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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/02/1991 184 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 19, Cont. NEW BUSINESS Parks Comprehensive Plan. RESOLUTION NO 91-26 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND ADOPTING COMPREHENSIVE PARKS AND RECREATION PLAN. Mr. Wheeler explained that a lot of hard work has gone into this document from a number of people. Scott Walker was recognized and indicated he would be available to answer questions. He explained what action the Park Board would take if the plan is adopted to develop trails. After a brief discussion, Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 91-26 which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote. COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION Park Board Vacancy. Mr. Walker was recognized and requested that the vacancies in the Park Board be filled. After a brief discussion, Mayor shirley indicated that he would reviE~w the applications he has received. councilmember Owsley explaine:d that the normal procedure is for the Mayor to advertise that he is seeking interested parties. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 10:33 PM. Attest: M~ ~~grŒr~grREGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 2, 1991 The City Council of the city of Port Townsend met in regular session this Second day of April 1991, at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent S Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Jean Camfield, John Clise, Vern Jones, Michael Kenna, Julie McCulloch, Norma Owsley and Sheila Westerman. Also present were Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, City Attorney Keith Harper, Director of Planning and Building Michael Hildt and Public Works Director Robert Wheeler. PUBLIC COMMENTS Dan Van Slyke, General Manager, Paradise Bay Sea Farms was recognized and questioned if the extension of their shorelines permi t will be discussed tonight. Mayor Shirley responded that the request will be discussed under New Business later on the agenda. Monica Mick-Hager was recognized and spoke of her concerns about the Economic Development Agreement, specifically sections 1A and 1B stating that it is too general and not specific. I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 2,1991, Cont. Cindy Wolpin was recognized and distributed an article from the Peninsula Daily News showing that the City of Port Angeles is being sued by the developers of the Landing Mall because the city mislead them. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the following i1:ems on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote. Approval of the following Bills and Claims: Current Expense Street Library Park Arterial Street Emergency Medical Services Water-Sewer Storm and Surface Water Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Total $ 48,448.89 2,796.23 3,886.40 3,827.11 671.11 941.42 18,706.12 7,324.54 4,084.08 35.75 $ 90,721.65 Setting Hearings: Conditional Use Permit Application 9912-07 -Lamy on 4-16-91 Approval of Side Sewer contractor License: Steve Cooper Construction communicatidns: A note dated March 1, 1991, from Paula Amell requesting renE!wal of the conditional use permit for the Puffin and Gull Motel at 821 Washington Street was copied for Council and referred 1:0 the Legislative/Environmental Committee. The minutes for the Housing Advisory Committee for their meet:ing of March 1,1991, were copied for Council. A letter dated March 15, 1991, from Gordon L Meling, President, Superior Refuse Removal, Inc, regarding the replacement of lost, stolen or damaged stackable bins for recycling was copi~~d for Council. A letter dated March 19, 1991, from Brent Shirley to Gordon Meling, President, Superior Refuse Removal, Inc, regarding the garbage contract was copied for Council. A memorandum dated March 19, 1991, from Karen Cartmel, Election Coordinator, to All Elected Officials, as a reminder that the deadline for Public Disclosure is April 15, 1991, was copied for Council. A letter dated March 19,1991, from Samuel R Kyle, President, Kyle Development Company, Inc, regarding property line encroachment of the Rose Theater Building was copied for Council. A memorandum dated March 21, 1991, from Molly Pearson, Jefferson County Recycling Coordinator regarding Community Clean-up on Earth Day, April 22, 1991, was copied for Council. A letter dated March 22,1991, from Ron Olsen, Executive Director, Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce requesting additional funds for 185 186 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 2,1991, Cont. advertising and publicity for the Homes Tour was copied for Council and referred to the Finance Committee. A memorandum dated March 25, 1991, from ,Bart Phillips, Economic Development Council of Jefferson county outlining strategy, goals and objectives and suggested steering comntittee members for Phase II of the tourism marketing evaluation was copied for Council. A letter dated March 25,1991, from William Sperry stating that the parking agreement between William Sperry ~nd Robert Friedman for the Rose Theater project is considered t~ be null and void was copied for Council. A letter dated March 25, 1991, from Brent Shirley to Gordon L Meling, President, Superior Refuse Removal Inc, regarding the stackable bins for recycling was copied fcr Council. A letter dated March 27,1991, from Kathlenn Jackson regarding the flying of American flags was copied for Council and referred to the Community Services Committee. This concludes the Consent Agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS Rezone Application No 9011-03. Conditional Use Application No 9101- 03. Shoreline Substantial Development Perm:.t Application SDP103-01 -all for the City of Port Townsend. Mr Hildt reviewed the findings, conclusions and conditions of all three applications pertaining to converting the existing single family residence adjacent to the sewer treatment plan to thE! administrative offices of the Public Works Department. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the Public. Kathryn Jenks was recognized and spoke on behalf of the ducks and other wildlife requesting that public access to the pond be monitored and use of the parking lot on weekends be discouraged. There being no further testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the Public and turned to the Council for disposition. After discussion, Councilmenber Kenna made a motion that the Council adopt the following findings and conclusions and approve Rezone Application No 9011-03 which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote. Findings: I. The City of Port Townsend proposes to rezone property it owns adjacent to the wastewater treatment plant from R-IA to P-I. The property, is immediately south of ":he wastewater treatment plant and is developed with a singIE~-family house which is currently vacant. The city acquired 1:he property in 1990 due to the close proximity of the res idence to the planned expansion of the treatment plant for secondary wastewater treatment and future treatment capacity. The City proposes to use the existing residence for public works offices. 2. The subject property is described as Block 20, Lots 1-8, and Block 11, Lots 1-4, of the California Addition to the City of Port Townsend. 3. To the east of the subject property is the Chinese Gardens Lagoon, owned by the washington State Department of Parks and Recreation as a recent addition to Port Worden State Park. Through an agreement with the state, the City of Port Townsend has certain rights to use this lagoctn as part of its storm water drainage system. To the south and west are sparsely developed single-family residential and agricultural uses. The residence on the 4. I I I I I I 9. 10. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 2,1991, Cont. 5. subject property is the only residence immediately adjacent to the planned expansion of the treatment plant. Both the subject property and the wastewater treatment plant are served by Kuhn street. 6. Due to the close proximity of the subject property to the wastewater treatment plant, the planned expansion of th~~ plant will render the property undesirable for residential use. Conversion of the structure to office use would better preserve the appearance and scale of the residlential neighborhood than would its demolition. The Port Townsend Public Works Department administ~rati ve offices are currently located in a small, temporary building on the equipment yard at Beech and R Streets, just off E~edwood Street. The temporary office is inadequate for existinH staff and required meeting space. In addition, the City Council has authorized the addition of a City Engineer position for which recruitment is underway. No present office space exis,ts for the engineer. Existing P-I lands are either inadequate or unsuitable for administrative public works offices. 7. 8. The subject property is adjacent to the planned construction of an addition to the present wastewater treatment plant, as well as to the Chinese Gardens Lagoon, a critical resource in the City's stormwater management plans. Both of these functions - achieving secondary wastewater treatment and improving stormwater management - are major public work::: goals of the City of Port Townsend in the coming decade. In addition, neighboring property owners have forcefully expressed their concerns that construction of the secondary treatment plant not unduly impact their properties. Consequently, the subject property is well-suited for administrative public works offices, affording close supervision of these two functions, providing ready access to public works officials by neighboring residents, and assuring that any impacts on neighboring properties may be more readily mitigated. The existing residential building on the subject property had been thoroughly renovated and improved by the previous owners. The former residence is in excellent condition and has sufficient space to house the administrative public works offices of the city for the foreseeable future. Sufficient undeveloped area is available on site to provide off-street parking for employees and visitors. On December 18, 1990, the City Council issued a mitigated determination of nonsignificance on the proposed rezone, pursuant to the state Environmental Policy Act. The Council attached the following mitigation measures to. its determination: 1. The proponent shall plant and maintain a site obscuring buffer, for the proposed office parking area, along the Kuhn and 52nd street rights-of-way as well as from the Chinese Gardens Lagoon. Mature rhododendrons or other native shrubs shall be planted for the buffer, include a drip irrigation system, and be maintained in a manner to screen vehicles while also protecting views of the Chinese Garden Lagoon. 2. The proposed parking area will use non- obtrusive materials such as railroad ties, be graveled, and shall include appropriate storm 187 188 11. 12. 13. 14. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 2,1991, Cont. water control separators. and oil/water measures 3. The proposed parking area will not be equipped with security lighting to avoid causing glare on adjacent properties. The proponent shall comply with all regulations, conditions and mitigation measures of other local and :;tate permits applicable to the proposed development. Wi th respect to publicly owned proper':y and public facilities such as office space, the Port Town::;end Comprehensive Plan states that the city "should assume the 'public interest' pertains to that which promotes or enhances the well-being of the citizens of Port Townsend." 4. Under the city's zoning ordinance, Ti':le 17, PTMC, P-I zoning is intended for "primarily a public use district devoted to schools, public buildings, parks and related uses. Presently existing P-I zone property or facilities within the City include: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 public schools ci ty parks, county fairground, MeIllorial Field Fort Worden State Park Port Townsend Municipal Golf Courf::e Point Hudson water reservoirs Public works storage and equipment: facilities city treatment plant The existing P-I sites are either incompatible in use or inadequate in size to serve the needs proposed by the rezone. Use of the site for the City Public Works Department office space, as opposed to a single-family residence, will have no impact on city utility services, streets, fire or police protection with respect to the site lIecause the proposed use is being relocated to an area adequately served by such services. Based on the foregoing Findings of Fact, the City Council makes the following conclusions: 1. 2. 3. 4. The subject property is no longer desirable for residential use due to the close proximity to 'the adjacent wastewater treatment plant and the upcoming expansion to provide secondary treatment. The City of Port Townsend requires :êacili ties to house the administrati ve off ices of its Public tforks Department which is currently in temporary, inadequate quarters. Existing P-I zoned lands are either inadequate or unsuitable for the public works administrative ()ffice needs of the city of Port Townsend. Adapti ve reuse (If the residence on the subject property would avoid the pubJ.ic cost of constructing a new office structure for the Public Works Department. The residential structure on the subject property is well- suited for conversion to office use j.n order to preserve the single-family character of the neighborhood and to better serve the public through adequate public works offices in close proximity to the wastewater t:reatment plant and the Chinese Gardens Lagoon. I I I I I I 9. 10. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 2, 1991, Cont. 5. Although the present Port Townsend Comprehensive Plan did not anticipate the effects of treatment plant expansion, the proposed rezone is commensurate with the goals and policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The proposed rezone and use of the property is in the public interest, and promotes the public health, safety and welfare. 6. 7. The proposed rezone is not a "spot zone, tt as it logically connects to the existing and planned expansion of the City's sewage treatment plant and is consistent with the city's Comprehensive Plan. 8. The needs to be served by the proposed use can be!st be achieved by the rezone and use of this site. A substantial change in circumstances with respect to the site and immediate area justifies the rezone, and this has been shown by the applicant. The proposed rezone and use, with the mitigation measures required by the MDNS, would not create harmful impacts, but rather would be compatible with adjacent lands, USE!S and public facilities. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council adopt the following findings, conclusions and conditions and approve Conditional Use Permit No 9101-03 which was second4:!d by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. Findings: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. The applicant proposes to convert an existing residential structure to city office space for the Public Works Department. The City acquired the property due to the close proximi ty of the residence to the planned expansion of the wastewater treatment plant. The subject property is located on Block 11, Lots 1-4, and bounded by Kuhn Street to the west, with the Chinese Gardens Lagoon to the east. The subject property is surrounded by single-family development and some minor agricultural uses to the north, west, and south. The residence on the subject property is the only residence immediately adjacent 1tO the planned expansion of the treatment plant. Block 20, Lots 1-8, and Block 11, Lots 1-4, are proposed to be rezoned from R-IA to P-I. Office buildings are a conditional use in a P-I zoning district. The improvements to the proposed office building involve the construction of a ten car parking area. Sufficient undeveloped area is available on site to provide off-street parking for employees and visitors. The applicant states that the proposed office building would house four to six employees. parking demand would most likely be generated by staff and occasional visitors to the office for meetings. The Port Townsend Municipal Code requires one space per 300 square feet of gross floor area for offices with on-si te customer services. The existing structure doles not exceed 2,100 square feet, which would require a minimum of seven parking spaces. In addition, there are currently three on-street parking spaces available in front of the subject property. The existing residential building on the subject property had been thoroughly renovated and improved by the previous owners. 189 190 5. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 2,1991, Cont. The former residence has sufficient space to house the administrative public works office for the foreseeable future. No expansion of the building is proposed. 7. The Jefferson County-Port Townsend Shoreline Master Program requires that a shoreline substantial development permit be issued for the proposed project. On March 20, 1991 the Jefferson county-Port Townsend Shoreline Management Advisory Commission recommended approval of the application with certain conditions. 8. At their meeting of December 18,1990, the Port Townsend City Council issued a Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance for the proposed project, after revit~w of the environmental checklist submitted pursuant to the Washington State Environmental Policy Act. Conclusions: 1. The proposed governmental office use of the subject building, as conditioned, would not endanger the public health or safety, nor create a nuisance to the surrounding neighborhood. 2. The proposed use would be required to meet all the conditions and specifications set forth in the P-I zone in which the property is located. 3. The proposed use would not be injur ious or detrimental to adjoining or abutting property. The location and character of the UBe, developed under the conditions specified within the shoreline substantial development permit, mitigation measur'3S required by the MDNS, and this conditional use permit, wil] be in harmony with the area in which it is located and will he in general conformity with the Comprehensive Plan. 4. In consideration of the aforementioned findings and conclusions, the City Council grants the above-ref ~renced application as conditioned: 1. The parking area shall not be used as ~ long-term storage area for city vehicles or equipment. No more than three on-street parkil1 g spaces, developed in accordance with parking requirement:; of the Port Townsend Municipal Code, shall be provided for the office use. 2. 3. The proponent shall provide additi,)nal public access and appropriate signage to the Chinese Ga:rdens Lagoon and wetland area through the proposed parking area. Signage will be approved by the Public Works Direc1:or. In addition, the proponent shall provide a public vie~ling area which includes a picnic table or viewing bench at ':he eastern edge of the parking area. One parking space shall be designated for public parking for recreational opportunities during working hours, Monday through Friday. The parking area shall be open to public use on the weekends during daylight hourB. 4. Upon completion of the oxidation ditches the Public Works Department shall install as necessary, vegetative, structural, or fencing separation appropriate to Eafeguard and protect the public access in the parking area from the proposed oxidation ditch area for the wastewater treatmunt plant. I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 2, 1991, Cont. Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the Council adopt the following findings and conditions and approve Shoreline Substantial Development Permit No SDP9103-01 which was secondE!d by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Findings: 1. The Jefferson-Port Townsend Shoreline Management !~aster Program requires that a shoreline substantial development permit be issued by the City of Port Townsend for development of the proposal. The following sections of the program apply in the review of the proposal: 1.20, "Purposes"; 4 .103, "Conservancy"; 4.203, "Conditional Uses"; 5.50, "Commercial Development"; and 5.140, "Parking Facilities." 2. The proposal has been administratively classified as a conditional use in the conservancy designation by criteria established in the Jefferson-Port Townsend Shoreline Management Master Program. Construction of a parkinq area requires a conditional use from the Master Program. In addition, a change of use from residential to commercial also requires a conditional use. Master Program Section 4.203, "Conditional Uses" states that a change of use from a permitted use to a conditional use requires a conditional use permit. 3. The aquatic area of Chinese Gardens Lagoon is designated as a conservancy shoreline in the Shoreline Management Act and the Jefferson-Port Townsend Shoreline Management Master Program. 4. Shoreline Master Program, section 5.50, Development", states in part as follows: "Commercial policy 1: Priority should be given to those commercial developments that are particularly dependent on shoreline locations or that provide a substantial number of people to actively or passively enjoy the shoreline. Policy 6: Adequate parking facilities should be designed commensurate with the level of the commercial activity. Performance Standard 1: Non-water-oriented development,while not preferred, may also be authorized as a conditional use. Commercial development shall recognize the public access directive of the Shoreline Management Act and make provisions for the public's continued and enhanced enjoyment of the shoreline. Performance Standard 3: Public access provisions shall: a. Be suitably marked to as inform the public as to the extent, location, and availability of the access. Be completed and available for public use at the time of occupancy of the development. Performance Standard 5: Design of parking and loading areas shall assure that surface runoff does not pollute adjacent water or cause soil or beach erosion. b. Performance Standard 9: Parking facilities shall be designed to accommodate the level of the anticipated commercial activity. 5. Shoreline Master Program, Section 5.140, "Parking Facilities" , states in part as follows: 191 /f{;- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 2,1991, Cont. Policy 1: Parking facilities shoul'j be designed and placed as far as practicable away front the water's edge. Policy 4: Parking facilities should not interfere with the use and enjoyment of adjacent properties. Performance Standard 2: Vista parking facilities shall include a significant public view and provide recreational opportunities such as ,:1 picnic table or viewing benches. Performance Standard 3: The design and construction of parking facilities shall assure that sllrface water runoff will not pollute adjacent waters or cause soil or beach erosion. oil separators and retention ponds are considered positive measures towards c<)mpliance with this standard. Performance Standard 4: Security lighting associated with parking facilities shall be beamed, hooded, or directed so as to not cause glare on é,djacent properties or water bodies. 6. The proposed shoreline substantÍéll development permi t application is subject to the followjng review criteria: A. Applicants for shoreline substano:ial development permits for conditional uses will have the burden of proof to demonstrate that: 1. The proposed use is consist.3nt with the policies of the Shoreline Management ]I.,ct and the policies of the Master Program. The proposed use will not interfere with the normal public use of public shorelines. The proposed use of the Bite and design of the project is compatible wi t~ other permitted uses within the area. The proposed use will cause no unreasonable adverse effects to the shoreline environment in which it is to be located. The public interest suffers no substantial detrimental effect. In 1;hose limited instances where a conditional use is proposed, consideration shall be given to the cumulative impact of addi tional requests for f:imilar actions in the area. 2. 3. 4. 5. Conditions: Issuance of a shoreline substantial devE!lopment permit for the proposed project requires compliance with the Washington State Shoreline Management Act and the applicable policies and performance standards of the Jefferson-Port Townsend Shoreline Management Master Program. 1. The proponent shall provide additi,)nal public access and appropriate signage to the Chinese Garden Lagoon and wetland area through the proposed parking area. In addition, the proponent shall provide a public vie~iing area which includes a picnic table or viewing bench at the eastern edge of the parking area. 2. One parking space shall be designated for public parking for recreational opportunities during working hours, Monday through Friday. The parking area shall be open to public use on the weekends during daylight hour:;. I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 2,1991, Cont. 3. The proponent shall plant and maintain a site obscuring buffer, for the proposed office parking area, along the Kuhn and 52nd Street rights-of-way as well as from the Chinese Gardens Lagoon. Mature rhododendrons or other native shrubs shall be planted for the buffer, include a drip irrigation system, and be maintained in a manner to screen vehicles: while also protecting views of the Chinese Garden Lagoon. 4. The proposed parking area shall use non-obtrusive materials such as railroad ties, be graveled, and shall include appropriate storm water control measures and include oil/water separators. 5. The proposed parking area shall not be equipped with security lighting to avoid causing glare on adjacent properties. The pasture land to the south shall be preserved in its present state. 6. 7. There shall be no exterior expansion or remodeling I:>f the existing structure. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution on Deferred Compensation from Kemper Financial Services. RESOLUTION NO 91-27 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH KEMPER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Mr Grove explained the resolution. Councilmember Clise made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 91-27 which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by" voice vote. Contract with Economic Development Council. RESOLUTION NO 91-28 À RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF JEFFERSON COUNTY. Bart Phillips explained the public records provision and Mr Harper explained the contract. After a lengthy discussion, Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 91-28 which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. Proposed Dedication of a Portion of City Property for city Street. Mr Harper explained that this item is not ready for action at this meeting. Service Activities Rezone 9101-07. following ordinance and resolution. explaine!d the Mr Harper ORDINANCE NO 2232 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 2231 OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND BY DELETING REFERENCES IN THE ORDINANCE TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT TO CORRECT DRAFTING ERRORS. Mr Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the 193 194 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION i)F APRIL 2, 1991, Cont. third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed unanimously by voice vote. "-r Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the council adopt Ordinance No 2232 which was s.~conded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO 91-25 A RESOLUTION AMENDING AND CORRECTING RESOLUTION NO 91-22, AND THE FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS AND DECISION OF THE PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL IN CONNECTION WITH REZONE APPLICATION NO 9101-07. Councilmember Owsley made a motion tt,at the Council adopt Resolution No 91-29 which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. Port Townsend Business Park Rezone 9009-02. the following ordinance and resolution. Mr Harper explained ORDINANCE NO 2233 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE I¡O 2227 OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND BY DELETING REFERENCES IN THE ORDINANCE TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT TO CORRECT DRAFTING ERRORS. Mr Grove read the ordinance by title. Counc:ilmember McCulloch made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded b:r Councilmember Camfield and passed by voice vote with six Councilmembers voting in the affirmati ve and Councilmember Jones votinç' against the motion. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the council adopt Ordinance No 2233 which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passecl by roll call vote with six Councilmembers voting in the affirméltive and Councilmember Jones voting against the motion. RESOLUTION NO 91-3(> A RESOLUTION AMENDING AND CORRECTING RESOLUTION NO 91-10, AND THE FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS AND DECISION OF THE PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL IN CONNECTION WITH REZONE APPLICATION NO 9009-02. councilmember McCulloch made a motion 1:hat the Council adopt Resolution No 91-30 which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley and passed by voice vote with six Councilmembers voting in the affirmative and Councilmember Jones votinçr against the motion. Garbage Contract Amendment for Recyclin9. resolution. Mr Grove explained the RESOLUTION NO 91-31 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH SUPERIOR REFUSE REMOVAL, INC. Councilmember Westerman made a motion 1:hat the Council adopt Resolution No 91-31 which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed unanimously by voice vote. I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 2, 1991, Cont. COMMITTEE REPORTS/STAFF REPORTS Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna set a meeting of the Committee for 5: 00 PM on April 15, 1991, to discw:;s the checklist for the Rose Theater. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the council grant a one year renewal of the Conditional Use Permit for the Puffin and Gull Motel which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. councilmember Camfield made a motion that the Council authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the Director of Washington state Parks and Recreation Commission thanking him for his fast reSpOnSE! for a non-project SEPA review for Fort Worden state Park and to continue working closely together to insure that the goals the city as well as the State Parks are met as well as a letter to our legislators thanking them and to let them know of the conversations with the state Parks which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Camfield stated that she feels that a councilmember speaks only for herself/himself unless a vote has been taken by the full Council and others of the Council concurred. Community Services. Councilmember Westerman reported that a full- page advertisement promoting recycling will be in the next issue of the Port Townsend Leader. Councilmember Westerman reported that American Flags are flying in Pope Park all year around; an oversized flag at Chetzemoka Park during business hours Monday through Friday; and since the rigging has been stolen for the flag at the Haller Fountain stair case, there will not be a flag flying there until the rigging can be replaced. Councilmember McCulloch reported that the Boy Scouts are providing a service of putting flags up for all appropriate holidays to those businesses that subscribe which include ci t:y Hall and the Police Department. A brief discussion of garbage customers that do not fall into the single-family residence category requesting recycling ensued. Parks/Property. Councilmember Camfield announced a meeting of the Committee for 5:00 PM on April 3,1991. Police/Fire/Animal Control. Councilmember Clise set a meeting of the Committee for 5:00 PM on April 11, 1991, to discuss the review of the Police Department and requested that the Police Chief attend, and to discuss the Clean Indoor Air Act with tht3 Fire Department. Finance. Councilmember Owsley reported that the Committee had met with representatives of the Chamber of Commerce requesting additional funding. councilmember owsley made a motion that the Council approve an appropriation for $4,083.79 for "Destination Washington" brochures which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the Council approve an increase to the donation to the Rhododendron Festival from $3,000.00 to $4,500.00 for the float and float travel. Councilmember Owsley reported that the Rose Theater had been on their agenda, but their plans have changed and they did not attend the meeting and the lease was not discussed. Councilmember Owsley also reported that the estimates for cit:y Dock were from $400,000.00 to $700,000.00 and to only move the building 195 ' 196 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 2, 1991, Cont. was $90,000.00, therefore, the committee dij not take any action or make any recommendations. Mayor Shirley reported that the Community CEmter has requested help on capital needs from the City which he would like discussed at the next Finance Committee meeting. Solid Waste Advisory Committee. Councilmember Clise announced that he will no longer be able to serve on the Committee and suggested that the Public Works Director take his place which the Council approved by consensus. Tourism Marketing Evaluation Committee. ]~ayor Shirley requested input from the Council in regard to this Committee being set up through the EDC. Water Improvement on Port Property. MayoJ:" Shirley reported on a meeting between himself, the County Commissioners and the Port commissioners facilitated by the EDC which contributed to the Port of Port Townsend authorizing expenditures to expand the water system in the Port, space at the Quincy ~)treet Dock for Clipper Cruise Lines and the Hankes and to put Point Hudson back on their agenda. These meetings will be held on a quarterly basis. A discussion of the routes of the Clipper Cruise Lines and parking requirements ensued. Councilmeeting Time Change. Mayor Shirley suggested that the time to start Councilmeetings be changed from 6: 30 PM to 7: 00 PM. After discussion, Councilmember Kenna made a mot:Lon that an ordinance be prepared to make that change which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed with four Councilmembers v:>ting in the affirmative and Councilmembers Westerman, Owsley and Camfield voting against the motion. Union Wharf. Mr Harper reported that he w:.ll be meeting with Bart Phillips to review the EDC files on Union Wharf on April 3,1991. Gateway Project. Mr Hildt reported that adjacent property owners have requested more detail for the GatHway Project and that, tentatively, $5,000.00 has been added to provide that additional detail. The recommendation from the Planning Commission on this detail may be available to the Council in late Mayor June. Transportation Plan. Mr Hildt reported that the Arterial Street Plan is being worked on by the Planning and Public Works Departments and will be proposed as an addendum to the Comprehensive Plan as soon as possible. Wetlands. Mr Wheeler reported that an informational meeting with the Department of Ecology wetlands representatives and representati ves of the developers had be en held which included touring Townsend Meadows, the parkview Plé,t and the Seaview Sewer sites as well as other wetlands areas in 'town. He suggested that the city have a wetlands expert on retainE!r as there is no one on staff with expertise in that area. Brushin<¡ Policy. Mr Wheeler reported that~ there is a meeting set for Saturday, April 6, 1991, at 8: 00 AM to discuss a brushing policy for the City with the City Staff and interested citizens taking part in a joint discussion. Wastewater Treatment Plant. Mr Wheeler reported that Mayor Shirley, Cöuncilmember Clise and himself had met in olympia with Department of Ecology officials on the settlement agreement with Sensible Sewage Solutions. The schedule for completion of the plant has been changed from July 1, 1993, t,o October 1, 1993. This schedule is being submitted to the Departme'nt of Ecology for review and a new compliance schedule from them wj.ll be forthcoming. I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 2, 1991, Cont. ci ty Hall Staff Changes. Mr Grove reported that Kathy Hawley, Utility Accountant, has submitted her resignation as of May 31, 1991, as she and her husband are moving out of town. NEW BUSINESS Paradise Bay Sea Farms Shorelines Permit. Mr Hildt explained a memorandum from Dave Robison. Councilmember Westerman ltIlade a motion that the Council approve the extension which was seconded by Councilmember Clise. Mr Harper explained the following resolution. RESOLUTION NO 91-32 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PORT TOWNSEND GRANTING A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT SH5- 86. Councilmember Westerman made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 91-32 which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed unanimously by voice vote. COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION Union Wharf Letter. Councilmember McCulloch reported that a draft letter requested at the last Councilmeeting is on Councilmlembers desks this evening and requested that this item be placed on the agenda for the next meeting. Mr Hildt requested that chanqes be given to him so that an approved draft can be ready for the packets for that meeting. Planning Department Ordinance. Mr Hildt explained that an ordinance for the planning department to deal with simple matters such as porch and fence variances, conditional use permi 1~s and short plats was discussed in 1988 by the Planning Commission, it is now being reviewed by the City Attorney, and that it will be a while before the zoning code can be amended. Parking Lot next to Police station. It was explained that the parking lot between the Police Station and Elevated Ice Cream has been closed until it can be resurfaced. During a brief discm;sion, Mayor Shirley explained that this will be part of the Capital Improvement Plan and Mr Wheeler stated that more maintenancle will be needed. Public Restrooms. Councilmember Camfield requested that the public restrooms be painted a lighter color inside as they are black. Creation of Wetlands. councilmember Kenna requested that the Council encourage habitat versus pavement where possible in creating ponds or swales. He specifically mentioned the project being worked on by Andy Thurston off of Cherry Street next 'to the golf course. During discussion, Mr Wheeler explained the process of the project and its present status. Public Disclosure. Mayor Shirley reminded the Council that the Public Disclosure statements have to be completed by April 15 or your name is published in the paper. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor shirley recessed the meeting into Executi ve Session to discuss possible litigation including Keith Harper, David Grove, Michael Hildt and Robert Wheeler at 9:05 PM. The meeting was reconvened at 9:50 PM. 197 198 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 2,1991, Cont. ADJOURNMENT There being no further busihess, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 9:50 PM. ~) Attest: ~r~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 16,1991 The city Council of the city of Port Townsend met in regular session this Sixteenth day of April, 1991, at 6: 30 PM in the council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent, S Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Jean Camfield, John Clise, Vern Jones, Michael Kenna, Julie McCulloch, Norma Owsley and Sheila Westerman. Also present were Clerk-Trea:mrer David Grove, city Attorney Keith Harper, Director of Planning and Building Michael Hildt and Public Works Director Robert WhE!eler. PUBLIC COMMENTS virginia Wolf was recognized and thanked all those who worked on the Maritime Committee for a wonderful weh::ome and festivities for the visit of the Spanish sailing ship, the Juan Sebastian de Elcano. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote. Approval of the Minutes for March 5 and 19, without reading. 1991, as written Approval of the following Bills and ClaimB: Current Expense Street Library Park Emergency Medical Services capital Improvement Local Improvement District #1 Water-Sewer Storm and Surface Water Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Total $ 74,238.98 10,272.94 4,421.88 6,750.68 851.87 1,279.81 11,651.50 60,674.92 3,815.74 9,954.77 301.00 $ 184,214.09 Setting Hearings: Lot Area Definition for May 7, 1991 I I I