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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 1, 1989
The City Counci I of the City of Port Townsend met in regular
session this first day of August, 1989, 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 McCulloch and
Norma Owsley. Also present were Deputy City Treasurer Vera Franz,
Public Works Director Ted stricklin, City Attorney Keith Harper,
Director of Planning and Building Michael Hildt, and Assistant
Planner Kevin O'Neill.
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 Owsley
and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Approval of the Minutes for July 18, 1989, as written without
reading.
Approval of the following Bills and Claims:
Current Expense
Street
Library
Library Renovation & Addition
Park
Emergency Medical Services
Capital Improvement
Water-Sewer
Storm and Surface Water
Equipment Rental
Firemen's Pension and Relief
TOTAL
setting Hearing:
$ 48,551.53
2,153.48
2,904.00
8,855.62
11,947.44
519.98
391.91
17,547.44
15,922.12
694.79
282.40
$ 109,770.71
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Communications:
Variance Application No 8906-02 -Burtz on August 15,1989
An environmental checklist dated July 14, 1989, for curtis and
Mickey Wolfe to build a single family residence on Lot #3 of
Galleon View Estates on Kanu Drive was copied for Council and
referred to the Legislative/Environmental Committee.
A memorandum dated July 18, 1989, from Jackie Simmons, Olympic
Region Office of the Washington State Department of Natural
Resources, regarding the conversion of forest land to another use
by Skip Wood was copied for Council and referred to the Water-Sewer
Committee.
An invitation postmarked July 18, 1989, from Mary E Gaboury,
Jefferson County Auditor, for the Councilmembers to attend a
special event celebrating the Jefferson county Civic Pride Honor
Roll acknowledging voters who have resided in Jefferson County and
voted continuously for 50 or more years on August 9, 1989, was
copied for Council.
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An Environmental Checklist dated July 19, 1989, for David Hanna,
P.E., Clark Associates, A Division of Northwestern Territories,
Inc, for the construction of approximately 8,690 lineal feet of
sanitary sewer line and related work for the Seaview Sewer Local
Improvement District No 1 was copied for Council and referred to
the Legislative/Environmental Committee.
A letter dated July 24, 1989, from Mayor shirley to the Board of
Commissioners requesting a determination by the Port Commission
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that the Point Hudson Company has a valid lease with 1:he Port for
use of Point Hudson, on which they plan to establish u fifty-unit
recreational vehicle park was copied for Council.
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A letter dated July 24, 1989, from Michael Hildt b) Richard S
SYmms, president, Point Hudson Company, explaining the necessity
of a complete application for the proposed RV Park at Point Hudson
was copied for Council.
A report from M McFadden, of the Department of Social and Health
Services, on the condition of the transient accommodsltion at the
Puffin and Gull Motel was copied for Council on July 2'7,1989, and
referred to the Legislative/Environmental Committee.
A letter dated July 27, 1989, from Brent Shirley requesting
permission to remove a tree/bush between his property and Murray's
Greenhouse was copied for Council and referred to the street/Storm
Drainage/Light Committee.
A memorandum dated July 28,1989, from Charles E Wallin regarding
the Library remodeling and the Charles Pink House was: copied for
Council and referred to the City Attorney.
A letter dated July 28,1989, from David Grove to Claudia Nissley,
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, Nancy Zussy, State
Librarian and Jacob Thomas, Office of Archaeology B.nd Historic
Preservation reporting on the Public Hearing on the Pink House was
copied for Council.
This concludes the Consent Agenda.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Planned Unit Development Application No 8905-05 -Massey. Kevin
O'Neill reviewed the findings and conclusions of the Planning
Commission. Mayor Pro-Tem Kenna opened the hearing to the Public.
Roger Almskaar, Land Use Consultant for William :Massey, was
recognized and spoke in favor of the project stating the purpose
of the project and commented on the findings and conditions. He
also stated that property for this type of project is hard to find
and that there is a real need for this project and showed a
preliminary landscaping plan. Bill White, Real Estate Broker, was
recognized and spoke in favor of the project saying there is a real
need for this type of housing in Port Townsend. Cindy Thayer,
Realtor, was recognized and spoke in favor, saying she has sold two
of the remaining lots and has accepted offers on the other eight
lots in the subdivision and the new owners are aware of the project
and are in favor of it. Kathleen Loftus was recognizE~d and spoke
against the project citing her concerns about the traffic in the
area and the watershed as well as the deer, the baldl eagle, the
hawk and the owl that she has seen in the area. Mayor Pro-Tem
Kenna mentioned a letter from David J and Dorothy Gilliland
opposing the project that was copied for Council and on their desks
tonight. Roger Almskaar was recognized and addressed the traffic
concerns of Mrs Loftus saying that if there is a Local Improvement
District formed to improve Grant Street, they have made a
commitment to support it. About 50% of the site will be left in
natural vegetation and the ravine will be left alonE! which will
help the drainage, erosion and wildlife in the area. Mayor Pro-
Tem Kenna closed the hearing to the public and turned to the
Council for disposition. After discussion of the Sims Way traffic
problems, the need for housing of this type, landscaping, street
width, no known eagle nest, ItDial-a-Ridelt service" Farm Home
financing, Councilmember Jones made a motion to continue the
hearing until the next meeting which died for lack of a second.
After discussion of some word changes, Councilmember Clise made a
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motion to adopt the following findings, conclusions and conditions
and approve Planned unit Development Application No 8905-05, which
was seconded by Councilmember Chang and passed unanimously by voice
vote.
Findings:
1. The applicant proposes to develop an elderly housing Planned
unit Development (PUD) consisting of seven four-plexes for a total
of twenty-eight units, one of which would be a manager's unit and
office. The proposed development would also include a laundry room
and a small recreational building. The site of the proposed
development is Lot 23 of the Island Vista Subdivision. Lot 23
consists of 2.98 acres. The site is bounded by Grant Street to the
east; Blocks 307, 308, and 309, Eisenbeis Addition, to the north;
Lot 24, Island Vista, to the west; and Lots 15-22, Island Vista,
to the south.
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2. The Island vista Subdivision was approved by Jefferson County
in 1979. In 1986, the property was annexed by the City of Port
Townsend. Lots 23 and 24 were identified as future condominium
sites at the time the property was subdivided. The applicant owns
both Lots 23 and 24.
3. The subject property is zoned R-II, as is Lot 24. The
remaining surrounding property is zoned R-IA. The site is
surrounded by single-family residential development to the north
and southeast; the property to the west is vacant. The western
portion of the site consists of a ravine which slopes at an
approximately 50 percent angle down to the southwest corner of the
property. The ravine would be preserved as undeveloped open space.
4. The applicant proposes twenty eight residential units:
twenty-two one-bedroom and six two-bedroom. The buildings would
have four units each and be approximately eighteen feet high. The
units would be designed for senior citizen housing only.
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5. The residential density of the proposed development would be
approximately one dwelling unit per 4,600 square feet of lot area.
The R-II zoning district permits four or less single-family
dwelling units to be contained within one structure providing that
there be 5,000 square feet of tract area per unit (17.16.010, Port
Townsend Municipal Code). Therefore, the residential density of
the proposed development would be slightly greater than what is
generally permitted in the R-II zoning district. If the lot where
to be further subdivided under the provisions of the City's
subdivision code, it would be possible to create a maximum of 18
lots of 7,200 square feet on the subject property. It would also
be possible to subdivide the property into 13 10,000 square foot
lots, which could be developed as duplexes under the present zoning
restrictions.
6. The applicant proposes that ingress and egress to and from
the site would be from a 22-foot-wide driveway intersecting with
Grant Street at the northeast corner of the property. The site
has approximately fifty feet of frontage on Grant Street. The
northern boundary of the site also abuts the south ends of platted
Hendricks and Sherman Streets. Based on data from the Institute
of Transportation Engineers (ITE), an elderly retirement community
generates an average of 3.3 vehicular trips per day for each
occupied unit. Therefore, a 28 unit facility at full occupancy
would generate approximately 93 trips per day. Comparatively, ITE
data show that a multi-family dwelling unit generates 6.11 \rips
per day, while a single-family residence generates 10.03 tr~~~er
day.
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The applicant stated on the environmental checklist which was
submitted for the project that the project would generate an
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estimated 200 vehicular trips per day. The site is nclt served by
Jefferson Transit bus service; the applicant states that Transit
"Dial-A-Ride" service would be available for reside!nts of the
proposed development. This service is available betwE!en 10: 00 AM
and 6: 00 PM Monday-Friday. Under this program, vans arE~ dispatched
to private residences at a cost of sixty cents per trip.
7. The subject property is located approximately one-quarter mile
south of Sims Way, the major thoroughfare providing access in and
out of Port Townsend. Grant Street, which runs north-south, is
currently not open between Sims Way and Third Street to the south;
Grant Street is open and developed between Third Street and the
subject property, at which point Grant Street bec::omes Vista
Boulevard, the primary access street for the Is:land Vista
subdivision. The Island vista subdivision has twenty-four lots.
Sheridan Street, located one block east of Grant StrE~et, is open
and developed between Sims Way and Third Street, as is Sherman
Street, which is located two blocks west of Grunt Street.
Hendricks Street, which is located one block west of Grant Street,
is currently not developed between Sims Way and t.he subject
property. Third Street is open and developed between Hancock and
Sheridan Streets; the paved width of Third Street is approximately
18 feet. A map of the surrounding street system is included as
Attachment A.
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8. The applicant proposes thirty six parking spac:es for the
development. The Port Townsend zoning code requires 1.5 parking
spaces per unit for multi-family housing (17.28.080, Port Townsend
Municipal Code). The applicant proposes slightly more than one
parking space per unit. The parking area would be loc:ated in the
center of the site and the front of each unit would be oriented
toward this area. The PUD process can allow less off-street
parking than is generally required under the zoning code. ITE data
on parking generation for an elderly housing project range from
0.11 to 0.48 spaces per unit. These data are taken from projects
in the suburban chicago area ranging from 51 to 203 units.
9. The applicant has applied for financing of the proposed
project through the Farmer's Home Administration IDllI 515 loan
program. Under the requirements of the program, housing would be
restricted for twenty years to eligible low and modE~rate income
senior citizens, who would receive rental assistance. The
applicant has submitted a market study conducted of senior housing
in Port Townsend, which concludes in part:
"The data contained in this report indica1:es that a
statistical need for 28 units of Senior RRH housing exists in
Port Townsend, Washington. The depth and number of waiting
and inquiry lists substantiates a market for theSE! units. The
income data indicates a sufficient number of eligible tenants
for these units. . . It should be noted here that there is a
strong market in the community for Rental Assistled units."
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The applicant proposes to develop the project in one phase after
all Farmer's Home Administration approval and all necessary permits
have been obtained.
10. At their June 6,1989, meeting, the Port Townsend City Council
issued a Determination of Nonsignificance after review of the
environmental checklist submitted by the applicant pursuant to the
Washington State Environmental Policy Act.
11. In March, 1986, the city Council passed a resolution adopting
and extending the Port Townsend comprehensive Plan to the Island
vista Subdivision. The resolution states that the land within the
Island Vista Subdivision be designated as "residential" under the
comprehensive Plan, and that the policies and designations in the
Plan should apply to the area.
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Conclusions:
1. The proposed Planned Unit Development is in conformity with
the general plans for community development and would not be
contrary to the general welfare and economic prosperity of the city
or of the immediate neighborhood.
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2. The benefits and improved design of the proposed development
justifies the variation from the normal requirements of the zoning
code (Title 17, Port Townsend Municipal Code) through the
application of the planned unit development overlay district.
3. The proposed development will create an attractive residential
environment of sustained desirability and economic stability,
compatible with the character established for the area by the
comprehensive plan.
4. The economic impact of the development in terms of income
levels, property values, and service demands is at least as
beneficial to the community as that which could be anticipated
under the existing basic zoning and comprehensive plan.
5. The population composition of the development will not alter
adversely the impact upon school or other municipal service
requirements as anticipated under the existing basic zoning and
comprehensive plan.
6. Because the parking and traffic generation of the proposed
development is expected to be less than or the equivalent to what
could be anticipated if the property was subdivided and developed
under the density requirements of the R-II zoning district, the
project will not create traffic or parking demand incompatible with
that anticipated under the comprehensive plan.
7. The total average residential density of the proposed project
is compatible with the comprehensive plan and the R-II zoning
district.
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8. In addition to the foregoing, the proposed planned unit
development, under the conditions described below, is consistent
in all other respects with the requirements for a planned unit
development set forth in Chapter 17.40.040 Port Townsend Municipal
Code.
9. In consideration of the foregoing findings and conclusions,
the City Council approves Planned Unit Development No 8905-05 as
conditioned.
Conditions:
1.
Financing for the project must be approved by Farmer's
Home Administration.
2.
The project shall be developed under the conditions
recommended in the draft Property use and Development
Agreement, included as Attachment B. A final Property
Use and Development Agreement shall be properly executed
and recorded.
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Conditional Use Permit Application No 8905-02 -Shoulberg. Kevin
O'Neill reviewed the findings, conclusions and conditions of the
Planning Commission. Mayor Pro-Tem Kenna opened the hearing to the
Public. Ted Shoulberg, Laurie Medlicott and Forrest Shomer were
recognized individually and spoke in favor of the application.
There being no further testimony, Mayor Pro-Tem Kenna closed the
hearing to the public and turned to the Council for disposition.
After a brief discussion, Councilmember McCulloch made a motion
that the Council adopt the following findings, conclusions and
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conditions and approve Conditional Use Permit Application No 8905-
02 which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed
unanimously by voice vote.
Findings:
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1. The applicants propose to establish a bed and breakfast inn
in an existing single-family dwelling at 538 Adams S.treet. The
property is located in the R-II zoning district. On June 20, 1989,
the City Council passed an ordinance amending the Port Townsend
. Municipal Code to provide a use designation and provisions for bed
and breakfast inns. Under the ordinance, a bed and breakfast inn
is allowed as a conditional use in the R-II zoning district.
2. The subject property is located on the southeast corner of
Clay and Adams Streets. The property is surrounded by a mixture
of commercial and residential development. The StarrE!tt House, a
bed and breakfast inn, is located across Clay Street to the north;
the Ravenscroft Inn, a bed and breakfast inn, to the east; a single
family residence to the south; and a vacant single family residence
across Adams Street to the west. The property surrounding the
subject property on all sides is zoned R-II.
3. The existing residence on the subject property was constructed
in 1888. The building is classified as a primary historical
structure in the designation of the Port Townsend Historic
District. An accessory outbuilding is also located on northeast
corner of the subject property. The outbuilding, built prior to
the enactment of the Port Townsend zoning code in 197'1, is legal
and nonconforming with respect to setbacks.
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4. The proposed bed and breakfast inn would have four sleeping
units, three of which are to be in the house and the fourth to be
established in the accessory building. section 17.2S,.075 of the
Port Townsend Municipal Code, as passed by the City Council on June
20, 1989, states:
"A bed and breakfast inn or a tourist home shall provide
two off-street .parking spaces for the owner's use plus one
parking space for each guest room, provided that for a bed and
breakfast inn in a building which is:
a. Individually listed on the National Register of
Historic Places, or
b. Identified as either a pivotal, primary or
secondary building on the map which accompanied the
certification of the Port Townsend Historic District on
May 17,1976;
the required number of off-street parking spacles shall be
reduced by the number of on-street parking SpaCE!S which are
located on that portion of the public street right-of-way
which is abutting the front and side lot lines of the
property."
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The proposed bed and breakfast inn requires six off-stJreet parking
spaces. Because the building is designated as a primary historic
structure, this requirement may be reduced by thE! number of
available on-street spaces abutting the property. A parking plan
submitted by the applicants, dated June 22, 1989, sh.ows six on-
street parking spaces abutting the subject property. Therefore,
no off-street parking spaces are required for the proposed use.
5. Washington state law (RCW 70.62) provides regulations for
transient accommodations having three or more units. Transient
accommodations must meet regulations established by th'e Washington
State Board of Health, the washington State Department of Social
and Health Services, and the State Fire Marshall.
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Conclusions:
1. The proposed bed and breakfast inn use of the subject property
will not endanger the public health or safety, nor will a nuisance
be created.
2. The proposed use will be required to meet all of the
conditions and specifications set forth in the R-II zone in which
the property is located, except for those legal, nonconforming
conditions which were in existence prior to the enactment of the
Port Townsend zoning code in 1971.
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3. The proposed use will not be injurious or detrimental to
adjoining or abutting property.
4. The location and character of the use will be in harmony with
the area in which it is located and will be in general conformity
with the Comprehensive Plan.
In consideration of the aforementioned findings and conclusions,
the city Council grants the above referenced application as
conditioned.
Conditions:
1.
The proposed bed and breakfast inn shall exhibit no
outward appearance of a business or of a non-residential
use, except for signs permitted in Chapter 17.34 of the
Port Townsend Municipal Code.
2.
Use of the property as a bed and breakfast inn is
restricted to four guest rooms.
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3.
The applicants shall comply with all applicable
requirements of the State of Washington relating to
transient accommodations.
4.
If an occupancy permit is not obtained for the proposed
use of 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.
5.
The applicant shall remove and shall not further post
any and all signs which serve to discourage public
parking in the public street right-of-way adjacent to
the subject property.
Conditional Use Permit Application No 8906-01 -Rodeghier. Kevin
O'Neill reviewed the findings, conclusions and conditions of the
Planning Commission. Mayor Pro-Tem Kenna opened the hearing to the
Public. There being no testimony, Mayor Pro-Tem Kenna closed the
hearing to the Public and turned to the Council for disposition.
Councilmember Clise made a motion that the Council adopt the
following findings, conclusions and conditions and approve
Conditional Use Permit Application No 8906-01 which was seconded
by Councilmember Chang and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Findings:
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1. The applicant proposes to establish a tourist home use in an
existing accessory building located at 319 Tyler Street. The
subject property consists of Lots 1 and 2, Block 58, original
Townsite, and is located in the R-II zoning district. The
applicant's residence is located on Lot 1, while the accessory
building is located on Lot 2. Section 17.08.485 of the Port
Townsend Municipal Code states that "A tourist home or a portion
thereof may be located in an accessory building which was lawfully
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established prior to June 1,1989." A tourist home use is allowed
in the R-II zone as a conditional use.
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2. The accessory building was constructed in August, 1988. The
first floor is a 400 square foot garage, while the second floor is
a studio which would be the location of the proposed use. The
zoning code defines "accessory building" as "a subordinate
building, the use of which is incidental to the use of the main
building on the same lot... (17.08.010, Port Townsend Municipal
Code) In July, 1988, the applicant signed a restrictive covenant
combining Lots 1 and 2 as a single building site, so that the
accessory building would be on the same lot as the existing
residence.
3. The subject property is located on the southwest corner of
Tyler and Jefferson Streets. The site is surrounded by single
family residential development to the west and northeast; st.
Paul's Episcopal Church is located across Jefferson S1:reet to the
northwest; the Bell Tower is located to the east of t:he property
in Tyler Street; and a bluff sloping down toward Washington Street
is located at the southeast edge of the site.
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4. The proposed tourist home would have one guest unit. Section
17.28.075 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code, as passed by the
City Council on June 20, 1989, states that "A bed and bJreakfast inn
or a tourist home shall provide two off-street parkin9 spaces for
the owner's use plus one parking space for each guest room".
Therefore, the proposed use requires three off-street parking
spaces. The plot plan submitted by the applicant shows two off-
street parking spaces abutting Jefferson Street. Th,e applicant
also states that parking is available in the garage.
Conclusions:
1. The proposed tourist home use of the subject property will
not endanger the public health or safety, nor will a nuisance be
created.
2. The proposed use will be required to meet all of the
conditions and specifications set forth in the R-II zone in which
the property is located. -
3. The proposed use will not be injurious or detrimental to
adjoining or abutting property.
4. The location and character of the use will be in harmony with
the area in which it is located and will be in general conformity
with the Comprehensive Plan.
In consideration of the aforementioned findings and conclusions,
the City Council grants the above referenced application as
conditioned.
Conditions:
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1.
The proposed tourist home use shall exhibit no outward
appearance of a business or of a non-residential use,
except for signs permitted in Chapter 17.34 of the Port
Townsend Municipal Code.
2.
Use of the property as a tourist home is restricted to
one guest room.
3.
Three off-street parking spaces shall be provided, in
conformance with the requirements of ChaptE~r 17.28 of
the Port Townsend Municipal Code.
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4.
If an occupancy permit is not obtained for the proposed
use of 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.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
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Street/Storm Drainaae/Light. Councilmember Jones made a motion
that Glen Woods be allowed to cut marked trees in the Baker Street
right-of-way and that the street be constructed to City
specifications at a width of 22 feet which was seconded by
Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Councilmember Jones reported that the Committee had considered the
Storm Sewer estimate and made a motion that the engineers' estimate
be put into the contract which was seconded by Councilmember Clise
and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Water/Sewer. Councilmember McCulloch reported that the Committee
will be getting more information before any action is taken on
contracts with Washington Timber Management, on Waste-Water
Treatment and the Cape George Sewer District agreement.
Councilmember McCulloch set a Committee meeting for 5: 00 PM on
August 24,1989, with the Soil Conservation Service and a meeting
for 5:00 PM on August 29, 1989, to continue discussion of the
watershed tour.
Councilmember McCulloch reported on the meeting held August 1,
1989, with the Quilcene Ancient Forest Coalition and the National
Forest Service for follow-up information from the watershed tour.
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ci ty Attorney. Kei th Harper reported that there will be a
community Development Block Grant Loan for the Mount Baker Block
ready for action at the next Councilmeeting.
Street/Storm Drainage/Light. Councilmember Jones set a meeting of
the Committee for 5:00 PM on August 14,1989.
Legislative/Environmental. Coun~ilmember Kenna made a motion that
the Council issue a declaration of non-significance for the
environmental checklist for curtis Wolfe which was seconded by
Councilmember Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Councilmember Kenna reported that the Committee had met with Mr and
Mrs Wallin regarding the condition in their neighborhood. There
will be several meetings on this.
Councilmember Kenna reported that the problem with the Puffin and
Gull issue will probably be turned over to the State Health
Department and the Conditional Use Permit will be put on hold for
another few months until it can be resolved.
Councilmember Kenna set a Committee meeting for 6:30 PM August 15,
1989, to discuss the Environmental Checklist for Dave Hanna and a
checklist that has been submitted for a proposed rezone.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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RESOLUTION NO 89-62
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
A CONTRACT WITH HOFFCON.
Mr Harper reported that the contract has his approval. Council-
member Owsley made a motion that the council adopt Resolution No
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89-62 which was seconded by Councilmember McCulloch and passed
unanimously by voice vote.
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Washington State Ferries Traffic Management. Mic:hael Hildt
reported that there will be someone from the Washington State
Ferries Traffic Management to answer questions from thE~ Council as
soon as it can be arranged.
NEW BUSINESS
Forrest Shomer Presentation. Forrest Shomer gave a slide
presentation on a Tree Survey in Port Townsend which was undertaken
about four years ago and was funded by the Washington Department
of Natural Resources.
ORDINANCE NO 2162A
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE SALARY
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND BUILDING.
FOR
Vera Franz read the ordinance by title. Councilmember Owsley made
a motion that the first reading be considered the second and the
third be by title only which was seconded by Councilmember
McCulloch and passed unanimously by voice vote. Mrs Franz again
read the ordinance by title. councilmember Camfield made a motion
that the Council adopt Ordinance No 2162 which was seconded by
Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by roll cull vote.
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Condi tional Use Permit Revision -William and Laura Medlicott.
Michael Hildt explained the revision and reviewed the Conditional
Use Permit. Councilmember Clise made a motion that the Council
adopt the following findings and conclusions and approve the
Condi tional Use Permit Revision which was seconded by C()uncilmember
Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Findings:
1. Pursuant to Ordinance 2155, the applicants have requested that
conditions relating to parking requirements imposed by the City
Council for the approval of conditional use application 8802-03 be
revised.
2. On May 17, 1988, the City Council gO ranted a Conditional Use
Permit to the applicants to establish a four-unit bed and breakfast
inn in their residence at 611 Polk Street. At that tiJne, the Port
Townsend zoning code made no provisions for bed and breakfast inns;
therefore, the use was established as a "motor hotel".
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3. Six off-street parking spaces were required for the use, as
provided in Section 17.28.080 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code.
The City Council added conditions to their approval of the
application which required the applicants to execute a lease
agreement with the owners of the property abutting the applicants'
property to reserve the abutting property for two off-street
parking spaces for the use; and to execute and record a joint use
parking agreement with the Quimper Credit Union for three parking
spaces.
4. On June 20, 1989, the City Council passed Ordinance 2155 to
provide a use designation and provisions for bed and breakfast
inns. Section 6 of the ordinance states in part:
"A bed and breakfast inn or a tourist home shall provide
two off-street parking spaces for the owner's 1.JlSe plus one
parking space for each guest room, provided that for a bed and
breakfast inn in a building which is:
a. Individually listed on the National Register of
Historic Places, or
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b. Identified as either a pivotal, primary or
secondary building on the map which accompanied the
certification of the Port Townsend Historic District on
May 17, 1976;
the required number of off-street parking spaces shall be
reduced by the number of on-street parking spaces which are
located on that portion of the pUblic street right-of-way
which is abutting the front and side lot lines of the
property. . ."
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In Section 8, the ordinance also states in part:
"Any and all conditional use permits which are valid on June
1, 1989, and which authorize an existing bed and breakfast
inn or tourist home shall remain in effect and may be revised
as follows: .
. . . the board may grant revision to any conditions
relating to parking requirements contained therein to
adjust such requirements to the parking requirements
provided in this title. Any such bed and breakfast inn
or tourist home may make application for revision
directly to the board upon submission no later than
December 31, 1989, of a parking plan prepared pursuant
to this title and upon payment of a fee in the amount of
$75.00. The board, upon a finding that the revision
requested would not substantially change the nature of
the use, may grant such revision without hearing. The
board, in its consideration of such applications for
revision, shall follow the standards and criteria for
the issuance of a conditional use permit pursuant to
section 17.64.040 of this title."
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5. The applicants' property is classified as a primary historical
structure in the designation of the Port Townsend Historic
District, and consists of two lots located on the northwest corner
of Polk and Clay Streets. The applicants have submitted a revised
parking plan, dated July 6, 1989. The revised plan shows that five
on-street parking spaces are available on the portions of both Polk
and Clay Streets abutting the site, resulting in a total of ten on-
street parking spaces available under the provisions of Ordinance
2155.
Conclusions:
1. The proposed parking revision will not endanger the public
health or safety, nor will a nuisance be created.
2. The proposed parking revision will be required to meet all of
the conditions and specifications set forth in the R-III zone in
which the property is located.
3. The proposed parking revision will not be
detrimental to adjoining or abutting property.
injurious
or
4. The proposed parking revision will be in harmony with the area
in which it is located and will be in general conformity with the
Comprehensive Plan.
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5. The proposed parking revision is in conformance with the
provisions of Ordinance 2155 and would not substantially change
the nature of the bed and breakfast use of the subject property.
In consideration of the aforementioned findings and conclusions,
the City Council finds that the above referenced application be
granted.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 1,1989, Cont.
Condi tional Use Permit Revision -Joan and David Deering. Mayor
Pro-Tern asked that this revision be moved to the next meeting and
that the Deerings be present at the Legislative/Environmental
Committee meeting on August 15, 1989, at 6: 30 PM. :Mrs Deering
confirmed that they will be able to attend the meetingr.
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RESOLUTION NO 89-63
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECU'I'E
AN AGREEMENT FOR EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY.
Keith Harper explained the resolution. After discussion,
Councilmember Clise made a motion that the Council adop1: Resolution
No 89-63 which was seconded by councilmember Camfield and passed
unanimously by voice vote.
COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION
Pink House. After discussion of the construction schedule for the
renovation of the Library and the rental of fencing to protect the
house, Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the Council send
a letter to the property manager at Coldwell Banker to issue an
evacuation notice to the occupants of the Pink Ho,use with a
deadline of October 1, 1989, which was seconded by Councilmember
Owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Task Force. The formation of the Task Force is proceeding and will
be established within the next few weeks.
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Wind Chimes at Jackson Memorial. The artist is supposed to be here
some time this summer to install the chimes in 'the Jackson
Memorial.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Pro-Tem Kenna recessed the meeting into Executi Vi:! Session to
discuss property acquisition at 9:40 PM. The Ioeeting was
reconvened at 9:52 PM, with all Councilmembers presen1:.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor
Pro-Tem Kenna declared the meeting adjourned at 9:52 PM.
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Mayor Pro-TE~m
Attest:
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Deputy City Tr~r