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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06/07/2005 5651 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington June 7, 2005 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Headrick called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order SPECIAL MEETING: at 4:10 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Headrick, Councilmembers Braun, Erickson, Munro, Rogers, and Williams. Members Absent: Councilmember Pittis. WORK SESSION: 1. Capital Facilities Plan: Capital Facilities Plan Public Works & Utilities Director Cutler, with the use of PowerPoint slides, made a presentation on the 2005 Capital Facilities Plan / Transportation Improvement Plan. He reviewed completed projects, ongoing projects, proposed allocations, and the priority status placed on the projects by staff. Discussion was held concerning the Front Street Corridor Landscaping project, the proposed addition of fire stations, and the fact that staffwilt be returning to Council with a request to proceed with a 5% rate increase concerning the Landfill. Director Cutler reviewed the cash analysis, noting that $3.4 million is available. Councilmember Rogers asked that a list of expenses be provided, based on Council's discretionary funds. Councilmember Williams noted consideration was being given to making changes to Lincoln Park as relates to renovations at Shane Park. Manager Quinn reviewed funding options for the extension of utilities to the Western UGA, as well as the one-time infusion of revenue due to the graving dock. Discussion also centered around the camera project for security purposes, the Harbor Management Plan and the need for all partners to fund the plan, and the fact that staff continues to seek grant funds which have not been made a part of the CFP. Break Mayor Headrick recessed the meeting for a dinner break at 5:15 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 5:40 p.m. The Capital Facilities Plan had been reviewed in detail by the Finance ConmUttee, and the Council agreed that it should proceed to the Community & Economic Development Committee for review prior to the June 14 Council meeting. Park Comprehensive Plan 2. Park Comprehensive Plan: Director Cutler presented the Comprehensive Parks, Open Space, and Recreation Plan, reviewed the public process that had been instituted to seek input from all levels. Originally, it was intended that the Parks Plan would be incorporated into the City's Comprehensive Plan; however, due to time constraints, the document will need to be made a part of the Comp Plan at a furore date. Director Cutler indicated it is recommended that the Plan be adopted as a stand-alone document. He added that, because the City received grant funding to write the plan, the plan must ultimately be included in the Comp Plan. Councilmember Williams asked about the inclusion in the Parks Plan related to the "loop trail" from Valley up to Black Diamond and down -1- 5652 CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 7, 2005 Park Comprehemive Plan Peabody. Councilmember Munro moved to adopt the Comprehensive Parks, (Cont'd) Open Space, and Recreation Plan and to direct staff to address the matter of a loop trail up Valley and down Peabody within the next three months. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Rogers and carried unanimously. ADJOURN SPECIAL The special meeting was adjourned at 5:58 p.m. MEETING: CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Headrick called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order REGULAR MEETING: at 6:05 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Headrick, Councilmembers Braun, Erickson, Munro, Rogers, and Williams. Members Absent: Councilmember Pittis. StaffPresent: Manager Quinn, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Upton, G. Cutler, M. Madsen, D. McKeen, T. Riepe, A. Goff, G. Kenworthy, S. Johns, S. Roberds, B. Peterson, M. Puntermey, D. Dickson, T. Peninger, B. McFall, G. Roggenbuck, D. Arand, S. Romberg, and L. Reidel. Public Present: K. Romberg, D. Vincent, B. Flores, C. Kidd, P. Lamoureux, E. Chadd, B. Wharton, B. Chambers, V. Phillips, T. & C. Miller, Q. Rankin, K. & J. Rankin, T. Gudgel, G. Almaden, S. Rowland, and Q. Boe. All others present in the audience failed to sign the roster. PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Councilmember Rogers. ALLEGIANCE: PUBLIC CEREMONIES, 1. Presentation & Recognition of Newly Promoted Port Angeles Police PRESENTATIONS AND Department Employees: Sgt. Tyler Peninger and Cpl. Barb McFall: PROCLAMATIONS: Sgt. Tyler Peninger and Cpl. Barb McFall were honored by the Mayor, the Council, Recognition of Promoted and Police Chief for their recent promotions. Police Department Employees APWA Project of the Year 2. APWA Project of the Year: Director Cutler presented Mayor Headrick with a plaque from the American Public Works Association, honoring Port Angels for its historicalpreservation of the Carnegie Library. Director Cutler recognized project partners, Stuart Bonney and Rick Hoch. WORK SESSION: 8~h Street Bridges Information Presentation and Amendment #1 to Exeltech Consultant Agreement: 8~' Street Bridges Information Presentation Director Cutler introduced Santosh Kumvilla, Exeltech, who provided an update to the and Amendment #1 to 8~ Street Bridges Project. Mr. Kumvilla discussed risks associated with keeping one- Exeltech Consultant half of the bridges open throughout construction, as well as the increased costs of Agreement insurance. He recommended that each bridge be closed entirelyduring construction, with intermittent interruptions to residents and businesses. Originally, each bridge was scheduled for consia-uction over a period of 56 weeks; however, with each bridge being closed, the construction period can be reduced to 24 weeks per bridge, something that has been greatly supported by the area businesses and residents. Mr. Kuruvilla noted this effort would require a temporary relocation of a fire station, increased travel times, as well as economic impacts to businesses. -2- CITY COUNCIL MEETING 5653 June 7, 2005 WORK SESSION: Bernie Chaplin, also from Exeltech, reviewed the detour routes being recommended (Cont'd) during construction, associated impacts, and areas where temporary traffic lights would be installed. He indicated that bids will be advertised in August or September, 2005. 8th Street Bridges Bridge funding has a maximum budget of $20 million, but the current project total Information Presentation stands at an engineer's estimate of $22.6 million due to increased costs in steel, as well and Amendment #1 to as unexpected complex soil conditions. Mr. Chaplin reviewed savings that could be Exeltech Consultant generated by suggested alternatives that could get the project down to $20.8 million, Agreement (Cont'd) and Mr. Kuruvilla noted there would be a quality reduction because of those savings. Director Cutler indicated that WSDOT is most supportive of the City's project, and Deputy Director of Engineering Services Kenworthy explained that the numbers contain a small contingency, and the Council would have the option of adding to the project as it gets closer. Director Madsen indicated that businesses, by and large, are very supportive of the change to close each bridge during construction because of the shorter construction period. Councilmember Williams moved to authorize Exeltech to proceed with the revised construction approach in which traffic is not maintained on the bridges during construction. Councilmember Munro seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Councilmember Williams moved to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. I to the Consultant Agreement with Exeltech in the amount of $181,219 and, further, to authorize allocation of added matching funds in the amount of $37,000 from general governmental funds for capital projects. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Braun and carried unanimously. Councilmembers stated their preference to see a quality project and to work towards that goal as the project proceeds. Break Mayor Headrick recessed the meeting for a break at 7:10 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:20 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS - Rone'Rezone - REZ 05-01 - Golf Course Road: Proposed Rezone of Approximately QUASI-JUDICIAL: 4.59 Acres from RS-9 to RMD Residential Medium Density: Rune' Rezone - Golf Community & Economic Development Director Madsen advised the Council that the Course Road Planning commtssion had forwarded a recommendation for approval, and Assistant Ordinanee No. 3201 Planner Roberds reviewed the details of the proposed rezone, indicating the main issues expressed by neighbors related to the development of Golf Course Road, increased traffic, and the density of the site. Mayor Headrick opened the public hearing at 7:23 p.m. Planner Roberds responded to questions posed by the Council related to zoning density, the applicant's intention to build condominiums on the site, and the fact that Golf Course Road would be widened, but there would be a walking path installed. Cotmcilmember Williams noted that Councilmember Munro is a resident on Woodhaven Lane, but he had no objection to Councilmember Munro participating in the vote to be taken. Jean Almaden, representative of the applicant, Michele Rone', noted the property contains power lines, as well as a waterline, and both areas are unbuildable. The applicant intends to use the remaining property for higher class homes, with the remaining space used for tennis courts, open space, and trails. It is his desire to not overbuild on the property, but to keep the area as natural as possible. Director Madsen indicated that this rezone would allow for multi-family housing, and Ms. Almaden felt that Mr. Rone' was flexible in that he wanted to provide a development that would meet Port Angeles' needs. George Grier, a resident on Woodhaven Lane, spoke in support of leaving the zoning 5654 CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 7, 2005 PUBLIC HEARINGS - at its current designation, as the applicant could sell the rezoned property to another QUASI-.JUDICIAL: party, and the result could be a development with much higher density with a (Cont'd) significant amount of traffic. Director Madsen clarified that RS-9 zoning would allow for contiguous multi-family housing, and he indicated that the applicant has had a Rune' Rezone - Golf relationship with the City for many years and has attempted to benefit the community Course Road wheneverpossible. Director Madsen was not aware of Mr. Rone' purchasing and then Ordinance No. 3201 selling property once rezoned. (Cont'd) CliffMiller, a resident on Wood,haven Lane, asked that Golf Course Road stay as it is in view of the potential to attract more traffic. He felt the area is rural in nature and that the dwellings would look out of place. Ben Chambers arhved in Port Angeles one and one-half years ago, and he resides across from the property in question. He felt there wouldn't be good access for children and was concerned he would be looking at a mass parking lot. He was concemed about access to Golf Course Road and was certain the development would be an eyesore. There being no fardrer public testimony, Mayor Headrick closed the public hearing at 7:53 p.m. and read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 3201 AN ORDINAl,ICE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, rezuning property from RS-9 (Residential, Single Family) to RMD (Residential, Medium Density). Individual Councilmembers stated their opinions on the proposed rezone, after which Councilmember Williams moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title, citing Findings 1 - 19 and Conclusions 1 - 8, attached to and incorporated as a part of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Rogers and carried 4 - 2, with Councilmembers Munro and Erickson voting in opposition. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 3. Capital Facilities Plan: OTHER: Mayor Headrick opened the public hearing at 8:03 p.m. Capital Facilities Plan Sally Rowland addressed the Council, speaking in support of renovations to Shane Park. She indicated a large group was present to support the Shane Park improvements, as it is an asset to the community. Councilmember Williams introduced the possibility of the Shane Park funds being used for constructing additional softball fields elsewhere, and he inquired of Ms. Rowland as to her opinion on the possibility. Although she felt she could support such an option, she noted that the softball participants had been given similar promises in prior years. Jeanine Reed, indicated that the Shane Park fields are dangerous and she would at least like to see those issues resolved right away even if new fields are being considered. Peter Ripley addressed the matter of cuthcuts and chirpers, urging the Council to continue with that Capital Facilities project in such areas where the elderly and the handicapped reside. Vera Phillips, 1703 Milwaukee Drive, expressed kudos for replacing the Director of Parks & Recreation, and she looked forward to Shane Park improvements, such as convenient sanicans. Ms. Phillips addressed such matters as the field not being ready for games, soggy and wet conditions, the lack of lighting, etc. She expressed the hope that plans for a new facility would proceed. CITY COUNCIL MEETING 5655 June 7, 2005 PUBLIC HEARINGS - Jenny Webber-Heilman felt that adult sports had been put on the back burner in favor OTHER: of school programs. She understood the logistics, but she discussed the quality of (Cont'd) different playing fields that have been used overthe years, indicating that many have not been properly maintained. Mentioning the possibility of new playing fields, she Capital Facilities Plan questioned why proper care can't be provided for the current fields. (Cont'd) Director Cutler commented on staffing levels as relates to the maintenance of the ballfields, and he committed to addressing the issues raised. He added that staffhad been asked to meet with the users of the ballfields to identify the needs. Paul Lamoureux, 602 Whidby, inquired as to Cedar Street repair costs, and Director Cutler indicated the costs were factored into the overall numbers; however, the construction costs were still unknown. There being no further public testimony at this time, Mayor Headrick continued the public hearing to June 14, 2005. Mountain View Final 1. Mountain View Final Subdivision - 10~h / Milwaukee: Subdivision - 10~ / Milwaukee Director Madsan provided a summary relative to the Mountain View Final Subdivision, Ordinance No. 3202 and Mayor Headrick opened the public hearing at 8:25 p.m., reading the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 3202 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, approving the Mountain View Subdivision. Planner Roberds, with the use of PowerPoint slides, described the subdivision, indicating that improvements have not been completed on 10t~ Street, so an Assignment of Savings will be forthcoming to assure completion of those improvements. Director Madsen praised the developer for the quality of design. There being no public testimony, Mayor Headrick closed the public hearing at 8:28 p.m. Councilmember Williams moved to suspend the normal rule regarding the adoption of all land use Ordinances being considered this evening. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Eriekson and carried unanimously. Couneilmember Williams moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title, citing Condition 1, Findings 1 - 4, and Conclusion A, attached to and incorporated as a part of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Erickson and carried unanimously. Eckard Heights Final 2. Eckard Heights Final Subdivision - Eckard / Mt. Angeles Road: 14 Unit Subdivision - Eckard / Subdivision Approval: Mt. Angeles Road Ordinance No. 3203 Mayor Headrick opened the public hearing at 8:30 p.m. and read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 3203 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, approving the Eckard Heights Subdivision. Director Madsen indicated this subdivision was previously referred to as the New View Subdivision. One condition for bonding of the paving was established, and the recommendation forwarded to the Council is for approval of the Final Subdivision. Planner Roberds described the subdivision, noting the applicant was in the midst of -5- 5656 CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 7, 2005 Eckard Heights Final completing the infrastructure, so an Assignment of Savings or other acceptable security Subdivision - Eckard / wouldbe accepted by the City. It is recommended that the Mayor be authorized to sign Mt. Angeles Road the Subdivision mylar once the Assignment of Savings has been submitted to the City. Ordinance No. 3203 There being no public testimony, Mayor Headrick closed the public hearing at 8:35 (Cont'd) p.m. Couneilmember Williams moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title, conditioned upon the Assignment of Savings or other acceptable security, citing Findings 1 - 4 and Conclusion A, attached to and incorporated as a part of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Couneilmember Braun and carried unanimously. Comprehensive Plan Land 3. Comprehensive Plan Land Use Plan and Map Amendments: Use Plan and Map Amendments Mayor Headrick re-opened the public hearing at 8:38 p.m. Director Madsen indicated Ordinance No. 3204 it was originally planned to recommend continuation of the public hearing to June 14th; however, because the Parks Plan will not be an element of the Comprehensive Plan, he felt the Council could proceed to adoption this evening if it so desires. An additional element to the Comp Plan was introduced by Associate Planner Johns in that the language of Growth Management Element Policy B.4. was revised to allow for the appropriate classification and zoning oflandprior to annexation. This recommendation was a result of the Southwestern UGA annexation. Lengthy discussion ensued, with staff responding to questions posed by the Council. It was suggested that, for purposes of clarification, the language in Policy B.4. should reflect the fact that funtre land uses would be designated for land located within the City's Urban Growth Area. There being no further testimony, the public hearing was closed at 9:00 p.m. Mayor Headrick read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 3204 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, adopting an Updated Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Rogers moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title, amending the language in Policy B.4. as suggested, and citing Findings 1 - 7 and Conclusions 1 - 6, attached to and incorporated as a part of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Munro and carried unanimously. Paul Lamoureux, 602 Whidby, provided the Council with copies of commentaries he made concerning the Park Plan. ORDINANCES NOT l. Parks Commission Technical Amendment: REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS: Attorney Bloor provided a summary of the proposed Ordinance, after which Mayor Headrick read the Ordinance by title, entitled Parks Commission Technical Amendment ORDINANCE NO. 3205 Ordinance No. 3205 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, clarifying a quorum for the Recreation and Parks Commission, and amending Ordinance 1926, as amended, and portions of Chapter 2.32 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Councilmember Erickson moved to suspend the normal rule regarding the adoption of Ordinances subsequently being considered by the Council this evening. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Williams and carried unanimously. -6- CITY COUNCIL MEETING 5657 June 7, 2005 Parks Connmssion Councilmember Williams moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. The Technical Amendment motion was seconded by Councilmember Braun and carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 3205 (Cont'd) Marine Life Center Fees 2. Marine Life Center Fees: Ordinance No. 3206 Director Cutler reviewed the proposed fees for the Feiro Marine Life Center, noting certain corrections to the fees set forth in the staffmemo. Barb Martin, Manager of the Center, reviewed fee comparisons with Port Townsend and Poulsbo, both of which have higher fees than those being recommended this evening for the Port Angeles Center. The Council considered the proposed increases, questioning the age threshold for senior citizens. Councilmember Williams moved to establish the age of 55 and above for those paying fees as senior citizens. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Munro and carried 5 - 1, with Councilmember Erickson voting in opposition. Mayor Headrick read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 3206 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, establishing use fees for the Feiro Marine Life Center, and amending Chapter 3.70 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Councilmember Erickson moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title and as amended. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Williams and carried unanimously. Annexation Ordinance 3. Annexation Ordinance: Ordinance No. 3207 Attorney Bloor reviewed the proposed Ordinance, setting an effective date for the annexation approved by the adoption of Ordinance No. 3196. Mayor Headrick read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 3207 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending Ordinance 3196, adding a specific effective date for annexation of property consisting of approximately 358.50 acres west of the current City limits, south of Highway 101. Councilmember Braun moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilmember Rogers seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. OTHER 1. Rolling Hills Preliminary Subdivision - 14~h / "0" Streets: Preliminary CONSIDERATIONS: Approval of 32 Unit Subdivision: Rolling Hills Preliminary Director Madsen offered a correction to Finding No. 17 in that "and to 14th Street" Subdivision should be deleted from the sentence. Also, in Finding No. 18, the 5-foot wide sidewalk should be corrected to a 6-foot sidewalk. Director Madsen then summarized details pertinent to the Rolling Hills Preliminary Subdivision, and Associate Planner Johns used PowerPoint slides to show a map of the area. It was noted that 14th & "O" Streets would be designed with curb and sidewalk. Brief discussion was held concerning standards for the cul de sac in terms of emergency equipment access, and Fire Chief McKeen reminded the Council that any subdivision outside the four-minute response time is required to be sprinklered. Councilmember Braun moved to approve the Rolling Hills Preliminary Subdivision, citing Conditions 1 - 13, Findings 1 - 19, -7- 5658 CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 7, 2005 Rolling Hills Preliminary and Conclusions A - E, as set forth in Exhibit "A", which is attached to and Subdivision (Cont'd) becomes a part of these minutes. Councilmember Williams seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Walker Preliminary 2. Walker Preliminary Subdivision - 10th/Milwa ukee: Preliminary Approval of Subdivision 22 Unit Subdivision: Director Madsen reviewed the Walker Preliminary Subdivision, and Associate Planner Johns showed the development on a map, noting the area is being developed according to low impact development standards. Additionally, it was pointed out that vegetation cannot be removed from the bluff, and each lot will be reviewed individually. Discussion was held with regard to no parking on the street because of the development standards, and it was agreed that Condition No. 1 appropriately addresses the issue of the street standards. Also, Councilmember Williams felt that the restriction on removal of vegetation should be included as a restrictive covenant in the form of a Notice to Title. Discussion was also directed to the matter of drainage, the requirement for a drainage report, as well as impacts to the bluff. Councilmember Williams moved to approve the Walker Preliminary Subdivision, citing Conditions 1 - 13, Findings 1 - 23, and Conclusions A - E, as set forth in Exhibit "B", which is attached to and becomes a part of these minutes, with the addition that a Notice to Title on Condition No. 11 will be recorded for the individual lots. Councilmember Rogers seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA: Couneilmember Erickson moved to accept the Consent Agenda, to include: 1) Minutes of May 17, 2005 City Council meeting; 2) Expenditure Report - May 27, 2005 - $1,119,384.93; 3) Electronic Payments ~ May 27, 2005 - $1,217,970.00; and 4) Discovery Trail Repairs and, due to the lateness of the hour, to include the following Finance Agenda items: 1) Police & Finance Departments Proposed Lease of Copy Machines; 2) Equipment Purchase - Light Duty Vehicles; 3) Skate Park AgreementAmendment;and4) CrownParkSewer& StormdrainImprovements. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Braun and carried unanimously. LATE ITEMS TO BE Manager Quinn introduced for consideration the matter of a citizen survey to be PLACED ON THIS OR conducted to assist the Pool Oversight Committee. Director Cutler reviewed FUTURE AGENDAS: information relative to the proposed survey of citizens in order to gauge the acceptability of the YMCA and City Hall sites, as well as the level of support for a $10 - $12 million pool. Lengthy discussion ensued on the merits of obtaining public opinion, survey costs projected at $7,000 - $10,000, the importance of appropriately constructing survey questions, as well as the lack of a survey on the matter of fluoride. Councilmember Braun moved to direct staff to develop a scope of work and negotiate a price to conduct a citizen survey to assist the Pool Oversight Committee in assessing the YMCA and City Hall sites and determine the level of financial support for the pool and, further, to authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement in an amount that does not exceed his current authority. The motion was seconded by Couneilmember Munro and carried 4 - 2, with Couneilmembers Williams and Rogers voting in opposition. Councilmember Williams stated his opposition was related to the lack of a survey on fluoride. CITY COUNCIL None. COMMITTEE REPORTS: RESOLUTIONS: None. INFORMATION: Community WorkPlan and CouncilRetreat: Following discussion, the Council agreed that, at its meeting of June 14, 2005, it would consider setting a date for a Council retreat with the intent being to initially focus on the 2005 Work Plan and then proceed -8- CITY COUNCIL MEETING 5659 June 7, 2005 INFORMATION: to the 2006 Work Plan. (Cont'd) EXTEND MEETING Couneilmember Williams moved to extend the meeting beyond 10:00 p.m. BEYOND 10:00 P.M. Councilmember Erickson seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT: Paul Lamoureux, 602 Whidby, addressed the Council on matters related to staffs recent trip to Indonesia, response provided by staff to his requests for public records, and the possibility of the YMCA sharing in pool survey costs. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Based on input from Attorney Bloor, Mayor Headrick announced the need for an Executive Session for approXtmately 15 minutes under the authority of RCW 42.30.110(i), to discuss with Legal Counsel three matters relating to agency litigation or potential litigation, and under the authority of RCW 42.30.110(c), to discuss a potential real estate purchase. It was anticipated that no action would be taken. The Executive Session convened at 10:40 p.m., and at approximately 10:55 p.m., the Session was extended to 11:25 p.m. by announcement of the Mayor. RETURN TO OPEN The Executive Session concluded at 11:25 p.m., no action was taken, and the Council SESSION: reconvened in regular open session. ADJOURNMENT: t~ meeting was adjourned at 11:25 p.m. . e , y Bec~yy J. Upt~)n,~[~rk -9- Exhibit "A" 5660 FINDiNGS AND CONCLUSIONS 1N SUPPORT OF ROLLING HILLS PRELIMiNARY SUBDIVISION: Conditions: 1. Interior streets shall be dedicated and constructed per the City's urban services standards and Guidelines, which includes a minimum 20-foot wide paved travel surface with a vegetated swale on both sides of the street and a minimum 4-foot wide all-weather pedestrian walkway along one side of the road separated from the travel surface by the vegetated swale, prior to approval of the final plat. 2. The interior streets shall be named and approved by the Department of Public Works and Utilities prior to final approval of the subdivision. 3. Improvements to "O" Street, shall be required at City of Port Angeles Public works and Utilities arterial street standards. 4. Fire hydrants shall be placed per the Fire Department comments as follows: One fire hydrant shall be located adjacent to lot #14; and a second fire hydrant shall be placed on 14th Street at the southwest comer of lot #17. 5. Wording requiring all homes within the subdivision to be equipped with a residential sprinkler system that meets the requirements of the current edition ofNFPA 13D shall be placed on the face of the final mylar. 6. Electric utility service to the subdivision shall be underground. A 10-foot easement for electric service shall be required on streets and cul-de-sacs. 7. Prior to final plat approval, water service shall be extended to the lots as required by the Public Works and Utilities Department. 8. Stormwater improvement plans shall be submitted for approval per the City's Urban Services Standards and Guidelines and made prior to final plat approval. 9. Sanitary sewer shall be extended to the new lots as required by the Public Works Department from Fourteenth Street and shown on the preliminary plat. 10. Building setbacks shall be identified on the final plat and address numbers provided by the Building Division will be placed on the lots. 11. The applicant shall place a statement on the plat and make it known to all subsequent purchasers of subject lots that said lots are in the proximity of the William R. Fairchild International Airport and that the Port of Port Angeles does not warrant that these lots will always be outside the lowest noise contour currently established for residential use. 12. Fourteenth Street improvements shall be made to Public Works and Utilities Department standards for standard residential streets prior to final plat approval and shall include a minimum of a 17-foot wide paved travel surface plus 10 feet of paving south of the center line with curb, gutter, and sidewalk along the entire site frontage. 5661 Findings and Conclusions Rolling Hills Preliminary Subdivision Page 2 13. "O" Street shall have street trees planted the entire length of the frontage of the site located behind the sidewalk. City staff is available to assist with tree selection and planting guidelines. Findings: 1. The Revised Code of Washington RCW 58.17 contains the State's guidelines for the uniform division of land within the State of Washington. Section 58.17.110 requires a city to inquire into the public use and interest proposed to be served by the establishment of a subdivision. It shall determine if appropriate provisions are made for, but not limited to, the public health, safety, and general welfare, for open spaces, drainage ways, streets or roads, alleys, other public ways, transit stops, potable water supplies, sanitary wastes, parks and recreation, playgrounds, schools and school grounds, and shall consider all other relevant facts including sidewalks and other planning features that assure safe walking conditions for students who only walk to and from school and whether the public interest will be served by the subdivision. A proposed subdivision shall not be approved unless the city can make written findings that these provisions are made. 2. Chapter 16.08 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code (PAMC) sets forth local requirements for the approval of subdivisions. RCW 58.17. Section 16.08.050(B)(1) PAMC provides that the Planning Commission shall examine the proposed plat, along with written recommendations of the City Departments, and shall either approve or disapprove the submittal. A recommendation thereon shall be forwarded to the City Council within a period of 90 days after a preliminary plat has been submitted to the City Planning Department. The City Council shall either approve or disapprove the proposed preliminary plat at a public meeting. 3. The Port Angeles Public Works and Utilities, Parks, and Fire Departments reviewed the proposed subdivision. Their comments have been incorporated in the Department's recommendation. 4. Preliminary approval is based upon a drawing dated received March 11 2005, prepared for Rolling Hills Homes LLC by Zenovic and Associates, Inc. 5. The subject property is identified as Low Density Residential on the Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map. 6. The proposal has been reviewed with respect to the Comprehensive Plan. The following Comprehensive Plan policies are found to be most relevant to the proposal: Growth Management Element Goal A; Land Use Element Goal A, Policy A.2, Goal B, Policy B.1, B.2, B.4, B.5, and B.6, Goal C; Transportation Element Goal A, Policy A.2, A.3, A.6, and B.11; Utilities and Public Services Element Policy C.2; Capital Facilities Element Goal A, and Policy A.9, Policy B. 1, Goal C, Policies C. 1 through 5, and 7. 7. The subject property is identified by the Port Angeles Zoning Map as Residential Single Family RS-9, which allows a density of up to 4.84 dwelling units per acre. The proposed drawing indicates that each lot in the proposed subdivision will be at least 9,000 square feet Findings and Conclusions - Rolling Hills Preliminary Subdivision 5662 Page 3 in size. 8. The site is currently served by"O" Street, which is an arterial street, and W. 14th Street which is not an arterial. Neither street is a designated school walking route nor a designated bicycle route. 9. There are no environmentally sensitive areas on the site. The site is not considered a frequently flooded area as it is not listed on the Federal Emergency Management Act (FEMA) maps which denote those areas that are in 100-year flood areas. 10. Transit service is available along "O" Street south of the site at 16th Street. "N" Street, south of 14th Street, is a designated school walking route. No transit service, school bus service, or school walking routes directly serve the subject subdivision. 11. Building permits are required for all structures on the completed sites. All local building and Fire Codes shall be complied with during construction including residential sprinkler systems. 12. The Port Angeles School District has been notified of the development to allow them to plan for needed public school facilities and routes. The Port Angeles School District provides school bus pick-up for students at Hamilton Elementary School and Stevens Middle School at 18th and "O" Streets, 12th and "N" Streets and for Hamilton Elementary at 14th and "N" Streets. 13. The City's Parks Department has responded that they are aware of the preliminary proposal and do not believe the level of service for the area will be hampered as a result of the development. The site is located approximately one mile north and west of Lincoln Park and approximately on mile west of Hamilton Elementary School, which are the only developed recreational facilities in the area. The site is approximately one half mile from City owned property that is designated as a future park located at l0th and "N" Streets. 14. All utilities including potable water, sanitary waste, and refuse collection are available in the area. 15. The site will be served by all City services including Police, Fire, and Public Works and Utilities Departments. Utility services will be extended to site at developer's expense. 16. The City's State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Official issued a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS #1099) on April 21, 2005, therefore satisfying the City's responsibility under the Act. 17. Improvements to the internal streets will be required such that the final roadway has an improved travel width of 20 feet with a vegetated swale and 4' all-weather pedestrian walking path on one side per the City's low impact development standards. 18. The Port of Port Angeles Fairchild International Airport is located south of the site. The Port of Port Angeles staff has been notified of the proposed subdivision. Wording shall be placed on final plat making potential purchasers aware of the existing on-going airport operation. Findings and Conclusions - Rolling ttills Preliminary Subdivision 5663 Page 4 19. The City's low impact development standards in suburban areas (adopted in 2003) were adopted with the understanding that subdivisions developed under the standards would not allow for on-street parking. Site development and design for residential lots developed under the lower impact standards need to accommodate resident parking and visitor parking on-site. Roadside ditches developed under low impact development standards should be monitored and kept free of debris by adjacent property owners. Conclusions: A. As conditioned, the proposed subdivision is consistent with the Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code. B. As conditioned, the proposal is consistent with the Port Angeles Subdivision Ordinance, Chapter 16.08 PAMC, and the Washington State Subdivision Act, Chapter 58.17 RCW. C. As conditioned, appropriate provisions have been made for the public health, safety and general welfare and for such open spaces, drainage ways, streets or roads, alleys, other public ways, transit stops, potable water supplies, sanitary wastes, parks and recreation, playgrounds, schools and school grounds, sidewalks and other planning features that assure safe walking conditions for students who only walk to and from school. D. Signage educating residents and visitors to the prohibition of on-street parking is included in the conditions for subdivision approval in those areas developed under the City's low impact development standards to prevent public safety issues that could result if on-street parking clogged streets that are allowed to be reduced in size. E. As conditioned, the public interest is served in the platting of this subdivision as articulated in the City's Comprehensive Plan, Subdivision, and Zoning Ordinances. The subdivision provides for development of new homes within the City of Port Angeles consistent with the Growth Management Act. _ted by the Port Angeles City Council at its meeting of June 7, 2005. Richard A. Headrick, Mayor Becky J. L~o~n,~ity C~erk Exhibit "B" 5664 FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS 1N SUPPORT OF WALKER PRELIMINARY SUBDWISION: Conditions: 1. All street and utility improvements shall be made to Public Works and Utility Department specifications and standards. Any streets constructed to low impact development standards shall be clearly posted with "NO PARKING" signs on both sides of the street. 2. The internal street shall be named and the name approved by the City at final plat review. The street shall be dedicated to the City. 3. Fire hydrant spacing shall be as required by the City Fire Department to a maximum 1000' of separation distance. Residences shall be fitted with residential sprinkler systems per NFPA 130. 4. The Fire Department emergency turn around shall be clearly marked as an emergency turn around only and NO PARKING signs shall be posted. A barricade at the southern terminus o£the emergency turn around shall be installed to prevent through traffic from using the turn 5. Electric utility service to the subdivision shall be underground. 6. Stormwater improvement plans shall be submitted for approval per the City's Urban Services Standards and Guidelines prior to final plat approval. 7. Sanitary sewer shall be extended to the new lots as required by the Public Works and Utilities Department from l0th Street and shown on the preliminary plat. 8. All utilities such as the sanitary sewer lift station, shall be built to City Standards if the developer's intent is to dedicate those utility structures to the City. 9. Building setbacks shall be identified on the final plat and address numbers placed on the lots, which will be provided by the Building Division. 10. The applicant shall place a statement on the plat and make it known to all subsequent purchasers of subject lots that said lots arc in the proximity of the William R. Fairchild International Airport and that the Port of Port Angeles does not warrant that these lots will always be outside the lowest noise contour currently established for residential use. 11. No removal of vegetation or earth disturbing activities shall occur within 50 feet of the top of the marine bluffunless approved through a separate Clearing and Grading Permit and an Environmentally Sensitive Areas review for each individual lot created. 12. Prior to final approval, the developer shall sign and record with the County Auditor's Office a Hold Harmless agreement to defend, indemnify and hold the City of Port Angeles and its officials, employees and agents harmless against any claims and/or lawsuits for personal injury and/or property damage arising out of, or in any way connected with subdivision approval. 5665 Findings and Conclusions Walker Preli~ninary Subdivision Page 2 13. The applicant shall meet all requirements of the Washington State Department of Ecology including application for aNational Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), State Waste Discharge General Permit, and the use of best management practices for erosion and sedimentation control. Finding(s: 1. The Revised Code of Washington RCW 58.17 contains the State's guidelines for the uniform division of land within the State of Washington. Section 58.17.110 requires a city to inquire into the public use and interest proposed to be served by the establishment of a subdivision. It shall determine if appropriate provisions are made for, but not limited to, the public health, safety, and general welfare, for open spaces, drainage ways, streets or roads, alleys, other public ways, transit stops, potable water supplies, sanitary wastes, parks and recreation, playgrounds, schools and school grounds, and shall consider all other relevant facts including sidewalks and other planning features that assure safe walking conditions for students who only walk to and from school and whether the public interest will be served by the subdivision. A proposed subdivision shall not be approved unless the city can make written findings that these provisions are made. 2. Chapter 16.08 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code (PAMC) sets forth local requirements for the approval of subdivisions. RCW 58.17. Section 16.08.050(B)(1) PAMC provides that the Planning Commission shall examine the proposed plat, along with written recommendations of the City Departments, and shall either approve or disapprove the submittal. A recommendation thereon shallbe forwarded to the City Council within a period of 90 days after a preliminary plat has been submitted to the City Planning Department. The City Council shall either approve or disapprove the proposed preliminary plat at a public meeting. 3. The Port Angeles Public Works and Utilities, Parks, and Fire Departments reviewed the proposed subdivision. Their comments have been incorporated in the Department's recommendation. 4. Preliminary approval is based upon a drawing dated received March 30, 2005, prepared for Terry Walker by Zenovic and Associates. 5. The subject propertyis identified as Suburban Lots 58 & 59, TPA parcel # 06-30-00-105825 & 105900. The site is designated Low Density Residential on the Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan land use map and is zoned RS-11. 6. The proposal has been reviewed with respect to the Comprehensive Plan. The following Comprehensive Plan policies are found to be most relevant to the proposal: Growth Management Element Goal A; Land Use Element Goal A, Policy A.2, Goal B, Policy B. 1, B.2, B.3, and B.4, Goal C; Transportation Element Goal A, Policy A.3, A.6, and B.11; Utilities and Public Services Element Policy C.2; Capital Facilities Element Goals A, and B, Policy B.1, B.3 through B.7, Goal C and Policies C.1, through C.5 and C.7. Findings and Conclusions 5666 Walker Preliminary Subdivision Page 3 7. The subject property is identified by the Port Angeles Zoning Map as RS-11 which allows a density of up to 3.96 units per acre. The proposed drawing indicates that each lot in the proposed subdivision will be at least 11,000 square feet in size. 8. The site gains access from l0th Street, which is classified as a residential street and is not a designated school walking route or bicycle route. 9. "O" Street south of l0th Street, and l0th Street east of"O" Street are designated as arterial streets. Tenth Street is a designated school walking route east of"N" Street. Neither 10th nor O" Streets are developed with sidewalks in the area nearest to the proposed subdivision. 10. The marine bluff crosses the site parallel to the northern margin of the property. The marine bluff is considered an environmentally sensitive area. A fifty foot buffer undisturbed of native vegetation is required to remain on the site to protect the stability of the marine bluff. 11. A geoteclmical report authored by Alkai Consultants, LLC for the subject property was received and reviewed by the City of Port Angeles on April 11, 2005. The report indicates the marine bluff to be relatively stable with one source of protection being the well established vegetative cover on the site. 12. Transit service is available at the comer of 10th and "N" Streets approximately 1/2 mile east of the site. 13. Building permits are required for all structures on the completed sites. All local building and Fire Codes shall be complied with during construction including residential sprinkler systems. 14. The Port Angeles School District has been notified of the development to allow them to plan for needed public school facilities and routes. The Port Angeles School District provides school bus pick-up for students at Hamilton Elementary School and Stevens Middle School at 18th and "O" Streets, 12th and "N" Streets and for Port Angeles High School and Hamilton Elementary at 14th and "N" Streets. 15. The City's Parks Department has responded that they are aware of the preliminary proposal and do not believe the level of service for the area will be hampered as a result of the development. A City owned parcel at the comer of l0th Street and "N" Street is intended to be developed into a park in the future. 16. All utilities including potable water, sanitary waste, and refuse collection are available in the area. 17. The site will be serviced by the City's Police, Fire, and Public Works and Utilities Departments. 18. The City's State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Official issued a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS #1100) on May 3, 2005, therefore satisfying the City's responsibility under the Act. ri~di~gs ~d Co~clusio~s 5667 Walker Preliminary Subdivision Page 4 19. Improvements to l0® Street per Sec. 16.08 PAMC, the access street (10th St.) Must be extended to the nearest improved street. The final roadway must be improved to meet the Public Works and Utilities Department Urban Services Standards and Guidelines. 20. The Port of Port Angeles operation of the Fairchild International Airport is located in the area south of the site. The Port of Port Angeles staff has been notified of the proposed subdivision proposal. Wording shall be placed on final plat making potential purchasers aware of the existing on-going airport operation. 21. The City' s low impact development standards in suburban areas adopted earlier in 2003 were adopted with the understanding that subdivisions developed under the standards would not allow for on-street parking. Site development and design for residential lots developed under the lower impact standards need to accommodate resident parking and visitor parking on-site. Roadside ditches developed under low impact development standards should be kept free of debris by adjacent property owners. 22. The Planning Commission's decision is a recommendation to the City Council. The Commission acts as the City's hearing body for preliminary subdivision approval. Reports are advisory only to ensure conformance of the proposed subdivision to the general purposes of the City's Comprehensive Plan and to planning standards and specifications adopted by the City. 23. Public notification was provided to property owners within 300 feet of the project, published in the Peninsula Daily News and posted on the site. No comments from the public were received. Conclusions: A. As conditioned, the proposed Subdivision is consistent with the Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code. B. As conditioned, the proposal is consistent with the Port Angeles Subdivision Ordinance, Chapter 16.08 PAMC, and the Washington State Subdivision Act, Chapter 58.17 RCW. C. As conditioned, appropriate provisions have been made for the public health, safety and general welfare and for such open spaces, drainage ways, streets or roads, alleys, other public ways, transit stops, potable water supplies, sanitary wastes, parks and recreation, playgrounds, schools and school grounds, sidewalks and other planning features that assure safe walking conditions for students who only walk to and from school. D. Signage educating residents and visitors to the prohibition of on-street parking should be included in the conditions for subdivision approval in those areas developed under the City' s low impact development standards in order to prevent public safety issues that could result if on-street parking clogged streets that are allowed to be reduced in size. Findings and Conclusions 5668 Walker Preliminary Subdivision Page 5 E. As conditioned, the public interest is served in the platting of this subdivision as articulated in the City's Comprehensive Plan, Subdivision, and Zoning Ordinances. The subdivision provides for development of new homes within the City of Port Angeles consistent with the Growth Management Act. · ~.~~d by the Port Angeles City Council at its meeting of June 7, 2005. R~chard A. Headnck, Mayor B"~ecky J. Up-_(~a,-C~y Cl~rk/