. Proposed Budget Extension Hearing; Health Department. No one appeared for or against. Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Chairman Mercer to approve and sign Resolution No. 44-78 to adopt the budget extension of $31,061.00 in unexpended funds for the Health Department to be reimbursed through the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act to provide home health care, and the Washington State Department of Health to establish a Maternal Child Health Program in Jefferson County. Proposed Road Vacation; portion of 7th Avenue between Belle and Margaret Streets, Chalmers Second Addition, Irondale, Raymond H. and Mildred Johnson, petitioners. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson appeared. Belle Street encroaches upon lots owned by the petitioner. Engineer Becker recommended that Belle Street and 7th Avenue be properly located and that the vacation be denied. The Planning Commission recommends the road vacation of 7th Avenue is not relevant to the problem of the petitioner and recommends the road vacation be tabled until Engineer Becker can prepare a comprehensive road plan of this area. Mrs. Johnson stated that she would like the present road which crosses her property closed. It has been open 5 years. The Public Works Department can relocate Belle Street in about 3 weeks. Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Chairman Mercer to deny the vacation and for Engineer Becker to relocate the road. BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: Planning re: 1) SEPA Threshold Determination, Shoreline permit application; Ray Buchmannfor a loading and unloading facility at the South Point ferry landing. Mr. Buchmarnappeared. It's a permanent facility to load gravel onto barges which includes placement of two, 3 pile dolphins and 2 single piles to act as supports for a conveyor belt, including moorage of tug boat and barges. Primary use to serve Trident Construction; project includes 12' x 12' float for recreational purposes. The Board reviewed the environmental checklist and some changes were made. Planner Tom Aumock will make the changes before the Board takes any action. VOL 4 f~t: '0 1023 Minutes of June 5, 1978 Page 2 2) Gary and Joe Engman reo Shoreline application for Dungeness Farms and Sea Farms. Gary and Joe Engman appeared for Dungeness Farms and Sea Farms. Eleven persons appeared in opposition. a) Dungeness Farms: Planner Tom Aumock reviewed the project for a permanent location of seasonal moorage of barges for loading and unloading of oyster cultch, oysters and clams. The proposal would be at the former Pope and Talbot log dump north of Brinnon. Engman reported that a new lease with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was assigned for ten years for his aquaculture project. The Board requested a copy of the DNR lease. Brinnon residents objected to odors left by goeduck shells, noise problems, with survey lines, trespass and concern that if the application is approved it will set up a situation for continuing past violations. Engman was not aware of the need for a permit. The Planning Commission recommends approval subject to seven conditions. The Board delayed action until Monday, June l2, 1978 at lO:30 a.m. b) Sea Farms, Planner Tom Aumock reviewed the project to convert a temporary oyster and clam hatchery to a permanent facility south of Brinnon on Hood Canal. The Board discussed the intake line. A portion of the line extends beyond the Mean Low Water Line. Therefore, it may put the project within state lease requirements. Two pilings will support the 8' x 8' intake structure. The Shoreline Management Advisory Commission recommends 3 in favor, and 2 abstaining, to approve the project subject to 8 conditions. The Board reviewed the minutes of the Shoreline Management Advisory Commission. A Brinnon resident expressed concern over the size of mesh on the intake line which might cause damage to the baby shrimp by taking them in through the screen. Aumock reported that the Department of Fisheries and Ecology have reviewed the application and that the Fisheries Department has regulated the size of the intake mesh. Another Brinnon resident complained that the unloading and loading of shells at all hours inter- fers with sleep of residents. Mrs. Ward of Brinnon asked how long the permit is for. Aumock stated that the project must be completed within five years. He also stated that if there is a violation the process to revoke it is for the Planning Department to make a site inspection and present it to the Board for review. with the advice of the Prosecuting Attorney the Board can rescind the permit. Regarding concern about noise levels the Shoreline Management Advisory Commission based their recommen- dation of the Department of Ecology studies on dba levels. The dba levels are to be measured at the periphery of the property. CommissionerBrown stated that loading at daylight hours could be a condition. The Board discussed concern about the bright lights at night. Engman said the lighting could be turned off. Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Chairman Mercer to postpone decision until June l2 to allow time to put conditions together. ,vaL 4 f~G: 01024 . Minutes of June 5, 1978 Page ~3 Howard Haakinson reo Barrier on corner at Paradise Bay. Mr. Haakinson requests the County place a guardrail 75' long at the corner because of the high number of accidents. He is concerned that a car might crash into his house. The Board will inspect it before taking action. Auditor Betty Anderson submitted a petition for the formation of a Cemetary District at Quilcene certifying that the l44 registered voters whose names appear on the petition represents over l5% of the electors residing within the territory described as school district No. 48. The Board recessed until Tuesday, June 6 at lO:OO a.m. Tuesday, June 6, 1978, lO:OO a.m. The Board reconvened to continue regular business. Bill Lindeman reo Review of bonding for well *3 distribution system; Kala Point. Mr. Lindeman and Prosecutor Howard appeared. Lindeman requests permission to submit a "letter of credit" instead of bonding for 200% of the estimated cost of installation of well *3. Howard feels it would be satisfactory security. He will draft something to attach to the banks form. Planning re: l) SEPA Threshold Determination, Jefferson County Comprehen- sive Plan. The Board reviewed the environmental check- list with Planning Director Dave Cunningham. Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Chairman Mercer for Chairman Mercer to sign a declaration of significant impact and that an Environmental Impact Statement be prepared. 2) Shoreline Management Substantial Development permit application of Horace Eveland *9-78. Planner Aumock reviewed the application and showed slides of the project to place approximately 600 feet of rock rip-rap along the Ordinary High Water Line (OHWL), upland grading, installation of draintile, and upland landfill, and removal of miscellaneous trees. The Shoreline Management Advisory Commission recommends approval subject to 7 conditions. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Daniels appeared against the project. Mr. Eveland and his attorney, Chuck Henry appeared. They challenged the location of the OHWL and questioned whether the project would substantially damage the environment of the area. Henry explained that the applicant needs a variance in order to make use of lot 33. There would be no harm to any resource. It would stop erosion, enhance the shoreline and permit desirable development. Aumock explained that a variance requires approval or denial of the Board and the Depart- ment of Ecology. The Department of Ecology would have to concur our approval or denial. At that point if there's an objection to the final outcome, Eveland can file an appeal to the Shorelines Hearings Board within 30 days. Motion by Commissioner Brown to approve with the conditions and recommendations of the Shoreline Management Advisory Commission and that a map of the OHWL is given to Eveland as designated on the attached map. Second by Chairman Mercer. The Board recessed until Wednesday, June 7, 1978. wednesday, June 7, 1978: 3) SEPA Threshold Determination, Shoreline permit application; Eivind H. Hjelvik. Planner Tom Aumock reviewed the environmental checklist with the Board. Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Chairman Mercer to approve and for Chairman Mercer to sign a declaration of non-significance. . VOL 4 r~G: 01025 Minutes of June 5, 1978 Page 4 4) Army Corps Notice 07l-0YB-l-00493l, Hjelvik, Eivind H. to construct a ramp, drive piling and install float at Right Smart Cove, for a commercial boat launch. Planner Tom Aumock reviewed the project and reported it to be within shoreline jurisdiction and requires a permit for which Hjelvik has already made application for. See No. 3 above. Motion by Commissioner BroWn, second by Chairman Mercer for Chairman Mercer to sign a notice to the Corps that a permit will be withheld until a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit application has been reviewed. 5) SEPA Final Threshold Determinations: a) Shoreline permit application, Byron Swigard, Bridgehaven. Project: to put moorage buoy on water and l2' x l2' anchored float for water- skiing. Planner Tom Aumock reported that there has been no response from public agencies. Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Chairman Mercer to approve and sign a final declaration of non- significance. b) Building permit, Kenneth Brown for mobil home court. Planner Tom Aumock reported that there has been no adverse comment from public agencies. The Department of Transportation reports that a state highway access permit is required. Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Chairman Mercer to approve and for Chairman Mercer to sign a final declaration of non-significance. 6) SEPA Notice of Action, Shoreline permit *9-78, Horace Eveland. The Board approved the notice for publication and that it be submitted to the Department of Ecology. 7) 1977 HUD Flood Report - update of building permits that were issued within flood zones to maintain County eligibility in the federal flood insurance program. 8) Proposed revision of County Subdivision Ordinance. Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Chairman Mercer that the Planning Department prepare a final copy for signing and formal adoption. 9) Forest Practices Permit Application *FP-02-0l823, Tony Stroeder to select cut log 8 l/2 acres. Property is short platted into 4 tracts. Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Chairman Mercer for Chairman Mercer to sign a notice of no objection to be sent to the Forest Practices Administrator. Irene Bersagel re: Annual Traffic Safety Plan, Emergency Medical Services. Irene Bergsagel reported that in order to get communications equipment funding the County has to turn in a County Safety Plan to form the funding base for items such as plectrons and pocket pagers. Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Chairman Mercer to approve and for Chairman Mercer to sign the Annual Traffic Safety Plan. Prosecuting Attorney re: l) Personnel Policy - annual leave. The Board discussed the computation of annual leave. Prosecutor Howard will redraft the section of the Personnel Policy on annual leave based on the employee's anniversary date. 2) Septic Tanks and Drain Fields - Alternative Design. Prosecutor Howard discussed his letter to Randy Durant, County Health Sanitarian regarding a way of dealing with alternative systems. The Board felt that it should be clearly understood that if an alternative system becomes a health hazard it should no longer be used. VOL 4 f~,~t r 0 1026 Minutes of June 5, 1978 Page 5 3) Conveyance of Real Property for Security Purposes - One Percent Affidavit. Prosecutor Howard submitted a letter to the Board regarding the necessity for execution of an affidavit in those instances where the conveyance is for security purposes and not for sale. No comment by the Board. The Board received a letter of resignation as a member of the Shoreline Management Advisory Commission from W. E. Seton. The Board advised that the opening for the vacant position should be advertised. Release of County reservation for right-of-way by Resolution and Quit Claim Deed, Catherine May Miller. By contract for Treasurer's Deed dated September 22, 1906, certain real property was purchased from Jefferson County by J. H. Peterson. This deed included a reserva- tion of right-of-way for all public highways. Engineer Becker reported that Jefferson County has no plans for construction of a highway on said property. Motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Chairman Mercer to approve and sign Resolution No. 46-78 and to convey by Quit Claim Deed it's easement for highway purposes over and across real property as described in Resolution 46-78 to Catherine May Miller, as her separate estate. Washington State Liquor Control Board - application for transfer of .license for Village Store in Quilcene. The Board approved that Chairman Mercer sign the notice of no objection. The Board received the Building Department's monthly report for May, 1978: total permits 36; total fees $4373.60. APPROVED BY: t!- a (iliA (t IJr1 ,1/1'1 j /l1" .//1 Carroll . Mercer, Chairman' ~~<~ B. G. Brown, Member A. M. O'Meara, Member ATTEST: . Anderson, County Aud and Ex-Officio Clerk'of the Board , .VOL '4 fAt: '01027