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Home My WebLink About02/01/1977 ......o;w.;."'"'......~~¡)" 5'6{r MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 1, 197~7 8 The city Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session t:his 1st day of February, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Joseph B. Steve presidiR9. ROLL CALL Officers and members present were as follows: Mayor Steve, City Attorney Abraham, City Clerk-Treas- urer McCoy and Councilmen Ciprioti, Judy, Camfield, ParkeL, Wilson and Shaneyfelt,. Councilman Klenk was absent. ~ MINUTES I It was moved by Councilmen Ciprioti/Camfield that, the minutes be approved as written and to dispense with the reading of them. Motion carried. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for approval: I Payroll Clearing Current Expense Fund Street Fund Library Fund Park Fund Water/Sewer Fund Equipment Rental Fund Firemen's Pension & Relief Fund Federal Shared Revenue Fuñd $39,120.44 19,303.70 5,589.82 1,763.17 800.49 9,377.53 2,452.77 48.65 5,830.31 It was moved by Councilmen Ciprioti/Camfield that the bills and claims be paid. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS 8 A letter from Allen Denison encouraged the city to participate in project agreements with owners of historic buildings in town to obtain historic preservation grants for the restoration of said historic buildings. A letter from Mrs. Neville (Mabel) Campbell re: was referred to the Street Committee. drainage problems on her property at 1028 Sims Way A letter from Teresa Goldsmith, Site Manager, Port Townsend Senior Nutrition Program, invited the Council to the annual birthday party honoring the volunteers who work with said F'rogram. A letter from Robert Yandell, representing the Library Board, asked t,he Council to pass a resolution giving them authorization to dispose of obsolete books from the library's collect:ion. The City Attorney was directed to draw up such a'resõlution for the next meeting. I COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilman Wilson reported that the Building Committee held a meetinçr to discuss proposed action relating to mobile homes, but they were still reviewing material and had nothing'to report. Engineer French reported that bids for the Greenspot water line had been let and that an addendum to specifications for the project was mailed Feb~uary 1,1977. Mr. French also reported that he was presenting the Council with a report related to certain water system improvements. Clerk-Treasurer McCoy reminded the elected officials that their annual financial reports are due to the Public Disclosure Commission. 8 At this time Mayor Steve opened the meeting to the audience. Madge 1~allin, former librarian, asked how many books had been weeded from the library, where they were being stored and whether they were available to the public for inspection. Library Board member Robert Yandell explained thai: they are being stored in the storage building south of the police station. PUBLIC HEARINGS Variance Request No. 132 I Mayor Steve opened the public hearing to consider the request of Rob'~rt Haggard for a variance to allow construction of a skylight which exceeds the 50-foot height limitation set forth in the zoning ordinance on his building, Fred Lewis Building, 620 Water Street. Mr. Haggard showed the Council a drawing of his pro- posed construction. There was no opposition from the audience. After very little discussion, it was moved by Councilmen Shaneyfelt/Parker that the Council find affirmatively re: findings of fact #1 - 8, Ordinanc~ No. 1625, and grant said variance request. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS . I It was moved by Councilmen Ciprioti/Judy that the project agreement for Robert Haggard's Fred Lewis Building be taken from the table and considered at this time. Motion passed. It was moved by Councilmen Shaney- felt/Parker that the City enter into an agreement with the state and Mr. Haggard 'whereby the city and state jointly agree to mGnitor performance standards for a 10-year'period on the $20,000 projeèt ($10,000 reimbursable by the state upon satisfactory completion of the project). Roll call: 5 yes, Wilson no. Motion carried. Agreement authorized. " The second project agreement to be considered was that of Jack Hensel for historic preservation funds to restore the James & Hastings Building, located at 938 Water Street. The total project cost is $50,000, of which one-half is to be reimbursed by the state. Mr. Hensel was not present to answer questions about his project. The final and, official project ,agreement has not been received by the city. Based on these facts, it was moved by Councilmen Ciprioti/Judy that this project agreement be tabled pending further information and interest from Mr. Hensel. Motion passed. ' 8 . ~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 1, 1977, CONTINUED -'---"------"" - - --- "------- -,-- ,-------------,----,-------,-----,,-,--- ----'-------"--' ------- ----, -'- ,----- NEW BUSINESS 8 Engineer French presented the application of Jefferson National Bank for a Shoreline Permit to extend their building to the south. He read the recommendations of the Shoreline Advisory Committee and suggested that the Council endorse the permit, contingent on the committee's recommendations. It was moved by Councilmen Camfield/ Judy that this permit be so endorsed. Roll call: 4 yes, 0 no, with Wilson and Ciprioti abstaining. The following public hearing dates were scheduled, upon motion by Councilmen Camfield/Ciprioti: Application Nos. 130, 133 and 135 - February 15. Applications No. 128 and 134 - March 1. ADJOURNMENT I There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Mayor Steve declared the meeting adjourned. MAYOR y;;¡ß ~ I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 15,1977 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this 15th day of February, 1977, Mayor Joseph B. Steve presiding. ROLL CALL 8 Officers and members present were as follows: Mayor Steve, City Attorney Abraham, Deputy Clerk- Treasurer Edson and Councilmen Ciprioti'¡ Judy, Parker, Wilson and Shaneyfelt. Councilmen Klenk and Camfield were absent. MINUTES session. It was moved by Councilmen Judy/Wilson to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the previous Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Steve announced the reappointment of Lowell Tiller to a new 3-year term on the Shoreline Advisory Commission, said term to expire January 15,1980. Councilman Wilson reported that the Building Committee had decided not to accept the mobik home ordinance amendment. Instead, they proposed a mobile home zone, bounded on the north by HasEings Avenue, on the east by Sheridan Avenue and on the south by Discovery Road. Presently zoned R-I-A, it would become R-I-A-M. Mayor Steve said that he was referring this to the Planning Committee. I Councilman Ciprioti reported on the Campbell drainage problem. The drainage ditch has been graded and a culvert has been reopened. Street Superintendent Hawley will look for the source of the water in the wooded area, either a broken water line or a spring. Councilman Ciprioti also suggested an LID for storm drainage in the area. Councilman Wilson reported that the Interagency Að Hoc Advisory Committee for the study of the Kah Tai Lagoon had made recommendations. He stated that an appointee was needed on the committee who could devote the necessary time to working out a solution. Mayor Steve said that he would make such appointment at the next Council meeting. County Planner Cunningham invited the Council to a joint meeting next Tuesday, February 22, at 7:30 p.m. with the Port Commission and the County Commissioners. 8 PUBLIC HEARINGS Variance No. 130 - Harold deJong Mayor Steve opened the public hearing on Variance Request No. 130 by Harold deJong for a variance from the setback and parking requirements of the zoning ordinance for a house at 1431 Washington Street, in order that he may enlarge a bedroom. There was no comment from the audience. It was moved by Councilmen Shaneyfelt/ Ciprioti that the Council find affirmatively with regard to Findings 1 through 7 of Section 6.10 of Ordinance No. 1625 and that the variance be granted as requested. Motion passed unanimously. Variance granted. I Variance No. 133 - D.F. and G.I. Osborne The second public hearing was for Variance Request No. 133 by D. F. and G. I. Osborne for a variance from the parking requirements for a building at 7l5 Water Street, in order to enlarge said building. Mr. Osborne stated that he wishes to add a second story and 25 feet on the back, to include 4 professional office spaces. He has two off-street parking spaces, plus a verbal agreement with Frank Smith for use of his parking lot as space is available. Jeff Pedersen reminded the Council that parking is a continuing problem in the downtown core and suggested that the Planning Commission be asked to find solutions. It was moved by Councilmen Parker/Judy that the Council find affirmatively with regard to findings 1 through 7 of Section 6.10 of Ordinance 1625, and that the variance be granted as requested. Roll call: 4 yes, Wilson no. Motion carried. Variance granted. I BID OPENING At this time, as it was now 8:00 p.m., the four bids were opened for the Portage Bay Park Water System extension. Bids received were from B&B Backhoe Service, Seattle¡ W. E. Seton & Son, Port Townsend, Kitsap Development Company, Silverdale; and J. P. Surace, Hadlock. Award of bid will be made March 1,1977. The amount of the bids, including sales tax are as follows: B & B Backhoe, $47,032.25; W. E. Seton, $40,358.40; Kitsap Development Co., $42,273.32; and J. P. Surace, $44,875.60. 8