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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 14,
2017
CALL TO ORDER
The Port Townsend Planning Commission met in regular session on December 14, 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, Robert Doyle, Rick Jahnke, Monica
MickHager, and Paul Rice, with Lois Stanford excused. Ariel Speser joined the meeting
at 6:31 p.m.
Staff members present were Planning Director Lance Bailey, Senior Planner/Planning
Director Judy Surber, Special Projects Temporary Employee Belinda Graham, City
Attorney Steve Gross, and Legal Assistant/Deputy Clerk Amber Long.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
The agenda was unanimously approved.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — NOVEMBER 9, 2017
Motion: Rick Jahnke moved to approve the minutes of November 9, 2017. Bob Doyle
seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT - NONE
PUBLIC HEARING
Amendments to PTMC Chapter 20.04 Comprehensive Plan and Development
Regulations Amendment Process
Chair Rice read the rules of procedure for the public hearing. No Commissioners
disclosed a financial or property interest in the matter. Mr. Rice called for
public testimony. There was none, and the public testimony portion of the hearing was
closed.
Senior Planner/Planning Manager Judy Surber gave the staff presentation on proposed
revisions to PTMC Chapter 20.04 that would improve consistency with the Growth
Management Act. She stated that the intent is to have cumulative impacts assessed if
there is an update to a subarea plan or a functional plan, which updates would include a
public process. City Attorney Steve Gross discussed the written public comments
submitted to the Commission, explaining that although the comments address this
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section of this code, they do not deal with the specific proposed changes before the
Commission. Ms. Surber clarified that the proposed addition to PTMC 20.040.30(A)
(3) should read "subarea plan or functional plan." Commissioners discussed how
functional plans relate to the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Rice closed the record and the
public hearing.
Motion: Rick Jahnke moved to approve the Planning Commission findings, conclusions
and recommendations and direct staff to forward to City Council. Kirit Bhansali
seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
OLD BUSINESS
Update on Preparation of the Rainier (formerly Howard) Street/Sims Way Corridor
Subarea Plan
Special Projects Temporary Employee Belinda Graham gave an update on the work
done so far with the project, including the public comment process and the analyses that
are still in progress. She discussed the key findings from the market analysis and the
current concept plan for the area. Ms. Graham clarified that staff wants to gauge how
the Commission feels about staff exploring the current concept further. Details, such as
a list of either prohibited or permitted uses, will be presented to the Planning
Commission at a future meeting. Staff will also provide examples at that time.
Commissioners gave their impressions of the current concept and asked
questions. Staff will share comments from the Commission and City Council with AHBL,
the consultant.
OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Rice acknowledged that this meeting was the last one for Commissioners Bhansali
and Speser and thanked them for their work. Commissioners and staff expressed
appreciation to Mr. Bhansali for his six years of service on the Commission.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
The meeting on December 28th will be cancelled. There will be no public hearings on
January 25th; instead staff might present more information on the artisan/manufacturing
area of the subarea plan.
COMMUNICATIONS - NONE
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m..
Attest:
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City Clerk's Office
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