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MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
Held Virtually
Port Angeles, Washington 98362
February 9, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
Chair Schwab opened the regular meeting at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Andrew Schwab (Chair), Ben Stanley (Vice-Chair), Colin
Young, Steve Luxton, and Marolee Smith
City Staff Present: Ben Braudrick (Associate Planner)
Nathan Docherty (Assistant Planner)
Chris Cowgill (Assistant City Attorney)
Public Present:
Brian M.
John Ralston
PUBLIC COMMENT:
John Ralston, City Resident
John referred to the February 9th meeting memo containing a list of 2022 Planning Commission
projects; specifically item 4 phase 2 zoning and development regulation incentivizing housing. He
wanted to make sure he is aware of the detailed items and wants to participate and expressed his
opinion on how critical it is for owners of short-term rentals involved in the decision-making
process for upcoming talks on short-term rental programs. Referring to the February 9th memo
joint meeting on March 22nd between the Planning Commission and the City Council, he hoped
the public receives early notice of this meeting and is inquiring if the public will be able to
participate.
Chair Schwab closed public comment at 6:06 pm.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Young moved to accept the January 26, 2022. Commissioner Smith seconded the
motion, all were in approval.
ACTION ITEM
1. DCED Planning Division and Planning Commission 2022 projects.
Planner Braudrick introduced the topic of the workplans 11 items and invited discussion from the
Planning Commission. A proposal from Commission Luxton was also introduced as included in
the agenda item. Commissioner Luxton also introduced his submission of work items and gave
his reasoning for the need for them and why the Planning Commission should focus on them.
Discussion between Planning Commissioners and staff followed on the three code change requests
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that Commissioner Luxton proposed. The Planning Commission agreed that a letter to the City
Council drafted by Commissioner Luxton should be placed in the next meeting agenda for
Commission consideration and approval.
STAFF UPDATES
Planner Braudrick reports that Cascadia Consulting has taken all the Planning Commissioners,
City Council, and subcommittee comments, and they made changes to the actions and compiled a
matrix.
REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
Chair Schwab
Chair Schwab and Vice Chair Stanley’s last meeting is on February 28th. Chair Schwab does plan
on applying again for the Planning Commission.
Vice-Chair Stanley reports that Clallam County is now engaging with climate planning with
Cascadia Consulting. Agenda items concerning greenhouse gas emission and other studies will be
in front of the County Commissioners next Monday. The data from these studies could be relevant
to the City of Port Angeles.
Commissioner Luxton-
Code in Public Works conflicts with the Utility Advisory Committee (UAC). Accessory Dwelling
Units (ADU’s) currently must have a separate connection from the main connection. Cottage
housing isn’t feasible without special permission from Public Works. Shared driveways would help
reduce the number of driveways but there is special permission required to have a shared driveway.
Having an extra connection adds to development costs and utility fees. Reaffirming that an ADU
is an accessory to a primary residence.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:19 p.m.
Ben Braudrick, Secretary Andrew Schwab, Chair
PREPARED BY: Ben Braudrick, Secretary
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