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SUBJECT:
Discussion of Proposed Closure of Henry Road and Lonseth Road, West of Powder Plant Road
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Memo to County Executive and Council
2. Letter from BP
3. Map
4. Proposed Ordinance
Related County Contract #:
Should Clerk schedule a hearing: NO/ / YES /_x_/ Requested Date: 1023101
SUMMARYSTATEMENT.•
Whatcom County has been requested by BP Cherry Point Refinery to
close Henry Road and Lonseth Road, west of Powder Plant Road.
The closure is requested because of frequent illegal dumping, trespass
and shooting activities.
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INTRODUCTION DATE: October 9.2Q01
ORDINANCE NO. 2001 -053
ORDERING THE CLOSURE OF HENRY ROAD AND LONSETH ROAD
WEST OF POWDER PLANT ROAD
5 WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Council has been requested by BP Cherry Point Refinery to
6 close Henry Road and Lonseth Road, each west of Powder Plant Road, and
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WHEREAS, the closure is requested because illegal dumping has taken place in that area for
many years and efforts to stop the dumping have been ineffective, and because of frequent trespass and
illegal shooting activities on adjoining vacant property, and
WHEREAS, these roads are dead -end roads with no residential structures along them, and
WHEREAS, the County Council held a public hearing on the proposed closure on October 23,
2001, and is authorized to close the road according to the provisions of RCW 36.32.120.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Whatcom County Council that the Public
Works Department of Whatcom County is hereby directed, subject to further consideration for re-
establishing access for adjoining property owners, to close Henry Road and Lonseth Road, west of
Powder Plant Road.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that two parking spaces will be provided by BP Cherry Point
Refinery at the east end of Henry Road, just west of Powder Plant Road, along with a sign designating
pedestrian and non -motor vehicle access along Henry Road.
ADOPTED this 13th day of November, 2001.
PROVED AS TO FORM:
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WNATCOMCOUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION OF ENGINEERING
Jeffrey M. Monson. P.E. - Director Bruce 0. Mills. P.E. — County Road Engineer
5280 Northwest Drive, Suite C
Bellingham, WA 98226
MEMO TO: Pete Kremen, County Executive and
County Council Public Works & Capital Projects Committ g�Meni OIE f y y E
FROM: Bruce Mills, County Road Engineer 11/1 Ifl IC IlP IC 8 0➢
SEP 2 H 2001
DATE: September 27, 2001
PETE KREMEN
SUBJECT: Possible Closure of Henry Road and Lonseth Road, COUNTY EXECUTIVE
West of Powder Plant Road
Backeround:
Whatcom County received a request from BP Cherry Point Refinery to close Henry Road and
Lonseth Road, just west of Powder Plant Road. BP supplied the County with a copy of over 100
incident reports of security issues they have dealt with on these two dead -end unoccupied roads in
the past 15 years. These incidents involve frequent illegal dumping of trash, trespass, destruction of
property, and illegal shooting activities, which endanger BP workers and other neighbors.
Whatcom County Public Works has spent significant time and resources in frequently collecting
and disposing of dumped materials, and the Sheriffs department has logged many calls in response
to these two dead -end roads.
Recently BP completed purchase agreements to obtain ownership of all land that adjoins these two
sections of road, which have no residential structures along them. BP is anxious to close these
roads at this time, as a security measure, and they are willing to install locking gates, at their own
expense, and to provide keys to applicable County personnel.
Information:
Letter from BP Cherry Point Refinery
Map of affected area
Requested Action:
The Public Works Department recommends the closure of these two sections of road. We request
that the County Council review, introduce and adopt the proposed ordinance to close Henry Road
and Lonseth Road, west of Powder Plant Road.
Should you have questions, please contact me.
Thank you.
cc: Jeff Monsen
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Phone: 136016]6 -6]30 County: 136013808110 FAX: 136016]6 -6558
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BP Cherry Point Refinery
0 4519 Grandview Road
Blaine, WA 98230
August 6, 2001
Honorable Pete Kremen
County Executive
Whatcom County
311 Grand Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
Re: Cherry Point Road Closures
Dear Pete
We would appreciate your help in resolving an issue that concerns BP and the employees of
the Cherry Point Refinery. We own property adjacent to the ends of the Henry and Lonseth
roads on the west side of the Gulf road. These roads have chronically suffered from
undesirable activities including the illegal dumping of garbage, vandalizing of vehicles, damage
from campfires, and shootings heard over the Cherry Point dock.
Over the past 16 years, our refinery security personnel have logged a list of over 100 incidents
notable enough to be recorded at these sites. However, the frequency and severity of these
incidents are becoming more of a problem. The latest and most dangerous of these was the
destruction of a tree, which was shattered by shots from a high- powered rifle. These shots
were heard overhead by Cherry Point employees working on our dock facility, who in fear of
becoming injured, found safety inside. While we don't believe that the shots were aimed at our
people, we are concerned that it could happen again with a different outcome.
This situation could be avoided in the future by blocking the access to the Guff and Henry
roads. Property owners that require access to the road could be issued keys to a lock on the
gate. This would not affect any shoreline access in the area.
BP Cherry Point Refinery values its employees and our safety record. We would sincerely
appreciate the county's help on this matter.
Respectfully,
C�- &
Scott Walker
External and Governmental Affairs
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