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Agenda for BOCC Update
April 10 at 9:00am1 April 11 at 10:00am Department: Community Development
Present 4/10/18: Lee Napier, Graham Gowing, Fred Evander, Commissioner Fund (exited @ 9:10, reenter @ 9:20, re-exit @ 9:57), Commissioner Stamper, Commissioner Jackson
Note Taker: Graham Gowing Updates and Actions: 1. Planning Division a. Update Comprehensive Plan and Critical Area Ordinance
Fred informed the BOCC the critical areas ordinance will be proposed to the Planning Commission tonight (4/10/18) and the Comprehensive Plan will be addressed by the Commission in May. The Comp Plan will be presented to the BOCC after the recommendation is made by the Planning Commission. Lee
explained the vast majority of rezones are included in the Comp
Plan. It was mentioned the “Hirst Decision” delayed the Comp Plan amendments. The Planning Commission will be reviewing mixed uses in Lewis County to simplify and clarify regulations. b. Code Revision-Simple Segregations
Fred gave an explanation of what simple segregations are. They were intended to provide an easy way to divide property. Commissioner Stamper offered an example of a simple segregation. Fred explained reviews still need to be done with simple segs, but they are done at a different stage as a typical land
division. Commissioner Stamper asked if the County could require
an agreement with the land owner regarding road access. Lee explained the large lot process in place accomplishes that. The Planning Commission will begin a conversation about simple segs at tonight’s (4/10/18) meeting. Commissioner Jackson asked how
long the process is for the Planning Commission to make a recommendation. Fred said it is fairly quick and simple. Lee informed the BOCC if changes are made, Community Development will begin outreach to the public. Commissioner Stamper would like to know what the Planning Commission’s thoughts are about simple
segs. 2. Interlocal Agreements a. Chehalis
1 Items not covered on April 10th will be covered on April 11th.
CD will contact Becky Butler. Lee will contact Sheri Huber and Jim Ashe.
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Lee informed the BOCC the details have been finalized. Chehalis has placed the ILA on the Council’s agenda. If/when the City
Council adopts the ILA, Lee will put it on the County’s agenda for consideration by the BOCC soon after. The transition of duties details are being worked through. Open communication and an open dialogue will be paramount. 3. Permit Center a. Monthly Report Graham presented the monthly permit report. Revenues have increased from 2017. Graham also indicated phone calls and customers have spiked from 2017, as well. The Community Development Department is still working on processes to
streamline and identify efficiencies and waste in the permitting process. Present 4/11/18: Lee Napier, Graham Gowing, Doyle Sanford, Linda Williams, Commissioner Fund, Commissioner Stamper (exit 10:01, enter 10:19), Commissioner Jackson (exit 10:16, re-enter 10:26, re-exit 10:40) Note Taker: Graham Gowing b. Adept screen
Lee discussed the Adept permit processing system. With the adoption of ESSB 6091, there are new State reporting requirements. A potential additional screen in the Adept system would allow for effective and accurate reporting. There is a cost
associated with the addition of the new screen. The state
mandated fees will help offset this cost. The BOCC agrees to move forward with the purchase. 4. Successional Planning staff and facilities
a. Airport Systems Manager
Lee reminded the BOCC Larry Mason will be retiring. Lee
discussed posting the vacant position. Lee asked if about a month of “overlap” would be allowable for training purposes. The Airport Systems Manager’s salary was briefly discussed. The BOCC confirmed about a month of “overlap” was ok. Commissioner
Stamper inquired as to when the Toledo project will begin. Lee
indicated it should begin this month. b. Permit Review Staff Lee continued on about successional planning. Lee asked the thoughts of adding an additional planner to staff. Commissioner Stamper asked if the permit techs can issue permits over the
counter. Doyle spoke about building requirements for certain structures. The BOCC would like additional information on budget impact. Community Development will contact Becky Butler concerning potential budget impact.
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5. Access Review
Lee and Doyle presented the BOCC with a draft memo and draft form
regarding road standards on existing private roads. The memo is intended to be distributed to the district fire chiefs. The BOCC wants to move forward with implementing the access review form. Commissioner Stamper asked if the county can change road
standards/fill and grade thresholds or if it is state mandated.
Commissioner Fund would like to add an email address to the form. Lee will call Sheri Huber and Jim Ashe about their recent frustration with permitting. 6. Questions about DAHP
Not addressed 7. Follow up from prior meetings a. Commissioner Stamper-communication with Donnie Steele. Not addressed 8. Harmony Park RV
Not addressed 9. Customer Communication Not addressed
Topics for next monthly update currently scheduled for May 8 2018 Actions to be requested: Input and possible action on items 1, 4, and 5.