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IUNUTES OF THE- REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 7, 1990
The city Council of the city of Port Townsend met in regular
session thi$ Seventh Day of August, 1990, at 7:30 PM in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent S shirley presiding.
ROLL CALL
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Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Jean Camfield, John Clise,
Vern Jones, Michael Kenna, Julie McCulloch, Norma Owsley and Sheila
Westerman. Also present were Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, city
Attorney Keith Harper, Public Works Director Robert Wheeler and
Director of Planning and Building Michael Hildt.
Mayor Shirley introduced Sheri Robison as the new }Iain Street
Executive Director.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Kathryn Jenks was recognized and reported that the bank next to Les
Schwab Tires and has been reshaped by Nordland Construct,ion without
proper permits from the City and has set a very bad example.
Cindy Thayer was recognized and questioned if there will be a
discussion of interim guidelines for the streets. Mayor Shirley
stated that it will be discussed under Unfinished Business later
on the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
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Councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the following items
on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield
and passed unanimously by voice vot$.
'Approval of the Minutes for July 11, 1990, as writ1:en without
reading.
Approval of the following Bills and Claims:
Current Expense
Street
Library
Library Renovation and Addition
Park
Emergency Medical Services
Water-Sewer
Equipment Rental
Firemen's Pension and Relief
Total
$ 58,O~4.40
3,650.51
7,407.07
24,~O7.31
720.98
2,846.57
45,405.93
4,658.93
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$ 148,194.80
Adoption of Resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO 90-73
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A LATECOMER
UTILITY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91.
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Ray Tennyson has agreed to construct a six-inch water line in Block
36 of Eisenbeis Addition from the south line of lot :25 south 68
feet within the City of Port Townsend.
RESOLUTION NO 90-74
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A LATECOMER
UTILITY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91.
- ¡he Hunt Manor Partnership has agreed to construct a six-inch water
line in Jackman Street from the south line of Lot 25, Block 36 of
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the Eisenbeis Addition north to 12th Street wi tl1.in the City of Port
Townsend.
RESOLUTION NO 90-75
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A lATECOMER
UTILITY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35. S'l.
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The Hunt Manor partnership has agreed to constru.::t a six-inch sewer
line in Block 36 of Eisenbeis Addition from the south line of lot
25 to the north line of lot 28; and north 10 feet into lot 29
within the City of Port Townsend.
RESOLUTION NO 90-76
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF rHE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A L~TECOMER
UTILITY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91.
Allen Engler has agreed to construct a six-inch water line in 10th
Street from Jackman to Holcomb; in Holcomb from lOth to 11th within
the City of Port Townsend.
RESOLUTION NO 90-77
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ~mE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A LATECOMER
UTILITY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91.
Douglas Warren has agreed to construct an eight-inch sewer line in
55th Street from Landes to Hill Street within the City of Port
Townsend.
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Communications:
A proposal dated June 11, 1990, from Scott Walker for planning,
building and preserving a system of non-motorizE!d access pathways
and pedestrian safe residential streets througho'lt town was copied
for Council and referred to the street/Sto]~m Drainage/Light
Committee.
A letter dated June 28,1990, from Brenda Martin, Gregory McMillan.
Adam and Lillian Gaikowski opposing the opening of 30th street from
Hendricks to Sheridan by developers was copiec: for Council and
referred to the street/storm Drainage/Light Comntittee.
A letter dated July 3, 1990, from John F W Rogers, Chairman,
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, thanking Mayor shirley
for efforts in assisting them with their meeting in Port Townsend.
An Environmental Checklist dated July 4, 1990, from the Quimper
Credit Union to rezone property between 12th Strel:!t and 10th Street
east of Hill Street behind the Safeway Store was copied for Council
and referred to the Legislative/Environmental Committee.
An Environmental Checklist dated July 12, 1990, from campbell
Construction for 25 single family home sites on double lots where
six have already been bui It on Holcomb and Jackman Streets on
Blocks 9,10, 25 and 26, Bracken's Addition was copied for Council
and referred to the Legislative/Environmental Co:~mittee.
A note dated July 13, - 1990, fróm"Jâñíes~rTaveJ:'nakis requesting
continuation of Street Vacation Application No ~1005-02 until the
second meeting in September was copied for Council.
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A letter dated July 18, 1990, from Brent Shirley to Bob Sokol,
President, Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce, thanking the Chamber
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of Commerce for its contribution of $2,000.00 to it-he Gateway
Project was copied for Council.
A letter from Gigi Renuart about environmental respect, was copied
for Council on July 18, 1990.
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A petition dated July 19, 1990, signed by 27 residents of Bishop
Park Addition stating their concerns about enforcement of the
Restricti ve Covenants of the Bishop Park Plat was copied for
Council and referred to the Legislative/Environmental Committee.
A letter dated July 23, 1990, from Michael Hildt to David Skeen,
Attorney at Law, explaining the criteria for a grandfathered home
office, a home occupation permit and the of returning his
application for a sign permit was copied for Council.
A Notice to Title dated July 23, 1990, from the Planning and
Building Department, City of Port Townsend regarding property owned
by Richard Romano was copied for Council.
A letter dated July 24, 1990, from Douglas V Franz, Building
Inspector, to Jill and Vartkes Tatarian, regarding complaints
received by the City regarding their home occupation of a rental
car business in addition to their taxi business was copied for
Council.
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A letter dated July 25, 1990, from Amory Peck, a 'tourist who
believes in the preservation of Port Townsend, to City Officials,
stating his concern for controlled growth was copied for Council.
A memorandum dated July 25, 1990, from Michael Hildt to Keith
Harper with suggestions for the Draft Street Use Ordinance was
copied for Council and referred to the Street/storm Drainage/Light
Committee.
A letter dated July 26, 1990, from Darlene Bloomfield, Adminis-
trative Assistant, to Gary and Mary Kaiser enclosinq the final
recommendation and Findings of Fact and Conclusions of 1:he Planning
Commission and requesting attendance at the Public Hearing for
their variance was copied for Council and referred to the Public
Hearing later on the agenda.
An article from the July 30,1990, Newsweek Magazine entitled "The
Myth of German Efficiency" was copied for Council.
A letter dated July 30, 1990, from Darlene Bloomfield, Adminis-
trative Assistant, to Jean Anderson enclosing the final recom-
mendation and Findings of Fact and Conclusions of the Planning
Commission and requesting attendance at the Public Hearing for her
variance was copied for Council and referred to the Public Hearing
later on the agenda.
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A letter dated July 31, 1990, from William H Backous, PE:, Southwest
Region Supervisor, Water Quality Programs, State of Washington
Department of Ecology, to Mayor Shirley stating that the City must
proceed without delay to comply with the secondary treatment
facility construction schedule in Order No DE 90-S1256 issued by
Ecology on July 14,1990, was copied for Council.
A letter dated July 31, 1990, from Mary Rutherford, reporting a
large bolt or manhole in the street across from a bank where she
tripped was copied for Council and referred to the street/Storm
Drainage/Light Committee.
A letter dated August 2,1990, from Dave Robison, Planner, to Gary
and Mary Kaiser informing them of the parking requirement
conformance of Seafirst in regard to their leasing of surp1.us
spaces was copied for Council and referred to the Public Hearing.
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A letter dated August 3, 1990, from Keith Harper, to Vicky
Lockhart, Jefferson Title Company, regarding i:he closing of the
City of Port Townsend/Olberg transaction was copied for Council.
This concludes the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Variance Application No 9005-01 -Anderson. Mr Hildt reviewed the
findings, conclusions and conditions of the Planning Commission.
Mayor Shirley opened the hearing tq the public. Jean Anderson was
recognized and spoke in favor of the variance and requested a six-
foot privacy fence on the back corner of her property. There being
no further testimony, Mayor Shirley closed tJle hearing to the
public and turned to the council for disposition. After a brief
discussion, Councilmember Westerman made a motion that the Council
adopt the following findings, conclusions and ccndition, and grant
Variance Application No 9005-01 which was secondHd by Councilmember
Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Findings
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The applicant proposes to construct an enc::losed addition to
her home at 634 Clay street. The subject property is located
on the northeast corner of Clay and Quincy Streets, in an R-
II zoning district. The current rear setback of the dwelling
is 16 feet 8 inches, which is a legal, non-conforming
condi tions that was in existence prior to the enactment of the
Port Townsend zoning code of 1971. In the R-II zoning
district the minimum rear setback is 20 fe(:!t. The applicant
proposes to construct the addition so that: the rear setback
of the building would be 11 feet 8 inches. As this is less
than the required 20-foot rear setback, a variance is
required.
The applicant also desires to construct a 6-foot-high fence
that will front on both Clay and Quincy streets. In the R-II
zoning district, a 6-foot-high fence is pe]~mi tted if setback
20 feet from the street right-of-way. Siru:e the house is on
a corner lot, the 20 foot setback must be observed on both
Clay and Quincy streets. This conditions is met on Clay
Street, but not on Quincy Street, where ther-e would be no (0-
feet) setback. Therefore, a variance is required for the
section of the proposed fence that fronts on Quincy Street.
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The size and construction of the proposed fence would be
inconsistent with zoning restrictions. Solid fences which are
a maximum of three feet high, measured from the ground on
which the fence stands, are permitted fro:m the twenty-foot
setback line, to the street right-of-way. Open rail fences,
a maximum of four-feet six inches are peJ::-mitted where the
rails and posts constitute not more than one-third of the
fence area. This would permit a rail fence that is 66% open.
The proposed fence cannot be considered to be a rail fence.
The proposed fence would be 6-feet high, and would be
constructed so that the bottom- 4-feet woul~ be of lattice
construction (please Sée attached drawing). As such, the
fence would be painted white, and is intended to enclose a
private patio area.
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Due to the high volume of tourist pedestrian traffic adjacent
to the subject property, a greater need for privacy exists
than pertains gener~~l~
The applicant states that construction of a brick chimney
necessi tates the rear setback variance. According to the
applicant, the house at present does not havo a legal chimney.
The current fireplace location can only acGommodate a metal
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chimney as a brick chimney would need to go through a hip
rafter. In addition, the applicant feels that even if
physically possible, a metal chimney would be inappropriate
in a house that is 100 years old. The applicant states that
in order to relocate the chimney, existing covered access to
the basement would need to be eliminated. As a result of the
relocation, the applicant proposed to cover an existing
external staircase to the basement. This enclosure of the
stairway is what requires a variance from re!ar setback
requirements.
Conclusions
1.
The proposed variance would not amount to a rezone,
constitute a change in the district boundaries.
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Special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar
to the land that are not applicable to other lands in the same
district. A literal interpretation of the provisions of title
17 would deprive the property owner of rights commonly enjoyed
by other properties similarly situated in the district.
The surrounding district is not in general compliance with the
rear setback standard of twenty-feet. Many of the buildings
have less than the currently required rear setbac}~. The rear
setback of these structures are a legal, non-conforming
conditions that was in existence prior to the enac1:ment of the
Port Townsend zoning code of 1971. As non-standard rear
setbacks are the norm, not the exception, the variance would
not if granted, confer a special privilege to 'the subject
property that is denied to other lands in the same district.
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The proposed fence would not be consistent with t,hose in the
surrounding district. If constructed as design~ad it would
confer a special privilege to the subject property that is
denied to other lands in the same district.
5.
The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the
public welfare and injurious to the property of improvements
in the vicinity.
The variance, if granted, would be inconsistent with the
zoning code purpose set forth in Section 17.04.020 of the Port
Townsend Municipal code.
The reasons set forth in the above-referenced application
justify granting the variance. The variance is ne~aded to make
reasonable use of the land.
The granting of this variance would be in harmony with the
general purpose and intent of Title 17 (zoning) of the Port
Townsend Municipal Code.
In consideration of the aforementioned findings and conclusions,
the City Council finds that the above-referenced application be
granted as conditioned.
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Any fence constructed high than 3' shall be setback at least
50' from the Clay Street Right-of-way.
Variance Application No 9005-07 -Kaiser. Mr Hildt reviewed the
findings, conclusions and conditions of the Planning commission.
Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the public. Gary Kaiser was
recognized and spoke in favor of the variance. There being no
further testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the public
and turned to the Council for disposition. During the lengthy
discussion, Councilmember McCulloch referred to a let:ter written
by Melvin Hopper on August 3, 1990, to the Council in her care
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requesting that the ground be thoroughly ana:.yzed for chemical
contamination and the safety of the neighboring building be
apprised and reported on before a building perm:.t for this project
is issued. Councilmember McCulloch stated that this should be
turned over the Building and planning Department as it did not
refer to the parking variance. After further discussion,
Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council adopt the
following findings, conclusions and conditions and grant Variance
Application No 9005-07 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones
and passed unanimously by voice vote.
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Findings
1.
The applicants originally proposed (6/2 B/90) to build a
commercial building of approximately 6001) square feet for
general retail space. Re-design was submiti:ed to the Planning
Commission on July 12, 1990, for further consideration based
on 3,795 of gross square footage. This ed te is located on
Water street between the Green Eyeshade and Alaska Power
Building (no street address has been assignHd). The applicant
seeks a variance from Section 17.30.020 of the City's Zoning
Code for providing for off-street parking.
The subject property is located in the C-III Historic Downtown
District. The subject property falls ju;t outside of the
jurisdiction of the Shoreline Management l~ct (207 feet from
the ordinary high water mark). It is adjacent to commercial/
retail uses on both sides and will house gl~neral retail uses
with various tenant(s). There will be a main floor at street
level and a mezzanine. The proposed building will have an
alleyway between it and the Green Eyeshade and a deck facing
the Seafirst parking lot. The proposed building will cover
approximately 75% of the lot (including dHck and alleyway).
the lot is currently vacant and barren ,axcept for ground
vegetation.
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According to section 17.30.020 off-street parking and loading
areas shall be provided in accordance with the minimum
requirements provided in this title whenevI:!r any building is
constructed, erected, relocated or expanded. Construction of
proposed building for retail uses under thl:! said title would
require:
if less than 5,000 sq. ft. floor area @ 1 space per
300 sq ft gross floor area.
As per revised plans, based on 3,794 sq. ft. of retail space,
using the above formulas, 12.65 off-street :?arking spaces are
required. However, under section 17,30.200 commercial zones
within the National Historic District, the parking
requirements may be reduced to seventy percent (70%) of the
requirements which otherwise apply if the Historic
Preservation commission finds the design of the proposed
project contributing to the Historic District. The Historic
Preservation Committee has deemed the proposed project as
contributing to the Historic District.
Based on the above, the parking requirement::; would be reduced
to 9 spaces. In addition, the applicant has obtained 3 spaces
to lease from Seafirst bank. The applicant is still six
spaces short of meeting the parking requirement under the
zoning code.
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It is estimated that the basement of the proposed building
could accommodate up to 14 parking spaces. Basement parking
was not pursued be the applicant due to problems of access and
cost considerations.
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Various options are available to the applicant t:o meet the
parking requirements under Section 17, such as:
a.
the applicant can provide ingress and egress from Water
Street via a curb cut to a basement garage. However,
there is an existing Jefferson County transit stop at
this location.
b.
an easement can be sought from the adjacent Seafirst Bank
parking lot to a basement garage. This option was
explored by the applicant, but Seafirst will not agree
to the easement (see attached letter from Seafirst dated
6/6/90) .
c.
a joint use agreement may be possible between the
proposed retail use which requires parkinq primarily
during the day and a use which requires parking primarily
during the night.
d.
the applicant can pursue off-site parking within or
adjacent to the Downtown Parking District (not more that
200 feet from district) to meet parking requirements.
the applicant can request to pay a fee into the Parking
Improvement Fund in-lieu of furnishing the required
parking spaces.
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The applicants state that the location of the proposed site
between two other buildings and the small size of the lot
render practical parking access impossible and a literal
interpretation of the ordinance would, in effect, deprive the
applicants of the right to develop their property. The
applicants also state the only way to develop the lot is by
gaining relief from the parking requirements. The! applicants
point out that a variance had been granted for another
proposed project at this same site for similar reasons in 1979
(variance request #7906-03).
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A mitigated determination of nonsignificance was issued
pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act on July 3,
1990.
Conclusions
1.
The proposed variance would not amount to a rezone nor
constitute change in the district boundaries shown on the
official zoning map.
2.
Because the proposed building site is, in effect landlocked,
circumstances exist that are peculiar to the site and parking
requirements would impose a hardship on the owner that is not
applicable to other lands in the same district. Therefore,
a literal interpretation of the provisions of the Port
Townsend Municipal Code would deprive the property owner of
the rights commonly enjoyed by other properties similarly
situated in the district under Title 17 (Zoning).
The variance would not, if granted, confer a special privilege
to the subject property that is denied to other lands in the
same district.
In respect to approval of variance #7906-03 for the same site
in 1979, it should be noted that project, as defined by
building permit #780-37 is not the same project as the
proposed project by the Kaisers. In a similar variance
matter, the City Attorney stated that a variance was not found
to have any further effect, unless the present or subsequent
owner essentially proposes the same type of structure which
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was proposed in the original application (:;ee attached letter
from City Attorney dated March 28, 1988). Furthermore, the
parking ordinance and zoning code have both been amended in
the ten years since this previous applicat:ion.
In addition, given that the applicant has pursued acquiring
an easement across Seafirst Bank property, has studied and
decided that an underground parking facility would be
impractical, and curb cuts into Water street may be counter
to the historic nature of the downtown district, a partial
variance of parking requirements may be warranted.
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The proposed project has been redesigned to meet the
recommendations of the Historic Preservation Committee.
Therefore, the granting of the variance would not be
detrimental to the public welfare and injurious to the
property or improvements in the vicinity and zone in which the
property is situated.
5.
The proposed variance, if granted with conditions, would be
consistent with the current zoning code purpose language set
forth in Section 17.04.020 of the Port ~~ownsend Municipal
Code.
6.
The reasons set forth in the above-refeJ:'enced application
justify the granting of the variance, and the variance is the
minimum variance that will make possible 1:he reasonable use
of the land.
7.
Because the granting of the variance would be in harmony with
the' general purpose and intent of Title 17 (Zoning) of the
Port Townsend Municipal Code, the above-rE!ferenced variance
is hereby granted as conditioned:
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The building permit shall not be issu.~d until such time
as the Historic Preservation Commission gives approval
to the design details as set out in the July 10th letter
from Pete Raab to the City Council.
The applicants shall provide 9 off-site parking spaces
either:
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on-site;
off-si te pursuant to the locatil)nal criteria set
forth in Chapter 17.30 of ttLe Port Townsend
Municipal Code;
through a joint use agreement;
fees-in-lieu pursuant to Chapter 17.30 of the Port
Townsend Municipal Code.
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The applicant and the city shall enter into an agreement
in form and substance agreeable to the City and be
recorded and providing that upon termination or
extinguishment of any leased, joint-use or other parking,
that the applicant shall otherwise prc,vide the required
off-street parking spaces or pay the then-existing in-
lieu fee.
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ORDINANCE NO 2199
AN ORDINANCE CREATING PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL
CODE CHAPTER 5.90 ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR
PERMITTING AMBULANCE SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY
AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREFOR.
Mr Grove gave the history of the ordinance and read the ordinance
by title. Councilmember Clise made a motion that the first
reading be considered the second and the third be by title only
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which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously
by voice vote. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by title. Mayor
Shirley opened the hearing to the public. James (Bonzo) DeLeo was
recognized and asked for the final figure for a servic,e call. Mr
Groves explained that this is a licensing procedure with a license
rate to the City but no set service rates. Mr DeLeo ::;tated that
he hoped there would be funds available for another man at the Fire
Hall. There being no further testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the
hearing to the Public and turned to the Council for disposition.
Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the Council adopt
Ordinance No 2199 with an effective date of Septembe!r 1, 1990,
which was seconded by Councilmember Westerman and passed
unanimously by roll call vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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secondary Treatment Plant Update: ci tizen Representative to Value
Engineering Study. Mr Wheeler announced that the contract has been
completed with Kramer, Chinn and Mayo and that there: will be a
public meeting on August 9, 1990, from 7: 00 PM to 9: 00 PM to
discuss the Value Engineering Study process with the consultants.
A week long workshop will be conducted the week of August 13, 1990.
Those attending for the City will be Bob Wheeler, John Clise, John
Merchant and Bob Nesbitt of Jefferson County. Councilmember
westerman made a motion that the Council approve the appointment
of Ron McElroy and Francesca Knowles be citizen Representatives to
the Value Engineering Study with the city paying the 'way for one
participant which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed
unanimously by voice vote.
Mr Wheeler stated that there are other steps being taken with the
treatment plant because of the time limit set by the Department of
Ecology and introduced Dave Peterson, CH2M Hill, who gave an update
to the site plan and SEPA checklist for the plant.
Mr Wheeler stated that a variance for setback on the side streets
and for lot coverage will be required and will be before the
Planning commission in September contingent upon the Value
Engineering Study.
Street Standards Interim Ordinance Public Hearing Set. Mr Harper
explained the draft ordinance. Councilmember Jones made a motion
that a Public Hearing be set for September 4, 1990, for the Draft
Street Standards Ordinance which was seconded by Councilmember
Westerman and passed unanimously by voice vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/STAFF REPORTS
Street/Storm Drainage/Light. Councilmember Jones made a motion
that All City Autobody be authorized to cut the cedar tree on the
west side of Logan street and clear the brush which was seconded
by Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by voicE~ vote. The
madrona trees will be looked at after this is done.
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Councilmember Jones reported that the Committee had reviewed the
SEPA checklist for the Storm Drainage project. Mr Wheeler stated
that there is still some more work to be done on the checklist but
they would like to move ahead with the Washington Street portion
of the project and consider some road improvements in t:hat area at
the same time. A discussion of curbs, gutters and sidetJl7alks in the
area ensued.
Councilmember Jones also reported the Committee had discussed the
letter from Mary Tudor regarding traffic problems on Polk Street
and suggests that automobile stops be installed to kee:p cars from
parking on the sidewalk in front of the credit union building.
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Councilmember Jones reported that the Committee :recommends that the
letter from Mary Rutherford be referred to the Washington cities
Insurance Authority.
Finance. Councilmember Owsley reported that tho Committee had met
and discussed the Union Wharf plans and had no recommendations as
yet.
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Communi ty Services. Councilmember Westerman stated that the fourth
draft of the garbage ordinance and contract ha:; been written and
that the first negotiation with the contractor will be on August
10, 1990.
Watershed Advisory Committee. Councilmember McCulloch made a
motion that the Mayor direct the Public Works Director to issue a
request for proposals to qualified consulting firms for the
preparation of a watershed control program. This document should
fulfill the requirements of Federal and State :::-egulations as the
exist and as they are developed in the future. The process of
preparing this plan should include public participation wherever
possible. It is our recommendation that the plan be scheduled for
completion by the summer of 1991, with due con::dderation paid to
pertinent performance dates as they evolve out of state
regulations. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Owsley and
passed unanimously by voice vote.
Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that
the Council issue a mitigated determination of nDnsignificance for
Quimper Credit Union's rezone application as follows which was
seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed una.nimously by voice
vote.
1.
Undertake a traffic study to asses alternatives for access to
the proposed rezone property, with a special emphasis on Hill
Avenue, 12th Street and Sims Way access po:Lnts.
Work with the Gateway Project's consultants traffic
recommendations and comply with the Draft Gateway Design
Guidelines, or the guidelines ultimately approved by the City
Council.
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3.
The applicant will submit a storm drainage plan for the entire
site, designed by a civil engineer, for the approval of the
Public Works Director prior to construction.
Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council issue a
mitigated determination of nonsignificance for Bracken's Addition
housing units proposeq by Joe Campbell as follows which was
seconded by Councilme~er Jones and passed unanimously by voice
vote.
4.
1.
An easement shall be obtained by the applicant from Jefferson
County to cross the fairgrounds property for sewer connections
or the proposed sewer must connect to the Jackman street
sewer.
2.
Applicant will comply with the attached site plan (dated
August 7, 1990), as approved by the Public Works Director.
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Site plan and construction activities will preserve as much
native vegetation and trees as is reasonably possible.
Install one or more fire hydrants, if deemed necessary by the
Fire Chief, in conformance with the UniforIT. Fire Code.
Councilmember Kenna set a meeting of the Committee for August 21,
1990, at 6: 30 PM for the City Storm Drainage Checklist and the
Proposed Street Standards Ordinance.
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McCurdy Pavilion. Mayor Shirley noted the invitation to the ribbon
cutting ceremony for the McCurdy Pavilion on August B, 1990, at
7:00 PM.
NEW BUSINESS
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RESOLUTION NO 90-78
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING AN ADDENDUM TO
CONTRACT WITH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL.
Mayor Shirley explained the resolution. Councilmember Clise made
a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 90-78 which was
seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice
vote.
Modified Conditional Use Permit 8901-03 and Modified Conditional
Use Permit 9004-01. Mr Harper explained the modification is to
extend the period of time for which an occupancy permit can be
issued. Councilmember Owsley made a motion that 1:he Council
approve the Modified Conditional Use Permit 8901-03 and Modified
Conditional Use Permit 9004-01 which was seconded by Councilmember
Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote.
ORDINANCE NO 2200
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 1775
PERTAINING TO THE VACATION OF CERTAIN STREETS,
BY SPECIFYING THE WIDTH OF THE UTILITY
EASEMENTS THEREIN RESERVED, AND ESTABLISHING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr Harper explained the ordinance. Mr Grove read the clrdinance by
title. Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the first reading
be considered the second and the third be by title only which was
seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice
vote. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember
Camfield made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2200
which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously
by roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO 90-79
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
TOWNSEND MEADOWS PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT NO 587-03.
Mr Harper explained the resolution. Councilmember Jones made a
motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 90-79 which was
seconded by Councilmember Westerman and passed unanimously by voice
vote.
STAFF COMMENTS
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Waterline Break. Mr Wheeler reported that a waterline break in the
six-inch line that serves the Sea Galley was fixed in an hour and
a half and was unrelated to the previous mainline break in Water
street.
Seaview Sewer Local Improvement District 1. Mr Wheeler announced
that insurance problems have been resolved and that construction
should start on the project on August 13, 1990.
Survey requirement at time of Building Permit. Mr Hildt reported
that some cities in the area require a survey at the time a
building permit is issued but most do not according to a telephone
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survey conducted by staff. Also, some require that the surveys or
plot plans show trees over a certain size. It was the consensus
of the Council that an ordinance be prepared requiring a survey but
authorizes staff to waive it in cases where it is obvious that it
is not needed.
COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION
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Urban Waterfront Design Event. Councilmember Klanna questioned if
any other Councilmembers or staff will be attending the Design
Event. It was the consensus of the Council to recess this meeting
to the Port Townsend Yacht Club to conform to the Public Meetings
Act.
Department of Ecology Letter. The Council ]~equested that an
article be written in the newspapers informing the public of the
deadlines set by the Department of Ecology for the Secondary
Treatment Plant construction. Mayor Shirley stated that the
Department of Ecology had indicated that thE~ newspapers were
contacted directly.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Shirley recessed the meeting into Executive Session at 10:35
PM to discuss acquisition of real estate including Keith Harper,
David Grove, Robert Wheeler and Michael Hildt. The meeting was
reconvened at 10:43 PM.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO 90-80
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF 'rHE CITY
TO ACCEPT THE COUNTER-OFFER FOR THE PURCHASE
OF LOTS 1 THROUGH 4, BLOCK 11, CA]~IFORNIA
ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE
ANY DOCUMENTS AND DISBURSE ANY FUNDS NBCESSARY
TO CLOSE THE PURCHASE AND SALE.
Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the Council adopt
Resolution No 90-80 which was seconded by CouncJ.lmember Clise and
passed with six Councilmembers voting in the~ affirmative and
Councilmember Westerman voting against the motion.
RECESS
Mayor Shirley recessed the meeting until 5:00 PM on August 9,1990,
to the Design Event at the Port Townsend Yacht Club at 10:45 PM.
REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 7,1990, COUTINUED
The meeting was reconvened at 5:30 PM at the Port Townsend Yacht
Club on August 9,1990. Mayor Pro-Tem Kenna called the meeting to
order with Councilmembers Camfield, Jones, Ken~a, McCulloch and
Westerman in attendance.
NEW BUSINESS
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Urban Waterfront Design.
of the Urban Waterfront.
A discussion ensued about potential uses
RECESS
The meeting was recessed until 1:30 PM August 10, 1990, by Mayor
Pro-Tem Kenna at 10:30 PM.
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REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 7, 1990, CONTINUED
The meeting was reconvened at 1:35 PM at the Port Townsend Ya<;=ht
Club on August 10, 1990. Mayor Pro-Tem Kenna called 'the meetlng
to order with Counci lmembers Camf ield, Jones, Kenna and ~~~;:¿~~/5lR
in attendance.
CONTINUED BUSINESS
Urban Waterfront Design.
Discussion continued.
thanked all the Participants for their time and
Mayor shirley
efforts.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Pro-Tem Kenna declared the
meeting adjourned at 4:50 PM.
Attest:
Mayor
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Clerk-Treasurer
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 21,1990
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular
session this Twenty-first Day of August, 1990, at 7:30 PM in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent S Shirley presiding.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, John Clise,
Michael Kenna, Julie McCulloch, Norma Owsley and Sheila Westerman.
Councilmember Vern Jones was excused. Also present ~{ere Clerk-
Treasurer David Grove, City Attorney Keith Harper, Public Works
Director Robert Wheeler and Director of Planning and Building
Michael Hildt.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mium Rubin-Crump was recognized and requested a resolution for
Council approval in concept of a Farmer's Market grant application
through the State Department of Community Development's Hural-Urban
Linkages Program to be located in downtown Port Townsend.
CONSENT AGENDA
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Councilmember Owsley made a motion to approve the following items
on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by CouncilmembE:!r Camfield
and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Approval of the Minutes for August 7, 1990, as correct:ed without
reading. Councilmember McCulloch was present on the afternoon of
August 10, 1990, instead of Councilmember Westerman.
Approval of the following Bills and Claims:
Current Expense
Street
$ 58,499.71
5,300.~:2