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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/04/1976 '- S:3g' MINUTES OF THE -REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 4, 1976 "', , ..,..: - " .. 8 Thè City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 4th day of May, 1976, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the City Hall, Mayor Pro-Tem Tom CamDield presiding. ROLL CALL Officers and members present were as follows: City Attorney Abraham, City Clerk-Treasurer McCoy, and Councilmen Klenk, Ciprioti, Camfield, Parker, Wilson and Shaneyfelt. Mayor Steve and Coun'cilman Judy were absent. MINUTES I Councilman Ciprioti asked that the minutes be changed to show that Councilman Klenk seconded the motion to reconsider rezone #96. It was moved by Councilmen Ciprioti/Klenk that the minutes be approved as corrected and to dispense with reading them. Motion carried. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: I Payroll Clearing Current Expense Fund Street Fund Park Fund Library Fund Water-Sewer Fund Equipment Rental Fund Federal Shared Revenue Fund $34,956.70 12,963.59 2,720.19 284.27 1,199.18 46,501.15 2,135.91 12,235.74 , ' It was moved by Councilmen Ciprioti/Klenk that the bills and claims be paid. Motion carried. 8 COMMUNICATIONS ,N A petition signed by six residents on 12th Street requested that no ne~w taps be, allowed on their 2" line until such time as the water volume warrants additional taps. It was moved by Councilmen Ciprioti/Klenk that the matter be referred to the Water Committee. An invitation from the Advocates for Aging of Clallam and Jefferson Counties informed the Council of a meeting to be held on May 17, 1976 at the Holy Trinity Church in Port Angele~¡. COMMITTEE REPORTS Attorney Abraham reported that he had been in touch with Tom Dowd of Seattle Northwest Securities regarding funding of LID's and that Dowd was to send literature on the subject. I Councilman Shaneyfelt reported that the Legislative Committee met and wished to recommend that certain changes be made in the zoning ordinance with respect to R-2 density provisions. It was moved by Council- men Ciprioti/Klenk that a public hearing beset for June 15,1976. Motion passed.. At this time, Mayor Pro-tem Camfield opened the meetiry to audience participation. Ms. Barbara Arnold explained a problem she will have if she cannot build a fence before May 18 when her fence variance application will come to the Council for public hearing. It was moved by Councilmen Shaneyfelt/Klenk that she be issued a temporary fence permit w~eh the ~nderstànding that, should there be any protest by her rieighbors or should the variance not be granted, the fen~e will have to be brought into compliance with the zoning ordinance. Motion passed. / Mr. Guthrie, of Rainbow 14' of the street, pending approval temporary permit be granted subject Engineer French stated that he will Homes, asked that he be given à temporary perIrit to constructaa home within of his variance application. It was moved by Councilmari Shaneyfelt that the to removal if the variance is not granted. There was no second to the motion. allow the foundation to be built prior to the variance hearing on May 18,1976. 8 Rodney Freeman inquired whether the Council would endorse the formation of a reclamation program, whereby organic waste could be collected and used to make fertilizer. It was not clear whether he wished the City to operate the system or what other action he anticipated. ,PUBLIC HEARINGS Rezone No. 96 - Willis Head I , The first public' hearing was to consider the rezone request of Mr. Willis L. Head for lots 1,2,3, 6, 7 and 8 of Block 287, Eisenbeis Addition, from R-l to R-3.' Said hearing was continued from the April 20 Counci] meeting, so that the applicant could submit, an environmental checklist. On the b~sis of the checklist, Engineer French had issued a "Final Declaration of Non-significance." It was pointed out by Clerk-Treasurer McCoy that said declaration was for Block 287, and that the Planning Commission had not submitted the checklist for the additional four blocks that they recommended be rezoned with Mr,; Head's request. It was moved by Councilman Wilson that Block '287 be rezoned. There was no second to the motion.' After some discussion, it was moved by Councilmen~: Ciprioti/Parker that the hearing be continued until June 15,1976 when the R-2 defiriition is redrawn. Discussion followed regarding givæng notice, Planning Commission hearing, Council notice and hearing, thus extending the matter for at least two and one-half more months. Ciprioti withdrew his motion. It was moved by Ciprioti/Wilson that the five block area be rezoned to R-3. Roll call: Klenk, Ciprioti, Camfield,' Wilson, yes; Parker arid Shaneyfelt, no. Motion carried. Rezone grantedr from R-l to R-3, for Blocks 281,,282,286,287 and 288, Eisenbeis. -I Rezone No. 97 - Anthony Stroeder 8 The second public hearing was to further consider the request of Anthony E. Strøeder for a rezone of Blocks 209 and 221, Eisenbeis Addition, from R-I to R-3. This hearing was continued from the April 20 Council meeting to allow Mr. Stroeder to submit an environmental checklist. On the basis of that checklist, Engineer French had issued a "Final Declaration of Non-significance." It was moved by Councilman Klenk that the rezone be granted as requested.' There was no second to the motion. After some discussion, it was moved by Councilmen Ciprioti/Shaneyfelt that the rezone be denied. Roll call: Ciprioti, Camfield, Parker, Wilson, Shaneyfelt, yes; Councilman Klenk, no. Motion carried. Rezone denied. At this point, Councilman Shaneyfelt moved that public all other zones between the existing and proposed zone, to provide in the event that the Planning Commission or Council grants a zone applicant. This is to speed the time necessary to fulfill all the hearing notices include the zone requested and compliance with laws governing proper notice, change other than the one requested by the requirements. There was no second to the motion. .;....;... ...- "'~ , 540 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 4, 1976, CONTINHED -- -h-- - ----- --.. - --- ._---~ - -------------- -----------------------~---------------------_._------- -------- -...- ------ -- --- -- -- --------- ----- ---------- -------- Street Vacation No. 95 - 18th (Rosec~ans to McClellan) 8 The third public hearing was to consider the request of the San Juan Baptist Church for vacation of that portion of 18th Street lying between Rosecrans and McClellan Streets. Reverend Jeff Ware spoke in favor of the application, saying that the street was a deadend one and was seldom used. He did not feel that any ill effects would result. There was no opposition from the audience. The Council deliberated as to the potential need for the street at some future date and the reason stated for the request. It was moved by Councilmen Ciprioti/Wilson that this request be denied because said street could be needed in the future. Roll call: 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Street vacation denied. NEW BUSINESS I It was recommended by Councilman Shaneyfelt that a st~ëet vacation map be set up in the Council chamber and kept up to date. It was moved by Councilmen Ciprioti/Shaneyfelt that said map be put on the north wall of the chamber. Motion passed by unanimous affirmative vote. Engineer French suggested that the Council consider deleting the public hearing requirements for fence and setback variances from the zoning ordinance. It was moved by Councilmen Shaneyfelt/Ciprioti that this be advertised for public hearing on June 15,1976. Motion passed. Jay Gould made a presentation of a plan to dredge certain areas along Sims Way near the road to create ponds. Said plan would use the dredged material to fill an area of port property that could then be used for com- mercial or industrial purposes. His plan is to be considered by the Port Commission at their next meeting and he wished that the Council might consider it and offer suggestions. I ADJOURNMENT . {J/ ATTEST, íYl..~ ~ ~ity Cler Tt-easurer May 4,1976, Continued: MAYOR was moved by Councilmen Klenk/ There being no further business to come before the Council Ciprioti that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. ø~ 8 The following public hearing dates were set: June 1 for Street vacations #100 and 105. May 18 for applications 102,104,106,109,110 and 98. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MAY 18, 1976 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 18th day of May 1976 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Joseph B. Steve presiding. I ROLL CALL Officers and members present were as follows: Mayor Steve, City Attorney Abraham, City Engineer French, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Spindor and Councilmen Klenk, Ciprioti, Judy, Camfield, Parker, Wilson and Shaneyfelt. MINUTES written. It was moved by Councilmen Camfield/Shaneyfelt that the minutes of the previous session be approved as Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS A notice was read from the Council on Environment Policy that a SEPA workshop is to be held at Fort Worden on Friday, June 4, and encouraging all who can to attend. 8 A letter from B. M. Smith of Sequim referred to a recent questionnaire published in the Port Angeles Daily News: The letter was critical of O. M. Hendrickson, co-sponsor of said questionnaire. A letter from the Jefferson County Disability Board advised that the two-year term of Syd Klenk on said board expires August 6,1976. Mayor Steve reappointed Councilman Klenk to that po~ition. A letter from Jefferson County Fire District No.6 informed the Council of their formation and status. It also requested that the City let them use the 1941 Ford tank truck which is presently being used to water trees. I COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Steve read a proclamation designating Thursday, May 20,1976 as "Jean Marriott Appreciation Day" to honor her unassuming contributions to the community. Mayor Steve read a letter from the Community Action Council which requests that the city contribute $5,000 in cash or in-kind services to their budget for fiscal 1976-77. Said request was referred to the Finance Committee. I It was moved by Councilmen Parker/Camfield that a mercury vapor street light be installed at the corner of 9th and Thomas Streets. Motion passed. Councilman Judy reported that the Water Committee had met to discuss methods of funding an LID on the hill west of Kah Tai Lagoon. Said committee recommended that the city handle the interim financing internally. It was moved by Councilmen Judy/Camfield that a public hearing be set for June 22,1976, to inform citizens of the boundaries, assessments, etc. Councilman Camfield withdrew his second to the motion. Councilman Parker seconded Judy's motion. Councilmen Ciprioti and Camfield wished to be declared absent. Motion carried. Hearing set. Councilman Judy requested a Water and Finance Committee meeting for May 25,1976 at 7 p.m. 8