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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY
25, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
The Port Townsend Planning Commission met in regular session on the 25th day of
January 2018 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 Bob Doyle, Rick Jahnke, James Lagergren,
Aislinn Palmer, Paul Rice, and Lois Stanford with Monica MickHager absent.
Staff members present were City Clerk Joanna Sanders, and Senior Planner/Planning
Manager Judy Surber.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
City Clerk Joanna Sanders called for nominations for Chair. Paul Rice was nominated
and was elected unanimously by voice vote as Chair. Rick Jahnke was nominated
and was elected unanimously by voice vote as vice chairperson.
Chair Rice welcomed new members Aislin Palmer and James Lagergren and there
was a round of introductions.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
There was a unanimous vote to approve the agenda as presented.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — DECEMBER 14, 2017
Motion. Rick Jahnke moved to approve minutes of December 14, 2017. Bob Doyle
seconded.
Vote. motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
NEW BUSINESS
Planning Commission Orientation
Senior Planner/Planning Manager Judy Surber gave an overview of Planning
Commission roles and functions. She reviewed Growth Management Act
requirements, Comprehensive Plan creation, land use and zoning maps, and other
associated plans and planning policies. She noted upcoming topics for the Planning
Commission include a Critical Areas update, Stormwater Management Plan, Rainier
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Street (formerly Howard)/Upper Sims Subarea Plan, and Shoreline Master Program
2020.
Appointment of new member and alternate to Design Review Advisory
Committee
Ms. Surber described the work of the committee to review commercial, mixed use,
cottage housing and multi -family building permits applications as provided in
Chapter 17.46 of the PTMC.
There was consensus to appoint to the Design Review Advisory Committee the
following Bob Doyle, Rick Jahnke, and Lois Stanford with the alternate as James
Lagergren.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Councilmember Robert Gray welcomed and stated his appreciation for the work of the
Planning Commission.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
The Commission reviewed its upcoming meeting schedule. Ms. Surber confirmed with
the Planning Commission its desire for the critical areas ordinance to come forward in
sections as reviewed by staff rather than wait until the full ordinance is complete.
City Clerk Joanna Sanders provided Planning Commission Rules of Procedure,
portion of Council Rules as it relates to Committees and Advisory Boards, a document
titled Welcome to the Planning Commission, and Open Public Meetings Act checklist.
Staff offered a training opportunity by the Department of Commerce titled Short
Course on Local Planning. Staff noted that City Attorney Steve Gross would also set
up a one-on-one training with new commissioners to review the appearance of
fairness doctrine and code of ethics.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:41 p,
Attest:
City Clerk's Office
Planning C Mffiission Chair
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