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MINUTES of THE PORT TOWNSEND PLANNING COMMISSION OF DECEMBER 29 , 1975
Chairman Lester called the meeting to order. All Commissioners present,
except L, Tiller, Councilman Cipriotti also present, The minutes were
approved as mailed.
There was a discussion of the forms and data railed to the Commissioners
by R. Tyler, City Planner. Data included a proposed Street Development/
Vacation Plan and a proposed Ordinance for R-2 Density.
committee, composed of John son/wo j t/Graham, was appointed to glean
more information ation about the streets K--Denn Enterprises Ltd. request b
vacated, on their Application No. 840 Beyond this undertaking, the
Commissioners were reminded by R. Johnson the applicant is required to
prove to the Commission where these streets are .
Councilman Cipriotti explained why the City Council returned Application
No, 81 (Miller H, Jensen) to the Commission for further study: 1 two
applications for a C-2 rezone were turned down due to objections of
surrounding property owners, 2 In the recommended change to R-2 there
would be limitations slightly greater than R-3, Mr.. Cipriotti also
said, that along with recommendations the Commission makes on applica-
tions, the City Council would life to be apprised of the reasons for
their recommendations .
APPLICATION NO, 8 - Merlin 0, & Jean Nelson, d/b/a Port Townsend. Mo to 1
This was a public hearing, which was taped. There was no one in the
audience pro or con with regard to this application. After discussion
Graham/Johnson roared to recommend to the City Council the request for
a rezone be granted. Reasons : 1 notice of public hearing duly made;
no objections from surrounding property owners, no objection from
Commissioners, 3 this is a reasonable extension of the existing C-
property zone . VOTE: yes 5 no 0
APPLICATION NO, 87 - Darold & Elaine DeJong, 1431 Washington St.
Request to vacate "that portion of Grant Street lying between 52nd and
53rd Street" , A permanent residence being built by Mr, ] eJong is
encroaching 20-30 feet on Grant Street, lying between Blocks 19 and 20 .
Graham/w jt moved this be postponed until the next regular meeting,
January , for further study of the street plan in that area.
VOTE: yes 5 no
APPLICATION No. 8 - Clarence Bra hall, 3039 Spring St,
Request for a rezone of property located at
Pettygrove ' s 1st Addition PURPOSE: to construct apartment complex.
Block 30, Lots 1 thru 8
from R-1 to R-3
A motion by Harms/Scott set a public hearing for January 2,�., 19760
VOTE: yes 5 no 0 `
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APPLICATION No. 81 ((Revised) i Miller.ler H. Jensen, Box 594
REZONE from R-1 to R-3 PROPOSED USE: optometric clinic
isenbeis Addition
Block 276, 277 Lots: all
Request changed by City Council from -2 to R-3 and the area enlarged.
A motion by Johns on/wo j t set a public hearing for January 26, 1976 ,
VOTE: yes 5 no 0
APPLICATION No. 86 - H. Donald Bliss, 100 Tyler
Request to vacate 'that portion of Rose street bring between U and V.
Proposed Use: Horne yard. Bora Bliss explained the reason for the
request was to maintain the natural quality of the street area. After
discussion, a motion was made to grant the application as requested.
REASON: no need for a street there , VOTE: yes 5 no 0
TREASURER' S REPORT (June Scott) : New tape recorder tried out at this
meeting; Commissioners approved its purchase, from the 1975 budget.
Tapes, stationery, and stamps are also being purchased from the 1975
budget,
Results of the election of officers for the year 1976 were, by unanimous
Grote, as follows
Chairman: Delbert Graham
Vice Chairman: Lowell Tiller
Treasurer: June Scott
New Chairman Graham said he will step down when he feels he cannot
assess an application without a conflict of interest.
Johnson/Scott moved to express appreciation to Fred Lester for able
chairmanship this past year, VOTE: yes 5 no 0
The meeting was adjourned,
Evelyn Chrko
Secretary