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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/05/2002 4613 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington March 5, 2002 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Wiggins called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at SPECIAL MEETING: 4:10 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Wiggins, Councilmembers Braun, Campbell, Erickson, Headrick, and Rogers. Members Absent: Councilman Williams. Staff Present: Manager Quinn, Attorney Knutson, Deputy Clerk Pennino, B. Collins, M. Connelly, G. Cutler, T. Riepe, Y. Ziomkowski, L. Haehnlen, G. Kenworthy, and S. Johns. Public Present: N. Newman, L. Lee, R. Anderson, T. Price, D. Jacobs, C. Kochanek, M. Wilgocki, J. Podlesny, D. Kari, E. Marcus, S. Lamica, P. Walker, D. Yakovich, W. Sallee, A. Bahl and guest, D. Boyer, and P. Tietz. Interview Applicants for The City Council interviewed the following applicants to fill vacancies on the Planning Vacancies on City Boards Commission, Board of Adjustment, and Civil Service Commission: Larry Little, and Commissions Leonard Rasmussen, Greg Bondy, Michael Bolster, Stanley Hams, Nancy Newman, and Daniel Sterling. The meeting was adjourned to the Caucus Room, at which time the Council discussed the process for selection of a Planning Commissioner. ADJOURN SPECIAL Mayor Wiggins adjourned the special meeting at 5:55 p.m. MEETING: CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Wiggins called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 6:05 p.m. REGULAR MEETING: PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Braun. ALLEGIANCE: PUBLIC CEREMONIES, Following Mayor Wiggins' reading of the Proclamation which delineated Mr. Johnson's PRESENTATIONS AND seventeen years of service for the City of Port Angeles, Public Works & Utilities PROCLAMATIONS: Director Cutler presented Mr. Johnson with a clock with inscription noting his dedication. Mr. Johnson thanked the Council and staff and stated that his years with the Retirement Presentation for City have been pleasurable and that it has been an honor for him to serve the Ron Johnson, Engineering community that he loves so much. Specialist Introduction of Scott Johns, Community Development Director Brad Collins introduced Scott Johns as the new a new member of the Associate Planner in the Planning Division. Mr. Johns then addressed the Council, Planning Department telling of his background prior to coming to Port Angeles and adding that he is looking forward to working for the City. WORK SESSION: None. -1- 4614 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 2002 LATE ITEMS TO BE Councilman Braun added a letter drafted by Manager Quinn to Phil Anderson regarding PLACED ON THIS OR the preservation of salmon resources in Marine area #6. The letter was added as Item FUTURE AGENDA: #6, Information. FINANCE: City of Forks Biosolids Request City of Forks Biosolids Director Cutler reviewed the request and summarized the quantity, pricing, and time Request lines involved in processing the biosolids. Subsequently, Director Cutler addressed questions posed by Councilmembers, and Councilman Braun moved to authorize the Mayor to sign an interlocal agreement with the City of Forks to receive up to 200,000 gallons of biosolids annually at fifteen cents ($0.15) a gallon. The motion was seconded by Councilman Campbell and carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA: Director Cutler indicated a change in item #6, 2002 Equipment purchases from State Bid in the Agenda, replacing "1 one-ton track" with "one 3/4-ton track." Councilmember Rogers then questioned if the City, given budget considerations, was really in need of these vehicles and was there an option of purchasing City vehicles from local dealers for tax revenue purposes. Director Cutler responded that the vehicles in question are, indeed, needed and added that they are only replaced when they reach the end of useful life or when the City has a need for a change in equipment. Adding that reasonable cost is essential, Director Cutler explained that, traditionally, local dealers were unable to meet the State Bid contracts. Councilman Braun, noting item #8 in the Agenda, inquired if Director Cutler would explain the use of the word "temporary," and also discuss the increase in costs for the repairs. Following a succinct explanation, Director Cutler assured the Council that steps are being taken to discover why the problem developed and that he will provide updated information as it is forthcoming. Referring back to item #6, Councilmember Rogers stated that she would not vote in favor of the recommendation. Mayor Wiggins announced that this item would be removed from the Agenda for a separate vote. Councilman Campbell moved that the Consent Agenda be accepted as presented, with the exception of Item #6, the 2002 Equipment Purchases from State Bid. Councilmember Erickson seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Mayor Wiggins reintroduced Item #6 and asked for comments from Councilmember Rogers who asked that the Council revisit the possibility of bidding with local dealers. Manager Quinn further explained issues surrounding expenditures made at the local level in which more public funds are used to somewhat increase the tax revenues, as opposed to spending fewer public dollars for a small revenue. He added that State Bids are much lower than local prices and that local dealers perform all the maintenance on City vehicles. Subsequent to Manager Quinn's comments, Councilmember Erickson moved that the Council authorize the City Manager to proceed with the ordering, purchase and/or rental of equipment from the State bid and King County Cooperative Agreement, not to exceed the budgeted amounts, for purchasing 2 - light utility 4x4's, 1 - 3/4 ton 4x4 truck with a utility body, and 1 - small 4x4 extended cab truck and rent an asphalt grinder. Councilman Headrick seconded the motion, which carried 5 - 1, with Councilmember Rogers voting in opposition. CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Erickson stated that progress is being made regarding the pool andthat COMMITTEE a lease will come forward to the Council within the next 2-6 weeks. REPORTS: Councilman Braun attended the Gateway Project meeting and expressed satisfaction with the drawings. He also commented on the impact this will have on the community. Councilmember Rogers, also in attendance, mentioned the positive responses she has received from the community. Manager Quinn added that the City plans to start -2- CITY COUNCIL MEETING 4615 March 5, 2002 CITY COUNCIL property acquisition in April. Further discussion ensued regarding additional funding COMMITTEE for the project and properties involved. REPORTS: (Cont'd) ORDINANCES NOT None. REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS: RESOLUTIONS: None. OTHER 1. Appointments to Planning Commission, Board of ,~djustment, and CONSIDERATIONS: Civil Service Commission Appointments to Planning In considering the interviews conducted earlier in the evening, the Councilmembers Commission, Board of nominatcd two of the five candidates for the Planning Commission. Councilmember Adjustment, and Civil Rogers moved to place the name of Leonard Rasmussen in nomination; Service Commission Councilman Campbell seconded the nomination. Councilman Braun moved to enter the name of Michael Bolster in nomination; Councilman Headrick seconded the nomination. There being no further nominations, Mayor Wiggins called for a show-of-hands vote. Councilmembers Rogers, Campbell, and Erickson cast ballots for Mr. Rasmussen, and Mayor Wiggins and Councilmembers Braun and Headrick cast ballots for Mr. Bolster. Responding to the Mayor's inquiry regarding a tie vote, Attorney Knutson informed the Council that one of them would have to change their vote or they should wait for Councilman Williams' vote to break the tie. The Mayor stated that the Council would await Councilman Williams' return. Deputy Clerk Pennino then conducted a roll call vote for the vacancy on the BOard of Adjustment, resulting in a unanimous vote for Stanley Harris for the unexpired term ending February 28, 2003. Deputy Clerk Pennino then conducted a second roll-call vote for the vacancy on the Civil Service Commission. Daniel Sterling was unanimously chosen to fill the position for the term, March 1, 2002 - February 28, 2006. List City-Owned Properties for Sale 2. List City-Owned Properties for Sale Following a summary of the properties to be listed by Manager Quinn and comments involving the selection process for the realtor to market the properties, Councilman Braun moved to authorize the Mayor to sign agreements with Coldwell Banker Uptown Reality to list for sale the described propertieS; said listing to run until December 31, 2002. Councilmember Rogers seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. INFORMATION: Manager Quinn briefly mentioned the contents of the calendar and added that a Gateway Review Committee meeting would be held March 19, 2002 at Clallam Transit. Finance Director Ziomkowski clarified that the Budget Committee meeting is scheduled for March 29, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. Manager Quinn also pointed out the information included in the packet regarding the Integrated Finance System and the Project Update material. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 1. Rezone Request - Serenity House, 2321 West ] 8th Street QUASI-JUDICIAL: Mayor Wiggins opened the public hearing at 7:00 p.m. Rezone Request - Serenity House Dan Jacobs, Director of Serenity House of Clallam County, 2203 West 18th Street, Ordinance No. 3109 began by stating that this rezone is in the public interest as Serenity House provides shelter, transitional housing, and services for homeless families and individuals. Serving over 1,000 people per year, the shelter is now past its useful life. Because they -3- 4616 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 2002 PUBLIC HEARINGS - are turning away people, a new shelter wil.1 provide for current and future needs. By QUASI-JUDICIAL: rezoning this property, the community will benefit as the new planned structure will be (Cont'd) compatible with the urban design of the City. Rezone Request - Serenity Mayor Wiggins inquired if the new structure would expand capacity limits beyond House those currently available. Mr. Jacobs responded that the capacity level would rise from Ordinance No. 3109 30 to 50, and even higher in the event of an emergency. (Cont'd) William Sallee, 2421 West 18~h Street, addressed the Council by agreeing that Serenity House provides needed services to the community but that the services are not germane to the rezoning issue at hand. Citing the ample land already set aside for RMD zoning and the growth patterns within the past few years and the demand for RMD housing, it appears that the current RMD zoned acreage is more than ample to meet any projected need. Mr. Sallee cited other properties currently available which are RMD zoned. In addition, he stated that the intended use and the rezone seem incongruous and cause inconvenience to those requesting the rezone. Mr. Sallee concluded that this rezone issue must be decided within a context broader than the scope defining the specifics of a particular project proposal. Nancy Newman, 2711 West 14* Street, testified in support of the rezone as it is not at odds with the existing surroundings. Referring to the idea of ample land for RMD, Ms. Newman felt that adding the four acres in this instance would not unduly tip the scale. While the rezone decision need not include the facts surrounding Serenity House, development efficiency and economics of their situation do have an impact on the decision. Ms. Newman concluded that rezoning this property would not be inconsistent with the surrounding area and that it would not be at odds with patterns akeady established, and therefore, the rezone should not be denied. Mary Wilgocki, 132 Trowbridge Court, Sequim, addressed the Council as the President of the United Way. As an officer of United Way, she has worked with Serenity House over the past few years, and she supported the request for the rezone. Summarizing and describing the surrounding areas, Ms. Wilgocki added that she believes that the proposed site is the best possible selection for Serenity House as it is a logical continuation of the contiguous properties. Jim Podlesny, 137 West Park Avenue, stated his support for the rezone and the City Planning Department findings. Citing items from those findings, Mr. Podlesny mentioned the lack of transportation hazards, the density of zoning, and housing ratios. After researching the quandary that this issue has created, Mr. Podlesny stressed that flexibility is key to the decision-making process. Emily Marcus, 2203 West 18th Street, Director of Evergreen Family Village, read a letter on behalf of Martha Ireland supporting the Serenity House rezone application. Mentioning traffic issues, the efficacies of the proposed site and structure for Serenity House, and the findings of the Planning Department, Ms. Ireland urged the Council to accept the recommendation of the staff and approve the rezone. Dennis Yakovich, 4802 South Mountain Terrace Way, a member of the Board of Directors for Serenity House, spoke in support of the project, stressing the timing of the project with regard to grants and funding issues. Mr. Yakovich addressed RMD issues, citing a zoning map he provided to Councilmembers, and indicated that most areas are not suitable to Serenity House, nor are existing properties for sale. He also added that the proposed site is more compatible with the surrounding area than are other RMD zoned properties. Pam Tietz, Executive Director of the Housing Authority for Clallam County, 2603 South Francis Street, spoke on the effectiveness of Serenity House in addressing the -4- CITY COUNCIL MEETING 4617 March 5, 2002 PUBLIC HEARINGS - needs for single-adult housing in the County. Ms. Tietz also stressed the need to extend QUASI-JUDICIAL: the existing infrastructure for the project in question. (Cont'd) There being no further testimony, Mayor Wiggins closed the public hearing at 7:55 p.m. Rezone Request - Serenity Community Development Director Collins advised the Council that, should it desire House further deliberation on the matter, a decision on the rezone could be continued tO the Ordinance No. 3109 next meeting. He noted that the matter ora Conditional Use Permit for Serenity House (Cont'd) would be considered before the Planning Commission this coming week; however, that matter could also be continued if necessary. Director Collins reminded the Council that two recommendations have been forwarded to the Council concerning this rezone, a recommendation for denial from the Planning Commission and a recommendation for approval from the Department of Community Development. He offered to answer any questions the Council may have in this regard. Discussion followed, and Councilmember Erickson stated her willingness to make a motion to approve the rezone. After citing her specific reasons for such support, Counciimember Erickson moved to approve the rezone application, at which time she essentially read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 3109 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, rezoning property consisting of 4.31 acres of land located immediately north of the William R. Fairchild International Airport in Suburban Lot 102, Townsite of Port Angeles, from RS-9, Residential Single · Family, to RMD, Residential Medium Density, citing Findings 1 - 29 and Conclusions 1 - 14, as set forth in Exhibit "A", which is attached to and becomes a part of these minutes. Councilman Headrick seconded the motion. Councilman Campbell commented on the flexibility of the margins on the rezone, stressing that adding 4.31 acres of RMD land to what already exists is not a substantial impact. Councilman Campbell continued, disagreeing with the contention that the rezone should not be allowed until the City develops the necessary transportation infrastructure to support high density development. He indicated the City does not provide transportation infrastructure but, rather, the developers and the landowners provide that infrastructure. Therefore, no matter what development occurs on this property, it is appropriate for the development to carry its fair share of the obligation for transportation infrastructure. Mayor Wiggins and Councilman Headrick concurred. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. Break Mayor Wiggins recessed the meeting for a break at 8:00 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:15 p.m. Rezone Request- City of 2. Rezone Request - City of Port Angeles/Clallam County Port Angeles/Clallam County Mayor Wiggins opened the public hearing at 8:17 p.m. There being no public Ordinance No. 3110 testimony, the public hearing was closed at 8:17 p.m. Following Director Collins' summary of the recommendation, Mayor Wiggins read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 3110 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, rezoning the City Hall and Clallam County Courthouse east parking lots from CO, Commercial Office, and RHD, Residential High Density, respectively, to PBP, Public Buildings and Parks. Councilman Headriek moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. -5- 4618 CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 5, 2002 Rezone Request - City of Councilmember Braun seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Port Angeles/Clallam County Attorney Knutson asked the Council to consider the Findings and Conclusions, at which Ordinance No. 3110 time Councilman Headriek moved to cite Findings 1 - 13 and Conclusions A - E, (Cont'd) as set forth in Exhibit "B", which is attached to and becomes a part of these minutes. Councilman Braun seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS - Municipal Code Amendments to Titles 2, 15 and 17 of the PAMC OTHER: Mayor Wiggins opened the public hearing at 8:20 p.m. There being no public Municipal Code testimony, the public hearing was closed at 8:20 p.m. Subsequent to a brief summation Amendments to Titles 2, by Director Collins, Mayor Wiggins read the Ordinance by title, entitled 15, and 17 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code ORDINANCE NO. 3111 Ordinance No. 3111 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, making minor administrative changes to the City's land use regulations, and amending Ordinances 1709, 1796, 2312, 2797, as amended, and Chapters 2.52, 15.04, 17.01, and 17.22 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Councilman Braun moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilman Headriek seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Councilman Braun moved to cite Findings 1 - 11 and Conclusions 1 - 3, as set forth in Exhibit "C", which is attached to and becomes a part of these minutes. Couneilmember Eriekson seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. INFORMATION: Manager Quinn gave a brief power supply update in response to PUD's lowering of rates, stating that the City would not be lowering rates as they are still below those of PUD. Councilman Braun requested that the letter to Phil Anderson by Manager Quirm be sent via a consensus of the Council. Said consensus was given. Councilmember Rogers inquired about the Public Works Change Orders on page 237 of the packet and asked if the increases were typical. Director Cutler explained the need for the changes on contracts. Manager Quinn pointed out that the Budget reflects estimates only. At times the actual costs exceed the estimated contract, but not the Budget. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The meeting was adjourned to Executive Session at 8:30 p.m. to discuss Real Estate matters for approximately 10 minutes. RETURN TO OPEN The meeting returned to Open Session at 9:05 p.m. SESSION: ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. -6- 4619 pORT kNGELES From the desk of Becky Upton, City Clerk WASHINGTON, U.S.A. March 12, 2002 CiW Clerk Note as Attachment to City Council minutes of March 5, 2002, on the matter of the Findings and Conclusions in Support of the Serenity_ House Rezone - REZ 02-01: The attached Exhibit "A", which constitutes the Findings and Conclusions in support of the Serenity House Rezone, was adopted by the City Council at its meeting of March 5, 2002. However, reference is made to the first paragraph on Page 1, which inadvertently states "...the City of Port Angeles Planning Commission makes a recommendation of approval...". This statement is hereby corrected to read, "...the City of Port Angeles Department of Community Development makes a recommendation of approval...". This correction is supported by the documentation set forth in the City Council packet of March 5, 2002. Becky J'. L~p~-n,r'~ity Clerkf - Exhibit "A" 4620 RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS, FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS IN SUPPORT OF SERENITY HOUSE REZONE - REZ 02-01: Based on the information provided in the public record and any written comments received during the public comment period, and the Planning Commission's deliberation, the City of Port Angeles Planning Commission makes a recommendation of approval of REZ 02-01 based on the following 29 findings and 14 conclusions: Findings: 1. The applicant requests a change in the Zoning map designation of a 4.31 acre rectangular parcel located on north of 18th Street and the William R. Fairchild International Airport from Residential, Single Family (RS-9) to Residential, Medium Density (RMD). 2. The proposal consists of two lots that are 188,074.28 square feet in size and undeveloped at this time. 3. The site is located in the Northwest Planning Area of the City, and the Northwest Planning Area has the largest segment of undeveloped residential land in the City. 4. The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map designates the area as a margin between Low Density Residential (LDR) and Medium Density Residential (MDR). 5. The properties to the east of the subject site are designated, zoned, and developed for medium density multiple family residential uses, including Serenity House family housing. 6. The properties to the west and north of the subject site are designated, zoned, but sparsely developed for low density single family residential uses. 7. The properties to the south across 18th Street are designated, zoned, and developed for industrial uses as the William R. Fairchild International Airport and industrial park. 8. The Comprehensive Plan has been reviewed with respect to the proposed rezone, and the most relevant are as follows: Growth Management Element Goal A, Land Use Element Goal A, Policies A. 1 and A.2, Objective A. 1, Goal B, Goal C, Policies C.1-C.4, Transportation Element Goal A, Goal B, Policies B.9 and B.10, Objective B.8, Housing Element Goal A, Policies A. 1 and A.7, Goal B, Policies B.1, B.2, B.6, B.9, Objectives B.1 and B.2, Capital Facilities Element Goal A, Policies A. 1, A.2, A-3, A.6, A.9, and A-13, Goal B, Policies B.1 and B-2. 4621 Serenity House REZ 02-01 Findings & Conclusions March 5, 2002 Page 2 9. Transitional housing for the homeless is a special housing need that is given specific attention in the Comprehensive Plan but requires a conditional use permit in the Zoning Code. The 18th Street district has all the conditions (including an arterial street, public transit, a developing neighborhood/district, vacant affordable land, and an emergency shelter service provider) available to support medium density housing as well as this special housing need. 10. The Comprehensive Plan policies adopted in 1994 anticipated a faster growth rate, particularly in the outlying areas of the City like the west side. However, since 1996 approximately 100 lots of newly subdivided land for single family residential development on the west side of town have not been sold or had houses built on them. The street improvements have also been slow in coming, due in part to major economic downturns in the City's economy, particularly with the closure of the Rayonier Mill in 1997. The change in growth rates from fast to slow has greatly affected development throughout the City, extending the time expected for new housing development and street improvements per the Comp Plan policies and Capital Facilities Plan to take place. 11. The subject site is served by 18th Street, which is a designated arterial and is only partially improved to City arterial street standards with curb, gutter, and sidewalks serving the multi- family housing developments east of the subject property. 12. Clallam Transit provides bus service along 18th Street with bus stops in the near vicinity. Because the applicant has another nearby location where Serenity House provides other housing and social services, there are already existing services which may be utilized. 13. The location adjacent to the airport is a concern due to potential noise conflicts with residential activities. 14. Multiple family housing may be constructed with greater soundproofing as a normal part of its design. 15. Emergency shelter and transitional housing for the homeless is a special housing need that is given specific attention in the Comprehensive Plan but requires a conditional use permit in the Zoning Code. 16. The 18th Street district has all the conditions available for this special housing need in place such as public transit, an arterial street, vacant affordable land, and a non-profit service provider. 17. A residential neighborhood is not established along 18th St., since the area is still in the process of being developed with a mix of housing types and densities. 4622 Serenity House REZ 02-01 Findings & Conclusions March 5, 2002 Page 3 18. The purpose of the RMD zone is to allow for a mix of single family, duplexes, and apartments at a density of greater than single family neighborhoods but less than the RHD zone. 19. If approved to RMD zoning, a total of 53 dwelling units compared to 20 dwelling units under RS-9 zoning could be permitted on the 188,074.28 square feet of area. 20. Per Port Angeles Municipal Code 17.96.100, "In determining if an amendment to these regulations is needed, the City Council shall give due consideration to the proper relationship of such amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and the entire Zoning Regulations; it being the intent to retain the integrity and validity of the zones herein described and to avoid any isolated spot zoning changes in the Zoning Map." 21. In 1995, the lower density residential zoning comprised approximately 46% of the total land base within the City limits, as compared to 4% of the higher density residential zoning. Based on this analysis the Zoning Map was changed to add 139 acres of mostly buildable Medium Density Residential (RMD) zoning to the available acreage and to subtract the same 139 acres from RS-9 Residential Single Family. This additional RMD zoned land increase the higher density residential acreage from 4 to 6.3% and similarly decreased the lower density residential acreage from 46 to 43.6%. Annexations to the City since 1995 have added more RS-9 zoned lands to the total. Considering only the vacant buildable lands (approximately 400 acres of RS to 100 acres of RMD), the availability of land remains in favor of lower density residential zones by about a 4 to 1 ratio. 22. There have been minimal changes in the City's development trends or patterns in the second half of the decade of the 1990's. The Clallam County Housing Needs Assessment (1999) indicated that there were 1,878 multi-family rental units in 1998. According to the Washington State Office of Financial Management, the City's April 2000, official population estimates were based on 78% single family and 22% multi-family housing units with a declining household size. The trend in single family and multi-family housing percentages in other communities also indicates increasing needs for multi-family zoned land. 23. Evidence of the trend showing that new multi-family housing needs continue to be greater in Port Angeles than for new single family housing can be found in the number of completed housing starts from 1996 through 2001. In the last five years, there were 343 multi-family housing units completed in comparison to 141 single family housing units in the City of Port Angeles. 24. The Public Works and Fire Departments and the Building Division made no comments on the proposed rezone. 25. The City's State Environmental Policy Act Responsible Official adopted the Environmental Impact Statement, Addendum, and Supplemental EIS issued for the City of Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan adopted in 1993-1995 and issued a Determination of NonSignificance (#965) for the proposal per WAC 197-11-355 on October 9, 2001. There are no 4623 Serenity House REZ 02-01 Findings & Conclusions March 5, 2002 Page 4 environmentally sensitive areas located on or adjacent to the subject property. Subsequent development of the properties would require compliance with various chapters of the Port Angeles Municipal Code, as it applies. 26. The level of service standard for traffic along W. 18th Street is at or above LOS D and therefore meets the City's concurrency standards. Neither the comments of the City's Public Works, Fire, and Police Departments nor the SEPA Determination of NonSignificance (DNS) issued for the proposed rezone identified deficiencies in the street conditions which would not meet the City's urban service standards once improvements required with a future development permit are made. If warranted, a traffic study would normally be done at the time of development of a particular project, when the specific impacts of that project could be better determined. In this case, the SEPA review was done for both the rezone to RMD and the permitting of an emergency shelter, and the proposed actions were not found to warrant a traffic study. 27. Public Notice was given on January 18, 2002, identifying a written comment deadline of February 7, 2002, for consideration in the staff report to the Planning Commission for a meeting date of February 13, 2002, on the proposed. The City received a written comment letter from William and Jeanie Sallee on February 7, 2002. 28. There are approximately 209 acres of RS-9 and 87 acres of RMD or a 2.3 to 1 ratio of single family to multiple family zoned land area west of"N" Street. 29. Public Notice was given on February 15, 2002, that the City Council will conduct a public hearing on March 5, 2002, to consider a request of Serenity House of Clallam County to rezone 4.31 acres of property on West 18th St. fi'om RS-9 Residential Single Family to RMD Residential Medium Density. This site specific rezone application is limited to one "open record" public hearing before the City Council, per R.C.W. 36.70B, Local Project Review ("The Regulatory Reform Act"). Conclusions: 1. The application is for a rezone only which addresses all potential land uses allowed within that zone and not approval for any specific, subsequent development that may be an allowed land use according to the Zoning Code. 2. The map's land use designations are intended to show areas where general land use types are allowed. The area between land use designations should be considered an imprecise margin in order to provide flexibility in determining the boundary of such areas. When determining appropriate zoning designations for an area near a margin, the goals, policies, and objectives of the Land Use Element should take precedence. Therefore, in this case where the Comp Plan Land Use Map is not clear, analysis of the rezone must specifically rely on the most relevant Comp Plan goals, policies, and objectives. 4624 Serenity House REZ 02-01 Findings & Conclusions March 5, 2002 Page 5 3. Rezone REZ 02-01 for Serenity House is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan Growth Management, Land Use, and Housing Elements as described in Finding #8. 4. A residential neighborhood is not established along 18th Street, since the area is still in the process of being developed with a mix of housing types and densities. Much of the outlying areas of the City of Port Angeles where there is the larger percentage of vacant buildable land is zoned either RS-9 or RMD. The desired urban design of the City places RS-7 and RHD residential zoned areas more toward the center of the City where the streets are more completely improved in a grid system that facilities more compact and higher density housing development whether single family or multi-family. 5. The Comp Plan accepts that districts may be composed primarily of residential uses of a uniform density and that a healthy, viable district should be composed of residential uses of varying densities which may be augmented by subordinate and compatible uses. Since the surrounding existing development includes airport/industrial and multiple family land uses as well as single family residential uses, 18th Street is a district within the Northwest Planning Area of the City. 6. The City should ensure that the supply of land will be sufficient for all housing needs including the provision of transitional and temporary housing for the homeless and/or displaced families. 7. The 2.3 to 1 ratio of single family to multiple family zoned land area west of"N" Street 2.3 to 1 ratio compared to the 4 to 1 ratio for the whole City is an application of a small area analysis to a factor derived for understanding land use for the whole area of the City. If we were to apply the same small area analysis to any neighborhood or district throughout the City, no area would have a 4:1 ratio, and most small areas would have a much greater divergence from 4:1 than 2.3:1. For example, the Lower Cherry Hill neighborhood would be 0:1; the Lower and Upper Cherry Hill district would be closer to 1:1; the residential neighborhood above the High School would be 1:0; and so on. Applying the City-wide 4:1 ratio in this context shows that the proposed rezone is consistent with the conclusion that there is a greater need for multiple family zoned land for the City as a whole and is not excessive for this smaller area of the City nor contrary to the desired urban design of land use and street system patterns. 8. The City's action on Rezone REZ 02-01 is consistent with the established procedures for amending the Zoning Code as specified in PAMC 17.96.100. 9. The need for multi-family housing has been identified and can be seen as a transitional use between more intensive uses such as airport/industrial and less intensive low density residential land uses. Based on these needs for additional multi-family zoned land in the City of Port Angeles, the proposed rezone is found to be beneficial for the community as a whole and compatible with the desired urban design of the City. 4625 Serenity House REZ 02-01 Findings & Conclusions March 5, 2002 Page 6 10. At this time, the public record for this rezone decision does not provide substantial evidence of a significant traffic safety problem on 18th Street related to the proposed actions. 11. The consistency with the Comprehensive Plan goals and policies and with purposes of the Zoning Code and the zones in question were reviewed in both the February 13 and 27 staff reports. While reasonable interpretations of Comp Plan policies can be made for and against the rezone, a stronger case can be made that the proposed rezone is consistent with the Comp Plan, particularly the land use and housing policies, which directly related to medium density residential and special housing needs such as an emergency shelter. 12. The proposal, which consists of two properties, does not meet the test of a "spot zone," since it can be found to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and contiguous with existing RMD zoning. The need for multi-family housing has been identified, and such housing has characteristics which make it a transitional use between more intensive uses such as airport/industrial and less intensive low density residential land uses. Based on these needs for additional multi-family zoned land in the City of Port Angeles and the presence of all the conditions (including an arterial street, public transit, a developing neighborhood/district, vacant affordable land, and an emergency shelter service provider) which support special housing needs as well as medium density housing, the proposed rezone is found to be beneficial for the community as a whole, compatible with the desired urban design of the City, and in the public interest. 13. The conclusion to be drawn from the City's land development pattern and housing density is that the proposed rezone is a normal evolution of the city's growth management policies and not a significant alteration of the pattern or density in the 18th Street district. To the contrary, the proposed rezone is a logical extension of the existing RMD development taking place on 18th Street adjacent to the Airport Industrial Park in a district where a much greater number of multiple family housing units have been built in recent years than single family residences. 14. Rezone REZ 02-01 is in the public use and interest and would increase the availability of land for multi-family housing and possibly provide for emergency shelter, special housing needs in the City. Adopted by the Port Angeles City Council at its meeting of March 5, 2002. J~len Wiggins, Mayor Becky J i U~n,~ity C~er~ - - -- Exhibit "B" 4626 RECOMMENDED FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS IN SUPPORT OF Rezone Application - REZ 01-06 - City of Port Angeles/Clallam County Findings Based on the information provided in the February 13, 2002 staff report for REZ 01-06, including all of the attachments, comments, information presented during the public meeting, and the Planning Commission's discussion and deliberation, the City of Port Angeles Planning Commission hereby finds that: 1. The proposed rezone was submitted by the City of Port Angeles Department of Community Development on behalf of the City of Port Angeles and Clallam County. A letter from Andy Meyer, Clallam County Planning Manager, indicated the County's agreement with the proposed rezone application. 2. The rezone would designate Lots 1 - 3 and 16 - 18, Block 67, and Lots 1 - 3 and 16 - 18 Block 170, Townsite of Port Angeles from RHD, Residential High Density and CO, Commercial Office, respectively, to PBP, Public Buildings and Parks. 3. A 1995 City wide rezone identified and rezoned most properties that were not in compliance with the City's Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Map. The two parking lot areas were overlooked in that rezone action. 4. The purpose of the City's CO zone (Section 17.20.010 of the PAMC)" ... is a commercial zone intended for those business, off/ce, administrative or professional uses which do not involve the retail sale of goods, but rather provide a service to clients, the provision of which does not create high traffic volumes, involve extended hours of operation, or contain impacts that would be detrimental to adjacent residential areas." The purpose of the City's RHD Zone (17.15.010 PAMC) "... is a high density residential zone for multi-family residential structures. Compatible uses may be allowed on Conditional Use Permits but the zone is still regarded as a residential area, and commercial enterprises are not generally felt to be compatible." The purpose of the City's PEeP Zone (Section 17.40.010 of the PAMC) is "A zoning designation for public/y-owned property, or property not suitable for development by reason of its topography, geology, or some unusual condition or situation. Much of the land designated may best be/eft as "green belts.' 5. All of the 12 lots are currently being used as parking areas for governmental services and serve as part of the City Hall and Clallam County Courthouse developments. The uses generate a great deal of traffic and observe extended hours of operation. 4627 Findings and Conclusions - REZ 01-06 Page 2 6. The rezone application was prepared on December 13, 2001, by the City Department of Community Development and was determined complete on December 13, 2001. A Notice of Development Application was placed in the Peninsula Daily News on January 18, 2002, with a comment written comment period extending through February 2, 2002. No comments were received during the 15 day development application comment period. 7. The SEPA Responsible Official issued a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) on February 8, 2002, regarding this request. 8. The properties are designated as Commercial in the City's Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Map. The Department Staff Report for REZ 01-06 dated February 13, 2002, identifies the Comprehensive Plan's Land Use Element Policies A. 1 and A.2., and D. 1., as being the most relevant to the proposal. 9. Existing land uses adjacent to the subject properties are as follows: To the north: Peabody Creek and residential trailer park To the south:Office and residential uses To the east: Peabody Creek, office, and residential uses To the west: Public buildings 10. The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map designations adjacent to the subject site are as follows: To the north: Commercial and High Density Residential To the south:Commercial To the east: Open Space and Commercial To the west: Commercial 11. The zoning map designations adjacent to the subject properties are as follows: To the north: Commercial Arterial To the south:Commercial Office To the east: Public Buildings and Parks and Commercial Office To the west: Community Shopping District 12. The Planning Commission held a public meeting on the conditional use permit proposal on February 13, 2002. 13. A change in circumstances occurred on Lots 1-3 and 16 - 18, Block 170, Townsite of Port Angeles, the City's property, when a social service use (the Rose House use) was removed from the site during the early 1990%. The twelve lots had been designated Commercial Office (CO) to accommodate the Rose House use which was relocated leaving the property available for conversion to off-street parking in association with the abutting City Hall governmental use. 4628 Findings and Conclusions - REZ 01-06 Page 3 Conclusions: Based on the above listed findings, the City of Port Angeles Planning Commission hereby concludes: A. The rezone would appropriately designate the governmental uses as public buildings and parks properties. B. As approved, the rezone is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and is not adverse to the public use and interest. C. As approved, the rezone is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan, specifically, those identified in Finding No. 6. D. This action constitutes a recommendation to the City Council, which has final authority. E. The rezone(s) are associated with changes in use of the two governmental sites. Adopted by the Port Angeles City Council at its meeting of March 5, 2002. -""~len Wiggins, Mayor Becky j: ~l~t--~,<~ity (~e~- -' -- Exhibit "C" 4629 RECOMMENDED FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS IN SUPPORT OF MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - MCA 01-02 - CITY OF PORT ANGELES. Findings: Based on the information provided in the Department of Community Development Memorandum in support of Port Angeles Municipal Code Amendment MCA 01-02 dated December 12, 2001, including all information in the public record file, comments and testimony presented during the public hearing, the discussion and deliberation, the City of Port Angeles Planning Commission hereby finds that: 1. The applicant, City of Port Angeles, proposed Municipal Code Amendment to change several sections of the Port Angeles Municipal Code, including Chapters 2.52 Board of Adjustment, 15.04 Environmental Policy, and Title 17, Zoning. 2. The changes proposed to Chapter 2.52 Board of Adjustment are suggested for compliance with current state laws, specifically R.C.W. 36.70.840, and would therefore comply with other public notification time periods adopted by the City under the State's Regulatory Reform Act. 3. Changes proposed to Chapter 15.04 are intended to streamline those procedures dealing with acceptable development activities in critical areas of the City such that exemptions permitted under WAC 197-11-980 are adopted by reference in Section 15.04.040 - General Regulations. 4. Corrections are proposed throughout the Municipal Code which reflect that the Planning Department and Building Division have been combined into the "Department of Community Development". Therefore, references to "Planning Department" have been changed to" Department of Community Development" and the reference to "Planning Director" has been amended to read" Community Development Director". 5. Corrections are proposed to reflect that the "Planning Department" is now the "Department of Community Development;" change the title "Planning Director" to "Community Development Director;" "Public Works Director" to "Director of Public Works and Utilities;" and "Building Inspector" to "Building Official". 6. Typographical corrections have been made to the titles "Home Occupations · ~,,.,~"~---':':-- ~'.,.,..~ U$¢ Permit", "Bed and Breakfast,_,,~.,~'~---':':-- ~'~,.,.~.~ Usc, Permit", and Retail Stand r, - ,_,o ........ l,, Usc Permit", to reflect the intended title of the chapters. 4630 Findings and Conclusions - MCA 01-02 March 5, 2002 7. The listing for Chapter 17.01 FL Forest Zone was added because it was inadvertently left out of the Chapter 17.01 listings when adopted in 1995. 8. Per Section 17.96.100 Amendments, any amendments adopted by the City Council may be modified from the form in which they were advertised within the limits necessary to relate properly such amendment or amendments to the Zoning Regulations. Final action on such modifications shall be subject to review and report of the Planning Commission prior to final passage by the City Council. 9. The City and County are jointly proposing a change in the Zoning Map to reflect the public uses of the east parking areas, respectively, along Peabody Street. Specifically, Lots 1 - 3 and 16 - 18 Block 67 TPA (City), and 1 - 3 and 17 - 20 Block 56, TPA (County). The properties are owned by government agencies and are developed and function as government and public uses. It is proposed that the designated zoning of the City's property be changed from OC, Office Commercial, to PBP, Public Buildings and Parks, and the County from RHD, Residential High Density, to PBP. 10. The City's Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Map have been reviewed with respect to the proposal. 11. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on December 12, 2001, which was continued to February 13, 2002, in consideration of proposed amendments to the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Conclusions: Based on the information provided in the Department of Community Development Staff Report dated December 12, 2001 for MCA 01-02 including all information in the public record file, comments and testimony presented during the public hearing, the Planning Commission discussion and deliberation, and the above listed findings, the City of Port Angeles Planning Commission hereby concludes that: 1. The Municipal Code administrative amendments are consistent with the goals and policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan including, but not limited to, Growth Management Element Policy A(1), and Policy l(g). 2. The amendments will result in improved public service relating to permit processing and regulation integration. 4631 Findings and Conclusions - MCA 01-02 March 5, 2002 3. The proposed amendments are in the public use and interest. Adopted by the Port Angeles City Council at its meeting of March 5, 2002. "~len Wiggins, Mayor Becky J. U~n, ~ity C~erl~ ....