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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/02/1989 173 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 18, 1989, cont. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 11:38 PM. Mayor I ß:=tJ ~ Attest: ~~~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 2, 1989 The City Council of the city of Port Townsend met in regular session this second day of May, 1989, at 7:30 PM, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent S Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL I Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Karen Chang, John Clise, Vern Jones, Mike Kenna, Julie McCulloch and Norma Owsley. Also present were Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, City Attorney Keith Harper, Executive Assistant/Planner Michael Hildt and Assistant Planner Kevin O'Neill. PRIORITY ITEMS RESOLUTION NO 89-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND ADOPTING POLICIES ANID PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS DURING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. Mayor Shirley explained the resolution. After a brief comment in support of the resolution by Councilmember McCulloch, Collncilmember Owsley made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 89-28 which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Library Renovation and Addition Plan Update. Lars Watson, Chairman of the Library Board, was recognized. He stated that, the plans have been trimmed and revised enough that they can no~' go to bid and asked for approval of the Council to do so. He then introduced Les Tonkin, Architect, who went over the plans for the renovation and addition to the present Carnegie Library. Gwen Howard, Chairperson of the Building Committee, was recognized and stated that they want to bid the library building only, the si t,e plans are not yet finalized, and the Public Works Director will bE~ designing the drainage system. Mayor Shirley stated that the Library Board will be calling for bids and awarding the bid, while t:he Council is involved in the finances. Mr Watson stated that it is a City building, and the Board is doing the work for the Council and residents of the City, which is the reason for asking for approval of the Council. 174 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 2, 1989, Cont. Proclamation. Mayor Shirley presented Jackie Schubert, Chairperson of the local Diabetes Association Chapter, with a proclamation designating Sunday, May 13, 1989, as Bike Ride Plus Sunday. PUBLIC COMMENTS V Wayne Hackett, representing the Port Townsend Senior Association, was recognized and spoke of a meeting with some of the County Commissioners, Councilmembers and other officials in which it was announced that the costs for the Senior/Community Center have risen and all were asked to raise their contributions. The Seniors were asked to raise their contribution by $10,000, and he announced the formation of a committee to organize their funding drive. I Bill Davidson was recognized and asked the status of the suit to resol ve his hedge problem with Mrs Richmond. Mr Harper stated that the suit has not yet been filed due to lack of time. Juelie Dalzell was recognized and stated that Richard Romano's civil rights, and first amendment freedom of speech had been violated at the last Councilmeeting and thereby her civil rights had been violated and she was angry about it. Richard Romano was recognized and requested a public apology from Mayor Shirley and assurance that he would not be interrupted if he read his letter to the Council. Mayor Shirley stated that Mr Romano could read the letter if it addresses the Legislative Body of the meeting: if it is a personal attack, he will stop the reading again, and he is not going to apologize because it is not necessary in his opinion. Mr Romano said he felt he could not read the letter if he is going to be interrupted. I Mayor Shirley stated that he appreciates suggestions for ways to improve the process of service to the public. The Council and he try to achieve the most open informal meetings possible to encourage comments on City policy on any legislative matter, proposed ordinance, resolutions or expenditures, or on land use recommendations of the Planning Commission. Public comments help make better decisions. Public discussion depends on the ability to attack the issue without attacking each other. Council meetings are a good place to express approval or displeasure with city services or a proposed ordinance or expenditure. When someone tries to use this means to express their displeasure with an individual, this lowers the level of discussion and mutual respect. This hurts the process and diverts attention from the issue at hand. Whenever anyone has a complaint about a City employee, please let him know, preferably in writing. The complaint will be investigated and reviewed in his office and he will take whatever corrective actions are warranted. The principal is important and very simple, the Council Meetings are for City policy and legislative matters--administrative matters should be addressed to the Mayor in writing or in his office. Hank Sukert was recognized and questioned the passing of Resolution No 89-28 without public comment, and his feeling for a need of a special committee to respond to letters to the Mayor or Council. I Councilmember McCulloch responded with the comment that the resolution is intended to direct Public Comment at a Council Meeting to the Mayor and that it is common procedure at any meeting that the Chair is in charge of the direction of the meeting. She stated that these are simple rules of order that have been observed in the past and the resolution is for clarification for the public. Complaints about an employee of the city would get the attention of the Councilmembers as well as the Mayor and that an individuals' rights are abused when they are potentially slandered at a public meeting. Complaints about employees should go through administrative channels. 175 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 2, 1989, Cont. Becky White and Jan Andrus were recognized and asked about approval for routes and the insurance required in the FranchisE! Ordinances later on the agenda. Mayor Shirley requested that tl1.is be taken up with the ordinances later on the agenda. Margaret Lee was recognized and spoke about the site plans for the Library renovation that include the Pink House property. She read a letter about the review process, established by the Historic Preservation Act of 1966, for the Pink House property at 1256 Lawrence Street. She requested the council to study and to advertise the change in plans that include the Pink House property. She asked who owns the site. I Mayor Shirley affirmed that the Library and the lot: next door belong to the City of Port Townsend. Chuck Henry was recognized and spoke about the public comment resolution, commenting on the fact that there was no public comment on the resolution before passage and saying that i:E he has a problem with a government employee, he first spea:lcs to that employee, then the supervisor, then the department head and so on. He thinks that this resolution disrupts the probabl'3 personnel procedure for the entire city and hopes that the resolution will be reconsidered. Peter Bonyun was recognized and spoke about the parking lot and the Pink House. He was against the destruction or removal of the home at 1256 Lawrence street for a parking lot. Chuck Wallin was recognized and stated his agreement with Margaret Lee and Peter Bonyun and believes the City Council should wait before any final approval is given to the Library project because there are a lot of things wrong with it and that theJre are more people who want to express their opinions. I Phil Rich was recognized and asked if there is an estimate of time for the completion of the road at 49th and Cook AVE! and cited concern for unsafe conditions presently existing on Cook Ave. Mayor Shirley stated that negotiation on acquisition of the property needed for the Cook Ave project is still in progress. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. Approval of the Minutes for April 18, 1989, as, writ1:en without reading. Approval of the following Bills and Claims: I Current Expense street Library Park Emergency Medical Services Capital Improvement Federal Shared Revenue Water-Sewer Storm & Surface Water Equipment Rental Total $ 58,804.64 850.79 2,706.00 1,710.12 95.06 38.92 41,123.73 18,487.89 3,863.72 10.820.68 $ 138,501.55 , - -,-.-' ... '----- .' ; 176 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 2, 1989, Cont. Setting Hearing: Bed and Breakfast Inn Ordinance on May 16, 1989 RESOLUTION NO 89-27 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND FIXING THE TIME FOR HEARING ON A PETITION FOR VACATION OF A STREET. .. Hearing set for June 6, 1989, on Street Vacation Application No 8903-04 to vacate those portions of platted and unopened 52nd, 53rd and 54th Streets abutting Blocks 11, 20, 21 and 30, California Addition, extending eastward from platted Kuhn Street. Communications: A letter from Jan Dennler dated April 20,1989, stating her desire to be considered for the vacant position on the City Parks Commission was copied for Council. A letter from Michael Hildt to Bill Sperry dated April 21, 1989, regarding the legality of sandwich board signs and permits for their use while a revised sign code is being prepared ,was copied for Council. A letter dated April 24, 1989, from Sara Marks, Survey Manager, Polaris Engineering and Surveying, Inc, requesting an extension to January 7, 1990, from the original submittal date of January 7, 1989, for the final plat for the Conditional Use Application No 8807-01 -Gerald Rodgers for Bay vista Condominiums which was extended to May 7, 1989, was copied for Council and referred to th~~ Legislative/Environmental Committee. A letter dated April 24, 1989, from Holly Coccoli, Watershed Management Specialist, Point No Point Treaty Council, to Joanne Lammers, Manager, InterWest Savings Bank, regarding Archaeological and Native American Cultural Resources impacted by the Pori: Townsend InterWest Bank Expansion was copied for Council. A letter dated April 24, 1989, from Bob and Gloria Harper, Harper oil Company, announcing the sale of Harper oil Company to Pacific oil Products Company as of May 1, 1989, was copied for Council. A letter dated April 25,1989, from Ted and Jane Rogers and signed by seven others, citing the beauty of the Lower Big Quilcene Trail which traverses the Port Townsend Watershed and stating that any action of the Council regarding the "management" of the watershed should not be undertaken unti I the Counci lmembers have hiked thE~ trail themselves was copied for Council and referred to the Water/Sewer Committee. An environmental checklist for a proposed amendment to the zoninq code which would provide a definition of "bed and breakfast inn"" amend the definitions of "hotel II and "tourist homell, and provide guidelines for the establishment of bed and breakfast inns and other transient accommodations in the City of Port Townsend dated April 26, 1989, was copied for Council and referred to thE~ Legislative/Environmental Committee. A letter dated April 27, 1989, from Quentin Goodrich, President, Bayshore Enterprises, outlining the results of a study and revie~1 of the operation of the Animal Shelter by the Board of Directors was copied for Council and referred to the Police/Fire/Animal Control Committee. I I I I . I I 177 , . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 2, 1989, Cont. PUBLIC HEARING Conditional Use Permit Application No 8812-03 -Discovery View Associates. Councilmember Chang announced that she had a conflict of interest with this application and left the Chambers. Mayor Shirley announced that this is a continuance of the hearing from the meeting of April 18,1989, and reopened the hearinI;J for public comment. Jim Mulligan, applicant, was recognized and r,=ported that he had met with some of the neighbors and then reviewed the changes made in the plans for the project as a result. Bud Van der Vorst was recognized and stated that he had not been notified of the meetings and that he still has major concerns for drainage and traffic congestion and he does not agree with this type of development in this area. Charlie Boulay was recognized and stated that he agreed with everything Mr Van der Vorst has said and he also had not been at any of the meetings. ConnÌE! March was recognized and spoke against the project stating that she will lose her view and had concerns for the additional traffic in the area. Casey McKinney was recognized and stated he had a~ttended the meetings and is actually in the middle in his views as most of the changes made on the project relieved his concerns. Mr Jllulligan was recognized and stated that the drainage system will be designed to work for that site and that since the property is zoned P-I, this is a compatible use for it. He also stated that he dOE!S not build things that would be an embarrassment to anyone and he cited Claridge Court as an example. Mayor Shirley closed thE! hearing to the public and turned to the Council for disposition. After discussion of Salem Street and it's use as access to the project, change'in the height of part of the building, discussions with the neighbors, review of the site plan by Farmers Home Administration, and use of the conditional use permit, Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council adopt the following findings, conclusions and conditions and approve Conditional Use Permit No 8903-04 and to amend the Mitigated Declaration of Non-significance to delete the improvements to 27th Street which was seconded by Councilmember Jones. Councilmember McCulloch made a motion to amend the motion to change the height restriction to 35 feet in condition No 5 which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Camfield made a motion to amend the motion that the word "motel" be changed to "Retirement Home" on page 5, number 4, which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. After discussion, the main motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Findings of Fact 1. The applicant proposes to construct a 62-unit congregate care facility at the southwest corner of 27th Street and Discovery Road. The site has several abandoned agricultural I;tructures, which would be demolished under the proposal. ~~he subject property is located in the P-I zoning district. tŸhile there is no designation in the Port Townsend zoning ,::ode for a congregate care facility, the code provides a use designation for a retirement home, which is defined as "êl place of residence for several families or individuals in apartment- like quarters. . which may feature services to retired persons such as limi ted nursing facili ties, minimum maintenance living accommodations, and recreation programs and facilities." (17.08.225, Port Townsend Municipal Code) The character of the applicants' proposed project is consistent with this use classification. A retirement home is permitted as a conditional use in the P-I zone. 2. The applicant proposes a facility which would provide on-site common dining areas and meals, exercise and recrea1:ion areas, laundry service, and a barber/beauty shop. The facility would have a full-time staff of three people and a part-time staff of nine people. The applicant also proposes to work with 178 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 2,1989, Cont. Jefferson Transit to provide an on-site bus shelter to facilitate transit service to and from the site. 3. The subject property is bounded by 27th Street to the north, Discovery Road to the east, a cemetery to the south and west. The site is approximately 2.5 acres (or 108,000 square feet). The applicant proposes to construct a two-story building having 56,344 square feet of gross floor area, with a building ground coverage of 32,194 square feet, or 30 percent ground coverage. The applicant states that the building height will not exceed 25 feet. The bulk and dimensional requirements of the zoning code restrict development in the P-I zoning district to a height of 50 feet and a maximum lot coverage of 45 percent (17.20.010, Port Townsend Municipal Code). The land uses adjacent to the subject property are single- family residential development and cemeteries. The area to the north and east of the site is zoned R-I, while the land to the west and south is zoned P-I. I 4. 5. The applicant proposes 93 off-street parking spaces for the project. Section 17.28.080 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code outlines the parking requirements for various use categories. There is no parking requirement listed for a retirement home use. The parking requirement for a multi- family residential development is 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit. The parking requirement for a "rooming house, similar uses" is 1 space per unit. The parking requirement for a convalescent home for the aged is 1 space per 5 beds. The parking requirement for each of these use classifications as applied to the applicant's proposal would result in the following alternative off-street parking requirements: I Use Requirement Spaces 1.5 spaces/unit 93 1 space/unit 62 1 space/5 beds 15 Multi-family residential Rooming houses Convalescent home 6. section 17.28.050 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code states that in the case of a use not specifically mentioned in the chapter (17.28), the off-street parking requirements shall be determined by the Board of Adjustment (City Council), based upon the requirements for the most comparable use listed. The applicant's site plan shows 93 off-street parking spaces for the proposed use. 15 of those spaces are designated as compact car spaces, with dimensions of 8 x 20 feet, or 160 square feet. The dimensions of the other parking spaces as shown on the site plan are 9 x 20 feet, or 180 square feet. The zoning code requires that each off-street parking space have a net area of not less than 200 square feet (17.28.010 Port Townsend Municipal Code). There is currently no on- street developed parking to accommodate overflow parking. I 7. The applicant is the developer and owner of the Claridge Court project, a 44-unit senior housing project in Port Townsend. There are 88 off-street parking spaces at Claridge Court. The applicant and the resident manager of the project estimate that typically no more than approximately 30 percent of the 88 off-street parking spaces are occupied at one time. The subject property is served by two open, developed streets: 27th street and Discovery Road. The site plan submitted by the applicant dated October 24, 1988, proposes that ingress and egress to and from the site would be provided by a two- 8. I I 3. 4. I 5. 179 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 2,1989, Cont. lane driveway from 27th Street. The paved portion of 27th street is approximately 17 feet wide; the right-of-way is 50 feet wide. Based on data from the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), a retirement community generatE!S 3.3 trip ends per day for each occupied unit. Therefore, a 62 unit facility at full occupancy would generate approximately 205 trips per day. Comparatively, ITE data shows that a single- family dwelling generates 10.03 trips per day, while an apartment unit generates 6.11 trips per day. Thl:! applicant is required to develop 27th Street to City Design Standards pursuant to the Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance issued by the City Council on the project. 9. The applicant proposes to construct the building' in such a way as to be compatible with the surrounding single-family residential construction. The applicant has s,ubmi tted a landscaping plan showing a variety of evergreen and deciduous trees and shrubs to be planted on the site. At its meeting of January 17, 1989, the City Council issued a Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance (DN'S) for the project after review of the environmental checklist submitted by the applicant pursuant to the Washington state Environmental Policy Act. The mitigating conditions added to the DNS by Council directed the applicant to submit storm drainage and sewer plans to the Public Works Director, provide additional water mains and a fire hydrant, install an automatic fire prevention sprinkler system as part of the building design, and develop 27th Street between Landes Street and Discovery Road in accordance with the Port Tmvnsend City Design Standards. 10. Conclusions 1. The proposed project is designed to provide on-si t,:! meals and services, bus transportation, and serve an elderly clientele. Therefore, a requirement of 1.5 parking spaces per unit would likely create under-utilized parking area and unnecessary impervious surfaces. The initial parking requirem':!nt for the proposed project shall be 1 off-street parking space per unit plus 1 additional space for each full-time employee, for a total parking requirement of 65 spaces 2. The proposed retirement home use of the subject property will not endanger the public health or safety, nor will a nuisance be created. The proposed use will be required to meet all of the conditions and specifications set forth in the P-I zone in which the property is located. The proposed use, developed under the conditions specified herein, will not be injurious or detrimental to adjoining or abutting property. The applicant proposes to design and construct the building in a way which is consistent with the surrounding single- family residential development. The Port Townsend Comprehensive Plan also states that "A broad range of housing types and densities should be available for Port Townsend residents. The diversification of housing types should satisfy a variation of lifestyles and economic capéLbili ties. " Therefore, the location and character of the use, developed under the conditions specified herein, will be in harmony with the area in which it is located and will be in general conformity with the Comprehensive Plan. 180 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 2, 1989, Cont. In consideration of the aforementioned findings and conclusions, the City Council finds that the above-referenced application be GRANTED AS CONDITIONED: . 6. 7. 8. 9. 1. The applicant's parking plan shall conform to the requirements and specifications of Chapter 17.28 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code. The applicant shall enter into a contractual agreement wi th the City which stipulates that, should the City Council find at some future time that the parking requirement of 65 spaces proves to be inadequate to serve residents, guests, and employees of the facility the applicant (or successors) shall develop up to 28 additional off-street parking spaces, for a total of 93. The applicant should reserve at least 8,400 square feet of suitable land for this purpose. I 2. 3. The site shall be landscaped to buffer the use from adjacent single-family residential uses. A final landscaping plan shall be presented to and approved by the City Council. 4. Upon demolition of the existing buildings, a soil survey will be done on the site prior to construction of the retirement home, and the results of said survey shall be used to determine the design of the foundation and storm water drainage system for the proposal. Because of the close proximity of the site to single- family neighborhoods and property which is zoned R-I, the height of the congregate care facility shall be limited to thirty-five feet and the maximum lot coverage shall be no more than thirty-five percent. This is consistent with the bulk and dimensional requirements of the neighboring R-I zoning district. I 5. The applicant shall, at his expense, install and maintain a bus shelter on the subject property, in a location approved by the Jefferson Transit Authority. If a building permit or occupancy permit is not obtained for the subject property within one year of the date of the board's decision, the conditional use permit shall be cancelled and automatically become null and void. Ingress and egress to and from the property shall be from a driveway from Discovery Road and/or Salem Avenue located at the southern portion of the subject property. The paved width of the driveway shall be no less than 24 feet, and the driveway, shall be clearly marked with directional signs and a stop sign. All traffic signs shall meet the standards of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. A driveway development plan shall be submitted to and approved by the City Public Works Director. I Councilmember Chang returned to the Chambers. A final site plan shall be approved by the city Council. COMMITTEE REPORTS Street/Storm Drainage/Light. Councilmember Jones made a motion that the Council approve the request of David and Nancy Johnson to put in a minimal street from 32nd Street to Hastings Ave on Cliff Street that will meet minimum 22 foot wide standards and all other minimum standards of the City and be placed in the middle of the 181 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 2, 1989, Cont. right-of-way which was seconded by Councilmember owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Councilmember Jones reported that the Committee had met with Scott Walker on Walkways in the City of Port Townsend and a trial portion of walkway has been put in from F Street to Q street on Fir Street. Signage and schools being informed have been discussed. He requested some staff time when a committee has been formed. Councilmember Jones made a motion that authorization be granted to cut a tree at the entrance to the Golf Course which ~ias seconded by Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by voiGe vote. Communi ty Services. Councilmember Chang announced that, a local Red Cross Chapter has been formed for Jefferson County/Port Townsend. The second board meeting will be held on May 16, 1989 j' at 7: 00 PM at the Community Center in Chimacum. Classes will bE! formulated starting June 3, 1989. Councilmember chang reported that a project director is expected for the Olympic Area Agency on Aging Task Force by June 1, 1989. Councilmember Chang also reported that a Homelessness Task Force meeting will be held on May 23, 1989, at 12: 00 PM at the First Baptist Church on Lawrence street to review written findings and a tentative proposal from each of the subcommittees to work toward a final goal of a proposal for the City and County I:>n June 30, 1989. I Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council approve a declaration of nonsignificance for Tony stroeder/Leslie Donovan to change a zoning area to R-IIIfor multiple family housing which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council approve a declaration of nonsignificance for an environmental checklist for the City of Port Townsend for a proposed amendment to the zoning code which would provide a definition of "bed and breakfast inn", amend the definitions of "hotel" and "tourist home", and provide guidelines for the establishment of bed and breakfast inns and other transient accommodations in the City of Port Townsend which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council approve a mitigated declaration of nonsignificance for Bob Murray for the construction an approximately 6,000 square foot commercial structure with 16 parking spaces to be used as a NAPA Auto Parts store which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. The mitigating measures are as follows: 1. A storm drainage plan, prepared by a licensed civil engineer, be submitted to and approved by the City Public Works Director. I 2. Landscaping, sidewalk, vehicular access and freestanding' signs shall be developed in conformance with the Port Townsend Gateway Concept Plan: (a) A ten-foot parking lot landscaping berm with low plants and shrubs on the front property line; one-half of the width of the berm will be on each side of the front property line; an irrigation watering system for all planted areas; 182 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 2, 1989, Cont. (b) A fi ve-foot-wide concrete sidewalk wi thin the SR20 right- of-way, adjacent to the parking lot berm, to connect with the sidewalk to be installed by the Nordland Construction development to the west; (c) A ten-foot-wide landscaping strip between the sidewalk and the traffic lanes of SR20, planted with low shrubs and street trees on approximately seventy-foot centers; Vehicular access shall be exclusively to and from Alder Street and from SR20 through a shared driveway serving both the auto parts store and the Nordland Construction development to the west as shown on the site plan approved for the Nordland project. No other access to SR20 is permitted. The driveway shown on the site plan submitted for the auto parts store dated March 3,1989, shall not be developed. I (d) 3. No more than one freestanding sign will be erected and this sign will be a monument sign which will be no higher than six feet above finished grade. Access to and from Alder Street shall be clearly marked using curbs, as shown on the site plan submitted by the proponent dated March 3,1989. Alder Street shall be developed by the applicant so that it has a paved width of no less than 22 feet from SR20 to the ingress/egress point of the property. (e) 4. All outdoor lighting shall be designed, placed, and, if necessary, hooded so as not to create glare that would impair the safety of automobile traffic. Finance. Councilmember Owsley reported that the Committee had met with representatives of Jefferson County and the Seniors, and the estimate for the Community Center Renovation has risen from approximately $974,000 to over a million dollars and the off-site work has risen from $90,000 to $136,000. Mayor Shirley and the City Engineer will go over the budget and site improvements to see what the City can do, the Seniors will raise their contributions by $10,000, Farm Home Association has agreed to a larger loan and the interest has gone down to 6.25%. I Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the City donate $6,000.00 from Hotel/Motel funds to the Centennial picnic, games, and fireworks to be held August 12, 1989, which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed unanimously by voice vote. Water/Sewer. Councilmember McCulloch set a meeting of the Committee for May 11, 1989, at 5:00 PM at City Hall, to meet with the Olympic Ancient Forest Coalition to discuss the decision making process for hiring a forestry consultant. Letter to Governor Booth Gardner. Councilmember Kenna made a motion to send a letter to Governor Gardner asking him to veto Section 50 of ESHB 1671 pertaining to solid waste disposal and recycling which was seconded by Councilmember clise and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna set a Committee meeting for 7:00 PM on May 16, 1989, to discuss the letter from Sara Marks regarding an extension for Conditional Use Application 8807-01 -Gerald Rodgers. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO 2149 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO RANDY AND JANICE ANDRUS, dba VICTORIAN CARRIAGE RIDES, A SOLE 183 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 2, 1989, Cont. PROPRIETORSHIP, A FRANCHISE TO OPERATE A PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION SERVICE FOR ONE YEAH. ORDINANCE NO 2151 I AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO CAMELOT CARRIAGE COMPANY, INCORPORATED, A FRANCHISE TO OPERA'I'E A PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION SERVICE. These two ordinances were taken together as they are the same and they are for introduction only. Mr Grove read them by title. After discussion of costs and fees, the consensus of the Council was to set the fee in section 7 at $100.00, strike the rest of section 7 after the fee amount, to change the aggregat,e insurance requirement to $500,000.00, and temporary routes for special occasions not to exceed one day can be arranged with the Police Chief. ORDINANCE NO 2152 AN ORDINANCE VACATING THAT PORTION OF JEFFERSON STREET LYING BETWEEN WALKER STREET AND CASS STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND ;~ ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS TO THE STREET VACATION j~ AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor shirley stated that this ordinance is for introduction only. Mr Hildt explained that this vacation has not yet been paid and should be held until the details are worked out. ORDINANCE NO 2153 I AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE ALLEY LYING BETWEEN LOTS 1 THROUGH 7 AND LOTS 26 THROUGH 32 OF BLOCK 50, EISENBEIS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr Hildt explained that this ordinance is from a 1981 street vacation to Ivan Crutcher that was paid and never recorded. Mr Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Camfi,eld made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2153 which was seconded by Coul1cilmember owsley and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO 2154 I AN ORDINANCE REZONING LOTS 5 THROUGH 8, IN- CLUSIVE, OF BLOCK 196, EISENBEIS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, FROM R-IA TO R-II; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr Harper and Mr Hildt explained the 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 Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by ti tIe. Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that th'9 Council adopt Ordinance No 2154 which was seconded by Councilmemtler Owsley and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Emil Nelson Shortplat. Alan Carman, speaking for Mr Nelson, explained that this has been reviewed by the Planning Commission 184 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 2, 1989, Cont. and is complete at this time. Since the Councilmembers had not seen the shortplat before tonight, it was the consensus of the Council to put this on the agenda for the next Council meeting. Library Renovation. Mr Harper stated that an environmental statement, building permit, rezone for the parking area and possibly a variance are needed. Mr Watson stated that the funding from the state was received about 11 months ago with the provision that it be used wi thin 6 months" so far, extensions have been granted, but there has to come a time when it has to go to bid, and costs are rising. The Board wants to go to bid in the middle of Mayas requested by the State, open bids in the middle of June and start construction during the summer, and postponements run a risk of losing the state funding. He stated that the Library Board commends the Council for purchasing the Pink House on the corner as they asked and that the property will be much more than just a parking lot--it opens up the entrance to the new library, a park for library related activities, and part for parking for library patrons as well as the Fire Department. Mr Hildt explained that the parking has to be developed before the library can open and that a checklist can be done before the next meeting. I NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO 89-29 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH CAPE GEORGE SEWER DISTRICT #1. Mr Harper explained the resolution. Councilmember Jones made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 89-29 which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Ordinance Establishing standards for Street Development. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Street/Storm Drainage/Light Committee. Mr Harper reported that there will be more information for the next meeting. Councilmember McCulloch suggested that a definition should be made for pathways as well as sidewalks in the ordinance. RESOLUTION NO 89-30 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH THE RHODODENDRON FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION. Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the council adopt Resolution No 89-30 which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION Councilmember McCulloch read a few paragraphs from the front page of a copy of the Port Townsend Leader from 1957 in which building permits, possible fees and an ordinance providing for a penalty for failure to submit ~ permit w~re qiscussed at a Council Meeting. Work on a Building co~e WqS b~gun þy Councilman Joe Steve. Councilmember Cn~ng questioned th~ qþandoned bill board sign on Washington Street, Mr Hildt replied tþat a certified letter has been sent to the 9Wn~r þy Doug Fr~p~, ßuilding Inspector, with a 30 day notice to re~PYø !~. / ,/ I Councilmember Chang inquired if there is anything that can be done to help Mr Davidson regarding the Hedge Dispute. Mr Harper replied that a civil suit will be filed as time allows. 18a MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 2, 1989, Cont. I Councilmember Clise suggested that a sign-up sheet might be placed in the hall for people to sign up to speak to Council before the meeting and that would be the order in which they speak. Special Council Meeting. Mr Hildt suggested that a special Council Meeting might to called to discuss the environmental checklist for the Library Project. A special meeting was set for 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers on May 8, 1989. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor shirley recessed the meeting into Executive Session at 10:45 PM to discuss the acquisition of real estate and pending litigation. He indicated that in addition to the City Council, he would like David Grove, Keith Harper, Ted Stricklin and Michael Hildt to be in attendance. The meeting was reconvened at 11: 10 PM. Police/Fire/Animal Control. May 10,1989, at 5:00 PM. A meeting of the Committee was set for ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 11:11 PM. Mayor ~À I Attest: M'~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF MAY 8, 1989 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in special ses- sion this 8th day of May, 1989, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent S Shirley presiding. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 pm. 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 Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, Executive Administrative Assistant/Planner Michael Hildt, and Assistant Planner Kevin O'Neill. SPECIAL BUSINESS I Mayor Shirley explained that this special meeting was called to deal with the Environmental Checklist on the proposed renovation and expansion of the Port Townsend Public Library. Kevin O'Neill was recognized and explained that this project requires review under the State Environmental Protection Act because the project is within the historic district, the size of the parking lot, and the need for a rezone on part of the site for a parking lot. He then explained the other permits required and the process for this environmental review. Mr. Grove then explained the review which is required under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and indicated that the Washington State Library is the lead agency in the conduct of this review. He then reviewed the history of the review under Section 106 to date and announced that a meet- ing will be held on May 16, 1989, at the offices of the Washington State Library in Olympia to iron out the details of thE~ agreement.