HomeMy WebLinkAbout112574 Min INCITES of PLANNING COMMISSION of NOVEMBER 25r 1974
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Deits, Commissioners present:
Befits, Lester, wo j t, Johnson, Lefler, Loomis, Randy Tyler, City Planning
Consultant was also present. The minutes were read and corrected.
Chairman Harry' efts has submitted his resignation from the Commission,
effective December 31, 1974 . In a letter to this effect, addressed to
Mayor Steve, he also suggested a list of possible candidates to serve
on the Commission, Since MaxLoomis ' term also expires on that date,
two openings need to be filled.
A request was received from Mr, & firs, Jack T. Frost, 1253 Umatilla,
for a renewal of a Conditional Use Permit for property known as the
Furlong House, to buy and sell antiques and collectibles. It is believed
this property has been sola. on a motion by Robert Johnson, seconded by
Fred Lester, it was voted unanimously to defer this until the next
regular meeting of the Commission. Efforts will be made to throw more
light on the question of a possible new proprietor.
A scheduled public hearing was held on the rezoning of property located
t the northwest corner of San Juan and Discovery Bay Road, known as
the San Juan Grocery. No possibly interested persons appeared in the
audience. After discussion, on a motion by Robert Johnson, seconded by
Kay woj t, it was voted unanimously to recommend to the City Council
that the subject property be rezoned from -1 to -1.
The next scheduled public hearing was on the rezoning of an area located
at:
a '300 ft, strip following the North line of the State Highway,
from the power line right of war to the American Legion Park
and
300 ft. strip following the South line of the State Highway,
from the power line right of way to Glen Cove Road.
from R-1A to C-I I . Included at this site is two acres owned by Fred
St pf, who has requested a rezone that would permit him to build either
a mini-storage facility or a motel. The hearing was taped.
The audience primarily consisted of people who were apposed to the
rezone. Those who were hear in opposition were Al owyen, Harriett Goss,
Frank Killari , Torn Foley, Neil Slater, Terry Sommers, Mr., Hewett. Mainly,
they felt the esthetic value of Sims Way, an important approach to port
Townsend, should be protected. They also opposed strip zoning, traffic
and parking problems. It was suggested certain requirements should--be
set up before building permits aro issued, so than commercial areas do
not become eyesores. Such requirements could include traffic patterns,
access, parking, landscaping, by mutual agreement.
Complaints were also heard that three letters addressed to the Commission
in care of Del Graham had not been acknowledged to their satisfaction.
These letters were from Frank Killam, George Geiser, and Tom Foley, who
were all opposed to the rezone , Randy Tyler entered into the discussion .
He felt than, in addition to the rights of a property owner, consideration
should also be given to the rights and welfare of the total community, t
preserve esthetic values and to prevent eyesores and traffic congestion.
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Fred Lester and Kay woj t wish to go on record as being in favor of
asking for an Environmental. Impact Statement on the Stapf hearing,
A oti
�ron was made by Fred Lester, seconded by Lee Lefler, that the
designated area on Sims way be rezoned from R-IA t -II . on a vote of
no and 1 yes, this motion was turned down.
City Engineer, Roger French, submitted a request that the following be
rezoned from -I to C-II:
Beginning at the intersection of the westerly right-of-way
line of Monroe Street and the northerly boundary of the P--1
zone, hence south to the outer harbor line; hence westerly
along the outer harbor line to the easterly right-of-way
line of Scott Street extended; hence northerly along the
easterly right-of-way lime of Scott street to the northerly
boundary of the P-I zone; hence easterly along the P-I zone
boundary to point, of beginning.
The purpose of the request is for the proper enforcement of the zoning
ordinance. Robert Johnson made a motion, seconded by Fred Lester,
that a public hearing on this be set for December 30 , 1974 , at 8 PM.
VOTE: yes 6 no 0
On a motion by Fred Lester, seconded by Robert Johnson, the request of
Robert E . DeWease, 1919 Lawrence Street for a Conditional Use Permit
to sell used and rare books on the property, was tabled until the
next meeting. VOTE: yes 6 no 0
Two requests for street vacations were also tabled until the next
meeting, Dec. 9. , as follows:
Request from Stepehn T, Smith, Ray H.' and Patricia A. Allen, and Darrell
E, and Florence L. Johnson to vacate "that portion of Grant Street lying
between 19th and 20th Streets" .
Request from L. Neil and Nancy Jean slater, proprietors of Sea Breeze
Mobile Homes Park, to vacate "that portion of Seventh Street lying
between Hendricks and Sherman streets. The motion for tabling these
was made by Fred Lester, seconded by K, Wojt. VOTE: yes 6 no
Fred Lester suggested the Commission set up guidelines to follow in the
election of new officers . He felt a new chairman should be elected
every year and, in addition to a vice chairman, a treasurer is also
needed. He formulated this into a motion, seconded by Kay wo j t. I
was unanimously adopted. An election of new officers will be held at
the regular meeting January 27, 1975 . F. Lester will be chairman pro tern.
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on December 9 , 1974.
The meeting was adjourned.
Evelyn Charkow
Secretary