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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 9, 2016
CALL TO ORDER
The Port Townsend Planning Commission met in regular session on June 9, 2016, in the
City Council Chambers at 540 Water Street. Chair Frick called the meeting to order at
6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present at roll call were Kirit Bhansali, Nan Evans, Douglas Frick, Rick
Jahnke, Monica MickHager, Dwight Nicholson and Paul Rice.
Staff members present were Planning Director Lance Bailey, City Attorney Steve Gross,
Public Works Director Ken Clow, City Engineer David Peterson and Deputy City Clerk
Joshua Stecker.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Motion: Monica MickHager moved to approve acceptance of the agenda. Kirit Bhansali
seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — MAY 26, 2016
Motion: Rick Jahnke moved to approve the Minutes of May 26, 2016. Paul Rice
seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Kathie Meyer, Elizabeth Merrill, Pat Griffin and Wendy Nordquist commented on short
term rentals.
PUBLIC HEARING
GMA Periodic Update — Amendments to Comprehensive Plan and Development
Regulations
Chair Frick read the rules of procedure for the public hearing. No
Commissioners declared a financial or property interest in the matter.
Community Services Director Lance Bailey gave an overview of the Comprehensive
Plan update process to date and noted changes in the current version to the section on
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temporary encampments and the land use table. He presented two draft options of the
Findings, Conclusions and Recommendation document for the Commission to
select from and ask staff to prepare. City Engineer David Peterson recommended
removing the Stormwater Master Plan on page 26 of the Capital Facilities Element.
Mr. Frick called for public testimony. Cindy Jayne brought to the Commission's attention
reference to increased winds on page 2-14 that she felt should be removed and the
need for specific climate change language on page 7-13 regarding stormwater
management. Mr. Peterson pointed out encompassing climate change language on
page 7-3. The Commission discussed the merits of removing the reference to increased
winds.
Mr. Frick closed the public testimony portion of the hearing.
Motion: Nan Evans moved to keep the written record open until 3:00 pm June 23 and
that staff include that deadline in further announcements. Rick Jahnke seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
Motion: Paul Rice moved to approve removal of reference to the Stormwater
Management Manual on page 8-26. Kirit Bhansali seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
Motion: Kirit Bhansali moved to direct staff to prepare draft Findings, Conclusions and
Recommendation (with analysis organized by element) to the City Council that they
adopt the proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan and associated development
regulations. Monica MickHager seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
OTHER BUSINESS
UPCOMING MEETINGS
The next meeting will be held on June 23, 2016.
COMMUNICATIONS
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
Attest:
Planning Commission Chair
City Clerk's Office
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