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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER
14, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
The Port Townsend Planning Commission met in regular session on September 14,
2017, in the City Council Chambers at 540 Water Street. In the absence of the Chair
and Vice Chair, Lois Stanford nominated Monica MickHager to act as Interim Chair.
Ariel Speser seconded the nomination. There were no further nominations and the
Commission unanimously elected Monica MickHager as Interim Chair. Monica
MickHager called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present at roll call were Kirit Bhansali, Monica MickHager, Lois
Stanford, Robert Doyle, and Ariel Speser with Rick Jahnke, and Paul Rice excused.
Staff members present were Senior Planner Judy Surber, and Deputy City Clerk
Joshua Stecker.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — AUGUST 9, 2017
Motion: Kirit Bhansali moved to approve the minutes of August 9, 2017. Lois Stanford
seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT - NONE
OLD BUSINESS
Revisions to PTMC 19.05 Critical Areas
Judy Surber gave an overview of the requirements and timeline for the revisions to
the Critical Areas Chapter of the Port Townsend Municipal Code. She touched on
new developments to incorporate into the draft, including bald eagle and great blue
heron preservation, dune grass, and wetland buffer mitigation ratios. The
Commission discussed potential wetland mitigation options.
Public Comment: Suzanne Tyler commented on the need for wetland banking and a
revised stormwater management plan.
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NEW BUSINESS - NONE
OTHER BUSINESS - NONE
UPCOMING MEETINGS
The next scheduled meeting is September 28, 2017.
COMMUNICATIONS - NONE
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Attest:
Planning 6h ` i sion Chair
City Clerk's Office
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