HomeMy WebLinkAbout92-067RESOLUTION ~/o~- ~ 7
A RESOLUTION supporting the Port Townsend Farmers
Market and authorizing the expansion of the Market site to
include portions of the Waterfront Place Right-of-way.
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WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
the City Council adopted by Ordinance 22t6 the Urban Waterfront Plan
to allow for planning for future development of the Port Townsend Urban
Waterfront; and
the Urban Waterfront Plan encouraged the development of
a seasonal public produce market that would be located
near the Quincy Street dock ~ Jackson Memorial Sculpture
area; and
the City-owned parking lOt located between 607 and 627
Water Street is adjacent to the Jackson Sculpture area; and
the Farmers Market successfully operated on a trial basis at
this site during the Summer and Fall of 1991; and
the City Council authorized the Farmers Market by
Resolution 92-22 to use the above-referenced parking lot
for a ten year period on Saturday Mornings between the
hours of 8:30 am and 12:00 noon only; and
with the limited hOurs of operation the Farmers Market has
not impacted the primary use of the lot to provide off-street
parking for the commercial district; and
the proposed limited use of portions of the Waterfront Place
Right-of-way between Quincy Street and the current market
site will not impact the primary use of the street to provide
access to adjacent properties; and
the expansion of the Farmers Market in the Waterfront
Place Right-of-way would provide benefit to the community;
Now, Therefore,
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
TOWNSEND that the Mayor is hereby authorized to allow the Port Townsend Civic
Trust/Main Street to use the above-referenced portions of the Waterfront Place Right-
of-way for a Farmers Market during the limited hours cited above on a continuing basis
for a ten year period, with the provision that either party may renegoflate the
agreement if circumstances change.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any actions taken pursuant to the authorization of
this resolution but prior to its adoption are hereby ratified and confirmed,
Passed by the City Council of the ' Townsend
this i /~7~ day of ~ City~
/~n Clise, Mayor
Attest:
and approved by the Mayor
David A, Grove, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Dennis McLerran, City Attorney