ISLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - MINUTES OF MEETING

SPECIAL SESSION - JUNE 22, 1999

The Board of Island County Commissioners met in Special Session on June 22, 1999, at 3:30 p.m. at Terry’s Corner Fire Station, 525 E. North Camano Drive, Camano Island, Wa. Chairman Shelton, Commissioners McDowell and Thorn were present. Also present were: Lew Legat, Island County Engineer, Joe Araucto, Island County Traffic Engineer; Chris Ellis, Inspector, Sheriff’s Department; Rick Norrie, Deputy Sheriff; Dick Snyder, Construction Engineer; Dale Tepley, County Road Supervisor. Approximately 45 citizens were present.

The purpose of the special was to conduct a public hearing on the following proposed ordinances:

County Roads on Camano Island

Speed Limit on portions of East Camano Drive and Arrowhead Road

HEARING HELD: Ordinance #C-60-99 (R-27-99) – in the Matter of Regulating Speed Limit on County Roads as Shown on Attached Exhibit "A" amending Island County Code, Title X, Chapter 10.01

A Public Hearing was held, as scheduled and advertised, beginning at 3:30 p.m., to consider Ordinance #C-60-99 (R-27-99) in the matter of regulating speed limits on County Roads as Shown on Exhibit "A" to the Ordinance, amending Island County Code, Title X, Chapter 10.01.

Lew Legat provided some opening comments and noted that over the last two years, the Road Department had been reviewing speed limits to identify proper speed limits and make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners. Another Road Department task is to make sure speed limit signs are posted properly. The role of the Sheriff Department is to enforce posted speed limits. The County Commissioners are authorized to set the speed limits on County roads. The motorist’s role is to obey posted speed limits and drive safely.

Joe Araucto explained the basic speed law in Washington State is founded on the belief that most motorists are able to modify driving behavior properly as long as they are aware of the conditions around them. An engineering and traffic study was required on all arterial streets, but not needed on local county roads being considered in this Ordinance. The County’s speed limit recommendations are based on general guidelines such as: 25 mph for dead-end and residential streets; 35 – 40 mph for by- pass roads and dead-end roads in sparsely developed areas, with the ideal to maintain the highest safe speed. Mr. Araucto read the proposed maximum speed limits as listed on the Exhibit, pages 4 through 27.

Public comments were made on the following roads:

A citizen asked if an 85th percentile study had been was done on these roads, and Mr. Araucto responded that the County was not required to do those studies on local roads.

Cook Road

-Camano Ridge Road easterly to Saylor Road (private), establish a 40 mph speed limit, remove dead-end sign because the road connects to Saylor Road (private road.)

-Camano Ridge Road westerly to Dove Road . Establish a 40 mph speed limit.

Bill Herwick , 527 W. Cook Road, was not in favor of 40 mph due to six hidden driveways on a dead-end street, and preferred 25 or 30 mph to ensure safety for the children on the road.

Donald Glad, 813 S. Patricia Ann Dr., was in favor of a lower speed limit because he has property at the end of Cook Road and felt there was no need to go that fast on a dead-end road.

Mr. Araucto indicated that the road was a standard 24 feet wide straight road with good sight distance, in a sparsely developed area, and safe for 40 mph.

Myrna McIalwain,1805 S. East Camano Drive, suggested that if those who live on Cook Road want the speed limit lower, the County should lower it.

 

 

Mr. Legat explained the Road Department’s responsibility was to make recommendations to the Board on safe speed limits.

Patrick Carlisle, 1677 S. East Camano Drive, felt the process was subjective since traffic studies were not done on the roads.

Chapman Road – Camano Hill road southwesterly to West Camano Drive. Establish a legal 35 mph speed limit.

Mr. Araucto explained the 35 mph was proposed for the entire length of the road.

Wagner Road – Entire length - Establish 35 mph speed limit.

Sandy Drive – South Camano Drive to end of county road. - Etablish 35 mph speed limit.

Commissioner Thorn asked whether the 90 degree turns on Wagner Road and Sandy Drive would be posted with signs. Mr. Araucto explained that warning signs and arrows would be posted for the proper speed through the curve; advisory signs would be posted by the Road Department.

Commissioner Thorn agreed with Mr. Herwick that there was no need to have a 40 mph speed limit on Cook and suggested the Board follow the resident’s suggestions to lower it to 35 mph.

Commissioner McDowell was concerned there needed to be more public comment since the proposed speed limit was advertised at 40 mph, but felt 35 mph would be acceptable.

A motion to approve Ordinance #C-60-99 (R-27-99) Regulating Speed Limit on County Roads as Shown on Attached Exhibit "A", amending Island County Code, Title X, Chapter 10.01 was made, with the exception of entire portion of Cook Road which would be lowered to 35 mph speed limit rather than the proposed 40 mph; motion as made and seconded, was approved unanimously.

BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

AN ORDINANCE OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON,)

REGULATING SPEED LIMIT ON COUNTY ROADS AS ) ORDINANCE NO. C-60-99

SHOWN ON ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A", AMENDING ) R-27-99

ISLAND COUNTY CODE, TITLE X, CHAPTER 10.01 )

WHEREAS, an engineering and traffic investigation has been made relative to the above described roads; and

WHEREAS, from review of the information obtained during said engineering and traffic investigation, 50 miles per hour is greater than is reasonable and safe under the conditions found to exist upon many of the roads described on the attached Exhibit "A"; and

WHEREAS, the engineering and traffic investigation also revealed the need to adjust the speed on a few of the roads listed on the attached "Exhibit "A"; and

WHEREAS, regulation of maximum vehicle speeds and traffic control upon County roads is a function of police power properly exercisable by the Board of County Commissioners; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of Island County, Washington, as follows:

The maximum speed on the roads listed in the attached Exhibit "A" shall be as shown in said Exhibit, and the Island County Code is amended to read as shown on said Exhibit. Underlined material is added to existing county code and interlineated material is deleted.

THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT FIFTEEN DAYS FROM AND AFTER ITS PASSAGE INTO LAW.

REVIEWED this 24th of May, 1999, and set for public hearing on the 22nd day of June, 1999, at

3:30 p.m.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

ATTEST: Margaret Rosenkranz

Clerk of the Board Mike Shelton, Chairman

BICC 99-304 Wm. L. McDowell, Member

William F. Thorn, Member

PASSED INTO LAW this 22nd day of June, 1999, following public hearing.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

Mike Shelton, Chairman

ATTEST: Joyce Kasperson for Wm. L. McDowell, Member

Margaret Rosenkranz, Clerk of the Board William F. Thorn, Member

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

DAVID L. JAMIESON, JR.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

Code Reviser

[NOTE: Exhibit "A" placed on file with the Clerk of the Board and County Engineer]

HEARING HELD: Ordinance #C-67-99 (R-30-99) (Alternate No. 1) and ORDINANCE #C-68-99 (R-31-99) (Alternate No. 2) Regulating Speed Limit on County Roads as Shown on Attached Exhibit "A", Amending Island County Code, Title X, Chapter 10.01

Chairman Shelton opened a Public Hearing to consider proposed Ordinances #C- 67-99 (R-30-99) (Alternate No. 1) and #C-68-99 (R-31-99) (Alternate No. 2) Regulating Speed Limit on County Roads as Shown on Attached Exhibit "A", Amending Island County Code, Title X, Chapter 10.01, regarding changing the speed limits on Arrowhead Road and on East Camano Drive.

Mr. Araucto explained that the 85th percentile speed was the speed at or below which 85% of the sample of free-flowing vehicles are traveling; the pace speed is the 10 mph band of travel speeds containing the largest number of observed vehicles. He also explained the terminology of speed limit and speed zone.

ARROWHEAD ROAD

Mr. Araucto detailed by way of overhead slides, the current speed zones on Arrowhead Road. An 85th percentile study was done on the existing 35 mph zone which showed 41 mph, with a pace speed of 30 to 40 mph, and 46% of the motorists driving in that 30 to 40 mph range. In the 50 mph zone, the 85th percentile speed was 50 mph, a pace speed of 40 to 50 mph, and 62.8% driving in that pace. The second 85th percentile study in the 50 mph zone was 33 mph with 25 to 35 mph pace speed, with 73.5% in pace, which could be attributed to the location since it is near a vertical curve where motorists are expected to slow for the stop sign.

Pat Metz, 1285 S. East Camano Drive asked if the histogram indicated that 40% of motorists were speeding in the 35 mph zone. Mr. Araucto stated that Public Work’s recommendation was to change the 50 mph default speed zone to either 35 mph (Alternate No. 1) or 40 mph (Alternate No. 2). His preference was 40 mph, because it met the pace speed and was closer to the 50 mph 85th percentile. He explained both proposals included a 20 mph speed zone "When Lights are Flashing" in the school zone.

Donald Glad felt it would be better to change the entire length to either 35 mph or 40 mph for consistency. Mr. Araucto stated having a transition speed from 40 mph to 35 mph would be better than from 50 mph to 35 mph.

Deputy Rick Norrie felt consistency of one speed was easier to enforce and he strongly recommended 35 mph due to sight distance and design of the road. He indicated the transition to 20 mph in the future school speed zone would be easier also.

Cari Adamson, 1833 S. East Camano Dr., was concerned with the future Senior Center being located adjacent to the school and felt 35 mph made sense for consistency and safety. Mr. Araucto pointed out that Public Works also considered the alignment of the road, curves, 85th percentile, pace speed, roadside development, accident history and any hazards before recommending a proposed speed limit.

Michael Brown, 3415 28th Street N.W., Stanwood, representing the Stanwood School District, supported 35 mph speed limit along Arrowhead Road.

Dick Moa, 297 E. Utsalady Road, stated he had driven that road for 55 years and felt the speed limit change premature; engineering for the road and the intersections needed to be considered, whether there would be a gas line along the road, a walking path, or a bicycle path. He said there would be an impact on North Camano Drive as well. He preferred 40 to 45 mph since he drove that road daily.

Mr. Legat commented that the County had not reviewed the application for the Senior Center as yet, but a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance had been issued based upon improvements to Arrowhead Road and East Camano Drive.

Mr. Araucto explained the School District would be contributing to several road improvements including a left turn lane on Arrowhead Road into the school property. Going north, there will be a right turn taper entering the school. The vertical curve does not support the existing 50 mph speed limit, so the School District has proposed to shave the vertical curve to provide sight distance for 35 mph. A 6-foot wide walk area along the school property on the east side of Arrowhead Road south to Cross Island Road has been proposed and the walking pattern will be reviewed again in two years. The School District will contribute approximately 8% to the cost of a proposed signal at Cross Island and East Camano Drive.

Myrna McIalwain, 1805 S. East Camano Drive, supported 35 mph along all of Arrowhead Road, relaying her experience had been when there is a left turn lane, many people use it as a passing lane.

Commissioner McDowell supported 40 mph, with 20 mph when lights are flashing by the school as staff recommended, and felt a lower speed would cause enforcement problems.

Commissioner Thorn was strongly persuaded by the Sheriff’s Department and School District’s comments, and with the need to have a uniform speed on the road, supported reducing the speed limit to 35 mph.

Chairman Shelton felt consistency was important; the difference in elapsed time from driving 35 mph to 40 mph was not significant and with the school activity, he supported the 35 mph speed limit.

A motion was made to approve 35 mph (Alternate No. 1 Ord. C-67-99); motion as made and seconded, carried by majority vote; Commissioner McDowell voted no.

BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

AN ORDINANCE OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON,

REGULATING SPEED LIMIT ON COUNTY ROADS AS ORDINANCE NO. C-67-99

SHOWN ON ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A", AMENDING R-30-99

ISLAND COUNTY CODE, TITLE X, CHAPTER 10.01

WHEREAS, an engineering and traffic investigation has been made relative to the above described roads; and

WHEREAS, from review of the information obtained during said engineering and traffic investigation, 50 miles per hour is greater than is reasonable and safe under the conditions found to exist upon the roads described on the attached Exhibit "A"; and

WHEREAS, regulation of maximum vehicle speeds and traffic control upon County roads is a function of police power properly exercisable by the Board of County Commissioners; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of Island County, Washington, as follows:

The maximum speed on the roads listed in the attached Exhibit "A" shall be as shown in said Exhibit, and the Island County Code is amended to read as shown on said Exhibit. Underlined material is added to existing county code and interlineated material is deleted.

THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT FIFTEEN DAYS FROM AND AFTER ITS PASSAGE INTO LAW.

REVIEWED this 7th day of June , 1999, and set for public hearing on the 22nd day of June, 1999, at 3:30 p.m.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

Mike Shelton, Chairman

ATTEST: Margaret Rosenkranz, Voted No: Wm. L. McDowell, Member

Clerk of the Board William F. Thorn, Member

BICC 99-305

PASSED INTO LAW this 22nd day of June, 1999, following public hearing.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

Mike Shelton, Chairman

ATTEST: Joyce Kasperson, for Voted No: Wm. L. McDowell, Member

Margaret Rosenkranz, Clerk of the Board William F. Thorn, Member

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

DAVID L. JAMIESON, JR.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

Code Reviser

[NOTE: Exhibit "A" placed on file with the Clerk of the Board and the County Engineer]

EAST CAMANO DRIVE

Mr. Araucto described the existing speed limits on East Camano Drive as follows: Section C: Existing 35 mph from Monticello Dr./Elger Bay Rd. to 300 feet north of Beach Drive; Section B: Existing 35 mph to 500 feet south of Teresa Street, and Section A: Existing 50 mph 500’ south of Teresa to Mountain View Road. He explained that in Section C, the 85th percentile speed was 41 mph and the pace speed was 35 – 45 in the existing 35 mph per hour zone (73%).

Rosemary Hennessy, 1487 S East Camano Dr., asked where counters had been placed. Mr.

Araucto recalled that the counters had been placed across East Camano at Roys Place (near Windermere Real Estate), 430’ north of Fairway Drive, 170’ south of Herald Place and 600’

north of Mountain View.

Mr. Araucto explained the two alternate proposals:

Alternate 1 (Ordinance C-67-99 (R30-99) proposed Section A to go from 50 mph to 40

mph, Section B from 35 mph to 40 mph and Section C from 35 mph to 40 mph

Alternate 2 (Ordinance C68-99 (R31-99) proposed Section A to go from 50 mph to 40

mph, Section B to stay at 35 mph (no change) and Section C to stay at 35 mph (no change).

He also explained they used the six Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) criteria to review the speed limits. In Section A, assuming an existing 50 mph speed limit, 3 of 6 items met criteria to support the speed limit reduction. In Section B, 4 out of 6 items support a lower speed limit and in Section C, 4 out of 6 items support a lower speed limit. The site distance for each of the driveways was included in the reports, along with other information.

Ms. Hennessy asked for help in understanding a solution for the problem on East Camano Drive between Fairway Drive and June’s Place where there is a curve. The speed limit currently is 35 mph, but people drive as fast as 60 to 65 mph; she felt it was not safe now when she crossed the street to get her mail or when backing out of the driveway. One of the speed counters had been located near a stop sign so she did not believe the speed shown on the report was accurate. She was not in favor of raising the speed limit, and preferred lowering it to 25 mph.

Bill Garrison, representing the Camano County Club Plat, stated that the Club’s board recommended 35 mph the entire length (3 mile). Since the entire 3 miles are located in the platted County Club, he believed it qualified for 25 mph, although they were happy with 35 mph.

Inspector Ellis, preferred to maintain the 35 mph section of East Camano Drive; and the felt the current 50 mph would be reasonable at 40 mph. He understood that people use it as a main thoroughfare on and off the Island. The Sheriff’s Department has received a lot of speeding complaints and will continue to enforce the speed limit. The Sheriff’s Office had applied for a federal grant to obtain an illuminated speed sign on a trailer that says "Your Speed is…." and he hopes it will help motorists to be more aware of the speed being driven.

Suzanne Flint, 427 E. Harold’s Place, working in the Windermere building located at the intersection of Monticello Dr. and East Camano Drive, supported 35 mph at the intersection all the way to Harold’s Place because she felt people drive too fast along that section of East Camano Drive.

Ann Dorsey, 2772 S. East Camano Dr., wanted to keep the 50 mph portion of East Camano Drive at 50 mph, and recalled this as the third time the speed limit reduction had been considered along this section of East Camano Drive. She reminded that the Board had received a petition with 120 signatures at the last public hearing in support of keeping the speed limit at 50 mph. She read from a handout from Washington State DOT from a previous public hearing explaining the basic speed law noting that the majority of motorists drive in a safe and reasonable manner. She felt 50 mph was safe and that it was more dangerous to have too many variable speed limits and felt the 50 mph needed to be preserved for commuters from the south end of Camano. She requested the Board consider providing a limited access road for people to go a normal speed on and off the Island.

Beverly Micallef, 2831 S. Viewmont Place, was interested in how the counters worked when one car was traveling slow with 15 cars behind. She supported the 50 mph and felt there were many others in favor of keeping the 50 mph who were not able to attend the public hearing because they were at work. She maintained that the main road on and off the Island should remain 50 mph. She suggested that those who bought property along East Camano Drive knew it was 50 mph when they purchased their property and perhaps they should dedicate a portion of their property for a sidewalk or look for an alternative access.

Mr. Araucto explained the County only considered the unimpeded flow of traffic when measuring the pace speed and only the first car on a queue would count.

Patrick Carlisle, 1677 S. East Camano Drive, reported 230 signatures from the Country Club area supporting a reduction in speed limit. He strongly recommended that the 50 mph be lowered to 35 mph for consistency for enforcement and safety, because of all the additional residential development. It only takes one extra minute to go the 1.2 miles at 35 mph rather than 50 mph. It is very difficult to get out of his driveway when people travel at 50 mph . He urged everyone to give consideration to the residents along East Camano Drive by driving slower and allowing enough driving time to get to their destination. He suggested people use Elger Bay Road which is currently 50 mph where there is less residential development.

Pat Metz, 1285 S. East Camano Drive, submitted a letter and a petition with 15 signatures into the record in favor of keeping the speed limit at 35 mph, and he urged the Board not raise the speed limit to 40 mph because he felt more than half of the traffic going by his house was already speeding. The lack of visibility made it difficult to enter East Camano Drive from his driveway and felt it was not safe already.

Margaret Kinnear, 1743 S. Hartman Place, tells all her friends not to use the south end entrance on Hartman Place because of the lack of visibility due to the curve and the speed motorists are driving coming down the bottom of the hill.

Cari Adamson, 1813 S. East Camano Drive, resides where the curve starts at the crest of the hill on East Camano Drive; there have been major accidents because of the steep hill and narrow roadway with no place to walk. She supported reducing the speed limit to 35 mph and submitted a letter into the record, along with a letter from Heidi Johnson-Riley supporting a speed of 35 to 40 mph. She also read the following letter into the record from Jim Joyce, a Realtor from Windemere Real Estate supporting reducing the speed limit from 50 mph to 35 mph:

"From a property value standpoint: it’s a generally accepted fact among real estate agents and appraiser that homes along East Camano Drive in the 50 mph zones take longer to sell, and generally sell for less, than those not on "the busy street". In some instances homes and land have even sold for less than the original selling price prior to 1997. The primary reasons are:

SAFETY – People are concerned for the safety of their pets, their children, and their own (entering and exiting driveways.)

NOISE – The commuter traffic begins as early as 4:00 a.m. and lasts until nearly 8:00 a.m, then starts back up again late in the afternoon, lasting until early evening. The noise generated by fast moving cars, pickup trucks, delivery trucks, gravel trucks, and logging trucks has increased significantly with the population growth. People are moving to Camano to get away from "city traffic noise" thus it takes significantly longer to generate interest in listings along East Camano.

From a personal standpoint: it is becoming increasing dangerous to enter East Camano from Cascade View and Hartman, especially in the morning, because many commuters are exceeding the 50 mph limit as they scream by Dan & Harold over the brow and down the hill. Additionally, the returning speeders coming from north to south, rounding the corner past Hartman endanger those slowing to turn onto Cascade View."

Myrna, McIalwain lives on Section A on East Camano Drive and bought their house knowing it was 50 mph but there was only about 1/20th the amount of cars and driveways then that accessed East Camano Drive. The increase in population and driveways makes it difficult to access East Camano Drive because it is impossible to go from zero to 50 mph in 2 seconds. She strongly supported a 35 mph speed limit.

Tim Runyan, 2091 S. Highland Drive, wanted to see speed limits left as is. He understood concerns, but did not want to see the main route on and off the Island lowered because it takes a long time to get off the Island now, and he was concerned the 35 mph would be extended further south than Mt. View Road. He thought it bad planning that a major thoroughfare on and off the Island was loaded with residential neighborhoods.

Donald Glad, Patricia Ann Drive, stated that traveling a mile at 50 mph or 40 mph only was a difference of 18.7 seconds. He wanted to submit a petition to reduce the speed limit on East Camano Drive from Beach Drive to Short Road to 40 mph.

Chairman Shelton explained that the Board could not accept that petition as part of this specific advertised hearing, but would forward it to the Public Works Department for review and recommendation back to the Board.

Inspector Ellis confirmed that Elger Bay Road is the quickest route to the south end of the Island.

Jim Adamson, 1837 S. East Camano Drive, recommended lowering the speed limit to 35 mph because the road was not as good as SR 532. It had no shoulders going down the hill and other safety factors needed to be considered.

Paul Gibbs, 1455 S. Rainbow Lane, stated that on the corner of Fairway and East Camano Drive, his house had been on the market and was having trouble selling it because of the people speeding on East Camano. He was in favor of keeping the speed limit at 35 mph.

Becky Albers, 1837 S. East Camano Drive, was in favor of 40 mph based on the 85th percentile

driving 40 mph. She felt they would observe it since it was a realistic speed.

Deputy Norrie observed that attitudes affect driving habits, and people do not consider stopping or reacting distance that slows with age. He recommended 35 mph.

Commissioner McDowell stated for consistency, he was in favor of leaving the speed limits as is, based on the traffic studies that were done; the 85th percentile in Section A was 53 mph and Section B and C was 41 mph. He was aware that regardless of what speed is posted, people will drive at a comfortable speed. Accident rates were not excessive and did not feel there were enough changes to warrant a change to the Board’s previous decision. He did not support lowering the 50 mph to 35 mph.

Commissioner Thorn had driven the roads and agreed it was safe to drive at 50 mph, but did not agree it was safe to live along there at 50 mph. He was sympathetic with the residents from the south, but felt an 80 second difference in their lives on a daily basis would not be significant. He commented he was persuaded by the Sheriff’s comments, and preferred to see a uniform speed of 35 mph from Mt. View Road north to Monticello Drive, but would accept Alternate 2, lowering the 50 mph section to 40 mph as long as the existing 35 mph sections stay at 35 mph.

The Chairman commented that people drive the speed they are comfortable driving as mentioned previously and as outlined in the DOT handout. The 85th percentile speed was one factor used to establish the speed limits in all of Island County, and the 85th percentile in this case, was over 40 mph on all the sections of the road. He felt it would be a wrong assumption to assume people would go from 50 mph to 40 mph and then to 35 mph. For consistency of enforcement he was in favor of 40 mph for the entire way. He emphasized it was a major arterial road from north to south, not a development road.

Commissioner Thorn proposed that the Board accept Alternate 2 (Ordinance #C-68-99) (R31-99) lowering the 50 mph in Section A to 40 mph with no other changes. He commented that Pioneer Highway was a model for this going from 55 to 45 to 35 approaching Stanwood, a gradual slow-down. He felt that raising Section B from 35 mph to 40 mph was not wise due to factors such as the narrow road, with limited or no shoulders, and the high density of driveways. He thought that the alternative arterial road was Elger Bay Road.

Mr. Araucto explained that Section A was 1.28 miles, Section B was 1.07 miles and Section C was .31 miles long.

Commissioner Shelton asked why 35 mph was established in Section C, and Mr. Araucto explained 35 mph was established at Beach Drive in Section C because there was a sight distance problem.

After further discussion, a motion was made to adopt Alternate 2, Ordinance #C-68-99 (R31-99); motion, as made and seconded, carried by majority vote; Commissioner McDowell voted in opposition.

BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

AN ORDINANCE OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON,

REGULATING SPEED LIMIT ON COUNTY ROADS AS

SHOWN ON ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A", AMENDING ISLAND ORDINANCE NO. C-68-99

COUNTY CODE, TITLE X, CHAPTER 10.01 R-31-99

WHEREAS, an engineering and traffic investigation has been made relative to the above described roads; and

WHEREAS, from review of the information obtained during said engineering and traffic investigation, 50 miles per hour is greater than is reasonable and safe under the conditions found to exist upon the roads described on the attached Exhibit "A"; and

WHEREAS, regulation of maximum vehicle speeds and traffic control upon County roads is a function of police power properly exercisable by the Board of County Commissioners; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of Island County, Washington, as follows:

The maximum speed on the roads listed in the attached Exhibit "A" shall be as shown in said Exhibit, and the Island County Code is amended to read as shown on said Exhibit. Underlined material is added to existing county code and interlineated material is deleted.

THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT FIFTEEN DAYS FROM AND AFTER ITS PASSAGE INTO LAW.

REVIEWED this 7th day of June, 1999, and set for public hearing on the 22nd day of June, 1999, at 3:30 p.m.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

Mike Shelton, Chairman

ATTEST: Voted No: Wm. L. McDowell, Member

Margaret Rosenkranz, Clerk of the Board William F. Thorn, Member

PASSED INTO LAW this 22nd day of June, 1999, following public hearing.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

Mike Shelton, Chairman

ATTEST: Joyce Kasperson for, Voted No: Wm. L. McDowell, Member

Margaret Rosenkranz, Clerk of the Board William F. Thorn, Member

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

DAVID L. JAMIESON, JR.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

Code Reviser

[NOTE: Exhibit "A" placed on file with the Clerk of the Board and the County Engineer]

There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 5:50 p.m, to meet in Special Session on June 28, 1998, at 9:00 a.m., in Executive Session. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON __________________________________

Mike Shelton, Chairman

 

_______________________________

Wm. L. McDowell, Member

__________________________________ William F. Thorn, Member

ATTEST:

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Margaret Rosenkranz, Clerk of the Board