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FORTANGELES
WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A.
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION
321 East Fifth Street
February 14, 2007
6 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by the Chair
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of January 24, 2007
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PUBLIC HEARING:
ANNEXATION PETITION - ANX 06-01- ADAMICH, Southeast comer of
McDougal Street and Homestead Avenue: Request for annexation of 4.94 acres.
V. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
VI. STAFF REPORTS
VII. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
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PLANNING COMMISSIONERS Chene Kldd (ChaIr), Dave Iohnson, KevlIl Snyder, John Matthews, Werner Beier, Stan Hams, Doc RClss
PLANNING STAFF Sue Roberds, Plannlllg Manager, Nathan West, Prlllclple Planner, Scott Johns, Associate Planner
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MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
Port Angeles, Washington 98362
February 14,2007
6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Salute to the Flag
ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Dave Johnson, Cherie Kidd, Kevin Snyder, John Matthews,
Stan Harris, and Werner Beier
Doc Reiss
Nathan West and Scott Johns
Mike Adamich, Bob Forsberg
Members Excused:
Staff Present:
Public Present:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Chair Kidd commented that she appreciated the visit from County Planning Commission
member Gary Gleason and Sequim Planning Commission member Larry Freedman at the
January 24, 2007, Planning Commission meeting, and their invitation to the City's Planning
Commission to participate in discussions concerning regional planning issues.
. One correction to the January 24,2007, minutes was pointed out.
Commissioner Snyder moved to approve the January 24, 2007, minutes as
corrected. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mathews and passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Chair Kidd indicated that those who testify must sign the "Sign In" log and affirm that
their testimony will be truthful to the best of their knowledge.
ANNEXATION PETITION - ANX 06-01 - ADAMICH. Southeast comer of
McDougal Street and Homestead A venue: Request for annexation of 4.94 acres.
Associate Planner Scott Johns reviewed the Department's report recommending the
Planning Commission forward a recommendation of approval to the City Council with
conditions, findings and conclusions.
Commissioner Beier asked if the subject site was located within the City Fire
Departments 4-minute response area. Planner Johns indicated that it was not and that further
development proposals would initiate more detailed comments from the Fire Department.
Commissioner Beier also asked whether the Planning Commission should include a
recommendation to the City Council regarding the sites zoning. Planner Johns indicated that the
commission is not required to make such a recommendation, but that if the commission did not
agree with the intended zoning of RS-9 then the Planning Commission could make a
recommendation on zoning.
Commissioner Johnson asked for additional clarification about applying a zone
designation and how the process of changing the zoning functions. Planner Johns indicated that
a zone would be designated at the time of annexation by the City Council and that a property
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owner would be required to apply for a zone change subsequent to annexation if they desired a
different zone designation.
Commissioner Johnson asked about the proposed location of sidewalk development on
McDougal Street. Planner Johns stated that Public Works and Utilities Department had
commented that the sidewalk would be located on the west side of McDougal and presumed that
the department had made the recommendation based on some logic.
Chair Kidd indicated that those who testify must sign the "Sign In" log and affirm that
their testimony will be truthful to the best of their knowledge prior to providing testimony during
public hearings. Chair Kidd then opened the public hearing
Mike Adamich, 810 Church Street, indicated that he had nothing to add to staffs
comments. Chair Kidd asked what his reason was for requesting annexation. Mr. Adamich
indicated that he intended to develop the property and wanted to connect to City utilities that
were available in the area.
There being no further comment, Chair Kidd closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Snyder moved to recommend to the City Council approval of the
annexation petition ANX 06-01 with the following condition, and findings and conclusions
in support of the action:
Condition:
1. Dedication of 30' along the frontage of McDougal Street is required. The petitioner
understands that road improvement is required to McDougal Street including paving, a
walking path and ditch, and driveway culvert placed to satisfy the City's suburban
standards with any development of the subject property.
Findings:
Based on the information provided in the Community and Economic Development Staff Report
for ANX 06-01 dated February 14, 2007, including all information in the public record file,
comments and testimony presented during the public hearing, the Planning Commission
discussion and deliberation, and the above listed conditions of approval, the City of Port Angeles
Planning Commission hereby finds that:
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On August 2, 2005, the City Council considered a Request To Circulate An Annexation
Petition submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Mike Adamich per RCW 35A.14.120. The Council
and the petitioners/property owners discussed that zoning of the site would be RS-9
Residential Single Family if annexed, and that the property owners would assume their
portion of the City's bonded indebtedness at the time of annexation. Following the
discussion, it was determined that an annexation petition could be circulated for
consideration per RCW 35A.14.
Per RCW 35A.14.120, a petition for annexation must contain at least 60% property
ownership signatures. On January 27, 2007, the Department of Community &
Development received an annexation petition for the subject property signed by 100% of
the property owners. The annexation petition was forwarded to the Clallam County
Boundary Review Board on February 9, 2007.
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The site is undeveloped, relatively flat, approximately 300' x 700' in configuration., and
approximately 4.94 acres in area. A small area in the southwest portion of the site
exhibits some environmentally sensitive identifying factors but appears to be less area
than would qualify for regulation under the City's Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Ordinances.
4. The Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan Land Use Plan as amended in 2006 was reviewed
in its entirety with respect to the proposed action and contains the following Goal and
Policies that apply and support the proposal:
Growth Management Element Goal B: To ensure the orderly transition of land within the
PAUGA into the City of Port Angeles.
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Policy B.I:
Policy B.2:
Policy B.3:
Policy B. 4:
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Policy B. 5:
Policy B. 6:
Policy B. 7:
Policy B.8:
Policy B.9:
Policy B.I 0:
Policy B.ll:
Policy B.I2:
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Annexation of land, which is outside the established boundaries of the
PAUGA, shall not be allowed.
Annexation of land from within the established boundaries of the
P AUGA shall be in accordance with the adopted annexation laws.
Annexation of land, which is not adjacent to and/or contiguous with the
established City Limits boundary-line, should not be allowed.
At the time of annexation, the City should appropriately classify and
zone such land, based upon the City Comprehensive Land Use Map and
the City Comprehensive Plan. Thereafter, the provisions, restrictions,
and requirements of City Ordinance #1709, The Port Angeles Zoning
Code, shall apply to development of the annexed area.
Annexation and development of land should be consistent with the
orderly extension of urban services/facilities and in accordance with the
City's Comprehensive Plan and capital facility planning.
No annexation of land should be allowed in which existing development
cannot meet the established concurrency requirements of the City within
six years from the time of annexation.
No annexation of land should be allowed which results in decreased
minimum standards for City streets, water service, sewer service, and/or
electrical service provided to existing residents of the City.
No annexation of land should be allowed which results in decreased
minimum standards for City solid waste collection, stormwater
management programs, emergency services and/or telecommunication
services provided to existing residents of the City.
Annexation boundaries should be drawn to eliminate boundary,
interjurisdictional, and service problems.
Necessary rights-of-way and easements should be obtained prior to or at
the time of annexation.
The City should facilitate any annexation in a manner that will minimize
financial impact to all residents and businesses.
The City should annex in accordance with State statutes its urban growth
areas (UGAs) as facilities are extended into those areas and as new
urban development takes place.
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5. City utilities located adjacent to the site include water, sewer, and electric. The site is
served with refuse pickup and emergency response services. Further development of the
site will require observance of the City's development standards.
6. Access to the site is possible only from within the City by way of McDougal Street and
Homestead Avenue. Property adjacent to the site (south) is located in the County. The
County property is accessed from Mt. Angeles Road, which is a County road in this
locations. Properties located directly west, east, north, and southwest of the site are
located in the City.
7. The site is designated Very Low Density/Low Density (VLD/LD) in the County which
most closely corresponds to the City's RS-9 Residential Single Family zone. Site
dimensions, location, and neighborhood characteristics correspond to the City's RS-9
zoning. The site is located in the suburban area of the City. Subdivisions in the area
contain lots that are a minimum 9,000 square foot size in area. A few lots in the area are
larger than 9,000 square feet in area.
8. The property owner's intent is to divide the property into residential sites that will receive
City services from McDougal Street or Homestead Avenue.
9. City Departments reviewing the proposal commented that a standard road width does not
exist along McDougal Street west of the site being 30' in width. Annexation of the
property will require the dedication of 30' of right-of-way along the McDougal Street
frontage of the site. Homestead Avenue right-of-way width is 60' in width. The Fire
Department and Public Works and Utilities Departments had no further comment.
10. Notification of a public hearing in consideration of the request for annexation was placed
in the Peninsula Daily News on February 4, 2007. The property was posted on January
31, 200. No public comment was received during the public comment period. The City
Council will conduct a public hearing on the matter prior to taking final action on the
annexation petition.
Conclusions:
Based on the information provided in the Department of Community and Economic
Development Staff Report for ANX 06-01 dated February 14, 2007, including all of the
information in the public record file, comments, and testimony presented during the public
hearing, the Planning Commission's discussion and deliberation, and the above listed conditions
of approval and listed findings, the City of Port Angeles Planning Commission hereby concludes
that:
A. The City's Comprehensive Plan as amended in 2006 contains policies that encourage
annexation within the Port Angeles Urban Growth Area which was established to
accommodate growth that is expected to occur within a twenty year time frame. The
proposed annexation is a logical extension of the City's boundaries and is specifically
consistent with Growth Management Element Goal B and Policies B.l to B.12 of the
Plan.
The annexation petition process has been done in accordance with RCW 35.A.14
(Annexation) which defines the procedure and analysis required for annexation of
properties to a Code City. The petition has been forwarded to the Clallam County
Boundary Review Board for review.
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C. City utilities and services available to the site and beyond include water, power, sewer,
refuse disposal and emergency response services.
D. As the site is not functionally accessible except from within the City, but is located within
a pocket area, the annexation will provide a logical service area for the site and will
reduce an irregular boundary that may have caused inter jurisdictional boundary issues.
E. An annexation of property must be in the best interest of the City and its residents to be
approved. Annexing property owners understand that they will bear their proportion of
the City's bonded indebtedness at the time of annexation and will not become a financial
burden to the City as a whole but will complement the community at large. The proposed
annexation will contribute to a logical growth pattern in the neighborhood and will
provide much needed right-of-way to continue the McDougal Street development. The
annexation is therefore in the public interest.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Beier and passed unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
STAFF REPORTS
Staff discussed the Vine Street vacation petition action by the City Council. Staff pointed
out that subsequent to the Planning Commission's voting to recommend approval, new
information had come to light and that staff was taking a different approach to solving the issues
that had been identified in the area.
Principle Planner Nathan West informed the commission of upcoming smart growth
presentation on March 30th at 3:00 p.m. and asked Commission members to attend the events.
Commissioners Beier, Kidd, and Reis are scheduled to attend the March 30th session.
Commission members scheduled their attendance to avoid being present in sufficient numbers to
constitute a quorum.
REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
None
ADJOURNMENT
PREPARED BY: S. Johns
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