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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER
9, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
The Port Townsend Planning Commission met in regular session on November 9,
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,
Lois Stanford, Robert Doyle, and Ariel Speser with Kirit Bhansali excused.
Staff members present were Deputy City Clerk Joshua Stecker, City Engineer David
Peterson, Planning Manager Judy Surber, and Assistant City Engineer Samantha
Harper.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Motion: Ariel Speser moved to approve the Minutes of September 28, 2017 Robert
Doyle seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
There was none.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
OLD BUSINESS
2017 Comprehensive Plan GMA Periodic Update - Schedule Update (Senior
Planner/Planning Manager Judy Surber)
Judy Surber gave the Commission a brief update on the status of the Critical Areas
update and the development of the Howard Street/Sims Way Subarea Plan. The
two items may need to move on separate schedules before the
Planning Commission and Council.
Public Comment: Suzanne Tyler commented on the need to proceed quickly with
the Subarea Plan.
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NEW BUSINESS
Stormwater Management Plan Briefing
Samantha Harper gave the Commission and update on the process for the adoption
of the Stormwater Management Plan, with an anticipated hearing date before the
Commission on January 25th to review the draft plan for consistency with Chapter 7
of the Comprehensive Plan. The draft plan should be available in December of
2017. Ms. Harper presented a proposed tiered map identifying key areas of the
City's stormwater system.
The Commissioners discussed issues related to the Plan including addressing
climate change and development costs and fees.
Public Comment: Debbie Jahnke noted that the State's Stormwater Manual does
not address climate change or sea level rise.
Amendments to PTMC 20.04 Comprehensive Plan and Development
Regulations Amendment Process
Judy Surber gave the Commission a first touch briefing on limited amendments
being proposed to PTMC 20.04 to improve consistency with the Growth
Management Act, allow for subarea plans and clarify the Comprehensive Plan
amendment process. A hearing on the proposed changes will be scheduled for
December 14th before the Planning Commission.
OTHER BUSINESS - NONE
UPCOMING MEETINGS
The next scheduled meeting is December 14, 2017.
COMMUNICATIONS
Paul Rice congratulated Ariel Speser on her election to City Council.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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City Clerk's Office
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