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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/06/1989 197 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF MAY 25, 1989 Cont. I in one of the sections of the checklist but that it is correct in other sections. Councilmember Kenna asked if there is any problem with the grade of the parking lot. It was reported that there is no drainage problem which will not be addressed with conventional means of control and that approximately three feet of surface will be removed so that the entrance will be at ground levE~l. Most of the grading will be under the new addition. Mayor Shirley again asked if the council wished to change their action in any way on the declaration of non-significance based on the written comments received. After pausing for a response and receiving none, Mayor Shirley suggested that the council move on to consider the final plans and specifications for the renovation and addition to the library. Beverly Lamb, Port Townsend Librarian, was recognized and reported that the Washington State Library has approved the plans and given their approval for the city to issue a call for bids an the project. She explained that a parking variance will not be nec'~ssary with the present site plan which would only require the removal of the garage attached to the Pink House. Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the council authorize the Library Board to call for bids which was seconded by Councilmember Chang and passed unani- mously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT There being no other special business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 5:20 PM. I Attest: ~~ ;~~--- City Clerk M'INUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 6, 1989 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this sixth day of June, 1989, at 7:30 PM, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent S Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL I Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield" Vern Jones, Mike Kenna, Julie McCulloch and Norma Owsley. Councilmembers Karen Chang and John Clise were excused. Also present were City Attorney Keith Harper, Public Works Director Ted Stricklin, Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, and Assistant Planner Kevin O'Neill. PUBLIC COMMENTS Chuck Wallin was recognized and read a letter which he presented to Council along with the requesttil1~t the Bread and Breakfast Ordinance not be voted upon unttl the ~ext meeting. Barbara Morey was reco~ed '~ri~, requiited\~¡at the public be notified as to which dr~~ the ¥3ed and Breaitl¡st Ordinance will be discussed or voted u~ and that the publi~ continue to have input into the ordinance ~il it is adopted. 198 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 6, 1989, Cont. Fred Brown was recognized and voiced his concerns about the erosion of the bank below Cook Avenue and a limit to new construction of homes and septic systems. He also stated his concern for the safety of the public in buildings where doors open "in" instead of "out" as at the Post Office. I Susan Yawman was recognized and requested that the "to and through" requirement for the water and sewer lines to their property on 54th and Gise Streets be put on "hold" until absolutely necessary because they want to save old growth cedar trees that are in the right-of-way of both. A meeting of the street/Storm Drainage/Light Committee was set for June 19, 1989, at noon in City Hall to discuss this. Sandi Davis was recognized and responded to the letter from Michael Hildt and stated that not only the pole sign at the Boardin' House Restaurant but the front of the building itself is in the State Highway right-of-way and will have to be removed or relocated on the property if it is ever required by the State. She asked for a delay of enforcement as she does not feel it is an abandoned sign. Mr Harper responded that the enforcement period could be extended for 30 days while the matter is being reviewed. A motion to that effect was made by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. A Legislative/Environmental Committee meeting was set for 6:30 PM on June 20, 1989, to discuss this matter. Hank Sukert was recognized and complained that because of the long period of time that has passed since the Boardin' House Sign could have been declared abandoned and the fact that the letter was written now leads him to believe it was initiated because of his involvement in the moving of ,the Port Townsend Cafe into the Boardin' House Building. CONSENT AGENDA I 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 for the Special session on May 8,1989, and the minutes for May 16, 1989, as written without reading. Approval of the following Bills and Claims: Current Expense Street Library Library Renovation Park Emergency Medical Services Capital Improvements Community Development Block Grant Water-Sewer Storm Water Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension & Relief Total Setting Hearings: Variance Application 8904-03 -Belgard Conditional Use App 8904-04 -LaVigne Rezone Application 8905-04 -City of PT $ 49,973.36 1,360.38 7,363.02 23,606.69 513.16 473.83 22,710.12 6,244.93 40,237.03 35.41 4,982.52 2.381.75 $159,882.20 I 6-20-89 6-20-89 6-20-89 199 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 6, 1989, Cont. Approval of Re-appointments: Tom Johnson to the Historic Preservation commission Ann Landis to the Historic Preservation Commission Both terms to expire on December 31, 1991. I Communications: An environmental checklist for Roger Almskaar, Land Use Consultant, Island View Limited Partnership, for the proposed Island View Court, was copied for Council and referred to the Legislative/- Environmental Committee. A letter dated May 17, 1989, from Judy D' Amore announcing the appropriation of $30,000 per year in the Washington state budget to fund the Marine Science Center at Fort Worden state Park and thanking the Council for their endorsement was copied for Council along with a letter from Mayor Shirley thanking them for creating the Center. A letter dated May 19, 1989, from Cynthia Howarth, Director of Environmental Health, Jefferson County Health Department, was copied for Council asking potential volunteers for a FrE~e Hazardous Waste Spring Cleanup collection day on June 10, 1989, to call her to attend a training session on June 5, 1989. I A letter dated May 21, 1989, from Barbara E Morey, capt:ain Brown's Apartments, encouraging the Council to adopt the Bread and Breakfast Ordinance as approved by the Planning Commission with the clarification of parking alternatives presented to the! Council on May 17, 1989, including an out right permit for a Bead and Breakfast within the R-III zone was copied for Council and referred to Unfinished Business. A letter dated May 22, 1989, from Mayor shirley to Chuck Hornbuckle, Washington State Department of Transportation, regarding a sign for the Antique Mall at Adams and Water Streets and the work being done on the present sign ordinance was copied for Council. A letter dated May 24, 1989, from Paco Mitchell proposing the erection of a bronze statue of Chief Chetzemoka at Chet:zemoka Park was copied for Council and referred to the Parks/Property Committee. A letter dated May 24, 1989, from Alin~ Martin to the Council and Kevin O'Neill stating she is against the Secondary Sewe!r Treatment Plant because of the air pollution was copied for Council and referred to the Public Hearing later on the agenda. A letter dated May 25,1989, from Paula Amell requesting that her Conditional Use Permit for the Puffin & Gull Apartment Motel be reissued was copied for Council and referred to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. I A letter dated May 31,1989, from Mr and Mrs S A Nelson requesting two police officers to control traffic and parking, and spectators on the bluff on their property if the fireworks display is to be held at the same place as last year, was copied for Council and referred to the police/Fire/Animal Control Committee. A letter from Brent Shirley to Mabel Campbell, President, Port Townsend Board of Realtors, dated May 31, 1989, was copied for Council expressing appreciation to the Board for their generous offer to once again paint the Girl Scout Cabin, thanking them for their support of the 1989 Building and Development Handbook and stating that they will be asked for suggestions fc,r the 1990 edition which will acknowledge them as a prime sponsor. 200 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 6, 1989, cont. A letter from Michael Hildt to Sandi Davis, dated June 1, 1989, regarding the Pole Sign at 2152 Sims Way for the former Boardin' House Restaurant was copied for Council. This concludes the Consent Agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS I Street Vacation Application 8903-04 -City of Port Townsend, Conditional Use Permit Application 8903-05 -City of Port Townsend, Shoreline Development Application SDP 88-0020 -City of Port Townsend. Mayor Shirley announced that these three applications would be taken together. Kevin O'Neill reviewed the recommended findings, conclusions and conditions of the Planning Commission and Shoreline Commission on all three applications and noted the letters from concerned property owners included in the Shoreline and Street Vacation applications. Mr O'Neill recommended that the hearing be held but final adoption of findings, conclusions and conditions be held until issues raised over the vacation of 52nd and 54th Streets by neighboring property owners can be resolved. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing to the public. Greg Knowles was recognized and voiced his concerns about the street vacation and stated that he is not in favor of the vacation until these concerns are resolved. There being no further testimony, Mayor Shirley stated that he would like to continue this until the next meeting after the City Attorney and staff have had an opportunity to work on the concerns of the neighbors. Councilmember Jones made a motion that the hearing be continued until the next meeting which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Rezone Application 8904-01 -Anthony Stroeder. Mr O'Neill reviewed the findings and conclusions of the Planning Commission recommending approva~ and noted that there is a second draft in the packets recommending denial. Mayor, Shirley opened the hearing to the public. Tony Stroeder spoke representing Mr Donovan and himself in favor of the application. There being no further testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the public and turned the application over to the Council for disposition. After a lengthy discussion, Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council adopt the following findings and conclusions and approve the application which was seconded by Councilmember Jones. The motion passed with three Councilmembers voting in the affirmative and Councilmembers Camfield and Owsley voting against. Mr Grove noted that in order to adopt a rezone ordinance, the majority of the Council must vote in favor, not just those in attendance. The vote on the ordinance will be held at the next meeting. Findings 1. The applicant proposed a rezone of Lots 1-4, Block 208, Eisenbeis Addition, from R-I to R-III. The area is bounded by 9th street to the north, Grant Street to the east" 8th Street to the south, and Lots 508, Block 208, to the west. The subject property is located two blocks west of Jefferson General Hospital and two blocks north of the Castle Hill shopping center. The site is currently vacant. The applicant proposes to construct two tri-plexes or two four-plexes should the rezone application þe approved. Block 209, Eisenbeis Addition, which is located to the east of the subject property, is zoned R-III. The rezone application, if approved, would have the effect of expanding this R-III zone. Block 211, Eisenbeis Addition, which is located to the southeast of the subject property, is zoned R- II. The remaining property surrounding the subject property is zoned R-I. I 2. I I I 201 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 6,1989, Cont. 3. Block 209 was rezoned from R-I to R-III in March 1987. The property is currently vacant and undeveloped. The subject property is surrounded by single-family residential development to the north, west, and south. Single-family residences are located on Lots 7 and 8, Block 208~ Lots 5 and 6, Block 208, are currently vacant. 4. Section 17.16.010 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code outlines the purposes of each zoning district in the City of Port Townsend. The purpose of the R-I zoning district, which is the present zoning designation of the subject property, is defined as "Exclusively a single-family residence district with adequate plat areas required and including the customary accessory and secondary uses." The purpose of the R-III zoning district, which is the proposed zoning designation of the site, is defined as "Primarily a multiple family residence district with adequate plot areas required and including some single-family residences and the customary acGessory and secondary uses. 5. There are currently 16.3 acres of land in Port To~msend which are zones R-III. A land use survey undertaken of these areas indicates that 4.5 acres of the R-III land is developed as mul ti-family housing. Another 4.9 acres arH currently undeveloped; however, approximately 2 acres of the undeveloped land would be difficult to develop due to severe slopes. The remaining portion of the R-III land is developed as single family residential. 6. The Port Townsend Comprehensive Plan presents several performance and locational standards for the siting of multi- family housing. The Plan states that multi-family housing should be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood; that it should be located to minimize traffic generation; that it should provide screened off-street parking; that it should be restricted from being utilized as a buffer between other land uses; that it should be located in such a manner to preserve views; that it should be restricted from designatE~d sensi ti ve areas; that it should be located in areas wi'th suitable drainage, slopes, soils and utilities; and that it should be located so as to have a minimum negative impact on adjacent and surrounding areas. 7. Section 17.16.010 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code lists the uses which are permitted in the various zoninçr districts. The uses which are allowed in the R-III zoning district, as either permitted or conditional uses, which are not allowed in the R-I zoning district are listed as follows: Permitted Conditional Apothecary shop operated within a hospital, clinic or physicians' office Apartment house Catering establishments conducted as an incidental home occupation Clinics Dwelling, two family Incidental keeping of non-transient boarders by a resident family Signs Dwelling, multi-family Hotels not catering to transient guests Libraries, museums, art galleries Lodges, social organizations Tourist homes, seasonal Trailer camps Undertaking establishments, mortuaries, funeral homes The City Council is currently considering an ordinance amending the zoning code to provide a definition and 202 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 6, 1989, Cont. guidelines for bed and breakfast inns. Should the ordinance be passed in its present form, bed and breakfast inns and tourist homes would also be permitted in the R-III zoning district. 8. Block 208, Eisenbeis Addition, is served by three opened streets: 8th, 9th, and Grant. The platted right-of-way of these streets is 66 feet. Ninth street has a paved width of approximately 18 feet; Eighth and Grant streets are not paved, and have a graded width of approximately 14 feet. City water mains are currently located in Grant and 9th Streets abutting the subject property. There are no sewer mains abutting the subject property; sewer mains are presently located in Grant Street to the north and south of the subject property. Development of subject property would require extension of the sewer line. I 9. The applicant states that rental units in Port Townsend are in short supply, and that there is an increasing demand for units with one-to-two bedrooms. The applicant also maintains that the site would be appropriate for multi-family housing due to its proximity to the Jefferson County Hospital and the Castle Hill shopping center. 10. In an informal telephone survey, realtors who are familiar with the rental housing market in Port Townsend expressed the opinion that rental housing in Port Townsend is in short supply. 11. The City Council has issued a Determination of Nonsig- nificance, dated May 2, 1989, after review of the Environ- mental Checklist submitted by the applicant pursuant to the Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). The checklist was submitted for the rezone action, but no site plan for any proposed development has been submitted by the applicant. Should the rezone be approved, any residential development of greater than four dwelling units would require SEPA review. I Conclusions 1. An increasing demand for rental housing units exists in Port Townsend. 2. The block adjacent to the subject property to the east is currently zoned R-III. Section 17.16.010 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code defines the R-III zone and "Primarily a multiple family residence district. . . and including some single family residences and the customary accessory and secondary uses." Therefore, the proposed zoning change would not be a spot zone and would be compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. The amount of land in Port Townsend presently zoned R-III is not adequate to meet the need for multiple family development. 3. 4. The proposed rezone is consistent with the goals and policies in the Port Townsend Comprehensive Plan related to housing and residential development, and would be compatible with adjacent land uses. I 5. Housing and demographic conditions in Port Townsend have changed since thee last zoning of the property and justify additional R-III zoning in the city. In consideration of the aforementioned findings and conclusions, the City Council adopts the above-referenced application. 203 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 6,1989, Cont. COMMITTEE REPORTS I Parks/Property. Councilmember Camfield reported that the Committee had met with the Parks Commission and discussed roadside vegetation; how its the trend, and how nice it would bE~ to have an arborist working in the Park Department. A slide show was scheduled for the meeting on July 5, 1989, that Forest Shomer will present. Council Meeting. Since the first Tuesday in July 1989, is the Fourth, the first meeting of the Council in July will bE~ Wednesday, July 5, 1989. Water /Sewer. Councilmember McCulloch announced a t.our of the watershed on June 27, 1989, with Cathy Snow of the National Forest Service and Bob Crowley of the Olympic Ancient Forest Coalition that will leave at 8:15 AM and return by 1:00 PM. There will be a followup presentation at the Committee meeting on July 11,1989, and a brief presentation to the Council will be schedulled later. Councilmember McCulloch set a Committee meeting for June 12,1989, at 5:00 PM, to discuss the letter from Linda Sexton and additional water sales. Finance. Councilmember Owsley reported that the Chamber of Commerce presented their complete budget and their tourism budget at the last Committee meeting and made a motion to raise the contribution by the City from $27,500 to $30,000 which vIas seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Councilmember Owlsey reported that the Committee also discussed the Community Center funding and decided to have staff meet with the County representati ves and propose our share as no more than $25,000 per year maximum from real estate taxes and approximately $22,000 for site improvements done in cash and in kind. Hazardous Waste Disposal Collection Day. Mayor Shirle~y announced a Hazardous Waste Disposal Collection Day at the Chimacum School on June 10,1989. Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council issue a Declaration of Nonsignificance for Island View Court, a one story retirement housing complex on :3.21 acres, consisting of 22 one bedroom and 6 two bedroom units in wood frame buildings of 4 units each which was seconded by CouncilI11ember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council approve the landscaping and parking plan for the Presbyterian Church which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council issue a declaration of non-significance for the checklist for t:he proposed parking ordinance by the city of Port Townsend which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vclte. RESOLUTION NO 89-41 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI'I'Y OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE PORT TOWNSEND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Councilmember owsley made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 89-41 which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. CouncilmE!mber Kenna abstained from voting. 204 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 6,1989, Cont. Mayor Pro-Tem. Mayor Shirley announced that he will not be at the next Council Meeting and asked Councilmember Kenna to conduct the meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO 2155 I 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, 17.16.0ìO, 17.28.020,17.28.060, AND 17.64.050 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE. Mr O'Neill reviewed ~he history of this ordinance and the changes and amendments that heve been made along the way. Mr Grove read the ordinance by title and stated that this constitutes the second reading. After discussion, Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that an amendment be added to sections 7,8, and 9 as presen~~d by staff which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mayor Shirley stated that the completed ordinance will be on the agenda for the next meeting for its third and final reading. Mr O'Neill stated that a completed ordinance will be available tomorrow. RESOLUTION NO 89-42 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. I Mr Grove explained the resolution and stated that it has not been reviewed by any legal counsel and recommended that it be held for review by the next meeting. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO 89-43 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN ADDENDUM WITH TEAMSTERS LOCAL NO 589 FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND NON-UNIFORMED EMPLOYEES. RESOLUTION NO 89-44 A RESOLüTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN ADDENDUM WITH TEAMSTERS LOCAL NO 589 FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. Mr Grove explained the resolutions. Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No 89-43 and Resolution No 89-44 which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Acceptance of Conditional Donation from The Guild. Mr Grove explained that a donation of $500 was received from The Guild for plants around the Jackson Bequest. A landscaping plan is being worked on by the Park Department and the Arts Commission. Councilmember Camfield made a motion that the Council accept the donation which was seconded by Councilmember owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote. 205 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 6, 1989, Cont. Agreement with Jefferson County on Property Tax Distribution. Mr Grove explained the agreement. Councilmember Camfield made a motion to approve the agreement which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove stated that a resolution will be forthcoming. I COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION Conditional Use Permit. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council renew the Conditional Use Permit for William J Medlicott for the Holly Hill House Bed and Breakfast Inn at 611 Polk Street for one year which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. 49th and Cook. Councilmember Camfield asked the status of :the street problem at 49th and Cook. City Attorney Harpe:r responded that the lawyer for the family has been out of town and they have not been able to get together. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM. I Attest: ~~ Clerk-Treasurer ~ Mayor MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 20, 1989 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in r,egular session this twentieth day of June, 1989, at 7:30 PM, J.n the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Pro-Tem Mike Kenna presiding. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Karen Chang, John Clise, Vern Jones, Mike Kenna, Julie MCCu~loch and Norma Owsley. Also present were Clerk-Treasurer DavJ.d Grove, Public Works Director Ted stricklin, City Attorney Keith Harper and Executive Administrative Assistant/Planner Michael. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilme~ber Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Approval of the minutes for the Special Session for May 25,1989, and the minutes for June 6, 1989, as written without reading. Approval of the following Bills and Claims: Current Expense Street Library Construction Park Hotel-Motel Transient Tax Water-Sewer $ 13,052.49 6,196.27 14.70 279.42 14,624.45 11,130.13