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it will take some time before it has a final surface, but it, may be
opened relatively soon with gravel.
Point Hudson Study. Councilmember Clise commended the Mayor for
the work he has put into getting cooperation between the city and
the port on this issue. He suggested that the committee include
some citizens at large without a special interest.
Shoreline Master Program Revisions. Councilmember Clise a::;ked if
seaweed gathering is considered mining. He asked if someone would
look into this question.
Gateway Project. councilmember Clise made a motion to approve an
appropriation of three thousand dollars to match a grant for
appraisal of property in the Gateway Project which was seconded by
Councilmember Westerman and passed unanimously by voice vote.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Shirley declared a recess into executive session at 11:19 PM
to receive and evaluate complaints and charges brought against a
public officer or employee and to discuss with legal counsel
Ii tigation with which the city is likely to become a party. In
addition to the City Council, the Mayor requested the presence of
the City Attorney and Clerk-Treasurer. The meeting was reconvened
at 11:32 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting
adjourned at 11:32 PM.
Attest:
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 21, 1991
The city Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular
session this Twenty-first day of May, 1991, at 7: 00 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 West:erman.
councilmember Vern 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.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember McCulloch made a motion to approve the following
items on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Counci lmember
Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Approval
reading.
of the Minutes
as wri tten ~ri thout
for May 7,
1991,
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Approval of the following Bills and Claims:
Current Expense
street
Library
Park
Hotel/Motel
Emergency Medical Services
Water-Sewer
Storm and Surface Water
Equipment Rental
Firemen's Pension and Relief
Total
$ 25,267.05
2,704.58
38.12
1,330.20
1,078.41
219.77
21,179.02
3,795.73
2,912.83
2.400.00
$ 60,925.71
Communications:
A letter dated March 19,1991, from Jill Tatarian, President of the
Wooden Boat Foundation to Mayor Shirley was copied for the council
requesting that they appropriate $10,000 for the advertising of the
Wooden Boat Festival and other events they sponsor. This was
referred to the Finance Committee.
A letter dated May 6, 1991, from Scott Swantner, Executive Director
for the Wooden Boat Foundation to Mayor Shirley was copied for the
council requesting an opportunity to meet with him and the council
Finance Committee to discuss the use of "bed tax" to advertise the
Wooden Boat Festival. This was referred to the Finance Comnlittee.
On May 6,1991, the council received a letter from Louise staeger
indicating that she has lived near the golf course for 40 years.
On May 9, 1991, a letter from Geraldine Morrison was copied for the
council complaining about the way she was treated by the st;aff of
the museum. This was referred to the Jefferson County Hist~orical
Society.
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The Council received a letter dated May 9, 1991, from Doug and
Nancy Lamy requesting that they be allowed to pay a fee in lieu of
providing.off-street parking for the improvements to the James G.
Swan Hotel. This was referred to unfinished business later in this
meeting.
A letter dated May 9,1991 from F. Byron Swigart, District ~[anager
for puget Power to Mayor Shirley was copied for council explaining
their plans to secure easements for power lines within the city.
A letter dated May 10, 1991 from Ron Olsen, Executive Direct:or for
the Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce to David Grove was copied for
the council requesting that the city pay $12,500 to the Chamber for
tourism promotion. This was referred to the Finance Commit~tee.
A letter dated May 13, 1991, from Mike Kenna to Jackie Sinmlons of
the Washington State Department of Natural Resources was copied for
the council indicating that the city will act as lead agency on
Forest Practice Application FP-02-11390. A second letter fr()m Dave
Robison to Bob Peters on this same application was copied for the
Council providing him with an environmental checklist for his
completion.
A letter dated May 14, 1991, from Michael Hildt to Mark Johnson was
copied for the council regarding the size of wetlands in the
Townsend Meadows Planned Unit Development.
The council received a letter dated May 16,1991, from John Foley
requesting that a four way stop be installed at the intersec1:ion of
"P" and San Juan. This was referred to the Street:/storm
Drainage/Light Committee.
This concludes the Consent Agenda.
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BID OPENING
Generator. The following bids for a generator were opened, read
aloud and referred to the Public ~~rks Director for a
recommendation:
Signal Equipment
All Power Co
$35,295.(4
$31,524. ~:4
PUBLIC HEARING
Condi tional Use Permit Application 9102-(11 -Deering. Mr. Hildt
explained that the Planning Commission is ]~ecommending approval of
this application to add an additional room to their present bed and
breakfast inn and reviewed the propo:::ed findings of fact,
conclusions, and conditions from the Planning Commission on this
application. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the public. Joan
Deering was recognized and spoke in fa'lor of her application
indicating that they are willing to abidE! by all the conditions
proposed by the Planning Commission. 'rhere being no further
testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the audience and
turned the application over to the council for disposition.
Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council adopt the
following findings, conclusions and conditions and approve
Conditional Use Permit Application No 9102-01 which was seconded by
Councilmember Camfield. After a brief discussion, the motion
passed unanimously by voice vote.
Findings:
1.
The applicant proposes to add one additional guest room to an
established bed and breakfast inn in a r1 existing single-family
dwelling located at 1208 Franklin Street in the R-III zoning
district. currently, three guest rooms are located in the
residence, while a fourth unit is p,:,ovided in an apartment
unit located over their garage. Bed and breakfast inns are a
conditional use in this zoning district. The applicant resides
at the subject property.
2.
The subject property is located on th,:! corner of Franklin and
Fillmore Streets. The surroundir~ uses are primarily
residential, with several bed and bre.ikfast inns in the area.
The dwelling was constructed in 1876. No expansion of the
building is proposed. The applican1: proposes to rent five
rooms to transient guests on a daily / weekly basis - four
existing and one proposed.
3.
On June 16th, 1987, the City Council granted Conditional Use
Permit 487-03 to the applicants to e¡::tablish a four-unit bed
and breakfast inn. On August 15th, 1989, revised parking
condi tions relating to conformance with the provisions of
ordinance 2155 were approved by the city Council.
4.
The parking requirements for bed and treakfast inns state that
two off-street spaces be provided for the owner's use, plus
one off-street parking space for each guest room. A total of
7 spaces would therefore be required.
There are currently 2 off-street par}:ing spaces available on
the subject property.
5.
6.
The dwelling in question has been ide:rltified on the map which
accompanied the certification of the Port Townsend Historic
District as being of secondary significance. As such,
pursuant to Chapter 17.30, additional required off-street
parking spaces are reduced by the num:>er of on-street parking
spaces which are located on that portion of the public street
right-of-way abutting the front and side lot lines of the
property. There are 4 on-street spaces of over twenty-feet
each available on the Fillmore street frontage and 2 on-street
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spaces available on Franklin Street, for a total of 6 on-
street spaces. These spaces together with the 2 off--street
spaces available, would fulfill the parking requirement for
the five guest rooms, and personal residence.
7.
There are signif icant on-street parking demands in the area in
which the subject property is located. Many of the
residential properties in the area are unable to provide
adequate off-street parking for their personal vehicles. This
increases the parking shortage in the immediate area.
8.
Inn Deering has been operating
approximately five years.
location
for
this
at
Conclusions:
1.
The proposed bed and breakfast inn use of the subject building
would not endanger the public health or safety, nor create a
nuisance to the surrounding neighborhood.
2.
The proposed use would be required to meet all the conditions
and specifications set forth in the R-III zone in which the
property is located, except for those legal, non-conforming
conditions that were in existence prior to the enactnlient of
the Port Townsend zoning code of 1971.
3.
The proposed use would not be injurious or detrimental to
adjoining or abutting property.
The subject property is located in the C-III zoning dis:trict,
and is surrounded by single and multi-family development.
There are similar bed and breakfast uses occurring in the
immediate area. Therefore, the location and character of a
bed and breakfast inn would be in harmony with the area within
which it is located.
4.
5.
Al though the on-street parking demands of the immediat~e area
are significant, the proposed use would have ample parking
available. This is due to the greater street frontage and
increased number of parking spaces found adjacent to corner
lots.
In consideration of the aforementioned findings and conclusions,
the city Council grants the above-referenced application as
conditioned:
1.
Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the
additional guest room, the premises shall be inspected and
approved by the Washington state Fire Marshal.
The proposed use shall comply with these Findings, Conclusions
and Conditions. In case of any conflict, Conditions shall
prevail over Findings in interpreting or applying the same.
2.
3.
This Conditional Use Permit shall not become effectivE! until
a restrictive covenant is executed and recorded by the City
Attorney setting forth all of the conditions of this permit to
run with and be binding upon the land.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Condi tional Use Permit Application No 8912-07 -Lamy. Mr. Hildt
reviewed the council discussion at the last council meeting. He
pointed out the letter from the Lamys requesting that they be able
to meet part of their parking requirement by paying a fee in lieu
or by a joint use parking agreement. Mr. Hildt reviewl9d the
changes in the findings, conclusions, and conditions suggested at
the last council meeting. A discussion ensued during which Mr.
Lamy was asked to describe where the on-site parking spaces would
be which he did. Councilmember Camfield suggested that Mr. Lamy
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might reduce the number of motel units 't:o reduce the need for
parking on the site. After further discussion, Councilmember Kenna
made a motion that the Council adopt the following findings,
conclusions and conditions and grant Conditional Use Permit
Application No 8912-07 which was seccnded by Councilmember
Camfield. Mr. Lamy was recognized before the vote was taken and
suggested that his offer of fee in lieu could be used to study
al ternati ves to increase parking in the a:r-ea and complained that
the parking requirement is too large. The motion passed
unanimously by voice vote.
Findings of Fact
1.
The applicants propose to construct a 10-unit hotel building
which will incorporate three retail shops, a hotel lobby and
office, and an indoor pool as an expansion of the James Swan
Hotel, a tourist condominium motel operated by the applicants.
The applicants desire to open the pool to the general public
on a part-time basis. The subject property is located at the
northeast corner of Water and MonrOl3 Streets in the C-III
zoning district. A hotel is permitted as a conditional use in
the C-III zone.
2.
The applicants have previously recei~~d three conditional use
permits for the existing motel. On February 2, 1988, the City
Council granted a conditional use J:lermi t (CUP Application
1287-02) to the applicants to a estatlish a motel use on the
site with four cabins and a resident manager's office. A
second conditional use permit was granted by the City Council
to the applicants in July, 1988, (CUP 1~pplication 8805-02) for
the conversion of a small office building located adjacent to
the cabins into a motel suite. A third conditional use
application was granted by City Council in March, 1989 (CUP
Application 8901-02) for a new buil:Ung (Building A) with
seven additional motel units to replace the converted small
office building. The applicants applied for a building permit
for Building A on March 1,1990. As constructed, Building A
contains two units less than were perm,Î. tted by Conditional Use
8901-02. A certificate of occupancy for Building A was
issued on February 22, 1991. Therefore, the existing motel
presently consists of four cabins, five motel units, and a
resident manager's office.
3.
The applicants now propose to construct an additional10-unit
hotel building on the southeast corne]:" of the property. This
building would have three shops, a lobby and a pool on the
first floor, six guest rooms on the second floor, and four
guest rooms on the third floor. OnE! of the proposed guest
rooms would be used as a residence by the manager of the
hotel. The proposed building would be 34 feet in height. The
Special Height overlay District restr:_cts building height for
all construction located in Block 45 to a maximum of 34 feet
(Ordinance 2216). The current proposal also includes the
removal of the resident managers off:Lce and all four of the
cabins approved in Conditional Use Permit 1287-02. Thus the
current proposal would result in 15 hotel units as follows:
Building A
Building B (proposed)
5 units
10 units
15 units
4.
The applicant has testified before thl~ City council on May 7,
1991, that one of the proposed uni'ts would be used as a
private residence for the manager of the hotel.
The Historic Preservation Commission has reviewed the design
of the proposed project, and found that it contributes to the
Port Townsend Historic District. A CE~rtificate of Review was
issued on February 27,1991.
5.
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The subject property is surrounded on all sides by comDlercial
development. A restaurant is located to the east, a small-
scale commercial office building to the north, the ADlerican
Legion Hall is located across Monroe street to the west, and
the Thomas Oil Company is across Water Street to the south.
Possible redevelopment of the Thomas Oil site is currently
under review by the property owners.
7.
Ingress and egress to and from the site is presently provided
by driveways on Monroe and Water Streets, which serve the
manager's office and Building A, and four driveways froIll Water
Street which serve the four cabins. The applicants propose to
revise the parking plan substantially and provide ingrE!ss and
egress to the site from the driveway on Monroe Street.
8.
The Planning Commission and City Council added conditions
relating to off-street parking to each of the three
condi tional use permi ts previously approved. These
requirements are summarized below:
Project
Parking Requirement;
4 motel units and resident
manager's office
5 off-street spaces
CUP 1287-02
Conversion of office to 2
motel units
2 off-street spaces
CUP 8805-02
Construction of 7-unit
motel building
3 off-street space~
CUP 8901-02
TOTAL:
10 spaces
Currently, 2 legal on-street parking spaces (9' x 22') front
on Monroe Street. The proposed project will restore three
additional legal parking spaces along the Water Street
frontage. In addition, a loading zone has been proposed for
in front of the primary entry to the hotel.
9.
The off-street parking requirement for a hotel/motel is 1
space per sleeping unit, and 1 parking space per 300 square
feet of retail or office use. The off-street parking
requirement for a residence is 2 spaces per unit.
As proposed, Building B would require additional parking as
follows:
9 hotel units
1 residential unit
1276 square-feet of retail
264 square-feet of office/reception
9 spaces
2 spaces
4 spaces
1 space
16 spaces
The total number of spaces required for Building B :may be
reduced to 70% due to the Historic Preservation Comn1:Íssion
finding that the design contributes to the historic district.
Consequently the parking requirement for Building B could be
reduced to 11 (16 x .70 = 11.2).
The minimum off-street parking requirement for the entire site
is summarized as follows:
1.
Reduced from 5 after finding of the Historic Preservation Commission.
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Building A
(5 hotel units @ 1 sp/unit)
Building B
(See table above.)
Credit
(Restore 3 on-street spaces)
3.00 spaces2
11.20 spaces3
(6.00 spaces)
8.20 or 8 spaces
The site plan of February 26, 1991, th:Lt has been submitted by
the applicants shows a total of 10 off-street parking spaces
for the entire development. As the requirement for the entire
development could be reduced to a minimum of 8 off-street
spaces, were sufficient parking genE~rally available in the
s~rrounding area, this amount could be considered sufficient.
Without reductions provided for in Chapter 17.30 of the Port
Townsend Municipal Code, the total parking requirement for
Buildings A and B would be as follows:
Building A
Building B
5 spaces
16 spaces
Total
21 spaces
Current parking demands in the iImediate area are not
addressed adequately by existing on and off-street parking.
Surrounding uses from the both the Point Hudson and Historic
Commercial Districts regularly create :>verflow parking demands
in the area of the proposed project. These impacts are not
confined to times normally associated with high parking
demand: overflow parking from evening events at the American
Legion, City Hall and Memorial Field generate substantial
parking pressures throughout the sur::-ounding area. On busy
summer weekends, tourist-generated vehicular traffic creates
serious impacts on the available parking supply. Increasing
development pressures in the immediatf~ area can only increase
demands on an inadequate parking sup~ly.
The Port Townsend Municipal Code ailthorizes the board to
increase requirements in the standard:;, criteria, or policies
established in Title 17 in order to meet the criteria for
approval of a conditional use permit.
Washington state law (RCW 70.62) provides regulations for
transient accommodations having three or more uni ts .
Transient accommodations must meet requlations established by
the Washington State Board of Health, the Washington State
Department of Social and Health Services, and the State Fire
Marshall.
On March 6, 1990, the City Council issued a Mitigated
Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) on the proposed
project after review of the environmental checklist submitted
by the applicants pursuant to the Washington State
Environmental Policy Act. The mitiga':ing conditions added to
the determination of non-significanc::e by the City council
require the applicants to install a fire hydrant at the
northeast corner of Water and MonroE! Streets, and meet the
off-street parking requirements and all provisions for credits
thereby.
2
May be reduced to 70% due to Historic preservation Commission finding that
design contributes to the historic district.
3
Hay be reduced to 70% due to Historic preservation commission finding that
design contributes to the historic district.
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Conclusions:
1.
The proposed expansion of the use on the subject propert:y will
not endanger the public health or safety nor crE~ate a
nuisance; however, the parking impacts of the proposed project
would add heavy additional requirements. The carrying
capaci ty of the surrounding area for on-street parking is
finite, and will continue to decline over time.
Under the particular parking demand and congestion
circumstances of the subject property and vicini ty , the
requested Conditional Permit may be authorized if at least one
off-street parking space is provided for each motel unit, two
off-street spaces for the residential unit, and four off-
street spaces for the retail and office/reception area,
reduced by the three on-street spaces to be restored O~l Water
Street.
2.
The parking impacts generated by the proposed expansion would
not be injurious or detrimental to adjoining or abutting
property if adequate off-street parking is provided. If
adequate off-street parking is provided, the proposed project
would not effect neighborhood character I nor threat43n the
existing pedestrian scale of the surrounding area.
3.
provision of the minimum parking requirements pursuant to
Chapter 17.30 would not provide adequate spaces to address
guest and resident off-street parking demands. This would
create spillover parking impacts to surrounding stree:ts and
properties. If adequate parking is provided, the location and
character of the proposed uses would be in harmony with the
area in which they are located and would be in gieneral
conformity with the Comprehensive Plan.
In consideration of the aforementioned findings and conclusions,
the City Council GRANTS the above referenced application AS
CONDITIONED:
1.
Seventeen (17) off-street parking spaces shall be prclvided.
Each such parking space shall remain in common ownership and
be freely and equally available to the current guests and
patrons of the uses approved in this permit. No off-'street
parking spaces shall be restricted to or designa1:ed as
reserved for any particular motel unit.
2.
No person shall occupy any motel unit for more than 29 days in
any calendar year.
Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the premises
shall be inspected and approved by the Washington Stat:e Fire
Marshal.
3.
4.
The cabins that currently occupy the site should remain
together as a group when relocated, and should be located in
close proximity to one another to maintain their influEmce on
the scale and character of the District.
5.
The cabins
purposes.
for
residential
continue
should
be
to
used
6.
All attempts should be made to relocate the cabins within the
historic district in order to maintain their hist:orical
association with that District and to preserve the ChêLracter
and flavor of the district as a whole. This shall not
preclude relocation within the Port Townsend vicinity if all
other opportunities are exhausted. The low scale of the
buildings and intensity of their development in conjunction
with their construction style and materials contribute to the
area and are compatible with the other historic buildings of
the historic district.
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7.
The property owner must document in writing that the following
property owners, lease holders and interested parties
associated with the Point Hudson Dist~rict have been informed
of the proposed sale of the cabins:
Point Hudson Company Jef::erson County
ci ty of Port Townsend Por1: of Port Townsend
Fleet Marine Property Owners School of Wooden Boat Building
Thomas oil Property Owners Wooden Boat Foundation
8.
The applicant shall place a format aé,vertisement of not less
than 16 square-inches in the Jeffers~n County Leader within
ten days of the approval of this application announcing the
proposed sale of the cabin units. This advertisement shall
include the guideline stated in condi":ion number 4 (above) in
its entirety.
9.
Prior to the sale of cabins on an inãividual basis, a 90 day
waiting period shall be entered into, juring which time, Point
Hudson and civic District property owners, civic and
preservation groups, and other interested parties shall have
the opportunity to seek a buyer who would wish to keep the
cabins as a group wi thin the Distri:::t. The 90 day period
shall commence from the date of notification of the property
owners and interested parties listed in condition number 7
above.
10.
The proposed use shall comply with 1:hese Findings of Fact,
Conclusions and Conditions. In case of any conflict,
Condi tions shall prevail over Findi r1gs in interpreting or
applying the same.
11.
This Conditional Use Permit shall not become effective until
a restrictive covenant is executed and recorded by the City
Attorney setting forth all of the conditions of this permit to
run with and be binding upon the land. The provisions of said
restrictive covenant shall prevail over any contrary
provisions of any other covenants or declarations pertaining
to the subject property.
12.
Any and all declarations of condominium pertaining to the
subject property shall be revised, e:!Cecuted and recorded as
necessary to assure that the provisions of such declarations
conform in all respects to the provisions of this conditional
use permit and all applicable city ordinances and state laws
and regulations.
After further discussion, Councilmember KHnna made a motion that
the Council deny the request to pay a fee in lieu of the parking
requirements which was seconded by Councilmember Westerman and
passed unanimously by voice vote.
Local Improvement District No 2 -Bidding. Mr. Wheeler explained
that the underground utilities in this area have now been installed
and it is now time to call for bids on the street work. He
requested that bids be opened on June 12th 1iith the award scheduled
for June 18th. Councilmember Camfield made a motion to that effect
which was seconded by Councilmember Clise a:1d passed unanimously by
voice vote.
Generator Bid Award. Mr. Wheeler recommended that the council
accept the low bid opened earlier from All Power Company.
Councilmember McCulloch made a motion to that effect which was
seconded by Councilmember Camfield and pasf:ed unanimously by voice
vote.
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Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Ouincy Street.
ORDINANCE NO. 2243
AN ORDINANCE VACATING THAT PORTION OF QUINCY
STREET, LYING BETWEEN LOT 6, BLOCK 24, AND LOT
9, BLOCK 23, OF THE MOUNTAIN VIEW SECOND
ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AS PER
PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 2 OF PLATS, PAGE 4,
RECORDS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, WASHINGTON;
ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS TO THE STREET VACATION
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Westerman
made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and
the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember
Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove again
read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Owsley made a motion
that the council adopt Ordinance No.2243 which was seconded by
Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Resolutions on Recycling.
RESOLUTION NO 91-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
A CONTRACT FOR COMMERCIAL RECYCLING COLLECTION
WITH SUPERIOR REFUSE REMOVAL, INC.
Mr. Grove explained that the City Attorney has been working with
the attorney representing Superior Refuse to establish the final
wording to the contract eliminating a substantial amount of text
from the earlier draft by making reference to the present solid
waste collection contract with them. councilmember Clise made a
motion to adopt Resolution No. 91-43 which was seconded by
Councilmember Westerman and passed unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO 91-44
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND DECLARING SUPPORT FOR
RECYCLING EDUCATION.
Councilmember McCulloch made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 91-44
which was seconded by Councilmember Westerman and passed
unanimously by voice vote.
Sign Code Update -Sandwich Boards. Mr. Hildt reviewed the present
status within the ordinance with regard to sandwich board siçrns and
how the new ordinance would prohibit them off premises. He offered
suggestions as to how they could be regulated if the council wanted
to allow them. A discussion ensued about enforcement. Council-
member Clise made a motion that off premises sandwich board. signs
be prohibited with the exception of off-premises signs authorized
by a franchise agreement which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley
and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Ordinance No 2242 -1991 Budget Amendments.
ORDINANCE NO 2242
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $23,350
TO THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, 1,900 TO THE
STREET FUND, $7,000 TO THE LIBRARY FUND,
$125,000 TO THE LIBRARY RENOVATION AND
ADDITION FUND, $30,450 TO THE PARK FUND,
$105,000 TO THE ARTERIAL STREET FUND, $267,584
TO THE HOTEL/MOTEL TRANSIENT TAX FUND I
$525,140 TO THE LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO
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1 FUND, $70,000 TO THE F.A.U.S. CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT FUND, $805,532 TO THE WATER-SEWER
FUND, $96,000 TO THE STORM AND SURFACE WATER
FUND, AND $46,500 TO THE 1956 TRANSMISSION
LINE REPLACEMENT FUND, MAKING FINDINGS AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Mr Grove read the ordinance by title. Collncilmember Kenna made a
motion that the second reading be considered the third and the
third be by title only which, was seconded by Councilmember Clise
and passed unanimously by voice vote. M]~. Grove again read the
ordinance by title. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the
Council adopt Ordinance No 2242 which was sl3conded by Councilmember
Camfield and passed unanimously by roll cé,ll vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/STAFF F:EPORTS
Finance. Councilmember owsley reminded Hveryone of the Finance
Committee Meeting scheduled for 6:00 PM on June 5th to discuss the
request from the library and hear a pref:entation from the Arts
Commission. Mayor Shirley also reminded :tler of the request from
the Wooden Boat Foundation.
Parks and Property. Councilmember Camfield announced a committee
meeting for the following night at 7:00 PM. She reported that the
Pink House Committee met to consider a request from Community
Action Council and are recommending that the city make a request
for proposals to the general public. She e:<plained that they would
like to consider this request in light of other alternatives.
Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember :{enna made a motion that
the council accept the following amended finding of fact and
conditions for the Gilman Conditional Use P3rmit which was seconded
by Councilmember Westerman. Mr. Gilman was recognized and spoke in
favor of the change. After a brief discussion, the motion passed
unanimously by voice vote:
New Finding No.3
The proposed building would consist of two floors totaling
approximately 2,000 square feet of floor area. The applicant
proposes to conduct classes for adlll ts and possibly high
school students as well. The applicant estimates that two to
four classes would be conducted eaGh weekday, each class
having no more than ten to twelve students. Only one class
will be in session at a time and each class will have one
instructor. The applicant estimat4~s that peak hours of
operation would be in the late afternoDn and evening, and that
operation would cease by 9:00 pm eacb evening.
New Conditions:
5. Only one class may be in session at anyone given time, and
each class will have no more than one instructor.
6. The proposed use shall comply with these Findings of Fact,
Conclusions and Conditions. In ease of any conflict,
Condi tions shall prevail over Findi ngs in interpreting or
applying the same.
Councilmember Kenna noted that the council received a copy of a
letter date May 16, 1991, from Dave Robison to Mark Johnson with
regard to the checklist submitted on Bay vista II and a letter
dated May 15, 1991, also from Dave Robison to Donna and Bill
Eldridge, requesting additional informatior: on traffic and drainage
in connection with their environmental ch3cklist. Councilmember
Kenna announced a committee meeting for Monday, June 3rd to
consider a request from the Port of Port Townsend, a float for the
Quincy Street Dock, a request from Fisher Construction, as well as
the possibility of responses from Mark Johnson and the Eldridges.
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Housing Survey. Councilmember Westerman reported that the
background report is out and it will supply the city council with
a lot of good information.
Commercial Recycling containers. Councilmember Westerman described
the type of container under consideration to install at a few
locations downtown to collect recyclable materials. She list:ed the
locations under consideration and explained that if we don't do
something like this, recycling participation downtown w:LIl be
severely limited because of the lack of space available to
businesses.
Michael Hildt. Mr. Hildt reported that some businesses have been
using the sidewalks to sell merchandise without authorization and
outlined the enforcement efforts which have been taken.
Keith Harper. Mr. Harper reported what would be necessary for the
city to become involved with providing bicycles to the public. A
discussion ensued about the liability exposures.
Robert Wheeler. Mr. Wheeler reported that he has me1: with
developers and others to discuss the potential of impact fees so
that they can be included in the process and they want to know when
they will start. Brushing is anticipated to go better this year.
He reported that Jefferson County has become a pilot area as part
of the Chelan Agreement study of water rights issues statewide
without going to court constantly. He explained that there may be
some money available to finance the process. It is lik<ely to
involve much staff time. He reminded the council that it is
national Public Works Week.
City Dock. Councilmember Westerman suggested that a let'ter be
wri tten to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation in
light of the fact that so much advertising is being done by Clipper
Navigation so that they know the city is still interested in the
grant for the development of the dock.
NEW BUSINESS
Capital Improvement Program. Mr. Wheeler explained that he has
presented the council with a very rough draft Capital Improvement
Program which was requested at the city council retreat last: year.
He indicated that in order for the city to assess impact fE!es, it
needs to have a capital improvement program in place. He explained
that various sources which were used to come up with this such as
the various comprehensive plans and staff input. This is thE~ first
time a comprehensive capital improvement plan has ever been put
together for the city. From this the rate study can make
recommendations as to how much impact fees should be. He then
reviewed the format of the document itself and that it includes an
automatic inflationary factor on the costs. He suggested that the
council hold a special meeting on June 11, 1991, to learn more
about the work that has been done on this and how it would bE~ used.
Mayor Shirley declared that there would be a special workshop
session on June 11th and asked Councilmember Kenna to chair it.
Release of Easement Established by Ordinance No 1574. Mr. Wheeler
explained the location and that Public Works is not sure that they
will not need this easement in the future. The release was
requested by a realtor. He indicated that they would rather see
what the proposal is for development first.
COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION
union Wharf. Councilmember Kenna asked if the city has had a
response from Union Wharf and Associates yet and the Mayor said no.
Haller Fountain. Mayor Shirley reported that the fountain has been
vandalized and the damage is quite extensive. It will take some
major work to repair it which may cost as much as $20,000.
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puqet Power Easement Acquisition. Councilmember Westerman
expressed concern about the effort being taken by puget Power. Mr.
Wheeler explained that he is going to 1:our the city with Mr.
Swigart and try to resolve some of the concerns.
ORDINANCE NO 2244
AN ORDINANCE NAMING AN ALLEY, IN THE EISENBEIS
ADDITION IN THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND FORMERLY
REFERRED TO AS THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 31, "LANDES
COURT" AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Hildt explained the ordinance and the need for it. Mr. Grove
read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Owsley made a motion
that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by
title only which was seconded by CouncilHlember Clise and passed
unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove again read the ordinance by
title. Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the council adopt
Ordinance no.2244 which was seconded by cou:1cilmember McCulloch and
passed unanimously by roll call vote.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Shirley recessed the meeting into Executi ve Session to
discuss the acquisition of real estate :.ncluding Keith Harper,
David Grove, Michael Hildt and Robert Wheeler at 9:45 PM. The
meeting was reconvened at 10:23 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting
adjourned at 10:23 PM.
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Clerk-Treasurer
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 4,1991
The City Council of the City of Port Tt)wnsend met in regular
session this fourth day of June, 1991, at 7:00 PM in the Council
Chambers of city Hall, Mayor Brent S Shirley presiding.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at roll call were Je;:1.n Camfield, John Clise,
Vern Jones, Michael Kenna, Julie McCulloch, Norma Owsley, and
Sheila Westerman. Also present were Clerk-Treasurer David Grove,
Ci ty Attorney Keith Harper, Director of Planning and Building
Michael Hildt, and Public Works Director Robert Wheeler.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Sheri Robison was recognized and reported that a state resource
team was in Port Townsend to review the prclgress of the Mainstreet
Program. She indicated that they are beginning a tourism planning
project including a survey. Marine trades are important to the
people visiting here. One of the recommendations was that we have
a clear community vision of what we want. The team suggested that
we map the sacred spaces wi thin the conmuni ty that make ita
healthy and special place to be without which the community would
not exist as we know it.
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