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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/20/1989 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. ~lJ Mayor I Attest: iLJ~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 20, 1989 The city council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this twentieth day of June, 1989, at 7: 30 PM, in 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 Davld 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 Councilmew)er 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 . f 206 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 20, 1989, Cont. Storm Drain Equipment Rental Firemen's' Pension and Relief Total 348.32 2,536.02 43.40 $ 48,225.20 Adoption of Resolution: RESOLUTION NO 89-45 I A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, AUTHORIZING A LATECOMER UTILITY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91. Andrew Thurston has agreed to construct a 6 inch water line in U Street from Redwood Street to approximately 90 feet east of Beach Street within the City of Port Townsend. Communications: A letter dated May 29,1989, from Margaret Lee enclosing a copy of a letter she wrote to R Marie Zimmerman, LSCA Administrator, Library Planning and Development Division, stating her opinion of the proposed Memorandum of Agreement for the Library Expansion, and giving an alternative to the first stipulation, was copied for Council and referred to the Public Hearing later on the agenda. A letter dated May 31, 1989, to Mayor shirley from Steve L Olsen, Attorney at Law, on behalf of the Jefferson/Clallam Counties Big Brother/Big Sister Program requesting a contribution of $1,500, was copied for Council and referred to the Finance Committee. A letter dated June 7, 1989, to the city Council and the Planning Commission from Calmar A McCune, including a proposed ordinance which he suggested for Parking in the Historic District was copied for Council and referred to the Planning Commission. I A letter dated June 8, 1989, to Michael Hildt from Trudi Ann ElofsQn requesting transfer of the Conditional Use Permit for Townsend Place, A Bed and Breakfast Inn, from the previous owners, Mark and Juanita Bunch to Trudi Ann Elofson and Herbert Toby Elofson was copied for Council and referred to the Legislative/ Environmental Committee. A letter dated June 12, 1989, from Richard R Gastfield to the Council disagreeing with the Planning Commission on Variance Application No 8904-03 -T F and CA. Belgard was copied for Council and referred to the Public Hearing later on the agenda. A notification dated June 12, 1989, from Karen Cartmel, Election Coordinator, Jefferson County, was copied for Council stating the expiration this year of the terms of Karen Chang, Jean Camfield, Vern Jones and Norma Owsley. A memorandum dated June 12, 1989, from Keith Harper to Ted Stricklin and Michael Hildt regarding the request of Sue Yawman pertaining to extension of water and sewer lines near Gise and 54th Streets was copied for Council and referred to the Water/Sewer Committee. I A memorandum dated June 13, 1989, from Donna Leckenby to The Histpric Preservation Committee, urging preservation of the pink House .at its present site was copied for Council and referred to the Pub~~c Hearing later on the agenda. " A letter dated June 13, 1989, from Douglas V Franz, Building Inspector, to Richard Romano regarding his sign and building permit was copied for Council. 207 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 20,1989, Cont. An Environmental Checklist dated June 14, 1989, for Brian and Aileen Dimick to build a vacation building on Washington street was copied for Council and referred to the Legislative/Environmental Committee. I A letter dated June 15, 1989, to the Councilmembers from the Historic Preservation Commission with their recommendations for the Pink House was copied for Council and referred to the Public Hearing later on the agenda. A letter dated June 16, 1989, from Charles E Wallin suggesting changes in the Bed and Breakfast Ordinance before passage was copied for Council and referred to Ordinance No 2155 in Unfinished Business. This concludes the Consent Agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS Street Vacation Application No 8903-04 -City of Port Townsend. Conditional Use Permit Application No 8903-05 -city of Port Townsend. Shoreline Development Application No SDP 88:-0020 -city of Port Townsend. A motion was made by Councilmember Jones to continue the hearing for these applications until the next meeting which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Rezone Application No 8905-04 -City of Port Townsend. Proposed Removal of the "pink House". After discussion in which Marie Zimmerman, LSCA Administrator of the Washington state ]~ibrary, was asked if it would be a problem and she answered that it would not, these two hearings were held together. Mr Grove outlined the history of the Pink House and it's proposed removal. He stated that because Federal funds were included as part of the financing for the renovation and expansion of the Library, that a Section 106 Review under the National Historic Preservation Act is necessary and that this is the first step of that process. The Council has received the following written communications since the last Council meeting on the proposal: A letter dated May 29, 1989, from Margaret Lee, who lives in one of the apartments created in this house, requesting that the City hold at least two meetings showing site plans in final form to allow everyone time to prepare comments they wish to present to the City or Library Board. A letter dated June 14, 1989, from John H Feikert, thE~ owner of a lot just down Lawrence Street and a turn onto Polk Street, conveying his sincere interest in the preservatiort of the "Pink House" by moving it to his lot. I A recommendation from the Port Townsend Historic Preservation Commission dated June 15, 1989, encouraging the City Co,uncil to study the site to accommodate both the Pink House and ithe Library. In the event that a choice must be made between expanding the Library and leaving the house on the site, the majority of the Commission recommends that the house be sold by bid and moved to a lot, preferably wi thin the Port Townsend National Historic District as conditioned by the Memorandum of Agreemeni:. A letter dated June 19, 1989, from Jo Yount requesting that they approve plans to move the house at the corner of Harrison and Lawrence for the specific purpose of providing reasonable parking and entrance for the Library addition. Her recommemdàtion was qualified to this particular house at this particular íocation under these particular circumstances. 208 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 20, 1989, Cont. A letter dated June 20,1989, from Robert Yourish encouraging them to take care of the Library needs and move or demolish the house that is in the way. A Memorandum from Douglas Franz to David Grove was copied for Council on June 20, 1989, reporting on code violations that were observed on a tour of the structure at 1256 Lawrence Street. I A letter dated June 20, 1989, from Edward and Eileen Barcott expressing support for relocation of the Pink House because the apartments for the most part have been a source of disruption and neighborhood aggravation. The report of an inspection made June 9, 1989, by Surety Pest Control out of Oak Harbor on the structure at 1256 Lawrence Street indicating that there is visible evidence of one or more infestations of wood destroying organisms, there is visible evidence of damage to structure due to infestation of wood destroying organisms, and there is visible evidence of conditions conductive to infestation of wood destroying organisms. The options which have been identified for the use of this property are: 1. Manage it as a rental. 2. Move some city offices into it. 3. Remove part of the structure to provide parking access to the Library. 4. Remove the entire structure from the site to provide parking for the Library along with park facilities to enhance outdoor library activities such as summer story hours, etc. 5. Surplus the entire parcel. I The order of preference for removing the structure would be: 1. Call for bids to have the structure moved to another site within the National Historic Distr~ct with restrictive covenants. 2. Call for bids to have the structure moved to another site within the National Historic District with some of the restrictions removed. 3. Have the structure moved to another site within the City outside of the Historic District with restrictive covenants. 4. Have the structure moved to another site within the City outside of the Historic District with some of the restrictions removed. 5. Have the structure moved to another site anywhere with restrictive covenants. 6. Have the structure moved to another site anywhere without restrictive covenants. 7. Have the structure demolished. Mr Hildt explained the rezone of the property to P-I is primarily tor public use and is a necessary action according to the City 3.prÜng Code if it is to be used for parking accessory to the Library and that is why this rezone is before the Council. He then r~viewed the findings and conclusions of the Planning Commission. I M&yor Pro-Tem Kenna stated that all opinions are valued and that the Council does not have to arrive at a conclusion this evening. He then opened the hearing to th~ public. Lars Watson, Chairman of the Library Board of Trustees, read a letter from the trustees stating the background for the proposed renovations to the Library. During the process, the use of the lot on the corner was discussed and deemed desirable. The Board of 209 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 20, 1989, Cont. Trustees recommends the removal of the house and use of the lot as access to the Library and for related library activities as the best means of serving the needs of the community 'while still preserving the unique historical character of Port To\lTnsend. I Tom Kimball was recognized and supported the Library Board. He suggested that the people who want to preserve the house could go out and raise the necessary money to move it just as thl:! people who are working for the Library Renovation have done. David Sharp spoke against the removal of the Pink House and recited a poem he wrote, "The Pink House Blues". Mildred Jones was recognized and spoke in favor of removing the house for the safety of library users. Helen Monell was recognized and spoke saying the people of Port Townsend have spoken very strongly in their support of the Library as evidenced by their generous contributions to the Library Fund. She stated that the Library is situated on a small lot: and should not be crowded by any structure that isn't related and should have a spectacular site as will be allowed by the property surrounding it, which can be done by removal of the Pink House. Frank Kilham was recognized and spoke in favor of the! removal of the Pink House and using the space for Library requirements. He supports the Library Board in their efforts to provide library service which is important to everyone in the community as well as future generations. I Lillian Mueller was recognized and stated she has lived on Harrison Street for over 81 years, saw the Library built and voted to keep it going, keep it where it is, and have it expanded. The Pink House is a duplicate of the Rothschild House and is not needed. She is in favor of saving the trees around the Pink House as they cannot be duplicated. Helen Rosselet, President of the Friends of the Library, was recognized and spoke saying she admires those who want to preserve Port Townsend's historic places, including the Pink House. Only when people care and are willing to pursue what they believe in will Port Townsend have the best possible historic restoration. Countless numbers of Port Townsend residents have worked to bring the restoration of Port Townsend's carnegie Library to reality. All of the plans have been completed for an attractive, pleasant and efficient library building, the additional space occupied by the Pink House will improve the access for all residents and enhance the visual aspect from the street. The Pink House, moved to another site and restored, can become an asset to 1::he Historic District; at it's present site, it could really be a big distraction to everyone in Port Townsend. I Madeline Bertelli Merrick was recognized and spoke against the removal of the Pink House saying she doesn't feel that the house being a distraction to anyone or everyone in Port Townsend is the issue. Real people live there. She never sees childrl3n, dogs, or bodies being accosted by the heavy duty traffic, in fact there is nothing going on. Most people walk there or take the bus. Sh~ cannot fathom living without a Library. Living without a parking lot next to a place that is going to remove a historic building, let alone people that are worthy and marvelous citizens of this community is not to be fathomed. Darin Vercoe who has lived in the Pink House for a little over a year was recognized and spoke against the removal of i:he house for a parking lot when the house crowns the hill so bl:!autifully. She questioned the need for nineteen parking spaces and suggested the possibility of leasing the parking lot across the street behind 210 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 20,1989, Cont. the dental office after 5:00 PM; leasing the parking lot of the Catholic Church; installing diagonal parking in front of the Library on Lawrence Street; putting a small parking area behind the pink House with ingress and egress from Harrison Street, and returning to the original plan with parking on the north and east of the addition with ingress and egress from Fillmore Street. She stated the most common complaint she has heard about the library expansion is the old entryway no longer being used as the entryway and the new one being on Harrison street. I Marci Stewart was recognized and spoke in favor of the library renovation and against the parking lot and moving the house. It would take away the safety of our kids. Donna Leckenby was recognized and spoke against the moving of the house stating the area is subject to vandalism because of the present empty spaces that don't have houses in them, and a parking lot could be a source of a problem. Most of the restorations of the old houses in Port Townsend have been done well and contends that the Pink House is part of a Historic Neighborhood that has already been seriously eroded by parking lots and public buildings. She also contends that the location of the house on the crest of Lawrence Street is an important feature of the street which is well-travelled by residents of the city. She believes that the removal of the house would greatly change the character of both Lawrence Street and the neighborhood. She encouraged the sale of the Pink House property and the funds to go to the Library for further design work if necessary. Margaret Lee was recognized and read a letter from Allen T Dennison, one of the authors of the book "victorian Architecture of Port Townsend, Washington" stating that the best alternative is to leave the Pink House on its original site. She stated that it is not necessary to remove the Pink House for a park as the grounds are already a park with old fruit trees, stone walls and an abundance of flowering shrubs and gardens. She requested that the Ci ty maintain the house where it stands and actively seek to utilize it for the greater public good. She suggested using the house for a day care center; an elderhostel; the Mainstreet Project Office; the Historic Homes Tour or Port Townsend Preservation commission offices; or lease the building for social service or professional offices. She presented a petition requesting a complete review of plans to remove or demolish the house at the corner of Harrison and Lawrence known as the Charles Pink House, and a more thorough examination of parking alternatives for the Library Expansion with 400 signatures. I Rebbekka Riverstone was recognized and spoke saying that it is important to have access to the library for everybody and if moving the Pink House is necessary that's okay. She would like to see the trees saved, moved if necessary, but not killed. She stated that the pink House was never of any note until somebody said it should be moved, and only now is it being landscaped and cared for; it was nothing but an eyesore before. Joseph Calabrese was recognized and spoke saying the other houses in the neighborhood were built circa 1890 and as a neighborhood resident, he is most concerned about the erosion of the historic quality of the upper Harrison Street area that will result when or if the Pink House is removed from its site. He stated access to the Library can be accommodated without removing th~house and he would like to see the house maintained for some public use along with the trees, lilacs, and stone retaining wall. I Michael Lavine was recognized and spoke against the parking lot saying it has not been proven that parking is a problem and it is a waste of money. 211 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 20,1989, Cont. I Peg Lewis was recognized and spoke in favor of the removal of the Pink House and the Library renovation saying it is a Library of Dreams as this is a City of Dreams. The needs of the present as well as the future use of the Library must be met. The idea of having a library oriented mini-park is in keeping with the forward looking dreams that should go with this library. She would like to see the Pink House moved wi thin the Historic District and believes the library serves the whole community and should continue to do so. Bill Romadka was recognized and spoke against the removal of the Pink House saying that it is whimsical to state that the removal of an historical home from an historical site in an historical district in a reportedly historical town to accommodate parking automobiles makes any kind of sense and is worrisome. Port Townsend has got the largest viable collection of honest Victorian buildings north of San Francisco and we are not a community developing a theme but are a 100% viable and historical. community, proud of our past and the remarkable preservation of thE~ structures of our forbearers. The moving of the home will be viewed as a precedent, weakening the historic dike. Pete Bonyun was recognized and spoke against the removal of the Pink House and presented an alternate plan for parking according to the second draft of the proposed parking ordinance that is being worked on. He proposed parking on both sides of LawrEmce Street, a joint use agreement with the Catholic Church and ot:her day-use only parking areas. providing more parking spaces for cars will not solve the problem when cars are the problem. I Nora Porter was recognized and spoke in favor of the rHlocation of the Pink House and the Library Renovation. She stated that the real issue here is the renovation of both properties - most want to expand the library and save the Pink House. The House can be saved and the Library can be developed to its fullest and bE!st use, but not both in the same place. Many old houses in Port Townsend have been moved to their benefit: parking is really a secondary issue. Madge Wallin was recognized and spoke thanking Mayor Pro-Tem Kenna for stating that the Council is here to listen to everyone before a decision is made and that it doesn't have to be made tonight. She stated that the reason many people are in Port Townsend is because decisions haven't been made in a hurry. She fUJ::-ther stated that the rezone seems to be completely opposite to the ordinance on bed and breakfast inns and questioned the differemce between renting by the day, by the week, by the month or by t:he year. A town interested in its past, tearing down part of its past, to make way for a concrete parking lot doesn't seem to make much sense when you take the time to analyze the situation because thore were and are alternatives to this. We must protect the integ'rity of the threatened private homes and historical buildings or our cultural heritage will continue to diminish. She asked that the Council temper their decisions with fairness and with reason. I Jodi Hatchett was recognized and spoke saying she doesn't see that keeping an old historic building has anything to do with not loving libraries. Both can exist, and the parking alternativl3s suggested tonight should be looked into before a decision is made. Jean Anderson was recognized and spoke saying that thl:! Pink House is literally falling apart. If it is saved, it cannot be low-cost housing because of the cost of restoration. To leave the house where it is and have a gracious entrance to the Library the house would no longer have the character that it has if the back sections are removed. The best way to preserve the house and: all of its parts is to move it. The house itself would be happier as a house if it were moved to a different site where it could still be a house and didn't have to have it~ rear-end cut off and its usage 212 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 20,1989, Cont. changed. When the Library is enlarged, there will be programs that require more parking. When Federal Funds are involved, the regulations are more stringent than those that would be required if they were not and the Library should have precedence is this case and should be inviting to the entire town. At this time, Mayor Pro-Tem Kenna asked Marie Zimmerman and Dave Hansen if they have any comments. They did not. Sue Sidle of the Library Board was recognized and read a letter from Gary Swett, Uptown Businessman, stating his concern for parking in the Uptown District and the need for the proposed parking area for the Library and its increased usage. It seems very reasonable to move the existing building to an alternate location where it may continue to be used as a house. Proximity to the Library is more advantageous to Library patrons for safe access to the building, it makes the renovation plan truly work. She stated that the Council will need the "Wisdom of Solomon" to deal with this because it is a very hard position and those of us who love libraries, love old houses, and love Port Townsend, know that it is not and easy decision, and in order to meet the desires of everyone, there has to be a lot of goodwill and a lot of compromise. It was community input that made this project a success, the use of the Library by the larger community, unfortunately not all of us can walk to the library, some now and in the future will have difficulty with steps and we need to consider what library usage for the very old and the very young will mean from now and into the future. I Bob McGuinnes was recognized and spoke saying a couple of his friends live in the Pink House and he hates to see people evicted. There is less and less low-income housing available. It may come to people working in Port Townsend and living away because they can't afford to live in Port Townsend. It seems that whenever he wants to use the Library, it is closed. If given the choice between funding a parking lot and keeping the library open when it is now closed, he would rather have the library open. Pete Raab was recognized and spoke saying that the library is a very valuable and worthwhile community asset, but he has gotten an appreciation for the past and the people living in his neighborhood before him. Concrete proposals should be made before the removing the Pink House is considered showing the entrance and view of the Harrison Street side of the Library before any decisions are made. The Council should weigh very carefully the impact of removing an historic landmark within an historic district to make way for a big question mark at this point. I Lars Watson was recognized and spoke saying that one very important thing that people who do not want parking on the Pink property site are forgetting is the main entryway that we have now is not suitable for handicapped access nor is there anyway from the back that is sui table for handicapped access. The ramp there now is not that suitable. The only way to have suitable handicapped access is if there is an entrance from Harrison Street from the pink property which will not entail the use of steps. The Catholic Church parking lot, the parking lot at the dentist's, the street parking is not acceptable for a person who is handicapped: there is no way that they can park there and find a way into the library. An elevator will be installed so that both floors will be usable and friendly to handicapped access people so it doesn't make much sense to park on the street and have an elevator that people can use to go up and down between floors but not have the people be able to get into the library. Parking on the Pink property allows an entryway that is somewhat level and is friendly to a person who is handicapped. This is the reason parking plans at other sites are not acceptable. I 213 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 20,1989, Cont. I Howard Scott, Fire Chief, was recognized and spoke saying the Fire Department could use the parking lot for access and meeitings at the Fire Hall. "Firewise" and "safetywise" the Pink House! would take a lot of renovation. He suggested leaving the Pink House where it is and moving the Fire Hall someplace else. Jim (Bonzo) DeLeo was recognized and spoke saying that Victorian homes on either side of the Presbyterian Church have bE~en moved to Blaine Street and have been there for years. He endorses the efforts of the Library to remove the Pink House from the place and not destroy it. There is plenty of room for it around town. I Mayor Pro-Tem Kenna thanked the public for their comments. It has been very interesting and some new things have come up. Council- member Jones made a motion that the Council extend the hearing until next meeting on July 5, 1989, for additional testimony on new information to help arrive at a decision at that time. Bev Lamb, Librarian, was asked to comment on what impact this would have on their plans. She stated that bids will be opened on June 30, 1989, and that they did separate anything that \rJ'Ould happen with the corner lot from the general contract, so the construction schedule will not be affected. Councilmember McCulloch requested that the plans be posted during the next meeting and urged people who made comments tonight give them in written form so that they can be transferred along with the record of the hearing for the section 106 Review Process. Councilmember Owsley ask.ed that all information at the next meeting be new information and :~ot a repeat of tonight. Councilmember Camfield asked if a transcript of the hearing will be prepared. Mr Grove responded saying that it is not necessary at this time especially in light of the fact that we had the State Historical Preservation Officer present and Marie Zimmerman from the State Library here to hear the testimony in person. The motion was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. Variance Application No 8904-03 -Belgard. Mr Hildt reviewed the findings, conclusions and conditions of the Planning Commission. Mayor Pro-Tem Kenna opened the hearing to the public. Ted Belgard was recognized and spoke in favor of the variance stating that all he wants to do is build a nice house and that.he has no intention of blocking the easement for any other user's use and Ile does have adequate on-site parking for guests off the easemEmt. David Colbert was recognized and spoke saying that he is in favor of the variance but was not in favor of no height restriction as it would impact on his view. Mr Grove noted two letters received by Council that were referred to this hearing. There being no further testimony, Mayor Pro-Tem Kenna closed the hearing to the public and turned to the Council for disposition. After a lengthy discussion, Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the Council adopt the following findings, conclusions and conditions and apprlDve Variance Application No 8904-03 which was seconded by Councillilember Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote. Findings: I 1. The applicant proposes to construct a single-family dwelling on unplatted property described as section 15, Tm.mship 30 N, Range 1 West, W M, Tax Lot 14. The subject property is located in the R-IA zoning district. Included wi thifi t1'\~ subject property is a 20-foot-wide easement, extending 85 feð1: southerly from the northwest corner of the subjec::t property. The easement extends from platted 1st Street, and was purchased in 1952 by the owners of what is now described as Lots 1 and 2, Island vista subdivision. The eélsement also serves the subject property. Section 17.08.032 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code states that "'Front lot line' means the lot line which is adjacent to a street or access easement of at least twenty feet in width." A memorandum from City 214 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 20,1989, Cont. Attorney Keith Harper, dated May 8, 1989, states that the building setback must be measured from the easement line. Section 17.20.010 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code requires a front setback of 20 feet for property in the R-IA zoning district. The applicant proposes that the building be constructed with no setback from the easement; therefore, a variance is required. I 2. The subject property is bounded by Lots 10 and 11, Galleon View Estates, to the north; Lot 2, Krieger Short Subdivision, and Lots 1 and 2, Island vista Subdivision, to the west; the Government Meander line to the south; and unplatted property to the east. Single-family residences are located on Lot 11, Galleon View Estates, Lot 2, Island Vista, and Lot 1 of the Krieger Short Subdivision, located approximately 200 feet to the west of the subject property. The 20-foot access easement extends from 1st street to the north through Lot 11, Galleon View Estates to the subject property. The subject property consists of approximately 1.12 acres, or approximately 48,600 square feet. A large portion of the property consists of a bluff which is approximately 130 feet high and slopes down to the southeast. The bluff extends from a point 46 feet south of the northeast corner of the subject property southwesterly to a point 161 feet south of the northwest corner of the subject property. The applicant proposes to construct the building on the northern portion of the site, which is the most level area of the property. The portion of the site located north of the bluff consists of 0.32 acres, or approximately 13,920 square feet. 3. 4. The applicants are proposing a 25-foot setback from the bluff. In a letter dated April 1, 1987, David Goldsmith, the Director of the Jefferson County Planning/Building Department, informed the applicants that the subject property is outside the jurisdictional boundaries of the Shoreline Management Act and therefore not subject to the setback requirements in the Jefferson County-Port Townsend Shoreline Management Master Program. I 5. The applicant has submitted a site plan which proposes that the northwest corner of the building be located approximately 7 feet from the easement and the southwest corner of the building be located on the easement line. The applicants propose that the dwelling would have a ground coverage of approximately 1,750 square feet. The site plan submitted by the applicants shows that the southeast corner of the building would be located adjacent to the proposed bluff setback line. 6. The applicants' lot and surrounding lots have views of the wàter to the southeast. The lots in Galleon View Estates abutting the subject property are subject to covenants restricting building height to 14 feet. The lots abutting the subject property to the west are not subject to any height restrictions other than those required in section 17.20.010 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code. The height restriction in the R-IA zoning district is 30 feet. (Section 17.20.010, Port Townsend Municipal Code). The setback variance is requested by the applicants would not impact the view corridors of adjacent dwelling. I 7. The bluff located on the subject property is designated as an environmentally sensitive area in the Port Townsend "e=omprehensi ve Plan. The applicant has submi tted an eBVironmental checklist pursuant to the Washington State EÏ\1;vironmental Policy Act. At their May 16, 1989, meeting, the Ci18 Council issued a Mitigated Determination of NonÅ¡ignificance after review of the checklist. The mit,igating I I 2.15 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 20,1989, Cont. 8. conditions added by Council require the applicants to maintain a 25 foot setback from the bluff and submit a storm drainage plan to the City Public Works Director. 'The applicant states that the presence of the bluff and the shape of the lot severely restrict the space available for construction. The applicant also states that it would be reasonable to build to the easement line since thE! purpose of the easement is to serve the subject property only. Conclusions: 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 the topography of the site and the angle of the bluff constrains the portion of the site on which construction is possible, special conditions exist which do not result from actions of the applicant which are peculiar to the subject property and which are not applicable to other lands in the district. Locating the building closer to the esLsement than the required 20 feet has the effect of moving it further from the edge of the bluff. 3. The variance requested would not confer a special privilege to the subject property that is denied other lands in the same district. 4. The granting of the variance would not be detrimemtal to the public welfare and injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity and zone in which the property is located. Locating the building closer to the easement than i:he required 20 feet would have the effect of providing a better view corridor for the adjacent dwelling on Lot 11, Galleon View Estates. 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 reslsonable use of the land. 6. Because the granting of the variance would be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of Title 17 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code, the Port Townsend City Council adopts the above referenced variance as conditioned. Conditions: I 4. 1. The proposed residence shall be located no closer to the crest of the bluff than 25 feet. The southe~st corner of the building shall be the only portion of the builqing abutting the bluff setback line, as shown in the site plan submitted by the applicants on May 4, 1989. The applicants and guests of t~~ a,pplicants shall not park vehicles in the easement. " 2. 3. The proposed residence shall b~ located no closE~r than five feet from 1*,e ~rdnt proper~y 1 í~e:,,- The prQpq~~<;\ :t,"~~:i.,~el'\Qe spalJ. be restricted to a maximum height of 17 ~.~" C ditio se Permit A lication No 8904-04 -LaVi nee Mr Hilt ~.yiewed . t e findings, conclusions and conditions of 'the' ,Planning commission. Mayor Pro-Tem Kenna opened the hearing to tQ¿ public. Denny LaVigne was recognized and spoke in favor of the appÏication. 216 6. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 20,1989, Cont. There being no further testimony, Mayor Pro-Tem Kenna closed the hearing to the public and turned the application over to the Council for disposition. After a lengthy discussion, Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the Council adopt the following findings, conclusions and conditions and approve Conditional Use Permit No 8904-04 which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote. I Findings: 1. The applicants propose to establish an eighteen-hone miniature golf course at 414 Kearney Street. The subject property consists of Lots 1-8, Block 76, Mabel Addition, and is located in the C-II zoning district. section 17.16.010 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code does not list a use designation for a miniature golf course; the closed use designation listed is "amusement enterprises". This use is permitted as a conditional use in the C-II zoning district. 2. The subject property is bounded by Jefferson Street to the south, Kearney Street to the west, Franklin Street to the north and Gaines Street to the east. The site consists of eight lots for a total site area of 48,400 square feet. A bowling center and a retail store are currently located on the subject property. The subject property is surrounded by Great Northwest Bank to the west across Kearney Street; Penny Saver convenience store and deli to the south across Jefferson street; a used car lot to the north; and vacant property to the east. The eastern portion of the site slopes up towards unopened Gaines Street; the property on the east side of Gaines Street is currently undeveloped. The property to the north, west, and south of the side is zoned C-II; the property to the east across Gaines Street is zoned R-II. I 3. 4. The bowling center building located on the subject property has a gross floor area of approximately 11,000 square feet. The center consists of 12 bowling lanes and a 1,000 square foot restaurant. The retail building (Tuttles) has a ground coverage of approximately 1,500 square feet with an apartment upstairs. Approximately 1,000 square feet of the building's ground floor is used for retail space, the remainder being used as storage. The applicants propose to locate the miniature golf course along the southern edge of the property between Jefferson street and the bowling center building. The proposed miniature golf course would cover approximately 8,600 square feet of the site. The applicants also propose to construct a 112 square-foot customer service booth for the proposed use. The applicants are proposing that the miniature golf course would operate during the summer months from noon to 10:00 PM on weekdays, and noon to 11:00 PM on week-ends. During the winter months the proposed use would operate from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. In the summer, the existing bowling center operates from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday; 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM on Wednesday; noon to 11:00 PM on Saturday; and noon to 9:00 PM on Sunday. The bowling center operates from 10: 00 Am to 10: 00 PM in the winter. The applicants state that peak league activity at the bowling center occurs between 10: 00 AM and noon and between 6: 30 PM and 9: 30 PM. The retail store operates from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Saturday. I 5. 61 off-street parking spaces are proposed for the subject property as shown on the site plan submitted by the applicants dated April 27, 1989. The applicants have submitted an I I I 217 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 20,1989, Cont. 7. amended site plan dated May 24, 1989, which shows 69 off- street parking spaces. The applicants state that there are presently 48 off-street parking spaces existing on the property. There is currently a paved parking area. to the west and south of the bowling center; the parking area to the south of the center would be eliminated by the proposE~d miniature golf course. A portion of the area to the north of the bowling center is also available for parking, although this area is currently not paved nor are parking spaces marked. On-street parking spaces are available on the portion of Jefferson Street located to the south of the subjeGt property. The applicants propose to excavate land on the northeast portion of the subject property and develop parking along the northern portion of the site, as shown in thE~ site plan submitted by the applicants on April 27,1989. Section 17.28.080 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code lists the required number of off-street parking spaces for various uses. There is no off-street parking requiremen1: listed for a miniature golf course. Section 17.28.050 of the zoning code states that when a use is not specifically mentioned in Chapter 17.28, the board of adjustment (City Council) shall determine off-street parking requirements. 8. Because the bowling center and the retail store were established prior to the enactment of the zoningr code, off- street parking requirements do not apply to the existing uses. If, however, these uses were established today, the parking requirement would be as follows; Use Bowling Alley/12 lanes Restaurant/l,OOO SF Retail/l,OOO SF TOTAL SPACES Requirement 8 spaces per alley 1 space per 200 SF 1 space per 300 SF Spaces 96 5 ~ 104 parking 9. Data from the 1987 parking Generation manual prepared by the Institute of Transportation Engineers show that bowling centers at peak capacity require, on average, 4.36 off-street parking spaces per lane. No such data are available for miniature golf courses. The manual states tha"t:, based on limited samples, that peak period demand for bowling centers was weekday evenings, and that peak demand for miniature golf courses was late afternoon and early evening. A survey of three other communi ties' parking requirements re:vealed that Port Angeles requires six parking spaces per bowling lane; Auburn requires five spaces; and Bellingham requires four spaces. Bellingham's code was the only one surveyed which specifically mentioned miniature golf facilities; the requirement is one parking space provided per hole. Accordingly, it appears that the Port Townsend zoning code overstates the expected peak parking demand j:or bowling alleys. Using the Parking Generation manual estimate, the expected peak parking demand for the bowling alley center would be 52 spaces (4.36 parking spaces per lane with 12 lanes). Assuming a peak parking demand for the miniature golf course of one space per hole, the total parking dE!mand of the site may be estimated as follows: Use Requirement Parking Bowling Alley/12 lanes 4.36 spaces per alley Miniature Golf/1ß~øles 1 ~PAq~ p~~ hole Restaurant/l,OOO SF 1 space per 200 SF Retail/l,OOO SF 1 space per 300 SF TOTAL SPACES Spaces 48 18 5 J 78 218 10. 11. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 20,1989, Cont. As 60 off-street parking spaces are proposed, the expected peak parking deficit would be approximately 9 spaces with the miniature golf course. Overflow parking currently occurs during peak periods primarily across Kearney street at Great Northwest Bank. The subject property is approximately 150 feet north of Sims Way, the major thoroughfare providing access in and out of the ci ty . Kearney Street feeds into sims Way. Both Kearney Street and Sims Way are designated as arterial streets in the Port Townsend Comprehensive Plan. Ingress and egress to and from the subject property is currently provided by driveways from Kearney Street. The applicants propose an ingress/egress point from Kearney Street at the northwest portion of the site, and two separate ingress and egress points to the north of the proposed miniature golf facility. Platted Franklin Street, which abuts the subject property to the north, is currently undeveloped. Jefferson Street, which abuts the site to the south, is graded; however, the location of the proposed use would inhibit access to the site from Jefferson Street. I The applicants state that the bowling center is primarily a nighttime activity, while the proposed use would be primarily a daytime activity. The applicants state that the two uses would compliment each other with regard to parking requirements, and that peak parking demand for the proposed miniature golf facility would be during the off-season for bowling, which is May 1 through August 25. The applicants have submitted an activity schedule which shows that league bowling activity would overlap with the proposed miniature golf facility on Sunday evenings between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM during the summer, and between noon and 1:00 PM on Saturdays and 6: 30 PM and 8: 30 PM on Sundays during the fall, winter and spring. I Conclusions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The proposed use would be operating at some of the same times as the other existing uses on the subject property. Furthermore, late afternoons and evenings may be peak hours for both the bowling center and the proposed use. It is expected that a shortage of approximately 9 parking spaces will occur during peak periods. The proposed use, if developed under the conditions specified herein, will not endanger the public health or safety, nor will a nuisance be created. The proposed use will be required to meet all of the conditions and specifications set forth in the C-II zone in which the property is located, excepting those legal, non- conforming conditions which presently exist. The proposed use, developed under the conditions specified herein, will no be injurious or detrimental to adjoining or abutting property. The subject property is' located in an area zoned for commercial land uses, and is surrounded by commercial development. Therefore, the location and character of the use, developed under the conditions specified herein, will be in harmony with the area in which it is located and will be in general conformity with the Comprehensive Plan. I In consideration of the aforementioned findings and conclusions, the City Council adopts the above referenced application as conditioned: I I 6. 219 . i MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 20, 1989, Cont. 1. Ingress and egress to and from the site shall be I::onfined to two driveways from Kearney Street, instead of the three shown in the applicants' site plan. The proposed separate ingress and egress points proposed by the appl icants l>etween the existing retail store and Jefferson Street shall be combined to one common point of ingress/egress which shall be located no closer than 75 feet from platted Jefferson Street. Driveways from Kearney Street shall be clearly defined and be no less than 24 feet wide. 2. 18 off-street parking spaces shall be established for the proposed use in accordance with the specifications set forth in Chapter 17.28 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code. If no paving and striping is used in the parking areas, definite markings of each parking space shall be done in accordance with section 17.28.090 (1) of the Port Townsend Municipal Code. 3. 4. Landscaping shall be included as part of the final parking lot design, particularly along Kearney and Franklin streets. 5. Prior to July 6,1989, the applicant shall obtain approval of the City council of a specific site plan which shall be substantially the same as the site plan submitted on May 24, 1989, with modifications in conformance with the conditions set forth herein, and with the addition of a landscaping and lighting plan and all pertinent dimensions in conformance with Chapter 17.28, Off-Street Parking, of the Port Townsend Municipal Code. If a building permit or occupancy permit is not obtained for the subject property within one year from the date of the board's decision, the conditional use permit shall be cancelled and automatically become null and void. Proclamation. Mayor Pro-Tem Kenna read a proclamation for the week of June 19 to 25, 1989, as Amateur Radio Week. COMMITTEE REPORTS Community services. Councilmember Chang reported that the Homelessness Task Force will present their report on ,July 11, 1989, at 3:00 PM at the Community Center. city Attorney. Mr Harper explained the reason for Ordinance No 2157 is in response to a request for a shorter extension of lines than currently required under certain circumstances. I ORDINANCE NO 2157 AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING IN CERTAIN Cl~SES SHORTER EXTENSIONS TO THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND'S SEWER SYSTEM AND WATER SYS~~EM; ESTABLISHING A PROCESS FOR PERMITTING THE SAME BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR WITH A RIGH~r OF APPEAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL; AMENDING SEC'rION 1 OF ORDINANCE 1508, AS AMENDED BY SECTION 1 ON ORDINANCE 1980; AMENDING SECTION 6 OF ORDINANCE 1110, AS AMENDED BY SECTION 3. OF ORDINANCE 1601 AND SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE 2062; 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 Owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mr Grove again read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Jones made a motion that the 220 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 20,1989, Cont. Council adopt Ordinance No 2157 which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed unanimously by roll call vote after discussion of the fifteen year time period. Water/Sewer. Councilmember McCulloch announced that the tour of the watershed with the National Forest Service will be June 27, 1989, and they will be leaving town at 12: 15 PM. The length of the tour is 2 to 4 hours. I Parks/Property. Councilmember Camfield set a meeting of the Committee and the Park Board for June 28, 1989, at 5: 00 PM to discuss the proposal from Paco Mitchell for a bronze statue of Chief chetzemoka for Chetzemoka Park. Water/Sewer. Councilmember McCulloch Committee for June 29, 1989, at 5:00 PM. set a meeting of the Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna set a meeting of the Committee for July 5,1989, at 6:30 PM to discuss the transfer of the Bed and Breakfast Conditional Use Permit from Bunch to Elofson, the Demick Environmental Checklist, and a proposal for the sign at the Boardin' House for Sandi Davis. Police/Fire/Animal Control. Councilmember Clise reported on the meeting held by the Committee and Bayshore. Updated costs for some of the recommended items have been requested from Bayshore for the Animal Shelter. Bayshore will be starting the search for funding for a new shelter, which is about two to three years down the road if all goes well. Councilmember Clise reported on the Committee meeting held to discuss issues raised in a letter from the Palace Hotel owners. An ordinance from Montesano was discussed regarding the use of alcohol by minors and the difficulty enforcing the present laws. Noise and night problems in the downtown area were discussed at length. It was suggested that business owners, residents and property owners might contract with private security to patrol the area between Sabo's and the Town Tavern on a trial basis between the hours of 11: 00 PM to 3: 00 AM. Main Street representatives were asked to check with their constituents to help determine feasibility. City Hall Elevator. Mr Grove reported that the elevator in city Hall will be ready for public use on Monday, June 26,1989. I UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO 2155 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING, DEFINING "BED AND BREAKFAST INN", ADDING NEW SECTIONS 17 . 0 8 . 04 3 , 1 7 . 16 . 0 4 0 , 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. Mr Grove read the ordinance by title and stated that this consti tutes the third reading of the ordinance. Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the council adopt Ordinance No 2155 which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and pa~ed unanimously by roll call vote after discussion of the procedure to call for a hearing on when complaints have been received. I Resolution No 89-42 - Agreement with Jefferson County on the Community Center. Mr Grove reported that the comments from the City Attorney have not been shared by Jefferson County as yet and requested that this be held until the next meeting. 221 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 20,1989, Cont. Resol utions Author i zing Amendments to the Teamster's Contracts. Mr Grove requested that this be carried over until the next meeting as he and Mr Harper have not had a chance to meet. I NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO 2158 AN ORDINANCE REZONING LOTS 1 THROUGH 4, , INCLUSIVE, OF BLOCK 208, EISENBEIS ADDITION ']~O THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, FROM R-I TO R-III; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CI,]~Y OF PORT TOWNSEND; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr Grove read the ordinance by title. Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the council reconsider the motion to adopt Rezone Application No 8904-01 which was seconded by CouncilIIllember Clise and passed with six councilmembers voting in the affirmative and Councilmember Jones voting against. Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the Council adopt the following findings and conclusions and deny Rezone Application No 8904-01 which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote. I I 5. Findings: 1. The applicant proposes 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 th'9 east, 8th street to the south, and Lots 5-8, Block 208, to the west. The subject property is located two blocks west (If 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 is approved. 2. 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 subjE!ct property is zoned R-I. 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 inc:luding some single-family residences and the customary ac(:essory and secondary uses. There are currently 16.3 acres of land in Port Tmvnsend which are zoned R-III. A land use survey undertaken of these areas indicates that 4.5 acres of the R-I~II land is developed as 222 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 20,1989, Cont. multi-family housing. Another 4.9 acres are 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 is should be located in such a manner to preserve views; that it should be restricted from designated sensitive areas; that it should be located in areas with sui table drainage, slopes, soils and utilities; and that is should be located so as to have a minimum negative impact on adjacent and surrounding areas. I 7. Section 17.16.010 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code lists the uses which are permitted in the various zoning 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 I The City Council is currently considering an ordinance amending the zoning code to provide a definition and 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. 9th Street has a paved width of approximately 18 feet; 8th 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. I 11. 223 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 20,1989, Cont. 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. The city Council has issued a Determination of Nonsignificance, dated May 2, 1989, after review of the Environmental Checklist submitted by the applicant pursuant to the Washington state Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). The checklist was submitted for the rezone action, Jbut 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. Conclusions: 1. 2. 3. I 4. 5. The applicant states that a demand exists for relittal housing in Port Townsend. The applicant has not submitted data supporting this conclusion, nor presented evidence or facts to justify the proposed zoning change. The property abutting three sides of the subject property is zoned R-I. The development surrounding the subje!ct property is predominantly single-family residential detached dwellings. Therefore, the proposed rezone would single out at small area for a use different and inconsistent with the surrounding zoning and land uses of the abutting properties. There is presently land zoned R-III directly adjalcent to the subject property in which the proposed use could be located. This land is currently vacant. The proposed zoning change would result in one half of a Block 208 being zoned for multi-family housing and the other half being zoned for single-family housing. Two single-family dwellings are currently located on the western portion of Block 208. Therefore, the proposed zoning change would not be consistent with the present zoning and land uses of the surrounding area. The applicants have not demonstrated that housing and demographic conditions have changed to the extent that zoning of the subject property should be changed from single family to multiple family. In consideration of the afore-mentioned findings and conclusions, the City Council denies the above-referenced application. Ordinance No 2146 -Allev Vacation. until the fees have all been paid. This ordinance watS continued w I Flood Damaae Ordinance. Mr stricklin expl~tp~9 1:h~'~ tþ.,~ S1:~te requires a flood damage prevention ordinance in order to maintain flood insurance and this ordinance is an update to our present ordinance. This ordinance was held until the next meei:ing to give Mr Harper time to review it. COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION Bed and Breakfast ComDlaint. Councilmember Clise suçrgested that the complaint be given to staff for analysis. It was the consensus of the Council that this should be done. 224 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JUNE 20,1989, Cont. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Pro-Tem Kenna recessed the meeting into Executive Session at 11:55 PM to discuss property acquisition. The meeting reconvened at 12:15 AM. ADJOURNMENT I There being no further business, Mayor Pro-Tem Kenna declared the meeting adjourned at 12:15 AM. M\'c~ \ ~ Mayor Pro-Tem Attest: ß~~ Clerk-Treasurer MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF JULY 5,1989 The city Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this fifth day of July, 1989, at 7:30 PM, in the Council Chambers of city Hall, Mayor Brent Shirley presiding. ROLL CALL tPJl.oJv Councilmembers present at roll call were Jean Camfield, Karen ~~~ I Chang, John Clise, Vern Jones, Mike Kenna and Norma Owsley. Also present were Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, Public Works Director Ted stricklin, City Attorney Keith Harper and Executive Administrative Assistant/Planner Michael Hildt. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Jones made a motion to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda which was seconded by Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote. Approval of the minutes for June 20,1989, as written without reading. Approval of the following Bills and Claims: Current Expense Street Library Library Construction Park Fire Equipment Emergency Medical Services capital Improvements (Elevator) Community Development Block Grant Water-Sewer Storm Drainage Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension and Relief Total $ 46,846.40 309.36 3,429.75 930.56 987.97 4,081.05 298.92 4,106.28 12,934.48 60,712.52 11,887.14 13,023.06 809.89 $160,357.38 I Communications: A let~ dated June 13,1989, from Evan Jones, State Repre~tative, to Mayor Shirley, thanking him for his message regarddng the gas tax and including a comment that there is also "