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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 20, 1990, Cont.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Mayor Shirley recessed the meeting into Executive Session at 10:13
PM to discuss acquisition of real estate by purchase and pending
litigation including David Grove and Ted Stricklin. The meeting
was reconvened at 10:45 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting
adjourned at 10:45 PM.
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Mayor
Attest:
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Clerk-Treasurer
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 3,1990
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular
session this Third day of April, 1990, at 7:30 PM in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Brent S Shirley presidinçr.
ROLL CALL
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Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Jean Camfield, John Clise,
Vern Jones, Mike Kenna, Julie McCulloch, Norma Owsley and Sheila
Westerman. Also present were Clerk-Treasurer David Grove, Director
of Planning and Building Michael Hildtand Planner Kevin O'Neill.
City Attorney Keith Harper arrived at 9:20 PM.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Michael Ajax was recognized and asked the Council to rE~member that
under the present contract he and his neighbors are not receiving
garbage collection service in front of their door. HE! asked that
the new contract be written in such a way that all hou8eholds must
be offered service at their door. He further reqw~sted to be
notified when the City Council will be discussing the contract so
that he may be in attendance.
Joshua Sage was recognized and spoke against the sidewalk
construction beginning on the triangle at the intersection of
Kearney and Sims Way.
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Greg Bennett was recognized and spoke against enlarging the sewer
treatment plant to become a regional plant because of the
unrestrained growth that he estimates will result. He also
requested that the speed limit be strictly enforced within the
City.
Mary Hoffman was recognized and spoke against the sidewalk
construction which is beginning on the triangle at the intersection
of Kearney and Sims Way. She presented the Council with three
drawings recommending that diagonal parking be allowed on the
Washington Street side of the property. Mayor Shirley explained
that this will be discussed under Committee Reports later in the
meeting.
Joanne Lammers was recognized and identified herself as the manager
of Interwest Bank near the triangle where construction is beginning
on the sidewalk. She indicated that the bank is concerned that
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Washington Street remain open for customer and employee parking as
well as access to the bank.
Frencesca Knowles was recognized and presented Councilmember Clise
with certain documents he had requested of her.
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 February 27, March 6 and 20, 1990,
without reading.
Approval of the following Bills and Claims:
Current Expense
Street
Library
Library Renovation & Construction
Park
Emergency Medical Services
Water-Sewer
Storm and Surface Water
Equipment Rental
$
60,582.30
7,905.71
6,351.74
16,041.60
1,105.65
178.76
7,149.29
2,774.72
1.436.99
103,526.76
Total
$
Approval of Appointment:
Jacqueline Rickard to the Parks Board - Term to expire January
1, 1993.
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Communications:
A letter dated March 13,1990, from J R Jerry Newlin, PE, Principal
Engineer, Northwestern Territories, Inc, including a proposed
Professional Service Agreement was copied for Council and referred
to New Business.
A letter dated March 19, 1990, from Howard T Barnhouse, Jr,
requesting permission to remove small trees and brush in Willow
Street next to his property at 710 M Street was copied for Council
and referred to the Street/Storm Drainage/Light Committee.
A letter dated March 21, 1990, from Earnest J Callahan, stating
his concerns regarding traffic and parking flows around the
triangle at the intersection of Kearney and Sims Way was copied for
Council and referred to the street/storm Drainage/Light Committee.
A letter dated March 22,1990, from Richard L Shaneyfelt, Attorney
at Law, regarding an offer from Discovery Bay Landscaping for
completion of the irrigation system in Chetzemoka Park was copied
for Council.
A letter dated March 27, 1990, from Kevin O'Neill, planner, to
Donald Bales, Environmental Review section, Washington state
Department of Ecology, regarding the proposed addition to the James
Swan Hotel was copied for Council.
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A letter dated March 29, 1990, from Lee Lewis regarding the
trimming of an Oregon Blue Spruce tree on Cass Street right-of-way
adjacent to the property of her neighbor and herself was copied for
Council and referred to the Street/Storm Drainage/Light Committee.
This concludes the Consent Agenda.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Rezoné Application No 8912-02 -Philip Hassrick. et. ale Mr O'Neill
reviewed the findings and conclusions of the Planninçr Commission
and their recommendation that this application be denied. After
a brief discussion of the request by Mr Hassrick to delay the
heari~g until July, it was the consensus of the Council to hold the
hearing as advertised. Mayor shirley opened the hearing to the
public. Carl Dierich was recognized and spoke against the
application because the applicant violated the existing zoning
there and the renters are not demonstrating good neighbor
characteristics. Kay Dierich was recognized and spoke against the
rezone citing traffic problems with other rentals in t:he area and
the quality of life and property values in the neighborhood being
ruined. There being no further testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the
hearing to the public and turned the application to the Council for
disposition. After discussion, Councilmember Camfield made a
motion to adopt the following findings and conclusions and deny
Rezone Application No 8912-02 which was seconded by Councilmember
Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Findin,gs:
1.
The applicants propose a rezone of Lots 1-8, Block 283,
Eiisenbeis Addition, from R-IA to R-III. The subje!ct property
is bounded by 4th Street to the north, Logan street to the
e~st, Thomas Street to the west, and vacated 3rd S1:reet to the
south. The property is approximately 200 feet south of Sims
WfiY. There are currently several buildings located on the
property: a single-family residence and outbuilding on Lots
1 and 2; a single-family residence on Lots 3 and 4; and
single-family residence on Lots 5 and 6; a single-family
residence on Lot 7; and a legal, nonconforming commercial
structure on Lot 8. One of the applicants, Philiþ Hassrick,
proposes to convert the existing single-family residence on
Lots 1 and 2 into a duplex and convert the outbuilding into
a residence should the rezone be approved, for a total of
t1;lree dwelling units. No plans have been proposed for the
other lots on Block 283 should the rezone be approved.
2.
O~e of the applicants, Philip Hassrick, made application for
a rezone of Lots 1 and 2, Block 283, to R-III in September,
1$89 (Rezone Application 8909-01). The application was denied
by the City Council on December 5, 1989. Mr. Hassrick has now
made application to rezone all of Block 283 to H-III. The
property owners of Lots 5 and 6, Lot 7, and Lot 8, have also
signed the application; the owner of Lots 3 and 4 has not
signed the application.
The property to the north of the subject property is zoned C-
II, while the property to the west and southwest is zoned R-
IA. A five-block area to the east and southeast of the
subject property is zoned R-III. This property, which
consists of Blocks 281, 282, 286, 287, and 288, Eisenbeis
Addition, was rezoned from R-I to R-III in 1976. Over fifty
percent of this property is currently vacant and undeveloped;
however, a large quantity of this land, particularly on Blocks
281 and 288, is difficult to develop due to steep slopes. The
rezone application, if granted, would have the effect of
expanding this R-III zone.
3.
The subject property is surrounded by a variety of land uses.
The property is surrounded by single-family residential
dêvelopment to the east, south, and southwest. A single-
family residence and a duplex are located across Fourth Street
from the site; the development further to the north and the
northwest is commercial development abutting sinls Way. A
church is located across Thomas Street to the west. A multi-
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family housing development is located approximately
hundred feet to the southeast of the site.
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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-IA zoning district, which is
the present zoning designation of the subject property, is
defined as "Exclusively a single-family residence district
with adequate plot areas required and including the customary
accessory and secondary uses, with agricultural use also
allowed." The purpose of the R-III zoning district, which is
the proposed zoning designation of the site, is defined as
"Primarily a multiple family residence district with adequate
plot areas required and including some single-family
residences and the customary accessory and secondary uses."
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There are currently 17.3 acres of land in Port Townsend which
are zoned R-III. A land use survey undertaken of these areas
indicates that 4.5 acres of the R-III land is developed as
multi-family housing. Another 5.9 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.
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.
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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-IA 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
Convalescent/nursing homes
as a home occupation
Dwelling, two family
Incidental keeping of
non-transient boarders
by a resident family
Signs
halls,
coliseums,
Assembly
stadiums
colleges, business colleges,
trade schools
Convalescent and nursing homes
for children or the aged
Dwelling, multi-family
Hotels not catering to
transient guests
Libraries, museums, art
galleries
Lodges, social organizations
undertaking establishments,
mortuaries, funeral homes
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The subject property is served by three streets: Logan,
Thomas, and Fourth. The right-of-way width of each of these
streets is 66 feet; the paved width of these streets abutting
the subject property is approximately 20 feet. Logan and
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Thomas Streets intersect with Sims Way approximatE~ly 200 feet
north of the subject property.
The site is served by City sewer and water facilities. A 4-
inch water main is located in the portion of Fourth street
abutting the site, while a 6-inch main is located in Logan
street adjacent to the site. A fire hydrant is located on the
southwest corner of Fourth and Thomas streets. An 8-inch
sewer main is located in the portion of Logan StrE!et abutting
the property.
The applicant states that there is a chronic need for rental
housing units in Port Townsend, and that the residence on the
property was originally constructed in 1942 as a multi-family
residence. The applicant also states that proposed R-III
zoning would be consistent with the surrounding zoning and
conform with the neighborhood.
A letter has been submitted tQ the Planning Commission from
Carol Orlock, a resident of the house on Lots 3 and 4 of Block
283. She states that she is opposed to the rezone request,
and does not desire to see the residential density of the area
change.
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, particularly for low/moderate income rent:ers.
The city Council has issued a Determination of
Nonsignificance, dated January 2, 1990, after review of the
Environmental Checklist submitted by the applicants pursuant
to the Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).
Conclusions:
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The applicant states that a demand exists for rental 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 surrounding the subject property consists of a
variety of zoning districts and uses. There is no mu1 ti-
family development directly adjacent to the site; the
development surrounding the subject property is predominantly
single-family residential detached dwellings and commercial.
Therefore, the proposed rezone would single out a small area
for a use different and inconsistent with the surrounding land
uses of the abutting properties.
There is presently vacant land which is zoned R-III in close
proximity to the site on which multi-family housing could be
located.
Several single-family residences are currently located on
Block 283. 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.
Conditional Use Permit Application No 9001-02 -Nieminen. Council-
member Westerman stated she lives next door to this property but
feels she would be fair and impartial. Mayor shirley determined
that there was no one who would object to CouncilmembE~r Westerman
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participating. Mr O'Neill reviewed the findings, conclusions and
conditions of the Planning Commission. Mayor Shirley opened the
hearing to the public. George Nieminen was recognized and spoke
in favor of the application. There being no further testimony,
Mayor Shirley closed the hearing to the public and turned to the
Council for disposition. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that
the Council adopt the following findings, conclusions and
conditions and approve Conditional Use Permit Application No 9001-
02 which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed unanimously
by voice vote.
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Findings:
1.
The applicant proposes to establish a one-unit motel on the
second floor of an existing building located at 918 Washington
Street. The subject property is in the C-III zoning district.
The space is currently used as a legal and nonconforming
dwelling unit. A motel is permitted in the C-III zoning
district with a conditional use permit.
2.
The building was constructed in 1889 and is classified as a
secondary historical structure in the designation of the Port
Townsend Historic District. The ground floor of the building
is used as a restaurant. The applicant proposes to convert
the second floor to a one-unit motel. The floor area of the
second floor is approximately 700 square feet; no addition to
the existing building is proposed.
The property to the northwest of the subject property is zoned
R-II; the property to the southeast is zoned C-III. The
property is surrounded by commercial development to the
southwest, south, and southeast along both sides of Washington
street; the property to the north and northwest slopes up
towards Jefferson Street, and is undeveloped.
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On January 2, 1990, the City Council passed Ordinance 2175,
which lists off-street parking requirements for various land
uses. The off-street parking requirement for a motel is 1
parking space per sleeping unit. section 6 of the ordinance
states:
" . whenever use of an existing building or portion is
changed to a different use, off-street parking shall be
provided in accordance with the provisions of this chapter;
provided, however, that such requirement shall be reduced by
the number of spaces required for the pre-existing use as if
such pre-existing use had been established subject to this
chapter."
The off-street parking requirement for a dwelling unit is 2
spaces. Therefore, since the off-street parking requirement
for the proposed use is less than the off-street parking
requirement for the pre-existing use, no off-street parking
is required.
Conclusions:
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The proposed use of the building will not endanger the public
health or safety, nor will a nuisance be created.
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The proposed use will be required to meet all of the
conditions and specifications set forth in the C-III zone in
which the property is located.
The proposed use will not be injurious or detrimental to the
adjoining or aþQtting property.
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4.
The proposed use will provide a viable economic use within an
historic building without altering the architecturally or
historically significant features of the building, and is
surrounded by commercial development. Therefore, t:he location
and character of the use will be in harmony with the area in
which they are located and in general conformi t:y with the
Comprehensive Plan.
In consideration of the aforementioned findings and conclusions,
the City council grants the application as conditioned:
1.
The motel use of the subject building shall not exceed
one unit, unless there is express approval by amendment
of the conditional use permit by the Board of Adjustment
(City Council).
2.
It is understood that the Uniform Building Code and
Uniform Fire Code apply and must be me't prior to
occupancy.
3.
If a building permit and/or occupancy permit is not
obtained for 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
(17.64.070, Port Townsend Municipal Code).
Street Vacation ADplication No 8912-05 Rickard. Mr O'NEÜII thanked
the Park Board and applicants for their hours of work on behalf of
the Planning Commission. He then reviewed the findings, conclu-
sions and conditions of the Planning Commission and a. resolution
recommended by the City Attorney. Mayor Shirley opened the hearing
to the public. Bob Rickard was recognized and spoke in favor of
the vacation and requested that the City dig the holes for the
fence material that he will provide for the recommended fence.
There being no further testimony, Mayor Shirley closed the hearing
to the public and turned to the Council for disposition.
RESOLUTION NO 90-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI~~Y
OF PORT TOWNSEND APPROVING A PUBLIC ACCESS PL1~N
TO ALLOW THE VACATION OF A STREET ABUTTING A
BODY OF WATER.
Councilmember McCulloch made a motion that the Council adopt
Resolution No 90-30 which was seconded by CouncilmembE:!r Westerman
and passed unanimously by voice vote.
councilmember Westerman made a motion that the Council adopt the
following findings, conclusions and conditions and approve Street
Vacation Application 8912-05 which was seconded by Councilmember
Clise and passed unanimously by voice vote.
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Findings:
1.
The applicants propose the vacation of the portion of Oneonta
street extending north from West Diamond Street. 'The northern
boundary of the portion of Oneonta Street proposed to be
vacated terminates at a bluff overlooking the strait of Juan
de Fuca. The portion of Oneonta Street proposed to be vacated
abuts Blocks 90 and 98, Fowler's Park Addition. There are
alleys located in Blocks 90 and 98 extending norith from West
Diamond Street which the applicants also propose to vacate.
The platted right-of-way width of Oneonta Street is 60 feet,
while the width of the alley rights-of-way are 12 feet each.
The applicants own both Blocks 90 and 98; thE!refore, all
property abutting the street and alleys proposed t~o be vacated
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is owned by the applicant. The applicants propose to
construct a single-family residence on Block 90; a small
portion of the residence would be located in the alley right-
of-way.
3.
The portions of the Oneonta Street and alley rights-of-way
proposed to be vacated abut the strait of Juan de Fuca. The
bluff at the northern boundary of the rights-of-way and the
applicants property is approximately 270 feet above sea level.
RCW 35.79.035 outlines the criteria which must be met in order
for a street or alley abutting a body of fresh or salt water
to be vacated. RCW 35.79.035(1)(C) states: "A city or town
shall not vacate a street or alley if any portion of the
street or alley abuts a body of fresh or salt water unless:
(c) The vacation is sought to enable a city or town to
implement a plan, adopted by resolution or ordinance, that
provides comparable or improved public access to the same
shoreline area to which the streets or alleys sought to be
vacated abut, had the properties included in the plan not been
vacated."
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The western boundary of the applicants' property abuts Elmira
Street. The right-of-way width of Elmira Street is 30 feet.
Elmira Street is currently open and provides access to the
bluff from Cook Avenue to the south. The applicants propose
to dedicate property to the city to expand the width of the
portion of Elmira Street extending north of West Diamond
Street should the application be approved. The applicants
propose that Elmira Street be closed to vehicular traffic at
West Diamond Street and that the expanded area of Elmira be
utilized for pedestrian access to the bluff.
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The applicants state that the proposed vacation and land
exchange would improve public access to the shoreline, since
Elmira Street is more level topographically than Oneonta
Street, which the applicants state currently offers no public
view access. The applicants also state that the vacation of
the street and alleys would consolidate their property and
preserve the natural features of the site.
6.
The applicants have submitted a site plan, dated February 16,
1990, presenting the proposed dedication of property to the
City. The applicants would dedicate approximately 24,300
square feet of land on the western edge of Block 98 south of
the bluff line to the City for park purposes. The total area
of the street and alleys proposed to be vacated south of the
bluff line is approximately 34,000 square feet. The portion
of land abutting the bluff to be dedicated would be 100 feet
long; the portion of land abutting the bluff of the street and
alleys proposed to be vacated is 84 feet long.
There are no water or sewer lines located in the portion of
Oneonta street proposed to be vacated. A 6-inch water line
is located in the po+tion of Elmira Street west of Block 98.
fhe topogrqphy of the property ranges from moderately level
or tÞ~ wes¡tern :pq:rt:ion to steep s¡qp~s on the northeast
portion. The topography of th~ area on the western edge of
Block 98 which is proposed for dedication to the City is more
level than the topography of the portion of Oneonta Street
proposed to be vacated.
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Conclusions:
1.
The proposed street and alley vacation is in compliance with
the goals and policies of the comprehensive Plan.
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2.
The portions of the street and alley rights-of-way proposed
to be vacated are not required for current or anticipated
overall area circulation.
3.
The effectiveness of fire, law enforcement, medical or other
emergency services will not be impaired by the proposed
vacation.
4.
The portions of the street and alley rights-of-way proposed
to be vacated are not required as a current or anticipated
utility corridor.
5.
The portions of the street and alley rights-of-way proposed
to be vacated are not required as a current or anticipated
bicycle, pedestrian or equestrian trail corridor. Improved
public pedestrian access to the bluff shall be provided
through the proposed expansion of Elmira Street.
6.
The portions of the street and alley rights-of-\\'ay proposed
to be vacated abut a body of saltwater; however, 1:he vacation
is sought to permit better pedestrian access to tht::! water, and
is therefore consistent with RCW 35.79.035.
7.
Because the proposed street vacation conforms wi t:h the goals
and policies contained in the Comprehensive Plan and satisfies
the review criteria for street vacations set forth in Section
12.20.060 of the City Council grants the above referenced
application as conditioned:
1.
A certified copy of the ordinance vacating the street
shall be recorded by the city clerk in the office of the
Jefferson County auditor.
2.
The applicants shall dedicate approximately 1:he westerly
24,300 square feet of Block 98 to the city, as shown in
the site plan submitted by the applicants da1:ed February
16, 1990. The total amount of land to be dedicated shall
be based on a survey; the total area to be dedicated
shall not deviate from 24,300 square feet by more than
ten percent.
3.
All lot lines on Blocks 90 and 98 abutting Oneonta and
Elmira Streets shall be vacated.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Solid Waste Advisory. Councilmember Clise reported øn a meeting
of the Committee regarding the disposal of waste oil. A proposal
by Bob Harper to continue to accept waste oil until a solution is
found by the City and County was discussed and will be presented
to Council.
Water-Sewer. Councilmember McCulloch reported that the Committee
discussed a water tap at 54th and Grant instead of a waterline to
and through the property as has been previously rE~quired. A
restrictive covenant will be written to accommodate this.
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City Dock Ad Hoc. Councilmember Westerman reported t~hat she had
attended a meeting of the Committee and that they are doing an
incredible amount of work for engineering, funding and use for the
dock. The next meeting of the Committee is April 5, 1990.
Legislative/Environmental. Councilmember Kenna made a motion that
the Council issue a mitigated determination of nonsignificance for
the commercial structure proposed by Carl Selset as follows which
was seconded by Counci1member Jones and passed unanimously by voice
vote.
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1.
Ingress and egress to the site shall be from Logan Street
only. Logan Street shall be improved to a 22-foot, all
weather driving surface from Sims Way to the northernmost
access point to the property from Logan Street.
2.
Access to and from Logan Street will be clearly marked using
curbs. No driveway from Logan Street shall be closer than 50
feet from the intersection of Logan Street and Sims Way.
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3.
The existing trees abutting the property along Sims Way will
be preserved. If trees are removed on the property, the same
number of trees will be re-planted.
4.
No more than one freestanding sign will be erected and this
sign will be a monument sign which will be no higher than six
feet above finished grade.
All outdoor lighting will be designed, placed, and, if
necessary, hooded so as not to create glare that would impair
the safety of automobile traffic.
6.
A fire hydrant will be installed by the applicant at Sims Way
and Logan street. The precise location will be determined by
the Fire Chief.
An 8-inch sewer main will be developed by the applicant in
Logan Street from Sims Way to 6th street.
The building design will be reviewed by the Gateway Design
Committee.
An irrigation
landscaping.
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proposed
Councilmember Kenna made a motion that the Council issue a
declaration of nonsignificance for the environmental checklist for
the National Historic District which was seconded by Councilmember
Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Councilmember Kenna set a meeting of the Committee for April 17,
1990, at 7: 00 PM to discuss odor control for the secondary
treatment plant.
Councilmember Kenna also reported that there is now legislation
for growth control that will allow the imposing of developer fees
for improving intersections that have communal impacts, fees to
schools, etc, that have previously been illegal.
Street/storm Drainage/Light. Councilmember Jones set a meeting of
the Committee for April 16, 1990, at 5:00 PM to discuss letters
from Lee Lewis, Howard Barnhouse Jr, and Ernest Callahan.
Watershed Advisory Committee. Councilmember McCulloch confirmed
a meeting of the Committee set for April 26, 1990, to discuss
filtration with the Department of Health.
Triangle at sims Way. Kearney and washington. Mr Hildt explained
the process by which the present plan was devised. A lengthy
discussion about parking spaces in the area ensued.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Downtown Parking Plan. Councilmember Westerman reported on her
meeting with Police Chief Hinton stating that he is not in favor
of the diagonal parking downtown but is willing to support the plan
and see how it works. They also discussed trucks loading and
unloading downtown and recreational vehicle parking at length.
Chief Hinton is getting information from other communities that
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would help with these problems. Councilmember Westerman made a
~ ~ motion that the Council set a Public Hearing on the Parking Plan
q((1I(~ for the May 1)(; 1990, meeting which was seconded by Councilmember
"~~Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Mr Harper arrived at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
Harold Gruver Final Plat. Mr O'Neill reviewed the findings and
conclusions of the Planning Commission on the final plat as well
as the preliminary plat. Councilmember McCulloch made a motion
that the Council adopt the following findings and conclusions and
approve the Harold Gruver Final Plat which was :;econded by
Councilmember Owsley and passed unanimously by voice vote.
Findings:
1.
The applicant proposes a short subdivision of approximately
2 acres into 3 lots pursuant to Chapter 18.38 of the Port
Townsend Municipal Code. The property is describad as Tax 40
(W1/2), Section 3, Township 30N, Range 1 West, W.M., and is
bounded by Lots 1-4, Pink's Addition to the south; Cleveland
Street to the west; 25th Street to the north; and the Ware
Short Plat to the east.
2.
The Planning Commission reviewed the preliminary short plat
submitted by the applicant on December 28, 1989. The
preliminary plat included a variance from the stre_:!t standards
in the subdivision code. The Planning commission recommended
approval of the preliminary plat with several conditions.
3.
The applicant has submitted a final plat, prepared by
Northwestern Territories, Inc., dated March 21, 1990. The
final plat has been reviewed by the City Public Works
Director, who recommended that the plat needed to be clarified
in regards to the additional water line in Cleveland Street,
the installation of the fire hydrant, traffic flow, and street
improvements.
4.
Northwestern Territories submitted a revised final plat, dated
March 29, 1990. The revised final plat incorporates the
recommendations of the Public Works Director.
Conclusions:
1.
The revised final plat submitted by the applicant dated March
29, 1990, is in conformance with the conditions previously
attached to the preliminary plat approval.
2.
The final plat meets the purposes, standards and criteria of
Chapters 18.38 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code, and is
approved by the City Council.
Carlos Ouintana Final Plat. Mr O'Neill reviewed the findings and
conclusions of the Planning commission for the Final Plat and the
Preliminary Plat. He stated that the storm drainage plan and the
final plat has not been approved by the Public Works Director and
recommended that this be held over until the next meet,ing.
RESOLUTION NO 90-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI'I'Y
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WI'I'H
JEFFERSON COUNTY FOR YOUTH RECREATION PROGRAMS.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 3, 1990, Cont.
RESOLUTION NO 90-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH
JEFFERSON COUNTY FOR MUNICIPAL COURT SERVICES.
RESOLUTION NO 90-33
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH
JEFFERSON COUNTY FOR HEALTH SERVICES.
RESOLUTION NO 90-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING AN ADDENDUM TO AN
AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON COUNTY FOR DISPATCHING
SERVICES.
RESOLUTION NO 90-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH
JEFFERSON COUNTY FOR ALCOHOL/DRUG ABUSE
COUNSELING SERVICES.
Mr Grove explained the preceding resolutions. Councilmember Clise
made a motion that the Council Adopt Resolutions 90-31,90-32,90-
33, 90-34 and 90-35 including the recommendations by the city
Attorney which was seconded by Councilmember Jones and passed
unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO 90-36
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR ,AND CLERK
OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE AN ENGINEERING 'AGREEMENT
WITH NTI AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. . ~;.¡:" "
Councilmember Kenna made a motÙ>ri th\~t' the Council adopt Resolution
No 90-36 which was seconded by Councilmember Clise and passed
unanimously by voice vote. Councilmember Clise made a motion
to authorize the signing of the agreement with changes as
recommended by the City Attorney which was seconded by Council-
member Jones and passed unanimously by voice vote.
COUNCILMEMBERS GENERAL DISCUSSION
Union Wharf. Councilmember Westerman stated her concern about
rumors concerning plans for parking by Union Wharf that she has not
been able to confirm. After discussion, it was the consensus of
the Council that representatives of Union Wharf be invited to
attend a meeting of the Council and give a status report as soon
as a lease is proposed and presented to Council.
Observatory Proposal. Councilmember Jones questioned a proposal
from Leif E Knutsen, Port Townsend High School Astronomy Booster
Club, to build an observatory on City property at the end of Reed
Street at the City Reservoir on the top of Morgan Hill. It was the
consensus of the Council that this should be referred to the Parks/
Property Committee at a meeting to be set.
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Solid Waste Ordinance. Councilmember Clise requested that an
ordinance be in place as soon as possible because the time is
coming when it will be very necessary to protect the interest of
the City. City Attorney Harper stated that an ordinance is being
worked on.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 3,1990, Cont.
RESOLUTION NO 90-37
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING A LATECOMER
UTILITY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO RCW 35.91.
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James Mathias has agreed to construct an 8-inch sewer line in Oak
Street from Taft street north a distance of 260 feet within the
ci ty of Port Townsend. Councilmember Owsley made a motion that the
Council adopt Resolution No 90-37 which was seconded by Council-
member Camfield and passed unanimously by voice vote.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Shirley recessed the meeting into Executive Session at 9:54
PM to discuss a real estate acquisition and union negotiations
including David Grove and Keith Harper. The meeting was reconvened
at 10:20 PM.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO 90-38
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH
GENERAL TEAMSTER UNION LOCAL NO 589 FOR
SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION.
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Councilmember Jones made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution
No 90-38 which was seconded by Councilmember Camfield and passed
unanimously by voice vote.
ADJOURNl-{ENT
There being no further busin~ss, Mayor Shirley declared the meeting
adjourned at 10:22 PM.
Attest:
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Clerk-Treasurer
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 17, 1990
The City council of the City of Port Townsend met in r~gu~~r
session this Seventeenth day of April, 1990, ~t 7: 30 PM, ~n e
council Chambers of city Hall, Mayor Brent S shlrley presldlng.
ROLL CALL
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Councilmembers present at Roll Call were Jean camfie~d, JOhntClise,
Vern Jones, Julie McCulloch, Norma owsley and Shella Wes ~~ma~:
councilmember Mike Kenna was excused. Also present w~re er
Treasurer David Grove, city Att~rney Keith Harper and Dlrector of
Planning and Building Michael Hlldt.
BID OPENING
The sin le bid received, from SahlberÇJ Equipment,
;~~e~~e~:~e6;rMr Grove aid referred to acting street supervisor Bob
Madden. The bid total: $101,000.00.
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