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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/28/1992 I I I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 21, 1992, Cont. as the funds are limited and only one application per County will be approved, therefore, the Olympic Trail proposal will be forwarded from Jefferson County. Contractors Working in City Streets. Councilmember Jones questioned if there a way to require contractors working in public streets to notify neighborhoods what they are doing. A brief discussion of work being done by the telephone company ensued. Forrest Corridor Purchase. Mr Hildt reported that the State is ready to go forward with the sale of the property to the Cioty for $22,500.00, and that he has met with Roger Evans and his two sons although they are not ready with a specific proposal for their property. The property acquired by the City would be used to negotiate with them with the goal of preserving the south side of the forest corridor which is a community goal adopted in 19B8. Earthquake Preparedness. Councilmember McCulloch suggested that the City discuss focusing future HUD loans on seismic retrofit. Councilmember McCulloch reported Ted and Cynthia Simmons have put together a slide show of the earthquake in Santa Cruz have specific recommendations of how a municipality could handle a similar disaster and that she would like to have the slides ShO~l at a meeting after the first of the year. A discussion of problems and issues of historic preservation and seismic safety ensued. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, to adjourn which was seconded an at 11:29 PM. made a motion by voice vote Attest: , Mayor /Jd~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 28, 1992 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in special session this 28th day of September, 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 Vern Jones, Norma Owsley, Robert Sokol, Sheila Westerman and Cindy Wolpin. Councilmember Jean Camfield arrived at 7:10 PM and Councilmember Julie McCulloch was excused. Also present were Clerk-Treasurer David GroVE!, City Attorney Dennis McLerran, City Planner Dave Robison and City Engineer Randy Brackett. PUBLIC HEARING Mr Robison gave a brief overview of draft #9 of the EnvironmEmtally Sensitive Areas Ordinance, the changes made to the ordinance since the joint hearing with the Planning Commission on July 15" 1992, 81 82 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 28,1992, Cont. and the procedures manual. Mr McLerran reviewed the ordinance amending the State Environmental Policy Act policies. Mayor Clise opened the hearing to the Public. David Wren was recognized and spoke against the ordinance and stated that if the ordinance was changed to apply to the whole city of Port Townsend, he would support it. Michael Neubauer was recognized and spoke against the ordinance stating his concerns with the single ownership clause. Dana Roberts was recognized and spoke to encourage early adoption of the ordinance stating that prevention is better than cure when it comes to groundwater recharge and aquifer protection. Doug Simpson was recognized and spoke in favor of the ordinance representing the Stormwater Wetlands Advisory Committee. Mr Simpson spoke as a concerned citizen about affordable housing ramifications and the "taking" of one's property needs to be addressed. Paula Mackrow was recognized and spoke in favor of the ordinance stated that we should not delay any longer as people are in favor adequate wetland protection, large buffers, and workable mitigation. Betty Wren was recognized and suggested that allowances and some flexibility be made in the 9900 square foot ruling. Mr McLerran responded to the "takings" and "due process" issues stating that the ordinance does address these issues in several ways and explained them. Mr Neubauer was recognized and stated that he cannot build on his second lot if the ordinance is adopted but that someone else could and that this is a taking of his property. Margaret Caro was recognized and spoke in favor of the ordinance stating that implementation will cost money but far less that liabilities associated with unregulated development. Janeen Hayden was recognized and spoke in favor of the ordinance although she does not think it is perfect and needs further work. Ms Hayden then discussed the categories of wetlands, viability issues, maintenance bonding, and buffers. Kathryn Jenks was recognized and commented that the appeal fee should be low. Greg Bennett was recognized and stated that the ordinance is not perfect and does not do enough for the environment but will save taxpayers some money. Bob Rickard was recognized and addressed text added to the ordinance since it was discussed at the Planning Commission. Mr McLerran responded that the intention of the language is that the maps are not firm a~d that there will be staff determinations on the ground in the field and then explained "aggrieved parties". A brief discussion of definitions in the Growth Management Act and the State Environmental Policy Act ensued. David Wren was recognized and added his voice to those questioning building new wetlands to replace established natural wetlands stating that there should be very little flexibility offered in the destruction of natural wetlands. Dana Roberts questioned if you want to add a few things in print and correct some minor typing errors, what date should they be in by. Mayor Clise responded that they should be in by the next couple of days. There being no further testimony, Mayor Clise closed the hearing to the Public. A discussion of regulations for the entire city, affordable housing in environmentally sensitive areas, lot size and reasonable use exception process, property needed for storm drainage, and then items throughout the ordinance section by section through #7 ensued. RECESS Mayor Clise declared a recess at 9:22 PM. The meeting reconvened at 9:26 PM. Discussion of the remaining sections of the ordinance continued. I I I I I I MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 28,1992, Cont. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, to adjourn which was seconded a at 10:12 PM. Attest: . made a motion by voice vote Mayor M~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 5, 1992 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this Fifth day of October, 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 Jean Camfield, Vern Jones, Norma Owsley, Robert Sokol, Sheila Westerman and Cindy Wolpin. Councilmember Julie McCulloch was excused. Also presen't were Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, City Attorney Dennis McLerran, Director of Planning and Building Michael Hildt and City Engineer Randy Brackett. INTRODUCTION Mayor Clise introduced Lisa Enarson the new Planning Commission Member. PUBLIC COMMENTS David Wren was recognized, stated that his corporation prior to moving to Port Townsend seven years ago was called Ecological Research Associates, Inc, and does not represent any group, then stated that he is very dissatisfied with Draft #9 of the Environmentally Sensi ti ve Areas Ordinance. Mr Wren prE~sented "Notice for Non Inclusion" forms for three real estate parcels, a letter dated June 12, 1991, from Harold W Kerster, Professor, Environmental Studies, California State Uni versi ty, Sacramento, commenting on an Environmentally Sensitive Area ordinance and an undated text from Michael D Atkins, PhD, Environmental SciHntist, stating that the entire area of the City of Port Townsend and even the entire Quimper Peninsula should be designatE~d as environmentally sensitive. Robert Gibson was recognized was recognized and spoke against the Environmentally Sensitive Areas Ordinance. Mr Gibson presented a "Notice for Non Inclusion" form for his property. Ruth Short was recognized, spoke against the EnvironmE~ntally Sensitive Areas Ordinance and presented a "Notice for Non Inclusion" form for seven real estate parcels of her propE~rty as well as one form for Robert and Eleanor Such. Eric Dobson, owner of Chula's Restaurant, was recognized and spoke against the sign code stating that he no longer has any form of off-premise advertising to let people know where he is loca'ted and that it has hurt his business as well as possible sale of 11is 83