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WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION
321 East Fifth Street
January 30,2002
*Special Workshop
CALL TO ORDER
5:30 p.m.
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ROLL CALL
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Meetings of December 12,2001, and January 9, 2002
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CONTINUED BUSINESS:
PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTERS 2 (Board
of Adjustment). 15 !Environment). 16 (Subdivision). and 17(Zoning) of the
PORT ANGELES MUNICIPAL CODE: Proposed amendments intended for
clarification, correction, and streamlining of certain procedures in the P AMC
(Discussion continued from December 12, 2001).
PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 14
(Buildings and Construction) of the PORT ANGELES MUNICIPAL CODE:
Suggested organizational changes to the City's sign and parking standards. The
changes were suggested following a committee review of the City's development
ordinances during the summer of2001.
V. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
VI. STAFF REPORTS
VII. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
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PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Linda Nutter (Chair), Chuck Schramm (Vice), Fred Hewins, Fred N011on, Bob Philpott, Mary Craver, Rick Porter
PLANNING STAFF: Brad Collins, Director; Sue Roberds, Assistant Planner.
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MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
Port Angeles, Washington 98362
January 30,2002
Special Workshop
5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Bob Philpott, Fred Hewins, Linda Nutter, Chuck Schramm,
Fred Norton
Members Excused:
Rick Porter and Mary Craver
Staff Present:
Brad Collins, Sue Roberds
Public Present:
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chair Nutter opened the meeting. Commissioner Philpott moved to approve the January
9,2002, minutes as presented. Commissioner Hewins seconded the motion which passed 4-
o with Commissioner Norton abstaining as he was absent at the meeting.
WORKSHOP ITEM:
Proposed amendments to the Port Angeles Municipal Code: Discussion of
amendments proposed to the Port Angeles Municipal Code as a result of a review by
a Citizen's Advisory Committee.
Director Collins began a lengthy review and report of amendments that were proposed to
various chapters ofthe Port Angeles Municipal Code by a Citizens Advisory Code Committee in
order to clarify the intent of certain regulations and to make the regulations more easily understood
by the general public and those using the Municipal Code. Proposed amendment to the sign
regulations is intended to provide one set of sign regulations that can be used City wide rather than
one for the Downtown and one for all other areas of the City. At present staff refers to the
definitions and detailed information found in the Downtown Sign Code in dealing with signs City
wide because they are not found anywhere else. The Committee proposed to integrate the various
sign information into one complete set of regulations.
Over the years various parking needs have come about that were not listed in the original
parking ordinance when it was adopted in 1966. Staff proposed to integrate current terminology and
new uses into the ordinance at this time.
The City's subdivision regulations were found to be very confusing to Committee members
who suggested that additional information be provided within the regulations and that it be reviewed
for uniformity.
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Planning Commission Minutes
January 30. 2002 . Special Workshop
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Commissioner Nutter noted that ADA standards, bicycle routes, widths, and design standards
do not appear to be being worked into new construction activities.
Because of the complexity of the amendments it was determined that more detailed
information be prepared by staff for review, and that a public hearing be set to consider the proposed
amendments.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
STAFF REPORTS
Director Collins noted that interviews for the Associate Planner position will be conducted on
February 4, 2002.
REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
Commissioner Schramm noted the new Industrial Marine zone draft that was distributed for review
as a new mixed use industrial marine zone with review of the Comprehensive Plan. A lengthy
discussion ensued as to the redevelopment of the Rayonier site which included speculative
possibilities of future development issues given the level of clean up that the property owner is
proposing. Mr. Collins introduced the possibility of perhaps rezoning portions or all of the site. Mr.
Hewins spoke about Rayonier's property rights and of a survey that was conducted which identified
preferred potential uses for the site as seen through the eyes of the public.
Commissioner Nutter presented a congratulations card from Commission members to Sue Roberds
who has been promoted to Assistant Planner. The Commission offered its congratulations and
support of the promotion.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
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Brad Collins, Secretary
PREPARED BY: S. Roberds