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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06181996 MINUTES OF THE PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING JUNE18,1996 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in workshop session this 18th day of June, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor McCulloch presiding, Present were Jean Camfield, Kathryn Jenks, lan Keith, Diane Perry-Thompson, Ted Shoulberg, Dan Harpole and Bill Davidson. Planning Staff Dave Robison and Eric Toews were also present. Economic Development Element Recommendations: 1. Community Retail Mr. Dan Waggoner expressed concern that there is insufficient emphasis on community retail trades. The Planning Commission recommended that some of the more detailed community retail policy statements be moved from the goals and policies section of the element, and included in a new Community Retail strategy section of the Economic Development Element. 2. Marine Trades The Workgroup recommended that the City "plan and zone to promote marine-related commerce and industry in specific shoreline areas." That policy language led to the designation of the Marine-Commercial (C4I(M)) zone. The Planning Commission recommended that marine-related commerce and industry be "allowed" in shoreline areas, but has also concluded that the City should not create a new C-II(M) zone. 3. Priority Levels The Planning Commission recommended assigning pno ty levels" (high/medium/low) to the implementation steps in the strategy section of the element, rather than specific deadlines. (Most were High Priority before change.) Councilmember Harpole also expressed alarm and suggested a matrix for prioritizing. He suggested Economic Development Council input. ~Mr. Robison indicated they are coordinating with other City entities. He asked about Economic Development priorities compared with Land Use priorities, and said they will need to sort through that after the Comprehensive Plan has been completed, during the budget process. Councilmember Harpole asked if Community Retail is at cross purposes with Glen Cove (e.g., WalMart)? Goals and Policies Discussion Councilmember Shoulberg repeated what he had said previously that 23 acres is too big for a commercial development and said they agreed with GMA and with County. He said his vision is that Castle Hill is the largest commercial development he would allow. Councilmember Harpole asked about 23 acres related to Wa]Mart. Mr. Shoulberg said WalMart would not fit. Mr. Harpole suggested limiting the square footage for the anchor. Mr. Shoulberg indicated they are committed. Mr. Robison agreed to move forward with the conceptual idea. He spoke about the area of the Hill Top Tavern and Howard Street; Safeway and Stock Market which would now allow building up to 65,000 square feet. He indicated Glen Cove is the only opportunity for something larger. He said it will require a lot of coordination with Jefferson County to move forward. Mr. Toews said the area between Discovery, Howard, and Sims Way are large enough, but not zoned for it. Councilmember Jenks asked if Glen Cove could be zoned for light manufacturing only, and spoke of commercial development at the airport. She pointed out that the Chimacum area may accommodate a lot of commercial development. Mr. Robison spoke of the economics of what happens to the rest of the County if Glen Cove develops, and indicated the City will siphon off. He said the Economic Development Council is looking at $70 million of retail sales leakage and wants to keep it in the County. Councilmember Camfield asked if the County had their way, what would they do about Glen Cove? Mr. Robison said they would want it as is, no UGA, but for the City to provide infrastructure. Councilmember Keith said the County wants the City to give them water. Councilmember Harpole said he wants to keep something in Glen Cove, but wants some limits, and asked what happens locally? He said he thinks it is a mixed bag. He suggested they draft language and said he didn't mind if it is what Mr. Shoulberg said about Castle Hill. Councilmember Shoulberg said they cannot duplicate the shopping experience of Silverdale. Councilmember Camfield indicated it would be best as light manufacturing. Mr. Toews said 23 acres of C-IV are suggested. Councilmember Jenks proposed a boundary, and suggested the area west of Highway 20 for large developers. Councilmember Shoulberg said he would be concerned about a boundary. Mr. Robison said with the Land Use Map and Goals and Policies, planning was done so Port Towsend could stand alone with or without Glen Cove. He asked do we want to court Glen Cove for Commercial, Light Manufacturing and said the recommendation is to do further study. He said they want to coordinate with Jefferson County regarding Glen Cove: Mr. Toews talked about a conceptual boundary for further discussion. Mr. Toews questioned the &sign for Port Townsend or East Jefferson County, and said they may need an expanded Urban Growth Area if no unincorporated UGAs are designated by Jefferson County. Councilmember Camfield suggested the City may be better served to participate in discussions. Ms. Jenks said one piece that needs to be included is timing, She said they know they can amend the Comprehensive Plan each year. She suggested they leave it in abeyance for Jefferson County to catch up, that she doesn't want to waste time and resources. Ms. Camfield said she does not think this is the time, that ultimately the City 2 is better served to participate in discussions with the County. Councilmember Shoulberg indicated Glen Cove is a year away. Mr. Robison said discussions with the County, then a minimum of 6 months process time, if not more. Mr. Toews said 1997 is the earliest the County Comprehensive Plan can be implemented, and said the timing of a UGA might coincide with the first annual amendment. He said the Glen Cove provisions in the Plan are not cast in stone. Councilmember Keith said we don't have control over the timing of this. Ms. Jenks said Mr. Keith is right, but we will participate in infras~ucture needs assessment (water and also sewer). Mr. Robison said Port Townsend is attractive for companies looking to relocate. He also cited Nesses' Comer in the Tri-Area. Staff facilitated discussion of Lines In and Lines Out. Introduction Pages 1-20 Keith Toews current. Changes need to be made to Page 15 to make it current. Noted, throughout the Plan there is material that will need modification to make it Harpole Page 17, Fisheries & Aquaculture. Add wording that shows problems with land use and environmental degradation, more than fishing. Keith Page 18, Public Sector. Asked about the phrase, "though fulfilling a measurably diminished role." Goals & Policies Economic Development - Generally Goal 1 and Policies 1.1 through 1.4 Policy 1.3 Al Scalf, County Planner, spoke to this issue. Training/Education Goal 2 and Policies 2.1 through 2.3 Harpole Said there is a lot activity happening here. Perry-Thompson - Spoke about the wording in Goal 2. Camfield Said it should say something about the importance of training. Marine Trades Goal 3 and Policies 3.1 through 3.5 Policy 3.5 Jenks Requested eliminating reference to "U.S. Navy and other military." adding a policy to include traditional marine skills. Suggested 3 Robison More like being compatible with the Point Hudson Plan? (Staff suggested they could craft a policy.) Commissioner Enarson - In haste to support traditional skills, do not restrict -- e.g., also Admiral Marine. Toews Asked what type of marine trades to encourage. Jenks Quite far down the line in vocational training. She asked about Apprentice and Mentor programs also. Diversified Manufacturing & Small Business Goal 4 and Policies 4.1 through 4.9 Goal 4 Camfield Robison Toews Camfield Asked about relocation of small business. Suggested promotion of small business. Workgroup idea was attracting small business. That is what we need to say. Policies 4.4 & Jenks Harpole 4.5 Asked about waste - (Not to generate waste products.) Covered in Policy 4.7 Community Retail Goal 5 and Policies 5.1 through 5.4 Toews Small, not C-IV retailers. Tourism Goal 6 and Policies 6.1 through 6.4 Jenks Gave her idea for the "best tourist" -- those who get out of their car, and use the town the same way we do. Goal 6 Jenks Suggested rewording to recognize the unique; must preserve quality of the natural environment (culture, and historic). Keith Suggested the word "Maintain." Jenks Said she likes the word "recognize." Commercial Historic District Revitalization Goal 7 and Policies 7.1 through 7.9 Policy 7.8 Perry-Thompson - Suggested "Encourage Park & Ride?' Telecommunications Goal 8 and Policies 8.1 through 8.3 Policy 8.1 Shoulberg The Cable Company will not add fiber optics. Welch Would like fiber optics out o£town -- translators are expensive. fiber optic drops to a house. It is a long way for Commercial & Manufacturing Zoning Goal 9 and Policies 9.1 through 9.9 Jenks "Ensure a sufficient amount"-- someplace says surplus. adequate amount," not surplus. Suggested "provide an Public Facilities & Services Goal 10 and Policies 10.1 through 10.2 No comments Permit Processing/Regulatory Reform Goal 11 and Policies 11.1 through 11,5 Jenks [Need to process permits in a timely fashion while ensuring regulations intended to protect and enhance the natural environment are regularly revised and systematically enforced.] Robison Will bring back. Harpole Suggested "develop and maintain." [Many already accomplished through Regulatory Reform Act.] STRATEGIES MOTION Harpole: Remove all prioritizing and reprioritizing, and add an introductory statement acknowledging the efforts of the Citizen Workgroup and the Planning Commission in prioritizing and recognize the need for Council to reprioritize during the budget process. SECOND Shoulberg VOTE Unanimous LAND USE MAP Discussion - Councilmember Jenks spoke about overlaying issues, and timing issues, She asked when do we want to implement -- how much disruption do we want and when? Councilmember Shoulberg shared her concern and asked, "What does it mean to the town?" Councilmember Jenks noted the first responsibility is to the people who are already here, Mr. Robison pointed out that all of the State is doing this planning for 20 years. He noted that the Land Use Map is designed for year 2016 population, that growth is accommodated in a healthy and vital way. Mr. Shoulberg said they could set out their strategy for 5 years. It might be minimum disruption and would not be illegal to do it that way. Mr. Robison rebutted with a reference from DCTED of March 13. Councilmember Keith noted if they do adopt the Plan and do not develop all at once, there still would be disruption. He suggested adopt and act. Councilmember Harpole said he thinks the Land Use Map is as close as they have to the Community Direction Statement. He said it substantiates planning, makes it real. Councilmember Perry-Thompson said she doesn't think people will think that those changes are too much, but will want to know what's happening with "my" property. Councilmember Jenks made reference to disruption overall, not just land use map, and asked what are the most important things to do? Councilmember Shoulberg asked about market forces, "How do you allow someone to come for rezone?" Mr. Robison answered, "On an annual basis, but Council still has to look at the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Toews noted an individual rezone may cause a change somewhere else, it may trigger another rezone. Mr. Steve Hayden asked how downzones would be handled? Mr. Toews replied they would have to change something else on the map. Mr. Robison said it will be very iterative making changes and implementing. Mayor McCulloch spoke of disruption to people and said if they do not choose to adopt and hold off, the market will drive growth. She said to be a liveable community we need to be ahead of the market Councilmember Keith said phasing can result in foreclosure. The market gets ahead of you and you lose options. CHANGES BROUGHT: Workgroups/Planning Commission - Zone requests Mr. Toews noted these specific requests: Scott Boyer, R-III(MF) (Rainier from R-III--included southeastern area. Notified.) · Ron Ryan, R-III(MF) Pauline Amell, Retain R-II · Dr. David Green, Planning Commission recommend to include in C-II(H) · Brydon Family Trust, Planning Commission recommend to include in C-II(H) · Bill and Nola Bell, Planning Commission topography concern -- retain in R-II and not upzone · Earnest and Schen Callahan, Planning Commission -- process through rezone request · Dale Bonar (petition-drive organizer -- North Beach.) Have portion in R-I downzone 4a & 4b drainage basin. Remainder minimum 5,000 sq ft. Tom & Vanita Hopkins were against the petition, and submitted a comment letter Landowner Comments: · Mr. Erik Fredrickson, Madrona Planning & Development Services -- Planning Commission consider in Urban Growth boundaries · Seiza DeTarr & Howard Patterson, Paul Magid & Rebecca Chace, Tim Furst & the Flying 6 Karamazof Brothers, Madrona Planning 8,: Development Services -- Planning Commission, same as Fredrickson Roger Evans, Madrona Planning & Development Services - Planning Commission change to R-II · William Eldfidge supported change , Port of Port Townsend 1) Lagoon Park and Open Space -- Planning Commission, retain parks and open space designation 2) C-II(M) -- Planning Commission dropped · G2B Partnership -- Planning Commission change to CII ,. John & Martha Foley -- Planning Commission, C-I (Owner occupancy) Other Changes Councilmember Shoulberg said, "What if we don't accept all that upzone for multi-family? We could lower the amount upzoned if there is another UGA in the County. Mr. Toews said the Workgroup and Planning Commission wanted to encourage affordable housing. The Planning Commission made the following changes to the Draft Land Use Map: Public and Open Space Jefferson Transit requested a C-II rezone, Planning Commission designated as P-I Commercial and Manufacturine Foley, G2B, Thomas Oil, Massey meandefline across from ferry terminal. C-I(MU)- recommended to C-III. Kah Tai Care Center C-II(H), from P-I C-II(M) on map Retain as C-II Dan Yesberger Change from R4II to R-II Holly Orchard Planning Commission recommended that the R-IV be replaced with R-III Victorian Village Planning Commission recommended that it be changed from C-II(H) to R-II Arterial/Collector Alignments & Desi~ations Adopt all recommendations from the Draft Arterial Street Plan except those pertaining to the NW quadrant and conduct further study and public process Councilmember Perry-Thompson thanked members of Planning Commission for their participation. It was concluded that written testimony would be accepted at City Hall until noon Monday, June 24th. After that time it Council will deliberate, and no comments will be accepted. 7 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at 10:11 p.m., Mayor Julie McCulloch adjourned the meeting. Julie McCulloch, Mayor Attest: Acting City Clerk Sheila Avis, Minute Taker 8