Feasibility, Permits & Planning – “The Building Process in Jefferson County”
The Forum will be anchored by several panelists at an in-person event at the Cotton Building in Port Townsend on Saturday, October 15th from 10-4pm. Morning Speakers will cover the processes from Purchasing Land, though Feasibility & into Permitting. Afternoon Speakers will drill down on current Building Incentives, ending with a panel on Future Uses for your Home.
The Cotton Building is located at 607 Water Street in Port Townsend.
Each section will include a Q&A format.
This is a free event intended to assist those looking to build or remodel a residence in Jefferson County.
| 10am – 10:45am | Finance – Can I afford this? Panelists | Shawnee Spencer, First Federal Loan Officer | Shelly Rees Randall, Financial Coach | Ryan Smith, HSI Insurance Agent |
| 11am – 11:45am | Feasibility – Can I Build on this parcel? Panelists | Josh Peters, Deputy Director JC DCD | Steve King P.E., City of PT DSE | Kevin Coker, JC Planning Commissioner | Sally Ellis, Permitting Specialist |
| 12 noon – 1:15pm | Permitting – What can I Build on this parcel? Panelists | Steve King P.E., City of PT | JC DCD | Pinky Ferio | Kevin Coker, JC Planning Commissioner | Sally Ellis, Permitting Specialist |
| 1:30pm – 2:30pm | Incentives – What are they? Panelists | Andy Cochrane, PowerTrip Energy | Will O’Donnell, JPUD | Hans Frederickson, Cascadia Solar/ Frederickson Electric |
| 2:45pm – 3:45pm | Future Use – Multi-functional Planning for the next phase of your Life Panelists | Remodeling Experts | Aging in Place Designers | Retirement Planning – Income from an ADU, room for family members or space for supportive assistance Ann Raab, GreenPOD | Shelly Rees Randall, Financial Coach |