HomeMy WebLinkAbout032322 Streateries open house press release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
March 23, 2022 Steve King, Public Works Director
360.379.5090 sking@cityofpt.us
CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND HOSTING OPEN HOUSE ON STREATERIES MARCH 29 at 4pm
PORT TOWNSEND – The City of Port Townsend will host an open house at the Cotton Building (607
Water Street) on March 29 from 4:30pm – 6:00pm to allow members of the public to learn and
provide feedback about possible long-term streateries and parklets in Port Townsend.
During the pandemic, streateries and parklets have provided open-air public spaces. Updates to
the City’s code and the development of standards could allow more permanent structures,
requiring better aesthetics and more durable structures. City staff will be on hand to answer
questions and engage. They desire to hear from the community to help propose balanced options
to City Council for their consideration.
A corresponding survey is now live and can be accessed from:
https://mailchi.mp/24c931825300/streatery-input-needed-please-take-this-survey
The City Council agreed to the following schedule which provide opportunities for public comment
and feedback:
1. March 21, 2022 Survey noted above distributed by Port Townsend Main Street
2. March 29, 2022 Open House at 4:30 at the Cotton Building
3. March 31, 2022 Survey closes
4. April 4, 2022, City Council Meeting reviews public feedback
5. April 18, 2022, City Council Meeting - Council will be presented with proposed code
and receives public feedback
6. May 2, 2022, City Council Meeting presents any revisions of ordinance for the
proposed code
Parklets are spaces in which parking stalls are converted to support public outdoor
enjoyment of the surrounding urban landscape. Parklets are usually equipped with
greenery and seating. Parklets may be initiated through coordination with the City in
cooperation with adjoining businesses. Parklets are open the public at all times.
Streateries are spaces used specifically to support an adjoining restaurant. A streatery can be
controlled as an exclusive space for the restaurant during business hours. Streateries must
remain open to the public after hours. Streateries are similar to sidewalk cafes except
they occupy parking spaces instead of the sidewalk. Streateries are initiated by the adjoining
property owner and authorized through a permit by the City.
To learn more about streateries, parklets, and their differences, please see the links and
information below.
Slideshow: https://cityofpt.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=2380&meta_
id=199161
City Council Meeting
Presentation/Video: https://cityofpt.granicus.com/player/clip/2380?view_id=4&meta_id=1
99157&redirect=true
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