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HomeMy WebLinkAbout092718CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2018 CALL TO ORDER The Port Townsend Planning Commission met in regular session on September 27, 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, Paul Rice, and Lois Stanford with Monica MickHager excused and Aislinn Palmer absent. Staff members present were Water Quality Manager Ian Jablonski, Public Works Director Greg Lanning, Senior Planner John McDonagh, Deputy Clerk Haylie Clement, and Acting Clerk Pam Kolacy. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA There were no changes proposed to the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — AUGUST 8, 2018 Motion: Rick Jahnke moved to approve minutes of August 8, 2018. Bob Doyle seconded. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 5-0 by voice vote. Commissioner Palmer arrived at 6:35.. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. NEW BUSINESS Draft Water System Plan Consistency Review Mr. McDonagh noted that the role of the Planning Commission is to review the Water Plan for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Jablonski reviewed the packet materials and answered clarifying questions from the Commissioners. It was noted that there was little recognition in the document of the issue of climate change and how it might affect water availability in the existing draft. Staff has drafted another section dealing with climate change which has not yet been Planning Commission Meeting September 27, 2018 Page 1 of 2 incorporated. A suggestion was made that potential changes in the demographic and water demands resulting from a potential migration of people to the Northwest also be addressed in regard to climate change impacts. Regarding the Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Goals and Policies included with Appendix E, questions were raised about whether the "Tiering" priorities in Policy 2.4 now match the current Council goal of encouraging higher density residential development. The desired focus may be to move multi -family housing up on priority scale. Staff will review. There was discussion regarding Policy 14.5 regarding the difficulties of designing a water rate structure that encourages conservation. It was noted that some references in Appendix "E" (both spreadsheet and Policies) still have language regarding an "unfiltered surface water supply system" which are obsolete. Staff will locate and correct all such references. There was general discussion about the Port Townsend Paper Mill and upcoming lease negotiations in 2020 as they relate to the Water System Plan. It was noted the City is reviewing development of an industrial or "raw" water rate that could apply to water used prior to filtering. Potential pros and cons of adding fluoride to the water supply was also discussed. There was no other business. OTHER BUSINESS UPCOMING MEETINGS October 11 public hearing on the Water Plan has been moved to October 25. Housing Code amendments are scheduled for October 11. Absences: Commissioner Jahnke on Oct. 25, Commissioner Palmer on Nov. 8. Mr. Lanning reported that the second day of the City staff retreat will be focused on the City Manager hiring process and that a thorough public process will be part of the plan. COMMUNICATIONS Commissioners Doyle, Lagergren and Palmer reported on the Jurassic Parliament training held September 24. Mr. McDonagh stated that Planning Manager Judy Surber will bring a look at the 2019 Comprehensive Plan update to the Commission before the end of the year. Mr. Lanning noted that good progress has been made on the Stormwater Plan and it should be done by the end of the year. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.,,, m Attest: ~- ,. Planing Co missi i Chair City Clerk's Office Planning Commission Meeting September 27, 2018 Page 2 of 2