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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/20/1988 I I I '-". 47 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSiON OF SEPTEMBER 8, 1988, Cont. A discussion ~nsued on how the exchange 'of ideas common at the retreat can be extended into regular Council Meetings. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the special meeting adjourned at 4:20 PM. ~ -4JJ. ' Mayor Attest: JLJ~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 20, 1988 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this twentieth day of September, 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 City Attorney Keith Harper, Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, Clerk-Treasuer David Grove, Executive Administrative Assistant/Planner Michael Hildt and Assistant Plan- ner Kevin OINeill. PUBLI C COMMENTS Jann Vasiliou was recognized and spoke about a problem with her neighbor opening 32nd Street for parking for the Christian Day Care and Alpha Omega Priv~tê School. The traffic resulting from the school is hazardous to the rest of the neighborhood children and the weed killer and gravel that has been put in the road will change the ground water flow causing a muck field. Ms Vasiliou posed a number of questions with regard to the status of this unopened street. She was asked to provide the city with a written list of these questions. Councilmember Camfield made a motion that Mrs Hickenbottom be requested to not kill any more grass or put down any more rock until the Street Committee has had time to make a recommendation to Council which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley. Councilmember Clise commented that the legal aspect of Ms Vasiliou1s questions should be answered by the City Attorney. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Nancy Lamy was recognized and publicly thanked the Council for their help with the wate~sewer and garbage problem of the James Swan Hotel. CONSENT .L\GENOA Councilmember Jones made a motion to aoprove the following items rn the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unarimnusly by voice vote. Approval of the minutes of SeptRmber 6, 1988, as written without reading. Approval of the following bills nnd clnims: Current Exl1ense Street Parks Arterial Street Hotel/Motel Fire Equipment Constru~tion Emergency Medical Services Mainstreet Sidewalk $19,555.21 4,890.02 1 , OM . 98 3,060.00 1,820.10 9,467.02 3,955.45 1,257.08 48 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 20, 1988, Cont. Water /Se~'Jer Storm Drainage Equipment Rental Total 20,965.78 376.85 6,253.02 $72,603.51 Setting Hearings: Variance Application No 8806-03 -Logue October 4, 1988 Communications: A letter dated September 12, 1988, from Bill Davidson, was copied for Council appealing the finding of no violation in the matter of a hedge planted on the pro- perty line by his neighbor, Mrs Leone Richmond. This was referred to the Legis- lative/Environmental Committee. I A letter dated September 13, 1988, from Cheryl Van Dyke, executive Secretary, Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce, including an invoice from Port Townsend Printing Co, Inc, for $3,944.67~ was copied for Council and referred to the Finance Committee. A letter from Julia B Cochrane was copied for Council on September 19, 1988, to Mayor Shirley, thanking him for his assistance in making Port Townsend a little safer for children. A letter from Viveka Sheard, Chairman, Main Street Promotions Committee, was copied for Council on September 19, 1988, including an agenda for Christmas 1988 scheduled events. A note dated September 20, 1988, was copied for Council from Margaret Lewis com- mending Michael Hildt. This was referred to the Public Hearing later on the agenda. This concludes the Consent Agenda. PUBLI C HEAR I NGS Variance Application No 8808-01 -Pallister. Mr OINeill reviewed the findings and conclusions of the Port Townsend Planning Commission. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the public. There being no testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the public and turned to the Council for disposition. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council adopt the following findings and conclusions and grant Variance Application No 8808-01 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Findings: 1. The applicant proposes a 184 square foot addition to an existing dwelling at 1215 Monroe Street. The addition is proposed to enclose an existing porch located on the northwest side of the residence and extend the porch to the front building line 9n Monroe Street. The existing residence has a legal, non- conforming front setback of eleven feet. Because the proposed addition would extend the existing nonconforming front setback of eleven feet, a variance is required. I 2. The subject property is zoned R-I and is surrounded on all sides by single- fQmily development. The property is located on a 50 x 100 foot lot on the corner of Monroe and Roosevelt Streets. While the existing residence is currently nonconforming in regard to the front setback, the applicant maintains that the residence was built with an eleven foot setback prior to the enactment of the Port Townsend zoning code. Noncon- forming front setbacks are not uncommon throughout the surrounding neighbor- hood. The applicant also states that the proposed porch extension will be no closer to the front property line than the building line. Conclusions: 3. I 1 . The proposed variance would not amount to a rezone nor constitute change in the district boundaries shown on the official zoning map. 2. Because of the legal, nonconforming front setback of the existing dwelling, special circumstances exist which do not result from actions of the applicant. Because other properties adjacent to the, subject property have lesser front set- backs than are required by the Port Townsend Municipal Code, literal interpre- tation of the provisions of Title 17 (zoning) would deprive the applicants of the rights commonly enjoyed by other properties similarly situated in the same di stri ct. 49 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 20, 1988, C~~t. 3. The variance requested would not confer a special privilege to the subject pro- perty th~t is denied to other lands in the same district. 4. The granting of the variance would not be detrimental to the public welfare and injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity and zo~e in which the property is situated. 5. The reasons set forth in the above-referenced application justify the granting of the variance and the variance is the minimum variance that will make possible the reasonable use of the land. I 6. Because the granting of the variance would be in harmony with thl= general purpose and intent of Title 17 (zoning) of the Port Townsend Municipal Code, the City Council grants the above-referenced variance. Resolution Adopting Policies on Enforcement of Building and Zoning Ol~dinances. Mayor Shirley announced that Draft #3 included some changes made as a result of a meeting held with various businessmen, Mr Hildt and himself the evening of SI=ptember 19, 1988. Lowell Bogart was recognized and addressed some changes suggested by the Shorelines Commission. Mayor Shirley commented that these suggestions are included in Draft #3. Peter Simpson was recognized and spoke in favor of the draft and thanked the City for the work done on this resolution. Since copies of Draft #3 had just been passed out, Mayor Shirley went over the changes that were made. Douglas Larny was recognized and asked about enforcement of the sign ordinance for removal of a s'ign put up by the Department of Transportation for a local motel. Mayor Shirley repor~ed th~the Dep- artment of Transportation has been asked to remove the sign. Andy Thurston, speaking as a member of the Park Board and as a Contractor, was recognized and spoke in favor of the resolution. Del Graham was recognized and said this could ~e put on the Nov- ember ballot. Bill Schwilke was recognized and stated this Draft #3 has not been able to be studied and asked that a vote be delayed to another meeting. Councilmem- ber Clise made a motion to continue the hearing until the next meeting which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS I Street. Councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the request of E H Thompson to cut down two dead trees at Gaines and Water Streets which was seconded by Council- member Chang and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Jones also reported that the Committee had looked at the sidewalk pro- jects for the Sidewalk Grant Program. Proclamation. Mayor Shirley proclaimed September 17 to September 23" 1988, as Cons- titution Week. Emergency Medical Services. Councilmember Jones made a motion that the $401 received from various individuals by donation be added to the appropriQte account to help cover the costs of Training Aids in the Emergency Medical Services budget which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Owsley made a motion that an ordinance be prepared to disburse funds awarded in a $1000 Grant to the Emergency Medical Services which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council make a declaration of non-significance for the Shoreline Management Master Program Draft from the Jefferson County Planning and Building Department later on the agenda which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council make a mitigated declaration of non-significance for the environmental checklist for Don Roberts for a 63 unit mntel which was seconded by Councilm~mber Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Community Services. Councilmembcr Chang reminded everyone that Sunday, September 25, 1988, is Library Sunday and urged support in the drive for funds. Water/Sewer. Councilmember McCulloch set a Committee meeting for 9:00 AM of Sep- tember 28, 1988, to discuss th~ letter from Phyllis Hart. 50 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 20, 1988, Cont. ORDINANCE NO 2128 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF SIMPLE ASSAULT, BY AMENDING SECTION 18 OF ORDINANCE NO 2014 TOGETHER WITH SECTION 9.02.230 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember McCulloch 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. Councilmember Jones made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2128 which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by roll ca 11 vote. Parks. Mayor Shirley announced the resignation of Kevin Burke, Park Superintendent, and wished him well on his future endeavors. Elevator Project for City Hall. Mr Stricklin announced that the call for bids will be advertised on September 28 and October 5, 1988. The bids will be opened at 2:00 PM on October 18, 1988. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance No 2127. Councilmember Jones made a motion to hold this until the next meeting which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. Update Shoreline Management Master Program. David Goldsmith, Jefferson County Planner, reviewed the history and changes to the plan. Patti Sullivan was recognzed and urged Council to adopt the plan and congratulated the Port Townsend-Jefferson County Shore- line Advisory Board for a job well-done. Councilmember Jones made a motion that the Council adopt the Jefferson County-Port Townsend Shoreline Management Master Program Update which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed unanimously by voice vote. RECESS Mayor Shirley declared a five minute recess at 8:53 PM. at 8:58 PM with all Councilmembers present. The meeting was reconvened NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO 2129 AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND ADOPTING THE PROPERTY TAX LEVIES FOR THE YEAR OF 1989. Mr Grove explained the ordinance and then read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Camfield made a motion to adopt Ordinance No 2129 which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed unanimously by roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO 88-65 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND DESIGNATING A HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT COMMAND AGENCY. Councilmember Jones explained the resolution and made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 88-65 which was seconded by Councilmember Chang and passed unanimously by voice vote. Appointment. Councilmember Jones made a motion to confirm the re-appointment of Sue Sidle to a second term on the Library Board which will expire on September 18, 1993, which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember General Discussion. Mayor Shirley announced there will be a Council- member General Discussion prior to the Executive Session portion on the agenda start- ing in October, 1988. I I I 51 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 20, 1988, Cont. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Shirley recessed the meeting into Executive Session at 9:08 PM to discuss a real estate transaction. The meeting was reconvened at 9:25 PM. I RESOLUTION NO 88-66 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION IN THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS CHINESE GARDENS IN PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON. Councilmember Jones made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution I~O 88-66 which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 9:26 PM. Attest: 63Jb~ c Mayor ~ Clerk-Treasurer I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 4, 1988 The City Council of ~he City of Port Townsend met in regular session this fourth day of October, 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, John Clisl=, Vern Jones, Mike Kenna, Julie McCulloch and Norma Owsley. Councilmember Karen Chang was excused. Also present were City Attorney Keith Harper, Public Wol~ks Director Ted Stricklin, Clerk-Treasurer David Grove and Executive Administrative Assistant/ Planner Michael Hildt. PUBLI C COMMENTS Dan OIConnell was recognized and registered his comp~äint about the Wooden Boat Festival charging an admission fee when they are supposed to be a non-profit organ- ization. He has written a letter to the City Attorney as well. I Bob Pittinger was recognized and stated he wants to build a barn on the property he owns across the street from his house but has been told that the zoning does not allow it. Mayor Shirley referred this request to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. Coila Sheard, President of Main Street, was recognized and reported that the Board is working very diligently and hopes to have a new Director in December. Judy Johnson was recognized and asked the difference between an ordinance and a resolution which was answered hy Mr Harper. Brice Howard was recognized and urged support of the Library funding.