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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 22,
2018
CALL TO ORDER
The Port Townsend Planning Commission met in regular session on March 22, 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,
Monica MickHager, Aislinn Palmer, Paul Rice, and Lois Stanford.
Staff members present were City Engineer David Peterson, Assistant City Engineer
Samantha Harper, Planning Manager/Senior Planner Judy Surber, and Deputy City
Clerk Joshua Stecker.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Motion: Aislinn Palmer moved to accept the agenda. Rick Jahnke seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — MARCH 8, 2018
Motion. Rick Jahnke moved to approve the minutes of March 8, 2018. James
Lagergren seconded.
Vote. motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT - NONE
OLD BUSINESS
Stormwater Management Plan
Samantha Harper updated the Commission on the status of the Stormwater
Management Plan and the decision to separate out critical drainage corridors from
frequently flooded areas. David Peterson identified the designation of critical
drainage corridors within the Critical Areas Ordinance as something unique to Port
Townsend among cities in Washington. City staff also highlighted changes between
2005, 2012 and 2014 State Stormwater Manuals.
Critical Drainage Corridors and Frequently Flood Areas
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Judy Surber gave a background of the use of open space areas to connect wetland
areas in the Comprehensive Plan. Many of the identified critical drainage corridors
are covered by the current Critical Areas Ordinance. She further explained the
rationale to address frequently flooded areas within the Stormwater Management
Plan.
Public Comment: Debbie Jahnke commented on the need for a habitat overlay on
the critical drainage corridors.
The Commission expressed a readiness to move forward with the planned Public
Hearing on the Critical Areas Ordinance scheduled for April 12, 2018. A clean copy
of the proposed code revisions was requested along with a strikeout and underline
version.
NEW BUSINESS - NONE
OTHER BUSINESS - NONE
UPCOMING MEETINGS
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on April 12, 2018.
COMMUNICATIONS
James Lagergren reported on attending the Rethinking Rural Conference.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
Attest
Planning Commission Chair
City Clerk's Office
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