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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER
28, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
The Port Townsend Planning Commission met in regular session on September 28,
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 Rick Jahnke, Monica MickHager, Paul Rice,
Ariel Speser, Lois Stanford, and Robert Doyle with Kirit Bhansali excused.
Staff members present were Planning Director Lance Bailey, Deputy City Clerk
Joshua Stecker, and Special Project Temporary Employee Belinda Graham.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
Motion. Ariel Speser moved to approve the Minutes of September 14, 2017 Lois
Stanford seconded.
Vote. motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
There was none..
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
OLD BUSINESS
Howard Street/Sims Way Corridor Subarea Plan
Ryan Givens of AHBL gave a report on the progress of the Subarea Plan process.
Commissioners discussed potential uses for the subarea, including closing off
streets for festivals, providing public restrooms, community activity centers,
crosswalks, special signage rules, parking and bicycle rental opportunities. Lance
Bailey outlined the next steps of the process which include another Task Force
meeting and a briefing to City Council.
Public Comment: Debbie Jahnke commented on the need for public restrooms.
Suzanne Tyler commented on the artisan community in the area and stormwater
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concerns. Jake Soule commented on signage issues. Bob Gray commented on the
need for crosswalks.
NEW BUSINESS - NONE
OTHER BUSINESS - NONE
UPCOMING MEETINGS
The next scheduled meeting is October 12, 2017.
COMMUNICATIONS - NONE
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
Attest -
Planning Commission Chair
City Clerk's Office
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