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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
July 21, 1992
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Hallett called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order
REGULAR MEETING: at 7:06 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Hallett, Councilmen Braun, Ostrowski,
Councilwoman Sargent, and Councilman Wight.
Members Absent: Councilmen Nieholson and Schueler.
Staff Present: Manager Pomeranz, Attorney Knutson, Deputy Clerk
McFarland, B. Collins, L. Glenn, K. Godbey [arrived at
8 p.m.], J. Pittis, B. Titus [arrived at 7:52 p.m.], G.
Kenworthy, M. Campbell, J. Abram, D. Moroz, S.
Dryke, T. German, K. Ridout, L. Kheriaty, and J. Doyle.
Public Present: D. Davison, C. & A. Alexander, D. Vincent, D. Bettger,
B. Haselton, L. Bell, A. Madsen, M. Fitzpatrick.
PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hallett.
ALLEGIANCE:
APPROVAL OF Councilman Ostrowski moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
MINUTES: July 7, 1992, as presented and placed on file. Councilman Braun seconded the
motion.
Councilwoman Sargent corrected Page 8, Status on Grants and Loans, to read:
"Councilwoman Sargent expressed her thanks for the information on grants and loans
which she had requested."
Councilman Ostrowski corrected Page 4, under recess, it should read "...
Endangered Species meeting at the College". Councilwoman Sargent suggested
adding that the Council went there to meet with Senator Gorton; while Mayor Hallett
added that the purpose of the trip was to present the Council's views on the Elwha
Dam legislation.
On the vote, the motion carried unanimously, with Councilman Wight abstaining
from Page 3 after the first paragraph, to the beginning of Legislation on Page 4.
CEREMONIAL 1. Recognition of resignation and appreciation for Carl Alexander, Jr., for
MATTERS/ service on Public Information Committee
PROCLAMATIONS:
Mayor Hallett read the Certificate of Recognition which he presented to Carl
Recognition of Alexander, Jr.
Carl Alexander
Recognition of 2. Proclamation of Recognition for Todd German
Todd German
Mayor Hallett read the Certificate of Recognition, which he presented to Todd
German, for his feats at the recent Police and Fire Olympics.
Recognition of 3. Recognition of Bernard T. Caine for his membership on Civil Service
Bernard T. Caine Commission Board
Mayor Hallett read the Certificate of Recognition for Bernard T. Caine for his
membership on the Civil Service Commission. This Certificate will be presented to
Mr. Caine.
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Proclamation - 4. Proclamation in recognition of the Merchant Marines
Merchant Marines
Mayor Hallett read the Proclamation honoring the Merchant Marines.
CITY COUNCIL Councilwoman Sargent reported on the meeting with the new EDC Director. She
COMMITTEE also attended the Peninsula Development Association meeting in Sequim. She has
REPORTS: met with the Library Board about the pending bond issue, which will probably be on
the Council Agenda the first meeting in September.
Councilman Braun attended the UAC meeting and the Museum Board. There will
be items coming before the Council from the UAC.
Councilman Wight attended the Transit Board meeting. They are grappling with the
problem of hauling bicycles on some routes. Interested persons may want to
communicate with the Transit System. The Transit Board is also willing to provide
convention shuttle service when the Veto Burton is in full use.
Councilman Ostrowski attended the Peninsula Regional Transportation Board where
the matter of bicycling was discussed. There is an off-shoot committee, called the
Coastal Highway Corridor - Highway 101 from Mexico to Olympia - which is just
beginning to get organized.
Mayor Hallett called the Council's attention to the selection of Jerry Cornell to the
Boundary Review Board, as reported in the Information Agenda.
FINANCE: 1. Consideration of amendment #1 to Parametrix - Landfill design contract to
include leachate design and bluff erosion control
Amendment to Landfill
Design Contract with Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Department of Public
Parametrix Works. Councilwoman Sargent moved to approve Amendment #1 to the
agreement with Parametrix, Inc., and authorize the Mayor sign Amendment #1.
Councilman Braun seconded the motion.
Councilman Ostrowski asked why it was necessary to test the soil taken from the
Library parking lot more than once. Director of Public Works Pittis explained.
Councilman Wight said one of the industrial plants in the City spread contaminated
soil and planted perennial rye on it. That may be something to mention on the soil
disposal.
On the vote, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilwoman Sargent moved to accept the items listed on the Consent Agenda,
including: (1) Request to approve out-of-state travel exceeding $750 for the new City
Light foreman to attend the NWPPA Foreman Training School in Kalispell,
Montana; (2) Voucher list items: (a) Progress payment/12 to Primo Construction for
VBMCC remodel of $119,355.12, plus retainage of $5,805.21; (b) Progress payment
#4 to Pease and Sons for Wastewater Treatment Plant for $792,049.11, plus
retainage of $38,523.79; (c) Progress Payment #1 to DelHur Industries, Inc., for
Landfill gravel excavation $263,795.59, plus retainage of $12,830.53; (3) Disposal
of refrigerators at Landfill; (4) Correspondence from Washington State Liquor
Control Board; and (5) Vouchers of July 6-17, 1992, for $1,685,487.08.
Councilman Braun seconded the motion.
After limited discussion, a vote was taken on the motion which carried
unanimously.
ITEMS FROM THE Don Bettger, 1022 South Cherry, discussed bicycle riding on the sidewalks, both in
AUDIENCE/COUNCIL/ residential neighborhoods and on downtown sidewalks. A number of his
STAFF TO BE acquaintances and family members have been struck by bicycles, some of them
CONSIDERED OR receiving serious injuries. He asked the Council and City staff to enforce the
PLACED ON A existing ordinances. Dr. Bettger stated his opinion that many of today's bicyclists
FUTURE AGENDA: do not care about pedestrians.
Councilwoman Sargent said she was concerned about skateboarding downtown.
Chief Ilk advised the Council that the individual who struck a pedestrian and
seriously injured her was cited for a traffic infraction. The standing policy is to not
issue warnings but to issue citations to individuals on bicycles or skateboards.
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ITEMS FROM TIlE Although there are four officers on the street at any given time, they go from call to
AUDIENCE/COUNCIL/ call, especially during the busy summer season, and it is extremely difficult to keep
STAFF TO BE an officer downtown for 8 to 12 hours each day, and the kids know that. It is a
CONSIDERED OR manpower-intensive problem.
PLACED ON A
FUTURE AGENDA: Darrel Vincent, 701 East Front Street, stated he wanted to comment on the request
(Cont'd) for water service outside the City.
Steve Dryke, 1125 Georgiana, wanted to address the rezoning of the area near the
Hospital.
LEGISLATION: 1. Ordinance rezoning property from Residential Single-Family to Office
Commercial atut/or Public BuiMings and Parks (REZ-92(06)03)
Public Hearings
2. Amendment to the Zoning Code allowing parking lots as a conditional use
Rezoning Property in the Office Commercial District and allowing single-family uses in the
from Residential Public Buildings and Parks District
Single-Family to
Office Commercial 3. Amendment to the Parking Ordinance to clarify standards for off-site
and/or Public parking
Buildings and Parks
Planning Director Collins exhibited a slide of the map in the area of the Hospital
Amendment to the which is proposed for rezone. He summarized the Planning Commission discussion
Zoning Code Allowing and action. Following general discussion, Mayor Hallett opened the public hearing
Parking Lots as a at 8:01 p.m..
Conditional Use in
the Office Commercial Donna Davison, representing Olympic Memorial Hospital, 939 Caroline Street,
District and Allowing supports the zoning recommendations. She reviewed the present situation of the
Single-family Uses Hospital and its attendant parking. The proposed amendments would accommodate
in the Public the Hospital's needs for many years to come and would assist in meeting the
Buildings and Parks community's health care needs.
District
Steve Dryke, 1125 Georgiana, is in favor of the proposal to rezone the property but
Amendment to the would like to recommend extending the Office Commercial area from east of
Parking Ordinance Chambers Street to Jones Street. Although the Planning Commission decided not to
to Clarify Standards rezone that area, perhaps the Council could ask the Planning Commission to look
for Off-site Parking into that area for something other than single-family residential - perhaps multi-
family. He owns property in that area and would like to improve it with a four-plex.
Mike Fitzpatrick, 825 Caroline Street, considers the area west of Race Street should
remain residential. He considers the rezone a girl to the Hospital, and suggested
future expansion of the structure be made upwards, instead of outwards. He
supported the recommended rezone, so long as it does not cross Race Street.
Dr. Turner, representing Drs. Hegge, Mantooth and himself, asked for logical
thinking in terms of long-term planning for the Hospital. As the Hospital grows, so
grows the need for medically-oriented facilities in the immediate neighborhood. He
considers it logical for the Office Commercial area to expand one block west of Race
Street, at least on Georgiana Street.
Ann Madsen, 811 Caroline, said the houses on the north side of Caroline Street,
west of Race Street, will be affected by whatever transpires on the south side of that
street. Caroline Street here is dead-end, with no turn-around except in the streets or
the driveways.
Jack McCarter, 1035 Columbia, said his property is zoned residential and does not
feel his property should be rezoned, as long as he is alive, just to square up some
boundary. However, he does support the amendments to the zoning making single-
family possible in Public Buildings and Parks. Without the amendment to the Zoning
Code, he is not in favor of the rezone of his property.
Evelyn McCarter, 1035 Columbia, was in favor of the Hospital purchasing the
property next door and helped as much as possible. She asked why this present
action. Mayor Hallett responded that the request is to enable several things to occur:
flexibility for additional parking, flexibility in expansion in the future, and to make
some adjustments within boundary areas to make the area balanced to accommodate
current needs and to plan for future needs. Planning Director Collins expanded on
Mayor Hallett's response.
There being no further comment, Mayor Hallett closed the public hearing at 8:39
p.m. He asked Planning Director Collins if the idea was to expand the boundaries
when the properties zoned for a specific purpose are not available for that purpose.
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LEGISLATION: Director Collins said the entire area had been analyzed. The transition from single-
family to medically-related offices has been occurring as properties become available.
Public Hearings There was some discussion on extending the rezone area east to Jones Street, with
a determination that OC zoning could be extended to that line with the public notice
Rezoning Property given; however, no change to another zoning district could be accomplished without
from Residential new notice and additional hearings.
Single-Family to
Office Commercial Councilman Wight moved to approve the rezone of the property east of the
and/or Public Hospital from RS-7 to Public Buildings and Parks, as outlined in the staff report
Buildings and Parks submitted with the Hanning Commission minutes of June 10th; that the OC
District be amended to allow parking lots as a conditional use; and that the
Amendment to the Public Buildings and Parks District be amended to allow single-family residential
Zoning Code Allowing uses as permitted uses; and that the parking ordinance be amended to exclude
Parking Lots as a public streets and alleys from the 100-foot maximum for off-site parking, citing
Conditional Use in the following findings and conclusions: Findings: (1) After reviewing three
the Office Commercial separate requests for rezone in the Hospital vicinity within several months of each
District and Allowing other, the City Council initiated a review of the long-term zoning needs; (2) The
Single-family Uses Planning Commission reviewed the Hospital vicinity zoning on March 25, 1992, and
in the Public by a unanimous vote, recommended the City Council consider expanding the OC
Buildings and Parks zone with a conditional use permit, expanding the PBP zone as property becomes
District available, and an overall review of the Parking Code; (3) The City Council reviewed
the Planning Commission recommendation on April 7, 1992, and initiated the public
Amendment to the hearings for rezone, Zoning Ordinance amendment, and Parking Ordinance
Parking Ordinance amendment; (4) The proposal is to rezone property from RS-7 to PBP; to amend the
to Clarify Standards Office Commercial Zone District to allow parking lots as a conditionally permitted
for Off-site Parking use; and to amend the Parking Ordinance to exempt public streets and alleys from
(Cont'd) the 100-foot limitation on off-site parking; (5) The Comprehensive Plan has been
reviewed with respect to the proposal. The Plan designates the rezone area as urban
residential and medical commercial; (6) Since 1980, an average of 1,336 s.f. of new
medical office floor area, exclusive of the Hospital itself, has been absorbed in the
vicinity. Projecting this rate into the future, it would take over 30 years to convert
the remaining OC property to office uses; (7) There are four single-family homes on
Blocks 3 and 4 of the Puget Sound Cooperative Colony Addition, one of which is
vacant and owned by the Hospital. Blocks 3 and 4 are adjacent to the Hospital. The
houses would not become non-conforming, as the PBP District is also amended to
allow homes as a permitted use; (8) Single-family homes are a permitted use in the
OC District; (9) The City has recently adopted an Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Protection Ordinance which sets forth a process for protection of those areas which
in the past have relied on PBP zoning for protection; (10) The Parking Ordinance
allows off-site parking within 100 feet of a site to be used to meet parking
requirements. It does not exempt the distance occupied by public streets and alleys,
which typically have widths of 60 feet and 20 feet respectively; (11) The Hospital
is completing a 12,500 square-foot addition to the building, and has testified at public
hearings and meetings of the increasing diversity of services they provide. As a
result, the number of Hospital employees has increased by 62 since 1988; (12) The
OC Zone District contains development standards for parking lots which are intended
to maximize compatibility with residential uses; (13) Front Street is zoned ACD,
which allows medical offices as a permitted use; (14) The SEPA Responsible Official
has issued a Determination of Non-Significance; Conclusions: (A) The proposal is
consistent with the Goals, Policies, and Objectives of the Comprehensive Plan,
especially Goals Nos. 3 - 5; Residential Policy No. 2; Commercial Policies Nos. 1,
2, 3, 16; Circulation Policy No. 18; Social Policies Nos. 2 and 4; Community
Facility Objective No. 2; Social Objectives Nos. 2 and 3; and Land Use Objectives
1 - 3; (B) Circumstances have changed since the property was originally zoned RS-7.
The Hospital activities have increased as evidenced by the recent expansion and
growth in the number of employees; a new Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Protection Ordinance has been adopted by the City; and since 1980, over 16,000
square feet of new office space has been constructed in the OC Zone District; (C)
The proposal is in the public use and interest as it would serve the increasing demand
for health care facilities.
Councilwoman Sargent asked Councilman Wight if he was interested in including the
block between Chambers and Jones Streets. Councilman Wight was not inclined to
do this, as it would actually encompass two and one-half blocks, and he would not
like to attempt it at this time. Councilman Wight considered including that area at
this time would not make good land-use sense.
Councilwoman Sargent seconded Councilman Wight's motion.
Following discussion, Councilwoman Sargent moved to amend the motion to
extend the eastern boundary of the OC Zone to Jones Street. Councilman
Braun seconded the amendment.
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LEGISLATION: Councilman Wight said according to records, the existing OC Zone has not expanded
at the rate originally projected; therefore, there does not appear to be a need for
Public Heatings additional OC Zoning at this time. Councilman Braun said if the proposed inclusion
is not rezoned now, the Council will be faced with it later. Councilman Wight's
Rezoning Property comments are well-taken; however, by doing it now, it will not be necessary to go
from Residential through the same procedures at a later date. This would be an appropriate time to
Single-Family to include that area. Councilman Ostrowski supported Councilman Wight's feeling not
Office Commercial to go any further east than necessary at this time.
and/or Public
Buildings and Parks Councilman Wight considered the conservative approach to changes in land-use
policy has served the City reasonably well. If there is no strong incentive to make
Amendment to the the change, there is no reason to make it. Councilwoman Sargent said the need for
Zoning Code Allowing housing in our community prompted her to propose the amendment to the motion.
Parking Lots as a If it is not done now, there will be a long process required at some future date to
Conditional Use in make the change. The opportunity exists today.
the Office Commercial
District and Allowing The vote on the amendment to the motion passed 3 - 2, with Councilmen Wight
Single-family Uses and Ostrowski voting "No".
in the Public
Buildings and Parks The amended motion is to rezone land from RS-7, Residential Single-Family, to OC,
District Office Commercial and Public Buildings and Parks; amend the Zoning Code allowing
parking lots as a conditional use in the Office Commercial District and allowing
Amendment to the single-family uses in the Public Buildings and Parks District; and an amendment to
Parking Ordinance the Parking Ordinance to clarify standards for off-site parking.
to Clarify Standards
for Off-site Parking Councilman Wight spoke against the motion as amended, as it would encompass just
(Cont'd) over three and one-half City blocks which far exceeds the near-term projected needs
of the medical community of the City of Port Angeles and the surrounding area. It
lays the entire section of land open to other kinds of office commercial development
not necessarily associated with the medical community and the Hospital and the
associated businesses and industries that support the Hospital. It is inappropriately
large. It is a wrong move. Rezoning all of that property to Office Commercial
under the premise that it would increase the availability of housing is an incorrect
premise. He did not support the motion.
Councilman Ostrowski agreed. He felt the people in the area proposed to be
included have not been heard from as they did not know their property would be
included. He would have to vote against the motion.
~ 1, page 10, for addition to this portion of minutes.
See
Addendum
The vote was taken on the amended motion, which carried 3 - 2, with
Councilmen Ostrowski and Wight voting "No".
Break Mayor Hallett recessed the meeting for a break at 9:20 p.m. The meeting
reconvened at 9:31 p.m.
Mayor Hallett discussed with Attorney Knutson the necessity of rewording all of the
proposed ordinances. It was Attorney Knutson's opinion that the legal description
in the rezone ordinance would have to be changed and that all three ordinances
should be brought back to the next Council meeting.
~ See Addendum 2, page 10 for addition to this portion of minutes.
6-Year Transportation 4. Resolution adopting the 6- Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
Improvement Program -
Resolution No. 26-92 Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Department of Public
Works. He then opened the public hearing at 9:39 p.m..
Leonard Beil, 3721 Park Knoll, said copies of such items which are to be considered
should be made available to the public, preferably where the agendas are presented.
Don Bettger, 1022 South Cherry Street, indicated there are four items which need
to be addressed. The 6-year Plan does not address the issue of another arterial
across town which has been delayed for years because of one individual. This must
be addressed. Many of the neighborhood streets need to be redone, yet there is
nothing in this Plan to cover that work. Sidewalks are necessary in many areas,
especially with people now walking for exercise. If they were installed by the City,
with liens being placed against the abutting properties until the time the properties
were sold, there would be sidewalks and the City would still get its money back.
Handicapped ramps should be on sidewalks on major arterials, in the downtown area
and any business district, but not necessarily included at every residential
intersection. Although Railroad Avenue needs resurfacing, money is being spent on
the Waterfront Trail. The Trail is a good idea, but Railroad Avenue gets more use.
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LEGISLATION: There being no further comments, Mayor Hallett closed the public hearing at 9:46
(Cont'd) p.m. and read the Resolution by title, entitled:
6-Year Transportation RESOLUTION NO. 26-92
Improvement Program -
Resolution No. 26-92 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles
(Cont'd) adopting the Six-Year Transportation
Improvement Program.
Councilman Ostrowski moved to pass the Resolution as read by rifle.
Councilman Braun seconded the motion.
Councilwoman Sargent asked where the money would come from to construct the
White's Creek crossing in 1993. Director of Public Works Pittis explained that the
- funding would be determined by the preparation of the Capital Improvement Plan,
which is a requirement. One problem with crossing the Creek is to determine the
best way to construct the crossing; i.e., culvert or bridge. Included in this
determination is the need to obtain clearance from the Department of Fisheries.
Councilman Braun agreed a crossing of White's Creek at Third, Fourth, or Fifth,
would be beneficial in reducing the east-bound traffic congestion on First Street.
Councilman Ostrowski asked if the Plan was listed by priority. Director Pittis said
it was only a list, not by priority. Mayor Hallett said the Council would have to
determine where the money will be found for any of the items on the Plan.
A vote was taken on the morion which carried unanimously.
Councilwoman Sargent moved to continue with the agenda beyond 10:00 p.m.
Councilman Braun seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Abatement and Removal B. Ordinances not requiring public hearings
of Junk Vehicles -
Ordinance No. 2698 1. Revising procedures for abatement and removal of junk vehicles
Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the City Attorney's Office. He
then read the Ordinance by title, entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 2698
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,
Washington, amending Ordinance 2469 of
the Port Angeles Municipal Code, Section
8.04.020(D) and 8.04.050, and establishing
procedures for the abatement of junk
vehicles as a nuisance, and adding a new
Chapter 8.05 to the Port Angeles Municipal
Code.
Councilwoman Sargent moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title.
Councilman Braun seconded the motion.
Councilman Braun asked if the 10-day time period for response was sufficient.
Attorney Knutson advised that the time period was in the original nuisance
ordinance, and there have not been any complaints about it to date.
The vote was taken and the motion carried unanimously.
Ballot Title for 2. Approving ballot title for Septentber 15, 1992, Fire Station Bond Issue
September 15, 1992,
Fire Station Bond Issue - Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided and read the Ordinance by title,
Ordinance No. 2699 entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 2699
AN ORDINANCE providing for the submission
to the qualified electors of the City of
Port Angeles, Washington, at a special
election to be held therein on September
15, 1992, of a proposition authorizing
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LEGISLATION: the City to issue its General Obligation
(Cont'd) Bonds in the aggregate principal amount
of $1,975,000 for the purpose of
Ballot Title for constructing and equipping additions and
September 15, 1992, improvements to the City of Port Angeles
Fire Station Bond Issue - Fire Station Headquarters and providing
Ordinance No. 2699 for the annual levy and collection of
(Cont'd) taxes for such purposes if approved.
Councilman Braun moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title.
Councilwoman Sargent seconded the motion.
Fire Chief Glenn introduced the CEO of the architectural firm, Robert Nixon, and
Jerry Chichenski from Mithnne Associates, station design person. The third member
of the team is Rob Linkletter, who is out of town at this time. Assistant Chief
Campbell and Jeff Abram worked very closely with the team to put the design
together. Chief Glenn then turned the matter over to Mr. Nixon.
Robert Nixon has been working on the project since early June. Jerry Chichenski
distributed copies of the drawings to be presented showing the ground floor plan, the
upper floor plan, and the four elevations which show the general feel of the Fire
Station. The principal determination to be made was whether a new Fire Station was
needed or merely a remodel of the existing structure. The existing structure is
outside the requirements of the current Code, the apparatus bays are very tight,
requiring apparatus which is shorter than usual. The changing character of fire
protection and the required duties call for a new Station. The initial thought was the
existing building could not be saved. The present site is an ideal location; the
expansion probabilities for the City are going toward the east; the Station in its
current location is a good choice. The basic structure of the existing building is in
excellent condition. There are design deficiencies which cause the problems. The
need for training areas, display areas, for school groups, for flexible office space are
well-served in the existing structure. The existing apparatus bays work very well for
meeting rooms and some of the necessary interior administration spaces. The
recommendation is to retain the existing building for the administrative portion, and
add a new apparatus bay which would allow flexibility for the long-term need for
apparatus and equipment for the Fire Station. He then walked the Council through
the drawings. The plan is to construct the apparatus addition to the east of the
existing structure, get the apparatus installed there, and then remodel the existing
structure. A rezone would be required to allow the Fire Station to be located there.
Robert Nixon explained how the cost of $1,975,000 was reached. This covers the
construction of the addition, the remodel of the existing structure, and the acquisition
of the property immediately east of the present Station, furniture and fixtures, sales
tax, etc.
Following further discussion, the vote was taken and the motion carried
unanimously.
City Light Service 3. Changing the ordinances on City Light service charges
Charges -
Ordinance No. 2700 Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Light Department and read
the Ordinance by title, entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 2700
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles
revising Light Department service charges,
amending Section 16 of Ordinance 2054 as
most recently amended by Section 1 of
Ordinance 2260 and amending Section
13.12.090 of the Port Angeles Municipal
Code.
Councilman Ostrowski moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title.
Councilman Braun seconded the motion. Following brief discussion, the vote was
taken and the motion carried unanimously.
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LEGISLATION: C. Resolutions requiring public comment
(Cont'd)
1. Consideration of Public Nuisances
Public Nuisances -
Resolution No. 27-92 Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided by the Department of Public Works
and read the Resolution by title, entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 27-92
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the
City of Port Angeles, Washington,
declaring the existence of a public
nuisance and requiring elimination
of such nuisance.
Mayor Hallett inquired as to whether there was any public comment pertinent to
these properties. There being none, Councilwoman Sargent moved to pass the
Resolution as read by title. Councilman Wight seconded the motion.
Following brief discussion, the vote was taken and the motion carried
unanimously with Councilman Ostrowski absent from the dias at the time of the
vote.
Set Public Hearing on D. Resolutions not requiring public hearings
Speed Limit Adjustments -
Resolution No. 28-92 1. Setting public hearing on speed limit adjustments
Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided and read the Resolution by title,
entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 28-92
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the
City of Port Angeles setting a public
hearing date for consideration of
establishing speed limits on streets
in the City of Port Angeles.
Councilman Wight moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. Councilwoman
Sargent seconded the motion.
Mayor Hallett said the public hearing would be held on August 18, 1992. The vote
was taken and the motion carried unanimously.
Shoreline Management E. Planning Commission Minutes/Action Items
Permit - Port of Port
Angeles - COHO Ferry 1. Shoreline Management Permit - SMA-92(07)127 - Port of Port Angeles,
COHO Ferry at Laurel Street: Request for a permit to allow the expansion
of an existing ferry dock by relocation of an existing failing bulkhead
Councilman Wight moved to approve the Shoreline Management Permit for the
Port of Port Angeles, SMA-92(07)127, for the COHO Ferry at Laurel Street to
allow the expansion of an existing ferry dock by relocation of an existing failing
bulkhead, subject to the following condition and citing the following findings and
conclusions: Condition: The quality of the fill and extension of the City's storm
drain outfall shall be approved by the City Public Works Department; Findings: (1)
The approval is for expansion of an existing ferry dock by 836 s.f., installation of
1515 feet of sheet piling and 1180 cubic yards of fill; (2) The site is located on the
Port Angeles downtown waterfront. The vicinity is developed with a number of
commercial, recreational and tourist-oriented facilities. Rock rip-rap and sheet piling
bulkheads line the shorelines in the vicinity; (3) The proposal has been reviewed for
compliance with the Shoreline Master Program, Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan,
Zoning Ordinance, and Environmentally Sensitive Area Protection Ordinance; (4) A
Determination of Non-Significance has been issued by the Port of Port Angeles,
acting as the SEPA lead agency for the proposal (5) The project supports a water-
dependent, tourist-oriented facility, which are uses supported by the Shoreline Master
Program. The proposal is a redevelopment and improvement to existing facilities,
which is supported by the Shoreline Master Program; (6) The sheet pile type
bulkhead would replace existing sheet pile bulkhead; Conclusions: (A) The proposal
is consistent with the Port Angeles Shoreline Master Program, specifically General
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LEGISLATION: Regulations C.1 and C.4; Land Use Element D.1; Natural Systems E.7.b; Use
(Cont'd) Activities F.a.a and 3; F.8.b; F.9.a-e; F.12.a, b, c, e & f; F.17.a and c; (B) The
proposal is consistent with the Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan, specifically Goal
Shoreline Management No. 3, and Commercial Policies Nos. 6 and 10; Central Business District Zone, and
Permit- Port of Port Environmentally Sensitive Areas Protection Ordinance; (C) As conditioned, the
Angeles - COHO Ferry proposal will not be detrimental to the shoreline. Councilman Braun seconded the
(Cont'd) motion, which carried unanimously.
Shoreline 2. Shoreline Management Permit - SMA-92(07)128 - City of Port Angeles,
Management Permit Railroad Avenue: Replacement of existing and installation of new lighting
City of Port fixtures and poles along Railroad Avenue and the Wateoeront Trail.
Angeles - Railroad
Avenue Councilwoman Sargent moved to concur with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and approve the Shoreline Management Permit for the
City of Port Angeles to replace existing and install new lighting fixtures and
poles along Railroad Avenue and the Waterfront Trail, subject to the following
condition and citing the following findings and conclusions: Condition: The
lighting of the Trail shall include lighting the Francis Street stairway; Findines: (1)
The approval is for installation of pedestrian-oriented lighting (poles and fixtures)
along Railroad Avenue and the Waterfront Trail. The lighting on Railroad Avenue
will replace existing lighting. The lighting on the Trail will be new; (2) The lighting
will be installed on the south side of the Trail. Conduit serving the lights has been
previously installed. Therefore, alteration of the paved Trail and bed will be
minimal; (3) The Shoreline Master Program and Comprehensive Plan have been
reviewed with respect to the proposal; (4) The site is identified as an
Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA). The proposal has been reviewed with respect
to the ESA protection ordinance and has been found to be a reasonable use exception
pursuant to 15.20.050(5) PAMC; (5) The applicant has indicated the lighting will
meet specifications so as to minimize impacts on nearby properties; (6) The lighting
will encourage use of the Waterfront Trail during hours of darkness; Conclusions:
(A) The proposal is consistent with the Port Angeles Shoreline Master Program,
specifically General Regulations C. 1, 2 and 7; Land Use Element D.2; Natural
Systems Regulations E.l.a.; and Use Activities F.19.a-c; (B) The proposal is
consistent with the Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan, specifically Goal No. 3,
Commercial Policy No. 10; (C) As conditioned, the proposal will not be detrimental
to the shoreline. Councilman Ostrowski seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
3. Acceptance of Minutes
Councilman Wight moved to accept and place on file the Planning Commission
minutes of July 8, 1992. Councilman Braun seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
Request for Water F. Other Considerations
Service Outside the
City 5. Request for water service outside the City
Mayor Hallett reviewed the information received from the Department of Public
Works.
Darrel Vincent, 701 East Front Street, asked the City to provide water service to
property on the south side of Lauridsen Blvd. There is a water line across the
subject property which serves a residence beyond. Easements across adjoining
properties to access the Dry Creek Water System are impossible. They are willing
to sign a non-protest annexation agreement with the City in exchange for water to the
proposed four lots, each to be improved with a four-plex. He would rather short plat
the property while it is still in the County.
At the request of Mayor Hallett, Deputy Director of Public Works Ridout gave the
background of water service outside the City in the immediate area, some of which
have never been activated. Thirteen water services in the area were instituted prior
to the enactment of the current ordinance prohibiting service outside the City limits.
Following additional discussion, Councilman Braun moved to extend water to the
Vincent property on the south side of Lanridsen Boulevard. Councilman
Ostrowski seconded the motion. Following extensive discussion, the vote was
taken and the motion failed 2 - 3.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 21, 1992
LEGISLATION: 1. Financial Status Report - June 30, 1992
(Cont'd)
Continued to the Augusl 4,. 1992, meeting.
Financial Status
Report
Lettering for 2. Lettering for Council Chambers to go with logo on back wall
Council Chambers
Continued to the August 4, 1992, meeting.
Surplus and Sale 3. Surplus and sale of property on Highland Drive at 5th Street
of Property on
Highland Drive Mayor Hallett reviewed the information provided. The Real Estate Committee has
proposed the sale of this portion to the owner of the abutting lot would be
appropriate. Deputy Director Ridout explained the location of the property and the
abutting property owner's purpose in requesting surplus and sale.
Councilman Ostrowski moved to declare the property surplus and sell it to the
abutting property owner for the amount of $2,000. Councilwoman Sargent
seconded the motion. Following discussion, Councilman Ostrowski added to the
motion that such sale will be subject to restrictions on the use of the property.
Councilwoman Sargent agreed. The vote was taken and the motion carried
unanimously.
Status Report on 4. Status report on Goals & Objectives
Goals & Objectives
Continued to the August 4, 1992, meeting.
ADJOURN TO Mayor Hallett adjourned the meeting to executive session at 11:35 p.m. for
EXECUTIVE SESSION: approximately 15 minutes to discuss items of real estate and litigation. The meeting
reconvened at 12:05 a.m.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 12:06 a.m.
Clerk
Addendum 1: Councilwoman Sargent stated that she did not view this zoning
change as a way to solve our housing problems, but as an
opportunity to be pro-active as we have watched all the growth
in this area in the last few years has been medically
related and the hospital just completed a major expansion.
Addendum 2: Planning Director Collins said additional findings and
conclusions in support of the OC rezone should also be brought
back to the next meeting.
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