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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 2, 1988
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular ses-
sion this second day of August, 1988, at 7:30 PM, in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent S Shirley presiding.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Karen
Chang, John Clise, Vern Jones, Mike Kenna, Julie McCulloch, and
Norma Owsley. Also present were Public Works Director Ted Strick-
lin, City Attorney Keith Harper, Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, Exec-
utive Administrative Assistant/Planner Michael Hildt.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the following items
on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield
and passed unanimously by voice vote after certain amendments were
made to the minutes.
Approval of the minutes of July 19, 1988, as corrected without
reading.
Approval of the following bills and claims:
TOTAL
$63,322.69
329.58
651.12
319.14
13,746.00
45.82
81. 09
31,560.56
5,821.21
4,807.88
840.05
$121,525.14
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'Current Expense
Street
Library
Park
Fire Equipment Construction
Emergency Medical
Community Development Block Grant
Water-Sewer
Storm
Equipment Rental
Firemen's Pension and Relief
Setting Hearings
Variance Application No.8806-02 - Withers
Variance Application No.8807-03 - Transit
August 16, 1988
August 16, 1988
Communications:
An Environmental Checklist Dated July 20, 1988 from William W
Amburn was copied for the council on a proposal to build six
2 bedroom one story apartments and 2 two bedroom townhouse
apartments with garages between Sherman and Hancock Street
at 3rd Street. This was referred to the Legislative/Environ-
mental Committee.
This concludes the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Conditional Use Permit Application No. 8805-05 - Maiors. Mr. Hildt
explained that the Planning Commission is recommending approval of
this proposal to establish a live theater in a currently vacant
building at 419 Washington Street and reviewed the findings, con-
clusions and conditions proposed by them. Councilmember McCulloch
reported that she received a letter dated June 29, 1988, from
Mr. Major soliciting funds. She indicated that she made no dona-
tion and does not consider that there is any problem with her sitti~g
on the Board of Adjustment to hear this request. Councilmember
Camfield reported that she received the same letter as did other
councilmembers. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing tothe public.
Mr. Michael J. Major was recognized and spoke in favor of his
application reviewing the schedule of events they have planned.
Ms. Judith Chandler Wood was recognized and spoke in favor of the
application because she believes it will be a boon to the city.
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There being no further testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing
to the audience and turned the application over to the council for
disposition. Mayor Shirley asked Mr. Major if the public parking
of recreation vehicles in the lot adjacent to the theater might
present a problem. Mr. Major assured the council that there would
not be anyone out there running people off. After a brief discus-
sion, Councilmember Clise made a motion to adopt the following fin-
dings and conclusions and approve the permit under the following
conditions which was seconded by Councilmember Kenna and passed
unanimously by voice vote:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The applicant proposes to establish a live theater in a cur-
rently vacant building at 419 Washington Street. The building
had previously been occupied by Peninsula Paper Company and the
Olympic Laundry and Cleaners office. The building is located in
the C-III zoning district. A theater is permitted as a condi-
tional use in the C-III zone.
2. The building is bounded by two commercial office buildings to
the southwest, a city-owned parking lot to the northwest, a ware-
house/commercial office to the northeast, and the James Swan
Hotel to the southeast.
3. The building has approximately 1,400 square feet of floor area.
There is approximately 1,000 square feet of space available for
the stage and seating areas. The applicant proposes a movable
stage with seating available for approximately 100 people.
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4. The Port Townsend Fire Department has submitted a letter dated
June 7, 1988, regarding the proposed theater use in this building.
Fire Department staff, after reviewing the applicant's floor plan
and undertaking an on-site inspection, have listed several items
which must be brought into compliance with the Uniform Fire Code
before the building could be occupied. The letter also states
that the maximum occupancy load determination for the proposed use
at this site is 65 patrons. A second letter from the Port Town-
send Fire Department was submitted on July 14, 1988, based on an
adjusted set of floor plans developed by the applicant: The
second letter, which supercedes the first, amends the initial
finding that limited the building occupancy to 65 patrons to now
permit a maximum occupancy load of 115 people.
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5. Built prior to the enactment of the zoning code, the building
and proposed uses in the building are legal and nonconforming with
respect to parking. Accordingly, there are no parking require-
ments in the zoning code which are applicable to the proposed use.
Off-street parking requirements may be reasonably imposed as part
of a conditional use permit. If the building were to be con-
structed today, the parking requirements would be as follows:
Use/Seating Requirement Parking Spaces
Theater/liS seats 1 space/ 4 seats 29
This would be reduced to 75 percent of the requirement, or 22
spaces, since the building is located in the downtown parking
district. There are currently no private off-street parking
spaces for this building. The city-owned parking lot directly
to the northwest of the building' - has 58 parking spaces.
Of these, 15 are for compact cars, 3 are spaces for the handi-
capped,9 are spaces for recreational vehicles, and the remaining
31 are for general use.
6. The applicant's current proposed operating hours for the
theater are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights from 8:00 to
11:00 PM and weekend children's matinees from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.
7. The applicant has applied for a sign permit concurrently with
the conditional use application. The applicant proposes three
signs be installed: a 12 square foot projecting sign, a 22 square
foot wall sign over the entrance, and a six square foot sign in
an existing building directory located on the wall of one of the
adjacent commercial office buildings for a total of 40 square feet.
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8. The City Council has issued a Determination of nonsignificance,
dated June 21, 1988, after review of the Environmental Checklist
submitted by the applicant pursuant to the Washington State Envir-
onmental Policy Act.
CONCLUSIONS
1. The proposed theater use will not endanger the public health or
safety, nor will a nuisance be created.
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2. The proposed use will be required to meet all of the conditions
and specifications set forth in the C-III zone in which the pro-
perty is located, except for those legal, nonconforming conditions
which were in existence prior to the enactment of the Port Town-
send zoning code in 1971.
3. The proposed use will not be injurious or detrimental to adjoin-
ing or abutting property.
4. Because the proposed theater use would provide a viable use to
a currently vacant building without adverse effects to the adja-
cent property owners and businesses, the location and character
of the use will be in harmony with the area in which it is located
and will be in general conformity with the Comprehensive Plan.
5. Because of the existing under-utilized city-owned parking facil-
ity adjacent, and the hours of operation proposed for this use,
the City Council finds no conflict.
6. The City Council is in agreement that the applicant's signage
meets the spirit, if not the letter, of the Port Townsend Municipal
Code section 17.34.050 (H).
CONDITIONS
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1. The occupancy of the building will be limited to an audience of
not more than 115 people at one time, subject to approval by the
Fire Chief of all final building plans.
2. It is understood that the Uniform Building Code and Uniform
Fire Code apply and must be met prior to occupancy.
3. If a building permit and/or occupancy permit is not obtained
for the subject property within one year from the date of the
board's decision, the conditional use permit shall be cancelled
and automatically become null and void (Port Townsend Municipal
Code section 17.64.070).
Draft Resolution on Enforcement Policy. Mayor Shirley announced
that the hearing on this resolution has been postponed until
September 20, 1988 to allow sufficient time to address measures
which might be taken and concerns expressed.
Street Vacation Application No. 8804-01 - Barbara Williams. Mr.
Hildt explained that the Planning Commission is recommending
approval of the request to vacate Cosgrove Street from the eastern
boundary of Oak Street to the southwestern boundary of Lot 5,
Block 6 and reviewed proposed findings and conclusions. Mayor
Shirley opened the hearing to the audience, but no testimony was
offered, so he closed the hearing and turned the application over
to the council for disposition. After a brief discussion, Council-
member Kenna made a motion to adopt the following findings and
conclusions and approve the street vacation under the following
conditions which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed
unanimously by voice vote:
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FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The applicant requests vacation of that portion of the unopened
Cosgrove Street as shown on the certain survey recorded January 12,
1987 in Volume 8 of Surveys, Page 92, Official Records of Jefferson
County, Washington, abutting upon Tax Lot 24. The portion to be
vacated is the southeasterly one-half of unopened Cosgrove Street
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extending from the eastern boundary of the Oak Street right-of-
way to a projection of the southwestern boundary of lot 5, block
6 at a right angle to the southeastern boundary of Cosgrove St.
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2. The applicant owns the abutting property adjacent to and south-
east of the area to be vacated. The City of Port Townsend owns
the abutting property to the northwest of the Cosgrove right-of-
way. The City property is used for street and park purposes
(Sather Park).
3.The portion of Cosgrove Street directly east of the subject area,
which lies northwest and adjacent to Lots 5 and 6, Block 6,
pettygrove's First Addition, was vacated by the City Council
to James Mathias in January, 1988.
4. The applicant intends to construct a detached garage behind
her home at 1006 Taft Street. The vacation is requested so that
there will be adequate space to build a garage while conforming
to the setback requirements on the zoning code.
CONCLUSIONS
1. The proposed s tree t vaca tion is in compliance wi th the goals
and policies of the comprehensive plan.
2. The portion of Cosgrove Street proposed to be vacatE~d is not
required for current or anticipated overall area circulation.
3. The effectiveness of fire, law enforcement, medical or other
emergency services will not be impaired by the proposed vacation.
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4. The portion of Cosgrove Street proposed to be vacated is not
required as a current or anticipated bicycle, pedestrian or
equestrian trail corridor.
5. The portion of Cosgrove Street proposed to be vacated does
not abut on a body of salt or fresh water.
CONDITIONS
1. A certified copy of the ordinance vacating the street shall
be recorded by the City Clerk in the office of the Jefferson
County Auditor upon receipt by the city of all fees and compen-
sation required (12.20.120 Port Townsend Municipal Code). The
street vacation shall be cancelled and become automatically null
and void one year after City Council action if said fees have
not been paid.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
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Water-Sewer. Councilmember McCulloch reported that the committee
met with Lee Lewis and Soil Conservation Service representatives
to exchange information and explore the possibility of installing
a "snow tell" station. She reported that the city has ordered
materials on water conservation from the Department of Social and
Health Services which are free and will be available to the public
as soon as they arrive. She reported that we are in bE,tter shape
now than we were at this time last year as far as supply goes,
but the September billing will carry a request to conserve water.
Councilmember Camfield asked if the committee has found any grant
sources that would enable the city to build more storage and
Councilmember McCulloch indicated that this has not been fully
investigated by the committee.
Community Services. Councilmember Chang reported that the committee
met to discuss recycling long and short range goals and proposals
including a restructuring of the garbage rate. The next meeting
of the group will be Wednesday, August 24th, at 8:00 AM in the
recreation room at the Clarage Court Apartments.
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Parks and Property. Councilmember McCulloch reported that she is
looking into the possibility of a land trust to acquire land at
the entrance to the city and invited anyone who would like to work
on this project to join her.
Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna announced a commit-
tee meeting at 7:00 PM before the next regular city council meeting
on August 16, 1988 to consider the Amburn Environmental Checklist.
He then presented the City Clerk with a new county flag.
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Stop Signs. Mr. Harper reported that a stop sign had to be removed
which was mounted too low on the post.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Appeal on Sudlow/Dalzell Shortplat Application No. 8802-01. Mayor
Shirley explained that the hearing on this was continued from the
last meeting. Mr. Hildt reminded the council that Mr. Harper had
requested that the council expand on the findings of fact provided
by the Planning Commission which would support their conclusions.
Mr. Hildt presented the council with some suggested language.
Second, the question of approval with streets narrower than are
required by the code was to be addressed by the City Attorney.
Last, some councilmembers requested a review of the comprehensive
plan as it might apply to this proposal. Mr. Sudlow was recognized
and spoke in favor of his appeal siting portions of the comprehen-
sive plan which he believes support his position that the dedicated
streets requested are not needed for his shortplat. He distributed
copies of portions of the Port Townsend Comprehensive Plan. Mr.
Harper was recognized and identified the exhibits which he considers
part of the record for these proceedings. Mr. Hildt commented on
the testimony from Mr. Sudlow clarifying the recommendations of
staff and the Planning Commission and passed out drafts of findings
and conclusions which might be used by the council in reaching its
decisions. Mr. Harper reported on the street standards required by
the ordinances of the city and commented on the drafts prepared by
Mr. Hildt. After the council paused to read over the drafts,
Councilmember Clise asked Mr. Stricklin if in his opinion the city
needed 39th street for a collector in this area and Mr. Stricklin
said yes. Councilmember Clise asked Mr. Harper to review the
potential problems connected with the development of Howard Street
which he did. After a substantial discussion on the possibility
of taking 39th and waiving the requirement for right-of-way adjacent
to Howard Street, Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the
council adopt the following findings of fact, reach the following
conclusions, and deny the appeal which was seconded by Councilmember
Camfield and passed by voice vote with six councilmembers voting in
the affirmative. Councilmember Jones voted against the motion.
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FINDINGS OF FACT
1. Applicant proposes short subdivision of approximately 8.35 acres
into four lots pursuant to Chapter 18.38 Port Townsend Municipal
Code.
2. The supject property is within the R-IA zoning district and is
described as the West Half of the West Half of Government Lot 1 of
Section 4, Township 30 North, Range 1 West, W.M.; City of Port
Townsend, Jefferson County, Washington.
3. Applicant proposes four lots as follows:
A. Lot 1, 218,069 square feet (5.006
B. Lot 2, 26,395 square feet ( .606
C. Lot 3, 43,555 square feet (1.000
D. Lot 4, 75,958 square feet (1.744
acres)
acres)
acres)
acres)
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4. Access to the proposed lots is as follows:
A. Lot 1, by a 24-feet-wide, private, driveway easement
from Howard Street along the boundary of Lots 3 and 4.
B. Lot 2, from 35th Street. '
C. Lots 3 and 4, from Howard Street.
5. The Howard street right-of-way, which
borders proposed lots 3
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and 4 on the west, is a "half street" of 27 feet width. Howard
Street is unopened north of 36th Street and the right-of-way ter-
minates at an unnamed street one block north of 36th Street. An
existing 10-feet-wide water line easement extends north to 39th
Street within the subject property.
6. The 39th Street right-of-way, generally 55 feet wide, is reduced
to a width of 30 feet wh~re it boarders the subject property on the
north.
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7. Immediately north of the subject property is a large area which
has substantial potential for future development. The area bounded
on the south by 37th Street from the City Limits to Howard Street,
Howard Street to 39th Street, and 39th Street to Hendricks Street;
on the north the edge of the bluff on the Straits of Juan de Fuca;
and on the west by the City limits has an area of approximately 566
acres. There are approximately 1,666 platted lots in this area
which is zoned R-IA and R-I. Each of these lots is of sufficient
size to permit a single-family dwelling under Port Townsend zoning
requirements. Very few have been developed to date.
Accordingly, future growth potential in the area described above
is estimated at approximately 1,650 additional households. (Although
not all of these lots will be developed and portions are indicated
in the Port Townsend Comprehensive Plan as relatively difficult
parcels to d~velop due to steep slopes or other adverse conditions,
the vast majority of these lots are suitable for future development.
In addition, those lots which prove relatively difficult to develop
are at leas t partially of f se t by the exis tence wi thin thi s area of
large areas of desirable but unplatted land which are not included
in this estimate.)
The Institute of Traffic Engineers Trip Generation Manual, based
on over two hundred independent studies, indicates that each single-
family residence generates a weekday average of 10 vehicular trips
per day. The average on a per acre basis is 25.7 vehicular trips
per day.
Consequently, it is expected that future daily vehicular traffic
in to and out of the area immediately north of the subject property
will be as great as 14,500 to 16,500 vehicular trips per day.
There are currently only two developed roadways serving this
area: Cook Avenue to the southwest and 49th Street leading easterly
to San Juan Avenue.
8. A band of generally unplatted land, including the subject property,
extends from the City limits to San Juan Avenue. Although two small
platted tracts to the west and east of the subject property include
platted streets which may be developed for future use, this band of
unplatted land presents a barrier to adaquate future overall area
circulation between the area to the north of the subject property and
the balance of the City to the south.
It has been past City policy to provide for existing and projected
roads, anticipated traffic patterns, public convenience and safety,
through appropriate dedication of public street right-of-way as
property is platted. City ordinances and standards require streets
like Howard Street and 39th Street to be 50 feet in width.
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9. In a letter dated April 13, 1988, Patrick W. Mason, leagl consul-
tant for the Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington,
reviewed the authority of the City of Port Townsend to require a
'street dedicated as a condition of approval of a short plat. The
letter states, "It appears to be the almost universal pattern to
require, as a condition of short plat approval, that streets be
designated and appropriate easements for such streets be provided
and conveyed where necessary. This does not appear to be an unusual
provision in the Port Townsend Short Plat ordinance but rather it
appears to be the accepted practice in municipalities throughout
the state.
10. Water supply would be taken from the 10-inch main in Howard
Street to Lots 1, 3, and 4. Lot 2 would be served from the 6-inch
main in 35th Street.
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11. Sewage disposal would be accomplished through individual septic
tanks and drain fields. The drainfield serving lot 4 would be
located in a conditional drainfield easement, measuring 60 by 190'
feet, which is declared on lot 1, adjacent to the north boundary of
lot 4. This easement is made conditional on the lack of available
City sewer lines within 600 feet of lot 4, and would become null and
void within ninety days of the extension of City sewer lines within
600 feet of Lot 4.
By letter dated December 29, 1987, the Jefferson County Health
Department has stated, "The four designs meet the current require-
ments for on-site sewage disposal systems as set forth by WAC 248-96
and Jefferson County Ordinance No. 2-77."
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12. An existing fire hydrant is located at the intersection of Eddy
and 35th Streets. No additional hydrants are shown on the proposed
pIa t.
13. The proposed plat does not include a proposed storm drainage
system.
14. The subject property is not traversed by any watercourse, stream
or drainage channel; is not in a flood-control zone; and is not within
200 feet of a body of water of statewide significance.
15. An environmental checklist, submitted by the applicant, was
reviewed by the City Council which determined on March 1, 1988,
that the proposed.short subdivision would not have a probable
significant adverse impact on the environment, and that an environ-
mental impact statement would not be required under RCW 43.210.030
(2)(c).
16. On May 26, 1988, the applicant appeared before the Planning
Commission to ask for reconsideration of conditions #5 and #6
pertaining to rights-of -way dedications which had been included
in the findings and conclusions of the Planning Commission, dated
March 10, 1988.
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17. The Planning Commission adopted on May 26, 1988, revised
findings and conclusions in approval of the preliminary short
plat which required dedication of reduced area for public street
purposes.
18. On July 19, 1988, the applicants, represented by counsel,
appeared before the City Council to appeal certain conditions
imposed by the Planning Commission in its preliminary plat
approval.
19. On August 2, 1988, the City Council heard additional testimony
on the appeal.
CONCLUSIONS
1. The dedication of the western twenty-three (23) feet of proposed
lots 3, 4 and 1 running through the proposed short plat from the
northern terminus õf 37th Street is a necessary and reasonable
requirement to provide for existing and projected roads, anticipated
traffic patterns,public convenience and safety.
2. Dedication of the northern twenty-five (25) feet of proposed Lot
1 is a necessary and reasonable requirement to provide for existing
and projected roads, anticipated traffic patterns, public convenience
and safety..
Elevator for City Hall. Mr. Grove reported that the following bids
for handicapped improvements to City Hall were opened on July 14, 1988:
Restroom Carpeting
Bidder Base Bid Alternate Alternate
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Reijnen
Tollshark
Rowley
Nordland
$140,134
163,800
167,900
176,400
$1,584
5,100
4,450
3,700
$2,225
2,099
3,150
4,500
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Les Tonkin reported that the bids are substantially higher than
his original estimates. The suppliers of the elevator alone
exceeded his estimates by more than $20,000 because a standard
elevator would not fit into the shaft. He reported that another
elevator supplier has been found that has an elevator which can
meet the handicapped requirements without as much expense to
modify. Based on this information and other changes to the pro-
ject, Reijnen was asked to adjust his bid. The adjusted bid
without a stop at the basement would be $119,412 or $124,662 if
a stop at the basement is retained in the plans. He suggested
an alternate plan which would put the stairway for the basement
through an office rather than from the lobby which he estimated
would reduce the cost by $2 - 3,000. After a brief discussion,
Mr. Stricklin reported that there will be an additional cost of
$3,000 for three phase power and recommended that the project be
rebid which was supported by Mayor Shirley. Mr. Grove reminded
the council that if the city wants Mr. Tonkin to supervise the
construction, an additional $6,000 will need to be added to the
price tag. It was determined that the total cost of the project
even with the modifications will still be between $135,000 and
$140,000 with out any contingency including the installation of
the power, sales tax, restroom, and construction supervision.
Mr. Tonkin indicated he would do the revised bid documents for
no additional charge to the city. After a brief discussion,
Councilmember Clise made a motion to reject all bids which was
seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by
voice vote. After a brief discussion on the costs and financing
sources, Mayor Shirley requested that Mr. Tonkin revise his
estimates to reflect all the most recent cost figures and
allow Ted Stricklin, Michael Hildt, and David Grove to review
them and come back to the council with a recommendation at the
next council meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. 88-58
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND ESTABLISHING THE
TERMS AND LIMITS FOR LOANS FROM THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND
Mr. Grove explained the changes proposed by the HUD Loan Panel.
David Kahley was recognized and spoke in favor of the resolution.
Councilmember McCulloch explained that the panel is recommending
no interest on loans paid back during the first year as an incen-
tive to encourage recycling of the funds. After a brief discussion
and at the recommendation of the City Attorney, Councilmember Clise
made a motion to adopt the resolution with the insertion in section
8 that each loan will be evidenced by a promisory note secured by
a mortage or deed of trust recorded against the property which was
seconded by Councilmember Owsley and passed with six councilmembers
voting in the affirmative. Councilmember McCulloch abstained from
voting because she serves on the HUD Loan Panel.
ORDINANCE NO. 2118
AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE OWNER OR THE
PERSON IN CHARGE OF A DOG TO REMOVE ALL
FECES DEPOSITED BY SUCH DOG; PROVIDING
A PENALTY FOR ANY VIOLATION THEREOF;
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AND
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PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. After a brief discussion,
Councilmember Clise made a motion that the first reading be con-
sidered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded
by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Mr. Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Clise
made a motion to adopt the ordinance with the inclusion of the
Seavey Memorial Sculpture project which was seconded by Council-
member McCulloch and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2119
AN ORD~NANCE PROHIBITING THE PLACING OR
LEAVING OF CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF SIX
YEARS UNATTENDED; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES
FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND ESTABLISHING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Clise made
a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the
third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley
and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove again read the
ordinance by title. Councilmember Clise made a motion to adopt
ordinance No.2119 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and
passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2120
AN ORDINANCE EXPANDING ELIGIBILITY FOR
THE CITY'S LOW-INCOME DISABLED UTILITY
CREDIT PROGRAM FOR WATER, SEWER, AND
STORM DRAINAGE UTILITIES: AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 2110; AND ESTABLISHING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Camfield
made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and
the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember
Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove again
read the ordinance by title. After a brief discussion recognizing
that this went beyond the original direction of the council,
Councilmember Jones made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2120
without the addition of Section 2 Item (3) which was seconded by
Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2117
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AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF
$2,790 TO THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND,
$4,247 TO THE HOTEL-MOTEL TRANSIENT
TAX FUND, $97,943 TO THE LIMITED TAX
GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND REDEMPTION
FUND, $621,365 TO THE FIRE EQUIPMENT
CONSTRUCTION FUND, $40,000 TO THE
WATER-SEWER FUND, MAKING FINDINGS,
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Mr. Grove read the ordinance and explained that this reading is
for introduction only and the ordinance will be adoptable at the
next regular council meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 2121
AN ORDINANCE EXTABLISHING THE DURATION
OF AMUSEMENT AND VENDING MACHINE LICENSES;
PROVIDING FOR THE PRORATION OF LICENSE FEES;
AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. After a brief explanation
by Mayor Shirley, Councilmember Clise made a motion that the first
reading be considered the second and the third be by title only
~which was seocnded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously
by voice vote. Mr. Grove again read the ordinance by title.
Councilmember Jones made a motion that the council adopt Ordinance
No. 2121 which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed
unanimously by roll call vote.
Proposal from Wooden Boat Foundation for Engineering Study. Mayor
Shirley explained that he encouraged the Wooden Boat Foundation to
offer to manage the Marine Park Community Building before we were
forced to close it because of damage to the pilings supporting it.
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The council reviewed a letter dated July 27, 1988, from Tod Wake-
field, Director of the Wooden Boat Foundation, offering to finance
up to $600.00 for a detailed inspection by an engineer of the
Marine Park Community Building substructure with a written
report and recommendations to follow. After a brief discussion
during which the council reaffirmed that accepting their offer
did not obligate the council to anything in the future, Council-
member Camfield made a motion that the council accept their offer
which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously
by voice vote.
Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application No. SDP88-0010
John Nesset. Mr. Hildt explained that the staff for the Shoreline
Advisory Board from Jefferson County Planning has prepared findings
and conditions which could be used by the city council if they
choose to approve this request to remodel a commercial two-story
building as a residential duplex west of and adjacent to Jefferson
Title at 2215 Washington Street. He indicated that the council
received copies of three letters from Earnest Callahan, an adjacent
property owner objecting to the use of the existing foundation,
the lack of detailed parking on the plans, and the building height.
After a brief discussion, Councilmember Kenna made a motion that
the council make the following findings of fact and grant the
permit under the following conditions:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The Jefferson-Port Townsend Shoreline Management Master Program
requires that a shoreline substantial development permit be issued
by the City of Port Townsend for development of the proposal. The
following sections of the program apply in review of the proposal:
1.20, "Purposes"; 4.105, "Urban Designation"; 4.201,"Primary Use";
5.160, "Residential Development".
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2. The proposal has been administratively classified as a primary
use in an urban designation by criteria established in the Jeffer-
son-Port Townsend Shoreline Management master Program.
3. The property is zoned C-II by the Port Townsend Zoning Ordinance.
4. The adjacent property to the northeast is occupied by a resi-
dence and title company owned by the proponent. The adjacent
properties to the southwest are occupied by an automotive repair
business.
5. The existing foundation foot print of the structure would not
be altered.
6. The following additional permit is required for the develop-
ment of the proposal:
A. City of Port Townsend building permit.
7. Notice of the application was made by publishing legal notices
in the June 22 and 29, 1988, editions of the Port Townsend Leader,
posting the site of the proposed development with notices on June
29, 1988, and notifying by mail immediately adjacent property
owners.
CONDITIONS
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1. The proponent shall implement stormwater runoff control measures
to prevent beach erosion and sedimentation of Port Townsend Bay.
2.All lighting shall be designed, placed, and if necessary, hooded
so as not to create glare that would impair the safety of marine
traffic.
3.The maximum height of the structure shall not exceed thirty-five
feet.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 2, 1988 Cont.
ORDINANCE NO. 2127
AN ORDINANCE RENAMING A PORTION OF THIRTY-SIXTH
STREET AS UMATILLA AVENUE WITHIN THE CITY OF PORT
TOWNSEND, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title. After a brief explanation
of the need for the change, Councilmember Clise suggested that the
affected property owners be notified about the action proposed and
the council delay action until the regular meeting on September 6,
1988, to allow them time to respond which the Mayor so directed.
Mainstreet Program Update. Mr. David Kahley was recognized and
announced that he is resigning his position with the Port Townsend
Mainstreet Project to take a position with the Bellevue Downtown
Merchants Association and advised the city council of the status on
the various projects Mainstreet is under contract with the city to
complete.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting
adjourned at 11:20 PM.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 16, 1988
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this sixteenth
day of August, 1988, at 7:30 PM, in the Cow1cil Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent
S Shirley presiding.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Karen Chang, John Clise,
Vern Jones, Mike Kenna and Julie McCulloch. Norma Owsley was excused. Also
present were Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, City Attorney Keith Harper,-
Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, Executive Administrative Assistant/Planner Michael
Hildt and Assistant Planner Kevin O'Neill.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Beverly Lamb was recognized and spoke on behalf of the Library Board saying that
if the elevator project is not feasible for City Hall, the Library is eligible
for use of the funds.
CONSENT AGENDA
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Councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the following items on the Consent
Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by
voice vote.
Approval of the minutes of August 2, 1988, as written without reading.
Approval of
the following bills and claims:
Curren:: Expense
Street
Library
Park
Arterial Street
Emergency Medical Services
Capital Improvement
Cormnunity Development Block Grant
$ 8,401.98
4,509.19
2,777.10
313.89
,5,307.71
_111. 25
6,248.44
82.32