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HomeMy WebLinkAbout062614 CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 26, 2014 CALL TO ORDER Vice-Chairman Jack Range called the June 26, 2014 Regular Session of the City of Port Townsend Planning Commission to order at 6:35 p.m. in Council Chambers a 540 Water Street. ROLL CALL Commissioners present at roll call were Kirit Bhansali, Nan Evans, Douglas Frick, Gee Heckscher, Dwight Nicholson, and Jack Range with Monica Mick- Hager excused. Staff members present were Community Services Director Rick Sepler, Planning Manager/Senior Planner Judy Surber, Senior Planner John McDonagh, Public Works Director Ken Clow, Water Resources Asset Manager Ian Jablonski, and Deputy City Clerk Kelly McLaughlin. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA Motion: Gee Heckscher moved to approve the agenda as presented. Kirit Bhansali seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MAY 15, 2014 Motion: Douglas Frick moved to approve the Minutes of May 15, 2014. Kirit Bhansali seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote. Jack Range recused himself due to his absence at the May 15, 2014 Meeting. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT - NONE NEW BUSINESS - NONE PUBLIC HEARING - 2014 WATER SYSTEM PLAN (FILE NO. LUP14-037) Vice Chairman Jack Range called the Public Hearing to order at 6:37 p.m and read the rules of procedure for the Public Hearing. The Planning Commission members stated no interest, financial or property, to disclose. Planning Commission Meeting June 26, 2014 Page 1 of 3 Senior Planner John McDonagh presented the 2014 Water System Plan Update, noting the documents provided for reference in the Commission's meeting packet. Water Resources Asset Manager Ian Jablonski and Public Works Director Ken Clow responded to questions from the Commission regarding water usage and facility capacity. There was no public comment and the public hearing was closed. Motion: Gee Heckscher moved to find the 2014 Water System Plan (WSP) update to be consistent with the City's adopted Comprehensive Plan and recommend to the City Council that it be adopted. Kirit Bhansali seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote. OLD BUSINESS Howard Street Overlay Update. Community Services Director Rick Sepler provided a status update on the Howard Street overlay planning project. Public comments were provided by Todd Wexman regarding planning for commercial and industrial development. 2014 Annual Comprehensive Plan Docket - Introduction Planning Manager/Senior Planner Judy Surber introduced the 2014 Annual Comprehensive Plan Docket, referenced the Summary Memo, and provided an overview presentation of the six items on the Docket. Ms. Surber responded to clarification questions from the Commission about the process. Public Comment on the Comprehensive Plan Docket was provided by Todd Wexman, Rick Jahnke and Rosemary Sikes. Commission comments were focused on the process for re-zoning the Jefferson Transit property, Item #1 on the 2014 Comprehensive Plan Docket. Upcoming Meetings Community Services Director Sepler advised the Commission that the upcoming meeting schedule will be revised. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m. Attest: Planning Commission Meeting June 26, 2014 Page 2 of 3 ( i Planning Commission- . air City Clerk's Office Planning Commission Meeting June 26, 2014 Page 3 of 3