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Planning Commission Minutes of August 1, 1991
I. ROLL CALL
Roll was called at 7:40 pm. Present were Alan Carman, Karen Erickson, Ron Kosec, Jing
Tavernakis, and Bob Rickard. Also present was Staff Member Michael Hildt, and visiting
consultant Don Stastny.
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H. APPROVAL of T S: lone.
TII. o CATIONS: Current mail.
IV, OLD BUSFiMS
A. Gateway Development Plan
I. Introduction
Mr. Hildt reviewed the principal goals of the project: safety, business benefits, and
attractiveness. He introduced Mr. Stastny.
2• Presentation of Final Report
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Mr. Stastny talked about hover the Plan was developed through charettes and attention to public
needs, He noted that a main guideline was "a city carved out of the wilderness."
He outlined the different distri
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within each room.
Mr. Stastny mentioned that some of the Plan's consolidated access proposals would require
cooperation between the City and groups of neighboring businesses. He said that more could be
accomplished through this cooperation than through activity by individuals. He pointed out
specific possible consolidations within the Upper Commercial District.
In the S Curves District, Mr. Stastny talked about relocating axe' intersection, allowing for
commercial expansion, and establishing a climbing lane.
In the Flats Commercial District, Mr. Stastny talked about the possibility of a new signal and
new roadway.
Mr.4 Stastny mentioned that varying options for pedestrian traffic are:shown throughout the Plan,
ranging from trails to sidewalks.
He talked about traffic concerns near the intersection of Washington Street and Sims way. He
described possible improvements such as installing coordinated traffic signals, shifting the right-
of--way, and creating more parking areas.
Next, Mr. Stastny discussed the Plan's Design and Development Guidelines, and how they
would help the Plan to r ma*n thematically consistent throughout. He clarified the concept o
"markers,."
M. Co we ion Discussion
The Commission asked for a more detailed explanation of traffic flow off Kearney and
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Washington Streets. Mr. Stastny responded, Mr. Rickard asked which traffic movements would
be allowed to and from Washington Street if a traffic signal were installed at the intersection of
Washington and Sires way. Further discussion followed. 1.
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Mr. Tavernakis asked about the Mate's opinion on the proposed signal. He also asked about
ferry holding traffic. ;
Mr. Stastny and Mr. Hildt drew a distinction between the Plan's proposals, which the
Commission was- being asked to adopt, and the Plan's Appendix, which is background
information on which the flan is based.
Ms. Erickson-asked for a traffic flow plan with arrows, which would show proposed new traffic
movements off of Kearney rid Washington Streets. Mr. Hildt agreed to provide such a plan
in the Commission's packets for the next Gateway Dearing on August 15, 1391.
Mr. Tavernakis asked about the legality of City actions in connection with the Plan, such as
street vacations.
Mr. Rickard asked what the options were if the City and a property owner disagreed about land-
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use and traffic revisions. Mr. Hildt said that the City could cease its action, try to compromise,
or condemn the property. Further discussion followed about the importance of recognizing and
maintaining multiple alternatives.
Mr. Tavernakis expressed concern about situations where a citizen night be prevented from
building Tong the Gateway Corridor, simply because his or he.r project fell within the
boundaries of a part of the Pian which existed only in theory L e. lands being held for future
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Mr. Stastny said that these questions seemed to presuppose hostility between the City and the
citizens. He said that he believed that implementation of the Plan{ would involve a sprit of
cooperation.
Mr. Tave akis expressed concern about the distance between the sign zone and the main right-
of-way. He wondered whether monument signs might block drivers' views. He asked whether
signage for neighboring businesses could be consolidated at the entryway to their shared business
area. Discussion followed about sign visibility.
Mr. Losec thanked everyone for corning. The meeting was concluded at 9:55 pm.
Minutes recorded by:
Kimber yv Biss
Planning and Building Assistant
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Planning and Building Department
540 Water Street, Port Townsend,WA 98368 206/385-3004 ,
PLANMNG COM IHSSION AGENDA
Special workshop fleeting August 1, 1991
I. ROLL CALL----------------—------------_- ____7: M
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None.
III. COMMUNICATIONS:
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A. Current maid
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Iv. OLD BUSINESS:
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A. Gateway Development Pian
1. Introduction (MichaelHildt)
2. Presentation of Final Report (Don Stastny, Stastny & Burke Architects)
. Commission Discussion
V. NEW BUSINESS: Mone
"V`I. ANNOUNCEMEN TS: -Next Scheduled Meetings
ggt 8, 1221
Conditional Use Permit Application, 9103-02, Clipper Navigation Committee-,
Sherwood/Rickard) (Staff: Robison)
Street Vendor Ordinance (Staff: IarperSepler
Lot Line Adjustment Ordinance (Staff: Bloomfield)
Growth Management Update (Staff: bison
Agggst 15, 1991
Gateway Hearing
u 1991
Rezone Application, 9104-0 , BPE Dodge 317 (Elks)
(Committee: l iekard Tavernaki s (Staff: Robison)
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Street vacation A plic , 9102-04, Georgie and Shirley Pet (Committee:
Carman/Erickson) (Staff.- Bloomfield) - `*
Short subdivision Application, 9105-07,, Peninsula Christian Fellowship Committee:
Carman/Sher ood (Staff.- Sepler) - -_ -
se tember 12, 1991
Gateway Decision
eptember 26, 1991
Conditional Use Permit, 9105-15, Sue Long and Chris Pank , Bed and Breakfast
(Committee: Erickson McDole) (Staff: Bloomfield
Conditional Use Permit, 9105-18, William and Laura 1 ledlicott, Molly Hill House Bed and
Breakfast
(Committee: 'Tavernakis Carrnan (Staff: Bloomfield
Conditional Use Per
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