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seconded by Councilmember Camfield ~nd passed ~nanimously?y voice
vote. Mr Grove again read the ordlnance by tltle. . Councllmember
Camfield made a motion that the Council adopt Ordlnance No 2354
which was seconded by Councilmember Westerman and passed
unanimously by roll call vote.
COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION
It was the consensus of Council that a letter of appreciation for
a job well done be sent to the D.A.R.E. officers.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Councilmember Jones made ~ motion
that the meeting be adjourned whic seco ded by Councl1member
Wolpin and passed at 11:17 PM.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 19,1993
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular
session this Nineteenth day of April, 1993, at 7: 00 PM in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor John M Clise presiding.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Jean Camfield, Vern Jones,
Norma Owsley, Robert Sokol, Sheila Westerman and Cindy Wolpin.
Councilmember Julie McCulloch was excused. Also present were
Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, City Attorney Dennis McLerran, Police
Chief Jim Newton, Director of Planning and Building Michael Hildt,
Dave Robison, Planner, and Public Works Director Robert Wheeler.
PRIORITY ITEM
Report on Forest Park Condominiums. Bill Massey of Island
Construction was recognized and reported on the Forest Park Planned
unit Development on Grant Street and stated that the project has
been completed and people are moving in.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Keith Marzan was recognized and spoke in favor of th,= State
Environmental Policy Act review for his project and offered to
answer any questions when it comes up under Committee Reports.
Barbara Bogart was recognized and thanked Council and others for
the Gateway Park.
Timothy Witten was recognized and requested funding for the
insurance for his Port Townsend Free Wheels Bicycle proçrram and
reported on the program and requests he has received from other
ci ties for similar projects. Mayor Clise confirmed that the
Finance Committee will be setting a meeting at which time this will
be discussed. Mr McLerran discussed a ruling by the Wa!:;hington
Supreme Court that parents are not able to waive liability and sign
a release for damages for minor children which could affE~ct this
program.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the following i-tems on
the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember Sokol and
passed unanimously by voice vote.
Approval of the Minutes for April 5,
reading.
1993, as written \dthout
Approval of the following Bills and Claims:
Current Expense
Street
Park
Hotel/Motel
Emergency Medical Services
Capital Improvement
Waste Water Treatment Facility
93 GO Bond
Water-Sewer
Storm and Surface Water
Equipment Rental
Firemen's Pension and Relief
Total
$ 61,070.71
48.82
254.52
6,250.00
978.68
25,071.86
783,774.93
1,088.78
42,50B.45
13,489.07
23,852.85
346.50
$ 958,73!5.17
Const
Setting Hearings:
Port of Port Townsend Shoreline Substantial Development Permit
-Boatwash Facility Set for June 7, 1993
Adoption of Resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO 93-42
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A WATER LATECOMER
UTILITY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91.
Syd Lipton has agreed to construct a 6-inch water line in Holcomb
Street through the intersection at 11th and Holcomb S1:reets,
including a fire hydrant within the service area of the city of
Port Townsend.
RESOLUTION NO 93-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A SEWER LATECOMER
UTILITY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91.
Syd Lipton has agreed to construct an 8-inch sewer line in Holcomb
street from 10th street to 11th street within.the service area of
the City of Port Townsend.
RESOLUTION NO 93-44
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A WATER LATECOMER
UTILITY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91.
Tom O'Meara has agreed to construct a 6-inch water line in Thomas
street between 14th and 15th Streets within the service area of the
City of Port Townsend.
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RESOLUTION NO 93-45
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A SEWER LATECOMER
UTILITY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91.
Tom O'Meara has agreed to construct an 8-inch sewer line in Thomas
Street between 14th and 15th Streets within the service area of the
City of Port Townsend.
RESOLUTION NO 93-46
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A WATER LATECOMER
UTILITY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91.
Steve Cooper has agreed to construct a 6-inch water line in 55th
Street between Jackman street and Hill Street within the service
area of the City of Port Townsend.
RESOLUTION NO 93-47
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A SEWER LATECOMER
UTILITY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91.
Steve Cooper has agreed to construct an 8-inch sewer line in 55th
Street from Jackman Street to Hill Street within the service area
of the City of Port Townsend.
Communications:
A letter dated March 23, 1993, from Edward R Skowyra inquiring as
to the possibility of a proposed sewer district at Cape George
renting capacity in the Sanitary Sewer Outfall owned by the City of
Port Townsend was copied for Council and referred to the Public
Works Department.
A letter dated March 29, 1993, from Mayor Clise to Mr Skowyra
reporting that he has referred his letter of March 23,1993, to the
Public Works Department and City Council for response was copied
for Council.
A letter dated March 29, 1993, from Mayor Clise to Debi Hinton
urging her to share her ideas and concerns regarding the downtown
parking situation with Main Street and the Chamber of commerce was
copied for Council.
A letter dated March 30,1993, from W E Seton requesting water to
his property in the area North of Chimacum Creek in the old
Irondale Plats was copied for Council and referred to the Water/
Sewer Committee.
A letter dated March 31, 1993, from Helen Wagar requesting that
Council not let the moratorium on salmon net pens end was copied
for Council and referred to Unfinished Business.
A letter dated April 1, 1993, from Dave Dein, Manager, Summit
Communications, Inc, Port Townsend System, submitting a draft
ordinance for the purpose of the City's review and passage of a new
franchise for 15 years was copied for Council and referred to the
City Attorney.
A letter dated April 1, 1993, from Cleve Pinnix, Director,
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, explaining the
proposed parking fees for Fort Worden State Park was copied for
Council.
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A letter dated April 6, 1993, from W J Wickline contesting the
unpaid utility bill of his tenant being his responsibility was
copied for Council and referred to the Finance Committee.
A letter dated April 6, 1993, from Daisy Stallworth and Karl
Anderson, Co-Chairs, Economic Prosperity Forum explaining one of
their goals was copied for Council.
A letter dated April 12, 1993, from David Grove to william J
Wickline explained the policy of the City in regard to rental
property utilities was copied for Council and referred to the
Finance Committee.
A letter dated April 12, 1993, from Donn Trethewey, Co-chairman,
Port Townsend Arts Commission commenting on a possible location of
the carousel in from of the Pope Building was copied for Council
and referred to the Parks and Property Committee.
A letter dated April 13, 1993, from Calmar McCune citing thl~ Union
Wharf as a fire and safety hazard was copied for Council and
referred to Mayor Clise.
A memorandum dated April 23, 1993, from Cleve Pinnix, Director,
Washington state Parks and Recreation Commission, reporting the
status of fee implementation for Fort Worden State Park was copied
for Council.
This concludes the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Washington State Parks Staircase Shoreline Substantial Development
permi t. Mr Robison reviewed the packet of information for the
Washington state Parks Staircase Shoreline Substantial Development
Permit. Mayor Clise opened the hearing to the Public. John
Purcell, Environmentalist representing the State Parks, was
recognized, presented drawings and explained the projec1:. Mr
Purcell explained the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) process
of the State Parks and then explained the fees requested by the
State Parks Commission. Mr Purcell requested that the proposed
wording in condition 4 on page 8 for the permit be modifiHd with
the word "structure" taking the place of "project" and "proposal"
for clarification and discussed parking at the corner of Wand
Walnut and explained that there is parking available wi thin the
park. A discussion of parking areas near the project inc:luding
Councilmembers, Mr Purcell and Jim Farmer, Fort Worden Park
Manager, ensued.
Mayor Clise opened the hearing to the Public. Kathryn Jenks was
recognized and stated that she has a copy of a letter to the City
of Port Townsend from the State Parks commission stating that any
actions funded by the State Parks to Fort Worden that impact the
City will have a SEPA done on these impacts. Mr McLerran responded
that he will have to look at the letter but that a current agency
head could override a policy of a past agency head.
Barbara Bogart, former member of the Fort Worden Advisory
Committee, was recognized and emphasized that there should never be
parking allowed at the corner of Wand Walnut for the stairway. Ms
Bogart stated that the bluff area should be handled as if it was in
an environmentally sensi ti ve area and stated her concerns about
effect of the stairs on the bluff and cars parked in the aJ:-ea.
Liz smith was recognized stated her concerns for parking and
signage at Wand Walnut. Ms smith stated that the less signage the
better and hopes that there will never be an asphalt parking lot
across the street from her home.
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Colby Fox was recognized and spoke against the stairway proposal
and noted her illustrated memorandum dated April 19, 1993, which
included information to be added to her letter presented at the
Shorelines Advisory Commission hearing on January 20, 1993,
demonstrating the historical, existing, and future destructi ve
problems involved in the plan. Ms Fox briefly explained each of
the pictures in the memorandum at the request of Councilmember
Wolpin.
Forest Shomer was recognized and spoke in favor of the stairway
stating that it would be better to lose the stairway to erosion
than the bluff and stated that he feels the stairs would have
little traffic impact.
Scott Walker, speaking as a pedestrian advocate, was recognized and
spoke in favor of the stairway as a way to preserve the bluff and
a safe access to the beach. Mr Walker stated that the path exists
now and you can not make people stop using it without additional
improvements.
Marsha Rasmussen was recognized and spoke for the bluff stating
that the proposed stairway ,is not justified to control erosion on
the bluff and the present retaining wall has changed in it's six
years. Ms Rasmussen stated that the stairway is not needed and is
an extravagant expense, there are other ways to control erosion of
the bluff and there are other places to park and have access to the
beach in the park. Ms Rasmussen also stated that, in her opinion,
the answer is not complete on page 4 of the Environmental Checklist
as there are signs of erosion along the bluff.
Bill Barth was recognized and questioned the reasons for the
stairway, stated the use of the stairway by Port Townsend residents
is limited, and stated that he does not agree with all of the
concerns stated by other neighbors. Mr Barth stated that there are
other neighbors not present and that they have placed their faith
in the advisory commissions, councilmembers and the expertise of
these people, and he feels the stairway would be a welcome
improvement to Fort Worden and should be approved.
Mr Purcell was recognized and responded to the items brought out by
the testimony. There was a SEPA submitted; there is no proposal to
focus use of the stairway by signage; there had been a stairway
about 100 feet north of this location according to maps of the Corp
of Engineers, but not at this location; before the entrance to the
Park was changed, there had been a speed bump in the place where
there are old painted lines on the road and it has never been a
crosswalk directing people to the path; the retaining wall
(bulkhead) was built on pilings and it is natural for the structure
not to remain in a straight line; the number one reason for this
proposal was erosion control and bank safety, not access from
Officers Row; and the issue of bank stability and erosion was
addressed in the SEPA checklist, the stairway is meant to stop
erosion - not a major failure of the bluff.
There being no further testimony, Mayor Clise closed the hearing to
the Public and turned to Council for disposition.
Councilmember Jones verified the placement of the previous stairway
and explained that it was not used too much because it was very
steep.
Councilmember Owsley stated that if the state goes ahead with this
project and the parking fees below, that they be encouraged to
provide parking in the grassy area as there will be people using
the stairway as access to the beach.
Councilmember Sokol stated that he feels that people will find a
way to the beach whether they use the current trail or a new trail
and that this is an important project even though there will be no
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signage. He believes that it might be necessary at some point to
use the grassy area for parking but would not like to see it as a
parking area immediately; the Wand Walnut area should be addressed
by the Street Committee, the cost of the project should be
addressed by the state Parks Department, the parking concerns and
what parking fees might do to the parking should be addressed in
the future by the State, drivers will not look for parking places
a long way away for $3.00 if it is a one-time thing, but weekly
drivers will find place where they will not have to pay and it will
be a bigger problem for the Park Service than for this corner of
the Park.
Councilmember Jones stated that he thinks the parking fee will make
an impact whether the stairway is there or not because parking fees
down below will cause people to use the trail even as it now exists
to a greater extent than now.
Councilmember Camfield stated that she appreciates the Fort having
a geotechincal engineer look at this even though they are not
required to do so. She feels that there needs to be as much
guarantee that this project will not cause further damage as
possible; this is a project that has been proposed to control
erosion caused by the use of the path; a SEPA checklist was
received by the City; is concerned about the impact .to the
neighborhood; agrees that the Street Committee should addrE:!ss the
parking at Wand Walnut; is not in favor of paving the grassy area
for a parking lot; some parking could be provided that would not be
obnoxious to the neighborhood; believes that parking is a problem;
this is something for pedestrians and will be used by local people
as well as visitors; feels that the parking fees are going to
impact City streets; the Fort will have adverse publicity in the
City due to the parking fees, understands the need for new income
but feels that that is a bad way to do it; agrees that the stairs
are a good project.
Councilmember Westerman stated she would feel happier if an attempt
at erosion control through signage and some sort of discouragement
for the last few years would have been better; feels that no
attempt has been made to protect the bluff; this will increase the
use of the bluff and mayor may not create damage to it; is much
more in favor of revegetation, fencing and signage to keep people
off the eroding bluff; there is plenty of access and sees no need
for the stairs; would feel differently if it was providing access
to those who currently can not get to the beach, such as the
handicapped; commented that kids are the majority users of the
trail and feels that a stairway will not necessarily keep a kid
from using the bluff; feels that local people will park in the
neighborhood and use the stairway rather than drive to thE~ beach
and pay $3.00 and can not support the project because of that;
there should be no parking at Wand Walnut at all.
Councilmember Sokol suggested that between now and the time that
the stairway is completed the Street Committee and Council could
have the parking issue resolved.
Councilmember Wolpin stated that she has mixed feelings; agrees
that the parking issue has to be addressed; appreciates the fact
that State Parks is looking for a way to mitigate an eJdsting
problem but questioned whether or not the stairway is the best
solution for erosion control or if there should be no access at
all; wants to see a solution that addresses the on going erosion in
the best possible way, aside from the parking issues; would like to
see a report from the geotechnical expert before a decision is
made; agrees that this cannot be acted upon independently from the
parking issue; some commitment to addressing the parking is needed;
and questioned how broad the policy #3 under #3 on page 5 of the
Master Program Policy reaches.
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Mr Robison responded that the Shoreline Commission deliberated for
two evenings on this proposal and looks at a proposal a little
differently than Council and must find that it is consistent with
the fundamental policies and programs in the Shoreline Master
Program. On Secondary Uses under 113, they found that is was
consistent with the Shorelines Management Act and the Master
Program; it did not materially interfere with the public use but
would enhance public use; it is more compatible with the permitted
use of the Park being a public access oriented place.
Discussion of parking, erosion control alternatives, and conditions
to the permit, including Mr Purcell, ensued.
Mr McLerran stated that this is a quasi-judicial matter, appearance
of fairness applies, and that further testimony and information
must be made and entered as part of the record at an additional
hearing. The conditioning of the proposal should be based on the
impacts of the stairway or the impacts of the stairway in
conjunction with a parking use fee.
After further discussion of conditions, including Mr Purcell, Mr
Farmer and Staff, Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the
Council adopt the following findings, conclusions and conditions
and approve the Washington State Parks staircase Shoreline
Substantial Development Permit which was seconded by Councilmember
Sokol. Kathryn Jenks was recognized and read a letter written in
the spring of 1990 addressing the exterior effect to the city of
funded projects in Fort Worden. Barbara Bogart was recognized and
gave an example of places in bluffs used by pedestrians for
consideration. Colby Fox was recognized and questioned if there
would be consideration of blocking the existing pathway and signs
of explanation of the fragility of the bluff put in place. There
being no further testimony, the motion passed with four Council-
members voting in the affirmative and Councilmember Westerman and
Wolpin voting against the motion.
Findinqs of Fact
1.
Washington State Parks Department proposes to construct a 127
lineal foot staircase from an approximately 70 foot bluff to
the beach below. The proposed stairway is to be located
adjacent to the roadway near Officers Row within Fort Worden
State Park. The proposed staircase will replace an existing
trail down the side of the bluff which poses a safety hazard
to its users as well as contributes to accelerated erosion of
the bluff. It is likely the proposed staircase would serve
visitors to the park as well as city residents who may use the
staircase as a shortcut to the beach below.
2.
A total of 127 lineal feet of stairway will be built. 115
lineal feet will be constructed of wood and supported by
concrete footings. 12 lineal feet at the bottom of the
stairway will be constructed of concrete or railroad ties
depending on costs.
3.
The proposal is adjacent to Admiralty Inlet and is within the
park boundaries of Fort Worden. The legal description for the
project site is NW 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 35, Township 35
North, Range 1 West, W.M., Jefferson County, Washington.
4.
The proposed staircase is to be built along the face of an
approximately 30% slope. Both the bluff face and beach area
is designated an environmentally sensitive area under the
Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA) Ordinance, #2319.
However, this shoreline permit application was submitted prior
to the ESA ordinance being adopted. Therefore, an ESA permit
is not required.
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The Jefferson-Port Townsend Shoreline Master Program
designates the site as a conservancy environment, which is
described as areas with valuable natural, cultural, or
historical resources. In addition, Fort Worden state Park is
designated a P-1 zoning district, which is primarily a public
use district under the Port Townsend Municipal Code. Fort
Worden is also designated as a National Historic District.
6.
The project site is located at the SE corner of Fort Worden
state Park. Adjacent land use is primarily a low density
single family neighborhood. The staircase ~
will provide easier access to the beach at Fort Worden and to
the south towards Point Hudson. The area to the south is
comprised of private tidelands, however public access along
this stretch of beach is customary. The closest house from
the bottom of the staircase, is located on the top of an 80
foot bluff, approximately 690 feet from the proposed
staircase.
7.
The face of the bluff along the park's eastern boundary and
south to Point Hudson is relatively stable. However, these
bluffs are "feeder bluffs" and designated by the US Geological
Service as a zone of relatively slow wave erosion, but: where
it is common to have relatively frequent small landslides.
8.
There is no designated parking adjacent to the proposed
staircase. Parking for the park's housing accommodations
along Officers Row is located approximately 150 feet~ away.
Parking could be accommodated along the grass strip
immediately adjacent the project site.
9.
A 18"x48" interpretive sign will be placed on top of the
railing at the first landing. The sign will illust~rate a
profile of the Cascades mountains as can be viewed from the
landing.
10.
The design and construction materials of the proposed
staircase is generally consistent with the guidelines for
public access improvements described in the Port Townsend's
"Comprehensive Public Access Plan", 1992, as well as the
design considerations described by the Department of Ecology's
"Shoreline Public Access Handbook," 1990.
11.
Residents adjacent to the proposal site have expressed concern
that there is the potential for accelerated erosion and other
spillover impacts south of the park boundary due to increased
numbers of people using the staircase. However, tne
installation of fences on or at the base of the bluff to
prevent people from climbing on the bluff and fur1:hering
erosion and bluff instability is not practicable due to the
steepness of the bluff and naturally occurring erosional
processes such as soil creep.
12.
Concerns have been expressed regarding existing parking and
associated impacts at Wand Walnut Streets.
Required Actions
1.
ci ty of Port Townsend Shoreline Substantial Development Permit
2.
Threshold Determination under state Environmental Pol:Lcy Act
3.
City of Port Townsend Building Permit
Notices
1.
Notice of application was made by publishing legal notices in
the December 9, 1992 and December 16, 1992, editions of the
Port Townsend-Jefferson County Leader.
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2.
Notice of public hearing to be held on January 20, 1993 was
made by publishing a legal notice in the January 6, 1993
edition of the Port Townsend-Jefferson County Leader.
3.
The proposal has been reviewed in accordance with the
washington State Policy Act (WAC 197-11) by the Washington
State Parks Department as lead agency. The Department issued
a Determination of Non-signif~cance (DNS) for the proposal on
september 24,1992.
written Testimony
1.
Mark Rasmussen, letter dated 11 January 1993, states that "no
apparent consideration has been give to parking and other
transportation impacts that will be generated by development
of a new beach access and that the proposal may increase the
potential for erosion on private property. Mr. Rasmussen
states opposition to the project, however, if approved, he
suggests the permit be conditioned to address potential
parking and traffic impacts; to provide appropriate
educational signs; fencing of lower bluffs, and; maintenance
of signs and fencing.
Sharon Sutton, letter dated 12 January 1993, concurs with the
contents of Mr. Rasmussen's letter and also states concerns
that the proposal will attract more users than those staying
at the park and will result in more impacts to adjacent
pri vate properties. She suggests that the staircase, if
approved, be built as small and obscure as possible and also
agrees with the recommended conditions outlined in Mark
Rasmussen's letter.
2.
3.
Gary Pelroy and Isabelle Noiret, letter undated, state they
are opposed to project unless parking at Walnut and W Streets
is stopped.
Applicable Shoreline Management Master Program Policies
2.
3.
1.
The Jefferson-Port Townsend Shoreline Management Master
Program (herein, Master Program) requires that a shoreline
substantial development permit be issued by the City of Port
Townsend for development of the proposal. The policies and
performance standards contained in the following sections of
the Master Program should be consistent with the proposal:
0 4.103, "Conservancy";
0 4.202, "Secondary Uses";
0 5.150, "Recreational Facilities";
Section 4.103 describes an "Conservancy" environment as an
area of valuable natural, cultural or historical resources
which may contain sensitive environmental features.
Recreational uses are permitted provided these activities do
not significantly degrade or deplete resources and respect
sensitive environmental conditions.
Section 4.202 describes secondary uses as those uses which are
not automatically found as being preferable within a
particular shoreline designation. Applicants have the burden
of proof to demonstrate that:
1.
The proposal is consistent with the Shoreline
Management Act and this Master Program.
2.
The proposal will not materially interfere
with the public use of public areas or the
private use of adjacent private lands.
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3.
The proposal will not cause unnecessary
adverse effects on the environment or other
properties and will be compatible with other
permitted uses in the area.
4.
Section 5.150, "Recreational Facilities," states in part, that
recreational facilities:
0
should deal with impacts such activities have,
not only within park boundaries, but on
adjacent properties as well;
0
should make adequate provisions for traffic,
both inside and outside the facility;
0
such as pathways on steep bluffs be designed
to not adversely affect bank stability;
0
should not be located
ordinary high water mark.
waterward
on
the
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shall make adequate provisions for vehicular
parking;
0
shall make adequate provisions such as...
fences and signs to prevent park overflow use
and to protect...nearby private properties.
0
shall keep signs to a minimum in number and
size and shall be erected as informational or
directional aids only, and;
0
applicants may be required to provide adequate
information to demonstrate the safety of
proposed facilities.
Conclusions:
1.
As documented in the DNS, the proposal would not result in a
significant adverse environmental impact on the shoreline
environment or significantly impact the sensitive nat:ure of
the shoreline bluff. The proposed staircase, as condi 1:ioned,
would reduce erosion along the existing trail at the project
si te and would not adversely affect the stability of the
bluff.
2.
The proposed staircase would enhance the accessibility 'to, and
the public use of, public lands and waters. The proposed use
is consistent with and in keeping with the ConsE:!rvancy
Designation of the Master Program and consistent with the
Shoreline Management Act.
3.
The proposed use, as conditioned, is consistent with the
policies and performance standards for recreational facilities
of the Master Program. The proposed staircase will bE~ built
above the ordinary high water mark; and installation of
appropriate signage will help protect park overflow onto
pri vate property, to inform beach users to keep off steep
slopes, and to provide staircase users to appropriate parking
areas.
4.
Council is unable to conclude that the proposed use would have
a significant impact¡~n parking and other associated impacts
at Wand walnut stt~ets.
5.
No significant detrimental effect to the public interest has
been identified, if the permit is appropriately conditioned.
On the other hand, substantial public benefit will accrue as
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a result of the public shoreline access provided by the
project proposal.
Conditions:
Issuance of a shoreline substantial development 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. In consideration of the aforementioned
findings and conclusions listed above, the City Council by a vote
of 4 in favor and 2 opposed hereby approves the above-referenced
application with the following conditions:
1.
To minimize further erosion of the bank during construction,
the proponent shall employ best management practices. and
erosion control measures as described in Ecology's "Stormwater
Management Manual", 1992. Upon completion of construction,
appropriate native vegetation shall be re-planted in disturbed
areas.
2.
A "No parking" sign for vehicles shall be installed along the
roadway adjacent to the staircase. In addition, a bicycle
rack and garbage receptacle shall be placed near the staircase
at the top of the bluff.
3.
A sign shall be placed at the bottom of the staircase and at
the edge of the park boundary to inform people walking along
the beach to respect the rights of private property and to
stay off the slopes due to hazardous slope conditions. In
addition, an interpretive sign illustrating the nature of the
area's shoreline bluffs as "feeder bluffs"; the sign should
further describe the interplay between the bluff's erosional
process and coastal longshore currents and the role this plays
on the formation of the beaches along Fort Worden. This
interpretive sign should be installed on one of the staircase
landings. Washington State Parks shall be responsible for
continued maintenance of all signs.
4.
A geologist, geotechnical engineer or a licensed civil
engineer shall certify that the structure will pose no
unreasonable threat to persons or property, either on or off
site, and that the structure will not decrease slope
stability.
The proposed use shall comply with these Findings of Fact,
Conclusions and Conditions. In case of conflict, Conditions
shall prevail over findings and conclusions in interpreting or
applying the same.
5.
6.
The City, with the assistance of State Parks, will
periodically assess parking generated by the stairway after it
is installed. In the event it is determined that significant
overflow parking which is generated by the new stairway is
adversely affecting the surrounding neighborhood, the
applicant shall install sufficient additional on-site parking
to mitigate the impact.
Shoreline Substantial Development Permits
Pursuant to RCW 90.53.200 and WAC 173-14-060, construction or
substantial progress toward construction of a project for which a
substantial development Permit has been granted pursuant to the
Shoreline Management Act must be undertaken within two years after
date of approval. The project must be completed within five years
and a one year extension may be considered.
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Appeal to the Shoreline Hearings Board
Pursuant to RCW 90.58.130 and WAC 173-14-174 any person agqrieved
by the City's final decision on the Shoreline Subs1:antial
Development Permit may seek appeal to the State Shorelines Hearing
Board. All requests for review shall be concurrently filE~d with
the Shoreline Hearings Board, the Department of Ecology, and State
Attorney General within 30 days of the date the Department of
Ecology receives the City's decision. The request for reviE~w must
contain items required by WAC 461-08-055.
Exhibits
January 20th
attached.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Shoreline
commission
Hearing,
Exhibits
1--8
are
Vicinity Map\Project Location
site Plan
Plan View\Interpretive Sign
Section\ Interpretive Sign and Guardrail
Riser Detail
Bench Detail
DNS and Environmental Checklist
written Testimony (submitted for January 20th Hearing)
0 Mark Rasmussen
0 Sharon Sutton
0 Gary Pelroy and Isabelle Noiret
0 William Barth
0 Marsha Rasmussen
0 Colby Fox
0 David and Betty Wren
February 17th Shoreline Commission Hearing (continuation), Exhibits
9-12
9.
10.
11.
12.
Letter from John Purcell, dated February 17, 1993.
Letter from Colby Fox, dated February 17, 1993.
Memorandum from Dave Robison to Shoreline Commission, dated
February 11th (also includes letter from John Purcell, dated
February 9,1993)
Shoreline Commission minutes of January 20th, and February 17,
1993.
April 19th City Council Hearing, Exhibits 13-18.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
Memorandum from Dave Robison to Council, dated April 14,1993
'(also includes letter from Clive Pinnix, dated April 1, 1993).
Letters from Barbara Bogart to Council and John Purcell, dated
April 16.
Port of Port Townsend Agreement with State Parks, dated
February 24, 1993.
Minutes from Friends of Fort Worden Advisory Committee, dated
February 17, 1993.
Letter from Mike Mortenson, dated April 19,1993.
Letter from Colby Fox, dated April 19, 1993.
RECESS
Mayor Clise declared a recess at 10: 04 PM.
reconvened at 10:06 PM.
The meeting was
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Garbage Rate Increases.
ORDINANCE NO 2355
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 1138 AS
AMENDED BY ORDINANCES 1347, 1425, 1656, 1737,
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1875, 2044, 2108, 2165, 2221, AND 2308,
ADJUSTING GARBAGE RATES, AMENDING SECTION 6.04
OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr Grove explained draft A and draft B of the ordinance. After a
lengthy discussion of yard waste use including Mr Wheeler, Mr Grove
read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Owsley made a motion
that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by
title only which was seconded by Councilmember Sokol and passed by
voice vote with five Councilmember voting in the affirmative and
Councilmember Jones voting against the motion. Councilmember
Owsley made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2355 which
was seconded by Councilmember Sokol and passed by roll call vote
with five Councilmembers voting in the affirmative and
Councilmember Jones voting against the motion.
Ordinance No 2348,
Program.
Aquaculture Amendments to Shoreline Master
ORDINANCE NO 2348
AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO SHORELINE
MANAGEMENT, AMENDING THE PORT TOWNSEND
SHORELINE MANAGEMENT MASTER PROGRAM AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFORE.
Mr Robison explained the changes to the Port Townsend Shoreline
Master Program. Mr McLerran explained he had advised that
Ordinance No 2348 not be signed and that this is a revised
ordinance. After discussion, including Mr Robison and Mr McLerran,
Councilmember Wolpin made a motion that the first reading be
considered the second and the third be by title only which was
seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice
vote. Councilmember Wolpin made a motion that the Council adopt
Ordinance No 2348 which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and
passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Ordinance on Salaries for Fire Department.
ORDINANCE NO 2356
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARIES AND WAGES
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1993.
Mr Grove read the ordinance by title. Counci1member Sokol made a
motion that the first reading be considered the second and the
third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Jones
and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again read the
ordinance by title. Councilmember Jones made a motion that the
Council adopt Ordinance No 2356 which was seconded by Councilmember
Sokol and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Wolpin made a motion that
the Council adopt the following conclusions and recommendations and
make a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance for Keith Marzan
which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by
voice vote.
A.
EARTH
1.
The applicant shall employ
measures during construction.
control
appropriate
erosion
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2.
Prior to issuance of building permit, the applicant~ shall
submi t an excavation permit, and identify the origin and
destination of fill and excavated material.
B.
AIR
No mitigation measure is proposed.
C.
WATER
3.
Stormwater run-off from the residential units and driveways
shall be collected and treated on-site through surface
drainage, infiltration trenches and catch basins. Upon
submittal of each individual building permit application, an
on-site stormwater drainage plan (including desiqn and
location of surface drainage, infiltration trenches and catch
basins) shall be submitted and approved by the Public: Works
Director. On-site drainage plans shall be confirmed in the
field by the City Building Official prior to final inspection
and occupancy. Other off-site stormwater runoff shall be
collected and treated in drainage swales along "R" Strl~et and
"S" street, as per construction details provided on the site
plan (Exhibit A), dated November 5, 1992, last revision date
February 22, 1993, and the "Stormwater Management Plan,"
prepared by Tillman Engineering, dated January 28, 1993.
4.
On-si te stormwater drainage facilities shall be adequately
maintained. Sediment shall be inspected at least twice a year
and removed from catch basins as needed. Grassed, drainage
infiltration trenches shall be kept trim and manageable, and
sediments that collect in the ditches shall be removed as
necessary to avoid clogging the infiltration surfaces. No
later than thirty (30) days after the City Council's final
Threshold Determination, the proponent, who is also the
current property owner, shall record with the City a covenant
which provides for joint maintenance of stormwater drainage
facilities for all 11 residential units. No building permits
shall be issued prior to the recording of this covenant.
D.
PLANTS
5.
Vegetation shall be removed only for the perimeter of the
structure, plus ten (10) feet beyond, and for driveway and
parking areas. All other existing vegetation shall rHmain.
E.
ANIMALS
No mitigation measure is proposed.
F.
ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES
6.
Homes shall be constructed to 1991 Washington state Energy
Code Standards for electrically heated homes.
G.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
No mitigation measure is proposed
H.
NOISE
7.
Construction activities shall be limited to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
I.
LAND AND SHORELINE USE
No mitigation measure is proposed.
J.
HOUSING
No mitigation measure is proposed.
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K.
AESTHETICS
No mitigation measure is proposed.
L.
LIGHT AND GLARE
No mitigation measure is proposed.
M.
RECREATION
No mitigation measure is proposed.
N.
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION
8.
To mitigate potential impacts to archeological resources which
may be discovered during excavation, work shall be stopped
immediately if such materials are discovered and the State
Historic Preservation Officer will be contacted immediately.
O.
TRANSPORTATION
9.
A separate street development permit shall be submitted by the
applicant for improvements to "R" and "s" streets.
10.
The applicant shall construct "R" Street east of Walnut Street
to Oak Street and west of Walnut to Chestnut Street to provide
20 feet of paved surface with two spaces of on-street parking,
8-foot-wide x 20-feet long, per unit. streets must be
constructed and approved by the Street and Sewer
Superintendent prior to permanent water and sewer, and final
inspection/occupancy of units adjacent to that street.
11.
The applicant shall install "s" street east of Walnut Street
to Oak Street to provide 20 feet of paved surface with four
spaces of off-street parking per unit for units H and I. (All
parking for units H and I must be located on the homesite due
to the realignment of the street tb avoid trees.)
The location of the paved surface on "S" Street east of Walnut
Street shall be located south of the R.O.W. centerline to
avoid significant fir trees and rhododendrons to the north.
This alignment and the on-site parking configuration is shown
on the overall site plan (Exhibit A) last revised 2/22/93.
The City will consider phase-in of paving only if a street
bond is posted prior to issuance of the first building permit
on each street. Streets must be constructed and approved by
the Street and Sewer Superintendent prior to permanent water
and sewer, and final inspection/occupancy of units adjacent to
that street.
Four off-street parking spaces per unit shall be provided for
Lots 7 and 8 (Units F and G). Backing onto Walnut Street is
prohibited.
The hammerhead turnaround at the east end of "R" Street shall
be constructed to City Development Standards of 120 feet. The
hammerhead at the west end of "Rn street is allowed to vary
from City standards because of slope constraints to the south
and will be constructed to 100'. At the east end of "s"
Street a City standard hammerhead turnaround would encroach
into an existing house to the north. Sixty-feet to the south
on Oak Street and sixty-additional feet to the east on "s"
Street shall be provided to create an "L" shape turnaround.
The applicant shall install two "No Parking" signs within this
L-shaped turnaround.
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PUBLIC SERVICES
No mitigation measure is proposed.
Q.
UTILITIES
16.
The applicant shall install a 6-inch water main on "s" Street
between Walnut and Oak which will serve units H and I" and a
6-inch water main on "R" Street between Walnut and Oak and
Walnut and Chestnut which will serve units E, J, and K. Any
additional connections to these lines will require thH lines
to be looped, or up-sized to 8-inch if they are dead--ended.
Water lines must be installed and approved by Water
Superintendent prior to permanent water service and final
inspection by Building Official and occupancy of units
utilizing to those lines.
17.
The applicant shall provide back-flow valves on sewer service
lines to Units F, G, H, I, J, and K. Sewer lines shall be
installed by the applicant (as labeled on Exhibit A, the site
plan dated November 5, 1993, and last revised 2/22/93), and
approved by Sewer Superintendent prior to permanent sewer
service and final inspection by Building Official and
occupancy of units utilizing those lines. No later t:han 30
days after the City Council's final Threshold Determination,
a fifteen (15)-foot-wide sewer easement for the length of the
sewer line located outside the public right-of-way serving
lots F, G, H, I , J, and K, must be approved by the City
Attorney, and dedicated to the City and recorded. S1:andard
easement dedication language and procedure is available from
the Department of Public Works. No building permits shall be
issued prior to the approval and dedication of this easement.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Revised Findings and Conclusion on CUP for James Swan Hote!!. Mr
Hildt explained the revised Findings and Conclusions for thE~ James
Swan Hotel. Councilmember Westerman made a motion that the Council
adopt the following revised Findings and Conclusions which was
seconded by Councilmember Camfield. The motion passed by voice
vote with four Councilmembers voting in the affirmative and
Councilmember Wolpin voting against the motion. Councilmember
Sokol abstained from voting.
Re:
Conditional Use Permit 8912-07, James Swan Hotel
The above-referenced Conditional Use Permit was approved by the
City Council on May 21, 1991, with 12 conditions. On June 18,
1991, the permit was revised at the request of the applicant, with
addi tional Findings of Fact and Conclusions, and revision of
Condition No.1 to reduce the number of units and off--street
parking requirements. The permit was again revised on September
17, 1991, at the request of the applicant to revise Condition No.
2 in conformance with Ordinance 2250, as amended by Ordinance 2262
(17.08.498 PTMC), defining transient accommodation. At the request
of the applicant, the permit was further revised on April 5,1993,
to permit a somewhat larger project with increased off--street
parking requirements. The following Findings and Conclusions are
hereby adopted as further revision to the Findings and Conclusions
adopted on April 5, 1993, to clarify the parking requirE~ments.
These Findings of Fact and Conclusions supersede previous Findings
of Fact and Conclusions to the extent inconsistent therewi1:h.
Findings of Fact
2.
The applicant has requested that a portion of the parking
requirement for a larger project which would include a
restaurant be provided through leased parking off-sitH.
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3.
As set forth in Finding No. 10 of.the Findings and Conclusions.
adopted by the city Council on April 5, 1993, the parking
congestion in the vicinity of t:he subject property and the
particular physical arrangements of the proposed development
would make the proposed off-site parking difficult for patron
use and would likely be under-utilized in practice. In
addi tion, the particular combination of uses proposed is
unsuitable for joint-use parking arrangements as contemplated
in Section 17.30.220 PTMC.
4.
The parking provisions for the proposed development are
critical to satisfying the criteria for a conditional use
permit. Parking provided through a third party lease would
lack the necessary certainty of a continuing parking facility
for the project.
Conclusions
1.
Leased, off-site parking arrangements would not be an
effective alternative means to provide required off-street
parking spaces for the proposed development.
2.
Condition No.1 of the Findings of Fact and Conclusions
adopted on April 5,1993, is hereby amended as follows:
No more than sixteen (16) motel or hotel units shall be
established on the subject property, provided that in the
event one unit is occupied as the residence of the manager, no
more than fifteen (15) motel or hotel units may be
established. Retail floor area shall not exceed 1200 sq. ft.
and restaurant space shall not exceed 1700 sq. ft., unless the
restaurant is deleted from the plans, in which case retail
floor area may not exceed 2900 sq. ft.
Thirty-four (34) off-street parking spaces shall be provided
if Plan A is chosen. Alternatively, twenty-three (23) off-
street parking spaces shall be provided if Plan B is chosen.
In the event that one motel or hotel unit is to be used as the
manager's residence, one additional off-street parking space
shall be provided. Each such parking space shall remain in
common ownership and be freely and equally available to the
current guests and patrons of the uses approved in this
permit. No off-street parking spaces shall be restricted to
or designated as reserved for any particular indi vidual,
group, business, use or for guests of any hotel or motel unit.
All parking facilities must be clearly shown on submitted
plans in full conformance with Chapter 17.30 of the Port
Townsend Municipal Code. At least twenty-one (21) parking
spaces shall be provided on-site.
All leases and covenants shall require that any and all
employees of each and every owner or lessee of the premises
shall be prohibited from parking in the Downtown Parking
District during working hours.
All required parking shall be provided on-site. except that
the applicant may provide two (2) of the required off-street
parking spaces by payment of a fee-in-lieu as previously
authorized by the City Council. In the event that one motel
or hotel unit is to be used as the manager's residence, three
(3) of the required off-street parking spaces may be provided
by payment of a fee-in-lieu. If the applicant exercises this
option, prior to issuance of a building permit for any portion
of Building B, a fee in lieu for two (2) or th~ee (3) parking
s~, .&ces, . as dE¡'!te:tmined, abov~" shéÌ~~ be t>aid "" int:, Q t, he' , parki,pg
Im.pr9vem~nt ~uHa þürstiant tð §E!ctl0h 17. jC) ~ 26() ÞTMC. ttlè
amount of said fee shall be $3,660 per parking space, or lr
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the amount provided by ordinance in effect at the t:ime of
payment.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Clise updated Council on PT20/20 saying that the recording
sheets from 45 hosts have been received and that April 23,1993, is
the cutoff date for receiving them. A followup workshop ~~ill be
held on May 10 or 11, 1993, at 5: 30 PM to 9: 30 PM at t,he Rec
Center.
Mayor Clise reminded Council of the Annual Association of
Washington cities Convention in Yakima in June 1993, and requested
those who can attend to notify him within the next two to three
weeks.
Mayor Clise noted new Cable Television regulations are discu8sed in
a letter received from the Association of Washington cities that
arrived today. Councilmember Wolpin reported that a Community
Services ComInittee meeting has been scheduled on April 26" 1993,
at 5: 00 PM, to discuss the recommendations of the Cable TV Advisory
Committee and requested that Mayor Clise attend or send the
information. Mr McLerran stated that this is a very quickly
developing area and that it will take some time to get up to speed
on what the options are and it may be that we should ge!t some
consulting help on the issue. A full report will not be available
in time for the meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/STAFF REPORTS
Finance. Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the Council
approve a budget of $2000 from contingency for the Historic
Preservation Commission which was seconded by Councilmember
Westerman and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the City contract wi'th Main
Street for maintenance of the street planters, tree wells and
hanging baskets in front of the Police station, which was sE~conded
by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice 'Tote.
Councilmember Owsley reported on the meeting with the Je1:ferson
County Commissioners and staff during which facts and figures for
the Health Department were requested. Another meeting will be held
with them at a later date.
Councilmember Owsley set a meeting for the Committee for J.fay 11,
1993, at 5: 00 PM to discuss compensation for CouncilmE~mbers,
bicycle program insurance and recording equipment for the Council
Chambers.
Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Wolpin made a motion that
the Council make a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance for
Kearney Street improvements adding pedestrian access which was
seconded by Councilmember Camfield. After discussion including Mr
Wheeler, the motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
A.
EARTH
1.
The applicant shall prepare and submit a temporary erosion and
sediment control plan in accordance with the 1992 DOE
Stormwater Manual. The Public Works Director shall approve
the plan prior to issuance of the excavation permit.
B.
AIR
No mitigation measure is proposed.
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C.
WATER
2.
Stormwater run-off from Kearney street drainage area shall be
collected and treated in 10-foot-wide biofiltration swales
before being discharged to Kah Tai lagoon. The biofiltration
swales shall be designed and constructed in accordance with
the 1992 DOE Stormwater Manual.
D.
PLANTS
3.
As much existing vegetation shall be preserved as possible.
A final landscaping plan shall be approved by the Planning and
Building Department Director prior to issuance of the
excavation permit. No chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or
fungicides shall be used in the project area.
E.
ANIMALS
No mitigation measure is proposed.
F.
ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES
No mitigation measure is proposed.
G.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
No mitigation measure is proposed
H.
NOISE
4.
Construction activities shall be limited to 7 AM to 6 PM,
Monday through Friday.
I.
LAND AND SHORELINE USE
No mitigation measure is proposed.
J.
HOUSING
No mitigation measure is proposed.
AESTHETICS
A landscaping plan shall be submitted and approved by the
Planning and Building Department Director prior to issuance of
excavation permit.
LIGHT AND GLARE
No mitigation measure is proposed.
M.
RECREATION
No mitigation measure is proposed.
N.
6.
o.
7.
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION
To mitigate potential impacts to archeological resources which
may be discovered during excavation, work shall be stopped
immediately if such materials are discovered and the State
Historic Preservation Officer will be contacted immediately.
TRANSPORTATION
A rrduring construction" traffic safety plan shall be prepared
and approved by the Planning and Building Department Director
prior to issuance of excavation permit.
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P.
PUBLIC SERVICES
No mitigation measure is proposed.
Q.
UTILITIES
No mitigation measure is proposed.
Memorandum of Understanding with the US Forest Service. Mr Wheeler
explained the designation of non-significance for a non-project
environmental checklist for the Memorandum of Understanding with
the US Forest Service. Councilmember Wolpin made a motion that the
Council approve a Determination of Non-Significance for the
environmental checklist which was seconded by Councilmember Jones
and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Wheeler confirmed with
Council that there will be a formal signing of the Memorandum Of
Understanding at the next Councilmeeting on May 3, 1993.
Street/Storm Drainage/Light. Councilmember Jones set a meet:ing of
the Committee for April 27, 1993, at 5:00 PM.
Parks/Property. Councilmember Camfield reported on the landscaping
plan at the Wastewater Treatment Facility and that there has not
been an approved plan for an art waterfall project. The Committee
has agreed that the Landscaping Committee will be selecting the
plants to be used, but anything added to the plan will have! to be
approved by Council.
Planning & Building. Mr Hildt reported that the planned Dvorak
concert will be given at the May 17, 1993, meeting.
Mr Hildt reported that the Department of Ecology has sent word that
the City has received the requested funds of $19,000.00 for Phase
III for the Point Hudson Project from the Coastal Zone Management
306 Planning Grant.
Mr Hildt reported that the Community Action Council has lost the
property they were working on for a 16 unit low income rental
project.
Mr Hildt reported that the Community Action Council has scheduled
a meeting for April 26, 1993 at 7:00 PM for their Housing Condition
study at the Community Center and everyone is invited.
Mr Hildt confirmed that the Port of Port Townsend Washdown
Facility, the Port of Port Townsend Fuel Line and the City's
chlorine contact time project are all scheduled for the
Legislative/Environmental Committee meeting on May 13, 1993. After
a brief discussion, Councilmember Owsley will meet wi 1:h the
Committee on April 28, 1993, at 5:00 PM, as an alternate since
Councilmember Camfield will be out of town, to discuss the chlorine
(waterline) contact time line for the City. A meeting was set for
May 6, 1993, to discuss the Port of Port Townsend Washdown Facility
and the fuel line with Councilmember Sokol as the alternatE!. The
meeting on May 13, 1993, will also be held to discuss other
projects.
NEW BUSINESS
Assessment Segregation for LID #1.
RESOLUTION NO 93-48
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING SEGREGATION OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #1.
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Councilmember Westerman made a motion that the Council adopt
Resolution No 93-48 which was seconded by Councilmember Sokol and
passed unanimously by voice vote.
Ordinance Amending Vacation Allowance. Mr Grove announced that
this has been deferred because Mr McLerran wants the wording of the
ordinance changed.
Archi tectural Services Contract with Chris Carson. Mr Wheeler
explained that this resolution is for the Pope Marine Building, did
not go out in the Council packets and it was on the desks tonight.
After discussion, this was deferred to the next Councilmeeting.
Henigar & Ray. Inc, Contract for Transportation Planning & Traffic
Engineering Consulting Services.
RESOLUTION NO 93-49
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH HENIGAR AND RAY, INC
FOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND TRAFFIC
ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES IN ASSISTANCE
TO THE CITY'S PLANNING PURSUANT TO THE
WASHINGTON STATE GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT.
Mr Hildt explained the resolution. After discussion, Councilmember
Sokol made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 93-49
which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously
by voice vote.
1993 Budget Amendments (For Introduction Only).
ORDINANCE NO 2357
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $3,954
TO THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, $ 8 , 935 TO THE
STREET FUND, $4,161 TO THE LIBRARY FUND,
$11,733 TO THE PARK FUND, $3,341 TO THE
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FUND, $26,654 TO
THE WATER-SEWER FUND, $3,339 TO THE STORM AND
SURFACE WATER FUND, AND $3,004 TO THE
EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND, MAKING FINDINGS AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Mr Grove read the ordinance by title, explained the ordinance and
that it is for introduction only.
COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION
Councilmember Wolpin questioned the dumping of debris at the
Townsend Meadows site. Mr Hildt reported a discussion with Mr
Johnson this day during which he stated that the debris will be
removed by the end of next week.
Councilmember Sokol questioned if the letter from W E Seton
regarding water service in the Tri-Area which was referred to the
Water/Sewer Committee on the Consent Agenda should be dealt with by
Puþlic Works. Mr Wheeler confirmed that it is part of the 1100
requests for water service in that area, Mr Seton attended the
Wo~kshop held in the Tri-Area, and the Water Advisory Committee has
~ 1'I\~~'J:.tJl9 on April 28, 1994, to ¥ork on its recommendation tÇ>
CoQnpi~ on fh~ PPQfRtn~te~ w~'J:er s¥$~~m pl~Jl.
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ADJOURNMENT
Attest:
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There being no further business, Co
that the meeting be adjourned at
r Jones made a motion
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Clerk-Treasurer
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 3, 1993
The City Council of the city of Port Townsend met in regular
session this Third day of May, 1993, at 7: 00 PM in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Mayor John M Clise presiding.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Vern Jones, Julie
McCulloch, Norma Owsley, Robert Sokol, Sheila Westerman and Cindy
Wolpin. Councilmember Jean Camfield was excused. Also present
were Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, City Attorney Dennis McLerran,
Police Chief Jim Newton, Director of Planning and Building Michael
Hildt and Public Works Director Robert Wheeler.
PRIORITY ITEM
Watershed Protection Agreement with US Forest Service. Mayor Clise
thanked everyone who participated in the development of this
agreement. Councilmember McCulloch acknowledged and applauded all
of the individuals who were involved in this project sincE~ June,
1991. Ron Humphry, Forest Supervisor, Olympic National Forest, was
recognized and stated that the Forest Service is committed to
working with the City in providing high quality water from the
municipal watershed in the National Forest, this is a model of how
municipal, state and federal agencies can cooperate in finding a
"win, win" situation. Carl Johnson, Department of Health, was
recognized and explained what is needed in order for the plan to be
approved, the time frame of the agreed order for avoidance of
filtration and management of the watershed. Mayor Clise read a
portion of a letter sent to Mr Wheeler by Mr Johnson stating that
the draft memorandum of understanding and draft wat:ershed
protection program for the protection program for the Big and
Little Quilcene River Watershed meets the intent of the Wat:ershed
Protection requirement of the non-filtration option of the Surface
Water Treatment Rule. Cheri Fitz, representing Congressman Dicks,
was recognized and thanked all of those involved from the various
agencies and citizen panels and congratulated them for their
success. Walt Megahan, representing the Water Advisory Committee,
was recognized and stated that he appreciated the opportunity to
participate in this effort and that this has been one of the most
satisfying project he has been involved in during his 32 YE~ars of
watershed management experience.
RESOLUTION NO 93-50
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE US
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOREST SERVICE,
OLYMPIC NATIONAL FOREST.
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