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WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION
321 East Fifth Street
December 8, 2004
6 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER
II.
ROLL CALL
III.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of November 10, 2004
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PUBLIC MEETING:
REZONE PROPOSAL - REZ 04-02 - LaRUE. 1400 Block West Eighth Street:
Proposal to rezone approximately 35,000 square feet from RS-9 Residential Single
Family to RMD Residential Medium Density.
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
VI.
STAFF REPORTS
VII.
REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
VIII.
ADJOURNMENT
PLANN ING COM MISSION ERS; Fred Hewins (Chair),lcn Rasmussen (Vice Chair), Chuck Schramm, Fred Norton, Linda Nutter, Bob Philpott, Dylan Honnold
PLANNING STAFF: Brad Collins, Director; Scott Johns, Associate Planner; Sue Roberds, Assistant Planner.
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MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
Port Angeles, Washington 98362
December 8, 2004
6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Bob Philpott, Fred Hewins, Linda Nutter, Chuck Schramm,
Members Excused:
Fred Norton, Len Rasmussen, one vacancy
Staff Present:
Brad Collins, Sue Roberds
Public Present:
Paul Lamoreaux, Brian Gawley
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Nutter moved to approve the minutes ofthe November 10,2004, meeting
as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Philpott and passed 4 - O.
At this point Commissioner Schramm asked to make an announcement. He stated that he
has had the opportunity to participate in the public process of budget hearings and has listened
repeatedly as a member of the Planning Commission to other groups and private citizens who have
recently spoken during the budget hearing process regarding the reorganization of certain City
departments. During that time, with the exception of Council members Braun and Erickson, the City
Council have largely showed their complete lack of respect for all ofthe speakers and citizens of Port
Angeles who asked that more thought and public input be put into the proposal to reorganize certain
City Departments before any action is taken. What could have been a positive and progressive
experience was turned into a shameful exhibition, At that time he resigned from the Commission
effective immediately. Commissioner Nutter thanked Commissioner Schramm for his years of
service to the citizens of Port Angeles and wished him well. Commissioner Schramm noted that he
was sorry his term would end in such a manner and left the room.
Commissioner Nutter also asked to make a statement for the record. She was sad that with
the exception of Councilmembers Erickson and Braun, who have stood for honesty and integrity in
local government, it is sad to see the City Council drop to such low levels that they will not allow
public involvement in a critical process. She offered her condolences to City employees who must
certainly be wondering if they're next. The move to reorganize the City departments that the Council
has recently taken is the wrong thing to do and it will hurt all ofthe services that are provided to the
citizens of the City. She too resigned effective immediately and left the room.
Commissioner Philpott agreed with the previous speakers and tendered his resignation
effective immediately in protest to the manner in which the Planning Commission and members of
the public had been treated by the City Council. He stated that the City Council was inflexible and
that the City will suffer as a result. He also left the room.
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Planning Commission Minutes
December 8. 2004
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PUBLIC MEETING:
REZONE PROPOSAL - REZ 04-02 - LaRUE. 1400 Block West Eighth Street:
Proposal to rezone approximately 35,000 square feet from RS-9 Residential Single Family
to RMD Residential Medium Density.
This hearing will need to be reposted for hearing when a quorum of the Planning
Commission is present.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Paul Lamoreaux, Whidby, wished to comment the Planning Commission for its years of
service to the City. He has learned more from the Planning Commission than from any other
appointed board group. Of all the hearings and meetings that he has attended, the City's Planning
Commission stands at the top and has always conducted itself in a manner that is respectful and takes
care of business. He expressed thanks to the Commission members for their honesty in dealing with
the public and noted that the service provided by the Commission has been admirable. It was
obvious that the Council decided to reorganize departments within the City without adequate input
and they did not represent the public. He hated to see this fine Commission disbanded but
understood the reasons why the resignations were made.
STAFF REPORTS
Director Collins noted that discussion of the Comprehensive Plan 2005 update could wait
to a future meeting.
REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
Commissioner Hewins, as the only member left at the m~eting, said he is sorry things turned
out the way they did. Having not been at the earlier Council meetings where budget issues were
discussed, he had not been party to the deliberations as had Commissioners Schramm, Nutter, and
Philpott, who had resigned due to their dissatisfaction with the manner in which the Department of
Community Development reorganization was handled.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
Brad Collins, Secretary
Fred Hewins, Chair
PREP ARED BY: S. Roberds
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