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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/06/1988 34 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 6, 1988 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this sixth day of September, 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 Jean Camfield, Karen Chang, John Clise, Vern Jones, Mike Kenna, Julie McCulloch and Norma Owsley. Also present were Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, City Attorney Kei~h Har- per, Executive Administrative Assistant/Planner Michael Hildt and Assistant Planner Kevin O'Neill. 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. Approval of the minutes of August 16, 1988, as written without reading. Approval of the following bills and claims: Current Expense Street Library Parks Fire Equipment Construction Fund Emergency Medical Services Water/Sewer Storm and Surface Water Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief ~,1~mor i a 1 $ 40,255.37 4,036.19 2,537.22 4,457.20 4,248.17 5.35 53,988.40 4,602.86 8,630.66 458.26 6,516.92 $129,736.60 . , . , Y.. Tota 1 Setting Hearings: Variance Application No 8808-01 -Pallister September 20, 1988 RESOLUTION NO 88-62 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND DECLARING PROPERTY SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING ITS SALE OR DISPOSITION. Communicatons: A letter dated August 10, 1988, from David Kahley, Executive Director, Mainstreet Project, requesting the Sidewalk Crant Program grant funds to Bo and Patty Sullivan for the removal and replacement of sidewalk at 817, 819 and 821 Water Street. This was referred to the Street/Light/Storm Drainage Committee. A second letter dated August 10, 1988, from David Kahley, Executive Director, Main- street Project, requesting the Sidewalk Grant Program grant fund to Bob Harper for replacement of sidewalk at the Townsite Professional Center. This was referred to the Street/Light/Storm Drainage Committee. A letter dated August 12, 1988, from David Kahley, Executive Director, Mainstreet Project, requesting the Sidewalk Grant Program grant funds to Cal McCune for the removal and replacement of sidewalk along the Tyler Street facade of his building. This was referred to the Street/Light/Storm Drainage Committee. An Enviornmental Checklist for Don and Judy Woerner dated August 16, 1988, to con- struct a single family dwelling on Lot #4, Galleon View Estates was copied for Coun- cil. This was referred to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. A letter dated August 19, 1988, from E H Thompson requesting permission to remove two dead trees from the parking strip next to his building at Gaines and Water Street behind the State Liquor Store was copied for Council. This was referred to the Street/Light/Storm Dreinage Committee. ~ f~ wwu. sgP 1 6 1988 . . . . - " I - I I 35 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 6, 1988, Cont. I A letter dated August 22, 1988, from Katy Johnson, Self-Study Chairrerson, Grant Street Elementary, was copied for Council stating the staff of Grant Street would be honored if Council would review the preliminary draft of the self-evaluation phase of a Self-Study program of accreditation through the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. A letter dated August 22, 1988, from John H Schwilke opposing the condominiums to be built at Calhoun Street and Water Street was copied for Council. This was refer- red to the Public Hearing for Rodgers later on the agenda. A letter dated August 23, 1988, from John W Pickett to Mayor Shirley was copied for Council confirming his request to serve as a representative for Port Townsend on the Region 8 Tourism Committee. A letter dated August 25, 1988, from L "Casty" Castellano opposing the condominiums on Water Street next to the Les Schwab Tire Store was copied for Council. This was referred to the Public Hearing for Rodgers later on the agenda. A letter dated August 26, 1988, from W C Henry to David A Grove, Clerk-Treasurer, was copied for Council regarding the proDosal to change 36th Street to Umatilla. This was referred to the Public Hearing later on the agenda. A letter dated August 28, 1988, from B G Sabo opposing the Rodgers Condominium Project and suggesting that the Council consider an actual traffic count be taken on Water Street, noise pollution complaints from the Palace Hotel and Bishop Block, and the requirement of a left turn lane leading out of town. This was referred to the Public Hearing for Rodgers later on the agenda. A letter dated August 29, 1988, to Mayor Shirley and Council, from Cheryl Van Dyke, Executive Secretary of the Port Townsend Chamber of Commerc~ was copied fnr Council requesting an emergency appropriation of $500 for wages and fulfillment tourism promotion at the Visitor Information Center. This was referred to the Finance Com- mittee. I A letter dated August 29, 1988, from Mayor Shirley to Donald F McLarney w~s copied for Council accepting his resignation from the Planning Commission and thanking him for his insights and perspectives during his service on the Commission. A letter from Richard A Stapf, Jr, was copied for Council on August 30, 1988, opposing the proposed condominium project on Water Street next to Les Schwab Tires. This was referred to the Public Hearing for Rodgers later on the agenda. An Environmental Checklist for Don D Roberts dated August 31, 1988, to demolish and remove an existing 30,718 square foot wooden warehouse and construct a 3 story, 63 unit motel with an outdoor swimming pool and spa was copied for Co~ncil. This was referred to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. A letter dated September 2, 1988, from David Hero to the Council was copied updating the plans for development of the Quincy Street Ferry Dock. This was referred to the Parks/Property Committee. Five letters dated September 2, 1988, in favor of the Rodgers condominium project were copied for Council from Dave Zarcus, Hazel D Coopersmith, Debi Cadero, Dorothy E Callaway and Jack L Hensel. These letters were referred to the Jublic Hearing for Rodgers later on the agenda. This concludes the Consent Agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS I InterWest Savings Bank Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application No SDP88-0011. Mr O'Neill reviewed the findings and conditions of the Jefferson-Port Townsend Shoreline Management Advisory Commission. Rick Driftmeir, the project architect, presented information regarding the need for the expansion, additional parking, project design, stormwater management, view impacts, landscaping and lighting design. Mayor Shirley asked if there were any comments fl~om the public on this application. There being no testimony, Mayor Shirley turned to Council for disposition. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council adopt the following fi1dings and conditions and approve Shoreline Sub- stantial Development Permit Application No SDP88-0011 whirh was seconded by Coun- cilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. 36 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 6, 1988, Cont. Findings: 1. The Jefferson-Port Townsend Shoreline Management Master Program requires that a shoreline substantial development permit be issued by the City of Port Townsend for development of the proposal. The following sections of the program apply in the review of the proposal: 1.20, "Purposes"; 4.105, "Urban Designation"; 4.202, "Secondary use; 5.50, "Commercial Development"; 5.10, "Advertising"; and 5.104, "Parking Facilities." 2. The proposal has been administratively classified as a secondary use in an urban designation by criteria established in the Jefferson-Port Townsend Shoreline Management Master Program. I 3. 4. The exterior siding and color would conform to the existing structure. The proponent expects to have 21 full-time employees after completion of the proposed expansion. 5. The City of Port Townsend Parking Ordinance requires 1 parking space per 400 square feet of floor area, or 12 spaces for the project's proposed 4,821 square feet. 6. The proponent proposes 32 parking spaces. 7. The following permit is also required in the development of the proposal: a. City of ~ort Townsend building permit. 8. Notice of the application was made by publishing legal notices in the July 6 and 13, 1988, editions of the Port Townsend-Jefferson County Leader, posting the site of the proposed development with notices on July 13, 1988, and notify- ing by mail immediately adjacent property owners. 9. The proposal has been reviewed according to the Washington State Environmental Policy Act by the City of Port Townsend as lead agency. The city has issued a determination of non-significance for the proposal on July 19, 1988. The deter- mination states that the anticipated environmental impacts were adequately addressed in the environmental checklist, and the preparation of an environmen- tal impact statement was not necessary. I 10. Notice of the public hearing scheduled for August 17, 1988, was made by publish- ing a legal notice in the Port Townsend-Jefferson County Leader, and notifying by mail immediately adjacent property owners and interested parties. The pub- lic hearing is conducted by the Jefferson-Port Townsend Shoreline Management Advisory Board. 11. An inspection of the site was made on August 12, 1988, by members of the Jef- ferson-~ort Townsned Shoreline Management Advisory Commission and a represent- ative of the Jefferson County Planning and Building Department. Conditions: Issuance of a shoreline substantial development permit for the proposed project requires compliance with the Washington State Shoreline Management Act and the applicable policies and performance standards of the Jefferson-Port Townsend Shore- line Management Master Progra~, in addition to the following conditions: 1 . The storm water runoff shall be directed into a 50 foot long percolation trench located a minimum of íO feet back from the top of the bank adjacent to the shore- line. I 2. A landscaped berm corresponding to the proponent's "Landscape Planting Plan" shall be maintained adjacent to the shoreline. 3. The parking lot lighting shall utilize frosted globes to eliminate glare as per the proponent's submitted "Exterior Light Standard." I I I 37 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 6, 1988, Cont. ORDINANCE NO 2127 AN ORDINANCE RENAMING A PORTION OF THIRTY-SIXTH STREET AS UMATILLA AVENUE WITHIN THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A letter dated August 31, 1988, from Verna A Peterson was copied for Council for this hearing. Councilmember Jones made ~ motion that the first reading be consid- ered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mayor Shirley announced that this ordinance will be on the agenda for the meeting of September 20, 1988. Variance Application No 8807-05 -Biffle. Mr O'Neill reviewed the finding and con- clusions of the Port Townsend Planning Commission. Mayor Shirley opened the hear- ing to the public. There being no testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the public and turned to the Council for disposition. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Clise made a motion that the Council adopt the following findings and conclusions and grant Variance Application No 8807-05 which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. Findings: 1. The applicants propose a 260 square foot addition to an existing 1070 square foot dwelling at 1026 Benton Street. The applicants also propose to extend their existing front porch roof an additional 10 feet along the width of the house so that it extends to the northern side of the residence. The existing residence has a legal, nonconforming front setback of six and one-half feet. The 260 square foot addition is proposed for the rear of the residence, and would conform to rear setback requirements. However, because the proposed roof extension would extend the existing nonconforming front setback of six and one-half feet, a variance is required. 2. The subject property is zoned R-III and is surrounded by residential uses to the south and east and Port Townsend Public School facilities to the north and west. The property is located on a 110 x 110 foot lot on the corner of Benton and Van Ness Streets. While the existing residence is currently nonconforming in regard to the front setback, the applicant maintains that no residence on the block is in conform- ance with the setbacks required by the Port Townsend Municipal Code. The ap- plicant also states that the proposed front porch extension will be no closer to the firOIí1:tproperty line than the existing eave. Conclusions: 3. 1. The proposed variance would not amount to a rezone nor constitute change in the district boundaries shown on the official zoning map. 2. Because of the legal, nonconforming front setback of the Axisting d~€lling, special circumstances exist which do not result from actions of the arplicant. Because other properties adjacent to the subject property have lesser frontset- backs than are required by the Port Townsend Municipal Code, literal interpre- tation of the provisions of Title 17 (zoning) would deprive the applicants of the rights commonly enjoyed by other properties similarly situated in the same di stri ct. . 3. The variance requested would not confer a special nrivilege to the subject property that is denied to 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 situated. 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 possible 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 (zoning) of the Port Townsend Municiple Code, the City Council grants the above-referenced variance. 38 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 6, 1988, -Cont. Conditional Use Permit Application No 8807-01 -Rodgers. Variance Application No 8807-02 -Rodgers. Rodgers Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application No SH4-85. Mayor Shirley announced the Public Hearings for these three applica- tions will be held together. Mr O'Neill reviewed the findings, conclusions and conditions of the Port Townsend Planning Commission on each application, explain- ing that this is the second time that the Conditional Use Permit has been before Council, the first time the Variance Application has been before Council and that the Shoreline Permit is actually a revision and not a new permit. A letter dated September 6, 1988, from Mr and Mrs S A Nelson and a memo from George and Helen Cotton received September 6, 1988, were copied for Council opposing the Rodgers condominiums and asking that the decision be tabled until the next meeting. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the public. Tim Haley, architect, was recognized and spoke for the project and explained all the changes and the reasons for them. Bud OtMear~ Bob Little, Bill Needham, Thad Wardall (designer for the project), Steven Young (representing the Bayview Restaurant) and Shirley Rudolph were all recognized individually and spoke in favor of the project. Harry Holloway (rep- resenting Bill Schwilke), Bill Schwilke, Mary Norwood, Frank Norwood, Bo Sullivan, Bill Sperry and Helen Cotton were all reco~nized individually and spoke against the project. After rebuttal from Bill Needham, Tim Haley and Thad Wardall, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the public and turned to the Council for disposition. After a lengthy discussion, Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt the fol- lowing findings, conclusions and conditións and adopt Variance No 8807-02 which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed by voice vote with five Council- members voting in favor and Councilmembers McCulloch and Jones voting against. I Findings: 1 . The applicant proposes to construct a 3 story, 10 unit condominium located at 1805 Water Street. The site is bounded by Water Street to the northwest, the Calhoun Street right-of-way and a tire store to the northeast, Port Townsend Bay to the southeast, and the Tides Inn Motel to the southwest. The applicant is proposing 1G off-street parking spaces for the project. The applicant is also proposing to improve the adjacent Calhoun Street right-of-way which is currently not conforming to city standards. Five to ten on-street parking spaces would be developed as part of this improvement. I 2. The applicant is proposing that the off-street parking spaces provided for the Us€ have dinensions of 9 x 19 feet, or 171 square feet. Section 17.28.010 of the Port To~nsend Municipal Code requires that off-street parking spaces have a net area of not less than 200 square feet. Therefore, a variance is required. 3. Ingress and egress to and from the site will be provided by a two-lane driveway from Calhoun Street and a one-lane driveway from Water Street. The applicant proposes that the driveway from Calhoun Street and the aisle width between the off-street parking spaces be 25 feet wide. Section 17.28.090 of the Port Townsend Municiple Code requires that aisle widths for two way traffic with 90-degree angle parking stalls, as the applicant is proposing, be 24 feet wide. Strict conformance with the zoning code would require a total of 64 feet for two-sided, 90-degree rarking; 20 feet for the stalls on each side, and 24 feet for the traffic aisle. The applicant's site plan indicates that 63 feet is available for the parking area width, thus necessitating the shorter parking stall lengths. The applicant maintains that allowing 9 feet wide parking spaces as opposed to 10 feet wide will result in 1 additional space to be created. The applicant also states that the gross area requirement of 300 square feet will be main~ tained and that the variance is sought to achieve optimum use of the area available for parking. I 4. Conclusions: 1 . The proposed variance would not amount to a rezone nor constitute change in the district boundaries shown on the official zoning map. 2. Because of the constraints imposed on the site due to existing streets and the shoreline, special circumstances exist which do not result from actions of the applicant and which are peculiar to the subject property and not applicable to other lands in the district. . 3. The variance requested would not confer a special privilege to the subject pro- perty that is denied to other lands in the same district. I I I 39 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 6, 1988, Cont. 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 situated. The variance would allow the most efficient use of the area available for off-street parking, and would allow at least 1 additional parking space to be created on-site, thus reducing the overall im- pact of the project. 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 possible 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 (zoning) of the Port Townsend Municiple Code, the City Council grants the above-referenced variance. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council adopt the following findings, conclusions and conditions and approve Conditional Use Permit No 8807-01 which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed by voice vote with five Councilmembers voting in favor and Councilmembers McCulloch and Jones voting against. Findings: 1 . The applicant proposes to construct a 3 story, 10 unit condominium at 1805 Water Street. The subject property is located in the C-III zone. For purposes of the zoning code, a condominium is classified as a "dwelling, other multi-family" use. This use is permitted as a conditional use in the C-III zone. 2. The site encompasses Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Block 17, Hastings First Addition. The side is bounded by Water Street to the northwest, the Calhoun Street right- of-way and a tire store to the northeast, Port Townsend Bay to the southeast, and the Tides Inn Motel to the southwest. Because the site contains tidelands of Port Townsend Bay, approximately 12,000 square feet of the site is feasible fo,r development. A bluff which slopes up to Washington Street is located on the northwest side of Water Street across from the site. 3. The applicant has previously been granted several City of Port Townsend per- mits(for the proposed condominium project. In January, 1986, the Port Townsend City Council granted to the applicant a conditional use permit, Q shoreli:le substantial development permit, and a preliminary subdivision aprlication. In August, 1986, a building permit was issued to the applicant. However, further analysis undertaken on the project by the applicant subsequent to the issuance of the building permit showed that the project as originally designed was not feasible to develop. The applicant has sought to revise the project but in the interim, the building permit has expired. Because a valid building permit no longer exists, the original conditional use permit has also expired, necessitating a new application. 4. The original project proposed a 12 unit condominium building with 2? parking spaces to be provided on-site and an additional 2 spaces to be leased from an adjacent property owner. The applicant is now proposing a 10 unit condominium building with 18 on-site parking spaces. Section 17.28.080 of the Port Town- send Municipal Code requires 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit be provided for a multi-family residential use. The applicant's proposal exceeds this require- ment by 1 parking space. 5. The applicant is proposing that the off-street parking spaces provided for the use have dimensions of 9 x 19 feet, or 171 square feet. Section 17.28.010 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code requires that off-street parking spaces have a net area of not less than 200 square feet. Therefore, a variance is required and is being sought by the applicant. 6. The Calhoun Street right-of-way adjacent to the site is currently open but not developed. The applicant proposes to imprõve the right-of-way to city standards. The proposed improvements would include extending the scðwall which is currently on-site across the right-of-way, landscaped planters, concrete sidewalks, grourirl- oriented lighting, and a stairway at the western edge of the right-of-way to provide public access to the beach. Five to ten on-street parking spaces will also be developed as part of the Calhoun Street improvement. Ingress and egress to and from the site will be provided by a two-lane drivev'ay from Calhoun Street and a one-lane driveway from Water Street 40 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 6, 1988, Cont. 7. The project was originally designed to be built to a height of ?9 feet above existing grade. This height limitation was placed as a condition to the shore- line permit which was granted by City Council. Th~ applicant is now proposing a building height of 31 feet, with an additional six feet allowed for an eleva- tor equipment enclosure. The height limit:in the C-III zone is 50 feet. A change in the building height from 29 to 31 feet will require a revision to the origi~al shoreline permit by City Council. 8. - - The applicant has reconstructed the seawall adjacent to Port Townsend Bay and constructed a sidewalk which runs along the top of the seawall. The applicant proposes to construct a new sidewalk- along the western boundary of Calhoun Street which will connect to the existing sidewalk, both of whtch will lead to a stairway to the beach. The applicant also proposes to provide landscaping between the existing sidewalk adjacent to Water Street and the parking area, as well as between the building and the seawall sidewalk and along the exten- sion cif the seawall in- th~ Calhoun Street right-of~way. ' At its meeting of July 19, 1988, the City Council amended it Mitigated Deter- mination of Nonsignificance, which was originally issued on October 15, 1985, to include the project revisions, after review of the environmental checklist submitted by the applicants pursuant to the Washington State Environmental Po 1 icy Act. I 9. Conclusions: 1 . The proposed mul~i-family dwelling use of the subject property will not endanger the public health or safety, nor will a nuisance be created. 2. The proposed use will be required to meet all of the conditions and specifications set forth in the C-III zone in which the property is located. 3. The proposed uses _will not be, injuriou~ or detrimental to adjoining or abutting property. I The Port Townsend Comprehensive Plan states among its goals and policies that "a broad range of housing types and densities should be ava.ilable for Port Tol'msend residents". The Plan also states that multi-family housing "should be located to minimize traffic generation and turning movements" and encour- ages "higher intensity residential use of upper level CBD commercial struc- tures". Thus, there ~ppears to be rationale in the Plan for both locating high density multi-family housing along arterial streets and for locating res- idential uses in the C-III zone. Therefore, the location and character of the use will be in harmony with the area in which it is located and will be in general conformity with the Comprehensive Plan. In consideration of the aforementioned findings and conclusions, the City Council grants the a~ove referenced application as conditioned. On January 7, 1986, when the City Council granted the initial conditional use permit, the conditions were as follows: ' 4. 1 . A public use easement be granted along the seawall, sidewalk and the tideland area lying waterward of the seawall. 2. The planting strip along Water Street be increased to a minimum of 5 feet in width. 3. Protective covenants and condominium rules be established which prohibit the storage of boats, trailers, recreational vehicles and similar vehicles within the boundaries of the site. I 4. That a qualified professional engineer, familiar with local conditions, shall certify the design and construction of the seawall., The seawall shall be designed to meet a 100 year storm event. 5. The seawall shall be flanked at the Tire Store property and connected to the motel seawall. 6. The seawall shall be designed so as not to interfere with the movement of veh- icles utiliz~ng the ~aterward, bay of the tire store. I I I 41 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 6, 1988, Cont. 7. A qualified ~rofessinnal engineer shall certify the design and construction of the storm water drainage system. This system shall be designed to meet a 25 year storm event. 8. Parking along the western margin of Calhoun Street shall be limited to two hours during normal business hours. 9. All security lighting shall be hooded boaters. to prevent glare to passing motorists or 10. A public access sign shall be posted at the stairway on Calhoun Street. 11. In consideration of the Fire Department concern for vegetation along the water- front area being a hazard to proper ladder placement in case of fire, all land- scaping along the waterfront walkway area shall be dense covering; but limited to minimal height generation types of no more than 1 to 2 feet in height. 12. The final subdivision (condominium) plat shall contain a IINotice to Potential Purchasers II stating that the structure is adjoined by existing commercial use allowed in a C-III zone, and that those uses and any other uses ,permitted with- in a C-III zone may at some time be carried on. This notice shall be repeated in the protective covenants and condominium rules. 13. The architect shall work closely with the fire and police chiefs to mitigate their concerns regarding public safety. The following conditions are added: 1 . The improvement of the Calhoun Street right-of-way shall be ,consistent with all City public roadway standards. 2. A final site plan showing ingress/egress, parking, landscaping, and public ac- cess provisions shall be approved by City Council. 3. A final subdivision plat for the project shall be submitted no later than Janu- ary7,1989. 4. It is understood that the Uniform Building Code and Uniform Fire Code aoply and must be met prior to occupancy. 5. If a building permit and/or occupancy permit is not obtained for subject pro- perty within one year from the date of the board's decision, the conditional use permit shall be cancelled and automatically become null and void (17.64. 070, Port Townsend Municipal Code). Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council adopt the following findings, and conditions and adopt the Revised Shoreline Substantial Developm~nt Þpplication Permit No SH4-85 which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley and passed by voice vote with five Councilmembers voting in favor and Councilmembers McCulloch and Jones voting against. The revision is as follows: 1 . The number of proposed units will be decreased from twelve to ten. . 2. The number of parking stalls will be reduced from twenty-two to fifteen which equals 1.5 stalls per unit. 3. The height of the roof of the building will be increased from twen~y-nine feR: above grade to thirty-one feet above grade. 4. The height of the chimneys would be thirty-five feet and the height of the roof access and elevatär enclosure would be thirty-seven feet. Findings: 1 . The proposed revision was reviewed pursuant to Subsection 6.404, IIRevisions,1I of the Jefferson-Port Townsend Shoreline Management Master Program, and WAC 173-14-064, IIRevisions to Permits.1I 2. No over-water construction is proposed. 42 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 6, 1988, Cont. 3. The applicant cited engineering considerations and building code requirements as reasons for requesting the increase in height from twenty-nine to thirty- one feet. 4. The roof height would conform to Jefferson-Port Townsend Shoreline Management r~aster Program Section 5.50, "Commercial Development, II Performance Standard 6, and WAC 173-14-064 (6). It would not exceed thirty-one feet and would not in- crease by more than ten percent from the provisions of the original permit. 5. Under WAC 173-14-030(9), definition of "Height," appurtenances (chimneys, roof access, and elevator enclosure) shall not be used in calculating height, except where they obstruct the view of a substantial number of residences on areas adjoining the proposal. The proponent's visual impact-analysis (see Sheet 3 of the revised plan) shows the appurtenances that exceed thirty-five feet (roof access and elevator enclosure) are placed at the landward side of the structure and do not obstruct low sight line "A" established in the original'proposal. I 6. 7. The lot area coverage would not be increased. The use of the site would not change with the revised proposal. 8. No substantial adverse environmental impacts are expected from the revision. Conditions: Conditions 12 and 13 of the o~iginal permit shall be revised as follows: 12. The condominium structure shall be limited to a maximum height of thirty-one feet above the existing code. 13. The southeasterly side of the third floor ceiling shall be set back at least sixteen feet from the southeasterly property line. RECESS I Mayor Shirley declared a five minute recess at 10:07 PM. at 10:12 PM. The meeting was reconvened ORDINANCE NO 2124 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING; DEFINING FRONT YARD, FRONT LOT LINE, REAR LOT LINE, AND SIDE LOT' LINE; CLARIFYING REQUIRED YARD SETBACKS, AND AMENDING SECTIONS 17.08.525 and 17.20.020 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE. Mr Hildt reviewed the reasons for this ordinance. Mr Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Cou~cilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember McCulloch made a motion to adopt Ordinance No 2124 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO 2125 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO STREETS AND HOUSE NUM- BERING AND AMENDING SECTIONS 12.16.040 AND 12.16.050 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE. I Mr Hildt reviewed the reasons for this ordinance. Mr Grove read the ordinance by title. 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 Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Jones made a motion to adopt Ordinance No 2125 which was seconded by Councilmember Chang and passed unanimously by roll call vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance. Councilmember Owsley made a motion to have an ordinance amending the bud- get and a resolution amending the Chamber of Commerce contract to grant the request of the Chamber of Commerce for $500 which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote.. : 43 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 6, 1988, Cont. Recycling. Councilmember Chang reported that the committee had met with Larry Dennison, County Commissioner. There will be recycling bins located at the Court- house and they would like to have some at City Hall and have aluminum recycling bins at Chetzemoka Park: the goal is to have 30% recycling in Jefferson County including Port Townsend. An on-going educational program will be set up by the Committee to be published in The Leader. Councilmember Chang said the next meeting for the Recycling Committee will be held at 8:00 AM on September 28, 1988, in the Claridge Court Apartment recreation room. I After discussion of the use of recycled paper, Mayor Shirley reported he is 'working on eliminated styrofoam and plastic bag use thoughout the State. Councilmember Chang passed out a proposed idea for a postcard to be sent to people who write to the Council which would tell them what action was taken. Parks/Property. Councilmember Camfield reported the Committee has met with the Parks Commission and discussed the entrance of the Cherry Street Park which crosses private property; discussed an information sheet to be sent to realtors, contractors and interested parties, outlining the regulations in the Tree Ordinance; commented on Kah Tai Park; requested a letter of appreciation be sent to Art Tickner and Herb Heinle for their work with the Park Department on the Dahlia Garden in front of Maestro Burger; the curbing at the Golf Course in on schedule; and they would like to be kept informed on the status of the Pope Park Building. Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council make a declaration of non-significance on the Environmental Checklist for Don and Judie Woerner to build on their lot in Galleon View Estates \~hich was seconded by Coun- cilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Kenna set a meeting of the Committee for 7:00 PM on September 20, 1988, in the Council Chambers. Water/Sewer. Councilmember McCulloch reminded everyone to conserve water. I Proclamation. Mayor Shirley proclimed the month of September, 1988, as Library Month and Sunday, September 25, 1988, as Library Sunday. Sidewalks. Mayor Shirley reported tat the sidewalk work will be done by a single contractor. The estimates and bids will be forthcoming. The sidewalks for Bob Harper at Original Townsite has been done, Cal McCune and Bo Sullivan's are next on the list. Appointments. Mayor Shirley announced the appointment of .John Pickett and William Medlicott as City Representatives on the Region 8 Committee. Councilmember Jones made a motion to confirm the appointments which was seconded by Councilmember Cam- field and passed unanimously by voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO 88-63 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING COOPERATION OF THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN REDUCTION OF THE SPEED LIMIT OF STATE ROUTE 20 WITHIN THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND. I Mr Hildt explained the resolution. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt' Resolution No 88-63 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unani- mously by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO 88-64 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND DECLARING ITS INTENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE JEFFERSON-COONTYPLAN'. FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE PROPER OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON COUNTY IN THE PREPARATION OF THE REVISION AND UPDATING OF THE SOLIDWJ\STE PLAN, UNDER ALTERNATIVE NO 3. 44 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 6, 1988, Cont. Mr Grove explained the resolution and recommended adoption of it. Councilmember Jones made a motion to adopt Resolution No 88-64 with Karen Chang as the authorized representative which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. ORDINANCE NO 2126 AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO DRAINAGE PLANS REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PER- MITS; AMENDING SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE NO 1957 AND SECTION 16.12.030 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATEi Mr Hildt explained the ordinance. 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 McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt Ordinance No 2126 with 15% inserted in Section 1 (h) which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed unanimously by roll call vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Shirley recessed the meeting into Executive Session at 11:10 PM to discuss a real estate transaction and pending litigation. The meeting was reconvened at 11:40 PM. Councilmember Jones made a motion to authorize Mr Harper to make an offer for the property adjacent to the Library based on discussion during the Executive Session which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 11 : 42 PM. ' Attest: ¡¡~~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 8, 1988 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in special session this eighth day of SeDtember, 1988, in the clubhouse of the Port Townsend Golf Course, Mayor Brent S Shirley presiding. The meeting wa~ called to order at 8:45 AM by Mayor Shirley. Councilmembers present were Jean Camfield, Karen Chang, John Clise, Mike Kenna, Vern Jones and Julie McCul- loch. * Also present during the course of this Council Retreat were Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, Executive Administrative Assistant/ Planner Michael Hildt, Police Chief Robert Hinton, Fire Chief Howard Scott, Water Superintendent Jim Engle, and Librarian Beverly Lamb. *and Norma Owsley. After a few opening remarks from Mayor Shirley, Mary Gaboury,' Jefferson County Auditor, was recoqnized and gave the Council some advise about working together emphasizing attention to non-verbal forms of communication. I I I