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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/18/1978MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 18, 1978 (Cont.) around the Kah Tai Lagoon improved. COMMITTEE REPORTS Legislative-Environmental: Councilmember Shaneyfelt reported that a revised environmental checklist has been received from Belgard Electronics Co. to allow them to build a new building and that the committee recommends that it be de- clared to be a non significant impact on the environment~. Councilmember Shaney- felt then made a motion that the Council issue a proposed declaration of non significance based on the environmental checklist submitted by Belgard Electro- nics which was seconded by councilmember Wilson which was passed unanimously by roll call vote. Councilmember Shaneyfelt reported that the 15 days has elapsed on the proposed negative declaration of environmental significance on the Short Rezone Applica- tion and one letter was received from Mr. Hayden protesting that action. After review of this letter the committee proposes that the final declaration of non significance be made. He made a motion to that effect which was seconded by Councilmember Wilson. The motion passed by roll call vote with five Council- members voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Smith voted against the motion. Water-Sewer-Street: Councilmember Ciprioti reported that the committee has not reached a conclusion on the Mayor's proposal that utility contractors be allow- ed to install new services and that the connection fee be reduced. He report- ed that the committee has considered the proposed connection of a sewer line from Cape George. He explained that the rain water infiltration is creating a capacity problem and they would like the secondary treatment facility to get underway. It was the committee's opinion that treatment of sewage from Cape George would not be a problem if the infiltration is eliminated. Councilmember Parker asked if this line could be used by Ocean Grove. Councilmember Ciprioti indicated this is something that will take further study to answer, council- member Wilson asked if citizens within the city limits would be able to connect to this line. Councilmember Ciprioti said yes. Mayor Pro-Tem Judy explained that the County Commissioners want to know whether the City Council is willing to process sewage for Cape George. Councilmember Smith asked what the present capacity is. Mr. French indicated the present capacity is 7,500 to 10,000 people and with some modification the plant could handle 15,000 to 20,000 people. He then explained the history of our work on secondary treatment. After a brief discussion, it was indicated that the County Commissioners were present and Mayor Pro-Tem Judy called on them for their comments. Commissioner A.M. O'Meara indicated that A1 Betes from EnCon representing both the City and Cape George Colony stated there was sufficient capacity and this is the only alternative they consider practical assuring the Council that the additional cost would not be born by the citizen of the City of Port Townsend. It was indicated this would increase the City's chances of obtaining a grant to correct the problem of infiltration. Councilmember Shaneyfelt made a motion that the City accept the sewage from the Cape George Colony and that area alone if they form a Local Improvement District to construct the line provided the treatment plant has the capacity to process the sewage including a resolution of the infiltration pro- blem and that the transmission line be made available for use by City residents once it enters the City limits which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by roll call vote. PUBLIC HEARING Housing and Urban Development Block Grant Application: Mr. Grove read the hear- ing notice explaining that the Block Grant would be to rehabilitate houses with- in Jefferson and Clallam Counties. Mr. Randy Tyler was recognized and explained that the Jefferson County Commissioners are the leading agency for the pre-appli- cation and the hearing is to review the Housing and Urban Development Grant re- quirements explaining what activities are eligible and which are not and explain- ing the citizen participation plan as well as funding limitations. It is indi- cated they are considering a single purpose grant application because of limited time available to complete the pre-application, but a comprehensive grant could be applied for if two or more projects are considered appropriate. He then pro- ceded to review the H.U.D. Community Development Block Grant requirements and the single purpose application proposed. The meeting was then opened to receive comments and suggestions from the public. Mr. French asked if the houses to be rehabilitated had already be selected[ Mr. Tyler indicated an estimate of 200 houses can be restored but no houses have been selected. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 18, 1978 (cont.) Mr. John Boyd was recognized and asked if the program would go on for three years and if so could it be changed in the second and third year. Mr. Tyler explained that if a single purpose grant is sought,it can only be for one year. If a comprehensive grant is sought, it can be for a three year period and it can be changed in the second or third year. Several questions were asked regarding specific types of improvements that might be funded under the program proposed. Mr. Tyler indicated the intent would be to update the basic structures, wiring and plumbing and not cosmetic improve- ments. Councilmember Smith made a motion to continue the hearing to t~Le next Council meeting which was seconded by Councilmember Wilson and passed by roll call vote with five Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilme~er Ciprioti voted against the motion. REZONE APPLICATION 7711-01 Lewis, Brooks, Et A1 Mayor Pro-Tem Judy convened the public hearing on this application to rezone certain property from R!I~ to RI. Mr. Grove was called upon to read the hear- ing notice and the Planning commission recommendation which he did. The Plan- ning Commission recommended that the application be disapproved. Attorney Abraham reported that no environmental checklist was submitted and therefore the Council could not approve the application. Mr. French explained that the ap- plicants refused to fill one out because they want to withdraw their application. Councilmember Shaneyfelt made a motion to deny the application due to the lack of an environmental checklist and in response to the Planning Commission recom- mendation which was seconded by Councilmember Parker. Councilmember Smith ask- ed if in the past we have allowed any applications for rezone to be withdrawn. Mr. French indicated the request has never been made before. Councilmember Ciprioti indicated he remembered one, but that the Planning Commission hearing had not been set when it was withdrawn. It was noted that ther~ were citizens present who wished, to be heard regarding this application. Councilmember Shaneyfelt withdrew his motion to allow testimony to be heard. M~. was recognized and indicated his concern that the proper procedure is followed so the action will hold up in court. He indicated he is opposed to the rezone. There being no further testimony, the hearing was closed. Councilmember Shaney- felt restated his original motion which was again seconded by Councilmember Wilson and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Councilmember Shaneyfelt left the meeting at this time. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 7801-30 -- Strong Mayor Pro-Tem Judy convened the public hearing on this applciation to use a residential structure in the C-III zone as a boutique and for office space. Mr. Grove was called upon to read the Planning Commissions recommendation and the hearing notice which he did. Mr. French indicated the application was generated at his request. The owner and the Fire Chief have met on this request and the owner has agreed to comply with the requirements of a Firezone ]~II within the next ten years. Mr. French and the Chief recommend the annual inspection as a tool to insure that progress is being made towards the Firezone requirements. Councilmember Smith made a motion to grant the Conditional Use Permit for a period of one year with an annual inspection by the fire department which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by roll call vote with five members voting. Councilmember Shaneyfelt returned at this time. It was indicated that he removed himself from the discussion of this a~plication be- cause of a conflict of interests. VARIANCE APPLICATION 7802-02 .... Mook Mayor Pro-Tem Judy convened the public hearing on this application to set up a blacksmith shop at 244 Monore Street. Mr. French explained that. the use most nearly comes under, the M~I classification, but the facility has been used for manufacturing in the past. Mr. Grove was called upon to read the recommendation of the Planning Commission which he did. Councilmember Smith made the motion to approve the application which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by roll call vote. Proposed Use Hearing for Federal Shared Revenue: Mr. Grove explained the re- quirement for a proposed use hearing when modifying the Revenue Sharing budget. Mayor Pro-Tem Judy convened the hearing. The citizens present kad no comments so the hearing was closed. 26' MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 18, 1978 (cont.) OLD BUSINESS Rezone Application 7711-05 - Port of Port Townsend: In response to the Port's letter read under communications, Councilmember Smith reminded the Council that Mr. Holloway's opinion was that the Port's application did not meet the criteria of a planned unit development. 'Councilmen~er Wilson suggested that we write them a letter having them go by the Ordinance for a planned unit development if that is what they want. Councilmember Ciprioti reminded the Council that when the workshop meeting was held,the Port asked what the Council wanted which they haven't received. He explained that some of the questions were only partially answered and if they would answer the questions posed in the ordinance then the Council could consider it. Mayor Pro-Tem Judy interpreted from their letter that they want an answer as to whether the Council will approve their application as is or not. The comments of the Legislative Committee were reviewed and the reason for Councilmember Shaneyfelt's withdrawing from the deliberations due to the appearance of fairness. Councilmember Wilson made a motion that the City send the Port a letter asking them to go by the planned unit development aspect of the zoning ordinance which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed by roll call vote with five Councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Council- member Shaneyfelq abstained from voting. ORDINANCE 1803 AN ORDINANCE DEFINING AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUNISHMENT AND ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCES. Mr. Grove read the ordinance in full. Councilmember Smith asked what problem this is designed to cure. Mr. Abraham explained that it was requested by the Legislative Committee because the exsisting ordinance was found to be unconsti- tutional by the court and then sighted an example of a man pounding on the pipes in his house all night which disturbs his neighbors. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion to continue this to the next meeting which was seconded by Council- member Parker and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE 1804 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1692, AS AMENDED. Mr. Grove read the ordinance in its entirity. Councilmember Ciprioti made a motion that the ordinance be continued to the next meeting which was seconded by Councilmember Smith and passed unanimously by roll call vote.~ NEW BUSINESS Indian Island Waterline: Mr. French explained that the Navy surplused the water line to Indian Island and it is essential to our system if the City is going to serve water to Indian Island residents. He requested that the Council authorize the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem to acquire this line for the minimum bid price. Coun- cilmember Ciprioti made a motion that the City make a minimum bid for the water line which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business bo come before the Council at this time, Mayor Pro-Tem declared the meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. ATTEST: Pro-Tem