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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
December 16, 1997
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Ostrowski called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at
REGULAR MEETING: 7:05 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.
Becker, S. Brodhun, B. Collins, K. Godbey, S. Ilk, J. Pittis, B.
Titus, N. Wu, T. Smith, K. Ridout, B. Coons, and Y.
Ziomkowski.
Public Present: M. Raymond, B. Taylor, D. Maguire, L. Williams, C:
Boardman, T. Roth, and R. Roberts.
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
MINUTES: December 2, 1997. Councilman Hulett seconded the motion. Councilman Wiggins
pointed out a typographical error on Page 5, Councilman Campbell did not agree with
himself but, rather, with Councilman Hulett. A vote was taken on the motion, which
carried unanimously.
CEREMONIAL 1. Proclamation Honoring Mayor Ostrowski
MATTERS/
PROCLAMATIONS: Manager Pomeranz read a proclamation of recognition of Mayor Ostrowski, who will be ·
concluding his service on the Council and as Mayor as of December 31, 1997. Councilman
Proclamation Honoring Braun then presented Mayor Ostrowski with a plaque recognizing Mayor Ostrowski's eight
Mayor Ostrowski years of service to the City as a member of the Council.
Mayor Ostrowski was then honored by the Public Works and Parks & Recreation
Departments with humorous gifts. Manager Pomeranz again thanked Mayor Ostrowski for
his dedication to the City and told him he would be missed.
Erl Hansen presented Mayor Ostrowski with a handmade gavel, and the various Council
members thanked him for his service to the City. Mayor Ostrowski gave farewell remarks
and stated his experiences over the past eight years have been enjoyable. He felt he would
be leaving the City in the vary capable hands of Council and staff.
Break Mayor Ostrowski recessed the meeting for a break at 7:25 p.m., at which time cake in his
honor was served. The meeting reconvened at 7:45 p.m.
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CEREMONIAL 2. Presentation of GFOA Distinguished Budget Award
MATTERS/
PROCLAMATIONS: Dean Walz, President of the Washington Finance Officers Association and Finance
(Cont'd) Manager for the City of Olympia, advised the Council that this award represents significant
achievement by the City of Port Angeles. The continued receipt of this award by the City
Distinguished Budget demonstrates the staff's commitment, professionalism, and expertise, as well as the support
Award Presentation of the citizens and Council to the staff. Mr. Walz explained the guidelines followed in
order to qualify for this award, as well as the criteria for judging. Mr. Walz then presented
the Distinguished Budget Award to Mayor Ostrowski.
Mayor Ostrowski thanked Mr. Walz and stated the City of Port Angeles was fortunate in
having Finance Director Godbey, Accounting Manager Ziomkowski, and Manager
Pomeranz who work so hard to make it possible for the City to receive this award.
Councilmembers McKeown and Campbell both lauded the efforts of Finance staff.
FINANCE: None.
CONSENT AGENDA: Councilman Doyle moved to accept the Consent Agenda, including: 1) Easement
reconveyance - 1105 East Park Avenue; 2) Authorize Public Works Director to sign tree
trimming contract; 3) Payroll - November 30, 1997 - $365,029.99; 4) Check list -
December 12, 1997 - $851,067.43; 4a) Progress payment #1 - Golf Course Road Sewer
LID #215; 4b) Progress payment #8 - Library Project; and 4c) Progress payment - Ediz
Hook Sewer Project. Connciimember McKeown seconded the motion. Following
discussion and clarification, a vote was taken on the motion, which carried
unanimously.
ITEMS FROM THE Manager Pomeranz asked to add two items to the agenda: the 1998 Congressional City
AUDIENCE/COUNCIL/ Conference and Governor Locke's budget proposal. These were added as items 4. F. and
STAFF TO BE 4. G.
CONSIDERED OR
PLACED ON A Mayor Ostrowski announced that items 4.D. and 4.E. would be moved up on the agenda
FUTURE AGENDA: to accommodate all those present who wished to speak to the issues.
Manager Pomeranz asked to add item 4. H., an agreement with Forks for prisoner
confinement services.
LEGISLATION: 4. Other Considerations
Lodging Tax Committee D. Lodging Tax Committee recommendation for 1998 (Existing 2% Tax Funds)
Recommendations
Councilman Wiggins suggested that Tim Smith, Contracts/Projects Administrator, provide
a brief review of this issue and then, perhaps, a member of the Committee could explain
the process used.
Mr. Smith explained he was the staff assistant to the Committee for the allocation of 1998
lodging taxes. Mr. Smith explained why the Committee was formed and how and why the
members were chosen. He reported that the Committee received 12 requests, totaling
$252,315, and it was anticipated that $119,000 would be available for allocation. The
Committee' s recommendations totaled $129,150, with $10,650 coming from Lodging T ax
fund reserves. Mr. Smith reviewed the recommendation as to which agencies should be
receiving funds and how much they would receive. He introduced the members of the
Committee.
Councilman Wiggins asked that one of the Committee members step forward to explain the
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LEGISLATION.' process and how the Committee made its decisions.
(Cont'd)
Randy Johnson, Chamber of Commerce, explain~xt there were many different views
Lodging Tax Committee regarding worthiness of the requests and where the money should be spent. He felt all
Recommendations Committee members were well informed and did all the necessary homework. Mr. Johnson
(Cont'd) then explained the process used to prioritize the requests and arrive at the funding level.
John Platt, Best Western Olympic Ixxtge, stated this was his third year participating in the
procx~s; growth and changes were evident. Everyone has an opinion as to what they feel
will help tourism and the community. Bringing all these opinions to consensus produced
excellent results this year.
Councilman Wiggins reported that the Committee voted 8 - 2 to recommend the 2%
increase in hotel/motel taxes in the future. However, the Committee has not had the time
to produce a proposal as to the expenditure of those funds. The additional 2% tax is
scheduled for consideration at the January 5, 1998 committee meeting.
Councilman Wiggins moved to accept the recommendations of the Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee for 1998. Couneilmember MeKeown seconded the motion.
Mayor Ostrowski felt it was a real breakthrough to have the Chamber of Commerce and
the North Olympic Visitors and Convention Bureau (VCB) join forces. Erl Hanson of the
Chamber of Commerce clarified that the joint proposal was representative of the joint
efforts of the Chambers of Commerce from Port Angeles, Forks, Sequim, Clallam Bay and
Sekiu, as well as the VCB. Various Council members lauded the efforts of the Committee
and thanked them for a job well done. At Councilman Braun's request, Tim Smith
explained how the Council would know if the various funded programs were a success.
After further discussion, a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously.
Port Angeles Signage E. Presentation on Port Angeles Signage
Manager Pomeranz stated that Jackson Smart of Jackson Smart Signs was present to
discuss the signage proposal. Manager Pomeranz stated it has been a City Council goal for
several years to improve the welcome signage at both the east and west ends of town.
Clallam County has also discussed improving and developing welcome signage, and it has
been anticipated that this would be ajoinf project with the County. The signage would link
nicely with County plans on the east side of Port Angeles for a trail that is being developed.
Manager Pomeranz stated it will not be just a sign, but a place to which people are
attracted. It would serve as a cornerstone for the County and City. Manager Pomeranz
introduced Rich James from the County Planning Department and County Commissioner
Carole Boardman.
Jackson Smart stated that, when the city approached him regarding the signage, a
committee was formed, and possible sites were examined. It was felt that the Morse Creek
overlook would be a perfect spot. Using a model of the sign, he indicated the sign
dimensions would be 40' wide by 8' tall, and it will sit on a five-foot berm. Mr. Smart
noted that AndreTM May, a horticulturist, is a member of the committee, and he was
responsible for the landscape design shown in the model. Mr. Smart described how the
sign was going to be constructed and what materials would be used in construction. The
sign will be lighted for visibility.
Rich James, Clallam County'Planning Department, stated the Morse Creek overlook is
thought of as the gateway to the urban area. Part of the scenic byways grant on which he
is currently working allows for the development of scenic interpretive signage, and a
portion of the back panel of the sign will be used for this purpose. The Olympic Discovery
Trail will go along the right side of the sign and along the northern edge of the overlook
area, which is about four acres. This will, therefore, allow for parking. Mr. James felt this
would be a very attractive gateway enlrance. The committee plans to apply for more scenic
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LEGISLATION: byways grant money, and Mr. James summarized the grant criteria which was included in
(Cont'd) the information he had distributed. Mr. James described the ingress and egress which
would be developed for the overlook, which will be much safer than it is currently.
Port Angeles Signage
(Cont'd)
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Rezone Request -REZ 97-02 - Clallam County YMCA/Veteran's Center -
Northwest and Southwest Corners of Third and Francis Street: Request to
Rezone Request-YMCA Rezone Property from RS-7, Residential Single Family to PBP, Public Buildings
Ordinance No. 2976 andParks
Mayor Ostrowski asked Planning Director Collins to give a brief presentation on the issue
prior to opening the public hearing. Director Collins reviewed the information contained
in the packet, used the overhead projector to demonstrate the area under discussion,
responded to questions posed by the Council, and clarified several issues.
Mayor Ostrowski opened the public hearing at 8:40 p.m.
Brooke Taylor, President of the YMCA Board of Directors, gave a brief historical review
of the YMCA site. As time passed, the YMCA became a nonconforming use in an RS-7
neighborhood, and Conditional Use Permits or variances were frequently required for
certain activities. Mr. Taylor stated the YMCA and the Veterans' Center are the two
remaining parcels of public or quasi-publicly held property which abut the PBP zone.
Thanks to a grant, the YMCA is in a financial position to enlarge their exercise room;
however, a variance was necessary in order to expand. An application was submitted for
a variance, the criteria were not met, and the variance was denied. The only option left was
to seek a rezone. Mr. Taylor urged the Council to support this rezone request.
Dan Maguire, Executive Director of the YMCA, pointed out that the YMCA is a
cotnmunity service organization. The YMCA will celebrate its 50th year in Port Angeles
in 1998 and, during that time, it has had a significant impact on the health and welfare of
Port Angeles. Mr. Maguire urged the Council to support the rezone request.
Mary Raymond, 719 East Third Street, opposed the rezone of the Veterans' Center. She
stated that the YMCA has been a good neighbor, but she had questions and concerns
regarding a rezone of the Veteran's Center. Ms. Raymond said many neighborhood
residents had not received notification that the Veterans' Center was being added to the Y's
rezone request. Ms. Raymond stated she had sent a lette/- of concern and felt the Veterans'
Center rezone should be a separate issue. The neighbors should be allowed to have a say
in the detenninationl If there is no proposed new use for the Veterans' Center, she did not
feel a rezone was necessary. Ms. Raymond was further concerned that, if the area were to
be rezoned as planned, a drag and alcohol rehabilitation center could be located there, and
she did not feel that would be compatible for a residential neighborhood or a YMCA.
At Mayor Ostrowski's request, Planning Director Collins responded to some of Ms.
Raymond's concerns and explained that rehabilitation centers and medical facilities exist
in residential areas as well; therefore, this rezone would not make a significant change in
the potential for this to occur. The rezone was under consideration in order to make the
current use conforming. Carol Boardman, County Commissioner, concurred with Director
Collins' statements. Director Collins stated a letter had been received from the County
Commissioners indicating their support of the rezone of the County property.
Teny Roth, President of the Clallam County Veterans' Association, stated the Association
had no objections to the application for rezone. The Veterans' Association has been
meeting in that location for thirty-five years; there are no plans to change the use of the
building. Mr. Roth gave a history of the building located on that site.
Ms. Raymond asked what would be the guarantee that the Veterans' will stay in that
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: building and not have someone else move in and change the use. She stated this should be
(Cont'd) a separate issue fxom the YMCA, and it should be addressed at the time of a new usage.
A change of usage could cause problems in the neighborhood. Mr. Roth indicated the
Rezone Request-YMCA ground floor iS all that is~used at this time, as the second floor cannot be used because of
Ordinance No. 2976 fire and building code regulations. Any new uses for the building would only be
(Cont'd) speculation at this time·
There was no further public testimony, and Mayor Ostrowski closed the public hearing at
9:05 p.m. He read the Ordinance by title, entitled
ORDINANCE NO. 2976
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles rezoning property
located in Blocks 2 and 3 of Cains Subdivision of Suburban
Lot 21 and in Block 63 of Lewis and Mastick's Subdivision
of Suburban Lot 22 fi.om RS-7, Residential Single Family, to
PBP, Public Buildings and Parks, and amending Ordinances
1709 and 2801, as amended.
Councilman Campbell moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title, citing
Findings 1 - 12 and Conclusions A - C, as set forth in Exhibit "A", which is attached
to and becomes a part of these minutes. Councilman Braun seconded the motion.
Discussion followed, and Director Collins responded to questions, provided clarification
of several issues, and assured the Council that all the neighbors required by law to be
notified of the rezone had been so notified. A vote was taken on the motion, which
carried unanimously.
Municipal Code 2. Municipal Code Amendment - MCA 97-04 - Municipal Code Amendments -
Amendment City-wide: Various administrative Municipal Code amendments to the City's
Ordinance No. 2977 land use ordinances by increasing the Zoning Code height limitations for
certain commercial zones, providing and amending area and dimensional
standards in the PBP zone, adding a subdivision identification sign standard,
and adopting recent SEPA guidelines by reference.
Director Collins noted that there was a slight revision to the Ordinance title as set forth on
Page 99. He explained the need to add language pertinent to the revision of the PBP
setback requirements. The Planning Commission had agreed with all of the proposed
changes, with the exception of one. The signage for identification of subdivisions was
approved on a 4 - 3 vote. Mayor Ostrowski opened the public hearing at 9:15 p.m.
Brooke Taylor, President of the YMCA Board of Directors, noted the connection between
the YMCA rezone and a portion of this amending ordinance, that relating to the PBP
setback requirements, which will ultimately allow the expansion needed at the YMCA.
Mayor Ostrowski closed the public heating at 9:20 p.m. and read the Ordinance by title,
entitled
.- ORDINANCE NO. 2977
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, making several
minor changes to the City's land use ordinances by increasing the Zoning code
height limitation for the Community Shopping and Commercial Arterial
districts, adopting a subdivision identification sign standard, adopting recent
SEPA guidelines by reference, amending Ordinances 1709, 1631, 2312, and
2552, as amended, and amending Chapters 17.22, 17.23, 17.40, 16.08, and
15.04 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: Director Collins reiterated there had been changes made in the title as noted in the new
(Cont'd) Page 99 he had distributed, and language would be added pertinent to the PBP setback
requirements.
Municipal Code
Amendment Councilman Wiggins moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title with the change
Ordinance No. 2977 suggested, citing Findings 1-7 and Conclusions A - E, as set forth in Exhibit "B',
(Cont'd) which is attached to and becomes a part of these minutes. Councilman Hulett
seconded the motion. Discussion followed, and Director Collins responded to questions
and provided clarification on some of the changes. A vote was taken on the motion,
which carried unanimously.
Break Mayor Ostrowski recessed the meeting for a break at 9:35 p.m. The meeting reconvened
at 9:45 p.m.
LEGISLATION: 1. Ordinances Not Requiring Public Hearings
1998 Budget Adopted Ordinance Adopting the 1998 City of Port Angeles Budget
Ordinance No. 2978
Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the information provided by the Finance Department and read
the Ordinance by title, entitled
ORDINANCE NO. 2978
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles revising
the Budget for the fiscal year ending December 31,
1997, adopting the budget for the fiscal year ending
December 31, 1998, and amending Ordinance 2940.
Councilman Braun moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilman
Wiggins seconded the motion. Manager Pomeranz gave a brief explanation of the budget
changes. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously.
Councilman Wiggins asked why .the City Attorney's budget needed to be increased for
Public Defender and prosecution contracts, to which Attorney Knutson responded.
2. Resolutions not Requiring Public Hearings
Personnel Policy and Amending City of Port Angeles Personnel Policy & Procedures Manual
Procedures Manual
Resolution No. 17-97 Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the information provided by Human Resources and read the
Resolution by title, entitled
RESOLUTION NO. 17-97
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City ~)fPort
Angeles, Washington, amending the Personnel Policy
and Procedures Manual by revising several sections to
update the manual, in compliance with current laws,
rules, regulations, and practices.
Councilman 1}oyle moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. Councilman
Campbell seconded the motion. Following brief discussion, a vote was taken on the
motion, which carried unanimously.
3. Planning Commission Minutes/Action ltems: None.
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LEGISLATION: 4. Other Considerations
(Cont'd)
Communications Site A. Amendment to.Communications Site Facility Use Lease
Facility Use Lease
Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the information provided by the Police Department. Naomi
Wu, Communications Manager, explained the project and recommended approval of the
lease amendment.
Following brief discussion, Councilman Braun moved to authorize the Mayor to sign
the amendment agreement for the Communications Site Facility Use Lease.
Councilman Hulett seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Bird Control Contract B. Bird Control Contract Between the City and U.S. Department of Agriculture
Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the information provided by the City Manager. Councilman
Campbell moved to authorize the Public Works Director to sign the proposed work
plan and amendment to the Cooperative Service Agreement between the City and
the United States Departraent of Agriculture. Couneilmember MeKeown seconded
the motion. Following discussion and clarification by Manager Pomeranz, a vote was
taken on the motion, which carried unanimously.
Public Defender Contract C. Amendment to Public Defender Contract
Mayor Ostrowski reviewed the information provided by the City Attorney.
Councilman Wiggins moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the amendment to the.
ClaHam-Jefferson Public Defender contract, which increases the payment amount
from $23,000 to $30,000 per calendar year starting in 1998 and requires that future
increases be preceded by notice given at least ninety (90) days before the end of the
calendar year. Councilman Braun seconded the motion. Councilmember McKeown
stated that the Clallam-Jefferson Public Defender was one of her clients; however, she did
not feel she would be unduly influenced by this. She offered to abstain from voting if the
Council so desired. There was no objection to Councilmember McKeown's voting on the
issue; therefore, a vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously.
1998 Congressional F. 1998 Congressional City Conference
City Conference
Manager Pomeranz received information regarding the Congressional City Conference
which will be held in Washington D.C. in March. He felt it was a good conference to
attend, as there would be access to those people making decisions such as Congressmen
and Senators. With the types of issues the City is facing, Manager Pomeranz felt it would
be useful to send at least one Council representative to this meeting. Councilman Doyle
stated he had attended this conference in the past, and he felt it was interesting and useful.
Further discussion on this issue will be held in January after Council members have had a
chance to review the information.
Governor's Budget G. Governor Locke's Budget Proposal
Proposal
Manager Pomeranz stated he had sent each Councilmember a copy of Governor Locke's
supplemental 1997-1999 budget. Manager Pomeranz stated the Governor did attempt to
follow-up on discussions in Port Angeles in this supplemental budget; he quoted from and
reviewed the document.
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LEGISLATION: H. Agreement with Forks for Prisoner Confinement Services
(Cont'd)
Managei- Pomeranz gave credit to Police Chief Ilk for generating the idea of this agreement
Agreement with Forks with the City of Forks. He noted this will save money for the City of Port Angeles and will
help the City of Forks as well. It will also alleviate overcrowding in the County jail facility.
Councilman Braun moved to approve the proposal for use of the Forks jail for
Prisoner Confinement Services and authorize the Mayor to sign. Coun¢ilmember
McKeown seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Mayor Ostrowski reminded the Council of the City Christmas Party to be held Saturday.
Mayor Ostrowski announced that Councilman Wiggins had been elected to replace him on
the Association of Washington Cities, for the term ending in June, 1998.
ADJOURN TO Mayor Ostrowski adjourned the meeting to.Executive Session m 10:17 p.m. to discuss a
EXECUTIVE SESSION: matter of potential litigation.
RETURN TO The meeting returned to open session at 10:30 p.m.
OPEN SESSION:
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
Gary Braun
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Exhibit "A"
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS FOR APPROVAL OF REZONE REZ 97-02 -
YMCA/CLALLAM COUNTY:
Findings:
1. The proposed rezone request is to change the subject area zoning from RS-7,
Residential Single Family, to Public Buildings and Parks. (See Attachment A to
the December 10, 1997 Staff Report for REZ 97-02.)
2. The Comprehensive Plan designates the site as Low Density Residential
3. The subject area is presently zoned RS-7.
4. The subject area is presently developed with the Clallam County YMCA and the
Clallam County Veterans Center.
5. The YMCA property has been utilized by the YMCA since 1952.
6. The Veterans Center property is owned by Clallam County.
7. Civic buildings and recreation facilities are not permitted uses in the RS-7 zone.
8. Civic buildings and recreation facilities are permitted uses in the PBP zone·
9. The use of the PBP zoning is to identify either environmentally sensitive areas such
as streams, ravines, marine bluffs; or wetlands and public buildings and uses. Due
to the nature, size and desired scattered distribution of public facilities throughout
the City, PBP zoned properties are found in a variety of Comprehensive Plan land
use designations, including the Low Density Residential designation.
10. Comprehensive Plan policies which relate to the proposed rezone include: Land
Use Element Policies A1 and 2, C1, and J3, and Utilities and Public Services
Element Policies A1 and B3.
11. The SEPA Responsible Official issued a Determination of Non-Significance for the
proposal on December 8, 1997 (See Attachment B of the December 10, 1997 Staff
Report for REZ 97-02).
12. The posted public comment period for this application ran from November 10 to
November 25, 1997. During that time, the Planning Department received two
letters of comment - one from Jon and Mary Raymond, 719 E. Third Street, Port
Angeles, requesting that the Veterans Center property not be rezoned, and from
Ernie and Jane Alvers, 708 E. Third Street, Port Angeles, requesting that the
YMCA property not be rezoned. These letters of comment are attached as
Attachment D to the December 10, 1997 StatTReport for REZ 97-02.)
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Conclusiot,l$ :
A. The proposed rezone is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Policies
A1 and 2, C1, and J3, and Utilities and Public Services Element Policies A1 and
B3 as listed in the December 10, 1997 StaffReport for REZ 97-02.
B. The proposed rezone recognizes the existing and historic use of the property as
public facilities.
C. The rezone is in the public use and interest and the properties' locations on Francis
Street are compatible with the surrounding zoning and land uses.
Adopted by the Port Angeles City Council at its meeting of December 16, 1997.
Bec-l~y Ji ~J-~"~onl ~ity Cler~- --
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Exhibit "B"
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS FOR APPROVAL OF MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT
- MCA-04 - CITY OF PORT ANGELES:
Findings:
1. The City Planning Department's policy is to note areas of concern, inconsistency,
or error contained in the City's development regulations within the City of Port
Angeles and bring these issues to the attention of the City Council through the
Planning Commission for review and possible amendment in a timely manner.
2. Situations have occurred where areas of concern or inconsistency have been noted
including a lack of permitted subdivision identification signage, inconsistent height
limitations for multi family developments, ineffective setback regulations in the
PBP zone, and out of date SEPA regulations.
3. The City does not provide for subdivision identification signs in residential zones.
4. The Port Angeles Municipal Code requires that property identification signs be no
larger than one (1) square foot in size, unlighted, and displaying only the name of
the occupant in residential areas.
5. The State Department of Ecology revised the State Environmental Policy Act
(SEPA) regulations on November 10, 1997. The City has 180 days in which to
revise its SEPA regulations for compliance with those amendments.
6. Structures in multi family residential districts may be 35' in height. Commercial
zones currently restrict height to 30'. Multi family residential uses are permitted in
commercial districts.
7. The majority of PBP zoned public properties are not developed in a campus-like
manner.
Conclusions:
A. An increase in height limitations within the Commercial Arterial and Community
Shopping District will provide consistency with multi family zoning development
standards.
B. The SEPA amendments are consistent with the State's revised regulations.
C. The amendment to the City's subdivision regulations provides for adequate
identification of approved residential subdivision developments.
D. The amended PBP development standards will result in improved buffering
between PBP uses and adjacent non-PBP zones properties and increased design
flexibility of PBP properties.
E. The proposed amendments are in the public's interest.
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E. The proposed amendments are in the public's interest.
Adopted by the Port Angeles City Council at its meeting of December 16, 1997.
ProSper Ostrowsk~, Mayor
BEcky J. U~-~-,,~ity-Cief~