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HomeMy WebLinkAbout092977 Min MINUTES OF THE PORT TOWNSEND PLANNING COMMISSION OF SEPT. 29, 1977 Chairman Marsh called the meeting to order. Members present: Smith, Campbell, harsh, Wightr a . Minutes of the July 28, 1977 meeting were corrected as follows: Application No. 149. Sentence wording changed From - tabled until September 29 meeting to - continued until September 29 meeting and more information is forthcoming. Applica- tions Nos. 137 and 147B - A. Ozols - Marsh requested sentence changed to indicate the two applications are one and the same and therefore second registration fee is not required to be paid and that a Public Hearing on the original application be held at the October 27, 1977 regular meeting. There was an unanimous decision - Yes -- to correct the minutes. Copies of the Estimated 1978 Budget were distributed to the members. Chairman Marsh noted that an increase requested is for salaries and office supplies. salaries are for clerical. help. On a motion by Smith and by unanimous decision the budget was accepted. Chairman Marsh read a letter from Charles D. Freitas regarding plans for San Juan Estates. It was decided to forward the letter to the City Clem for a reply. City Engineer Roger French explained a change in the application numbering system. Example: No. '7'702-22 represents the year, the month and numerical standing during the month. This is the sane system that is used for Bu" lding Permits. APPLICATION NO* 149 - William L. short, Jr. 1158 Van Ness PUBLIC HEARING. Request rezone from P-I to C-II property located at Railroad subdivision, Blocks 36 and 7 north of highway) , q1l lots section 11, 30 N Range 1W. At the end of the public hearing a discussion was held on potential. use , future traffic problems, coordination with state Highway Department and possible deletion of portion of Block 7 . Chairman Marsh stated that his vote might be considered in conflict of interest but that since a quorum was required he must vote . Smith moved that the request be recommended to City Council for approval by virtue of the fact that the area is surrounded by coin,- r a - development, and providing, with the compliance of Nor. short, that the portion of Block north of highway be deleted. VOTE: Unanimous c i sin Yes APPLICATION NO. 7708-Xl - Re A. sheffel 225 - Adams street A ' arance request for parking requirements due to a change in community business from an Antique Shop to Cantonese Restaurant, Smite moved that a recommendation to the City L'ouncil be made t approve the request because of the absence of parking in the arca during business hours of the restaurant and because of Reasons Continued to Rage 2 Page 2 MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 29, 1977 3 thru 8, Section 6.10 - D, variance code. VOTE: Unanimous Decision Yes APPLICATION NO* 7709-0 Jehovah' s WitnessCongregation 2nd and Logan streets Request to vacate 2nd street, between Logan and Rosecrans. Reason for request is that 2nd Street dead ends at a deep canyon within arse-,half block. A discussion involved the Fact that both ends of street go ,into deep ravines. street Superintendent Hawley and City Engineer French found no objection to the vacation. motion was wade by Campbell to recommend approval for the vacation, VOTE: Unanimous Decision Yes APPLICATION NO. 7709-02 - Wallace P. Franz 907 - Taft Request to vacate 2nd street between Rosecrans and McClellan Streets. Reasons are that the draw that runs from kms way to the City Limits is extremely deep. This makes this street too steep to use. Other streets in this area 4th St. ) have been vacated for this reason. As concerns the previous application a motion was made by Campbell to recommend approval for the vacation. VOTE: Unanimous Decision Yes APPLICATION ISO. 7707-22 - Willard P. Molly or 816 -- Discovery Road Request to vacate Gise street between Discovery Road and 21st Street. After a discussion and with the recommendation of street Superintendent Hawley it was decided to recommend to the City Council vacation to avoid a less than 900 intersection on a dead- end road. The motion was made by Campbell. VOTE:: Unanimous Decision Ye APPLICATION AVO. 7707-03 -- Walter Addie Hancock and Corona Streets Request by Street Superintendent Hawley to vacate Sherman street West to termination. A discussion followed and .included the rea- sons that the property owner owns all the property involved and that a master plan is being made for all str ets that would b logical for vacation and this is one probable vacation on that plan. There was no objection from the City Engineer. Campbell recommended approval by City Council as Mr.. Addie owns all adjacent property and there would be no advantage to the city to maintain the street. VOTE: Unanimous Decision Yes Page 3 MINUTES of SEPTEMBER 29, 1977 Chairman Marsh announced that the short Subdivision Ordinance discussion planned for this meeting will be held at a Workshop Session, October 13, 7630 PSI. Then a discussion will be held at the October 27 regular meeting and a Public Hearing set at that time, Smith requested that a steering Committee Chairman be appointed to replace K. Wilson. There was a discussion involving filling future appointments and Chairman Marsh agreed to become the Steering Committee Chairman and to contact K. Wilson regarding her position on the Commission. R. French requested that a letter be written to Mayor Steve and the City Council before their meeting of October 4., 1977 recom- mending concurring with petitions submitted by Jefferson County to vacate Hill Street;between 49th and 43rd ( one block West o the Fairgrounds and 47th and 45th, between Hili. and Jackman Streets. A motion was made by Unanimous Decision and the secre- tary was instructed to write such a letter. City Engineer French requested that the minutes of this meeting be handed to him for the October 18 City Council meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 10:1 PM. Lois Jean Zander Temporary Secretary