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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 27,
2016
CALL TO ORDER
The Port Townsend Planning Commission met in regular session on Thursday, October 27,
2016, in the City Council Chambers at 540 Water Street. Interim Chair MickHager called
the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present at roll call were Kirit Bhansali, Rick Jahnke, Monica MickHager,
Dwight Nicholson, and Paul Rice, with Nan Evans excused. Staff members present were
Planning Director Lance Bailey, Senior Planner/Planning Manager Judy Surber, and
Deputy Clerk Amber Long.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Motion: Kirit Bhansali moved accept the agenda. Rick Jahnke seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - OCTOBER 13, 2016
Motion: Paul Rice moved to approve the minutes of October 13, 2016. Kirit Bhansali
seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT - NONE
OLD BUSINESS
Critical Areas Ordinance Update
Senior Planner/Planning Manager Judy Surber reviewed the anticipated adoption
schedule; the Critical Areas Ordinance will follow the annual update process.
Commissioners asked questions about the Best Available Science Addendum, pointing
out what they would like more information about from the consultant and what areas of
the document need to be updated. Staff will check with the consultant about updating the
document before it is finalized.
Commissioners asked questions of staff about the proposed changes to the Critical
Areas Ordinance. Staff responded to the public written comment about
mentioning specific dates for reference manuals.
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NEW BUSINESS
Interim Howard Street Regulations
Planning Director Lance Bailey gave a brief history of the interim Howard Street
regulations. He answered questions from the Commission and discussed process. The
subarea plan will come back to the Planning Commission eventually; the interim
regulations will not.
OTHER BUSINESS - NONE
UPCOMING MEETINGS
The next meeting will be on November 10th,
COMMUNICATIONS - NONE
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
Attest:
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City Clerk's Office
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