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AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION
Hybrid Meeting* – In-Person and Virtual
City Council Chambers: 321 East 5th Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362
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August 9, 2023
6:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the July 26, 2023 Regular Meeting
V. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Title 17 Municipal Code Amendment
Public hearing for Municipal Code Amendments 23-41 proposing Title 17
amendments to ensure compliance with House Bill 1337 concerning accessory
dwelling unit standards and utility feasibility review.
VI. ACTION ITEM
1. Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update – Subcommittee Creation
Continued discussion of the selection of a subcommittee that will participate in the
stakeholder advisory group during the 2025 Periodic Update process for the Port
Angeles Comprehensive Plan.
VII. STAFF UPDATES
VIII. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
IX. ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
Hybrid Meeting – In Person and Virtual
City Council Chambers: 321 E 5th Street, Port Angeles, Washington 98362
July 26, 2023 at 6:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Stanley opened the regular meeting at 6:02 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Benjamin Stanley (Chair)
Andrew Schwab (Vice Chair)
Richie Ahuja
Tammy Dziadek
Marolee Smith
James Taylor
Colin Young
Commissioners Absent: None
City Staff Present: Ben Braudrick (Senior Planner)
Zach Trevino (Assistant Planner)
Shannen Cartmel (Community Services Deputy Director)
Public Present: David Ventura, Meghan Ventura
PUBLIC COMMENT
Chair Stanley opened the meeting to general public comment.
No member of the public provided any comment.
Chair Stanley closed the meeting to public comment.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Vice Chair Schwab moved to approve the minutes from the May 24, 2023 regular meeting of
the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously (6-0) through a
consent vote. Commissioner Smith had not arrived at the meeting at the time of this vote.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Façade and Sign Grant Application No. 23-02
Planner Trevino introduced the Façade and Sign Grant Application received from Phoenix
Dragon Martial Arts requesting funding for improvements of the building located at 1025 E 1st
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Street in the City of Port Angeles. He displayed a presentation detailing the request, comparing
existing conditions with the proposed improvements, and conveying staff’s recommendation
that the Planning Commission approve the request. Following staff’s overview of the request,
Applicants David and Meghan Ventura provided an explanation of their request. The
Commission discussed the proposal and asked clarifying questions of the applicants and staff
regarding the proposed work and the requirements of the grant program. Staff confirmed that
the applicant has applied for a building permit for the proposed work.
Motion: Commissioner Ahuja moved to approve Façade and Sign Grant Application No.
23-02 for Phoenix Dragon Martial Arts at 1025 E 1st Street.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and passed unanimously (7-0) through
a roll call vote.
2. Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update – Subcommittee Creation
Planner Braudrick provided an overview of the anticipated 2025 Comprehensive Plan
Periodic Update process and the purpose of the stakeholder advisory group that the City is
working to assemble. Staff clarified that this periodic update is distinct from an annual
amendment, such as the amendment recently completed in June of 2023. Following the
introduction of the process of subcommittee creation, questions from the Planning Commission
were directed to staff and discussion ensued, with the following main points raised:
• The next steps in the planning process include obtaining grant funding from the
Department of Commerce and signing a contract with a consultant.
• Staff clarified that the subcommittee would be limited to three members.
• In response to questions about the process timeline and meeting scheduled, staff
explained that the subcommittee would likely participate in approximately four
primary meetings spaced at regular intervals, with other meetings scheduled as needed.
An open house occurring in the City will be part of the engagement process. Consensus
from the stakeholder group will be needed to establish meeting times that work for
participants.
• The number of members permitted to participate in the subcommittee was discussed.
Staff clarified that the intent is to ensure that the subcommittee is not subject to the
Open Public Meetings Act and emphasized that the entire Commission will be involved
in the update process even if only three will serve on the subcommittee.
• The Planning Commission Bylaws were consulted to determine the proper method of
creating a subcommittee and its composition.
Motion: Chair Stanley moved to create a subcommittee of the Planning Commission to
solicit stakeholder input in the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update process.
The motion was seconded Commissioner Young and passed unanimously (7-0) through a
consent vote.
Following the creation of the subcommittee, further discussion ensued about the composition
of the subcommittee.
Chair Stanley encourage other members to take leadership roles in the subcommittee.
Vice Chair Schwab explained that Article III, Section 5 of the Bylaws requires the Chair to
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appoint all subcommittee members and serve as an ex -officio member without the power to
vote.
The Commission decided to defer appointment of subcommittee members to a future meetin g
of the Planning Commission to allow the Commissioners to further consider the bylaws and
the optimal membership of the subcommittee.
STAFF UPDATES
City staff provided the following updates to the Commission:
• Planner Braudrick announced that the 2023 Amended Comprehensive Plan was
approved by City Council.
• Planner Braudrick informed the Commission of Council’s request for staff to draft
code incorporating accessory dwelling unit requirements of Engrossed House Bill
1337. A public hearing will occur in front of the Commission on August 9, 2023. The
draft code will be released for public consideration on August 4, 2023. The Department
of Commerce has been notified and public notice of the hearing has been distributed.
• Deputy Director Cartmel announced that the City is in the process of hiring a Housing
Administrator.
REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
• Commissioner Young asked staff to provide an update regarding the short-term rental
moratorium. Staff explained that a consultant has been secured and the analysis process
is scheduled to conclude in February of 2024.
• Commissioner Smith asked about business license requirements. Staff confirmed that
business licenses will be considered as part of the process to address short -term rentals.
• Commissioner Dziadek asked Vice Chair Schwab what steps he has taken to master
parliamentary procedure. Vice Chair Schwab recommended Jurassic Parliament and
recommended obtaining a copy of Robert’s Rules. Staff confirmed that the City can
provide educational resources to the Commissioners.
• Commissioner Dziadek recommended writing by Donella Meadows to the other
Commissioners. The essay called “Dancing with Systems” was d istributed to the
Commission on July 21, 2023.
• Chair Stanley recommended Jane Jacobs’ book The Nature of Cities as a resource for
discussion of complex systems from a planning and economic framework.
• Commissioner Ahuja emphasized the importance of using case studies from other
cities to justify ecological action. He announced that the next United Nations General
Assembly will occur in September and will focus on cities.
• Commissioner Taylor explained that he met with the City Manager to discuss
development in the City. He asked for status updates regarding the Field Hall and
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Hotel. Planner Braudrick and Deputy Director
Cartmel provided status updates for these projects.
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• Commissioner Smith asked for a status update on the Race Street project. Planner
Braudrick explained that the planned end date for construction, including landscaping,
is in October.
• Commissioner Ahuja reminded staff of his prior request for information from the
Finance Department.
• Commissioner Smith announced that she will be starting a new dog boarding business
in the City of Port Angeles.
• Chair Stanley encouraged the promotion of the idea that 1st Street and Front Street
should be decoupled and transition from one-way to two-way streets. Brief discussion
of cross-town routes occurred.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Stanley adjourned the meeting at 7:27 P.M.
Zach Trevino, Secretary Ben Stanley, Chair
MINUTES PREPARED BY: Zach Trevino, Secretary
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TO: Planning Commission
FROM: The Community and Economic Development Department
DATE: Wednesday, August 9, 2023
RE: Municipal Code Amendment related Engrossed House Bill 1337 regarding accessory
dwelling unit standards and R7 thresholds for utility feasibility review.
STAFF REPORT
CONTENTS
I. Background and proposal ......................................................................................................... 1
IV. Procedure ............................................................................................................................... 2
V. Comments ............................................................................................................................... 2
VI. Findings of Fact & Staff Analysis ............................................................................................. 2
VII. Recommendation ................................................................................................................ 10
VIII. Appendices ......................................................................................................................... 10
I. BACKGROUND AND PROPOSAL
On July 5th the City Council voted 6-0 in approval of two separate items and directed staff to:
1. Add to our next Title 17 SEPA-reviewed code amendment, the code change from “utility
feasibility shall be considered on projects which create 3 or more primary units on a single
lot” to “Utility feasibility may be reviewed on projects that create 8 or more bedrooms per
7,000 square foot land area.”; and
2. Place a first reading on August 15 Council meeting agenda for an ordinance to amend the
Port Angeles Municipal Code to adopt the forthcoming Accessory Dwelling Unit
requirements from Engrossed House Bill 1337 Section 4.
In accordance with RCW 36.70A.106 all proposed local municipal development regulations are
required to submit a 60-day notice of intent to adopt amendment to the Department of
Commerce for their review. Submission of final ordinance within 10 days of adoption is also
required. The notice was submitted on July 17, 2023 and the 60-day notice period ends on
September 15, 2023. RCW 36.70A.106(3)(b) allows for a request to expedite the review. Staff
made this request and received confirmation from the Department of Commerce that the review
has commenced.
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P&Z Application No. 23-41| Title 17 Municipal Code Amendment
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In accordance with Section 17.96.100 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code (PAMC) “Any
amendments adopted by the City Council may be modified from the form in which they were
advertised within the limits necessary to relate properly such amendment or amendments to the
zoning regulations. Final action on such modifications shall be subject to review and report of the
Planning Commission prior to final passage by the City Council.” A public hearing with the Planning
Commission has been scheduled on August 9, 2023 to discuss the proposed amendment to Title
17 and allow for verbal public comment.
Staff provided public outreach for the draft code amendment in several different forms:
• No public outreach was performed for this municipal code update
Public Outreach was performed on the following dates:
• N/A
II. PROCEDURE
Notice of the application was provided on the following dates and in the following manner:
1. 7/14/2023 Newsflash Notice on the City’s Website
2. 7/17/2023 60-day Notice to WA Department of Commerce
3. 7/17/2023 Combined SEPA Notice: PDN, City Hall, and SEPA Register
The Planning Commission will conduct a review of the application, public comment including
testimony during the open record public hearing August 9, 2023, and this staff report and will
make a recommendation to the City Council. On August 15, 2023, City Council will conduct the
first reading of the proposed ordinance that reflects the Planning Commission recommendation
from August 9, 2023. An appeal must be submitted within 60 days of the notice of final decision.
III COMMENTS
Public Comment:
As of the publishing of this staff report there has been no written comment submitted for this
proposal. Written comment will be accepted until the completion of the public hearing, scheduled
on August 9, 2023. Verbal public comment is available at the hearing.
City of Port Angeles Departmental Comments:
Comments received from City of Port Angeles Departments have been incorporated into this
report’s findings.
IV. FINDINGS OF FACT & STAFF ANALYSIS
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P&Z Application No. 23-41| Title 17 Municipal Code Amendment
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Analysis and findings of fact from Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
staff are based on the application materials, Port Angeles Municipal Code (PAMC), standards,
plans, public comment, and other relevant materials available during the review period. The
findings and analysis section this report is a summary of the completed review by DCED staff.
City of Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan
All Municipal Code Amendment applications must be consistent with the Port Angeles
Comprehensive Plan. The following Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan policies are identified by
Planning Staff to support the proposal in Municipal Code Amendment Application No. 23-41:
Chapter 2: Growth Management
Goal G-2A: To manage growth in a responsible manner that is beneficial to the community as a
whole, is sensitive to the rights and needs of individuals, and is consistent with the State of
Washington's Growth Management Act.
Goal G-2A Policies:
P-2A.01 In all its actions and to the extent consistent with the provisions of this comprehensive
plan, the City should strive to implement the following goals of the State Growth Management
Act:
A. Urban growth. Encourage development in urban areas where adequate public facilities and
services exist or can be provided in an efficient manner.
B. Reduce sprawl. Reduce the inappropriate conversion of undeveloped land into sp rawling, low-
density development.
C. Transportation. Encourage efficient multimodal transportation systems that are based on
regional priorities and coordinated with county and city comprehensive plans.
D. Housing. Encourage the availability of affordable housing to all economic segments of the
population. Promote a variety of residential densities and housing types and sizes and encourage
preservation and expansion of existing housing stock.
M. Public facilities and services. Ensure that those public facilities and services necessary to
support development should be adequate to serve the development at the time the development
is available for occupancy and use without decreasing current service levels below locally
established minimum standards
Chapter 3: Land Use
Goal G-3A: To manage growth in a responsible manner that is beneficial to the community as a
whole, is sensitive to the rights and needs of individuals, and is consistent with the State of
Washington's Growth Management Act.
Goal G-3A Policies:
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P-3A.01: Use the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map as a conceptual guide when making all zoning
and other land use decisions, including all land use decisions and approvals made by City Council
and/or any of its appointed Commissions, Boards, or Committees.
Goal G-3B: To ensure residential land use and development is compatible with the environment
with existing uses and residents, and with desired urban design.
Goal G-3B Policies:
P-3B.02: Ensure that single family lots are of reasonable shape and have access provided by a
collector arterial, local access street or alley.
Goal G-3C: To create and maintain a fulfilling and enjoyable community of viable districts and
neighborhoods with a variety of residential types attractive to people of all ages, characteristics
and interests.
Goal G-3C Policies:
P-3C.01: Employ the district and neighborhood concept when developing residential land.
Although such districts may be composed primarily of residential uses of a uniform density, the
most healthy, viable districts are composed of residential uses of varying densities, and may be
augmented, by other compatible uses. Single family and multi-family homes, parks and open-
spaces, schools, churches, day care and residential services, home occupations, and district
shopping areas are all legitimate components of residential districts.
Chapter 5: Utilities and Public Services
Goal G-5D: To provide utility services in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Goal G-5D Policies:
P-5D.01: Design urban services for the maximum planned density and/or land use intensity of a
given area as designated on the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map.
P-5D.02: Provide urban services only in areas that are logical extensions of areas, which are
currently served by such services or needed to implement a specific goal or policy of the
Comprehensive Plan.
P-5D.04: Promote the joint use of transportation rights-of-way and utility corridors for all forms of
transportation, including non-motorized.
Chapter 6: Housing
GoalG-6A: To improve the variety, quality, availability, and attainability of housing opportunities
in the City of Port Angeles.
Goal G-6A Policies Policy:
P-6A.01: Expand the residential land use options in the Zoning Code by classifying residential zones
by allowed density rather than by housing types.
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P-6A.04: Plan for sufficient urban services to support future housing in a variety of allowable
densities.
P-6A.05: Allow accessory residential units in single family residential zones.
P-6A.06: Promote acceptance of low- and moderate-income housing.
P-6A.11: Provide 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.
P-6A.17: Develop strategies to combat homelessness and housing insecurity amongst residents.
P-6A.18: Develop and implement tools to support a range of housing types including affordable
housing options.
Goal G-6B: To participate with Clallam County and other entities in programs to increase the
availability and affordability of public assisted housing and rental units as well as other affordable
housing opportunities.
Goal G-6B Policies:
Policy P-6B.05: Provide adequate low- and moderate-income housing opportunities within the
Port Angeles Planning Area.
Goal: G-6C: To use the 2019 Housing Action Plan as a guide and implementation tool for future
City actions in support of providing available State supported financing options, municipal code
revisions that promote innovative housing products and designs, incentive zoning, and
renovation/rehabilitation of existing of the City’s housing stock.
Goal G-6C Policies:
Policy: P-6C.05: Encourage innovative housing development based on Port Angeles’ forecasted
demographic changes.
Chapter 8: Capital Facilities
Goal G-8A: 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 G-8A Policies:
P-8A.04: At a minimum, ensure the continuation of established level of service standards for all
urban utilities and services to the extent and in the manner provided herein.
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Goal G-8D: To reduce the amount of impervious surface created by new developments and
thereby reduce stormwater management costs and environmental impacts to the City and its
natural resources, reduce development costs to private property owners, and provide safe and
more attractive streets through traffic calming, safe pedestrian amenities, and improved street
edge landscaping.
Goal G-8D Policies:
P-8D.01: Revise existing urban development standards in low density residential areas to include
low impact development standards for street, pedestrian and nonmotorized access, sewer, and
fire suppression to more nearly reflect the needs of suburban densities and conditions in outlying
undeveloped areas of the City and PAUGA.
Chapter 11: Implementation
Action A-6.01: Identify appropriate areas of the city for higher-density housing, converting low-
density residential areas into medium and high-density designations. Medium (2-4 yr.)
Action A-6.06: Assist in the development of accessory residential units by Allowing the R-7 zone to
increase the size of ADU’s attached to primary dwelling units. Short-Medium (0-4 yr.)
Action A-6.07: Encourage mixed use development and affordable housing units by:
• Amend zoning code to adjust setbacks, maximum site coverage allowances, and other
restrictions that prevent the use of to expand the definition of allowable innovative, functional,
and cost-effective housing products. Short (0-2 yr.)
Summary and Explanation of Port Angeles Municipal Code Changes to Title 17
Title 17: Zoning
Chapter 17.10 R7, Residential Mixed Density
Amendment to language in Table 17.10.050A changing the notation for “Density, maximum net”
from “utility feasibility shall be considered on projects which create 3 or more primary units on a
single lot” to read “Utility feasibility may be reviewed on projects that create 8 or more bedrooms
per 7,000 square foot land area.”
Chapter 17.21 Residential Infill Standards
ADU standards have been updated to reflect changes required by Engrossed House Bill 1337.
The following items included in this amendment are in bold. All other items have been addressed
in previous code amendments:
(1)(a) The city or county may not assess impact fees on the construction of accessory dwelling
units that are greater than 50 percent of the impact fees that would be imposed on the principal
unit;
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P&Z Application No. 23-41| Title 17 Municipal Code Amendment
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Staff Analysis: This requirement has already been met by reducing connection fees and waivers to
base fees for ADU’s.
(b) The city or county may not require the owner of a lot on which there is an accessory dwelling
unit to reside in or occupy the accessory dwelling unit or another housing unit on the same lot;
Staff Analysis: This is not a current standard for ADU’s.
(c) The city or county must allow at least two accessory dwelling units on all lots that are located
in all zoning districts within an urban growth area that allow for single-family homes in the
following configurations:
(i) One attached accessory dwelling unit and one detached accessory dwelling unit;
(ii) Two attached accessory dwelling units; or
(iii) Two detached accessory dwelling units, which may be comprised of either one or two
detached structures;
Staff Analysis: This change has been included in the amendment.
(d) The city or county must permit accessory dwelling units in structures detached from the
principal unit;
Staff Analysis: This is not a current standard for ADU’s.
(e) The city or county must allow an accessory dwelling unit on any lot that meets the minimum
lot size required for the principal unit;
Staff Analysis: This is a current standard for ADU’s.
(f) The city or county may not establish a maximum gross floor area requirement for accessory
dwelling units that is less than 1,000 square feet;
Staff Analysis: This current maximum floor area has been amended from 800 square feet to 1,000
square feet.
(g) The city or county may not establish roof height limits on an accessory dwelling unit of less
than 24 feet, unless the height limitation that applies to the principal unit is less than 24 feet, in
which case a city or county may not impose roof height limitation on accessory dwelling units
that is less than the height limitation that applies to the principal unit;
Staff Analysis: This is a current standard for ADU’s.
(h) A city or county may not impose setback requirements, yard coverage limits, tree retention
mandates, restrictions on entry door locations, aesthetic requirements, or requirements for
design review for accessory dwelling units that are more restrictive than those for principal units;
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P&Z Application No. 23-41| Title 17 Municipal Code Amendment
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Staff Analysis: This is a current standard for ADU’s.
(i) A city or county must allow detached accessory dwelling units to be sited at a lot line if the lot
line abuts a public alley, unless the city or county routinely plows snow on the public alley;
Staff Analysis: Rear alley setback requirements have been changed from 3 to 0 feet from the alley
lot line.
(j) A city or county must allow accessory dwelling units to be converted from existing structures,
including but not limited to detached garages, even if they violate current code requirements for
setbacks or lot coverage;
Staff Analysis: This is a current standard for ADU’s.
(k) A city or county may not prohibit the sale or other conveyance of a condominium unit
independently of a principal unit solely on the grounds that the condominium unit was originally
built as an accessory dwelling unit; and
Staff Analysis: ADU’s are not currently allowed as a detached condominium. Attached
condominiums will not be prohibited. Language has been added to ensure this standard is met in
the future.
(l) A city or county may not require public street improvements as a condition of permitting
accessory dwelling units.
Staff Analysis: This is a current standard for ADU’s.
(2)(a) A city or county subject to the requirements of this section may not:
(i) Require off-street parking as a condition of permitting development of accessory
dwelling units within one-half mile walking distance of a major transit stop;
(ii) Require more than one off-street parking space per unit as a condition of permitting
development of accessory dwelling units on lots smaller than 6,000 square feet
before any zero lot line subdivisions or lot splits; and
(iii) Require more than two off-street parking spaces per unit as a condition of permitting
development of accessory dwelling units on 36 lots greater than 6,000 square feet
before any zero lot line subdivisions or lot splits.
Staff Analysis: This is a current standard for ADU’s.
(b) The provisions of (a) of this subsection do not apply:
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P&Z Application No. 23-41| Title 17 Municipal Code Amendment
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(i) If a local government submits to the department an empirical study prepared by a
credentialed transportation or land use planning expert that clearly demonstrates,
and the department finds and certifies, that the application of the parking limitations
of (a) of this subsection for accessory dwelling units will be significantly less safe for
vehicle drivers or passengers, pedestrians, or bicyclists than if the jurisdiction's
parking requirements were applied to the same location for the same number of
detached houses. The department must develop guidance to assist cities and
counties on items to include in the study; or
(ii) To portions of cities within a one-mile radius of a commercial airport in Washington
with at least 9,000,000 annual enplanements.
Staff Analysis: No study is proposed.
(3) When regulating accessory dwelling units, cities and counties may impose a limit of two
accessory dwelling units, in addition to the principal unit, on a residential lot of 2,000 square feet
or 5 less.
Staff Analysis: Zones where ADU’s are allowed are not affected by this requirement.
(4) The provisions of this section do not apply to lots designated with critical areas or their
buffers as designated in RCW 18 36.70A.060, or to a watershed serving a reservoir for potable
water if that watershed is or was listed, as of the effective date of this section, as impaired or
threatened under section 303(d) of the 21 federal clean water act (33 U.S.C. Sec. 1313(d)).
Staff Analysis: This is a current standard for ADU’s.
Environmental Review
This project was reviewed under the Washington State SEPA threshold determination rules
requirements and procedures. The action adopted Determination of Non-Significance No. 1461
for the project per the WAC 197-11-630 adoption process. The proposal may include mitigation
measures under applicable codes, and the project review process may incorporate or require
mitigation measures regardless of whether an EIS is prepared. A copy of the threshold
determination for the specific proposal may be obtained upon request.
Consistency
In preparation and submission of a Municipal Code Amendment, City Staff has demonstrated that
all standards will be met in accordance with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and the Port Angeles
Municipal Code.
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VII. RECOMMENDATION
It is the recommendation of Department of Community and Economic Development Staff that the
Planning Commission concur with staff’s recommendation to the City Council to approve
Municipal Code Amendment No. 23-41. This recommendation is based on the staff report, 2023
Comprehensive Plan, 2019 Housing Needs Assessment, and Engrossed House Bill 1337
requirements.
The recommended specific motions are:
1. General motion to recommend City Council approve Municipal Code Amendment No.
23-41.
VIII. APPENDICES
Appendix A: Title 17 Draft Municipal Code Amendments
Appendix B: Engrossed House Bill 1337
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