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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE
8, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
The Port Townsend Planning Commission met in regular session on June 8,
2017, in the City Council Chambers at 540 Water Street. Chair Paul Rice
called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present at roll call were Kirit Bhansali, Bob Doyle, Rick Jahnke,
Monica MickHager, Paul Rice, Ariel Speser, and Lois Stanford.
Staff members present were Planning Director Lance Bailey , Senior
Planner/Planning Manager Judy Surber, Special Project Temporary Employee
Belinda Graham, and Deputy City Clerk Joshua Stecker.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Motion. Rick Jahnke moved to approve the agenda. Kirit Bhansali seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — APRIL 13, 2017
Motion: Lois Stanford moved to approve the Minutes of April 13, 2017 Ariel
Speser seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT - NONE
OLD BUSINESS
Howard St./Sims Way Corridor Subarea Plan Update
Belinda Graham gave an overview of the process for developing the Howard
Street/Sims Way Corridor Subarea Plan. Consultant AHBL has been brought
on to facilitate the process. Ms. Graham outlined the upcoming stakeholder
and community meetings.
Critical Areas Ordinance Update
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Judy Surber presented a summary of proposed revisions to PTMC Chapter
19.05 related to Critical Areas. The changes have been posted on the City's
website and will be reviewed by the City Attorney and other staff and the
Climate Action Committee. The changes are also subject to SEPA review
and will be submitted to the Department of Commerce. AHBL has been
brought on as a consultant to facilitate the process and will plan on attending
the Public Hearing on the revisions in August. Ms. Surber also gave an
overview of how the Chapter overlaps with other areas of the Code and with
the Comprehensive Plan.
NEW BUSINESS - NONE
OTHER BUSINESS - NONE
UPCOMING MEETINGS
The next scheduled meeting is June 22, 2017.
COMMUNICATIONS
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
Attest:
Jm5nning Cbmmi,6ion Chair
City Clerk's Office
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