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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11/04/1997 3584 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington November 4, 1997 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Ostrowski called the special meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at SPECIAL MEETING: 5:35 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Ostrowski, Councilmembers Braun, Campbell, Doyle, Hulett, McKeown, and Wiggins. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Pomeranz, Attorney Knutson, Clerk Upton, B. Becket, S. Brodhun, B. Collins, S. Ilk, J. Pittis, B Titus, G. Kenworthy, T. McCabe, J. Mason, B. Coons, J. Johnson, A. Brusseau, R. Ellsworth, T. O'Neill, T. Nevaril, T. Smith, S. Hursh, and L. Haehnlen. Public Present: L. Lee, D. Triana, C. Kirkman, L. Williams, M. Rowe, and B. Monro. Customer Commitment Customer Commitment Presentation: Presentation Jamie Mason, former Chair of the Customer Commitment Steering Committee, addressed the Council on the status of the Customer Commitment Program, an effort which commenced in January, 1996. The goal of the program, under the leadership of the City Council, has been to improve customer service within the City of Port Angeles. Customer Commitment has been a means by which employees have attempted to shape the City into a more customer driven organization, to change management philosophy by empowering employees, and to foster a system change in many aspects of City work life. The Customer Commitment Steering Committee has felt that employee pride equates to customer satisfaction, and to that end, the Steering Committee was established to steer all aspects of the process. The committee of twelve represents a vertical and horizontal cross section of the City's work force, meets once per week, and agrees to membership for a minimum of one year. Mr. Mason stated that various accomplishments have been identified thus far: the creation of the Citywide Value Statement; the appointment of Bureaucracy Busting Subcommittees; publication of the newsletter; the appointment of the Awards & Incentives Subcommittee and the Human Resources Subcommittee; and the integration of current awards/incentive programs into the Customer Commitment process. Mr. Mason reviewed the responsibilities and successes of the subcommittees, noting that over 80 employees are currently serving on a subcommittee at the present time. Every effort has been made and will be ongoing to reduce "red tape", to increase a sense of ownership on the part of the City employees, .and to provide better customer service. The focus of the program is now directed to crefiting a Citywide image standard, a management training academy, an increased public awareness of attributes of our area, and continued efforts in bureaucracy busting. The Steering Committee is encouraging increased departmental communication pertinent to customer commitment and, in addition, 1 3585 CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 4, 1997 Customer Commitment an enhancement of employee evaluations and their relationship to customer commitment. Presentation (Cont'd) Mr. Mason thanked the Council members for their support in this endeavor. Councilman Wiggins inquired as to the nature of feedback from the public concerning this program, and Manager Pomeranz indicated there has been very good support. There have been a tremendous number of positive comments. Councilman Campbell was extremely . impressed with what has been accomplished thus far and what is projected for the future. He asked the Steering Committee to advise the City Council if there was anything needed from the Council in order to make this program a success. Councilman Doyle agreed, noting that the City is a better place in which to do business. Councilman Braun felt things had improved greatly, and Mayor Ostrowski commended those involved in the program. He introduced the members of the Steering Committee present at this evening's meeting. Director Pittis directed kudos to Jamie Mason for his strong leadership as Chair of the Steering Committee. North Olympic Peninsula North Olympic Peninsula Sla'lls Center: Skills Center Mayor Ostrowski introduced Leonard Bell, Dr. George Woodruff, and Jim Jones who were in attendance to represent the North Olympic Peninsula Skills Center. Leonard Bell, 3721 Park Knoll, appreciated the opportunity to be before the City Council, and he thanked the Council for its efforts in the area of customer service, as well as the development of the High School sidewalk program. Mr. Beil was contracted, along with Greg Moo, to develop the imtial programs for the North Olympic Peninsula Skills Center. There has been an identified need for a skills center on the Peninsula for the last 20 - 30 years, and Mr. Beil related that Dr. Woodruffs arrival at the School District prompted the formation of the Skills Center by virtue of previous experience gained in Tumwater. Based on a feasibility study being completed as to need, the Superintendent of Public Instruction in Olympia issued a tentative approval for the establishment of a Skills Center on the Peninsula. Mr. Beil explained that a skills center is typically provided for high school juniors and seniors who have completed many of the standard high school requirements with an opportunity to explore occupational areas ofinterest or concentrate on a specific occupational sequence. Occupational areas offered are generally those which cannot be offered at a single high school because of limited enrollment, high cost of instructional materials, and special qualifications of instructors. Students may stay enrolled in the center until the time they have obtained a high school diploma or until they are 21 years of age. Mr. Beil proceeded to explain in detail the nature of the Skills Center and the programs to be offered as of February 1, 1998, which is the beginning of the second semester. He indicated that efforts are being made to determine if there are public or private entities who can provide some of the training. Peninsula College is planning to donate land for facilities that may be necessary. Mr. Bell stressed the importance of pursuing this opportunity, and it may prove to be another means by which new business can be attracted to the North Olympic Peninsula. Councilman Campbell expressed the value of this addition to the Peninsula, as it is most important to provide students with marketable skills so they can pursue other than service-related careers. Discussion followed with the Council, and Mr. Beil urged the Council to provide input and support for the Skills Center. Ai)JOURN TO Mayor Ostrowski adjourned the meeting to Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. for labor EXECUTIVE SESSION: negotiations for approximately 20 minutes. RETURN TO OPEN The meeting returned to open session at 6:55 p.m. SESSION: 3586 CITY COUNCILMEETING November 4, 1997 CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Ostrowski called the regular meeting o£the Port Angeles City Council to order at REGULAR MEETING: 7:05 p.m. PLEDGE OF The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Ostrowski. ALLEGIANCE: APPROVAL OF Councilman Braun moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October MINUTES: 21, 1997. Councilman Wiggins seconded the motion, which carriedby amajority vote, with Councilman Campbell abstaining due to absence from the meeting. CEREMONIAL None. MATTERS/ PROCLAMATIONS: FINANCE: None. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Ostrowski noted that Item No. 1 of the Consent Agenda should be moved to become the first item to be considered under Other Considerations. Therefore, Councilman Doyle moved to accept the Consent Agenda, excluding Item No. 1, as follows: (2) Need for city-wide tree trimming around power lines; (3) Acceptance of grant contract with Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development to accept $39,342.00 for distribution to the City of Sequim, Town of Forks, Clallam County, and the City of Port Angeles for continued work on comprehensive plans and development regulations under the State's Growth Management Act; (4)Payroll - October 19, 1997 - $358,021.81; and (5) Check list - October 31, 1997 - $285,203.35. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hulett, and after limited discussion, a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. ITEMS FROM THE Larry Williams, 306 W. 9th, asked to address the Council during the consideration of the AUDIENCE/COUNCIL/ Calkins annexation request. STAFF TO BE CONSIDERED OR PLACED ON THIS AGENDA OR A FUTURE AGENDA: PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1.A. Adoption of Resolution Establishing Public Participation Process for CDBG Grant Applications Public Participation Process for CDBG Grant Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the information provided by the Public Works Department, Applications - noting that consideration of this particular resolution did not require a public hearing. He Resolution No. 13-97 read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 13-97 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, establishing a public participation process for the consideration of community development block grant applications and proposals. Councilman Braun moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. The motion was seconded by Councilman Campbell Attorney Knutson clarified that the City is setting the ground rules by which it will seek public input for these types of grant applications. Councilman Doyle inquired as to whether this process would be initiated for all such applications, and Attorney Knutson responded afftrmatively. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. 3587 CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 4, 1997 PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1.B. Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Application for CDBG General Purpose (Cont'd) Grant to Fund Phase 1V of the Port Angeles Housing Rehabilitation Program Application Authorized Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the information in the packet, and C~uncilman Campbell for CDBG General Purpose indicated it was his impression that the City had done extremely well with this program in Grant - Phase IV of Housing the past. Projects/Grants Administrator Smith agreed that the City had done quite well; Rehabilitation Program - there have been three very successful programs involving $1.75 million. The City is now Resolution No. 14-97 attempting to obtain grant funding for Phase IV, which would be directed toward multi- family and non-owner occupied units. Receiving funds for this project would enable the City to address a need that has been identified through the public process. Many of the funds are returned to the City and can be used for ongoing community development. Councilman Doyle, having attended a recent conference on public housing, was given a suggestion from the Housing Authority that this funding might be directed to the renovation of the Lee Hotel so that it could be converted to senior housing. Grants Administrator Smith indicated this possibility had been given consideration. It has a great deal of potential, and the City will review its focus in order to get involved in projects such as the Lee Hotel. The Council members spoke in support of the concept and urged staff to further pursue the opportunity. Mayor Ostrowski opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. Martin Rowe, ClallangJefferson Commumty Action Council and Administrator of the Port Angeles program, addressed the matter of the Lee Hotel. He supported the concept, but noted that the focus of the current program is directed primarily to multi-family and non- owner occupied units. The scope would need to take a different approach should the Lee Hotel be pursued, and another application would need to be written as well. Mr. Rowe indicated that joint efforts have materialized in working with non-profits and investors in order to make multi-family housing as affordable as possible. There being no further public testimony, Mayor Ostrowski closed the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. He read the Resolution by title, entitled RESOLUTION NO. 14-97 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, authorizing submission of an application for a general purpose Community Development Block Grant and committing to comply with all required regulations. Councilman Campbell moved to authorize the submission of the CDBG application and to pass the Resolution as read by title. The motion was seconded by Councilman Braun and carried unanimously. Recovery of Abatement 2. Recovery of Abatement Costs Costs Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the memorandum submitted by the Director of Public Works pertinent to costs incurred by the City for the abatement of structures located at 1321 Caroline and 907 W. 15th Street. Mayor Ostrowski opened the public heating at 7:29 p.m. There being no public testimony, the Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. Councilmember McKeown moved to confirm that the charges shall be a special assessment against and a lien upon the property. Councilman Hulett seconded the motion. In the discussion that followed, Councilman Doyle inquired as to the property owner's 3586 CITY COUNCILMEETING November 4, 1997 PUBLIC 1tEARINGS: reaction to the assessment. Deputy Director of Utility Services Titus responded that the (Cont'd) owner had cooperated fully with the abatement of the property, but was unable to pay for the costs associated with the abatement. In response to an inquiry from Councilman Recovery of Abatement Wiggins as to whethe~,:,interest was included in the amount due, Attorney Knutson indicated Costs (Cont'd) that it was included at a rate of 7%. Building Inspector Haehnlen summarized for the Council the nature of the abatement. After further limited discussion, a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. LEGISLATION: 1. Ordinances Not Requiring Public Hearings Street Vacation Petition - A. Street Vacation Petition - STV97-02 - Schouten, Portion of l 6th Street between Schouten "B" and "C" Streets Councilman Doyle reported that the Real Estate Committee had met earlier in the day in order to arrive at a compensation amount for this street vacation. However, there was an uncertainty as to the total number of square feet involved in the vacation. Staff was asked to calculate the specific number of square feet, and it was anticipated that a special meeting of the City Council would need to be called so action could be taken on the vacation on an mediate basis. After further deliberation, it was agreed by consensus that this meeting of the City Council would be continued to Wednesday, November 5, 1997, 5:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers for the purpose of taking action on the street vacation. Establish Lodging Tax B. Establishing Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Advisory Committee - Ordinance No. 2972 Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the information provided by the City Attorney and read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2972 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, establishing the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, defining its membership, duties and organization, and adding a new Chapter 2.70 to the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Councilman Hulett moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. The motion was seconded by Councillnember McKeown. In the discussion that followed, a question was raised pertinent to the one-year term of office, and Attorney Knutson offered clarification in that State law dictates the one-year tenn. However, he advised the Council that members can be reappointed for additional terms. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. Establish Governor's Rural C. Establishing the Governor's Rural Economic Summit and Port Angeles Works Economic Summit and Port Funds Angeles Works Funds - Ordinance No. 2973 Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the memorandum in the packet as provided by Attorney . Knutson. He read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2973 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, creating the Governor's Rural Economic Summit and Port Angeles Works Funds, abolishing the Publicity Fund, amending Ordinance 2890 and Chapter 3.15 of 3587 CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 4, 1997 LEGISLATION: the Port Angeles Municipal Code, and repealing (Cont'd) Ordinance 1722 and Chapter 3.28 of the Port Angeles ,.Municipal Code. Establish Governor's Rural ; ~ · Economic Summit and Port Councilman Braun moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilman Angeles Works Funds - Itulett seconded the motion. Councilman Wiggins lauded the efforts of the City Manager Ordinance No. 2973 in being able to acquire the donations for the Summit. This was a remarkable achievement (Cont'd) ~ in a very trying time. A vote wa,~ taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. 2. Resolutions Not Requiring Public Hearings: None Calkins Request to 3. Planning CommisMon Minutes/Action Items Circulate Annexation Petition Planning Commission Minutes - October 22, 1997 Calkins Request to Circulate an Annexation Petition - Fey Road Larry Williams, representing the applicant, noted that Mr. & Mrs. Calkins had arrived in Port Angeles today, at which tinae he met with them to discuss the conditions of approval to circulate an annexation petition. Clarification was sought relative to Condition #5 on no- protest LID agreements, and Director Collins agreed with Mr..Williams that such an agreement is a statement that no one would oppose an LID. Regarding Condition #6, Mr. Williams asked that, if a property owner were served by a septic system or Dry Creek water, would an LID be Ibrmed anyway and would the property owner be paying for a service not being received? Director Collins stated the intent is that water and sewer services would come from the City, and setw'ices from other entities would not come fom, ard. Regarding Condition #7, Mr. Williams reassured the Council that the Calkins' were supportive of providing life safety insurances to the best of their ability. However, if a fire station were mc. ted in their vicinity, they questioned whether the sprinklers would still be required. Fire Chief Becker responded that the 4-minute response time established in the Urban Services Ordinance would prevail. Additionally, only new construction would require the sprinklers. Cotmcilman Doyle asked if the annexation petition would include those properties in the original request, to which Director Collins responded affirmatively. Discussion followed, and Councilman Campbell inquired of Mr. Williams how many homes could be constructed on that prope~~. Mr. Williams indicated there is a potential lbr 200 homes. Mr. Williams, noting the election held today, raised a question as to whether he should be a participant in discussions pertinent to this annexation, in view of his election to the City Council. Attorney Knutson responded that it would depend on what is before the Council at the time. Based on appearances, it may be better for Mr. Williams to not vote on this matter when it is before the City Council; however, he offered to discuss this further with Mr. Williams. Councilman Campbell moved to authorize the circulation of the annexation petition, subject to Conditions 1 - 7 and citing Findings 1 - 18 and Conclusions l - 12, as set fo~Xh in Exhibit "A",which is attached to and becomes a part of tbese minutes. The motion was sec~mded by Councilman Braun and carried by a majority vote, with Couneilmember l~leKeown voting in opposition. 6 3588 CITY COUNCILMEETING November 4, 1997 LEGISLATION: 4. Other Considerations (Cont'd) A. Gleniv°~4DrtvO,Traffic Report Traffic Report City Engineer Kenworthy revieWed for the Council a report prepared in response to a petition from residents in the Glenwood area for speed reduction in their neighborhood. The City staff and Traffic Committee had met to review the different options in trying to find a resolution to the problems brought to light by the neighborhood. The recommendation being brought forward is to add Fairmount Avenue improvements to the CFP and to seek funding sources to facilitate those improvements. Engineer Kenworthy reviewed in detail the solutions which were considered and the potential outcomes, such as an LID, additional speed bumps, installation of enforceable warning signs, and added warning signage regarding handicapped and children at play· Engineer Kenworthy also reviewed other alternatives given consideration, to include closing of streets to through traffic, additional stop signs, improvement of Fairmount Avenue, etc. He noted that additional information is needed pertinent to speeds being traveled, as well as traffic volumes, and the City has sought assistance from the County Road Department. In the ensuing discussion, Councilman Braun suggested consideration be given to doubling the fines for speeding. Councilman Hulett suggested that consideration be given to a "no right turn" sign offHighway 101. In addition, Councilman Doyle queried if the speed limit should be lowered so that, in effect, the desired speed would be accomplished. Leland Lee, Senior Volunteer for the Police Department, advised the Council that he had been in the area to observe the traffic. Unfortunately, he was present at those times when the speeding wasn't taking place. Discussion followed, and Director Pittis indicated the Department of Transportation would have to approve any signs changing traffic flows from Highway 101. Further, he advised the Council that, once the additional traffic information has been received, staff would be in a better position to make a recommendation. He asked to reserve final judgment pending the receipt of the information, to which the Council agreed. Planning Commission Planning Commission Minutes - October 22, 1997 Minutes Director Collins noted that action was not taken on the October 22, 1997, Planning Commission minutes. Accordingly, Councilman Wiggins moved to accept and place on file the Planning Commission minutes of October 22, 1997. The motion was seconded by Councilman Doyle and carried unanimously. Appointment of Non- B. Appointment of Nonmotorized Advisory Committee Members Motorized Advisory Committee Members Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the information submitted by the Planning Department, and Councilman Campbell inquired as to the responsibilities and authority of this committee. Would it be comparable to the Public Safety Advisory Committee? Planning Director Collins responded that the committee would primarily deal with capital facilities for nonmotorized needs, serving at the pleasure of the City Council. It has been recommended that the following be appointed to two-year terms: Jean Fairchild, Soroptimist International Trails Committee; Bruce Monro, Clallam Transit Driver and Olympic Peninsula Bicyclists Club; Steve Baxter, Olympic Peninsula Bicyclists Club; Gary Holmquist, Daishowa Bicycle Commuter; Bill Hale, City of Port Angeles Bus Commuter; Joel Roalkvam, Disabilities Commuter; Roger Rudolph and Jack Galloway [Altemate], Olympic National Park; Jeanne Rolley, Senior Center; Linda Nutter, Planning Commissioner; Tom Riepe, Deputy Police Chief and City's Bicycle Friendly Communities Contact Person; Gary Kenworthy, City Engineer; Tom Anderson and Gary Gleason, Port 3589 CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 4, 1997 LEGISLATION: Angeles School District; Sue Taylor, Bill Rowland, and Craig Whalley, Port Angeles (Cont'd) Downtown Association; and Wayne Fitzwater, Department of Natural Resources. Appointment of Non- Couneilmember McKeown moved to appoint the eighteen people to the Motorized Advisory Nonmotorized Committee, as recommended, for a term of two years. The motion Committee Members was seconded by Councilman Braun, which carried unanimously. _ (Cont'd) Morse Creek Hydroelectric C. Morse Creek Hydroelectric Project Project Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the information submitted by Public Works pertinent to the recxanmendation to shut down the Morse Creek Hydroelectric Project by virtue of the fact that operation and maintenance costs would exceed the revenue generated for the next five years. Lengthy discussion followed, and Councilman Braun inquired as to whether the City could reapply at some future time for another operating license. Engineering Manager Hursh responded that to do so would probably be too expensive, and the City wouldn't realize any benefit from such a small project. Members of the Council expressed concern as to how this may impact the City's water rights and leave them unprotected. Attorney Knutson, in response to a question fi-om Councilman Braun, advised the Council that he and Director Pittis will be working on the water rights issue. At the present time, the Department of Ecology has quite a backlog on issues relative to water rights, and the City is presenting the DOE with a rather umque situation. He cautioned the Council that resolution of the matter may take some time. Councilman Wiggins felt the City should move quickly on this matter, in view of the situation with the Elwha. Director Pittis informed the Council that one of the issues in the water supply study includes Morse Creek as a potential player. The issues can be very complicated, and the Council should remember that the PUD also uses water fi-om this particular pipeline. Director Pittis assured the Council that more information will be available upon completion of the study. After further lengthy discussion, Councilman Doyle moved to authorize the staff to proceed along the lines of shutting down the project, to retain the City's water rights, and to report back to the Council with the status of the situation. Councilman Wiggins seconded the motion. Councilman Campbell urged the Council's support of decommissioning the hydroelectric project, as he felt there would be nothing gained by continuing to retain the license. Acknowledging that this may be a long, drawn out process, Councilman Campbell noted the City may need to invest in consultants and experts to advise the City as it proceeds. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. Budget Calendar D. 1998 Budget Calendar Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the memorandum and 1998 Budget Calendar as submitted by Finance Director Godbey. Clerk Upton advised the Council that budget presentations and the first public heahng had been scheduled for Friday, November 21, becaUSe the first budget hearing had to be conducted prior to the first Monday in December. The scheduled was accepted by the Council by consensus. CONTINUATION OF At 8:45 p.m., Councilman Doyle moved to continue the City Council meeting to MEETING: Wednesday, November 5, 1997, at 5:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wiggins and carried unanimously. 3590 CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 4, 1997 CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED MEETING Port Angeles, Washington November 5, 1997 RECONVENE Mayor Ostrowski reconvened the meeting of the Port Angeles City Council at 5:35 p.m. MEETING: ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Ostrowski, Councilmembers Braun, Campbell, Doyle, Hulett, and Wiggins. Mere bets Absent: Councilmember McKeown. Staff Present: Attorney Knutson, Clerk Upton, and B. Collins. Street Vacation Petition - Street Vacation Petition - STV97-02 - Schouten, Portion of l 6th Street between "B" and Schouten - "C" Streets Ordinance No. 2974 Mayor Ostrowski read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2974 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles vacating a portion of Sixteenth Street between "B" and "C" Streets. Councilman Doyle reported that the Real Estate Committee had met to consider the compensation amount for the vacation and, in so doing, considered comparable sales of LI zoned property in 1997 at a rate of $5.36 per square foot. The assessed value in the immediate area of the vacation equates to $4.50 per square foot, so the Real Estate Committee opted to use the $4.50 figure for this purpose. The total square footage of the street vacation was set at 10,175 square feet, and 50% of the total amount would mean a compensation amount of $22,893.75. Councilman Braun moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title, to include the compensation amount of $22,893.75. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m. Becky ].'U~, ~ Cie~Tk I - -'~mrosper~Ostro'~V~r'l~ayor .... 3591 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 3592 Exhibit "A" CONDITIONS, FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS IN SUPPORT OF REQUEST TO CIRCULATE AN ANNEXATION PETITION - CALKINS - Fey Road: Conditions of Approval: 1. The annexed area shall bear the pro rata share of the City's general obligation indebtedness existing as of the date of the annexation. 2. Comprehensive Plan Land Use designation and zoning shall be consistent with the County's Comprehensive Plan land use designations. 3. An annexation agreement and master plan shall be prepared and signed by the petitioners. 4. Additional right-of-way as necessary to provide 60 foot minimum width for street and utility purposes shall be dedicated to the City for a local access street from Edgewood Dr. to U.S. Highway 101. 5. Non-protest agreements shall be signed by a minimum of 60% of the property owners for the formation of separate L.I.D.'s for roadway and storm improvements, water extensions, and sewer extensions. 6. Water and sewer services from the City shall be provided by property owners approval of a local utility improvement district at the time of annexation. 7. Residential sprinkler systems meeting the City Fire Department's standards shall be required for any new construction within the annexation area. Findings: 1. On July 29, 1997, the Planning Department received an annexation request from Richard and Anne Calkins for an area located south of the William R. Fairchild International Airport along Tyler and Fey Roads to U.S. Highway 101 (Attachment A to staff's September 4, 1997 report). 2. On August 19, 1997, the City Council sent the request to the Planning Commission for review and a recommendation and set a public meeting on the request for their September 16, 1997, regular meeting. 3. The proposed annexation area is irregular in shape and extends south in a narrow strip from the existing City limits. 4. The proposed annexation area contains approximately 60 acres of land and includes a tributary to Dry Creek. 5. The area is subdivided into ten individual parcels under four separate ownerships 3593 Findings and Conclusions CALKINS Page 2 with seven large parcels (one ownership) comprising approximately 91% of the area and 66% of the area's assessed valuation, which is $660,650. The annexation request petition is made by this one property owner with 66% or $435,650 of the assessed valuation of the area. 6. The petitioners wish to develop a 54.5 acre tract of mostly undeveloped land made up of seven parcels into a residential subdivision. 7. Some residential and manufacturing development has taken place on Edgewood Dr. and along U.S. Highway 101. 8. The nearest City water service is located at the Airport entrance, and the nearest sewer service is at Fairmont and Lauridsen or at 18th and L Streets. 9. As proposed, City streets do not access the site. Only a small section of Edgewood Drive is included in the annexation area, which is accessed only by County road or Federal highway. 10. Several Departments have raised concerns about the accessibility of the site for City services and whether it is a logical extension of the City limits. Testimony was provided by the City's Fire Marshall who stated that such an annexation will increase the margin of error in emergency response situations for emergency persolmel and dispatch. 11. The factors considered under RCW 35A. 14.200 in review of annexation proposals include "the configuration of the area, comprehensive use plans and zoning, the likelihood of significant growth in the area and in adjacent incorporated and unincorporated areas during the next ten years, location and coordination of community facilities and services., the probable effect of the annexation proposal or alternatives on cost and adequacy of services and controls in the area, and the effect of the annexation proposal or alternatives on adjacent areas." 12. The area of annexation includes areas likely to be classified by the City's Environmentally Sensitive Areas Protection Ordinance as environmentally sensitive areas and as such will be subject to the regulations of that ordinance. 13. The topography of the area slopes to the north and includes a tributary stream to Dry Creek running south to north through the entire annexation area. 14. The Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan as amended June, 1997 contains 10 policies (Growth Management Element Policies 1-10) directly related to annexations. 15. The proposed promotional annexation must comply with the City's annexation policies as established in the City's Comprehensive Plan and Resolution 18-78. 3594 Findings and Conclusions CALKINS Page 3 16. The proposed annexation area is within the Port Angeles Urban Growth Area. 17. The proposed annexation is contiguous to the established City limits only on the r- north side, which is the smallest side of an elongated irregular area. 18. The area to be annexed is to be designated as several land uses and zones including Low Density Residential and Industrial on the City's Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and Single Family Residential RS-9 and Industrial Heavy IH on the City's Zoning Map, consistent with the County's Comprehensive Plan. Conclusions: 1. As conditioned, the proposed annexation is consistent with the City's annexation policies as established in the City's Comprehensive Plan's Growth Management Element (Policies 1-10)and Resolution 18-78. 2. Due to the small size of the proposed annexation and the limited development opportunities of the area (due to the existence of the Dry Creek tributary), the proposed annexation should not result in a reduction of any LOS for existing services. However, the distance to the nearest water and sewer services would make extension of City services costly. 3. As reviewed by the Public Works and Fire Departments, the area of annexation may propose a challenge to servicing and may not be a logical extension of City services without including more area east to Airport Road as well as portions of Edgewood Dr. and Airport Road connecting to the City's Lauridsen Boulevard. 4. The irregular shape of the proposed annexation area and the "island" that would be created virtually surrounded by unincorporated area would make servicing the area awkward, if not difficult. 5. A more logical and regular annexation area would progress west from Airport Road. 6. The City's policies encourage annexation within the Port Angeles Urban Growth Area, which was established to accommodate growth which is expected to occur over the next ten years. 7. The proposed annexation area is a prime area identified for water and sewer .~ improvements to serve planned industrial uses adjacent to the site. The annexation and extension of services would greatly help to implement the Comprehensive Plan for this area, particularly if the proposed annexation area was expanded to include the area east to Airport Road. 8. To facilitate a residential subdivision development, the petitioners are seeking annexation to Port Angeles for the purpose of receiving urban services from the 3595 Findings and Conclusions CALKINS Page 4 City. 9. As conditioned, the annexation will reduce existing potential for .- interjurisdictional and service problems by creating an area with better accessibility for City services. 10. As conditioned, necessary rights-of-way will be obtained by the City. 11. A portion of the area to be annexed is planned for immediate development, and the proposal is therefore promotional in nature. 12. As conditioned, the annexation is in the public interest. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles on this 4th day of November, 1997. x~C i°spe~Dty~f ec~t'r~Sge~;sMay~r ATTEST: