Flood map
study
The board of
commissioners approved contributing up to $7,000 to fund an independent
technical review of a new flood study released by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency identifying flood areas in Clatsop County for the purpose of
flood insurance coverage. County staff told the board that due to a data
anomaly, the new maps give a higher base flood elevation and place many inland
areas within the “velocity zone” flood designation, which would result in new,
severe restrictions on development if the maps are adopted without change. The
cities of Astoria and Warrenton and Port of Astoria will also contribute to the
technical study, which is estimated to cost $15,000 to $20,000.
Wetland
discussion
The board held a
joint work session with the county Planning Commission and Southwest Coastal
Citizens Advisory Committee to discuss wetlands regulations and protection
measures in the Arch Cape area. The discussion followed the board’s decision
last month to accept an opinion from county land-use counsel that the county
could no longer enforce setback requirements on most wetlands.
At the conclusion of
the session, Board Chairman Scott Lee said the board would explore the creation
of an ad hoc committee to further investigate possible protective wetlands
regulations.
Mobile home park
settlement
The board approved a
settlement agreement with Ken Hick, owner of the Sunset Lake RV and Mobile Home
Park south of Warrenton, to bring the park into compliance with a 2012 code
compliance order that requires Hick to reduce the total number of dwelling units
in the park to 43. The county initiated enforcement action against the park in
2009 for various code violations including allowing too many units in the park
and allowing RVs to be used as permanent dwellings without lawful utility
connections. In 2013 the county filed suit against Hick for failing to comply
with the 2012 order.
Sheriff patrol boat
purchase
The board approved a
purchase contract and supplemental budget for the acquisition of a new patrol
boat by the Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol. The cost of the $130,200, 25-foot
aluminum vessel, purchased from River Wild Boats, will be partially paid for
with $70,000 from the Oregon State Marine Board and the proceeds of the sale of
the 17-year-old boat that the new vessel will replace.
Outgoing
commissioners recognition
Chairman Lee
presented a plaque to Commissioner Matt Samuelson recognizing his service to the
county. Samuelson, who was appointed to the District 5 seat in March, leaves
office at the end of the year. Lee also recognized outgoing commissioner Peter
Huhtala and former commissioner Debra Birkby, who were not present at the
meeting, for their tenure on the board.
Other
Business
In other business the
board:
-Approved a revised
investment policy for the county to replace vague and outdated language in the
existing policy.
-Appointed Thomas
Merrell to the county Planning Commission.
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