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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY
24, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
The Port Townsend Planning Commission met in regular session on January 24, 2019
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, James Lagergren, Monica
MickHager, Aislinn Palmer, Paul Rice, and Lois Stanford with Rick Jahnke excused.
Staff members present were Assistant City Engineer Samantha Harper, and Deputy
City Clerk Haylie Clement.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Commissioner MickHager requested to add under Other Business, discussion of a
real estate matter. The Commission discussed removing Old Business item B. Rainier
Street and Upper Sims Way Subarea Plan - Status Update due to the absence of
Planning Director Lance Bailey.
The agenda was approved as amended.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — DECEMBER 13, 2018
The minutes of December 13, 2018 were unanimously approved by voice vote.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no general public comment.
OLD BUSINESS
Stormwater Management Plan Briefing
Assistant City Engineer Samantha Harper led the briefing of the 2019 Stormwater
Management Plan. The group discussed the type of review required. It was
explained that the public hearing is only necessary during the City Council adoption
process. Samantha Harper identified significant changes and guided the
Commissioners through each of the figures throughout the Plan.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner MickHager reported on a vacant property, currently listed for sale.
Significant discussion ensued about the process of bringing forward the idea of the
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City investing in the property for a future park.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
The February 14, 2019 meeting has been canceled.
COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Doyle Comments on the proposed Fire District annexation.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
Attest:
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Planning Commission Chair
City Clerk's Office
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