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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/01/1983 460 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 1, 1983 ---------- The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 1st day of March, 1983, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmember present at roll call were Joseph ciprioti, Janis Hunt, Jean Camfield, Frieda Imislund, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna and James Parker. Also present were City Attorney Glenn Abraham, City Clerk-- Treasurer David Grove, and Public Works Director Ted Stricklin. I MINUTES Councilmember Judy made a motion to approve the minutes of February 15 and 23 , 1983 as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. ' BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense $28,297.41 Street 5,133.95, Library 4,372.37 Park 818.08 Emergency Medical Services 18.76 Federal Shared Revenue 954.48 Kah Tai Lagoon Park . 43.01 Water/Sewer 11,041.11 1956 Transmission Line Replacement -' ,412.04 Equipment Rental 1,502.81 Firemen's Pension and Relief ,1,565.02 Payroll 32,056.66 Councilmember Judy made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. I COMMUNICATIONS A petition with 17 signatures was received by the Council February 22, 1983, opposing the construction of a housing unit at the corner of Sims Way and Logan Street because of traffic and noise. A letter from Bob Little to Joel M. Johanson dated February 16, 1983, was copied for the Council clarifying the variance requested by Mickaella Griffith. It was indicated this will be the subject of a public hearing later in the meeting. A letter dated February 15, 1983, from Lowell E. Bogart, President of the Jefferson County Historical Society to Tree Swenson, Chair- person of the joint Committee of the Arts & Parks Commissions was copied for the Council recommending that the Ruth Jackson Bequest be used to purchase a statue of James Swan and place it at the end of Adams Street where it abutts Port Townsend Bay. Councilmember Camfield expressed her support of this suggestion. A discussion ensued as to the wisdom of the Council taking any action until the, Commissions make their recommendation. I An environmental checklist dated February 17, 1983 from Richard Lynn was copied for the Council on the proposed rezone from R-II to R-III on Sheridan Street across from the hospital to allow construction of a medical clinic. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Legislative Committee. A discussion ensued about the number of proposed senior citizen housing projects and their relative environmental impact. The present status of the various projects was reviewed. 461 MTNUTES OF THE REGULAR S'F.5'~ TON-OX'-MARCI:I--l., 1983 Con t . The Council received a letter dated February 18, 1983 from John and Helen Bloomingdale recommending approval of the variance requested by Micki Griffith. I The Council received a letter dated February 18, 1983, from Anne Enfield recommending approval of the variance requested by Ms. Griffith because it will be an asset to the neighborhood. It was indi9ated that the Council would be conducting a public hearing on this later in the meeting. A memorandum dated February 23, 1983, from Ted Stricklin, Public Works Director, was copied for the Council suggesting that permit fees be raised for opening up streets and require maintenance bonds, and establish restoration standards. He also recommended construc- tion standards on waterlines, sewer lines and streets. Mayor Shirley indicated that unless the Council had objection, he would instruct Mr. Stricklin to prepare the necessary ordinances. The Council received a letter from David Goldsmith dated February 25, 1983, informing them that American Construction Comapany has violated the Shoreline Management Act by driving pilings to be used for temporary storage of construction material on the ferry terminal and explaining what actions are available to the Council. A letter dated February 17,1983, from Ted Stricklin to American Construction instructing them to cease all activities at this site and a letter dated February 25, 1983, from R.B. Brannon of American Construction to Ted Stricklin indicating their belief that they have not violated the act because the cost was approximately $500 -and the Port of Port Townsend and nèighbors approved. It was indicated that this was on the agenda and Mr. Goldsmith was recog- nized to be in the audience ready to answer any questions that the Council may have. I A memorandum dated February 23, 1983, from Julie McCulloch, Wanda Black, Larry Dennison and James Campbell was copied for the Council indicating that a copy of the maps and draft comprehensive plan are on display for the public at the Elevated Ice Cream Company. A nine page report from John Floyd as Chairman of the Planning Commission was copied for the Council explaining the proposed changes to the comprehensive plan that tile Commission is recom-: mending. Councilmember Ciprioti s'uggested that copies of the maps and plan be placed on display at City Hall and the Public Library so that citizens can look them over. Mr. John Floyd was recognized and suggested that the Council set a public hearing to review the proposal. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council conduct a public hearing at the regular meeting, April 5, 1983, which wàs seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. The Counoil received a letter from the Trees for Port Townsend Society offering to give the City the Street Trees and the Tyler Street Stairway along with all funds and equipment reJnaining when thè.y. disband the corporation. After a brief discussion, Mayor Shirley set a meeting with all interested parties at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers on March 23, 1983. I ANNOUNCEMENTS Robert Hinton was recognized and in behalf of the Rhodendron Festival Committee requested that the Council grant them businE~ss licensing authority during the third week of May, 1983. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Parker made a motion to approve the appointments of John Tavernakis and Glenn Ison to the Planning Commis:Üon which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mayor Shirley encouraged the Councilmembers to attend the Small Cities Institute on March 18, 1983, in Fife Washington. 462 ~1INUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 1, 1983 Cont. COMMITTEE REPORTS Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna reported that the Committee is prepared to recommend that a proposed negative decla- ration of non-significance be issued on the Planned Unit Development proposed by Dujardin Development Company. He made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS I Variance Request No. 183-02 - Micki Griffith. Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is recommending approval of this variance from the limitation of one employee which does not reside in the residence which also houses a professional office. The applicant wants to have two employees which do not reside at the location of the South ~ of Lots 6 & 8, Block 63 of the Original Townsite. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. Bob Little was recongnized and spoke in favor of the application. Mr. Bob DeWolfe was recognized and spoke against the amount of off street parking being proposed at the site because of traffic and storm drainage. John Floyd was recognized and explained that the off street parking is designed to be used by the employees. Mr. Little was recognized again and indicated that the owner will do whatever the City requires as far as parking. There being no further testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the audience and turned the application over to the Council for dis- position. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to grant the variance and make the following findings of fact which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote: a. That the proposed variánce will not constitute a change to the official zoning map, nor will it amount to a rezone. b. That the provisions of sub-section 6.10.A.2 and 6.10.A.3 of the zoning Ordinance are not applicable in this case and are waived. I c. That the granting of the proposed variance will not confer a special privilege on the subject property which is denied other lands in the same district. d. That the granting of the proposed variance will not be:materially detrimental to the public welfare, not injurious to the property or improvements in the zone in which the property is located. e. That the proposed variance is the minimum which will permit the applicant to make reasonable use of the land as set forth in the 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 will not be injurious to the neighborhood. I Street Vacation Application No. 1082-02 - Harley Bussart. Mr. Grove explained that the Planning Commission is recommending that the Council deny this appliation to vacate Jackman Street between 10th and 12th Streets. They have suggested that the Council consider vacating a portion of Jackman between lOth and 22nd Streets to leave a 60 foot right of way. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. Bussart was recognized and spoke in favor of the application indicating their desire to have more back yard. Ms. Mary Hoffman was recognized and spoke against the Planning Commission recommendation because she feels the street right of way is narrow enough at the point whère it is 66 feet wide. Mr. Bob Peters was recognized and spoke against the applica- tion because it would make his property land locked. He was 463 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 1,1983 Cont. I opposed to the Planning Commission recommendation as well because of the steep bank which may need sloping as part of t~he development. Mr. Bussart was again recognized and spoke in favor of the applica- tion indicating that Mr. Peters could have an easement for access. Ms. Camfield was recognized and spoke against the application because it would landlock their property but would not be opposed to a reduction of the right of way to 60 feet. 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, Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to deny the request which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed by roll call vote with four Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmembers Parker and Hunt voted against the motion and Councilmember Camfield abstained. OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1951 AN ORDINANCE REZONING BLOCKS 70, 71, 72 AND 168 (EXCEPT NORTH OF STATE HIGHWAY) IN THE HASTINGS ~ND ADDITION FROM M-I TO C-II AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP. I Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. He explained that the application for this rezone was approved in July of 1977 but no ordinance was ever introduced to complete the transaction. Council- member Imislund 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 voièe vote. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Hunt madE~ a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1951 which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1952 AN ORDINANCE REZONING LOT 6, BLOCK 85, OF THE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE FROM R-II TO R~III AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP. I Councilmember Kenna indicated that the Legislative Committee has met with Mrs. Sutherland and she does not wish to place any restrictive covenants on the property. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Kenna 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 by voice vote. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to deny the ordinance which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti but failed by roll call vote with three Councilmember vot~ing against the mot1on. Councilmembers Hunt, Ciprioti and Kenna voted in favor of the motion. Councilmember Camfield abstainE!d from voting. Councilmember Imislund made a motion to adopt the ordinance which was seconded by Councilmember Judy but also failed due to lack of a majority vote in favor of the motion. Councilmembers Imislund, Parker and Judy voted in favor, Councilmembers Hunt, Ciprioti and Kenna voted against the motion and Councilmember Camfield abstained from voting. RESOLUTION NO. 83-3 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A TOURIST PROMGTION CONTRACT Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 83-3 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Shoreline Master. Plan Updat.e,. . Mr. David Goldsmith was recognized and reported that the County Commissioners have adopi:ed a revised 464 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 1, 1983 Cont. plan this date and he proceeded to explain the final plan. He indicated the County Commissioners did adopt a residential setback of 30 feet with an additional one foot of setback for each additional one foot height over 30 feet on bluffs. He explained that most of the other changes are editorial in nature. After a brief dis- cùssion, Councilmember Hunt asked for time to review the document they just received before a vote was taked on the proposed revision. NEW BUSINESS I Shoreline Violation, American Construction Co. Mr. David Goldsmith explained that the contractor could have avoided any problems with storing their materials had they contacted the appropriate city or county officials, but instead forced them to react to a citizen complaint. After a brief discussion of the alternatives available to the City Council, Councilmember Kenna made a motion to allow the American Construction Company to utilize the storage area on a temporary basis provided the anchor pilings are removed on or before October 1, 1983; and further instructing the City Public Works Director to write a letter instructing American Construction Company to take no further action within the shoreline management jurisdiction outside of the scopè of existing permits or unless otherwise permitted which was seconded by Councilmember Parker and passed unanimously by voice vote. Street Vacation Application No. 283-03 - Service Activities Inc. and Variance Request No. 183-03 - Ted Thetford. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to conduct a public hearing on these applica- tions at the regular meeting April 5, 1983, which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT I There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meetin~ adjourned at 9:36 P.M. ~~ ATTEST: ,§~~ City Clerk I