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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/23/2008 120RT ANGELES WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION 321 East Fifth Street April 23, 2008 6 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER II. III. IV. . Pledge Of Allegiance Led by the Chair Matthews ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of April 9, 2008 PUBLIC HEARING: WORK SESSION: 2008 PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS V. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC VI. STAFF REPORTS VII. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS VIII. ADJOURNMENT . PLANNING COMMISSIONERS John SmIth (Chan ),Doc ReIss (VIce Chan), Dave Johnson, Wemer BeJel" MIke Caudill, John SmIth, Tn11 Boyle PLANNING STAFF Nathan West, Dcputy Dnector, Sue Roberds, Pldnlllllg Manager, Scott Johns, ASSOCiate Plannel, Dan BJalzlk, ASSIstant Plannel . . . MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington 98362 April 23, 2008 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Dave Johnson, John Matthews, Mike Caudill, John Smith, Tim Boyle Members Excused: Werner Beier, Doc Reiss Staff Present: Sue Roberds, Scott Johns, Nathan West Public Present: Bill Hannifton, Donella Pratt, Grant Meiner, Jim and Kim Weimer, Keith Smith, Clea Rome, Snawn McCurdy, Lindsey Schromen, Suzanne Gray, Adrian Shulock, John Miller, Randall and Kristen McCoy, Norma Turner, Cindy Kelly, Sam Fox, Kathe Smith, Linda Nutter APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner PUBLIC HEARING: Chair Matthews 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. 2008 PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS Associate Planner Scott Johns reviewed the Department's report recommending amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Map. He noted that staff reviewed the school walking route maps with the School District, but the School District asked that the map not be amended until they had time to review their Capital Facilities Plan. The non motorized route map was discussed and suggested revisions to specific corridors were suggested, specifically in that "N" Street has been proposed to be added to the map. Planner Johns reviewed the amendments individually for the public and Commission, and responded to a variety of questions from the Commission. Chair Matthews opened the scheduled public hearing. Randall McCoy, 112 East Eleventh Street recommended approval of proposed amendments to the Transportation Element that were incorporated by staff on behalf of the Non Motorized Transportation Group. He stated that it is in the public's best interest that all future transportation routes be designed to accommodate dual use (motorized and non). Norma Turner, 3928 Mt. Angeles Road, representing the Clallam County Public Health Advocacy Group supported proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element goals WIth regard to providing nonmotorized routes for travel and Planmng CommiSSIOn Mmutes Aprzl 23, 2008 Page 2 . recreation. From a public health perspective, the City should encourage its residents to be more active, which makes for a more healthy public. John Miller, Clallam County Director of Community Development, 832 Mt. Pleasant Road also provided support for the proposed enhancements to existing Transportation Element goals, policies, and objectives to encourage the development of nonmotorized travel lanes throughout the City. Mr. Miller added that in his employ of the Lower Elwha Tribe for thirteen years, he is aware that the reservation faces severe issues of septic failure with future removal of the Elwha dams. He supported and appreciated the City's amendment to encourage the extension of sewer services to the Lower Elwha Tribal reservation as proposed. Deputy Director of the City's Department of Community and Economic Development Nathan West commented that the City adopted a Non Motorized Route Map many years ago, and funding is the only stumbling issue in the development of such routes. Linda Nutter, 1701 East Third Street stated that as a previous member of the City's Planning Commission she served on the original non motorized committee advisory group. She read a 2001 letter that the committee forwarded to the City Council into the record. The letter expressed the group's disillusionment with the advisory committee process. Ms. Nutter closed by saying that although past history has not been productive between the City Council and non motorized enthusiasts, she hoped that the future would bring about a positive change for such activity. Sam Fox, 125 Orcas enthusiastically lent support to the amendments proposed in support of non motorized travel routes throughout the City and beyond. There being no further comment, Chair Matthews closed the public hearing. Following brief continued discussion, Commissioner Smith moved to recommend approval of the proposed Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Map amendments citing the following findings and conclusions in support of that action: . Fzndzngs' . Based on the information provided in the Community Development Staff Report for CPA 08-01 dated April 23, 2008, 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: 1. The City of Port Angeles planning staff submitted various amendment proposals required for internal consistency, clarification oflanguage, broader inclusiveness of nonmotorized transportation modes, updated maps, and two Land Use Map changes for review as Comprehensive Plan Amendment application CPA 08-01 on or before March 31,2008. 2. The proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan are area wide. The proposed amendments to the Land Use Map are also considered area wide, and reflect recent annexations of land into the city. 3. City Departmental issues were considered in the review of this application. 4. City Staff met wIth representatives of the Port Angeles School District, Clallam Transit System, and The Alternate Transportation Advocacy Group of Port Angeles to Plannmg CommiSSIOn Mmutes Apnl23, 2008 Page 3 . determine school walking routes, nonmotorized transportation routes, and transit related Issues. 5. Notification of the proposed action and Comprehensive Plan amendment permit application was placed in the Peninsula Daily News on April 8, 2008. 6. The proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments were forwarded to Washington State Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development on April 9, 2008, and to Clallam County on April 11, 2008. 7. The City of Port Angeles adopted its present Comprehensive Plan on June 28, 1994, by Ordinance 2818 and has annually amended it since. 8. The entire Comprehensive Plan was reviewed and analyzed to determine the need for reVISIOns. . 9. The City of Port Angeles is anticipating a State mandated major Comprehensive Plan update in 2011. The current updates are intended to meet some of the requirements of the scheduled update. 10. A SEP A Threshold Determination will be issued for this proposed action once all comments from interested agencies and parties have commented. 11. The Planning Commission opened a public hearing on the proposal at the April 23, 2008, regular meeting. 12. Opportunities for amending the Comprehensive Plan are available on an annual basis per Chapter 18.04 P AMC. Concluszons Based on the information provided in the Department of Community Development Staff Report for CPA 08-01 dated April 23, 2008, 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 listed findings, the City of Port Angeles Planning Commission hereby concludes that: 1. The proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan are III compliance with the State's requirements for updating the Comprehensive Plan under the Growth Management Act. 2. The Comprehensive Plan update is consistent with the County-Wide Planning Policy. 3. The 2008 Comprehensive Plan up-date maintains internal consistency within the Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan was thoroughly reviewed and updated between 2002 and 2004. The next major update required by the State of Washington Growth Management Act is scheduled for 2011. The 2008 amendments will be included as a portion of the scheduled 2011 updates. 4. The 2004 amendments completed the last State mandated periodic update of the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Boyle seconded the motion, that passed 5 - O. . . . . Planmng C01l1mIS~lOn MlI1utes Aprt123, 2008 Page 4 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None ST AFF REPORTS REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at p.m. PREPARED BY: S. Roberds ~M:~~ . . .1 .J:II ];ORTANGELES WAS H J ~L.f\f\JfJ)U ~ rV\f3J DN ~O...'lltu or .Lfu1uSTl\mNT ATTENDANCE ROSTER A..ND TESTIMONY SIGN-UP SHF.ET PLEASB SIGN IN Meeting Agenda of: PLEASE NOTE: IF you plan to testify, by signature below, you certify that the testimony given is true and correct under penalty of perjury by the laws of the State of Washington. Signature below DOES NOT REQUIRE you to testify - it only acknowledges your presence. NAME: ADDRESS: Agenda Item No. f<j {74\ W4- L