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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/21/1988 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 21, 1988 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this twenty- first day of June, 1988, at 7:30 PM, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent S Shirley presiding. ROLL Cfl.LL I Councilmembers present at roll call were Karen Chang, John Clise, Vern Jones, Mike Kenna, Julie McCulloch and Nor~a Owsley. Also present were Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, Deputy City Treasurer Vera Franz, Executive Administrative Assis- tant/Planner Michael Hildt, Assistant Planner Kevin O'Neill. City Attorney Keith Harper arrived at 8:40 PM. Councilmembe~ Jean Camfield was excused for vacation. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Kenna made a motion to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. ' Approval of the minutes for June 7, 1988, as written without reading. Approval of Bills and Claims presented: Current Expense Street Park Hotel-Motel Transient Tax Emergency Medical Services Capital Improvement Federal Shared Revenue Water-Sewer Storm and Surface Water Equipment Rental Memorial I Total $31,698.75 54.63 556.64 4,246.90 99.58 1,374-.43 3,127.76 9,621.42 - 347.81 2,716.79 336.87 $54,181.58 Setting Hearings: Six Year Transportation Plan Conditional Use Permit 8805-01 Conditional Use Permit 8805-02 Short Plan Application 8802-02 on July 5, 1998 -Sabo on July 5, 1938 -Lamy on July 5, 1988 I\opeal.-Sudlow on July ~, 1988 Communications: A letter of appeal from Al Ramey dated ~ay 23, 1988, was copied for Council on June 8, 1988, asking for reconsideration of the denial of his application for utility discount. -,This included a notation from Mr Grove stating an amending ordinance would be needed. This was referred to the Water/Sewer Committee. An environmental checklist from Michael J Major proposing a live theater facility was copied for Council on June 3, 1988, and referred to the Legislative/Environ- mental Comn~ttee. .- "I ¡~ iilemorandum to Interested Persons from Kath 1 een Ryan, Shore 1 ands and Coastal Zone Management Progr-am Department .of Ecology, dated June 8, ,1988, \lIas copied for Council giving an introduction, background and where to send COmmE!nts on the changes to the State Master Program regualtions of the Department of Ecology's Shorelands and Coastal Zone Management Program. This was referred to the Legis- lative/Environmental Committee. A letter from C & J Taxi, dated June 13, 1988, was copied for Council complaining about the actions of the local taxi operator in Sequim. This was referred to the Police/Fire/Animal Control Committee. A letter from ~1artin;L and Karen M Graham dated June 14, 1988, was copied for Coun- cil requesting vvritten authorization to trim vegetation ,on the bluff across the street from Lot 4, Block 2, Aldrich's Addition. This. was referred to the Str~et/ Storm Ora i nage/Light Committee. " ' 2 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 21, 1988, Cont. A letter from Larry G Ennen dated June 14, J988, was copied for Council citing a program in Sequim and Port Angeles called "Lift Ride Home" that seems to help keep drunk drivers off the road. This was referred to the Police/Fire/Animal Control Committee. A letter dated June 17, 1988, from Thomas J Majhan regarding Short Plat Application No 8802-01 -John J Sudlow, Jr, and Juelanne B Dalzell was copied for Council and referred to the hearing set for July 5, 1988. This concludes the Consent Agenda. PUBLIC HEARING Variance Request No 8804-03 -Javens. Mr O'Neill reviewed the findings, conclusions and recommendations of the Port Townsend Planning Commission. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the public. There ~eing no testimony either for or against the ap- plication, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the public and turned to the Council for dispostion. After a lengthy discussion, Councilmember Clise madea~motion that the Council approve Variance Request No 8804-03 with the following findings and con- clusions which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed by voice vote with Councilmember Jones opposing. Findings 1. The applicant proposes to construct a single family dwelling at 660 Taft Street. The lot has a number of fir trees on its front and sides and water views to the southeast. The applicant's current building plan for the residence is designed to fit within the trees and maximize the applicant's view potential. This building plan requires an eleven foot setback from the front p~Dperty line, nine feet short of the twenty feet required by the Port Townsend Municipal Code (17.20). A variance is sought to permit a front setback of eleven feet. 2. The subject property is zoned R-I and is surrounded on all sides by single-family development. The lot is on the northeast corner of Taft and Quincy Streets. 3. The applicant states that the current design would require,: that one tree be removed from the site. It appears upon examination of the plot plan that two additional trees would be lost in order to excavate and construct foundation footings. The applicant maintains that "A strict adherence to the 20 foot set- back requirement would dictate a design plan that would sacrifice at least four and possibly eight of the existing trees within the boundary of the lot." The plot plan which was submitted by the applicant shows nine trees in the front portion of the lot; all appear to :be within the twenty foot area between the required setback line and property line. 4. The applicant's lot and surrounding lots have views of the water looking to the southeast. The fifteen feet of side setback from the east property line as shown on the applicant's plot plan would appear to help minimize view obstruc- tion from the adjacent property to the north, but may, in combination with the reduced front setback, increase view ob~truction from properties to the northwest. 5. The dwelling on the adjacent property to the east of the subject property is setback approximately ten feet from the :front property line along Taft Street. The applicant contends that if he was required to conform to a twenty foot set- back, the adjacent property owner's ten foot setback would serve to obstruct the applicant's vie~s to the southeast., Conclusions 1 . The proposed variance would not amount to a rezone nor constitute change in the district boundaries shown on the official zoning map. Because of the preponderance of mature fir trees on the lot, and given the limited view corridors of this and adjacent porperties and the protection that this design affords, special conditions exist which do not result from actions of the applicant. Because the existing dwelling on the property adjacent to the subject property has only a ten foot setback, a literal interpretation of the provisions of Title 17 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code would deprive the property owner of the property rights commonly enjoyed by other properties similarly situated in the same district. 2. 1- I I 3 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 21, 1988, Cont. 3. The variance requested would not confer a special privilege to the subject property that is denied other lands'in the same district. 4. The granting of the variance would not be detrimental to the public welfare and injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity and zone in which the property is located. 1- 5. The reasons set forth in the above-referenced application. justify the granting of the variance, and the variance is the minimum variance that will make pos- sible the reasonable use of the land. 6. Because the granting of the variance would be in harmony with the general pur- pose and intent of Title 17 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code, the Port Town- send City Council grants the above referenced variance. COMMITTEE REPORTS Proclamation. Mayor Shirley proclaimed ~he week of June 21 to 28, 1988, as Amateur Radio Week in recognition of the Amateur Radio Operators in our City. Mr Dallas T Hurd and Mr Dangerfield were recognized, accepted the proclamation and explained the activities that VJill, take place on June 25-26, 1988, during Amateur Radio Field Day at Fort Worden. Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council make a declaration of non-sig,nificance based on the environmental checklist for Michael J Major for a liv2.theater facility at 419 Washington Street which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Street. Cowncilmemberi Jo~es reported that the Committee had met and was going to make a recommendation at this meeting regarding Reed Street but has been asked to wait until July by all parties involved.; Councilmember Jones reported that the Committee had discussed the reQuest by Doug Lamy for two hour parking limits on the street in front of the Swan Hotel and decided not to change at this point in time. The off-street and additional cut in the sidewalk will be discussed at the next Committee meeting. Councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the request of Karl Jacobsen to open certain streets in Fowler's Park ,Addition which vias seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. ' Councilmember Jones"made a mot~on that the Council authori2e the removal of trees in 18th Street between Sheridan and Grant Street for access to homes being built by David Johnson which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote. . ' i i Councilmember Jones reported that the Committee had put'on hold the letter from David Hero regarding the Quincy Street Ferry Dock,for further clarification. Counci lmember Jones made a motion that t:1e request by Martin Graham for cutting brush along Walnut Street between V and ~ Streets be granted as long as he leaves the.brush at 3611 in height an no trees be cut which 'was seconded 'by Council~ember Clise and passed unanimously by voice vote. . I Water-Sewar.Councilmember McCulloch reported the Committ~e had met with Bob Haase and Steve Ricketts of the Forest Service who gave'apresenLation on the municipal watersheds section of the draft forest plan. Ted Stricklin and Jim Engle, City Water Superintendent, reported that our water quality is excellent as evidenced by our annual testing and that the City has a good working relationship with the Forest Service. '. , ' ' Police/Fire/Animal Control. Councilmember Clise reported the Committee had dis- cussed the Pooper Scooper Ordinance which is later on the agenda and circulated a copy af an ordinance from Port Angeles regarding unattended children left in cars, etc, for information and future discussion. Taxi Stand. Counctlmember Jones asked the status of, the"parking 'request for a taxi stand by Larry Ennen. ,Mayor Shirley explained ,that there is a loading zone in front of the Admiralty Apartments that is adequate and that the City does not have enought parking ~o designate a spot for an unattended taxi. I 4 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 21, 1988, Cont. Acceptance of Bid. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to accept the bid from McClan- ahan Construction to construct the Water Department Shop building in the amount of $67,994.85 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. ' Library Project. Mayor Shirley reported that the Library project will receive a $248,000 Grant from the State of Washington Library Commission and that futher fund raising is under way. (- Tourism Industry Assessment Project. Mayor Shirley announced that Governor Gardner has appointed him to the Tourism Industry Assessment Project known as the "Blue Ribbon Committee" to look at-tourism as an industry in our state. UNFINISHED BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO 88-49 THIS RESOLUTION DOES HEREBY ESTABLISH THE ADMINIS- TRATIVE PROCEDURE FOR THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVEL- OPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR WHICH A SUM OF FIFTY- FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTEEN DOLLARS ($54,716) WAS APPROPRIATED AS A SUPPLEMENT TO TME 1988 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND. . Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the City adopt Resolution No 88-49 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mainstreet Redevelopment Loan Fund Panel. Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the Council approve the members of the Mainstreet Redevelopment Loan Fund Panel as proposed which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. The members are as follows: Mike Yawman, Julie McCulloch, Tom Johnson, Bill White and Cindy Thayer. RESOLUTION NO 88-50 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN ANY I - NECESSARY GRANT APPLICATIONS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SECONDARY TREATMENT FACILITY. I Councilmember Jones made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 88-50 which was sécondedby Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. Pooper Scooper Ordinance. Councilmember Clise made a motion that an ordinace be prepared that will limit the area where it will be enforced to Chetzemoka Park, the Marine Park and the Jackson Bequest which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS Sidewalk Improvement Resolution. This resolution was held for the next meeting. Conditional Use Permit Renewal. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council renew the Conditional Use Permit for the Inn Deering for one year and affirmed the renewal for Lizzies which was seconded by Councilmember Chang and passed unanimously by voice vote. - I Out of State Travel. Mayor Shirley explained the reason for this request to attend a seminar entitled thl3 "Rocky Mountain Program" conducted in Aspen, Colorado, is an in-depth, ten-day public management seminar for public leaders in August. Council- member Kenna made a motion to authorize the trip which was seconded by Councilmem- ber McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. ' EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Shirley recessed the meeting into executive session to discuss an personell and a union matter at 8:30 PM. City Attorney Harper arrived at 8:40 PM. The ~eeting was reconvened at 8:50 PM. 5 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 21, 1988, Cont. RESOLUTION NO 88-51 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING WITH TEAMSTERS LOCAL # 589. ) Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Countfl adopt Resolution No 88-51 to amend the contract to include a new classification of Assistant Planner which was seconded byCouncilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO 88-52 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO CONTRACT WITH STEPHEN DIJULIO FOR SPECIAL LEGAL SERVICES. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 88-52 which was seconded by Councilmember Ovlsley and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADll0URNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 8:59 PM. I 6S:XJ ~ ' Mayor Attest: ~~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 5, 1988 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular ~ession this fifth day of July, 1988, at 7:30 PM, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent S Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Karen Chang, John Clise, Vern Jones, Julie McCulloch and Norma Owsley. Councilmember Kenna arrived at 7:38 PM and Councilmember Camfield was excused for vacation. Also present were Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, Executive Administrative Assistant/Planner Michael Hildt and Assistant Planner Kevin O'Neill. City Att- orney Keith Harper was excused. I PUBLI C COMMENTS Bonita Flagg, Bayshore Animal Shelter Manager, was recognized and reported that the monthly report will be turned in by July 11, 1988, at the latest. A Police/ Fire/Animal Control Committee meeting was set for July 18, 1988, at 4:00 PM to review the report, the unattended children ordinance and the service proposal by Larry Ennen regarding drunk drivers. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote.