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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/18/1976 540' MINUTES OF THE REGULAR.SESSION OF MAY 4,1976, CONTINUED Street Vacation No. 95 - 18th (Rosec~ans to McClellan) 8 The third public hearing was to consider the request of the Sàn Juan Baptist Church for vacation of that portion of 18th Street lying between Rosecrans and McClellan Streets. Reverend Jeff Ware spoke in favor of the application, saying that the street was a deadend one and was seldom used. He did not feel that any ill effects would result. There was no opposition from the audience. The Council deliberated as to the potential need for the street at some future date and the reason stated for the request. It was moved by Councilmen Ciprioti/Wilson that this request be denied because said street could be needed in the future. Roll call: 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Street vacation denied. NEW BUSINESS I It was recommended by Councilman Shaneyfelt that a st~ee~ vacation map be set up in the Council chamber and kept up to date. It was moved by Councilmen Ciprioti/Shaneyfelt that said map be put on the north wall of the chamber. Motion passed by unanimous affirmative vote. Engineer French suggested that the Council consider deleting the public hearing requirements for fence and setback variances from the zoning ordinance. It was moved by Councilmen Shaneyfelt/Ciprioti that this be advertised for public hearing on June 15,1976. Motion passed. Jay Gould made a presentation of a plan to dredge certain areas along Sims Way near the road to create ponds. Said plan would use the dredged material to fill an area of port property that could .then be used for com- mercial or industrial purposes. His plan is to be considered by the Port Commission at their next meeting and he wished that the Council might consider it and offer suggestions. I ADJOURNMENT ATTEST' ~'!if. ~ ~ity tIer ~easurer May 4,1976, Continued: MAYOR was moved by Councilmen Klenkl/ There being no further business to come before the Council at Ciprioti that the meeting be adjourned. . Motion carried. tØ~~ 8 The following public hearing dates were set: June 1 for Street vacations #100 and 105. May 18 for applications 102, 104, 106" 109, 110 and 98.' ¡ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 18,1976 The City Council of the City of Port. Townsend met in regular session this 18th day of May 1976 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Joseph B. Steve presiding. I ROLL CALL Officers and members present were as follows: Mayor Steve, City Attorney Abraham, City Engineer French, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer~Spindor and Councilmen Klenk, Ciprioti, Judy, Camfield, Parker, Wilson and Shaneyfelt. MINUTES written. It was moved by Councilmen Camfield/Shaneyfelt that the minutes of the previous session be approved as Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS A notice was read from the Council on Environment Policy that a SEPA workshop is to be held at Fort Worden on Friday, June 4, and encouraging all who can to attend. 8 A letter from B. M. Smith of Sequim referred to a recent questionnaire published in the Port Angeles Daily New8~ The letter was critical of O. M. Hendrickson, co-sponsor of said questionnaire. A letter from the Jefferson County Disability Board advised that the two-year term of Syd Klenk on said board expires August 6,1976. Mayor Steve reappointed Councilman Klenk to that po~ition. A letter from Jefferson County Fire District No.6 informed the Council of their fo]~ation and status. It also requested that the City let them use the 1941 Ford tank truck which is presently being used to water trees. I COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Steve read a proclamation designating Thursday, May 20, 1976 as "Jean Marriott: Appreciation Day" to honor her unassuming contributions to the community. Mayor Steve read a letter from the Community Action Council which requests that the city contribute $5,000 in cash or in-kind services to their budget for fiscal 1976-77. Said r~quest was referred to the Finance Committee. I It was moved by Councilmen Parker/Camfield that a mercury vapor street light be inst~alled at the corner of 9th and Thomas Streets. Motion passed. Councilman Judy reported that the Water Committee had met to discuss methods of funding an LID on the hill west of Kah Tai Lagoon. Said committee recommended that the city handle the interim financing internally. It was moved by Councilmen Judy/Camfield that a public hearing be set for June 22,1976, to inform citizens of the boundaries, assessments, etc. Councilman Camfield withdrew his second to the motion. Councilman Parker seconded Judy's motion. Councilmen Ciprioti and Camfield wished to be declared absent. Motion carried. Hearing set. Councilman Judy requested a Water and Finance Committee meeting for May 25,1976 at 7 p.m. 8 ~)"4 J' MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 18, 1976, CONTINUED 8 .' ,'. Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Spindor presented the Council with the ,reVenUE! sharing figure ~or June - December 1976 and explained that the Council had until the second meeting in June to arrive at a preliminary earmarking of said $38,271. Mayor Steve reported that he plans to go to Bangor and get a status report on moving the water meter to Indian Island. Councilman Judy and Mayor Steve reported that a group had gone to Seattle to request funds from the Department of Defepse to offset the Trident-related impact on the city's Tri-cities water system. They reported that chances for some assistance look good. I BID OPENING There was only one bid received to furnish the city with liability insurance for the Farmer's Insurance bid $6,869.60, with an additional $247.00 if comprehensive werE! added. It was Councilmen Judy/Shaneyfelt that this bid be accepted, subject to checking to see t:hat it conforms call and budget appropriation. Motion passed. 1976- 77 year. moved by to the bid PUBLIC HEARINGS ,-I Rezone No. 98 - Melvin G. Black The first public hearing was to consider the request of Melvin G.'Black'for a rezone from R-l to M-l of O.C. Hastings Addition, Block 14, lots 5-8, to allow an arts and crafts studio.. The Planning Commission recommendation to deny this rezone was read. Mr. Black spoke for his request, stating that his building was originally built for a commercial use. He maintains that he is restoring the building to its intended type of use. A communication against the rezone was read from Annie R. Sourk. The hearing was closed to the audience. The Council deliberated briefly. It was moved by Councilmen Parker/Klenk that this rezone be denied. Motion carried by a unanimous affirmative vote. Rezone denied. '" 8 Variance Request No. 102 - Mr. and Mrs. Alan Minish , The next public hearing was to consider the request of Mr. and Mrs. l~lan Minish for a variance from the setback requirements of the zpning ordinance to allow them to convert a carport at 1155 Wilson Street to a recreation room and living area. There was no comment from the audience. It was moved by Councilmen Judy/ Ciprioti that the Council find affirmatively with respect to findings 1-7 of Section 6.10 of Ordinance 1625 and that the variance be granted. Motion carried by a unanimous affirmative vote. Variance granted. Variance Request No. 104 - Paul and Jean Nollette I The third public hearing was operled by Mayor Steve. It was to consider the request of Paul and Jean Nollette for a variance from the setback requirements of the zoning ordinance to allow a garage and family room to be built within 14 feet of the rear property line. Sai~ property is located a1: 1240 Cedar Street. The Planning Commission recommendation to grant this variance was read. Mr. Nollette spoke briefly for his request. There was no opposition. The hearing was closed to the audience. It was moved by Councilmen Shaneyfelt/Judy that the Council find affirmatively regarding findings 1 through 7 of Section 6.10 of {kdinance No. 1625 and that the variance be granted. Motion carried by a unanimous affirmative vote. Variance granted. ' ' Variance Request No. 106 - Guy R. Bardsley for Hoagland, :enc. Mayor Steve opened the fourth public hearing to consider the request of Guy Bardsley, for Hoagland, Inc., for ,a variance from the fence hèight requirements of the zoning ordinance, 1:0 allow an 8-foot chain link fence with three strands ,of barbed wire behind Thurman Supply at 10~0 Lawrence Street. The Planning Commission recommended approval. Mr. Bardsley explained why the fenc~ was constructed prior to the application. It was moved by Councilmen Judy/Shaneyfelt that the Council find affirmatively regarding findings 1-7 of Section 6.10 of Ordinance No. 1625, and that the variance be granted. Motion carried by unanll~us affirmative vote. Variance granted. 8 Variance Request No. 109 - Fred Klein/Rainbow Homes The fifth public hearing opened by the Mayor was to consider the re~lest of Fred Klein/Rainbow Homes for a variance from the setback requirements of the zoning ordinance to allow a garage to be built within 14 feet of the property line at 1308 Jackson Street. The Planning Commission recommendation to approve this request was read. There was no audience participation. It was moved þy Councilmen Shaneyfe11:/Judy that the Council find affirmatively with regard to findings 1-7 of Section 6.10 of Ordinance No., 1625, and that this variance be granteq. Motion carried unånimously. Var~ance granted. ' Variance Request No. 110 -. Barbara S. Arnold I , , , , , Mayor Steve opened the sixth public hearing which ~as the request of Barbara S. Arnold for a variance from the fence height restrictions of, the, zoning ordinance, to allow her to build a 6-foot cedar fence on a line from the front of her garage to a point even with the rear corner of her house. 'rhe Planning Commission had recommended approval. A neighbor spoke in favor of the variance. There was no opposition. The hearing was turned over to the Council for decision. It was moved by Councilmen Camfield/Judy that the Council find affirma- tively with respect to findings 1-7 of Section 6.10 of Ordinance No. 1625 and thai: the variance þe granted. Motion carried unanimously. Variance granted. I NEW BUSINESS Jack Fields, Water Superintendent, reported that Calmar A. McCune has submitted a request for a deed releasing the city's easement over property which he owns n~ar Lo~ds Lake. Said '~asement is no longer needed as the water line has been moved. This matter was ,turned over to the Water Committe'~. ADJOURNMENT 8 ~ .~,.-..".\- , ~'~ ~ ATTEST: ~~ ,,' ~\ Dèp~¥1.€H:y Clerk-Trea urer time, it was moved by Councilmen There being no further business to Klenk/Ciprioti that the meeting do now adjourn. MAYOR .