HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Agenda Packet 2018-05-09SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION Vern Burton Community Meeting Rooms 321 East Fifth Street May 9, 2018 5:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II.ROLL CALL
III.PUBLIC COMMENT
IV.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular meeting of April 25, 2018
V. ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS/OTHER BUSINESS
1. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Review and Discussion
VI.STAFF UPDATES
VII.REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
VIII.ADJOURNMENT TO COMMUNITY BICYCLE MEETING AT 5:30 PM
MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION
Port Angeles, Washington 98362 April 25, 2018 6:00 p.m. REGULAR MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Morris opened the regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Pamela Hastings, David Amoroso, Duane Morris, Andrew Schwab (Chair), Duane Morris, Stephen Hopkins (Vice-Chair),
Pamela Hastings, Amy Powell, Benjamin Stanley Commissioners Absent: None
City Staff Present: Allyson Brekke (Planning Manager), Ben Braudrick (Assistant
Planner), Heidi Greenwood (Senior Assistant City Attorney) Public Present: Don Nivens (Applicant), Bob Stokes (Applicant)
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Hopkins moved to approve the April 11, 2018 minutes. Commissioner Amoroso
moved to include the grammatical changes requested by the Commission. Chair Schwab moved
to accept the friendly amendment. Commissioner Hopkins seconded the motion. All were in favor, with Commissioners Hopkins and Stanley abstaining because they were not present at
the meeting.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Oath of Office, new Commission member Benjamin Stanley
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS/OTHER BUSINESS
1.Façade and Sign Grant Application for Nivens Mixed Use Building (18-02)
Commissioner Schwab introduced the project and invited Staff to present on the project.
Assistant Planner Ben Braudrick introduced the project.
The property is located at 511 E. 1st Street. It is the first application received by the City for property within the designated redevelopment district that allows a grant reward to be above the $10,000maximum. The building on the property has been vacant and neglected for several years. The
proposal includes, painting, siding, trim front porch posts, parapet walls, cap flashing, doors,
windows, wainscot detail. As required with a request over $10,000, City Staff was involved withthe design of the project. The applicant will focus on maintaining the historic accuracy and
appropriateness of the windows on the front of the building, while utilizing lower grade windowson the sides and rear of the building (but maintaining existing/original window sizes for the entirebuilding). Staff intends to continue working with the applicant in finalizing the wainscot design
proposed on the front of the building. Planner Braudrick displayed pictures of the building
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elevations, as well as the proposed elevations showing the proposed rehabilitation. Planner Braudrick concluded the staff report and indicated that the applicant is in the audience to answer questions of the Commission.
Chair Schwab asked if there were questions for Staff.
Commissioner Powell asked the age of the building. Planner Braudrick indicated he believed it was built in the post war building boom of the 1920’s.
Commissioner Hastings felt that this project would be a huge improvement for those driving east out of town. Planner Braudrick responded that this project would be a shining example for the
block surrounding it.
Commissioner Amoroso asked why the estimate doesn’t include the labor.
Planner Brekke encouraged the Commission to ask questions of Staff prior to asking questions
for the applicant.
Commissioner Stanley wanted to clarify where the rock wainscot would be applied to the front of the building. Planner Brekke indicated the intent of the last condition is to work with the applicant
to provide more design detail of the wainscot before construction.
Applicant Don Nivens introduced himself and explained the scope of the entire project. Beyond the listed changes using grant funding, the power would be put underground, the back deck would
be rebuilt, and the roof would be rebuilt.
Commissioner Hopkins asked about the structural integrity of the building to handle the proposed rehabilitation. Planner Brekke indicated engineering details are typically supplied with the
building permit application process if determined necessary.
Commissioner Morris asked the applicant how many dwelling units would be associated with the construction. Applicant Nivens responded that he would be creating two units. The lower level
would have office spaces for himself and another tenant.
Commissioner Hastings asked the applicant if he intends to need to rehab extensively on the first
floor for future tenants. Applicant Nivens stated that the building is currently gutted on the ground
floor. The lower level would receive new plumbing, flooring, electrical, and sheetrock. Commissioner Hastings asked if new signage would be associated. Planner Braudrick
responded that signage was not being considered as a portion of this grant request.
Commissioner Morris made the motion to approve Façade Grant 18-02 for $18,539.34 citing 8 Findings 3 Conclusions and 8 Conditions presented in the Staff Report. Commissioner Amoroso seconded.
Chair Schwab asked if there was any further discussion from the Commission.
Commissioner Morris stated that he was really happy that the applicant was doing this. It is a
wonderful use of the CDBG façade grant money.
All were in favor.
2.Façade and Sign Grant Application for Colompus Mixed Use Building, 125 W. Front Street
(18-06)
Assistant Planner Ben Braudrick introduced the project.
The property is located at 125 W. Front Street. Planner Braudrick described the project, being
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very visible downtown with the surrounding surface parking. In addition to the mural being added, significant improvements are being made to the brick structural integrity. The brick mortar will be repaired and appropriate tuck-pointing is planned. The project cost is far exceeding the required
match for a $10,000 award.
Planner Braudrick recommended approval per the recommended findings, conclusions and
conditions.
Commissioner Morris mentioned that there was no indication of the paint color in the application. Is there a color that will be used that is similar to the current color? Planner Braudrick responded
that the applicant would be the best person to ask about color choice.
Chair Schwab asked how often the City uses funding for murals. Planner Braudrick stated there was at least one that was granted. Murals are directly called out in the Ordinance for the Façade
Grant program as an allowable use of funding.
Commissioner Hopkins asked if murals are regulated under the City’s sign code. Manager Brekke stated that they are not. Planner Braudrick added that the mural does not have a
commercial message, which is necessary to be regulated as a commercial sign.
Commissioner Stanley asked if the entire building and the parking lot was under common ownership. Planner Braudrick stated that it was his understanding that both lots had common
ownership. Commissioner Stanley asked if and when the lot was developed, would the mural be able to be moved. Manager Brekke responded that it was part of the conversation during the pre-application process.
Chair Schwab asked if the applicant is available to answer questions.
Applicant Bob Stokes, 118 ½ Front Street. He indicated that the exact color of the façade still to be determined. He gave a history of the development of this mural project by the late property
owner.
Commissioner Hopkins asked about the durability of the mural. Applicant Stokes described the
proposed alu-panel material that is “bullet proof” with a high acrylic paint on top of the panel with
an additional sealer. Estimated to be 10-15 years of life. Stokes continued to explain the mural is moveable. Each panel is going to be attached with bolts that will go through the brick.
Commissioner Hastings asked if the panels will be safe from moisture exposure. Applicant Stokes emphasized it was very resistant to moisture.
Commissioner Morris asked where the tall ship was located within the mural. Applicant Stokes
showed the location and emphasize how the mural is capturing the collective history of boats in the City’s harbor.
Commissioner Morris asked if it’s possible to include a plaque that explains the mural. Applicant
Stokes said that they are intending to add a plaque in the sidewalk in front of the building.
Commissioner Schwab asked if there were more questions for the applicant. There were none.
Chair asked if the Commission wants to entertain a motion.
Commissioner Morris wanted to make a comment first just applauding the applicant for the project.
Commissioner Morris moved to make a motion to recommend approval of a $10,000 grant
for Façade Grant 18-06 citing 6 Findings, 3 Conclusions, and 7 Conditions located in the Staff
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Report. Commissioner Amoroso seconded.
Commissioner Hopkins emphasized his support in a project that will focus on the emphasis of pedestrian traffic.
Chair Schwab asked for a call of motion. All in favor.
3. Annual Ethics Training
Assistant Senior Attorney Heidi Greenwood introduced herself and proceeded with her
presentation on Municipal Officer Ethics and Conflicts of Interest.
Attorney Greenwood shared her contact information on the closing slide.
Commissioner Stanley asked the question about the recommendation to not talk about
Commissioner business outside of the meetings. Attorney Greenwood emphasized that the pointis only relevant to Commissioner to Commissioner conversations outside of meeting venue.
Commissioner Hopkins asked about the perception of comments and work interests. AttorneyGreenwood replied that it is always an option to bring up even remote conflicts even though youmay not need to recuse yourself.
STAFF UPDATES
Planner Brekke reviewed the intended agendas for the scheduled meetings in May.
Planner Braudrick mentioned the 60-day notice for the Comprehensive Plan amendment was
submitted to Department of Commerce last Friday, April 20th.
REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
Chair Schwab asked if there were any Commissioner updates.
Commissioner Morris asked about the clarification on obtaining and researching
information on a project. Attorney Greenwood responded that Commission members should not actively seek out more information or independently visit the site.
Chair Schwab asked if there was any expansion of sidewalk proposed for the east side of Race
Street. Planner Braudrick responded that the sidewalk may be expanded from 4 to 6 feet. ChairSchwab mentioned that an acquaintance was concerned about building a fence adjacent the project.
Planner Braudrick responded that the project would expand the sidewalk into the existing street
and not beyond the existing right of way.
Commissioner Hopkins thanked Staff for work on Bike Month and also mentioned that Clallam
Transit is moving forward with a Comprehensive Plan effort.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Morris adjourned the meeting at 7:07 p.m.
Ben Braudrick, Secretary Andrew Schwab, Chair
PREPARED BY: Ben Braudrick, Secretary