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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 22,
2016
CALL TO ORDER
The Port Townsend Planning Commission met in regular session on Thursday, December
22, 2016, in the City Council Chambers at 540 Water Street. Interim Chair Monica
MickHager called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present at roll call were Kirit Bhansali, Nan Evans, Rick Jahnke, Monica
MickHager, Dwight Nicholson, and Paul Rice. Staff members present were Planning
Director Lance Bailey and Deputy Clerk Amber Long.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
A discussion of the "bookmark" subcommittee was added as the first item under Old
Business, and two items were added under Other Business: a report on the Design Review
Advisory Subcommittee and a discussion of Dwight Nicholson's term ending.
Motion: Rick Jahnke moved accept the agenda as amended. Kirit Bhansali seconded,
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — NOVEMBER 10, 2016
Motion: Kirit Bhansali moved to approve the minutes of November 10, 2016. Rick Jahnke
seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT - NONE
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion of Future Work Plan ("Bookmarks") Subcommittee
Interim Chair MickHager explained how the bookmark list would fit in with the upcoming
City Council workshop on the City's 2017 work plan. Subcommittee members discussed
their availability to meet with the City Manager in the next week and a half. The other
Commissioners stated that they were comfortable with the subcommittee making a
recommendation without bringing it back to the full Commission.
Motion: Kirit Bhansali moved to appoint Dwight Nicholson as the alternate for the
subcommittee. Rick Jahnke seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
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Proposed Text Amendment on Crop Production in Commercial Zones
Planning Director Lance Bailey made the following clarifications about the staff
memo: (1) the Commission had previously agreed to use "agriculture" instead of
"crop"; (2) the gross income requirement to qualify for a lower tax assessment is $1,500
not $1,000; and (3) the proposed change does not include outdoor commercial marijuana
growing.
Public Comment: Milt Reimers, representing PT Vineyards, thanked the Commission
for its consideration of the issue and offered to answer any questions..
The Commission reached consensus on the following:
- allow agricultural uses in C-1, C-Il, and C-11(H) zones
- make agricultural uses subject to a conditional use permit instead of a permitted use
- use "contiguous" instead of"abutting"
- change the text in the table to read "...located on the same lot or lot(s) contiguous to..."
The Commission requested that staff come back with draft language reflecting the
Commission's discussion and information on any potential problems with the proposed
changes.
NEW BUSINESS - NONE
OTHER BUSINESS
Dwight Nicholson's Term Expiration
Dwight Nicholson explained that his term is up at the end of the year and he will not be
seeking renewal; however, he has agreed to stay on the Commission and be part of the
Design Review Advisory Subcommittee until a new Commissioner has been appointed.
Report on Design Review Advisory Subcommittee Meeting
Kirit Bhansali led a report by subcommittee members about the meeting earlier that
day. Discussion on one of the proposed projects will continue into 2017.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Staff will let Commissioners know when the agriculture text amendment will come back
before them. The first meeting of next year will include an election of officers.
COMMUNICATIONS
For the benefit of the public, Interim Chair MickHager summarized a memorandum from
staff. The Commission acknowledged the public comment from Libby Palmer.
ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned as 8:21 p.m.
Attest:
Planning Comm ssion Chair
City Clerk's Office
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