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HomeMy WebLinkAbout092889 Min Ag '. PORT TOWNS ND, WASH WN 983' 68, 4 -- 5 4 Port TownsenJ'Plinn- ice Com` m` ission CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND -i Ia ' 5 , + Meeting o .Septembers 28,-- 1989 Roll Call IP Mr. Tavernakis called the meetin' to order at 7: 35 p. . other members present were -Lois S erw .od-,, Karen Erickson, Ala Carman, - and Ron Kosec. Also present was Michael Hilt", Director of Planning and Building. 1, II, Reading and approval of previbus minutes Mr. Kosec moved •to 'a rove the -minutes -of the meeting of September 14 , I .. Ms, Sherwood seconded and., the motion carried unanimously. � , III . Communications. f. . Tavernakis read a. letter . r 'I o ne Welch cotton stating her concerns over the proposedparking ordin.ane: + lv. Old Business - t ,' Public -hearing: Parking. and •Loading ordinance, e raftt Y 1 . staff Presentat16h and Review" ' -, Mr, Hi ldt briefl revie red some" _ f the key issues- of the proposed parking and loading. ordinance. .the Planning Commission has mace tentative recommendations on the, parking.-,ordina.nce and plans to forward their' recommendations Ffoll.owirig this evenings public hearing. r. HiI t reviewed. correspondence from City Attorney Keith Harper doncerning a proposed footnote pertaining ' reduced requirements �. the c ownto. n and requiring a no� protest agreement regarding formation of a Parking and' Business Improvement Area (PBIA) , Mr. Grimm joined .the Com' mission at this, time.. PublicTest imon - 4 0 Planning Commission--September 28, 1989 Page 2 of Sheila Westerman stated her concerns: long-term vacant spaces will only get 10 space credit; minimum parking space for ferries is too low; reduced requirements for the downtown businesses could be an incentive to encourage the restoration of historic buildings; grocery stores should be included in the joint-use parking provisions; and the standard size parking space could be decreased. Bill Schwilke, raised questions about the footnote concerning a PBIA. Bo Sullivan asked if grocery and retail stores should be listed specifically in the minimum. parking requirements table. He stated his opposition to the change of use parking requi Planning Commission--September 28, 1989 Page 3 of {4 The Commission discussed ferry landing parking requirements. There was some discussion about the exemption -of parking requirements for ferries that will stop in Port Townsend without taking on or leaving behind passengers. . Carman suggested that two parking spaces be given as a credit for eliminating a curb cut rather than the recommended one space. The Commission agreed to change the curb cut trade-off to two parking spaces for the curb cut. Mr. Tavernakis suggested that the Commission consider the parking requirements for ferry traffic. The Commission discussed the requirements for one parking space per four passengers. The Commission agreed to require one space per three passengers with the understanding that applicants may apply fo.ir a parking variance. The Commission also agreed to add language to the ferry parking requirements in the table of required parking: it . . Oto board vehicles and/or passengers from Port Townsend, " Some discussion followed over the LID and PBIA provisions. The Planning Commission decided to remove the "as determined by the City" in the proposed rewording of footnote two as drafted by the City Attorney. Mr. Cannan suggested that the Parking Improvement Plan must be in place before the effective date of the ordinance. Mr. Grimm made a motion to adopt the draft parking ordinance as amended by consensus. Mr. Carman seconded. The action carried unanimously. V. New Business Parking Improvement Plan scheduled for hearing on October- 26, 1989* A. Rezone application 8909-01 , Philip Hassrick hearing was set for November 9 , 1989 , with Ms, Erickson and Ms. Sherwood on committee. B. Conditional Use Application, Bay vista Condominiums, hearing was set for October 26, 1989, with Ms. Erickson and Mr. Carman on committee. C, Variance Application 8909-04, Dee Brueckman, Hearing was set for November 9. 1989, with Mr. Kosec and Mr. Grimm on committee. Some discussion followed over the possibility of responding to letter in the Port Townsend Jefferson County Leader concerning Planning Commission--September 28, 1989 Pace 4 of 4 the Planning Commissions actions on the Norwood Short Plat, The Commission decided not to send a letter. VI. Announcements Next Scheduled Business Meeting October 12 , 1989 A. Variance Application 8907-06 , Kenneth Shelton Kosec/Grimm) B. Short Plat Application 8908-03 , Harold Gruner (Carman/Koen C. Conditional. Use Application 8908-04 , Keith Jackson/Water Street Corporation, Inc. (Sherwood/Grimm) VII, Meeting was adjourned at 10:45. Darlene Bloomfield Planning Commission Secretary PORT TO S E D, WASHIN Port Tow Commusion CITY OF PORT TO IL +ISEND (Proposed) Business Meeting September 28 , 1989 1 ,v ROLL CALL7 : 30 Pe Ma 2. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING . COMMUNICATIONS: . current mail ; CID BUSINESS• PUBLIC HEARING: Parking and Loading Ordinance,, Draft . Planning Commission's preliminary recommendations Staff Presentation and Review 2, Public Testimony lk 3 , Commission Discussion 4 . Final recommendations NEW BUSINE!p I C/Z,(0 4 . Rezone application 89039-0I. Philip Hassrick Hearing date of-acyo-soo Committee: b. Conditional use application, Bay vista condominiums Hearin date: Committee: C 6 R4 A& F a . ANNOUNCEMENTS: Next Scheduled Business Meetings: October 12 , 1983 Variance Appl, 8907-06, Kenneth Shelton Committee: Ko ec/Grimm e Short Plat Apel. 8908-03 , Harold ru er Committee: Cannan/Kosec Conditional Use Apel, 8908-04, Keith Jackson/Water Street Corporation, Inc. Committee; Sherwood/Grimm 7. ADJOURN 1 ti 5 i T i I 4 + 2 i M est List00 Do you wish to If yes, indicate NAME �p�ease printl ADDRESS present testimony? topic. YES NO ZA 5A D D 2 &kCA 15c a/0-7 D D Cl 6C-e 2-7ZAlbelvU61 0 CALL lkj&� AQj 614tl�'4 0 O D D D a a a o D D D . ❑ D