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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/04/1979 110 MINTUES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 21, 1979 (cont.) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mayor Steve declared the meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. ATTESTED: I ~~ J. ,iPJ Deputy City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 4, 1979 The City Counicl of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 4th day of September 1979, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Joseph B. Steve presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Tom Camfield, Joseph Ciprioti, Dale Judy, James Parker, Richard Shaneyfelt, and Elizabeth Smith. Also present were City Engineer Roger French, City Attorney Glenn Abraham, and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. I MINUTES A motion was made by Councilmember Camfield to approve the minutes of August 21, 1979, as written and to dispense with the reading of them, which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Park Federal Shared Revenue Water-Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension & Relief Payroll 21,712.65 10,777.88 3,161. 40 663.39 10,398.40 19,587.44 3,470.26 792.85 19,208.50 A motion was made by Councilmember Judy and seconded by Councilmember Smith that the bills and claims be paid which passed unanimously. I COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Grove reported that the Council received a petition dated August 28, 1979, with 144 signatures requesting that the City construct walk or bicycle paths along Discovery Road, Hastings Ave. and San Juan Ave. because of the change in school bus service. Mayor Steve referred this request to the Water-Sewer-Street Comnlittee for a recomnlendation. Mr. French reported that there is a new law restricting the ability of school to bus students with a two mile limit. 111 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 4, 1979 (cont.) COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Steve reported that Councilmember Shaneyfelt has resigned from the Regional Council and that he would like to appoint Councilmember Smith to take his place. I AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Bill Svensson was recognized and requested that the City prosecute the operators - of the Judges Chambers for creating a public nuisance because of the noise and disturbance which comes from the establishment. He presented a letter dated September 4, 1979, supporting his accusations. Mayor Steve called upon Police Chief John Doubek to respond to this request. Chief Doubek reported that it is a problem but not really a police problem but a civil matter of two businesses which are-not really compatible with each other. Mr. Abraham explained that the public nuisance ordinance is nearly impossible to enforce because of the diffi- culty in proving that a considerable number of people are disturbed at anyone time and recommended that Mr. Svensson seek redress through~he courts. Mrs. Liz Svensson stated that they have approached the management without results. Peter Simpson was recognized and reported that it is necessary for the City to conduct a hearing if the City wishes to continue with the housing redevelopment program in 1980 because the preapplication must be made in October. Councilmem- ber Camfield made a motion to set the public hearing for the regular meeting October 2,1979, which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS I Conditional Use Permit Application No. 7907-02 - J. Scott & T. Scudi - Mr. Grove reported that the Planning Commission has recommended that the Council grant a Conditional Use Permit to the applicant to rent four rooms at 731 Pierce Street for overnight accomodations on the condition that clearance is obtained by the applicant from the State Fire Marshall and the State Health Department. Mayor Steve opened the hearing to receive public comments. Mr. Monty McCoy was recog- nized and announced that he is representing the applicant who plans to use this location as a primary residence but will need to do extensive restoration for which the rental income would offset part of the cost. Mr. Grove noted that the Council had received a letter dated August 27,1979, from Grodena Redding in op- position to the application because this is a residential area. There being no further testimony, Mayor Steve closed the hearing to the audience and turned the applæcation over to the Council for disposition. Councilmember Shaneyfelt made a motion to table the application until the other approvals have been secured. Mr. Abraham advised that the conditions suggested by the Planning Commission could be placed on the approval to give the applicant the necessary assurance that if he invests the money necessary to meet the Fire Marshalls requirements, he will not be wasting "the money. Councilmember Shaneyfelt withdrew his motion. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Shaneyfelt made a motion that the Council finds affirmatively with regard to the requirements of Subsecitons A, B, C, and D of Section 6.08 of Ordinance 1625, and that a Conditional Use Permit be grant- ed for the period of one year to begin when the following conditions are met: 1) the applicant obtains clearance from the State Fire Marshall and 2) the appli- cant obtains clearance from the State Health Department, which 'was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously. Six Year Street Improvement Program - Mr. Grove explained that the proposed plan is for the years 1980-1986 and listed the street being considered in the total of $384,000. Mayor Steve opened the hearing to the audience for comment, but none was offered. Mayor Steve closed the hearing to the audience and turned the matter over tothe Council for disposition. Councilmember Camfield noted a re- solution has been prepared for adoption of the plan and it is listed under new business proposing that the Council consider it then. I Proposed Use Hearing for Federal Shared Revenue and Anti-Recession Fiscal Assis- tance Funds - Mr. Grove explained that a proposed use hearing must be held before any significant change can be made to the budget for Federal Shared Revenue and that requests have been made by City Departments for budget increases that might be covered by these funds. He indicated $8,719 remains unappropriated. Mayor Steve rev~ewed the exsisting budget which totals $95,000. Mayor Steve opened the hearing to receive public comment. Mr. Dennison was recognized and suggested that the results of the recent survey conducted by the Planning Commission be 112 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 4, 1979 (cont.) used as a basis for the decision. Mr. Robert DeWeese was recognized and suggest- ed more be allocated to the youth recreation program of the County. There being no further pUblic comment ".the hearing was closed "to the audience. Councilmember Camfield asked if SOme of this money could be spent on sidewãlks. Mayor Steve said it could. Mr. Grove then explained that the Mayor would prepare proposed budget changes which would be available prior to the budget hearing slated for the next Council meeting. Planned Unit Development Application No. 7905-02-Jefferson County Housing Develop- ment - Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission has recommended approval of this application to construct a 51 unit. apartment building on block 224, Eisenbeis Addition on Hancock Street. He also read a minority opinion from Jonathan Dùdley and Frank Smith Jr. indicating the applicant has not complied with the requirements of paragraph C "Basis for Approval" of Section 4.05 of Ordinance 1625, Chapter IV. Mayor Steve opened the hearing to the audience for COmnlents. Gael Stewart was recognized and spoke in favor of the application. He indicated traffic flow will not be a problem because most of the residents will not be driving because the project is designed for senior citizens. He listed the services which would be available in the nearby area and explained the fund- ing process. Mrs. Eileen Youngblood was recognized and spoke in favor of the application indicating the apartment building next door always has a waiting list and more apartments for seniors are needed in this area. Mrs. Helen Rickert Was recognized and spoke in favor of the application indicating she likes the quality of Mr. Fishers apartment houses (the contractor proposed to construct this build- ing). Mr. Robert Harper was recognized and spoke in favor of the application siting problems he had in locating an apartment for his in-laws and the high cost of heating oil for houses will be driving seniors from their homes. Dorene Greenwood was recognized and asked if these would be for low-income senior citi- zens who receive government subsidies. Mr. Stewart said yes. She indicated the Admiralty does not have waiting lists. Mr. Mark Coswell was recognized and spoke in favor of the appliéation indicating the location is not objectionable to senior citizens. Mr. Peter Simpson was recognized and indicated because he'"is wørking with housing, he sees more demand for rental housing now and foresees more problems to come as cost inflate on the maintenance of a home. Mr. Bud O'Meara, County Commissioner, was recognized and spoke in favor of the applica- tion indicating the improved senior transportation programs will offset any drawbacks the location might have. Mr. Dennison was recognized and spoke against the application because the loca~ tion is so far out of downtown that the senior citizens will not be able to walk to the variety of businesses they-need. Mr. Robert DeWeese was recognized and read a letter from Kris DeWeese which was delivered to the Council this night opposing the application because the location is unsuitable and the density too high. There being no further testimony, Mayor Steve closed the hearing to the audience and turned the application over to the Council for disposition. Mr. Abraham reviewed the Ordinance and indicated the Planning Commission was within the bounds of their authority in making their recommendations in spite of the minority report. Councilrnember Shaneyfelt asKed if the parcel size met the minimum requirements for a P.U.D. Mr. French indicated it met the criteria of the subdivision Ordinance which is the most recent. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the Council find that the application is in compliance with Chapter 4, Section 4.05, Letter C, Items 1 through 3 of Ordinance 1625 and that the appliéation be approved in concept directing that the necessary contract documents be prepared which was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed by roll call vote with five Councilmembers voting in the af- firmative. Councilmember Smith voted against the motion. I I Street Vacation Application No. 7906-01 - Jefferson County Housing Development - Mayor Steve reopened the hearing and called upon Gael Stewart to indicate whether this is timely to consider now. Mr. Stewart stated a conditional approval is needed in order for the Farmers Home Administration application to be made be- cause the land area is needed in order for the density proposed to have a chance of being approved. After a brief discussion, CouncilmemberCamfiëld made a mo- tion to approve the application subject to the final approval of the Hancock Street Senior's Project and with conditions for easement to be determined by the City Engineer which was seconded by Councilmember Parker. After further discus- sion to clarify the motion, it passed by roll call vote with five Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Smith voted against the motion. I 113 -,- --,--,-~~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 4, 1979 (cont.) - ------ NEW BUSINESS I RESOLUTION No. 79-11 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE YEARS 1980 TO 1986. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to adopt the resolution which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously. Conditional Use Permit No. 7907-03 - Keenan - Councilmember Judy made a motion to set the hearing for thæs application for the regular meeting October 2, 1979, which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously. Bridge Repair at Lords Lake - Mr. Grove explained that the City's share for storm damage to the bridge was assessed at $658.00 and it is proposed to be paid from the Trammission Line Replacement Fund. Councilmember Judy made a motion to pay the bill which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously. Claim for Damages - Councilmember Ciprioti noted that the Counèil received a request for damages to a fense dated August 31,1979, from Rosemary McCallum and made a motion to reject the claim and forward it to our insurance agent which was seconded and passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mayor Steve declared the meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. duJ~ ~ ---G~ I ATTESTED: Mayor Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 18, 1979 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 18th day of September, 1979, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Joseph B. Steve presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Dale Judy, James Parker, Richard Shaney- felt, and Elizabeth Smith. Councilmember Tom Camfield arrived later in the meet- ing. Also present were City Engineer Roger ':French, City Attorney Glenn Abraham, and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. I MINUTES A motion was made by Councilmember Judy to approve the minutes of September 4, 1979, as written and to dispense with the reading of them, which was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed unanimously. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Park Water-Sewer Equipment Rental 2,587.62 120.10 50.74 4,684.13 1,518.89