HomeMy WebLinkAbout040615 Jayne, Cindy - Pre-scoping - II, III, IV, V, VI, VII From: Judv Surber
To: Amber Lona
Cc: Lance Bailev;Joanna Sanders
Subject: Public Comment(with attachment)
Date: Friday,April 10,2015 3:10:08 PM
Attachments: L2020 ComnPlanRecommendations CitvofPT 022715.doc
From: C Jayne [mailto:cindyj911@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, April 06, 2015 6:14 PM
To: Judy Surber
Cc: Eric Toews; Deborah Stinson
Subject: Fw: Local 20/20 Recommendations for Port Townsend Comprehensive Plan
Judy - given the meetings that are starting to happen on the comprehensive plan, I wanted to formally submit the input
below from Local 20/20. See email below as well, it all still applies except that I am not out of town next week!
Note that the Transportation section has the most detailed comments as the terminology was a bit outdated.
Let us know how we can be of assistance as the update process proceeds.
Thank you,
Cindy Jayne
on behalf of Local 20/20
----- Forwarded Message
From: C Jayne <cindX;911 yahoo.com>
To: Eric Toews <ericcascadiapIan ningservices.com>
Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 4:06 PM
Subject: Local 20/20 Recommendations for Port Townsend Comprehensive Plan
Eric,
As we discussed, a variety of individuals and action groups in Local 20/20 have been compiling
suggested changes to the Port Townsend Comprehensive Plan. The document attached includes the
suggested changes. Note that it only includes sections where changes are suggested, it does not include
all of the existing comprehensive plan.And, per your recommendation,the beginning of the document
has a "High Level Summary of Changes"that categorizes the changes.
Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for the city to incorporate changes that can increase our
community's resiliency, and reduce our carbon footprint. If there are changes to this document that would
make that goal easier for you and the city to achieve, please let me know.
Note that I am out of town next week, and will be on email irregularly. Feel free to call my cell phone if
needed, 206-419-4650.
Best Regards,
Cindy Jayne for Local 20/20
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Comments on the Port Townsend Comprehensive Plan(based on the version currently on
the website)from Local 20/20,including the Climate Action,
Transportation-Lab and Citizens for Local Food Groups.
High Level Summary of Changes:
1. Integrate the need to prepare for climate change impacts throughout the plan
2. Add more specific recommendations and policies for reducing our community's
greenhouse gas emissions throughout the document,including the
recommendations in the previously approved Jefferson County/Port Townsend
Climate Action Plan
3. Add recommendations related to improving our community's resiliency through
local food production
4. Update the Transportation section to strengthen policies to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions and to utilize current terminology and best practices.
hems in red:,or walla a°Iu.ing? ��Laa°k�,^d,are loranpansed addill ions.and changes (Note that
while most changes are attributed to"Cindy",that is only because she
integrated the recommendations from many authors into one document!)
II.INTRODUCTION
TheComprehensive Plan attempts to clearly state the community's vision for its future,and how to get
there from here.There are many difficult questions that the Plan seeks to answer:
❑ What areas are best for development,and what areas should be preserved in their natural state?
❑ Where should we locate new housing,industry,commerce and public facilities?
❑ How can we encourage"infill"development in neighborhoods without sacrificing their character?
❑ Should we encourage"mixed use"commercial and residential development in certain key
locations?
❑ How should we lay out new streets?
❑ What strategies should we use to increase the"walkability"of our town?
❑ Should the City work to develop an interconnected system of parks,open spaces and trails?
❑ What can we do to ensure a strong local economy?
❑ How can we help to make housing more affordable to Port Townsend residents?
❑ How will we pay for all this?
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In sum,how can we manage growth to achieve the kind of community we want?The new Comprehensive
Plan attempts to answer these questions.
Maintaining Our Small Town Character
The overriding objective of the Plan is to maintain and enhance Port Townsend's special character and
small town atmosphere.As our community grows,the very character that attracted residents here in the
first place is threatened.The Plan contains two very important areas of policy direction designed to
preserve our community's essential character while planning for inevitable growth and development.
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First,the Plan encourages the development of"mixed use centers"surrounded by strong and diverse
neighborhoods,similar to the area surrounding the uptown intersection of Lawrence and Tyler Streets
today.These centers are intended to serve as focal points for new or emerging neighborhoods and to help
promote pedestrian friendly areas with small scale neighborhood shopping and services.
Second,the Plan includes policies which would lead to the creation of a City-wide interconnected system
of open spaces and trails.These green spaces would help to protect the small town atmosphere of Port
Townsend while providing other benefits,including stormwater control and linking key wildlife areas.
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III.COMMUNITY DIRECTION
We envision Port Townsend as eastern Jefferson County's economic and cultural center,
Port Townsend is the County seat,and the center of eastern Jefferson County's economy and employment.
A diversity of commercial and industrial activities flourish and provide meaningful
employment opportunities for residents.The area accommodates a strong retail center
catering to residents and tourists alike.Tourism is integrated into the local economy,
while at the same time,the affordability of housing,goods and services is maintained for
residents,and the livability of the community endures.
Cottage based industries and low impact light manufacturing have a strong presence in the community.An
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The urban waterfront along Port Townsend Bay is anchored at either end by marinas and port areas devoted
to the City's marine-related commerce and industry.These areas are essential to the
character of Port Townsend as a working waterfront town.
A regional center of culture and learning.Port Townsend provides its citizens with quality elementary and
secondary instruction,as well as career training and college education needed for success
and personal enrichment.C,oiiirrninrlk buiwd a,( i culIoil fra°niC uI„l>>t3huikrru;�I nl o Lit I)Lj rl,c.
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The City offers world class arts and entertainment and continually celebrates its cultural and historical
assets by hosting many exciting festivals and events.Anywhere in town,we are only a
convenient bike ride or walk from work,classes,dining,entertainment and home.This
closeness reinforces the tie between Port Townsend's economy,culture and a large
residential community People live here because they enjoy being in the midst of the
natural beauty and cultural amenities of Port Townsend.
a town that cares,
Social and health services are available and provide dignified care to dependent residents.The community
offers training and support for those able to become more independent Port Townsend's elderly and special
needs populations are appreciated for making valuable contributions to the life of the community and are
afforded convenient access to transportation and other human services.
Volunteerism remains essential to the fabric of the community.Citizen volunteers enrich the community by
donating their time and services to a wide variety of community organizations,artistic and cultural
endeavors,environmental protection and enhancement efforts,and efforts that aid disadvantaged segments
of the population.
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IV.LAND USE ELEMENT
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Summary of the Major Land Use Issues Facing Port Townsend
The challenge of this element is to preserve or enhance these essential characteristics of Port Townsend
while planning to accommodate the growth that is likely to occur within the next 20
years.The major land use issues facing Port Townsend include:
1. How much land within Port Townsend is appropriate for open space,and where is it located?
2. Should the City provide stormwater control through curbs,gutters,and sewers,or through natural
systems?
3. How can the City ensure the protection of the quality and quantity of groundwater?
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4. What land within Port Townsend is appropriate for the following uses?At what density and
building intensity should such uses be allowed?
❑ Housing/residential development
❑ Commercial retail and service businesses
❑ Mixed commercial and residential development
❑ Manufacturing
❑ Public facilities and utilities
5. How much land is needed for higher density housing,and where is it located?
6. Should a final urban growth area(FUGA)larger than the City limits be designated and,if so,
where should the boundary be located?
7. How should the City address wildlife and habitat protection?
8. What lands are appropriate for use as public open spaces and trails,and how can they be acquired?
9. How much land is needed for active recreational uses and where is it located?
10. Where should"essential public facilities"be located?
11. How can Port Townsend land use regulations be integrated and reformed to provide more efficient
service to taxpayers?Can the permitting process be streamlined?
12. Should the City restrict open burning and woodstoves to protect air quality?
13. How can the City's land use regulations and development procedures be revised to be more
effective in protecting the City's historic and cultural resources?The goals,policies and
implementation steps of this element will address these issues and guide future development in
Port Townsend.
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Based on the Joint Population Forecast and Allocation,Port Townsend's Comprehensive Plan is designed
to accommodate a population of 13,329,or 4,985 additional residents between 2000 and
2024.This projection anticipates that the City's population will grow at a compound
annual growth rate of 1.97%over the course of the planning period.This updated forecast
and allocation anticipates a slower growth rate than was projected under the City's initial
GMA Comprehensive Plan in 1996.In fact,the updated allocation anticipates a slightly
lower population for Port Townsend in the year 2024 than was projected for the year
2016 under the original GMA Plan.Accordingly,the updated forecast and allocation
suggests that no expansion to the Port Townsend UGA is currently necessary,and neither
is there a need for municipal infrastructure expansions not anticipated under the 1996
Plan.[Ord.No.2879,§ 1.5,(February 7,2005)].
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LAND USE GOALS&POLICIES
The following goals,policies and implementation steps have their foundation in the PT 2020 Report,the
Community Direction Statement contained in Chapter III of this Plan,and the efforts of
the Land Use Citizen Workgroup.The purpose of the goals and policies is to provide
direction for establishing land use patterns,densities,and design standards that:
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Natural Resource Lands&Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Goal 2:To protect,sustain and manage Port Townsend's natural resource lands and environmentally
sensitive areas for present and future generations.
Policy 2.1: Continue to use, and revise as necessary,the Environmentally Sensitive
Areas Chapter of the Port Townsend Municipal Code(PTMC)to require
protection and/or enhancement of environmentally sensitive areas within
new developments.
Policy 2.2: Use "best available science" when reviewing and revising the
Environmentally Sensitive Areas chapter of the PTMC to ensure that the
functions and values of environmentally sensitive areas are adequately
protected, and give special consideration to measures needed to preserve
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Policy 2.3: Protect natural resource lands, archaeological properties,and
environmentally sensitive areas through public and private initiatives,such
as: open space tax incentives;cluster development;PUDs;transfer or
purchase of development rights;public land acquisition;dedication of City
owned tracts and street rights of way;conservation easements;landowner
compacts; soliciting donations of land;downzoning;limiting the amount
of lot coverage;and best management practices in development.
2.3.1 Work with the County Assessor and Jefferson Land Trust to educate property
owners about tax reduction programs and conservation easement options
available for preserving natural resource lands and environmentally sensitive
areas.
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Policy 7.2: Ensure that public and private development projects are reviewed and
conditioned in a manner consistent with the City's Stormwater Master Plan
and the Stormwater Management Manual for the Puget Sound Region.
7.2.1 Adopt and implement the Stormwater Management Manual for the Puget
Sound Region as a guide for reviewing developments and requiring the use of
best management practices for land clearing,runoff affecting water quality,
erosion and sedimentation.
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stormwater from new developments.Where feasible,new developments
should capitalize on natural drainage features to hold and treat stormwater
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8.3.2:Examine the feasibility of requiring all new wood and pellet stoves to meet the
emissions standards for gas and oil stoves
8.4 Minimize air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions by implementing a broad
range of voluntary measures as recommended by the Jefferson
County/City of Port Townsend Climate Action Plan,jointly adopted by
the County and City on November 14, 2011, on including energy
conservation and promoting the use of alternative modes of
transportation.
8.7: Assess the risks (e.g., increased incidence of drought,flooding, and sea level
rise)and potential impacts on both City government operations and on
the larger community due to climate change. The assessment of risk
and potential responses both in terms of mitigation and adaptation
should evaluate the full range of issues,paying particular attention to
those arising from the city's location on Puget Sound.
8.7.1: Develop a climate change risk assessment and impact analysis for city
government facilities and operations.
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8.7.2: Develop a climate change risk assessment and impact analysis for the
community which considers the potential long-term impacts to
economic, land use, and other community patterns as well as the risks
associated with periodic weather or climate events.
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�,nrait r°n�nnn�nr.n^ru e pLtE, ,ntnnn�r'..t r G° rnratrnrrnrn.; rattni r"n'c.;ur riti,nn,nzo a g7etrt.n:,..
rinuniinnr°the raC,,uu e cniiairite iitaria t riturinl°.nn�.n
�t2; r'Ge CnQy �nn, n; irhest. nvndnhpe�nnnrnnntnnto neek,2 nnnn ,enp2ee..
j,e stnnte2t..,
r" 5..p d",ennhg ate A nnnutiuunn,, Anne gdu nn2 I- tj-git,to rtei„np wv dt the�nnnunpntt,uun sco pcvd jse in
Port T ownnaennd.
IIN .2 Consider different scenaije,t tour valrying giinlnou:y] n,..2t sea IIlevell a-Ise and stns?
2rz2d.2„ dull p;.hg 2eeQIui11�112do2ii"pig d2d,pnpdpuen.p,-esjuneo sg Q1121iiro.ns foir each
eeeneuriie.
r" 2.3 II eu2euruiiii d cost Vbenefit aillahiss teur each dnpd)p.dtiieui epurdt sideur the
1 b2tiicalll„ arunvii-oniiientall and soca Il..factourt„ and Mrriirat, as glll ,t u�os t
in plbe ana112,n,us
IIN5A EvAOe �
ercnnt fi nann6nn2...onutiiun s for nni8nwtnntiiunn stuoti2'i;t.,
IIN5.5 Use the hest nnenndnnhs6ennty nnnnd tine unl'uuthea in
lliuuiirra nntnnn2uuWru nu,nnnns nnuy sco peen,; j`c.
r"2L( II ui e p e �euiii�uiii�up.,ptup2 uun discussion erennt en'l. i'es
pt..pt .� tueu� unt p';;Il�e mitt... t
ntetinut;i �pu�epan,
a;n,llneu gni and cost.
rIN9.6 Non to nnd,Mn d,, nnn�tigotc'nnnnd nnna4Ann�nr rce,Jpienney nnuu-n;, innggn g enne ronnnnnenntnn
,nnate e�n�ai'Q2 , ti,o�e�n os po n , j 1unJods mun„ana'o ggp nj onnd
eiunn ntniunn�, qne to e n
n
4neu-coscd nnu;odu nn2j_ These are from the City of
Olymyia Comyrehensive Plan(draft),italicizes
are minor recommended tweaks to Olympia
language
�nu cy tn.it 1)nrcet stolll'tnu a„�,ennu-eh „the hennefitti,nun°�tnnnupennnennt�nn2 nn r qty n i'0 tnuuunnty 2rrneu-2t?;
� � to ..
code for euunnnnnnei-6d nnnnd rcs�iflenntinnp co nstmetninnn that exceeds egrrennt WA stnnte code
e 2. glu nntcr nnn�,un °iuiutju14As)nnnnd for
n n pnnt�nunn, u n ti,nee ti,aupnna', r"t„gee r�nuuu�,e nnnrnfl ti,nnnnnpp
new hudUnn2,, ti,Jte ifleenlluununn'wnnt nnnnd ti,uuhstnnnntinn�rennnode ,euunn,do 0
� e
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n
r2nnnnnnnnuutnn eiunnnnu,nnnnnee torget „ not enn�,t nn , , ,D eeu-orti,nnnnn nnu- eee iu...
nuufpt Green or o nnutheu-. ju-Ln n2up,rUnn2 ti tnnnnnfleu-nfl
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11ofi y 8.1W Within�desigrruoncted UGAs, e �d uau-I�n�rru,�flensity t,hroua�;��.code
,
nuuruuy,c urcucrcuu��c...
revisions for utc�luus suchw; nuc cti�� ucl ut 1cst-uctuon ,,chstcrm ond vnixed use
dcvc�opyncrrnt..
Po2ficy 'ei.I I C,'onsidcr further reductions irrcul street parking 1cq!u rcyncnts in ()rd r to
nucrew;e tflu",nsituy paid further iurmuitumutc trn�fu��iumurynu���murru clmicu.s. From Jefferson Coun /Port
Policy 8.12: Consider incentivizing the development of private and public electric car Townsend climate Action plan
charging stations as a means to reduce carbon and to bu t�portation"fuel" from recommendations for Land Use/Urban Form
local power sources.
Residential Lands
Goal 9:To accommodate the population growth objectives for the City of Port Townsend and to further the
objectives of the Housing Element of this Plan.
9.I7,..;rut31>r f'ood 13foI uc[rrm by a°ncoini iia, omylllic collilliunrlc yui,r,;�a°uk uIlldll ry r� 111
of, iclofv in rl1wpulsl..
9.l y; clkm fof of,,inic,,.c m iminir;c I"rood Iai ki3ut,cu°k[o br,i„rock(I(,�([r� r�r�w�ur�,c��r�r�����11.111
lunikiI]a d(,I]siIia°s fry inca�,ulw IoCc 11 ulCCa ,s Io 11u,ulI111yf,(,rod f,(,a zlII inCoI]I �lI] arc
ow ocud I"ood kAIwily.
Commercial Lands
Goal 10:To provided adequate commercial land to conveniently serve community needs while maintaining
Port Townsend's small town atmosphere.
10.10.1 Limit access through the forest corridor buffer to platted street rights-of-way.
10.10.2 Ensure that utilities to serve new development along the forest corridor are placed underground.
10.10.3 Preserve existing trees and vegetation along the forest corridor to the maximum extent possible.
10.10.4 Require the planting of native species when necessary to enhance the buffer,and the replanting
of native species to replace trees and vegetation removed during development.I v ui I u ul[c dla
iyIbiIiIvof'iiuiIr\a°k13gIi rIli uIilIicu12uif 4(cliuiiiaa;,nuc[n>i�iI°uiId13�,Fiur�u°�a°r�rrrmuil�hh;r�t3r�uira:
10.10.5 Coordinate with Jefferson County to extend the open space buffer from the City limits south
along S.R.20 to Old Fort Townsend Road.[Ord.No.2825,§3.3,(January 6,2003).Formerly
Policy 8.11].
r]yri ,. uikuuI ,ss[oleu, ikfiv,,,
Ilrcui;n�c r�r�G „�f2
..y 3urif�r�ut.uiu� r�cui.., r�r�� kfr�r,u°kk�ui a°u°ucr�urayu°� fr� [r,,,,
ocud I"ood fof u111 uirlci,,. ,,.OW collil aurlily kr,
7 n�
10.6 drrcrew;e tree i�nrrQirriy rcuuirs,rrterrQs or irrcerr„tives n°()y A jnu fic urrut.plivote
iur:up cQti�, 4Iichp dii'M 11n iT,,u:urb!ti(urru iur:npecIti Qlnyt inc(uy)ornte the use o trees. "Free fined,
u �n,.
c:uru•�ifl:urti�i�r�nyutflc uu t,urly�urru ti,iu:urruc uumutfl �rrucrc„n,u��c Q�uc nQtruucQ�r„yuuc�ti��u�Q�uc nurc,
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10 1)).7 h,wreose..4rr ve to A Orr �o nu wood hw,4�,� ses dtat ore ohl to ti,uq)p"y.
hbu.n� pru .t
,par wood uacets.
10 10.8 luwreose dte nuuwU nut o ocnd wood )rabvjmt, prowin n to d uwi, filwhu red kwn H , n i'nd
puuurc�tased by goveri,uumA n i'ud pur�vn to sectors. p'juw;. dte ccoi,uouu c vin hnfity of
forest �wu d Orr ouu r nurcnu.
From Jefferson Count/Port
Townsend
se
gyp)) 1)).7 2eurcodeir clluufif�ate cllrcur c 111111111)acts eur foirestii curd tallr.c s ic�c to uufif�cu�ove forest
ommendatio s for Land Use
/Urban Form
health curt") uresillueurc V:Ilru—.0 Ih uecllruruccll cssustarce ufificurc eiii�eiill:appriillv nwin d Il�u�rc�
cord sgg12g1q gf rcu.g.rre�re� rccad effoiiu� Vv �c;ucc �ck of wildtire...
10 10.10 Coiisdeur collIla IIreurcboiic with IN))IIIV)CD "an S� ) neffeurseur Couit leffeirsoii Cou.uurV:
Coiiseirvatigili District, cuid (,)Ily[np lc II aboi71 II oires ..:to assess likely uufiflp acja gf clluu7iiiat
cll]cu gg euf g[li udI uupre, cufd to dev Ilog u]]1t1ggt1ouf ailid adagta loci strategies sUltfd to
nelffeiirseuf t'ou g]ty sgills cufd fairiiii ecoiiiouff2..�)eceuffluffeufsu that this uufl7eu-uff Vueuf be iiiifade
available tllfiiroggllf t c)uufuccll cssistaii7ce cufd.l7curufif Lupllgu]u]uuig..112[og[gii]i]c.,.
10 10.11 Recaurrvrumc d drat dte 6N coi,usjder )ro.ected cfiun ate cpucnu e�rnufunucts vvknu uuc�jcQwnn
rflu,osier purcpuuurediles,s, �evice 4r vestup A, foil fl uu�,c pu�nurru�,, nuu'0,.�flce c�ns�urruucuuQ r uu�nuQ�nsn;u`,
10 1)7.12 The 6tv evfflseek to crrn nc e kwnu n to d rc p�oi,wll ,)nurfi,wrs vin )�J)fic edmn fiol,�nv�d.
nucfiaauu aarru ti,Qcpenurrfl�rru,g uunuQuurnu,rc�,aauur �,nurrurflr�Q�cnu� up,aarru fuuurruu,nurru fununc�Q,nuQti,for dte ti,nu�c ..aa.
ri u2 purcpu,nuredi'css nun'ud YnJfi gfionp,
�nuia:p� evnur�nu„
10 10.13 The 6tv sdta ll work wv dt odtcr ovcrturnucAs n i'nd hw,4w, es to n dvwwe n wnurei,wss
nSt"d n�,c ioi," ,to rC;r�ap e j:g; n"flV!p,C;°"n),�s eyttj 4`,V.,oi," ,. _. _. _... _. _. _... These are from King County
Sample Climate Change-Related Amendments
and were modified slightly to reflect City of
Policy 11.6: Encourage master plans for new manufacturing areas.Master plans should Post Townsend organizations and elarify
language.
specify the types of uses targeted,overall building and site design,
operations and management,and necessary improvements including: open
space; stormwater facilities;landscaping; and traffic circulation and
control. WSjer Ju .,fug Suautu ar�.,pusS Of a°„ps�sr,a,
.,ssaaa�Ja. eap,�iOt cj,xxn.ufle cltangsx:, as Ote se.,saanaji�Y,,wensi�Y an
J!t Ea, p f Eeawso pa°f� aaf f laaaaap,fu?x,,.
,aufu of j�rp�ca°,j�u,�.,j,aufu.,fua,.
Policy 15.4: Amend the Comprehensive Plan annually to incorporate the updated
Capital Facilities&Utilities Element.
15.4.1 Process all proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan(including
rezone applications)concurrent with the annual update of the Capital
Facilities&Utilities Element.
15.4.2 Encourage,where appropriate,that proposed amendments to the Plan which
affect the unincorporated lands adjacent to the City's Urban Growth Area
(UGA)are subject to separate public hearings before the Jefferson County
and Port Townsend planning commissions.
15.4.3 Conform with the applicable provisions of the County-Wide Planning Policy
during interlocal planning.[Ord.No.2825,§3.3,(January 6,2003)].
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15,1 1 11 eCW Se Of BIW raj)i(tJ V eXI)WRting krw%�I edge of �I w ef f eca S of c I i I I nl�e
C1 KM,4eWMU III V CMsister�I ne an ia°ipa. ed ef f eca S a cl uanging c I i I I nlI e(M
maiwenance and developmew of f�lcfli�ies addressed in 0w('apiaj
I acfli�ies and�,�fluies II"Jemew
V.HOUSING ELEMENT
3.1: Assist in the reduction of utility costs by increasing access to weatherization
services.
3.1.1 "Facilitate the expansion of existing weatherization activities.
3.1.2 "Assist the Jefferson County Housing Authority and the Community Action
Council in the development of a minor home repair program,funded
through State administered block grant funds, or the State Housing
Assistance Program."
Goal 4: To promote a variety of housing choices to meet the needs of Port
Townsend residents and to preserve and encourage socio-
economic diversity.
Policy 4.2: Encourage innovation and variety in housing design and site development
and support unique and sustainable community housing projects such as:
co-housing-planned unit developments(PUDs)-' "grow"home and cottage
home developments; and cluster developments which offer an alternative
to the City's prevailing grid pattern.
4.2.1 Encourage clustering and small lot PVDs in order to retain open space and
promote the construction of affordably priced attached single-family houses.
4.2.2 Offer density bonuses to builders who provide low-income housing in market
rate developments.Link the amount of bonuses to the level of affordability
(i.e.,the lower the cost or rental rate per unit,the greater the bonus).Grant
density bonuses only in instances where all of the following conditions are
satisfied:
a. The developer agrees to sell or rent the units to qualifying residents
(i.e.,low income and very low income households);
b. The developer ensures the continued affordability of the units for a
minimum of 40 years;and
C. The units are of an innovative design and compatible with existing
neighborhood character.
4.2.3 Develop and implement standards which encourage innovative housing
design while ensuring compatibility with existing neighborhoods(e.g.,
standards for zero lot line development;and design standards for multi-
family and attached single-family developments).
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,1 6: Il"JWOUra?xe ihe Use Of ne%� iechnologies iha� help conserve reSOUrCeS 111d MiriiMi/e ihe g(',th,KItiOrn
��f g.is einissions
,1 6 1: "JWOUi� le ihe deVeJOJ)1HeW Of diSiribUied ge]`WraiiOrq Of eleCiriCiiV ihrOU�L�h
re`Wx,,Ible SOUrCeS SUCK SIS SOJ,1r
,1 6 2: II"JWOUM� le MergV effiCierh'V 1 r b0ih J`W%� Wht eXiSiirig hOUSeS,Wht ihe
a2f '2ma 1uxY xImy"bQ2i inn:
,1 6 3: "MCOUra�'e On Slie COnSerVIiiOn ieChnOJOgV,inClUdirHI rair� graV
SVSieMS for Uses, Wht
V1. Transportation Element
INTRODUCTION
lhi,insl)oriailon is bigldy on inany f.'iciors iha� are exp��:'f�^t �a2 a Juang� rIiih a
a° ilnaie: I'Lalusf)orailon a°2rliril)Llie 10 ihe a,'OMMUI`ii�Y'S Ibili�'V' 10
� aIiUiM f�� li�lrillni/e IRMU111 COnirH)LliiOnS 10 ClillMie ChlngS°:,
and ran slo%� ihe raie of charlgs� BeCWSe ihe S�Jeriiifi�:' kflO%Oedg� �i1uat
UrhterSi,lrhtirVg a1f ClillUlie a:'haflg4,, is ra1)idJV 'ivailable
ithJUdirig fLS1uatl �1n t f0rea�',],Sied V,1JL1eS Of ilHJ�L�,Irfl deslglu will be Used io
fl�is Fransporiaiion "'Jelnew
(Kerall 11'rainv!�!�Lltloq G031L 10 d�La'1012 ul
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Major Transportation Issues Facing Port Townsend
1. What standards w:Giiid policies axil l mwt*+,S speeds and to
assure that streets are safe,affordable to construct,and narrow enough to assure that our small
town character is protected?
2. t 1(m sfii d lllS ('1v ill cf�:LIA' 12112jL'SiS 011 Mld fOf u'cl i\ ol];Is IS uIdW2�
[o bo[fi physic I Giiid a,coiwiii C Cfitlll L'a-' [a'd[o Cl Il o44 H 14 40wlIHi14
±t�2�,,, � ��How should the Plan promote uic[i\
iLUn�LhEi�ll ol]l1(�lm](qofiyvd[niwl?What modes of travel should be encouraged?How can we
assure safety pedestrians,bicycles and motor vehicles?
3. Should the City establish scenic arterial standards for Cook Ave and other future arterials?
4. 4444k44 O(m sli o i I d the City promote a comprehensive trail system network throughout town?
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10. How can the increased need for Downtown parking be accommodated?What role will the Park-
and-Ride facility play in the Downtown parking strategy?Is there a need for ferry passenger
walk-on parking?
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Policy Direction for Local Street System Needs
Local streets needs will be addressed primarily through new street development standards adopted as
development regulations that implement this Comprehensive Plan.Local streets should
meet the standards concurrent with their development.On neighborhood collectors and
local access streets,standards thata ow narrower streets Irui( ;rc cui Imn;z„¢!cru°ui[r]>u°nIkuiud,,,,
kid,«jf1«r� tau°,�(u°k�r�un]„ will help achieve other City goals,including:
I. Maintaining neighborhood scale and character:Narrower streets Inifl c cGiImiii rafru°uiIm> ,11Isu111d,
si d( «dui f1<s define a pedestrian scale that people prefer and one that is sui t`a°r 7 f(m a,t sp3,°,d aril d more
compatible'with residential development.
2. Lowering construction and maintenance costs:Narrower streets cost less to build and reduce the
"forever”pavement maintenance costs to the City.(Note:There will be higher costs for
landscaping and sidewalks in areas where higher density is desired and expected,but development
costs should be offset by the increased density allowed).
3. Saving(wd cnham mg vegetation and mvc,{trees:Narrower streets mean less disruption of
existing vegetation uiiid more space for street trees and opportunities to reduce greenhouse gases.
7. Keeping higher density areas livable:Narrower tree-lined streets in higher density areas will
encourage people to walk,b c ti c f a,,and use the transit system.
The Draft Street Standards(see Appendix 4 to the Draft Comprehensive Plan and Draft Environmental
Impact Statement issued on January 10,1996)describe several options for arterials,major collectors,
neighborhood collectors,and local access streets.The pavement and lane widths should be as narrow as
possible while still assuring safe functioning for cars,transit,bikes,pedestrians,and City vehicles(e.g.,fire
engines).The Draft Street Standards should be reviewed during the preparation of development regulations.
The policy direction provided by this Comprehensive Plan will guide the development of those standards.
Narrow Streets&Emergency Vehicles
Many decisions about street widths have been driven by a desire to accommodate the largest emergency
vehicles(usually fire trucks).To help them decide how much narrower streets can be,some communities
have taken emergency vehicles for test drives in older neighborhoods with narrow streets.While
community standards for the protection of life and property must be maintained,decisions about roadway
pavement widths should also consider the disadvantages of extensive paved areas(e.g.,poor aesthetics,
higher maintenance and development costs,increased stormwater runoff,and poor land use).
In many areas across town,large hammerhead turnarounds have been built to allow turning movements for
fire trucks.These standards should be reviewed during the preparation of development regulations.Street
standards should be developed to assure easy fire and emergency safety access while allowing narrower
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streets which G,luhuiucu�Iruifflic cuifr]Imc kfmsu°r Iruiff`rc„k13u°u°dk uind .1rrr uu°rsfibrudurrrd Is a,ud,
preserve the small town atmosphere the community desires.
Policy Direction on Arterial,Major Collector&S.R.20 Needs
Because of the increase in population projected for the City of Port Townsend between 2000 and 2024(i.e.,
4,98 5),several new roadways and arterials may be needed(see the Draft Arterial Street Plan contained in
Appendix 5 to the Draft Port Townsend Comprehensive Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Statement
issued on January 10,1996). 1 1w ru° a°uI (mmn«ifd of ItIo[ rfi/a',<a°]ic a,uiw frrf ul I 1 dips uIlld<a°luc la,,
It]if-,ffui<u°fu°c,kuIa °kG t, lw°,(f"of na°« Is uiiid coif ,cwts. 11w Vk,tiuiI ` [t,,,t illuiri lit�i,sl erg=
fan< na a,d uIlld upd(l[['d[o br,[la,t ru.'.flu° [1w cfiuiiia ii �uiuk1r�r� k«�[1un t1w C [y. cru>>pf11wilulr,.
ta > ;l,�rrru uu°u°�
ui cru>> f ,n�(t3u°�(u°kfr�uiu [nlv<x,[(uicrr<u,,,
rucru;,;iku°ille
uu°a�,,�( rr 1;3fu'�u' crw„s�l3fu�hu�r�sr�u�uiu�(ksuir>>fu�kk k,vs[r'r>> �rrrsrrc��cfu�s,
�ruiu frrr�ri�rrru,,uiu� minsrr anis[ui,lso a°
F rarI��p` 2LY�> ion System Needs(Pedestrians,
Policy Direction on Nonmotorized ann, a°Ytc��,
Bicycles,,&Trails wid: 1u auu�s„D
Creating apedestrian uin,
d bicyc lad,-friendly city will require a good network of cr�r>>plu°�q,
« 01sid(n° uifl<sofpui[I,s,streets and bike[tiuu°k„routes uiiidIniifs„to encourage use by pedestrians,
transit riders and bicyc f c riders.Supporting these users is important if the goals of this Transportation
Elementuiud fpcuif cfrr>>a
[a,ui c[i oiiare to be achieved.In addition,under the new street standards,sidewalks,
lighting,drainage,and landscaping should become integral parts of�4o streets,.This Ihd i c,ywill help to
support the goal of creating narrow Iniff`rc,,,cilit ofu,uia,[ic,streets that provide suifa°uiiid«a�,ccu>>n},.n,
�I<,:,i uiukt>ru,7riIIrm f`otii uuc<r[rsfi/edopportunities.The new standards will also help to attract pedestrians
uiiid bicvc fu,fid;,,fk and cu dm\•n rsnru°t(ur a vehicle travel,especially in higher density areas and where
development and infill is desired.The goals and policies of this Plan make it clear that building a
<uun<r�rmr� (,C[iva,Inclspot uifrrnsystem isahigh priority.
This element lays the groundwork or overall improvements in the City's d�duucc����anrdr�a°�ric,,,
ui,prrr�riI oll,
circulation system.Much work has been completed,as described in the C 4 i fi u1hLl k°(,,,,,Comprehensive
Transportation Plan,March 1-QE0 J(l l J.The Transportation Committee should
continue to develop and refine this Plan.The Plan should seek to create an integrated network of
Ilolml r[r:r�ra°�(s,, �I<a: uinkt>rrrriI r�n,improvements that provide incentives towalk orbike across town.The
Plan should identify areas where sidewalks need to be completed.Informal trails and unopened rights-of-
way gr p A,Wiva, Ittinspot uiI oll Plan.
wa should be identified as integral components of the°�<uu��<rr<u��a*�(„
Appropriately,this network should also link up with other modes of transportation including transit and
ferry service.
The street improvements listed in this Plan and shown on Table VI-1 on pages VI-10 and VI-11 will
include bike lanes and pedestrian walkways on all arterials and major collectors.These f`sl �u�s„will be
built as new roads are built or as existing roads areif a d or;..�r>>t3r r�<a°cand are noted in the
explanation of planned street improvements.In addition,special projects may be funded to connect bike
lanes and pedestrian facilities on existing streets where other road r���4d�crro�o�,c�r>>pmv a'I] °n(projects are not
needed.This will be important on routes that connect major employment �shopping areas sc 1wo f s uri,d
}Gies with residential areas so that uindbicycle commuters can be encouraged.Support services
such as cm a°r glcbike racks and storage lockers will also be encouraged.
On neighborhood collector and local access streets,bike riders will use the vehicle lane for travel(i.e.,a
Class IV bike lane).In some areas,planned trails(both on and off street)can serve as part of the bike
commuter network.A portion of the rror rrocsu: <u o a*4dr1, iv a,Inin,spofUl I rrnimprovements will be paid for as
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new development and redevelopment occurs.Other improvements will be included in the Capital Facilities
and Utilities Element of the Plan as funds become available.
Unimproved Street Rights-of-Way
Most of Port Townsend's unimproved streets were platted in the late 1800s.As outlined in the goals and
policies of this element,it may not be in the best interest of the public to improve all of the currently platted
streets.By not improving all platted streets,there will be a reduction in the amount of new paved surfaces,
stormwater run-off,and long-term maintenance costs to the City.Specific street and/or alley vacations are
not recommended or proposed by this Plan.However,the following criteria should be considered when
determining which streets should be left unimproved:
1. Street continuity and property access:The transportation network must provide for vehicular and
pedestrian travel while ensuring access to all platted lots.
2. Utility Plans:The decision to leave some streets unimproved must take into account,and be
consistent with,the recommendations of current utility and capital facility plans and programs.
3. Consistency with this Comprehensive Plan:Decisions to leave street rights-of-way unimproved
must be consistent with the Land Use Element and all other relevant provisions within this
Comprehensive Plan.
4. Preservation of open spaces and environmentally sensitive areas(ESAs):The street network
should be designed to minimize opening of new streets,to preserve open spaces and ESAs,as well
as enhancing ped�° [tiKinl iru((:[I t [niiIs("int modes ofrioimi([wi/edmi,,,a°l [ ru;l,.
Construction of trails and other open space improvements may be required in lieu of thekur,streets„
Also, iQricufIL„IMI I iucCkwetlands and wildlife habitat corridors should be protected by leaving key
rights-of-way undeveloped.
The total land area dedicated to public roadways and road rights-of-way is 1,202 acres,representing nearly
26%of the total land area within Port Townsend.Opened rights-of-way occupy slightly less area than
closed rights-of-way(600 acres open v.602 acres closed).
Specific street rights-of-way which could be left unopened for a variety of public uses should be identified
in the s ivi 1,ruiukpr�r�s,��r�r� trwrron�rw�<u o a*cl�Plan.Links between unimproved rights-of-way and proposed
roadways,drainage corridors,trails and open spaces and ESAs should be identified in the Wk u,
us�>r�r�ri��r�u,'r�<uuv<���ro �J�Plan and coordinated with the Open Spaces and Trails Plan recommended
within the Land Use Element of this Plan.
Level of Service(LOS)Standards&Concurrency Management
Setting standards for levels of service involves trade-offs between the cost of providing a high level of
service(LOS)and the amount of traffic congestion people are willing to accept.Determining how much
congestion drivers will tolerate before they are willing to pay for more road capacity is a political as well as
a technical question.New facilities and improvements are expensive,and their costs are ultimately borne
by everyone.
Under the Growth Management Act(GMA),comprehensive plans must establish LOS standards for
transportation facilities.Thus,a primary purpose of this element is to establish and measure levels of
service to support the transportation and land use goals established for the City and the region,and to meet
concurrency requirements.The Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization(PRTPO)
recommends that roads within urban growth boundaries(i.e.,City of Port Townsend)have a LOS D.
Urban/Tourist corridors,which are rural corridors that carry urban levels of traffic,for example S.R.20,are
also recommended by the PRTPO to have a LOS D.Because the GMA requires these standards to be
"regionally coordinated,"this element proposes that the LOS standard for the City of Port Townsend's
arterials and collectors be established as LOS D.
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As discussed earlier.Port Townsend and the PRTPO use the Highway Capacity Manual approach for
measuring future congestion and levels of service.This approach for measuring levels of service takes into
account only vehicle movements on segments of road or at intersections.The GMA requires that the LOS
standards be met concurrent with growth.This means if the LOS falls below D,growth may not occur
unless new roadway capacity is added.In many areas of town,such as the Gateway Corridor,road
widening(i.e.,more than three lanes)should be a last resort,since it would create undue hardships on
adjacent property owners and businesses.Likewise,road widening discourages pedestrian use and is
contrary to citizen desires for narrower streets.Thus,there is a need to encourage actions and roadway
improvements that will decrease auto dependence.
To help retain the City's small town atmosphere and to promote a walkable ci r c(b c ti c l u° (t i aIil dIv town,the
City should consider developing a multi-modal LOS approach in the future.This approach may be critical
in the City's continuing efforts to meet the concurrency requirements of the GMA.If we only measure
rrr �rira°c(vehicle capacity,new development could be denied in the very areas where we want to
encourage more jobs and housing.The City should develop public transportation LOS standards in
cooperation with Jefferson Transit to include transit and rider access standards for streets and new
development as well as a minimum level of fixed routes uin d transit service hours.This will set a threshold
of necessary transit service for the City and ensure that public transit and other iv umodes
will become more integral parts of the City's future transportation system.
The City should also study and consider setting LOS standards for pedestrian and bicycle f ul c[is
ucpr�rrirrrm„lfacilities.I,i �additiomu1:�promotion oftransportation demand management(TDM)
strategitts could also alleviate the need to build or expand roadways,and make the transportation system
operate more efficiently and carry more vehicles and people.By looking for new ways to define and
measure levels of service based on Comprehensive Plan goals,this element seeks to assure the continuation
of levels of service that the community can afford,while meeting its vision for the future comprehensive
transportation network,u c(1 ? �simi11 lr�rsla diumick,cr,
rr a ku°rh rut ala u°
Policy Direction for Transportation Demand Management
Transportation demand management(TDM)strategies focus on measures that reduce the demand for new
or expanded acr fres and make the overall transportation system more r>>u [i r>>r}
d(i I ui n c(efficient.
Examples of TDM improvements include:signalization and signage;pedestrian uiu d iric v,cla, triggered
signals;traffic calming devices;park-and-ride lots;parking management programs;and street
improvements that facilitate transit,pedestrian and bicycle use.The following transportation demand
strategies are directed.
Traffic Calming
The traffic calming principles directed by this Plan seek to maximize mobility while creating a more livable
community.Taken together,they recognize that streets do not only serve the needs of motorists.Imt
c fc=rtrM.aru�r.iria,lc riafer�r.aruaf tr.v° rir arvel1;Streets also allow for social interaction,walking,and
a; u it.,.a
cycling.This element directs the City to pursue strategies to reduce traffic Po ,=stacca),tt and preserve the
character of commercial and residential areas.The principle objective is to encourage motorists to slow
down and pay more attention to pedestrians and bicyclists.Ultimately,these strategies should cause
through traffic to choose caltc°rrucate,ra�acve appropriate routes on arterial streets.
The application of specific�,tratea ies tre atrijrcrit�k to individual streets should be carefully considered to
ensure that the desired effect is achieved.Traffic calming strategies should be studied and included in the
Street Standards prepared to p artiollnt-implement this Comprehensive Plan.A process for neighborhoods to
propose traffic calming measures,including funding,should also be described in the Street Standards.
Examples of traffic calming strategies include:
❑ I`e&,i�borli�ood 41traffic circles.arid rack id alr„gcict�r
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❑ Raised crosswalks
❑ Medians,e°�peciaally aacaa: „nMii
❑ Angle rather than parallel parking
❑ Full,semi and diagonal diverters
❑ Increased incentives to use public transit
❑ Narrow driving lanes
❑ Textured pavement
❑ Neighborhood"speed watch”programs
❑ Pedestrian and bicycle facility improvements
❑ Creating aa�tivc,tr.aru�rdaai 2,aatiairu pair ruc�tivitY:.aNi�aat trilrrr;;q u, r f aacce�„Ycum atc,r o�a l)y�I? Yiaagt 44r
a Y7Y4IL4I C,,,,
exilrti-N lip,iriitersC',eL:tIorii.ly
❑ Retaining unopened rights-of way
❑ Pedestrian sidewalk"bulbs"j Recommend that this section
be further examined and updated by staff to
Transit&Park-&-Ride Promotion reflect current street design/urban planning
best practices.
The goals and policies of this element strive to promote the use of public transit.Since the City is not a
provider of transit,it must work closely with Jefferson Transit to implement the transit LOS standards
identified in the Regional Transportation Plan.In addition,the City should coordinate with Jefferson
Transit to establish a TDM program to encourage the use of the Park-and-Ride facility and to reduce
employee parking needs in theDowntown uiva rlluiwdrdra°rlltlr�ti„nlu°arca°u�a°rs
To encourage transit use,the City should identify support services ku�„ujk tluirl<ill a ml inuiI and
facilities that can be included in the options for mitigation of vehicle trips caused by development,
especially in the oull iiia uiru uikDowntown,Gateway Corridor,and future high density commercial and
mixed use areas.These facilities may include transit-supportive facilities,as well as bike Ini i is rrnrf ,uIlld,
lanes,sidewalks,streetlights, and landscaped�,h a ff'`r s.Those areas of town which grow at
ktrb„u r tru°u°k
a relatively low density,single-family residential development pattern,..(4a lid,4 �laa,�d` ilp,li4lec ilii frgcra°��ra+;
ill uu°fadtransit service ou rru°ui h.CI<mhn,a�a°r ii'dew commercial and multi-family residential development,
and especially puc facilities(kclr� s pd,r,k 011 cu°ur
u,Lsb assisted living facilities,boarding
houses,and group homes,should be designed to accommodate transit needs and services during site
selection and site plan development.
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adlaa,lIill a uniIs, 111 d adanl ,,Iopilla°nIs ul s kuppof� f'of [ni11si[ uls laa°[f uik crulktrur 1 011 C(N fa'(41 C 1 0174.SU Ch
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State&Private Ferry Needs
The City should coordinate with the Washington-State Department of Transportation(WSDOT)Ferry
Division to carry out the recommendations of the Gateway Development Plan regarding ferry vehicle
queuing and vehicle holding.In addition,the City and WSDOT should implement the parking and
management recommendations of the 1993 WSDOT Report.Efforts to improve ferry and bus schedules are
ongoing and should be supported by the City to increase mobility and to decrease the number of single
occupancy vehicles arriving at the ferry dock.The City should also work with WSDOT and Jefferson
Transit to develop transit service betweenPort Townsend and the K iii,',loii ctos sou i d V ` tlOI,;ferry
ill Al frnl[us.
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f`auris° alo(a anthar rafiHSHH�id e^4e4s,a°hanxot,a,xo44raaa°f(4 , fcleik...4lala(�,lx..��rlaanufci�
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[o�a K11]d a,C(:Ilonlic da,V�'Iopinlell[ ,Illd I d �4 l()I [tidy[I an �Jb i I rv of'dit,c+
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Parking Management
Future parking management in Port Townsend should pursue a variety of alternative parking strategies,and
should take into account the City's overall transportation system goals.This Plan encourages parking
management control rather than costly public investment in building new parking lots.It also acknowledges
that we cannot,and do not wish to,build enough parking lots to accommodate all cars.
The parking management strategy seeks a balance in providing adequate space for cars,but also
providimaes incentives for people to use cars lesser ,.It encourages the use of a shuttle bus for
visitors or employees to the Historic Downtown,promotes TDM techniques,and explores now ideas to
minimize potential environmental and community impacts b,'� le lila[leo [r s sew rlefed
'e4
4ioFor the most part,however,the control of future transportation and parking problems
must be addressed through strategic planning and proactive management involving the City,Jefferson
Transit,+Iw Washington State Department of Transportation,and business and property owners.
Commercial Historic District
Parking problems are most apparent in the Downtown.It is unlikely that enough parking can be supplied to
meet future demand.Accordingly,the Haines Street Park-and-Ride facility should become an essential part
of the Downtown parking management strategy.In the short term,Jefferson Transit should initiate a visitor
shuttle to and from the Park-and-Ride facility 44l- Over the long-term,the City should
work with Jefferson Transit,WSDOT State Ferries Division and Main Street to increase the use of the
Park-and-Ride facility by i si I ws,ferry walk-on passengers
V Downtown and Port employees,and
Downtown residents.
The City should amen&Ia the parking code to f:aN4ee a,l iiii iiil[a,off-street parking requirements for
redevelopment and new development in the Commercial Historic District[o a'IICOUMIIQI,ul colllj)uIcl aIlld
ul Unlc[i\u,colllllwfciul I u,11\ follim,l]1. 1 1w O[v slloni fd,ul fko ul I f(m [1w [o kuIpply jxlff<ill
Instead of inflexible standards which require the establishment of off-street parking spaces,the City's
parking code should Ao I lcfr� the use of Ao 1[emAo iv,ui cl \1u1 transportation modes uIiid lniiisi 1,TDM
techniques,and Ow aji v I3fr2h> is� use of the Park-and-Ride facility,as options[o of
providing new off-street parking spaces. I hip c(: Idb�,Kidi ie,,ed die ti,e(0)ifiAWilium Kind
o»io�iliuo»f4,lfbc ilile sf4Heof b,<fedtieed f4wf:4,ilile f'of Sef"�ed by�l 1�efila�ive
ole die,(e�,Qn aha*HSO(,4 4e Paf4,-ullld Rde fioei I 4,y< ills�ao (A'bil�e f:u e�e+
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Reducing Impervious Surfaces
The preparation of new parking lot standards provides an important opportunity to limit the amount of
additional impervious surfaces created by development within the City.Because new developments require
hard surfaces that do not allow water to penetrate the ground,it is important to rethink traditional parking
lot standards to achieve the goal of reducing impervious surfaces.
For example Port Townsend's current code requires that about 51%of commercial sites be developed for
parking(not counting another 4%required for minimum landscaping requirements,such as a five foot
landscape perimeter).Nearly 32%of each multi-family site is set aside for parking areas under the existing
regulations.Reducing the design size of the paved areas within the community will reduce the amount of
new impervious surfaces and help to protect the City's small town characten cin d Ih a°li a°ui I Ili o("[h a°S,i I ash,
_-- If we are serious about the
goal of maintaining our small town quality of
life,this entire section needs better relationship
TABLE VI-1:CAPACITY RELATED IMPROVEMENTS to all the goals and policies of other sections of
ROADWAY FROM TO RECOMMENDATIONS the Comp Plan.We cannot improve motor
vehicle capacity and retain the quality of life
Water Street Ferry Terminal Monroe Street 1.Develop off-site parking,establish shuttle service, that residents insist is the primary goal.This
entire matrix should be designed around
and expand transit service. significant investment in people moving
2.Develop pedestrian and bicycle facilities for without their cars as much as possible with
access to,and travel within,the Downtown area. investments in walking,bicycling and transit
facilities.
19th Street Sheridan Street San Juan 1.Perform intersection level analysis at San Juan
Avenue Avenue and Blaine Street for intersection
realignment and signalization.
2.Preserve ROW for four lanes,but avoid building
to preserve roadway character.Build only if growth
rate exceeds three percent per year.
Sheridan S.R.20/Sims Way Discovery Bay 1.Establish a traffic monitoring program on
Street Road Sheridan.Include a.m.,p.m.,and midday counts,
turning movements,and trips to school,in contrast to
through trips.
2.As traffic volumes build,conduct detailed traffic
study of street and adjacent intersections to
determine precise roadway needs(e.g.,left-turn
pockets at key intersections,signals,changes in
channelization,etc.),and right-of-way constraints.
3.This street may need to be widened to four lanes.
The purpose of recommendations one and two is to
confirm traffic volume and to identify appropriate
traffic mitigation strategies.The recommendation is
to do the detailed analysis necessary to determine if
improvements less than widening will handle the
traffic.
Kearney S.R.20/Sims Way Blaine Street 1.Recognize Kearney Street as a key north-south
Street link.
2.Establish a traffic counting program to monitor
traffic volume growth.
3.Preserve ROW for four lanes,but avoid building
to preserve roadway character.Build only if growth
rate exceeds three percent per year.
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TABLE VI-1:CAPACITY RELATED IMPROVEMENTS
ROADWAY FROM TO RECOMMENDATIONS
4.As traffic volumes build,conduct detailed traffic
study of street and adjacent intersections to
determine other roadway,needs(e.g.,left turn lanes,
signalization,etc.).
5.Develop pedestrian paths and bicycle facilities to
reduce north-south auto travel demand(e.g.,connect
residential areas to Downtown with paths and/or
stairways,and connect new retail development to
residential areas with bicycle routes).
Discovery City Limit Sheridan Street 1.Control land use access.Prohibit driveways
Bay Road directly onto arterials if alternative roadway access
exists.Allow access only at intersections to make
full use of existing capacity and to preserve existing
rural character.
2.Acquire additional ROW width to permit future
improvements.
3.Preserve ROW for four lanes,but avoid building
to preserve roadway character.Build only if growth
rate exceeds three percent per year.
Water Street Kearney Street Monroe Street 1.Develop off-site parking,establish shuttle service,
and expand transit service.
2.Develop pedestrian and bicycle facilities for
access to and travel within Downtown area.
S.R.20/Sims City Limits Ferry Terminal 1.Follow recommendations of Gateway
Way Development Plan(i.e.,intersection improvements).
Hastings City Limit Sheridan Street 1.Control land use access to preserve existing rural
Avenue character.Prohibit driveways directly onto arterials
if alternative roadway access exists.Allow access
only at intersections to make full use of existing
capacity.
TRANSPORTATION GOALS&POLICIES
The following goals,policies and implementation steps have their foundation in the PT 2020 Report,the
Community Direction Statement contained in Chapter—in of this Plan,and the efforts of the
Transportation Citizen Workgroup.
Overall Transportation Goal:To develop a safe,integrated,multi-modal public and private
transportation system for the efficient movement of people of all abilities and goods,with cost-effective
facilities and minimum environmental impact. �doplill"ul"Collipl1'k'S[fw[of'polC 'u111
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Land Use&Transportation
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Goal l:To promote a balanced,affordable,reliable,convenient and efficient
transportation system which supports the Land Use Element and Community Direction
Statement of the Port Townsend Comprehensive Plan.
Policy 1.5: Design street and level of a°kk Ycov ice(LO y c)standards to serve a varied land use
pattern,which includes higher standards for commercial areas and mixed-use centers,and
lower standards for fringe areas.
Policy 1.7: Minimize air rnuifa°r uiuc..r
r r�i tragi,pollution and environmental impacts by promoting the use
of alternative modes r:('[o ii o[w or°lr is la°transportation,reducing growth of Aou[o
traffic,maintaining airing acceptable traffic flow uiuc(klra°agc(s,and siting transporta-
tion routes so they do not significantly impact environmentally sensitive areas.
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au u�;y ucr�tgr i�u�uku��rrr rru�r�ti,,.r�r rr�r�� �rr�,u�� uku,,,
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r�rlt rig drom reduced veli�icle rrrile�r traveled caro f cin oricr.ayaru,x;cactivc irgnru�rlaar catiarru�riccNnn
lrikirnj.caro f top Ec htcc .1`, r crrrrLi2g!:
NAicy d d d: CoprlicUrreriit rrvitl'ii tl'i�e above a,ctiopru,tl'iw city will ahrk tlii�e cowity to de�riv.ru.arae)irrrlaleme,rit a
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Lidr�I'IJia.,lricycliruy.gLro ;yv Ikiruy.cg;,� ca y.rccat r lacrcerotam ord cavcr.ay.c of ily trays,,„
g12icy d J:2: tJi�e city rYill wel tgr a lrrcaritrdv,tl,!� p!2itivc ord tl'i�e�l,c�d'ijdt�r rrn„tr.aruaaapt atiopru mop„deer in
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otl'i�er m1trecad11 tool .
NAic,y d d x: Direct city laiclrlic work; to irncorrlaarr.ate climate cl�i�caruy.e impact act redticirorro� into copro4ri{,ctioprn,,
a percatiorror caro m airuteru.a, °° i br.a�rtriccticre project r,
. rucc ord rru,„
g12icy d d S: adrrc t city la.aru 1ic iia ri kt4 to deve slcrrrcrut clrrrrto .l �rrr�a actor op iter
develop a rrrct uor �rrtivc�� a�t�� t,c r it aruU� r[ These are from King County
ev a racy c s
Sample Climate Change-Related Amendments
and were modified slightly to reflect Port
Townsend organizations and clarify language.
Goal 2:To coordinate the planning,construction,and operation of transportation facilities and programs of
Jefferson County,Washington State Department of Transportation(WSDOT)Highways and Ferries
Divisions,adra'Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization(PRTPO),fdiar-Port of Port
Townsend,Jefferson Transit,and utility providers.[Ord.No.2670,§1.9(December 7,1998)].
Policy 2.1: Continue to participate in the PRTPO for funding of regional transportation
improvements and f(,a in the planning and implementation of the Peninsula Regional
Transportation Plan.
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Policy 2.2: Coordinate with affected agencies to design regional transportation systems to support
urban growth within designated urban growth areas(UGAs)cis oi[Iill°,din lha°rur,�a�rms1
., b b b
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Policy 2.6: Support the development of regional bicycle transportation corridors that link regional
commercial memptyment uicareas.This system does not supersede
local bicycle planning efforts,but does demonstrate the need for continuity in design and
implementation of bicycle facilities throughout the Quimper Peninsula area.
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3.1.2 Following adoption of this Comprehensive Plan,complete a public involvement process and
study that reviews a range of collector/arterial options and recommends future road alignments
for the area lying north of Hastings Avenue and west of San Juan Avenue,(i.e.,include the
recommendations of the Draft Arterial Street Plan and a"no action”alternative as options for
review).At a minimum,the study should take into consideration the following:
a. Land use and zoning designations as modified by this Comprehensive Plan;
b. The presence of ESAs,including steep slopes,wetlands,and drainage corridors;
C. Projected future traffic generation,both at the end of the 20 year planning horizon,and
at build-out;and
d. Possible changes in travel behavior,including the use of Ao I[erreAo ivr ,ui,c[Ivd,,modes,
mill„sff Gini( foi 1k'S fir ul frrr inti ru°Su;I[ (frurr c.I irr]ul Is,fu°fs;,k,d c.li uiu,s;u°S ill Iu1 dill.(`fa°clucncv o
Irl� s ru,u S r�pu° ruir,rrr s uiur a°rr�,rou.
3.1.3 Integrate the selection of a"preferred"option for road alignments in the no r[fiw."i so fiwLs[
q p e I rakmpo„c,� o to Plan.
Policy
quadrant eCom Comprehensive t��fr�,,,,
Policy 3.2: Maintain or attain traffic flow through arterial and collector intersections at an established
minimum level of service for each street classification to minimize traffic congestion.
3.2.1 Adopt arterial level of service standards that focus on measures of mobility
and promote the use of transit,rideshare programs,and ui c l r\a,mmspot tri[ m
ua�nrrSan�anrd,aar4S fexo�ua°l,-modes.
3.2.2 Assure that arterial level of service standards reflect the existing and planned
development patterns and land use growth objectives envisioned for the
various planning sub-areas of the City.
lloficy 3.44 Provide Eadegl lute�Wtirr:a of k)r re��identir:l us �,,d rr:a�arteriaN to protect.adjoiruin:a
rlR)perties dronm noise,dwili,[crud tf fie�q4: �ty iwrw;Niea r,i This policy opposes the goal
of maintaining our small town character as it
Policy 3.7: Enhance pedestrian and vehicular safety by minimizing driveways on all arterials.Where encourages high-speed travel and discourages
driveways are a m
allowed,require joint use at es,when feasible. I[,of r of a rr\Lwak s neighborhood connection to the streets.„
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Policy 3.8: Design arterial streets to fit the character of the areas through which they pass.Develop'c
arterial street standards for eerlaIn�t„llareas oftown,(e.g.,Cook Avenue)
andarLk.
Policy 3.9: Follow the recommendations described in the Port Townsend Gateway Development Plan to
fund and construct S.R.20 improvements.Aggressively pursue funding from federal,state,
and private sources for these improvements.
Policy 3.10: Its.rc„yrtfJ[.rra„tort-nirrr„csf%o rf;ffrrrfrffaf;C7rrorrtrrs.9ar[Lrraaa co Lo
or rrrrfs.rsLc[rorrv.
r .,
roaa[rv;rt s.fram s<<ri7s.C-re�[s Ijanc, arra[hIl%c laru.s,Street lights and on-street
ross�cafl%s,..
lighting should balance aesthetic and safety concerns with economic considerations including
operations and maintenance costs.
Policy 3.11: Construct on-site lighting to assure that direct light emitted above the horizontal is minimized.
On-site lighting,fmi ld slia llbe hooded and shielded so that it is directed to the project site
and so that direct light does not impact adjacent property.
114411i1ei3t2a proaide*treeo li+t:tvay4hthe rip+i:lrrrNk rrlandH4l flwHr�eWG 'O� i4defi*4?4orwi)
ulmon t1w er:trwiw.
Yr. Fxistimf and ppog vted tmAic vol..rmsl
C,Lwat3on ofsohool or transit stops,
f. 6ttdwr-wlcvant,aua ,C(Aepval,loval op utilit;+desi}m wgu.iw; Tr cnt,.� - - -- Covered in 3.10
Policy 3.13: Encourage streets that promote the small town character of the community by preserving
existing r rcf�rs vegetation andwo�byproviding street trees.
rrra[s.rrclnira�rrrr�rl, w rra
Policy 3.14: Encourage the establishment of planting strips with adequate width for appropriate vegetation,
including street trees(i.e.,5 feet or more in height)as an integral part of street construction or
reconstruction.F'rs.f's.%nce slfoii Ipl he„fv LTI 10 Tud Iv c frees and r s.rts.Paf on and or droroht
hof ra7�sC c� s„aha[p[or�� ul, lfraWorr,
Policy 3.15: Develop recommendations regarding tree and vegetation retention and management within
City rights-of-wayandafrr;Icnl[iiraIi,isLIrraljacLn[ lan downLrs.
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Goal 4:To develop a 1444 irutcf�rapted local street system which accommodates various transportation
modes depending upon individual neighborhood characteristics.
Policy 4.2: Incorporate street standards for transportation facilities that safely
accommodate:
a. mag@`[ofntssulk,ti>Maal;,,L,mu,ntand elke+utilities;
b. Neighborhood motor vehicle traffic and parking;
C. Emergency and service vehicles;
d. Pedestrians;
e. Bicycles;
f. Mail boxes;
g. Garbage and recycling services;
h. Public transportation access
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i. Street Lights;and
j. Street trees.
Policy 4.3: Encourage the use of"narrow streets"to help retain the City's small town atmosphere,lo
uhun u°sun`s°[y t"ref iwkafibofluooa(r,u°s[a(u°ufs ffru>>11 al s°f sp3,°'d fnifflc [o ancrninl c
ba,iwi%c i f u°�a°i,riIarm,and to minimize the amount of paved area to reduce construction
costs,storm water runoff and heat buildup.The level of service for collectors,local
access roads or residential streets should reflect a balance between safety,efficiency,and
the maintenance of small town character.
Policy 4.4: Ensure that the City's street development standards result in safe streets and are
compatible with the standards contained in the State Department of Transportation(i.e.,
DOT)Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices as.
Policy 4.5: Encourage local access and residential traffic only on local streets to minimize traffic
noise,congestion,and hazards to pedestrians.Discourage through access i"ref iiio[w i/a,d
�r ui iIlcby installing traffic calming devices and/or by*44,4+4+s i r f u cru i„f ii]acertain
saII[rensref„streets tofa'l a414eby,opened tomotor vehicles.
Policy 4.6: Designate certain viewpoint street ends and,where appropriate,provide signs,benches
and safety barriers to encourage public use and to prevent encroachment from
neighboring residents.
Policy 4.7: Allow street closures(or do not allow some streets to be opened)in certain areas so the
street grid is broken in an effort to promote more pedestrian friendly neighborhoods.
Streets designated to be closed or to remain unopened should be identified within the
c;oruu<qr:rira°d.,ac��su� lr,,,.
m,12� �rilioi„Plan.
Nom� oa opc ,a,.e(t Aca iv Transportation-Pedestrian&Bicycle Systems
Goal 5:To create a safe and convenient environment for walking and bicycling through the
construction of a cana2l2l2 aaiac{..scaairale„ sly caiai,,,accicc{ y,s1222 2f pedestrian and
bicycle facilities which are integrated with roads,,Ij„r a„ills and other transportation
facilities.
Policy 5.1: Adopt and implement the ulcc{alc l limfP Gam;i4c cie-,Nee Neil m e ecr!Red cl v
'air lugjrvl Baia Plan to guide development of pedestrian and bicyclist
improvements.
Policy 5.2: Provide for safe and convenient pedestrian and bicycle use on all developed
public street rights-of-way,consistent with adopted street standardsaa,rad
ca Ill l2„I c l c s l rg f.!.....l2.l:.!.I:a.ca.l2.lg -
Policy 5.3: Provide pedestrians and bicyclists with a caini2l c lc system of facilities, incentives,
and services that fully support trip-making connections between residential
areas,employment centers,shopping, recreational facilities,schools, public
transit and other public services within the City.The City should develop a safe
and convenient environment for walking and bicycling by:
a. Physically separating pedestrian and veh!Glc(InGluding bicycles and
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�raa arvucc traffic,
b. Encouraging separated internal pedestrian circulation systems in new
or redeveloping commercial-retail districts;
C. Developing policies that address conditions warranting illumination of
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.-street crossings,,;
d. Providing Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA)approved wheelchair
ramps and other aids to enhance safe mobility of the handicapped;
e. Giving special consideration to pedestrian and bicyclist opportunities
in school,park,sports and commercial areas;and
f. a.waclalueng a Conliiauc ii1112E2yF jig as uai2212 lc City-wide
sidewalk/pathways„Ms,1 ,Mplan including on and off-road trails to
establish safe integration:and:accamimod alloi]of bicycle and
pedestrian circulation.
Policy 5.4: Safe,convenient walkways, ++d-bike lanes:and ll E2u!cs:aDac li~:ails should
be required in proximity to all arterials and collectors and other iiauludlnct streets
near multi-family and commercial development.
Policy 5.5: Walkways:,ai eways and!liralls...
42aal.l...be required where appropriate in
planned unit development(PUD),subdivision and plat approvals.
Policy 5.6: Encourage pedestrian access to the transit system by providing safe,convenient
walkways and crosswalks on streets Isaac licca g ar near transit stops.
Policy 5.7: Require walk lights and bicycle activated signal detection at traffic control signals.
Policy 5.8: Encourage bicycling as an alternative to 4-G6aa4Gy-automobile travel by
promoting employer provision of bicycle facilities at employment sites and
increased biGyGling lai,u„Yulc,access to and on transit facilities.
Policy 5.9: Earmark sufficient and dedicated funding for construction of eaco-nrneteirvioe6 as
uaM 121u lc D�2!work of acIllve lirans12g~I:Baia system improvements through
programs such as the Capital Improvement Program(CIP), Local Improvement
District(LID), Housing and Urban Development(HUD)Community Development
Block Grants(CDBG), Neighborhood Enhancement Programs or as part of new
residential or commercial development.
Policy 5.10: Establish and adopt Yaimplcic slirvccP, design and maintenance standards as part
of the Nccnma ter!Recl l alaaieAcl lve I l ansggjrv�llon Ilan to ensure that the
implementation and maintenance of49,=ao=r-r��. aauhaF liraansggj~la Baia
improvements are coordinated and consistent in design and construction.
Policy 5.11: Where practical, redevelop or upgrade existing primary,, cu„alas,{ ;,yand local
„
City roadways as bicycle routes to promote bicycle travel,consistent with the
Bicycle System Plan.
Policy 5.12: With the City as an active partner,pursue limited improvement districts(LIDS)or
business improvement districts(BDDs),to provide adequate bicycle and
pedestrian facilities iiasludli g a2ygjrvcc{ laicyulc i'aack .
Policy 5.13: Prepare a2safest route to school”maps,,faryall schools to to assure that safety and
accident prevention for pedestrian and bicycle travel to schools,receives the
highest consideration.The City,and School District and Ivaalii,,,,�slilu„Iian„s„
should jointly prepare the maps and work together in the design and construction
of transportation facilities and sclpaairva lc 1paal lawaa s in and adjacent to school
zones.The safest route to schools should include transportation facilities that:
a. Provide pedestrian sidewalks and pathways on streets aai d �ir pl'oved
liralls_-_connecting to,or within,the school zones,and pedestrian
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facilities that are physically separated from imolj„a!,~,iz „c,{vehicle and
bicycle traffic if needed;
b. Locate appropriate signs to alert motorists entering school zones;
C. Install adequate lighting facilities along roadways and pathways;
d. Use appropriate traffic-calming devices:and airljplcic slreelsroadway
desk}ins in school zones;
e. Establish crosswalks in areas of good sight visibility, lighting and
proximityto incri ase sysl:em coni eclJvIlay and connecting la 21hry
modes;
f. Provide bike facilities that accommodate a range of bicycling skills;
and
g. Promote safe,secure and convenient uavcrcc„ d bicycle loaarlking..,
pedestrian and bicycle access to bus transportation.
Policy 5.14: Develop educational programs that promote awareness of the"safest routes to
school.”The Police Department and School District should provide"hands-on"
training for the safe use of bikeways and pathways as well as vehicular, bicycle
and pedestrian traffic controls such as stop signs,signals,crosswalks and
crossing guards.
Policy 5.15: The development of the F raeuspor[a�aaaa:n Plan should
consider the following locational criteria:
a. Safest routes to schools, commercial and eimjoloym enla:cenllers and
alh er desl naal ons;
b. Directness and connculivlly;
C. Access points-,aaitd oulaliu aauvcss uarric{ars
d. Available width;
e. Automobile parking on-street and ioluyule loaarlking sloaauc;
f. Number of delays;
g. Traffic volumes and sluc2 c ;
h. Truck and bus traffic;
i. Barriers and grades resulting from surface topography;
j. Pavement surfaces;
k. Maintenance costs;
I. Environmental compatibility;
M. User conflicts;
n. Security;
o. Cost/funding;
P. Vehicular a GG+464--uraasha history of associated streets where possible;
q. Vehicle crossings and driveways,and.
r S�oC'[Yn" afeC'm amwe11 en`
Policy Adopt the following definitions for ncaemicalarevca..aaulivc Pirv,aan .
.2EIIl.2a..h.on ways based
upon the Washington State Department of Transportation(WSDOT)Design
Manual 1989 and NAC I Q slaandaard&s
a. Bikeways:Any trail, path, part of a highway or shoulder,sidewalk,or
any other travel way specifically signed and/or marked for bicycles;
b. Class I Bike-way(Bike Path):A separate trail for the principal use of
bicycles;
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C. Class II Bike-way(Bike Lanes):A portion of a street designated by
signs and/or pavement markings for preferential bicycle use;
d. Class III Bike-way(Bike Route):A street designated with signs as a
bicycle route and is shared with other transportation modes;
e. Class IV Bike-way(Shared Roadway with No designation):A publicly
maintained street that is not designated with signs and/or pavement
markings as a bikeway but is accessible to bicyclists;
f. Equestrian Trail:Any designated trail on which horses are permitted to
travel;
g. Pedestrian Walkway:A continuous way designated for pedestrians
and separated from the through lanes for motor vehicles by a physical
barrier or space;
h. Sidewalk: Sidewalks are paved, parallel,and adjacent to streets,
preferably seloaralci Ioy green n aluire sl�rllos and Iol aced f:a
aauuamimocia-ale sloace normally used for utility placement purposes;
and
i. Water Trail:A water-oriented trail which provides a designated route
to,on,or along fresh and/or salt water in which the water is the and
waaler orleiafleci and near shore ciecliraaalioiac are primary points of
interest.
Policy 5.17: Review all development proposals and street development permit applications for
conformance with the Open Space and Trails and lraoiE�oloe e reai,a,v„I,ive
I iaaia,
plans. Designated open space and trails should be preserved or
acceptable locations provided P:o aaccomimociaalc cyclem coiaiaecPJvll:y. New
developments should shall provide connections to the open space and 11he trail
system.
Policy 5.18: Establish eaoeaimolore rcci aacljve transportation links between public facilities,oaoy
commercial and eimloloymeial ceialcEc, neighborhoods and higher density
residential areas.
Policy 5.19: Designate certain right-of-way corridors for no miolorizedaaclJve P':.aaia „2„a„i„rvlj„a.I!.v.I:a.
use only. Streets designated as"not to be opened”should be preserved as open
space, utility easements or part of the e gni 4e::ei:ioc caaacl ivc,transportation and
Eecrcaalioiaaal P:raail network.
Policy 5.20: Establish pedestrian walkway ciecivia crilcrlaa,widths,types and materials to
accommodate varying levels of pedestrian traffic and to ensure that streets are
"pedestrian friendly”depending upon the district in which the use occurs.
Policy 5.21: Coordinate with Jefferson Transit to ensure that park-and-ride facilities are
functioning as multi-modal stations linked directly to the daoeaimeteerviRe6aacl y
IErvaD pgElaalioianetwork.
Policy 5.22: Neighborhood,commercial and eimloloymeial ccr°alcr or mixed use project designs
64G64�--claaalJconsider internal pathway linkages to other pathways 11he
non ill lorizedccliaFe liav iacicoi l2a lol..l.Icaal hawaay cy P:em and adjacent uses.
Policy 5.23: Bike lanes designated as per Association of State Highway Transportation
Officials and Washington State Department of Transportation(ASHTO/WSDOT)
and NAC I Q requirements for aacl veliraainspgElaal,iaia facill1jes shall be maintained
to the same level as the motor vehicle travel lane portion of the roadway.
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Policy 5.24: Adopt the following transportation classification to facilitate development of
ncammolorized acllve -transportation facilities:
a. Bikeways:
Class I(Bike Paths);
Class 11 (Bike Lanes);
Class III (Bike Routes-Designated and Mapped);
Class IV(Bike Routes-Mapped Only);
b. Pedestrian Pathways:
Sidewalks;
Pedestrian Walkways;and
C. Mixed Use Connections(connecting to larger system):
Mixed Use I ilansl2gl l:alion:and Recreational: Includes
pedestrian, bike,equestrian,and Urban(defined by concrete
or asphalt,and uses,for example roller blading).
ll'on is y _i 25: "'fh'aaoc M�a1ua �11jh2EI a ..f � aalrxxg eu� as . .evabnN Similar�O
a( ) „ ' tht ,,`�aoruall�ay
G`�a°laava�aa� hall in axg�aeu� a°a� .� aacla aallc ll aacw�l�li„
in a6ich Seje° ed SlreeN Ire a°laaSed fang lad � aoe N Of �iMe
tgaY�all gat agaa
vria°aaaoca?x �11a tE aeuSWN.I. Ion uht fUrL <Yjl iC IJJV OWSe a°lanSaoreS are
110%, lana:°,al ItganYOri✓wall Yr�afL Yat�r�a� 'iY very ��laava
aaf� a°laa.aoc�a,S'> aeuall li�„
lav ll F l ese everfls "Is%,,ell as lllor[land ,,"1)ed.alpalaaaa✓a"have
oca gall l;nao?x�alga are helall,,,
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Goal 6: To encourage adoption of land use regulations and strategies
that promote transit,, �a
, ml.-ferry use and links to aamodes
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Policy 6.l: Encourage zero foot frontage setbacks for commercial uses on streets with
1)ua. �r ansi� ;facilities to encourage transit use.Locate parking in the rear or
to the sides of buildings.
Policy 6.2: Require street level pedestrian uses in buildings„,irr commercial,office,or
mixed-use centers with 4w.,lr ansi� ;routes and nearby Ims�ra,nsi� ,facilities
to stimulate activity and interest.
Policy 6.3: In areas where growth is expected,but 1)ao �r an i� service is not yet
available,bus/pedestrian serviceable site plans should be required for new
subdivisions,planned unit developments(PUDs),and commercial and
multi-family housing developments so that l)aa �E ansi� and pedestrian use
is practical when it becomes available.
Policy 6.4: Use this Transportation Element and the Jefferson Transit Comprehensive
Plan as the basis for establishing future transit routes.
Policy 6.5: Whenever feasible,new development and redevelopment shall be required
to incorporate transit-supportive and pedestrian-friendly design elements
and features.
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Policy 6.6: Encourage public transit as a preferred mode of visitor travel to and from
Downtown and other major visitor destinations within the City and region,
through the use of the Park-and-Ride transit facility. II Mnyaie
txga iOr Vc°hiCle USe ten 11)0% uiO%a n Ilurasto_h iMJ)lc°tx eni 1iion of .1 txgaeuage
Mc�l,fM" �s I IIfIra
Policy 6.7: Promote the use of the Park-and-Ride facility to serve employees in the
Commercial Historic A District,Boat Haven District, and other designated
activity and employment centers in the City and County in order to
ifi�ert°ef)� alit „,°aaffagx trips by single-occupant vehicles,thereby reducing
traffic and parking congestion. hxgVletxgeeulaliaaeu of .1,..
eu.<?x all parking pan
a�OUld M laaeMc tone ifu Ilu a°aatxgis.�ti°� a°aatxgtxg ca°t.�l
4,af Ilue I'arl� .<euall���d Ride
/ones and.Lo dab�'➢C'ablllQbY4 1�.r4.
Policy 6.11: Promote transportation demand management(TDM)programs among
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large employers:, a<eaa� a°aatxgtxgic�a°�.i .�rnaemployment centers re,����� �eut;�.�eua,,,,,,
visiior sl ori disc.ace Irip�to encourage transit ride sharing and
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tuaatatt�zaa�aaa�a�eaIc�.aeu���saalaltaarntrave and Ian rea npa°e Veula° e txgt eS.,.
Icaveled
Policy 6.12: Encourage the Jefferson Transit and the Washington State Department of Transportation
(WSDOT)Ferries Division to design and provide facilities that foster bicycleziiid
a°�(a°�I <n use through:
a. Provision of secure bicycle parking at park-and-ride lots,stations and
employment centers;
b. Accommodation of bicycles on bus routes where designated as part of bicycle
route system:
C. Design future vessels and vehicles to safely accommodate bicycles ziiid
�(. Ru,cluiru°iruiusi I khu°fru°r;k ill Ili u,Cffik[mic Cb,
mii[(mii [o bu,Iocai[a,(in Ili a,
..(`Ur,.r,rirIuru°rrwrh° Or I31uiu�ru� krdI3 [o[hugcurb uiud illru�� � [fib,
«<If<in"rrm�L
Policy 6.13: Support the expansion of passenger-only ferry services from Port Townsend to other
Puget Sound urban areas as well as the San Juan Islands and Victoria,B.C.,and
cooperate with state and federal governments and+h e-Province of British Columbia to
explore the feasibility of direct ferry service from Port Townsend to these locations. Ill
LiIi011 ku'MrEf rS' alum„„LfSI LIallI u111 Iill]a+y[nillsiI sA'fN Hca°fol N SC �u°r ��uuilk uir;,
Biiribrida,!,uiiid Kiiiasloii [o [o Soy iii(wbuin uindr
ui[rlsru ik.
Policy 6.14: Encourage handicapped accessible improvements that meet the requirements of the
Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA)on the Washington State Port Townsend-
Owa°�✓,rdu�a°Counj jIfa,Ferry.
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Policy 6.15: Coordinate with the WSDOT Ferries Division and Peninsula Regional Transportation
Planning Organization(PRTPO)to set a level of service(LOS)standard for the Port
Townsend-Keystone ferry.The City should encourage a LOS standard of a one-boat wait
on weekdays and a two-boat wait on weekends.
Policy 6.16: Petition the WSDOT Ferries Division to study alternatives relating to parking needs for
short-term and long-term ferry and vehicle queuing operations.In conjunction with the
City and Jefferson Transit,the WSDOT Ferries Division should:
a. Examine and implement operational improvements that would reduce the
impacts on the Port Townsend Police Department;
b. Promote the use of Jefferson Transit's Park-and-Ride facility for walk-on
ferry passengers and long-term parking patrons(this should include the
coordination of transit/ferry schedules);and
C. Study ferry queuing alternatives to mitigate traffic congestion and safety
hazards on S.R.20/Water Street,including:
(i) Expansion of ferry terminal to alleviate on-street queuing impacts:
(ii) The acquisition and development of Indian Point by WSDOT
Ferries Division for use as an off-street holding area for queuing of
ferry traffic;and
(iii) Alternatives to existing ferry queuing lane to add vehicle holding
capacity.
Parking Management
Goal 7:To encourage City,Transit and private interests to establish coordinated parking strategies to
achieve overall transportation goals and to ensure that parking standards cir a not�a deterrent to li0v,�
development or redevelopment uiiid[o 0W 01V 11Wa ,[s irk(m1] (" lml[[° Clioll aor l of'fr°(hir ink!(it 10
rrui
r
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S11 EE 0.
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Policy 7.1: Encourage private developers to address parking demand by participating in the cost of
shared parking facilities,agreement with others for the joint use of parking spaces and
through the use of bicycles,carpools,transit,and the Park-and-Ride facility.
Policy �u Of,1 11`1 mit uiruLls Mid rIICOUsLL!ra°S2112a°cra°�'�,,
°r /.11.�: Duc ur„u° ,rr�rn����uiru°r r>>uiu�(u°r>>u°ur F„h r ru°�u�k,{.-
r�I"pfa' rh�
fu°�u°fk„ rrrirrou Ii�q,Icluu°uc(� pru°ukrry a,ud(hiruirirm ro cfrr>>(,ru°clruiu�u..,.
Policy 7.2: 1,clu0[v mu,IliwriI ill,iiid u,l:ncourageprivate luirtir(o u L°r and ptibliic
iropfc a°r to provide r�(
�( ku°,uru° r („cfu° IPu1rllu'. 1131>rulu�c�bicycle parking facilities,
<ur r:r.m,°Af[I*a°if pfopef6a ,..
Policy 7.3: Develop and implement reduced parking requirements in order to:encourage new
development and the adaptive reuse of historic structures;limit the construction of new
impervious surfaces;and provide for parking needs.
7.3.1 Review,and where appropriate,reduce off-street parking requirements for
new commercial development.
7.3.2 Reduce parking requirements to provide incentives for the revitalization,
adaptive reuse,and preservation of existing historic structures within the
Downtown Parking District and commercial zones lying within the National
Register Historic District.
7.3.3 V,410r. iiour shb0dbeL--- We need to encourage all
are,
to be less auto-oriented.
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Policy 7.4: Implement parking strategies that maximize the ability for the greatest number of people
to use the Downtown,emphasizing the accommodation of"person trips"rather than
automobile parking places,thereby minimi/ping adverse traffic and parking impacts on
the Commercial Historic District.
Policy 7.5: Develop a Parking Management Plan that encourages short-term
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�p g, � a r rrs�Of��„kipprr�xm�,iru°fs� 1�,p Of'[1w
ar iu� cru°„ru°s,ic,ir ,
ubiic 3uir1<�rti� s 3,ice in the Commercial Historic District and other commercial areas,to
ensure vital retail activities.
Policy 7.6: CImpa,t[ rmiw , ,fiotiId btf,,pwi�srble Rr t ptw,u(inla}>wkiii,'a und Rr t re:er�,op�np p,irls�r�p
n I i\a,lo„any spill-over
leu°�,.��s�suni,.� a°,i��u°..
parking on neighboring properties and streets.
Policy 7.7: Develop parking lot design standards that assure pedestrian friendly parking facilities by f
providing protected pedestrian links between parking facilities and employment and other
service centers,arterials,transit facilities,and green space.
Policy 7.8: New and redeveloped residential areas should be planned to accommodate a deefb:.l�e oil P-
street parking is esu°f f ss ks ill f o(` mia!off nr,[�3,ir1<ill.This l>r l Cy will
encourage f(m ,r d(n° ,Iopiiwii[cry [s k,ss lllp3,fN (wsk If(`,i u° 11 ,afl °f d('llsily i,ir;
,iiid bicvc la,ftia,mf[Ana°ss, a°,s f"b1l ,Ind k,ss 0tW..nsffaAVoa:s4oH,:.
Policy 7.9: Parking and driveways should be prohibited on arterial streets unless a determination is
made that adequate right-of-way exists to provide mobility,safety and alternative modes
of transportation.
Policy 7.10: Develop and promote incentive programs that enable property owners to reduce parking
demand.
Rewrite this policy to
Policy 7.11: �II,fH�,td;r,,p�that off-street parking continues to be the primary source of parking supply for - promote commercial density goals,transit
mixed use centers and commercial corridors within the City. goals,climate goals and active transportation
goals by ensuring that motor vehicle parking is
Policy 7.12: Continue to maintain existing on-street parking in neighborhoods wheta,r:f`f=,[ra ah: primarily shared on-street parking.Off-street
ro�o�a*��xbb<�flrorw<��I,�,is4i,idecu,i�e::b protecting parking first for residents,and parking should be the choice of the
5 p g p g commercial enterprise.
second for customers and visitors.
Policy 7.13: Manage the supply and location of off-street parking in commercial areas to support*
bial,iraea°def`Ifi,,travel modes consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Policy 7.14: Or>>plu;r,>>u°u�pr�lic aIs,Ind�1 p Ifk li..,!...i in,i,�a°ntu°uI 1)1,1n fry ru°,iia° �r�ru°t3,if1<�n, ,ic,iillbiIly in,
aha°C U(mI][(mI]pIll d Cow,�i daf pifk f,p pficrrl.'a pr:fcran f'of wl ,[fe,[p,ifk nl [o fa�(,iaa ah
pcoo daro�i,n r ilf4 iI H, ill �4e[ ao l dto promote alternative transportation modes(e.g.,
Park-and-Ride facility,bicycles,etc.).
Poli) 7.15: hClLhte SBanc-ts %% ,I�er M�Magelxgew in Ow design of parking areas and
incoiffanra�e xxpeca ed levels of prc°Cij)t�.I�t0f�fre(Jtoc°fWV: tWc^fuSit Vf Wht
dffaliM rehlded pan CfillUfle a°V M� 4x.
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Level of Service(LOS)&Concurrency Management
Goal 8:To set an appropriate level of service to reduce traffic congestion and to increase the efficiency and
safety of the overall transportation system by maximizing the use of existing lfacilities� --- Do everything possible to
mitigate the need for motor vehicle congestion
Policy 8.4: Establish and implement a Concurrency Management System to monitor the level of relief through transit land use planning and
service standards.This process includes: investment in active transportation.Delete
a. Monitoring level of service standards and providing adequate funding; most planning for increasing motor vehicle
b. Rationing transportation capacity during the development approval process; use.
c. Monitoring available transportation capacity with: Develop Level of Access or LOA instead of
(i) Development approvals; LOS.
(ii) Traffic Counts;
(iii) Public safety response times;
(iv) Complaints;
(v) Revenue collections;
(vi) Transportation model runs;and
d. Analyzing external influences on concurrency management system,including
rrorwrsr�rw�<uo�e4d uic���u �r,;uiukpr�r�ri,f�r�u�rco�ke[.
Policy 8.5: Adopt and implement level of service(LOS)standards on roads,that generally
correspond to level of service D(LOS D).Recognize that maintaining this level of
service will result in some peak-hour auto congestion,especially during peak tourist days.
However,this LOS will minimize transportation facility costs,promote a shift to alternate
modes. ,irid 1r ile uIela,l�rve ,1rld eoo»o»u�4�,v Hief4 e r,r
Policy 9.1: Encourage the use of existing,underused,or undeveloped street rights-of-way to provide
o�<uu�ra�rrwr�reG rt,Fii Is(or ui„i
[iva,[nius,pot[ri[ mi ru° ru°ui[mi uiiid public access.
Policy 9.7: Discourage street vacations tm4 �4e 4`tnt�qwelw+t slw I`wow��m�opc ,'04 ll'lan
is mlope(l.in order not to forgo future public use opportunities,
and Ow
a°a Iw �Laiu )or[.I�Io u svetxg a;aneueuea°� � .�bihl v 10;rleYtaneu �t .�a°Yte��� .l
.. `�” `.
adappan a°Itmat e change
Policy 10.2: Secure adequate long-term funding sources for transportation through a variety of
methods.These methods may include,but are not limited to:
a. Encouraging public/private partnerships and/or cost sharing agreements for
financing transportation projects that remedy existing transportation
problems,or that foster economic growth in Port Townsend(this private
sector involvement may include:Transportation Demand Management
programs.Negotiated Transportation Agreements and/or small area plans
where developers provide transportation improvements such as integrated
transit,pedestrian and bicycle connections into new developments,and
mitigation payment systems such as impact fees);
b. Encouraging the use of local improvement districts(LIDs)by property
owners to upgrade roads to meet City road standards or'Benefit Area
Improvement District'financing for transportation improvements where local
benefits are clearly identified;
C. Requiring impact mitigation payments through a concurrency management
system;
d. Seeking funding from the federal or state sources,such as the Intermodal
Surface Transportation Efficiency Act(ISTEA)program,the Transportation
Improvement Account(TIA),and the Public Works Trust Fund(PWTF);
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e. Exploring the establishment of a street utility fund;provided that:
(i) The fund is used for the operation and development of transportation
facilities and programs;and
(ii) Policies and a budget are established for the allocation of funds
raised by the utility,and at least 25%of the revenues generated from
the utility are earmarked for uic l iv u;transportation
system improvements;
f. Earmarking monies received from street vacations for the purchase of rights
of-way;and
g. Impact fees that require new development to pay its fair share for
transportation improvements,based on its proportionate share of the impact.
[Ord.No.2670,§1.11(December 7,1998)].
Policy 10.3: Transportation improvements and expenditures should be prioritized
according to the following ranking:
a. Projects that correct safety hazards in the transportation system,with the
highest priority given to the safest routes to school;
b. Projects that maximize local transportation revenue sources by using
(obtaining)federal or grant monies;
C. Projects that are coordinated with other construction activities such as City
projects relating to stormwater,water or wastewater utilities as well as
projects which coordinate with other private or public utilities(e.g.,Puget
Power,US West,etc.);
d. Projects that incorporate iioimiclwi/edi,c �u° improvementsor
transportation demand techniques with street Improvements;and
e. Projects that correct roadways with high maintenance costs that are
prioritized according to a pavement management system.
f. CprxJ,c[s[hat pmv d(,thin uibiIi[v[o uid(ip[tri M111spofr�l[oil fs'lu1[u'(u1sp>'C[s ref`
c H111u11a' hsn,�u°enc 4idilll flood skafll�lk'f rMIMI,IQa'Ilwlll shd�'
huiz,nds han �u,� �u°,pu°�ri��r�ucmlllminfflcs ui dd( 'Illmldpstru°rrisRabo[fi
r> o[ofi/a'd mid nrm r>>.o[ofi/a'd[nmspof�rI[i m op[imis.
Policy 10.5: Thirty-five percent(35%)of the revenues generated from the(two)one-quarter percent
real estate excise tax funds shuiffotildbereserved for uic[kl,Mmspof�rl[igl
projects.
Policy 11.2: Develop standards and criteria that allow for the consistent and predictable review of
street developmentapplications.The criteria shall rusuru°a°xrkl{rpt uiccu°ks
inc a iii ge
uic LS'�Liukf>r�rf;,ll oil s11 of r>>t�(a umd shuilf nckid(,,adequate
flexibility p I natural features and trees r���ha,fe possible.
ili to reserve ui f , p �ble.
Policy 11.3: Establish a street standards variance process that includes specific criteria which address
unique circumstances associated with a proposed street development. I n su r a,a,x isl iii la
uICCa ss[s llo[r�c�hir a°cl.
Policy 11.4: Proceed with the development of a coordinated TDM Program to be
adopted by the City �yjdQ � involvement of Jefferson G`a LMo V, Jefferson This program has never
Transit atml the private sector �, been done and must be to realize other goals in
need fang .ttolOtx Made Ic�aVel b a'OIHMLfler�:, SLt ds tfr .� r�Si ll�°ru��� .ttht Joa n Orr
IY"� a1C Vt✓lYta1Y.
Ian red
Lice a,a �l
.".t�rtYa1C'SG this plan.
:Ian rpallto, a°le txgtleS IraV„ as teua°ltode .tI .J,..txgteuttxllotxg Ilua;
faallaaa�,teu?x a°aa,ltglsaaeuc°t><Ifr.:.
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of 11arlicipan ion by, large elIq)1,4Dt ere Baa re(hh'e ifngle aaa°a;Uj),MCV1
a BarMM Lfl nx.G.°",
it /nsaels�aflV+•e faDf".'+LelYabC'S llSI+V4�i"sfoinita°IYb' affgall afSS15eY,1".'e Yea°ilruaalaa IeS for
tra Vel a11lerf fliV S�h fl fe(hho 'e tftWOri✓ed�raf fiaL
c /nsist afnce and i+ua°en+ fives fang n,f°Sidefulfe Baa efh'Ofofa ll ' Il ffuafltf� �e � n
pita l aaa aefoisaf+aaey driving and ma,a ori/ed rims e fo+nall f as+a ..tx�tl
all I nf° ertlgi naf�ion and aairjeca tveS fano re(hh1i0fu ifu VfhiClf° .xxgiJeS IraVe le
L k k L` ka L L Lea
al„guall txg�an.efof�txg�l,u� Of aano�a°aatxg��n tfua°lfonllttun, �r;,�abfuluaafo.rf �f.e�.r ff�a„„
�iifaafo�lu l;eallfoa1t0ru tfu Veilla°le MiJeS IfaVell+ball,.
Policy 11.5: Develop a TDM Implementation Plan that includes, at a minimum,the
following L iaLsmis',s,l ---” Well stated;how do we
move this forward?
a. Parking management programs for the Commercial Historic District and
new developments that provide incentives for encouraging park-and-ride
use and fear+ufagaa�aafa,,e(llafc° 1 v�rafus)orl.fl10 n travel,ith'ILhtifug txgaaff lria°f�a°Je
-riLf faca cililles-1
b. Transportation management and support services to enhance transit use;
C. Demand management regulation to create an environment in which
arterials and collectors can operate more efficiently;
d. Monitoring and program evaluation to assess the success of various
strategies and to determine how well each program is achieving its target
goals;
e. `f & affhl kis at HA4 14k4ef'n;and
f. Development and implementation of a comprehensive public education
and community involvement program aimed at more efficient use of the
City's transportation system,and long-term changes in travel behavior that
will minimize the need for road building programs.
Policy 11.6: Prepare a Transportation Demand Management(TDM)ordinance as part of the City's
concurrency management system.Incorporate TDM actions as impact mitigation--- ------ Well stated;how do we
measures for development. move this forward?
Policy 11.6: Prepare a Transportation Demand Management(TDM)ordinance as part of the City's
concurrency management system.Incorporate TDM actions as impact mitigation--------- Well stated;how do we
measures for development. move this forward?
PoHcy ILT sdop[u1 "C llipl s lllpfryvu'Il lllsk 11]d q°t Ilfs
1 1 kuru°u't� r�r�rus,r�cu° a°u;uru° a kuru°u°� r„
f ?
5 ion of jh2�ewiaj c I i I I ul�e c 1�,�s On in f ras�rucwre p�Liodicajjv arl duse,
I 111w,� : 11
Ool� ifofornultiofo ran yajidl�e Ole fUfh:1iOfo Wod LlSeftfl lit I e Of eXiS�ifW
�e1nat(2)11iro for foe% ifofras�rm:Iure
1.6 Reconlynerld that reg�orlaI wnter suppy phffl coiTjdei 4!lpncts ol'chn'lote OlnD,W�
4!lpncts on fifture wnter den'lorld orld
1.7 Recovrlvrluprld that the 6tY encournge h'ld uses orld deydopIltlent that wHI 4rWjo2y��
gflMy eJ116g,lcY nirld supjhujj espnrlsjorl ol'rerlewnhl e erneigy nauuuue
1.8 Recovrlvrluprld that the 6ty Coster the deydopIltlent orld use ofdemll,rerlewnh , orld
ahernafive flud or d e'le
My
1.9 D�rect that fllu.;e pty orld nd0pj strotem ummy rrrrpnrrnny rrrrnyrrnt, 01i6ency orld
nl Vts own These are from King
County Sample Climate Change-Related
Amendments and were modified slightly to
reflect Port Townsend organizations and
clarify language.
Goo,4l 10- The frequency and severky offlooldhig are reduced and hazards are
611111hrated,neqpt diem hi major storim events,
Poky 10.1 hrlprove storalwoter systevrls,4l orens,that ore vuh,lern[Ae to llood4lg.
Poky 10.2 Fvrljfllasze the nVrlportnrlce ol'evrlergency preporedness.
Poky 10.3 EvAmte the structurnI 4ltegr�ty ol'og4lg stonrlwoter pppes orld repnpr ns
needed.
Poky 10.1 Inspect prunite orld pubfic stonrlwoter systevrls,to pderlfily rCLpUnred
irlo4lterlonce orld repnprs.
Poky 10.5 Inventory orld 4lspect Oty owned cuNerts orld dtdles orld perl'onrl
irlo4lterlonce H'i'leeded.
Poky 10.6 Ensure that prunite pppe systevrls,ore Ynn4ltn4led.
Gqo,4I I The City has used Ilkest avaflalfle hiforimatkin to, devke and hnlll,fleiinent a sea
Ievdl rke strategy.
Poky 11.1 Devdop ph'ls orld cost esfivrlates Ilor protecfiorl orld ndoptofion strnteges to
sen tevd rke that 4ldude repdotory,eng4leer4lg orld tlaturnI sAufiorls.
Poky 11.2 2,00rd4late wdl other key stnkehoWers,such ns downtown hus4lesses,, the
Port oHlort Townsend, groups,downtown respderlts, orld
other pubfic 4lterest groups.
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Poky 11.3 Incorpornte llcxfl)�fity ond rcs�ficncy �nto pubfic ond prvntc 4&rnstructurc�n
arens,prcd�ctcd to he offected.
Poky I Ld mn�ntnnn pubfic contron ofdowntown shorefines,that Ynny he needed to serve
llood Ynanngeynent funcfions.
Poky 11.5 Engage the covnvnun�ty nn n dkcusson ofthe dfflcrent vn�figafion sccnaros,
adoptofion strntcgcs, ond costs]
These are from the Clly01
n
Oly j2ia CoM2rehensive Plan,Utilities sea.
.draftj
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