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Home My WebLink About2016-09-14 PC Agenda PacketAGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION 321 East Fifth Street September 14, 2016 6:00 p.m. I.CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance led by Chair II.ROLL CALL III.APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular meeting of August 10, 2016 IV.FAÇADE AND SIGN GRANT APPLICATIONS 1.Kokopelli Grill – 203 East Front Street2.Peabody Creek Coin Laundry – 212 South Peabody Street V.STAFF REPORTS VI.COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC VII.REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS VIII.ADJOURNMENT C O M M UNI T Y & ECO NO M I C DEVEL O P M ENT MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington 98362 August 10, 2016 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Matt Bailey, Elwyn Gee, Brian Hunter, Duane Morris, John Matthews, Andrew Schwab Members Absent: One Vacancy Staff Present: Nathan West, Allyson Brekke, Ben Braudrick, Jonathan Boehme, Kathryn Neal Public Present: Craig Fulton, John Ralston PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Hunter opened the regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commission Matthews moved to approve the July 13 and June 22, 2016 minutes. Commissioner Morris seconded, all were in favor. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. WORK SESSION/DISCUSSION ITEM Planning Manager Allyson Brekke introduced the code revisions and the presenters, City Stormwater Engineer Jonathan Boehme and consultant Rebecca Dugopolski of Hererra Stormwater Engineer Jonathan Boehme and Consultant Dugopolski gave a presentation on the proposed Low Impact Development (LID) additions to Titles 11, 14, 15, 16 & 17 of the PAMC and highlighted some project design examples that implemented LID, focusing on the differences between sites that infiltrate and do not infiltrate and the project costs. Commissioner Gee asked about the type of costs attributed to the projects. Specifically, if the costs included labor. Engineer Boehme explained that the compost costs did not include labor, but that all other project amenities included the full bid costs. Commissioner Morris asked about the reasoning behind adding compost and the need to continually add compost to a landscaped area. Consultant Dugopolski responded that compost should be added annually to improve soil conditions Commissioner Gee asked about the side effects of pesticide use on surfaces and how they were being mitigated. Consultant Dugopolski responded that permeable pavement, as mandated by the state, should not be sprayed with chemicals to avoid dispersion into the stormwater system. Commissioner Schwab asked if permeable pavement degrades any faster than typical asphalt. Consultant Dugopolski responded that there are studies that show in Western Washington 1 Planning Commission Minutes August 10, 2016 Page 2 climate there are not much notable differences between life span of permeable pavement and asphalt surfaces Commissioner Matthews asked about the cost of implementation of these new changes to low income housing developments. Consultant Dugopolski responded that there are options for implementation. Engineer Boehme added that in other municipalities there has been very little difference in overall project cost, especially as contractors become more familiar with building practices. Commissioner Bailey asked about the cost of a rain garden. Engineer Boehme responded that a rain garden typically costs between 5,000.00-$6,000.00, and the City currently reimburses all material costs on rain garden projects. Commissioner Morris asked how many rain gardens had been implemented within the City. Engineer Boehme responded that it would be difficult to know, because the only way the City has to track rain gardens is by the use of the reimbursement program. Consultant Dugopolski continued the presentation and touched upon proposed implementation tools. Commissioner Bailey asked where the rebates are coming from. Engineer Boehme responded that the rebates are coming from utility revenue and property tax revenue. Commissioner Morris asked if there was a history of the development tools being used. Consultant Dugopolski explained that the tool kits allow the developer and jurisdiction to streamline the process. Commissioner Schwab asked if other jurisdictions had taken a long time to acclimate to the new regulations. Consultant Dugopolski responded that right now things have been scattered around the Puget Sound and other jurisdictions that have already implemented have seen costs come down. As jurisdictions are upgrading their streets it became more cost effective to pave in permeable pavement. This update is Western Washington wide and will help costs come down. The isolated nature of the North Olympic Peninsula will make implementation of permeable pavement more difficult, but implementation of bioretention facilities and other options will not be as much of an issue. Community and Economic Director Nathan West added that the pace of development is also different in Port Angeles, and that will affect the acclimation to the new requirements. Commissioner Bailey stated that it was his opinion that these added costs would increase the cost of new homes in the area. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC John Ralston, PO Box 898, Port Angeles Mr. Ralston expressed concerns over the proposed changes to code based on Low Impact Development and the City’s NPDES II Permit. He thought there was not enough diversity in 2 Planning Commission Minutes August 10, 2016 Page 3 some of the previous stakeholder meetings. He felt that a statewide management plan did not fit jurisdictions like Port Angeles.. Port Angeles has very impervious soils in some areas, is abutting saltwater, and has five streams running through it. He related a personal development story where costs became inflated because of regulatory costs. Some of the tradeoffs and incentives are not enough for local development, and development might be pushed into the County or surrounding communities that do not have the same environmental responsibilities. Mr. Ralston went through the proposed changes, which he stated were mostly associated with cost.. These included: •Concerned about costs associated with engineering and time •Section 11 should just be street trees and not trimming the trees •Lot size of 7000 square feet or more should read “greater than 7000 square feet •Enforcement issues with tree trimming •How is the in lieu fee for tree planting determined? Director West addressed the Commission and requested that Mr. Ralston submit his verbal comments in a written format so that Staff is able to better understand and interpret his concerns. Dennis Yakovitch, Green Crow Corporation Mr. Yakovich stated that he did not have the opportunity to look over much of the proposed changes, but as a developer with interests within Port Angeles, he has experienced the difficulty of new regulation and its costs. The big developers can weather the changes much easier because of the cost/profit gap. The smaller developers have more of an issue because that gap is smaller and new fees take much of that limited profit away. He worried that these regulations might stop small development and subdivisions within the city for some time until developers can catch up to a cost effective method of implementing them. He spoke to the need for dry sublayers in a roads surface as being what maintains a road’s strength. Pervious pavement might find the issue of not providing a strength that can be maintained. Costs in Tacoma for pervious pavement becoming congruent might not be a similar situation out in Clallam County with the limited vendors and availability of materials that they provide. Director West responded that a local private engineering firm did produce the project design scenarios and cost summaries that were presented to the Commission Commissioner Schwab asked how much Port Angeles is expected to grow in the next 3-5 years. Director West responded that growth would be statistically minimal. At this point Port Angeles sees the development of approximately 30 new residences annually. Commissioner Morris asked if there were already permeable paved streets within Port Angeles. Director West responded that there were. PLANNING COMMISSION ELECTIONS 3 Planning Commission Minutes August 10, 2016 Page 4 Commissioner Matthews nominated Commissioner Bailey as Chair. Commissioner Bailey politely declined. Commissioner Matthews nominated Commissioner Gee as Chair. Commissioners Bailey and Schwab seconded, all were in favor. Commissioner Matthews nominated Commissioner Schwab as Vice Chair. Commissioner Bailey seconded and Commissioner Schwab accepted, all were in favor. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS STAFF REPORTS ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Ben Braudrick, Secretary Bryan Hunter, Chair PREPARED BY: Ben Braudrick 4 TO: Planning Commission FROM: Ben Braudrick, Assistant Planner DATE: September 14, 2016 RE: Façade and Signage Competitive Grant Application RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Division recommends that the Planning Commission approve Façade Grant Application 16-10 in the amount as follows: APPLICATION (zone) ADDRESS GRANT AMOUNT 16-10 Kokopelli Grill (CBD) 203 East Front Street $2,954.00 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS A Façade Grant application was submitted to the City on August 24, 2016. The application was reviewed by planning staff and found to meet the application criteria. The project is located in the Central Business District (CBD) zone. Staff’s recommendation is based on the following evaluation criteria that are outlined in the grant documents, including: • Outside contribution over and above the required match • Present condition of existing façade or sign • Expected increase in assessed value of improvement • Historical preservation • Context in the neighborhood • Ability to proceed with project • Other project-specific relevant factors The Façade Grant criteria provides for grants of up to $10,000 for a façade improvement. ATTACHMENTS A. Staff Evaluations B. PADA Letter C. Application material DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 5 Façade Grant – Kokopelli Grill September 14, 2016 Page 2 ATTACHMENT A STAFF EVALUATION Applicant: 16-10 Kokopelli Grill Location: 203 East Front Street (CBD zone) Request: $2,954.00 to remove and replace the existing awning to match changes made for the Coyote BBQ Pub and repaint the exterior details to match. Evaluation: Aldergrove Construction has been involved in the redevelopment of the Johnson and Bork building consistently over the last three years. Extensive remodels have been done to both the interior and exterior of the building to accommodate new restaurant and bar space for Kokopelli Grill and the complete redevelopment of the western unit into a brand new Pub with an outdoor eating area and replacement signage that better conforms to the goals and objectives of this grant program. Aldergrove is now proposing to replace the awning over the Kokopelli Grill entrance to match the color and type of the awning recently installed over the entrance to Coyote BBQ Pub, and paint the architectural detailing to match. As stated in earlier façade grant applications for this historic building, the prominence of the building, being the first visible structure in the downtown area when traveling west, means this proposed renovation will provide a positive initial impression of the Port Angeles downtown area. The Port Angeles Downtown Association has reviewed the application and agrees with staff that the proposed changes would unify the building and make for an improved first impression of the downtown. The letter from the PADA is attached to this report as “Attachment B”. Staff recommends the grant award amount of $2,954.00 toward the cost of facade improvements that are estimated to be $5,848.00. 6 208 N. Laurel P.O. Box 582 Port Angeles, WA 98362 Phone: 360-457 -9614 �ORT ANGELES LJtJWxbrwit ASSOCIATION Ben Braudrick Assistant Planner City of Port Angeles Community & Economic Development 321 East 5th Street I P.O. Box 1150 Port Angeles, WA 98362-0217 Ben, The P ADA Design Committee has reviewed the application for the proposed fa�ade grant application for the Kokopelli Grill/Coyote Pub. It is our opinion that the new proposed awning would unify the whole building and make for an improved first impression as visitors enter downtown. Having seen the improvements Michael and Candy have made on the inside to the Kokopelli Grill and the ongoing work in the new Coyote Pub, we feel confident that their good taste and quality work will be reflected equally on the outside. The Design Committee recommends in favor of the fa�ade grant application based on the detailed renderings and information provided and based on the prior interior work that has recently been finished. Richard Stephens Port Angeles Downtown Association For the P ADA Design Committee Email: director@portangelesdowntown.com www.portangelesdowntown.com ATTACHMENT B 7 City of Port Angeles Fa�ade and Signage Improvement Grant Program APPLICATION FORM Applicant Name: ---'---'-��=,.=.�-==,::..w=:::..!....:..::.!....:...+LC!!::::..:..... ____________ _ Mailing Address: -----"S�"'--=�==-....:........::.!...!7,------------------ Gf.2.IU- --��-------------------- Bui Id in g Address: �03 C. f'."')<.ONT �'ll6'6r\ Improvement Type: �Fac;:ade Dign Brief Project Description: \. Rct-1\..DV(; ,6'�\S\n,H, RW)JJ,J{:, ov&t't. G°k\l'l.A� �. R&\o'l€ �1,..i.ee. fllt\',-.10R..� I r�'"'' v\/G� (<..c:"D \0 t"lf\\C.f-1 \ ttc; (i..ES\ oF 01)\L.OtrlC:. 3.l t--\�LL NG.v-l A1,.4r-l1N.(:o cv.=tt.. f'°H,1lf\�c€ JP MA.-c.\.( c'f..\6nr.J(:, Ai,..t1J1,-L(_? ovcftvNc1,.J Co '<61£° ?us E?T12.AJJ.C.6° Anticipated Start Date: 6c::r \ 1 2o\lo Estimated Total Project Cost:$ 5B'-18 ce._ Anticipated Completion Date:_��"-=--'-' -"g_u___,_, fi}..__u_l_<P __ � c. c-L\O.!,. Funding Request {50% or less): $_"'""Cl'--'-,:;, ____ _ The owner(s) of the above property is fully aware and agree to all proposed improvements described in grant application. Applicant must have any changes to project proposal approved by property owner(s) Applicant's Signature: ----lk.P....-:::;,.__ __________ Date: __ 9=-1---/�_Y__,_,_}_1 L:> ___ _ Owcec's s;gcatoce, ,��ate, _ _._fi-.,"'-b--� .... /_!tp ____ _ Department of Community and Economic Development 321 E. 5th Street, PO Box 1150 Port Angeles, WA 98362 ATTACHMENT C 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15