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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/18/1982 371 MINUI'ES OF THE REGUIAR SESSION OF MAY 4, 1982 Cont. I Public Hearings. Counci:lræJrœr Ciprioti made a m:>tion which was secoooed by Counci:lræJrœr Imislund that public hearings be conducted on June 1, 1982, for the following applications: Conditional Use Permit Application No. 382-02 - Puliz Street Vacation Application No. 282-02 - Olson et al Rezone Request No. 382-03 - Norman Smith Variance Application No. 382-04 - Harry Pollard Conditional Use Permit No. 482-01 Fifer Variance Application No. 482-02 - Mustin The m:>tion passed unanim:msly by voice vote. I Hastings House Tour Horne. Mr. Calhoun Cartwright was reCX)(]Ilized and requested that the Council not allow the residence at the corner of Walker and Washington Streets to be used as an Inn or Tour Hare because of the potential for fire, lack of off-street parking, change to the character of the neighborhood, addi tional traffic, a.rrl because it would violate the zoning ordinance. Mr . John Kircher was recognized and stated his concurrence with Mr. Cartwright's staterrents testifying as to the traffic hazards there recently. Mr. Keith fbskins was recognized and explained how much parking is presently required for the Courthouse. Mrs. Ðmna Kircher was recognized a.rrl exprEssed objection to the preparation of food at this location because of the odor and potential fire hazard. Mrs. Dorothy Cartwright was reCX)(]Ilized a.rrl testified as to the type of litter generated by tourists in the area last weekend. She requested that the State Fire Marshall and State', : Insurance Ccmnissione:r be called in to evaluate this property. Mr. Fred Park was reCX)(]Ilized and callE!d to the Council's attention that retired people are a major revenue source to the ccmnunity. Council Hunt asked Mr. Floyd if any off-street parking locations were considered by the Planning Camtission. Mr. Floyd explained that the Planning Camnission limi ted their discussion to the sale of antiques and didn't examine potential sites for off-street parking. Councilmernber Judy explained that the Council has not had an opportunity to pass judgerœnt on any permit for the use of the Hastings House. Mr. French reported that Mr. DeJong indicated t:o him' that they would not be renting out roams. Mrs. Dorothy Calloway was recognized and reported that she was present during the recent hares tour in the Hastings House and witnessed the distribution of leaflets prcrroting bed a.rrl breakfast use of the Hastings House. She them presented Mr. French with a sample of the leaflets. Mr. Abraham indicated that if they are renting out rocms, they are violating the law. Mr. Cecil Brown was recognized and explained that the group of neighbors are not accusing any city officials of not doing their job but hope to bring to the Council's attention that this is a detriment to the neighborhood that they believe that Council has the authority to do something about. ADJOURNMENT Councilrœmber Shirley made a m:>tion to adjourn the rœeting at 8: 55 P.M. which was seconded by Councilrœrrber Hunt and passed unani.nousl y by voice vote. ßtJ £ (ù r~ ¡- --- MAYOR C ATTEST: I J~~ City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SP.5SION OF ~'lAY 18, 1982 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend Met in regular session this 18th day of ~~ay, 1982, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, l'1ayor ?ro Tern Dale Judy presiding. 372 ,--_~-11:n~_r}T_E~.QL_'J'.!IE -~G..Q.:ç.~~-~E:~§IOB_QK_~Y- 18, 1982 Cont. -.~------------- ---'- ,------ ------------- - - ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Janis Hunt, Frieda Imislund, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna, James Parker, and Brent Shirley. Also present were City Engineer Roger French, City Attorney, Glenn Abraham, and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. Councilmember Joseph Ciprioti arrived later in the meeting. MINUTES Councilmember Shirley made a motion to approve the minutes of May 4, 1982, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Imislund asked Mr. French to comment on his statement that Mr. DeJong told him he was not planning to rent out rooms in the Hastings House. Mr. French explained that this decision to do that was made after Mr. DeJong's discussion with Mr. French. Mr. French indicated the sign posted is larger that the ordinance permits and he is writing him a letter. Councilmember Imislund asked Mr. Abraham to comment on his statement that it would be against the law to rent out rooms. Mr. Abraham explained that he had made that statement in error considering that it would be necessary for Mr. DeJong to obtain a conditional use permit for a Bed and Break- fast Establishment. He did not recall at the time that hotel or inns are outright permitted uses in R-ll zones. He further explained that off street parking is available at the sight. It was pointed out that the Fire Marshall may have some requirements. Mr.French reported that Mr. DeJong has already spoken to the Fire Marshall and will be putting in sprinklers. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense 2,114.64 Street 3,894.14 Park 207.33 Arterial Street 2,200.00 Hotel/Motel Transient Tax9,462.35 Federal Shared Revenue 284.14 Water/Sewer 18,081.41 Equipment Rental 785.30 Kah Tai Lagoon Park 5,200.00 Councilmember Hunt made a motion that the bills and claims be paid from the proper funds which was seconded by Councilmember Imislund and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS The Council received a letter dated May 12, 1982,from J.J. and E.L. Kircher objecting to the use of the Hastings House as a tour house, Tourist Home and as an Inn requesting that the Council amend Ordinance No. 1625 (the zoning ordinance) to eliminate unconditional use of inns in a residential zone. Mayor Pro Tern Judy referred .this to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. A letter dated May 10, 1982, from Calhoun Cartwright to Mayor McClure was copied for the Council complaining that nothing is being done about the lodgers staying in the Hastings House. The Council received an environmental checklist dated May 12, 1982, from the Peninsula Christian Fellowship Church on the construction of a new church at 1636 Hastings. Mayor Pro Tern Judy referred this to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. The Council received a letter dated Hay 12, 1982, from Pete Friedman of the Jefferson County Planning Department reporting that the Jefferson County Commissioners have adopted a resolution approv- ing amendments to the Jefferson-Port Townsend Shoreline ~1anagement ~1aster Program with one chanqe to performance standard number six. I I I 373 MINUTES OF THF'. REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 18, 1982 Cont. I A letter dated March 3, 1982, from Warren Murray of SAFECO Loss Control was copied for the Council requesting certain modifications to City Hall to reduce physical exposures to risk covered under the City's liability insurance. Councilmember Shirley asked if the request is being evaluated administratively. rllr. Grove indicated Mayor McClure asked that it be copied for the Council during the last council meeting and suggested that it be discussed when the Mayor is present and able to comment. A letter dated May 7, 1982, from Robert H. Campbell of Roberts and Shefelman,Attorneys at Law, to Kenneth F. Plumb, Secretary of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission was copied for the Council indicatirig that the Public Utiltty District is requesting clarifica- tion of status of the City of Port Townsend's "Amendment to Competing Application for Preliminary Permit" and requesting an opportunity to respond. The Council received a letter dated May 17, 1982, from Margie Abraham reporting on the financial difficulties faced by the Trees for Port Townsend Society and requesting donations from individuals, service clubs, organizations and businesses. A brief discussion ensued on the need to continue maintenance of these trees and .flowers. There was a consensus of the Council that they should be maintained and the request was referred to the Parks/Property Committee and the Park Board. The Council received a copy of a memorandum dated May 12, 1982, from Buzz Morrell of the Department of Transportation notifying the City of the bids for construction of the new ferry terminal with the low bid from American Construction Co.Ind. at $3r916,860.65, 13.53% under the engineer's estimate of $4,529.802. I A letter of resignation from Greg Martin, Park Superintendent, dated ~1ay 11, 1982, was copied for the Council along with a letter dated May 17, 1982, from Mayor McClure to Greg Martin reluctantly accepting his resignation. A letter dated May 17, 1982, from Mayor Jl1cClure to Kevin Burke was copied for the Council appointing him as Superintende~t of Parks and Recreation effective June 7, 1982. The Council received an application for a license from Ballard Construction Company Street and Sewer Superintendent Ed Hawley member Parker made a motion to grant them seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed vote. side sewer contractors which was approved by May 18, 1982. Council- a license which was unanimously by voice RESOLUTION NO. 82-14 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE JEFFERSON PORT TOWNSEND SHORELINE MANAGEMENT MASTER PROGRAJl1 Councilmember Kenna made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 82-14 as amended by the Jefferson County Commissioners which was seconded by Councilmember Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. I COMMITTEE REPORTS Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that a proposed declaration of non-significance be issued on the environ- mental checklist submitted by Nor' T"I7est Village which \~as seconded by Councilmember Judy. Councilmember Imislund asked if this would the appropriate time to request that an Environemental Impact Statement be prepared on the proposed Planned Unit Development. Councilmember Kenna said that there are sufficient controls in the zoning ordinance and contract to handle the concerns. The final determination can still be made later. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. OLD BUSINESS 374 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 18, 1982 Cont. ,---------- , --,------ ORDINANCE NO. 1916 AN ORDINANCE REZONING TAX LOTS 26 AND 42 AND LOT 29 FROM Rl-A TO C-1l, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL MAP. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title,Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Ciprioti and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Imislund made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1916 which was seconded by Councilmember Hunt and passed unanimously by roll call vote. I Local Option Sales Tax. Mr. Grove reported that it is estimated that the City could' raise revenue from retail sales tax to $363,492 by adopting an additional ~ç of sales tax, but recommended that the Council coordinate their decision with the County Commis- sioners and keep in mind that the reasons for levying the tax should be clear because the citizens have a right by initiative to vote on it. He explained that this is the most comprehensive new legislation providing additional revenue sources to cities. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P.M. ~Ø-f~L --. ATTEST: I JLJ~ City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 1, 1982 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 1st day of June, 1982, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of city Hall, Mayor Barney McClure presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Joseph Ciprioti, Janis Hunt, Frieda Imislund, Dale Judy, Mike Kenna, James Parker, and Brent Shirlèy. Also present were City Engineer Roger French, City Attorney Glenn Abraham, and City Clerk-Treasurer David Grove. MINUTES Councilmember Judy made a motion to approve the minutes of May 18, 1982, as written and to dispense with the reading of them which was seconded by Councilmember Shirley and passed unanimously by voice vote. I BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Current Expense Street Library Park 28,302.99 1,640.55 2,026.26 939.16 -l.: ,::.,- "