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Home My WebLink About081591 Min Ag r tCity of Port Tlownsenl Planning Commission 54 o water S ., fort Townsend, SVA 98368 206/385.-3000 Meeting of August 1 , 1991 I: loll Call Doll was filed at 7:35 pm. Present were Alan Carman, Karen Erickson, Ron Kosec, Jim Tavernalds, and Bob Rickard. Also present were staff members Dave Robison and Michael Hildt. U. Approval of Minutes Mr. Tavernakis wanted to correct a portion of the August 8, 1991 minutes which give the impression that Mr. Tosl ey is speaking on behalf of the Port of Port Townsend, when he is actually spying as a citizen. Mr. Tavernakis also wanted his request that Clipper put life rings on the City Dock added to the minutes. IVIS. Erickson asked that the Commission approve the minutes at next meeting, because she also had a list of additions which was not Frith her at the time. Mr. Taverna is suggested that at the next meeting, the Commission discuss how to amend minutes if the literal version is correct, but the impression given is,misleading. Ms. Erickson moved to handle these matters at the meeting of August 29, 1991; Mr. Tavernakis seconded the motion. ]][I. Communications Mr. Hildt called the, Commission's attention to letters from citizens, which had been placed before then. The Commission also received a letter of resignation from Sally 11 cDole, stating that her resignation was effective immediately. Iv. old Business A. Gateway Development Plan 1. Introduction Mr, Hildt reviewed the history of hove the Gateway Plan was created by the community and the City. He also reviewed the goals of the flan: traffic safety, business development, and an attractive entrance to the City, Finally, Mr. Hildt discussed the rationale for, problems with, and benefits of planning. Overview of Gateway Goals Ir. Robison explained that the goal of the Plan is not to simply widen the entire right-of-way to its legally defined loo-foot width; rather, the Plan attempts to make the highway as efficient ti Planning Commission Meeting of August 1 , 1991 Page 2 as possible. Mr. Robison then gave a brief overview of the plan, using illustrated maps on the walls. He mentioned five recommended traffic realignments, which were listed on a handout given to both the Commission and the public. Mr. Hildt discussed the McPherson, Kearney, and Gaines Streetsealignments in more detail. Mr. Hildt also talked about the possibility of replacing pole signs with monument signs, which could thea be closer to the right-of-way because of their size. Mr. Robison talked about the cost of the project, He described a possible Transportation Improvement Account, which would obtain the cooperation of the various parties who use the Gateway, such as the Department of Transportation. It would also setpriorities for spending. I Public Testimony Ann Landis, a member of the original ch rette, stated that the Plan would provide a framework in which to wort , and said that she supported the adoption of the Plan. Nancy Slater, a member of the original ch ret e, said that she supported the Plan. onto I e eo sai �r Planning Commission Meeting of August 1 , 1991 Page 3 Patti Sullivan said that she supported the safety aspects of the Plan. However, she criticized the City's Determination of Non--Signficance for the Plan, because it contains no mitigations. She also thought that the Gateway Environmental Checklist was not complete enough. For example, she wanted to know why the Lagoon was not mentioned in Answer x#12 as a nearby body,of water. Ms. Sullivan suggested that an EIS would have been better, because it would require more information and action from the City. She caped the Commission's attention to the RCw definitions of a Determination of Non-Significance and of an EIS i., Ms. Sullivan charged that the City chose to do a]TIS in order to save time and money, and to retain the power of a threat of significance. She asked the Commission to refuse approval of the Plan until an EIS was done, and until the Plan was more thorough. FIs. Sullivan concluded that if the Plan was a good one, no 11n -protest's agreements would be necessary. Peg Lewis, a member of the original charette, said that pedestrian walks, planting, and lighting were important parts of the original plans which seem to be glossed over in the Final Draft. She suggested the addition of a parking area and shuttle bus. rabelle Connally said that she supported the Flan because it -would help what is now a problemati P '. do Y - Planning Commission Meeting of August 1 , 1991 Page Dorothy Hunt said that she was against bicycle and pedestrian paths on Sires Way because of heavy truck traffic. She suggested 19th Street as an alternative. iris. Hunt also wanted to know how the Plan affected residences within Zoo feet of the right-of-way. Bob Sokol, a Steering Committee member, suggested that there be mandatory reviews of the Plan every few years. He wanted more information about LI 's; who would pay for proposed shuttle services; and relocation of the visitors' Center. Specifically, he wanted to leave the Center where it is, pave it, but not stripe the parking lot, Stan Newcomb, a property owner on Sims way, noted that most people who were in favor of the Plan had no capital investment along the Gateway. He had concerns about how the Plan would affect his business's visibility, access, and signage. He asked the Commission to study businesses along Sims Way, establish a contingent liability, and inform all property owners what i indirect losses they might suffer. He offered to talk with the Commission privately about the exact losses his business would incur. Larry Dennison, a member of the Steering Committee, sa Planning Commission Meeting of August 15, 1991 Page 5 he knew of a citizen who was in the hospital because of stress caused by the proposed Plan. He felt that the Plan was mooring too fast. He asked the Commission to take more time reviewing it and to bring in consultants. Madge Wallin remarked that not all change is progress. She agreed with leis. Hunt that bicycle lanes should not exist along Sims way. Don Trethewey quoted the adage, "If it isn't broken, don't fix it;" he then sai Planning Commission Meeting of August 15, 1991 Page VL New Business Mr. Losec asked Ms. Biss to re-organize upcoming Committee scheduling,so that Ms, Mcl ole's place would not be left empty, Ms. Erickson asked to step down from the Committee scheduled for November 21, 1991. H. Adjourn FIs, Erickson moved to adjourn the meeting; Mr. ' avernalds seconded the notion. The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p . Minutes recorded by: S�pd Kimberley Bess Planning and Building Assistant • y 4 bubA i5irw- -Av us� 15AA JI- r CA4 a ARel( I tffev, r�nrr�F+l irrir.iA1 • f • �emut eff- I e Wov, • ew `I 4 Gvpca�-Wesf w4 6,^ Ao4 i J iI • I I ' � 4 , 4 �I ice-�,.��=a.wfi � it a � .r..-i�� i ■ - ++T� -Vol L Y`+ t , a . d _ City of Port Tow nse.1 Planning Commission 540 Water St., Port Townsend, SVA 98368 206/385-3000 } REVISED PLANNING COMINUSSION AGENDA Public Hewing August 1 , 1991 1. RLL CALL------ ___________ -------—__ :30 P.M. 1110 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of August 8, 1991. III. COMMUNICATIONS: ..-' A. Current mail Iv. OLD BUSINESS: A. Gateway Development Plan 1. Introduction (Michael dt 2. Overview of Gateway Goals (Dave Robison) . . Public Testimony 4. Commission Discussion } V. NEW BUSIES; lone V16 ANNOUNCEMENTS: Next Scheduled Meetings Aueust 29. 1921 Rezone Application, 9104-03, BPOE Lodge 31 (Elks) (Committee: Ri kard Ta ernakis (Staff: Robison) Short Subdivision Application, 9105-07, Peninsula Christian Fellowshi Committee: Carman/Sherwood) (Staff: Sepler Proposed Amendment to Sign Code: regarding sandwich board signs and maximum height of r letters (Staff: Hildt) ; • r September 12. 19 1 Gateway Decision Se ternber 26,19 1 Conditional Use Permit, 9105-1 , Sue Long and Chris Panks, Bed and Breakfast (Committee: Erickson McDole) (Staff: Bloomfield) Conditional Use Permit, 9105-18, William and Laura 1 ledlieott, Holly Hill House Bed and Breakfast (Committee: Tavernakis/Carman) (Staff: Bloomfield) . Conditional Use Permit, 9105-19, Jim and Linda Dornan, Henry Basle House Bed and Breakfast (Committee: Sherwood/Erickson) (Staff: Bloomfield) October 10,.- 199 l Lot Line Adjustment Ordinance (continued from August 8, 1991) (Staff: Bloomfield) October 24, 1991 Conditional Use Permit, 9106-02, Robert J. Harrison and Carol S. Willer (Committee: T skis Sher oo (Staff: Sepler Planned Unit Development, 9106-04, Rosewind (Committee: McDole/Rickard) (Staff: S epler) . Sign Variance Application, 9106-10, Delmont Grwell (Committee: Carman/Sherwood) (Staff: Bloomfield) November 14 1991 Workshop Meeting November 21,, 1921 Conditional Use Permit, 910$-01, Part Townsend Fire Department (Committee: EricksonTavernals (Staff: Bloomfield) Planned Unit Development, 9108-03, Forest Park/Island View Partnership (Committee: Rickard/Carman) (Staff: S e ler) - . VII. ADJOURN { - - ues t L - i - 1 1 r► S. a Do you wish to If Yes, ii t resent lesilm ny topic. 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