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May 16, 2006
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Note: The Mayor may determine the order of business for a particular City Council meeting. The agenda should be
arranged to best serve the needs and/or convenience of the Council and the public. The items of business for regular
Council meetings may znclude the following:
A. CALL TO ORDER - Regular Meeting (6:00 p.m.)
B. ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC CEREMONIES, PRESENTATIONS
1. National PolIce Week & National Peace Officers
Memorial Day
B-1
L Present proclamation to Police Chief Tom
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C. WORK SESSION
D. (1) LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS as determined by City Manager
or Council member.
(2) PUBLIC COMMENT. This is an opportunity Jor-lJlembers of the public to speak to the City Council
about anything. To allow timefor the Council to complete its legislative agenda, comments should be limited
to no more than 5 minutes per person and a total of 15 minutes for this comment period. (These time periods
may be lengthened or shortened at the discretion of the Mayor).
E. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
F. ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC
HEARINGS:
1. Skateboard Ordinance
G. RESOLUTIONS
1. 2006-2012 Transportation Improvement Program
(TIP) and Capital Facility Plan (CFP)
H. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
1. Water Facilities Agreement with Clallam Co.
PUD # 1, Rook Road
2. Park CommISSIOn Candidate Selection
3. Rose Garden SubdIvision
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS - QUASI-JUDICIAL
(7:00 P.M. or soon thereafter)
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F-l 1. Second reading\adopt ordinance
G-l 1. Pass resolution setting a public hearing
for June 6, 2006
H-l 1. Approve transfer
H-7 2. Select new member
H-9 3. Approve preliminary subdivision
NOTE: HEARING DEVICES AVAILABLE FOR THOSE NEEDING ASSISTANCE
MAYOR TO DETERMINE TIME OF BREAK
Port Angeles CIty Council Meetmg
May 16, 2006
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J. PUBLIC HEARINGS - OTHER
1. 2006 Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Map
Amendments - Various
2. Cronin Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map
Amendment
K. FINANCE
1. Lincoln Street Storm Sewer, Project 05-13
2. Cedar Street Retaining Wall Repair,
Project 05-22
38th Street Bridge Replacements, Amendment
No.3 to the Exeltech Consultant Agreement
for redesign
4. Park/Campbell Improvements, Project Nos.
04-04 & 05-12, Change Order 3
L. CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Council Mmutes of May 2, 2006
2. Expenditure Approval List: 4/22/06-5/5/06,
$2,946,149.30
3. Benefit Dump Day - June 11,2006
M. INFORMATION
J-l 1. Open public hearing\first reading of
ordinance\contmue to June 6th
J-51 2. Open public hearing\first reading of
ordinance\continue to June 6th
K-l 1. Award project
K-3 2. Reject all bids, authorize re-bid
K-5 3. Approve Amendment
K-7 4. Reject bids
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Accept Consent Agenda
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1. City Manager Reports
2. Police Department Monthly Report: February M-l
3. Fire Department Quarterly Report M-9
4. HotellMotel Grant 1 st Quarter Report M -13
5. Planning Commission Mmutes dated 4/26/06 M -15
N. EXECUTIVE SESSION (As needed and determined by City Attorney)
Item under RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i) - discuss with legal counsel potential litigation
O. ADJOURNMENT
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public hearings are set by the City Council In order to meet legal requirements pertaining to matters such as, land use permit applications, proposed
amendments to City land use regulations, zOning changes, annexations In addition, the City Council may set a public hearing In order to receive
public Input pnor to making deCISions which Impact the citizens Certain matters may be controversial, and the City Council may choose to seek
public opinion through the public hearing process
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NOTE: HEARING DEVICES AVAILABLE FOR THOSE NEEDING ASSISTANCE
MAYOR TO DETERMINE TIME OF BREAK
Port Angeles CIty CouncIl Meetmg
May 16,2006
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WAS H I N G TON. U S. A
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING:
II. ROLL CALL:
Members Present:
Mayor Rogers
Deputy Mayor Williams
Councilmember Braun
Councilmember Erickson
Councilmember Headrick
Councilmember Munro
Councilmember Wharton
Staff Present:
Manager Madsen
Attorney Bloor
Clerk Upton
G. Cutler
D. McKeen
T. Riepe
Y. Ziomkowski
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
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PROCLAMA T,ION
Tn Recognition of
NA TJONAL POLICE WEEK - May 14th - 20th
NATIONAL PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY - May 15, 2006
WHEREAS, The Congress and the President of the United States have designated May 15 as Peace
Officer's Memorial Day, and the weck in which May 15 falls as National Police Week;
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WHEREAS, The members of the Port Angeles Police Department play an essential role 111
safeguarding the rights and freedoms of the citizens of Port Angeles; and
WHEREAS, It is important that all citizens know and understand the duties, responsibilities, hazards,
and sacrifices of their law enforcement agency, and that members of our law
enforcement agency recognize their duty to serve the people by safeguarding life and
property, by protecting them against violence and disorder, and by protecting the
innocent against deception and the weak against oppression; and
WHEREAS, The men and women of the Port Angeles Police Department unceasingly provide a vital
public service.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Karen A. Rogers, Mayor, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
PORT ANGELES, WITH GREAT PRIDE AND GRATITUDE, call upon all citizens of Port
Angeles and upon all patriotic, civic and educational organizations to observe the week of May 14 ~ 20,
2006 as Police Week with appropriate ceremonies and observances in which all of our people may join
in conunemorating law enforcement officers, past and present, who, by their faithful and loyal devotion
to their responsibilities, have rendered a dedicated service to their communities and, in so doing, have
established for themselves an enviable and enduring reputation for preserving the rights and security of
all citizens.
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Karen A. Rogers, Mayor
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City Council Memo
May 16, 2006
City Council
Tom Riepe, Chief of Police J~
Bill Bloor, City Attorney .1J 0
Revised SImteboard Ordinance - Second Reading
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Summary: At the May 2,2006 City Council meeting the first reading of the proposed revised Skateboard
Ordinance was held. At that time public comment was taken and Council discussed the ordinance. As a
result, there were three minor changes. Revisions were made to at section 010 H - J to define "sidewalks"
and further define "wheel device. Section 020 - Disabled Persons - was shortened for clarity. See the
attached May 2, 2006 Council Memo for additional initial information.
Recommendation:
adopt ordinance.
Call for the second reading of the ordinance, allow for public comment, and
Background! Analysis: See previous May 2, 2006 Council memo and Summary above.
Attachmcnts:
101-06-001
(I) Proposed Ordinance
(2) May 2, 2006 Council Memo
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, relating to the
use of skateboards, roller skates, in-line skates, bicycles, and similar
devices, and creating a new chapter, Chapter 10.26, of the Port
Angeles Municipal Code.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES does hereby ordain as
follows:
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Port Angeles finds that the regulation of the I
use and/or operation of skateboards, roller skates, in-line skates, bicycles, and similar devices
within the city of Port Angeles is a serious public safety concern; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Port Angeles desires to regulate the use of
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skateboards, roller skates, in-line skates, bicycles, and similar devices to enhance the health,
safety, and welfare of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Port Angeles finds that regulating the use
and operation of skateboards, roller skates, in-line skates, bicycles, and similar devices would
increase the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON,
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 10.04020 P AMC is deleted in its entirety:
10.04.020 Skateboards or Sc.ooters.
A. Definitions.
1. SkatoooMd - A fuotboatd m0U11ted upon foU1' or mOle small wheels.
2. SGootcr - A footboard mounted upon or between two or more s111all w h'cel5
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D. A person may ride a skateboMd or scooter on any side'\l\lalk 5ttbjec.t to the
Iesniction5 UI prohibitions ofnaffk connol devices lI.11d the limitations of Subsections 1 and 2.
1. No peIson shall ride a 5katcboard 01 s(,00te1 in a business dist1kt as
dcfinc,d by RCW 46.04.080, except upon private property with the pemrission of the owner, 01
person in control.
2~ Whe1ic.ver any pOlson is riditlg a skateboard or 5eoot('1" such pc-rson shall
yield the, right-of-way to any pedestrian.
C. Violation of any ofthc provisions of this Section is a tntffic infraction.
Section 2. There is hereby added to the Port Angeles Municipal Code a new Chapter,
Chapter 10.26, as follows:
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CHAPTER 10.26
SKATEBOARDS. ROLLER SKATES. BICYCLES. AND SIMILAR DEVICES
Sections:
10.26.010
10.26.020
10.26.030
10.26.040
10.26.050
10.26.060
10.26.070
10.26.080
10.26.090
10.26.100
Definitions.
Disabled Persons.
Rules of Operation.
Areas of Operation Restricted.
Riding on Sidewalks.
Negligent Operation.
Enforcement - Seizure and Forfeiture.
Parental Responsibilitv.
Persons Liable.
Violation - Penalty.
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10.26.010 H Definitions.
a.. "Bicvcle" for puroose ofthis Chanter means a human-powered. wheeled vehicle
as defined in 10.06.010 PAMC and. rorpmposes of this Chapter. is expanded to include similar
vehicles with one to four wheels.
B. :rhe "Downtown Area." is defined in the Exhibit A attached hereto and
incorporated herein.
C. "Citv Propertv" includes all City right-of-wav. as defined in the City of Port
Angeles Zoning Code. '
~ "Citv Street" means every public street open to the use of the J?ublic for vehicular
travel. or part thereof. including allevs.located within the city limits ofthe City of Port Angeles.
,Ii "In-line skates" has its ordinary meaning and means a pair of shoes or boots.
mounted upon three or more sets of wheels located one behind the other under the attached shoe
or boot. and is most often propelled bv the user in a unright. standing position.
~ "Roller skates" has its ordinary meaning and means a pair of shoes mounted upon
two sets of wheels. most often propelled bv the user in an upright. standing position.
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G. "Rules of the Road" means all rules applicable to vehicle or pedestrian traffic as
set forth in state statute. rule. or regulation.
11 "Sidewalk". for ourooses of this ordinance. means that oortion of a oublic right-
of-way set aside and intended for the use ofoedestrians where the adiacent oortion of the same
oublic right-of-wav is set aside and intended for motor vehicle traffic.
1 "Skateboard" has its ordinary meaning and includes a board of any material with
wheels affixed to the underside. designed to be ridden bv a person.
J. "Wheeled device" shall include bicycles. inline skates. roller skates. skateboards.
and any ~ther deyice intended to be ridden on or in. which is Dushed. pulled. Dedaled bv the rider
or relies on human Dower of the rider for mobility.
10.26.020 - Disabled Persons.
rhe regulations of this Chaoter shall not aDDlv to any vehicle used by a disabled person
as defined by RCW 46.16.381. '
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10.26.030 - Rules of Operation.
~ It is unlawful for any person to ride upon or operate a skateboard. roller skates.
or in-line skates on a City street between the time of one hour after sunset to one hour before
sunrise.
B. It is unlawful for any person to ride upon or operate a skateboard. roller skates.
or in-line skates on a City street where the speed limit is greater than 25 moho
C. Anv person operating a wheeled device shall obey all rules of the road. as well
as applicable provisions of state and local laws. and the instructions of official traffic control
signals. signs and other control devices applicable to vehicles. unless otherwise directed by a
police officer.
10.26.040 - Areas of Operation Restricted.
A. Basketball or Tennis Facilities.
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No person shall ooerate a wheeled device on any publicly owned basketball or
tennis facilities located within the City. including any located outside ofpark boundaries. within
the City. or where proper signs prohibiting said activity are posted on public tennis or basketball
facilities.
~ City Hall. City Pier. Civic Field.
No person shall ride a skateboard. in-line skates or roller skates upon the Port
Angeles City Halll!rounds. u'Qon the City Pier or upon Civic Field.
C. Downtown Area - Sidewalks.
It is unlawful for any person to use. operate. or ride upon any wheeled device
llpon any sidewalk or oubliclv owned parking lot in the Downtown Area.
v D. Dowtown Area - Streets.
It is unlawful for any oerson to use. operate or ride upon any City street any
skateboard. roller skates. or in-line skates in the Downtown Area.
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E. Private Parkin I! Lots.
It is unlawful for any person to use. operate. or ride on any wheeled devices on
any privately owned parking area that is otherwise open to the public when proper signs
prohibitinl! said activity are posted,
F. Skate Park.
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No person shall operate a bicycle. tricycle or other form of peddle cycle. in the
skate park. or upon any ramps. slalom course( s) or other appurtenances desil!ned for skate park
use.
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10.26.050 - RidinlZ on Sidewalks.
A. Whenever any person is operatinlZ or ridinlZ a wheeled device upon a sidewalk.
such person shan Yield the rilZht-of-way to any pedestrian.
~ Violation of any provision of this section is a traffic infraction.
10.26,060 - NelZlilZent Operation.
It is unlawful for any person to operate or ride any wheeled device in a negligent manner I
upon any publicly owned propertY or public right of way in the city. For purposes ofthis section.
"to ride in a nel!lil!ent manner" means the riding or propelling of the device in such a manner as
to endanger or be likely to endanger atlx'person or property: provided. however. that anvperson
riding a wheeled device on private property with the consent of the owner in a manner consistent
with the owner's consent shall not be guilty of this offense.
10.26.070 - Enforcement - Seizure and Forfeiture. '.
A. All wheeled devices operated in violation of this Chapter or in coniunction wit~
a violation ofRCW 9A.52.080 are subiect to seizure and forfeiture: provided anvperson whose
property is seized for the first time pursuant to this Chapter may prevent forfeiture of said
property bv contacting the police de9artment in writinl! within 15 davs of receipt of notice of
seizure. requestinl! the propertY be returned. In such a case. the police department shall return
the property within 30 davs of its seizure. A hearing may be held pursuant to subsection E. of
this section to determine if a person may claim under this exception.
~ Property subiect to forfeiture under this Chapter mav be seized by any law.
enforcement officer who has probable cause to believe the property was being used in violation
of this Chapter or RCW 9A.52.080.
~ The police deoartment within 15 days following the seizure shall serve notice on
the person from whom the property is seized ofthe seizure and intended forfeiture ofthe seized
property. The notice may be served by any method authorized bv law or court rule. including
U.S. Postal Service first-class mail. Service shall be deemed complete upon mailinl!.
D. If no person notifies the police department in writing of the person's claim of
ownership or right to possession of the seized property within 30 days of the seizure. such
property shall be deemed forfeited.
E. If any person notifies the police department in writing of the person's claim of
ownership or right to possession within 30 days of the seizure. the person or persons shall be
afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard as to their claim or right. The hearing shall be
before the chief of police or his or her designee. The burden of producing evidence shall be upon
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the person claiming to be the lawful owner or the person claiming to have the lawful right to
possession of the seized items. A hearing before the seizing agencv and anv appeal therefrom
shall be under RCW Title 34.
F. When propertv is forfeited under this Chapter the police department shall:
.L Destrov that propertv which is deemed to be harmful to the public: or
2. Sell that property which is not deemed to be harmful to the oublic. The
proceeds shall be deposited in the general fund of the Citv,
~ If the property is determined to have no or minimal market value the
bepartment mav dispose of it in anv manner deemed reasonable by the Chief of Police.
10.26.080 - Parental Responsibility.
It shall be unlawful for the parent of anv child under 16 vears of age and the guardian of
anv ward under 16 vears of age to authorize or to permit anv such child or ward to violate any
provision of this Chapter.
10.26.090 - Persons Liable.
The operator shall be liable for anv violation ofthis Chapter. If the operator is less than
16 years of age. the parent or guardian of the operator who authorizes or permits an act which
is a violation shall be liable for a violation of this Chapter.
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10.26.100 - Violation - Penaltv.
A. Except as provided in paragraph B. a violation of anv provision of this Chapter
is a civil infraction. Eacll violation shall be punished bv a fine of fifty dollars (not including
costs and assessments). This fine shall not be suspended or deferred. but the court mav authorize
community service in lieu of all or part of this fine.
!i.. Violations that constitute criminal traffic offenses under Titles 9 or 10 of this
~de. may be charged as such and are subiect to the maximum penalties allowed for such
offenses.
C. Upon a second violation of this Chapter within a two-Year period. the court
may order forfeiture of a skateboard or bicycle which was ridden in violation of this Chapter
unless it is proven to the court by a preponderance of the eyidence that the respondent is not
the owner of the skateboard or bicycle. and the owner did not or could not have reasonablv
known that the skateboard would be ridden in violation of this Chapter.
Section 3 . Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this ordinance are
authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance including, but not limited to, the
correction of the scrivener's/clerical errors, references, ordinance numbering,
section/subsection numbers and any references thereto.
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Section 4 ~ Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word
of this ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent
jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality thereof shall not affect the validity or
constitutionality of any other section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this
ordinance.
Section 5 - Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect five days after its
publication by summary.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the
day of May, 2006.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Becky J. Upton, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
William E. Bloor, City Attorney
PUBLISHED: May ,2006
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City Council Memo
May 2, 2006
City Coullcil
T0111 Riepe, Chief of Police :1
Bill Bloor, City Attorney N z./!
Revised Skateboard Ordinance
Summary: After much research and consideration by the City Attorney's Office and Police Department,
the attached ordinance relating to the use of skateboards, roller skates, in-line skates, bicycles (on downtown
sidewalks) and similar devices was drafted. It was crafted to clarify rules and regulations pertaiti.ing to the use
of skateboards and bicycles, particularly in the downtown area, and to improve public safety.
Recommendation: First reading of ordinance. Allow for pllblic comment on the proposed
OI'dinance. Contiuue the matter until the next regular Council meeting for second reading and
adoption.
Background/Analysis: The new proposed ordinance covers several issues and areas that wel'e either
inadequately addressed or not addressed at all in the existing skateboard ordinance. Some of 1hese issues and
areas include the following:
. The new ordinance prohibits the use of skateboards, roUer skates, and in-line skates on Downtowh
sidewalks. (Thc Downtown area is consistent with the Downtown area as defined in the recently
adopted Pedestrian Interference and Motorized Foot Scooters Ordinances.) The existing ordinance
relied on the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) definition of a "business district" and only
addressed skateboards.
. The ncw ordinance allows police officers to seize skateboards. However, the ordinance includes
provisions for skateboards to be returned to first timo offenders within 30 days. And, it also mandates
seizure hearings when a person claims ownership or the right to possession of a seized skateboard.
. The new ordinance prohibits bicycles fro111 being ridden on Downtown sidewalks. The existing
, ordinance does not address bicycles on sidewalks. When responding to complaints of bicycles being
ridden on Downtown sidewalks police officcl's currently have to cite the Washington Administrative
Code (WAC). The WAC applies to bicycles ridden in a "business district" as defined in the RCW,
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which is not consistent with Port Angeles' Downtown area.
. The proposed ordinance covers Negligent Operation of skateboards and Parental Responsibility, both
of which are not addressed in the existmg ordinance.
. The proposed ordinance prohibits the use of skateboards on City stl'eets with speed limits in excess of
25 mtles per hour (and on Downtown Streets). It does not prohibit the use of skateboards (in a safe
manner) 011 sidewalks outside of the Downtown area and on'City streets with speed limits of25 miles
per hour or less.
. The existing ordinance does not address the issue of skateboards being ridden, often in traffic, on
busy atterials such as Lincoln and gth Street. The 25 miles per hour provision in the proposed
ordinance will address this problem.
The proposed ordmanee has been reviewed and recommended for adoption by the Public Health and Safety
Committee and the Law Enforcement Advisory Board.
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CITY COUNCIL MEMO
May 16, 2006
CITY COUNCIL
Glenn A. Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities
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Resolution Setting Public I-Iearing on 2006-2012 Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP) & Capital Facility Plan (CFP) .
Summary: This agenda item is for setting the public hearing for this year's submission of the
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and Capital Facility Plan (CFP). The State requires
the City to adopt a six-year TIP by June 30, 2006.
Recommendation: Adopt the attached resolution setting a public hearing for June 6, 2006
to accept public comment on the City's 2006-2012 Transportation Improvement Program
and the 2006-2012 Cauital Facility Plan.
Backu:round: The State requires the City to set a public hearing by resolution to accept input for
our six-year TIP. This year the deadline for submittal is Jlme 30, 2006. It is noted that the six-
year TIP is included as the transportation element of the six-year CFP.
A workshop and presentation to familiarize Council members with the CFP/TIP process, present
the schedule for hearings and adoption, provide a brief description ofthe projects listed in the
proposed governmental fund projects allocations for 2006/2007, provide a summary of the CFP
projects for review, and to discuss the projects, their priorities, and their funding will be held
prior to the opening of the public hearing on June 6, 2006. A binder containing the entire six
year CFP, with copies of the adoption schedule and governmental general fund allocations, will
be provided as part of the work session. Following the workshop, public input will be accepted
during the hearing. It is proposed to continue the public hearing to June 20, 2006.
At the June 20, 2006 Council meeting, additional input will be taken and the hearing closed.
Following Council discussion, the CFP/TIP may be adopted.
The governmental general fund allocations have been reviewed by the Finance Committee.
Attachment: Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,
Washington, setting a public hearing date of June 6, 2006 for review
of the Six-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the
Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) for the years 2006-2012.
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 35.77.010, the City of Port Angeles is required to
review its TIP annually; and
WHEREAS, the CFP may be revised once a year in accordance with the State's
Growth Management Act;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
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Angeles, Washington, that the City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed six-year
TIP and on its CFP for 2006-2012 on the 6th day of June, 2006, commencing at 7:00 p.m. or soon
thereafter, at 321 East Fifth Street, Port Angeles, Washington.
All written and oral comments on the proposed TIP and CFP will be considered.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the 16th day of May, 2006.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Becky J. Upton, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
William E. Bloor, City Attorney
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DATE:
May 16, 2006
To:
CITY COUNCIL
Glenn A. Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities ~?/ (b
FROM:
SUBJECT:
'''A TER F ACILlTIES AGREEMENT WITH CLALLAM CO. PUD #1, ROOK RD.
Sununal'Y: The City has agreed in principal to take over water service to four existing PUD #1
water customers located inside the City. An Intergovernmental Water Facilities Agreement
(IWF A) would be signed to transfer these customers and a section of 8-inch water main to the
City.
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to sign the Intergovernmental Water
Facilities Agreement and accept the facilities described therein.
Background/Analysis: In 2002, Green Crow Properties, the developer of a 4-10t subdivision on
Rook Road, installed 905 feet of 8-inch I)VC water main and connected it to the C]allam County
PUD #1's water line adjacent to the subdivision. At the time, while the subdivision was located
within the City limits, the distance to the nearest City water main was over 1000 feet away.
Ownership of the water main was transferred to the PUD in July 2002.
As Green Crow further developeCl the area along Rook Road, City water service was extended to
the area where the 4-10t subdivision is located. In recognition of this, the City and PUD have
prepared an Intergovernmenta] Water Facilities Agreement. The purpose of the agreement is to
transfer the 905 feet of 8-inch water main to the City at no cost to either party and to disconnect
it from the PUD sy~tem. A copy of the draft IWFA is attached.
It is recommended that City Council authorize the City Manager to sign the IWF A and accept the
facilities described therein.
Attachment: draft IWF A for Rook Road
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL WATER FACILITIES AGREEMENT
CITY OF PORT ANGELES
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PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF CLALLAM COUNTY
This AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 6th day of April, 2006, by and between the
City of Port Angeles (hereinafter called the City) and Public Utility District No.1 of Clallam
County (hereinafter called the District).
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED between Parties hereto as follows:
1. The Parties agree the facilities (8" [inch] water main, one fire hydrant and ass.ociated
appurtenances for water service to the 4-lot subdivision) were installed to the Green
Crow Timber short plat at Rook Road east afMt. Angeles Road. The District currently
supplies water to the facilities. The Parties agree that the City shall supply water to the
facilities and own the facilities.
2. The District hereby, transfers and conveys to the City all right, title and interest in and to
the facilities.
3. The District hereby transfers, and the City hereby accepts, the customer services attached
to and receiving services from the water facilities.
4. The City accepts the facilities and agrees to operate them as part of its municipal water
system.
S. In order to avoid water quality issues between the Parties, the City will physically
separate the City's system from the District's system and install a blow-off assembly on
the District's water main, as shown on Exhibit "A."
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6. Both Parties agree that this Agreement shall not establish precedent for any future
transfers of customers and/or facilities.
7. Each party warrants that the undersigned representative has fun and complete legal
authority to sign for it and to commit it to the performance of the agreements set forth
herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused the AGREEMENT to be duly signed
and executed in three counterparts as of the day and year first above written.
CITY OF PORT ANGELES
PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
NO.1 OF CLALLAM COUNTY
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Mark Madsen, City Manager
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CITY COUNCIL MEMO
May 10, 2006
CITY COUNCIL
Glenn A. Cutler, Public Works & Utilities Director \\U--Q $/0
Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission Vacancy
Summary: The Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Commission has a vacancy due to the
resignation of an appointed commissioner. The Commission will hold a special meeting on May
11,2006 to interview four candidates for this vacancy. After the interviews, the Commission
will make a recommendation for the May 16, 2006 City Council meeting for one of the
candidates to fill the vacancy.
Recommendation: Appoint one of the four candidates to the vacant position on the Parks,
Recreation. and Beautification Commission.
Back1!round/ An alvsis:
The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission consists of seven (7) Council appointed
regular members. On March 28, 2006, one Commissioner, Damaris Lucille Rodriguez,
submitted her resignation. This resignation created a vacancy on the Commission.
The City Clerk advertised the vacancy and the City received four applicants, all of which live
within the city limits of Port Angeles. They arc:
. S. Taylor Jennings
. Wayne C. King
. Linda Crowley
. Pat Schaefer
The Commission will interview the four applicants at a Special Meeting to be held on May 11,
2006. The Commission will be sending forward their recommendation to fill this vacancy with
one of the interviewed candidates for the City Council meeting to be held on May 16,2006.
The successful candidate will assume the un-expired term of Damaris Rodriguez, which will
terminate on February 28,2008.
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CITY COUNCIL MEMO
May 16, 2006
CITY COUNCIL
William A. Sterling, Deputy Director of Recreation
Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission Vacancy
Summary: The Parks Commission has a vacancy due to the resignation of an appointed
commissioner. The Park Commission held a special meeting on May 11,2006 to interview four
candidates for this vacancy. After the interviews, the Parks Commission recommends to the City
Council one candidate to fill the vacancy.
Recommendation: Appoint one of the four candidates to the vacant position on the Parks
Commission.
Background/Analysis:
The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission consists of seven (7) Council appointed
regular members. On March 28, 2006, one Commissioner, Damaris Lucille Rodriguez,
submitted her resignation. This resignation created a vacancy on the Parks Commission.
The City Clerk duly advertised the vacancy and the city received four (4) applicants. The Parks
Commission, at a Special Meeting, interviewed these four (4) applicants on May 11,2006
Candidates for Parks Commission Vacancy:
The city received four applicants:
· S. Taylor Jennings
. Wayne C. King
. Linda Crowley
. Pat Schaefer
All candidates live within the city limits of Port Angeles. The successful candidate will assume
the un-expired term of Damaris Rodriguez, which will terminate on February 28,2009.
Parks Commission Recommendation:
The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission interviewed all four candidates and
recommends S. Taylor Jennings to fill this vacancy.
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DATE:
May 16, 2006
To:
CITY COUNCIL
FROM:
NATHAN A. WEST
PRINCIPAL PLANNER,
SUB.JECT:
PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION - ROSE GARDEN
Between 14lh and 16th Street adjacent to the south side of Mi1waukee Drive
Summarv: Review of a 24 unit preliminary subdivision located in the RMD Residential
Medium Density zone.
Recommendation: Concur with the Planni1lg Commission's recommendation and
approve the preliminary subdivision witlt 11 conditions and citing 25 findings and 4
conclusions in support of the action.
Back2round / Analysis:
On May lO, 2006 the Planning Commission resolved 6 to 1 to recommend approval of a 24 lot
preliminary subdivision between 14u1 and 16(11 Streets adjacent to the south side of Milwaukee Drive. The
property consists of7.7 acres zoned RMD Residential Medium Density.
At the May 10lh meeting, the Planning Commission discussed details of improvements to local
infrastructure including the property owner's participation in the future development of Milwaukee
Drive. Concerns were raised by some Planning Commissioners that, although the area is zoned RMD,
the subdivision proposal is more characteristic ofRS-Il or greater single family development.
However, it was noted that the lot sizes and zoning would not preclude development ofthe lots to
Residential Medium Density.
Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission voted 5 - 1 in favor of approval of the
preliminary subdivision. The dissenting vote was made by Commissioner Beier who was concerned
that the development of property zoned RMD should be to RMD standards.
Attachments:
Conditions, Findings and conclusions
Staff report
Planning Commission minutes excerpt
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CONDITIONS, FINDINGS, AND CONCLUSIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE ROSE GARDENS
PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION: '
Conditions:
1.
The interior street identified as Rose Court and Kaitlyn Way shall be dedicated and
constructed per the City's standards, with a 34-foot wide travel surface, curbs and gutters,
anq sidewalks prior to approval of the final plat.
Fire hydrant spacing shall be as required by the City Fire Department to a maximum 1000'
of separation distance. Residences shall be fitted with sprinkler systems per the Fire
Departments standards. '
Electric utility service shall be underground.
Prior to final plat approval, water service shall be extended to the lots as required by the
Public Works and Utilities Department with an 8 inch main.
Stormwater improvement plans showing either connection to the Walker Subdivision storm
water outfall 01', if access is not available, provisions for on-site detention for the individual
home sites at the time of their construction shall be submitted for approval per the City's
Urban Services Standards and Guidelines and made prior to final plat approval. Any
requirement for on-site detention shall be noted on the final plat to inform future
purchasers.
Sanitary sewer shall be extended to the new lots as required by the Public Works
Department from Fourteenth Street and shown on the preliminary plat.
Building setbacks shall be shown and address numbers provided, by the Building Division,
shall be placed on the lots ~n the final plat.
The applicant shall place a statement on the plat and make it known to all subsequent
purchasers of subject lots that said lots are in the proximity of the William R. Fairchild
International Airport and that the Port of Port Angeles does not warrant that these lots will
always be outside the lowest noise contour currently established for residential use.
No access shall be permitted to Lots #1,5,6, 7,8, 13, or 14 from Milwaukee Drive.
Fourteenth Street improvements shall be made to Public Works and Utilities Depmtment
standards prior to final plat approval. A total 27- foot wide paved surface (1/2 of 34' + 10')
with curb, gutter, and sidewalk along the site frontage is required. A hammerhead
turnaround at the west end of 14th Street in the Milwaukee Drive right~of~way is required
unless 14th Street has been extended beyond Milwaukee Drive by other projects in the area.
A No Protest Agreement shall be filed with the final plat and recorded on each deed for the
future development of Milwaukee Drive.
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Findings:
1. Chapter 16.08 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code (P AMC) sets forth local requirements
[or the approval of subdivisions.
2. The Revised Code of Washington RCW 58.17 contains the State's guidelines for the
uniform division of land within the State of Washington. Section 58.17.110 requires a city
to inquire into the public use and interest proposed to be served by the establishment of a
subdivision. It shall determine if appropriate provisions are made for, but not' limited to,
the public health, safety, and 'general welfare, for open spaces, drainage ways, streets or
roads, alleys, other public ways, transit stops, potable water supplies, sanitary wastes, parks
and recreation, playgrounds, schools and school grounds, and shall consider all other
relevant facts including sidewalks and other planning features that assure safe walking
conditions for students who only walk to and from school and whether the publio interest
will be served by the subdivision. A proposed subdivision shall not be approved unless the
city can make written findings that these provisions are made.
3. Section 16.08.050(B)(l) PAMC provides that the Planning Commission shall examine the
proposed plat, along with written recommendations of the City Departments, and shall
either approve or disapprove the submittal. A recommendation thereon shall be forwarded
to the City Council within a period of 90 days after a preliminary plat has been submitted to
the City Community and Economic Development Department. The City Council shall
either approv~ or disapprove the proposed preliminary plat at a public meeting.
4. The Port Angeles Public Works and Utilities, Parks Division, Community and Economic
Development, and Fire Departments reviewed the proposed subdivision. Their comments
have been incorporated in the Department's recommendation.
5. Preliminary approval is based upon a drawing dated received March 27,2006;prepared for
Rose Garden R. E. by Northwestern Territories, Inc.
6. The subject property is identified as Medium Density Residential on the Port Angeles
Comprehensive Plan land use map.
7. The proposal has been reviewed with respect to the Comprehensive Plan. The following
Comprehensive Plan policies are found to be most relevant to the proposal: Growth
Management Element Goal A; Land Use Element Goal A, Policy A.2, Goal B, Policy B.l,
B.2, B.3, and BA, Goal C; Transportation Element Goal A, Policy A.3, A.6, and B.ll;
Utilities and Public Services Element Policy C.2; Capital Facilities Element Goal A, B,
Policy B.1, B.3, BA, B.S, B.6, B.7, Goal C, Policy C.1, C.2, C.3, CA, C.5, and C.7.
8. The Comprehensive Plan requires concurrency for streets, water service, sanitary sewer
service and electrical service (Capital Facilities Element Policy A.9).
9. The City's Comprehensive Plan (Land Use Element Policy B.3) states that development
should be designed to further the grid system pattern. Preliminary approval will be based
upon the dedication of right-of-way to ensure compliance with the policy.
lO. The Comprehensive Plan (Transportation Element Policy A. 3) requires special emphasis
on pedestrian safety.
11. The subject property is identified by the Port Angeles Zoning Map as Residential Medium
Density, which allows a density of up to 12.44 units per acre and requires minimum 3,500
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square foot lots. The proposed drawing indicates that each lot in the proposed subdivision
will be at least 8,396 square feet in size for a density of3.25 dwelling units per acre.
Urban street standards, including curbs and gutters, are required in the RMD zone. The
Comprehensive Plan TranspOltation Element Goal A, Policy 3 indicates that local streets
should serve local traffic with special emphasis on safety for pedestrian traffic.
The site is currently served by 14th Street, which is neither an arterial, a designated school
walking route, or a designated bicycle route.
There are no environmentally sensitive areas on the site. The site is gently rolling and
generally slopes south to north. The site is not considered a frequently flooded area as it is
not listed on the Federal Emergency Management Act (FEMA) maps which denote those
areas that are in lOa-year flood areas.
Transit service is available along "Nil Street east of the site.
Building permits are required for all structures on the completed sites. All local building
and Fire Codes shall be complied with during construction including residential sprinkler
systems.
The Port Angeles School District has been notified of the development to allow them to
plan for needed public school facilities and routes. School busses travel on "N" Street.
The City's Parks Division has responded that they are aware of the preliminary proposal
and do not believe the level of service for the area will be hampered as a result of the
development.
All utilities including potable water, sanitary waste, and refuse collection are available in
the area.
20. The City's Police, Fire, and Public Works and Utilities Departments will service the site.
21. The City's State Environmental Policy Act (SEP A) Official issued a Determination of
Nonsignificance (DNS #1152B) on Apri126, 2006, therefore satisfying the City's
responsibility under the Act.
22. Improvements to 14th Street will be required such that the final roadway is an improved
width of34 feet with curbs, gutters, and sidewalk. The applicant is responsible for
developing the south side of the street plus 10 feet.
23. The Port of Port Angeles operation of the Fairchild International Airport is located in the
area south of the site. The Port staff has been notified of the proposed subdivision proposal
and it is expected that those who purchase properties in the final subdivision will be aware
ofllie existing on-going airport operation.
24. The Planning Commission's decision is a recommendation to the City Council. The
Planning Commission acts as the City's hearing body for preliminary subdivision approval.
Reports are advisory only to ensure conformance of the proposed subdivision to the general
purposes ofthe City's Comprehensive Plan and to planning standards and specifications
adopted by the City.
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Conclusions:
A. As conditioned, the proposed preliminary subdivision is consistent with the Port Angeles
Comprehensive Plan Growth Management Element Goal A; Land Use Element Goal A,
Policy A.2, Goal B, Policy B. 1, B.2, B.3, and B.4, Goal C; Transportation Element Goal A,
Policy A.3, A.6, and B.11; Utilities and Public Services Element Policy C.2; Capital
Facilities Element Goal A, B, Policy B.l, B.3, B.4, B.5, B.6, B.7, Goal C, Policy C.l, C.2,
C.3, CA, C.5, and C.7, and Zoning Code.
B. As conditioned, the proposal is consistent with the POlt Angeles Subdivision Ordinance,
Chapter 16.08 PAMC, and the Washington State Subdivision Act, Chapter 58.17 RCW.
C. As conditioned, appropriate provisions have been made for the public health, safety and
general welfare and for such open spaces, drainage ways, streets or roads, alleys, other
public ways, transit stops, potable water supplies, sanitary wastes, parks and recreation,
playgrounds, schools and school grounds, sidewalks and other planning features that assure
safe walking conditions for students who only walk to and from school.
D. As conditioned, the public interest is served in the platting of this subdivision as articulated
in the City's Comprehensive Plan, Subdivision, and Zoning Ordinances. The subdivision
provides for development of new homes within the City of Port Angeles consistent with the
Growth Management Act and serves the public interest.
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TO:
Planning Commission
FROM:
Scott Johns, Associate Planner
DATE:
May 10, 2006
RE:
Preliminary Subdivision - Rose Garden
APPLICANT:
Dave Stofferahn
OWNER:
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LOCATION:
Between 14th Street and 16th Street, adjacent to south side of Milwaukee
Drive
PROPOSAL:
Subdivide 7.7 acres into 24 residential building lots ranging fyom 8,400 SF to
13,600 SF.
PROPERTY CHARACTERISTICS:
The property is described as being - Suburban Lot 83 and is 7.7-acres in area. The site is
somewhat triangular with the northwesterly side adjacent to Milwaukee Drive and the west side
defined by the vacated "P" Street alignment, the east side by the Reyes Street alignment, with 14th
Street forming the northerly side, and 16th Street the southerly side. The site is generally level with
a maximum grade of approximately 2%. A single family residence currently occupies the site as
the only development. The site is currently forested with second growth trees and typical native
vegetation understory plants. The area surrounding the existing residential structure is landscaped.
The property is zoned RMD, Residential Medium Density.
DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW:
The Fire Department had the following comments:
1. This new subdivision is outside of the Port Angeles Fire Department 4 minute response
area. In accordance with Port Angeles Municipal Code, all of the homes must be fitted with
residential fire sprinkler systems and outside alarm bells.
2. A fire hydrant will be required for this subdivision. The recommended location is on the
NE corner of proposed lot #25.
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3. Address numbers will be required for all of the residences.
The Citv Li2ht Division
1. Easement location for electrical facilities shall be shown on the fInal mylar: A ten (10) fort
wide easement on the north edge of lots 1 & 2 each side of the new street and around the
two cu1~de-sacs. .
2. Receipt of the estimated amount of $31,762, the easement shown on the mylar, and the
applicant's signature, will authorize the City to order material and to schedule the work.
Delivery time for padmount transformers is approximately 30 weeks after receipt. of order.
The Public Works and Utilities Department had no concerns with the proposed division but will
require:
1. Street improvements
a. 14th Street - the abutting property to the north (Orchards) will be installjng a 34'
wide asphalted paved roadway with curb and gutter on both sides of 14u1 Street.The
continuation of curb and gutter and asphalted paved surface will be required for that
portion of 141h Street abutting this project. At Milwaukee Drive a hammer head turn
around will be required.
b. Milwaukee Drive - No approved access onto Milwaukee Drive per this subdivision.
2. Utilities
a. Existing 811 water main on north side of 14th Street and in Milwauke~ Drive. Will
require (2) hot taps to service this subdivision. Developer may hire an approved
utility contractor or City forces for the water main hot tap. An 8" water main is
required for this proposed subdivision. Fire hydrants as per fire department
requirements.
b. Existing storm drainage facilities in Milwaukee Drive was installed by the developer
ofthe Orchards. On site storm drainage detention with calculation will be require.
c. Existing sanitary sewer mains in 14th Street and Milwaukee Drive. Payment into the
Milwaukee Drive trunk sanitary sewer (latecomer's [ee) will be assessed @ $240
(per building lot connection) at the time of building permit issuance.
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The Buildin2 Division had no comments at this time.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Property owners within 300 feet of the proposed subdivision were mailed notice of the
proposal on April 14, 2006. The property was posted on Apri114, 2006, and publication appeared
in the Peninsula Daily News on April 14, 2006. No comments were received. '
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
Designation
The Comprehensive Plan establishes the long-range goals and policies of the City. It is the
basis upon which City officials are to make land use decisions. Any project proposed, in the City
must be consistent with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive
Plan and Land Use Map identifies the site as Medium Density Residential (MDR). The Medium
Density Residential designation allows an overall residential density of a project to range up to
12.44 units per net acre and is intended to be for the development of multiple residential unit
projects including but not limited to duplexes, townhouses, condominiums, apartments, and planned
residential developments. The site development proposal results in a development of 3 .25 units per
net acre. Specific Comprehensive Plan Goals, Policies, and Objectives relevant to this application
are listed in Attachment "B" to this staff report.
ZONING:
I The Zoning Ordinance is the primary implementing ordinance for the Comprehensive Plan.
It establishes what types of uses are permitted and where they may be located in the City. It also
establishes minimum design standards for such uses. Like the Comprehensive Plan, any project
proposed in the City must be consistent with the regulations of the zone in which it is located.
The Zoning Map identifies the site as Residential Medium Density (RMD). Specific zoning
requirements are listed in Attachment "B".
SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE Chapter 16.08:
The City's Subdivision Ordinance (No. 1631), codified as Chapter 16.08 of the Port Angeles
Municipal Code, has been reviewed with respect to the proposal. Although the entire ordinance has
not been cited, the development standards and policies found to be applicable have been cited in
Attachment "B":
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
A Determination of Non-Significance (DNS No. 1152B) was issued by the City's
Responsible Official for the proposal on Apri126, 2006. No environmentally sensitive areas exist
on the site. This satisfies the City's responsibility under the State Environmental Policy Act
(SEPA).
DEPARTMENTAL ANALYSIS:
The preliminary subdivision sketch indicates a 24 lot subdivision on the 7.7 acre site. An
internal road ending in two separate cul-de-sacs will provide access to the lots from 14th Street. No
access will be allowed from Milwaukee Drive. The south side of 14th Street will be improved along
the frontage of the subdivision to meet the City's urban standards, includfng curb, gutter, and
sidewalk. The internal streets will be named "Kaitlyn Way" and "Rose Court". The internal streets
are proposed to meet the City's urban street standards, including a 34-foot travel surface, with curb,
gutter but without sidewalks. The City's subdivision ordinance only requires sidewalks on school
walking routes and arterial streets, however, the Comprehensive Plan's Transportation Element
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Policy 3 under Goal A states: The collector arterial streets and local access streets should serve
primarily local traffic with special emphasis on safety for pedestrian traffic. The interior streets of
the subdivision should include standard sidewalks to provide adequate pedestrian safety as stated in
the Comprehensive Plan. The lots will range in size from 8,396 square feet up to 13,550 square feet.
The largest of the 24 lots will contain the existing single fami1y residence.
A 30-foot strip ofland situated along the south side of the site has been dedicated to the City
for the future development of 16th Street. A 20~ [oat section of vacated lip" Street on the west side
of the site' is dedicated as a utility easement. The site is approximately 825 feet north of the
Fairchild International Airport. The closest park area is Lincoln Park, which is over a mile from the
site. An unimproved, City owned area that is dedicated to become park in the future and located at
10th and "Nil Street is over % mile to the north and east of the site. The site is not located on a
current school bus route nor a Clallam Transit bus route. The nearest arterial street is 110" Street,
located to the east of the site, and the nearest school walking route is "N" Street.
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the
preliminary subdivision with the conditions, findings, and conclusion identified in Attachment "A"
to this staff report.
Attachments:
"A" Findings and Conclusions
"B" ApplicatIOn
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Conditions, findings, and conclusions in support of The Rose Gardens preliminary subdivision:
Conditions:
1. The interior street identified a's Rose Court and Kaitlyn Way shall be dedicated and
constructed per the City's standards, with a 34-foot wide travel surface, curbs and gutters,
and sidewalks prior to approval of the final plat.
2. Fire hydrant spacing shall be as required by the City Fire Department to a maximum 1 000'
of separation distance. Residences shall be fitted with sprinkler systems per the Fire
Departments standards. '
Electric utility service shall be underground.
Prior to final plat approval, water service shall be extended to the lots as required by the
Public Works and Utilities Department with an 8 inch main.
Stormwater improvement plans shall be submitted [or approval per the City's Urban
Services Standards and Guidelines and made prior to final plat approval.
Sanitary sewer shall be extended to the new lots as required by the Public Works
Department from Fourteenth Street and shown on the preliminary plat.
Building setbacks shall be shown and address numbers provided, by the Building Division,
shall be placed on the lots on the final plat.
The applicant shall place a statement on the plat and malce it known to all subsequent
purchasers of subject lots thftt said lots are in the proximity of the William R. Fairchild
International Airport and that the Port of Port Angeles does not warrant that these lots will
always be outside the lowest noise contour currently established for residential use.
9. No access shall be permitted to Lots #1,5,6,7,8, 13, or 14 from Milwaukee Drive.
10. Fourteenth Street improvements shall be made to Public Works and Utilities Department
standards prior to final plat approval. A total 27-foot wide paved surface (1/2 of341 + 10')
with em"b, gutter, and sidewalk along the site frontage is required. A hammerhead
turnaround at the west end of 14th Street in the Milwaukee Drive right-of-way is required.
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Findings:
1.
Chapter 16.08 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code (PAMe) sets forth local requirements
for the approval of subdivisions.
The Revised Code of Washington RCW 58.17 contains the State's guidelines for the
uniform division ofland within the State of Washington. Section 58.17.110 requires a city
to inquire into the public use and interest proposed to be served by the establishment of a
subdivision. It shall determine if appropriate provisions are made for, but not limited to, the
public health, safety, and general welfare, for open spaces, drainage ways, streets or roads,
alleys, other public ways, transit stops, potable water supplies, sanitary wastes, parks and
recreation, playgrounds, schools and school grounds, and shall consider all other relevant
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facts including sidewalks and other planning features that assure safe walking conditions for
students who only walk to and from school and whether the public interest will be served by
the subdivision. A proposed subdivision shall not be approved unless the city can make
written findings that these provisions are made.
3. Section 16.08.050(B)(l) PAMC provides that the Planning Commission shall examine the
proposed plat, along with written recommendations of the City Departments, and shall either
approve or disapprove the submittal. A recommendation thereon shall be forwarded to the
City Council within a period of 90 days after a preliminary plat has been submitted to the
City Community and Economic Development Department. The City Council shall either
approve or disapprove the proposed preliminary plat at a public meeting.
4. The Port Angeles Public Works and Utilities, Parks Division, Community and Economic
Development, and Fire Departments reviewed the proposed subdivision. Their comments
have been incorporated in the Department's recommendation.
5. Preliminary approval is based upon a drawing dated received March 27,2006, prepared for
Rose Garden R. E. by Northwestern Territories, Inc. identifying 24 residential lots.
I 6. The subject property is identified as Medium Density Residential on the Port Angeles
Comprehensive Plan land use map.
7. The proposal has been reviewed with respect to the Comprehensive Plan. The following
Comprehensive Plan policies are found to be most relevant to the proposal: Growth .
Management Element Goal A; Land Use Element Goal A, Policy A.2, Goal B, Policy B.l,
B.2, 8.3, and BA, Goal C; Transportation Element Goal A, Policy A,3, A.6, and B.ll;
Utilities and Public Services Element Policy C.2; Capital Facilities Element Goal A, B,
Policy B.1, B.3, BA, B.5, B.6, B.7, Goal C, Policy C.1, C.2, C.3, CA, C.5, and C.7.
8. The Comprehensive Plan requires concurrency for streets, water service, sanitary sewer
service and electrical service (Capital Facilities Element Policy A,9).
9. The City's Comprehensive Plan (Land Use Element Policy B.3) states that development
should be designed to further the grid system pattern. Preliminary approval will be based
upon the dedication of right-of-way to ensure compliance with the policy.
10. The Comprehensive Plan (Transportation Element Policy A, 3) requires special emphasis on
pedestrian safety.
11. The subject property is identified by the Port Angeles Zoning Map as Residential Medium
Density, which allows a density of up to 12044 units per acre and requires minimum 3,500
square foot lots. The proposed drawing indicates that each lot in the proposed subdivision
will be at least 8,396 square feet in size for a density of 3.25 dwelling units per acre.
12. Urban street standards, including curbs and gutters, are required in the RMD zone. The
Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element Goal A, Policy 3 indicates that local streets
should serve local traffic with special emphasis on safety for pedestrian traffic.
13. The site is currently served by 14th Street, which is neither an arterial, a, designated school
walking route, or a designated bicycle route.
14. There are no environmentally sensitive areas on the site. The site is gently roIling and .
generally slopes south to north. The site is not considered a frequently flooded area as it is
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not listed on the Federal Emergency Management Act (FEMA) maps which denote those
areas that are in 100- year flood areas.
15. Transit service is available along "N" Street east of the site.
16. Building permits are required for all structures on the completed sites. All local building
and Fire Codes shall be complied with during construction including residential sprinkler
systems.
17. The Port Angeles School District has been notified of the development to allow them to plan
for needed public school facilities and routes. School busses travel on "N" Street:
18. The City's Parks Divisiqn has responded that they are aware of the preliminary proposal and
do not believe the level of service for the area will be hampered as a result of the
development.
19. All utilities including potable water, sanitary waste, and refuse collection are available in the
area.
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The City's Police, Fire, and Public Works and Utilities Departments will service the site.
The City's State Environmental Policy Act (SEP A) Official issued a Determination of
Nonsignificance (DNS #1152B) on April 26, 2006, therefore satisfying the City's
responsibility under the Act.
Improvements to 14th Street will be required such that the final roadway is an improved
width of 34 feet with curbs, gutters, and sidewalk. The applicant is responsible for
developing the south side of the street plus 10 feet.
The Port of Port Angeles operation of the Fairchild International Airport is located in the
area south of the site. The POlt staff has been notified of the proposed subdivision proposal
and it is expected that those who purchase properties in the final subdivision will be aware
of the existing on-going airport operation.
The Planning Commission's decision is a recommendation to the City Council. The
Planning Commission acts as the City's hearing body for preliminary subdivision approval.
Reports are advisory only to ensure conformance of the proposed subdivision to the general
purposes of the City's Comprehensive Plan and to planning standards and specifications
adopted by the City.
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Conclusions:
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As conditioned, the proposed preliminary subdivision is consistent with the Port Angeles
Comprehensive Plan Growth Management Element Goal A; Land Use Element Goal A,
Policy A2, Goal B, Policy B.1, B.2, B.3, and BA, Goal C; Transportation Element Goal A,
Policy A3, A6, and B.11; Utilities and Public Services Element Policy C.2; Capital
Facilities Element Goal A, B, Policy B.1, B.3, BA, B.5, B.6, B.7, Goal~, Policy C.1, C.2,
C.3, CA, C.5, and C.7, and Zoning Code.
As conditioned, the proposal is consistent with the Port Angeles Subdivision Ordinance,
Chapter 16.08 PAMC, and the Washington State Subdivision Act, Chapter 58.17 RCW.
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C. As conditioned, appropriate provisions have been made [or the public health, safety and
general welfare and for such open spaces, drainage ways, streets or roads, alleys, other
public ways, transit stops, potable water supplies, sanitary wastes, parks and recreation,
playgrounds, schoo~s and school grounds, sidewalks and other planning features that assure
safe walking conditions for students who only walk to' and from school.
D. As conditioned, the public interest is served in the platting ohhis subdivision as articulated
in tl;le City's Comprehensive Plan, Subdivision, and Zoning Ordinances. The subdivision
provides for development o[new homes within the City of Port Angeles consistent with the
Growth Management Act and serves the public interest.
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ATTACHMENT B
COMl~]mHENSIVE PLAN:
The Comprehensive Plan establishes the long range goals and policies of the City. It is the basis
upon which City officials are to malce land use decisions. Any project proposed in the City must be
consistent with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. The following goals and policies
appear to be the most relevant to the proposal:
Designation
The Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Map identifies the site as Medium Density Residential
(MDR). Medium DensIty Residential allows an overall residential density of a project to range up to
12044 Ul11ts per net acre and is intended to be for the development of multiple residential umt
projects, including but not limited to duplexes, townhouses, condominiums, apartments, and planned
residential developments. The following goals, policies and objectives have been identified as being
the most relevant to the proposed subdIVision:
IV. GROWTH MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
GOlll A: To manage growth in a responsIble manner that is beneflCial to the community as a whole,
is sensitive to the rights and needs ofmdividuals and is consistent with the State of Washington's
Growth Management Act.
V. LAND USE ELEMENT
Goal A: To guide current and future development within the City in a manner that provides
certainty to its citizens about future land use and the flexibility necessary to meet the challenges and
opportunitIes of the future.
Policy A.2: All land use decisions and approvals made by the City Council and/or any of its
appointed Commissions, Boards or Commit1ecs should be consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan and its land use map.
Goal B: To have a community where residential development and use of the land are done in a
manner that is compatible with the environment, the characteristics oHhe use and the users, and the
desired urban design of the City.
Polic)' B.l: Urban services shall be available for all residential areas as required by the
Capital Facilities Element concurrency policy.
Policy B.2: Single-family lots should be of reasonable shape and should have access
provided by an alley or by a local access street or a collector arterial.
Polley B.3: All residential developments should be designed with the provisions of fire
protection and serVlCe vehicle access as key factors in the street design and circulation
pattern. For efficient clrculation, rights-of-way should be obtained and improvements made
to further the grid street pattern of the City. Cul-de-sacs may be pcrmittcd when designed as
an integral part of the major grid street pattcrn oHhe City.
Policy B.4: All residential developments should be encouraged to preserve and capitalize
on existing unusual, unique, and interesting natural features, should preserve and utilize
natural vegetation, should utilize and preserve scenic views, should m'aximize southern
exposures, should offer protection from prevailing winds, and should be designed to
mimmize energy use,
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Goal C: To have a community of viable districts and neighborhoods with a variety of residential
opportumtIes for personal interaction, fulfillment and enjoyment, attractive to people of a11 ages,
characteristics and interests.
VI. TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
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J>olicy A.3: The collector arterial streets and local access streets should serve primarily
local traffic with special emphasis on safety for pedestrian traffic.
Policy A.6: Planning for transportation services and facilities (including public streets,
bikeways, pedestrian walkways, and public and pnvate air, marine and land transit services
and facilities) shall be performed consistent with the goals and policies of the Capital
Facilities Element.
Policy B.ll: New arterial streets, local access streets, and alleys should be desigt;led and
-constrLlCted t9 conform to the Statewide National Functional ClassifICation System for
Federal Aid Systems, WSDOT, and Transportation Improvement Board minimum design
standards and standards as adopted by the City.
VII. UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES ELEMENT
Policy C.2: All new utility services should be underground.
X. CAPITAL FACILITIES ELEMENT
Goal A: To provide and maintain safe and financially feasible urban services and capital facilities
at or above stated levels of service to all City residents and the general public.
Goal B: To provide urban streets and utilities at minimum levels of service for all city residents and .
the general public.
Policy B.l: All arterial streets shall function at an average daily level of service ofD or
better.
})oIicy B.3: The City shall not approve any development that is not served with water
service at or greater than the fol1owing level of service standards at the time of development:
Single family units: 2 gallons per minute @ 30 psi (fire - 1,000 gallons per minute @ 20
psi).
Policy B.4: The City shall not approve any development that is not served with sewer
service at or greater than a level of service standard of 300 gallons per day per person at the
time of development.
Policy n.5: The City shal1 not approve any development that is not served with electrical .
service at or greater than a level of service standard of 120/220 volts per service at the time
of development.
Policy B.6: The City should not approve any development that increases a site's post-
development stormwater run-off beyond that allowed by the Stonnwater Management
Manual for the Puget Sound Basin as adopted by the City.
Policy B.7: The City should not approve any development that cannot be served w~th
telecommunications service at or greater than the following level of service standards at the
time of development: telephone, residential: 1 service per unit / cable television, residential:
1 service per untt.
Goal C: To provide urban services at minimum levels of service for all city residents and the
general public.
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Policy C.t: The Port Angeles School District should develop a capItal facilities plan, which
the City will consider for inclusion in the Comprehensive Plan. The capital facilities plan
should contain at least a six-year plan for pubhc financing of such facil1ties as may be
necessary to provide adequate public schools at or 'greater than the following level of servioe
standards in order to meet antIcipated increases in student enrollment, which may be
anticipated based on the Sohool Distriot's projected enrollment figures and residential
growth as provided for in the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan:
High School: 125 square feet of permanent, appropriate educational
space per student,
Middle Sohool: l04 square feet of permanent, appropnate educational
spaoe per student, and
Elementary School: 100 square feet of permanent, appropriate educational
space per student.
If capacity is inadequate to house students at the established level of servioe standards
(LOS) and adequate school fundmg is not available, then the demand for new facil1ties will
be reduced (e.g. through year round use of schools or by matching grade band enrollment to
facility capacities) or the level of service standards will be reduced to keep both schools and
housing development affordable to the majority of Port Angeles School District residents.
Imposition of Growth Management Act impact fees on or denial of new development will
not be used as a measure to prevent further degradation of school services, unless the
reduced level of service standards are deemed unacceptable to Port Angeles School District
No. 121, Clallam County, and the City of Port Angeles.
Policy C.2: The City should not approve any development that will not be served with
adequate transit service as determined in the comprehensive service and facilities plan for
transportation within six years from the time of development.
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})oJicy C.3: The City should not approve any development that will not be served at or
greater than a citywide level of service standard of9 acres of parks per 1,000 population
within six years from the time of development.
Policy C.4: The City should not approve any development that will not be served at or less
than the following level of service standards at the time of development: Police: 677
persons per one officer. Fire: 4-minute response tIme or residential sprinkler system
installation.
Policy C.5: The City should not approve any development that will not be served with solid
waste collection service at or less than a city-wide level of service standard of 400 pick up
accounts per 1000 population withm six years from the time of development.
Policy C.7: The City should consider the cumulative effect of development on the City's
need for adequate public servicc buildings.
Zoning
The Zoning Map identifies the site as Residential Medium Density (RMD). The purpose and intent of this
zone is as follows:
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This is a medium density residential zone, which allows a mix of single family, duplexes, and
apartments at a density greater than single family neighborhoods but less than the higher
densities of the RHD zone. The permitted uses in the RMD zone are also intended to be
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more restrictive than the RHD Zone. Commercial uses are not considered to be compatible.
Few nonresidential uses are allowed in this zone and then only conditionally, because of
land use impacts associated with nonresidential uses. This zone provides for a variety in the
urban land use pattern for the City's lower density multi-family residential neighborhoods
(at twice the density of the City's basic single family residential neighborhoods) with direct
access on an arterial street, usually located in outlying areas with large tracts of vacant
buildable land, and servzng as a transitional use between low density residential uses and
commercial/indu.~trial uses.
The minimum lot area is 7,000 square feet. All lots shall comply WIth the minimum arell and
dimensional requirements as follows:
Interior Side:
25 feet
25 feet, except 10 feet for detached accessory buildings in the rear
one-third of the lot.
7 feet, except 3 feet for detached accessory buildings in the rear onc-
third of the lot.
35 feet
30%
Front:
Rear:
Maximum Height:
Lot Coverage:
SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE (No. 1631 as amended):
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The City's SubdlVlsion Ordinance (No. 1631), codified as Chapter 16.08 of the Port Angeles
Municipal Code, has been reviewed with respect to the proposal. Although the entire ordinance has not been
cited, the following development standards and policies have been found to be applicable:
16.08.060 - Standards and Policies.
A. GENERAL STANDARDS. If a proposed street and/or lot pattern for any zone in Port
Angeles has been made by the CouncIlor the Commission, the street layout of any new plat submitted shall
be in general conformance to said pattern or plan. Otherwise proposed streets in new subdiVIsions shall
conform to the Comprehensive Plan and Urban Services Ordinance as adopted.
No plan for the platting, replattmg, subdivision, or dedication of any area shall be recommended for
approval by the Commission unless streets shown therein are connected by surfaced road to an existing
improved public right~of~way adequate to serve the existing and new lots.
Where the Comprehensive Plan or the City's official street plan indicates the necessity of a new
right~of~way of a required Width or portion thereof for street purposes, whether within a new plat or new
subdivision, or along the boundaries of a new plat, new subdivision or new lot, such required right-of-way or
portion thereof shall be dedicated to the City of Port Angeles by the filing of a plat.
The Planning Commission may require plats to provide areas for parks, playgrounds, open spaces,
recreation facilities, schools, school grounds, safe walkll1g conditions on school routes, transit stops, and
drainage ways.
Each proposed subdivision and the ultimate use of the land therein shall be in the interests of public
health, safety and welfare, and subdividers shall be prepared to present evidence to thIS effect when
requested by the Commission.
Restrictive covenants not contrary to existing regulations regardmg the use of land, governing and
binding all future owners of lots or tracts, may be shown on any plat.
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No Final plat of land within the force and effect of existing Zoning Regulations shall be approved
unless it is conforming with such Regulations.
Whenever there is a discrepancy between minimum standards or dimensions noted herein and those
contained in Zoning Regulations, Building Codes; or other official Regulations, the highest standard shall
apply.
B. GENERAL PRINCIPLES. POLICIES. The CommIssion shall ensure that appropriate
provision is made for: (1) the harmonious development of neighborhoods by reqUlring coordination of
streets within subdivisions with existing or planned streets, or with other elements of the Comprehensive
Plan; (2) adequate open spaces for recrcation, schools, light and air; (3) distribution of population and traffic
which will create conditions favorable to public health, safety and convenience.
C. STREETS.
1. The arrangement, character, extent, width, grade and location of all streets shall
I conform with the ComprehensIve Plan, the Capital Facilities Plan, the Urban Services Ordmance, and the
Urban SerVlCes Standards and Guidelines, and shall be considered in their relation to existing and planned
roads, to topographic condItions, to public convenience and safety, and in their appropriate relation to the
proposed uses of the land to be served by such roads.
2. Where such is not shown on the Comprehensive Plan, the arrangement of streets in a
subdivision shall either provide for the continuation or appropriate projection of existing streets in the
surrounding area; or shall conform to a street plan for the neighborhood, approved by the City, to meet a
particular situati'on where topographic or other conditions make continuance or conformance to existing
streets impracticable. This shall also apply to cluster subdivisions.
3. If a street plan for an area has been made by the City. the strcetlayout of a proposed
subdivision in such an area shall be in general conformance to the plan.
4. When a portion ofa subdivider's tract is to be subdivided, a street plan for the ent~re
tract shall be submitted to indicate how the street pattern of tho plat submitted will coordinate with the entire
tract when fully platted and with streets in the surrounding area-.
5. Where a tract is subdivided into lots or tracts larger in area than twice the minimum
lot SIze, the City may require an arrangement oflots and streets such as to permit a later re-subdivision in
conformity with the street and lot requirements specified in these Regulations.
6. Where a proposed subdivision abuts or contains an existing or proposed arterial
street of is adjacent to an existing or planned business, commercial or industrial district, the City may require
treatment as may be necessary (1) for the adequate protection of residential properties; and (2) to afford
separation of through and local traffic.
7. Where a subdivision borders or contains a railroad or limited access highway right-
of-way, the City may require a road approximately parallel to and on each side of such right-of-way at a
distance suitable for appropriate use of the intervening land. Such distances shall also be determined with
due regard for the requirements of approach grades and future grade separations.
8. Streets shall be laid out so as to intersect as nearly as possible' at right angles. Acute
angle intersection shall be avoided.
9. There shall be no reserve strips controlling access to roads, except where the control
of such strips is definitely placed with the City under conditions approved by the Commission.
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APPLlCANT: Rose Gardens R.E. Partnership / Dave Stofferahn
ADDRESS: 54 Clary Lane, Sequim, WA 98382
APPLICANT'S REPRESENJATJl'E: Dave Stofferahn
ADDRESS: 54 Clary Lane, Sequim, WA 98382
PH. #: 360-477-5542
Pfl.tI: 360-477-5542
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l)ROPERTY INFOR1\1ATION:
ProperLY address: 2710 West 14th Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362
General location: 14th Street & Milwaukee
Tha t portion o'f Su~ Lot 83 south of Milwaukee "#
Legal description: Drive C){p 30 0 (:) 10 g3,OC:
Property zoning: RI~D oc:
Existing site areas; Single fami' y home site of 7.36 acres
Proposed site areas; 25 single fami 1 y 1 ot~ Aprro~imdtely 8400 sf - ApproximatelY 13 .600 sf
Acreage in: Streets 1. 01 AC Parks 0.13 AC Other nOD-l'esidentialland uses 0.61 Non-paved R/W
Method of providing: Potable Water: City Sewer:' City
Streets serving site: 1 4 t h <;trM't
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I (WB) HEREBY CERTIFY Illat J (we) am (lire) the owner(s) of the. I (WE) HEREBY CERTIFY that I (we) am (are) the applicant(s) of the
above-described property and request that the proposed subdivlsioD be above-described property and request that the proposed subdivision be
approved. It is understood that wilful tlllsrepresentation of the information approved. It is understood that wilful misrepresentation will terminate the
wlll terminate the application. application. ,
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· Mayor opens the hearing.
· State the purpose of the hearing.
· State the ground rules for the hearing:
· Identify time limits on speaking.
· Ask all speakers to speak into the microphone and give their names and addresses.
· All comments should be addressed to the city council, should be relevant to the
application, and should not be of a personal nature.
· Avoid repetitive comments.
· Unruly behavior, such as booing or hissing or harassing remarks, is prohibited.
· Ask if everybody understands these rules.
Address appearance of fairness issues:
· This hearing should be fair in form and substance as well as appearance.
· Does any member of this Council stand to gain or lose any financial
benefit as a result of the outcome of this hearing?
· Can you hear and consider this in a fair and objective manner?
· Has any member of this Council engaged in communication outside this
hearing with opponents or proponents on the issue to be heard?
· If so, that member must place on the record the substance of any
such communication so that other interested parties may have the
right at this hearing to rebut the substance of the communication.
· Does any member of this Council know whether or not their employer has
a financial interest in the area for which this appeal is based, or has an
interest in the outcome of this proceeding?
· Does any member ofthis Council live or own property within 300 feet of
the area for which this appeal is based?
· Does any member of this Council have any special knowledge about the
substance or the merits of this proceeding which would or could cause the
Council person to prejudge the outcome of this proceeding?
· Is there a member of this Council who believes that he or she cannot sit
and hear this matter fairly and impartially, both as to the respective
positions of the proponents and the opponents of the requested appeal?
· Is there any member of the audience who because of the "Appearance of
Fairness Doctrine" has grounds to disqualify any member of this Council
from hearing this matter?
· If so, please state the name of the Council person and the reason or
reasons why you believe that Council person should be disqualified
because of the "Appearance of Fairness Doctrine."
· Any member disqualified based on appearance of fairness grounds must leave the hearing
room and must not participate further concerning the application.
After the Council persons have been qualified the Mayor should read the following:
During the pendency of any quasi-judicial proceeding, no member of a decision-making
body may engage in ex parte communications with opponents or proponents with respect
to the proposal which is the subject ofthe proceeding. This prohibition does not preclude
a member of a decision-making body from seeking in a public hearing specific
information or data from such parties relative to the decision ifboth the request and the
results are a part of the record.
The Hearing proceeds as follows:
· City Planning"staffis allowed adequat~ time to present a staff report.
· Proponents and Opponents are allowed equal time to present argument.
· Equal time is allowed for rebuttal.
At conclusion of arguments:
· Close the hearing and state what steps are to occur next.
· Deliberations on a quasi-judicial matter can occur following the hearing or at
some other time. Council may find it best to postpone deliberations until members
have had time to review the record. Be careful not to delay the deliberations and
eventual decision beyond the statutory time limit.
· It is strongly recommended that the deliberations occur in open session.
However, the Open Public Meetings Act exempts from its coverage that part of a
meeting which relates to quasi-judicial matters.
· If the deliberations are held in an open meeting, comments from the audience
should not be permitted.
· Deliberations by the council are not considered part of the record for purposes of
judicial review of the decision.
· The vote on the appeals must occur in open session. After the vote is taken, the
city council should direct the staff or legal counsel to prepare findings of fact and
conclusions of law in support of the decision. After preparation of the findings
and conclusions, the council must vote to approve them or to send them back for
modification.
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with the legal standards that apply to the appeal.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port
Angeles, Washington, creating a new section in the
Council's Rules of Procedure, Section 14, for filling
Council vacancies.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles as follows:
Section 1.
A new section, Section 14, of the Council Rules of Procedure is hereby
created to read as follows:
Section 14 Council Vacancies. The selection process for filling Council vacancies shall
be as follows. provided. however. that the Council mav bv maioritv vote revise the process:
A. The Council will open a filing period of not less than 10 davs for the vacancv and
request each candidate to complete an application form or submit a letter of interest.
B. The candidates will then be interviewed during a public Council meeting.
C. The Council mav deliberate on the qualifications of the candidates in a closed
session and then vote on the appointment in an open meeting.
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D. In all other respects':- the procedure for filling a Council vacancv shall be as
provided in State law.
Section 2.
Except as provided above, the Council Rules of Procedure, as previously
adopted, are confirmed, ratified and re-adopted.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the _ day of
,2006.
Karen A. Rogers, Mayor
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Becky J. Upton, City Clerk
William E. Bloor, City Attorney
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WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A~
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
DATE:
May 16, 2006
TO:
CITY COUNCIL
FROM:
SCOTT JOI-INS
ASSOCIATE PLANNER
SUBJECT:
2006 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
Summnrv: First reading of the draft ordinance to amend the City of Port Angeles
Comprehensive Plan
Recommendation: Conduct the public hearing on the proposed Comprehensive
Plan Amendments. After closing the public hearing conduct theflrst reading of the
ordinance.
Bacl<f!round / Analysis: In the following staff report, the proposed Comprehensive Plan
amendments are identified individually and followed by a staff analysis, a staff recommendation,
and in some cases the Planning Commission recommendation if it differs from the staff
recommendation (indicated by **). The following items have been included as attachments to
this report: Draft Ordinance (Attachment A), Letters and Comments from the public
(Attachment B), and Planning Commission Minutes (Attachment C).
**Land Use Map change 2.
Proponent: Loren Olsen et al
Location: North ofParl< Avenue extcnding north to Lauridsen Boulevard and
between Jones on the wcst and Liberty on the east.
(See attached Map for specific location)
Analysis: The subject area is currently designated High Density Residential (HDR) on
the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and is zoned Residential Medium Density (RMD).
The area that is designated MDR is developed with the Laurel Park Assisted Living
facility and Crestwood Convalescent Center, a 5 acre vacant parcel zoned Public Buildings and
Parks (PBP) owned by the PUD on the west and a privately owned 2.5 acre vacant parcel zoned
RMD. The areas surrounding the MDR designation includes Peninsula College located less than
1,000 feet east of the site and Franklin Elementary School located approximately 500 feet to the
east. The Pine Arts Center and Community Players theater building are located across Lauridsen
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Boulevard to the north. The remainder of the surrounding area is primarily single family
residential uses and the Land Use Map designation is Low Density Residential.
Much of the discussion surrounding this Land Use Map change has centered upon local
storm water issues in the area. Stormwater impacts in the area do exist and ate being addressed
by the city. Council should keep in mind that stormwater mitigation is a development issue that
will not be affected by the land use designation of the Comprehensive Plan and is therefore not
an issue to be considered in Council's decision.
Three letters in support of and one letter in opposition to this proposed map change were
received by staff prior to the public hearing. Several members ofthe public spoke in favor of the
proposed land use designation change and presented letters to the Planning Commission. One
member of the public spoke in favor of retaining the High Density Residential designation.
Staff Recommendation,
Staff recommended that the Planning Commission forward to the City Council a
recommendation to deny the proposed land use designation change from HDR to MDR.
* *lllanning Commission Recommendation
The Planning Commission disagreed with the staff recommendation and voted 4 to 3 to
recommend the City Council approve the proposed Land Use Map change from I-IDR to MDR.
Land 'Use Map change 3. .
Proponent: James and Margo Turner
Location: An area bounded on the north by US 101, on the south and east by Doyle
Road, and on the west by Old Joe Road.
Analysis: A request to change the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map designation from
Low Density Residential (LDR) to Commercial (C). The area is currently zoned Residential
Single Family (RS~9) and the area adjacent to the north (across US 101) is zoned Community
Shopping District (CSD) and contains the Fairmont grocery and restaurant. The site forms an
island of city jurisdiction on the south side of US 101, with county jurisdiction located on the
south, east and west of the subject site (see attached map). The nearby properties that are located
in the city adjacent to US 101 are all zoned CSD. The site has access from the Highway at both
Doyle Road and Old Joe Road. The CSD zoning allows commercial and mixed uses, and '
residential uses at the Residential High Density (RHD) densities.
Changing the land use designation from Low Density Residential to Commercial is a
logical change due to the site's proximity to the Highway and the surrounding development.
Single family residential uses are more appropriate located farther away from the Highway and
the commercial zone would allow the site to develop with commercial uses adjacent to the
Highway with higher density residential uses acting as a buffer between the commercial uses and
the low density residential uses in the adjacent county areas.
Recommendation
Staff recommended the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the City
Council to approve the Land Use Map change. Planning Commission concurred with staff and
recommends that the City Council approve the Land Use Designation change from LDR to C.
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DEFINITIONS SECTION
D 1. Add a definition ofWorlilLive Space
Work/live space is a living arrangement where the living area is subordinate in
size and use to the work space.
Analysis: Several proposed amendments regarding artist work/live space were
submitted for review. If the proposed amendments are approved it will be necessary to
include the definition of such an activity.
Recommendation
Staff recommended the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the City
Council to approve the addition of a definition for Work/Live space. Planning Commission
concurred with staff and recommends that the City Council approve the proposed addition of the
definition.
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D 2. Revise the definition of Affordable Housing
Analysis: The current definition of affordable housing reads as follows; "the adequacy
oflhe:community's housing stock tofulfill the housing needs of all economic segments of the
population". This definition does not relate housing costs to income levels. Many different
definitions and standards for affordable housing exist. Linking the definition of affordable
housing to a specific level of personal income may not provide the clearest picture of the housing
market or affordability and may not take into account sometimes rapidly changing economics,
housing markets, and job markets.
Recommendation
Staff recommended the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the City
Council to deny the de1initions revision. Planning Commission concurred with staff and
recommends that the City Council deny the proposed amendment D 2.
D 3. Add a definition of Goal-The end result that the city intends to obtain.
D 4. Add a definition of Policy - A principal of wise management leading to achievement of a
goal.
D 5. Add a definition of Ob.jectivc - Concerned with the realities of the policy direction.
Specific actions that when taken will result in the realization of a goal.
Analysis: These definitions should be included into the introductory sections of the
Comprehensive Plan, providing an opportunity to elaborate on the function and structure of the
Comprehensive Plan while including more specific language to describe goals, policies, and
objectives as they relate to the Comprehensive Plan. The following wording is proposed to be
inserted under the subheading "Organization and Requirements of the Comprehensive Plan", as a
. second paragraph:
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The Comprehensive Plan goals are expressed as broad statements of what the city intends
to become or how the city should look or feel in the future. The goals in the Comprehensive Plan
are supported by policy statements that usually include the word should. The policy statements are
directive and provide a basis [or decision makin~ and establish a principal of wise management
lcadin~ to achievement of a goal. Obiectives are statements of specific actions that when taken
will result in the realization of a goal.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommended the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the City
Council to deny the addition of the definitions and include wording into the introduction section of
the Comprehensive Plan explaining the use of the terms. Planning Commission concurred with
staff and recommends that the City Council deny amendments D3, D4, and D5, and to include the
propose explanation of the terms Goal, Policy, and Objective in the introductory section of the
Comprehensive Plan. "
GROWTH MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
**GM 1.
Proponent:
Location:
Planning Commission (alternative language from planning staff)
Citywide
Goal A, Policy 1. d. Housing. Encourage the availability of affordable housing to all .
economic segments of the population. Promote a variety of residential densities and diversity
in housing types and sizes, while encouraging preservation and expansion of housing stock.
Analysis: The proposed amendment strengthens existing policy language. However, it
was suggested that the language could be further strengthened by a reference to expansion of
existing housing stock. The following alternative language to replace the existing policy may be
preferable:
liThe City should create and integrate a broad range of housing opportunities and choices
to suit varied lifestvles and economic situations. It
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommended that the Planning Commission forward to the City Council a
recommendation to approve the proposed alternative language to replace Policy 1. d. Housing
under Goal A of the Growth Management Element as suggested by Staff.
** Planning Commission Recommendation Planning Commission did 110t concur with
the staff recommendation to replace Policy ld with the proposed alternative language. The
Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the originally suggested
amendments to the existing language for Growth Management Element, Goal A, Policy Id.
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LAND USE ELEMENT '
LU 1.
l)roponent:
Location:
Councilman Larry Williams I
The area is bounded on the south by 8lh Street, on the west by the top of
the Valley Creek ravine, on the east by the Peabody Creek ravine, and
north along Vine Street to the waterfront, and on the north by the Port
Angeles Harbor. (See attached map)
Add New l)olicy as Goal A, Policy 3: The City should create a new Comprehensive Plan
Land Use Designation to be known as Urban Center. The Urban Center designation would
be roughly bounded on the south by 8th Street. on the east by Peabody Creek ravine, on the
west by Valley Creek ravine. and on the north by the Strait of Juan de Fuca. '
Analysis: The intent of an "Urban Center" (DC) designation that can be applied to the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map would be to increase the density, variety, vitality of the
central core of the city. The area described includes the historic downtown area, the government
campus area of City Hall and the County Court House, the Lincoln Street commercial corridor,
and two residential high density areas.
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LU2.
Proponent:
Location:
Councilman Larry Williams
Same as above
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Add New Objective as Goal A Objective 2: The City will create an aveday zone for the
area known as the Urban Center. The overlay zone should include increased height limits,
reduced setb~ck requirements, increased lot coverage allowances, enhanced pedestrian
amenities, and a variety of mechanisms intended to increase density in a way that facilitates
and expands a central core an'char area of the City. This core area would be designed in a
way where mixed attainable housing opportunities are complemented by centralized off
street parking, nonMmotorized access to adiacent commercial. business, and shopping
facilities, public transportation, government services, and open space meanders.
Analysis: An overlay zone is a district that encompasses one or morc underlying zones
and that imposes additional requirements above that require by the underlying zone or allows for
more flexible requirements than the underlying zone. A floating zone is an unmapped zoning
district where all the zone requirements are contained in the ordinance but the zone location is
fixed on the map only when an application for development, meeting the zone requirements, is
approved. Since the "Urban Center" area is made up of several zones, an overlay zone that
carries additional requirements or allows for more flexible requirements is the appropriate form
for this concept to take shape.
An Urban Center Overlay zone could be designed to provide increased height limits in
areas where views would not be impacted, increased lot coverage allowances, or reduced
setbacks with the intention of leading to increase densities. The benefits of increased density
would be compensated for with an improvement to pedestrian connectivity, commercial access,
and open space amenities. The Urban Center Overlay zone would differ from the Planned
Residential Development overlay or the Planned Industrial Overlay zones in that no open space
area set aside requirement would be included for the return of density bonuses.
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Designating a specific segment of the city for redevelopment and leaving other areas Qf
the city out of the redevelopment area could lead to problems. The specified area contains a
large area ofRHD zoning. However, that area is developed with primarily single family homes
in an older neighborhood. It is unlikely that creating a redevelopment zone would entice
property owners to utilize the advantages provided for thc district.
A similar concept of an overlay zone that could be applied to any portion of the city and
be developer driven could provide the incentives proposed by the Urban Center concept. .
Smaller scale infill projects that may not reach the 3.44 acre required minimum for a planned
residential development could benefit from a similar concept. The incentive of higher density
development through clustering of smaller l.U1its, allowing increased height limits or reduced
setbacks, or design concepts such as zero lot line attached dwelling units could lead to increased
densities throughout the city without creating significant impacts to a specific district. .
Such an overlay zone 'might be termed an Urban Redevelopment Overlay Zone. -The
benefit of the overlay to the existing PRD overlay zone would come from the redevelopment of
smaller (less than the required 3.44 acres for a PRD) under-developed sites that do not have
environmentally sensitive areas to protect or do not have large enough open space. areas to set
aside 30% of the site as open space.
Recommendation
Staff recommended the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the City
Council to deny proposed amendments LU 1 and LU 2. Planning Commission concurred with
staff and recommends that the City Council deny proposed amendments LU 1 and LU 2 and
further recommends that council direct staff to concentrate efforts on proposed amendments to
the Port Angeles Municipal Code that meet the intent of the proposal.
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LU3.
l)roponent:
Location:
Staff
Downtown
Add New Policy Goal C, l)olicy 7 The City should expand housing opportunities in
the Central Business District for all income levels. with an emphasis on providing additional
moderate owner-occupied units.
Analysis: The downtown area is currently under utilized as a residential area. The
proposed new policy is intended to direct the city to support ho~sing opportunities for all
economic sectors in the downtown area.
Recommendation
Staff recommended the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the City
Council to approve proposed amendments LU 3. Planning Commission concurred with staff
and recommends that the City Council approve proposed amendments LU 3.
LU 4.
Proponent:
Location:
Artists' Initiative Group and staff
Citywide
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Goal F: To provide a pleasant, safe, and attractive shopping environment in the traditional
downtown waterfront area which provides a wide variety of shopping, dining, entertainment,
arts. culture. and housing opportunities for visitors and residents alike.
Analysis: The inclusion of "arts and culture" to Land Use Goal F is intended to support
economic development through cultural tourism. Making a public statement in the
Comprehensive Plan that Port Angeles supports arts and culture and their practitioners helps to
put a new face on the perception of what Port Angeles is and what it would like to be. This will
provide incentive to artists and to art patrons to at least investigate this place we call home and
possibly make a decision to settle here.
Staff Recommendation.
Staff recommended the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the City
Council to approve proposed amendments LU 4. Planning Commission concurred with staff
and recommends that the City Council approve proposed amendment LU 4.
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LV 5.
Proponent: Planning Commission
Location: Citywide
Goal F, Policy 3; Residential uses should be encouraged for the downtown area as part of a
mixed-use development concept. The City should encourage the development of live/work
spaces fer-artists, crofters, or otller professionals in the downtown area while ensuring that
the physical environment of downtown residential development is compatible with housing
uses by minimizing traffic impacts. maintaining security. and providing and maintaining
amenities.
Analysis: The downtown area of Port Angeles could benefit ftom a diversification of
uses. Supporting and encouraging new residential uses, that would include a broader range of
persons who might both live and work in the downtown area, enriches the area and moves the
city towards having a vibrant central core. The City cUlTently allows residential, commercial,
and professional uses to take place in the downtown area, and those uses are allowed to take
place simultaneously in any structure.
Recommendation
Staff recommended the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the City
Council to approve proposed amendments LU 4 with the indicated changes to the wording.
Planning Commission concurred with staff and recommends that the City Council approve
proposed amendment LU 5 as modified.
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LU6.
Proponent: Planning Commission
Location: Citywide
Goal F, Policy 4; The City should work with the Port Angeles Downtown Association and all
interested parties to develop urban design review guidelines that facilitate architectural
elements/features, which should enCOUl'age complementary aesthetically pleasing
development in the Central Business District (CBD).
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Analysis: The proposed amendment broadens the policy to include a wider group of
individuals and groups in the downtown planning and development process.
The Planning Commission heard from the Port Angeles Downtown Association at their
April 12, 2006, meeting that the association wanted to have their name remain in the policy
language and did not object to the inclusion of "all interested parties" in the policy.
Recommendation
Staff recommended the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the City
Council to approve proposed amendmcnts LV 4. Planning Commission concurred with staff
and recommends that the City Council approve proposed amendment LV 6.
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LU7.
Proponent: Staff
Location: Central Business District
Goal F, Policy 4, Objective 3 The City will encourage community events such as holiday
ceremonies, town gatherings, arts and crafts displays, and special business activities such as
Farmer's Markets during the tourist season, particularly in the Downtown-afld-~
Stree1:.
Analysis: This amendment is a housekeeping item that removes the specificity of the
location for activities that could be located in other areas of the downtown. Comments from
individuals and from the Downtown Association indicated that removal of the wording "during
the tourist season" would remove perceived limitations that might affect seasonal activities that
may take place during winter months. Staff concurred.
Recommendation
Staff recommended the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the City
Council to approve proposed amendments LU 7. Planning Commission concurred with staff
and recommends that the City Council approve proposed amendment LV 7 with the revised
wording. .
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LU8.
Proponent: Artists' Initiative & Staff
Location: Citywide
Goal G, Policy 2. Office... aM commercial, and limited work/live uses may should be
allowed in specifically designated industrial areas.
Analysis: This proposed amendment would enable specific residential uses in industrial
zones where they are currently not allowed. The work/live concept is intended to provide a
situation where artists who may be creating impacts that could be undesirable in a single family
residential area such as loud noises, smoke, odors or using noxious materials, and work and live.
Often, artists need gallery space in conjunction with their studio space. A gallery that can be
open to the public is not allowed in residential zones due to adverse impacts from parking and
traffic. The proposal addresses the opportunity to provide a work area with living space where
the work area exceeds a desired minimal living space.
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LU9.
Proponent: Artists' Initiative & Staff
Location: Citywide
Goal G New Objective. The City will create the necessary ordinances to regulate al'tist
limited work/live situations in industrial areas.
LU 10.
Proponent: Artists' Initiative & Staff
Location: Citywide
Goal II, New Policy. Limited work/live environments in industrial zones should be
encouraged for art or cultural activities that engage in media that is consistent with industrial
use. Circumstances should facilitate art opportunities without impacting the industrial
integrity of the underling zone.
LUll.
Proponent Artists' Initiative & Staff
Location: Citywide
Goal H New Objective. The City will incorporate wording in the zoning code which
establishes opportunities for limited work/live environments consistent with industrial
zoning.
Analysis: Artist work/live arrangements are in place in other cities and are strictly
controlled. Work/live space will require close scrutiny to maintain the intent and to' prevent
unintended impacts to industrial areas. Some cities require artists to submit portfolios to
establish their claim to requiring the work/live status. Without adequate scrutiny of individuals,
it is conceivable that individuals who would prefer to live near the waterfront but do not need an
industrial location could end up occupying much of the existing industrial areas without a true
need. Careful control of work/live uses is also required so that existing industry will be
protected from the possibility of nuisance suits from residential uses. Comments received at the
April 26, 2006, public hearing supported the need for strict controls on work/live situations and
the inclusion of the word "limited" was suggested. Planning staff and Planning Commission
agreed to the inclusion ofthe word l'limited" into the proposed amendments where applicable.
Recommendation
Staff recommended the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the City
Council to approve proposed amendments LU 8, LU 9, LV 10. and LU 11. Planning
Commission concurred with staff and recommends that the City Council approve proposed
amendments LU 8, LV 9, LU 10, and LU 11 with minor changes to the wording,
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TRANSPORT A TION ELEMENT
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Proponent Planning Commission
Location: Citywide
Goal A Policy 2; The safety of non~motorized modes of transportation shtffiki shall be a
primary consideration in the circulation system. Adequate sidewalks, crosswalks, and
handicapped access ~ shall be provided in rela~ion to all new subdivisions, and required
for all development proiects where sidewalks do not exist, other than those associated with
an individual single family residence.
T 2.
Proponent: Planning Commission
Location: Citywide
Goal A, Policy 6; Planning for transportation services and facilities (including public
streets, bikeways, pedestrian walkways, and public and private air, marine and land transit
services and facilities) shtffiki shall be performed consistent with the goals and policies of the
Capital Facilities Element.
Analysis: The proposal to change the language of Transportation Elements Goal A,
Policies 2 and 6 from Ilshould" to "shall" is intended to strengthen the policies from suggestive to
directive. Language was added to lessen the burden on the single family home owner who .
wishes to do minor projects to existing residential structures.
Recommendation
Staff recommended the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the City
Council to approve proposed amendments T 1 and T 2. Planning Commission concurred with
staff and recommends that the City Council approve proposed amendments T 1 and T 2.
T 3.
Proponent: Len Rasmussen
Location: Citywide
The amendment proposal was submitted in the following form and modified by staff:
Prior to the designation of new routes of "statewide Significance" within the city limits or the
selection of new or changed routes from any roads designated as bein~ of "statewide
significance" the potential changes or additions will be evaluated against the "screening
criteria and measures" developed by the citizens of Port Angeles and contained in the
meeting information of the U. S I 0 I Port Angeles alternative Study conducted in 1999. The
route selected will be the route that most closely matches the~e criteria.
Staff recommends the following language:
Goal B New Objective Selection of new or changed routes from any roads designated as
being otllstatewide significance" will be evaluated against the following criteria located in
the 1999 U. S. 101 Port Amreles Alternative Studv~
. Mobility .
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. Connectivity
. Safety
. Economic Feasibility
. Environmental Impacts
. Social Impacts
. Business Impacts
. Public Acceptance
Analysis: The intent of this proposed amendment is to ensure that citizen input from
previous planning efforts conducted in regard to an alternate route proposal for the City of Port
Angeles will not be lost as the alternate route concept is considered in the future. It is staffs
concern that the original wording of the proposed amendment directed individuals reading'the
objective to a document that was not officially adopted by any government agency and Which
may be difficult to locate. Staff recognizes the large amount of work that went into creation of
the document and has attempted to capture the intent ofthe original proposal. During the public
hearing, the Planning Commission considered including the document title in the wording ofllie
proposed new policy as well as making the document an addendum or appendix to the
Comprehensive Plan. It was decided to include the document title into the proposed new policy
only.
Comments received from Washington State Department of Transportation on may 4,
2006, recommend that the language for this proposed amendment be changed to "selection of
new or changed routes from any roads designated as being of"statewide significance" will be
evaluated using State Environmental Protection Act (SEP A) or National Environmental
Protection Act (NEP A) criteria." ". Both the State Environmental Protection Act (SEP A) and the
National Environmental Protection Act (NEP A) include criteria such as land use impacts, social-
economic impacts (social and business impacts, economic feasibility), transportation(mobility
and connectivity), public involvement (public acceptance) among others. Washington State
Department of Transportation is the agency that would designate roads or highways as being of
"Statewide Significancell and thus would be required to be reviewed under SEPA. If federal
funds are involved with a project, NEP A is also required. These comments were received after
the public hearing of April 26, 2006.
Recommendation
Staff recommended the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the City
Council to approve proposed amendments T 3. Planning Commission concurred with staff and
recommends that the City Council approve proposed amendment T 3 with minor changes to the
wording.
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HOUSING ELEMENT
HI.
Proponent: Artists' Initiative & Staff
Location: Citywide Industrial zones
Goal A, Policy 2. Residential uses should be allowed in all non-industrial zones, including
commercial and office zones. In situations where a limiteq work/live environment is found
to be compatible with an underlying industrial zoning:. limited work/live environments may
be deemed suitable when the living space is subordinate in nature to the industrial use
component and the integrity and intent ofthe industrial zone is maintained.
Analysis: This policy amendment again is designed to support cultural economic
development. Work/live space has been discussed above. This specific policy is designed to
provide a framework within which the city will be able to properly control residential use in an
industrial zone. It is imperative that residential uses in the industrial zones not be made
generally available. The potential for losing valuable industrial and waterfront sites to residential
uses could become a reality, which has happened in other jurisdictions. The addition of the
wording 'limited' is intended to emphasize the point.
Recommendation
Staff recommended the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the City
Council to approve proposed amendments H 1. Planning Commission concurred with staff and .
recommends that the City Council approve proposed amendment H 1.
H2.
Proponent: Staff
Location: The general vicinity of the airport
Goal A Policy 10: The City and the County should work together to increase densities in
some areas of the sparsely developed southwestern UOA along Lauridsen Boulevard from
low density to medium density. consistent with the recently developed airport safety zones
and FAA use recommendations.
Analysis: Recent review of Fairchild International Airport by the FAA and WSDOT
Aviation Division has produced a set of guidelines and safety zones for development around
airports. This policy amendment requires the City to consider those zones and guidelines when
designating land uses or zones in the vicinity of the airport. '
Recommendation
Staff recommended the Plmming Commission forward a recommendation to the City
Council to approve proposed amendments H 2. Planning Commission concurred with staff and
recommends that the City Council approve proposed amendment H 2.
H3.
}'roponcnt:
Location:
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Goal A, New policy: The City should investigate the appropriate siting of additional land to
be designated medium densitv and high density.
Analysis: Currently the city is finding that many ofthe areas that are designated and
zoned for medium or high density are built out. Some of those areas are not built out at the
allowed density, but nonetheless are not readily available for development. Lands within the city
that are available for development are quickly becoming more scarce. In order for the city to
meet the demand for a growing population without forcing that growth into rural areas, the city
will need to find ways to increase density and housing availability.
Recommendation
Staff recommended the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the City
Council to approve proposed amendments H 3, Planning Commission concurred with staff and
recommends that the City Council approve proposed amendment H 3.
H 4.
Proponent: Staff
Location: Citywide
Goal A, New Policy: The City should strive to achieve an appropriate balance between
attainable market-rate housing and publioly assisted affordable housing. and ensure that
publicly assisted affordable housing is provided in a way that contributes to the physical
appearance and economic and social health of the neighborhoods and the City.
Analysis: It is important that housing opport1mities be available and attainable to all
individuals, regardless of economic status or personal circumstance. Past efforts to provide
affordable housing in some locations have resulted in clusters of apartment complexes that
fail to add aesthetically to surrounding neighborhoods. The residents of such complexes are
then often shunned or isolated by neighbors, which tends to stratify a community rather than
building a sense of community. The intent of this new policy is to ensure that new residential
development contTibutes to the sense of neighborhoods through appropriate site planning and
architectural design.
During the public hearing and deliberations, the Planning Commission expressed concern
regarding the phrase 'publicly assisted' in reference to a1fordable housing. The Planning
Commission decided to strike the phrase prior to recommending approval of the amendment.
Recommendation
Staff recommended the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the City
Council to approve proposed amendments H 4. Planning Commission concurred with staff and
recommends that the City Council approve proposed amendment H 4.
H 5.
l>roponent: Staff
Location: Citywide
Goal A, New l>olicy: The City shall encourage the use of Green Buildin'g: techniques for
new developments and support Green Built certification for new developments.
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H 6.
Proponent: Staff
Location: Citywide
Goal A, New Objective: The City will work to eliminate barriers that prevent the use of
innovative green buildin~ techniques while maintaining safety and aesthetic quality in the
building process. I
Analysis: The city has an interest in promoting development and building techniques that
are s'rnsitive to environmental issues of resource sustainability and energy conservation,
while at the same time keeping the financial burden to developers and builders within reason.
Recommendation
Staff recommended the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the City
Council to approve proposed amendments H 5 and H6. Planning Commission concurred with
staff and recommends that the City Council approve proposed amendments H 5 and H6.
H7.
Proponent: Housing Availability Task Force
Location: Citywide
Goal B Policy 3. The City, in cooperation with the County, should promote innovative
housing techniques and should explore creative regulatory programs for the purpose of
creating and preserving existing affordable housing opportunities. Such programs may
include the transfer of development rights into high density receiving zones, density bonuses .
for inclusion of affordable housing in residential development projects. 11001' area ratios, and
regulation allowances for guaranteed low and moderate income housing projects, revisions to
the existing planned w:ffi residential developments regulations, increased height limits in
medium and high density zones, and high density detached single family residential
developments. such as cottage colonies or housing clusters.
Analysis: The proposed changes to this policy are intended to create and integrate a
broader range of housing opportunities and choices to suit varied lifestyles and economic
situations.
Recommendation
Staff recommended the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the City
Council to approve proposed amendment H 7. Planning Commission concurred with staff and
recommends that the City Council approve proposed amendments H 7.
H 8.
Proponent: Staff
Location: Citywide
Goal B Proposed New Policy: The City should support reducing the land area requirement
for Planned Residential Developments to allow the use of innovative lot and building: designs
on smaller sites with the intent of increasing densities and the supply of affordable housin@:.
Analysis: The Planned Residential Development overlay zone was designed to apply to
one standard city block area or more and the intent of the overlay included open space set asides
as the bonus received by the city in return for varied development standards. Although some
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revisions to the PRD overlay zone and the creation of other similar overlays for other
applications may be in order, these actions do not require Comprehensive Plan amendment for
staff to proceed with those efforts.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission forward to City Council a
recommendation to deny proposed amendment H 8 and further recom!nend that council direct
staff to concentrate efforts on proposed amendments to the Port Angeles Municipal Code that
meet the intent of the proposal.
H9.
Proponent: Staff
Location: Citywide
Goal B Proposed New Policy: The City should desig.nate specific medium and high
density zones where building height limitations could be increased.
Analysis: Currently the height limit in the RMD and RHD zones is 35 feet. The existing
height limit restricts the ability of developers to achieve the allowed density for a site when
required setbacks and parking are accounted for. On a typical 7,000 SF lot, only 46% or 3,240
SF of the site can be built upon. This calculation is based on required setbacks of 25 feet front
and rear and 7 foot side setbacks. A minimal increase in the allowed height to ensure that a
minimum of three stories can be created would make the development process less difficult and
possibly more profitable to developers.
The wording of the proposed amendment would place the responsibility to designate
certain areas currently zoned as RMD or RHD where height limits could be raised. This is
intended to provide some protection to property owners who enjoy view properties that not all
RMD and RHD zones would have increased height limits, but only specific areas where views
would not be adversely impacted.
Recommendation
Staff recommended the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the City
Council to approve proposed amendment H 9. Planning Commission concurred with staff and
recommends that the City Council approve proposed amendment H 9.
H 10.
Proponent: Staff
Location: Citywide
Proposed New Objective: The City will identify appropriate areas of the city to convert low
density residential designated areas into medium and high density designated areas to
increase the supply of areas zoned for higher density.
Analysis: Currently the areas zoned as RHD malce up 2.35% ofthe total land area of the
city. Gfthat area, less than 12% remains undeveloped. Residential Medium Density zoning
makes up 2.25% of the total land area. Of the RMD areas, less than 13% of the area remains
undeveloped.
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Recommendation
Staff recommended the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the City
Council to approve proposed amendments H 10. Planning Commission concurred with staff and
recommends that the City Council approve proposed amendment H 10.
HIt.
Proponent: Staff
Location: Citywide
Goal B, New Objective: The City will consider revising height limitations in all
commercial. medium. and high density zones to accommodate increased residential densities
and housing attainability.
Analysis: Unlike amendment H 8, which would only increase height limits in specific
areas following review to determine that view properties would be protected from loosing their
view, this amendment would establish that building heights would be increased in all
commercial, medium, and high density zones. The exact dimension of the change would be
reviewed by staff and could be different based on the underlying zoning.
Recommendation
Staff recommended the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the City
Council to approve proposed amendments H 11. Planning Commission concurred with staff and
recommends that the City Council approve proposed amendment H 11. '
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Proponent: Housing Availability Task Force
Location: Citywide
Goal B, New Objective: The City will develop a mechanism for the transfer of development
rights and identify specific receiving and sending areas for the transfer of development rights
explorinl! inter~al!ency and inter~iurisdictional cooperation.
Analysis: The transfer of development rights (TDR) is a mechanism where the right to
develop or build, expressed in dwelling units per acre, from land in one zoning district to land in
another district where such transfer is permitted. TDR permits an owner of real property to sell
or exchange the development rights associated with that property to another owner in return for
compensation. Typically the mechanism is use to preserve open space and farmland by directing
the development to more suitable areas. In urban areas, TDR can also be used for historic
preservation.
Designating receiving zones in the city to accept the development rights would mean that
areas within the city could take on increased densities exceeding the levels indicated by the
zoning code. The city has areas that allow higher potential densities than those that exist at the
current built out situation. Increasing existing density levels may be an incentive to invest and
redevelop underdeveloped areas of the city.
Recommendation
Staff recommended the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the City
Council to approve proposed amendments H 12. Planning Commission concurred with staff and .
recommends that the City Council approve proposed amendment H 12.
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H 13.
Proponent: I-lousing Availability Task Force
Location: Citywide
Goal B, New Objective: The city will revise the Planned Residential Development section
of the zoning code to'reduce the area required to qualify for the Planned Residential
Development consideration.
Analysis: This amendment was proposed as a way to make the PRD overlay available to
a broader range of property owners. CUfl'ently the minimum area requirement to apply the PRD
overlay to is 3.44 acres, the size of a standard 300' X 500' city block. The PRD overlay requires
that 30% of the site be set aside as open space and was partially developed as a way to pre~erve
open space within the city. If the PRD overlay minimum size requirement were reduced, the
benefit of preserving open space in return for variations in bulk or dimensional requirements
would not be realized. A preferred method to stimulate developmentor redevelopment of
smaller sites would be to create an overlay zone that specifically addresses smaller sites and
provides for benefits such as pedestrian amenities, mixed uses, features that contribute to the
sense of neighborhoods through appropriate site planning and architectural design~
Recommendation
Staff recommended the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the City
Council to deny proposed amendment H 13. Planning Commission concurred with staff and
recommends that the City Council deny proposed amendment H 13 and further recommend that
council direct staff to concentrate efforts on proposed amendments to the Port Angeles
Municipal Code that meet the intent of the proposal.
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CAPITAL FACILITIES ELEMENT
CF 1.
Proponent: Planning Commission
Location: Citywide
Goal A, Policy 9 and Policy 10. Combine Policies 9 and 10, and add curbs and sidewalks.
The City sheffid shall require concurrency at the time of development for the following
utilities and services:
. Paved streets, curbs, and sidewalks, except where suburban street standards are
allowed
. Water service,
. Sanitary sewer service, and
. Electrical service.
. Solid waste collection,
. Stormwater management.
. Telecommunications services. and
. Emergency services (police. fire and emergency medical response).
10. The City should require the following utilitios and sorvioes at tho time of
development:
. Solid ',yuste 00llection,
. Stormwater management, .
. TeleeolllmuniootioBn ,orvieo, and '
. Emergency services (polioe, fire and emergenoy mediaal response).
Analysis: The proposed amendment would combine two existing policies and require
concurrent development of the specified utilities and services at the time of development.
Additionally, the amended policy includes the concurrent development of curb and sidewalk at
the time of development. The development of curb and sidewalk for development projects
supports walkable communities, but at the same time could conflict with the City's desire to limit
the addition of impermeable surfaces. It is conceivable that at some point in the future, the city
could require the use of permeable paving techniques for the installation of sidewalks,
driveways, or patios. At the present time this is not the case.
Recommendation
Staff recommended the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the City
Council to approve proposed amendments CP 1. Planning Commission concurred with staff and
recommends that the City Council approve proposed amendment CF 1.
CF2.
Proponent: Planning Commission
Location: Citywide
Proposed new Policy: The City should require sidewalks be included in all development
and redevelopment proposals where sidewalks do not exist at the time of application for
development. This would not apply to independently developed single family residences.
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Analysis: This amendment would require sidewalks in all development projects other'
than single family residential development done by a private builder. The intent of not including
the independently developed single family residences is to not stifle minor maintenance and
remodel projects, where the cost of installing a sidewalk could make the project economically
unfeasible.
CF3.
Proponent: Planning Commission
Location: Citywide
Proposed new Objective: The City will revise its Urban Services and Guidelines manual to
include sidewalks on both sides of all streets where sidewalks do not exist as a standard
requirement of all development and redevelopment projects.
Analysis: This amendment is intended to provide direction toward inclusion of _
sidewalks on both sides of streets where currently the city's low impact development guidelines
require sidewalk only on one side of streets. As stated above for CF 1, this policy could be in
conflict with the Low Impact Development standards,that are intended to reduce the amount of
impervious surfaces which in turn is intended to reduce the amount of stormwater entering the
city's stormwater system.
Recommendation
Staff recommended the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the City
Council to approve proposed amendments CF 2 and CF 3. Planning Commission concW'red with
staff and recommends that the City Council approve proposed amendments CF 2, and CF 3.
CF4. '
Proponent: Staff
Location: Citywide
Proposed new Policy: The City should investigate and consider the benefits and costs
involved in developing an Urban Forestry Program designed to properly manage street trees.
park trees. and forested environmentally sensitive areas located within the City.
Analysis: This proposed new policy would direct staff to evaluate the benefits and costs
involved in the development of an Urban Forestry Program. Urban forestry programs in other
jurisdictions span a broad range of responsibilities, [-rom street trees to park trees to critical area
trees. They can include an educational component and arbor day ceremonies. Some programs
include paid staff while others operate primarily with volunteers. The monetary costs of such
programs are easier to quantify than are the benefits, which typically are not based in dollars and
cents.
The environmental benefits of a healthy urban forest have been well documented and
include, cleaner air, reduced stormwater impacts, reduced summer heat. The cultural benefits
include improved aesthetics, traffic calming and citizen's health. These benefits are difficult to
quantify.
Recommendation
Staff recommended the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the City
Council to approve proposed amendments CF 4. Planning Commission concW'red with staff and
recommends that the City Council approve proposed amendment CF 4.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT
ED 1.
Proponent: A~istsl Initiative
Location: Citywide
Goal A Policy 6. The City should promote in the traditional downtown retail, dining, arts.
culture. and entertainment oriented activities that are attractive to both tourists and local
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residents.
Analysis: The inclusion of arts and culture into the language of the Comprehensive Plan
is primarily in support of cultural economic development, which is one of the fastest growing
areas in the tourism industry.
Recommendation
Staff recommended the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the City
Council to approve proposed amendments ED 1. Planning Commission concurred with staff
and recommends that the City Council approve proposed amendment ED 1.
ED 2.
Proponent: Planning Commission and Staff
Locntion: Citywide
Goal A. Policy 4 The City should promote the diversification ofthe communitis economic .
base by encouraging the location, retention, and expansion ofeoth timber and non timber
related local businesses. +ffis-eeuld include YlWiolis typos of manufaoturing businesses such
as value added natural1'6souroe related products, computer related products, and technieal
aevicos and components and 9ther businesses such as research and development, retirement,
tourism, retail trade, marino, and ecology related enterprises.
Analysis: The proposed amendment to Policy 4 is to reduce the specificity of listing
certain types of business in the policy. Reducing the specificity frees the city to support any type
of business retention, expansion, or relocation into the community.
Recommendation
Staff recommended the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the City
Council to approve proposed amendments ED 2. Planning Commission concurred with staff
and recommends that the City COlillCil approve proposed amendment ED 2.
ED 3.
Proponent: Artistsl Initiative
Location: Citywide
Goal B, Policy 1. The City should promote the region's quality of environment and available
natural and cultural resources as factors in attracting and retaining business, industry, and
individual enterprises.
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ED 4.
Proponent: Artists! Initiative
Location: Citywide
Goal A New Policy. The City should promote the sustainability of the existing art and
culture industry encouraging community participation and involvement. Enhancement ofthe
creative economy contributes to the overall health of the community.
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Proponent: Artists' Initiative
Location: Citywide
Goal A New Objective. The City will encourage activities and events that promote ads and
culture educational awareness and commerce.
Analysis: The above amendments are also designed to support cultural economic
development through the arts.
Recommendation
Staff recommended the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the City
Council to approve proposed amendments ED 3, ED 4, & ED S. Planning Commission
concurred with staff and recommends that the City Council approve proposed amendments ED
3, ED 4, & ED 5.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The SEP A checklist is currently under review. A threshold determination will be issued
prior to final adoption of Compre,hensive Plan amendments.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Publication that Comprehensive Plan amendments are being considered appeared in the
Peninsula Daily News on April 23, 2006. Specific comments on individual proposals have been
received and considered during staff analysis.
During the public hearing held by the Planning Commission on April 26, 2006, several
individuals spoke in favor of various amendments. Those comments were considered by the
Planning Commission and staff prior to voting on the proposed amendments.
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A TT ACHMBNT A
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORD IN AN CE of the City of Port Angeles, Washingt9n adopting
an Updated Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Map.
WHEREAS, the City of Port Angeles adopted a Comprehensive Plan on June 28,1994;
and
WHEREAS, new information and changing circumstances require amendment of the
Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Map; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing concerning the same;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has recommended updates and revisions to the
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Plan and the Map so that they more accurately reflect current conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City provided ample public comment opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the City has received and responded to detailed comments; and
WHEREAS, all elements of the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Map have been
reviewed with the goal of enhancing and assuring the City's compliance with its legal
obligations; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has transmitted a copy of its recommendations
to the City COlU1ci1; and the City Council has considered the Commission's recommendations,
has held a public hearing, and has incorporated its own revisions; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the hearing, the comments, the responses, and its own review
of the Plan and the Map, the Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City that the
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NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES DO
HEREBY ORDAIN as follows:
Section 2. ' The Comprehensive Plan amendments for the City of Port Angeles, which
are attached to this Ordinance and incorporated herein by this reference as Exhibit "B," are
hereby adopted.
Section 3.
The Land Use Map is amended as shown in Exhibit "C."
Section 4.
A copy of the amended Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Map shall be I
kept on file with the City Clerk and shall be available for public inspection.
Section 5.
This ordinance shall take effect five days after its publication by summary.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the _ day of
,2006.
Karen A. Rogers, Mayor
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Becky J. Upton, City Clerk
William E. Bloor, City Attorney
PUBLISHED:
By Summary
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EXHIBIT A
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE 2006 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AMENDME~TS:
Findings:
1. The City of Port Angeles adopted its present Comprehensive Plan on June 28, 1994, by
Ordinance 2818 and has annually amended it since.
2. The City of Port Angeles has established a process for amending the Comprehensive Plan
by Ordinance 2858 and Chapter 18.04 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
3. The City of Port Angeles undertook the required update to its Comprehensive Plan in a
three phase process during the years 2002, 2003, and 2004.
4. The entire Comprehensive Plan was reviewed and analyzed to determine the need for
revisions. '
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5. The City of Port Angeles has circulated the proposed amendments to Clallam County and
the State's Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. Comments
from those agencies have been received and reviewed with regard to the p~oposed
amendments.
The SEPA review of the proposed amendments for the Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan
was competed June 11, 2004, with the publishing of a second addendum to the 1993
Environmental Impact Statement.
A public hearing on the proposed amendments for 2006 was held by the Planning
Commission on April 26, 2006.
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Conclusions:
1. The proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan are in 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 2006 Comprehensive Plan up-date fine tunes the Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan
that was thoroughly reviewed and updated between 2002 and 2004
4. Opportunities for amending the Comprehensive Plan are available on an annual basis,
until the next major update to the Comprehensive Plan is due in 2011.
5. The 2004 amendments completed the State mandated update of the Comprehensive Plan.
Adopted by the Port Angeles City Council at its meeting of June 6, 2006
Karen A. Rogers, Mayor
. Becky J. Upton, City Clerk
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2006 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
EXHIBIT B
Definitions Section
Dl.
Add a definition ofWorlvLive Space
Work/live space is a living arrangement where the livin~ area is subordinate in size and use to
the work space.
Growth Management Element
GM 1. I
Goal A, Policy 1. d. Housing. Encourage the availability of affordable housing to all economic
segments of the population. Promote a variety of residential densities and diversity in housing
types and sizes, while encouraging preservation and expansion of housing stock. '
Land Use Element
LU3.
Add New Policy Goal C, Policy 7 The City should expand housing opportunities for in the
Central Business District for all income levels, with an emphasis on providing additional
moderate owner-occ1.Wied units.
LU4.
Goal F: To provide a pleasant, safe, and attractive shopping environment in the traditional
downtown waterfront area which provides a wide variety of shopping, dining, entertainment,
arts, culture, and housing opportunities for visitors and residents alike.
LU 5.
Goal F, Policy 3; Residential uses should be encouraged for the downtown area as part of a
mixed-use development concept. The City should encourage the development of live/work
spaces in the downtown area while ensuring that the physical environment of downtown
residential devel9pment is compatible with housing uses by minimizing traffic impacts,
maintaining security. and providing and maintaining amenities.
LU6.
Goal F, Policy 4; The City should work with the Port Angeles Downtown Association and all
interested parties to develop urban design review guidelines that facilitate architectural
elements/features, which should encourage establish complimentary aesthetically pleasing
development in the Central Business District (CBD).
LU7.
Goal F, Policy 4, Objective 3 The City will encourage community events such as holiday
ceremonies, town gatherings, arts and crafts displays, and special business activities such as
Parmer1s Markets during the t9Ul'ist season, particularly in the Downtown and 011 Laurel Street.
LU8.
Goal G, Policy 2. Office... and commercial. and limited work/live uses ~ should be allowed in
specifically designated industrial areas.
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Goal G New Objective. The City will create the necessary ordinances to regulate limited
work/live situations in industrial areas. /
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Goal H, New Policy. Limited work/Live environments in industrial zones should be encouraged
for art or cultural activities that engage in media that is consistent with industrial use.
Circumstances should facilitate art opportunities without impacting the industrial integrity of the
underling zone.
LU 11.
Goal H New Objective. The City will incorporate wording in the zoning code which establishes
opportunities for limited work/live environments consistent with industrial zoning.
Transportation Element
T1.
Goal A Policy 2; The safety of non-motorized modes of transportation slleale- shall be a primary
consideration in the circulation system. Adequate sidewalks, crosswalks, and handicapped
access slwWd shall be provided in relation to all new subdivisions. and required (or all
development proiects where sidewalks do not exist. other than those associated with an
individual single family residence.
T 2. Goal A, Policy 6; Planning for transportation services and facilities (including public
streets, bikeways, pedestrian walkways, and public and private air, marine and land transit
services and facilities) sheuld shall be performed consistent with the goals and policies of the
Capital Facilities Element.
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Goal B New Objective Selection of new or changed routes from any roads desi~nated as being
of "statewide significancell will be evaluated against the following criteria located in the 1999 U.
S. 101 Port Angeles Alt~rnative Study:
. Mobility
. Connectivity
. Safety
. Economic Feasibility
. Environmental Impacts
. Social Impacts
. Business Impacts
. Public Acceptance
Housing Element
HI.
Goal A, Policy 2. Residential uses should be allowed in all non.industdal zones, including
commercial and office zones. In situations where a limited work/live environment is found to be
compatible with an underlyinf? industrial zoning, limited work/live environments may be deemed
suitable when the living space is subordinate in nature to the ind4strial use com?onent and the
integrity and intent onIle industrial zone is maintained.
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H2.
Goal A Policy 10: The City and the County should work together to increase densities in some
areas of the sparsely developed southwestern UGA along Lauridsen Boulevard from low dens,ity
to medium density. consistent with the recently developed airport safety zones and FAA use
recommendations.
H3.
Goal A, New policy: The City should investigate the appropriate siting of additional land to be
designated medium density and high density.
H4.
Goal A, New Policy: The City should strive to achieve an appropriate balance between
attainable market-rate housing and affordable housing and ensure that affordable housing is
provided in a way that contributes to the physical appearance and economic and social 'health of
the neighborhoods and the City.
HS.
Goal A, New Policy: The City shall encourage the use of Green Building techniques for new
developments and support Green Built certification for new developments.
H6.
Goal A, New Objective: The City will work to eliminate barriers that prevent the use of
innovative green building techniques while maintaining safety and aesthetic quality in the
building process.
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H7.
Goal B Policy 3. The City~ in cooperation with the County~ should promote innovative housing
techniques and should explore creative regulatory programs for the purpose of creating and
preserving existing affordable housing opportunities. Such programs may include the transfer of
development rights into high density receiving zones, density bonuses for inclusion of affordable
housing in residential development proiects. floor area ratios. tmd regulation allowances for
guaranteed low and moderate income housing projects~ revisions to the existing planned uait
residential developments regulations, increased height limits in medium and high density zones.
and high density detached single family residential developments. such as cottage colonies or
housing clusters.
H9.
Goal B Proposed New Policy: The City should designate specific medium and high density
zones where increased building height limitations could be increased.
H 10.
Proposed New Objective: The City will identify appropriate ~reas of the city to convert low
density residential designated areas into medium and high density designated areas to increase
the sup?ly of areas zoned for higher density.
HI1.
Goal B, New Objective: The City will consider revising height limitations in all commercial.
medium, and high density zones to accommodate increased residential densities and housing
. attainability.
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H 12.
Goal B, New Objective: The City will develop a mechanism for the transfer of development
rights and identify specific receiving and sending areas for the transfer of development rights
exploring inter-agency and inter-iurisdictional cooperation.
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Capital Facilities Element
CF 1.
Goal A, Policy 9 and Policy 10. Combine Policies 9 and 10, and add curbs and sidewalks.
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The City should require concurrency at the time of development for the following utilities and
services:
. Streets, curbs, and sidewalks
. Water service,
. Sanitary sewer service, and
. Electrical service.
. Solid waste collection,
. Stormwater management.
. Telecommunications services. and
. Emergency services (police. fire and emergency medicall'esponse).
10. Tho City should require the following utilities and services at the time of
develepmelffi
. Solid waste collection,
. Storffiwater managoment,
. Telecommunications service, and
. Emorgency services (police, fire and emergency medical resp~
CP2.
}'roposed new }'olicy: The Citv should require sidewalks be included in all development and
redevelopment proposals where sidewalks do not exist at the time of application for
development. This would not apply to independently developed single family residences.
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CF3.
Proposed new Objective: The Citv will revise its Urban Services and Guidelines manual to
include sidewalks on both sides of all streets where sidewalks do not exist as a standard
requirement of all development and redevelopment prolects.
CF4.
Proposed new Policy: The City should investigate and consider the benefits and costs involved
in developing an Urban Forestry Program designed to properly manage street trees, park trees. :
and forested environmentally sensitive areas located within the City.
Economic Development Element
ED 1.
Goal A Policy 6. The City should promote in the traditional downtown retail, dining, arts.
culture. and entertainment oriented activities that are attractive to both tourists and local
residents.
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ED 2.
Goal A. Policy 4 The City should promote the diversification of the communitis economic
base by encouraging the location, retention, and expansion of both timber and non timber related
local businesses. This could include various types of manufacturing businesses such as value
added nmural resource related products, computer related proffi:1cts, and technical devices and
oomponents and other businesses such as research and development, retirement, tourism, retail
trade, marine, and ecology related enterprises.
ED 3.
Goal B~ Policy 1. The City should promote the region's quality of enyironment and available
natural and cultural resources as factors in attracting and retaining business, industry, and
individual enterprises.
ED 4. ,
Goal A New Policy. The City should promote the sustainabilH.y of tho existing art and culture
industry encouraging community participation and involvement. Enhancement of the Cl1eative
economy contributes to the overall health of the community.
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Goal A New Objective. The City will encourage activities and events that promote arts and
culture educational awareness and commerce.
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To:
Date:
Subject:
"Kovich, George" <KovichG@wsdot.wa.gov>
"Scott Johns" <Sjohns@cityofpa.us>
05/03/2006 12:42 pm
RE. PA Camp Plan amendments
cc:
ScoU,
<Nwest@cltyofpa.us>, "Babineau, Patrick" <Babin..,
Thanl< you for allowing the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) the opportunity to
review and comment on the City of Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan 2006 updates. The following
comment is provided for your consideration:
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Transportation Element, T3, Goal B New ObJective: would suggest that the goal be revised to state
"selection of new or changed routes from any roads designated as being of "statewide significance" will be
evaluated using State Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) or National Environmental Protection Act
(NEPA) criteria..!', which includes criteria such as land use impacts, social-economic impacts (social and
business Impacts, economic feasIbility), transportation (mobility and connectivity), Public Involvement
(public acceptance) among others.
In order to obtain any type of funding, particularly federal funding, for a new or changing the alignment of a
roadway, be it State higllway or city arterial, It would be necessary to demonstrate that SEPAlNEPA
criteria were addressed and documented that your selection has addressed all the potential options and
the preferred option is the best alternative through a public forum.
If you have any questions or concerns about our comments, please contact me at (360) 704-3207.
George Kovich
Regional Planning & Coordination
WSDOT, Olympic Region
360.704.3207
kovichg@wsdot.wa.gov
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From: Scott Johns [mailto:Sjohns@cltyofpa.us]
Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2006 7:59 AM
To: Kovich, George
Subject: PA Camp Plan amendments
George, here are the Comp Plan amendments being proposed,
Scott
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PORT ANGELES CHAMBER OF'COMMERCE
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121 Eas1 Rallroacl
Porf Angeles. WA 98362
(360) 452-2363
To: Scott Jolms
Port Angeles Pimming Dept
From: Russ Veenema
Port Angeles Chamber
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Sorry I was not able to stay for the entire planning commissio11l11eeiing. Below are some comments. we
would like to make in reference to the comp plan changes.
My compliments to the city staff for the work done on this document
The addition of the Urban Center as described in LUl, LU2 & LU3 appears 10 be a very interesting idea.
At this point however I do not have enough feedback or knowledge of the concept to be able to endorse
making the change.
Then in LU4 and other sections of the comp changes:
I appreciate the addition of the arts and culture.
FYI the chrunber is ramping up a marketing and PI' campaign for the artist sector and the more the entire
community is involved the better.
LV5 ties in nicely with the need to change the use of downtown in order for it to flourish. Having more
live work space would be great.
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LU6 adding the and all interested parties ref to issues regarding downtown is appreciated
LV7 we definitely appreciate the additional interest in events, but would like to suggest a change. "The
City will encourage conununity & destination events such as holiday ceremonies, town gatherings, arts
and crafts displays, and special business activities such as Farmer's Markets on a year round basis
throul!hout the entire rCl!ion and especially downtown."
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It is clear that demruld for our area is growing, and within the city limits raw land is very hard to find.
With that in mind we urge approval for as many of the suggestions made in these sections to allow for:
innovative lot and building designs, consideration of increasing density, and height restrictions which are
all favorable to increasing housing availability.
Finally with respect to
ED 3, ED4 and ED 5
On behalf of the chamber I appreciate your interest to increase awareness of the arts m1d cultlu'e in our
region. 1be Chamber has some ideas in this area which we will be presenting to the city over the i1ext few
months which tie in nicely with these comp plan changes.
Thank you for allowing me to have this input.
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Julie Smith
1107 East Park Ave,
POl't Angeles~ Wa 98362
PORT ANHElES CITY PLANNING DEPT,
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Re: Comprehensiv~ Map
Deal' Planning Commission:
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1 am wdting in regards to the change of' the Comprehensive Map going from
Medium density to High density. T believe our city does need affordable and
attainable housing, yet I am very oPl>osed to changing this density in an area with
high drainage problems and traffic problems. Is anyone really looldng at the elderly
that live in this neighborhood as well a~ elementary school children in a school v
zone? We have Laurel Park assisted living on one corner and a school at the end of
Parle Ave. Yes, we now have sidewalles to malee it a little safer for elderly walks and
children going to school, but we still are on a heavy t.'afficked arterial that connects
the high school with the college. Many days the police are in our neighborhood
writing ticleets. I have counted 4 to 5 people getting pulled ovm' in 15 minute
increments. By raising the density to HDR the increase of traffic will be horrendous
causing more patrolling of streets and allowing college dormitories, which bring
their own problems. The traffic is only one of my concel'lls and there are many, but
the most important reason is the ongoing dl'ainage problems. As you know~ when we
went through the rezone of the Ralston p.'operty you heard many testimonies of
residents who live in this neighborhood and the high amount of flooding on houses,
yards and streets. You cannot even drive on our brand new street because there is so
much water coming up from the road, and theIoadJIe.eds.to be totally redone. This
is a great example of how tile city has listened to the neighbors about what Idnd of
drainage problems might OCClll' with taldng away impervious surface. By adding
more people and more buildings~ more and more imperv.ious surface will be lost.
y es~ 1 Imow some have said, that it would Ilot be that much of a ditTerence~ but they
are wrong. We have seen it happen befo.'e our eyes and each and every structllre
c~lUsing more and more damage. I am not asking for no building to occur because
we very much need housing, I am asldng that you .consider deeply the people you
are affecting...the problems that will occur...and the cost of what the city is going to
have to payout in dmiuage issues as well as salaries for city police and road
workers. Yes, I do Imow that you said the developers would have to pay the
drainage problems to meet the strict guidelines of the code, but who is checlting
what happens in these areas at final inspection because if you walle our streets you
will see what has and has not been done to help the drainage on people's lots and
where was the City when the developing was to completion. Please reconsider this
Comprehensive J)lan and put the lIDR in an area without huge drainage issues and
increase of traffic causing more people harm. I lmow you can justify why you want
the change in the Comprehensive Plan because of the college is going into a 4 yr
p.-ogram, but the college is not having n hard time finding housing for their students
and have you considered asking the college what they might like? They.do not have
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to supervise their students now and can put the focus back into teaching and help
the students be successful without falling into tbe party seen. Just please consider
this as your neighborhood... before you make a valid decision based on all you bave
hem'd. Thanl{ you for listening and if you have any questions please do not hesitate
to ask.
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Sincerely,
Julie Smith
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April 26, 2006
Penny Miller
PO Box 442
Porl Angeles, W A 98362
Porl Angeles City Planning Office and Planning Commission
321 E. Fifth St.
Port Angeles, W A 98362
Pf)RT ANGELES CITY PLANNING f)EPT.
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Dear Gentlepeople:
I own and reside at 1130 E. Park Avenue. r come here today to voice my opposition to the cOlltinuation of
High Density Residential zoning designation on the Comprehensive Plan Map on the propelty between
Park and Lauridsen A venues; from Libelty Street westward past Crcstwood Convalescent Center. This
change apparently occurred during revisions to the City's Comprehensive Plan in 2003. None of the'
residents in the local community were apprised of this change.
In the recent hearings for rezoning of the Ralston propelties across Park Avenue from the area in question;
the existence of the High Density Residential zoning 011 the lands listed above was argued as intending to
bleed out ill an amoeba like manner; impacting the lands to the 1101'th and south ofthe pl'operty in question.
The City Planning staff argued that with that intent to High Density Residential spreading across Park to
the Ralston properties; the change ofzoning to medium density was appropriate and in line with the
Comprehensive Plan. The City Planning staff succeeded in their efforts to have the Ralston properties
rezoned to Residential Medium Density.
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There are no other developable properties next to the "amoeba" other than the Ralston properties. The only
developable property within the "amoeba" itself is owned by a developer who has confirmed his plans to
build high-end condominiums that are allowable within the existing RMD zoning. The only property
therefore that the continuation of the existence of the amoeba will impact is the Ralston pl'opel'ty, Since
that property was rezoned to RMD recently; one can only assume that retention of the amoeba Is to provide
additional weight to future rezoning efforts to further hlCl'ease the allowable density of the Ralston
properties from Medium to High.
We as a community came before both the Planning Commission and the City Council to voice our
opposition to the change on the Ralston properties from RS7 to RMD. The community bordering the
property in question consists of single~family dwellings with the assisted living facility across the street. If
there is a future increase in zoning to High Density; and apartments are constructed as noted in the
Planning Office staff proposal; the tenants will consist mainly ofC{)llege students. The influx of a large
transient population ofmaillly young adults is going to greatly change the existing community, The grade
school children walking to school down park will be walking by college dormitories. The elderly tenants
of Laurel Park who go walking down Park Avenue for exercise will be'oxperie1wlng a very different
environment than the quiet safe community that presently exists.
We do not desire this dramatic change in our neighborhood. We welcome reasonable, appropriate
development of the properties in question as allowed under the present medium density zoning. Please
return the designation on the Comprehensive Plan map on the property in question back to Medium Density
Residential zoning.
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Penny E. Hall
1107 Grant Avenue
Port Angeles, W A 98362-2728
(360) 457~5174
April 24, 2006
PORT ANGE~. ES 'ITY Pl^NN1NG DEPT.
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City of Port Angeles
Planning Conunission
321 E. 5th Street
Port Angeles, W A 98362
Dear Sirs:
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This is a request of your commission that the parcel of land between Park Ave. and Lauridsen
Blvd. from Liberty Street westward past Crestwood, be retur~ed to Medium Density from its
present rezone of High Density. This change was made without notification to the homeowners
in the area.
Because the high density rezoning is in close proximity to the college, I think it reasonable to
assume that ensuing units will most likely house college students. I think it is also safe to say
that if this is true:
1) no self-respecting family is going to move into those units, defeating
the whole concept of affordable family rentals.
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2) if the students are not in some sort of dorm (supervised) environment, the campus
crime rate will increase--not might, but will. Studies across our state bear this out.
The U. ofW. and Spokane U. are experiencing difficulties due to the unsupervised
apartments adjoining their campuses. My understanding is the U. of W. is trying to ,
buy these units up in an e1folt to defuse pending lawsuits.
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3) mass unsupervised student housing tends to bring increased crime to area. I hope the !
planning cpmmission is prepared to deal with the increased crime rate: theft,
DUI's, drugs, noise, property damage, and violence, by providing more police,jail
space, and funds to payoff "I-tolcl-you-so" lawsuits--witltout raising taxes.
Please consider what future commissioners might do with the ill-advised rezoning, and revert the
high density back to medium q.ensity as per the original Comprehensive Plan. Do your
homework. This commission wi1lnot be able to hide behind deliberate ignorance should it pursue
giving building permits [or high density units next to Laurel Park.
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SAM AND ANNETTE TIKKA
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April 26, 2006
TO: City of Port Angeles
Planning Commission
Port Angeles, W A 98362
RE: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP
We arc property owners on the western edge of the High Density Area on the Comprehensive Plan Map
between Park Avenue and Lauridson Blvd. fi'om the college wes1 to my property 0.11123 East Park
Avenue.
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At a recent Planning Commission meeting we were told that our case to change tlle Comprehensive Plan
Map back to Medium Density would receive support on the Commission. Now we have learned that the
Planning Commission Chairman who told us it would he supported as Medium Density is no longer on
the Commission. Therefore, the current commission may want the High Density to remain in place.
With High Density a developer can come along and request a rezone for this area from Medium Density
to High Density and probably be successful. Just like John Ralston did across Park Avenue when he was
successful with his request to rezone his RS 9 property to RS7 in 1993 and later RS7 to Medium Density
this year. This was done against the will of every home owner in the area.
My neighbors and myself were not aware we were living in a Medium Density Zone until recently. It was
RS7 and RS9 when we built here and one day the City of Port Angeles changed to Medium Density
without notifYing the homeowners. The rczone included the arca from the College to Franklin School on
the North side of Park Avenue. Now we havc an. opportunity to write letters and voice our objections.
Many of us feel it is a wasted effort and does no good, judging fi'om past experience. So some area
residents will not be sending letters, or speaking up. The City of Port Angeles does what it wants,
regardless of the will of lOO%ofthe homeowners. We pay taxes that help support city government but do
not matter when there is an agenda by the city and state to put apartments and multiple housing on
vacant land within the City.
This is government in Port Angeles, not government in some oppressed country where people do not have
rights. It is not good when you have no control ofthe propllrty you own even though you pay property
tax. How depressing.
Thank you,
Sam and Annette Tikka
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PORT AhIGf:U::S CITY PLANNING DEP'r.
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April 25, 2006
TO: City of Port Angeles
Planning Commission
Port Angeles W A 9.8362
RE: Comprehensive Plan Map for the City of Port Angeles
Weare property owners on the west side of Crestwood Convalesant Center between
Lauridsen Blvd. and Park street at 1132 East Lauridsen Blvd.
We are writing to voice our concern and opposition regarding the Comprehensiv~ Plan
reflecting our property and neighboring properties to possibly be cllllnged from Medium Density
to High Density at some future time, We recently were made aware that our property was
changed to Medium Density fTom RS7 and RS9 in the recent past without our knowledge or
notification, Our concern is that a future developer might be able to force the High Density
rezoning plan against the wishes of many of our neighbors and surrounding community as recently
an individual property owner was able to rezone an existing parcel in the heart of single residential
homes to be changed to Medium Density - again, against the wishes of surrounding property
owners. We are taking this opportunity to make our objections known.
There are also major development conCerns because oflong existing and ongoing water
and drainage issues; slU'face and undergroundj that continue to plague the area. Cunently,
improvements to sewer and drainage along Park Avenue have resulted in a larger issue with worse
drainage, street repair and the resulting standing water and drainage on surrounding properties.
Having lived in this neighborhood for 40 years, we know first hand that this is a valid concern for
future development of the area.
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We realize the importance of future planning of any undeveloped property across the city
and ask that attention is paid to all of those properties and not to target our immediate area for
possible High Density zoning because we are in close proxjmity to Peninsula College, but to
consider the fact that the area is surrounded by single family homes.
Thank you for your consideration,
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Jon and Sheri Judd
1132 East Lauridsen Blvd
Polt Angeles W A 98362
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City of Port Angeles
City Council
321 E. Slh Street
Port Angeles, Washington 98362
May 9 2006
RE: Comprehensive Plan Map
Council Members,
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I am writing to you in support of the Planning Commissions recent vote to approve
changes in the Comprehensive Plan map for that area in and around Park A venue and
Porter Street. That change would designate from a now listing of High Density to
Medium Density. To my knowledge there was but one letter to support that the area
remain High Density. That letter was from Mr. John Ralston who owns property in-that
area that was just recently approved by the City Council to become Medium Density
fi'om a RS-9 designation.
In fact when Mr. Ralston was questioned by the Planning Commission he said to the .
effect that he did not really care one way or another but would rather it was continued as
High Density. With this kind of statement from Mr. Ralston coupled with the
participation of numerous speakers and letters to the Planning Commission by citizens
who live in the area objecting to the High Density and requesting a designation of
Medium Density the Planning Commission voted to change Comprehensive Plan Map
from High to Medium Density.
The Planning Commission members are your appointees who in a very real sense are in
the trenches working with and for you to provide the best guidance possible in the area of
planning which is so important to a well run city. It is very true that the City Planning
Department is most often the moving force in planning changes yet it is your Planning
Commission that reviews and hears the citizens in making the choices which are the best
at the time. After attending several of the Planning Commission meetings the
Commissioners clearly are, from my point of view, unsung hero's whose dedication and
work may often go unnoticed. At the very same time it was abundantly clear that the
City of Port Angeles Planning Department too is a dedicated group with the best interest
in mind for the city.
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In this particular case I am asking that you support the Planning Commissions decision to
change the Comprehensive Plan Map to Medium Density. Mr. Ralston did 110t seem to
care much under questioning whether it remained High Density or was changed to
Medium Density but there were plenty of Citizens who did care and attended the meeting
and who spoke and who wrote letters you now have. Support your Plannine
Commissions decision nlclJsc,
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Frank Cavanaugh ------
1109 Grant Avenue
Sincerely,
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April 26 2006
PORT ANGCI..f:S]5.'Y PU\NN!~f(, DEPT
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Planning Corrunission
321 E. 5th
Port Angeles, Washington
98362
Dear Commission Members,
I am a resident at 1109 Grant Avenue and have been so for some 30 plus years. This
neighborhood has evolved slowly; I speak of the area [rom Park A venue to Craig. The
land area in question regarding the zoning .from MDR to HDR is that portion south of
Park Avenue and may be called Ralston land. I'm more than sure you know the area I
speak of.
It seem to me that Mr. Ralston has pretty much had his way in asking and receiving bis
desired wishes with designations of land from RS7 to RS9 and now MDR. How
wonderful that such a thing can happen for one man and his property over the objections
of tbe neighborhood at hand.
You as selected representatives of the City Council have accepted the task to give advice
and direction for Planning. This is a public trust to not be taken lightly. One can only
assume there is an altruistic agen.da on your part to undertake such responsibility.
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I am advised that the designation of HDR was essentially capricious and lacking in merit
to and should not continue as such. The way I heard the story of its designation ' . . . well
it makes a balance...'. Not a very well thought out position from planning on the surface.
And anotber from the Planning Commission to tlle effect' ... we'll change it back... '.
I fail to see the hurry to make changes again and again and again, seemingly at the whim
of someone or some individuals. Do we really need to rush into to what some may say as
keeping up with Sequitn. If there truly is 12% or 13% oHhe available land within the
city that has a HDR rating the why not work with that and take a little time to allow the
City and it's obvious expansion take place and then look and possibly rethink zoning
more MDR and HDR. .'
The College has expressed an interest in going to a four year school. More power to
them yet your considerati.ons of moving from MDR to HDR III and area next to the
college is premature in nature. This should be a VERY careful decision indeed. I don't
believe all the issues have been addressed at this juncture. A letter by Mr. R31ston and
what he wants or recommends is so vested in interest is requires not comment from me
but should red flag the community trust you have been given.
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1132 Highland Avenue
Port Angeles, W A 98362-2730
April 20, 2006
CITY OF PORT ANGELES
Port Angeles City Planning Office and Planning Commission Dept. of Community Development
321 E. Fifth St.
Port Angeles, W A 98362 Comprehensive Plan Map 2003
Ladies and Gentlemen:
In researching the elements of the recent Ralston Rezone Request from RS7 to RMD, at
the corner of Park Avenue and POlier Street, we were informed by the Planning Office
that tile new Comprehensive Plan Map has changed the Zoning Map--Ordinance #2801
and previous Comp Plan Map, making lands north ofthis corner that were previously
zoned medium density now high density. We have requested that the Comprehensive
Plan Map zoning be corrected and retu1'11ed to medium density for this area.
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These lands lie north of Park Avenue, south of Lauridsen Boulevard, west of Liberty
Street, and west past Crestwood Nursing Home. They include Clallam County PUD's
cleared area east of Crestwood, Laurel Park Assisted Living, and Ryker Construction's
holdings west of Laurel Park, all of which border on Park Avenue. Weare told by a
representative of the planning office that this Comp Plan Map change occurred in 2003 as
a result of alterations made on the west side of town, for the purposes of "balance."
Crestwood arld Laurel Park were already in place under conditional use; Ryker intends to
build "high-end" housing; and ClalIam County PUD has no plans for development other
thatl ~ potential relay station for BPA. Therefore the change was unnecessary.
On the Comp Plan map these "amoebic" areas bleed southward across Park Avenue. In
March they were used to support the questionable Ralston rezone to medium density (3 to
3 vote by the Plamling Commission 2/22/06); (4 to 3 vote by the City Council 3/21/06).
This means that HDR rezoning is possible anywhere planners opt for it, as long as there
is a chance for money coming in. Who stands up for the interests of local home owners?
None of the residents in this neighborhood were aware of or informed about this change.
HDR zoning could easily move into all the white (RS7) areas at the corner of Park and
Porter and go clear down to Highlatld, if developers are constantly encouraged by
planners and the plmming commission to speculate.
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We have owned our home since 1985. Many of our neighbors have lived here for 30 and
40 years. This high density zoning can potentially alter the neighborhood from long-
term, tax-paying, civically contributive residents, to a large transient population.
Responsible development is expected, but we will continue to fight ilie possible ruination
of our neighborhood.
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City of Port Angeles
Planning Conunission
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CITY OF PORT ANGELES
Depl. of Community Development
RE: Comprehensive Plan Map
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Dear Sirs:
This concerns the parcel of land between Park Ave and Lauridsen Blvd from Liberty Street westward past
Crestwood. This area was changed to high density in 2003 by the Planning Commission without input of the
citizens living in the neighborhood. Some of the homeowners living inside the reclassified area were not even
aware this had happened. We and other members ofthe Highland-View Neighbors group object 10 the current
zoning of this area on the Comprehensive Map. We request that it be changed back to Medium Density.
I feel it would be more economical and democratic if neighbors were notified when changes of this nature are .
considered instead of after the fact. Any change made in the Comprehensive Map without input from the
citizens affected is more subject to change, which translates to wasted time and money. I realize neighbors are
notified by the city when a landowner requests a rezone. Thus, the mechanism is already in place and it seems
reasonable that the planning commission ,could easily use it also.
I will not reiterat~ all the rea..\;ons brought up in a recent rezone request in our neighborhood. l hope ~pP.
member of the commission will be sure they are informed of these areas of concern. ;
Sincerely,
Thomas R. Deeney
Margaret J. Deeney
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City of Port Angeles
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RE: COMPPLAN
Dear Scott,
I would like to see the Comp Plan continue the High Density designation in the Park &
Porter Street areas. I believe our city will continue to need affordable and attainable
housing and the High Density designation could assist these long term needs.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
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ATTACHMENT C
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS - 2006 - The 2006 amendment proposals
deal mainly with housing and transportation issues and two Land Use Map amendment
proposals to review and potentially change properties designated High Density
Residential to Medium Density Residential (Park/Porter area), and Low Density
Residential to Commercial (between Old Joe and Doyle Roads).
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Associate Planner Scott Johns presented the staff report representing a review and
analysis of2006 Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Map amendments. Following the lengthy
review, the Commission took a 10 minute break at 7:30 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:40
p.m. Chair Kidd opened the public hearing.
Loren Olsen, 1132 Highland Avenue read a letter of opposition to proposed Land Use
Map Change 2 which proposed the redesignation of a parcel of property located northwest of the
corner of Park Avenue and Porter Street from High Density Residential to Medium Density
Residential. Mr. Olsen stated that the neighborhood had become aware of the designation
following a recent proposal and successful rezone of property in the area and the neighborhood
does not favor further high density zoning in the area. Mr. Olsen wished to add that although he
wished to state a strong objection to further rezoning in the area, he appreciated working with
City Planning staff no matter which side of the issue was under discussion.
Penny Miller, 1130 E. Park Avenue agreed with Mr. Olsen's presentation and read a
second letter into the record describing her position.
In response to Commissioner Kalish, Planner Johns explained to the audience that the use
of amorphous borders on the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map is intended to allow for
flexibility as to the ultimate zoning boundaries of the identified properties.
Julie Smith, 11 Q7 E. ParTe A venue agreed with the previous speakers and begged
someone to listen to the neighborhood issues particularly regarding drainage and traffic. She
agreed that housing is needed but not in this neighborhood where high traffic counis already
exist and historic stormwater problems have yet to be addressed. The new sidewalks that the
City installed have actually made matters worse in the area. She pleaded for the City to help
with these neighborhood issues.
Sam TiTeTea, 1119 E. ParTe Avenue opposed the redesignation. Mr. Tikka's property is
adjacent to the area proposed for redesignation and he does not have any intention or believe that
the subject property owner has any intention to develop high density zoning.
Joltn Ralston, P,O, Box 898, Port Angeles is a property owner in the neighborhood
whose property was recently rezoned to Residential Medium Density. While his property
development has recently been the subject of 111uch neighborhood speculation, no one from the
neighborhood has asked him what his development plans may be. For the record, Mr. Ralston
wished to state that he has been approached to sell for the development of a second assisted
living facility in the neighborhood and other senior development. He supported retaining the
high density residential designation to allow the property flexibility in development consistent
with other established uses in the area.
Peter Vanderhoof, 585 Wasankari Road asked for clarification of proposed Land Use
Element No.7 change which removes the specificity of designating Laurel Street as being a
desired location for farmers market activities. Planner Johns explained that the wording change
is intended to remove the specific Iocational reference of such activities in order to broaden the
scope of the policy.
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John Ralston expressed support for the housing density and height amendments outlined
in the proposed amendments which have been recently espoused by the City Manager and staff
in discussion with various City groups.
Len Rasmussen' supported staff s recommended changes to his proposal to add
definitions to the Comprehensive Plan, specifically proposed Definitions 3, 4, and 5.
Aria Holzchuh, 208 North Laurel, Executive Director of the Port Angeles Downtown
Association stated the Association's support of proposed Land Use Element amendments 3 - 11
which will enhance the Central Business District's function and promotes the Association's
vision for the area.
Taylor Jennings, 629 East Front Street supported proposed a wording change that
would further structure the proposed live/work wording. By adding the word "limited"
throughout the reference to live/work activities, such activities could be controlled in a'inore
supportable manner.
Planner Johns noted that Russ Veenema, Executive Director of the Chamber of
Commerce had to leave the meeting, Mr. Veenema had been'present to express support ofihe
live/work amendments being proposed.
There being no further public testimony, Chair Kidd closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued on proposed amendments with particular attention given to housing
issues and those proposals that staff recommended denial of or amendment to, including three
Land Use Map changes. Following lengthy discussion and a page by page review of the staff
analysis, recommendations were made on each issue noted (identified in fmal staff report for .
CP A 2006)
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FORTANGELES
WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A.
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
DATE:
May 16, 2006
To:
CITY COUNCIL
FROM:
SUE ROBERDS, PLANNING MANAGER
SUBJECT:
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT - CRONIN
RACE STREET BETWEEN 4TII AND 6TH STREETS
Summary: Consideration of a ~roposed Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map amendment
redesignating the area between 6t Street to 4th Street from Medium Density Residential to
Commercial.
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing in review ofthe Comprehensive Plan Land Use
Map amendment proposal followed by a first reading ofthe ordinance adopting the change.
Bacl{ground I Analvsis: Bach year, the City reviews both the Comprehensive Plan and Land
Use Map to determine the need for amendment. This review includes an opportunity for the public
to request specific amendments as well. The current application was submitted in 2004 by
property owners, and proposes that an area along the Race Street corridor be designated
Commercial rather than Medium Density Residential. Following review in 2004, the City Council
directed that the proposal be revised with regard to the area encompassed and brought back for
reconsideration at a later date. The applicant originally identified a deeper (east/west) extension of
the commercial designation than what was considered to be acceptable. The revision identifies a
more narrow area extending the Commercial (C) designation along Race Street from 4th to 6th
Street.
Race Street is designated from 8th Street north to 6th Street as Commercial on the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map - approximatel~ one lot either side of the corridor. The Race
Street corridor north of this area - between 6th and 4t Streets - is designated Medium Density
Residential. A Commercial designation in this area could encompass two to three lots on either
side of Race Street and serve as a buffer for residential uses outside of the designated corridor.
Race Street corridor activities are largely commercial. The subject portion of the corridor
north of 8th Street between 6th Street and 4th Street includes a nursing home, and large apartment
complex, a duplex, and a few single family residential uses. Major public recreational uses in the
area include Civic Field and Erickson Park Playfields.
The subject area is designated and zoned commercial from 8th Street to 7U1 Street on the
west side of Race Street (1 block) and from 8th Street to ih Street (2 blocks) along the east side of
the street from 8th Street to 61h Street. In past years, nearly aU the property owners in this area have
requested commercial zoning which has not been possible given existing policies and the
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Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map designation as Low or Medium Density Residential. A .
commercial designation (and subsequent zoning) would not preclude any of the existing uses
because commercial zones allow for residential occupancies at multiple family densities which
would therefore be compatible with the surrounding Residential Medium Density designations in
the area. Race Street is an arterial street with traffic control signals at 51h and at 81h Streets.
Changing the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map to Commercial sets the stage for a
subsequent zoning change to commercial. The specific commercial zone is not part of the
consideration of a Comprehensive Plan designation change, however, it might be appropriate to
anticipate what the future zoning might mean to the area. Because the surrounding neighborhood
is primarily residential, Commercial Office or Commercial Neighborhood would be the most
appropriate zones for the area. A more intense commercial zone could impact the surrounding
neighborhood.
Several existing Policies in the Comprehensive Plan support Race StTeet beooming ~
alternate cross town truck route, intended to reduce the adverse impacts to the downtown area
caused by heavy truck traffic. Those policies and discussion regarding their relationship ,to the
proposed amendment are presented below.
Transportation Element
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Goal E. "To provide shopping opportunities which meet the needs of all City residents
and visitors in safe, usable, shopping areas that are compatible with the surrounding area and
uses, the environment, and the desired urban design of the City."
Policy 2. "New commercial developments shouldfollow a cluster configuration rather
than a strip pattern. "
The proposal to change the land use designation along two blocks of Race Street could be .
considered as leading to a strip commercial configuration given the narrowness or the designation.
However, existing zoning in the area is not uniform and development leans toward a commercial,
buffer area being permitted. The 81h Street commercial corridor extends onto Race Street traveling
north one block along the west side of Race Street and two blocks to 6th Street along the east side'
of the street. However, the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map designation extends two blocks I
north of 81h Street along Race Street to 6th Street. Continuing the Commercial designation then I
from 6th Street north to 4th Street would simply define the corridor in a more uniform manner that I
would encourage the infill of the same type of development that is found north and south of the I
subject two block area without making any existing uses nonconforming. ,
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Policy 5. "Commercial development outside the US 101 corridor should not be in a strip I
pattern. II
If the Race Stl.eet to Lauridsen Boulevard route is to become the alternate cross town truck
route and replace US 101 as the primary buck route, it would be considered as an extension of US
101 corridor. This then would not conflict with Policy 5, however, it carries with it the implication
that the Race Street corridor will be the alternate U. S. 101 route. The Planning Commission was
clear that by recommending approval ofthe proposed Land Use Map amendment, they are not
endorsing a chosen alternative U. S. 101 route.
Policy 6. "New Comprehensive Plan commercial area designations should not be located
along the alternate local cross-town route or the cross-town truck route."
This policy appears to be in direct conflict with\the proposed Land Use Map change if the
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Race Street corridor has been designated as the alternate local cross town route or truck route.
However, at the current time, Race Street is not designated as the alternate cross-town route nor
the cross-town truck route.
During the 2004 Comprehensive Plan update cycle, this policy received considerable
discussion. At that time, the general feeling among the sitting Planning Commission was that the
Race Street corridor could [unction as both the cross-town truck route and be designated as
commercial on the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map. Hthis is the case, Land Use Element,
Policy E-6 should be rembved from ,the Comprehensive Plan or possibly reworded to be consistent
with a recpmmendaiion of approval for this amendment. The commercial designation could act as
a buffer for residential development in the area.
Policy 7. "District shopping areas should be located at the intersections of arterial streets
of sufficient size to satisfy traffic demand and at the boundaries of neighborhoods so that more
than one neighborhood may be served. "
The area proposed for designation from Medium DensityResidential to CommercIal on the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map is the area that extends one block north and one block south
of the intersection of sth and Race Streets. The recent installation of traffic control signalization at
that intersection is evidence that the subject area is served by arterial streets of sufficient size to
satisfy traffic demands that a commercial zoning would require.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommended that the Planning Commission forward a recommendation of approval
of the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map change from MDR Medium Density Residential to C
Commercial along the Race Street corridor from 6th Street to 4th Street. The Planning Commission
concurred with staff on a 5 - 1 vote with 1 member abstaining due to his residing in the vicinity of
the proposed map change, and 1 negative vote due to a position that the need for additional
commercial area has not been established. The motion included a statement that the Planning
Commission was not making an endorsement ofthe Race Street corridor as becoming the future U.
S. 101 Alternative Route. An excerpt of the Planning Commission minutes is attached
(Attachment B) for your information.
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ORDINANCE NO.
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AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington amending
the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map.
WHEREAS, the City of Port Angeles adopted a Comprehensive Plan on June 28,1994;
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WHEREAS, new information and changing circumstances require amendment of the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing concerning the same;
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has recommended updates and revisions to the
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Land Use Map so that it more accurately reflects current conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City provided ample public comment opportunities; and
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WHEREAS, the City has received and responded to detailed comments; and
WHEREAS, all elements ofthe Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map have been reviewed
with the goal of enhancing and assuring the City's compliance with its legal obligations; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has transmitted a copy of its recommendation to
the City Council; and the City Council has considered the Commission's recommendations and
has held a public hearing; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the hearing, the comments, the responses, and its own review
of the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map, the Council finds that it is in the best interest ofthe
City that the amendment be adopted,
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NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES DO,
HEREBY ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. The Findings and Conclusions attached hereto as Exhibit "A" are hereby
adopted and entered.
Section 2. The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map is amended as shown in Exhibit
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Section 3. . A copy of the amended Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map shall be kept
on file with the City Clerk and shall be available for public inspection.
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect five days after its publication by summary.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the _ day of , 2006.
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Karen A. Rogers, Mayor
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Becky J. Upton, City Cler~
PUBLISHED:
William E. Bloor, City Attomey
By Summary
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EXHIBIT A
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS IN SUPPORT OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND :USE
MAP CHANGE - CRONIN:
FindinflS:
The City of Port Angeles adopted its present Comprehensive Plan on June 28, 1994, by
Ordinance 2818 and has annually amended it since.
The City of Port Angeles has established a process for amending the Comprehensive Plan
by Ordinance 2858 and Ch'apter 18.04 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
The City of Port Angeles illldertook the required update to its Comprehensive Plan in a
three phase process during the years 2002, 2003, and 2004.
A proposal was submitted by Mr. And Mrs. George Cronin to change the designation of
the area described generally as being located along the Race Street corridor between 6ih
and 4ih Streets to Commercial in 2004. The proposal was reviewed and denied at that
time with the suggestion that the applicant work with staff to identify a more specific area
than that which was originally proposed.
The entire Comprehensive Plan was reviewed and analyzed to determine the need for
revisions in concert with the requested Land Use Map change.
The City of Port Angeles circulated the proposed amendments to Clallam County and the
State's Department of Commilllity, Trade, and Economic Development as required when
amendments are proposed to the Comprehensive Plan and/or Land Use Map. Comments
from those agencies have been received and reviewed with regard to the proposed
amendments.
7. The SEPA review of the proposed amendments for the Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan
was competed June 1 l, 2004, with the publishing of a second addendum to the 1993
Environmental Impact Statement.
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Conclusions:
8. The proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map are in compliance
with the State's requirements for updating the Comprehensive Plan under the Growth
Management Act.
9. The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map update is consistent with the County-Wide
Planning Policy.
10. The 2006 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map update fine tunes the Port Angeles
Comprehensive Plan that was thoroughly reviewed and updated between 2002 and 2004
11. Opportunities for amending the Comprehensive Plan are available on an annual basis,
until the next major update to the Comprehensive Plan is due in 2011.
12. The 2004 amendments completed the State mandated update of the Comprehensive Plan.
Adopted by the Port Angeles City Council at its meeting of June 6, 2006.
Karen A. Rogers, Mayor
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ATTACHMENT B
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT - CRONIN - Review
of area located between 61h Street north to 4th Street for potential land use change from
Residential to Commercial.
Commissioner Johnson noted that he lives in the area in question. No one objected to his
remaining to discuss the issue. Chair Kidd opened the public hearing.
Len Rasmussen, 2133 West Ii" Street addressed the Commission regarding the
proposed amendment. He did not pose any objection to the proposal but hoped that the proposed
designation to commercial would not result in the area being pre defined as a main traffic trunk
that would affect future determination in the establishment of a final alternate cross town traffic
route.
Planner Johns stated that the proposal would not necessarily strengthen the location as a
truck route but was intended to address the long time uses in the area and the manner in which
the area is developing. Discussion ensued on the difference between cluster development and
strip development.
There being no further discussion, Chair Kidd closed the public hearing. Following
continued discussion, Commissioner Snyder moved to recommend approval of the
amendment as proposed citing the following findings and conclusions:
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Findings:
1. The City of Port Angeles adopted its present Comprehensive Plan on June 28, 1994, by
Ordinance 2818 and has annually amended it since.
2. The City of Port Angeles has established a process for amending the Comprehensive Plan
by Ordinance 2858 and Chapter 18.04 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
3. The City of Port Angeles undertook the required update to its Comprehensive Plan in a
three phase process during the years 2002,2003, and 2004.
4. The entire Comprehensive Plan was reviewed and analyzed to determine the need for
revisions.
S. The City of Port Angeles has circulated the proposed amendments to Clallam COilllty and
the State's Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. Comments
fTom those agencies have been received and reviewed with regard to the proposed
amendments.
6. The SEP A review of the proposed amendments for the Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan
was competed June 11, 2004, with the publishing of a second addendum to the 1993
Environmental Impact Statement.
Conclusions:
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The proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan are in compliflllce with the State)s
requirements for updating the Comprehensive Plan under the Growth Management Act.
The Comprehensive Plan update is consistent with the County~Wide Planning Policy.
The 2006 Comprehensive Plan up-date fine tunes the Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan
that was thoroughly reviewed and updated between 2002 and 2004
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Opportunities for amending the Comprehensive Plan are available on an annual basisl
until the next major update to the Comprehensive Plan is due in 2011.
The 2004 amendments completed the State mandated update of the Comprehensive Plan.
Commissioner Matthews seconded the motion. Commissioner Kalish offered a
friendly amendment to the motion stating that the endorsement does not indicate approval
of the corridor as a truck route. The maker and second of the motion accepted the
amendment which was voted upon and passed unanimously. The motion passed 5-1 with 1
abstention. Commissioner Beier voted in the negative and Commissioner Johnson
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abstaining. Commissioner Beier's negative vote was stated as being due to his being
unconvinced that additional commercial area is needed in the City.
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WHAT IS CULTURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT?
Marisa McNee
Last Modified: 4/14/2005
Cultural economic development is a relatively new branch of economic development.
Many communities'are involved in some aspect of arts and cultural economic
development, but there is very little in the way of organized' resources for those
interested in learning more. One of the primary reasons for including an entry for
culturally-based economic development in the handbook was to have a space where
artists, community members and economic development practitioners can become
more informed about the link between economic development, community
development and the cultural arts.
Many people view culturally based economic development as a convergence of '
community development and economic development. In other words, anything
that uses arts or culture to affect change in a given location and also creates new
employment opportunities and broadens the tax base.
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As described by Neeta Delaney in Cultural Economic Development: A practical Guide
for Communities, culturally based economic development is the effect of converging
two areas of interest together in an economic development effort which includes the
following:
Arts and cultural talents or events as the driving initiatives,
Emphasizes economic development and cultural partners in planning and
implementation, .
Has a clear intent of cultural and economic effects for the community.
Others define this kind of activity a little more broadly. The Urban Institute, for
example, has defined culturally based economic development as "activities intended
to promote increased market participation among traditional artists and arts
organizations, as well as other arts and cultural organizations, such as historical sites,
museums, theaters, and art galleries."
There is no conventional or standard definition for culturafecononiic development, but
most often it is considered to be economic development activity that emphasizes arts
and cultural partners in the planning and implementation of the effort.~
WHY SHOULD WE CARE ABOUT CULTURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT?
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In short, we should care about culturally based economic development because there
is some evidence to suggest that strengthening cultural communities creates
economic assets that can be harnessed for community growth. Neeta Delaney, for
example, tells us that cultural programs playa part in many aspects of economic
development because they:
Generate economic vitality in under-performing regions through tourism, art, and .
cultural attractions; serve as a centerpiece for downtown redevelopment and urban
renewal; create vibrant public spaces resulting in an improved quality of life and a i
positive regional and community image; make communities more attractive to I
knowledge based employees through contributing to a region's "innovative habitat/'
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The more important point is that the one thing we have seen with the emergence qf
the "creative class" is that fostering relationship between the arts and economic . I
development is not only possible but necessary. Changes in U.S. economic have J?ut
arts and culture at the forefront ofthe characteristics that distinguish place. Cities, I
communities and economic development agencies need to take account. of these :
advantages as they revise regional economic strategies and design and implement
development programs.
Some cities - such as Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Charleston, South Carolina; an~
Newark, New Jersey -- have used the creation of arts districts as centerpieces in I
efforts to combat crime and suburban ,flight by restoring vitality to downtown areas!
But there are still many cities and communities that have not yet recognized the I
potential for culturally based economic development.
WHAT ARE SOME STRATEGIES FOR CULTURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT?
If you are an artist, community member or economic development practitioner looking .
for strategies to employ culturally based economic development in your community,
here are some links that you might find useful:
www.foundationcenter.om
www.cof.org
www.paducaharts.com
www.torpedofactorv.ora
. www.artspaceproiects.ora
www.livable.com .
www.artusa.ofQ
www.capp-wsu.ora
In Michigan:
www.coolcities.com
www.cmif.or~
www.macaa.com
www.artservemichiaan.ora
www.desianmichiaan.ora
CURRENT LITERATURE I
http://www.folkculture.ora/pdfs/culture and commerce.pdt I
http://www.culma .wavne.edu/artled/Cultural%20Econ%20Dev. %20-%20Gever .pdfl
htto:/Iwww.web-dept.comlaca/pdtIGCA EconomicBrief 611.pdt
SOURCES AND WEBSITES REFERENCED
http://www.tolkculture.om/pdfs/culture and commerce.pdf
htto :/Iwww.culma .wavne.edu/artled/Cultural%20Econ%20Dev. %20-%20Gever .pdt'
http://www.folkculture.org/pdfs/culture and commerce.pdf
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ARTS, CULTURE
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Current Research
"A strong arts and cultural sector is vital to the future of New England's economic
growth and competitiveness."
The Creative Economy Initiative
A New England Council Report, June 2000
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Arts & Economic Prosperity: The Economic Impact of Nonprofit Arts Organizations and their Audiences
Americans for the Arts, @ 2002
In this expansive attempt to measure the national economic impact of non-profit arts organizations, data was
collected in 91 communities across the country (including Gloucester, New Bedford, and Worcester) over se~fal
years. Detailed data from 3,000 nonprofit arts organizations from a diverse range of communities was collected
under the direction of economists from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Key findings:
America's nonprofit arts industry generates $134 billion in economic activity every year: $532
billion in spending by arts organizations and $80.8 billion in event-related spending by audiences.
· This activity translates into 4.85 million full-time equivalent jObs and $89.4 billion in household
income.
· $6.6 billion in local tax revenues, $7.3 billion in state tax revenues, and $10.5 billion in federal
income tax revenues-a total of $24.4 billion-is raised.
· Event-related spending by audIences reflects an average of $22.87 per person for hotels,
restaurants, parking, souvenirs, refreshments, and other simIlar costs, with tourists spending
nearly twice as much as local attendees ($38.05 compared to $21.75)
· Travelers who include cultural events on their trip travel longer, are more likely to shop, and
overall, spend more than other U.S. travelers ($631 per person for cultural tourists vs. $457
for all tourists)
Creative Economy Initiative: The Role of the Arts and Culture in New England's Economic Competitiveness
The New England Council, @2000
This landmark report defines arts and culture as an industry cluster in much the same way that other clusters are
viewed. The report concludes that the Creative Economy-made up of both nonprofit and commercial
organizations, as well as a sigmficant population of individuals engaged in or trained In artistic or cultural fields-
is an essential force in maintaining the region's economic competitiveness in the 21s1 century.
Key findings:
The Creative Economy is a fundamental component of the region's economy that demands
increased focus, consideration, and investment by business leaders and government.
· The creative cluster supports nearly 245,000 jobs in New England-nearly as many as the
computer equipment cluster, and more than the software and healthcare technology clusters
combined.
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· Workers trained in specific cultural and artistic skills drive the success of leading industries,
induding software development, telecommunications, and new media industries.
. The creative cluster and its workforce have many of the professional qualities needed to
compete in the New Economy, such as creativity and initiative, design and technical skills,
advanced conceptualizing, and the ability to respond to rapid change.
. Geographic concentration of creative workers, creative busmesses, and cultural
organizations enhance a community's quality of life-key to attracting and retaining
businesses, employees, and visitors-and inspires downtown revitalization in both big cities
and small towns. '
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New England's Creative Economy: The Non-Profit Sector, 2002
New England Foundation for the Arts, @ 2005
This study examines the financial status of New England's non-profit cultural organizations between 1996 and
2002, along with a breakdown of estimates for total spending, income, net assets, admissions, employment and
taxes by state.
Key findings:
The study dramatically demonstrates the cultural industry's potential for building the region's
economic competitiveness.
· The total economic impact (spending from out-of-state income sources) of New England's
!~ l{V cultural non-profits was $6.6 billion.
· Non-profit cultural orgaOlzations contributed $146 million in federal payroll taxes and $10.8
million in state sales taxes.
· More than half of the non-profit cultural sector revenue during the period of study was earned
income.
· In Massachusetts alone, cultural non-profits provided nearly 40,000 jobs, collected and/or
paid $6.6 million in state sales taxes, and had a total economic impact of nearly $4.2 billion.
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Cultural Economic Development Projects: Impact Studies
Center for Policy Analysis, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, 2002-2003
The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Center for Policy Analysis conducted independent research to
measure the economic impact of three separate projects funded through the Mass. Cultural Council's Cultural
Economic Development Initiative from 2000-2003.
While each of the three projects were quite different, each was successful in using increased participation in
cultural activity to spur local and regional economic activity.
Key findings:
The local programs funded by the MCC stimulated economic activity, including new job creation,
new business development, and additional sales at both cultural and non-cultural business.
· Launched with an MCC grant of $11,500, Campus Provincetown's total economic impact was
nearly $600,000-approximately $51 dollars generated for every state dollar spent in grant
money.
· Boston Cyberarts 2003 generated a regional economic impact of over $2.5 million and
created over 32 full-time equivalent jobs, including many in the hospitality and professional
services industries.
· AHA! New Bedford had an economic impact of over $200,000 in 2001-2002, generated on
nights with almost no economic activity in downtown New Bedford previously.
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Public Benefits of Arts ParticipatIOn on EconomiC Development
www.massculturalcouncil.org
Center for Rethinking Development at the Manhattan Institute
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Thinking about LivelWork
Julia Vitullo-Martin, June 2005
Mixed-use di.~ct<;) are already working in every borough-they've just often developed
informally, without city government permissions and permits.
"The city is losing the fimction for which it is no longer suited-manufacturing-but
reaffIrming its great and most basic function as a place for people to come together,"
wrote William H. Whyte in Historic Preservation in 1980. Though he was the fmest of
urban predictors, Whyte was only partially correct about manufacturing's future.
Yes, the long-term decline of manufacturing jobs in big cities has continued unabated ill
1950, New York City had over 1.1 million manufacturingjobs-down to fewer than
112,000 today. But certain kinds of mnnufacturing -related jobs remain vital.
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Foremost among'them are the infrastructure-support businesses-barge companies,
cement manufacturers, utilities, marine transfer station.<;), even bus depot<;)...L..that the city
need<;). New York's con.<;)truction boom.cannot continue without cement, or the oorges to
cheaply and cleanly transport it. Nor can New York accommodate the hundreds of
thou<;)nnds of people hoping to move here-the Department of City Plnnning predict<;) a
record population of 8.5-9 million by 2025-without strong utilities, including power and
phone companies.
These noi~'Y, sometimes ugly, often dirty semi-indu<otrial uses don't always make the best
neighbors, however. The 20th-centwy solution was to segregate and protect such uses
through zoning-designating vast amounts of land as "M" (tor manufacturing), and
preventing all residential and most commercial tenants from moving in. As a result,
industrial concerns have seldom needed to use land efticiently.
Waterfront that could be prime property is frequently wastefully u'5ed. M-zoned sites
blight the waterfront of all tive boroughs, eating up acreage and bringing surrounding
property values down.
Richard Barth, executive director of the Department of City Planning, says the city is
well aware of the problem. "We're talking to Con Ed, tor example, about all the land they.
take up in Northern Manhattan. And we're talking to the Department of Transportation
and to Time Warner. Yes, they both need huge parking lots. But do the parking lots need
to be on the waterfront?"
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A second vital manufacturing sector is comprised of glamorous, design-oriented craft
industries the city may not "need," but which it admires and wants. These include
everything from furniture makers and 'glass-blowers to parachute designers, puppeteers,
breweries, and boutique b..'tkeries.
These industries lend themselves easily to live/work arrangements, says economist Regina
Armstrong, founding partner of Urbanomics, an economic research fIrm. Unlike, say, steel
workers, these high-end manufacturers can often live where they work-or very nearby.
THE BEGlNNINGS OF AN AGREEMENT: MIXED-USE
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Livelwork offers the beginnings of an agreement between industrial advocates who would
like to see most M zoning retained and residential advocates who would like to see
residential development permitted in most manufactming and commercial zones. While
Live/Work (also called Zero Commute Hou~ing) became a national movement in the
1970s, its vel)' traditional ideas derive from the basic neighborhood development patterns
of nearly every American city, including New York.
Until the mid-20th century, when zoning started rigidly categorizing and segregating uses,
most New Yorkers worked close to where they lived-often in the same building. The
1961 rezoning tried to stop this by forbidding residential construction or renovation in
manufacturing zones (which that same zoning resolution expanded deep into formerly
residential neighborhoods).
While the 1961 rezoning hastened the decline of residential neighborhoods, manufacturing
jobs also con~ued their relentless decline. According to a just released study, Up from
the Ruins, by Urbanomics, New York has lost 40% of its manufacturing base over the last
five years. The result is that today less than 7% of the city's workforce is in
manufacturing-yet the city still maintains M-zoning for about 15% of its land area. A
typical occupancy rate 'of 400 square feet per worker would accommodate over 628,000
manufacturing workers-or more than five times what the city has. The disconnect here is
immense: far more land than is necessary i~ restrictively zoned for ever fewer jobs.
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The job loss is a sad but old story. Today, however, there's a new element, which is the
city's immen~ely robust residential demand. Never before fu1S the city had so many
residential tenants ready to fill the space left by declining industrial uses. People vcry
much want to live on the waterfront-with or without industrial u<;es nearby. Adam
Friedman, executive director of the Indm;trial Retention Network, proposes that City
Planning institute "a new balanced mixed-use district that allows housing but also
preserves some space for industry." Mixed-u<;e districts would work up and down the
waterfront. The truth is, mixed-use districts are already working all over the city,
including in areas where they're not allowed. They've just developed intlmnally, without
city government permission<; and permits.
The largest indu<;triallandlord in New York, Bush Terminal CEO Bruce Federman, also
urges mixed-use zoning. "I love my businesses," says Federman.. "But I'm the last of the
Mohicans. We're holding 9n, and we want to increase the industrial base. But we don't see
the velocity ofbu<;iness that once existed. Believe me, if all these wonderful industrial
uses existed, we'd see them. What we need is appropriately planned contextual zoning
that balances the needs of what's there with what should be there or what could be
there-some variation on Greenpoint-Williamsburg, some variation on livelwork, that
says commercial and industrial with residential is okay. I don't see any smelting or Ford
plants here anymore. I see manufacturing uses that can live with residential. "
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Ironically, some of the manufacturing uses that could live with residential uses have a hard
time fmding a home under the current zoning. Katluyn Wylde, President of the
Partnership for New York City, says, "One of the new industrial areas we're focusing on
is biotech, which is something of a victim of the current zoning code, which only allows
biotech connnercial development in M3 zones. Whereas in fact biotech-Pftzer's plant in
Brooklyn is a good example-is a clean, non-smokestack industry activity that should be
totally compatible with residential communities." In sum, M zoning discriminates against
some desirable manufacturing-the last thing anyone wantc;; to see happen.
Returning to the city's pre-I % I zoning would accommodate both residential and most
manufacturing uc;;es-particularly if coupled with protection against nuisance litigation for
existing manufacturers.
BEGINNINGS OF AGREEMENT: TRY DENSITY
Adam Friedman has a second proposal that has the makings of progress. As he told a
recent Manhattan Institute-sponsored panel on rezoning manufacturing areas, "Rather
than rezone an industrial area like Dutch Kills in Queens, maybe it is worth exploring
increasing the density of the existing residential area, which has the schools and stores and
amenities that residential areas typically need."
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Increasing permitted residential density, combined with the Bloomberg administration's
stated policy of "tightening the boundaries" of manufacturing areas, could go far towardc;;
solving the real estate problems of both sectors. Yet the political obstacles will be great.
As lawyer and former city planner Howard Goldman said, "While increasing density to
meet residential housing needc;; without dislocating industrial uses is a great idea, I think it
must be coupled with some thinking about procedural reforms. How can the city
accomplish upzonings as a practical matter without having to nul the terrible and
discouraging gauntlet that is currently associated with all upzoning.c;;'l"
Goldman correctly notes that any downzoning is "an automatic negative declaration, a no-
bramer," meaning that a downzoning is exempt from environmental reviews or public
hearings. An upzoning, in contrast, will be subject to both st..'lte and city environmental
reviews and elaborate public hearings. Upzonings are by their nature far harder to
accomplish than downzonings.
WHAT'S NEXT
At the urging of the Bloomberg admini<;tration, the state legislature just passed a bill
authorizing an Induc;;trial Business Zone in each borough and making $50 million in
subsidies available. The bill awaits the governor's signature. The biIl authorizes the
provision of tax credits of $300-500 per employee to eligible businesses that relocate to
industrial business zones and the creation of an industrial buc;;iness zone boundary
commission composed mainly of government officials, who will in turn designate the new
zones.
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In the meantime, the Department of City Planning is studying Live/W ork zoning in
waterfront areas.
Copyright Manhattan Institute
(httn'/lwww m:mhattan-inditlltp 01"0")
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County of Son01lli1.
Zoning Code Amendments
Surnrnmy Fact Sheet
Proposed Work/Live Uses
County of Sonoma
WORKlLIVE USES
PURPOSE
The purpose of the WorklLive program is to allow some limited residential use in
underutilized urban industrial areas. WorkILive uses may be permitted for the reuse of
existing commercial and industrial structures, or in some cases within new buildings. A
Work/Live unit functions primarily as work space, and has limited residential floor area.
Workllive units difier from home occupations and live/work units in that they are a
limited residential use in an industrial zone. Home occupations and live/work units are a
limited business use in a residential zone.
APPLICABILITY
WorklLive uses may be permitted only in the Limited Urlx1n Industrial zone (Ml) in
wban areas.
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PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
A Use Permit and notification to property owners within 300-feet is required. A public
hearing before the Board of Zoning Adjustments is required, but may be waived in certain
cases if no written protest is received during the notice period. Design Review is also
required
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Ratio of Work/Live Space:
No more than 50% of the combined floor area of all buildings constructed on the project
site may be dedicated or used for W ork/Live units. Additionally, at least 50 % of the floor
area within each WorklLive unit shall be designated, reserved, and used as work space for
permitted commercial or industrial uses. Integration of Living Space: Living space shall be
physically integrated into the Work/Live unit and not be rented, leased, sold or occupied
separately .
Occupancy:
A Work/Live unit shall be occupied and used only by the operator of the business within
the unit, and hislher household
Parking Requirements:
Two (2) uncovered spaces per unit, plus demonstration of adequate parking for
customers/clients.
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On-premises Sales:
On-premise sales of goods shall be limited to those produced within the WorkILive unit.
Nonresident Employees:
The business may employ up to two persons who do not reside in the Work/Live unit.
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Client/Customer Visits:
Client and customer visits to Work/Live units may be authorized by use permit only
where adequate parking and compatibility with adjacent uses is demon<rtrated.
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Sedion 30-15 WORKILIVE STUDIOS.
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Subsedion 30-15-1 Purpose.
. The intent of this section is to set fbrth regulations and standards for establishing
and operating workllive studios as a primary commercial/industrial use, in which the
proPrietor would be allowed to reside as a secondary land use activity. The purposes of
these provisions for work/live studios are:
a. To provide for and make fea~i.ble the reuse of existing commercial or
industrial buildings and related sites in the Northern Waterfront and other specified
commercial, manufacturing, and industrial zoning districts as proposed in the Alameda
General Plan;
b. To provide cost-efficient alternative work space that will provide an
incentive for entrepreneurs, business owners, artists, artisans, and other individuals to
continue to work in Alameda and contribute to the City's economy;
c. To reduce traffic and associated adverse impacts on air quality, energy
resources, and the quality of life in the City by reducing the number and length of work-
related trips by employed Alameda resident');
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d. To promote the preservation and reuse of commercial or industrial buildings
that contribute to the historic character of the community in a manner that is consistent
with other community goals and policies;
e. To allow activities that are compatible with and will not compromise or
interfere with existing and potential industrial or commercial uses in the districts where
such workllive studios are established;
f. To ensure that work/live studios will function predominantly as work spaces
with incidental residential accommodations that meet basic habitability requirements in
compliance with applicable regulations. No portion of any work/live studio shall be
considered a "dwelling" as that term is detined in Sections 30-2 and 30-51.1;
g. To ensure that the exterior design of structures converted to workllive use
reflects the predominant industrial or commercial character of such buildings and will be
compatible with adjapent commercial or industrial uses;
h. To ensure that, where there is adjacent residentially zoned land, changes to
the exterior of structures converted to workllive are designed to make the commercial or
industrial building being converted more compatible "vith the adjacent residential area.
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(Ord. No. 2784 N.S. ~6)
Section 30-15 WORKILIVE STUDIOS.
Subsection 30-15-2 Applicability.
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Work/live studios are only allowed in existing buildings that have been converted
subject to the approval of a use permit in the C-M (Commercial- Manufacturing), M-l
(Intermediate Indut;)trial [Manufacturing)), and M-2 (General Indut;)trial [Manufacturing))
Zoning Districts within the area bounded as follows: On the west: Sherman Street as'
projected northerly to the Estuary; on the north: the Estuary; on the east: Tilden Way; on
the south: Buena Vista Avenue.
(Ord. No. 2784 N.S. ~6)
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Section 30-15 WORKILIVE STUDIOS.
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Subsection 30-15-3 Dermitions.
The fc..)llowing defInitions shall be applicable in this Article:
a. Living ~pace shall mean that portion of a work/1ive studio that is used for
residential purposes including, 'but not limited to, a sleeping area, a food preparation area
with reasonable work space, and a full bathroom including bathing and sanitary facilities
which satisfy the provisions of applicable codes.
b. Work/live studio shall mean a commercial or incb.Istrial unit with incidental
residential accommodations occupying one (1) or more rooms or floors in a building
primarily designed and uSed for industrial or commercial occupancy and providing:
1. Adequate working space reserved for commercial or industrial use and
regularly used for such purpose by one (1) or more persons residing in the studio;
2. Living space as defmed in subsection 30-15 .3 (a) and in accordance with the
provisions of this section.
c. Adjacent shall mean that properties share a common property boundary or
are directly across a street right -of-way.
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(Ord. No. 2784 N.S. ~6)
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Section 30-15 WORKILIVE STUDIOS.
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Subsection 30-15-4 Development Standards.
a. Minimum Floor Area. Each workllive studio shall include at least one
thousand (1,000) square feet of gross floor area.
b. Permitted Floor Area. Not more than thirty (30%) percent or four hundred
(400) square feet, whichever is greater, of the workllive studio shall be reserved for living
space as defmed in Section 30-15.3. The rest of the gross floor area of each
workllive studio shall be reserved and regularly used for working space.
c. Separation Required. Each workllive studio shall be separated from other
work/live studios or other uses in the building. Access to each workllive studio shall be
provided from common access areas, common halls or corridors, or directly from the
exterior of the building.
d Parking. Each workllive studio shall have at least one and one-half (1 112)
parking space for up to one thousand (1,000) square feet of floor ar~a plus one-half (112)
additional space for every additional five hundred (500) square feet of floor area above the
frrst one thousand (1,000) square feet subject to compliance with all other applicable
requirements. The provided parking shall comply with the requirements of Section 30-7.
This parking requirement may be waived or modified if the tollowing fmdings can be made
in addition to any other findings required by the ordinance codified in this Section 30-15:
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1. That the proposed parking will be adequate to meet the demand created by
the project given the character of the proposed uses; and
2. That a waiver or modification of parking requirements will not, under the
circumstances of the particular project, either conflict with nor adversely affect
commercial or industrial uses or adjacent residentially-zoned uses in the areaawhere the project is proposed.
e. There shall not be less than two thousand (2,000) square feet of lot area for
each work/live studio.
(Ord. No. 2784 N.S. ~6)
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Section 30-15 WORKILIVE STUDIOS.
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Subsection 30-15-5 Additional Requirements.
a. Use Permit Required. Each building that contains workllive studios shall he
subject to a use permit, which shall include conditions of approval as required to assure
adequate standards of health, safety, and welfare and consistency with the pUlposes for
workllive studios set forth in this Chapter. Each workllive studio shall he subject to all
conditions of approval tor the building in which it exists unless the use permit states
otherwise.
b. Work/Live Permit Required. Each tenant or owner of an individual work/live
studio must obtain a workllive permit prior to occupancy. Such permit shall he issued by
the Planning Director based on a determination that the proposed occupancy is consistent
with the approved uc;;e permit and all applicable requirements of this section. Application
for a work/live permit shall he made to the Planning Department in writing on a form
approved by the Department and shall be accompanied by a fee as set by resolution of
the City Council.
c. Design of W ork/Live Studios. Subjecuo all applicable building and fire code
requirements :
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1. Work/live studios shall be designed to accommodate commercial or industrial
. uses as evidenced by the provision of ventilation, interior storage, flooring, and
other physical improvements of the type commonly found in excluc;;ively
commercial or industrial facilities used for the same work activity; and
2. Areas within a work/live studio that are designated as living space shall be an
integral part of the work/live studio and not separated from the work space,
except that mezzanines and lofts may he used as living space subject to
compliance with other provisions of this Article. Examples of ways to integrate
the work space and living space in compliance with this section include, but are
not limited to, the tollowing:
(a) Doors or solid walls between the work space and areas used for living space
. do not extend all the way to the ceiling, except for sanitary facilities and
rooms used primarily for sleeping,
(b) There is a single entrance to the work/live studio,
(c) There are no walls separating the food preparation area from the work
space,
(d) Only the sanitary facilities and rooms designated for sleeping are enclosed
and all other portions of the living area are not separated from the work
space.
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Sedion 30-15 WORKILIVE STUDIOS.
Subsedion 30-15-5 Additional Requirements.
d. Permitted Work Activity. The work activity in a building where workllive
units are allowed shall be any use permitted by right or use permit in the zoning district,
except that, in order to protect the health and safety of persons who reside in a work/live
studio or in a building which contains one (1) or more work/live studios, no work activity
shall be permitted nor shall any workflive studio be established on any site that contains
those uses which the Planning Director when considering a work!1ive permit or the
Planning Board when considering a use permit, fmd~ would, by virtue of size, inten~ity,
number of employees or the nature of the operation, have the potential to create
significant impacts by reason of dust, glare, heat, noise, noxious gases, odor, smoke,
traffic, vibration or other impacts, or would be hazardous by way of materials, process,
product or wastes including, but not limited to: auto service/repair, vehicle sales or
leasing, car washes, service stations, bars/lounges/night clubs, adult businesses, marine
engine repair/refueling facilities, animal kennel~/groominglpet shops, liquor stores,
veterinary offices/hospitals, funeral parlors/mortuaries, outdoor storage as a primary use,
crematories/columbaria, dismantling facilities/scrap yards, public utility structures and
facilities, tire sales/service, truck stops/repair.
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Uses allowed under the foregoing paragraph that may, depending on how they
are operated, also have the potential to generate impacts or would constitute a change in
occupancy under the building code shall not be approved unless the Planning Director
fmds that as proposed to be conducted, or as modified by conditions of use permit, they
would not conflict with or adversely affect existing work uses in the building and in the
area where the work/live studio is located. No use shall be approved where, given the
design or proposed design of the work/live studio, there would be the potential for
adverse health impacts from the proposed use on the people residing in the studio. An
example of a potential health impact is the potential tor food contamination from uses
which generate airborne particulates in a studio with an unenclosed kitchen.
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Retail activities must be accessory and subordinate to any permitted commercial
or industrial work activity in buildings used exclusively for work/live studios.
e. No Separate Sale or Rental of Portions of Unit. No portion of a work/live
studio may be separately rented or sold as a commercial space for a person or persons not
living in the premises or as a residential space for a person or persons not working in the
same studio.
f. Business License Required. At least one (1) occupant of each work/live
studio shall maintain a current City of Alameda business license for a business located in
that studio.
g. Mixed Occupancies. If a building contains mixed occupancies of work/live
studios and other nonresidential uses, occupancies other than workllive shall meet all
applicable requirements for those uses, and proper occupancy separations shall be
provided between the work/live studios and other occupancies, as determined by the
Building Official.
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Sedion 30-15 WORKILIVE STUDIOS.
Subsection 30-15-5 Additional Requirements.
. h. Notice to Occupants Required The owner or developer of any building
containing work/live studios shall provide written notice to all workllive occupants and
users that the surrounding area may be, subject to levels of noise, dust, fumes, or other
effects associated with commercial and industrial uses at higher levels than would be
expected in residential area(). State and Federal health regulation() notwithstanding, noise
and other standards shall be those applicable to commercial or industrial pmperties in the
district where the project is located. For purposes of noise control, workllive studios shall
be classified as. commercial property under Table II in Section 4-10.4 of the Alameda
Municipal Code.
i. Change of Use From Work/Live Studio. No worJ.<llive studio shall be changed
to exclusively residential use in any building where residential use is not pennitted, where
two (2) or more residential units already exist, or where the conversion would produce
more than two (2) attached dwellings. The conversion of an existing workllive studio to
exclusively nonresidential use is pennitted when the conversion meets all other applicable
zoning and building code requirement() for the proposed use. Such a change shall be
subject to all applicable requirements for the district where the proposed dwelling unit is
located.
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j. Increase in Residential Use. No work/live ~1udio shall be changed to increase
the floor area devoted to residential use without review and approval of the Planning
Director. In no case shall the floor area devoted to residential use be increased to more
than four hundred (400) square feet or thirty (30%) percent of the gross floor area of the
unit whichever is more.
k. ,Additions to Building Envelope. No modifications shall be made to the
exterior of a building proposed for or in current use as a workllive occupancy that would
result .in a substantial increase in the building envelope resulting in an increase in the
existing gross floor area of more than ten (10%) percent in any five (5) year period
outside the exterior walls or the outer swface of the roof of the building as it existed.at the
time of conversion to workllivestudios. All changes to the exterior of work/live structures
shall comply with the purposes set out in subsections 30-15. 1 (g) and (h) and with the
required rmding set out in subsection 30-l5.6(d). New floors or mezzanines that are
established within the original building envelope shall be pennitted and shall be considered
as part of the existing floor area for purposes of this section.
If there is adjacent residentially zoned land, then the expan()ion of the building
envelope shall be the minimum necessary to comply with health and life safety
requirements and minimum habitability requirements.
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1. Deed Restriction Required. The owner of each work/live studio or each
building containing work/live rental studios shall record a notice on the property
specifying the limitations of use and operation included in the use permit.
~tion 30-15 WORKILIVE STUDIOS.
Subsection 30-15-5 Additional Requirements.
m. On-premises Sales. On-premises sales of goods L., limited to those
produced within the workllive studio. Retail sales of goods produced within the workllive
studio shall be incidental to the primary work use in any building used exclusively for
workllive occupancy. These provisions shall permit participation in occasional open
studio programs and gallery shows.
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n. Nomesident Employees. Up to two (2) persons who do not reside in the
workllive studio may work in the studio unless such employment is expressly prohibited
or limited by the use permit because of potential detrimental effects on persons living or
working in the building or on commercial or indu..,trial uses or residentially -zoned areas in
the vicinity of the subject property. The employment of three (3) or more persons who
do not reside in the workllive studio may be permitted subject to a use permit based on
additional fmdings that such employment will not adversely affect traffic and parking
conditions in the area where the workllive studio is located. The employment of any
persons wJ:lo ,do not reside in the workllive studio shall be subject to all applicable
Building Code requirements.
o. Client and Customer Visits. Client and customer visit., to workllive studios
are permitted subject to any conditions that may be imposed by the use permit in order
to ensure compatibility with adjacent commercial or industrial uses or adjacent
residentially -zoned areas.
p. Landscaping. Where a building to be converted to work/live use is adjacent
to residentially- zoned land, screening landscaping shall be provided and maintained.as a
buffer between the work/live building and adjacent residentially -zoned land where feasible
in light.ofbuilding setbacks, eXL.,ting and required parking and whether there is land
available along the property boundary.
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q. Hazardousffoxic Materials. A Phase I Environmental A.,sessment for a site
proposed for workllive occupancy, including but not limited-to an expanded site
investigation to determine whether lead based paint and asbestos hazards exist, is required
to be submitted as part ofthe application for.a use permit. The purpose of this
requirement is to assess whether there are any hazardous or toxic materials on the site
that could pose a health risk. Where the Phase I shows that there are potential health
risks, a Phase 2 Environmental Assessment shall be prepared'and submitted to determine
if remediation may be required.
(Ord. No. 2784 N.S. ~6)
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Section 30-15 WORKlLIVE STUDIOS.
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Subsection 30-15-6 Findings Required.
In addition to any other fmdings required by Section 30-21.3, the approval of
any use permit required under this Chapter shall require a fmding that the proposed use is
consistent with the purposes for workllive studios set forth in Section 30-15. 1 with
respect to the circwnstances and conditions of the subject property. The following
additional findings must also be made:
a. The proposed or existing use of each work/live studio is a bona fide
commercial or industrial activity consistent with Section 30-15.5(d)~
b. The establishment of workllive studios will not under the circumstances
conflict with nor inhibit industrial or commercial uses in the area where the project is
proposed~
c. Any building containing work/live studios and each workllive studio within
the building has been designed to ensure that they will function predominantly as work
~'}J3Ces with incidental residential accommodations meeting basic habitability requirements
in compliance with applicable regulations;
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d. Any changes proposed to the exterior appearance of the building will be
compatible with adjacent commercial or industrial uses where all adjacent land is zoned
for commercial or industrial u~es. If there is a4jacent residentially -zoned land, then the
proposed changes to the building shall make the commercial or indu~trial building being
converted more compatible with the adjacent residential area.
(Ord. No. 2784 N.S. ~6)
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CULTURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
A Practical Guide for Communities
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Authored by Neeta Delaney
With contributions by Ric Geyer
Cultural Economic Development Executives on Loan
Office of
Governor Jennifer Granholm
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June, 20M
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION........... .....;:............:.............................................
SO WHAT IS CULTURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT? ...........................................
WHAT ARE SOME TYPES OF CULTURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ACTIVITIES'? ................................................................. .~............: ....:..... .'.......................3
WHY SHOULD WE CARE ABOUT CULTURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT? .......... 3
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WHO ARE OUR POTENTIAL PARTNERS? ......................................................
WHO ARE YOUR LOCAC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAYERS? ...........................4
WHO ARE YOUR LOCAL CULTURAL PLAYERS? ................................................
HOW DO WE GET ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS AND CULTURAL PLAYERS AT THE
SAM E TABLE? ................ ................................................................ ...............................5
STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPING SUCCESSFUL CULTURAL ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMNENT PARTNERSHIPS .... ...... ............ ............... ............ ...... .................. ....5
STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPING SUCCESSFUL CULTURAL ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.........................................................................................6
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WHO SHOULD LEAD? THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPER PROFESSiONAlS................ 8
, FUNDING STRATEGIES .................................................... ............ ....
'LEGAL PARTNERSHIP MODELS ................................................... ... .......
MICHIGAN CASE STUDIES ........... ........................... ............................
MODELS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRy.......................................................
'~MINING THE EXPERIENCE OF OTHERS ................... .....................................
OTHER RELEVANT RESOURCES............................ ............... ............... ....
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INTRODUCTION
This Guide IS wntten for anyone who IS Interested In
bringing together arts and cultural Interests with
economlcdevelopment Interests to build livable, culturally
vIbrant and economically strong commumties. The focus IS
cultural economic development, those areas of communlty-
based work where the Interests of these two groups
intersect, an area that is fertile ground for developing new
types of partnerships and projects that will enable
communities to design their own futures in ways that are
Innovative, holistic, well-planned, and of the highest quality
ThIS gUide is Intended as a general road map and is based
on practical experience and lessons learned from those
engaging In this rapidly expanding field of work Taken as
a whole, the strategies, tools and techniques presented
here represent the ideal Taken individually, however, and
tadored to your community's character and CIrcumstances,
they represent very real tools, actionable items you can put
to work Immediately as you attempt to capitalize on the
culture/commerce connections within your communities.
SO WHAT IS CULTURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT?
Before launching into strategies, tools and techniques for
planning and Implementing successful cultural economic
development efforts, we need to define what we mean by
the term. We'll start by proViding a conceptual framework
that requires defining two other related terms, community
development and economic development, as well as the
relationship of these two to one another.
We'll start With the assumption that the broadest of these
terms IS Community Development. For a defimtlon, we'll
borrow from Mark D. Waterhouse in his article Building
Viable Communittes - The Essence of EconomIC
Development "Community Development IS any change
that affects people lIVing in a gIVen location." We'll borrow
from Waterhouse again m defimng Economic Development
as "anything that creates new employment opportumties or
broadens the tax base." In thiS day and age, it is pretty
commonly accepted that community and economic
development have a profound impact on one another
Given that fact, for all practical purposes, we can consider
them If not Inseparable, at least interdependent. Although
there are many economic developers who continue to think
of their work as separate from community development, the
trend IS toward thinking of the two as "joined at the hip.
If you accept the notion that community development and
economic development are interdependent, you are most
likely aware of the many areas where the two intersect
and/or overlap Each aspect of a community's life and
development - health, education, arts and culture, public
safety, human seNlces, etc., has its own interface with
economic development Each of these interfaces
represents fertile ground for partnerships and projects that
Will help the community shape its own future In ways that
are more holistiC and mtentional We would argue that the
Interfaces between a commumty's arts and cultural
interests and its economic development mterests are
particularly fertile ground for shaping a community's future
because of the unique combination of complimentary
talents, strengths and assets that can be assembled when
you partner the two. Cultural Economic Development is
what happens when you bnng these two areas of mterest
together In an economic development effort that.
· Uses arts and cultural talents, strengths and/or
assets as the core driver for its success,
· Engages both economic development and
cultural partners In the planning and
Implementation of the effort,
· Has a clear and deliberate purpose In terms of its
intended cultural and economIc Impact,
· Has clearly stated cultural and economic goals
and Impact measures and
· Has a formal wntten plan for financial and
programmatic sustainabllity
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WHAT ARE SOME TYPES OF CULTURAL ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES?
· Affordable Artists Livelwork space
· Artist studlo-only space
· Public Art Programs
· Creative Industries Innovation Centers
· Culture-infused community planning
· RIVer Art Walks
· Arts & Entertainment Districts
· HistoriC PreseNatlon Districts
· Cultural Tourism
· Arts Incubators
· Performing Arts Centers
· Arts and Cultural FestIVals
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WHY SHOULD WE CARE ABOUT CULTURAL
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT?
It's no secret that the economic landscape IS shifting We
are moving from an economy that has been pnmarily
Industnally based to one that IS Increasingly mfluenced by
technology, knowledge and creativity. As was noted in a
recent article in the Journal of Arts Manaaement. Law and
Socletv. "Non-manufactunng jobs grew to about 80 percent
of all JObs by the end of the twentieth century." In The Rise
of the Creative Class, Richard Flonda takes the best of
these non-manufactunng occupations and amalgamates
them mto the creative class which by hiS calculations
comprises about 30 percent of the workforce
Against the backdrop of thiS shifting landscape, human
capital IS fast becoming the most valuable commodity.
What this shift means for communities trymg to shape
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strong economic futures is that the nature of how they go
about developmg their economies IS changing It also
means changes m who IS Involved in that process.
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For decades, the business of economic development has
been built around the basic strategy of attractmg the
companies that bring the jobs that In turn bring the people
With access to human capital (creative, knowledgeable
workers) increasingly driving economic decisions and
investment"the economic development business is rapidly
expanding to Include the work of attracting the people who
~n turn attract andfor start the businesses that bring the
Jobs. In short, the nature and scope of what is Involved in
economic development is changing
If developing the economy now mcludes the work of
retaining and attracting people, particularly creative,
knowledgeable people, to live and work In our
communities, then economic developers are going to'need
new partners who can help them create the kmd of
culturally VIbrant communities that will retain and attract
the workers and entrepreneurs we need to fuel this new
knowledge-based creatIVe economy. The individuals and
organizations that make up the cultural sector of your
community are uniquely eqUipped to be partners of chOice
In thiS effort. Bringing together cultural and economic
development players holds great pOtential for your
community, but It IS not Without its challenges
First of all, economic development and cultural players do
not necessarily know or Interact with one another In any
kind of systematic or structured way when it comes to
shapmg the futures of their communities Add to that the
fact that members of the cultural sector have not
traditionally seen themselves as players In planning and
developing the overall economic futures of their
communities Even those who have embraced this broader
understanding of their role have not necessarily been at the
table when it comes to shaping their commumty's future.
On. the other hand, most economic developers, have
typically viewed the community's cultural sector as having
an Impact on the overall quality of life of the community.
And they have always viewed quality of life as a major
factor in their ability to attract businesses and corporations
to locate In theircommumtles In that sense, economic
developers have always seen the indirect Impact of the
cultural sector on the economy They have not, however,
thought of the individuals and organizations that make up
that sector as potential partners In shaping economic
development strategIes They have not viewed them as
economic development partners
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The bottom line is that bringing economic development and
cultural Interests together In commumtles Will require new
thinking on nearly everyone's part As challenging as that
might be, the benefits to communities of doing so are
tremendous.
WHO ARE OUR POTENTIAL PARTNERS?
Developing closer ties between local economic
development and cultural players is the first step toward
successful cultural economic development efforts
ConsequenUy, It IS Important to understand who we are
talking about when we refer to each of these groups .
WHO ARE YOUR LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PLAYERS?
You can think about economic development players as
failing into two broad categories.
1) Economic Development Professionals and
2) Other EconomiC Development DeciSIon-makers and
Influencers (listed below)
When we talk about economic development profeSSionals,
we are refernng to those Individuals who are employed by
local economic development corporations and other
organizations With the expliCit charge of developing the
local economy. ThiS group is extremely important because
they devote their full attentlon to the work of economic
development Within thiS group, you will find a range of
thinking on the relationship between economic and
community development. The more ties the profesSional
economic developers In your community see between
economic development and broader community
development, the more potential there IS to form
partnerships with the other economic development players
listed below.
· Mayors
· City Managers
· County CommiSSioners
· Chambers of Commerce
· BUSiness Alliances
· Convention and Visitors Bureaus
· Downtown pevelopment Authorities
· Nonprofit and for profit Real Estate Developers
· Businesses and Corporations
· BUilding Owners
· Investors
· State EconomiC Development Professionals
(Michigan Economic Development Corporation's
Community Assistance Team)
Although It IS rare to find a community in which everyone
on thiS list IS working m an aligned, collaborative way, for
the most part, they do know one another and have regular
communication which IS strength of this sector.
WHO ARE YOUR LOCAL CULTURAL PLAYERS?
The first group that usually comes to mind when we thmk of
arts and cultural players are local nonprofit arts and cultural
institutions/organizations Depending on the size of your
community, these can include museums, theatres, zoos,
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symphonies, ballets, etc. Although this group IS very
important and typically has a lot of vISibility and support
from donors and members, it IS only one part of your
community's cultural sector. The key in identifying other
players who might be potential cultural economic
development partners is to think as broadly as possible.
Here's a list that provides a starting pOint:
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Museums
Theatres
Zoos
Symphonies
Ballets
Libraries .
Youth Centers
YMCA's
Recreation Organizations
History Preservation Groups
For Profit Entertainment Group and Venues
IndIVidual Artists (painters, sculptors, ceramicists,
actors, writers, poets, dancers, graphiC
designers, web designers, etc)
Individual Artist Entrepreneurs
Architects
Industrial Product Designers
Local Arts Agencies or Alliances
Artists Guilds or Associations (Potters Guild,
Jazz ASSOCiations, etc)
ArtiSts Unions
Arts Educators (VISual Art, Band, Orchestra,
ChOir, Drama, etc.)
Literary GUilds
EthniC GuildsJSocietles
Community Development Corporations.
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Unlike the economic development players within a
community, who for the most part, know and Interact with
one another on a regular baSIS, a community's cultural
sector IS often less connected. One of the hardest and
most valuable bridges to build Within the cultural sector IS
between indiVidual artists (all diSCiplines) and nonprofit arts
& cultural institutions and organizations. ThiS IS true across
the country as was made dear in the 2003 study by The
Urban Inslltute entlUed InvestlnQ In Creativity. A Studv of
the Support Structure for U.S Artists Buildmg linkages
between individual artists and arts & cultural organizations
IS worth devoting special energy to particularly because of
the potential indIVidual artists have for becoming successful
entrepreneurs who create start-up businesses that both
add to the diversity and vibrance of the local cultural scene
and strengthen the economy by creatingjobs and enticing
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HOW DO WE GET ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS AND
CULTURAL PLAYERS AT THE SAME TABLE?
This IS both a short and long-term proposition In most
communities, there IS already a degree of interaction
between some 'of the cultural and economic development
players, but usually It IS pretty limited and often the function
of personalities and/or relationships that were already In
place In many COmmUnities, the work beginS with
connecting the cultural players to one another before
beginning to bnng the two groups together Regardless of
where a community is in terms of regular interaction '
between Its economic development and cultural
leadership, to actually begin to move these potential
partners closer together In a meaningful and sustainable
way takes some strategic thinking and doing Below are
some strategies that have worked .
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STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPING SUCCESSFUL
CULTURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMNENT
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Find out what cultural and economic development
groups already exist in your community.
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Seek out your local community foundation as a good
source of Information particularly related to the arts
and cultural groups If you don't know which
community foundation serves your community, contact.
the Council on Michigan Foundations -www cmif.org.
Make a list of key IndIVIduals and contacts for each
group
Work With your local media to conduct a brief web-
based survey to make sure you are casting the net as
broadly as poSSible It IS surprising how many arts and
cultural organizabons are under the radar screen of
the community's formal leadership
Conduct focus groups at a wide range of locations
including schools, churches, neighborhood centers,
coffee shops, other types of businesses where people
gather, etc. again, to make sure you have the
complete lay of the land.
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Get organized/create the infrastructure (both cultural
and economic). In many Instances, economic developers
and cultural players may want to partner or Interact but
they have no way of doing so In any kind of systemic,
community-wide way Ask yourself the question, "Who
speaks for the cultural Interests in the community? Who.
speaks for the economic development Interests? If the
answer to either question is either no one or everyone, you
have work to do The follOWing are some ways of building
the necessary organizational infrastructure that allows for a
flow of commUnication both Within and across sectors
a Put together mformal networks or alliances
b If no formal local arts and cultural agency or alliance
eXIsts In your community, work to develop one
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c Consider reorganizing economic development
actrvitles in your community by bnnglng together such
entrtres as the chamber of Commerce, Convenbon
and Visitors Bureau, Manufacturing Association, etc
under a single umbrella or alliance fhat will help focus
and coordinate all economic development related
work
Create relationships and develop an environment of
trust across culture/commerce boundaries.
a. Encourage individual arbsts as well as members of
arts and cultural organizabons to serve on City
Councilor boards such as the DDA, Chamber of
Commerce, community foundation, etc.
b Encourage economic developers to serve on arts and
cultural alliance boards, etc
c. Encourage local businesses to host art exhibits,
poetry readings, musical performances, etc as part of
their business plan
d. Encourage arts and cultural venues to host bUSiness
meetings whenever possible.
e. . Develop an "Adopt an ArtiSt" program for businesses
Within the community.
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Seek out a Neutral Convener who can set the stage for
closer working relationship by setting up meetings,
hosting events, convening task forces on cultural
economic development, etc.
a Ask your local community foundation to play thIS role.
By definition, actrng as a neutral convener IS part of
the mission of every community foundation
b. Libraries are also often natural neutral conveners
c. Community colleges, colleges and/or Universities are
other likely candidates They also often have faculty
With special expertise as faCIlitators and might be
willing to contribute the services of such an expert.
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Make a formal case for Cultural Economic
Development as a powerful strategic economic
development tool.
a Develop the case into a PowerPoint presentation that
features plenty of concrete examples from other
commUnities. Include plenty of pictures, numbers and
testimonials Michigan's Cool
Clbes Inltratrve web Site, www coolcltles com, will
eventually have several case studies you can use as a
resource for examples.
b. Tailor your argument to each group based on what
they care about EconomiC developers typically want
to see numbers, increased tax base, total investment,
jobs created, new businesses formed, Increases in
disposable income, increases In properly values, ete
Arts and cultural organlzatrons typically care about the
opportUntty that cultural economic development
presents for them to move to a more central role In
their communities, a way to fight the "arts and culture
as frills" mentality.
e Identify a few indIViduals who can effectively make
presentations to local service clubs, the City council,
county commission, DDA board, arts counCil, etc
STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPING SUCCESSFUL
CULTURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Set the Stage
Institutionalize cultural economic development
wherever you can by making it part of someone's job
responsibilities:
a Create a position or department Within City and/or
County Government
b Establish a program area within your local economic
development corporatron
c Make It the focus of local arts agency or arts and
cultural alliance
Put together a small leadership team that Includes
both economic development and cultural players who
will take responsibility for the work outlined below.
Do Your Homework
Conduct an Environmental Scan - could take the form
of a basic SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses,
Opportunities and Threats) Regardless of the method,
make sure you identify what makes you uniquel
a Take a hard and open-minded look at your unique
strengths, assets, history (use surveys, focus groups,
town hall meetings, etc.)
b Include those things you conSider to be liabilities (A
little creativity can turn these into assets)
Develop a strategy or brand that builds on the unique
strengths and assets of your community
a The quesfton you are answering here IS "What do you
want your community to be known for? What words do
you want to come to mind when someone thinks of
your community? .
b Although the brand or strategy you develop may look
like a big departure from the past in terms of the
community's Image, etc., make sure it is truly rooted In
where the community has been, where It IS now and
what It wants to be In the future.
Seek out cultural economic development project ideas,
models, lessons, etc. by looking outside your
community (See the three case studies at the back of
this booklet)
a. Check out the case studies posted on
www coolcltles com
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b. Conduct addrtional web searches
c. Put together guiding questions for interviews (phone,
emall, and In-person) with key players In cultural
economic development efforts in other communities in
and OUtside of the state. (See sample gUiding
questions at the back of this booklet)
d. Write up summaries of these Interviews
e. Call you small team together to diSCUSS what you've
learned and discovered that might have relevance for
your community
Develop a brief written concept for your cultural
economic development project.
Take what you have learned from others and tailor it to fit
With your community's unique strengths and assets,
making sure you also look at those things that are currently
considered to be liabilities such as vacant industrial
buildings, etc. Be strategic In deciding what type of effort
makes most sense for your community. Identify the tipping
points - places of most potentlal- projects where multiple
interests intersect - where your Investment will have the
most impact on the community as a whole For example,
do you have the potential to put together a project that Will
incorporate historic pres~rvabon, Brownfield
redevelopment, and downtown revitalization? If this IS the
first major cultural economic development effort In your
community, you may find that a bricks and mortar effort is a
good place to start since It is often the type of project that
both economic developers and cultural leaders can relate
to.
Conduct anecdotal market research to see if you are
addressing a need or just ascribing to the "build it and
they will come" school of thought
a. Sets up interviews with people who are part of the
market you are trying to reach. For example, if you are
trying to gauge the market for affordable Iwing and
working space for artists, yo~ may want to interview
heads of arts departments in community colleges,
colleges and universitieS as well as executive
directors of artist's guilds and associations
b. Conduct focus groups of those tnduded In the market
you are trying to reach. Always offer food You may
find that a local coffee house or other gathering place
is Willing to host these groups.
Benchmark your project concept
a. Complete a "Best Practices" review of available
literature and internet information.
b. Identify s~veral examples of Similar projects and VISit
them if possible.
c. Conduct In person or telephone interviews With those
responsible for the projects' success to Identify key
success factors.
Assess your community's readiness for the project:
a Do you have the orgamzatlonal infrastructure Within
the commumty to be able to partner effectively? (Ask
yourself If you know who speaks for the economic
development and cultural Interests within the
community and If they are broadly representative of
the entitles that actually eXIst.)
b Is the timing right to launch a new, different and/or
ambitious undertaking or is the community focused on
something else that will detract from their Interest In
the success of the project?
c Do you have a potential organizational and indiVidual
champion With VISibility and credibility?
d. Do the local Units of government support the effort?
e Do the community's baSIC planning documents
support the effort? Is your project part of the City and
County master plans or positioned to become part of
those plans?
Do you have local sources of private funding for
predevelopment work - basically sources that are
willing to take a nsk on the project
g Holding a town hall meeting to float the Idea IS a good
way to gauge If the timing IS right
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Develop a preliminary written plan that is a half. baked
cake.
You Will need to strike the right balance between
developing a full-blown plan for making the project happen
and engaging the broader community in its development -
the "half-baked cake" approach is a good way to both build
confidence In the effort and indude others in its
development
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Engage a wide range of community stakeholders from
the beginning.
a Make presentations to city counCil, county
commissioners, DDA, service clubs, neighborhood
groups, arts alliance, chamber of commerce, ete
b Meet one-on-one With key communtty leaders
including CIVIC, finanCial, and cultural leaders as well
as those who Influence opintons In less formal
networks of Individual artists, musiCians, etc
c Hold town hall meetings and focus groups of various
constituenCIes, making sure you are engaging
younger commumty members as well as those who
typically hold decision-making poSitions School,
neighborhood and/or chureh-based youth groups are
good networks to tap If your local community
foundation has a Youth Advisory Council, engage
them as a youth leadership team.
d Get the attention of the local media by sending out
regular press releases of the progress you are
making.
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Devote adequate resources to planning at all levels (at
the project, city and county level)
d. Project Planning We have heard the comment again
and again, that an idea is nothing without a plan to
make It reality The best way to ensure success of
your project is to invest In the type of planning that will
not only make It happen, but ensure its sustainabllity
both financially and programmatically.
e. Community Planning: Ultimately, you want your
project to be part of a bigger picture of community
development. This means it should become part of the
community's underlying planning infrastructure, I e.
the City and County master plans.
Identify/nurture strong creative leadership - You will
need a core group of individuals who:
a Are passionate about the project
b. Are highly respected for their ability to put community
Interest ahead of personal, political or Institutional
interests
c. See and can articulate the connections between the
project and the overall future of the community
d Have a broad base of relationship networks
e. Can serve as Intermedianes who can bndge cultural
and economic Interests.
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Acknowledge economic development as the primary
driver of the effort. Although the benefits of cultural
economic development are cultural and economic,
economic development should be presented as the pnmary
dnver, the area where you are holding yourself to tangible
outcomes ThiS is not a philosophic stance, but a purely
strategic one. In our current environment, a broader base
of constituents can relate to economic benefits than can
relate to cultural benefits.
WHO SHOULD LEAD? THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPER
PROFESSIONALS
Although successful cultural economic development efforts
reqUire both cultural and economic development partners
working together from the beginning, when it comes to
taking responsibility for implementation, for actually making
the project happen, the profeSSional economic developers
need to take the lead With the cultural partners plaYing a
critical but supporting role. Partnerships and projects can
and should be inibated by either group, but when it comes
to implementation of a project, in most instances, It IS best
handled by the economic development profeSSionals who
either have or can assemble the necessary resources to
carry the effort through to fruition.
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FUNDING STRATEGIES
There are many ways to fund community-based cultural
economic development efforts. In general, think broadly
about potential funding sources since this type of economic
development IS outside the bounds of either traditional
cultural or economIC development activity and as such may
be a candidate for a broader range of funding sources than
either IS on ItS own If you are conSidering a bncks and
mortar project, you Will have a range of options In terms of
where you expect to secure the bulk of your funding for the
proJect Your Job is to determine which are actually
available and realistic They Include:
· Pnvate Developer
· Millage or Bond Issue
· Mix of Public and Pnvate
· Tax Credits enhanced by "Turn over every rocl(
approach
Demystifying Tax Credits
Tax credits can be an Importa-nt potenbal funding source
for a vanety of bncks and mortar projects but are often
overlooked by nonprofits and/or those outSide of the
traditional economic development field. Among the
uninitiated, there IS a basic lack of understanding of how
they work. Because they represent resources that may
make an otherwise Impossible project poSSible, we want to
take a minute or two to explain them in the kind of basic
conceptual terms that will help you understand how they
might relate to your project
In the Simplest of terms, all tax credits were created as
Incentives for pnvate for-profit developers/owners who by
virtue of their for -profit status, pay taxes The credits
reduce the taxes owed by the for-profit company Nonprofit
organizations that do not pay taxes can also benefit from
tax credits by baSIcally selling the credits they are awarded,
to tax paying busmesses. The most typical types of credits
relative to bncks and mortar projects are'
· Low Income Housing Tax Credits offered th rough
Michigan State HOUSing Development Authonty
(MSHDA) www.mlchlgan.gov/mshda
· Federal Hlstonc Preservation Tax Credits
administered through the Michigan State Hlstonc
PreservatIon Office (SHPO) www michigan govlhal
· State Histonc Preservation Tax Credits administered
through the Michigan State Historic Preservation
Office (SHPO) www mlchigan.govlhal
· Brownfield Single BUSiness Tax Credits administered
through the Michigan EconomiC Development
Corporation (MEDC) httpJ/medc michigan org
Each of the above tax credit programs has a formal
appllcabon process and set of critena that dictates who can
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and cannot apply and what types of projects are eligible.
Specific detailed information about each program is
available on the websltes listed above. Depending on the
particular type of tax credit program, the credits Cjre either
awarded compebtively or non-compebtively. With the
exception of Brownfield tax credits which operate a bit'
differently, here are the basics of how tax credits work
when the applicant IS a nonprofit
· Nonprofit entity applies through the same formal
process used by for-profit developers
· Depending upon the program, awards are made
either competitively or noncompetil1vely. Some of
the programs are extremely compel1tJve It IS
important to understand that applying for tax
credits does not necessanly mean you WIll be
awarded the credits. It IS always to the
applicant's advantage to work dosely with the
state department that administers the program
· The nonprofit is awarded the credits and then
sells the credits to the highest bidder
· Most likely bidders are large for profit
corporations indudlng banks. .
· If you are using more than one type of tax credit
on your project, you may want to work with a
syndicator who can shop the credits around for
you.
· The rates at which tax credits sell vary depending
upon the market
· The highest bidder buys the tax credits from the
nonprofit for a percentage of their value
· The nonprofit uses the money to cover
construction costs on the project
· The nonprofit doles out the tax credits to the
purchaser over a penod of time predetermined by
the particUlar tax credit program.
· The company purchasing the tax credits enters
Into a legal agreement With the owner/developer
of the project, becoming an equity partner for the
length of the time over which the tax credits are
issued Again, this period of time IS dictated by
the particular tax credit program
Other Important Funding Resources
State of Mlchloan Cool City Resource Toolbox
This IS a first-ever comprehensive at-a-glance listing of
grants, loans, tax credits and services available through the
State of Michigan that may be of use to you as you develop
your cultural economic development project The Toolbox
was put together as part of the Cool Cities Pilot Program
but is available to anyone. You can find It on hne at
www coolcltles com
Foundation Grants
Grants from private and community foundations can also
play an Important role In funding your project. The follOWIng
are important resources to find out more Information on
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· Council on Michigan Foundations - www cmlf org
· The Foundation Center - WNW foundatloncenter orQ
· Council on Foundations - www cof ora
LEGAL PARTNERSHIP MODELS
The type of project you put together will Influence th'e type
of legal partnershlp(s) you Will need to form In general
terms, though, you should give careful consideration to
how you structure the formal partnerships involved. Don't
assume that there IS only one model that Will work. Instead,
take the time to think broadly and creatively about the
possiblhtles that might exist to use, mix and match the
follOWing combinations:
· Pubhclpnvate
· Nonprofit /For profit
· Government/Non-Government
Partnerships models apply to and have an impact on the
various stages and aspects of a proJect's evolution and
long-term hfe, I.e. planning, financing, development,
management, programming, governance, etc Dependmg
upon the nature of the project, there are pros and cons to
each of these models at each stage of a project's life Many
projects will have separate partnerships for each
aspect/stage of the project's life. For instance, you may
have one partnership to get the project off the ground (pre-
development), a second partnership to finance the proJect,
a third partnership to manage the project and a fourth to
handle programming, marketing, and advancement of the
project In general, before determining the best partnership
model for your particular proJect, take into conSideration
how that model will Impact the following.
· Eligibility for variety of funding streams (grants,
loans, tax credits, etc ) i
· Autonomy
· Control
· Programmatic and FinanCial Sustalnabllity
· Community BUY-In
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ThiS IS an area where the experience of others in other
communities will be extremely valuable. You Will also want
to consult legal counsel as you hone in on how you think
you may want to structure the partnership.
MICHIGAN CASE STUDIES
Michigan's Cool Cities web site - www coolcltles.com will
soon feature over a dozen case studies of cultural
economic development projects from around the state Go
to the webslte and subscribe to the newsletter to be notified
when the case studies are posted
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MODELS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY
Commumtles successfully uSing the arts for economic
development seem to write theIr own scripts. Here are
some examples from outside Michigan.
Paducah, Kentucky
Artist Relocation Program
www paducaharts com
In 2002, Paducah, Kentucky launched its Artist RelocatIon
Pr~gram which basically offers Inoentives that encourage
artists to buy old houses and turn them into studios and
galleries. In two and a half years, a beat up area of homes
has been transformed into an emerging artist colony with
an estimated $12 - $15 million boost to the local economy
in the past year alone
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Alexandria, Virginia
The Torpedo Factory Art Center
www torpedofactorv orq' .
Th!s now famous center bursting with artists' studios was
built In 1918 as ~n actual torpedo factory which later
became it!~ U S Naval Torpedo Station. From 1945 -1969,
the buildings were vacated and used 'for storage space In
1974, artists and the City worked together to transform
them into studiO spaoe for artists After a number of
different arrangements for ownership, management, and
tenancy, on September 1,1998, the Artists' Association
took over all management of the building With the City
acting as landlord The artist tenants are Involved In
considerable community outreach Including high school
mentorshlp programs, Youth at risk and vIsiting artist
programs, etc The Center is supported by the artists'
monthly membership dues and additional income derived
by renting the facility for specIal events after normal
operating hours The economic Impact of the Torpedo
Factory is considerable. In 2003 alone, 800,000 people
viSited the Center with 681,000 coming from out of town.
24% of those visitors indicated that they would not have
VISited Alexandria but for the Art Center. The Center sells
a resource booklet on starting your own successful Art
Center
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Easton, Maryland
Historic Avalon Theatre
www.avalontheatre.com
The total renovation of the 1921 art-deco masterpiece In
downtown Easton, Maryland, has had a broad Impact on
the economy of this small town
Eastern seaboard town The 1989 restoration of the
theatre's mterlor was followed by several years' worth of
upgrading to the Avalon's sound system, lighting,
proJection, broadcast and film production facilities. It IS now
home to everything from classical music concerts to five
radiO shows and tounng national danoe company
performances. ThiS histone and Vibrantly readapted gem
brings 40,000 people annually to a town of 11 ,000. Stores
and restaurants have opened downtown and the
community has just recently put in a new Visitor center.
St Paul, Minnesota
Northern Warehouse Artists' Cooperative
www artspaceprolects orq
The Northern Warehouse Artists' Cooperative IS one of
dozens of successful projects launched In commumtles
around the country by Artspaoe Projects, Inc , a nonprofit
Mlnneapolis-based developer specialiZing In affordable
INlng and working space for artists. The Northern
Warehouse Artists' Cooperative IS located In Samt Paul's
Lowertown Historic Dlstnct, which is listed on the National
Register of Histonc Places Developed at a cost of $5
million, the Northern contains 52 affordable live/work units
plus two floors of arts-fnendly commercial and nonprofit
tenants, including a deli/coffee shop and an art restoration
gallery The project has had a profound Impact on
Lowertown When It opened 10 1990, fewer than 100
people lived 10 the area These days lowertown IS a
thriVing downtown neighborhood with a population of more
than 5,000 The Northern's residents take great pnde in
their commumty. They worked to transform a litter-filled
vacant lot into a park for children and families They were
instrumental In keeping the Farmers' Market in Lowertown.
And they have made the Northern a "must" stop on the
Samt Paul Art Crawl, a major tounst event that brings
thousands of viSitors to the neighborhood twice a year to
viSit artists' studiOS
MINING THE EXPERIENCE OF OTHERS
The best way to learn from the expenenoes of others
Involved in cultural economIc development is to first
famlllanze yourself With their efforts by vIsIting their
websltes The next step I~ to contact them With a set of
questions that you can use as the baSIS for an em all
exchange, conference call and/or site VISits The following
questions can be used as a basis for these conversations'
1 What IS the "Mission" of the Project?
2 Who were/are the founding
partners/developerslinvestors? Public and private? For
profit and nonprofit? What were/are their respectNe
roles, responSibilities, investments and returns? Do you
have any written descriptions of this partnership that
would help us as we conceptualize ours?
3, What was the extent of community buy-in from
economic developers and the cultural players?
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4 Do you have a community arts and cultural plan and If
so, how does the Project fit mto that plan?
5. Have you established partnerships with colleges and
umversltles in the area? Describe.
6 Did you conduct a market analysIs prior to start-up?
Describe Who are the primary markets for th~ Project?
7. What are the key components of the Project, l.e.,
galleries, programs, residential units, seMces, retail,
etc?
8 If artists are involved, how do you determine which
artists are accepted into the Project?
9 What are the rental and/or lease arrangements With the
artIsts? Are there any SUbSIdies for their rent? If so,
please explain.
10. What do you consider to be the key factors responsible
for your success?
11. What major barners did you face?
12 What went wrong that you didn't anticipate?
13. What would you do differently?
14 What was the project tlmellne and was it phased
Describe.
15 What indIVidual or organization spearheaded the effort?
16. What was the total cost?
17 Describe your sources of both public and private
revenue?
18. What organization is responsIble for sustaining the
faCility over time?
19. Do you have any general words of wisdom for us as
we pursue our own project?
OTHER RELEVANT RESOURCES
· Michigan ASSOCIation of Community Arts Agencies
(MACM)- www.macaa com
· Artserve Michigan - www artservemlchlaan org
· Artspace Projects, Inc.- www.artspaceorolecls ora
· Partners for Livable Communities - www livable com
. Americans for the Arts- www arlsusa ora
· Design Michigan -
www deslanmlchlaan owww deslQnmlchlgan ora
· Center for Arts and Public Policy - www capp-wsu orQ
. Michigan Humanities Council -
http //mlchlaanhumamlles h-nel msu edu/
. Michigan Museums Association -
www mlchlaanmuseums ora
. Michigan Traditional Arts Program-
www museum msu.edu/s-proQram/mtap/
. Michigan Department of Education CUrriculum
Development Program - www michigan gov/mde
. Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Community Assistance Team -
hIm IImedc michlaan ora
. Michigan Downtown and FinanCing ASSOCiation -
www mdfa ora
. Michigan Economic Qevelopers ASSOCiation -
www medaweb ora
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR - NEETA DELANEY
Neeta Delaney has spent most of her 25 year career In
higher education and most recently In the community
foundation world In 2003, she left her position as President
& CEO of the Jackson County Commumty Foundation and
was contracted by the Enterprise Group of Jackson to head
up the Armory Arts ProJect, a major cultural economic
development Initiative in Jackson, MIchigan. The Project
will transform a 147 square foot former industrial complex
into a mIXed use development featuring affordable live
work space for artists as well as community, nonprofit and
commerCIal space related to cultural actIVIties In putting
together thiS gUl,de, she has drawn heavily from the lessons
she has learned in thiS new and exciting field of cultural
economic development, and from the lessons of dozens of
others she has interviewed In similar roles In communities
around the state and country. She currently serves as a
cultural economic development executive on loan to
Governor Jennifer Granholm.
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ABOUT CONTRIBUTOR. RIC GEYER
Ric Geyer spent the early part of his career at the Ford
Motor Company in new product Ideation and bUSiness
strategy In 1995, he jOined DelCltte, where his primary
role has been developing marketing and business
strategies and creating strategic bUSiness opportUnities
and relationships. Rlc has a long history of Involvement
With both the arts and economIc development In additton
to hiS active engagement In various community and
neighborhood programs In DetrOit, he has recently
completed the design and construction of 4731 Grand
River on Detroit's west side The building, which houses
the 4731 Gallery and 15 (soon to be 30) artist StUdIOS,
functions as an arts Incubator, prOViding assistance to
artists/entrepreneurs affiliated With the project. Rlc currently
serves as a cultural economic development executive on
loan to Governor Jennifer Granholm.
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DEFINITIONS SECTION
D 1. Add a definition of Work/Live Space
, Work/live space is a living arrangement where the living area is subordinate in
size and use to the work space.
Analysis: Several proposed amendments regarding artist work/live space were
sUQmitted for review. If the proposed amendments are approved it will be
necessary to include the definition of such an activity.
Recommendation
Staft'recommended the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the
City Council to approve the addition of a definition for WorklLive space. Planning
Commission concurred with stat!' and recommends that the City Council approve the
proposed addition of the deftnition. . , '
LAND USE ELEMENT
LU4
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Proponent: Artists' Initiative Group and staff
Location: Citywide
Goal F: To provide a pleasant, safe, ~d attractive shopping environment in the
traditional downtown waterfront area which provides a wide variety of shopping,
dining, entertainment, arts, culture, and housing opportunities for visitors and
residents alike.
Analysis: The inclusion of "arts and culture" to Land Use Goal F is intended to
support economic development through cultural tourism. Making a public statement in
the Comprehensive Plan that Port Angeles supports arts and culture and their
practitioners helps to put a new face on the perception of what Port Angeles is and what it
would like to be. This will provide incentive to artists and to art patrons to at least
investigate this place we call home and possibly make a decision to settle here.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommended the Plannitlg Commission forward a recommendation to the
City Council to approve proposed amendments LU 4. Planning Commission concurred
with staff and recommends that the City Council approve proposed amendment LU 4.
LU8.
Proponent: Artists' Initiative & Staff
Location: Citywide
Goal G, Polley 2. Office~ aaG commercial. and limited work/live uses ~ should be
allowed in specifically designated industrial areas.
Analysis: This proposed amendment would enable specific residential uses in industrial
zones where they are currently not allowed. The work/live concept is intended to provide
a situation where artists who may be creating impacts that could be undesirable in a
single family residential area such as loud noises, smoke, odors or using noxious
materials, and work and live. Often, artists need gallery space in conjunction with their
studio space. A gallery that can be open to the public is not allowed in residential zones
due to adverse impacts from parking and traffic. The proposal addresses the opportunity
to provide a work area with living space where the work area exceeds a desired minimal
living space. .
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Proponent: Artists' Initiative & Staff
Location: Citywide
Goal G New Objective. The City will create the necessary ordinances to regulate
afti.st limited work/live situations in industrial areas.
LU 10.
Proponent: Artists' Initiative & Staff
Location: Citywide
Goal H, New Policy. Limited work/live environments in industrial zones should be
encouraged for art or cultural activities that engage in media that is consistent with
industrial use: Circumstances should facilitate art opportunities without impacting
the indusuial integrity of the underling zone.
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Proponent Artists' Initiative & Staff
Location: Citywide
Goal H New Objective. The City will incorporate wording in the zoning code which
establishes opportunities for limited work/live environments consistent with industJial
zomng.
Analysis: Artist work/live arrangements are in place in other cities and are strictly
controlled. Work/live space will require close scrutiny to maintain the intent and to
prevent unintended impacts to industrial areas. Some cities require artists to submit
portfolios to establish their claim to requiring the work/live status. Without adequate
scrutiny of individuals, it is conceivable that individuals who would prefer to live near
the waterfront but do not need an industrial location could end up occupying much of the
existing industrial areas without a true need. Careful control of work/live uses is also
required so that existing industry will be protected from the possibility of nuisance suits
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from residential uses. Comments received at the April 26,2006, public hearing
supported the need for strict controls on work/live situations and the inclusion of the
word "limited" was suggested. Planning staff and Planning Commission agreed to the
inclusion of the word "limited!! into the proposed amendments where applicable.
Recommendation
Staff recommended the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the City
Council to approve proposed amendments LV 8,.LV 9, LV 10. and LV 11. Planning
Commission concurred with staff and recommends that the City Council approve
proposed amendments LV 8, LV 9, LV 10, and LV 11 with minor changes to the
wording.
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HOUSING ELEMENT
HI.
Proponent: Artists' Initiative & Staff
Location: Citywide Industrial zones
Goal A, Policy 2. Residential uses should be allowed in all non-industrial zones,
including commercial and office zones. In situations where a limited work/live
environment is found to be compatible with an underlying industrial zoning, limited
work/live environments may be deemed suitable when the living space is subordinate
in nature to the industrial use component and the integrity and intent of the industrial
zone is maintained~
Analysis: This policy amendment again is designed to support cultural economic
development. Work/live space has been discussed above. This specific policy is
designed to provide a framework within which the city will be able to properly control
residential use in an industrial zone. It is imperative that residential uses in the industrial
zones not be made generally available. The potenti~ for losing valuable industrial and,
waterfront sites to residential uses could become a reality, which has happened in other
jurisdictions. The addition of the wording 'limited' is intended to emphasize the point.
Recommendation
Staff recommended the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the, City,
Council to approve proposed amendments HI. Planning Commission concurred with
staff and recommends that the City Council approve proposed amendment H 1.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT
ED 3.
Proponent: Artists'Initiative
Location: Citywide
Goal A Policy 6. The City should promote in the traditional downtown retail, dining,
arts, culture, and entertainment oriented activities that are attractive to both tourists
and local residents.
Analysis: The inclusion of arts and culture into the language of the Comprehensive Plan
is primarily in support of cultural economic development, which is one of the fastest
growing areas in the tourism industry.
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Recommendation
Staff recommended the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the City
Council to approve proposed amendments ED 1. Planning Commission concurred with
staff and recommends that the City Council approve proposed amendment ED 1.
ED 3.
Proponent: Artists' lnitiati ve
Location: Citywide
Goal B, Polley t. The City should promote the region's quality of environment and
available natural and cultural resources as factors in attracting and retaining business,
industry, and individual enterprises.
ED 4.
Proponent: Artists'Initiative
Location: Citywide
Goal A New Polley. The City should promote the sustainability of the existing art
and culture industry encouraging community participation and involvement.
Enhancement of the creative economy contributes to the overall health of the
community.
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ED 5.
Proponent: Artists'Initiative
Location: Citywide
Goal A New Objective. The City will encourage activities and events that promote
arts and culture educational awareness and commerce.
Analysis: The above amendments are also designed to support cultural economic
development through the arts.
Recommendation
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Staff recommended the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the City
Council to approve proposed amendments ED 3, ED 4, & ED 5. Planning Commission
concurred with staff and recommends that the City Council approve proposed
amendments ED 3, ED 4, & ED 5. '
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WASHINGTON, U.S.A
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
DATE:
To:
FROM:
SUDJECT:
May 16, 2006
ClTY COUNCIL
Glenn A. Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities
Reject Bids for Lincoln Street Storm Sewer, Project 05-13
Summary: The Lincoln Street Storm Sewer project constructs a new storm sewer line and catch
basins in Lincoln Street between 4th and 81h Streets, It will eliminate the storm water connections to the
existing sanitary sewer in the same area and help to reduce CSO events downstream. Only a single bid
was received and opened on May 10, 2006. The bidder was Bruch and Bruch Construction Inc., of
Port Angeles. The bid significantly exceeded the available funding for the project.
I Recommendation: Reject the single bid for the Lincoln Street Storm Sewer, Project 05-13, and
direct staff to reduce the seOlle of the nroiect to be re-bid later this year.
Bac]{ground/Analysis: This project is a combined storm and wastewater capital project to reduce
CSO events by elimination of combined storm and sanitary sewer lines. The project will extend the
storm sewer line in Lincoln Street between 4th and 81h Streets. The existing catch basins currently
connected to the sanitary sewer will be reconnected to the new storm main. This will separate the
storm flows from the sanitary sewer and will eliminate combined sewer overflows from outfall no. 8
that flows into Peabody Creek at 2nd Street. This project is included in our CSO reduction plan as a
2006 project. The City engaged the services of a consulting firm, Northwest Territories Inc., to
develop the design drawings.
The project was advertised on April 16, 2006. One bid was received and opened on May 10, 2006.
The low responsible bidder was Bruch and Bruch Construction Inc, The results of the bidding are as
follows:
The bid that was received was well above the engineer's estimate and available funding. Funding in
the amount of $500,000 was included in both the 2006 Stormwater Utility budget ($400,000) and the
Wastewater Utility budget ($100,000). Additional funding from these utilities in the amount of
$335,000 would be required to award the project. The project scope can be reduced and alternates
provided that may reduce the cost and also provide options in awarding of the, 'project. These revisions
could be made in time for advertising later this year to remain in compliance with our CSO reduction
plan. The bidding climate may also improve later this year.
It is recommended that Council reject the single bid and direct staff to reduce the scope of the project
for re~bidding later this year.
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WASHINGTON, U S.A.
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
DATE:
To:
FROM:
SUUJECT:
May 16, 2006
CITY COUNCIL . /
Glenn A. Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities W\lLP ~/\6
Award Contract for Cedar Street Retaining Wall Repair, Project 05.22
Summary: Four bids were received and opened on April 14, 2006 for Cedar Street Retaining Wall
Repairs, Project 05-22. An addendum was sent out to eliminate the sales tax, add an item" and clarify
dimensions on an item. Due to an error, the low bidder did not receive the addendwn. In addition, all
the bids exceeded the funding available for the project. A bid protest was received regarding the low
bidder's failure to acknowledge receipt of the addendum and using the wrong bid form.
Recommendation: Reject the bids for the Cedar Street Rctaining Wall Repair, Project 05-22
and direct staff to revise the plans and rebid the proicct.
Background/Analysis: Sections of the steel stringers retaining wall located on Cedar Street between
6th Street and Marine Drive are failing. The wall was constructed in 1975. The repairs will consist of
steel stringer replacement. Council requested that an additive alternate for construction of a new
sidewalk along Cedar Street be included in the bid proposal for consideration if funding allowed.
Bid proposals were requested from five contractors selected from our small works roster. The project
was advertised on April 23, 2006. Four bids were received and opened on April 14, 2006. The low
bidder for the base bid was McConnell Construction of Port Townsend.
The results of the bidding, ,",vithout sales taxes (exempt street project) and corrected in accordance with
the specifications, are as follows:
Bidders Base Bid Alternate Additive
McConnell Construction, Port Townsend* $134,077 .00 $42,436.00
Aldergrove Construction, Port Angeles $183,535.11 $36,466.50
Epic Construction, Bcllevue $184,710.00 $52,045.00
Bruch & Bruch Construction, Port Angeles $234,915.00 $62,798.50
Engineer's Estimate $160,900.00 $41,600.00
+B,d did not acknowledge addendum that deleted sales tax and udded an ndditional item,
Funding in the amount of $200,000 for the construction of the Cedar Street Retaining Wall Repairs,
Project 05-22 was included in Government Fund allocations for 2006. The consulting engineering
geological investigation, design, and construction support for the project are included in the budgeted
funding. All base bids, when added to the engineering costs, will exceed the budgeted funding
available for the project.
An addendum was sent to all bidders prior to bid opening. The addendum was primarily to add a bid
item to the alternative bid that was missing and to delete the need for sales tax on this exempt street
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Re: Cedar Street Retaining Wall Repair, Project 05-22 Reject
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acknowledge receipt on the addendmn or use the revised bid form included in the ~ddendum. A bid . .
protest was received regarding the low bidder's failure to acknowledge receipt of the addendum and
using the wrong bid form. .
The City's engineering staff has reviewed the project plans and determined that with minimal effort,
they can be revised to reduce the estimated cost of construction and bring the project cost within the
available funding.
In view of the error, bid protest, and available funds, a redesign and rebid of the project is advisable. It
is recommended by staff that Council reject the bids for the Cedar Street Rctaining Wall Repair,
Project 05-22 and direct staffto revise the contract documents.
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DATE:
To:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
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WASHINGTON, U.S.A
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
May 16,2006
CITY COUNCIL
Glenn A. Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities
n6> ~O
sth Street Bridge Replacements, Amendment No.3 to the Exeltech Consultant
Agreement for redesign.
Summary: Council rejected the bids for the 8t Street Replacements and authorized staff to enter into
scope and fee negotiations with the design consultant, Exeltech, for the redesign and permitting of the
project. The negotiations have been completed to staffs satisfaction and the scope and fee proposal
I has been submitted for the amendment.
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No.3 to the
Consultant Agreement with Exeltech in the lump sum fee amount of $622,500 and to authorize
allocation of added matchin funds from the Governmental Fund for 2006 ca ita I 1'0 ects.
Background/Analysis: On April 4, 2006 Council rejected the bids for the 8th Street Replacements
construction project and authorized staff to enter into scope and fee negotiations with the design
consultant, Exeltech, for the redesign and permitting of the project. Engineering fees for construction
management will be negotiated following the redesign and advertisement for bids.
On May 1, 2006 Exeltech provided the attached estimate of fees for redesigning and permitting the 8th
Street Bridge Replacements from steel slant leg spans to standard WSDOT prestressed girder spans.
As requested, two fee estimates were provided along with the proposed scope. The first estimate was
for what the normal redesign and permitting costs would be and the second included a pre-negotiated
reduced profit and overhead redesign and permitting cost proposal. The fee estimates were
$738,2] 8.42 and $622,656.93 respectively. The low estimate eliminates the fixed fee (profit) as well
as the project administrative costs.
Staff has reviewed the scope and fee proposal and they are in line with the effort required for the
redesign and pennitting. The proposed schedule calls for 100% design to be completed within seven
months following notice to proceed. This will allow for advertisement in January 2007. Exeltech has
proposed a lump sum fee in the amount of $622,500 for the amendment. This is within the initial
estimate of $750,000 for the redesign effort that was provided during the bid rejection process.
Funding for the redesign will need to come from the Governmental Fund allocation for 2006. WSDOT
local programs has been contacted regarding the potential for grant funding for this effort. Their
response was that they will not provide additional funding, We are still pursing WSDOT participation
through other channels.
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It is recommended that Council approve and authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No.3 to the
Consultant Agreement with Exeltech in the lump sum fee amount of $622,500 and to authorize
allocation of added matching funds in the same amount from the Governmental Fund allocation for
2006 capital projects.
Attachment: Exeltech Proposal
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~ORTMGBLES
WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A.
C IT Y 'C 0 UN C I L M EM 0
DATE: I
May 16, 2006
To:
CITY COUNCIL
FROM:
Glenn A. Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities
SUBJECT:
Park/Campbell Improvements, Project Numbers 04-04 & 05-12, Change Order 3
Summary: Trench backfill failures on the Park A venue sewer main project need to be repaired.
An agreement has been negotiated with the contractor, Jordan Excavating, to make the repairs
this summer.
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign Contract Change
Order No.3 for Projects 04-04 and 05-12 in the estimated amount of $18,980 including
applicable taxes.
Background/Analysis: Change Order No.3 is necessary to fund the City's share of the
estimated material costs to repair Park A venue. Per the negotiated price of the change order, the
contractor will provide all labor and equipment for the repairs at no cost to the City. The repairs
are needed due to backfill failures and resultant pavement damage following construction of the
sewer.
The backfilling for the sewer main trenching failed significantly following completion of the
sewer in Park A venue. This work is part of the combined Park A venue Sewer and Sidewalk
Project 04-04 and Campbell Avenue Widening Project 05-12. The Campbell Avenue work was
suspended last fall due to winter rains and is now under construction~
The trench backfill failures on the Park Avenue project were unusual. During construction,
unexpected trenching failures were experienced in the area primarily between Franklin School
and Porter A venue to the east. These failures were determined to be changed site conditions
from what normally should have been expected.
Backfilling was completed in a normal manner using a "hoe pack" mounted on a backhoe. Some
improper backfilling procedures (larger pieces of asphalt material in backfill) were observed near
Porter Ave. The supervisor was notified and the material was removed. Subsequently, the
owner terminated the backhoe operator.
Failures of the backfill began soon after completion of the paving. A geologist was retained by
the City to investigate the failures and test the compaction. The investigation and testing were
inconclusive. Some tests did fail, but not to the level that would support the extent of the
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Re: Park-Campbell Avenue Improvements
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factor complicating the problem was that groundwater discharging from the sewer that was
abandoned caused some areas away from the trenching to fail. This occurred after all services
had been connected to the new sewer main and the old main was plugged and abandoned. The
City had the old main pumped full of concrete to stop the flows.
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It is difficult to establish responsibility for the failures. There are many issues, changed site
conditions, improper compaction, groundwater, and unsuitable soils. Staff worked with Jordan
Excavating at other locations and did not encounter similar problems. Jordan did offer to share
the cost of repairs. An agreed upon sharing of costs has been negotiated. Jordan will cover the
cost of equipment and labor in the estimated amount of $27,000 and the City will cover the cost
of materials in the estimated amount of $18,980. Added retainage in the amount of $20,000 will
be held until the project is completed. The work to complete the repairs will be delayed until the
Campbell Avenue widening is completed. It is anticipated that all work will be completed in
July.
As an added footnote, the trench failures were discussed with a retired City inspector, Ron
Johnson. He stated that when the POlter Avenue sewer was constructed in the same area, similar
large trench failures occurred that required replacement ofthe entire street. The Wastewater
Division has video inspected the sewer main and two minor sags (2" to 4") were noted in the
failed backfill section. No repair of the main is required. '
Due to the dollar amount of the change order, Council approval is required. The background
relating to the change order was presented to the UAC in April. It is recommended that Council .
approve and authorize the City Manager to sign Change Order No.3 in the estimated amount of
$18,980. Sufficient funding remains in the budgeted funds for the project to cover the change
order.
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DATE:
To:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
~RT~GBLES
WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A.
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
May 16, 2006
CITY COUNCIL
Glenn A. Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities
CHANGE ORDER APPROV AL, OLYMPIC DISCOVERY TRAIL LANDSLIDE DEBRIS
REMOVAL.
Summary: This Change Order is for removal of landslide debris from the Olympic Discovery
Trail. A change order was the most efficient method to facilitate the clean up in time for the
bicycle event scheduled for this weekend and a marathon event scheduled the following
weekend. Proposals were requested from two local contactors (primo Construction and Jordan
Excavation) that are currently under contact with the City. Due to the added scope and size of the
change order, Council approval is required.
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a Contract Change
with the selected contactor for the Olympic Discovery Trail Repairs in the estimated
amount of $20,000 including applicable taxes.
Background/Analysis: On Sunday, May 14,2006 a landslide occurred to the Waterfront Trail
two miles east of Rayonier Mill site. To avoid delays and open the trail for the bicycle event
scheduled for this coming weekend, two local contractors (Primo Construction and Jordan
Excavation) working on current City projects, were asked to provide proposals on the removal of
the debris and to negotiate a change order if selected. The estimated cost of the change order is
between $15,000 and $20,000 and could vary since Washington Department ofFish and Wildlife
mitigation measures, if any, are unknown at this time.
Change Order policy requires Council approval for changes in scope. In addition the estimated
amount may exceed the City Managers approval authority.
It is recommended that Council authorize the City Manager to sign a Contract Change with the
selected contactor for the Olympic Discovery Trail Repairs in the estimated amount of $20,000
including applicable taxes. The funding for this change order will be from the Government Fund.
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CALL Tel ORDER-
REGULAR MEETING:
ROLL CALL:
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I)LEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE:
PRESENTATIONS,
CEREMONIAL
MATTERS &
PROCLAMATIONS:
2006 Jr. Teen America
Scholarship Program
National Public Works
Week
Mental Health Month
.
Older Americans Month
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
May 2, 2006
Mayor Rogers called t11e Jegular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at
6:04 p.m.
Members Present:
Mayor Rogers, Deputy Mayor Williams, Councilmembers
Erickson, Munro [arrived at 6:22 p.m.], and Wharton,
Members Absent:
Councilmembers Braun and Headrick.
Staff Present:
ManagerMadsen, Attorney Bloor, Clerk Upton, G. Cutler,
D. McKeen, T. Riepe, Y. Ziomkowski, T. Pierce, D
Bellamente, C. Johnson, T. Rife, C. Jacobi, D. Homan, and
B. McKenzie.
Public Present:
P. Schaefer, T. See, M. Lang, E. Christie, A. Saville, B.
Townsend, R. Johnson, K. Troup, D. Reed, P. Carey, G,
Whitman, C. & Y. Bayuga, A. May, C. Kidd, T. Weed, L.
Rotmark, P. Lamoureux, V. Flake, B. Weiner, F. Cameron,
C. Schultz, and W. Wilson. All others present in the
audience failed to sign the roster.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Councilmember Wharton.
1. Proclamation: 2006 Jr. Teen America Scholarship Program:
Mayor Rogers read and presented a proclamation to Port Angeles Miss Jr. Teen
Delegate, Chantell Schultz, a Stevens Middle School student.
2.
Proclamation: National PubUc Works Week:
A proclamation declaring the week of May 21 - May 27, 2006, as National Public
Works Week was read and presented by Mayor Rogers to Public Works & Utilities
Director Cutler.
3,
Proclamation: May 2006 as Mental Health Month:
Mayor Rogers, joined by City Finance Director and Peninsula Community Mental
Health Center Board Member Ziomkowski, introduced Peter Casey, the new Executive
Director of the Mental Health Center. The Mayor read and presented a proclamation
declaring May, 2006, as Mental Health Month in Port Angeles.
4. Proclamation: May 2006 as Older Americans Month:
Mayor Rogers read and presented Senior Center Manager D Bellamente with a
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May 2, 2006
Older Americans Month
(Cont'd)
Transit Employee
Appreciation Day
WORK SESSION:
LA TE ITEMS TO BE
PLACED ON THIS OR
FUTURE AGENDAS &
l)UBLIC COMMENT:
Break
CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE
REPORTS:
RESOLUTIONS:
Amendments to Travel
Policy
Resolution No. 8~06
proclamation declaling May, 2006, as Older Americans Month. Ms. BeIlamente was
joined by members of the Senior Center Board and the Senior Games Steering
Committee.
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5.
Proclamation: May 1] as Transit Employee Appreciation Day.
Mayor Rogers read and presented a proclamation to Clallam Transit General Manager
Terry Weed, declaring May 11,2006, as Transit Employee Appreciation Day.
None.
Manager Madsen asked to move Agenda Item H.I. to Executive Session, since it
relates to a property acquisition.
Ken Troup, Secretaryrrreasurer of Teamsters Local # 589, 1305 "c" Street,
represented the Police Department's records clerks and dispatchers, providing an
update on negotiations and pleading the case for salary increases. Mr. Troup discussed
mediation that is underway, as well as other issues pertinent to the negotiations.
Peter Ripley, ]]4 E. 6th Street, #102, urged the Council to adopt a proclamation
recognizing Disability Awareness Month.
James Trekas, 1938 W. Hamilton Way, expressed his view that the proposed
development of the Oak Street property would benefit very few citizens. He felt the
property should be left available to public access.
Tom See, 1701 W. 11 II, Street, discussed the rationale of the new solid waste rates,
sharing observations as to discrepancies between residential and commercial rates.
Based on his expertise as an analyst, Mr. See reviewed what he deemed to be erroneous
conclusions, and he discussed mixed messages being sent on recycling.
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Paul Lamoureux, 602 Whidby, asked about information that will be provided to the
public when the water system becomes fluoridated; a response was provided by
Director Cutler. Mr. Lamoureux also discussed strategic planning sessions being
conducted and costs associated with many of the stated goals, and he expressed his
feelings on water rates.
Mayor Rogers recessed the meeting for a bleak at 6:59 p.m. The meeting reconvened
at 7:14 p.m.
None.
1.
Amendments to Travel Policy:
Finance Director Ziomkowski reviewed proposed changes to the City's Travel Policy,
indicating it requires periodic review in order to ensure compliance with all Federal and
State regulations. She noted that one of the major changes relates to the authorization
level for the City Manager for travelleitnbursements in excess of$1,500. Following
brief discussion, Mayor Rogers read the Resolution by title, entitled
RESOLUTION NO. 8.06
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,
Washington, amending tbe Personnel Policies and Procedures
by revising the tuition reimbursement, travel, and vehicle use
policy.
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Policy
Resolution No. 8-06
(Cont'd)
Medical Waiver Cost Share
Program
Resolution No. 9-06
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ORDINANCES NOT
REQUIRING PUBLIC
HEARINGS:
Skateboard Ordinance
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 2, 2006
Council member Wharton moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. The
motion was seconded by Councllmember Erickson. Discussion ensued,regarding
the use of cell phones and hands-free phones. A vote was taken on the motion, which
carried unanimously. .
2. Medical Waiver Cost Share Program:
Manager Madsen reviewed the proposed Medical Waiver Cost Share Program,
whereby employees covered by dual medical insurance would be given the opportunity
to waive the City's medical insurance. The City would split the cost ofthe premium,
with one-half of the savings for the City and one-half for the employee. Attorney Bloor
added that the A WC plan specifically allows for this type of option to be granted to
City employees. Mayor Rogers read the Resolution by title, entitled
RESOLUTION NO. 9-06
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles.
Washington, authorizing the City Manager to implement a program
that allows certain employees under the Association of Washington
Cities medical plan to waive coverage.
Deputy Mayor Williams moved to pass the Resolution as read by title. The
Illotion was seconded by CouJlcllmember Wbarton and, following discussion, a vote
was taken on the motion, wbich carried unanimously.
Skateboard Ordinance:
Police Chief Riepe presented the proposed Skateboard Ordinance for a first reading,
noting that it provides for the regulation of skateboards, roller skates, in-line skates,
bicycles, and similar devices in the downtown area and on arterlals. He indicated that
it also addresses safety rules and has a seizure component. Chief Riepe reviewed the
specific parameters, indicating that Railroad Avenue also constitutes the Waterfront
Trail, so bicycles and skateboarders must stay off the sidewalk in the area of the ferry.
Attorney Bloor added that, under the prior structure, Police Officers dealt with
regulations that were fairly vague and general, so staff has attempted to tailor
something that fits Port Angeles. Mayor Rogers conducted the first reading of the
Ordinance by reading it by title, as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, relating
to the use of skateboards, roller skates, in-line skates, bicycles,
and similar devices, and creating a new chapter, Chapter 10.26,
of the Port Angeles Municipa] Code.
Kevin Thompson, 130 W. Front Street, representing the Port Angeles Downtown
Association, spoke in support of the Ordinance, as it will give the Police Officers the
opporttmity to enforce a stricter law that will be in the best interest of the downtown
patrons, as well as the skateboarders themselves.
Cherie Kidd, 101 E. lOth Street, also spoke in support of the Ordinance, as she has seen
an increase in the number of skateboarders who should use the new skateboard park
built for them.
Peter Ripley, 114 E. 6th Street, #102, spoke in support of the Ordinance, as the City has
a park for the skateboarders, and they should be encouraged to use the facility for its
intended purpose.
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May 2. 2006
ORDINANCES NOT
REQUIRING PUBLIC
HEARlNGS:
(Cont'd)
Skateboard Ordinance
(Cont'd)
PUBLIC HEARINGS -
QUASI-JUDICIAL:
PUBLIC HEARINGS -
OTHER:
OTHER
CONSIDERATIONS:
Downtown Gateway
Project Funding & Parking
Landfill Disposal of
Derelict/Vacant Buildings
and Structures
FINANCE:
Request to Bid for Medic
Unit Replacement
Discussion ensued among Council and staff regarding the skate park, the fact that
portions of the Waterfront Trail are not defined as a sidewalk, the suggestion to set
aside a lane on Railroad Avenue, the application of the forfeiture section, the use of
skateboards on arterials and the associated need for safety, the issue of motorized
wheelchairs, and the absence of baby strollers in the Ordinance language. Attorney
Bloor advised the Council that this Ordinance does not address motorized wheelchairs;
Manager Madsen added that State law makes impeding traffic in any way illegal. Peter
Ripley informed the Council of safety and reflective materials available for motorized
wheelchairs, adding that disabled citizens in wheelchairs are to be treated as
pedestrians. Attorney Bloor indicated that Chapter 10.26.020 of the Ordinance could
state that it does not apply to power chairs or scooters. The matter was continued to
May 16, 2006.
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None.
None.
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Downtown Gateway Project Funding & Parking:
This item was moved to Executive Session.
2, Landfill Disposal of Derelict/Vacant Buildings and Structures:
Director Cutler reviewed the proposal to accept construction debris from derelict
buildings and stmctures for disposal at the Landfill, as staff reviewed calculations for
the remaining capacity anticipated at the Landfill up to its closure date of Dee ember 31,
2006. He indicated the Port Angeles Forward Committee, the Utility Advisory
Committee, and other community leaders are supportive of the proposal to help the
process of improving the appearance of the City. Based on the available air space at
the Landfill, Director Cutler proposed he be authorized to offer a reduced tipping fee,
with 50% off the current rate up to 20,000 cubic yards. Mayor Rogers emphasized the
City is being mandated to close the Landfill by the Federal Government. Deputy
Mayor Williams moved to permit aceeptance of up to a maximum of 20,000 cubic
yards of construction debris at a reduced rate as set by the Director of Public
Works & Utilities for the demolition or major renovation of derelict buildings and
structures. The motion was seconded by Council member Erickson. Brief
discussion ensued concerning a previous list of derelict buildings that had been
provided to the Council wherein contacts could be made with property owners
concerning the acceptance of the debris at a reduced rate. Director Cutler responded
to a question regarding derelict fishing gear. A vote was talwn on the motion, which
carried unanimously. .
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Request to go to Bid/or Medic Unit Replacement:
Fire Chief McKeen advised the Council he has worked to develop a fully funded
apparatus replacement program, and he discussed the need to replace an ambulance that
is twenty years old. The replacement costs were inadvertently left out of the Budget,
but the Finance Committee and Health & Safety Committee forwarded
recommendations of approval. He distributed information on return on investment,
which drew compliments from Couneilmember Munro. Deputy Mayor Williams, in
honor of CounclImember Braun, moved to add the medic unit replacement in the
2006 Budget and authorize staff to proceed with the purchasing process.
Councllmember Munro seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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FINANCE:
(Cont'd)
Landfill Slope
Stabilization, Project 02~
21
Electric Rebuild "A" Street
Substation, Project 04-16
Equipment Purchase - Two-
Way Dump Bodies
.
Contract with Clallam
Business Incubator, Inc.,
for Economic Devclopment
CONSENT AGENDA:
INFORMATION:
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 2, 2006
2. Landfill Slope Stabilization, Project 02-21:
Director Cutler provided a summary of bids received on the Landfill Slope
Stabilization Project, after which Deputy Mayor Williams moved to award and
3uthOl'ize the Mayor to sign a contract with Glncier Construction SCI'vices, Inc.,
ofMulkiteo for the Port Angeles Landfill Slope Stabilization, Project 02-21, in the
amount of $2,071,098.17, including sales tax. The motloll was seconded by
Councllmember Munro and carried unanimously.
3.
Electric Rebuild "A" Street Substation, Project 04-16:
Director Cutler reviewed the singular bid submitted for the elect1'ic rebuild of the "A"
Street Substation, noting the bid was below the Engineer's Estimate. This is one of the
last substations having relays changed out. Councilmembel' Munro moved to award
the project and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract with Olympic Electric
Company, Inc., of Port Angeles, Washington, in the amount of $99,939.24,
including sales tax. Councilmember Wharton seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
Equipment Purchase -1Wo-Way Dump Bodies:
Director Cutler introduced Bill McKenzie, the new Fleet Manager, after which he
summarized the purchase of two-way dump bodies for truck chassis. Following brief
discussion, CouncJhnember Munro moved to lluthorize the City Manager to sign
a contract with America's Body Company for the pUl'chase offour two-way dump
bodies. Deputy Mayor Williams seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
4.
5. Contract with Clallam Business Incubator, Inc..jor Economic Development,'
Manager Madsen presented information on the contract with Clallam Business
Incubator, Inc., noting the City is one of the primary sponsors of the Incubator, which
is ready to operate and has an Executive Director in place, As per commitments made,
the City is prepared to enter into a contract to receive economic development services
and to help the Incubator provide services to the City, as there is a need for outside
expertise. Discussion was held on the financial aspects of the contract, as well as
funding sources. Deputy Mayor Williams moved to approve and authorize the
Ma)'or to sign the 2006 Contract with Clallam Business Incubator, Inc., in an
amount not to exceed $80,000. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Ericl{son and carried unanimously.
CounclImember Munro moved to accept the Consent Agenda, to include: 1.)
City Council Minutes of April 18, 2006; 2.) Expenditure Approval List: 4/8106-
4/21/06, $850,734.78; 3.) Purchase Water Utility Materials, Project 06-13; and 4.)
DOE Coordinated Prevention Glant 00500055 Amendment No. 1. The motion was
seconded by Deputy Mayor Williams and cal'rled unanimously.
Deputy Mayor Williams noted the upcoming absence of Mayor Rogers, inquiring as
to his authorization to sign City documents in her absence. Council member ErIckson
, moved to authorize the Deputy Mayor to sign the appropriate City documents in
the Mayor's absence. Councilmcmber Munro seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
None.
Based on input from Attorney Bloor, Mayor Rogers announced the need for an
Executive Session under the authority ofRCW 42.30.11 O(b) and (i) - real estate and
potentiallitigatlon for approximately 45 minutes, with action that may follow. The
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May 2, 2006
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
(Cont'd)
RETURN TO OPEN
SESSION:
ADJOURNMENT:
Executive Session convened at 8:30 p.m. and, at 9: 15 p,m" it was extended for 'an
additiona155 minutes by announcement of the Mayor.
The Executive Session concluded at 10: 10 p.m., and the Council convened in regular
open session. No action was taken.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
Kalen A. Rogers, Mayor
Becky J. Upton, City Clerk
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Vendor Description Account Number Invoice Amount
PORT ANGELES CITY TREASURER Batteries-Emery 001-2025-514.31-01 5.95
QWEST 04-14 ale 3604570411199B 001-2025-514.42-10 94.96
04-23 206t302306084B 001-2025-514.42-10 55.71
VERIZON WIRELESS 04-09 ale 47024274400001 001-2025-514.42-10 60.68
WA MUNICIPAL TREASURER'S ASSN-WM DISASTER PREP GUIDE 001-2025-514.31-01 25.00
WFOA-WA FINANCE OFFCRS ASSN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 001-2025-514.43-10 40.00
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 001-2025-514.43-10 40.00
Finance Department Customer Service Division Total: $5,552.72
DIGITAL IMAGING SOLUTIONS INC RENTAL/LEASE EQUIPMENT 001-2080-514.45-30 155.17
PITNEY BOWES INC POSTAGE MACHINE TAPES 001-2080-514.31-01 88.35
XEROX CORPORATION OFFICE MACHINES & ACCESS 001-2080-514.45-30 661.14
OFFICE MACHINES & ACCESS 001-2080-514.45-30 2,637.75
OFFICE MACHINES & ACCESS 001-2080-514.45-30 138 94
Finance Department Reprographics Division Total: $3,681.35
I Finance Department Department Total: $21,346.99
ADVANCED TRAVEL Land Use Wa-Bloor 001-3010-515.43-10 629.02
DIGITAL IMAGING SOLUTIONS INC RENTAL/LEASE EQUIPMENT 001-3010-515.45-30 60.70
QUILL CORPORATION OFFICE SUPPLIES 001-3010-515.31-01 108.65
. QWEST 04-14 alc 360457041119913 001-3010-515.42-10 39.57
04-23 20613023060848 001-3010-515.42-10 23.21
VP CONSULTING INC LASERFICHE USER MANUAL 001-3010-51531-01 47.38
WEST GROUP WESTLAW ON-LINE CHARGES 001-3010-515.31-01 247.60
Attorney Attorney Office Division Total: $1,156.13
CITY OF FORKS MARCH FORKS JAIL BILL 001-3012-598.51-23 3,870.00
CLALLAM CNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT CL.CO.MARCH JAIL BILL 001-3012-598.51-23 21,325.02
Attorney Jail Contributions Division Total: $25,195.02
BAUMANN ATTY AT LAW. MARK DEF ATTY PCR12192-ALONZO 001-3021-515.50-90 138.60
BLACK STROHMEYER & MORTENSEN PS DEF A TTY-PCR11671 &11721 001-3021-51541-50 279.00
DEF ATTY-PCR1 0338&1 0339 001-3021-515.41-50 121.50
CLALLAM JEFFERSON PUBLIC DFNDR Public Defender-May 001-3021-515.41-50 2,750.00
DIGITAL IMAGING SOLUTIONS INC RENTAL/LEASE EQUIPMENT 001-3021-515.45-30 60.70
QUILL CORPORATION OFFICE SUPPLIES 001-3021-515.31-01 108.64
QWEST 04-14 ale 3604570411199B 001-3021-515.42-10 15.83
04-23 20613023060848 001-3021-515.42-10 9.29
WEST GROUP WESTLAW ON-LINE CHARGES 001-3021-515.31-01 247.60
Attorney Prosecution Division Total: $3,731.16
Attorney Department Total: $30,082.31
ADVANCED TRAVEL Seatac WAAPA-West 001-4010-558.43-19 32.00
NORTH OLYMPIC PENINSULA TOURISM SUMMIT 001-4010-558.43-10 15.00
QWEST 04-14 ale 3604570411199B 001-4010-558.42-10 31.65
. 04-23 20613023060848 001-4010-558.42-10 18.57
VP CONSULTING lNC LASERFICHE USER MANUAL 001-4010-558.31-01 47.38
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Vendor Description Account Number Invoice Amount
R& T ENTERPRISES NEON MRKRS ABAND VEHS 001-5026-521.31-01 33 11
Police Department Reserves & Volunteers DivIsIon Total: $33.11
DIGITAL IMAGING SOLUTIONS INC RENTAULEASE EQUIPMENT 001-5029-521.45-30 933.08
QWEST 04-14 ale 36045704111998 001-5029-521.42-10 3957
04-23206t302306084B 001-5029-521.42-10 23.21
Polfce Department Records DIvisIon Total: $995.86
Police Department Department Total: $4,179.33
DIGITAL IMAGING SOLUTIONS INC RENTAL/LEASE EQUIPMENT 001-6010-522.45-30 138 55
PORT ANGELES CITY TREASURER Overtime meal-Wheeler 001-6010-522.31-01 18.63
PORT ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT CARDS 001-6010-522.31-01 4.96
COOKIES - ADVISORY MEETIN 001-6010-52231-01 10.68
QUILL CORPORATION OFFICE SUPPLIES 001-6010-522.31-01 19.47
SUPPLIES 001-6010-522.31-01 77.85
QWEST 04-14 ale 36045704111998 001-6010-522.42-10 39.57
04-23 206t302306084B 001-6010-522.42-10 23.21
VERIZON WIRELESS 04-15 ale 264230412-00002 001-6010-522.42-10 43.49
FIre Department Administration Division Total: $376.41
ADVANCED TRAVEL DC Nat Fire Aeedmy-Sundin 001-6020-522.43-10 124.30
. BLUMENTHAL UNIFORMS & EQUIP CLOTHING & APPAREL 001-6020-522.20-80 1 32 56
Mike Sanders REIMBURSE CLOTHING ALLOWA 001-6020-522.20-80 7656
PORT ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT BUNKER GEAR BLOWER 001-6020-522.20-80 13.03
PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER INC GLOVES 001-6020-522.31-11 527.09
QWEST 04-14 ~/e 3604570411199B 001-6020-522.42-10 23.74
04-23 2061302306084B 001-6020-522.42-10 13.93
SEAWESTERN INC HAND TOOLS ,POW&NON POWE~001-6020-522.31-01 216.21
CLOTHING & APPAREL 001-6020-522.31-01 115.33
CLOTHING & APPAREL 001-6020-522.31-11 619.24
TEMPESTTECHNOLOGY CORPORATION CHAIN 25' REEL TERMINATOR 001-6020-522.31-01 1,477 73
VERIZON WIRELESS 04-15 ale 66424372000001 001-6020-522.42-10 10.27
04.15 ale 66421143200001 001-6020-522.42-10 259
Fire Department Fire Supression Division Total: $3,352.58
PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER INC GLOVES 001-6021-522.31-11 527.10
SEAWESTERN INC CLOTHING & APPAREL 001-6021-522.31-11 159.93
Fire Department Fire Volunteers Division Total: $687.03
ICC ASSOCIATE MEMBER DUES 001-6030-522.49-01 35.00
QWEST 04~14 ale 3604570411199B 001-6030-52242-10 7.91
04.23 206t302306084B 001-6030-522.42-10 4.64
VERIZON WIRELESS 04-15 ale 26423041200003 001-6030-522.42-10 39.98
WA STATE ASSN OF FIRE MARSHALLS 2006 MEMBERSHIP 001-6030-522.49-01 75.00
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Fire Department Fire PreventIon DivIsion Total: $162.53
. Coral Wheeler REIMBURSE PETTY CASH 001-6040-522.31-01 129.95
James K Mason WIRELESS PRESENTER 001-6040-522.31-01 86.62
PORT ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT MULTI-STRIP ADAPTER 001-6040-522.31-01 8.65
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From: 4/22/2006 To: 5/5/2006
Vendor Description Account Number Invoice Amount
Parks & Recreation Senior Center Division Total: $493.03
ADVANCED TRAVEL R eeertifieation-Ol iver 001-8020-576.43-10 48.00
Glenn A. Cutler BUSINESS LUNCH 001-8020-576.43-10 155.56
PORT ANGELES CITY TREASURER Refund Pool Pass-BO 001-8020-347.30-12 10.00
Supplie~-pool 001-8020-576.31-01 20.76
QWEST 04-14 ale 3604570241950B 001-8020-57642-10 39.49
04-14 ale 36045704111998 001-8020-576.42-10 7.91
04-23 206t3023060848 001-8020-576.42-10 4.64
Parks & Recreation Wl/liam Shore Pool Division Total: $186.36
QWEST 04-14 ale 36045704111998 001-8050-536.42-10 7.91
04-23 206t3023060848 001-8050-536.42-10 4.64
Parks & Recreation Ocean View Cemetery Division Total: $12.55
GRAINGER ELECTRICAL EQUIP & SUPPLY 001-8080-576.31-20 44.72
HARDWARE,AND ALLIED ITEMS 001-8080-576.31-20 65.33
KOMPAN INC PARK,PLAYGROUND,REC EQUIP 001-8080-576.31-20 714.48
aWEST 04-14 ale 360457041119913 001-8080-576.42-10 7.91
04-23 20613023060848 001-8080-576.42-10 4.64
SUNSET DO-IT BEST HARDWARE FASTENERS, FASTENING DEVS 001-8080-576.31-20 43.42
. HARDWARE,AND ALLIED ITEMS 001-8080-576.31-20 63.36
PAINTING EQUIPMENT & ACC 001-8080-576.31-20 39.09
HARDWARE,AND ALLIED ITEMS 001-8080-576.31-20 20.25
HARDWARE,AND ALLIED ITEMS 001-8080-576.35-01 7.79
HAND TOOLS ,POW&NON POWEI'001-8080-576.35-01 68.10
HAND TOOLS ,POW&NON POWEI'001-8080-576.35-01 8.57
HAND TOOLS ,POW&NON POWEI'001-8080-576.35-01 8.65
HAND TOOLS ,POW&NON POWEI'001-8080-576.35-01 14.80
THURMAN SUPPLY ELECTRICAL EQUIP & SUPPLY 001-8080-576 31-20 73.64
PIPE AND TUBING 001-8080-576.48-10 36.19
TOPPER INDUSTRIES INC HARDWARE,AND ALLIED ITEMS 001-8080-576.31-20 525.63
WATERMILL INC. THE CHEM RAW MATERIALS MFG 001-8080-576.31-20 684.46
Parks & Recreation Park Facilities . DivIsion Total: $2,431.03
Parks & Recreation Department Total: $3,598.93
COSCO/FEDERAL FIRESAFETY INC EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE,REC 001-8130-518.41-50 1,074.66
Parks & Rec-Maintenance Custodial/Janitorial Svcs Division Total: $1,074.66
Parks & Rec-Maintenance Department Total: $1,074.66
General Fund Fund Total: $85,638.63
BREWER, DAVID Contract services-May 101-1430-557.49-90 100.00
PORT ANGELES CHAMBER OF COMM 2006 MKTG CONTRACT 1 01-1430-557.50-8~ 2,839.74
Convention Center Convention Center Division Total: $2,939.74
Convention Center Department Total: $2,939.74
. Convention Center Fund Fund Total: $2,939.74
DIRECT SAFETY CO FIRST AID & SAFETY EQUIP. 102-0000~237 00.00 -18.89
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Division Total: -$18.89
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DIRECT SAFETY CO FIRST AID & SAFETY EQUIP. 102-7230-542.31-20 246.44
FLINT TRADING INC MARKERS, PLAQUES,SIGNS 102-7230-54231-25 781.51
Claudia Stromski PAPER TOWELS 102-7230-542.31-20 66.57
POINTS SHARP STEEL lNC MACHINERY & HEAVY HRDWARE 102-7230-542.31-20 59.11
MACHINERY & HEAVY HRDWARE 102-7230-542.31-20 54.63
PUD #1 OF CLALLAM COUNTY 04-11 Golf Course Rd 102-7230-542.47-10 17.44
04-18 SR101 & Euclid 102-7230-542.4 7 -10 19.64
QWEST 04-14 ale 36045704111998 102-7230-542.42-10 23.74
04-23 206t3023060848 102-7230-542.42-10 13.93
Public Works-Street Street Division Total: $1,283.01
Public Works-Street Department Total: $1,283.01
Street Fund Fund Total: $1,264.12
ADVANCED TRAVEL Bldg Olfel Trng-Madsen 103-1511-558.43-10 201.50
PORT ANGELES CITY TREASURER PA8A mtg-Madsen 103-1511-55843-10 30.44
QWEST 04-14 ale 36045704111998 103-1511-558.42-10 7.91
04-23 206t3023060848 103-1511-558.42-10 464
Economic Development Economic Development Division Total: $244.49 .
Economic Development Department Total: $244.49
Economic Development Fund Total: $244.49
OLYMPIC PRINTERS INC Business cards-VSickle 107 -5160-528.31-01 50.96
PACIFIC OFFICE EQUIPMENT INC OFFICE SUPPLIES, GENERAL 107 -5160-528.31-01 75.81
QWEST 04-14 ale 36045704111998 107 -5160-528.42-10 134.53
04-23 20613023060848 107-5160-528.42-10 78.93
Pencom Pencom Division Total: $340.23
Pen com Department Total: $340.23
Pen com Fund Fund Total: $340.23
CLALLAM CNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY LOANS 172-2359-598.52-02 95,000.00
PA Housing Rehabilitation Housing Authority Division Total: $95,000.00
PA Housing Relwbilitation Department Total: $95,000.00
PA Housing Rehab Proj Fund Total: $95,000.00
ADVANCED TRAVEL Babe Ruth mtg-Peterson 174-8221-574.43-10 125.12
CAPTAIN 1'S CLOTHING & APPAREL 174-8221-574.31-01 190.07
Andrew Chapman SOCCER PLAYER REFUND 174-8221-347.60-20 80.00
Darin Reidel SOCCER PLAYER REFUND 174-8221-347.60-20 35.00
Matthew Lucas REFUND PLAYER FEE 174-8221-347.60-20 30.00
Shea Harwell SOCCER PLAYER REFUND 174-8221-347.60-20 40.00
PORT ANGELES CITY TREASURER Tennis fest-Cripe 174-8221-574.31-01 29.67
Recreation Activities Sports Programs Division Total: $529.86 .
Rob MOss BASKETBALL RFD 174-8222-347.60-21 210.00
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Vendor Description Account Number Invoice Amount
ALBERTSONS INC SUPPLIES 174-8224-574.31-01 38.33
SUPPLIES 174-8224-574.31-01 5.95
PORT ANGELES CITY TREASURER Stamp, Stamp Pad-AM 174-8224-574.31-01 13.52
SAFEWAY INC SUPPLIES 174-8224-574.31-01 19.60
SUPPLIES 174-8224-574.31-01 23.74
SUPPLIES 174-8224-574.31-01 26.61
Recreation Activities Youth/Family Programs Division Total: $127.75
Recreation Activities Department Total: $867.61
Park & Recreation Fund Fund Total: $867.61
8ARCO PRODUCTS BENCH/BELL 186-0000-239.91-00 714.78
BELSON OUTDOORS lNC MEMORIAL/BIKE RACK 186-0000-239.91-00 518.76
Division Total: $1,233.54
Department Total: $1,233.54
Waterfront Trail Fund Total: $1,233.54
BANK OF NEW YORK-DEBT SVC WIRE PORUTGOREF01-EFT 211-2419-592.81-10 40,906.25
Debt Service 2001 GO Bond-Refunding Division Total: $40,906.25
Debt Service Deparlment Total: $40,906.25
2001 GO Refunding Bonds Fund Total: $40,906.25
. BANK OF NEW YOI~K-DEBT SVC WIRE PORANGREF05-EFT 212-2489-592.81-10 41,950.00 - .
Debt Service 2005 GO Bond Refunding Division Total: $41,950.00
Debt Service Department Total: $41,950.00
2005 GO Refunding Bonds Fund Total: $41,950.00
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IDDINGS INC Release Surety Pledge 310-0000-223.40-00 20,622 00
Release Surety Pledge 310-0000-223.40-00 -20,622.00
Division Total: $0.00
Department Total: $0.00
BEST ACCESS SYSTEMS HARDWARE,AND ALLIED ITEMS 310-7919-594.65-10 393.44
PAINT STORE, THE CARPET - CITY MGR OFFICE 310-7919-594.65-10 3,170.92
THURMAN SUPPLY ELECTRICAL EQUIP & SUPPLY 310-7919-594.65-10 108.28
PIPE FITTINGS 310-7919-594.65-10 46.89
PIPE AND TUBING 310-7919-594.65-10 57.07
PIPE FITTINGS 310-7919-594.65-10 34.34
PIPE AND TUBING 310-7919-594 65-10 18.06
Capital Projects-Pub Wks GF-Pub Wks Projects Division Total: $3,829.00
PORT ANGELES CITY TREASURER OV,erpmt- St Vacate-Upton 310-7961-395.10-11 0.75
Capital Projects-Pub Wks ST-Sldewalk Improvement Division Total: $0.75
Capital Projects-Pub Wks Deparlment Total: $3,829.75
LINDBERG & SMITH ARCHITECTS INC LANDSCAPE PLAN 310-8985-594.41-50 1,234.29
NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION RENTALS INCB' PANELS 310-8985-594.65-10 532.84
. Capital Proj-Parks & Ree Mise Parks Projects Division Total: $1,767.13
Capital Proj-Parks & Ree Department Total: $1,767.13
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Vendor Description Account Number Invoice Amount
NORTH COAST ELECTRIC COMPANY... ELECTRICAL EQUIP & SUPPLY 401-0000-141.40-00 4,064.14
PACIFIC METERING INC ELECTRICAL EQUIP & SUPPLY 401-0000-237.00-00 -23.52
ELECTRICAL EQUIP & SUPPLY 401-0000-237.00-00 -25.39
ELECTRICAL EQUIP & SUPPLY 401-0000-237.00-00 -24.09
PORT ANGELES CITY TREASURER Filing fees-Rinehart 401-0000-245.90-00 32.00
SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES INC OFFICE SUPPLIES, GENERAL 401-0000-237.00-00 -11.22
UTILITY VAULT COMPANY INC ELECTRICAL EQUIP & SUPPLY 401-0000-141.40-00 3,992.96
ELECTRICAL EQUIP & SUPPLY 401-0000-141 40-00 2,661 24
Division Total: $1,747,290.01
Department Total: $1,747,290.01
COMPLETE LINE. THE SUPPLIES 401-7111-533.31-01 196.14
Public Works-Electric Engineering-Electric Division Total: $196.14
ADVANCED TRAVEL WPAG Tacoma-McLain 401-7120-533.43-10 66.00
EES CONSULTING INC WPAG 2006 401-7120-533.49-01 446.69
Public Works-Electric Power Resource Mgmt Division Total: $512.69
BUSINESS ANSWERPHONE SERVICE COMMUNICATIONS/MEDIA SERV 401-7180-533.42-10 160.00
CEO/CONSOLIDATED ELEC DIST INC ELECTRICAL CABLES & WIRES 401-7180-533.48-10 175.99
DIGITAL IMAGING SOLUTIONS INC RENTAL/LEASE EQUIPMENT 401-7180-533.45-30 22.45
. GENERAL PACIFIC INC ELECTRICAL EQUIP & SUPPLY 401-7180-533.48-10 476.63
GREAT AMERICA LEASING CORP RENTAL OR LEASE SERVICES 401-7180-533.41-50 98.75
HUGHES UTILITIES LTD ELECTRICAL EQUIP & SUPPLY 401-7180-53348-10 368.22
ELECTRICAL EQUIP & SUPPLY 401-7180-533.48-10 102.67
JACO ANALYTICAL LABORATORY INC ENVI~ONMENT AL&ECOLOGICAL 401-7180-533.48-10 70.00
ENVIRONMENT AL&ECOLOGICAL 401-7180-533.48-10 30.00
KLARR. JAMES MOVING EXPENSES 401-7180-533.43-10 5,000.00
Kevin Streett L TOPS MANAGER INTERVIEW 401-7180-53343-10 400.00
NORTH COAST ELECTRIC COMPANY HAND TOOLS ,POW&NON POWEf'401-7180-533.35-01 6.31
HAND TOOLS ,POW&NON POWEf'401-7180-533.35-01 6.86
CLEANING COMPOSITION/SOLV 401-7180-533.48-10 21,50
ELECTRICAL EQUIP & SUPPLY 401-7180-533.48-10 557.66
OLYMPIC LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANERS JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 401-7180-533.31-20 33.66
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 401-7180-533.31-20 33.66
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 401-7180-533.31-20 33.66
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 401-7180-533.31-20 3366
PACIFIC METERING INC ELECTRICAL EQUIP & SUPPLY 401-7180-533.48-10 306.84
ELECTRICAL EQUIP & SUPPLY 401-7180-533.48-10 331.25
ELECTRICAL EQUIP & SUPPLY 401-7180-533.48-10 314.33
PARSINEN LANDSCAPE MAl NT INC April Landscape 401-7180-533.48-10 3,995.39
PORT ANGELES CITY TREASURER Filing Fees- TF 401-7180-533.49-90 33.00
QUILL CORPORATION OFFICE SUPPLIES, GENERAL 401-7180-533.31-01 39.63
. OFFICE SUPPL Y,INKS.LEADS 401-7180-533.31-01 10.66
OFFICE MACHINES & ACCESS 401-7180-533.31-01 5659
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Vendor Description Account Number Invoice Amount
QWEST... 04-23 206t3023060848 402-7380-534.42-10 4.64
04-23 ale 206T 411255315B 402-7380-534.42-10 64.21
REANDEAU EXCAVATING, KEN SEED ,SOD ,SO I L&I NOC ULANT 402-7380-534.34-02 129.96
SEED ,SO 0 ,SO I L&I NOC ULANT 402-7380-534.34-02 129.96
TWISS ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES TESTING&CALlBRATION SERVI 402-7380-534.48-10 145.00
TESTlNG&CALlBRATION SERVI 402-7380-534.48-10 145.00
TESTING&CALlBRATION SERVI 402-7380-534.48-10 145.00
TESTING&CALlBRATION SERVI 402-7380-534.48-10 145 00
TESTING&CALlBRATION SERVI 402-7380-534.48-10 175.00
UTILITIES UNDERGROUND LOC CTR MARCH SERVICE 402 -7380-534.48-10 21.56
VERIZON WIRELESS 04-15 ale 264214908-00002 402-7380-534.42-10 39.98
04-15 ale 264214908-00001 402-7380-534.42-10 38.16
WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL-CUTlER402-7380-534.49-01 107 00
Public Works-Water Water Division Total: $107,378.94
I Public Works-Water Department Total: $107,378.94
Water Fund Fund Total: $107,983.23
TIDEFLEX TECHNOLOGIES VALVE 403-0000-237.00-00 -202.16
WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION LIBRARY MACH. & SUPPLIES 403-0000-237.00-00 -16.17
. WESTERN DRAIN SUPPLY AUTO BODIES & ACCESSORIES 403-0000-237.00-00 -451.70
Division Total: -$670.03
Department Total: -$670.03
ADS EQUIPMENT INC SUPPLIES 403-7480-535.48-10 648.45
SUPPLIES 403-7480-535.48-10 3,740.54
ADVANCED TRAVEL OPS Trng-Riehmond 403-7480-535.43-10 567.80
AMTEST INC TESTING&CALlBRATION SERVI 403-7480-535.41-50 190.00
TESTING&CALlBRATION SERVI 403-7480-535.41-50 30.00
TESTING&CALlBRATION SERVI 403-7480-535.41-50 2,190.00
ANGELES ELECTRIC INC WATER SEWAGE TREATMENT EC403-7480-535.48-10 433.57
BANK OF NEW YORK-DEBT SVC WIRE PORANGWA T98-EFT 403-7480-592.81-10 158,871.00
PORANGWA T03-EFT 403-7480-592.81-10 28,527.68
CLALLAM CNTY DIV OF ENV HEALTH CLINICAL LAB REAGENTS TES 403-7480-535.41-50 506.00
DIGITAL IMAGING SOLUTIONS INC RENTAL/LEASE EQUIPMENT 403-7480-535.31-01 71.05
FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP April Shipping Charges 403-7480-535.42-10 41.37
JCI-JONES CHEMICALS INC CHEM RAW MATERIALS MFG 403-7480-535.31-20 4,686.27
K & L SUPPLY INC SUPPLIES 403-7480-535.31-20 383.38
METROCALL 03-28 ale 03622727 403-7480-535.42-10 31.54
OLYMPIC ELECTRIC CO INC ELECTRICAL EQUIP & SUPPLY 403-7480-535.41-5q 153.79
OLYMPIC SPRINGS INC FOODS: PERISHABLE 403-7480-535.31-20 33.75
RENTAL OR LEASE SERVICES 403-7480-535.31-20 21.56
PACIFIC POWER PRODUCTS ELECTRICAL EQUIP & SUPPLY 403-7480-535.41-50 1,630.53
. PARSINEN LANDSCAPE MAINT INC April Landscape 403-7480-535.41-50 697.00
PNCWA WESTERN WASHINGTON REGIOIJAY D.-PNCWA SCH. 403-7480-535.43-10 175.00
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PORT ANGELES CITY TREASURER Reimb fuel-Young 403-7480-535.32-11 1000
Safety lunch-Young 403-7480-535.43-10 46.58
QUALITY CONTROL SERVICES INC MISC PROFESSIONAL SERVICE 403-7480-535.41-50 1,022.00
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QWEST 04-08 ale 3605650365696B 403-7480-535.42-10 36.78
04-14 ale 3604570411199B 403- 7 480-535.42-10 15.83
04-23 206t3023060848 403-7480-535.42-10 9.29
I BELTS AND BELTING 403-7480-535.31-20
SANDY'S RACE STREET AUTO PARTS 44.71
SUNSET DO-IT BEST HARDWARE POISONS:AGRICUL & INDUSTR 403-7480-535.31-20 13.63
WATER SEWAGE TREATMENT EC403-7480-535.31-20 2.49
WATER SEWAGE TREATMENT EC403-7480-535.31-20 2.85
UTILITIES UNDERGROUND LOC CTR MARCH SERVICE 403-7480-535.41-50 21.56
VERIZON WIRELESS 04-15 ale 76423363300001 403-7480-53542-10 38.64
04-15 ale 36469358100001 403-7480-535.42-10 12.34
WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION LIBRARY MACH. & SUPPLIES 403-7480-535.31-20 210.92
WESTERN DRAIN SUPPLY AUTO BODIES & ACCESSORIES 403-7480-535.35-01 5,893.83
WHITNEY EQUIPMENT CO INC FOOD PROC & CAN EQUIP SUP 403-7480-535.35-01 1,196.85
Public Works-WW/Stormwtr Wastewater Division Total: $212,208.58
Public Works-WW/Stormwtr Department Total: $212,208.58
Wastewater Fund Fund Total: $211,538.55 .
Claudia Slromskl PAPER TOWELS 404-7580-537.31-20 174.46
POSTMASTER POSTAGE FOR 8ULK MAILING 404-7580-537.49-90 1,002.11
QWEST 04-14 ale 3604570411199B 404-7580-537.42-10 39.57
04-23 206t3023060848 404-7580-537.42-10 23.21
THURMAN SUPPLY PIPE AND TUBING 404-7580-537.31-20 6.95
Public Works-Solid Waste Solid Waste-Collections Division Total: $1,246.30
Public Works-Solid Waste Department Total: $1,246.30
Solid Waste-Collections Fund Total: $1,246.30
EMERALD RECYCLING RAGS,SHOP TOWELS,WIPING 405-7585-537.31-20 115.80
NORTHWEST BUSINESS FINANCE LLC ENVIRONMENT AL&ECOLOGICAL 405.7585.537.48-10 1,154.90
TAYLOR.SPARKS REFRIGERATION INC ENVIRONMENT AL&ECOLOGICAL 405-7585-537.48-10 1,413.86
Public Works-Solid Waste Solid Waste-Landfill Division Total: $2,684.56
Public Works-Solid Waste Department Total: $2,684,56
Solid Waste-Landfill Fund Total: $2,684.56
FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP April Shipping Charges 406-7412-594.42-10 16.24
Public Works-WW/Stormwtr Storm water Division Total: $16.24
Public Works-WW/Stormwtr Department Total: $16.24
Storm water Fund Fund Total: $16.24
CHASTAIN, DAVID FIRST AID CLASS 4/17/06 409-6025-526.31-08 200.00
CLALLAM CNTY EMS Medic 1 Advisory-May 409-6025-526.41-50 600.00
CORDERY, SHARON CPR CLASS 4/17/06 409-6025-526.31-08 50.00 .
GE HEAL THCARE SERVICES ENGINGEERING SERVICES 409-6025-526.41-50 162.45
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Vendor Description Account Number Invoice Amount
GRAINGER EYEWARE SAFETY 409-6025-526.31-13 97,16
LIFE ASSIST HOSP SURG ACCES & SUNDRIS 409-6025-526.31-01 57.01
HOSP SURG ACCES & SUNDRIS 409-6025-526.31-13 6.00
Erik Sundin REIMBURSE CLOTHING ALLOWA 409-6025-526.20-80 94.77
MOROZ, JAMES FIRST AID CLASS 4/12/06 409-6025-526.31-08 200.00
CPR CLASS 4/18/06 CRESTWO 409-6025-526.31-08 50.00
FIRST AID CLASS 4/17/06 S 409-6025-526.31-08 200.00
QWEST 04-14 ale 36045704111998 409-6025-526.42-10 791
04-23 2061302306084B 409-6025-526.42-10 4.64
SYSTEMS DESIGN NW INC FINANCIAL SERVICES 409-6025-526.41-50 2,29374
VERIZON WIRELESS 04-15 ale 26439572400001 409-6025-526.42-10 10.01
Fire Department Medic I Division Total: $4,033.69
Fire Department Department Total: $4,033.69
Medic I Vtll/ty Fund Total: $4,033.69
AIR FLO HEATING COMPANY INC CITY REBATE-G1PE 421-7121-533.49-86 1,000.00
CITY REBATE-GARRARD 421-7121-533.49-86 500.00
CITY REBATE-EVANS 421-7121-533.49-86 1,000 00
ALL WEATHER HEATING & COOLING CITY REBATE-BARNES 421-7121-533.49-86 1,000.00
. C & F INSULATION CITY REBATE-KALAPACA 421-7121-533.49-86 766.50
CITY REBATE-WISE 421-7121-533.49-86 587.13
CITY REBATE-HATCHER 421-7121-533.49-86 724.50
DAVE'S HEATING & COOLING SVC CITY REBATE-DAUGAARD 421-7121-533.49-86 1,000.00
EVERWARM HEARTH & HOME INC CITY REBATE-HAGUEWOOD 421-7121-533.49-86 187.85
CITY REBATE-WILLIAMS 421-7121-533.49-86 1,212.16
GLASS SERVICES CO INC CITY REBATE-MCLAUGHLIN 421-7121-533.49-86 1,701.11
CITY REE3ATE-GERMAN 421-7121-533.49-86 517.79
CITY REBATE-SEELYE 421-7121-533.49-86 668.50
MATHEWS GLASS CO INC CITY REGATE-O'CONNOR 421-7121-533.49-86 653.14
CITY REBATE-MC REVEY 421-7121-533.49-86 4,191.32
13111 Kildall CITY REBATE 421-7121-533.49-86 100.00
Brian Winter CITY REBATE 421-7121-533.49-86 75.00
CaMn Shank CITY REBATE 421-7121-533.49-86 75.00
Colleen Cunningham CITY REBATE 421-7121-533.49-86 50.00
Doris McRevey CITY REBATE 421-7121-533.49-86 90.00
Duane Getchell CITY REBATE 421-7121-533.49-86 50.00
Jean Tyson CIIY REBATE 421-7121-533.49-86 50.00
Jennifer Milles CITY REOATE 421-7121-533.49-86 50.00
Joe Berson CITY REBATE 421-7121-533.49-86 50.00
Jon Dldrickson CITY REBATE 421-7121-533.49-86 25.00
Kathleen Jones CITY REBATE 421-7121-533.49-86 50.00
. Konning Pena CITY REGATE 421-7121-533.49-86 75.00
Marian Garrard CITY REBATE 421-7121-533.49-86 25.00
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Vendor Description Account Number Invoice Amount
GRAINGER AUTO SHOP EQUIPMENT & SUP 501-7630-548.35-01 61.23
MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO OFFICE SUPPLIES, GENERAL 501-7630-548.31-01 257.99
AUTO & TRUCK MAINT. ITEMS 501-7630-548.34-02 65.20
AUTO SHOP EQUIPMENT & SUP 501-7630-548.35-01 426.66
OLYMPIC PRINTERS INC BUSINESS CARDS. MCKENZIE 501-7630-54831-01 25.48
PAPE'MACHINERY AUTO & TRUCK MAINT. ITEMS 501-7630-548.34-02 8033
AUTO & TRUCK MAl NT. ITEMS 501-7630-548.34-02 249.70
PERRY'S TIRE FACTORY AUTO & TRUCK MAl NT. ITEMS 501-7630-548.34-02 377.42
QUALITY 4X4 TRUCK SUPPLY AUTO & TRUCK MAl NT. ITEMS 501-7630-548.34-02 94.52
QWEST 04-14 ale 36045704111998 501-7630-548.42-10 7.91
04-23 20613023060848 501-7630-548.42-10 4.64
SANDY'S RACE STREET AUTO PARTS AUTO & TRUCK MAl NT. ITEMS 501-7630-548.34-02 47.75
TEREX UTILITIES WEST AUTO & TRUCK MAINT. ITEMS 501-7630-548.34-02 396.87
AUTO & TRUCK MAINT. ITEMS 501-7630-548.34-02 54.42
AUTO & TRUCK MAl NT. ITEMS 501-7630-548.34-02 110.28
VALLEY FREIGHTLlNER INC AUTO & TRUCK MAl NT. ITEMS 501-7630-548.34-02 93.14
AUTO & TRUCK MAINT. ITEMS 501-7630-548.34-02 48.08
AUTO & TRUCK MAl NT. ITEMS 501-7630-548.35-01 251 02
. WESTERN SYSTEMS & FABRICATION AUTO & TRUCK MAl NT. ITEMS 501-7630-548.34-02 114.55
WIKCO.COM INC AUTO & TRUCK MAINT. ITEMS 501-7630-548.34-02 909.98
ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE CO CONSULTING SERVICES 501-7630-548.49-90 51.58
Public Works-Equip Svcs Equipment Services Division Total: $3,844.07
Public Works-Equip Svcs Department Total: $3,844.07
Equipment Services Fund Total: $5,970.59
QWEST 04-14 alc 3604570411199B 502-2081-518.42-10 23.74
04-23 206t302306084B 502-2081-518.42-10 13.93
WFOA.WA FINANCE OFFCRS ASSN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 502-2081-518.43-10 100.00
Finance Department Information Technologies Division Total: $137.67
Finance Department Department Total: $137.67
Information Technology Fund Total: $137.67
AWC EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TRUST MED/DENNlS PREMIUMS 503-1631-517.46-30 163.505.50
May premium 503-1631-517.46-30 4,918.70
L TO PREMIUM 503-1631-517.46-31 4,433.78
LIFE INS PREMIUM 503-1631-517.46-32 1,533.63
BAILEY. JAMES A Reimb Medicare-April 503-1631-517.46-35 88.50
BALSER, FRED Reimb Medicare-April 503-1631-517.46-35 88.50
BISHOP, VIRGIL Relmb M(~dlcare-April 503-1631-517.46-35 194.70
CAMERON, KENNETH Reimb Medicare-April 503-1631-517.46-35 112.80
Disability l3oard-April 503-1631-517.46-35 320.00
. CAMPORINI, RICHARD Reimb Modicare-April 503-1631-517.46-35 88.50
Disabilily Board-April 503-1631-517.46-35 46.00
DARLING, GREG Disability Goard-April 503-1631-517.46-35 150.00
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Vendor Description Account Number Invoice Amount
ADVANCED TRAVEL Parks, Fine Arts-Slavik 652-8630-575.43-10 36.35
LEADER, THE Victorian Fest 652-8630-575.44-10 250.00
PORT ANGELES AUTO GLASS Glass 652-8630-575.31-01 9.75
QWEST 04-14 ale 3604573532775B 652-8630-57542-10 37.86
04-14 ale 3604570411199B 652-8630-575.42-10 791
04-23 206t302306084B 652-8630-575.42-10 4.64
04-23206T418577331B 652-8630-57542-10 57.40
Esther Webster/Fine Arts Esther Webster/Fine Arts Division Total: $403.91
Esther Webster/Fine Arts Department Total: $403.91
Esther Webster Fund Fund Total: $403.91
AFLAC FEB SUPP INSURANCE 920-0000-231.53-10 277.46
MAY SUPP INSURANCE 920-0000-231.53-10 277.46
ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES MAY SUflr LIFE PREMIUM 920-0000-231.53-30 561.30
CHAPTER 13 TRUSTEE P/R Deductions pe 04-23 920-0000-231.56-30 628.00
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EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION P/R Deductions pe 04-23 920-0000-231.55-30 388.00
LEOFF P/R Deductions PE 04-23 920-0000-231.51-20 6.94
P/R Deductions PE 04-23 920-0000-231.51-21 16,631.80
OFFICE OF SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT P/R Deductions pe 04-23 920-0000-231.56-20 1,052.76
. P/R Deductions pe 04-23 920-0000-231.56-20 169.85
PERS P/R Deductions PE 04-23 920-0000-231.51-10 2,557.62
P/R Deduclions PE 04-23 920-0000-231.51-11 4,181.90
P/R DeduGtions PE 04-23 920-0000-231.51-12 13,111.48
UNITED COLLECTIONS SERVICE INC P/R Deductions pe 04-23 920-0000-231.56-30 12.83
UNITED WAY (PAYROLL) P/R Deductions pe 04-23 920-0000-231.56-10 357.00
VOLUNTEER FIRE ASSOCIATION P/R Dc)duc:lions pe 04-23 920-0000-231.55-20 2600
WSCFFIEMPLOYEE BENEFIT TRUST P/R Deduc:tions pe 04-23 920-0000-231.53-20 1,575.00
Division Total: $41,815.40
Department Total: $41,815.40
Payroll Clearing Fund Total: $41,815.40
Totals for check period From: 4/22/2006 To: 5/512006 $2,946,149.30
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CITY COUNCIL MEMO
May 16, 2006
CITY COUNCIL
Glenn A. Cutler, Director of Public Works and Utilities
Benefit Dump Day
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Summary: The City of Port Angeles sponsors an allnual Benefit Dump Day for all Clallam County
residents. This year's event was postponed due to multiple construction projects at the Port Angeles
Landfill. The scheduled date for the Benefit Dump Day is June 11, 2006 from 9:00 am to 3 :00 pm.
Recommendation: Authorize the annual Benefit Dump Day to be held on Sunday, .June 11, from
9:00 am to 3:00 pm, at the Port Angeles Landfill with a minimum donation of $5 for the Port
Angeles Food Bank.
Background/Analysis: The Solid Waste Division sponsors an annual Benefit Dump Day for all
Clallam County residents. This year's event is scheduled for Sunday, June 11, from 9:00 am to 3 :00
pm with the same restrictions on dumping as in previous years. Dumping will be restricted to one load
per household with vehicle sizes up to a 3/4 ton pick-up truck or a trailer measuring 5 ft. x 8 ft. There
is also a maximum limit of four tires and four appliances per customer. Commercial haulers are not
allowed. Large appliances, metals, and tires are collected for recycling.
In the past, a customer had the cho,ice of donating either five cans of food or $5.00 that was then given
to the Port Angeles Food Bank. Mikki Saunder, Food Bank Director, met with staff and 'asked for the
City to consider eliminating the 5 cans of food and only taking cash donations. Staff supports Mikki
Saunder's recommendation.
It is noted that this event will be continued next year at the Port Angeles Transfer Station after the
landfill closes.
It is recommended that Council authorize the annual Benefit Dump Day to be held on Sunday, June 11,
from 9:00 am to 3 :00 pm, at the Port Angeles Landfill with a minimum donation of $5 for the Port
Angeles Food Bank.
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Fe,bruary 2006
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Mission Statement:
In partnership with our community, the Port Angeles Police Department
.., recognizes its mission to serve in a compassionate, courteous, and professional
manner, to promote freedom and peace afmind, pride in our neighborhood~,
and the safety of our families.
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February 2006
Statistical Highlights
In February 2006, the Part I Crime of Theft
had the highest number of incidents reported
with 47 for the month. While this equals one
third of the number of crimes reported in
Junuary 2006, it is just slightly less than the
number reported in February 2005 of 51. The
number of Thefts from Vehicles has been
consistently decreasing over the past several
months. The total in february of 9 was about
half of the 19 reported in January 2006. Thefts
from Building has the highest number of
crimes reported [or the month of February,
which totaled 14 compared with 13 during
February 2005. Total Therts for the year equal
118 compared with 100 [or the same time
period in 2005.
Assault 4th Degree had the se~ond highest
number of crimes repolted for the month with
18 reported. This is 50% greater than last year
during the same month when 12 crimes were
reported. Year to date reported Assault IV
crimes equal 37, which is approximately 8%
greater than the total in 2005 of34.
February had three reported Rapes for the
month. This is triple the number reported in
February 2005 of one. One of these three
reported Rapes resulted in the arrest of an adult
male. Total Rapes year to date equal 4,
compared with one reported during the same
time period in 2005.
February had one reported Robbery for the
month compared with none [or the same time
period during the previous year. Total
Robberies reported during the year equal two,
while none were reported for the same period
in 2005.
February had one reported felony 'Assault
compared with 6 dW'ing February of.2005.
Year to date felony Assault crimes total 5,
which is nearly half of last year during the
same period of 9.
In January, there were 14 Burglaries
reported. This is a significant increase compared
with the 3 repOlted during February 2005. Three
of these cases were cleared by the arrest of an
adult female, an adult male and a juvenile male.
One other case had charges against two juvenile
males referred to the prosecutor for charges to be
filed. Year to date, there have been a total of27
crimes reported, which is 23% greater than the 22
reported during the same time period in 2005.
There was one reported Arson in February
2006 bringing the total for the year to three. This
compares to one reported year to date for the
same time period in 2005.
Overall, Part 1 Crimes reported during the
month of February 2006 total 85, which is
approximately 16% greater than the number
repOlted in February 2005 of73 crimes.
51 Adu]ts were arrested in February 2006, ,
which is approximately 12% less than the 58 I
arrests during February 2005. 18 Juveniles were
arrested during the same month, which is slightly
greater than the number ofjuveni1e arrests during
the same month in 2005 of 16. In total, there
were 69 arrests during February 2006, which
reflects an decrease of7% compared to the 74
arrests during the same period In..;;t year. '
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: OUf Police Department Volunteers provide many ho:urs of service. During February of:
: 2006, our police volunteers dedicated hours in the following calegories: :
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: Events 15.0 ~
: Office work 63.5 ~
: Radar/speed watch 92.0 ~
: Vacation hOllle checks 17.0 :
: Bank Run 29.0:
: Night Patrols 56.0:
: Other details 27.5:
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: The office time is spent processing pawn slips and mailing notifications to other law enforcement agencies, :
: making copies for court and prosecutors and assisting in the City Attorney's office and District Court. :
* They are an integral part of the Port Angeles Police Department.- * I
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RESERVE POLICE OFFICER
VOLUNTEER HOURS
Port Angeles Police Department currently has one active Reserve Police Officer (RPO).
They RPO's volunteer many hours each month riding along with Police Officers, which provides
immediate back up for our officers. Generally, the Reserves work during the evening and late
night shifts. Reserves also perform all sex offender registration checks and volunteer their time
at Community Events.
Total Hours for February 2006
85.5
The Department recently interviewed five RPO candidates. Unfortunately, four were
rejected for cause. The final applicant could not shuffle his job responsibilities to attend the
State mandated, 220 hour RPO Academy.
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The Police Department held an employee awards dinner In February where
several staff members were recognized for excellent service. Employees
were nominated by both co-workers and supervisors, with the Chief and
Deputy Chief making the final decIsion
Employees received awards In the following areas:
Medal of Va/or - The employee performed their duties In a manner above
and beyond the call of duty, with great risk to their personal safety, and
demonstrated the highest degree of skill and professionalism In service to
the citizens of Port Angeles
Meritorious Service. The employee performed their duties in a manner
utilizing professional applications of Skill, Judgment, experience and ingenuity In
a high risk, high stress situation.
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Officer Tom Bergeron bemg congratulated by Chief
Riepe on his retirement after 24 years of service
Distinquished Service - 1 he employee performed their duties with a consistent and diligent application of professional
skills towards the achievement of a set goal and in the performance of a particular assignment requiring skills and
eXRenence beyond those routinely utilized
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Life Saving - The employee performed theIr duty with calm, profeSSional determination, In a life threatening or extremely
hazardous circumstance, applying the necessary skills to save the life of another.
Pu..mL~}Jeart - The employee sustained serious physical inJury in the proper performance of their duty, whic!, injury .
required medical treatment and resulted in the employee being placed on restricted duty, sick leave or disability leave.
The following employees were recognized at thiS great event:
Volunteer Robert Agee
Sgt Jim Baertschiger
LEAB Member Alan Barnard
Cornm. Officer Sam Baughman
Officer Duane Benedict
Officer Tom Bergeron
Officer Alan Brusseau
Sgt. Steve Coyle
Comm. Officer Richard Crabb
Volunteer Charles DeVoney
Detective Robert Ensor
Rec Spec. Carla Jacobi
Comm. Officer Cynthia Johnson
Officer Bruce Knight
Volunteer Gary Marler
Volunteer Leona McCalister
Cpl Barb McFall
Cpl Kevin Miller
Rec. Spec Vicki Morgan
Officer Dan Morse
Comm. Supv Michael O'Connor
Sgt. Tyler Peninger
Volunteer Dorothy Phillips
Officer Brian Raymond
Ree. Spec. Linda Reidel
Comm. Officer Tony Rife
Comm Officer Karen Roedell
Sg1. Glen Roggenbuck
Comm. Supv. Steve Romberg
Warrant Entry Clerk Jodi Simmons
Parking Enf. Officer Sandra Strafford
Officer Gerald Swayze
Support Services Tech Gale Turton
Volunteers James & Marilyn Walsh
Rec. Spec. Lena Washke
Officer Glenn Wood
Rec Supv Liz Zenonian
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Homicide 0 0 0 0
Rape/Sex Offenses 3 4 1 1
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Assault-F elony 1 5 6 9
Assault-4th 18 37 12 34
Burg la ry..Res ide ntiat 6 13 1 12
Burglary-Other 8 14 2 ' 10
Theft-Shoplifting 7 14 7 15
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Theft-from Vehicle 9 28 10 -, 23
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T~eft-from Bldg 14 27 13 21
Theft-Vehicle 6 14 7 16
Theft-Other 11 35 14 25
Arson-All 1 3 0 1
Total 85 196 73 167
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Stalking/Harassment!
Endan erment
UIBC/Fraud/Embezzle/ 14 23 7 10
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Malicious Mischief- 6 15 1 4
Felon
Malicious Mischief-3rd 8 30 5 10
Wear?ons Violations 0 3 2 5
Crimes Against Child! 1 6 0 1
Sex Offense
Drug Violation 6 18 10 25
Domestic - Verbal 4 13 2 7
DUt .4 7 5 13
Alcohol Violations 6 12 3 6
Violate Protection Order 3 10 4 6
Runawa 6 15 0 8
Miscellaneous/Other 7 11 10 24
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A~ll\IiAL OONtROL INCIDENTS
For F~brltary 200~
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Month Tickets Revenue Tickets Revenue
2006 2006 2005 2005 .
.Tan 192 $2,430 279 $2,028
Feb 98* $835* 280 $2,649
Mar
Apr
May
June
July
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Total 290 $3,265 559 $4,677
* February 2006 statistics were significantly less than uverage due to the parking enforcement officer vacation
dUl'jng the end of January and several days of sick leave for most of February. .
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fire Depa.rtment ...
It is the purpose of the Port Angeles Fire Department to
improve the quality of life for the citizens and visitors of the
City while providing a broad range of services designed to
save lives and property.
2006 Report
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* February
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January.. March 2006
Operations 2004 2005 2006 % increase
or decrease
over
previous
year
Total number of calls to date 789 721 784 8.7 1
Total Medic I atient contacts to date 639 604 643 6.4 1
Total number of volunteer firefighters 249 253.5 352 38.8 t
hours of service to date
er crew to date 8.9 7.6 8.7 14.5 1
Operations
We are continuing with the oversight of the construction of the new ladder truck. We have made .
a site visit to monitor construction and we have a mid-build inspection scheduled for May. The
truck construction is on schedule and we expect delivery in the summer. This is a. very exciting
project and the new ladder truck will provide a quantum leap forward in our firefighting
effectiveness and efficiency.
We are also moving forward with the specifications for a new ambulance. We have worked with
Equipment Services to develop a vehicle replacement schedule that places the ambulances on an
18-year replacement cycle. The ambulance we are replacing will be 21 years old by the time it is
replaced, so we are excited about moving forward. Ambulances are a critical asset and we have
to ensure that they are as reliable and up-to-date as possible.
We are very proud of the new Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) that we
have just finished. The new CEMP is a vast improvement over the old plan - much more user-
friendly, better organized and more comprehensive. The City CEMP mirrors the Clallam County
plan so that there will be less confusion and increased efficiency in the event of a disaster that
affect the area. The CEMP is a "living document" that will be far easier to update and amend
than the previous plan. Now that the plan is completed, we will be working with various
departments and outside agencies to ensure that key players are familiar with the plan and are
able to use it effectively.
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January - l\farch, 2006
Prevention 2005 2006
Fire and life safety inspections to date 276 380
PermitsIPlan reviews to date 23 29
Number of fire investigations performed to date 9 2
Number of public education contacts to date 362 33
Prevention
This has been an exceptionally busy time for the Prevention Division. Weare reviewing a record
number of residential fire sprinkler system plans in conjunction with the housing growth that is
occurring at the west end of the city.
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We have also been working closely with the contractors working at the P A Hardwoods mill.
Thee are a number of very complex fire protection systems in the mill and we have spent a
considerable amount of time at thc mill doing acceptance testing for the various systems
involved.
We have submitted applications for a number of grants, most notably a $60,000 grant request [or
a new mobile breathing air compressor. If we are successful with this grant, we will be able to
provide critical breathing air refill capacity at the scene of emergency incidents,
January -l\farch 2006
Training 2005 2006
Career personnel: Total number of training hours to date 889.5 1,261.75
(20 career firefighters)
V ollmteer personnel: Total number oftraining hours to date 257.5 320.75
(21 volunteer firefighters)
Number of citizens trained in CPR to date 94 203
Number o[ citizens trained in first aid to date 91 122
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Training
We continue to have very successful, productive joint Emergency Medical Services (EMS) drills
with Clallam County Fire District #2. These drills are held 'jointly on the last Monday evening of
the month. We meet in the auditorium at Olympic Medical Center and every other month a
training program is provided by a paramedic from the District or P A Fire. The program is very
well received and is an excellent example of how we can combine some of our operations.
In another joint training endeavor, we have newly instituted video conferencing between P A and
Sequim for our paramedics. Every month, the Clallam County Medical Program Director
provides training for paramedics from P A Fire and Clallam County Fire District #3 il} Sequim.
We have just started providing that training via video conferencing and the results have been
very well received. The video conferencing saves time and money.
We have been presenting an exceptional Truck Operations class for the crews. Truck Operations
are those duties accomplished by personnel assigned to a ladder truck and they include forcible
entry and ventilation. Ventilation is the work that is typically done on the roof of a burning
building and while it is often critically impoliant for a successful firefighting outcome, it is also
inherently dangerous unless done properly. This training has been accomplished at the Clallam
County Fire District #3 training grounds and it has been outstanding.
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HOTEL/MOTEL GRANT
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JANUARY 1, 2006 - MARCH 31, 2006
The Port Angeles Recreation Division has been very busy during the first quarter
of 2006 with recreational activities that have brought additional visitors to Port Angeles.
In keeping with our goal to enhance tourism through the promotion and hosting of
recreational events, we respectfully submit our First Quarter Report.
We promoted and coordinated three youth basketball tournaments during the
first quarter, the Martin Luther King Invitational, the Presidents' Day Classic, and the
Spring Hoopfest Tournament. Also, in March, we hosted the Men's State Tournament
for the Washington Recreation & Parks Association. In January, the Challenge SwIm
Meet was held at the William Shore Memorial Pool.
151 Quarter Sports Events
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Date Event Total Out-Of-Town
Teams Teams
Jan. 14-15 Martin Luth~r King Invitational 33 24
(youth basketball)
Jan. 14-15 Challenge Swim Meet 325(lndlviduals) 250(individuals)
Feb. 18-19 Presidents' Day Classic 62 50
(youth basketball)
March 11-12 Spring Hoopfest 21 15
(youth basketball)
March 25-26 WRPA "A" State Tournament 5 4
(adult men's teams)
In summary, It Is estimated that the five events held during the first quarter of
2006 attracted over 2,800 visitors, generating approximately $300,000 in economic
benefit for the City of Port Angeles.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
Port Angeles, Washington 98362
April 26, 2006
6:00 p,m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Dave Johnson, Cherie Kidd, Kevin Snyder, Candace
Kalish, John Matthews, Werner Beier, and Stanley i-larris
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Sue Roberds, Scott Johns, Nathan West, Jim Mahlum
Public Present:
Len Rasmussen
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissionel' Sn)/der moved to approve the April 12, 2006, regular meeting
minutes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Beier and passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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Chair Kidd indicated that those who testify must sign the "Sign In" log and affirnl that their
testimony will be truthful to the best of their knowledge.
SHORELINE SUBST ANTJAL DEVELOPMENT PERl\flT - SMA 06-02 -
AMERICAN GOLD SEAFOODS. 670 Ediz Hook Road: Repair of storm damage
bulkhead.
Associate Planner Scott Johns reviewed the Department Report recommending approval
of the shoreline permit to address repair work performed following a late winter storm. The
necessary work was completed under an emergency exemption due to the imminent threat that
without the work additional failure would occur. The current proposal is completion of the
follow up permitting process. Chair Kidd opened the public hearing.
There being no one present to address the issue, the Chair closed the public hearing.
Following brief discussion, Commissioner Kalish moved to approve the shoreline
substantial development permit with the following conditions, findings, and conclusions:
Con ditioll S
1.
If the subject site has not been previously inventoried, evaluated, and reviewed to the
satisfaction of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, the subject site shall be evaluated by a
cultural review team which shall include a professional archaeologist, a representative of
the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, the site owner, and the Port Angeles Department of
Community and Economic Development. This teal11 shall determine the extent of
excavation monitoring for the project during the permit review process. As an
alternative, the applicant may volunteer to have an approved archaeologist on site during
any excavation in lieu of a review by the aforementioned cultural team. If during an
excavation that by decision of the cultural review teal11 occurs without an approved
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archaeologist on-site, any phenomena of possible archaeological interest are uncovered,
the developer shall stop such work and provide for ,a site inspection and evaluation by a
professional archaeologist to ensure that all possible valuable archaeological data is
properly salvaged.
All work shall pe done from the upland area al?ove 1he Ordinary High Water Mark
(OHWM). .
3. All manmade debris on the beach shall be removed from and disposed of upland such
tpat it does not enter waters of1he state.
4. The applicant shall be responsible for notification to state and federal agencies and to
obtain all required permits. All conditions applied by agencies with jurisdiction shall be
adhered to by the applicant. .
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Based on the information provided in the April 26, 2006) Staff Report for SMA 06-02 (including
all ofits attachments), comments and information presented during the public hearing, and the
Planning Commission's discussion and deliberation, the City of Port Angeles Planning
Comrpission hereby finds that:
1. An application for a shoreline permit was submitted by American Gold Seafoods, on
February 10, 2006, for the emergency replacement of damaged bulkhead timbers and
backfill behind the bulkhead on Ediz Hook. An emergency exemption was issued by the
City of Port Angeles for the repair on March 2, 2006.
2. In accordance with the Shoreline Management Act and the local SMP, a conditional use
may be granted if all five of the specified criteria can be met, as well as consideration of
the cumulative effects of such requests has been made. These include assurances related
to the proposed project that: 1) applicable policies are maintained, 2) public use of the
shoreline is not impacted; 3) compatibility with adjacent uses can be made, 4) no adverse
effects to the shoreline will result, and 5) that the public interest is maintained. As
conditioned, the proposal meets the criteria specified.
3. A Determination of Non-Significance was issued by the City of Port Angeles SEPA
Responsible Official for the proposal on April 3, 2006.
4. The Port Angeles Shoreline Master Program, Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance
and critical areas ordinances have been reviewed with respect to this application.
5. The site is designated Open Space and Commercial, with a portion located in the
imprecise margin between the two designations in the City's Comprehensive Plan, Public
Buildings and Parks and Industrial, Heavy in the City's Zoning Ordinance, and Urban~
Harbor in the City's Shoreline Master Program.
6. Chapter 5 of the City's Shoreline Master Program indicates that water dependent
commercial uses are permitted uses in the U-H designation and bulkheads are a permitted
shoreline modification in the U-H designation. Chapter 6 of the Shoreline Master
Program indicates that Aquaculture is a permitted water dependent use in the U-H
designation.
7. The following adopted City policies are most relevant to the proposed project:
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element Policies H-4, and Conservation Element Policies
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B-5, B-6, B-9; and Objective B-11, Policy D-l, D-4, and D-7, Economic Developmelit
Element Policy A-14, and C-2.
8. The City's waterfront trail runs east and west along the length of the project.
Conclusions
Based on the information provided in the April 26, 2006, Staff Report for SMA 06-02 including
all of its attachments, comments and information presented during the public hearing, the
Planning Commission's discussion and deliberation, and the above listed findings, the City of
Port Angeles Planning Commission hereby concludes that:
1. As conditioned, the proposed project is consistent with the City's Comprehens,ive Plan
and Shoreline Master Program.
2. The project is not detrimental to the shoreline.
3. As conditioned, the proposal meets the criteria for a conditional use permit
4. As conditioned, the proposed project will not interfere with public use of lands or waters.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Harris and passed unanimously.
COMPREHENSIVE PI.JAN LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT - CRONIN - Review
of area located between 6th Street north to 4th Street for potential land use change from
Residential to Commercial.
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Commissioner Johnson noted that he lives in the area in question. No one objected to his
remaining to discuss the issue. Chair Kidd opened the public hearing.
Len Rasmussen, 2133 West Ji" Street addressed the Commission regarding the
proposed amendment. He did not pose any objection to the proposal but hoped that the proposed
designation to commercial would not result in the area being pre defined as a main traffic trunk
that would affect future determination in the establishment of a final alternate cross town traffic
route.
Planner Johns stated that the proposal would not necessarily strengthen the location as a
truck route but was intended to address the long time uses in the area and the manner in which
the area is developing. Discussion ensued on the difference between cluster development and
strip development.
There being no further discussion, Chair Kidd closed the public hearing. Following
continued discussion, Commissioner Snyder moved to recommend approval of the
amendment as proposed citing the following findings and conclusions:
Findinf!s:
1.
The City of Port Angeles adopted its present Comprehensive Plan on June 28, 1994, by
Ordinance 2818 and has annually amended it since.
The City of Port Angeles has established a process for amending the Comprehensive Plan
by Ordinance 2858 and Chapter 18.04 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
The City of Port Angeles undertook the required update to its Comprehensive Plan in a
three phase process during the years 2002, 2003, and 2004.
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4. The entire Comprehensive Plan was reviewed and analyzed to determine the need for
revisions.
5. The City of Port Angeles has circulated the Plioposed amendments to Clallam County and
the State's Department of Community, Trade, anq Economic Development. Comments
from those agencies have been received and reviewed with regard to the proposed
amendments.
6. 1;'he SEPA review o[the proposed amendments [or the Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan
was competed June 11, 2004, with the publishing of a second addendum to the 1993
Environmental Impact Statement.
Conclusions:
1. The proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan are in 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 2006 Comprehensive Plan up-date fine tunes the Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan
that was thoroughly reviewed and updated between 2002 and 2004
4. Opportunities for amending the Comprehensive Plan are available on an annual basis,
until the next major update to the Comprehensive Plan is due in 2011.
5. The 2004 amendments completed the State mandated update of the Comprehensive Plan.
Commissioner Matthews seconded the motion. Commissioner Kalish offered a
friendly amendment to the motion stating that the endorsement does not indicate approval
of the corridor as a truck route. The maker and second of the motion accepted the
amendment whkh was voted upon and passed unanimously. The motion passed 5-1 with 1
abstention. Commissioner Beier voted in the negative and Commissioner Johnson
abstaining. Commissioner Beier's negative vote was stated as being due to his being
unconvinced that additional commercial area is needed in the City.
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS - 2006 - The 2006 amendment proposals
deal mainly with housing and transportation issues and two Land Use Map amendment
proposals to review and potentially change properties designated High Density
Residential to Medium Density Residential (Park/Porter area), and Low Density
Residential to Commercial (between Old Joe and Doyle Roads).
Associate Planner Scott Johns presented the staff report representing a review and
analysis of2006 Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Map amendments. Following the lengthy
review, the Commission took a 10 minute break at 7:30 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:40
p.m. Chair Kidd opened the public hearing.
Loren Olsen, 1132 Ilighland Avenue read a letter of opposition to proposed Land Use
Map Change 2 which proposed the redesignation of a parcel of property located northwest of the
corner of Park Avenue and Porter Street from High Density Residential to Medium Density
Residential. Mr. Olsen stated that the neighborhood had become aware of the designation
following a recent proposal and successful rezone of property in the area and the neighborhood .
does 110t favor further high density zoning in the area. Mr. Olsen wished to add that although he .
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wished to state a strong objection to further rezoning in the area, he appreciated working with
City Planning staff no matter which side of the issue was under discussion.
Penny Miller, 1 J 3 0 E. Park A venue agreed with Mr. Olsen's presentation and read a
second letter into the reGord describing her position. I
In response to Commissioner Kalish, Planner Johns explained to the audience that the use
of amorphous borders on the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map is intended to allow for
flexibility as to the ultimate zoning boundaries of the identified properties.
Julie Smith, 11 07 E. Park Avenue agreed with the previous speakers and begged
someone to listen to the neighborhood issues particularly regarding drainage and traffic. She
agreed that housing is needed but not in this neighborhood where high traffic counts alrea,dy
exist and historic stormwater problems have yet to be addressed. The new sidewalks that the
City installed have actually made matters worse in the area. She pleaded for the City to help
with these neighborhood issues.
Sam Tilcka, 1119 E. Park Avenue opposed the redesignation. Mr. Tikka's property is
adjacent to the area proposed for redesignation and he does not have any intention or believe that
the subject property owner has any intention to develop high density zoning.
John Ralston, P.O. Box 898, Port Angeles is a property owner in the neighborhood
whose property was recently rezoned to Residential Medium Density. While his property
development has recently been the subject of much neighborhood speculation, no one from the
neighborhood has asked him what his development plans may be. For the record, Mr. Ralston
wished to state that he has been approached to sell for the development of a second assisted
living facility in the neighborhood and other senior development. He supported retaining the
high density residential designation to allow the property flexibility in development consistent
with other established uses in the area.
Peter Vanderhoof, 585 Wasankari Road asked for clarification of proposed Land Use
Element No.7 change which removes the specificity of designating Laurel Street as being a
desired location for farmers marlcet activities. Planner Johns explained that the wording change
is intended to remove the specific locational reference of such activities in order to broaden the
scope ofllie policy.
John Ralston expressed support for the housing density and height amendments outlined
in the proposed amendments which have been recently espoused by the City Manager and staff
in discussion with various City groups. ,
Len Rasmussen supported staffs recommended changes to his proposal to add
definitions to the Comprehensive Plan, specifically proposed Definitions 3, 4, and 5.
Aria Holzchuh, 208 North Laurel, Executive Director of the Port Angeles Downtown
Association stated the Association's support of proposed Land Use Element amendments 3 - 11
which will enhance the Central Business District's function and promotes the Association's
vision for the area.
Taylor Jennings, 629 East Front Street supported proposed a wording change that
would further structure the proposed live/work wording. By adding the word "limited"
throughout the reference to live/work activities, such activities could be controlled in a more
supportable manner.
Planner .Johns noted that Russ Veenema, Executive Director of the Chamber of
Commerce had to leave the meeting, Mr. Veenema had been present to express support of the
live/work amendments being proposed.
There being no further public testimony, Chair Kidd closed the public hearing.
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Discussion ensued on proposed amendments with particular attention given to housing
issues and those proposals that staff recommended denial of or amendment to, including three
Land Use Map changes. Following lengthy discussion and a page by page review of the staff
analysis, recommendations were made on each issue noted (identified in final staff report for
CPA 2006).
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
STAFF REPORTS
REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
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Chair Kidd noted that she has been attending the Clallam County Planning Commission
meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:45p.m.
Sue Roberds, Secretary
PREPARED BY: S. Roberds
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Date: N~.y liP I fJ~
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Is action expected following the session: H<<v Ie-
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public knowledge regarding such consideration would cause a likelihood of increased price.
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public knowledge regarding such consideration would cause a likelihood of decreased price.
However, final action selling or leasing public property shall be taken in a meeting open to the
public.
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However, upon the request of such officer or employee, a public hearing or a meeting open to the
public shall be conducted upon such complaint or charge.
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performance of a public employee. However, subject to RCW 42.30.140(4), discussion by a
governing body of salaries, wages, and other conditions of employment to be generally applied
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