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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/18/1975 50ð' MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 4, 1975, CONTINUED I MT. Tyler, City Planner, solicited the Council's approval of submission of a pre- application for a H.U.D. grant to extend service of the city water system in the Tri-Cities area with the name of the City of Port Townsend as the grant applicant. It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Parker, that said application be submitted in the name of the City. Motion carried. Councilman Black reported that the Building Committee met Saturday, Mar~h 1, and voted to recommend to the Council that the city hire its own parttime building inspector, rather than letting Jefferson County process city building permit applications. Said recom- mendation, said Black, was based on the fact that the County would not agree to let the Council be involved in choosing an inspector and that the Commissioners did not like the city proposal of a 30-day notice of withdrawal from the joint venture. It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Ciprioti, that the city hire its own inspector rather than attempting to form a joint venture with the County. 8 PUBLIC HEARING I At 8:05 p.m., a public hearing was opened to consider a request by Ivan Hickenbottom for a setback variance at 1818 Landes Street. Upon recommendation by the Planning Commission that this request be granted, and there being no opposition from the audience, it was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Parker, that said variance be granted. Motion passed. NEW BUSINESS I The Union Wharf Corporation's Shoreline Management Substantial Development Permit request came before the Council for consideration. Discussion followed relative to height of the proposed structure, parking facilities and stress to the existing pier. It was pointed out that all of these items were covered and listed as necessary for approval by the Shoreline Management Advisory Commission. It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Ciprioti, that said permit request be endorsed pending the following conditions: (1) Structure to comply with Uniform codes, plans certified by Engineer, with respect to beàLing capacity of pier; (2) Parking to be provided p~r one space for each two ~mployees, one space for each 200 square feet of restaurant and lounge; (3) Parking dimensions at least 10 by 20 feet, clearly striped, with aisles at least 25 feet in width; (4) Adequate circulation of vehicles and pedestrians; (5) Water and sewage disposal facilities to meet city and state health stan- dards; (6) Signs must not be above the building, no public advertising, no neon signs, artifi- cial lighting shall be directed away from water, public streets, etc., so as not to cause a traffic or boating hazard. Motion carried. The second Shorelin~5ubstantial Development Permit application to be considered was from the Port of Port Townsend. Said request was to construct a wooden bulkhead and fill at or above mean high water, in order to provide parking for automobiles. Said bulkhead to be at the Port Townsend boat haven. There was discussion from several councilmen relative to the object of the bulkhead and the slope of same. It was moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Parker, that any recommendation be postponed to allow further study of the project. Motion carried. 8 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, it was moved by Councilman Parker, seconded by Councilman Jud that the meeting do now adjourn. Motion carried. MAYOR 8 ATTEST :~~ ity Cl r -Treasur r MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 18, 1975 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 18th day of March 1975 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, Mayor Joseph B. Steve pre- siding. ROLL CALL I Officers and members present were as follows: Mayor Steve, City Attorney Abraham, City Engineer French, City Clerk-Treasurer McCoy, and Councilmen Klenk, Ciprioti, Judy, Camfield, Parker and Black. MINUTES I It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Parker, that the reading of the minutes of the previous session be dispensed with. Motion carried. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bill was submitted for payment: Current Expense Fund $30.00 It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Klenk, that the bill be paid. carried. Motion COMMUNICATIONS 8 A letter from Stephen D. Hayden requested that a proposal be introduced to the Council which would encourage recycling by allowing a reduction in rates to those individuals who have reduced their waste in accordance with national goals for energy conservation. A letter from the Library Board notified the Council of their endorsement of the state library budget request. 504 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 1&, 1975, CONTINUED - "-" H -- -"--"--"--- --"-_'_---"--"----------_u_"""____m"_____-----"---------------- -~ ---"------ "-- ---- u ----"-------"--"--------------~"--- A letter from Fisher Construction regarding their proposed 24-unit apartment house in the Bishop Park Addition explained the type of federal funding and asked the Council for approval of the A-95 application. 8 A letter from Western Propane, Inc., requested a street lease for the south end of improved Adams Street to install a 2000-gallon propane storage tank underground. A letter from Port Townsend Propane, Inc. .took exception to the request made by Wes- tern Propane for a storage tank at the foot of either Tyler or Adams Street. A letter from Neighbors in Need, Community Gardens Committee, requested the use of land behind the Lagoon Nursing Home on Decatur Street for 1975 gardens. I COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilman Judy reported that the Sewer Committee had interviewed four engineering consulting firms (Encon, Gray & Osborne, Parametrix, and Kramer, Chin & Mayo) to make a recom- mendation to the Council re: selection of a consultant to complete the city infiltration and inflow study. There was discussion with respect to the cost of the study. Engineer French said all four consultants estimated the cost of said study and the facilities plan to be about $60,000.00. It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Parker, that Encon Corpor- ation be awarded the contract to complete said study. I Councilman Black reported on the golf course lease to the Elks lodge. Mr. Joseph Welch is now managing the course for the Elks and has asked the city to repair the roof on the sheds. Black reported that since the city only receives $1.00 per ¥ear for lease of said course, the city should not be asked to pay for repairs to any structures thereon. Councilman Black made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilman Ciprioti, but in the discussion that followed mention was made of the possibility that CAC might be able to provide unemployed carpenters at no cost to do the repairs. The original motion was withdrawn. Councilman Black moved, Councilman Camfield seconded the motion, to table any action at this time. At this point the Mayor opened the floor to audience participation. Mr. Fisher re- ported that his p~oposed apartment complex had been reduced from 32 to 24 units to meet land area and parking requirements. It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Judy, that approval of his A-95 application be granted. Motion passed. 8 Mr. Steinhauer of Western Propane referred to his letter, read earlier under "Communi- cations," and asked the Council if they had any questions regarding his reapplication to bury a 2000-gallon tank at the foot of Adams Street. Discussion followed regarding the number of businesses using Western's service, alternative placement areas, and the impact on Water Street businesses if the lease is denied. Fire Chief Jones reported that, as far as the Fire Department is concerned, this is an ideal location for the tank. It was mentioned that other tanks have been placed in the city without approval by the Fire Department and that consideration should be given to Western for trying to obtain the necessary approval. It was moved by Councilman . Camfield, seconded by Councilman Judy, that the street lease be granted, pending shorelin~ management permit and negotiation of an annual lease fee. Motion passed. I Mrs. Richards of Community Gardens referred to her letter regarding using city property on Decatur Street for gardens. It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Ciprioti, that the request be approved. Motion passed. City Planner Tyler asked the Council to approve the full application to the Department of Social and Health Services, pending approval by HUD of the preapplication to them. It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Camfield, that the city staff be authorized to proceed with said application. Motion passed. OLD BUSINESS Councilman Black reported on his personal review of the Port of Port Townsend Shore- line Management Substantial Development Permit application. He presented the following findings: 8 (1) Application states, "Project will provide.parking areas necessary t9 expanding boat haven facilities," whereas the plan lS to convert present parklng area to boat storage and to eliminate parking along fence of present boat storage area. (2) ( 3) (4) Will require relocation of about 8 power line poles. Backfilled pilings and bulkhead lowers natural aesthetic quality of shoreline. Project requirement caused by past poor planning when building between restroom and Win's Boat Repair was installed, thus cutting off access between pnsent boat storage area and parking lot. I (5) Project not necessary due to two alternatives: A. B. Extend present boat storage across railroad track. Enforce parking restrictions on Water side of Washington Street, thus providing sufficient travel way for lift. 'I (6) Project not in consonance with Section 5.1203, "Shoreline Management Master Program," paragraphs "f" and "g" which state: (f) Parking and loading areas shall be located well away from the immediate water's edge and beaches. (g) Design of parking areas shall assure that surface runoff does not pollute adjacent waters or cause soil or beach erosion. 8 (7) In view of the above findings, it is moved that this shoreline management permit request be denied. il 505 MIN.UTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 18, 1975, CONTINUED 8 At this point, Engineer French asked who the source of Councilman Black's information was. He refused to reveal the source. Attorney Abraham stated that he had never hea~d of the boat storage plan alluded to by Councilman' Black. Mayor Steve called for a second to the motion. There was none. It was then moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Coun£ilman Klenk, that the application be endorsed as submitted. Roll Call: 5 yes, 1 no. Motion carried. (Council- man Black made the lone negative vote.) At this point, Councilman Camfield recommended Frank He:rbert to fill the vacant seat on the Council. Councilman Parker nominated Jim Wilson. Mayor Steve recommended that action be deferred to allow any interested persons time to apply. I NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1733 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1456. I Ordinance No. 1733 was read for the first time by title only. It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Judy, that the first reading be considered the second and that the third reading be by title only. Roll call: 6 yes, motion passed. Ordin- ance No. 1733 was read for the third 'time by title only. It was moved by Councilman Judy, seconded by Councilman Ciprioti, that the ordinance be now adopted. Roll call: 5 yes, Coun- cilman Klenk voted no. Motion carried. Ordinance adopted; Engineer French reported that the PlanÑing Commission has set a public hearing for the last Monday in April to consider the density ordinance. ADJOURNMENT 8 There being no further man Judy made a motion, seconded by carried. business to come before the Council at this Councilman Klenk, that the meeting adjourn. MA y 0 R ~¿ rýX .ç;~ {/ ~ - time, Council- Motion ATTEST :~~-% 1 ty Clfr -Treasurew MINUTES"OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL ,I, 1975 I The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 1st day of April, 1975, at 7:30 p.m. ln the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Joseph B. Steve presid- lng. ROLL CALL Officers and members present were as follows: Mayor Steve, City Attorney Abraham, City Engineer French, City Clerk-Treasurer McCoy, and Councilmen Klenk, Ciprioti, Judy, Cam- field and Black. Councilman Parker arrived 15 minutes late. MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman .Judy, that the readinggof the minutes of the previous session be dispensed with. Motion carried. BILLS AND CLAIMS 8 The following bills were presented for payment: I Payroll Clearing Current Expense Fund Street Fund Library Fund Park Fund Water-Sewer Fund Equipment Rental Fund Firemen's Pension & Relief Fund Federal Shared Revenue Fund $31,813..82 17,450.84 11,466.38 1,623.44 503.98 6,810.22 3,984.08 18.00 17.6l It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Black, that the bills be paid. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS A proclamation by Mayor Steve declared April as Cancer Crusade Month. I OLD BUSINESS Councilman Camfield brought up the subject of filling the vacant Council seat. It was moved by Councilman Ciprioti, seconded by Councilman Black, that the floor be opened for nominations and a vote be taken by secret ballot. Motion passed. Councilman Camfield nomin- ated Frank Herbert. Although Councilman Parker was not yet present, he had nominated Jim Wilson at the last regular meeting. The clerk passed out ballots. and the vote was as follows: James Wilson 3, Frank Herbert 2. City Attorney Abraham verified the count and the legality of ~heevote. Mr. James Wilson was told that he would be sworn in at a point later in the program. 8 NEW BUSINESS Shoreline Management Substantial Development Permit Application No. 4-1975 by Pacific Northwest Bell was presented for Council action. Engineer French read the findings of the Shoreline Management Advisory Commission. It was moved by Councilman Camfield, seconded by Councilman Black, that the permit be endorsed as recommended by said commission. Motion car- ried. ~ -- -