ISLAND  COUNTY COMMISSIONERS  - MINUTES OF MEETING

REGULAR SESSION  -    MARCH 6, 2000

 

The Board of Island County Commissioners (including Diking Improvement District #4) met in Regular Session on March 6, , 2000,  at  9:30 a.m.,  Island County Courthouse Annex, Hearing Room, Coupeville, Wa., with   Wm. L. McDowell, Chairman,   William F. Thorn, member and Mike Shelton, Member, present.   

 

VOUCHERS AND PAYMENT OF BILLS

 

The following vouchers/warrants were approved for payment by unanimous motion [including approval of February payroll:   Voucher (War.) # 69755 - 70019 …………….$ 367,730.74.

 

Local Government Certification – HOUSING AUTHORITY OF ISLAND COUNTY -  EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM

 

By letter dated March 2, 2000, Steve Gulliford, Executive Director, asked for the Board’s approval and signature on a form entitled Certification by the Local Government associated with the Authority’s application for  year 2001 Emergency Shelter Grant Program  funds, as has been requested in past years.    By unanimous motion, the Board authorized the Chairman’s signature on Form I, Local Government Certification,  for the State of Washington 2001 Emergency Shelter Grant application by the Housing Authority of Island County [BICC 00-147].

 

Hiring Requests & Personnel Actions

 

After a  presentation by the Human Resources Director, Dick Toft, the Board by unanimous motion, approved the following personnel authorization actions:

 

PAA No.          Position                                               Action              Eff. Date

026/00              Vol. Program Asst. 1207.01                    Replacement     3/17/00

028/00              Sergeant  4023.02                                  New Position     3/6/00

029/00              Sergeant  4023.02                                  New Position     3/6/00

030/00              Sergeant  4023.03                                  New Position     3/6/00

031/00              Sergeant  4023.04                                  New Position     3/6/00

032/00              Deputized Officer  4014.15                    Replacement     3/27/00

025/00              Dep. P.A. – District Ct.  1805.00            Replacement     3/17/00

027/00              Court Commissioner 1006.00                 New Position     2/28/00

 

INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF COUPEVILLE FOR EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM – HPN – #RM-HR-00-0023

 

By unanimous  motion,  the Board approved  Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Coupeville  to join in Island County’s agreement with Health Promotion Network (HPN) for employee assistance  program services beginning April 1, 2000 through December 31, 2000 renewed automatically unless written notice provided.  Further, the Board by unanimous motion, approved Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Employee Assistance Program Services dated 12/6/99 with Health Promotion Network to recognize the  County’s Interlocal Agreement with the Town of  to participate in the program.

 

CONTRACT AMENDMENT 20901(1) WITH DSHS FOR ALTERNATIVE RESPONSE

 

As discussed at the Board of Health meeting on 2/28/00, the Chairman was given approval to sign for the Board of Health and the Boar of County Commissioners when the Contract Amendment was presented.  The Amendment extends  alternative response for another 6 months, to June 30, 2000, in the amount of $6,284.00 [new maximum consideration $14,444].  By unanimous motion, the Board approved and signed Amendment 209-01(1).

 

RESOLUTION #C-20-00 IN THE MATTER OF CERTIFYING THE LEVIES FOR COLLECTION OF TAXES IN THE YEAR 2000

 

Tom Baenen, County Assessor, and Lanny Key, Levy analyst, handed out a copy of the levies.  This year has been  an  involved process and has taken longer  due in part because of problems with the new system in use in the  Assessor and Treasurer’s offices, as well as computer problems Snohomish County encountered.  Historically, the largest portion of the levy goes to State Schools and the same is true this year.

 

By unanimous motion,  the Board adopted Resolution  #C-20-00 certifying the levies for collection of taxes in the year 2000.

 

BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

 

IN RE THE MATTER OF CERTIFYING   )

THE LEVIES FOR COLLECTION  OF      )                  RESOLUTION  C-20-00

TAXES IN THE YEAR 2000                       )

___________________________________ )

 

            WHEREAS, the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners has received and filed as public record the certified budgets or estimates of the taxing districts of Island County, for the purposes of levying taxes, all as required by RCW 84.52.020, and

 

            WHEREAS, the board scheduled a public  meeting for March 6,  2000 to receive the levy estimates and requests,  and to set the levies for  the year 2000 and

 

            WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners hereby determines to levy taxes as allowed and required by law, based upon the assessed valuation as determined by the Island County  Assessor, and set forth in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto, and by reference incorporated herein, NOW THEREFORE,

 

            BE IT  HEREBY RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners of Island County, Washington,  hereby levies and certifies to the Island County Assessor, the above taxes for collection in the year 2000 as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto, to be extended upon the rolls against the taxable property in Island County.

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,

 

            ADOPTED this 6th  day of March, 2000. 

 

                                                                        BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                                                        ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

Margaret Rosenkranz                                        Wm. L. McDowell,   Chairman

Clerk of the Board                                             Mike Shelton,  Member

BICC 00-130                                                        William F.  Thorn, Member

 

[note:  Exhibit A is on file with the Clerk of the Board attached to C-20-00]

 

RESOLUTION #C-21-00 IN THE MATTER OF APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORITY CALL FOR BIDS FOR TITLE REPORTS

 

The Board, by unanimous motion, approved Resolution #C-21-00 submitted by the County Treasurer approving specifications and authorizing call for bids for title reports.

 

BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

 

IN RE THE MATTER OF APPROVING    )

SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING )                   RESOLUTION  C-21-00

CALL FOR BIDS FOR:  TITLE REPORTS)

 

WHEREAS, the purchase of title reports are required for tax foreclosure,

 

BE IT  HEREBY RESOLVED that Attachment A, Invitation For Bids (with bid form), for Title Reports, and specifications are approved as written. The County Treasurer is authorized and directed to call for bids for furnishing Island County with these services.  The bids are to be received by the Island County Treasurer not later than 3:00 p.m. on April 3, 2000, with bid opening to occur at that time in office of Island County Treasurer and bid award to occur at 9:45 a.m. on [*] April  6, 2000 in the Hearing Room, Courthouse Annex, Coupeville, Washington.

 

ADOPTED this 6th  day of March, 2000.  

 

                                                                        BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                                                        ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

Margaret Rosenkranz                                        William L. McDowell,   Chairman

Clerk of the Board                                             William F. Thorn,  Member

BICC 00-141                                                        J. Michael Shelton,  Member

 

[note:  Attachment A, Invitation for Bids,  is on file with the Clerk of the Board attached to C-21-00]

 

[*]  Correct bid award date is  April 10, 2000 @ 9:45 a.m. See March 13, 2000 BOCC Minutes reflecting the correction 

 

Quitclaim Deed FOR East Camano Drive,

 Phase 2-  Bonnie &  Don Brindle

 

As presented and recommended for approval by Larry Kwarsick, Public Works Director, the Board by unanimous motion  approved and accepted a Quitclaim Deed associated with East Camano Drive, Phase 2, from  Bonnie and Don Brindle, with payment in the amount of  $5,400.00 for land, on  parcel 374-0940, Sec 3, Twp 31N, R 3E, with corrections on the Deed of the page numbers under Schedule A, page 6 and 7 and the map page to read 7 of 7.          

 

Construction Easement & Agreement – East Camano Drive,

 Phase 2; owner Bonnie and Don Brindle

 

As a companion action, the Board by unanimous motion  approved and accepted a Construction Easement & Agreement related to East Camano Drive, Phase 2, from  Bonnie and Don Brindle with payment of  $600.00 for the construction easement, on parcel 374-0940; Sec 3, Twp 31N, R 3E.

 

Agreement for Boundary Line Adjustment for

Courthouse Master Plan – Work Order #305

 

Mr. Kwarsick presented for approval, an Agreement for Boundary Line Adjustment for Courthouse Master Plan – Island County and H.B. & S. B. McDonald; Courthouse Master Plan Work Order #305; Boundary Line Adjustment Cost.   The Agreement between Island County and the McDonalds involving a boundary line issue discovered in association  with development of the Coupeville  Courthouse Master Plan construction documents and survey.  The McDonalds and another party, Gary Hoyt, had been occupying property that  based on survey and record title was actually held in ownership by Island County.    Mr. Kwarsick met with the Board and legal counsel and the collective  opinion was that this seemed to be the most  expeditious and cost effective way to resolve the issue.   This action will take the approval of the Town of Coupeville for the boundary line adjustment.   Actual locations have been field-identified.  There is no  issue of gifting inasmuch as the McDonalds are paying for the land per square foot value; in turn, the County will pay the cost of the BLA ( $3,395.00 includes survey, preparation, recording).

 

By unanimous motion, the Board approved the Agreement for Boundary Line Adjustment between Island County and H. B. and S. B. McDonald, Work Order #305.

 

Bid Award – Courthouse Expansion and Improvement

 Project  Law and Justice Facility

 

Larry Kwarsick and Gary Ness, Public Works Engineer, reported from review of bids opened on February  24, 2000  for the Courthouse Expansion  and  Improvement Project,  Phase 1B, Law and Justice Facility, Work Order #301, recommending award to the low bidder,  Haskell Constructors, including Alternates 1, 2b, 3a, 3b and 6, for total amount of $5,185,080.00, including Washington State Sales Tax.    The bid was within 1.4% of the architect’s estimate. 

 

By unanimous motion, the Board awarded the bid to the low bidder,  Haskell Constructors, including Alternates 1, 2b, 3a, 3b and 6, for total amount of $5,185,080.00, including Washington State Sales Tax.

 

HEARING SET:   OPEN SPACE  APPLICATION OPS 818/99  Michael Heggenes

 

On presentation of the Planning Director, Phil Bakke, the Board by unanimous motion scheduled a public hearing on March 27, 2000 at 2:45 p.m. to consider Open Space Application #OPS 818/99  by Michael Heggenes,  Assessor’s Parcel R32804-310-2380, for placement of 15 acres of a 17-acre parcel into the Timber Land Tax Classification Program.   

 

Resolution #C-22-00 Certification of the Island County

Personal Property Inventory for 1999

 

As required by RCW 36.32.210, the Board by unanimous motion approved Resolution #C-22-00 to certify the inventory of all personal property of Island County related to the various county departments for the year 1999.

 

BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

 

IN THE MATTER OF CERTIFICATION     )

OF THE ISLAND COUNTY PERSONAL   )            RESOLUTION NO. C-       -00

PROPERTY INVENTORY FOR 1999        )

 

         WHEREAS, pursuant to R.C.W. 36.32.210, the Board of County Commissioners of Island County, Washington, hereby certifies that the inventory of all personal property of Island County, Washington, consisting of the returns from the various county departments for the year 1999 shall be filed with the Island County Auditor on March 6, 2000; and

 

        WHEREAS, the members of the Board of Island County Commissioners hereby certify that they have reviewed said inventory of personal property for the year 1999, and believe the same to be complete, accurate and true to the best of their knowledge and belief, based upon the information submitted and certified by the individual elected officials and county department heads.

 

        ADOPTED this 6th day of March, 2000.

 

                                                                      BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                                                      ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

 

                                                                      Wm. L. "Mac" McDowell, Chairman

                                                                      William F. Thorn, Member

                                                                      Mike Shelton, Member

ATTEST:   Margaret Rosenkranz

Clerk of the Board

 

[inventories  from the various county departments are on file with the County Auditor]

 

AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES -  T B ENTERPRISES

 

Kathy Carpenter, Chief Deputy Treasurer, presented for approval and signature Agreement for  Professional  Services RM-TREAS-00-0025 with Bernice Bainbridge, TB Enterprises, Coupeville, for  services not to exceed $1,000 for the year 2000.  Work performed includes review and servicing the Property Tax System and training Treasurer’s personnel.  The Contract was reviewed and approved by the Risk Manager, with the addition of spouse as  part owner of TB Enterprises; copy of business license has been provided.   The Treasurer has verified this would be an independent contractor as opposed to an employee and  provided a copy of the contractor’s   business license. The Treasurer researched the issue and with assistance from  Senator Haugen’s staff made sure  there is no threat to the individual’s retirement status.  The Treasurer has also confirmed  that the contractor was  comfortable this action was not a threat to her retirement and was going in with her  eyes wide open and comfortable that DOR would not invalidate her medical retirement.

 

The Commissioners and Auditor discussed various aspects of the proposed contract.  The Board

considered issues brought to their attention:  whether appropriate license had been provided; concerns related to the scope of work and potential of failing the independent contractor test; a question of whether or not the County is assuming any potential  liability should  contractor’s disability retirement  benefits suffer as a result of the contract.  Prior to taking action, the Board requested a statement from the contractor acknowledging her responsibility  that  any  potential   problems associated with her disability retirement as a result of this contract rested with her and the County would not be held responsible.

 

Ms. Carpenter returned later and provided a memorandum to the Board that stated:  “I talked with Bernice this morning who stated that she was well aware of the retirement issue and assumes the responsibility  that her contract entails.”.

 

With that statement, the Board by unanimous motion,  approved and signed Contract for Professional  Services RM-TREAS-00-0025 between Island County and Bernice Bainbridge, TB Enterprises.

 

HEARING HELD:     Ordinance #C-118-99 (PLG-001-99), Amending Chapter 17.03 ICC regarding Communication Towers

A hearing was held beginning at 1:30 p.m., continued from 12/13/99 & 2/7/00, on  Ordinance #C-118-99 (PLG-001-99), Amending Chapter 17.03 ICC regarding Communication Towers, also having been the subject at staff sessions held on  3/1/00 and 2/23/00.  The matter was forwarded to the Board from the Planning Commission.    

 

Attendance

            Public:             9  [Attendance Sheet  GMA #5578]

            Staff:               Phil Bakke, Planning Director

           

Handouts:

            Proposed Amendment No. 1  dated 3/3/00       [GMA doc. #5579]

           

Correspondence for the Record:

 

3/6/00   Letter   Andrew T. King, The Meridian Group, Seattle, on behalf of Sprint PCS        

GMA #5488

3/5/00  e-mail  Pat & Ken Sasson, Greenbank                              GMA #5490

3/5/00  e-mail  Julie Glover, Langley                                           GMA #5489

3/4/00  e-mail  Mark Wahl, Langley                                             GMA #5491

2/25/00 Letter  Bill Monroe, Odella Pacific Corporation,  on behalf of U. S. West Wireless  

GMA  #5503

2/18/00 Letter  Whidbey Aububon Society                                    GMA #5435

2/12/00 Letter   Marty Rogers-Jorgensen, Oak Harbor                  GMA #5436

2/7/00   Letter   Sarah O. Richards & Al Grapel, Coupeville          GMA #5473

 

Mr. Bakke reviewed the proposed changes as contained  in Amendment No. 1.  This is a new section of Code amending 17.03.040 and 17.03.180.L.8; underlining reflects new code language;  strike-throughs  reflect language proposed by the Planning Commission proposed for removal; and bold underlined  are modifications proposed  today as a result of the previous public hearings  of the Board. 

 

Public Comments

 

Billie Barb, Mutiny Bay area, Freeland.  Asked for clarification about limiting the total height  of the facility  to not more than 45’ above average tree height and the ability of topping trees – height above the trees is a concern.  Aesthetics a main  concern; towers stick up and from different areas and some can be seen more than others.  Although towers may be needed, somehow the towers need to be buffered.  Towers should be kept out of areas that should be pristine, i.e.  Ebey’s  Prairie.

 

The Chair explained this is a site specific determination as far as  average tree height; when looked at by staff about average height it is the site on that particular piece of property. The  proposal is written such that the most that can be topped is whatever the height initial was; if that height initially was 20’ and the trees grow 2’ to 3’ the most that can be cut back is to that initial 20’.   The industry has stated that the array on top can never be buffer because it has to be clear of trees.

 

Gary Piazzon, speaking on behalf of the Citizens Growth Management Coalition,  agreed that this is an aesthetic issue.  Visually the  idea of having several towers the same height, if appropriately painted, could provide less of a visual impact.     If co-location were  redefined  to include multiple towers on the same  site, with a limit,  could influence and change the height restrictions  and make those a little lower; 20’ is  required  which is better than 45’  above the average tree height.    Example: if  three   service providers were required to locate at the same site, they could do so  using three different towers all  at the same height  [there is also 10’ separation between antenna vertically].   Three towers  at the same height, horizontally  spread out, being more pleasing aesthetically than one higher tower, is an aesthetic judgment call.

            There would be leeway if concealment technology were employed  more widely especially along major view corridors in the Reserve:  avoid towers in the Reserve.  Another option would be to require use of  satellite technology, although it would be an added expense to the company.  He  commended the County  for the proposed changes, most very good.  One issue of  continuing concern had to do with service and  security lights [not tower lighting].  Suggestion is require those be turned off when not necessary.  If used for security, employ motion sensor.  If used to maintenance the site after dark, use  an off and on switch.      

            Regarding  danger to birds if a  tower is high enough  the type of hazard lights should be the type that  avoid confusion of birds who migrate through this major flyway.  To prevent avian mortality, require  bird flight detectors in towers requiring  guy wires, a  simple plastic device emitting a sound, easily applied;  Snohomish PUD has done this already.  There is concern too about incentive for removal of towers once they  become obsolete.  His suggestion was to require  a bond  at the time of application which would cover the removal.  Another way would be to apply a penalty of $1,000 a day  after the 180 day period has expired.

            Regarding height and whether one tower should support multiple antennas or multiple towers support one antenna, there was a ratio issue involved:  a 40’ antenna array  above a 40’ set of trees would have greater visual impact than if the same array stuck out above trees 100’ high.  He thought the solution might be to work out a “golden triangle” and apply ratios to direct staff in making decisions – something that creates a two-thirds, i.e. where the height of the tower protrudes no more than ¼ or 1/3 above the heights of the trees so the trees dominate.     As far as the language about the feasibility factor if  co-location is not feasible that a mutually acceptable technical expert should be hired.  he was not sure the words “mutually acceptably” need be included.

 

John Graham, Citizens Growth Management Coalition, supported comments made by Mr. Piazzon on behalf of the Coalition and he too commended the County for its hard work on the proposal, excellent research and a lot of good consideration.  He provided  the following comments/suggestions:

 

m, Lights and Signals.  Correct typographical error   where the statement reads:   sight source unless…” the word “sight” should be corrected to read “light”.

 

n, Noise.  If there are generators associated with a communication  tower  it might be a good idea to require generators be put in below ground level.

 

q,  Bond should be required associated with removal of obsolete  tower within 180 days of the abandonment or discontinuation of use.   Many people believe these towers will be obsolete in 10 or 15 years.

 

Lynne Wilcox, Oak Harbor,  asked for clarification of what she understood about maximum height, and Board members and Mr. Bakke provided that clarification.   

 

Staff/Board Comments 

 

Mr. Bakke    regarding removal of facilities after the 180 day period, this section of Code is being added to the Land Use Development Standards of the zoning ordinance and as such any violation is a violation of Chapter  17.03 and the administrative remedy for the County is to assess a $1,000 civil penalty and a $500 per day penalty for violations of this Code.

 

Commissioner  Shelton observed that one  common thread  has been the belief that co-location is a good thing.  There has been talk about co-location in terms of multiple towers as opposed to one higher tower.   He thought co-location ultimately probably more  desirable from a cell phone company standpoint, i.e. believing three carriers on one pole probably reduces the cost for all. The industry has indicated concern about extending the pole  after the fact  [to allow co-location at a later time] that actually it would require  a new pole.   In terms of the bond for the removal he thought that given the fact the County Code already contains provisions of penalties those were adequate.

 

Mr. Bakke confirmed for Commissioner Shelton that he thought the Code was  clearly written such that if someone agreed to co-locate they could put the top antenna at 40’ even when they do not have anyone else to co locate yet. 

 

Commissioner Thorn had a number of comments, most in the category of technical or administrative corrections:

 

Definitions. 

            Lattice Support Structure.  The language “three or four-sided” be replaced with       “multi- sided”.

 

            Support Structure.  Where it states “…to support an Wireless” the word an be changed to a.

 

            Wireless Communication Antenna Array.  Words in next to the last line place  a period       after the  word energy and delete “that can be attached to a building  or sign”.

 

17.03.180 Land Use Standards

            L.8.a) (ii)  change the language in bold now reading “in areas with compatible land use” to

            read:   “to be compatible e with land uses in the area”.

 

            L.8.b)(i)  Change “will” to “shall”

 

            L.8.b)(iv) Delete “personal” ; capitalize wireless; insert Communication after Wireless;     capitalize the word facility.

 

            Further consider  suggested five year sunset on a permit for a tower

 

            Anywhere there is a Type I approval process that simultaneously must waive the     conditional  use because all cell towers are defined as conditional use which requires      Type II or above review process.

 

Mr. Bakke acknowledged the express intent of the Board to have these as defined Type I  decisions, and suggested if that needed to be  modified it could be handled through a technical correction.

 

            L.8.  (c)(vii) delete “Permits” and replace it with “Applications”

 

Commissioner Thorn suggested consideration as well on the following:

 

            L.8. (g) Screening and Siting Standards.  Likes suggestion of a ratio, the 1/3 cap:  that if      the 45’ exceeded 1/3 of the total height the 1/3 would kick in rather than 45’; i.e. 90’

            trees would     allow 135’ tower or 45’ protrusion.  Insert sentence:  “Every effort shall     be made by the applicant to locate towers within an area of mature tall trees or   demonstrate why this is not     possible”. 

 

On the Co-Location paragraph he suggested the Board consider  language from the Pierce County development regulations include:  “A tower shall not be permitted unless the applicant demonstrates there are no existing towers or support  structures available which can accommodate the applicant’s proposed  antenna.  Fees, costs or contractual provisions that are necessary to accommodate co-location may not be used as a justification to construct a tower within the required separation.”.    This language would obviate the words in the first part of the paragraph that read “or is not made available  at market rate cost”.

 

            (ii)  (3)  Second line “statement of report demonstrating”  of needs to be corrected to or.

 

l)      Need to site a specific height minimum, 6’. 

 

m)    Agrees with the idea of using motion sensing for ground lighting; make the typographical correction noted by John Graham on light source.  Add a sentence that would say:  “Unless otherwise required by Federal or State authority, tower mounted lights shall be intermittent  rather than steady”.    Regarding avian mortality, refer to the  latest issue of Audubon Magazine about lighting and effects of lighting on wildlife, birds and the environment in general and note studies showing birds are attracted to a steady light because they navigate by stars and confuse a steady light with a star.  Suggest a generic sentence to indicate that some sort of sonic bird warning device be employed on a tower, guyed or otherwise.

 

(i)              (5) Not necessary to say “If a site is owned fee simple”.  Intent is that statement of intent be provided and whether owned or leased or subleased does not matter.

                       

Mr. Bakke suggested that (7) Copies of lease legal description of easements necessary should be rewritten to state:  “Copies of lease agreements  and/or easements.”. 

 

            q    Add cross reference to ICC 17.03. 

 

The Board concurred with Mr. Thorn’s suggested technical/administrative changes.

 

Commissioner Thorn thought it would be useful to have the Public Works Director or Planning Director have leeway in the implementation, to the extent  that where a really desirable site evolves that either or both  would have flexibility in  how many towers are sited there.  He would like to see one generic statement that provides that leeway.  And there was consensus reached that the Planning Director develop the language to include.

 

Chairman  McDowell agreed with the suggestion  regarding the ratio [i.e. golden triangle description] 1/3 – 2/3.  There was no intent to have a set of 45’ trees and then a 45’ tower above those.  More arrays on one pole seems more reasonable when there is a set of 125’ trees versus 45’ tower above  a set of 45’ trees.  Board consensus reached on this issue directing the Planning Director to come up with the appropriate language.

 

As far as  roof mounted not being any more than 10’ above the building or camouflaged,  the Chairman brought up an example, Pennington Hill where the Town’s  water tower is completely hidden by trees; the idea that that would have to have some type of  technology on the tower would not make sense and he thought more of a blight  to have a chimney on top of that water tank than the monopole.  With regard to the security lighting issue he thought the up-coming  lighting ordinance would address this lighting as it does for any other  structure lighting. 

 

 Both the Chairman and Commissioner Shelton did not agree with the suggested  5 year sunset.

 

Board Action

By unanimous motion the Board continued the public hearing on Ordinance #C-118-99 to March 20, 2000 at 1:30 p.m. Mr. Bakke was directed to make the changes the Board agreed up today and the matter brought back for public hearing at another time, the only topic open for further public comment at the next hearing to be the 1/3 – 2/3  ratio. 

 

[Notice of Continuance GMA doc. #5580]

 

HEARING HELD:     Ordinance #C-124-99 (PLG-030-99), Amending

 Chapter 17.03.ICC regarding Signs & Lighting

 

A Public Hearing was held at 3:00 p.m., continued from 12/6/99, 12/27/99, 1/24/00 and 2/14/00, on  Ordinance #C-124-99 (PLG-030-99), Amending Chapter 17.03.ICC regarding Signs & Lighting.   At the last hearing, the Board directed the Planning Director incorporate amendments discussed  and agreed to by a majority of the Board on 2/14/00 into new Exhibit A to the Ordinance.

 

Attendance

            Public:               15      [Attendance Sheet  GMA #5581]<