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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/17/1976 r:~ B 2. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 3, 1976, CONTINUED NEW BUSINESS The first item considered was the Application #92 Conditional Use Permit request of Jefferson County to use the old four-story hospital building for a county multi-service center. It was moved by Councilmen Judy/ Ciprioti to consider said permit application. Chair called for question and unanimous affirmative vote. There was no negative vote. Motion passed. At this point Mr. Merle Hufford rose and protested that earlier in the meeting the Mayor had assured him an opportunity to speak on this subject, but the matter had been acted upon by Council without his speaking. Mayor Steve suggested that the Council reconsider. It was moved by Councilmen Camfield/Ciprioti that it be reeonsidered. Mr. Hufford and several other members of the audience spoke against the permit. David Cunningham, County Planner, çounty Commissioners Bud O'Meara and B. G. Brown apd others spoke for the permit. It was moved by Councilmen Camfield/Judy that the conditional use permit be granted, findings of fact required in the zoning ordinance having been made. Chair called for question. There was none. Chair called for unanimous affirmative vote. There was no negative vote heard. Motion passed. Conditional use permi t granted.' ' 8 I RESOLUTION NO. 76-1 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE QUIT CLAIM DEEDS FOR RELEASE OF WATER LINE EASEMENTS NOW ABANDONED. It was moved by Councilmen Ciprioti/Judy to refer this resolution to the Water Committee. Motion passed. I Public hearing dates were set as follows: February 17, 1976: Application No. 81 Jensen rezone " "88 Bramhall rezone " "91 Erickson variance " "92 Tuttle conditional use permit March 2, 1976: Application No. 84 Tacoma-Baker Additions street vacations " "87 DeJong street vacation " "89 Fir tu to V) street vacation ADJOURNMENT 8 . There being no further business to corne before the ~~U.RC". at th.iS tim.e, it was moved Ciprioti/Judy that the meeting do now adjourn. Motion carriéd. . . MAYOR l y~ð{J ~ '~ //' ATTEST: L/- éITY CLE -TREASURE , by Councilmen MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 17, 1976 I - The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 17th day of February, 1976, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Joseph B. Steve presiding. ROLL CALL Officers and members present were as follows: Mayor Steve, City Attorney Abrahæ~, City Clerk- Treasurer McCoy and Councilmen Klenk, Ciprioti, Judy, Camfield, Parker, Wilson and Shaneyfelt,. MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Shaneyfelt that the previous session: Under Old Business, the words, 'with the a green belt between the residential and commercial zones." passed. Minutes approved as corrected. following words be stricken from 1:he minutes of the other lots in question remaining R-3, thus forming The motion was seconded by Councilman Judy, and 8 COMMUNICATIONS A letter from Calmar A. McCune, attorney, offered to work with the Council on improving the side- walks in the city. He mentioned the curb at the southeast corner of Water and Tyler, and holes in the sidewalk on Tyler Street south of Water Street 'and asked the Council to use its authority to have same corrected. A letter from M. E. Freeman, a member of the Port Townsend Arts and Crafts Guild, encouraged the Council to keep "art" a community project rather than attempting to gain sponsorship from the federal gover:nrnent. I A letter from J.J. and E. L. Kircher of 2010 Jefferson Street stated their displE!asure with the Council for rezoning lots 5 and 7 of Block 68 of the Hastings 2nd Addition and further stated reasons for their displeasure. A letter from Mr. Gordon M. Alford, Minister, First United Presbyterian to uphold and enforce its recent ordinance relating to crowd behavior during parades He stated that unless action is taken to correct the problems of recent parades, the participation of any high school or junior high school band, drill team, etc. Church, urged the Council and other public events. city will not have the A letter from Robert Balcom, Band Director, Port Tòwnsend HIgh School, also encouraged enforcement of the new parade ordinance and stated problems that have occurred in the past. I COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilman Shaneyfelt reported that the Legislative Committee met and reviewed Ordinance No. 1753 and made the following recommendation: Ordinance No. 1753 should be adopted with the following change: Add the words, "other than meter violations," after the words, "empowered to impound motor vehicles fer violation of parking ordinances." Note: It was the Council's desire to act on Ordinance No. 1753 at this time. 8 // ./ ~ - ,-- '" ,'" 5Bi3 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 17, 1976, CONTINUED 8 ORDINANCE NO. 1753 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE IMPOUNDMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, AND PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS THEREOF. It was moved by Councilmen Camfield/Judy that the third reading be by title only. Roll call: 7 yes. It was moved by Councilman Klenk/Judy that the ordinance be now 'adopted. Rollcall: 7 yes. Motion carried.. Ordinance adopted. I , Councilman Shaneyfelt reported that recommendations about changes in the dog ordinance and other ordinances referred to the Legislative Committee were being turned over to the Cit:y Attorney. Councilman Judy, re: Resolution No. 76-1, reported that the Water Committee would like to see any request by a property owner of the old transmission water line for a quit claim deed from the City reviewed by said committee prior to execution oÉ said deed by the Mayor. The wording of the resolution was changed as follows: The words, "upon approval of the Water Committee" were added af,ter the uord "Mayor." RESOLUTION 76-1 I A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE QUIT CLAIM-DEEDS FOR RELEASE OF WATER LINE EASEMENTS NOW ABANDONED. It was moved by Councilmen Judy/Ciprioti that the resolution be now adopted. affirmative vote. Mot,:i.on carried by a unanimous 8 Clerk~Treasurer McCoy reported that the state has adopted a State Environmental Policy Act, effec- tive January 16. He explained that said act requires review of certain projects~o determine whether they are of adverse impact on the environment. If a proj ect will have adverse impact, an'.~:~nvironmental impact statement is required; if not, a "Declaration of Non-significance" is issued. McCoy explained to the Council that this process applies to the Tri-cities well grant application. He asked the Council to agree than an environmental impact statement was not necessary and to authorize the issuance of a "Declaration of Non-significance. It was so moved by Councilmen Ciprioti/Judy to endorse said declaration. Motion passed. At this time, Mayor Steve opened the meeting to the audience. The first person to speak was a Mr. Dudley, owner of the Hastings Building and manager of the Hastings Estate. He ex]?lained that he is applying for a grant from the'state to restore said building and wished the city's sponsor:5hip. He explained further that no'financial commitment was involved by the city. There was some discussion before Councilmen Camfield/ Klenk moved that the Council endorse this restoration proposal. Motion passed. Several citizens in the audience commented briefly on various matters. PUBLIC HEARINGS I A request by Mr. and Mrs. Petty Tuttle for a conditional use permit to create ceramic and craft items, for sale at retail outlets, in their home was considered.' Mayor Steve opened the hearing by calling for pros and cons from the audience. There was no opposition. The hearing was closed to the audience. Council had little question. It was moved by Councilmen Jddy/Camfield that the permit be granted for one year, subject to the normal restrictions. Motion passed. '" NEW' BUSINESS The following public hearing da'tes were set: March 2, 1976, upon motion by Councilmen Camfield/Klenk. Rezone #81, Rezone #88 and Variance #91 were set fQr Engineer French informed the Council of the planned unit development application of Mr. Jerry Iseman. He recommended it be sent to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation. It was moved by Councilmen Ciprioti/Judy that his recommendation be accepted. Motion carried. ., 8 ADJOURNMENT MAYOR, il at this time, it was moved by Councilmen There being no further business to come before the)Cou Camfield/Judy that the meeting do now adjourn. Motion carried'! t I 6?i~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 2, 1976 I , The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regulJr session this 2nd day of March, 1976, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor P~Ðe~põre Tom Camfield .presiding. ROLL CALL I Officers and members present were as follows: City Attorney Abraham, City Clerk-Treasurer McCoy, and CouncÅ“imen Klenk, Ciprioti, Camfield, Parker, Wilson and Shaneyfelt. MINUTES It was moved by Councilmen Klenk/Parker to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the previous session. Motion carried. BILLS AND CLAIMS 8 The following bills and claims were presented for payment: Payroll Clearing Current Expense Fund Street Fund $34,726.25 15,255.86 2,592.10