HomeMy WebLinkAbout23-051 Adopting the Gateway Development Plan 2023 Supplement as an Addition to the Sims Gateway PlanResolution 23-051
RESOLUTION NO. 23-051
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE GATEWAY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023
SUPPLEMENT AS AN ADDITION TO THE SIMS GATEWAY PLAN
WHEREAS, City Council adopted the Sims Gateway Plan in 1993 in Resolution 93-67; and,
WHEREAS, the City has refined the Sims Gateway Plan by adding clarity to the Flats
District and supplementing the 1993 Sims Gateway Plan while remaining consistent with the spirit
of the 1993 Sims Gateway Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the 1993 Sims Gateway Plan recommends maintaining the "linear corridor" of
poplar trees while enhancing the views of the shipyards and historic buildings and creating a
pedestrian and bicycle path ; and
WHEREAS, the 2023 supplement describeshow to maintain a linear corridor of trees
through the district, but slowly replacing the poplars with more native and appropriate trees to
enhance safety and views; and
WHEREAS, City Council is considering amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan that
are consistent with this supplement to the 1993 Sims Gateway Plan; and
WHEREAS, this supplement to the Sims Gateway Plan was created by the City's Sims
Gateway stakeholders group through extensive public process;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend adopting the Gateway Development Plan 2023 Supplement as an addition to the
1993Sims Gateway Plan.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular meeting
thereof, held this 16th day of October 2023.
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David J. Faber"
Mayor
Attest: Approved as to form:
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City Clerk City Attorne