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The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular
session this Fourth day of December, 1990, at 6: 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,
Vern Jones, Julie McCulloch, Norma Cwsley and Sheila Westerman.
Councilmember Kenna arrived at 7:00 PM. Also present were Clerk-I-
Treasurer David Grove, City Attorney Keith Harper, Director of
Planning and Building Michael Hildt and Public Works Director
Robert Wheeler.
OTHERS PRESENT
others present for the Urban Waterfront Plan discussion were Rick
Sepler, Dave Robison, City Planners and Darlene Bloomfield,
Administrative Assistant.
PRIORITY ITEM
Urban Waterfront Plan. councilmemì:er Owsley left the Council
Chambers. Mr Sepler listed all the documents needed by the
Councilmembers for this item. Mr Hildt explained the recommended
amendments of the Planning commission and in a memo from Mr Sepler
and himself individually. After a brief discussion, Councilmember
Clise made a motion that the Council adopt the first amendment to
the draft plan as recommended by the Planning Commission which was
seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice
vote.
The amendment follows:
The "Waterwalk" section of the Preferred Al ternati ve
should be amended to acknowledge existing private
property lines, and the rights of property owners to
control public access. The I11ap of the "Waterwalk"
appearing on pp. 85 - 86 should be relabeled to reflect
the conceptual nature of the project at this time. In
addition, text should be adjed that specifically
describes the planning process that will be used to
design the actual trail. This written description of the
process should include a comprehensive policy on the
acquisi tion, lease, or creation over time of public
access along the shoreline.
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After a brief discussion, Councilme~Jer Clise made a motion that
the Council adopt the second recommendation of the Planning
Commission to the draft plan which was seconded by Councilmember
Jones and passed unanimously by VOiCE! vote.
The amendment follows:
Create a citizen-based design process to involve the
community in the design of the Town Common; eliminate the
following text on P. 17 #3 "... through the use of special
paving. .. ."
After a brief discussion, CouncilmeIllber McCulloch made a motion
that the Council adopt the following amendment to the draft Planl-
which was seconded by Councilmenber Westerman and passed
unanimously by voice vote.
The amendment follows:
Replace text on page 17, Project: #5 to read:
.. Add distinctive landscaping at each of the two
triangles to help establish an identity for the
crossroads triangle area and to emphasize the linkage
wi th the Kah Tai Lagoon, the Kearney Street-end view
point and the waterwalk trail system."
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After a brief discussion, councilmember Westerman made a motion
that the Council adopt the following amendment to the draft plan
which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously
by voice vote.
The amendment follows:
On page 48, Policies and Programs #5 to read:
"...highwater mark on Admiralty Inlet."
Discussion of the proposed acquisition of the Thomas oil site was
deferred.
After a brief discussion, Councilmember Westerman made a motion
that the Council adopt the following amendment to the draft plan
which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed unanimously by
voice vote.
The amendment follows:
On page 21, Project #3 to read:
"The Salmon Club parcel could provide..."
Councilmember Kenna arrived at this time.
After discussion, Councilmember Westerman made a motion that the
Council adopt the following amendment to the draft plan which was
seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice
vote.
The amendment follows:
On page 21, project #4 to read:
"Efforts should be made to secure a right of first
refusal by the city for the American Legion site. Should
the American Legion be offered for sale a joint..."
Councilmember Westerman made a motion that the Council adopt the
eighth recommendation of the Planning commission to the draft plan
which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously
by voice vote.
The amendment follows:
On page 21, Project #7 to read:
" . . . On the waterside, the City could provide a tree-
lined Waterwalk atop the rip-rap breakwater with seating
and Mediterranean docking."
After a brief discussion, Councilmember Clise made a motion that
the Council adopt the ninth recommendation of the Planning
Commission to the draft plan which was seconded by Councilmember
Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote.
The amendment follows:
On page 25, Policies & Programs #1 to read:
"Encourage mixed-use development which provides
housing physically above retail and service use on the
ground floor."
After a brief discussion, councilmember Camfield made a motion that
the Council adopt the tenth recommendation of the Planning
commission to the draft plan which was seconded by Councilmember
McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote.
The amendment follows:
Amend the title text on pp. 46 - 48 to read:
"Point Hudson Properties"
After discussion, Councilmember Clise made a motion thélt the
Council adopt the first recommendation of the Planning ComRlission
to the draft ordinance which was seconded by Councilmember
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McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote.
The amendment follows:
That Alternative Map "B" be used as the Special
Overlay Height District Official Map. within this
alternative, two sub-areas are amended to have a maximum
height limit of 35 feet. These areas are defined as:
The block defined by Monroe Street, Port
Townsend Bay, Jackson Street and Water Street.
The block def ined by Monroe St:reet, Jackson
Street, Water Street and a projected extension
of Washington Street toward Point Hudson.
After discussion, councilmember Kenna made a motion that the
Council adopt the recommendation of the Planning Commission to the
draft ordinance and include an appeal process as recommended by the
Planning Staff which was seconded by CounciLmember Clise and passed
unanimously by voice vote.
The amendment follows:
Subsection G would be added, following subsection F on page 8.
G. Appeals. Any person may fiLe an appeal from the
recommendations of the HPC by paying: the required fees and
deposits and submitting in writing t~o the City Council the
reasons for the appeal within thirty (30) days of the date the
HPC issues a Certificate of Review on the matter or, in the
event the Historic Preservation Commission fails to issue a
certificate of Review, within thirty days after the expiration
of the sixty (60) day review period pr,:>vided in subsection (E)
(5), above. The fee for such an appeal shall be $250, plus
the costs of any and all transcrip1:ions, photocopying and
notifications required to process the appeal. At the time of
filing of an appeal, the appellant shall also make a cash
deposit in the amount determined by the city Clerk to defray
costs. Valid appeals shall be considered and decided by the
City Council as follows:
1.
Within thirty (30) days of receipt of a
valid appeal, the City Cler]~ shall obtain
a complete record and verba1:im transcript
of the proceedings before t,he HPC on the
matter and distribute copil:!s of same to
the City Council.
The City Council shall witt,in forty-five
( 45) days of receipt of the! appeal, meet
in public session to determ:Lne whether or
not the record of t~he Historic
preservation Commission on the matter is
adequate to make a decision on the
appeal. If the City council determines
that the record is adequë,te, it shall
then and there deliberate and decide on
the appeal wi thout addi t~ions to the
record of the HPC. If, hownver, the city
Council determines that the record is not
adequate, it shall se': forth by
resolution the extent to which the record
is inadequate and shall ei t~her
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for
a)
b)
remand the matte r to the HPC
reconsideration, or
set a time and place for a
public hearing o~ the appeal.
Public notice or the hearing
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shall be provided in the same
manner as that required for a
condi tional use permit. The
city Council may limit
testimony and submission of
additional information on the
appeal to the specific scope of
inadequacy of the record cited
in its resolution.
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standard of Review. In making its
decision on the appeal, the City Council
shall give substantial weight to the
recommendations of the Historic
Preservation commission and shall adopt
written findings of fact and conclusions
in support of its decision. In order to
grant any appeal from the recommendations
of the Historic Preservation Commission,
the City council must find that the
Historic Preservation commission was
clearly erroneous in its conclusions of
that the HPC failed to adhere to the
design guidelines established by this
ordinance or as it may be hereafter
amended.
After discussion, Councilmember Westerman made a motion that the
Planning Department Staff develop graphics to be attached to the
Urban Waterfront Design Guidelines to more adequately describe what
is meant by "small, incremental" parking lots which died from lack
of a second.
After a brief discussion, Councilmember Clise made a motion that
the Council adopt the following amendment to the draft ordinance
which was seconded by councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously
by voice vote.
The amendment follows:
17.yy.020 Boundaries of Districts -- Height overlay Subareas.
Amend this section as follows:
The Special Height Overlay District shall extend from the
Waterfront to the top of the Bluff and shall be di vidE!d into
( (He:i:EJft1:-eYe~~ay-5tl'barcaB)) certain subdistricts as described
in Section 17.yy.030 of this Chapter. The boundaries of the
Special Height Overlay District and the Height Overlay
«Sö5ðr'eðs)) Subdistricts are shown on the "Official Height
overlay Map," which is hereby made a part of this title!, just
as if such information set forth on the map were fully
described and set out herein. The Official Height Overlay
Map, attested by the signatures of the Mayor and the city
Clerk, with the seal of the City affixed, shall be kept on
file in the office of the building official, and shall be
available for inspection by the public.
After a brief discussion, Councilmember Clise made a motion that
the Council adopt the following amendment to the draft ordlinance
which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously
by voice vote.
The amendment follows:
17.yy.030 Development Standards
Replace with the following:
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A. No structure shall be erect:ed, or altered, in any
area defined in this section to a height in excess of the limits
established in this section unless otherwise provided.
B. The maximum building height.s in each of following
described «areas)) subdistricts of the Original Townsite of Port
Townsend shall be as follows:
Subdistricts: All in Original Townsite of
Port Townsend
Maximum Height in
Feet
Blocks 2, 47, 50, 95 and 98 (Pt. Hudson)
Block 94 (Pt. Hudson)
Block 99 (Pt. Hudson) and Block 45
25
32
34
30
Block 4
Block 5
36
46
50
Block 6
Blocks 7,8,9, 40, 41 and 42
Blocks 10 and 38
Blocks 11 and 52
46
37
Block 12
Blocks 36 and 44
35
40
Block 37
Block 39
42
48
Block 43
Blocks 93 and 100
47
43
The area bounded on the southeast by
Washington Street, on the northeast by
Quincy Street, and on the northwest by
the face of the Bluff
The area bounded on the southeast by
Washington Street, on the southwest by
Quincy street, and on the northwest by
the face of the Bluff 45
After a brief discussion, Councilmember K4:!nna made a motion that
the Council adopt the following amendment to the draft ordinance
which was seconded by Councilmember Clise a:1d passed unanimously by
voice vote.
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The amendment follows:
17.zz.040 Design Review -- Application~ Review Process and
Appeals.
A.
Change "Historic Preservation Committee" to "Historic
Preservation Commission"
After a brief discussion, Councilmember HcCulloch made a motion
that the Council adopt the following amendment to the draft
ordinance which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed
unanimously by voice vote.
The amendment follows:
17.zz.050 Design Review Guidelines-- Subdistricts.
Amend Subsection D, Bluff Narrows District, as follows:
1.
Buildings shall be designed with the building facade set
back at least 5 feet at each floor level along the
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following view corridors: Calhoun Street, pierce street,
( (Vðft-~:J!"eft) ) Cass Street, Benton Street and Water
street. This setback will apply from each abutting
street right-of-way such that the second floor shall be
setback at least 5 feet from the facade of the first
floor and each higher floor shall be setback at least 5
additional feet from the facade of the floor immediately
below.
After a brief discussion, Councilmember Kenna made a motion that
the Council adopt the following amendment to the draft ordinance
which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed unanimously by
voice vote.
The amendment follows:
Amend Subsection E, Ferry Detail District, as follows:
7.
New development shall provide a similar block patt:ern as
found in the adjacent Historic Commercial District.
Buildings should be built to the property line along the
following view corridors: Water Street, «'fðy~er-S"i:-ree-~
Ad ðJftS - -ß'e-ree-i:- ï - ~:f}ey- - S 4: ree4:, - -Me<i~ - -&t~-¡ - -Heft ree
S4:ree4:,--'Py}:ep- :Jt:rc.c.:t:-ï--end---wetsbi~~-£'t~) ) Polk
Street. Fillmore Street. Harrison street. and Van Buren
street. Elements occurring in public rights-of-way, such
as signs, fountains and monuments shall be low in form
wi th vertical elements limited to slender obelisk:s.
After a brief discussion, Councilmember Clise made a motion that
the Council adopt the following amendments to the draft ordinance
which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed unanimously by
voice vote.
The amendments follow:
Add a new section to read as follows:
17.zz.060. Limitation on Actions. Any decision, finding,
ruling, determination, or binding recommendation of the HPC or
the City council made pursuant to the design review
requirements and authority under this chapter shall be! final
at the time a vote is cast and recorded on any such mat't:er and
no action to set aside or modify the same shall be brought in
the Superior Court or other tribunal unless the action shall
be filed within thirty (30) days from the date of such
decision, finding, ruling, determination or binding
recommendation.
Add a new section to read as follows:
section 5. Authorization and Direction to Publish PlaIl. The
Director of the Planning and Building Department ("Dire!ctor")
is hereby authorized and directed to cause the Plan to be
published and made available to the public in furtherance of
its purposes. In publishing the Plan, the Director is further
authorized to entitle the published Plan the "Port Tc,wnsend
Urban Waterfront Plan" and to make appropriate technic:al and
conforming revisions to the text of the Plan which clarify but
do not change the meaning or intent of the Plan. The
published Plan shall be made publicly available at a
reasonable cost which may not exceed the actual cost of
publishing and binding same.
Add a new section to read as follows:
section 6. Severabili ty. In the event anyone or more of
the provisions of this ordinance shall for any reason lJe held
to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect or invalidate
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any other provision of this ordinance, but this ordinance
shall be construed and enforced as if such invalid provision
had not been contained therein; provided, that any provision
which shall for any reason be held by reason of its extent to
be invalid shall be deemed to be 1:1 effect to the extent
permitted by law.
Councilmember Westerman made a motion that the Council add
" . . . which are consistent with the carrying capaci ties of the
aquatic environment." to page 9, #2 of t,he ordinance which was
seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice
vote.
Councilmember Westerman made a motion that the Council add
" . . . where these conflict, pedestrian consideration should prevail. "
to page 10, #5 of the ordinance which was sHconded by Councilmember
Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Councilmember Westerman made a motion that the Council add "...and
should include visual and physical connections between pedestrian
spaces and public access areas which encourage enhancement of
public access to the waterfront and the crE!ation of civic spaces."
to page 11, #D of the ordinance. After disc::ussion, the motion died
for lack of a second.
After discussion of loading zones and safet~y issues, Councilmember
Clise made a motion that page 37, #7 of the Preferred Alternative
Plan be rewritten to read "Consider prohi:::>iting truck parking in
the center lane of Water Street after 11:00 AM particularly during
the peak visitor season. The City could designate truck loading
areas in the Historic District which could be posted to allow
deliveries only during specified hours." which was seconded by
Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimcusly by voice vote.
After discussion of the recommendation for the acquisition of the
Thomas oil Property on page 2, #5 of the Planning commission
Resolution, Councilmember Clise made a motion that the Council
authorize the Mayor and City Attorney to contact the owner of the
property to determine whether or not it is possible to enter into
a negotiated sale and bring figures back to the Council at the next
meeting on December 18, 1990. The motion passed unanimously by
voice vote.
ORDINANCE NO 2216
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, RELATING TO ZONING, ADOPTING THE
CITY'S URBAN WATERFRONT PLAN AND AMENDING
TITLE 17 OF THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ESTABLISH SPECIAL HEIGHT AND DESIGN GUIDELINES
OVERLAY ZONES IN THE CITY'S HISTORIC AND
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICTS.
Mr Harper suggested that on page 5, Definitions. B.: add "or as
hereafter amended". Councilmember Westerman made a motion to that
effect which was seconded by Councilmemher Jones and passed
unanimously by voice vote.
Mr Harper suggested that on page 7, D 2.: in the fourth line, the
word "significant" should be changed to "substantial". Council-
member Kenna made a motion to that effec1: which was seconded by
Councilmember Clise and passed unanimously by voice vote.
After discussion of appeals by Mr Harp,ar, Mr Grove 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 which was seconded by Councilmembe!r Camfield and passed
unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove agai:l read the ordinance by
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title. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the council adopt
Ordinance No 2216 as amended tonight which was secondE~d by
councilmember Westerman and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
councilmember owsley returned to the Council Chambers.
RECESS
Mayor Shirley declared a recess at 8:35 PM.
at 8:45 PM.
The meeting reconve~ed
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Joshua Sage was recognized and suggested the possibility of a out
of town transfer station for deliveries to the downtown businesses
rather than having too many delivery trucks, and warned that
imaginative ways to improve parking should be done before it.is too
late.
Etta Roth was recognized and stated her concerns about the we'tlands
in Townsend Meadows, the storm water runoff, the change from rental
units to owner-occupied and that the request for a new economic and
financial feasibility study is appropriate especially sin<::e the
present figures are outdated.
James C Middlebrooks, Attorney for the developers of To'wnsend
Meadows, was recognized and explained that a fairly extensive and
in depth review was made including the original environmental
checklist and Planning Commission findings. The preliminary site
work began without the City having a full, complete set of plans
which caused all the concerns. He stated that a stormwater
retention pond is not an option on this project and that it will be
expanded and made into a year-round waterfowl habitat. Mr
Middlebrooks stated that the detailed plans will be available as
soon as possible and explained the goals of the project and the
proposal for further subdivision of the property.
Greg Bennett was recognized and stated his concerns about
restoration proposals for Townsend Meadows especially conc:erning
stormwater and flooding issues and the site preparations. Mr
Bennett questioned why the bulldozing was done in defiance of the
stop work order.
John Barr was recognized and commented that there are no plans to
reconstitute the wetland so far and that he has ~;erious
reservations about the intent of the developer of Townsend Meadows
and stated his concerns about the storm drainage plan of 19:37. Mr
Barr suggested that the developer be required to do a survey of the
existing wetland before anything is done there.
Margaret Caro was recognized and stated that she supports the
decision by the Council to send the Townsend Meadows projec:t back
to the Planning Commission for review. Ms Caro noted that a letter
from Mr Middlebrooks was sent instead of the plans requested by the
Ci ty and suggested that the City require a bond from the de'iTeloper
to assure that restoration work will be completed in the proper
season.
Janeen Hayden was recognized and expressed her anger at the denial
by the developer that the land and the Planned Unit Development
agreement with the previous developer of Townsend Meadows has been
violated. Ms Hayden supported the decision by the council to
remand the project back to the Planning Commission and tJtlat the
developer not receive "special treatment" for the project.
Kathryn Jenks was recognized and requested the names of the
environmental consultants for the Townsend Meadows project..
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any other provision of this ordinance, but 1:his ordinance
shall be construed and enforced as if such invalid provision
had not been contained therein; provided, that, any provision
which shall for any reason be held by reason of its extent to
be invalid shall be deemed to be in effect to the extent
permitted by law.
Councilmember Westerman made a motion that thE~ Council add
.. . . . which are consistent with the carrying capacities of the
aquatic environment." to page 9, #2 of the ordinance which was
seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice
vote.
Councilmember W.:sterman made a motion that thE~ Council add
". . . where these conflict, pedestrian consideration should prevail. ..
to page 10, #5 of the ordinance which was seconded by Councilmember
Kenna and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Councilmember Westerman made a motion that the Council add ". . . and
should include vhmal and þ~1ysical connections between pedestrian
spaces and public access areas which encourage Emhancement of
public access to the waterfront and the creation of civic spaces."
to page 11, #D of the ordinance. After discussion, t:he motion died
for lack of a second.
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Donovan Roberts was recognized and suggested the plans for Townsend
Meadows be presented to the Public for inspection and comment and
that the City have some leverage to ma:~e sure that what has
happened in the past will not happen again.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Jones made a motion to approvr3 the following items on
the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley and
passed unanimously by voice vote.
Approval of the Minutes for the Special Hession of November 19,
1990, as written without reading.
Approval of the following Bills and Claims:
Current Expense
Street
Library
Library Renovation and Construction
Park
Emergency Medical Services
Local Improvement District #1
Water-Sewer
Storm and Surface Water
Equipment Rental
Firemen's Pension and Relief
Total
$ 52,112.40
397.80
3,183.07
728.19
406.21
7,057.87
7,540.39
19,937.01
5,483.53
96,469.50
90.00
$193,405.97
Setting Hearings:
Amendment to the Environmental Protection Ordinance
December 18th, 1990, for the Urban Waterfront Plan
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Communications:
A letter dated August 14, 1989, signed by 11 individuals residing
in Laurel Shade Addition regarding development along 25th Street
was copied to Council on November 30, 1990, and referred to the
Street/Storm Drainage/Light Committee.
A letter dated October 26, 1990, from Lowell Bogart, Chairman,
Jefferson-Port Townsend Shoreline ManagemE~nt Advisory Commission,
including the findings and recommendation of the Commission for the
adoption of the update of' the Jefferson-:¡>ort Townsend Shoreline
Management Master Program was copied for Council.
An Environmental Checklist dated November L, 1990, for the City of
Port Townsend, Department of Public Works for the proposed rezone
from R-1A to P-1 for Block 20, Lots 1-8 and Block 11, Lots 1-6 & 8,
California Addition for expansion of the po:rt Townsend Waste-water-
Treatment Plant and office space for an existing building was
copied for Council and referred to the Le~gislative/Environmental
Committee.
A letter dated November 9, 1990, from M Ha,as stating concerns for
better roads in town was copied for CounGil and referred to the
Budget Hearing.
A letter dated November 13,1990, from GaI'Y A Rowe, PE, Jefferson
CQ~nty Department of Public Works to Brent Shirley, Mayor, City of
Pø~: " ',o\t{nsend stating that it doesn't appear cost effective to add
-', ..' paci ty to the upgrade of the treatment plant for septage
t was copied for Council and referred to the Water/Sewer
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A letter dated November 20, 1990, from Louis (Bud) and :E:velinn
Kannenberg stating their support for the Urban Waterfront Plan was
copied for Council and referred to the Priority Item.
A letter dated November 20,1990, from Robert L Wilder, Director,
Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation, advising that the
City Dock Replacement project may now proceed was copiE:!d for
council and referred to the Finance Committee.
A letter dated November 21, 1990, from M E Williams favoring the
study to add new camp sites at Fort Worden State Park was copied
for Council.
A letter dated November 21, 1990, from Brent S Shirley 1:0 Jim
Pickerell, Cape George Sewer District, stating the necessity to
inform him that the City can no longer plan on accepting effluent
from Cape George was copied for Council.
A letter dated November 21, 1990, from Brent S Shirley to Philip
Zerr, Post Commander, American Legion Post #26, apologizing for the
confusion regarding the idea of the city acquiring the Legion Hall
in the Urban Waterfront Plan was copied for Council.
A letter dated November 21,1990, from Michael Hildt, Planning and
Building Director, to Mark Johnson, Nordland Construction Co,
including motions made by the Council at it's November 1, 1990,
meeting regarding Townsend Meadows PUD 587-03 was copied for
Council.
A letter dated November 23,1990, from Homer Metz, Washington State
Director, The Good Sam Club, recommending that the Parks Commission
be supported in their endeavor to bring more campsites to th4;:! Fort
Worden State Park was copied for Council.
A letter dated November 23, 1990, from Louis A (Bud) KannEmberg
giving the Pacific Black Brant a voice in the Urban Waterfron"t Plan
was copied for Council and referred to the Priority Item.
A letter dated November 26, 1990, from Karen L. McCormick, Senior
Vice President, Director of Lending, First Federal Saving's and
Loan, stating that the Clallam-Jefferson Community Action Council,
First Federal Savings and Loan and Clallam County EDC has inii:iated
efforts to conduct the first comprehensive Housing Needs Surv4ay for
Clallam and Jefferson Counties including a copy of the Request for
Proposals and requesting a funding donation was copied for Council
and referred to the Finance Committee.
A letter dated November 26,1990, from Paul Wand Wanda M Brendle
to Governor Gardner supporting a proposal to provide addi t:ional
campsites for Recreational Vehicles at Fort Worden State Park was
copied for Council.
A letter dated November 26, 1990, from Gary Kaiser stating his
reservations about the scope of the plan and the validity of' some
of the assumptions upon which it is based was copied for Council
and referred to the Priority Item.
A letter dated November 26, 1990, from Forrest Aldrich expre!ssing
his support for the adoption of the Urban Waterfront Plan:
Preferred Alternative and identifying portions of the Plan which he
thinks should not be adopted was copied for Council and referred to
the Priority Item.
A Ißtter dated November 27,1990, from Alexander and Elena M Spear
supporting the Urban Waterfront Plan and the purchase of the 'I'homas
oil property was copied for Council and referred to the Priority
Item.
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A letter dated November 27, 1990, from Scott Walker stating his
opinion concerning the Urban Waterfront Plan's proposed waterfront
walk-way was copied for Council and referrE!d to the Priority Item.
A memorandum dated November 27, 1990, from Sheridith Robison,
Executive Director, Main Street, supporting the Urban Waterfront
Plan: Preferred Alternative and stating Goncerns of Main Street
was copied for Council and referred to the Priority Item.
A memorandum dated November 27, 1990, from ~;teve Johnson supporting
the purchase of the Thomas Oil property and the preservation of
beach and park areas was copied for Council and referred to the
Priority Item.
A letter dated November 28,1990, from James D Carlson to Michael
Hildt and the Street Committee stating his opposition to pressure
for him to develop 25th Street from Ros,acrans to Sheridan was
copied for Council and referred to the Street/Storm Drainage/Light
Committee.
A letter dated November 28, 1990, from Liz Smith opposing truck
loading zones and a bicycle lane on Water Street as mentioned in
the Waterfront Plan was copied for Council and referred to the
Priority Item.
A memorandum received November 28,1990, from Frank J D'Amore with
his comments favoring the Port Townsend Urban Waterfront Plan
Preferred Alternative was copied for CounGil and referred to the
Priority Item.
A letter received November 28, 1990, from Nina Erisman with her
comments urging the city not to buy the ~~homas oil property was
copied for Council and referred to the Priority Item.
A letter dated November 29, 1990, from ].eslie Aickin, Domestic
Violence Sexual Assault Program, enclosinq their six page budget
hearing packet for the Budget Hearing was copied for Council.
A memorandum dated November 29, 1990, from Jim Pearson, Associate
Planner, Jefferson County Planning and Building Department,
including the proposed schedule for conside:::-ation of Jefferson-Port
Townsend Shoreline Management Advisory Conmission Recommendations
for Revising the Jefferson-Port Townsend Shoreline Management
Master Program was copied for Council and referred to the
Legislative/Environmental Committee.
A letter received November 29,1990, from Charles Espey in support
of the Waterfront Plan in setting guidelines for Port Townsend's
downtown was copied for Council and referrHd to the Priority Item.
A letter dated November 29, 1990, from Rick Tollefson, Chairman,
Jefferson County Chapter, Peninsula Trails Coalition stating
support for the Waterwalk Trail in downtown Port Townsend and
stating concern about the routing of bicycle traffic on the trail
through the Port area was copied for Coun~il and referred to the
Priority Item.
A letter dated November 29,1990, from David Valbracht in support
of the Urban Waterfront Plan: Preferred Alternative and stating
concerns for the Town Common, Crossroads and Shoreline areas was
copied for Council and referred to the Priority Item.
A letter dated November 30, 1990, from the Port Townsend Senior
Association as a formal request to be inclujed for consideration in
the 1991 Budget was copied for Council and referred to the Finance
Committee.
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A letter dated November 30, 1990, from John Barr stating his
concerns about the extent of the wetlands at Townsend Meadmvs was
copied for Council and referred to New Business.
A letter dated November 30, 1990, from Greg Bennett stating his
concerns for the Townsend Meadows development was copied for
Council and referred to New Business.
A memorandum dated November 30, 1990, from Margaret Caro stating
her comments and concerns for the Townsend Meadows development was
copied for Council and referred to New Business.
A letter dated November 30, 1990, from James C Middlebrooks,
writing on behalf of the developer of Townsend Meadows PUD 598-03
was copied for council and referred to New Business.
This concludes the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Garbaqe Recycling Ordinance. Mr Grove explained the changes to the
draft ordinance and memorandum from Mr Harper. Mr Grove explained
that a recycling ordinance will be ready in a few months. Mayor
Shirley opened the Hearing to the Public. Scott WalkE~r was
recognized and spoke in favor of the ordinance. Bob Rickard was
recognized and stated that he is in favor of the ordinance but
questioned the wording about someone taking their own recyclables
to the center and requested consideration for people who have to
take their garbage a long way to a paved street for pickup.
Kathryn Jenks was recognized and questioned if Fort Worden is
included in this ordinance. There being no further test.imony,
Mayor shirley closed the hearing to the Public. During discussion,
it was clarified that a private individual can take their own
garbage to the dump and the ordinance will be reworded to reflect
this, and that an individual does have to pay for the service
whether they use it or not.
ORDINANCE NO 2221
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 1138 AS
AMENDED BY ORDINANCES 1347,1425,1656,1737,
1875, 2044, 2108, AND 2165, REPEALING
ORDINANCES 1366 AND 1687, ESTABLISHING
ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS, ADJUSTING RATES,
AMENDING SECTION 6.04 AND DELETING SECTION
6.08 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr Grove read the ordinance by title and explained that this is for
introduction only.
57th Street Local Improvement District. Mr Wheeler explained the
LID. Mr Grove explained that the Notice Publication was fourteen
days prior to the hearing instead of fifteen days as required.
Mayor Shirley opened the Hearing to the Public. There be,ing no
testimony, the hearing was continued until the meeting on J:anuary
2, 1991, to allow for more testimony.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO 2218
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $62,850
TO THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, $1,000 TO THE
STREET FUND, $1,514 TO THE HOTEL/MOTEL
TRANSIENT TAX FUND, $672,000 TO THE WATER-
SEWER FUND, $1,000 TO THE STORM AND SURFACE
WATER FUND, $1,803 TO THE 1956 WATER REVENUE
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BOND REDEMPTION RESERVE FUND, $U;3 TO THE 1956
WATER WORKS AND SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUND,
MAKING FINDINGS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Mr Grove read the ordinance by title and explained that this is for
introduction only.
Final Plat. Discovery View Short Plat. MJ:' Wheeler explained the
need for final plat approval and the recommendation by staff that
it be approved for signature. Mr Harper stated that the findings
will be presented later in the meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/STAFF REPORTS
Finance. Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the Council
approve a request for the paYment for ml3als. for Firemen while
attending a six-week course which was seconded by Councilmember
Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Street/Storm Drainage/Light. CouncilmembE!r Owsley reported that
the Committee had met and discussed a tree and brush policy. A
draft of the policy will be made public prior to a public hearing.
Councilmember Owsley made a motion to s,et a Street Committee
Hearing for the Washington Street Storm Drainage project for
January 8, 1991, at 5:00 PM which was seGonded by Councilmember
Westerman and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Water/Sewer. Councilmember McCulloch reported that the Committee
had met and is continuing discussion on a Water Policy. She stated
that a public information meeting will be held in January or
February. Mr Wheeler explained the process to be followed in
obtaining a consultant for technical ö,reas of the project.
Councilmember McCulloch stated that the Watershed Advisory
Committee will participate in the process as well.
Noise Ordinance. Councilmember Clise statE!d that Chief Hinton has
prepared a packet of information for the Ccuncil and questioned if
all the Councilmembers had received it. It~ was confirmed that the
Police/Fire/Animal Control Committee members had received copies.
Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna reported that the
Committee had met and discussed the Harold DeJong Checklist and
that it has not been mitigated as yet.
Councilmember Kenna also reported that Jefflarson County will be the
lead agency for an Aquaculture Shorelines ABsessment and the County
Commissioners will be having a hearing on January 7, 1991, the City
Council will be on January 8,1991. The County will be doing the
SEPA determination on January 22-23, 1991, and they have a public
hearing scheduled for February 11,1991, at, the Tri-Area Community
Center at 7:00 PM.
Councilmember Kenna set a meeting of the Conmittee for December 13,
1990, at 5:00 PM to discuss the checklis.: for the City of Port
Townsend.
Recyclin<¡ containers. Mayor Shirley repOJ~ted that the recycling
containers will arrive in mid-January.
HUD Loan Panel. Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the
Council accept the recommendations of thH, Loan Panel for three
loans and that the resolution and contracts" for the loans be
prepared ~or ,!=:þe next Council meeting, which. was seconded by
Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote.
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ORDINANCE NO 2219
AN ORDINANCE SPECIFYING CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH
THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVE-
MENTS CAN BE DEFERRED; AMENDING SECTION 5 OF
ORDINANCE 2210; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Mr Harper and Mr Wheeler explained the ordinance. Mr Grove 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 which was seconded by Councilmember Westerman and passed
unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by
title. Councilmember Clise made a motion that the Council adopt
Ordinance No 2219 which was seconded by Councilmember Camfie!ld and
passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Grant for City Dock. Mr Wheeler announced that the Councilmembers
had received a copy of a letter officially stating the award of a
grant for City Dock.
Wastewater Treatment Plant. Mr Wheeler reported that the
Department of Ecology has reviewed the conditional use pernlit and
there is now a 30-day time period for the appeal process which
began on November 30, 1990. The residents of Port Townsend that
are planning to appeal this have not yet done so. The construction
was not begun on December 1, 1990, because of the lawsuit and
because the shorelines was not issued; the City has no.t been
notified what the State is going to do, and the redesign process
with CH2M Hill has been started.
Request for Public Hearing. Mr Grove reported that Jim PE!arSOn,
Associate Planner, Jefferson County, has requested to addre!ss the
Council about the Aquaculture Shorelines Assessment. During
discussion, Mr Hildt suggested that Dave Robison meet with Mr
Pearson and Councilmember Kenna and work out the process.
1991 Councilmeeting Date. It was confirmed that the first Rleeting
in January 1991, will be held on Wednesday, January 2,1991, as New
Year's Day falls on Tuesday.
Final Plat. Discovery View Short Plat. Councilmember Jones made a
motion that the Council find that Discovery View Shortplat cclnforms
with the criteria, terms and conditions of the City's short sub-
division ordinance, and that the final plat be approved and signed
by the Mayor, Clerk and City Attorney which was seconded by
Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote.
NEW BUSINESS
City/Milholland Property Exchange. Mr Harper, Mr Wheeler and Mr
Milholland explained the resolution.
RESOLUTION NO 90-108
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A
DEDICATION OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY FOR PUBLIC
STREET PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY PERTAINING TO THE DEDICATION AND A
PROPOSED VACATION OF AN INTERSECTING STREET.
After a lengthy discussion, Councilmember Clise made a motion that
the Council adopt Resolution No 90-108 which was seconded by
Councilmernber Westerman and passed unanimously by voice v01:e.
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ORDINANCE NO 2146
AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY
LOCATED WITHIN BLOCK 4 , JAj~ES HUSSEY'S
ADDITION LYING BETWEEN 27TH STREgT AND A POINT
12 FEET NORTH OF THE NORTHERN LO~~ LINE OF LOTS
6 AND 11 OF SAID BLOCK 4; ESTABLISHING
CONDITIONS TO THE VACATION AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Mr Harper explained the ordinance. Mr Grove read the ordinance 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 McCulloch 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 2146
which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed
unanimously by roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO 2220
AN ORDINANCE VACATING INTERIOR LOT LINES OF
LOTS 9,10, AND 11 OF BLOCK 4, J'AMES HUSSEY'S
ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AS PER
PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 1 OF PLA~~S, RECORDS OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, WASHINGTON; AND ESTABLISHING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr Grove read the ordinance by title. Counc::ilmember McCulloch made
a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the
third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Clise
and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again read the
ordinance by title. Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the
Council adopt Ordinance No 2220 which was sc::!conded by Councilmember
Kenna and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Townsend Meadows. Mr Hildt explained that at the last Council
meeting this was remanded back to the Planning commission and that
Nordland Construction was requested to submit a site restoration
plan no later than November 29,1990, which has not been received.
James Middlebrooks was recognized and explained the position of
Nordland Construction and that there is nclt a restoration plan at
this time. A lengthy discussion of the criteria for lower income
housing for retired people in relation to Townsend Meadows, the
marketing feasibility study and the furt]ler subdivision changes
that require the Planning Commission review ensued. Mr Hildt
explained that an updated economic feasibility marketing study and
a revised environmental checklist have be'Em requested as well as
the restoration plan.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Shirley recessed the meeting into Executi ve Session to
discuss with legal counsel the acquisition of real estate by
purchase and litigation. Mayor Shirley rE!quested the presence of
Mr Grove, Mr Hildt and Mr Wheeler at 11:14 PM.
RECESS
Mayor shirley recessed the meeting until 6:30 PM on until December
11, 1990, at 11:58 PM.
CONTINUATION OF THE REGULAR SESSION or DECEMBER 4, 1990.
The City Council of the city of Port To~msend met in continued
session this Eleventh day of December, 1990, at 6:30 PM in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Bren1~ S Shirley presiding.
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ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Jean Camfield, John Clise,
Michael Kenna, Julie McCulloch, Norma Owsley and Sheila Westerman.
Councilmember Jones was excused. Also present were Clerk-Treasurer
David Grove, city Attorney Keith Harper, Director of Planning and
Building Michael Hildt and Public Works Director Robert Wheeler.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Golf Club Sublease. Mayor Shirley and Mr Grove explained that
David Hurd has requested a sublease of the restaurant at the Golf
Course which has to be approved by the Council. After discussion
of compliance with the building code and a time limit, Council-
member Clise made a motion that the Council approve the sublelase of
the restaurant to David and Jeannette Hurd to run concurrent with
the master lease which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna. After
discussion, the motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Shirley recessed the meeting into Executive Session to
discuss with legal counsel the acquisition of real estate by
purchase and litigation. Mayor Shirley requested the presence of
Mr Grove, Mr Hildt and Mr Wheeler at 6:45 PM. The meeting was
reconvened at 7:55 PM.
Union Wharf Lease. A brief discussion of the Union Wharf Lease
being on the agenda for the next meeting ensued.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the m.eeting
adjourned at 7:57 PM.
Attest:
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Clerk-Treasurer
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 18,1990
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in :t'egular
session this eighteenth day of December, 1990, at 6:30 PM in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent S Shirley presicling.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, John Clise,
Vern Jones, Julie McCulloch, Norma Owsley, and Sheila West~erman.
Also present were Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, city Attorne~r Keith
Harper, Director of Planning and Building Michael Hildt, and Public
Works Director Robert Wheeler.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Cindy Walpin was recognized and spoke against the proposed IHase of
Union Wharf because of its impact on the rest of downtown. She
compared the size of existing businesses and request:ed an
environmental impact study.
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