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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/15/1977 56() 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 fheir building to the south. He read the recommendations of the Shoreline Advisory Committee and suggested that Fhe Council endorse the permit, contingent on the committee's recommendations. It was moved by Co~ncilmen Camfield~ crudy 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 Ste\'e declared the meeting adjourned. MAYOR J~ y;lj , 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 Abrahæn, Deputy Clerk- Treasurer Edson and Councilmen Ciprioti~ Judy, Parker, Wilson and Shaneyfelt. Councilmen Klenk and Camrield were abÅ¡ent. MINUTES session. It was moved by Councilmen Judy/Wilson to dispense with the reading of the minutl~s 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 mobi~ home ordinance amendment. Instead, they proposed a mobile home zone; bounded on the north by Hastings Avenue, on the east by Sheridan Avenue and on the south by Discovery Road. Presently zoned R-I-A, it would become R-l-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 ditc:h 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, Februa,ry 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 ma¥ 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 1 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. l33 by D. F. and G. I. Osborne for a variance from the parking requirements for a building at 715 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, Witson 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 Watery 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 ,..,..~-"".. J r:. t ):~,-! do. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 15, 1977, CONTINUED 8 PUBLIC HEARING Variance No. 135.- Jack L. Hensel The third public hearing was for Variance No. 135 by Jack L. Hensel for a variance from the parking requirements of the zoning ordinance for a building at 938 Wa~er Street, so that he may lease space for a restau- rant. There was no comment from the audience. It was moved by Councilmen Shaneyfelt/Parker that the Council find affi~tively with regard to Findings 1 through 7 of Section 6.10 of Ordinance' No. l625, and that the variance be granted as requested. Roll call: 4 yes, Wilson no. Motion carried. Variance granted. ' I OLD BUSINESS Historic Preservation Agreement -Hensel I It was moved by Councilmen Ciprioti/Judy to take Mr. Hensel's historic preservation agreement off the table. The completed copy of the agreement has not yet been received. Motion passed, 3 yes, Wilson and Shaneyfelt no~ Mr. Hensel stated that he was now interested in receiving the state grant money, and that the state has waived two provisions in the agreement (permission to mortgage and first right of refusal in case of a sale). It was moved by Councilmen Shaneyfelt/Wilson to' continued the hearing until the completed contract is present. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 77-1 A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS LIBRARY BOOKS. 8 The above resolution was read in its entirety. Also, a letter from Madge Wallin protesting the resolution was read. Bever~y Lamb, Librarian, outlined the reasons for the resolution. Robert Yandell, Library Board member, stated that the books are surplus city property. A member of the board of the Friends of the Library offered their time and assistance in making an inventory of sai(ksurplus books. It was moved by Councilmen Ciprioti/ WiisQn ,to table the resolution pending the inventory.~~nJ~i~~ It was n01~ moved by Councilmen Judy/ Ciprioti that the offer of the Friends of the Library be accepted. Motion carri~i. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, it was moved by Council- men Judy/Shaneyfelt that the meeting do now adjourn. Motion carried I ATTEST: ~ ~' ~ Deputy:Cler -Treasurer .o~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 1, 1977 The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this ls~__gay of March 1977, in the Council Chambers in C;ty Hall, Mayor Joseph B. Steve presiding. ~- ROLL CALL 'I ' 8 Officers and members present were as follows: Mayor Steve, City Attorney Abraham, City C1erk- Treasurer McCoy and Councilmen Klenk, Ciprioti, Judy, Camfield, Parker, Wilson and Shaneyfelt. MINUTES I The minutes of the previous session were amended as follows: In the narrative relating, to Resolution No. 77-1, the sentence which read, "It was moved by Councilmen Ciprioti/Wilson to table the resolution pending t~e inventory." was changed to read as follows: "It was moved by Councilmen Ciprioti/Wilson to table the resolu- t10n for one month pending the inventory." It was now moved by Councilmen Ciprioti/Judy to approve the minutes as corrected and to dispense with the reading of them. Motion passed. BILLS AND CLAIMS The following bills and claims were presented for payment: ; , I Current Expense Fund Street Fund Library Fund Park Fund Water-Sewer Fund Equipment Rental Fund Firemen's Pension & Relief Fund Federal Shared Revenue Fund Payroll Clearing $14,851.16 2,783.11 1,825.16 393.91 7,853.95 5,468.84 127.00 3,543.57 39,002.l5 It was moved by Councilmen Ciprioti/Judy that the bills and claims be paid. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS 8 A letter from former librarian, Madge Wallin, requesting that a complete list of the 4,000 books, presently stored in the storage shed at the Marine Park, be made prior to further disposition of same. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilman Judy reported that the Water Committee wished to make the following recommendations: -,- -- II