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MINllTES-DL 'f'HF, REG.U.LAlLSESs.I-ON-0-F'-JtJ.N-E-1, 1992
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular
session this First day of June, 1992, a1: 7:00 PM in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Mayor John M ClisE~ presiding.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Jean Camfield, Vern Jones,
Julie McCulloch, Norma Owsley, Robert SoJ<:ol, Sheila Westerman and
Cindy Wolpin. Also present were Clerk-Tr~asurer David Grove, City
Attorney Dennis McLerran, Director of Planning and Building Michael
Hildt and Public Works Director Robert Wtleeler.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mary Hoffman was recognized and expressE!d her concern about the
Kearney street Triangle Park. She urged that the park be completed
as soon as possible as a plan was adopted and has not been
implemented for eight and one half months. Ms Hoffman requested
permission to get the volunteers together to clean up the park and
plant some grass and flowers so that the c,:>mmunity and visitors can
enjoy it. Mayor Clise requested an update from Staff under the
Staff Reports portion of the agenda.
Bonzo DeLeo was recognized and reported that the fire hydrants are
being buried behind grass and need to be cared for. He suggested
that someone from the city could clear aI'ound them.
CONSENT AGENDA
councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the following items on
the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember Wolpin and
passed unanimously by voice vote.
Approval of the Minutes for April 6,
reading.
1992, as written without
Approval of the following Bills and Claire,s:
Current Expense
Street
Library
Park
Hotel/Motel
Emergency Medical Services
Water-Sewer
Storm and Surface Water
Equipment Rental
Firemen's Pension and Relief
Total
~ 46,181.33
2,728.57
4,904.03
9,257.29
5,178.00
1,696.72
27,183.34
9,165.99
6,136.96
313.22
~ 112,745.45
Communications:
A letter dated May 1, 1992, from Elean:>r Nelson in support of
placing the carousel in Pope Marine park was copied for Council and
referred to the Parks/Property Committee.
A memorandum dated May 14, 1992, from Robert Moody, Olympic Air
Pollution Control Authority, enclosing a copy of a burn permit that
had been issued jointly wi th the Olympia Fire Department and
offering to meet with the Port Townsend Fire Department .in an
effort to assist in the implementation of a fire permitting system
and the associated education of department employees was copied for
Council.
A letter dated May 26,1992, from Ralph Stark in support of the Bay
vista II project was copied for Council and referred to the Public
Hearing later on-the agenda.
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A letter dated May 28, 1992, to Fred Apstein, President, Board of
commissioners, Port of Port Townsend, from Michael Hildt, Director,
Planning and Building Department, confirming that it would be best
to postpone consideration of Street Vacation Application Request
9202-05 -Port of Port Townsend until a new manager gets hired and
settled was copied for Council.
A letter dated May 28, 1992, to Vail Case, Department of Natural
Resources, Olympic Division, from Robert Wheeler, Public Works
Director, commenting on the use of herbicides near our watershed
and raw water storage reservoirs and requesting that a
representative of any applicator of aerial spray meet with the city
Water Advisor Committee and a member of City staff prior to making
a schedule or determining the areas in which herbicide application
is likely to occur was copied for Council.
A petition received May 28, 1992, including 131 signatures
requesting that the carousel be placed away from traffic and
perhaps the downtown area and not on the Port Townsend Salmon club
property was copied for Council and referred to the Parks/Property
Committee.
This concludes the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC HEARING
Bay Vista II Shoreline Conditional Use Permit 9203-08 -Nordland
Construction. Mr Hildt clarified the role of staff on this
project. As it has been requested by Council they met with Mr
Johnson to help with any modifications in this permit application.
Mr Hildt then stated that new information will be presented by Mr
Johnson this evening and suggested that Council ask staff to
prepare more complete findings and conclusions for a future
meeting. Mayor Clise clarified that this is a hearing on the
modifications to be presented by Mr Johnson. Mark Johnson,
Nordland construction, was recognized and presented the changes
made to the project:
A. Public Access along Bay vista I will be improved by bo11ting an
access path to the existing seawall that would be approximately
five feet wide approximately one foot lower than the e:dsting
walkway, providing access to the shoreline out of harms '{¡lay and
define deck area for the existing building. A brief discus:~ion of
this item ensued.
B. Changes in the parking lot include the addition of a planting
space between the compact and large car stalls that border
Washington Street and the use of grass block in one of the
circulation routes to bring more green space into the lot. A brief
discussion of this item ensued.
C. The riprap in front of the trail space along the entin~ front
of the project and below the decks has been made steeper which
makes the greenbelt area wider by three to five feet. A public
restroom that will be open the same hours as the restaurant is
proposed at the narrowest point of the walkway and a bench. along
the entire length of the building for seating has been created. A
lengthy discussion, including Jonathan Tudan, Architect j:or the
project, and Shirley Browning, owner of the Bayview Restaurant,
ensued.
D. Since the mound of earth between the Bayview Restaurant and the
present tire store will have to be removed, drought tolerant and
salt tolerant native shoreline vegetation shall be used in the
landscaping. Mr Tudan commented on the footprint of the building
in relation to the square footage of the property stating that
about 24% of the entire area will be building which is below what
is allowed in the zoning code for a C-I zone and explained the
difference between the proposed project and the present use in
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relation to the amount of impervious surface, pocket parks, the
waterwalk, parking access to the wate~walk, parking for the
restaurant, and vegetation.
Mayor Clise opened the hearing to the Putlic. Marie Shirley was
recognized and spoke in favor of the proposal stating that it is a
great idea and that Mr Johnson has come fo:rth with some tremendous
ideas although she is not sure about the restrooms. Ernie McCallum
was recognized and spoke in favor of the p:roposal stating that, to
him, this project is a tremendous improvement to the area over a
pile of dirt and a tire store. Mr McCallum further stated that it
is an accident waiting to happen. Jim DeLeo was recognized and
spoke in favor of the proposal saying the~ Council should approve
the proposal and concurred with Mr McCallum saying that the
condominiums would look better than the :;>resent tire store. Mr
DeLeo stated that he thinks a walk along the beach will not last
due to erosion. Bill Schwilke was recogni~:ed and spoke in favor of
the proposal stating that if the project is not approved, his tire
store will remain at it's present locaticn and that within eight
years, it will be a historical landmark .:md could be put on the
Historical Register. Mr Schwilke stated that this proposal is a
win win situation. There being no furtheJ:- testimony, Mayor Clise
closed the hearing to the Public and tUJ~ned to the Council for
disposi tion. After a very lengthy dÜ;cussion including Dave
Robison, City Planner, of beach erosion, this being an improvement
over the existing tire store, criteria for Conditional Use, density
and scale, the mound of dirt being a significant remnant of the
original shoreline, public access, the wé.terwalk being under the
deck, reduction of traffic and a safety improvement, if approved,
this should not become a precedent, trast. and recycling space on
the site, watering of the vegetation, public access, cumulative
impacts, water enjoyment and the view corridor. Councilmember
Jones made a motion that the discussion be continued to the next
meeting which died for lack of a second.
After brief statements from the City Council of what is desired in
the way of findings, conclusions, and conditions, Councilmember
Sokol made a motion that the Council grant Shoreline Substantial
Development Permit Application No SDP9203-08 as amended and direct
staff to prepare findings, conclusions and conditions as discussed
this evening which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley.
Discussion of the height and depth of the è:ecks over the waterwalk,
the public restroom, cumulative impacts, exclusive residential use
in a commercial area, density, use of grass: blocks and landscaping,
view corridors, uniqueness of the site" public access to the
walkway, trash and recycling area on site, the special traffic
si tuation from the Bayview Restaurant to the Tides Inn, and
shoreline buffers ensued. Mayor Clise reopened the hearing.
Kathryn Jenks was recognized and stated that the shorelines master
plan states that "Unique natural features Buch as bluffs, dunes and
wetlands on the shoreline shall be prE~served and protected".
Bernie Arthur was recognized and stated that this would improve the
safety of the downtown and the business cL_mate. The motion passed
a by showing of hands with councilmembers Sokol, Owsley, McCulloch
and Camfield voting in the affirmative and Councilmembers Jones,
Westerman and Wolpin voting against the motion.
RECESS
Mayor Clise declared a recess at 9:17 PM.
at 9:22 PM.
The meeting reconvened
PUBLIC HEARING
Port Townsend Plaza Shoreline Conditional Use Permit No CUP9202-07.
Mr Robison reviewed the findings, conclusions and conditions of the
Planning commission recommending approval of the permit. Mayor
Clise opened the hearing to the Public. Mark Saugen, Architect
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representing Bill Massey owner of Port Townsend Plaza was
recognized and gave the history of the project saying 'that a
previous project was only partially done and that this is the rest
of it. In the interim, previous permit has expired, thus t:he new
application. Mr Saugen discussed a proposed bench and landscaping
for the water viewing area, handicapped parking spacE~, and
maintenance of landscaping. There being no further test:imony,
Mayor Clise closed the hearing to the Public and turned to the
Council for disposition. After discussion of the handicapped
parking spaces, trees and landscaping in relation to the salt. spray
and loss of a parking space, a directional sign, Councilmember
Sokol made a motion that the Council adopt the following findings,
conclusions and conditions and grant Shoreline Conditional Use
Permit No CUP9202-07 which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch.
After discussion, Councilmember Camfield made a motion to amEmd the
motion to include a drip system for watering the landscaping in the
middle of the parking lot which was seconded by Councilmember
Wolpin and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mark Saugen was
recognized and explained the choice of benches by the applicant and
the landscaping. After a brief discussion, the main motion passed
unanimously by voice vote.
I.
PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION
The proposal is to construct an addition of 2,201 square feet to
the existing NE corner of the Port Townsend Plaza (adjacent to
Sprouse store). The Port Townsend Plaza fronts on Water Street on
the north and Port Townsend Bay to the south. The proposed
addition will front toward Water Street and is surrounded on two
sides by the existing asphalt parking lot and the other two sides
form a common wall with the existing Sprouse store.
The proposed use of the building will be for commercial-.retail
activities. There will be no access from the rear or shoreline
side of the building. The proposal will have a minimal
relationship to the shoreline environment, as the entire subject
property is currently developed as a commercial-retail shopping
plaza with accessory parking.
The proposal to enclose the NE corner of the existing Sprouse
Building was originally approved by the Port TownseNd City Council
in 1986, as one component of a larger shoreline subst.antial
development application (permit #SH2-85). This previous sheoreline
permit expired in 1991.
The site is within 200 feet of Port Townsend Bay, in a commercially
designated zoning district (C-III). The site is located along the
1100 and 1200 block of Water Street, just east of the Washington
State Ferry Terminal.
The site is legally described as the Westerly 27.5 feet of Port
Townsend First Class Tideland District 56 and all of Port Townsend
First Class Tideland District 58,60,62,64,66,68 and 69, except
the Westerly 50 feet of said Tideland No. 68; together with those
portions of vacated Polk, Filmore and Front streets, which would
attach by operation of law, within section 12, Township 30 North,
Range 1 West, WM., Jefferson County, Washington. The tax parcel
number for the Port Townsend Plaza is 989-701-003.
II.
SITE DEVELOPMENT AND ZONING
A.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1.
The subject property is currently developed as the existing
Port Townsend Plaza (herein, "Plaza"). The Plaza currently
contains nine individual commercial-retail businesses
encompassing approximately 36,579 square feet.
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2.
The applicant proposes to add an addi":ional 2,201 square feet
to the NE corner of the Plaza, adjacent to the existing
Sprouse store. The front of the p:roposed addition fronts
Water Street to the north.
3.
The entire Plaza site is within 200 feet of Port Townsend Bay.
However, the proposed addition will h3.ve a minimal cumulative
impact to the shoreline environment¡ as the entire subject
property is currently developed élS a commercial-retail
shopping plaza. There will be no access from the rear or
shoreline side of the proposed addi tJ.on.
4.
The proposed building would be used for commercial-retail
activities. Commercial-retail uses are permitted outright in
a C-III zoning district. C-III zoning allows for a 50 foot
building height. However, the proposed building height would
not exceed 30 feet. The proposed usn is consistent with the
goals and policies contained in the Urban Waterfront Plan.
5.
The property is level and is virtually covered by buildings or
impervious surfaces used for parking purposes. Currently, the
parking area surrounding the Plaza provides a total of 169
parking spaces.
6.
Seven parking spaces will be removed on the east side of the
Sprouse building to allow for the expansion. The rest of the
parking area to the east side of the Flaza will be redesigned.
This involves re-striping of the parking area but would not
include any resurfacing or paving. The proposed
reconfiguration of the parking aJ:-ea meets the minimum
requirements under section 17.30 (off-street parking and
loading) of the Port Townsend Municipal Code (PTMC). However,
existing or proposed landscaping does not meet current
requirements for parking areas under Section 17.30 of the
PTMC.
7.
The Plaza currently has a surplus of 64 parking spaces, as
required under previous permit approvals. The removal of
seven spaces will leave a surplus of 57 spaces at the
completion of the project. The proposed use (commercial or
retail) will likely require one parking space per 300 square
feet, or seven spaces for the propos.~d expansion. The Plaza
would still have a parking surplus of 50 spaces after project
completion.
utilities are adequate at the Plaza and no new utility
infrastructure will be constructed for the proposal.
A similar proposal to enclose the NE corner of the Plaza was
originally approved by the Port Townslmd City Council in 1986,
as one component of a larger shoreline substantial development
permit (permit #SH2-85). This shoreline permit expired in
1991.
The proposed project is categorically exempt from the review
requirements of the Washington state Environmental Policy Act
due to its small size. The proposal requires a city of Port
Townsend building permit.
On March 31, 1992 the Port Townsend Historic Preservation
Commi ttee (HPC) completed design J:-eview of the proposed
signage, facade and roof of the building, finding that the
project "contributes as conditioned" to the Port Townsend
Historic District.
Notice of application was made by publishing legal notices in
the March 4th and March 11th, 1992, editions of the Port
Townsend-Jefferson County Leader c.nd by notification to
adjacent property owners by mail.
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Notice of public hearing to be held on April 15th, 1992, was
made by publishing a legal notice in the April 1st, 1992,
edition of the Port Townsend-Jefferson County Leader.
SITE DEVELOPMENT AND ZONING
B.
CONCLUSIONS
1.
Terrain and pre-existing development do not pose const:raints
to development of the subject property. The addition is
compatible with surrounding development and is consistent with
the City's Zoning Code, Design Review Guidelines, and the
Urban Waterfront Plan.
2.
The proposal is consistent with notice and hearing
requirements under WAC 173-14-070 and section 6.402 of the
Jefferson-Port Townsend Shoreline Master Program.
III. APPLICABLE SHORELINE MANAGEMENT MASTER PROGRAM POLICIBS
A.
FINDINGS OF FAC'r
1.
The Jefferson-Port Townsend Shoreline Management Master
Program (herein, Master Program) requires that a conditional
use permit be issued by the City of Port Townsend for
development of the proposal. The policies and performance
standards of the following sections of the Master Program
should be consistent with the proposal:
0 4.105, "Urban Designation";
0 4.106, "Port Townsend Urban Waterfront Special Dis1:.rict";
0 4.202, "Secondary Uses";
0 4.203, "Conditional Uses";
0 5.50, "Commercial Development";
0 5.140, "Parking Facilities";
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section 4.105 describes an "Urban Designation" as an area of
high intensity land use, including residential and com~ercial
development. Development in this environment shall be JLimi ted
to water-dependent, water-related, or water-enjoyment: uses.
Non-water development, such as the proposed addition, is not
a preferred use, but may be allowed as a conditional use, if
such development makes provisions for public access.
Provisions for public access should be commensurate with the
degree of impact caused by the development. Any structure
shall not be over 35 feet in height, shall be designed not to
block or interfere with the public's visual and physical
access, should be attractive from the water, and shall include
measures to protect water quality.
3.
section 4.106 is a special overlay district for proposals
located wi thin this Port Townsend Urban Waterfront Special
District. Development in this district shall: include public
access provisions; be set-back a minimum of fifteen feE~t from
the ordinary high water mark; and not detract frQm the
architectural integrity of the Historic District.
4.
section 4.202, defines "Secondary Uses," as those uses which
are not deemed "preferable" wi thin a particular shoreline
designation. The proposal incorporates a redesign of the
existing parking facilities, which are secondary uses. While
the parking lot currently exists, any reconfiguration of the
parking area should be found to be consistent with the
policies and standards of the master program, should not
materially interfere with the public use of public lëlnds or
waters, and should not cause unnecessary adverse effE!cts on
the environment or other properties.
section 4.203, "Conditional," are those uses deemed least
preferable in a particular shoreline designation. The
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proposed addition is a conditional usa, and the applicant has
the burden of proof to demonstrate ":hey are in conformance
with WAC 173-14-140, and all of the following conditional use
criteria of this Master Program.
a.
That the proposed use is consistant with the policies of
RCW 90.58.020 and the policies of the Master Program;
b.
That the proposed use will not i::lterfere with the normal
use of public shorelines;
c.
That the proposed use of the site and design of the
project is compatible with other permitted uses within
the area;
d.
That the proposed use will cause no unreasonable adverse
effects to the shoreline environment in which it is
located; and
e.
That the public interest sQffers no substantial
detrimental effect. In those l:Lmited instances where a
conditional use is proposed, com:ideration shall be given
to the cumulati ve impact of additional requests for
similar actions in the area.
Furthermore, the Shoreline Management Act requires that
permits for variances and conditional uses must be submitted
to the Washington State Department of Ecology for final
approval. In authorizing a condi tic,nal use permit I special
conditions may be required by the city of Port Townsend, or
the Washington State Department of Ecology to control or
prevent adverse effects of a project or to further the
policies of the Shoreline Management Act and this Master
Program.
6.
section 5.50. "Commercial DevelopItient," sets pertinent
policies and performance standards which apply to the proposed
addition to the Plaza. Relevant standards and policies under
this section include that the propo:::al should be consistent
with public access provisions necessary for approval of a
condi tional use permit; provide adequate parking for the
proposed development; and, should screen waste disposal
facilities.
7.
Section 5.140, "Parking Facilities," ]~equires the applicant to
locate parking facilities as far as practicable away from the
water's edge, provide adequate parking spaces for associated
uses, provide surface runoff and pollution controls, and
provide lighting which will not cause glare on adjacent
properties or water bodies.
IV.
APPLICABLE SHORELINE MANAGEMENT MAST:1:R PROGRAM POLICIES
CONCLUSIONS
The proposed development is a condi tior.al use and must be in
conformance wi th WAX 173-14-140. Th,~ Shoreline Commission
concludes that the following conclusions demonstrate that the
proposed commercial-retail development is consistent with the
conditional use policies, standards and criteria of this Master
Program:
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2.
Under the conditions below, the proposed development is
consistent with the policies of ncw 90.58.020, and the
policies of this Master Program.
The proposed development will not interfere with the normal
public use of the shoreline. However, the proposed
development should provide improved public access to the
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shoreline such as providing a public bench at a designated
viewpoint area wi thin the subject property. This would
fulfill the conditional use requirement of providing public
access commensurate with the degree of impact caused by the
development.
3.
The proposed use is compatible with other permitted uses
within the area. The development is infill of a small corner
of the existing Port Townsend Plaza. The design of the
proposed addition has be found by the HPC to contribute to the
Port Townsend Historic District. Designation by the HPC as
"contributing" represents consistency wi th established
guidelines for exterior and site design. The design of the
addition was found to be compatible to the design of the rest
of the Port Townsend Plaza while not adding to the de9ree of
non-conformi ty of the roofline of facade of the existing
Plaza.
4.
The proposed addition will have minimal, if any, effects on
the shoreline environment as its location to the shoreline
environment is remote and buffered by existing land uses.
5.
The proposed development would not have
detrimental effect on the public interest:
subst:antial
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The placement of benches for a public viewin:} area
enhances the public use of the site as compared to the
existing condition.
b.
The proposed project is consistent with the Urban
Waterfront Plan which encourages commercial-retail uses
in this district.
c.
The redesign and landscaping of the parking area would
make the parking area more aesthetically pleasing and it
would be more consistent with the provisions of the
City's parking ordinance and Master Program.
d.
The proposed addition would be an infill development
consistent with adjacent uses. The possibility of
cumulative impacts from similar proposals is limi1::ed due
to unique location of the proposed infill site and the
virtual build-out of the Plaza footprint.
CONDITIONS
Issuance of a shoreline substantial development permit for the
proposed project requires compliance with the Washington State
Shoreline Management Act and the applicable policies and
performance standards of the Jefferson-Port Townsend Shoreline
Management Master Program. The Shoreline Advisory Commission
recommends approval of the proposal with the following conditions:
1.
The shoreline permit shall include all Findings, Conclusions
and Conditions set forth in the conditions of the Historic
Preservation Commission approval dated March 31, 1992; and any
additional conditions imposed in connection with plans
submi tted for approval prior to issuance of a building permit.
The reconfiguration of the parking area must meeit Code
requirements for parking and landscaping dimensions to be
consistent with city zoning and Master Program requirE!ments.
This issue must be resolved as part of the shoreline
conditional use permit process as it will either be rE!solved
or will preclude issuance of a shoreline permit. The
handicapped space delineated on Exhibit B2 shall be
established in accordance with state standards for handicapped
spaces.
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3.
To be consistent with the PTMC and Master Program all new or
redeveloped parking areas shall prov:.de landscaping for the
interior of the parking area. The proponent shall plant a
minimum of four trees in the planter strip between the
abutting parking rows. A drip water s:rstem shall be installed
to water the trees to be planted in tile planting strip in the
center of the parking lot. A detailed landscape plan will be
submitted to the Director of Planning and Building for
approval prior to issuance of a building permit.
4.
Pursuant to conditional use provision:; of the Master Program,
which requires enhancement of public access commensurate with
the degree of impact caused by the de~relopment, the proponent
shall provide a public viewing area at the southeast corner of
the parking lot. This public viewing area will eliminate one
parking space at the southeastern corner of the parking lot.
The viewing area shall include that parking space and the
bricked area waterward of it. Two bEmches shall be included
in the bricked-in viewing area and suitable landscaping shall
be planted in the SE parking space adjacent to the viewing
area. Upkeep and maintenance of the public access area and
landscaping areas will be the respomdbility of the property
owner.
VI.
SHORELINE CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
Pursuant to RCW 90.53.200 and WAC 173-14-060, construction or
substantial progress toward construction of a project for which a
Conditional Use Permit has been granted pursuant to the Shoreline
Management Act must be undertaken within two years after date of
approval. The project must be completed within five years and a
one year extension may be considered.
VII. APPEAL TO SHORELINE HEARINGS BOARD
Pursuant to RCW 90.58.140 and WAC 173-14-174 any person aggrieved
by the City's final decision on the Condit:l.onal Use Permit may seek
appeal to the State Shorelines Hearing Board. All requests for
review shall be filed with the Shoreline Hearings Board, the
Department of Ecology, and State Attorne~r General wi thin 30 days
after action is taken by the Department of Ecology on the final
order of local government on the permit application. The requests
for review must contain items required by WAC 461-08-055.
VIII. EXHIBITS
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2.
Exhibit
Exhibit
Exhibit
Exhibit
Exhibit
Exhibit
Exhibit
A - Existing Site Plan
B1 - Proposed Site Reconfiguration
B2 - Revised Site Plan
C - North Building Elevation
D - East Building Elevation
E - Landscaping Plan
F - SE Corner Site Plan
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6.
Presented at city Council Hearing, 6-1-92
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Exhibit G - Proposed Bench
Exhibit H - Bench Location & Viewinc' Area
Exhibi t I - (Photo) View of Bay at f'roposed Viewing Area
UNFINISHED BUSINE~:S
City Dock Reconstruction Bid Award.
RESOLUTION NO 92-66
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND DECLARING AMERICAN
CONSTRUCTION CO. INC., TO BE THE LOWEST
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RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE CITY
DOCK RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT AND AWARDING THE
CONTRACT TO AMERICAN CONSTRUCTION CO, INC.,
SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS STATED HEREIN.
Mr Wheeler explained the bidding process for this project and
recommended approval of the low bid. Councilmember Sokol made a
motion that the Council approve Resolution No 92-66 which was
seconded by Councilmember Wolpin. Mr Grove clarified that 1:his is
also the commitment point for the debt which will be by bonds or
some other financing source. The motion passed unanimously by
voice vote.
Forest Park PUD Findings and Conclusions. Mayor Clise statE~d that
the Forest Park PUD findings and conclusions will be continued to
the next meeting on June 15, 1992.
Revision to CUP 9010-03 -Rose Theater. Mr Hildt reviewed the
revisions to the conditional use permit. After a discussion of
parking, Robert Friedman was recognized and clarified the parking
requirements. After the discussion, Councilmember Wolpin made a
motion that the Council approve the following revisions to cUP
9010-03 -Rose Theater which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and
passed unanimously by voice vote.
After respectful consideration of Conditional Use Application 9010-
02 -Robert A Friedman, the Port Townsend City Council hereby adopts
the following Second Revision to the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of the City Council dated 15 January 1991:
Findings of Fact 4,5,6,7,
follows:
and 9 shall be revised to read as
4.
The basic parking requirement for a theater is 1 parking
space per 4 seats. The proposed Auditorium would have
fixed seating for i43 169 people, and as such would
require 36 42 parking spaces.
5.
The building is located in both the Downtown Parking
District, and the National Historic District. In
addition, the building has been individually listed on
the National Register of Historic Places, and was
identified as a secondary building on the map which
accompanied the certification of the Port Townsend
Historic District. Pursuant to sec. 17.30.200 of the
municipal code, identification as an historic building
reduces the parking requirement to seventy percent of the
total required, or %5 29 spaces.
Auditorium (i43 169 seats/ 1 space per 4)
36 42 x .70 = %5 29 (or a reduction of 13)
=36 42 spaces
-ii 13 spaces
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Required parking for new use
%5 29, spaces
6.
Section 17.30.050 of the Municipal Code provides that the
parking requirement of a new use can be reduced by the
number of spaces required for the pre-existing us~~ as if
the pre-existing use had been established pursuant to the
current code. The pre-existing use of the building was
a retail store of 2400 square-feet. Retail use rHquires
1 parking space per 300 square-feet of floor space, or a
total of 8 spaces for the building in question. The
Parking requirement would be computed as follows::
Auditorium (see above)
less pre-existing use requirement
retail (2400/300 sq. ft.)
Required parking for new use
=
%5 29 spaces
8 spaces
%~ 21 spaces
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7.
For uses located in buildings that were constructed prior
to 17 August 1971 in the Downtowr. parking District or the
commercial zones within the National Historic District,
the off-street parking require:nent is reduced by ten
parking spaces. For the Rose Theater, the reduction
would be calculated as follows:
Auditorium (see above)
less 10 parking spaces
(sec. 17.30.050 (E.))
Required parking for new use
=
3=~ 21 spaces
10 spaces
~ 11 spaces
9.
The applicant has submitted a binding legal agreement
that provides for the joint use of ~ 11 parking spaces
located at the Antique Mall, 802 Washington Street, Port
Townsend. The joint use parking site is located within
the Downtown Parking District, and as such meets the
locational criteria pursuant to sec. 17.30.140."
Condition 3 shall be revised to read as follows:
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3.
Matinee Derformances are Derm:L tted on Saturdavs and
Sundavs for a trial Deriod of two (2) years beainnina 11
Julv 1992: Drovided that at least eleven (11) off-street
Darkina SDaces are Drovided dUJ:-ina the times of these
Derformances.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Haller Fountain. Mayor Clise reported that various staff members
are working on costs for restoration of Haller Fountain and that
there will be more information at the nex;: Councilmeeting.
Budget Update. Mayor Clise reported that t.he Department Heads have
been looking at their current budgets with a sense of what we might
do to make the transition into the following budget year happen
without any major aberrations. Mayor Clise will be meeting with
the individual departments during the nex': week or two.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/STAFF REPORTS
Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Wolpin set a meeting of
the Committee to review the ESA Non-projec1: SEPA for June 10, 1992,
at 5:00 PM.
Joint Workshop with Jefferson County Commissioners. The joint
workshop with the County commissioners on June 8, 1992, at 7:00 PM
on the Tourism Marketing and Evaluation Plan in the basement of the
Courthouse was noted.
Carousel Project. Councilmember Camfield announced that there will
be a Parks/Property Committee meeting on the project on June 11,
1992, at 5:00 PM.
Triangle Park. Mr Wheeler reported that ':here has never been any
money budgeted for doing the Triangle Park and that materials for
the project have been moved to the site élS available. Some dirt
from the Sewage Treatment Plant will be taken to the park this
week. The Public Works Department will start working with the
volunteers as soon as it is possible and Mary Hoffman will be
contacted and briefed. A brief discussion of landscaping ensued.
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partnering Workshop. Mr Wheeler reported that there will be a
followup partnering workshop on June 23, 1992, for an af1:ernoon
session.
New Bill Handouts. Mr Wheeler reported that the new handout
explaining the utility bills has now been completed.
Water situation. Mr Wheeler explained the Port Hadlock - Tri Area
problems over the Memorial Day weekend and stated that the problem
will be dealt with in the master plan and that conservation in the
area will help. At the present time, the City does not have a
water problem, but we are watching the Quilcene River closE~ly. A
more aggressive water conservation program will be instituted if we
have to stop using the river in the next two months.
Land Use. Mr McLerran reported that there have been three
significant Washington Supreme Court cases in the last two weeks
and he will be scheduling a mini-workshop for the Council, Planning
commission and Shoreline Committee members in the near future.
Rob Sears Assault. Mr Hildt reported that Rob Sears, city Building
Official, was the victim of an assault on Friday while riding his
bicycle back to City Hall. He is fine now and doing plan rE:!views.
Bill Wilkerson will be doing inspections.
Annual Report. Mr Grove reported that the councilmembers have
received copies of the 1991 Annual Report which was turned in on
time to the State.
WCIA Amendment. Mr Grove reported that the Council has rE:!ceived
copies of the proposed amendment to the agreement wi"th the
Washington cities Insurance Authority. He would like to request
action on the amendment at the next councilmeeting.
Bond Sale. Mr Grove reported that the next bond sale will be
issued for $6,800,000.00 for the Sewer Treatment Plant and 1that he
will be requesting action at the July 6, 1992, meeting.
utility Bills. The June 1, 1992, utility bills will be mailed
tomorrow. The delay was caused by the new water rates and the
difficulty the programmer had with the average billing.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution Supporting Expansion of Farmer's Market.
RESOLUTION NO 92-67
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PORT TOWNSEND
FARMERS MARKET AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPANSION
OF THE MARKET SITE TO INCLUDE PORTIONS OF THE
WATERFRONT PLACE RIGHT-OF-WAY.
After a brief discussion, Penny Hubbard, Manager, Farmers I~arket,
was recognized, reported that the market will never be a crafts
fair and explained the expansion. Cöuncilmember Jones made a
motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 92-67 which was
seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice
vote.
Authorization for Prelevel Chip & Seal -Jefferson County.
RESOLUTION NO 92-68
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AN AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON COUNTY TO WORK
COOPERATIVELY ON THE STREETS TIP.
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Councilmember Jones made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution
No 92-68 which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed
unanimously by voice vote.
Fisheries Grant for Jackson Bequest.
RESOLUTION NO 92-69
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO
THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES
FOR GRANT FUNDING.
councilmember Jones made a motion that the ~ouncil adopt Resolution
No 92-69 which was seconded by councilmember Camfield and passed
unanimously by voice vote.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Clise recessed the meeting into Executive Session to discuss
the acquisition of real estate including Dennis McLerran, David
Grove, Michael Hildt and Robert Wheeler a1: 11: 00 PM. The meeting
was reconvened at 11:15 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cl:Lse declared the meeting
adjourned at 11:15 PM.
Mayor
Attest:
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ClerK-Treasurer
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION 0]<' JUNE 15, 1992
The City Council of the City of Port ']'ownsend met in regular
session this Fifteenth day of June, 1992, at 7: 00 PM in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Mayor John M Clise presiding.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at Roll Call were JE!an Camfield, Vern Jones,
Julie McCulloch, Norma Owsley, Robert Sokol, Sheila Westerman and
Cindy Wolpin. Also present were Clerk'-Treasurer David Grove,
Director of Planning and Building Michael Hildt and Public Works
Director Robert Wheeler.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bonnie Poole was recognized and requested maintenance of the
portion of Sherman Street which was put in by Dr Carlson in 1991
and has a terrible dust problem. Mayor Clise responded that the
Public Works Department will look into thl~ problem.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the following items on
the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember Sokol and
passed unanimously by voice vote.
Approval of the Minutes for April 20, 1992, as written without
reading.
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