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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05/19/2004 . . . ~f '0'"" R~r' ~'PJ.N.G(.~ 'E' 'L- E' IS' J ','! I , Ii! " ,] _~j ,,' /1, 1)'1. J I ,i WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION 321 East Fifth Street May 19,2004 6 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL Ill. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: IV. PUBLIC MEETING: 1. PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION - GREEN CROW - Rook Road: Proposal fora 43-unit subdivision in the RS-9, Residential Single Family zone. 2. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND LAND USE MAP - CPA 04-02 - CITY OF PORT ANGELES: City wide amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Map. V. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC VI. STAFF REPORTS VII. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS VIII. ADJOURNMENT PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Fred H~wins (Chair),len Rasmussen (Vice Chair), ChUiX Schramm, Fred Norton, Iinda Nutter, Bob Philpott, D)lan Honnold PLANNING STAFF: Brad Collins, Diro.:tor; Scott Johns, Associate Planner; Sue RobErds, Assistant Planner. . . . MINUTES Special Meeting PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington 98362 May 19, 2004 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Fred Hewins, Fred Norton, Leonard Rasmussen, Dylan Honnold Members Excused: Bob Philpott, Linda Nutter, Chuck Schramm Staff Present: Brad Collins, Scott Johns, Sue Roberds, Jim Mahlum Public Present: Steve Zenovic, Dennis Yakovich, Jeff Bohman, Brian Gawley APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes from the May 12, 2004 meeting were placed on the dias before the meeting. Commissioner Norton moved to continue approval of the minutes to the next Planning Commission meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Honnold and passed 4-0. PUBLIC MEETING: PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION - GREEN CROW - Rook Drive: Proposal for a 43-unit subdivision in the RS-9, Residential Single Family zone. Decision continued from the May 12, 2004 meeting. Director Collins stated that staff had met with the applicants and Clallam County Roads staff regarding the issue ofMt. Angeles Road. Based on the fact that Mt. Angeles Road is located in the UGA, City standards should apply. Mt. Angeles Road currently meets paved surface standard, but not the ditch and pedestrian walkway standards. The applicant requested that right-of-way be 50 feet in width, however City Engineer Jim Mahlum indicated that the standard is 60 feet and that the City cannot negotiate that width. It was also indicated by Mr. Mahlum that sight distance at the intersection of Rook Drive and Mt. Angeles Road met the standard requirements for the posted speed limit. Director Collins indicated that the City is comfortable with the proposed park area being developed in the second phase of the development. Specific details of the park could not be presented at this time as parking requirements would be based on final size and design of the park. The park will be linked by a pedestrian walking path that meets City standards from Campbell Avenue to Rook Drive, which will also act as the required pedestrian link that would not be added to Mt. Angeles Road. In response to a question from Commissioner Rasmussen, Director Collins stated that the preliminary site preparation and grading of the park area would be done by the applicant and that final improvements would be completed by the City Parks Department. Director Collins stated that an agreement had been reached that Rook Drive would be extended to Wabash during the first phase of the project, however the initial construction would be . . . Planning COlli mission Minules May 19, 2004 Page 13 Item 63. New Economic Development Element Objective C.l. The Commission voted 4 - o to recommend denial ofthis amendment, stating a lack of specificity about a skate park and the fact that the City has studied the need for a skate board park and determined that a need exists and a location has been designated. Item 64. New Economic Development Element Goal D. The Commission voted 3 - 1 to recommend approval. Commissioner Rasmussen voted no, stating that it should be up to the Downtown Association to promote these concepts without City interference. Item 65. New Economic Development Element Objective D.l. The Commission recommended denial of this amendment on a 2 - 2 vote, stating that incentive programs tended to be give-away programs and it is not the taxpayers job to provide incentives. Commissioner Rasmussen pointed out that improvements in the downtown area are taking place currently without incentives. Commissioner Philpott's written comments indicated support. Item 66. New Economic Development Element Objective D.2. The Commission recommended denial of this amendment on a 2 - 2 vote, stating that the amendment is redundant and unnecessary. Item 67. New Economic development Element Objective D.3. Discussion provided clarification of the proposal. The Commission voted 4 - 0 to recommend approval. Item 68. New Economic Development Element Objective D.4. The Commission recommended denial of this amendment 3 - 1, indicating that the City is highly involved in this project and therefor the amendment was redundant and unnecessary. The Commissioners indicated that this vote against this specific amendment did not indicate that the Commission is not in support of the Gateway project. Commissioner Hewins commented that he had participated in the public process and indicated that he was pleased by the level of public involvement, the staff s efforts in organization and preparation, and the support shown by the Peninsula Daily News. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None STAFF REPORTS There is a full very full agenda at the June 1,2004 City Council meeting. The Comprehensive Plan will not be acted upon by City Council until Monday, June 14, 2004. The City Council meeting is moved up from Tuesday to Monday due to the Association of Washington Cities meeting schedule conflict. . . . Planning Commission Mimltes May 19, 2004 Page J 4 REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS None ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. k~~ Brad Collins, Secretary PREPARED BY: S. Johns ~~ Fred Hewins, Chair , FORTANGELES WAS H I N G TON, U.s. A. PLAl\1NING CO:Ml\1ISSION ATTENDANCE ROSTER AND TESTIMONY SIGN-UP SHEET PLEASE SIGN IN Meeting Agenda of: I11rj /1) dlVi . To help us provide an accurate record of those in attendance, please sign in. Your signature acknowledges your presence. 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