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Permitting staff member Darcy told the committee she had signed off on the land‑use side of the permit some time earlier and said she would ask the building division inspector about the delay after the meeting. \"I don't know. Their schedule's pretty pretty intense, so I will, ask him when I see him after this meeting,\" Darcy said.

Committee members noted they did not have a quorum and therefore could not take formal action; the applicant was advised that staff follow‑up was the appropriate next step. During broader discussion, staff and members said that permit applications are currently down from the 2021–22 spike and that the backlog of older applications has been decreasing as the county clears older unfinished files.

No timetable for the inspection was provided on the record. The resident was advised to continue contacting the building division and to follow up with Darcy after staff speaks with the inspector.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Eastsound Planning Review Committee - April 03, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A permit applicant asked the EPRC about delays obtaining a final inspection for phase 1 of a wastewater project near the port in East Sound. Permitting staff agreed to check the building inspector’s schedule and follow up after the meeting; no formal action was taken because the committee lacked quorum for votes.","taxTitle","San Juan County, Washington","taxId",72708,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6064867,"EPRC leans toward two‑week limit at Ferry Landing upper park‑and‑ride to reduce abandoned cars",973,3704000,4677000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3222004-66ebe743dc9f139a2cc3a4cbad7b5b56&start=3704&end=4677","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3222004-66ebe743dc9f139a2cc3a4cbad7b5b56/thumbnail_3704000.jpg","/articles/6064867/San-Juan-County/Washington/EPRC-leans-toward-twoweek-limit-at-Ferry-Landing-upper-parkandride-to-reduce-abandoned-cars","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6064867-52c96c2e12b1381456bbc2d1973fd45a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447712&Signature=EOYbVXDL0pPRsobaLnYdKkUsES--X1GnExgAShY5fNDXGIh1AgpqurMLvgnqK5Fgy5dbHqwdk0z45254odfWI2vCxsUJmlqf1mJ4FvINlAQLUdcoohT2Ih1Ya78YltORmZjmK16uqgDp~RvbBuWe0TwIWrN6TDaZSixO8XvLI3KPAPoUyK4wemd-UW77XV6akZFws112Oip3jZE9IFWV0fKkTG43VNJyzqE3eSP7fOcxsNm~Pf4TLATCZOHaOHg4bErJnKPQodU8jCJGSjlV~c~VB832sikP6DCWOhFGEaGLDzfqgxUyRI8oNZJJAnSKdPqN1F87GpiyZzlfaYOZfA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","San Juan County Public Works staff asked the EPRC to weigh in on time restrictions for the Ferry Landing upper park‑and‑ride on Orcas Island. Committee members expressed support for a two‑week posted limit to reduce long‑term vehicle abandonment and preserve spaces for day users and commuters.

Committee members and staff framed the issue as primarily operational: the lot was intended as a commuter/day‑use facility but has been used by some as long‑term storage, leaving fewer spaces for short trips or ferry passengers. County staff noted that existing enforcement resources are limited on Orcas and that any posted rule would be enforced reactively — a deputy would post formal notice on a vehicle suspected to be abandoned and then a two‑week removal clock would begin.

Staff described prior county action: Cindy helped pass a county ordinance last year authorizing parking regulations; other districts have already begun posting time limits for specific locations. Public Works said kiosks or paid systems would impose substantial installation and maintenance costs and are subject to vandalism concerns; county staff recommended starting with signage.

“Recommendation is the community of orcas who really uses this, would be the best to figure out how it should be utilized,” Colin said, urging community input on an appropriate posting plan.

Discussion covered alternatives including mixed time limits (72‑hour and one‑month zones) and the possibility of assigning one side of the lot to longer stays, but some committee members said mixed rules may complicate enforcement. The working consensus was to advise the county council and Public Works that a two‑week blanket posting is an appropriate starting point; Justin was asked to receive written comment from residents and return feedback to staff.

Implementation details — who patrols, how frequently, and whether to allow exceptions — were left to the Sheriff’s Office and county staff. Committee members noted the intended first step is signage and public notice, after which enforcement would proceed using the county’s posted‑notice process.","Public Works asked EPRC for guidance on posting time limits at the Ferry Landing upper park‑and‑ride on Orcas Island. Committee members favored a two‑week posted limit to discourage long‑term abandonment while recognizing enforcement will rely on Sheriff's reactive procedures.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6064871,"San Juan County staff says unmarked crosswalk would be unsafe at Mount Baker–North Beach; four‑way stop, redesign suggested",2334,933000,3267000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3222004-66ebe743dc9f139a2cc3a4cbad7b5b56&start=933&end=3267","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3222004-66ebe743dc9f139a2cc3a4cbad7b5b56/thumbnail_933000.jpg","/articles/6064871/San-Juan-County/Washington/San-Juan-County-staff-says-unmarked-crosswalk-would-be-unsafe-at-Mount-BakerNorth-Beach-fourway-stop-redesign-suggested","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6064871-5b35584c2bce2c3302d2f51e9a4dfe02/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447712&Signature=cOYpvSZ2PnNcIUyNQzMuCOquzj9xZ9r3~L1uVAXXbqgJS7nk4CHePTENuXx8H0tTIazQy0ZAEzO~wdDcTIifgL~pPXsvqokJRkeE-sg9tTdq4TOOzV7UE1lG3Jj2lq8Y6C1m691jRn-LD0KYjLk2jvm5mJr7ygtpauMOAUmc9odj2qQ0XzA1qBmH1gCucOlFwULP4GS8nvuQs5g2ypb~w13DAilvFYIThDW6BGmgU1GWgmbXgKDHElZH2uyb1OZqhaji2vb5tIEHf1oy-LgxE84uzzDlFrA-LuQl401DAx-YcgQ7beY42kSmHcNy3QB3jgETpgr0QwRd073n0gsTdA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Colin, a San Juan County Public Works staff member, presented options to the EPRC on improving pedestrian safety at the Mount Baker Road–North Beach Road intersection in East Sound and recommended against installing a marked crosswalk without stop control.

That recommendation matters because residents and schoolchildren use the intersection and because traffic counts are high: presenters said the eastern leg carries roughly 2,000–3,000 vehicles per day and that county counts this year should provide a precise split of truck versus passenger traffic.

Public Works outlined a “palette of options” that range from installing four‑way stop control and marked crosswalks to lighting and a full reshaping of the western approach (creating a flatter stopping area). Colin also discussed roundabouts, underpasses and overpasses but said those options require substantial right‑of‑way, utility relocations and higher cost. He cautioned that roundabouts and under/overpasses pose pedestrian‑safety tradeoffs or major engineering challenges in this location.

“That would not be my recommendation at this location considering the speeds and volume of traffic to put in a crosswalk without stop control,” Colin said during the presentation.

Speakers described the intersection’s steep western approach as a practical obstacle to simply adding a stop sign: heavy vehicles stopping on a slope and winter conditions were cited repeatedly as reasons any stop control may need associated roadway reshaping. County staff said the posted speed at the location is 25 mph but indicated observed speeds commonly exceed that; one slide shown during the meeting said prevailing speeds near the cemetery were roughly 43 mph in an example location, underscoring the gap between posted limits and driver behavior.

Committee members and residents discussed enforcement and education options, temporary measures such as signage, and lower‑cost traffic calming tools. Several participants said marking a crosswalk without engineering changes could give pedestrians a misleading sense of safety. Public Works staff said traffic counts for the islands are being updated this year and that they will provide a breakdown when available.

The committee did not vote on a change. Members asked Public Works to post the discussion publicly and to return with traffic counts and cost estimates if community interest is sufficient. The conversation will remain on the committee’s radar while staff compiles data and solicits public comment.","County Public Works presented options to improve pedestrian safety at the Mount Baker Road and North Beach Road intersection in East Sound and advised that putting a crosswalk without stop control would not be advisable given traffic speeds and volumes. The committee asked staff to gather counts and public feedback before advancing changes.","actionData","errors"]

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