HomeMy WebLinkAbout071223 Special Session Planning Commission Meeting MinutesCITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF JULY 12, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
The Planning Commission met in special session on July 12, 2023, in the City Council
chamber at 540 Water Street. Chair Lois Stanford called the meeting to order at 6:30
pm.
Commissioners present at roll call were Andreas Andreadis, Samantha Bair -Jones,
Robert Doyle, Rick Jahnke, Neil Nelson, Viki Sonntag, and Lois Stanford with Long -
Range Planner Helena Smith absent.
Staff members present were Public Works Director Steve King, Planning and
Community Development Director Emma Bolin, and Deputy City Clerk Lonnie Mickle.
PUBLIC HEARING
Public Works Director Steve King and Long -Range Planner Helena Smith gave an
updated presentation on the Sims Gateway Plan.
Helena Smith started the presentation giving a recap on case number, LUP 2334,
amending the Sims Gateway development plan and the SEPA review process for the
development of the area.
Director Steve King continued the presentation by giving the initial reason for the
Gateway plan amendment, which was due electrical arcing of the powerlines in the
boatyard when they came in contact with the Poplar trees. Mr. King introduced two
partners from the Port of Port Townsend, Matt Klontz and Dave Nakagawarana, and
continue with the presentation mentioning the Port's property line location and the trees
causing the port to lose valuable space and the collaboration between the three entities
for this project begin the City of Port Townsend, The Port of Port Townsend and the
city's Public Utility District. In his presentation, he listed the three alternatives for the
project. The alternatives were do nothing and trim the trees heavily, partial expansion to
the boat yard or full expansion to the boat yard. Steve King then explained which
alternative was best for the city, including illustration from consultants.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
MEETINGS UPDATED TO WEDNESDAYS FOR THE MONTHS OF JULY AND
AUGUST DUE TO CONCERTS ON THE DOCK
* WEDNESDAY JULY 19 SPECIAL SESSION PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
* WEDNESDAY JULY 26 SPECIAL SESSION PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
* WEDNESDAY AUGUST 9 SPECIAL SESSION PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING
COMMUNICATIONS
ADJOURN
With no other items to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 7:22 pm.
Attest:
Planning Commission Chair
City Clerk's Office