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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommissioners Proceeding - PLN General - 7/16/1984 ,l � rJ• / BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS "!F.. �'�• `� PROCEEDINGS OF JULY 16, 1984 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Hunter at 7 : 10 p.m. Cmmrs . McGee and Johnston present. Board delayed approval of minutes until next reek. C O R R E S P O N D E N C E POP-EST PRACTICE ACT APPLICATIONS Five applications have been received and reviewed by the Board. SHORELINE VARIANCE - PEARSON The Department of Ecology has concurred with Mason County' s approval of a shoreline variance for Dorothy Pearson. ALLEGED AGE DISCRIMINATION - MIRGUET Comolaint No. OEA-1687-83-4 filed by Eugene H. Mirguet to the Human Rights Coarnission regarding alleged discrimination by Mason County has now been . filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission of Seattle and is being considered as a charg-e under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967. MASON COUNTY FAIR BOARD Meeting minutes dated June 19, 1984, have been received. BROKEN WATERMAIN - HOODSPORT WATER SYSTEM `�lr. Lloyd Viney of Hoodsport has submitted a letter to Cmmr. Hunter requesting his assistance in getting a broken watermain repaired which is part of the i Hoodsport Water System. FOREST PLAN REPORT A Forest Plan Report dated July 13, 1984, on the .Olympic National Forest has been received from the US Department of Agriculture. D`.PT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Aquatic and marine land leases and activities will now be handled by the Olympia office of the Dept of Natural Resources instead of the Enumclaw Oz'Tice. B U S I N E S S PUBLIC HEARING - PRECINCT BOUNDARIES AMENDED At the hour of 7: 10 p.m. , the Clerk read aloud a Notice of Hearing to consider amending precinct boundaries of the following precincts: Arcadia, Southside (new precinct) , Belfair II , Belfair V (new precinct) , Capitol Hill, Isabella, Kamilche I, Kamilche II , Northside, Oakland (new precinct) , Miller, Dewatto (new precinct) , and Tahuya. County Auditor, Al Brotche, presented the Board with the proposed amended legal descriptions of the orecinct boundaries. He noted that with the four new proposed precincts,, Mason County will have 51 precincts . He explained that state law requires that no more than a total of 900 registered voters can be in any one district, and since the districts had over 800 voters, the 900 mark was erected to be reached this year; so the time to redistrict is now. Mr. Brotche reviewed the map showing the districts with the Board. Mr. Berwyn Thomas asked if the school district boundaries were used in conjunction with the new boundaries. Mr. Brotche answered that the new boundaries come as close as possible. Mr. Thomas was interested in School District #309, noting that if some were left out of the Capitol Hill Precinct, a soecial booth would have to be set up for only a few voters. Mr. Brotche replied that if it is found that a -few voters have been put into the Northside Precinct, these voters could vote by mail rather than. setting up a soecial booth. Mr. Brotche stated that they have tried to keep ports, fire districts and the school districts in the proper precincts. He stated he feels confident with the redistricting. Cmmr. McGee asked about extra expense involved with voters being in a different precinct than the school district usually votes within. Mr. Brotche answered that when it is a special election, the voting would be done by absentee vote and this ! would eliminate the cost of hall rental, booths, etc. He noted it would not cost anymore if it was during a primary or general election. Mr. Brotche stated that this is the third time before the Board; some calls have been received and changes have occurred.' Cmmr. McGee/Johnston moved and seconded that the Board accept the Auditor' s recommendation to establish the precinct lines. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Brotche thanked BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS OF JULY 16 , 1984 - PAGE 2 . Gordon Craig, Assessor, and his staff for their assistance with the legal discriptions. He noted that without their assistance, the deadline would not have been met. Mr. Brotche stated that the Commissioner districts will also need to be amended. PUBLIC HEARING - MASON COUNTY CODE, PLATS & SUBDIVISIONS At the hour of 7 : 30 p.m. , a public hearing announcement was read aloud by the Clerk which states the Board is considering amendment to Mason County Code, Title 16 - Plats and Subdivisions. Ms. Wendy Bolender, General Services, explained the proposed amendments. While some of the amendments were merely wording changes to clarify meaning, she reported that a renewal procedure has been added. She noted that other counties have this procedure in their platting ordinances. This procedure would allow an applicant to pay only 50% of the previous platting fees if . resubmittal of the same plat, after time limits for its completion had expired, was made. Cmmr. McGee stated she has no problem with General Services extending additional time to an applicant, as long as the Cmmrs are notified during their meeting so it can be made part of the record. She remarked that the Board needs to know that General Services has ' reviewed the matter and what their decision is. It was asked if this would be an administrative policy or put into the ordinance. Cmmr. McGee stated it would be made part of the ordinance. Mr. Roger Lovitt, land surveyor, stated that these amendments are timely; due to the economic situation, plats have been held up. He asked that the Board direct General Services to notify all applicants with plats in process of these new amendments. He noted it is important to know that they have another year they could get an extension for if it is needed. He stated that people from out-of-town may not know of these amendments. Mr. Lovitt remarked that he does support the changes. A question was asked about the 50% reduction in fees to begin a plat procedure again. Ms. Bolender answered that the applicant has to go through the same process again but at reduced fees. Deputy Prosecutor, John Buckwalter, submitted some written comments to the Board on the proposed changes. Chairman Hunter stated this matter should be delayed for one week while the Board reviews the material submitted by Mr. Buckwalter. Cmmr. McGee/Johnston moved and seconded that this matter be continued until next Monday at 9 :30 a.m. , so that the changes discussed and presented by the Deputy Prosecutor can be written into the proposal. Motion carried unanimously. TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT - HOUSEKEEPER Cmmr. McGee/Johnston moved and seconded that the personal services contract for Lois Chapman to replace Neva Raymond while she is on vacation for 12 days be approved. Motion carried unanimously. VARIANCE -. SIDE YARD SETBACKS The Board was asked to consider a request for variance from side yard setbacks applied for by Mr. Robert Keenan. Ms. Wendy Bolender, General Services, explained that Mr. Keenan' s property is on the south shore of Hood Canal, and he wishes to build to the property line on the east side of his property and within one foot of the side yard to the west. Ms. Bolender submitted statements from the two adjoining property owners which read they have no objections to Mr. Keenan' s proposal. She stated that these statements will be recorded with the deed if the variance is granted by the Board. Cmmr. Johnston remarked that he has no problem with the request as long as the adjoining property owners do not. He then moved to grant the request as applied for; noting that the statements from the adjoining property owners be made part of the record. Motion seconded bye Cmmr. McGee and carried unanimously. f' OIL & GAS LEASE Deputy Prosecuting Attorney John Buckwalter submitted a fully-executed oil and gas lease between Amoco Production Company and Mason County. The County has received $22 , 300 for the lease. VETERANS RELIEF APPLICATION The Clerk was directed to return the Veterans Relief Application made by Howard L. Wilhelm to the Post so that all the questions could be filled out on the application. By motion of Cmmr. McGee/Johnston; carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING - FOSEN LAKE - NO MOTOR BOATS The Clerk read aloud the Notice of Hearing to consider amending the Mason County Code, Motor Boat Ordinance, to include Fosen Lake as a no-motor lake. Approximately 20 residents of the Fosen Lake area attended tonight' s 7 : 30 p.m. hearing. Mr. Stan Chinery commented that the lake is so small i Betty A. Vanderwegen W 50 feet of E 150 feet of Govt lot 3, of Sec. 35, Township 22 N, Range 3 W, W.. M. , N of Hy and T.L. Chapter 14.08 BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS 14.08.180 Section 104( 2) Amended-building setback. Section 504(a) is amended by adding a new sentence: "Buildings shall set back at least five feet from any right-of-way or property line from the closest projection. " Section 504(a) is further amended by adding the following; Section 504(a)(1) A variance may be granted, from Section 504(a), if a hardship can be shown and the adjacent property owner has no objection and is willing to incumber the deed to his/her property and cause to be recorded with the Auditor of Mason County a written statement on his property deed as follows: "The property adjacent, and East of the property herein described, has been granted a variance to the Mason County property line set- back regulations of one feet. The owner then of the above described property concurs with the granted variance and understands the variance runs for the life time of the structure or structures so located. Dated this - day of _ , /�1� AD• Signed by property owner(s) STATE OF WASHINGTON) ) SS. COUNTY OF On this day personally appeared before me, to me known to be the individuals described in and executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that they signed the same as their free and voluntary act and deed, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned. Given under my hand and official seal this // day of , 1984. SEAL U NOTARY PUBLIC in and f th State�°f ' Washington, residing at -,d Furthermore the variance so granted must be recorded on the property deed of that parcel of property. Walter E. Johannes E 50 feet of GoTLot 3 of Sec. 35, Township 224, Range 3 W, W.M. N of Hy and T.L. Chapter 14.08 BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS 14-08.180 Section 104(2) Amended-building setback. Section 504(0 is amended by adding a new sentence:_ "Buildings shall set back at least five feet from any right-of-way or property line from the closest projection." Section 504(a) is further amended by adding the following; Section 504(a)(1) A variance may be granted,' from Section 504(a), if a hardship can be shown and the adjacent property owner has no objection and is willing to incumber the deed to his/her property and cause to be recorded with the Auditor of Mason County a written statement on his property deed as follows: "The property adjacent, and West of the property herein described, has been granted a variance to the Mason County property line set- back regulations of 5 feet. The owner then of the above described property concurs with the granted variance and understands the variance runs for the life time of the structure or structures so located. Dated this day of Signed by property owner(s) STATE OF WASHINGTON) SS. COUNTY- OFF ) -� On this day personally appeared before me, to me known to be the individuals described in and executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that. they signed the same as their free. and voluntary act and deed, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned. Given under my hand and official seal this " day of , 1984. SEAL (� NOTARY PUBLIC in and Va(r t tat of Washington, residing at �TL-� Furthermore the variance so granted must be recorded on the property deed of that parcel of property. Robert H. Keenan W 50 feet of the E 100 feet of Govt lot 3, of Sec. 35, Township 22 N, Range 3 W, W.M. N of Hy and T.L. Chapter 14.08 BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS 14.08.180 Section 104( 2) Amended-building setback. Section 504(a) is amended by adding a new sentence: "Buildings shall set back at least five feet from any right-of-way or property line from the closest projection. " Section 504(a) is further amended by adding the following; Section 504(a)(1) A variance may be granted, from Section 504(a), if a hardship can be shown and the adjacent property owner has no objection and is willing to incumber the deed to his/her property and cause to be recorded with the Auditor of Mason County a written statement on his property deed as follows: "The property adjacent, and of the property herein described, has been granted a variance to the Mason County property line set- back regulations of feet. The owner then of the above described property concurs with the granted variance and understands the variance runs for the life time of the structure or structures so located. Dated this // day of 2- ,/-7 AD. Signed by property owner(s) STATE OF WASHINGTON) ) SS. COUNTY OF 6M On this day personally appeared before me, to me known to be the individuals described in and executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that they signed the same as their free and voluntary act and deed, for the uses and purposes therein menti ed. Given under my hand and official seal this day of , , 1984. SEAL (% NOTARY PUBLIC in and for t/ State of Washington, residing at ` :41i;?1 Furthermore the variance so granted must be recorded on the property deed of that parcel of property.