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HomeMy WebLinkAbout041607 CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 16,2007 CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The City Council of the City of Port Townsend met in regular session this sixteenth day of April, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. in the Port Townsend City Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Mark Welch presiding. ROLL CALL Council members present at roll call were Frank Benskin, Geoff Masci, Catharine Robinson, Michelle Sandoval, and Mark Welch. Laurie Medlicott was available by telephone. Staff members present were City Attorney John Watts, Public Works Director Ken Clow, Senior Planner Judy Surber and City Clerk Pam Kolacy. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA There were no changes proposed to the agenda. Jeremy Brown from State Department of Natural Resources presented a Tree City Award; members of the Tree Committee were present and George Bush, Tree Committee Chair, accepted on behalf of the City. PROCLAMATION Mayor Welch read two proclamations: Native Plant Appreciation Week Earth Day Clean UP PUBLIC COMMENT (Consent and non-agenda items) General Comments: Bob Koenig (PT Laundromat and Car Wash) distributed letters from Vi Koenig, Michael Austin, Bob Weidner, Gail McClane, Madrona Urgent Care, and Han Sukert regarding the Upper Sims Way project. Comments regarding City Council candidates: City Council Business Meeting Page 1 April 16, 2007 The following spoke in support of George Randels for appointment to the vacant Council seat: Joshua Bennun Cindy Thayer Thatcher Bailey David Goldman Jim Todd CONSENT AGENDA Motion: Mr. Masci moved for approval of the following items on the consent agenda. Ms. Robinson seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 5-0, by voice vote. Approval of Bills. Claims and Warrants Vouchers 101223 through 101365 in the amount of $324,233.48 Approval of Minutes: March 20, 2007 Resolution 07-010, declaring United Pipe and Supply as Sole Source Supplier of Hydrants, Meters and Replacement Parts for the City Water System. PUBLIC HEARING UPTOWN PARKING INTERIM REGULATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT Mayor Welch read the rules of order for public hearings. No Council members expressed a financial or property interest in the matter. City Attorney John Watts reviewed the packet material and noted that the purpose of the public hearing is to gather comments and consider adoption of findings in support of Ordinance 2942, adopted on February 20, 2007. He noted that GMA requires a public hearing and adoption of findings within 60 days of adoption of an interim ordinance and if findings are not so adopted, the interim regulations lapse immediately. Motion: Mr. Masci moved to allow Mrs. Medlicott's participation in the meeting by telephone and to waive Council rules to allow her to participate and vote on the public hearing matter. Mr. Welch seconded. Motion carried, 5-0, by voice vote. Mr. Masci asked for clarification that the ordinance does address residential components of a mixed-use development. Mr. Watts stated that it does. City Council Business Meeting Page 2 Apri/16,2007 There was no public comment. Motion: Ms. Robinson moved to leave in place the interim parking provisions of Ordinance 2942 for a period not to exceed six months from its adoption (Feb. 20, 2007), to allow further study to address lack of uptown parking, by adopting as findings the reasons set forth in Ordinance 2942. Ms. Sandoval seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. Motion: Mr. Welch moved to approve appointment of Mr. Masci to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Walker on the ad hoc uptown parking committee. Mr. Benskin seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCE 2945 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE 2006 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE CONSISTING OF CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE NARRATIVE TEXT, TABLES, AND POLICIES CONTAINED IN THE PORT TOWNSEND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (THE PLAN), ADOPTING FOUR SITE SPECIFIC AMENDMENTS TO THE OFFICIAL LAND USE MAP CONTAINED WITHIN THE PLAN; ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE TEXT AND TABLES OF TITLE 12, STREETS & SIDEWALKS, TITLE 17, ZONING; TITLE 19.04, STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT, TITLE 19.05 CRITICAL AREAS, AND TITLE 20.04 PORT TOWNSEND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AMENDMENT PROCESS, OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE (PTMC); ADOPTING SPECIFIC AMENDMENTS TO THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 17.12.030 PTMC IN ORDER TO BE CONSISTENT WITH, AND IMPLEMENT THE LAND USE MAP CONTAINED WITHIN THE PLAN; DIRECTING THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO PREPARE REVISED COPIES OF THE LAND USE MAP & OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PREPARE REVISED COPIES OF THE PLAN AND TO CODIFY THE AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 12 & 17 PTMC SET FORTH IN THIS ORDINANCE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; ALL IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 20.04 PTMC AND THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1990, AS AMENDED (CHAPTER 36.70A RCW). Senior Planner Judy Surber reviewed the packet material. She noted that the Council had approved first reading on April 9. She referred to three issues brought up by Council at that time. First, changing all references to "Point Hudson" to "Hudson Point" would be a large project, as it exists numerous times in several city documents; staff suggests placing the item on the 2007 Comprehensive Plan document. Second, applicability of Historic Preservation Committee review under Chapter 17.30 PTMC would not be affected by the rezone of the Washington State City Council Business Meeting Page 3 April 16, 2007 Ferry Terminal as review is referenced in the newly adopted Shoreline Master Program. Third, new maps delineating the proposed rezoning of parcels between Hendricks Street and the City limits have been provided in response to Ms. Robinson's request. There was no public comment. Ms. Robinson noted that her concern is the proximity of the property to the bluff; this particular area includes a strip of bluff where the erosion is so great the road has been closed so she has concerns about the northernmost frontage; she suggests that the back portion remain R-II but at least keep lots 4-7 R-1. Mr. Masci commented that the topography would prevent building on lots 4-7 anyway but he could support R-I zoning on lots 5,6, and 7. Ms. Sandoval noted that changing to R-I would just require having a larger piece of property in order to build. She added that having 4,5 and 6 as one building site is not as impactful as it may look; also setbacks required from the bluff will impact the amount of the site available for building. Mr. Watts noted that under the Port Townsend zoning code substandard sized lots owned by one individual are deemed consolidated. Lot 7 could not be sold as an individual building lot nor could you apply for separate building permit there. He added that a possible practical effect of the zoning designation for lots that may not be buildable due to environmental concerns or topography would be for an owner of adjacent property to seek to develop a Planned Unit Development and seek an opportunity to cluster housing into one or more areas of the developable property. In answer to Mr. Benskin's questions, Ms. Surber noted that a setback determination from the bluff would be done by a site-specific geological assessment. Motion: Ms. Robinson moved for adoption of Ordinance 2945 amended to include three site-specific amendments, excluding the amendment, which would rezone parcels between Hendricks Street and the City limits. Ms. Sandoval seconded. Ms. Robinson stated she would like to have the rezone taken up separately with inclusion of the property owner affected. Mr. Watts noted that the original recommendation to revisit the zoning was mailed to property owners; the owner retained Eric Toews of Cascadia Planning and they both attended the Planning Commission hearing; both were also notified of this meeting. Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by roll call vote. Mr. Watts noted that staff would revisit item three and schedule before Council in the next 45 days. City Council Business Meeting Page 4 April 16, 2007 Mr. Watts also noted that staff would bring forward a resolution addressing action on the change from "Hudson Point" to "Point Hudson." PTTV TRANSITION Mayor Welch Mark reviewed the packet materials, which contained an informational update on progress of the PTTV reorganization. Mr. Watts noted that minutes of the special meeting contained an action item for Council. Motion: Mr. Masci moved that Council authorize an in-kind membership be provided to the Boiler Room in return for a contribution of some sort of service to the studio. Motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS TIDAL ENERGY Mr. Watts reviewed the packet materials, noting that staff recommends that the Council authorize the City Manager to "provide a letter of support" for a grant rather than to "partner" with Puget Sound Tidal Energy LLC. The project would be at no cost to the City and if the grant were successful would provide information on design of tidal projects to the City for potential future use by the City in generating tidal power for City or public uses. Mrs. Medlicott stated she would prefer to see a presentation to the Council rather than relying on staff for this information. Mr. Watts noted there is an April 26 deadline for the grant application. There was no public comment. Motion: Ms. Robinson moved to authorize the City Manager to write a letter of support for Puget Sound Tidal Energy LLC in making grant application to WTC's for tidal design proposal, on the terms set forth in the Summary Statement. Mr. Welch seconded. Motion failed on a 3-3 tie, with Robinson, Sandoval and Welch in favor. PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Motion: Mr. Masci moved to accept the Mayor's recommendation and confirm the following appointments to fill unexpired terms on citizen boards and commissions, which have been created by resignation. Ms. Sandoval seconded. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee: City Council Business Meeting Page 5 April 16, 2007 Sherri Hanke (position 2, term expires May 1,2008) Planning Commission: Bill Lemaster (position 3, term expires December 31, 2010) STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS Motion: Mr. Welch moved to adopt the recommendation of the Community Development & Land Use Committee to assign the policy work of developing appropriate language for spending guidelines (addressing financial support of events outside of city limits) to the CD/LU Committee. Ms. Robinson seconded. Motion carried unanimously, 6-0, by voice vote. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL Ms. Robinson asked that prior process of Council members reviewing all applications for advisory boards and reviewing Mayor's recommendations prior to having them schedule on the agenda be reinstated. Transportation Committee will set a meeting date. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m. Attest: '-) ~j) ( /, \.. f-r. ,fA (/L ,;c- )J {,of/VI", U Pam Kolacy, CMC City Clerk City Council Business Meeting Page 6 April 16, 2007