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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/01/1979 90 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 17,1979 (cont.) by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Murdock Rezone ,- Councilmember Wilson made a request that the Council reconsider this application because there is additional information which they should hear. It was explained that the motion to reconsider must be made by one of the Coun- cilmembers who voted against the application and a new public hearing would need to be held. Councilmember Parker made a motion to reconsider the application which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed by roll call vote with six Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Smith voted against the motion. Councilmember Judy made a motion to set the public hearing for the regular Council meeting May 15, 1979, which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously. I vacation Policy - Councilmember Judy made a motion that an Ordinance br prepared granting 5 weeks vacation to employees with more than twenty five years of ser- vice with the City which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed by roll call vote with six Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Smith voted against the motion. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 79-04 A RESOLUTION FINDING AND DECLARING CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY SURPLUS, AND AUTHORIZING INTERGOVERNMENTAL DISPOSTION OF THE SAME. Councilmember Camfield made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 79-04 which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously. Councilmember Ciprioti requested an updated map of street vacations. ADJOURNMENT I There being no further buisness to come before the Council at this time, Mayor Steve declared the meeting adjourned at 9:09 p.m. MAYOR: ATTESTED: J)~(f~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 1,1979 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 1st day of May, 1979, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City HalL City Clerk Treasurer David Grove called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL I Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, James Parker, Richard Shaneyfelt, Elizabeth Smith, and James Wilson. Mayor Joseph B. Steve and Council- members Dale Judy and Tom Camfield were excused. Also present were City Attorney Glenn Abraham, City Engineer Roger French, and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. n1' VI, MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 1,1979 (cont.) , --- ~ -- -- ~.._------_..- u_-'"------ -",-------------'"'"" ---- ---- -~- ,--- ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO-TEM Councilmember Parker nominated Councilmember Joseph Ciprioti to serve as Mayor Pro-Tern for the balance of the meeting which was seconded by Councilmember Wilson and passed unanimously. I MINUTES A motion was made by Councilmember Parker to approve the minutes of April 17,1979 as written and to dispense with the reading of them, which was seconded by Coun- cilmember Wilson and passed unanimously. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Street Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Federal Shared Revenue Current Expense Library 1978 Water Construction Park Payroll Firemen's Pension & Relièf 4,300.61 11,760.74 3,910.72 2,907.25 25,027.33 2,399.68 223,396.18 769.32 22,693.23 732.01 I A motion was made by Councilmember Parker and seconded by Councilmember Wilson that the bills and claims be paid which passed unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Grove reported that the Council has received a letter of acceptance for the franchise granted Water Street Transit Company, Inc. from David Cunningham dated May 1, 1979. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Smith reported that the City received the Mary Johnson Award from the Jefferson County Historical Society for the restoration of City Hall. City Engineer Roger French reported that the Council has received an updated map of the City denoting the streets that have been vacated. I Legislative-Environmental - Councilmember Shaneyfelt reported that representatives from Lakeside Industries have come to this meeting to address the Council regard- ing the positive assessment of environmental significance requiring an environmen- tal impact statement on Seabreeze Mobile Home Estates. He explêlined that the applicant would like to narrow down the issues of éoncern to the Council and sited for instance the concern about additional traffic. Mr. Hawley, Street Superinten- dent, was recognized and explained the background regarding the construction of McPherson and 9th Street which were not designed for the magnitude of vehicular traffic which would be generated by this development. Drainage was mentioned as a concern. Councilmember Shaneyfelt asked Water Superintendent Jack Fields if water mains in the area are adaquate. Mr. Fields indicated they are adaquate. Councilmember Shaneyfelt asked Mr. Abraham if mitigating action can be taken to reduce the concerns of the Council. Mr. Abraham stated they could but would not eliminate the need for an environmental impact statement. Mr. Vern 'Schacht repre- senting Lakeside Industries was recognized and stated the park ~70uld be an adult park phased in as demand developed. He indicated the first phase would be 40 to 45 units. Councilmember Smith inquired as to lot size. Mr. Craig Peck, engineer for the developer, was recognized and indicated they have not received officàl notice of the declaration and designation of which items were considered to be significant adverse impacts. He indicated they would like to know what they can do to mitigate the concerns so the Council will withdraw the requirement,of an environmental impact statement. He pointed out the streets are already in need 92 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 1,1979 (cont.) of repair. Councilmember Shaneyfelt indicated the proposal has a concentration of people beyond a normal residential neighborhood. Mr. Peck indicated they would rather not go through the P.U.D. approach to the project but understood it was the only way to use the proposed site. Councilmember Shaneyfelt indicated a letter would be sent clarifying the areas of concern where more information is needed. PUBLIC HEARINGS I Street Vacation Application No. 7903-02 - Tyler - Mr. Grove reported that the Planning Commission has recommended approval of this application to vacate Beech Street between Nand 0 Streets. Mayor Pro-Tern Ciprioti opened the hearing to receive public comments. Mr. Robert Tyler was recognized and stated the area has been neglected, but he has used it as a driveway and improved it somewhat. Mr. Eric Hagstrom, an abutting property owner was recognized and testified in favor of the application indicating he would like to put a driveway there also. Mr. Hawley was recognized and testified against the application indicating that the City may want to open this street later to connect with others up the hill. There being no further public testimony, Mayor Pro-Tem Ciprioti closed the hear~ ing to the public and turned the application over to the Council for disposition. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Shaneyfelt made a motion to deny the application which was seconded by Councilmember Smith and passed with four Coun- cilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Parker abstained. COMMITTEE REPORTS Legislative-Environmental - Councilmember Shaneyfelt made a motion that final declaration of nonsignificance be issued on the construction of a storage garage at the City Shop and the Haskins Rezone Application which was seconded by Coun- cilmember Wilson and passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS I Rezone Application No. 7902-01 - Haskins - Mr. Grove reported that the Planning Commission has recomnlended approval of this application to rezone from R-l to P-l those half blocks lying South of Blocks 313 and 312 Eisenbeis Addition. Mayor Pro-Tern Ciprioti opened the meeting to receive public comment. Mr. Art Ticker was recognized and indicated he has worked with Mr. Haskins and is in support of the application. He indicated the applicant would like to be located near the boat concern adjacent to this property and property is not available in the Port area. - Mr. Frank Kilham from the Planning Commission was recognized and explained that P-l would allow more controls to the City. Mr. Ron Ryan was recognized and indicated he thought his property was being included in this application. It was explained that he received a notice of the hearing because his property is within 200 feet of the property being considered in the applica- tion and no change of zone is contemplated for his land. He requested that some- one explain what effect this might have on his property. Mayor Pro-Tern Ciprioti declared a brief recess to allow Mr. Kilham to review the application with Mr. Ryan at 8:40 p.m. The meeting was reconviened at 8:50 p.m. at which time Mr. Ryan stated he did not object to the application. There being no further test- imony, Mayor Pro-Tern Ciprioti closed the hearing to the public and turned the application over to the Council for disposition. Councilmember Parker made a motion that the Council find that the rezone will not create undue adverse effects upon the adjacent roads, utilities, or neighboring properties; and that the pro- perty abutts an industrial park in the county; and therfore approves the appli- cation to rezone this property from R-l to P-l which was seconded by Councilmember Wilson and passed unanimously. I OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1835 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1673. Councilmember Shaneyfelt made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Wilson and passed with four Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Smith voted against the motion. Councilmember Shaneyfelt made a motion to adopt ',"-- --- I I I 93 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 1,1979 (cont.) -- ~------- -."" '"'- _.._---,-,---~-~ --------- ,-------- -----~ n_- --------~------ - -~ ~ ----,-- Ordinance 1835 which was seconded by Councilmember Wilson and passed with four Councilmembers voting in the affrimative. Councilmember Smith voted against the motion. COMMITTEE REPORTS Legislative-Environmental - Councilmember Shaneyfelt announce that the LegislativE Environmental Committee would like to meet every second and fourth Tuesdays each month at 7:30 p.m. in the basement meeting room of City Hall. 'Mr. Abraham sug- gested this be published in the legal notices section of the newspaper. Mr. Grove indicated he would prepare the notice. NEW BUSINESS Street Vacation Application No. 7903-01 - Hillier, Street Vacation Application No. 7904-01 - Hinton and Variance Application No. 7904-02 - Hill - Councilmember Parker made a motion to set public hearings on these applications for the regular Council meeting June 5, 1979, which was seconded by Councilmember Shaneyfelt and passed unanimously. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mr. Brent Shirley was recognized and requested that the temporary store permit be waved for the carnival at the Rhododendron Festival. Mr. Abraham explained that it cannot be waved unless the Ordinance is ~epealed. Councilmember Wilson made a motion to leave the Ordinance in effect which was seconded by Councilmem- ber Smith and passed by roll call vote with four Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Shaneyfelt voted against the motion: Mr. Frank Vane was recognized and asked what additional input will at the rehearing on the Murdock Rezone Application. Councilmernber cated all statements before the Council from'him would be reserved ing. be presented Wilson indi- for the hear- ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the,Council.at this ,time, Mayor - Pro-Tern Ciprioti declared the meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m. ATTESTED: 4~-da~ (~ Pro-Tern