HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning and Development November 26 1991WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
November 26, 1991
The meeting was called to order at 2:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1000 N.
Forest St., 2nd floor, by Chairperson Marge Laidlaw.
Also present:
Emily Jackson
Don Hansey
Absent
1. DISCUSSION ON COMMENTS TO FOREST PRACTICES BOARD (AB91-
348A)
Dan Taylor of Planning presented the intent of their department.
Gordon Scott presented the need for the DNR's need for public's and the County's
input on their forest practices. The current concern is cumulative effects of forest practices.
He stressed the need for DNR, DOE, and the County to work together on these issues as
well as other issues like wetlands, particularly in view of the Growth Management plans of
the County. Scott answered questions from the Committee. Issues discussed: Cumulative
effects, tradeable permits, DNR's rule- change package.
Persons spealdng: Laidlaw, Hansey.
HANSEY MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL THAT THEY ENDORSE
THE COMMENTS TO MOVE FORWARD FOR THE PRE - PROPOSAL COMMENTS
OF THE FORESTRY PRACTICES BOARD AS DEVELOPED BY THE STAFF.
Motion carried unanimously.
Scott also presented an update on the Cub Creek meeting. Applicant will be sending
in an amended map.
2. RESOLUTION AGREEING WITH A RESOLUTION BY CITY OF LYNDEN
APPROVING A BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT (AB91 -405)
HANSEY MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. PARKS PROPERTY AT LAKE SAMISH FOR WWU ROWING CLUB
Planning & Development Minutes, 11/26/91, page 1
(DISCUSSION ONLY, NO COUNCIL ACTION AT THIS TIME) (AB91 -422)
Roger DeSpain: Presented the history of the WWU Rowing Club and of the
development of the Park at Lake Samish and of the plans for future development of the
Park. Discussed with the Committee projected costs for the project and possible financing
for the project.
Fillip Leanderson, Director of rowing program at WWU: Discussed the present race
course /program and the advantages of having this park site and the need the University has
for this type of facility.
Bob Diehl, active in the program at WWU: Presented the public interest in and
demand for this type of program such as high school programs, adult programs, and an
increased competition program.
Because there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE
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Nancy POK Acting Clerk Marge law, Chairperson
Planning & Development Minutes, 11/26/91, page 2