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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF MAY 8, 1989 Cont.
Councilmember McCulloch was recognized and asked when the meeting
of the City Council proposed in the Memorandum of Agreement would
be held. Mr. Grove explained that it could be held after the
Council for Historic Preservation approves the memorandum, but
staff is recommending that it be held in connection with the
hearing required on the rezone. Margaret Lee attempted to inter~
rupt the meeting to offer comments on the checklist and Mayor
Shirley indicated that there is a comment period provided for
under the act. After a review of the responses to the various
questions on the checklist and exhibits, Councilmember Kenna
made a motion that the council issue a declaration of non-sig-
nificance on the project which was seconded by Councilmember
McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business allowed during this special meeting,
Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 5:15 PM.
Attest:
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 16, 1989
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The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular
session this 16th day of May, 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, Julie McCulloch, and
Norma Owsley. Also present were Clerk-Treasurer David Grove,
Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, City Attorney Keith Harper,
Executive Administrative Assistant/Planner Michael Hildt and
Assistant Planner Kevin O'Neill.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ruth Skogman was recognized and read a letter dated May 6, 1989~
which she distributed to the City Council at this time asking
tha t the Po 1 ice Departmen t as sign one or two t'È>ea t pa t rolmen"
to street duty from 8 PM to 4~AM in the downtown Brea. She asked
the City Council to allocate funds for what she classified as an
urgent need. Mayor Shirley referred this to the Police/Fire/ '
Animal Control Committee and encouraged them to include the Police
Chief and City Attorney in their meeting because in his opinion
there is not an easy solution here.
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 McCulloch
and passed unanimously by voice vote:
Approval of the minutes for May 2, 1989, without reading them as
written.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 16, 1989 Cont.
The following Bills and Claims approved for payment:
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Current. Expense
Street
Parks
Emergency Medical Services
Capital Improvement
Community Development
Federal'Shared Revenue
Water-Sewer
Storm and Surface Water
Equipment Rental
Firemen's Pension and Relief
TOTAL
$6,638.77
7,453.90
670.82
436.21
275.95
5,820.59
2,304.60
22,984.14
5,366.91
10,232.79
49.95
$62,234.63
The following public hearings were set:
Conditional Use Permit Application No. 8903-05 -
City of Port Townsend for June 6, 1989
Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application
No. SDP 88-0020 - City of Port Townsend for June 6, 1989
Rezone Application No. 8904-01 - Anthony Stroeder for
June 6, 1989
The following appointment was approved:
Jan Dennler to the Park Board for a term to expire
January 1, 1991
The following resolutions were adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-31
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A LATE-
COMER UTILITY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91
This ~esolution provides a method to reimburse Bruce Canavaro
for the construction of an eight inch sewer line in Gise Street
from 54th Street to 55th Street by authorizing the Mayor to
sign an agreement.
RESOLUTION NO. 89-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A LATE-
COMER UTILITY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91
This resolution provides,amethod to reimburse Don Avery for the
construction of a six inch water line in "B" Street from a line
on the golf course to 30 feet east of Beech Street by author-
izing the Mayor to sign an agreement.
RESOLUTION NO. 89-33
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A LATE-
COMER UTILITY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91
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This resolution provides a method to reimburse Phyllis Hart for
the construction of a six inch water line in "E" Street from
Willow to 50 feet west of Rose Street by authorizing the Mayor
to sign an agreement.
RESOLUTION NO. 89-34
A RESOUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A LATE-
COMER UTILITY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91
This resolution provides a method to reimburse Jim Inman for the
construction of a six inch water line in Reed Street from Madison
Street to Quincy Street by authorizing the Mayor to sign an agree-
men t.
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RESOLUTION NO. 89-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND, AUTHORIZING A LATECOMER
UTILITY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91
This resolution provides a method to reimburse Thom Johnson for
the construction of a six inch water line in Willow Street from
"M" Street to "N" Street within the City of Port Townsend by
authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement.
RESOLUTION NO. 89-36
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND, AUTHORIZING A LATECOMER
UTILITY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91
This resoultion provides a method to reimburse Bob Little for the
construction of a six inch water line in 'McNeil Street from 35th
Street to 36th Street by authorizing the Mayor to sign an agree-
men t .
Channelling Communications:
A letter ,dated April 26, 1989, from Thomas Jackson to Mayor Shir-
ley was copied for the council complaining about the fact that
there is,no barrier between the 8th Tee and San Juan at the Port
Townsend Golf Course. It was referred to the Parks and Property
Committee.
A letter dated April 26, 1989 from Pete Kaiser, Chairman of the
Park Boar~ was copied for the council requesting that the council
make funds available to hire a qualified crew on a temporary basis
to prune along those arterials and feeder streets that are sched-
uled for "brush control". This was referred to the Street/Storm
Drainage/Light Committee.
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The Council received copies of an Environmental Checklist dated
April 26, 1989, from T F Belgard on a proposal to construct a
single family dwelling on a parcel in Galleon View Eatates on the
bluff. This was referred to the Legislative/Environmental Commit-
tee.
The Council received a letter dated May 1, 1989, from Joseph Cala-
brese asking that ~b~¥reconsider any plan to remove the Pink ,house
from its present site at the corner of Lawrence and Harrison
Streets. This was referred to the Parks and Property Committee.
A petition with 25 signatures dated May 10, 1989, requesting that
a temporary passage be established between Cook Avenue and 49th
Street to allow the residents of Seaview Estates access to 49th.
This was referred to the Street/Storm Drainage/Light Committee.
A letter from Robert and Eleanor Such to Mayor Shirley dated May
2, 1989, was copied for the Council requesting improvement to
Umatilla Avenue. This was referred to the Street/Storm Drainage/
Light Committee.
The Council received a letter from Linda Sexton dated May 9, 1989
requesting that the city waive the turnon fee and turn on the
water to her residence. This was referred to the Water-Sewer
Committee.
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A letter from the Jeferson County Commissioners to Mayor Shirley
was copied for the Council dated May 9, 1989, asking who will
replace Karen Chang on the Jefferson County Solid Waste Advisory
Committee.
The Council received a letter dated May 11, 1989 from John Foley
requesting that the city do something about littering in the city.
This was referred to the Legislative/Environmental Committee.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 16, 1989 Cont.
The Council received a letter dated May 11,
rington requesting a change in the proposed
ordinance to allow on-s~reet parking if the
the historical district. This was referred
scheduled for later in the meeting.
1989 from H. G. Her-
bed and breakfast
house is located in
to the public hearing
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The City Council received a letter dated May 11, 1989, from Mark
and Juanita Bunch requesting renewal of their permit to operate
a bed and breakfast at 2037 Haines Street. This was referred to
the Legislative/Environmental Committee.
The Council received a memorandum dated May 12, 1989, from Michael
Hildt on a proposed lighting and landscaping plan for the Inn at
Port Townsend. This was referred to the Legislative/Environmental
Committee.
This concludes the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Bed and Breakfast Ordinance. Kevin O'Neill explained that the
draft of this ordinance before the council now is the third and
forums have been conducted to obtain community input into the
formation of this draft. He indicated that the council has
received proposed amendments to this ordinance and other commun-
ications about it. This draft is recommended for approval by
the Planning Commission who conducted its own public hearing.
He then reviewed the draft on a section by section basis. Mayor
Shirley explained to the audience that this is the only public
hearing scheduled by the council for this ordinance and then
opened the hearing to the public. Mr. Bill Medlicott was recog-
nized and congratulated the city for use of the public forums
in the drafting of this ordinance expressing support for the
ordinance with the amendments proposed by staff. He recommended
that bed and breakfast homes also be a conditional use in R-III
zones rather than being permitted outright. Mr. Bob Sokol was
recognized and commended the process and staff on the development
of this ordinance allowing parking to be on the street. He too
recommended that bed and breakfast inns be made conditional in
R-III. Mr. Charles Wallin was recognized and spoke against the
ordinance distributing a letter dated May 15, 1989. He requested
that final action be postponed so that he would have additional
time to respond to the recent proposals. Madge Wallin was recog-
nized and spoke against the ordinance expressing concerns about
the increased density it will cause. There being no further
testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the audience and
turned the proposal over to the council for disposition.
ORDINANCE NO. 2155
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING, DEFINING
"BED AND BREAKFAST INN", ADDING NEW SECTIONS
17.08.043, 17.16.040, AND 17.28.085, AND
AMENDING SECTIONS 17.08.240, 17.08.485,
17.16.010, 17.28.020, 17.28.060, AND
17.64.050 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL
CODE.
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After a brief discussion about the third draft of the ordinance,
Mr. Grove was asked to read the ordinance by title which he did.
It was indicated that the draft should be amended to include a
section on how the process of review on a conditional use permit
would be tx:i:g,g:er:e:d and tha t bed and breakfas t inns be made a
conditional use permit in R-III as well as tourist homes. Mr.
Hildt announced some potential trígg£rlnß language which he indi-
cated could be cleaned up prior to the next meeting. Council-
member Kenna made a motion that this be considered the first
reading with an amended section 6 with review procedure and
Conditional Use in R-III for both bed and breakfast inns and
tourist homes which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and
passed unanimously by voice vote. Mayor Shirley explained that
there will be no additional public hearings on the ordinance and
additional comments will need to be addressed to individual
Councilmembers or during public comments at the next meeting.
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Street Vacation Application No. 8903-03 - Bob Murray/Nordland
Construction Company, Inc. Mr. O'Neill explained that the Planning
Commission is recommending approval of this application to vacate
the alley that divides lots #1 thru #5 from lots #17 thru .#22 in
block #4 of the National City Addition #1. He then reviewed the
proposed findings of fact and conditions recommended. Mayor
Shirley opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. Fred Martin was
recognized and spoke against the proposal. Mayor Shirley interupted
him when it became apparent ,that he was addressing a different
application relating to the sewer treatment plant. When the
difference in the applications was pointed out to Mr. Martin,
he confirmed that he did not have objection to this application.
There being no further testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing
to the audience and turned the application over to the council for
disposition. Councilmember Clise made a motion that the council
,adopt the following findings, conclusions, and conditions and
approve the street vacation application which was seconded by
Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote.
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FINDINGS OF FACT
1.The applicant proposes development of an auto parts retail
store on the south side of Sims Way across from Port Townsend
Honda. The site consists of Lots 18-22, Lots 1 and 2, and a
portion of Lots 3 and 4 on Block 4, National City Addition #1-
Because a platted, unopened alley transects the portion of the
site proposed for development of the building, the applicant
requests that the alley be vacated.
2. The alley extends easterly from platted and unopened Cliff
Street to the Olympic Gravity Water System easement. The applicant
owns the property a"¡lttLlg b t1-1 sides of the alley proposed to be
vacated.
3. In January, 1988, the City Council vacated the portion of the
alley extending west from the water system easement to platted
Howard Street. The portion of the alley previously vacated is
described in Ordinance 2098 as follows:
".. .That portion of the allE:~Y between Lots 5 and 11 inclusive,
and Lots 12 through 17, inc],usive, within Block 4, National
City Addition #1 to the City of Port Townsend, which lies
between Howard Street and the ~xisting Olympic Gravity Water
System easement easterly thereof..."
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4. In a letter dated March 17, 1989, Judy Sleasman from Puget
Power informed the City that Puget Power had existing facilities
over Lots 4, 5, 17, and 18, and that an easement would be re-
quired from the applicant for a portion of the alley proposed to
be vacated.
CONCLUSIONS
1. The proposed alley vacation 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 the proposed vacation.
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4. The portion of the alley proposed to be vacated is not required
as a current or anticipated utility corridor.
5. The portion of the alley proposed to be vacated is not required
as a current or anticipated bicycle, pedestrian 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.
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CONDITIONS
1. The applicant shall grant to the Puget Sound Power and Light
Company a perpetual easement for electrical utility transmission/
distribution facilities over that portion of the above described
alley which lies adjacent to Lots 4, 17, 18, and 19, Block 4,
lying Southerly of the existing Olympic Gravity Water System
easement.
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2. 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 compensation
required (12.20.120 Port Townsend Municipal Code). The street
vacation shall be cancelled and become null and void ninety days
after City Council action if said fees have not been paid.
ORDINANCE NO. 2156
AN ORDINANCE VACATING THAT CERTAIN ALLEY
LYING BETWEEN LOTS 1 THRU 5 AND LOTS 17
THRU 22, INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 4, NATIONAL CITY
FIRST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND;
ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS TO THE ALLEY VACATION;
AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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 Chang
and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr. Grove again read the
ordinance by title. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the
council adopt the ordinance which was seconded by Councilmember
Clise and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
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Water-Sewer. Councilmember McCulloch reported that the committee
met with representatives~Qf the Olympic Ancient Forest Coalition
and others to discuss possible action with regard to city owned
timber lands. She explained that they wish to monitor all activity
within the forests under the supervision of the National Forest
Service. They will provide the city with information on any
timber sales within the city's watershed so that public input
can be offered. The agreement with the Soil Conservation Service
has been signed and sent and an additional agreement with the
National Forest Service will need to be signed to allow the
placement of the Snow-Tell station.
RESOLUTION NO. 89-37
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
NATIONAL FOREST SERVICE
Councilmember McCulloch made a motion to adopt this resolution
provided that the agreement is approved as to form by the City
Attorney which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed
unanimously by voice vote.
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Finance. Councilmember Owsley reported that the committee met
with representatives of Jefferson County to review a detailed
cost analysis of the Community Center Renovation. She announced
a committee meeting to further consider the proposals on May 22,
1989, at 5:00 PM at City Hall.
Parks and Property. Councilmember Camfield announced a meeting
of the committee to discuss street trees on May 25, 1989, at
5:00 PM in City Hall.
Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that
the council issue a mitigated declaration of non-significance on
the proposed construction by T F Belgard provided that no construc-
tion shall be within twenty-five feet of the bluff and that a
storm drainage plan will be approved by the Public Works Director
which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously
by voice vote.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 16, 1989 Cont.
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Councilmember Kenna made a motion to extend the deadline requested
on the Gerald Rogers Condominiums to one year to January 7, 1990,
which was seconded by Councilmember Jones. After a brief discus-
sion, the motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember
Kenna made a motion to approve the lighting and landscaping plan
for the Inn at Port Townsend which was seconded by Councilmember
Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Street/Storm Drainage/Light. Councilmember Jones announced a
committee meeting for June 1, 1989, at 5:00 PM in the Council
Chambers of City Hall to work on the draft street ordinance,
49th and Cook Avenue, and the width of Umatilla.
Police/Fire/Animal Control. Councilmember Clise announced a
committee meeting on May 17, 1989, to consider animal control
proposals from Bayshore at 5:00 PM in City Hall. He also
announced a committee meeting for June 19, 1989, to discuss
the request for downtown beat patrolmen also at 5:00 PM is
Ci ty Hall.
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Special Council Meeting. Acting on a request from the Library
Board, Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the City Council
conduct a special meeting at City Hall in the Council Chambers at
5:00 PM on May 25, 1989, to consider any written comments received
on the environmental checklist and declaration of non~significance
on the library renovation and addition as well as to cpnsider
approval of a call for bids on the project which was seconded by
Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Petition for Side-sewer Contractor's License. Councilmember Kenna
made a motion that the council approve a side-sewer contractor's
license for Mark Johnson of Nordland Construction which was
seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed unanimously by voice
vote.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 89-38
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN A TOURISM PROMOTION CONTRACT
WITH JEFFERSON COUNTY
Councilmember Clise made a motion to adopt the resolution which
was seconded by Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by
voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 89-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
Councilmember Owsley made a motion to adopt the resolution which
was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed unanimously by
voice vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 21.,49
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO RANDY AND JANICE
ANDRUS, dba VICTORIAN CARRIAGE RIDES, A
SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP, A FRANCHISE TO OPERATE
A PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION SERVICE FOR ONE
YEAR
Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title which constituted the second
reading. Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the second
reading be considered the third 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 McCulloch made a motion that the council adopt the
ordinance which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed
unanimously by roll call vote.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2151
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO CAMELOT CARRIAGE
COMPANY, INCORPORATE~ A FRANCHISE TO
OPERATE A PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
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Mr. Grove read the ordinance by title which constituted the
second reading. Councilmember Camfield made a motion that
the second reading be considered the third 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 Jones made a motion to
adopt Ordinance 2151 which was seconded by Councilmember
Camfield and passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Emil Nelson Shortplat. Mr. O'Neill was recognized and
explained that the Planning Commission has signed off
the final plat for this short subdivision as well as the
Public Works Director and it is now ready to recieve final
approval from the city council. A discussion ensued with
regard to the installation of the fire hydrant and the
wisdom of requiring a performance bond to guarantee that
the work is done and access to San Juan. Councilmember
Owsley made a motion that the council adopt the following
~L~ndings, conclusions, and ~opditions and approve the
flnal plat of this subdivision which was seconded by
Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice
vote.
FINDINGS OF FACT
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1. The applicant proposes a short subdivision of approximately
2 acres into four lots pursuant to Chapter 18.38 of the Port
Townsend Municipal Code. The applicant has submitted a plat
titled (PRELIMINARY) EMIL NELSON SHORT PLAT prepared by Alan S.
Carman of David Evans and Associates dated March 9, 1989.
2. The subject property is within the R-I zoning district and
is de~cribed as Vacated Arcade Addition to the City of Port
Townsend in Section 2, township 30, Range 1 West, W.M.; Tax
Number 14. The Arcade Addition was vacated in November, 1923.
The subject property is bounded by "F" Street to the south,
San Juan Avenue to the west, platted and unopened Albany Street
to the north, and Block 2, Hunt's Addition to the east.
3. The applicants propose four lots as follows:
a. Lot 1, 1.03 acres (44,735 square feet)
b. Lot 2, .41 acres (17,795 square feet)
C. Lot 3, .26 acres (11,192 square feet)
d. Lot 4, .25 acres (10,860 square feet)
Lot 1 contains an existing dwelling which is occupied by the
applicant. Lot 1 also contains a second single family dwelling
which is legal and nonconforming.
4. The "F" Street right-of-way is 60 feet wide, the San Juan
Avenue right-of-way is 100 feet wide, and the Albany Street
right-of-way is 50 feet wide.
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5. The preliminary short plat submitted by the applicant proposed
that the four lots would have vehicular access to and from San
Juan Avenue. Access to the existing dwelling on Lot 1 is currently
from San Juan Avenue, while access to the second dwelling on Lot 1
is currently provided from "F" Street. The existing driveway
serving Lot 1 from San Juan Avenue is approximately 65 feet north
of the in tersec tion of "F" S tree t and San Juan Avenue, w7hi Ie the
existing driveway serving the second dwelling on Lot 1 is approx-
imately 90 feet east of this intersection.
On April 13, 1989, the applicant submitted an amended plan of
access to lots 2, 3, and 4. The applicant proposes that access
to lot 3 be from Albany Street. The applicant also proposes a
common access point to lots 2 and 4 from San Juan Avenue. The
proposed access point would be located at the southwestern
portion of Lots 2 and 4, and then serve individual driveways to
the proposed lots. Access to Lot 1 would remain unchanged.
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6. The transportation circulation section of the Port Townsend
Comprehensive Plan designates San Juan Avenue as an arterial
street, while "F" Street is designated as a collector street.
section 18.38.120 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code states that
"Short subdivisions shall incorporate limited access provisions
where they are adjacent to arterial or collector roads".
Furthermore, the transportation circulation policies in the Port
Townsend Comprehensive Plan state that "In order to provide for
public safety and to minimize public expenditures, traffic
circulation routes should incorporate limited access provisions
whenever possible."
7. The Design criteria for Short Subdivisions set forth in
Section 18.38.120 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code require
that minimum roadway design standards shall be in conformance
with "City Design standards," published by the Washington State
Department of Transportation, January, 1980, or latest revision
(Section 18.38.120(B)(2), Port Townsend Municipal Code). These
state standards include the Minimum Roadway Design Standards for
New Construction in cities and Towns which establish the minimum
right-of-way width for access streets at fifty feet, and the
minimum surfaced portion of the access street at twenty-four feet
wide.
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8. Water supply would be taken from an existing 10-inch water
main in San Juan Avenue. Lot 1 currently has water service
available; proposed Lots 2, 3 and 4 would be served by 3/4-inch
lines extending from the 10-inch main in San Juan Avenue.
9. Sewage disposal would be accomplished from an existing
sanitary sewer line which extends through a proposed 20-foot-wide
easement in proposed Lots 2, 3 and 4 to an existing 10-inch main
in Albany Street. The sewer line currently varies in diameter
from eight six inches to four inches, and serves the existing
dwelling on Lot 1.
10. There are no existing fire hydrants adjacent to or within
300 feet of the site. The preliminary plat submitted by the
applicant does not show the location of a proposed hydrant.
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11. The proposed plat does not include a proposed drainage
system.
12. 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.
Conclusions
1. The proposed short subdivision as submitted, with separate,
multiple access driveways onto an arterial street, is not in
conformance with the goals and policies of the Port Townsend
Comprehensive Plan. However, the proposed amended short
subdivision, developed under the conditions specified below, is
in conformance with the goals and policies of the Port Townsend
Comprehensive Plan.
2. Although the site is served by two developed streets, the
applicant's access plan as submitted is not in conformance with
Chapter 18.38 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code. Recorded
plats of the property and adjacent property show that a 50-foot
right-of-way exists abutting the northern boundary of the site
which could be used as access to and from the property from San
Juan Avenue. Because Albany Street is located approximately 385
feet north of the intersection of "F" Street and San Juan Avenue,
it would also be reasonable to provide limited access from San
Juan Avenue.
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3. The proposed short plat, as submitted, does not meet the
criteria of Chapter 18.38 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code.
Under the conditions prescribed below, however, the proposed
short subdivision would meet the purposes, standards and criteria
of Chapter 18.38 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code,
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CQNDITIONS
Easements shall be provided for utility installation
and maintenance and shall conform to standard width of
five feet on each side of interior lot lines and five
feet along front lot lines.
City water supply must be provided to each lot at no
cost to the City and without placement of reservations
of future use of water lines so provided. An as-built
plan of installed water connections and lines shall be
provided to the Public Works Director.
The applicant shall submit a sewer improvE~ment plan
approved by the Public Works Director prior to final
plat approval.
A fire hydrant shall be installed by the applicant at
the northwest corner of Lot 1. The hydrant shall be
supplied and installed in conformance with city
specifications and the Uniform Fire Code, and the
precise location shall be subject to approval from the
Public Works Director.
5.
The applicant shall develop an access plan which
provides access to proposed Lots 2 and 3 from platted
Albany street. Albany street shall be developed in
accordance with Washington state Department of
Transportation "city Design Standards" from platted San
Juan Avenue eastward to the point of access for Lot 2.
The point of access to Lot 3 from Albany street shall
be no closer than 125 feet from the San Juan Avenue
right-of-way. Access to Lot 4 shall be from San Juan
Avenue.
6.
Should Lot 1 be further subdivided in the future,
access to Lot 1 and any new lot(s) created shall be
provided from a single, common point of ingress and
egress.
7.
A storm drainage plan for the proposed plat shall be
submitted to and approved by the Public Wo,rks Director.
The final short plat shall be prepared pursuant to all
of the applicable requirements of Chapter 18.38 of the
Port Townsend Municipal Code and shall be submitted to
the City Council within three years of the date of
preliminary plat approval.
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NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 89-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND ~UTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
A CONTRACT WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE COMMITTEE,
INCORPORATED
Councilmember McCulloch made a Botion that the council adopt the
resolution which was seconded by Councilmember Cliseand passed
unanimously by voice vote.
Townsend Place Conditional Use Permit. Councilmember Jones made
a motion to extend the conditional use permit to operate a bed
and breakfast inn at 2037 Haines Street for Mark and Juanita
Bunch which was second'ed by Councilmember Chang and passed
unanimously by voice vote~
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Legislative/Environmental Committee. Councilmember Kenna
announced a committee meeting for 6:30 PM on June 6, 1989
at City Hall prior to the City Council Meeting to consider
environmental checklists submitted by then.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 16, 1989 Cont.
COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION
Councilmember Camfield asked about the condition of the seawall
by the old ferry landing. Mr. Stricklin reported on his inves-
tigation. She also asked if the fog lines on 19th Street could
be repainted.
The barriers at the golf course were discussed.
Mayor Shirley encouraged everyone to participate in the Rhody
Festival and indicated that the barriers on Cook Avenue near
49th will be moved enough for all the runners to pass through
during the Rhody Run.
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A brief recess in the meeting was called by Mayor Shirley to
offer a toast congratulating John Clise on his decision to marry.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the
meeting adjourned at 9:33 PM.
Attest:
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City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF MAY 25, 1989
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The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in special
session this 25th day of May, 1989, at 5:00 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, Michael Kenna, and Vern Jones. Councilmember John Clise
was excused as he was out of town. Councilmembers Julie McCul-
loch and Norma Owsley arrived shortly after the meeting started.
Also present were Clerk-Treasurer David Grove and Assistant
Planner Kevin O'Neill.
SPECIAL BUSINESS
Mayor Shirley explained that this meeting was called to consider
any written comments received on the declaration of non-signif-
icance issued on the proposed renovation and addition to the
Port Townsend Public Library,=~: to review the final plans and
specifications for this improvement, and decide whether to
approve a call for bids on the project.
Kevin O'Neill was asked to explain the procedure outlined under
the State Environmental Policy Act when written comments are
received which he did. Mayor Shirley asked if there is anyone
who would like to make a change to the declaration of non-
significance issued on this project. Councilmember Kenna asked
how this declaration will affect the disposition of the Pink
House. Mr. O'Neill reviewed the statements made on the check-
list which stated that these concerns would be addressed as a
part of the 106 process and that the city would comply with the
results of that process. He then reviewed WAC 197-11-660 indi-
cating that where a process like this is required which will
address the impacts, no duplication of effort is necessary at
this time. He further reported that David Hansen, the State
Historic Preservation Officer, advised him that his office would
not be commenting on the checklist because of their participa-
tion in the 106 process. It was noted that there is a typing error
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