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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/03/1989 I I I .<>: . 87 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 3, 1989 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this third day of January, 1989, at 7:30 PM, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent S Shirley presidin9. 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-Treasurer David. Grove and Executive Administrative Assistant/Planner Michael Hildt. PUBLIC COMMENTS Hank Sukert was recognized and read his letter to the! Washington State Liquor Board regarding the Port Townsend Cafe liquor license denial criticizing the actions of Police Chief Hinton. He asked the Council for an investigation into the conduct of Police Chief Hinton. Richard Romano was recognized and spoke in favor of a liquor license for the Port Townsend Cafe. Wayne Hackett was recognized and read a brief statement on behalf of the officers and membership of the Port Town::;end Senior Association extending their appreciation and thanks to Mayor Shirley, the city council, the County Government and t:he Citizens of Port Townsend for their help in securing the $350,000 Block Grant for implementation of the Community Senior CentE~r project. A special word of thanks was given to Michael Hildt. Tammy Robinson of the Port Townsend Cafe was recogni:1:ed and gave the Councilmembers a copy of a letter the Police Chief sent to the Liquor Control Board. She requested that each Councilmember send a personal letter to the Liquor Control Board in support of the liquor license. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the foLLowing items on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by CouncilmE~mber Owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote. Approval of the minutes of December 20, 1988, as wri1:ten without reading. Approval of the following Bills and Claims: .~- , Current Expense Street Library Library Construction Park 1988 Fire Equipment Federal Shared Revenue , Emerge~9¥ ~,~eçiiç:~l Services Wate_r/ßè~er > , Storm Drainage Equipment Rental Total $ 59,058.94 1,008.73 2,633.52 12,602.75 1,368.95 13,559.14 800.50 . 737.64 .,27,775.39,' 286.22 3,447.05 $123~278.83, Setting Hearings: Variance Application No 8811-02 -Tremain J'an 17, 1989 Call for Bids: Liquid Chlorine Fuel 88 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 3, 1989, Cont. Communications: An Environmental Checklist for the Discovery View Retirement Center was copied for Council and referred to the Legislative/ Environmental Committee. This concludes the Consent Agenda. PUBLIC HEARING Street Vacation APplication No 8810-03 -Miller. Mr Hildt reviewed the findings, conclusions and conditions of the Port Townsend Planning Commission. Mayor shirley open,e:~~the hearing to the public. Joshua Sage was recognized and spoke in favor of the vacation but was against taking out the lot lines. He suggested that no access from the Grant Alley Place could be inserted because there would be access from a platted street to lots 6, 7 and 8. Lots 10 and 11 could have an easement given if they should ever be built upon. There being no further testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the public and turned to the Council for disposition. Councilmember McCulloch reported that the Water/Sewer Committee had met with Ted stricklin and voiced concern for the water and sewer lines existing in the area. Mr Stricklin explained that the sewer line in the area is shallow and does not have enough grade to add more services; the Water Department wants to extend the water line to keep from having a dead-end; the Fire Chief wants access through the block and is concerned that the present turn- around may not be enough in the future. After a lengthy discussion of lot line vacation, access and utilities, etc, that included Joshua Sage and Sonya Miller, Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the Council adopt the following findings, conclusions and conditions which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed unanimously by voice vote. Findings: 1. The applicant requests vacation of that portion of a platted alley located in Block 4, James Hussey's Addition. The portion of the alley proposed to be vacated extends from the southern boundary of platted 27th Street south to a point 12 feet north of the northern lot line of Lots 6 and 11 on Block 4. The proposed vacation would also consist of the entire 15 foot width of the alley. The applicant owns the property abutting both sides of the portion of the alley to be vacated. The applicant's property consists of Lots 6 through 11 on Block 4. A single family residence and a shop are located on the applicant's property. The shop is presently partially located in the alley right- of-way proposed to be vacated. The single-family residence, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places is located approximately 5 feet from the alley right-of-way proposed to be vacated. ' 2. 3. Lots 9 through 16 on Block 4 were platted in such a way that the alley is the only means of access to those lots. A 5 foot easement on each side of the alley which extends south from the area proposed to be vacated to platted 25th Street has recently been acquired by the city. The city has also acquired an easement along the southern portion of Lots 6 and 11 and the northern portion of Lots 5 and 12 which would provide a turnaround area for emergency vehicles (see attached map). Access to ,the applicant's property is from 27th Street. The applicant r~quests the vacation in order to consolidate her property. The applicant also maintains that if the right- 4. I I I 89 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 3, 1989, Cont. of-way were to be used in the future by the ci'ty, then the value of her property would be adversely affected. Conclusions: I I 1. The proposed street vacation, as conditioned, is in compliance with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. 2. The portion of the alley proposed to be vacated 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 t:he proposed vacation. 4. The portion of the alley proposed to be vacated is not required for current or future utility corridor needs. 5. The portion of the alley proposed to be vacated is not required as a current or anticipated bicycle, pl:!destrian or equestrian trail corridor. 6. The portion of the alley proposed to be vacated does not abut on a body of salt or fresh water. 7. Because the proposed alley vacation conforms wi 1:h the goals and policies contained in the Comprehensive Plan and satisfies the review criteria for street vacations set forth in Section 12.20.060 of the Port Townsend Municipal COdE!, the Port Townsend City Council grants the above referenced application as conditioned. Conditions: I 1. The interior lot lines confined by Lots 9,10 and 11 phall be vacated. 2. A fifteen foot easement for utility services shall be granted through the subject property in a alignment that would allow the provision of utility services through to 27th street. The alignment will be agreed upon by the Public Works and utility department heads and the applicant; and that the mmer provide a survey and legal description of said property and easement at the expense of the owner within 120 days of the action by City Council. 3. A certified copy of the ordinance vacating the alley shall be recorded by the City Clerk in the office of the Jefferson County Auditor upon receipt by the City of all fees and compensation required (12.20.120 Port Townsend Municipal Code). The alley vacation shall be cancelled and become null and void one year after City Council action if said fees have not been paid. COMMITTEE REPORTS community Services. Councilmember Chang reported that on December 28, 1988, the Recycling Sub-Committee sent out 2,258 Surveys in Port Townsend on the recycling issue and that over 600 have been returned already. Street/Storm Drainage/Light. Councilmember Jones reporited that the traffic count at 12th and Landes Streets has been taken. Mr stricklin reported that the count was as follows: 12th Street 928 cars per day Landes Street 2,104 cars per day This count was taken before the holiday; three days during the wee){. 90 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 3, 1989, Cont. Leaislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna set a Committee meeting for 7:00 PM on January 17, 1989, for the Discovery View Retirement Center. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the revisions on variance Application No 8707-01 -Waterbury and Conditional Use Permit No 8705-01 -Waterbury are not substantial or pursuant to the SEPA checklist and the revision of the declaration of non-significance is not required; that the revisions requested are not substantial and within the purposes and intent of Title 17 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code; and that the City Council approve the following findings and conclusions which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed after a brief discussion of the landscaping and parking with six councilmembers voting in the affirmative. Councilmember Camfield abstained from discussion and the vote. Findings: 1. Waterbury Management, Inc, and Aladdin Motor Inns, hereinafter "Developers" have initiated construction of a thirty-one unit motel at Washington and Thayer Streets on Port Townsend Bay. Project authorizations include Conditional Use 587-01, Variance 887-01, Shorelines Substantial Development Permit SH7-87, and Building Permits No 8811-03 and 8811-22. 2. Recently, the Developers have discovered that the actual location of the pre-existing seawall is approximately ten feet landward of the location shown on the site plan drawings used in design of the motel. The shoreline substantial development permit issued for the project requires that the new seawall be constructed in the exact location as the existing seawall and that the building be setback fifteen feet from the seawall. Consequently, the designed motel will not fit on the available site area without certain revisions to the above- referenced conditional use permit and variance. 3. Developers have requested certain revisions as shown on the revised plot plan dated December 20, 1988: a) Elimination of landscaping on the Washington Street side of the parking lot within the subject property with the stipulation that the developers agree to develop and maintain a five-foot-wide landscaping strip at the southern edge of the Washington street right-of-way under a street use license agreement with the city. Reduce parking space lengths in the first two rows of parking from 20 feet to 18 feet. b) c) Reduce the aisle width between the second and third rows of parking from 24 feet to 23 feet. d) Reduce the south driveway width from 24 feet to 23 feet. 4. At its meeting on December 29,1988, the Planning Commission reviewed the request and found that the revisions requested are not substantial and conform to the intent of the conditional use permit and variance previously granted. The Commission recommended that the revisions be approved subject to a finding by the City Council that the changes are not substantial and may be approved without revisions to the Declaration of Non-significance issued on the project pursuant ,to the'State Environmental Policy Act. 0 ¡ , The Legislati ~e ,:~Ad':'rEnvirQnmental Committee of the City 'Counc'il reviewed ,thet';,Environmental Checklist submitted on May 5, 1987, in light of,t ,trbe revisions requested, and ", , ì .. 5. I I I 91 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 3, 1989, Cont. recommended to the City council that it find the rE!visions are not substantial and'approve the changes. 6. The City Council found at its regular meeting this date that because the revisions requested are not substantial, would not cause the project to have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment, and do not constitute significant new information, the requested revisions may be approved without revisions to the Declaration of Non-Significance issued on June 16, 1987. I Conclusions: 1. The revisions requested are not substantial and conform to the intent of Conditional Use Permit 587-01 and Variance 887-01. 2. The revisions requested do not require revisions to the condi tions imposed by Shoreline Substantial Development Permit SH7-87. 3. The revisions as shown on the site plan dated December 20, 1988, are approved as revisions to Conditional Use Permit 587- 01 and Variance 887-01, excepting the four-foot-wide sidewalk on Washington Street which shall be five feet wide. RESOLUTION NO 89-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH ALADDIN MOTOR INNS. I Mr Harper explained the resolution. Councilmember J'ones made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 89-01 which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley and passed with six Collncilmembers voting in the affirmative and Councilmember Camfield abstaining. Naval Air station Trip. Mayor Shirley confirmed that the visit to the Whidbey Island Naval Air Station will be on January 13,1989, and they will be leaving on the 11:45 AM ferry and returning on the 4: 00 PM ferry. Councilmember McCulloch commented on a story on low-flying military jets she had heard on the radio stating that often the military does not acknowledge the low flights and citizens are collecting data to prove that it actually happens. RESOLUTION NO 89-02 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ÊXECU'rE AN AGREEMENT WITH DEREK C REIJNEN CONSTRUCTION AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO 88-89. Mr Harper explained the resolution. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 89-02 which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Farm Home Loan. Councilmember Jones announced that the Farm Home Loan in the amount of approximately $490,000 for the Senior Community Center has been approved. UNFINISHED BUSINESS OR~INANCE NO 2140 AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF PLATTED aUT UN- OPENED COSGROVE STREET ABUTTING LOTS 7 AND g IN BLOCK 6, OF PETTYGROVE"S FIRST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND; ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS ']'0 THE pTREET VACATION; AND ~STABLISHING AN EFFEC']'IVE DATE. .t 92 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION O~ JANUARY 3, 1989, Cont. Mr Grove explained the ordinance and read it 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 Clise and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2140 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed by roll call vote with five Councilmembers voting in the affirmative and Councilmembers Chang and Owsley voting against the motion. NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO 2141 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, REDUCING THE SPEED LIMIT ON PORTIONS OF STATE ROUTE 20 WITHIN THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AND AMENDING SECTION 10.28.010 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE. Mayor Shirley explained that the ordinance is a result of the Gateway Project. Safety and the development of State Route 20 and Sims Way were the prime reasons for the reduction of gpeed. 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 Clise and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2141 which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed unanimously by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO 2142 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARIES AND WAGES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1,1989. Mr Grove explained the ordinance and read it 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 Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2142 which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by roll call vote. COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION Councilmember Clise asked about an increase in the Hotel/Motel tax. During discussion, it was determined that the Bed and Breakfast Association has been looking into the matter and the Chamber of Commerce may be approaching the City for support of an increase some time in the future. Councilmember Kenna asked about a letter from the Department of Archeology and Historical preservation regarding the DeLeo Building. During discussion, it was determined that a letter is being written to the developer with the information from the Department of Archeology and encouraging them to do the documentation. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Shirley recessed the meeting into Executi ve Session to discuss a personnel matter at 9:30 PM. He announced that Keith Harper, David Grove, Ted stricklin and Michael Hildt were also to be present during the Executive Session. The meeting was reconvened at 9:42 PM. I I I 93 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 3,1989, Cont. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 9:42 PM. I 63:=:D ~ Attest: J~L- Clerk-Treasurer Mayor MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 17, 1989 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this seventeenth day of January, 1989, 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, and Norma Owsley. Councilmember Julie McCulloch was excused. Also present were City Attorney Keith Harper, Public Works Director Ted stric~~lin, Clerk- Treasurer David Grove and Executive Administrative Assistant/Planner Michael Hildt. I PUBLIC COMMENTS Gene Jenkins was recognized and asked the status of the Jefferson County Shelter. Mayor shirley replied that they are aware that a condi tional use permit is required before a building pE!rmi t can be purchased and so far they have not made application. 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. Approval of the minutes of January 3, 1989, as writ'ten without reading. Approval of the following Bills and Claims: I Current Expense Street Library Park 1988 Fire Equipment Emergency Medical Services Capital Improvement Storm Drain Construction Water/Sewer Storm Drainage Equipment Rental Firemen'g Pension & Relief Total $ 93,391.99 5,123.27 5,151.58 5,522.01 481.46 4,327.48 78.00 2,141.25 225,292.62 21,306.51 4,012.76 110.25 $366,939.18