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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 26,
2018
CALL TO ORDER
The Port Townsend Planning Commission met in regular session on April 26, 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, Monica MickHager,
Aislinn Palmer, Paul Rice, and Lois Stanford with James Lagergren absent.
Staff members present were Deputy City Clerk Joshua Stecker, Special Projects
Employee Belinda Graham, and Planning Director Lance Bailey.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
There was general agreement to accept the agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — APRIL 12, 2018
Motion: Aislinn Palmer moved to approve the Minutes of April 12, 2018. Rick Jahnke
seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT - NONE
OLD BUSINESS
Rainier Street/Upper Sims Way Subarea Plan Update & Implementation Plan
Belinda Graham updated the Commission on the progress of the Subarea Plan,
including the need to extend the contract with the consultant. Commissioners
discussed the need for an economic development strategy, emphasis on business
or housing development, and the need for signage about the proposal for the area.
Paul Rice will draft a letter to Council recommending the installation of informative
signage throughout the subarea and the Commission will review the draft letter at
its next meeting.
Public Comment: Debbie Jahnke commented on the need for a pedestrian
underpass under Upper Sims Way.
NEW BUSINESS - NONE
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OTHER BUSINESS - NONE
UPCOMING MEETINGS
The next regular meeting scheduled for May 10th was canceled and a special
meeting was scheduled for May 17th to discuss Planning Commission work plan
items and the draft letter to Council. A draft of the Subarea Plan will likely be
distributed at that meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS - NONE
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Attest:..
Planning Commission Chair
City Clerk's Office
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