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HomeMy WebLinkAbout112976 Min MINUTES of THE PORT TOWNSEND PLANNING COMMISSION of NOV. 29t 1976 Chairman Marsh called the meeting to order. All members were present. Minutes of October 25, 1976 , were approved as mailed. (Towards the end of the meeting it was determined that one sentence should be deleted from those minutes. Cormnissioner Robert Johnson read his letter of resignation, which was addressed to Mayor Steve. Cor nissioner Fred Lester said he was going to submit a letter of resignation to the mayor and also stated he would not participate in the decisions of this meeting, Both resigned on grounds they disagreed with Referendum 36, which extends the disclosure law. Commissioner Wightman reviewed the Budget Deport of Nov. 2, 1976. APPLICATION No, 12 - Jack P. Germeau, Jr. 224 base Street The request is for a setback Variance on property at above location, which is being remodeled. Mr. Germaneau discussed his plans with the Commissioners. Johnson/Smith moved to recommend to the City Council they approve the request as the Commission sees no detrimental affect on the surrounding neighborhood or existing property as currently zoned. VOTE: yes 5 no 0 APPLICATION No. 124 - Arthur K, Krout 320 Reed Street PUBLIC HEARING on request to rezone Block 29 , Lots 13-20 of Eisenbeis Addition from R-1 t -1. Applicant intends to construct dental office on premises. The hearing was taped. A rezone to P-1 would give the City Council control over any future changes that might occur with regard to this property. Mr. Krout is also required to request a Conditional Use Permit, if rezone is approved. He was present to discuss his plans with the Commis- sioners. There were no adverse opinions from the audience. Wight an/Smith moved to recomnend to the City Council, they approve the request on the basis it would serve the interests of the community presently► and in the future. VOTE: yes 5 no 0 APPLICATION NO. 127 Summit Conununications, Inc. 4238 135th Avenue SE, Bellevue WA Representing Company: James A. Hirshfield, Jr. Request for Conditional Use Permit to construct and operate cable television antenna site, with variance from height restrictions in R-1A. Property location; 3510 Rosecrans,. Corrigan'sSub- division, Block 5. Lots 5 and 6. which is presently an empty lot. An Environmental Impact Statement accompanied the request. It was noted the Company would furnish city schools with free connections from the cable system, if approved. Mr. Hershfield participated in a discussion with the Commissioners. Wojt/ ightman moved to recommend to the City Council they approve the Condi- tional Use and the variance from height restrictions in 1 -1A, PAGE TWO MINUTES of WO . 29, 1 as natural extensions of the franchise already granted applicant by the City of Port Townsend; also, this seems to be a reasonable area to place such a utility installation. VOTE: yes 5 no 0 APPLICATION N . 12 - Bernard B. & Kathleen Beck 1228 17th Street Street Vacation request to vacate that portion of 17th Street lying between Sheridan Street and Grant Street (with trail easement) , to preserve a naturally wooded habitat and furnish a safe trail for Grant Street School children. It was determined this would land- lock four lots . Smith/Wojt mored request be tabled for further study. VOTE: yes 3 no 2 STEERING COMMITTEE REPORT - Kay Wojt, Chairperson Subject was steering Committee recommendations in October 25 memo to Planning Commission. Action taken 1motion of Wo t/Johnson authorized secretary to reorganize Planning Commission files to simplify access to pertinent data. Approximate cost $50. NOTE: yes 5 no 0 (2) moored that Items 1 and 4 in this memo be adopted. Item 1 pertains to compiling a Planning Commission Property List of documents and materials which Commissioners will use and subsequently Pass on to their successors. These items should be stamped to read "Planning Commission Property List" . Item 4 is a list of documents/reports/raps/records authorized as the "Planning Commission Property List" . Chairman Marsh appointed James Campbell to the Steering Comittee to replace Fred Lester. Chairman Marsh requested that the Steering Committee compile a list of reasons for making a recommendation in favor of an application to the City Council, and reasons for rejection of applications. This would standardize reasons for actions taken by the City Planning Commission and facilitate thein use when motions are made. FURTHER ACTION ON APPLICATION No. 124 (Arthur K. Krout Motion by o t/Johns n: Dine to the fact the City Planning Commi PAGE THREE MINUTES OF NOV* 291 1976 Application No. 124 , we recommend that it also be construed they would react favorably on the application for a Conditional Use Permit. VT : yes 5 no Kay Wo j t attended a recent conference held by the Planning Association of Washington. She distributed handouts acquired at the conference and shared some of the data gleaned, with the Commission. A motion by Wightman/Smith, set the next meeting of the City Planning Commission for January 31, 1977 . There will be no meeting in December. VOTE: yes 5 no 0 The meeting was adjourned. 4 40--t a4wc'�� Evelyn Charkow, Secretary