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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/01/1981 288 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 18, 1981 Cont. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:12 P.M. ATTEST: ¡;~J~ City Clerk Treasurer ~ I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1981 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular sesston this 1st day of September, 1981, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Barney McClure presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, Frieda Imislund, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna, James Parker, Brent Shirley, and Elizabeth Smith. Also present were City Attorney Glenn Abraham, City Engineer Roger French, anc City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES I Councilmember Judy moved and Councilmember Ciprioti seconded to approve the minutes of August 18, 1981, as written and to dispense with the reading of them. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Park LSCA Grant Hotel/Motel Tax Federal Shared Revenue Water/Sewer Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Payroll 26,974.82 2,106.81 2,249.58 679.20 336.75 2,834.44 733.57 8,856.92 2,376.09 1,294.51 28,597.96 A motion was made by Councilmember Judy and seconded by Council- member Kenna that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds. It passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS I The Council received an application for a Shoreline Management Substantial Development Permit dated September 30, 1980 from Carl E. Schmidt to replace an existing 14 x 35 foot cafe by adding an 87 x 35 foot second story to a 72 x 35 foot existing structure to provide a full service restaurant on Washington Street. Mr. French indicated he would have a report on this during Committee Reports. 289 MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1981 Cont. The Council received an Environmental Checklist dated August-l3, 1981, from Kah Tai Care Center on a proposal to expand their facility. Mayor McClure referred this to the Legislative Environ- mental Committee. I A reminder dated August 24, 1981, from the Federal Emergency Mangement Agency was copied for the Council requesting the National Flood Insurance programs Annual Report on forms they previously sent. Mr. French indicated that he would see that this report is completed.. The Council received a letter dated August 29, 1981, from Levi Ross, Co-Chairman, Port Townsend Energy Resource Co~nission, out- lining the potential benefits of a local energy plan and goals of the project grant application to the Bonneville Power Administration and requesting sanction of the application and support for the project. Mayor indicated this would be considered under old business. Mayor McClure read a letter dated August 28, 1981, from Peter R. Kohn, Attorney, indicating Anvil Corporation has joined Crown Zellerbach Corporation's application for Preliminary Permit for the Big Quilcene Hydroelectric Development. He asked Mr. Grove to copy this for the City Attorney. Mayor McClure indicated he has received an invitation from Erwin Swangard, President of Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, to attend the exhibition dinner. He indicated that he would not be able to attend but would make the invitation available to anyone else who would like to go. I Mayor McClure indicated thè. Association of Washington Cities will be conducting a Mini-Convention in Bellevue on September 25, 1981. He indicated he would be attending and would like to encourage the Council to attend as well. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor McClure indicated the City Council still needs to have another representative on the transit board. After Mayor McClure described the duties and present activity) Councilmember Judy volunteered to represent the City. COMMITTEE REPORTS I Legislative/Environmental.Councilmember Smith indica-ted the commit- tee is recommending that a proposed negative declara'tion of environ- mental signi&icance be issued on the Shoreline MangeInent Substantial Development Permit Application from Community Investments, Ltd. to remove wooden pilings and concrete foundations and placement of 7500 yards of landfill contained in part by approximately 150 lineal feet of rip-rap south of the intersection of Water Street and Sims Way, between Scott and Walker Streets. She made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unani- mously by voice vote. Councilmember Smith indicated that the committee has considered the checklist submitted by '~illiam E. Brown on a rezone request in the uptown area and consider it a non project rezone and are sending it to the Planning CoImnission for consideration. She indicated that Mr. Lebens has yet to complete his application and Mr. Tarr failed to attend the meeting he was invited to so the committee is not prepared to make a recommendation on either checklist. Water/Sewer/Street. Councilmember Kenna indicated that the committee has instructed the City Attorney to prepare a lease agreement for a transmission line to serve Ocean Grove and he asked the Council to study it and be prepared to discuss it at the next council meeting. Councilmember smith indicated that as a m$nority me~)er of the committee she was not in favor of the action. Mayor McClure in,..;: structed Mr. Grove to place this on the agenda for the next council meeting. Councilmember Kenna indicated that the Council has received a proposal from Jefferson National Bank on the use of 290 r1INUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1981 Cont. Harrison Street next to the proposed new ferry terminal. He indicated that a drawing .has been made by David Goldsmith which depicts how the property would look with the improvements. Shoreline Management Substantial Development Permit - Schmidt. Mr. French indicated t~at this application has been approved by the Council in the past, but the applicant ran into difficulty and had to obtain new financing. The applicant has modified the application to include a second story banquet room and is now seeking approval. Councilmember Smith made a motion to approve the permit which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. I OLD BUSINESS Port Townsend Electric Energy Resource Development and Conservation Plan.Councilmember Kenna made a motion to remove the motion to approve this grant application from the table which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mayor McClure read the.letter in full from Levi Ross introduced under communications. Mr. Richard Chawes was recognized and ex~ plaineà that this grant from the Bonneville Power Administration would enable the Energy Resource Commission to obtain a substantial amount of information that would help the community make energy related decisions. He reported that the Bonneville Power' Administration only has $500,000 allocated for these grants which means that only ten will be made in a four state area. After a brief discussion, the motion passed unanimously be voice vote. PUBL!C HEARINGS Rezone Request No. 681-03 - George Neiminen. Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is recommending that the Council approve this application to rezone the property at 920 Washington Street from R-2 to C-lil. The hearing notice was expanded to include Lots 3,5, & 7 of Block 57 and Lots 4,6, & 8 of Block 40 in the Original Townsite at the request of the Legislative/ Environmental Committee. Mayor McClure opened the hearing to the public. Mr. George Nieminen was recognized and explained that they want to open a tea house serving light lunches, etc. Mr. Bill Howard was recognized and ask for clarification on the type of zoning which was being considered. There being no further testimony, Mayor McClure closed the hearing to the public. Council- member Shirley made a motion to adopt the following findings and rezone the property from ~-2 to C-lll which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti: I a. That the properties under consideration are, and tradition- ally have been, a part of the City's Central Business District. b. That the properties under consideration are, and trad- itionally have been, used for purposes such as are per- mitted in C-lll zones, as defineid'-~ by the City Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. c. That the proposed rezone will promote the safèty and general welfare of the community. I That, based on the foregoing facts, Council adopt the following conclusions: a. That the proposed rezone is in keeping with the Land Use Plan set forth in the City Comprehensive Plan. b. That the facts set forth above justify a change in the Official Zoning Map. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. 291 MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1981 Cant. ---_u- --------- ---- - - -- --- ------- -- --------------- Variance Application No. 781-02 - Lindsey. Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is recommending approval of this application to permit construction of a garage at 830 Jackson Street closer than the 20 foot setback requirement. Mayor McClure opened the hearing to the public. Mr. Richard Lindsey was recognized and spoke in favor of his application indicating that approval of this application would create two more parking spots on the street. There being no further testimony, Mayor McClure closed the hearing t.o the public. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to adopt the following findings and approve the application which was seconded by Council- member Smith: I I a. That the proposed variance does not constit~te a change to the Official Zoning Map, nor will it amount t.o a rezone. b. That the provisions of Sections 6.10.A.2& 3 .of the Zoning Ordinance are not applicable in this case and are waived. c. That the granting of the proposed variance will not be materially deteriffiental to the public welfare, nor injurious to the property or improvements in the zone in which the property is located. d. That granting the proposed variance will not confer a special privilege on the subject property that is denied other lands in the same district. e. That the proposed variance is the minimum which will permit the applicant to make reasonable use of his land as set forth in his application and that the reasons set forth herein justify granting the variance. f. That granting the proposed variance will be in harmony with the general intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance and not be injurious to the neighborhood. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Variance Application No. 781-04 - Milner Thom. Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is recommending approval of this application to allow constrúcbÌtò[l' of a 6 foot high fence at the corner of Calhoun and Franklin Streets. Mayor McClure opened the hearing to the public. Mrs. Karo Thom was recognized and explained that the reason they are requesting the variance is that there is sufficient grade on the property that a 3 foot high fence will not afford the privacy they seek. Ms. Betty Gunderson was recon- nized and spoke against the application as the property owner across the street. She indicated a solid board fence would not be attrac- tive and suggested that another alternative should be considered such as shrubs. There being no further testimony, the hearing was closed to the audience. Mayor McClure asked Mr. Hawley to comment on the possiblë =, obstruction to visabili ty. .Mr. Hawley indicated that the streets right of way in that area is 73 feet wide and provides adaquate visability. Councilmember Parker made amotion to adopt the following findings and approve the variance which was seconded by Councilmember Shirley: I a. That the proposed varianòe doe~ not constitute a change to the Official zoning Map, nor will it amoun-t to a rezone. b. That the provisions of Sections 6.10.A.2 & 3 of the Zoning Ordinance are not applicable in this case and are waived. c. That granting the proposed variance will not confer a special privlege on the subject property that is denied other lands in the same district. d. That the granting of the proposed variance will not be materially deterimental to the public welfare, nor injurious to the property or improvements in the zone 292 MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1981 Cont. in which the property is located. e. That the proposed variance is the minimum which will permit the applicant to make reasonable use of his land as set forth in his application and that the reasons set forth therein justify granting the variance. f. That granting the proposed variance will be in harmony with the general intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance and not be injurious to the neighborhood. The motion passed by voice vote. against the motion. Councilmember Imislund voted Conditional Use Permit Application No. 781-05 - Robert Grimm. Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is recommending that the Council grant this permit to conduct ballet classes at 1112 F Street provided that no on-street passenger loading or unloading will be permitted, that no on-street parking will be permitted and that classes must be between 8:00 A.M. and 10:00 P.M. only. Mayor McClure opened the hearing to the public. Mrs. Elaine Grimm was recognized and spoke in favor of her application explaining that she anticipates that most of her students will be walking from the school hereby. She indicated that adaquate off-street parking is available. Ms. Wendy Sternshein was recognized and identified herself as a neighbor in favor of the application. There being no further testimony, Mayor McClure closed the hearing to the public. Councilmember Smith made a motion to adopt the following findings and grant the permit for one year under the conditions suggested by the Planning Commission! a. That the proposed use will not endanger the public health or safety, nor will it generate public nusiance conditions. b. That the proposed use is permitted as a conditional use in R-l zones. c. That the proposed use is not injurious or deterimental to adjoining properties. d. That the proposed use will be in harmony with the area in which it is located and is in general conformity with the City Comprehensive Plan. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously be voice vote. 1982-1986 Six Year Street Improvement Program.Mayor McClure opened the hearing to the public. Mr. Ted Belgard was recognized and asked if there is a date for starting the construction of Washing- ton and Benedict Streets. Mayor McClure said no because the cost exceeds the available funds by $50,000. He indicated that the Port has been approached by the City and the abutting property owners may be asked to contribute. If these efforts fail to raise sufficient funds, then the project will be modified to fit the money. There being no further testimony, Mayor McClure closed the hearing to the public. RESOLUTION NO. 81-23 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SIX YEAR TRk~SPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE YEARS 1982 to 1988 After a brief discussion, Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 81-23 which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. I I I '-'("3 "'~ MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1981 Cant. OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO 1891 AN ORDINANCE REVISING A BUDGET OF $90,860 FOR FEDERAL SHARED REVENUE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY I Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title which consti tutE!d the second reading. Councilmember Judy made a motion that the second reading by considered the third which was seconded by Councilmember Smith and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion that the ordinance be adopted which was seconded by Councilmember Smith and passed unanimously be roll call vote. NEW BUSINESS Street Vacation Application No. 481-01 - Cooper and street Vacation Application No. 681-01 - Schaff. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that a public hearing be conducted on each of these applications on October 6, 1981, which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1892 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATION THE SUM OF $36,000 FROM THE EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND AND CURRENT EXPENSE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. I Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. It was explained that the ordinance could only be introduced at this time and ~'ould be ready for passage at the next regular council meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:43 P.M. ~ ATTEST: JLJ~ City Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 15, 1981 I The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 15th day of September, 1981, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber of City Hall, Mayor Barney McClure presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Frieda Imislund, Dale Judy, James Parker, Mike Kenna, Brent Shirley and Elizabeth smith. Also present were City Attorney Glenn Abraham, City Engineer Roger French and City Clerk-Treasurer David A. Grove.