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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/18/1983 446 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 4, 1983 Cont. ..--------- - ----------------- ----._---- Subdivision Application No. 681-02 - Lebens, Missig & Barr. Mr. Grove explained that this application to subdivide eight acres adjacent to Hendricks Street is being recemmended for approval by the Planning Commission and Health Department with some conditions. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. Dean Lebens was recognized and spoke in favor of the applica1:ion indicating that it has been a long process to satisfy all parties concerned. Mr. John Floyd was recognized and explained that this is not a true subdivision in that no streets, water lines, or sewer systems have been installed. Mr. Abraham explained that part of the delay has been because Mr. Lebens has been out of town and modified several times. There being no further testimony, Councilmember Kenna made a motion to approve the subdivision which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. I BID OPENINGS The following bids were opened and read aloud for petroleum products: THOMAS OIL HARPER OIL #2 Diesel Furnace Oil High Octane Unleaded Gasoline Low Octane Unleaded Gasoline Regular Gasoline $ .9949 .9949 1. 1019 1. 0439 .9989 $ .993 .993 1. 085 1. 025 ~ .995 Councilmember Judy made a motion to accept the bid of Harper Oil which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT I There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 9:01 P.M. @=tJ ~ ATTEST: -~~ City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 18, 1983 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 18th day of January, 1983, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, Janis Hunt, Frieda Imislund, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna and James Parker. Also present were City Attorney Glenn Abraham, City C1erk- Treasurer David Grove, and Public Works Director Ted Stricklin. I r-UNUTES Councilmember Judy made a motion to approve the minutes of January 4, 1983, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. 447 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 18, 1983 Cont. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: I Current Expense Street Library Park Arterial Street Library Services/Const. Act Emergency Medical Services Federal Shared Revenue Kah Tai Lagoon Park Appropriate Tech. Grant Water/Sewer 1958 Trans. Line Replacement Equipment Rental Payroll Grant 18,586.34 3,683.17 72.24 831.19 846.75 3.22 477.48 7.28 35,793.82 46.63 10,449.14 207.88 2,264.48 709.06 Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS The Council received a letter dated January 11, 1983, from Kenneth G. Hulett of Island Savings and Loan Association encouraging the Council to approve the Planned Unit Development of Nor'West Village because it would meet the need for additional multi-family housing. It was indicated that this would be coming up for a hearing later in the meeting. I A memorandum dated January 11, 1983, from David Goldsmith was copied for the Council indicating that a public hearing on February 1, 1983, and a meeting on January 19, 1983, will be held to consider the Draft Jefferson-Port Townsend Shoreline Management Master Plan Update and inviting the Council to attend. A report dated January 10,1983, from Tree Swenson, Chairperson of the Project Advisory Panel on the Jackson Bequest was copied for the Council. It was indicated that th~s is scheduled for later in the agenda. A letter dated January 13,1983, from Mark Welch and Lois Flury to Mayor Shirley was copied for the Council requesting an appropria- tion for the outMof"pocket expenses connected with the development of the final plans and application to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation. Mayor Shirley suggested that the Council take this up under new business. The Council received a letter dated January 12, 1983, from H. Williene Harris, Assistant Real Estate Agent for Puget Power indicating that they would like the City to retain an easement on the vacation of 19th Street between Hendricks and She:rman. It was indicated that this proposed street vacation will corne up for public hearing later in the meeting. I A letter dated January 13, 1983, from Gary Wall to Mayor Shirley was copied for the Council indicating that he would like to be considered for the vacant council seat. A proposal dated January 7, 1983, from Georgia Richard was copied for the Council with a suggestion for a site for the monument to be purchased with the Jackson Bequest. This also was referred to the discussion under new business. It was indicated that the Council received some corre~spondence on their desks this evening with regard to the Sutherland rezone request which will be considered under old business. A letter dated January 11,1983, from Harry Holloway III to the Mayor was copied for the Council reporting on the status of the 448 _MI~p~ES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 18, 1983 Cont. Planned Unit Development approved for Richard Fisher. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Shirley announced the re-appointment of Zee Scheyer, Tree Swenson, and Ruffin LeBrane to the Arts Commission. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to approve the re~appointments which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS I Finance. Councilmember Hunt reported that the Committee is recommending that a letter be written to the Jefferson County Commissioners requesting the $15,525 accumulated from loan pay- backs through the Community Development Block Grants to repair the Marine Park Community Building. She made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Hunt reported that the Committee voted to approve in concept the future use of these funds to create a revolving fund for Historic Preservation. She made a motion that the Council declare this as their intent which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. Fire/Light/Sanitation. Councilmember Ciprioti reported that the Committee has not met to consider the request for a street light at the corner of 19th and Holcomb but he would like to go ahead with it. He made a motion that the street light be installed which was seconded by Councilmember JudY and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Selection. Councilmember Kenna reported that the Committee met and have recommended that the Council accept applications until January 21, 1983. He indicated that the Committee would like to keep the selection process as open as possible. After a brief discussion as to the interview procedure, Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the application period be closed on January 21, 1983, that candidates be interviewed at a special meeting of the City Council on Tuedsay, January 25th, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, and that a nomination be made at the February 1, 1983, regular councilmeeting which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Buoy Placement. Mayor Shirley indicated that the locations for the mouring buoys have been selected along the waterfront and the Port is preparing a shoreline permit application. Bullètin Board Policy. Mayor Shirley reported that the display of a poster encouraging citizens to regi~tèrwith the selective service had been challenged with a request for equal billing of a sign advising young men how to become a conscientious objector. He indicated that rather than create further controversy he removed the poster encouraging citizens to register with the selective service. He requested that the Council advise him of thèir feelings on the policy. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion that any material from Federal, State or local governmental agencies which is in need of display should be displayed and material from anyone else which might be in opposition be displayed elsewhere which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Legislative. Councilmember Kenna reported that the committee is recommending that a preliminary declaration of non-significance be issued on the environmental checklist submitted by Harmon and Mulligan Enterprises for a 36 unit multi-family housing unit. Councilmember Kenna made a motion - .to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember and passed unanimously by voice vote. Judy 449 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 19, 1983 Cont. PUBLIC HEARINGS I Street Vacation Application No. 1082-04 - Johnson. Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is recommending approval of this application to vacate 19th Street between Hendricks and Sherman Streets. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the audience. Ms. Bonnie Johnson was recognized and spoke in favor of the application because the street dead ends åt the Townc~ Point Development. There being no further testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the audience and turned the application over to the Council for disposition. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to approve the application reserving the usual easements which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Rezone Request No. 1082-05 - Gariss. Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is recommending the the Council deny this request to rezone from R~l to C-II '2.5 acres at 27th and Discovery Road. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. Willard Gariss Jr. was recognized and spoke in favor of the application because other options will not enable them to use the existing building in the way that they intend. Mr. Paul Howe was recognized and spoke against the proposal because it would lead to other rezoning within the area. Mr; Willard Slow was recognized and spoke agáinst the application because it would devalue the surrounding property. There being no further testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the audience and turned the application over to the Council for disposition. After a brief discussion, CouncilmemberParker made a motion that -the application be denied which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Planned Unit Development Application No. 1082-08 - Dujardin Development Co. Street Vacation Application No. 1082,-09. Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is recommending approval of this application to construct 15 duplexes on Blocks 142 and 159 in the Eisenbèis Addition with the vacation of Hancock Street between 19th and 20th Streets. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. Lloyd Repman was reco.gnized and spoke in favor of the applicðt~on. He distributed a three page summary which was given to all councilmembers indica'ting what the project would entail, why it is needed, and how it would be financed. He addressed the concerns of residents corning from out of town and indicated that this is not low cost housi~g~, He reviewed the management, access, and drainage. Mr. Peter Simpson was recognized and spoke in favor of the application because of the reputation of the builder and the need for refital housing. He indicated that it will help the local schools because it will stablize the student population at Grant Street School. Mr. Sam Swanson was recognized and spoke in favor of the application indicating that he owns property within the immèdiate area and has reviewed the plans and they have assured him that they will be a good neighbor. Me. Chet Boutilier was recognized and spoke in favor of the application indicating that he had the same concerns as Mr. Swanson but is sati~fied with the proposal. Ms. Bonnie Johnson was recognized and identified herself as an abutting property owner who is not concerned with any part of the proposal. The correspondence copied for the Council was re-introduced at this time. There being no further testimony, the hearing was closed to the audience and the application was turned over to the Council for disposition. After a brief discussion about the sidewalk situation, Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt the following findings of fact and approve the application upon the following conditions which was seconded by CouncilmeInber Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote: I Findings of Fact a. That Planned unit Development Application No. 1082-08 is complete and that it meets the requirements set forth in City Ordinance No. 1625, Section 4.05B. b. That the proposed Planned Unit Development 450 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 18,1983 Cont. is in keeping with the spirit and intent of the City Comprehensive Plan and the City Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. c. That the proposed Planned Unit Development, subject to the stipulations set forth in paragraph 3 below, meets the criteria for approval set forth in City Ordinance No. 1625, Sections 4.05 C and 6.08. I d. That the accompanying Street Vacation Application No.. 1082-09 meets the criteria established by Section 5.20 of City Ordinance No. 1802. Conditions a. That water, sewer and storm drainage plans are subject to the approval of the Public Works Director prior to commencement of any construction. b. That the applicant will provide, at no expense to the City, a transit shelter of a design and at a location to be approved by the Public Works Director. c. That the protection, care and maintenance of the open spaces depicted in the attached site plan shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.05.C.3.g. & h of City Ordinance No. 1625. I d. That responsiblility for maintenance of the open spaces and ownership and tax liability therefore, shall remain with the owner in perputuity. e. That the applicant will be responsible for the improvement òf 20th Street between Sherman and McClellan Streets for use as an access way for emergency vehicles subject to standards established by the Public Works Director and the Fire Chief and that such improvements will be completed prior to the occupancy of the first unit. f. Tha Dujardin Development Company's Management Plan will remain in effect as regards this Planned Unit Development regardless of changes in ownership unless changes thereto are approved by the Ci ty Council. Bid Opening The following bid was'opened and read aloud to provide the City with three 1982 model used vehicles for the Police Department: I The Hertz Corporation $17,700.00 After a brief discussion, Councilmember Judy made a motion to accept the bid which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. . OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1947 451 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 18, 1983,Cont. AN ORDINANCE VACATING BEECH STREET BETWEEN P AND Q STREETS I Mr. Grove read the Ordinance by title. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove again read the Ordinance by title. Councilmember Imislund made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1947 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by roll call vote. I Rezone Request No. 982-04 - Sutherland.' It was indicated that a motion to approve the appliction was tabled to this meeting at the last council meeting. It was indicated that the Council has received three letters opposing this application which, if entered into the record deserve to be addressed by the proponent in rebuttal. Mr. Grove read a letter dated January 17,1983, from Keith L. Baker, Thomas J. LaRue and Daniel U. McCoy opposing the application because they feel their nèfghborhood is the wrong place for modern high-density housing. Mr. Grove read an unsigned letter dated, January 18, 1983, on Quimper Inn stationary indicating its owners are opposed to the rezone because construction of the type which would be allowed would make the view from their business less attractive and hurt the business as a result, create more noise, traffic, and parking problems. Mr. Grove then read a letter from Mark Hamby dated January 18, 1983, opposing the proposal because it is contrary to the surrounding land use. Ms. Loreen Sutherland was recongnized in rebuttal and stated that one of the two lots she owns which are side by side is already R-III and the other is R-II. Her desire is to have both lots zoned the same. She indicatec that Mark Hamby's property and the property that the Quimper Inn is sitting on are both already R-I!I. There being no further rebuttal, the application was turned over to the Council once- again for disposition by Mayor Shirley. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Kenna made a motion to deny the application which was declared out of order because a motion to approve was already on the floor. The motion to approve the application was approved by roll call vote with three Councilmembers voting in the affirmative together with a tie breaking vote by the Mayor. Councilmemberslmislund, Kenna and Hunt voted agàinst the motion. , Jackson Bequest Report. Mr. Peter Simpson was recognized and spoke in behalf of the committee assigned to make a recommendation on this bequest. He indicated that the committee recognizes that the will specifies a sculpture or art object and that the executor of the estate will have the final say on what is selected. It was indicated that the selection of a building might jeopardize the ability of the City to receive the bequest in the mind of the executor. No final decision can be made until the estate is settled. He explained what other activities the committee is attempting. A brief discussion on site selection ensued. Ms. Lois Flury was recognized and explained why the attorney is opposed to the selection of a building. NEvv BUSINESS I Kah Tai Lagoon Park Budget. Mayor Shirley indicated that he has recommended that the Park Board submit a request that would cover their needs in order to carry out the direction of the City Council to pursue a grant to develop a park around the Kah Tai Lagoon. He explained that the revenue to cover the proposed budget would come from the interest earnings of the Safeway donation. Ms. Lois Flury explained the proposed budget. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Kenna made a motion to approve a budget of $3,500.00 for this purpose which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed by voice vote. Councilmember Parker voted against the motion. 452 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 18, 1983 Cont. RESOLUTION NO. 83-1 A RESOLUTION DEDICATING CERTAIN STREETS AND ALLEYS FOR PARK PURPOSES Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to refer this to the Street Committee which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt. There was some concern about restriction on the Kah Tai Care Centers street vacation request expressed by Councilmember Hunt. Ms. Lois Flury explained that all these streets were within the perimeter of the proposed park and necessary to complete the land acquisition and gain points for the development grant. I ÖRDINANCE NO. 1948 AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARY OF THE CITY ATTORNEY Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously be voice vote. Mr. Grove again read the ordinance by title. 'Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1948 which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. I Mayor ATTEST: û~ City Clerk SPECIAL SESSION OF JANUARY 25, 1983 The Port Townsend City Council met in special session this 25th day of January, 1983, at 7:05 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hal~ Mayor Brent Shirley presiding. Councilmembers present when the meeting was called to order were Frieda Imislund, Mike Kenna and Janis Hunt.Councilmember Joseph Ciprioti arrived at 7:09 P.M. Also present was City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. ' Mayor Shirley announced that he would alphabetical order to make an opening Councilmembers the opportunity to ask interviewed in this order: 1. Jean Camfield 2. Henry Edgarton 3. John Floyd 4. Rich Rivers 5. Gary Wall call ~pon each candidate in statement and then allow the questions. Candidates were I