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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM031609 ~1 COMAlh... ~ ~ON~' c:::s/~ ~ ~\ =:~ ,,~\ I.... ,,~ ......1 I ,: I \~ ~/ ~IiING~ ~~ District No.1 Commissioner: Phil Johnson District No.2 Commissioner: David W. Sullivan District No.3 Commissioner: John Austin County Administrator: Philip Morley Clerk of the Board: Lorna Delaney MINUTES Week of March 16,2009 The meeting was called to order at the appointed time by Chairman David Sullivan in the presence ofCornmissioner Phil Johnson and Commissioner John Austin. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following comments were made by citizens in attendance at the meeting: a person noted that the newspapers have reported declining County revenues and he thinks that the County needs to stop creating more regulations that stop development; a person said that in his opinion the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) is as much political as it is scientific and, according to the Assessor as assessed valuations for shoreline properties decrease because ofthe SMP regulations, the tax burden will become greater on all property owners around the County, another person stated that he thinks thel50 foot buffers in the SMP will result in lower sales prices for shoreline property; and a person said that he doesn't understand why the County will allow commercial aquaculture in a shoreline critical area but will not allow a single family residence in the buffer. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Austin moved to delete item #10 and approve the balance of the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 16-09 re: A policy to Ensure Equal Opportunity in Housing for All Persons (Repeals and Replaces Resolution No. 9-94 and Resolution No. 59-97) 2. AGREEMENT re: 2009 Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Treatment; Jefferson County Public Health; Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Program 3. AGREEMENT, Amendment No.4 re: Quilcene-Snow Watershed Implementation Phase 4; Jefferson County Public Health; Washington State Department of Ecology 4. AGREEMENT NO. 0863-38313, Amendment No.1 re: Long Term Payable; Jefferson County Public Health; Washington State Department of Social and Health Services 5. AGREEMENT re: Monitor Community Health Needs and Impacts of Mental Health, Substance Abuse Disorders; Jefferson County Public Health; Kitsap County Health District 6. AGREEMENT re: Project SEARCH; Jefferson County Public Health; Chimacum School District #49 7. AGREEMENT re: Supply of Liquid Asphalt Products; Jefferson County Public Works; Albina Asphalt 8. AGREEMENT NO. LA-6323, Supplement No.3 re: Larry Scott Memorial Trail Segment 4 Acquisition Project No. 1069; Jefferson County Public Works; Washington State Department of Transportation Page 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of March 16,2009 t)"'O'",,, t .-~ ~~.o,'" 9. Authorization to Designate Jefferson County WSU Extension as the Associated Development Organization (ADO) for Jefferson County; Washington State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED) 10. DELETED: Advisory Board Appointment; Jefferson County Tourism Coordinating Council (TCC); Carol Woodley, Representing Tri Area 11. Advisory Board Reappointments (2); Jefferson County Planning Commission; Each Term Expires March 17, 2013; Bill Miller, Representative District #1; Peter Downy, Representative District #2 12. Payment of Jefferson County Payroll Warrants Dated March 5, 2009 Totaling $712,233.63 and AlP Warrants Done by Payroll Dated March 5, 2009 Totaling $599,723.69 Advisory Board Appointments to the Jefferson County Tourism Coordinating Council (TCC): Commissioner Austin explained that the reason he pulled Item # lOon the Consent Agenda is because there is some confusion about whether the person who held this position is still a member of the TCC and it appears that there is not an opening. However, there are still two open positions that need to be appointed in order to have a quorum. He noted that two people have sent letters of interest to be appointed to these positions. Commissioner Austin moved to appoint Crystal Hudson, representing the Inn at Port Hadlock and Miriam Villiard representing the Resort at Port Ludlow to the Tourism Coordinating Council. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners reported on the following suhj ects. Commissioner Austin: . He participated in Career Day at Quilcene High School last week. . He is continuing talks with State Legislators about the Montana Opt Out system for raising revenue for the State parks. Now there are 30 parks being considered for closure including Fort Flagler State Park. In September the State will break ground for the Large Onsite Sewer System (LOSS) at Dosewalips State Park. They will be installing the pipe under the Dosewalips River. Last week he and the County Administrator visited Mobilisa, a very successful business in the County. Commissioner Johnson: . The Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA) has rebate funds available for residents in Jefferson and C1allam Counties who want to replace their old wood stoves. He attended the Planning Commission meeting last week where Peter Downey spoke about aquaculture. He will be attending two Washington State Association of Counties committee meetings in Olympia this week. County Administrator Philip Morley: . The Worksource Center helps people find employment. Recent numbers show that there is a increase in unemployment rates in the County. . . . . Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of March 16, 2009 fJ"" /.\ ~ . The Public Health Department has released revised demographic information about the community. This information is essential for helping improve the economy. The information is on the County website. . The Port of Port Townsend and the City of the Port Townsend are working with the Make Waves organization to put together a property transfer for a local aquatic center. . Jefferson County will be receiving formal recognition that it is "tsunami ready" on March 26. They have requested that a Commissioner attend. Chairman Sullivan noted that he has this on his calendar. . Public Health is putting on an "Our Kids, Our Business" event on March 27 and they are requesting that a Commissioner attend. Commissioner Johnson noted that he has this on his calendar. HEARING and Deliberations and Decision re: Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Chapter 18.18 of the Jefferson County Code for the IrondalelPort Hadlock Urban Growth Area Compliance Action: Joel Peterson, Associate Planner, explained that the Planning Commission has reviewed specific actions regarding the Urban Growth Area (UGA) that are needed for the County to come into compliance with the Growth Management Act (GMA). Staff has taken the information provided by the Planning Commission and made amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and to the development regulations. He reviewed the planning history for the lrondalelPort Hadlock UGA which is an unincorporated area and subject to more scrutiny under the GMA than an incorporated area. A designated UGA will provide opportunities for economic development, retail establishments, and affordable housing which is essential to Jefferson County's future. Currently the County loses sales revenue to surrounding counties because the infrastructure is not in place to develop commercial entities here. The proposed sewer system is the last urban facility that needs to be added for a compliant UGA. The sewer will have to be built in phases over a 20 year period that began in 2004. The commercial core will be the first phase, the Rhody Drive area is the second phase, residential areas closest to the commercial core would be the third phase and the lrondale area would be the final phase before 2024. The Planning Commission has met since last year on the compliance issues and the two remaining issues in the Western Washington Growth Management Hearings Board's (WWGMHB) compliance order are a capital facilities plan and sewer implementation plan. These plans were completed and adopted by the State last year. The Board is being asked to adopt the Sewer Plan as the General Sewer Plan in the County's Comprehensive Plan. They have also addressed land use planning in the UGA by doing a dwelling unit and population holding capacity analysis. Joel Peterson reviewed and clarified three minor text changes to be made in the proposed line-in, line-out text for the Comprehensive Plan. There was a discussion about the process after the UGA is found compliant, which will include development of a sewer ordinance and securing sewer fmancing as soon as possible. Director of the Department of Community Development Al Scalf reviewed more of the history of the UGA planning. Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney David Alvarez noted that after the Board signs the ordinance, there will be a 60 day Page 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of March 16, 2009 appeal period. Commissioner Johnson asked about commercial buildings requiring hook-up to the sewer in the UGA and David Alvarez replied that this is required per State law. Chairman Sullivan opened the public testimony portion ofthe hearing. Dr. Jovce Murphv. submitted and read her testimony. (See permanent record.) Mike Regan, representing lrondale Community Action Neighbors (lCAN), stated that the people in ICAN are the people in the residential zones in Irondale and south of lrondale Road. Ninety-nine percent of the people he surveyed in this area were against being included in the UGA. However, this doesn't mean that they oppose commercial development in the commercial zones. During the process, the County was given an option to remove this residential area, but chose not to. The UGA requires a sewer which is why the lrondale residents he represents don't want to be included. He objects to the Planning Commission's recommendation that says they determined that "the majority of the people in the area supported being in the UGA." He submitted a petition to the County in 2005 with 94 names, 93 of which did not want to be on a sewer. Their lots are small and they don't want the high densities that would result from a sewer. Garrett Larson, stated that he owns the property adjacent to Dr. Murphy. When he bought the property, he went to DCD to do submit preliminary site review and was told that the UGA was being thrown out and his property was no longer designated as commercial. These properties are now zoned for single family residences. A large commercial facility that included a septic system has already been designed for the site. Even if the UGA is reinstated, they still won't be able to build until the sewers are put in. James Tracv, Landuse Counsel for Fred Hill Materials, stated that the title ofthe document is lrondale and Port Hadlock Development Regulations. Under the GMA, the term "development regulations" has a meaning. Section 18.18.110 on page 19 is entitled Design Considerations. Language has meaning and considerations do not belong in development regulations. He suggested that the Board strike Section 18.18.110 because it can't be defined, standards can't be provided, and it can't be administered or enforced. Hearing no further comments for or against the UGA compliance actions, the Chair closed the public hearing. Chairman Sullivan noted that he also had concerns about the same issue that James Tracy mentioned regarding Section 18.18.110. Joel Peterson stated that the language regarding considerations was a recommendation ofthe Planning Commission UGA Subcommittee and staff concurred. They felt it was helpful to have some guidelines at this point until the appropriate planning review and process can be done to address development standards. The considerations address the density that is also an issue for residents. Commissioner Johnson noted that he also had concerns with this section. He asked if there is another place in the document where it could be inserted? Al Scalf suggested that it could be put in the adopting ordinance as findings. There was continued discussion. Staffs recommendation is that more work needs to be done on the considerations before they become development regulations that can be enforced. There are currently several projects that are moving forward such as the SRI9/SR20 Corridor Transportation Plan that Page 4 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of March 16, 2009 will provide information for the development regulations. Commissioner Austin asked if the WWGMHB Compliance actions in the documents would be affected if the Board took action to delete Section 18.18.110? Joel Peterson answered that he didn't think it would. Commissioner Austin again questioned the issue of commercial buildings requiring hook -up to the sewer in the UGA and not being allowed to put in septic systems. Al Scalf reviewed the history of the original UGA designation in 2004 and the overturning by the WWGMGB in 2005. There was a discussion about commercial properties that were downzoned at that time that were not vested. These properties will be designated as commercial when the Board takes action on the UGA compliance. However, this would still prohibit septic systems for commercial properties because the Hearings Board is very clear that there shall be no urban development without urban services. Chairman Sullivan noted that the County doesn't want to encourage inappropriate development and rural density in the UGA. However, that there should be a way to allow septic as long as property owners hook up to sewer when it is available. David Alvarez reiterated that the WWGMHB told the County at least twice that urban style developments on septic systems are prohibited. Joel Peterson added that Mason County was found to be non-compliant by the WWGMHB because they allowed commercial developments in a UGA to have holding tanks until the sewer became available. Chairman Sullivan stated that in order to get financing for the sewer project, the County must be in compliance with GMA. There was a discussion about the 60 day appeal process. Al Scalf stated that the Board needs to take action on this by March 23 because it will go to the WWGMHB by March 31. The County Administrator stated that staff needs policy direction from the Board this week in order for staff to prepare an appropriate ordinance for the Board's consideration and action next week. His recommendation is to move forward and finalize the UGA in order to secure funding for the sewer facility. Chairman Sullivan had some questions about Table 3A-l under Accessary Uses. He thinks that new accessary dwelling units, cottage industries, and home businesses should be allowed in commercial zones. Joel Peterson explained that the concern was that it would encourage residential development in commercial areas and this could affect the UGA population numbers in other documents. Commissioner Johnson referenced Table 3A-l. He stated that there is no mini-storage allowed but moving storage and boat storage are allowed. He doesn't think any type of storage should be allowed. He cautioned about aquatic animal and plant processing because the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency frequently deals with odor complaints coming from an ocean protein study in Hoquim. He also has concerns about the development regulations. After a brief discussion, it was agreed that the development regulations will be dealt with at a future time. Commissioner Austin moved to adopt the Port Hadlock Sewer Facility Plan dated September, 2008 into the Comprehensive Plan at Appendix I, thereby replacing the old General Sewer Plan adopted in the 2004 update. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Page 5 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of March 16,2009 fJ"""'" j.' :1-:; t.'~.. 1- '," \",'~',. Commissioner Johnson moved to accept the amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Chapters I , 2, 11, and 12; and the Unified Development Code to include a new Chapter 18.18 JCC as proposed in MLA09-00024 and modified by the Planning Commission and with the concurrence of the Department of Community Development with the changes discussed. (Home Business and Cottage Industry going to a "yes" use; all storage removed from the Use Table 3A-I; and remove 18.18.110 for further review.) Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Commissioner Johnson also directed that staff engage the Petitioner, ICAN, in discussions regarding the on- site septic for commercial as a no protest agreement. Commissioner Austin moved to instruct staff to "Tite the adopting ordinance that will embody the Board's decision to accept these amendments as presented in the Planning Commission and DCD recommendations; and instruct staffto present this ordinance for signatures on the March 23 County Commissioner's agenda with the staff incorporating the discussion that the Board had today. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Acting on the County Administrator's recommendation, Commissioner Austin also moved to direct staff to work with the Prosecuting Attorney's Office to review and clarify the findings of the Planning Commission and incorporate revised findings in the ordinance for review and adoption. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Recommendation for Bid Award; Official County Newspaper; Port Townsend Leader: Philip Morley explained that one bid was received and opened from the Port Townsend Leader at the March 9 Commissioner's meeting. After review, staff recommends that the bid for the official County newspaper for legal notices be awarded to the Port Townsend Leader. Commissioner Austin moved to accept the bid from the Port Townsend Leader. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Update Process and Schedule: Associate Planner Michelle McConnell, explained that a proposed Planning Commission process and schedule was submitted to the Board at the February 23 briefmg on the SMP Update. At that meeting a written request was also submitted asking the Board to grant the Planning Commission a 90 day extension of their process. This allows time for the Planning Commission to address comments from their public hearing and to schedule a second hearing. She reviewed the timelines required for State Department of Ecology (DOE) approvaL Local approval is required before it is forwarded to DOE on October 30. Chairman Sullivan asked if DOE has indicated if they are open to a time extension? Michelle McConnell noted that they have made it clear that no grant funding will be available after June 30 which means that staff would be finishing up the work without the consultant. She thinks that DOE is probably amenable to the timeline extension. Chairman Sullivan added that part ofthe reason the County's planning process fell Page 6 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of March 16,2009 !J'"'' t,....'\ %.,,,';:-::,c'" behind was because the County was waiting for answers from DOE. There was a discussion about the increased workload for staff without the consultant. Al Scalf noted that DCD had expected this reaction from the public because it is a very high profile project and he and Planning Manager Stacie Hoskins are already spending extra time on the project. Staff stated that, although there are many variables, they feel fairly confident they can get the work done with the extension. The staff recommended that the Board sign a memo to Jefferson County Planning Commission regarding the Planning Commission review of Preliminary Draft Shoreline Master Program and a letter to DOE requesting a contract extension on the Shoreline Master Program Comprehensive Update. Al Scalf added that DCD has budget approval for the project through the end of the year at the current four-day week schedule. The County Administrator asked that the Board review and clarify the memo to the Planning Commission to give clear direction on what they need to focus on in their review. He suggested adding language that the extra meetings be used as Planning Commission work sessions for Planning Commission deliberation and substantive program revisions only. He thinks there is still opportunity during the regular Planning Commission meetings to take public comment and citizens can always submit written comments. On the proposed schedule, the Planning Commission needs to have their work completed by June 30. Commissioner Austin moved to have the Chair sign the Planning Commission timeline request including the additional language that the County Administrator recommended. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Commissioner Austin moved to have the Chair sign the letter to the Department of Ecology regarding the contract extension. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion. The County Administrator stated that the Board may want staff to add the reason for the need for additional time that Chairman Sullivan mentioned earlier. The Board concurred that this would be an appropriate amendment to the letter. The Chair called for the vote on the motion which was unanimous. Discussion re: Unified Development Code (UDe) Amendments: Planning Manager Stacie Hoskins reviewed the six proposed code amendments to JCC Title 18. 1. MLA06-00211 submitted by the Port Ludlow Drainage District (PLDD) to adjust some of the stormwater language. 2. MLA07-00102 submitted by the Hood Canal Coalition which would prohibit mining on properties designated Rural Residential, 1 residence to 5 acres (RR1 :5) outside of Mineral Resource Land Overlays (MRLO) 3. MLA08-00222 submitted by Jefferson County to re"'Tite the sign section per the County Commissioner's direction. 4. MLA08-00100 submitted by the Planning Commission/Mike Whittaker asking for amended language to JCC 18.20.240 (g) regarding mining buffers. 5. MLA08-00106 submitted by the Planning CommissionlBill Miller to allow sawmills as a conditional use in RR1:10 and RR1:20 zones. Page 7 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of March 16,2009 ~,o" ~,,' :>\ -~ 'H,,,,:'" 6. MLA08-257 submitted by Jefferson County regarding adult business regulations on which there is a current moratorium. She outlined a simplified eight step UDC amendment process. An application is submitted and staff provides preliminary review of the proposed amendment and brings it to the Board for direction on whether it should be placed on DCD's work plan. If it is added to the work plan, staff reviews the amendment and prepares a staff report and recommendation. At this point, public notice is required and a public hearing is scheduled before the Planning Commission who then makes a recommendation to the Board. The Board considers the recommendation and makes a decision. She reviewed each amendment and where it is in the process. She explained that staff has been working with the Port Ludlow Drainage District to address their amendment and she is fairly certain that an administrative memo that DCD is developing will address their concerns and they will withdraw their amendment. The staff recommendation is that the Board direct staff to complete the administrative memo. Staff is recommending that the Board direct staff to shelve MLA08-00 1 06 regarding sawmills, MLA07- 00102 regarding mining, MLA08-00222 regarding the sign rewrite until a future date. Staff is also recommending that the Board direct staff to continue to maintain the moratorium on adult businesses until it can be added to their work plan in the fourth quarter of 2009. The Board discussed the staff recommendation and asked questions about several of the amendments. Al Scalf noted that the concern is that the Planning Commission already has a full schedule in dealing with the SMP, Critical Areas Ordinance, and the Urban Growth Area. The County Administrator added that the limited current staffing levels have created a challenge to keep up with the work plan that is already in place. It is difficult to take on additional work and there is a need to focus on priorities right now. Commissioner Austin moved to accept the staff recommendations regarding the proposed UDC amendments. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. County Administrator Briefing Session: The following items were discussed. . Shoreline Master Program questions from the Commissioners to the Consultants . Pope Resources /State Department of Natural Resources property exchange questions . 2009 Budget, contracting with Anne Sears, and a Jeffldeas email address for employees to suggest cost saving ideas . Report about meeting with City of Port Townsend Consultant regarding regional tourism . Broadband . Equestrian Events Center . Commissioner's State Department of Retirement Systems benefits Page 8 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of March 16,2009 NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Austin moved to adjourn the meeting at 3:07 p.m. until the next regular meeting on Monday, March 23, at 9:00 a.m. in the County Commissioners Chambers. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. MEET1NR~JOURNED \,,~'\"'1 ~':"." SEAL~ of.~ ' , " '';' - -- "', , ~~ "'It . v \ ~.... .\I:h N'1' " ". '~'''I ' -:> '" ~. ~:. t (...fl1 I .,: ~./ .' '( 40 ,/ tt " ;,~" t.', ;!.r._~~---~-~,,- , . . ~, "",0'" ". ATTEST: l:a:r=J (!f11 C Deputy Clerk of the Board JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD 9f COMMISSIONERS ! /'~ / - dra~;U~ David Sullivan, Chair cgtt~~ Phil Johnson, Member J~ Page 9 JOYCE M. MURPHY DVM, MS DIPLOMATE, AMERICAN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY OPHTHALMOLOGISTS 711 NESS CORNER ROAD PO BOX 1605 PORT HADLOCK, WASHINGTON 98339 H>.' 3e0..385-2020 FAX-360-385-9466 JMMURPHY@()LYMPUS.NET i R. 'I~.'G... D..r~.c~o. RI" D. . p~. n~. March 12,2009 I own a parcel of property at 11000 Rhody Drive. Tax parcel No. 994-200-029 and 994-200-031. I purchased this property in 2005 as a commercial piece of property. I paid a substantial amount of money for this commercial property in order to develop a professional business center which was planned to bring in several new business's and 35-40 livable wage jobs. This property had been designated as commercial as early as 1970. This property was then down-zoned from its commercial status as I was already in the process of planning and implementing the development of the project. This property is fronted on Rhody Drive, a very busy state highway, and is surrounded on all sides totally with commercial development. When I was still in escrow with this property, the county decided that they wanted to take this property and develop it for the county bus barn and maintenance site. Obviously the county also realized the commercial value of this property. I had already met with several county officials in the planning dept, with the state Department of Transportation and had filed preliminary papers with the Department of Transportation for easement permits and access permits. The contractor that I was working with also had several meetings with the staff at the county planning department. My financing was secured with a signed loan document and preliminary septic work, architectural plans and agreement with a contractor had been secured. During all of the meetings with county or state personnel, no mention was ever made that the commercial status could be lost on this property. In fact, no one property owner knew about it until we read about it in the paper. None of the property owners were ever notified that this was going to happen. I then had numerous meetings and conversations with two county commissioners and with two senior planners in the county. I told them of my serious problem with this action as I had already spent very large amounts of money to purchase the property and start the development process. These planners and the commissioners told me there was nothing that could be done about this and that I would be wasting my time and money to try to get the commercial designation back on this property. I was told that there would never be commercial status on any of these properties in any foreseeable future time. One of the commissioners told me I should just walk away from this property and cut my losses. Of course the county was not willing to reimburse me in any way for my financial losses. I have now waited four years to be able to build an environmentally responsible professional business center. This project would bring a substantial amount of revenue to the county in terms of taxes, jobs and family wages. It would bring in more professionally educated citizens who could buy houses and support other local businesses. I was told by one commissioner that property taxes were enough to sustain the county and more development or jobs were not that important to the county as long as wealthy outsiders continued to build big houses. Due to the lack of business development in this county, I find it difficult to find qualified employees here. As you have heard from your own county treasurer and auditor as well as other government staff, the hammer has fallen and you do not have the money to keep this county functioning with just residential property taxes. The county is now in a serious deficit and will need to have additional sources of revenues to keep it working. You all like to talk about local shopping. I can tell you from my own experience this does not happen now. Many businesses have already closed due to the lack of support for economic development in Jefferson county and now the economy. The two surrounding counties are booming. They have planned well and are now taking advantage of the revenues that are spent by people from Jefferson County going to the other counties to shop. That will only get worse with the bridge closure. As a former commissioner once said to me, "you can't even buy underwear in Jefferson County". If you want to be seen with other Jefferson County residents - including county government officials - then go to the Costco or Wal-mart in Clallam or Kitsap County. This will continue to happen unless you now take a leadership role and reinstate this property and other similar properties to the original commercial status as it had been for a long time. If you designate this property as commercial then you must allow development of it. It would be illegal and egregious not to allow the property owner to use the property as intended unless this is just another ruse to collect higher property taxes on an unusable piece of property. I have been asked several times by residents and officials of another county to relocate to their county. They have promised to help with tax deferral and to help develop this project with numerous incentives. They want business and the revenues it can bring to their community. I prefer to live and work where I am located now. However, this serious financial burden that I have had to deal with for the last four years has kept me from increasing my business, from hiring more associates and has impeded my ability to make a living. , ~.~ This county needs this kind of responsible development and you need it now. The revenues and jobs that will be created are sustainable and renewable. I hope that Jefferson County can now be responsible and do the right thing in restating the commercial status for this property and allowing this environmentally responsible, revenue positive project to go forward without further delays. If you do noUake this positive action, there will be the potential for further legal action against the county. I respectfully request that you take action on this immediately and allow this project and other renewable business development to occur now. Sincerely, 4~ Dr. Joyce Murphy ~ I~)I ~ ~ i i ~ ~ ~I liS "~..~O '~V\~~"~o~J:l._ !~ ~ ~ ~ ~ :;, ;; ~ ~ 0_ I ~ Cl:: C) \I) \I) bi \I) -q: >- f.- <: ::::J 8 ~ \I) eJ ~ ~ r "' .1 .~~ ~~ ~~,hi ~ ~! ii~~~h~ ~i ~iE"':I~",)- ~l1t , {~~j~>H ~~ .] ~ ~ ~ II Ui ~ ~ ~ 1 i~,!.t~" ~~ j R ~~;~i~~~~~~~ l '~i!:;~~~!~i! ~ .'\ ~"~ ~ 9 · ~ ~ - ~ ~;1 n; J m' <~~<~.h~<~~ n- )[1 n~g ~ .u 1l t ~ 'l ~I ~1, I 8 ~ 1 ~ ;r ~ \ < . ~'I$. 'ti. 'h11 . ': "F= ~I'ji "~ ~ ""~ I ,~ft' :. ~ ~Ji ~~ .L,~, ~'*. lIilJJ~'~ f "ITTT. < f7 t= 8 '" 1=*", .. tillJJ u 2ili iE . n. 3nNJAV. [[[JI t. f- e-::. I:'tt " ~ I r ~' . '- ". . , ,ll: :: ': "~' · · I' '" ... '" " .A."', ' ~ js, <~"''' ~- ?e!-AL -: c-~ yo: ..~ ~... ~. 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