HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 2021-01-20MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION
Meeting Held Virtually
Port Angeles, Washington 98362
January 20, 2021 6:00 p.m.
SPECIAL MEETING
Chair Schwab opened the regular meeting at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Andrew Schwab (Chair), Benjamin Stanley (Vice-Chair), Richie
Ahuja, Colin Young, Marolee Smith
City Staff Present: Emma Bolin (Manager)
Ben Braudrick (Associate Planner)
Chris Cowgill (Assistant City Attorney)
Public Present: John Ralston
PUBLIC COMMENT
John Ralston, City Resident
Inquired about the Makers stakeholder engagement process.
Chair Schwab closed public comments
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Young moved to accept the minutes from the December 9, 2020 and January 13,
2021 meetings. Commissioner Ahuja seconded, all were in approval
ACTION ITEMS
1. Action: Climate Action and Resiliency Plan Planning Commissioner Representative Selection
Planner Braudrick walked the Planning Commission through the history of the Climate
Resiliency Plan effort and updates related to the recently selected project consultant. Manager
Bolin introduced the efforts of Kick-off meeting and the recommendation that the Planning
Commission select a representative to attend any meetings with the consultant and stakeholder
groups directly, with the intention that the representative would relay the projects progress to the
Commission. She directed the Commission to the Tasks assigned to the consultant and the
number of touchpoints that the Planning Commission will have to review and provide input for
the task’s deliverables.
Chair Schwab asked if any Commissioners were interested in nominating a representative;
discussion followed with the Planning Commission and staff. Commissioners agreed that having
more than one representative would allow for a back-up if there are any scheduling conflicts
related to many of the meetings taking place during daytime work hours. Chair Schwab made a
motion to approve Commissioners Stanley and Ahuja as representatives of the Planning
Commission during the Climate Resiliency Plan process. Commissioner Young seconded, all
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were in favor.
STAFF UPDATES
Planner Braudrick responded to the previous public comment. The code audit and stakeholder
engagement has been delayed. Staff will let the Planning Commission know when further steps
have been taken. Manager Bolin agreed. She updated the Commission on the City email accounts
and provided direction on how to set them up and notify staff.
The Joint City Council/Planning Commission meeting will take place on February 2, 2021. The
first Planning Commission public hearing in 2021 is scheduled to take place at the second meeting
in February or first meeting in March. The hearing will concern the Shoreline Master Program
Periodic Update.
The City Clerk will be advertising the open Planning Commission seats in January.
On January 19th the Governor repealed the extension of the adoption of the 2018 Building Code
implementation. After numerous extensions the adoption date is effective February 1, 2021.
REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
Ben Braudrick, Secretary Andrew Schwab, Chair
PREPARED BY: Ben Braudrick, Secretary
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