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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03262025 Planning Agenda Packet REGULAR MEETING AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION March 26, 2025 6:00 - 8:00 PM Notice is hereby given that the Port Angeles Planning Commission will meet on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 starting at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers in City Hall located at 321 E. 5th Street, Port Angeles, WA. This meeting will be conducted as a hybrid meeting. In hybrid meetings, members of the public, Committee members, and City staff have the option to attend the meeting in person at City Hall or remotely through the Webex virtual meeting platform. For those planning to attend remotely, learn how to watch the meeting live and participate during the public comment period by visiting: https://www.cityofpa.us/Live-Virtual-Meetings. For audio only please call: 1-844-992-4726 Use access code: 2550 472 5067 Webinar password: PC20250326 (72202503 when dialing from a phone or video system) Once connected press *3 to raise your virtual hand, if you wish to make a comment or public testimony. You will be notified when it is your turn to speak. This access code will work for the March 26, 2025 meeting only. If you are joining the meeting through the Webex link and wish to make a comment or provide public testimony, please use the “raise your hand” feature in Webex. You will be notified when it is your turn to speak. Virtual Webex Meeting Link: https://cityofpa.webex.com/cityofpa/j.php?MTID=mb1bb87b4f065ea5c9a01156f60e4c942 The meeting is open to the public. I. CALL TO ORDER II. COMMISSIONER INTRODUCTIONS III. ROLL CALL IV. 1st PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the February 26, 2025 Meeting VI. ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Action: Façade and Sign Improvement Grant FSG 25-01. Staff presentation on a façade grant proposal for 117 North Lincoln Street - The Hub and Planning Commission decision on grant award. 2. Action: Public Hearing for MCA 24-49. Staff presentation on Municipal Code Amendment (MCA 24-49) proposing changes to Chapter 15.12 related to FEMA floodplain requirements and Planning Commission recommendation to City Council. 3. Action: Annual Chair and Vice Chair Nominations and Elections. In accordance with Section 2.25.070 PAMC, Commissioners will nominate and elect its own Chair and Vice Chair in the month of March. 4. Discussion: March 5 Committee and Commission Member Training. Review of Planning Commission takeaways from the March 5, 2025 Public Records Act, Open Public Meetings Act, and Ethics training. 5. Discussion: Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update. Review of Planning Commission comments on previously reviewed Elements. 6. Discussion: Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update. Review of draft Transportation Element. . VII. STAFF UPDATES 1. Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update Public Outreach 2. Monthly Building Report 3. Monthly Housing Report 4. Monthly Natural Resources Report 5. Monthly Land Use Permitting Report VIII. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS IX. 2nd PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD X. ADJOURNMENT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Port Angeles, Washington February 26, 2025 This meeting was conducted as a hybrid meeting. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING Vice Chair Steiger called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles Planning Commission to order at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Planning Commission, Vice Chair Steiger, Commissioners: Schorr, Stanley, Mellema Members Absent: Chair Colin Young, Commissioners: Smith Staff Present: Community and Economic Development Director Shannen Cartmel, Planning Supervisor Ben Braudrick, Associate Planner Chloe, Housing Administrator Jalyn Boado, Natural Resource and Grant Administrator Courtney Bornsworth, and Senior Development Services Specialist Pat Bartholick. PUBLIC COMMENT John Ralston, Port Angeles Resident: Future Land Use Converted – was unsure what that meant Page 10 – Comments - Protect Bike Routes and always prioritize vehicles. - Page 12 about affordable housing; would like a definition for affordable housing - Page 13 – amend building code to support - Page 18 – promote the development of an unused lot o What is a land value tax but is against the punishment of undeveloped properties - Port and EDU should be commenting and have involvement - Page 28 – Raynior cleanup sites – M ave. (M street) error. - Page 35 – Urban Forests – not relying on out-of-the-area professionals, wants input from local foresters. MINUTES It was motioned to appove the minutes of December 11, 2024. The motion was made by Stanley and seconded by Mellema. Approved 4 to 0. AGENDA ITEMS 1. Discussion: Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update. Review draft Land Use, Economic Development, and Housing Elements. 2. Discussion: Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update. Review of the draft 2025 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. 3. Discussion: 2024-2025 Planning Commission Workplan. Staff will present the 2025-2026 Planning Commission workplan. ACTION ITEMS/DISCUSSION ITEMS/PUBLIC HEARING Discussion Item: Discussion: Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update. Staff reviewed the draft Land Use, Economic Development, and Housing Elements. Discussion Item: Discussion: Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update. Staff reviewed the draft 2025 Multi- Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. CITY OF PORT ANGELES PLANNING COMMISSION – February 26, 2025 Page 2 of 3 Discussion Item: Discussion: 2024-2025 Planning Commission Workplan. Staff reveiwed the 2025-2026 Planning Commission workplan. No concerns or revisions we raised by Planning Commissioners. As a result, staff will proceed with the schedule detailed in the work plan. STAFF UPDATES March 5th Training Planning Supervisor Braudrick informed the Commission of a highly recommended training session on ethics, public records, and open public meetings acts. Monthly Builders Round Table Report Planning Supervisor Braudrick informed the Commission that this was more of an open discussion that included sidewalks and block frontage standards. Discussions also included facility development and trying to figure out how to better allow for a developer to anticipate costs and anticipate timelines for development. Building Update Community and Economic Development Manager Cartmel gave a brief update on permits and processing updates, such as the fact that there will be staff from Public Works staffing the front desk. Super Tuesdays with Tristan is handling over-the-counter permitting. We have specifically selected Tuesdays to be a day that is available all day, so someone could come in, get their permit, and walk out with a permit after paying the required fees. 2024 Building Report Senior Development Services Specialist Bartholick made a year-end report for the Building Department that saw a 170% increase from 2023 to 2024. We went from $22 million to almost $60 million, which is great for the investment in our community. To highlight some of those projects, $1.1 million from Pop-eyes, the city put in a $4 million decent facility, and listed many more Commercial and Residential permitted projects. 2024 Affordable Housing Report Housing Administrator Boado gave a year-end report stating that from the sales and use tax grant program out of the House Bill 1406 fund, the City gave out one $40,000 grant. From the House Bill 1590 fund, the City granted two grants totaling $79,000. The City Fee Wavier Program waived $365,000. Boado continued by stating how there is a positive shift due to the fee waiver program, and the city is seeing an increase in duplexes, townhomes, and multi- family development. Through the Neighborhood Improvement Community Enhancement (NICE) grants, there was a total of $11,000 granted in 2024. In all, the total of grant funding and fees waived accumulated to $1,196,932 in 2024. Boado concluded by stating that 16 permit-ready plans were provided, and 14 units have been created through the multi-family tax exemption program. Commissioner Stanley made a motion to extend the meeting by 15 minutes and seconded it to Schorr. 2024 Grant Report Natural Resource and Grant Administrator Bornsworth provided the 2024 year-end grant report. In 2024, CED managed nearly $2.7 million in outgoing and incoming grants. Outgoing grants supported key programs such as economic development, small business incubation, affordable housing programs, and tourism opportunities. Incoming grants received by the city bolstered our shared commitment to long-term and sustainable community planning and climate resiliency. Carried over from last year, the City is managing two active grants, one for the periodic update to the comprehensive plan. That grant is $125,000 from the Department of Commerce, and an additional $150,000 also from the Department of Commerce for our climate planning work. Currently, the City is helping to administer the parking and business improvement area funds, which the Port Angeles Waterfront District is now managing. The last thing to note was our lodging tax annual fund allocation, which was around $1 million. There was a discussion on how the Lodging Tax fund has changed over the last few years. Mobile and Itinerant Vendor Permitting update. Long Range and Special Projects Administrator Bonsen gave an update on the Mobile and Itinerant Vendor code update and roll out. There have been several individuals asking for information ahead of the launch. All resources, application materials, and code will be available as of March 1st on the City’s website. The City will be hosting an CITY OF PORT ANGELES PLANNING COMMISSION – February 26, 2025 Page 3 of 3 informational session on March 11, 2025, for the event planners, existing mobile and itinerant vendors as approved by the County, and members of the public that are interested. Monthly Land Use Permitting Report None given. SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT John Ralston, Port Angeles Resident: Ralston commented that the presentations were not in the packet. The one-way parking thing is a great idea, but it needs a lot of planning. Orphan sidewalks, three lots lacking sidewalks, and the whole street has no existing sidewalks with no ADA ramps. Ralston pointed out he has spent 15 years trying to make common sense of the orphan sidewalks. Justin Williamston, City of Port Angeles Resident: Supports planting food trees like apple, plum, and cherry trees throughout the area instead of the current plan. They also expressed concerns about affordable housing, noting that the local population has remained stagnant and is aging, with fewer families moving in. They questioned projected population growth estimates. Justin continued to discuss the changes in property taxes, wanting to see the elimination of all property taxes to people who own their 1st house. Then, double property taxes on 2nd houses at an exponential rate and raise property taxes on every individual house after that. Stop subsidizing builders to build affordable housing. Triple property taxes on people owning properties outside of the city, the people owning properties inside the city that do not live in the city. Wiliamston is concerned with the lack of water resources, as commented on by the City Council. Timothy Dolton, Housing and Grant Resource Director for the County: Defined affordable housing as the County defines it and went into great detail regarding how Washignton State does not address workforce housing, shipping labor out of the community, and RV living. COMMISSION REPORTS Commissioner Stanley would like to talk more about orphan sidewalks and the cost of sidewalks. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Stanley seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:18 p.m. Commissioner Schorr seconded the motion. _____________________________________ _______________________________ Chair Young, Chair Chloe Bonsen, Clerk TO: Planning Commission FROM: Chloe Bonsen, Associate Planner MEETING DATE: March 26, 2025 RE: Façade Grant Application for Business (Grant No. 25-01) APPLICANT: Roxanne Greeson OWNER: Same as Applicant LOCATION: 117 N Lincoln St., Port Angeles, WA 98362 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the facade grant award amount of $8,000.00 toward the restorative murals of the building at 117 N Lincoln St. (Grant No. 25-01). PROJECT SUMMARY Roxanne Greeson, ROLE OF RG, is requesting funding for the restorative murals of the building located at 117 N Lincoln St., Port Angeles, WA 98362 (Grant No. 25-01). The desired end result of this proposal is to have two murals located on different facades, one visible from First Street and the other visible from Front Street. A more in-depth description of the proposed work and its intended outcome can be found in “Attachment A” to this document. STAFF ANALYSIS The Community Façade and Sign Improvement Program was authorized by the City Council through the passing of ordinance #3476. This authorization is represented in Chapter 2.80 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. The Program will provide a grant for funding of façade improvements that will enhance the physical appearance, accessibility, and overall value of individual buildings as well as the surrounding downtown area. In evaluating proposals for funding, Staff reviewed the “Evaluation criteria and prioritization” of Section 2.80.110: 1. Private contribution over and above the required match; Staff Analysis: Per the submitted budget, the applicant is providing the required 50 percent match. The applicant is only requesting $8,000 at this time. The applicant is ready to begin work during as soon as the grant approval process is complete. 2. Present condition of existing façade: Staff Analysis: As seen in Figure 1, the existing façade visible from Front Street is unremarkable. This is one of the first facades you see when entering the downtown corridor. As seen in Figure 2, the existing façade visible from First and Lincoln Street is also bland. The proposed changes will help brighten up the public space along the Southeast corner of Lincoln and Front Streets. The Hub at 117 N Lincoln St., No. 25-01 March 26, 2025 Page 2 Figure 2: Current Structure – South Elevation Figure 1: Current Structure – East Elevation The Hub at 117 N Lincoln St., No. 25-01 March 26, 2025 Page 3 3. The buildings overall public visibility; Staff Analysis: The building is highly visible along the Front and Lincoln Street corridors. 4. Expected increase in assessed value of improvement; Staff Analysis: The proposed space is being set aside for visual improvements to the structure. These murals foster cultural identity, promote social cohesion, enhancing public space, and contribute to economic growth and tourism, which are difficult to measure in a dollar value. Port Angeles is quickly becoming known as a community with artworks throughout its downtown, which in itself does have tangible value for the proposed structure and surrounding businesses and buildings. 5. Historic Preservation; Staff Analysis: The structure was constructed in 1920 and has housed different businesses that were retail and light industrial in nature. The glass shop has occupied the space since 1959 . Since 2023 the Hub has been the occupant. 6. Context in the block or neighborhood; Staff Analysis: This building is in a high-traffic corner of the City and one of the first buildings seen entering the downtown corridor. Often, the East side of the building is seen while waiting at the stop light at Front and Lincoln; the intent behind the proposed mura l is to have a more welcoming environment for travelers to see while reminding citizens of the beauty in the natural area in which the City sits. The South side of the building is often looked at by those traveling from Lincoln to downtown, either turning on First Street or heading to Front Street. The south side of the building is also evident to all of those utilizing the parking area that is positioned between the building and First Street. A mural there will enrich the community by fostering cultural identity, promoting social cohesion, enhancing public spaces, and contributing to economic growth and tourism. 7. Benefit partner projects on same block; Staff Analysis: There have been multiple different past façade grant recipient projects within the areas of First, Front, and Lincoln streets. Some of the closes in proximity include Kokopelli Grill, Stormking Crossfit, Lee Plaza, Skincare Suites Spa, and more recently, HarborTowne, and the Adwell Building, receiving multiple different grants. This site last received a grant for improvements in 2019 as Mathews Glass. The Hub at 117 N Lincoln St., No. 25-01 March 26, 2025 Page 4 Figure 3: Potential Proposed Structure – East Elevation Figure 4: Potential Proposed Structure – South Elevation The Hub at 117 N Lincoln St., No. 25-01 March 26, 2025 Page 5 FINDINGS, CONDITIONS & CONCLUSIONS Staff determines the following findings based on Staff’s review of the Program’s criteria: Findings 1. The Façade Grant (Application No. 25-01) was submitted by Roxanne Greeson to the Department of Community and Economic Development on March 7, 2025. 2. The location of the work proposed is 117 N Lincoln St, Port Angeles WA 98232. 3. The project site is located within the CBD, Central Business District zone. 4. The grant request includes two murals for the South and East Facades, including: a. 30 gallons of paint b. Rollers, brushes, drop cloths c. Prevailing Wage for Painter; i. Mural design work, site prep and material purchasing, mural painting, additional façade (north and west) upkeep painting, and anti-graffiti coating. 5. Planning Division Staff reviewed the application under the Façade and Sign Grant Program criteria, which are included in Chapter 2.80 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. 6. The applicant is requesting $8,000.00 toward façade improvements valued no more than $16,000.00. 7. The request will be heard by the Planning Commission at the regularly scheduled meeting March 26, 2025. Conclusions Based on the findings above, Staff makes the following conclusions: 1. Grant Application No. 25-01 is found to provide for façade improvements that will enhance the physical appearance and overall value of the First, Front and Lincoln corridor. 2. Grant Application No. 25-01 is found to meet the grant program’s criteria as included in Section 2.80.110 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. 3. Therefore, Staff is recommending support of approval of the grant proposal with conditions of approval that outlines the requirements of the final award of funding. Conditions Based on Staff’s finding and conclusions, the following conditions are placed on this grant application approval: 1. Upon the date the Planning Commission’s approval, the applicant may proceed with the expenditures detailed in the application. 2. The applicant shall sign a grant contract with the City of Port Angeles for the reimbursement of a maximum amount of $8,000.00 for façade improvements. The applicant will be given 180 days to submit reimbursement of expenditures associated with the approved grant proposal as The Hub at 117 N Lincoln St., No. 25-01 March 26, 2025 Page 6 of the Planning Commission action. If progress on the project can be demonstrated, the applicant may request one 180-day extension of the contract. 3. Prior to contract signature, signed letters from the proposal’s property owners granting consent to the mural work on their property shall be provided to the Planning Division. The letters should indicate the acceptance of the 5-year requirement to preserve the grant work (Per standard contract language). 4. The applicant shall submit invoices for total reimbursement with a coversheet detailing each invoice number, amount, and type of payment and not exceeding the awarded grant amount. Reimbursement by the City will occur within 30 days of submission. 5. Prior to reimbursement, the property must be available to Staff for a site visit on the property confirming the work was done according to the approved grant application. 6. A building permit shall be required and submitted to the Department of Community & Economic Development for any and all construction work beyond repair. 7. Any labor performed in association with the grant proposal over $2,000.00 must meet federal prevailing wage standards. ATTACHMENTS A. Application materials B. Draft Contract Page 1 Department of Community & Economic Development 321 E. 5th Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362 360.417.4750 | www.cityof pa.us | ced@cityofpa.us FSG PROGRAM OVERVIEW In 2009 the City Council authorized a Facade and Signage Improvement Program aimed at addressing ongoing concerns with the physical appearance of the downtown and commercial areas. The program was established using Community and Development Block Grant income to provide matching grants to business and property owners that wish to renovate, enhance, and improve highly visible buildings along core commercial corridors throughout the City. GRANT INFORMATION The program allows applicants to request up to: 1. $10,000 for facade improvement; and/or 2. $1,000 for signage improvements. Funding will be matched by 50 percent of total project cost up to the $10,000 and $1,000 maximum funding availability. For instance, a project requesting a $10,000 grant award will require a minimum $20,000 total project cost. *Permit costs are not available for use as an award or match. EVALUATION CRITERIA & PRIORITIZATION Unfortunately, funding for this program is limited and not all eligible proposals are guaranteed funding. Projects will be evaluated competitively by the Community and Economic Development staff based on the following criteria: 1.Private contribution over and above the required match 2.Present condition of existing facade or signage 3.The building’s overall public visibility (i.e., the building’s relationship to commercial streets, public parks, etc.) 4.Expected increase in assessed value of improvement 5.Historic preservation and/or rehabilitation 6.Support the character of the neighborhood and streetscape 7.Priority will be given to projects that benefit partner projects on same block INFORMATION & AWARD PACKET CONTENTS Prior to application to the Facade and Sign Improvement Program, Please carefully review the following pages: Page 1: Facade and Sign Improvement Program Overview Page 2: Program Eligibility - Is your project Eligible? Page 3: Summary of 3-Step Application Process - STEP 1 Page 4: Summary of 3-Step Application Process - STEPS 2 & 3 + Program Contact Information Page 5: Facade and Signage Grant Application Checklist Page 6: Facade and Signage Grant Application 201 FACADE & SIGN IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANT INFORMATION & APPLICATION Page 2 IS YOUR PROJECT ELIGIBLE? ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 1. Location: a property must be located in one of the following: Commercial Arterial (CA), Commercial Shopping District (CSD), Commercial Neighborhood (CN), Commercial Office (CO), and Commercial Business District (CBD) zones or be a conforming commercial use in a non-commercial zone. 2. The owner, for himself and his successors, shall agree to maintain improvements for a minimum of a five-year period. 3. The project shall increase taxable value of building and shall be considered new construction or be a project on property that is not subject to property tax but that does increase the valuation of surrounding property. 4. All funded activities must comply with federal, state and local laws pertaining to labor standards and payment of prevailing wages for contracted work. ELIGIBLE PROGRAM ITEMS The following shall be eligible for funding through the program: 1. Rehabilitation, reconstruction, or restoration to the exterior, streetside of a building facade 2. Glass, windows, doors, trim, and accessories that are part of the streetside facade 3. Signage 4. Awnings, canopies, fences, and landscaping features 5. Street grade entrances which contribute to activity along street edge 6. Professional architectural/design/contractor fees as deemed appropriate for eligible projects * Eligible projects must be for improvements to facades or signs and will require all applicable building and/or sign permits. Applicants are not eligible for both a facade and a sign grant in the same application cycle. * Improvements must conform to the City’s building and zoning codes (PAMC 14 & 17). * Sign projects must conform to the City of Port Angeles’ Sign Ordinance (PAMC 14.36). INELIGIBLE PROGRAM ITEMS The following shall not be eligible for funding through the program: 1. Interior improvements 2. Roof repairs 3. Non-street facing entrances 4. Signs resulting in an increase in sign area as defined by PAMC 14.36.020 and fluttering devices/banners, billboards, moving/rotating signs, temporary signs, reader boards, anything that flashes or adds glare onto public ways or adjacent properties. 5. Buildings and signs for residential, non-profit, and governmental uses are not eligible. 6. Non-permanent or temporary structures. Page 3 THE 3 STEP APPLICATION PROCESS - STEP 1 STEP 1: APPLICATION SUBMISSION The first step in applying for the facade and sign improvement program is to have a plan for review. A pre-application meeting with Community and Economic Development Staff is recommended to find out whether or not a grant is eligible for the business’ location and to discuss specific plans for the facade and/or signage. After a pre-application meeting, an application can be submitted with these other attachments: 1. Detailed Project Narrative Description The project narrative should relate how the project will fulfill the criteria that staff will use to review the application. Specifically: 1. In detail, what improvements are being done and why they are necessary. 2. The history of the building. 3. How the project will benefit the community and the immediate streetscape. 4. The project start and finish dates. 2. Detailed Project Budget The Project Budget should identify each component mentioned (including labor at a prevailing wage) and a detail of each component part, cost of unit, number of units, and total cost. For projects of complexity, a cover sheet showing total component costs split into labor and materials helps the Planning Department complete a staff report more quickly. 3. Photographs of Current Conditions Photographs of the facade or sign are mandatory. Photographs of facade or sign details are helpful. 4. Renderings of Proposed Changes An “after picture”, rendering, or engineering/architectural document showing the finished product is mandatory for an application to be deemed complete. Please submit color renderings. Material examples can also be helpful for staff and Planning Commission members to understand the final product. 5. Federal W-9 Form This form should identify the individual or organization to be reimbursed. If the recipient is an organization or business, proof must be provided that the grant signatory has the authority to sign. The digital form can be found at https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf 6. Facade & Sign Grant Application Checklist SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION SHALL INCLUDE ALL SIX OF THESE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS Page 4 THE 3 STEP APPLICATION PROCESS - STEPS 2 & 3 STEP 2: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Upon receiving a complete application, the Planning Division will produce a staff report, which, when finished, will then be placed on the on the next available Planning Commission agenda for review. After reviewing the application, staff report, and staff recommendations, the Planning Commission will approve or deny the grant proposal. * For the Planning Commission to move for approval of a grant, the applicant or a representative must be present in the audience to make comment or answer any question Commissioners may have concerning the application and staff report. * PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT APPROVAL by Planning Commission and the signing of a grant agreement does not constitute the issuance of a building permit or land use permit. Permitting should be sought following the approval of the Planning Commission STEP 3: GRANT AGREEMENT AND REIMBURSEMENT Once the grant has been approved by the Planning Commission, the City of Port Angeles will draft and agreement for the payment of the grant amount approved by the Planning Commission. Drafting an agreement may take up to two weeks, so planning a project timeline to reflect this additional period of time is essential for reimbursement. * Projects must be completed within six months of being awarded a grant. Failure to meet this timeline may result in nullification of the grant contract *** IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING PAYMENTS *** 1. Any work billed, or materials invoiced, before the date signed by the applicant on the agreement with the City of Port Angeles will NOT be available for grant funding. Having correct, easily understandable documents will assist staff in drafting an agreement in a shorter period of time. 2. Any payments brought in must have a proof of price and a transaction. This can be through invoice, credit card receipt, or a copy of a valid check or money order. 3. The city can only pay 50 percent of any payment brought in, up to the agreed upon grant amount. If a grant recipient brings in an invoice with proof of payment for $2,000.00, the City will reimburse up to $1,000.00, or up to the remaining available agreed upon reimbursement amount. 4. Payments are mailed to the applicant every other Friday. Project invoicing and proof of payment must be brought in the week before the payment date for review and approval. Payment will be made within 30 days of reimbursement submission. QUESTIONS? After reviewing the Information & Award process handout, please direct all questions regarding the Facade and Sign Grant Program or Application to: Ben Braudrick, Assistant Planner Phone: (360) 417-4804 E-mail: bbraudrick@cityofpa.us Page 5 FACADE & SIGN GRANT APPLICATION CHECKLIST FSG 321 E. 5th Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362 360.417.4750 | www.cityof pa.us | ced@cityofpa.us An application will NOT be considered complete until all element have been completed in the following checklist. Check all that apply: Application Form Project Narrative explaining need for improvement and what is being improved. Project Budget Details: Cover page including: Individual Elements (Windows, Paint, Facia, etc.) Separating Labor and Materials Total Project Cost without Tax Contractor Estimates Before Color Photograph or rendering of each proposed building façade improvement. After Renderings with all work completed Any engineering documents involved in project (If Applicable) FSG ___-____ Page 6 Department of Community & Economic Development 321 E. 5th Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362 360.417.4750 | www.cityof pa.us | ced@cityofpa.us 321 E. 5th Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362 360.417.4750 | www.cityof pa.us | ced@cityofpa.us FSG ___-____FSG FACADE AND SIGN GRANT APPLICATION APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION Applicant Name: Mailing Address: Contact Name (or SAME): Contact Phone Number: Email Address: Property Owner Name: Mailing Address: Property Owner Phone Number: …I, the Contact, have read the Facade and Sign Grant Information and Award Cover Sheet Handout and understand both the grant award process and required application materials for submission approval. BUSINESS INFORMATION Business Name: Business Address: Business Type/Description: PROJECT INFORMATION Improvement Type …Facade Grant Brief Project Description: …Sign Grant Start Date: End Date: Project cost: Total Funding requested: (Facade: not to exceed 10k and Sign: not to exceed 1k) PROPERTY OWNER CONSENT (IF NOT THE APPLICANT) 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: Date: Property Owner’s Signature: Date: 1. Detailed Project Narrative Description The Hub building (117 N Lincoln) (formerly Mathews Glass) is one of the most visible buildings as tourists enter downtown Port Angeles. The large, 6,300 square foot building has been a staple of the town since 1920 and we would like to make sure it is a bright, inviting entrance to our city. Last year, we started the painting effort by restoring the 1920 mural on the East face of the building and put two coats of white paint on the remaining exterior in pr eparation for a new mural project. This year, we would like to mural the building with happy, celebratory artwork of Port Angeles. A collaboration effort between local artists Todd Fischer and Brady Black will create a visually appealing artistic entrance to downtown Port Angeles. On the East-facing wall, adjacent to the restored mural, the artists will create a mural called Gateway to Adventure to represent the city’s outdoor lifestyle in contemporary art. This is the most prominent wall entering town and would be a great entrance for visitors. The South facing wall is adjacent to the COPA parking lot on Lincoln Street where thousands of tourists a year park for different downtown events. This wall will be a collage of people from Port Angeles mixed with pops of bright colors that match the Gateway to Adventure mural. It will be called Faces of Adventure. The people in the mural will be volunteers that want their portrait of happy, silly, excited faces to bring visitors joy to look at. The faces will represent the attitude of Port Angeles on our best days when we are out hiking, exploring, and doing sport in our beautiful city. The remainder of the building along Front and Lincoln streets will be a match the color schemes of the other two sides and link the murals together to create one cohesive building paint job with blue tones. The columns will be covered in a “mural wash” to give a flowing, water effect that speaks to the wet PNW. The entire building will be quite energetic and beautiful helping locals get through the gray winter months. The building has long been a simple workshop, either as an auto repair shop or glass shop. As the city transitions into a more tourist-forward destination and less of an industrial downtown, it is important to use art to help that change. We see this mural project as a chance to lead by example in town and show visitors the amazing artists that live right here in Port Angeles. The building itself and the lot next door have sat vacant or underutilized for decades and have been an eyesore for folks entering the city. We want to change that with professional artwork drawing in visitors to this region. We have experienced firsthand how artwork greatly improves the economic viability of a town and shows a positive message to visitors and locals alike. This artwork can spread to adjacent buildings in the downtown area overtime creating a cohesive landscape of urban art on buildings that have vacant, dated walls. The mural painting will be done by April, just in time for the early summer tourism push with the WxNW Mural Festival, the Lincoln Street Block Party, The Future of Art and Design Tour, and the Juan de Fuca Festival. 2. Detailed Project Budget: $16,000 The below costs are estimates received from Todd Fischer and Brady Black (artists/contractors) who will be performing the work. Material Costs - Estimated Paint: 30 gallons x $150/gallon = $4,500 (estimated by Sherwin Williams) - Rollers, Brushes, Drop Cloths: $500 Labor Costs - Prevailing Wage for Painter (per WA State L&I): $55/hr. x 200 hours = $11,000 o 8 hours for mural design work o 16 hours for site prep and material purchasing o 40 hours for additional coats of white and blue trim o 16 hours for column wash o 40 hours for Front Street mural painting o 40 hours for First Street mural painting o 40 hours for anti-graffiti coating 3. Photographs of Current Condition 4. Renderings of Proposed Changes The artwork will be by Brady Black (bradyblack.net) and Todd Fischer (toddfischer.net). Below are examples of what the artwork will look like. The murals will be different than what is shown but this gives you a general indication of the mural types. 5. Federal W-9 Form Included below. GRANT PROGRAM AGREEMENT BETWEEN City of Port Angeles and The Hubbub, LLC This agreement is made between the City of Port Angeles, a non-charter code city and municipal corporation of the State of Washington (“City”) and The Hubbub, LLC (“Grantee”) for the façade improvement project described in this document and its attachments (“Project”). WHEREAS, the City allocated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program income to a façade improvement and rehabilitation grant program, which is a CDBG-eligible activity; and WHEREAS, the City has awarded a grant to reimburse a part of the costs of façade improvements for the property located at 117 N Lincoln St., Port Angeles, WA 98362, Port Angeles; Parcel Number Parcel # 06300051172; and WHEREAS, the Grantee has agreed to perform the work to improve the facade of the above described property; NOW, THEREFORE, the City and Grantee do mutually agree to the following terms and conditions regarding the above mentioned property to be improved using City funds through the Facade Grant Program: 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES The Grantee will complete in a satisfactory and proper manner as determined by the City the work described in the Project Overview. A listing of detailed project tasks is in the Façade Grant Application No. 25-01. PROJECT OVERVIEW Grantee: The Hubbub, LLC Grant No. 25-01 Section A: Brief Description Funds will be used for two murals located on different facades, one visible from First Street and the other visible from Front Street. Budget Category Goals/Expected Results/Products: Improvements to the building’s exterior façade. 21AGeneralAdmin The project is anticipated to result in façade improvements that will enhance the physical appearance, accessibility, and overall value of the building as well as surrounding areas. 2. GRANTEE’S OBLIGATIONS The Grantee warrants that they are the owner of the above property or has written permission from the Owner of the property to perform the proposed improvements described in the Project Overview and Scope of Work and Budget and incorporated herein by reference. Grantee agrees to complete work described in the attached Application within ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180) days after the effective date. In the event the Director of Community and Economic Development finds that the Grantee has commenced the work with reasonable diligence but, due to factors beyond its reasonable control, the Grantee is unable to complete the work within 180 days, the City Manager is authorized to extend the time to complete the work. All façade improvements shall be consistent with zoning and building codes currently in effect for the City. The Grantee shall assure that any permit or review necessary under City ordinances shall be approved prior to beginning the work on the façade improvement begins. The Grantee shall be responsible for the construction and management of the entire project. Once complete, if the façade improvements are maintained for at least five years, the Grantee is not obligated to repay any part of the grant to the CITY. If the façade improvements are not maintained for at least five years after completion, the Grantee shall immediately repay to the CITY the amount of the grant, less 20% of the amount for each year the façade improvements were maintained. 3. BUDGET The City will reimburse to the Grantee the amount of 50% or $8,000.00, whichever is less, for eligible incurred costs and expenses for the Project according to the budget shown on the Scope of Work and Budget. Only the work that is outlined in the Project Overview and included in Facade Grant Application No. 25-01 will be eligible for reimbursement. It is understood that this agreement is funded with CDBG program income funds. The Grantee acknowledges and agrees that the funds must be used only for CDBG-eligible expenditures as proposed in Façade Grant Application No. 25-01 and approved by the City Planning Commission. SCOPE OF WORK AND BUDGET Grantee: The Hubbub, LLC Grant No. 25-01 Section C: Project Scope and Budget Budget Category Project Activities Project Totals Applicant’s Contribution City Contribution 21AGeneralAdmin Materials and Labor $16,000 $8,000 $8,000 4. PAYMENT Disbursement of funds shall be made only after the Project is complete and certified by City staff to be in compliance with the approved design. The work must also adhere to any required inspections before funds are disbursed for reimbursement. All documentation for payment must be provided at one time to the City for one payout, and the receipts must be provided no later than six (6) months after the application has been approved or as stipulated in the request for an extension. Payment will be made to the Grantee by the City within four weeks after City deems all project costs and documentation to be complete. Payment shall be made only to the Grantee. The Grantee’s request for reimbursement must include itemized invoices detailing the work completed and materials purchased, with proof that payments in full have been made to Contractors and vendors, if applicable. Grantee acknowledges, and agrees to inform its Contractor, that the City has no obligation to pay the Contractor for work performed for the Grantee under this Program. This agreement shall not be construed or deemed to be an agreement for the benefit of any third party or parties, and no third party shall have any claim or right of action hereunder for any cause whatsoever. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by both parties, the Grantee’s total reimbursement under this agreement, including labor and materials, shall not exceed the maximum sum of $8,000.00. The budget for labor and materials is outlined in the Scope of Work and Budget. Budgets for each line item may be modified upon mutual agreement between the two parties, but in any event, the total payment to Grantee shall not exceed $8,000.00. 5. GENERAL CONDITIONS A. General Compliance. The Grantee agrees to comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, regulations, and policies, governing the funds provided under this agreement. B. Effective Date. Grant was approved by the Planning Commission on March 26, 2025 which is the effective date of this agreement. C. Independent Contractor. Nothing contained in this agreement is intended to, or will be construed in any manner, as creating or establishing the relationship of employer/employee between the parties. The Grantee will at all times remain an “independent contractor” with respect to the services to be performed under this agreement. The City will be exempt from payment of all Unemployment Compensation, FICA, retirement, life and/or medical insurance and Workers’ Compensation Insurance, as the Grantee is an independent contractor. D. Hold Harmless. The Grantee will hold harmless, defend and indemnify the City from any and all claims, actions, suits, charges and judgments whatsoever that arise out of the Grantee’s performance or nonperformance of the services or subject matter called for in this agreement. E. Workers’ Compensation. The Grantee will provide Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage for all of its employees involved in the performance of this agreement. F. Contract with Contractor. Each contractor who is performing the work approved for this Project shall have a valid State of Washington Contractor’s License. G. Labor Code/Prevailing Wage. Grantee acknowledges and agrees that the Grantee’s improvements to be constructed with the proceeds of the grant constitute construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work done under contract and paid for in whole or in part out of public funds. Grantee shall comply with all requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to labor standards and payment of prevailing wages (collectively, "Prevailing Wage Laws"). Grantee shall (i) require its contractors and subcontractors to submit certified copies of payroll records to Grantee; (ii) maintain complete copies of such certified payroll records; and (iii) make such records available to City and its designees for inspection and copying during regular business hours. Grantee shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City and its officers, employees, volunteers, agents and representatives from and against any and all present and future claims, arising out of or in any way connected with Grantee’s obligation to comply with all Prevailing Wage Laws, including all claims that may be made by contractors, subcontractors or other third party claimants. H. Funding Source Recognition. The Grantee will insure recognition of the roles of the City in providing services through this agreement. I. Suspension or Termination. The City may suspend or terminate this agreement if the Grantee materially fails to comply with any terms of this agreement, which include (but are not limited to) the following: • Failure to comply with any of the rules, regulations or provisions referred to herein, or such statutes, regulations, guidelines, policies or directives as may become applicable at any time; • Failure, for any reason, of the Grantee to fulfill in a timely and proper manner its obligations under this agreement; or • Submission by the Grantee to the City of reports that are incorrect or incomplete in any material respect. 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS A. Financial Management Accounting Standards. The Grantee agrees to adhere to the accounting principles and procedures required therein, utilize adequate internal controls, and maintain necessary source documentation for all costs incurred. B. Documentation and Record Keeping. The Grantee will maintain thorough records pertinent to the activities to be funded under this agreement, including records adequate to document that the funds were expended on CDBG-eligible activities. C. Access to Records and Retention. All such records and all other records pertinent to the work undertaken under this agreement will be retained by the Grantee for a period of six years after the City’s final audit of Project, unless a longer period is required to resolve audit findings or litigation. In such cases, the City will request a longer period of record retention. D. Audits and Inspections. All Grantee records with respect to any matters covered by this agreement will be made available to the City and duly authorized officials of the state and federal government, at any time during normal business hours, as often as deemed necessary, to audit, examine, and make excerpts or transcripts of all relevant data. Any deficiencies noted in audit reports must be fully cleared by the Grantee within 30 days after receipt by the Grantee. Failure of the Grantee to comply with the above audit requirements will constitute a violation of this agreement and may result in the withholding of future payments. E. Reporting. The Grantee, at such times and in such forms as the City may require, will furnish the City such periodic reports as it may request pertaining to the work or services undertaken pursuant to this agreement, the costs and obligations incurred or to be incurred in connection therewith, and any other matters covered by this agreement. 7. PERFORMANCE WAIVER The City’s failure to act with respect to a breach by the Grantee does not waive its right to act with respect to subsequent or similar breaches. The failure of the City to exercise or enforce any right or provision will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. 8. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This document states the entire agreement between the City and the Grantee for the use of funds received under this agreement and it supersedes all prior communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or written between the City and the Grantee with respect to this agreement. .................................................................................................................................... IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and the Grantee have executed this agreement as of the date and year last written below. CITY OF PORT ANGELES: GRANTEE: The Hubbub, LLC By: , City Manager By: , Owner Date: Date: Approved as to form: William E. Bloor, City Attorney Date: March 26, 2025 To: Planning Commission From: Courtney Bornsworth, Associate Planner - Natural Resources and Grant Administrator Subject: Title 15 Municipal Code Amendment No. 24-49 Background / Analysis: In February 2024, the City of Port Angeles was contacted by FEMA to inform the City that Chapter 15.12 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code no longer met federal and state requirements. The City consulted with the appropriate regulatory agencies to learn where the current code was deficient. Comments and improvements were then integrated into the existing code. The City’s legal team reviewed the code, which was then sent back to the relevant agencies for a final review. A SEPA checklist was prepared, along with a determination of Non-Significance. The proposed municipal code update and SEPA Checklist were noticed with the Peninsula Daily News, on City property, and sent to relevant local parties to collect public comment about the proposed changes on June 8, 2024. The public comment period ended on June 22, 2024. No public comment was received. 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 the amendment to the Washington State Department of Commerce for their review. Submission of the final ordinance within 10 days of adoption is also required. The notice was submitted on January 30th, 2025, and the 60-day notice period ends on March 31st, 2025. RCW 36.70A.106(3)(b) allows for a request to expedite the review. As this municipal code update was a required regulatory improvement, with minimal substantiative changes, a staff report was not deemed necessary to produce. Changes include: • Addition of definitions to come into compliance with Washington State Model Ordinance. • Modification of current definitions to come into compliance with Washington State Model Ordinance. • Clarification of unclear or confusing language • Clarification of penalties for violations • Updating standards for construction within a floodplain to come into compliance with Washington State Model Ordinance. Funding Overview: N/A Attachments: Summary: The City of Port Angeles has been required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to update PAMC 15.12 “Flood Damage Prevention” to meet current federal and state standards. The City has integrated comments provided by the Washington State Department of Ecology, FEMA, and other agencies into the current code. The code has been reviewed by legal, and is ready for adoption, pending any additional comments from the Washington State Department of Commerce. Funding: N/A Recommendation: 1) Recommend adoption of the ordinance by City Council. 1. Draft Ordinance 2. Chapter 15.12 LILO 1 ORDINANCE NO. ___________ AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington amending portions of Chapter 15.12 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. WHEREAS, the City is being required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to update Port Angeles Municipal Code (PAMC) “Flood Damage Prevention” to meet current federal and state standards; and WHEREAS, a determination of non-significance was issued on June 8, 2024; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing at the regular meeting on March 26, 2025; and Now, Therefore, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES DO HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. – Amendments to Chapter 15.12 PAMC. Chapter 15.12 PAMC is hereby amended as described in Attachment A, which is incorporated by reference herein. Section 2. - Classification. The amendments set forth by this ordinance are of general and permanent nature and shall become a part of the Port Angeles Municipal Code Section 3. - Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this ordinance are authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance including, but not limited to, the correction of the scrivener’s/clerical errors, references to other local, state, or federal laws, codes, rules or regulations, or ordinance numbering, section/subsection numbers and any references thereto. 2 Section 4. - Severability. If any provisions of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstances, are held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance, or application of the provisions of the Ordinance to other persons or circumstances, is not affected. Section 5. - Effective Date. This Ordinance, being an exercise of a power specifically delegated to the City legislative body, is not subject to referendum. This ordinance shall take effect on April 23, 2025, as required by The Flood Insurance Study (FIS) for Clallam County, WA and incorporated areas. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said Council held on the _____ day of ___________, 2025. _______________________ Kate Dexter, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: _____________________________ William E. Bloor, City Attorney ATTEST: _____________________________ Kari Martinez-Bailey, City Clerk Attachment A Page 1 of 26 Only those portions of Chapter 15.12 PAMC detailed in this attachment are being modified. All other portions of Chapter 15.12 PAMC remain unchanged. CHAPTER 15.12 FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS 15.12.010 Title. This chapter may be cited as the Flood Damage Prevention Chapter of the City of Port Angeles. 15.12.020 Purpose. It is the purpose of this chapter to promote the public health, safety and general welfare, and to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific areas of the City, by provisions designed: A. To protect human life and health; B. To minimize expenditure of public money and costly flood control projects; C. To minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts associated with flooding, and generally undertaken at the expense of the general public; D. To minimize prolonged business interruptions; E. To minimize damage to public facilities and utilities such as water and gas mains, electric, telephone, and sewer lines, and streets and bridges located in areas of special flood hazard; F. To help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the sound use and development of areas of special flood hazard so as to minimize future flood blight areas; G. To ensure that those who occupy areas of special flood hazard assume responsibility for their actions; H. To assure the availability of flood insurance within the City of Port Angeles. 15.12.030 General provisions. A. Lands to which this chapter applies: This chapter shall appliesy to all areas of special flood hazards within the jurisdiction of the City of Port Angeles. B. Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard: The special flood hazard areas identified by the Federal Insurance Administrator in a scientific and engineering report entitled “The Flood Insurance Study (FIS) for Clallam County, WA and incorporated areas, dated April 23, 2025, and any revisions thereto, with accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) dated April 23, 2025, and any revisions thereto, are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this ordinance. The areas of special flood hazard identified by the Federal Insurance Administration in a scientific and engineering report entitled Flood Insurance Study for the City of Port Angeles, dated February, Page 2 of 26 1980, and revised September 28, 1990, with accompanying Flood Insurance Maps is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this chapter. The Flood Insurance Study and Flood Insurance Rate Map(s) are on file at the office of the City Clerk, 321 East Fifth Street, Port Angeles, Washington 98362. The best available information for flood hazard area identification as outlined in PAMC 15.12.22090(B) shall will be the basis for regulation until a new FIRM is issued that incorporates data under PAMC 15.12.200090(B). 15.12.040 Compliance required. It is unlawful to No structure or land shall hereafter be constructed, located, extended, converted or altered any structure or land in violation without compliance with the terms of this chapter as well as all other applicable regulations. 15.12.050 Interpretation and application. In the interpretation and application of this chapter, all provisions shallbeare: A. Considered as minimum requirements; B. Liberally construed in favor of the governing body; and C. Deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers granted under state statutes. 15.12.060 More stringent regulations to apply in case of conflict. This ordinance is not intended to repeal, abrogate, or impair any existing easements, covenants, or deed restrictions. Should the provisions of this chapter and any other ordinance, easement, covenant or deed conflict or overlap, whichever regulation imposes the more stringent regulations shall prevails. 15.12.070 Disclaimer of liability. The degree of flood protection required by this chapter is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes; it is based on scientific and engineering considerations. Larger floods can, and will, occur on rare occasions. Flood heights may be increased by manmade or natural causes. This chapter does not imply that land outside the areas of special flood hazard or uses permitted within such areas will be free from flood damages. This chapter shall does not create liability on the part of the City, any employee or officer thereof, or the Federal Insurance Administration, during any flood damages that may result from a reliance on this chapter, or any administrative decision made hereunder. 3.8 Severability This ordinance and the various parts thereof are hereby declared to be severable. Should any Section of this ordinance be declared by the courts to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole, or any portion thereof other than the Section so declared to be unconstitutional or invalid. ARTICLE II. DEFINITIONS 15.12.080 Definitions Created: 2023-08-31 11:15:36 [EST] (Supp. No. 32, Update 1) Page 3 of 26 The following definitions apply to this Chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise: ”Alteration of watercourse” means any action that will change the location of the channel occupied by water within the banks of any portion of a riverine waterbody. 15.12.075 Appeal. "Appeal" means a request for a review of the interpretation of any provision of this ordinance or a request for a variance. 15.12.076 Area of shallow flooding. "Area of shallow flooding" means a designated AO or AH Zone on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). AO Zones have base flood depths that range from one to three feet above the natural ground; a clearly defined channel does not exist; the path of flooding is unpredictable and indeterminate; and, velocity flow may be evident. AO is characterized as sheet flow; AH indicates ponding, and is shown with standard base flood elevations. 15.12.080 Area of special flood hazard. "Area of special flood hazard" means the land in the floodplain within a community subject to a one percent or greater chance of flooding in any given year. Designation on maps always includes the letters A or V. “Special flood hazard area” is synonymous in meaning with the phrase “area of special flood hazard”. “ASCE 24” means the most recently published version of ASCE 24, Flood Resistant Design and Construction, published by the American Society of Civil Engineers. 15.12.081 Baseflood. "Baseflood" means the flood having a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year (also referred to as the "100-year flood"). Designated on Flood Insurance Rate Maps by the letters A or V. “Base Flood Elevation” means the elevation to which floodwater is anticipated to rise during the base flood. 15.12.082 Basement. "Basement" means any area of the building having its floor sub-grade (below ground level) on all sides. “Building”: See "Structure." “Building Code” means the currently effective versions of the International Building Code and the International Residential Code adopted by the State of Washington Building Code Council. 15.12.090 Breakaway wall. "Breakaway wall" means a wall that is not a part of the structural support of the building and is intended through its design and construction to collapse under specific lateral loading forces, without causing damage to the elevated portion of the building or supporting foundation system. Page 4 of 26 15.12.100 Coastal high hazard area. "Coastal high hazard area" means an area of special flood hazard extending from offshore to the inland limit of a primary frontal dune along an open coast and any other area subject to high velocity wave action from storms or seismic sources. The area is designated on the FIRM as Zone V1—30, VE or V. 15.12.102 Critical facility. "Critical facility" means a facility for which even a slight chance of flooding might be too great. Critical facilities include (but are not limited to) schools, nursing homes, hospitals, police, fire and emergency response installations, and installations which produce, use, or store hazardous materials or hazardous waste. 15.12.104 Cumulative substantial damage. "Cumulative substantial damage" means flood-related damages sustained by a structure on two separate occasions during a ten-year period for which the cost of repairs at the time of each such flood event, on the average, equals or exceeds 25 percent of the market value of the structure before the damage occurred. 15.12.110 Development. "Development" means any manmade change to improved or unimproved real estate, including but not limited to buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations or storage of equipment or materials located within the area of special flood hazard. 15.12.112 Elevation certificate. "Elevation certificate" means the administrative tool of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that can be used to provide elevation information, to determine the proper insurance premium rate, and to support a request for a Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) or Letter of Map Revision based on fill (LOMR-F). 15.12.114 Elevated building. "Elevated building" means for insurance purposes, a non-basement building that has its lowest elevated floor raised above ground level by foundation walls, shear walls, post, piers, pilings or columns. 15.12.115 Essential Facility. “Essential Facility” has the same meaning as “Essential Facility” defined in ASCE 24. Table 1-1 in ASCE 24- 14 further identifies building occupancies that are essential facilities. 15.12.116 Existing manufactured home park or subdivision. "Existing manufactured home park or subdivision" means a manufactured home park or subdivision for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufactured homes are to be affixed (including, at a minimum, the installation of utilities, the construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads) is completed before the effective date of the adopted floodplain management regulations. 15.12.118 Expansion to an existing manufactured home park or subdivision. "Expansion to an existing manufactured home park or subdivision" means the preparation of additional sites by the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufactured homes are to be Page 5 of 26 affixed (including the installation of utilities, the construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads). 15.12.120 Flood or flooding. “Flood” or “Flooding” means: 1) A general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry land areas from: a) The overflow of inland or tidal waters. b) The unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source. c) Mudslides (i.e., mudflows) which are proximately caused by flooding as defined in paragraph (1)(b) of this definition and are akin to a river of liquid and flowing mud on the surfaces of normally dry land areas, as when earth is carried by a current of water and deposited along the path of the current. 2) The collapse or subsidence of land along the shore of a lake or other body of water as a result of erosion or undermining caused by waves or currents of water exceeding anticipated cyclical levels or suddenly caused by an unusually high water level in a natural body of water, accompanied by a severe storm, or by an unanticipated force of nature, such as flash flood or an abnormal tidal surge, or by some similarly unusual and unforeseeable event which results in flooding as defined in paragraph (1)(a) of this definition. “Flood elevation study” means an examination, evaluation and determination of flood hazards and, if appropriate, corresponding water surface elevations, or an examination, evaluation and determination of mudslide (i.e., mudflow) and/or flood-related erosion hazards. Also known as a Flood Insurance Study (FIS). 15.12.130 Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). "Flood Insurance Rate Map" (FIRM) means the official map on which the Federal Insurance Administration has delineated both the areas of special flood hazard and the risk premium zones applicable to the community. A FIRM that has been made available digitally is called a Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM). 15.12.140 Flood Insurance Study (FIS). "Flood Insurance Study" (FIS) means the official report provided by the Federal Insurance Administration that includes flood profiles, the flood boundary-floodway map, and the water surface elevation of the base flood. “Floodplain” or “flood-prone area” means any land area susceptible to being inundated by water from any source. See "Flood or flooding." Page 6 of 26 “Floodplain administrator” means the community official designated by title to administer and enforce the floodplain management regulations. “Floodplain management regulations” means zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, building codes, health regulations, special purpose ordinances (such as floodplain ordinance, grading ordinance and erosion control ordinance) and other application of police power. The term describes such state or local regulations, in any combination thereof, which provide standards for the purpose of flood damage prevention and reduction. “Flood proofing” means any combination of structural and nonstructural additions, changes, or adjustments to structures which reduce or eliminate risk of flood damage to real estate or improved real property, water and sanitary facilities, structures, and their contents. Flood proofed structures are those that have the structural integrity and design to be impervious to floodwater below the Base Flood Elevation. 15.12.150 Floodway. "Floodway" means the channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent land areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation more thanone foot a designated height. Also referred to as "Regulatory Floodway." “Functionally dependent use” means a use which cannot perform its intended purpose unless it is located or carried out in close proximity to water. The term includes only docking facilities, port facilities that are necessary for the loading and unloading of cargo or passengers, and ship building and ship repair facilities, and does not include long term storage or related manufacturing facilities. 15.12.155 Increased cost of compliance. "Increased cost of compliance" means a flood insurance claim payment up to $30,000.00 directly to a property owner for the cost to comply with floodplain management regulations after a direct physical loss caused by a flood. Eligibility for an ICC claim can be through a single instance of "substantial damage" or as a result of a "cumulative substantial damage." (More information can be found in FEMA ICC Manual 301.) “Highest adjacent grade” means the highest natural elevation of the ground surface prior to construction next to the proposed walls of a structure. “Historic structure” means any structure that is: 1) Listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places (a listing maintained by the Department of Interior) or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as meeting the requirements for individual listing on the National Register; 2) Certified or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as contributing to the historical significance of a registered historic district or a district preliminarily determined by the Secretary to qualify as a registered historic district; Page 7 of 26 3) Individually listed on a state inventory of historic places in states with historic preservation programs which have been approved by the Secretary of Interior; or 4) Individually listed on a local inventory of historic places in communities with historic preservation programs that have been certified either: a) By an approved state program as determined by the Secretary of the Interior, or b) Directly by the Secretary of the Interior in states without approved programs. 15.12.160 Lowest floor. "Lowest floor" means the lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area (including basement). An unfinished or flood resistant enclosure, usable solely for parking of vehicles, building access or storage, in an area other than a basement area, is not considered a building's lowest floor, provided that such enclosure is not built so as to render the structure in violation of the applicable non-elevation design requirements of this chapter found at 15.12.270150(A)1. 15.12.163 Manufactured home. "Manufactured home" means a structure, transportable in one or more sections, which is built on a permanent chassis and is designed for use with or without a permanent foundation when attached to the required utilities. For the purposes of this chapter only, this term includes park model manufactured homes. The term "manufactured home" does not include a recreational vehicle. 15.12.166 Manufactured home park or subdivision. "Manufactured home park or subdivision" means a parcel (or contiguous parcels) of land divided into two or more manufactured home lots for rent or sale. “Mean sea level” means, for purposes of the National Flood Insurance Program, the vertical datum to which Base Flood Elevations shown on a community's Flood Insurance Rate Map are referenced. 15.12.180 New construction. "New construction" means for the purposes of determining insurance rates, structures for which the “start of construction” commenced on or after the effective date of an initial Flood Insurance Rate Map or after December 31, 1974, whichever is later, and includes any subsequent improvements to such structures. For floodplain management purposes, “new construction” means structures for which the "start of construction" commenced on or after the effective date of a floodplain management regulation adopted by a community and includes any subsequent improvements to such structures. 15.12.185 New manufactured home park or subdivision. "New manufactured home park or subdivision" means a manufactured home park or subdivision for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufactured homes are to be affixed (including at a minimum, the installation of utilities, the construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads) is completed on or after the effective date of adopted floodplain management regulations. Page 8 of 26 “One-hundred-year flood” or “100-year flood”: See "Base flood." “Reasonably safe from flooding” means development that is designed and built to be safe from flooding based on consideration of current flood elevation studies, historical data, high water marks and other reliable date known to the community. In unnumbered A zones where flood elevation information is not available and cannot be obtained by practicable means, reasonably safe from flooding means that the lowest floor is at least two feet above the Highest Adjacent Grade. 15.12.187 Recreational vehicle. "Recreational vehicle" means a vehicle, A. Built on a single chassis; B. 400 square feet or less when measured at the largest horizontal projection; C. Designed to be self-propelled or permanently towable by a light duty truck; and D. Designed primarily not for use as a permanent dwelling but as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use. 15.12.190 Start of construction. "Start of construction" includes substantial improvement, and means the date the building permit was issued, provided the actual start of construction, repair, reconstruction, placement or other improvement was within 180 days of the permit date. The actual start means either the first placement of permanent construction of a structure on a site, such as the pouring of slab or footings, the installation of piles, the construction of columns, or any work beyond the stage of excavation; or the placement of a manufactured home on a foundation. Permanent construction does not include land preparation, such as clearing, grading and filling; nor does it include the installation of streets and/or walkways; nor does it include excavation for a basement, footings, piers, or foundation or the erection of temporary forms; nor does it include the installation on the property of accessory buildings, such as garages or sheds not occupied as dwelling units or not part of the main structure. For a substantial improvement, the actual start of construction means the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor, or other structural part of a building, whether or not that alteration affects the external dimensions of the building. 15.12.200 Structure. "Structure" means a walled and roofed building including a gas or liquid storage tank as well as a manufactured home that is principally above ground. 15.12.205 Substantial damage. "Substantial damage" means damage of any origin sustained by a structure whereby the cost of restoring the structure to its before damaged condition would equal or exceed 50 percent of the market value of the structure before the damage occurred. Page 9 of 26 15.12.210 Substantial improvement. "Substantial improvement" means any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, repairs, reconstruction, or improvement of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value of the structure either: A. Before the improvement or repair is started; or B. If the structure has been damaged and is being restored, before the damage occurred. For the purposes of this definition "substantial improvement" is considered to occur when the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor, or other structural part of the building commenced, whether or not that alteration affects the external dimensions of the structure. The term does not, however, include either: A. Any project for improvement of a structure to correct pre-cited existing violations of State or local health, sanitary, or safety code specifications which are the minimum necessary to assure safe living conditions; or B. Any alteration of a structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places or a State Inventory of Historic Places. 15.12.215 Variance. "Variance" means a grant of relief from the requirements of this chapter which permits construction in a manner that would otherwise be prohibited by this chapter. “Water surface elevation” means Tthe height, in relation to the vertical datum utilized in the applicable flood insurance study of floods of various magnitudes and frequencies in the floodplains of coastal or riverine areas. 15.12.2176 Water dependent. "Water dependent" means a structure for commerce or industry which cannot exist in any other location and is dependent on the water by reason of the intrinsic nature of its operation. ARTICLE III. ADMINISTRATION 15.12.220090 Duties of Director of Public Works and Utilities Community and Economic Development. The Director of Public Works and Utilities Community and Economic Development shall be is primarily responsible for the administration and implementation of this chapter. While executing these duties, the Director of Community & Economic Development will be considered the City of Port Angeles’ “Floodplain Administrator”. The Director of Public Works and Utilities Floodplain Administrator shallwill perform the following duties: A. Review all development permits other than for subdivisions, short subdivisions and planned residential developments within flood hazard zones to determine: 1. That the permit requirements of this chapter have been satisfied; 2. That all necessary permits have been obtained from those Federal, State or local governmental agencies from which prior approval is required; Page 10 of 26 3. If the proposed development is located in the floodway, and if so, located to assure that the encroachment provisions of this chapter are complied with. 4. That the site is reasonably safe from flooding. B. When base flood elevation data has not been provided in accordance with Section PAMC 15.12.030- General Provisions, the Director of Public Works Floodplain Administrator shall must obtain, review and reasonably utilize any base flood elevation and floodway data available from a Federal, State or other source, in order to administer specific standards and floodways. C. Obtain and record the following information: 1. Where base flood elevation data is provided through the flood insurance study, flood insurance rate map, or required as in PAMC 15.12.22090(B), obtain and record the actual elevation, in relation to mean sea level, of the lowest habitable floor (including basement) of all new or substantially improved structures, and whether or not the structure contains a basement; 2. For all new or substantially improved floodproofed non-residential structures: a. Verify and record the actual elevation in relation to mean sea level to which the structure was flood proofed; and b. Maintain the floodproofing certifications required by this chapter. 3. Obtain and maintain documentation of the elevation of the bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member in V or VE zones. 4. Records of all variance actions, including justification for their issuance. (44 CFR 60.6(a)(6)) 5. Improvement and damage calculations. D. Maintain for public inspection all records pertaining to the provisions of this chapter. E. Notify adjacent communities and the office of the State Department of Ecology prior to any alteration or relocation of any watercourse, and submit evidence of such notification to the Federal Insurance Administration. F. Require that maintenance is provided within the altered or relocated portion of said water course so that the flood carrying capacity is not diminished. G. Make interpretations where needed as to exact location of the boundaries of the areas of special flood hazards (for example, where there appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field conditions). The person contesting the location of the boundary shallmust be given reasonable opportunity to appeal the interpretation as provided in section PAMC 15.12.24120. H. Notify FEMA when annexations occur in the Special Flood Hazard Area. I. Review all permits for subdivisions, short subdivisions or planned residential developments within flood hazard zones to determine: 1. That the permit requirements of this chapter have been satisfied; Page 11 of 26 2. That all necessary permits have been obtained from those Federal, State or local governmental agencies from which prior approval is required. 15.12.230 Duties of Director of Community and Economic Development. The Director of Community and Economic Development shall perform the following duties: A. Review all permits for subdivisions, short subdivisions or planned residential developments within flood hazard zones to determine: 1. That the permit requirements of this chapter have been satisfied; 2. That all necessary permits have been obtained from those Federal, State or local governmental agencies from which prior approval is required. B. Transmit to the Department of Public Works and Utilities all information required under the terms of this chapter. (Ord. 2091 § 11, 8/9/1980) 15.12235100 Variance procedure. A. Appeal Board Variance criteria. 1. The Board of Adjustment as established by the City of Port Angeles shall hear and decide appeals and requests for variances from the requirements of this chapter. 2. The Board of Adjustment shall hear and decide appeals when it is alleged there is an error in any requirement, decision, or determination made by the Director of Public Works and Utilities in the enforcement or administration of this chapter. 3. Those aggrieved by the decision of the Board of Adjustment, or any taxpayer, may appeal such decision to the Superior Court of Clallam County, as provided in Chapter 2.52 PAMC. 4. In passing upon such reviewing variance applications, the Board of Adjustment Hearing Examiner shall must consider all technical evaluations, all relevant factors, standards specified in other sections of this chapter, and: a1. The danger that materials may be swept onto other lands to the injury of others; 2b. The danger to life and property due to flooding or erosion damage; 3c. The susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents to flood damage and the effect of such damage on the individual owner; 4d. The importance of the services provided by the proposed facility to the community; 5e. The necessity to the facility of a water front location, where applicable; 6f. The availability of alternative locations for the proposed use which are not subject to flooding or erosion damage; 7g. The compatibility of the proposed use with existing and anticipated development; 8h. The relationship of the proposed use to the Comprehensive Plan and Flood Plain Management Program for that area; Page 12 of 26 9i. The safety of access to the property in times of flood for ordinary and emergency vehicles; 10j. The expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise, and sediment transport of the flood waters and the effects of wave action, if applicable, expected at the site; and 11k. the costs of providing governmental services during and after flood conditions, including maintenance and repair of public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems, and streets and bridges. 5. Upon consideration of the factors of subsection A.(4) and the purposes of this chapter, the Board of Adjustment may attach such conditions to the granting of variances as it deems necessary to further the purposes of this chapter. 6. The Director of Public Works and Utilities shall maintain the records of all appeal actions and report any variances to the Federal Insurance Administration upon request. B. ConditionsRequirements for variances: 1. Upon consideration of the factors of subsection A and the purposes of this chapter, the Board of Adjustment may condition the approval of variance as it deems necessary to further the purposes of this chapter. 2. Generally, the only condition under which a variances from the elevation standard may be issued is for new construction and substantial improvements to be erected on a lot of one- half acre or less in size contiguous to and surrounded by lots with existing structures constructed below the base flood level, provided ing items (a - k) in the criteria in subsection A.(4) have been fully considered. As the lot size increases, the technical justification required for issuing the variance increases. 2. For the repair, rehabilitation, or restoration of historic structures upon a determination that the proposed repair or rehabilitation will not preclude the structure’s continued designation as a historic structure and the variance is the minimum necessary to preserve the historic character and design of the structure Variances may be issued for the reconstruction, rehabilitation, or restoration of structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places or the State Inventory of Historic Places, without regard to the procedures set forth in this section. 3. Variances shallwill not be issued within a designated floodway if any increase in flood levels during the base flood discharge would result. 4. Variances shallwill only be issued upon a determination that the variance is the minimum necessary, considering the flood hazard, to afford relief. 5. Variances shallwill only be issued upon: a. A showing of good and sufficient cause; b. A determination that failure to grant the variance would result in exceptional hardship to the applicant; c. A determination that the granting of a variance will not result in increased flood heights, additional threats to public safety, extraordinary public expense, create nuisances, cause fraud on or victimization of the public as identified in subsection A.(4), or conflict with existing local laws or ordinances. Page 13 of 26 d. For the repair, rehabilitation, or restoration of historic structures, upon a determination that the proposed repair or rehabilitation will not preclude the structure’s continued designation as a historic structure and the variance is the minimum necessary to preserve the historic character and design of the structure; e. Upon a determination that the variance is the minimum necessary, considering the flood hazard, to afford relief; f. Upon a showing that the use cannot perform its intended purpose unless it is located or carried out in close proximity to water. This includes only facilities in the definition of “Functionally Dependent Use.” 6. Variances as interpreted in the National Flood Insurance Program are based on the general zoning law principle that they pertain to a physical piece of property; they are not personal in nature and do not pertain to the structure, its inhabitants, economic or financial circumstances. They primarily address small lots in densely populated residential neighborhoods. As such, variances from the flood elevations should be quite rare. 7. Variances may be issued for non-residential buildings in very limited circumstances to allow a lesser degree of floodproofing than watertight or dry-floodproofing, where it can be determined that such action will have low damage potential, complies with all other variance criteria except subsection B.(1), and otherwise complies with the general standards. 8. Any applicant to whom a variance is granted shallwill be given written notice notice from the City that: the structure will be permitted to be built with a lowest floor elevation below the base flood elevation and that the cost of flood insurance will be commensurate with the increased risk resulting from the reduced lowest floor elevation. a. The issuance of a variance to construct a structure below the BFE will result in increased premium rates for flood insurance up to amounts as high as $25 for $100 of insurance coverage, and b. Such construction below the BFE increases risks to life and property. 15.12.110 Appeals. A. The Hearing Examiner is authorized to hear and decide appeals of any decision or determination made by the Floodplain Administrator in the enforcement or administration of this chapter. Such appeals must be filed and the appeal fee paid with the City Clerk within 15 days of the decision. The appeal will be subject to the Hearing Examiner’s rules of procedure. B. Those aggrieved by a decision of the Hearing Examiner may appeal such decision to the Superior Court of Clallam County within 21 days of the decision. ARTICLE IV. REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS 15.12.24120 Development permit required—Application requirements. A. A development permit shall be is required before construction or development within an area of special flood hazard established in PAMC 15.12.030(B). If a permit for any development is required under another City ordinance, the development permit shallmust be combined with that permit. The permit shallmust be for all structures including manufactured homesas set forth in the Page 14 of 26 "definitions", and for all development, including but not limited to, fill and other activities also as set forth in the "definitions". B. The application for development permit shallmust be made on forms furnished by the Department of Public Works Community and Economic Development. The application may include but shallis not belimited to: plans in duplicate drawn to scale showing the nature, location, dimensions, and elevation of the area in question; existing or proposed structures, fill, storage of materials, drainage facilities, and the location of the foregoing. Specifically, the following information shall be is required: 1. Elevation in relation to mean sea level, of the lowest floor, including basement, of all structures; 2. Elevation in relation to mean sea level to which any structure has been flood-proofed; 3. Certification by a registered professional engineer or architect that the flood-proofing methods for any nonresidential structure meet the flood-proofing criteria of this chapter; 4. A description of the extent to which any water course will be altered or relocated as a result of the proposed development. 5) Where a structure is proposed in any V, a V-zone design certificate; 6) Where development is proposed in a floodway, an engineering analysis indication no rise of the Base Flood Elevation, and 7) Any other such information that may be reasonably required by the Floodplain Administrator in order to review the application. 15.12.250 Standards generally. In all areas of special flood hazards, the standards set forth in Sections 15.12.260 through 15.12.320 are required. (Ord. 2091 § 12 (part), 8/8/1980) 15.12.26140 Provisions for flood hazard protection reduction—General standards. In all areas of special flood hazards, the following standards are required: A. Anchoring. 1. All new construction and substantial improvements shall must be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movements of the structure resulting from hydrodynamic and hydrostatic loads including the effects of buoyancy. 2. All manufactured homes (including park model manufactured homes) must likewise be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement and shallmust be installed using methods and practices that minimize flood damage. Anchoring methods may include, but are not limited to, use of over-the-top or frame ties to ground anchors (Reference FEMA's "Manufactured Home Installation in Flood Hazard Areas" guidebook for additional techniques). B. Construction materials and methods. Page 15 of 26 1. All new construction and substantial improvements shall must be constructed with materials and utility equipment resistant to flood damage. 2. All new construction and substantial improvements must shallbe constructed using methods and practices that minimize flood damage. 3. Electrical heating, ventilation, plumbing, and air conditioning equipment and other service facilities must shallbe designed and/or otherwise elevated or located so as to prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components during conditions of flooding. C. Utilities. 1. All new and replacement water supply systems must shallbe designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the system. Additionally, all water wells must shallbe located on high ground and not in the floodway. 2. New and replacement sanitary sewage systems must shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the systems and discharge from the systems into flood waters. 3. On-site waste disposal systems must shall be located to avoid impairment to them or contamination from them during flooding. D. Subdivision proposals. 1. All subdivision proposals must shallbe consistent with the need to minimize flood damage. 2. All subdivision proposals must shallhave public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems located and constructed to minimize flood damage. 3. All subdivision proposals must shall have adequate drainage provided to reduce exposure to flood damage. 4. Where base flood elevation data has not been provided or is not available from another authoritative source, itsuch data must shall be generated for subdivision proposals and other proposed developments which contain at least 50 lots or five acres (whichever is less). E. Review of building permits. Where elevation data is not available either through the Flood Insurance Study or from another authoritative source (See PAMC 15.12.22090(B)), applications for building permits must shall be reviewed to assure that proposed construction will be reasonably safe from flooding. The test of reasonableness is a local judgment and includes use of historical data, high water marks, photographs of past flooding, etc., where available. Failure to elevate at least two feet above grade in these zones may result in higher insurance rates. F. Storage of Materials and Equipment 1. The storage or processing of materials that could be injurious to human, animal, or plant life if released due to damage from flooding is prohibited in special flood hazard areas. Page 16 of 26 2. Storage of other material or equipment may be allowed if not subject to damage by floods and if firmly anchored to prevent flotation, or if readily removable from the area within the time available after flood warning. 15.12.27150 Specific standards. In all areas of special flood hazards where base flood elevation data has been provided as set forth in Section PAMC 15.12.030 General Provisions, or PAMC 15.12.22090(B), the following provisions are required: A. Residential construction. 1. In AE and A1-30 zones or other A zoned areas where the BFE has been determined or can be reasonably obtained, new construction and substantial improvement of any residential structure must have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated one foot or more above the BFE. Mechanical equipment and utilities must be waterproof or elevated least one foot above the BFE. 2. New construction and substantial improvement of any residential structure in an AO zone must meet the requirements in PAMC 15.12.220. 3. New construction and substantial improvement of any residential structure in an Unnumbered A zone for which a BFE is not available and cannot be reasonably obtained must be reasonably safe from flooding, but in all cases the lowest floor must be at least two feet above the Highest Adjacent Grade. 4. New construction and substantial improvement of any residential structure in a V, V1- 30, or VE zone must meet the requirements in PAMC 15.12.210. 5. Fully enclosed areas below the lowest floor that are subject to flooding are prohibited, or must be designed to automatically equalize hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls by allowing for the entry and exit of floodwaters. Designs must meet or exceed the following minimum criteria: a. Have a minimum of two openings with a total net area of not less than one square inch for every square foot of enclosed area subject to flooding. b. The bottom of all openings must be no higher than one foot above grade. c. Openings may be equipped with screens, louvers, valves, or other coverings or devices provided that they permit the automatic entry and exit of floodwater. Page 17 of 26 d. A garage attached to a residential structure, constructed with the garage floor slab below the BFE, must be designed to allow for the automatic entry and exit of flood waters. Alternatively, a registered engineer or architect may design and certify engineered openings. New construction and substantial improvement of any residential structure shall have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated to the base flood elevation. 2. Fully enclosed areas below the lowest floor that are subject to flooding are prohibited, or shall be designed to automatically equalize hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls by allowing for the entry and exit of floodwaters. Designs for meeting this requirement must either be certified by a registered professional engineer or architect or must meet or exceed the following minimum criteria: a. A minimum of two openings having a total net area of not less than one square inch for every square foot of enclosed area subject to flooding shall be provided. b. The bottom of all openings shall be no higher than one foot above grade. c. Openings may be equipped with screens, louvers, or other coverings or devices, provided that they permit the automatic entry and exit of floodwaters. B. Non-residential construction. New construction and substantial improvement of any commercial, industrial or other non-residential structure must shallmeet the following standards: 1. In AE and A1-30 zones or other A zoned areas where the BFE has been determined or can be reasonably obtained, new construction and substantial improvement of any commercial, industrial, or other nonresidential structure must have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated one foot or more above the BFE, or elevated as required by ASCE 24, whichever is greater. Mechanical equipment and utilities must be waterproofed or elevated least one foot above the BFE, or as required by ASCE 24, whichever is greater. 2. If located in an AO zone, the structure must meet the requirements in PAMC 15.12.220. 3. If located in an Unnumbered A zone for which a BFE is not available and cannot be reasonably obtained, the structure must be reasonably safe from flooding, but in all cases the lowest floor must be at least two feet above the Highest Adjacent Grade. 4. If located in a V, V1-30, or VE zone, the structure must meet the requirements in PAMC 15.12.210. 5. Fully enclosed areas below the lowest floor that are subject to flooding are prohibited, or must be designed to automatically equalize hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls by allowing for the entry and exit of floodwaters. Designs for meeting this requirement must Page 18 of 26 either be certified by a registered professional engineer or architect or must meet or exceed the following minimum criteria: a. Have a minimum of two openings with a total net area of not less than one square inch for every square foot of enclosed area subject to flooding. b. The bottom of all openings must be no higher than one foot above grade. c. Openings may be equipped with screens, louvers, valves, or other coverings or devices provided that they permit the automatic entry and exit of floodwater. d. A garage attached to a residential structure, constructed with the garage floor slab below the BFE, must be designed to allow for the automatic entry and exit of flood waters. Alternatively, a registered engineer or architect may design and certify engineered openings. Note: Applicants who are floodproofing nonresidential buildings will be notified that flood insurance premiums will be based on rates that are one foot below the floodproofed level (e.g. a building floodproofed to the base flood level will be rated as one foot below). Floodproofing the building an additional foot will reduce insurance premiums significantly. either have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated to the level of the base flood elevation; or, together with attendant utility and sanitary facilities, shall: 1. Be floodproofed so that below the base flood level the structure is watertight with walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water; 2. Have structural components capable of resisting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads and effects of buoyancy; 3. Be certified by a registered professional engineer or architect that the design and methods of construction are in accordance with accepted standards of practice for meeting provisions of this subsection, based on their development and/or review of the structural design, specifications and plans. Such certifications shall be provided to the official as set forth in PAMC 15.12.220.C. 4. Non-residential structures that are elevated, not floodproofed, must meet the same standards for space below the lowest floor as described in subsection A. 5. Applicants floodproofing non-residential buildings shall be notified that flood insurance premiums will be based on rates that are at base flood level. C. Manufactured homes. 1. All manufactured homes to be placed or substantially improved on sites must be elevated on a permanent foundation such that the lowest floor of the manufactured home is elevated one foot or more above the base flood elevation and be securely anchored to an adequately anchored foundation system to resist flotation, collapse and lateral movement. Manufactured Homes placed within an area of special flood hazard are not required to meet Port Angeles Municipal Code 17.08.070(M)(A)(2) and must meet the requirements of this Chapter. This applies to manufactured homes within a floodplain: Page 19 of 26 a. Outside of a manufactured home park or subdivision, b. In a new manufactured home park or subdivision, c. In an expansion to an existing manufactured home park or subdivision, or d. In an existing manufactured home park or subdivision on a site which a manufactured home has incurred “substantial damage” as the result of a flood. 2. Manufactured homes to be placed or substantially improved on sites in an existing manufactured home park or subdivision that are not subject to the above manufactured home provisions be elevated so that either: a. The lowest floor of the manufactured home is elevated one foot or more above the base flood elevation, or b. The manufactured home chassis is supported by reinforced piers or other foundation elements of at least equivalent strength that are no less than 36 inches in height above grade and be securely anchored to an adequately anchored foundation system to resist flotation, collapse, and lateral movement. All manufactured homes to be placed or substantially improved within Zones A1—30, AH, and AE on the City's FIRM shall be elevated on a permanent foundation such that the lowest floor of the manufactured home is at or above the base flood elevation and be securely anchored to an adequately anchored foundation system in accordance with the provisions of PAMC 15.12.260.A. This paragraph applies to manufactured homes to be placed or substantially improved in an expansion to an existing manufactured home park or subdivision. This paragraph does not apply to manufactured homes to be placed or substantially improved in an existing manufactured home park or subdivision except where the repair, reconstruction, or improvement of the streets, utilities and pads equals or exceeds 50 percent of the value of the streets, utilities and pads before the repair, reconstruction or improvement has commenced. D. Recreational vehicles. Recreational vehicles placed on sites are required to either: a1. Be on-site for fewer than 180 consecutive days; (or) 2b. Be fully licensed and ready for highway use, on its wheels or jacking system, is attached to the site only by quick disconnect type utilities and security devices, and have no permanently attached additions; or c3. Meet the requirements of 15.12.270.C above, and the elevation and anchoring requirements for manufactured homes. Page 20 of 26 E. Enclosed Area Below the Lowest Floor. If buildings or manufactured homes are constructed or substantially improved with fully enclosed areas below the lowest floor, the areas must be used solely for parking of vehicles, building access, or storage. F. Appurtenant Structures (Detached Garages & Small Storage Structures) 1. Appurtenant structures used solely for parking of vehicles or limited storage may be constructed such that the floor is below the BFE, provided the structure is designed and constructed in accordance with the following requirements: a. Use of the appurtenant structure must be limited to parking of vehicles or limited storage; b. The portions of the appurtenant structure located below the BFE must be built using flood resistant materials; c. The appurtenant structure must be adequately anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, and lateral movement; d. Any machinery or equipment servicing the appurtenant structure must be elevated or floodproofed to or above the BFE; e. The appurtenant structure must comply with floodway encroachment provisions in PAMC 15.12.170(A); f. The appurtenant structure must be designed to allow for the automatic entry and exit of flood waters in accordance with Subsection (A)(5). g. The structure must have low damage potential, h) If the structure is converted to another use, it must be brought into full compliance with the standards governing such use, and i) The structure must not be used for human habitation. 2. Detached garages, storage structures, and other appurtenant structures not meeting the above standards must be constructed in accordance with all applicable standards in Subsection (A). Page 21 of 26 3. Upon completion of the structure, certification that the requirements of this section have been satisfied must be provided to the Floodplain Administrator for verification. 15.12.28160 AE and Al-30 Zones with base flood evaluations but no floodways. In areas with base flood elevations (but a regulatory floodway has not been designated), no new construction, substantial improvements, or other development (including fill) shallwill be permitted within Zones A1-30 and AE on the community's FIRM, unless it is demonstrated that the cumulative effect of the proposed development, when combined with all other existing and anticipated development, will not increase the water surface elevation of the base flood more than one foot at any point within the community. 15.12.33170 Floodways. Located within areas of special flood hazard as established in section 15.12.030 are areas designated as floodways. Since the floodway is an extremely hazardous area due to the velocity of floodwaters which carry debris, potential projectiles, and erosion potential, the following provisions apply: A. Encroachments, including fill, new construction, substantial improvements, and other development are prohibited, unless certification by a registered professional engineer or architect is provided demonstrating through hydrologic and hydraulic analyses performed in accordance with standard engineering practice that proposed encroachments shallmust not result in any increase in flood levels during the occurrence of the base flood discharge. B. Construction or reconstruction of residential structures is prohibited within designated floodways except for: 1. Repairs, reconstruction or improvements to a structure which do not increase the ground floor area; and 2. Repairs, reconstruction or improvements to a structure, the cost of which does not exceed 50 percent of the market value of the structure either i. Before the repair, reconstruction, or repair is started, or ii. If the structure has been damaged, and is being restored, before the damage occurred. Work done on structures to comply with existing health, sanitary, or safety codes which have been identified by the local code enforcement official and which are the minimum necessary to assure safe living conditions or to structures identified as historic places must shallnot be included in the 50 percent. C. If section 15.12.330 170(A) is satisfied, all new construction and substantial improvements must shall comply with all applicable flood hazard reduction provisions of this chapter. 15.12.180 General Requirements for Other Development Page 22 of 26 A. All development, including manmade changes to improved or unimproved real estate for which specific provisions are not specified in this ordinance or the state building codes with adopted amendments and any local amendments, must shall: 1. Be located and constructed to minimize flood damage; 2. Meet the encroachment limitations of this ordinance if located in a regulatory floodway; 3. Be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement resulting from hydrostatic loads, including the effects of buoyancy, during conditions of the design flood; 4. Be constructed of flood damage-resistant materials; 5. Meet the flood opening requirements of PAMC 15.12.150(A)(B), and 6. Have mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems above the design flood elevation or meet the requirements of ASCE 24, except that minimum electric service required to address life safety and electric code requirements is permitted below the design flood elevation provided it conforms to the provisions of the electrical part of building code for wet locations. 15.12.331190 5.6 Critical Facility(Optional Provision) Construction of new critical facilities must shallbe, to the extent possible, located outside the limits of the SFHA (100-year floodplain). Construction of new critical facilities must shallbe permissible within the SFHA if no feasible alternative site is available. Critical facilities constructed within the SFHA must shallhave the lowest floor elevated three feet above BFE or to the height of the 500-year flood, whichever is higher. Access to and from the critical facility should also be protected to the height utilized above. Floodproofing and sealing measures must be taken to ensure that toxic substances will not be displaced by or released into floodwaters. Access routes elevated to or above the level of the BFE must shallbe provided to all critical facilities to the extent possible. 15.12.335200 Wetlands management. To the maximum extent possible, in order to avoid the short and long term adverse impacts associated with the destruction or modification of wetlands, especially those activities which limit or disrupt the ability of the wetland to alleviate flooding impacts, the following measures will be considered: A. Review proposals for development within base flood plains for their possible impacts on wetlands located within the flood plain. Created: 2023-08-31 11:15:37 [EST] (Supp. No. 32, Update 1) Page 23 of 26 B. Ensure that development activities in or around wetlands do not negatively affect public safety, health, and welfare by disrupting the wetlands' ability to reduce flood and storm drainage. C. Request technical assistance from the Department of Ecology in identifying wetland areas. 15.12.34210 Coastal high hazard area. Located within areas of special flood hazard established in PAMC 15.12.030 are Coastal High Hazard Areas, designated as Zones V1—V30, VE and/or V. These areas have special flood hazards associated with high velocity waters from tidal surges and, therefore, in addition to meeting all provisions in this chapter, the following provisions shall also apply: A. Due to the dynamic nature of coastal high hazard areas located along the Pacific Ocean, in areas with designated Velocity Zones (V-zones) from Cape Disappointment to Cape Flattery, the following standards shall apply: 1. Prohibit new or substantially improved construction in designated V-zones; exceptions are for needed water dependent structures or structures that facilitate public recreational access to the shore. Structures which require siting in the V-zone should be sited landward of the primary dune if an active dune system is associated with the V-zone. 2. Prohibit any alteration of dunes in the above designated V-zones which could increase potential flood damage; this restriction includes prohibiting any modification or alteration or disturbance of vegetative cover associated with dunes located in designated V-zones. All new construction and substantial improvements in Zones V1—V30 and VE (V if base flood elevation data is available) must shall be elevated on pilings and columns so that: 1. The bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member of the lowest floor (excluding the pilings or columns) is elevated one foot or more above the base flood level or meets the elevation requirements of ASCE 24, whichever is higher ; and 2. The pile or column foundation and structure attached thereto is anchored to resist flotation, collapse and lateral movement due to the effects of wind and water loads acting simultaneously on all building components. Wind and water loading values shall must each have a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year (100-year mean recurrence interval). A registered professional engineer or architect shallmust develop or review the structural design, specifications and plans for the construction and must shall certify that the design and methods of construction to be used are in accordance with accepted standards of practice for meeting the provisions of (1) and (2) of this section. C. Obtain the elevation (in relation to mean sea level) of the bottom of the lowest structural member of the lowest floor (excluding pilings and columns) of all new and substantially improved structures in Zones V1—30 and VE, and whether or not such structures contain a basement. The local administrator Floodplain Administrator must shallmaintain a record of all such information. D. All new construction must shallbe located landward of the reach of mean high tide. Page 24 of 26 E. Provide that all new construction and substantial improvements have the space below the lowest floor either free of obstruction or constructed with non-supporting breakaway walls, open wood latticework, or insect screening intended to collapse under wind and water loads without causing collapse, displacement or other structural damage to the elevated portion of the building or supporting foundation system. For the purpose of this section, a breakaway wall must shall have a design safe loading resistance of not less than ten and no more than 20 pounds per square foot. Use of breakaway walls which exceed a design safe loading resistance of 20 pounds per square foot (either by design or when so required by local or State codes) may be permitted only if a registered professional engineer or architect certifies that the designs proposed meet the following conditions: 1. Breakaway wall collapse must shallresult from a water load less than that which would occur during the base flood; and 2. The elevated portion of the building and supporting foundation system must shallnot be subject to collapse, displacement, or other structural damage due to the effects of wind and water loads acting simultaneously on all building components (structural and non- structural). Maximum wind and water loading values to be used in this determination must shall each have a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year (100-year mean recurrence interval). F. If breakaway walls are utilized, such enclosed space must shall be usable solely for parking of vehicles, building access, or storage. Such space must shallnot be used for human habitation. G. Prohibit the use of fill for structural support of buildings. H. All manufactured homes to be placed or substantially improved within Zones V1-30, V, and VE on the community's FIRM on sites: 1. Outside of a manufactured home park or subdivision, 2. In a new manufactured home park or subdivision, 3. In an expansion to an existing manufactured home park or subdivision, or 4. In an existing manufactured home park or subdivision on which a manufactured home has incurred "substantial damage" as the result of a flood; shallmust meet the standards of PAMC 15.12.26140(A) through (C)and manufactured homes placed or substantially improved on other sites in an existing manufactured home park or subdivision within Zones V1-30, V, and VE on the FIRM must shallmeet the requirements of PAMC 15.12.27150(C). I. Recreational vehicles placed on sites within Zones V1-30, V, and VE on the community's FIRM either: 1. Be on the site for fewer than 180 consecutive days, or 2. Be fully licensed and ready for highway use, on its wheels or jacking system, attached to the site only by quick disconnect type utilities and security devices, and have no permanently attached additions; or 3. Meet the requirements of PAMC 15.12.24120 (development permit required) and PAMC 15.12.340, paragraphs Subsection (A) through (G) of this section. Page 25 of 26 15.12.345220 Standards for shallow flooding areas (AO Zones). Shallow flooding areas appear on FIRMs as AO zones with depth designations. The base flood depths in these zones range from one to three feet above ground where a clearly defined channel does not exist, or where the path of flooding is unpredictable and where velocity flow may be evident. Such flooding is usually characterized as sheet flow. In these areas, the following provisions apply: A. New construction and substantial improvements of residential structures and manufactured homes within AO zones must shallhave the lowest floor (including basement and mechanical equipment) elevated above the highest adjacent grade to the structure, one foot or more above* the depth number specified in feet on the community's FIRM (at least two feet above the highest adjacent grade to the structure if no depth number is specified). B. New construction and substantial improvements of nonresidential structures within AO zones must shall either: 1. Have the lowest floor (including basement) elevated above the highest adjacent grade of the building site, one foot or more above the depth number specified on the FIRM (at least two feet if no depth number is specified); or 2. Together with attendant utility and sanitary facilities, be completely flood proofed to or above that level so that any space below that level is watertight with walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water and with structural components having the capability of resisting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads and effects of buoyancy. If this method is used, compliance must shallbe certified by a registered professional engineer or architectas in Section 5.2-2(3). C. Require adequate drainage paths around structures on slopes to guide floodwaters around and away from proposed structures. D. Recreational vehicles placed on sites within AO Zones on the community's FIRM are required to either: 1. Be on the site for fewer than 180 consecutive days, or 2. Be fully licensed and ready for highway use, on its wheels or jacking system, is attached to the site only by quick disconnect type utilities and security devices, and has no permanently attached additions; or 3. Meet the requirements of Subsections 15.12.345(A) and 15.12.345(C) above and the anchoring requirements for manufactured homes (Section 15.12.26140(A)(2)). ARTICLE V. VIOLATION 15.12.35230 Violationsis misdemeanor. No structure or land shall hereafter be constructed, located, extended, converted, or altered without full compliance with the terms of this chapter. Violation or failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter shall be is a misdemeanor subject to civil penalties and enforcement pursuant to Chapter 2.90 PAMC. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. Nothing herein contained shall in this chapter prevents the City from taking such other lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation. Page 26 of 26 Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Transportation Element (DRAFT) Page 1 7 Transportation Element (DRAFT) Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Transportation Element (DRAFT) Page 2 Introduction The Transportation Element provides a framework that guides transportation investments over the next 20 years to support the City of Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan and comply with the Washington State Growth Management Act. This Transportation Element incorporates community values into overarching goals to ensure that these values guide investments as Port Angeles keeps evolving. The plan integrates Port Angeles’ current efforts and emphasizes active transportation connections, accessibility for all, and safety. This Transportation Element envisions the future of Port Angeles’ transportation system with the following goals: • To develop a coordinated, multimodal transportation system, which serves all areas of the city and all types of users in a safe, accessible, economical, and efficient manner. • To enhance network connectivity, prioritize emergency response, and promote climate resiliency through sustainable transportation innovations. • To move people and goods safely by improving circulation and transportation facilities • To strengthen connections for industry and commerce, promoting prosperity, safety, and equity. • To ensure the maintenance and improvement of transportation facilities are in alignment with the City's plans and standards, while adapting to climate risks and coordinating with different partners or stakeholders. Several national, state, and regional agencies influence transportation mobility options in Port Angeles, including the United States Department of Transportation, Washington State Department of Transportation, Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization, Port of Port Angeles, and Clallam Transit. The Transportation Element aims to direct the City's strategic efforts in local investments to develop a connected, multimodal transportation system that integrates regional transportation facilities and services with sustainable funding. Existing Conditions Port Angeles’ transportation network supports various modes of travel, including walking, bicycling, driving, public transportation, and freight. Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Transportation Element (DRAFT) Page 3 According to 2023 census data1, among workers 16 years or older, approximately 73% drive alone to work, 10% carpool, 4% walk, 2.5% use public transportation, less than 1% use bicycles, and less than 1% use taxis, motorcycles, or other means. The remaining 8.5% work from home. While vehicular travel is the primary mode of transportation, the City also promotes active transportation by investing in bicycle and pedestrian facilities to address network gaps and to enhance safety. The city has shared use paths or trails for bikes and pedestrians, and continuous sidewalks east of Tumwater Creek. Clallam Transit provides transit services, including the Strait Shot between the downtown Gateway Transit Center and Bainbridge Ferry Terminal. Black Ball Ferry connects to Victoria, BC, Canada, from the waterfront. The William R Fairchild International Airport in the west part of the city no longer offers regular commercial flights since Dash Air Shuttle ceased operations in 2024. This section outlines the current conditions of different modes of transportation in Port Angeles. Roadway Network Streets are the foundation of multimodal travel in Port Angeles. They support the lives and activities of the city’s residents and visitors. Port Angeles’ street network is classified into four categories by functions and average daily traffic volumes: local/access roads, collector arterials, minor arterials, and principal arterials. Figure 1 shows the street network with their classifications. US Highway 101 (US 101) traverses through the city east-west and connects to regional destinations on the north end of the Olympic Peninsula. Within the City’s limit, US 101 splits into a one-way couplet at 1st Street and Front Street between S Lincoln Street and Golf Course Road. Port Angeles has historically been a small community supported by its lumber industry and mills, which nourished its economy and residents. S 12019-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. Table S0801. US Census Bureau, 2023. Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Transportation Element (DRAFT) Page 4 Tumwater Truck Route (SR 117) connects US 101 between the 1st/Front Street couplet and W Lauridsen Boulevard along the Tumwater Creek, accommodating freight mobility including the logging trucks which routinely load and off-load at marine terminals in Port Angeles harbor. Port Angeles is also known for its natural features including forests, creeks, and mountains, and serves as a gateway to the Olympic National Park. While these natural features offer numerous amenities, they also constrain the city’s transportation network: the city's roads are divided by creeks running from south to north, which disrupt the otherwise well- connected grid network and necessitate reliance on bridges over the creeks. Currently, W 8th Street Bridge and W Lauridsen Boulevard allow passage over Tumwater Creek and Valley Creek. E 8th Street and E Lauridsen Boulevard provide access over Peabody Creek. To cross White Creek, however, one must use the 1st/Front Street couplet, as no through routes are available to south. Figure 1: Roadway Functional Classification Source: City of Port Angeles, Fehr & Peers, 2025. Pedestrian & Bicycle Network Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Transportation Element (DRAFT) Page 5 Port Angeles' pedestrian and bicycle network consists of sidewalks and shared use paths or trails. Most of the City’s sidewalks are located east of Tumwater Creek and north of Lauridsen Boulevard, both along arterial roads and within residential areas. Sidewalks are largely absent in other areas of Port Angeles. The current sidewalk infrastructure within the city totals approximately 83 miles, accounting for both sides of a road. The City has identified a need to expand its sidewalk infrastructure. Figure 2 shows the current sidewalks in Port Angeles, as well as potential future sidewalks (e.g., areas where no sidewalk exists). Figure 2: Sidewalk Network in Port Angeles Source: City of Port Angeles, Fehr & Peers, 2025. Existing bicycle facilities include the Waterfront Trail, the Olympic Discovery Trail, and dedicated bike lanes. In all, these facilities total approximately 14 miles within Port Angeles. As shown in Figure 3, the City has constructed dedicated bike lanes along the following corridors: • Front Street between Marine Drive and N Lincoln Street • 1st Street between Marine Drive and N Alder Street • S Lincoln Street between 1st Street and E 8th Street Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Transportation Element (DRAFT) Page 6 • E 8th Street between S Peabody Street and S Race Street • E Lauridsen Boulevard between S Lincoln Street and S Race Street • W 8th Street between S Lincoln Street and S A Street. • W 10th Street between S N Street and S I Street As this plan is being drafted, the City is has secured funding for additional dedicated bike lanes to be designed and constructed in 2025 and 2026: • S A Street between W 8th Street and W 10th Street • W 10th Street between S A Street and S I Street Upon completion, the existing and near-term built dedicated bike lanes will constitute a total of six miles. Besides near-term projects, the Race Street Complete Street Project will add another 0.6-mile shared use path/trail between E 8th Street and Front Street. The project is scheduled to enter the planning and design phase in 2025. Figure 3 illustrates the existing and near-term bicycle and pedestrian facilities within Port Angeles city limits. Figure 3: Bicycle Network in Port Angeles Source: City of Port Angeles, Fehr & Peers, 2025. Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Transportation Element (DRAFT) Page 7 One of the quantifiable metrics that Port Angeles could use to evaluate the quality of existing bicycle infrastructure is bicycle level of traffic stress (LTS). LTS scores range from 1 to 4, with the lowest level of traffic stress is classified as LTS 1, where a wide range of users feel safe and comfortable on an active transportation facility and the highest level of traffic stress classified as LTS 4, where most users feel uncomfortable when walking or biking. Overall, the bicycle LTS can be described as follows: • LTS 1: Bicycle facilities are safe and comfortable for people of a wide range of ages and abilities. • LTS 2: Bicycle facilities are comfortable for most adults but may include small segments that exceed the tolerance for people of a wide range of ages and abilities. • LTS 3: Bicycle facilities are tolerable for confident, experienced bicyclists and pedestrians. • LTS 4: Bicycle facilities are missing and/or uncomfortable for most people and serve as a barrier to biking for many. Currently, the City of Port Angeles has not adopted methodology for determining bicycle LTS, so a set of criteria was developed by Fehr & Peers to analyze current conditions and to help identify potential future active transportation projects. Detailed criteria for determining bike LTS are documented in the appendix. Figure 4 below shows the results of bike LTS in Port Angeles. Most of the local access streets are classified as LTS 1 because streets in residential areas usually have lower speed limits and traffic volumes, which create a safer environment for cyclists. Note that the results do not consider any planned facilities even though they are labeled on the map for reference. Commented [JT1]: @MAKERS to check on the number and hyperlink of the appendix. Appendix currently WIP. Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Transportation Element (DRAFT) Page 8 Figure 4: Current Bicycle Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) Source: City of Port Angeles, OpenStreetMap, Fehr & Peers, 2025. Transit Network Clallam Transit provides transit services in Port Angeles with internal circulations and connections to neighboring cities and tribes. All routes depart from the Gateway Transit Center which is located between N Lincoln Street and N Laurel Street, across the street from Port Angeles Visitor Center. As of 2024, a total of 28 bus shelters are available in Port Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Transportation Element (DRAFT) Page 9 Angeles, including six at the Gateway Transit Center2 and others sporadically located along arterial streets within the city. However, most current bus stops consist merely of a pole with a bus sign, lacking route or timetable information. All Clallam Transit fixed routes, with the exception of Route 123 Strait Shot and the seasonal Hurricane Ridge Shuttle, are fare-free as of January 1, 2025. All buses are free for youth, Peninsula College students, and veterans. The paratransit program by Clallam Transit, Clallam Connect, provides door-to-door service for senior residents and people with disabilities. Figure 5 illustrates Clallam Transit fixed-route services in Port Angeles. Table 1 shows the average monthly ridership in summer 2024 for fixed routes in Port Angeles. 2 Appendix A: Transit Amenities, 2024-2029 Transit Development Plan, Clallam Transit System. https://irp.cdn-website.com/0eaf265e/files/uploaded/2024-2029_TDP.pdf Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Transportation Element (DRAFT) Page 10 Figure 5: Clallam Transit Bus Routes in Port Angeles Source: Clallam Transit, Fehr & Peers, 2025. Routes within the city depart approximately every 30 minutes on weekdays mostly between 6 am and 8 pm and every 60 minutes on Saturdays mostly between 8 am and 8 pm. There is no service available on Sundays or holidays. • Route 20: circulates counterclockwise around E 1st Street, S Race Street, E Lauridsen Boulevard, E Ennis Street, and E Front Street. • Route 22: circulates counterclockwise around S Lincoln Street, E Ahlvers Road, and S Peabody Street. • Route 24: circulates clockwise around S I Street, W 16th Street, and S C Street and continues on W 8th Street, S Cherry Street, and S Lincoln Street. • Route 26: connects communities to the west of Port Angeles via Lower Elwha Road and circulates counterclockwise around Marine Drive, S N Street, S O Street, W 18th Street, W Lauridsen Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Transportation Element (DRAFT) Page 11 Boulevard and SR 117 within Port Angeles. Buses depart every 30- 60 minutes on weekdays and every 60 minutes on Saturday. Intercity and rural routes have varying frequencies depending on the specific route, with no service available on Sundays and holidays except for Route 123 Strait Shot and the seasonal Hurricane Ridge Shuttle. • Route 10: connects rural communities to the northwest of Port Angeles as far as Joyce and Lyer River via SR 112 (Strait of Juan de Fuca Highway). The route is scheduled 6 runs in each direction on weekdays and 4 runs in each direction on Saturday. • Route 14: connects communities between Port Angeles and Forks via US 101. The route is scheduled 8 runs in each direction on weekdays and 4 runs in each direction on Saturday. • Route 30: connects Port Angeles and Sequim via US 101. Buses depart approximately every 30 minutes on weekdays and 60 minutes on Saturday. • Route 123 Strait Shot: connects Port Angeles directly with the Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal with limited stops. The route is scheduled 3 runs in each direction Monday through Saturday and 2 runs in each direction on Sunday and some holidays. A fare of $10 is required for Route 123 Strait Shot, with a reduced fare of $5 available for senior citizens and individuals with disabilities. Clallam Transit also operates a seasonal Hurricane Ridge Shuttle during summertime. The shuttle departs every hour from the Gateway Transit Center and stops at different trailheads in the Olympic National Park. A fare of $1 is required for taking the shuttle, with a reduced fare of $0.50 for senior citizens and individuals with disabilities. Table 1: Clallam Transit Fixed-route Service Ridership Route Service Type/Area Summer 2024 Monthly Ridership (June - September) 10 Rural; SR 112 – Joyce 1,600 14 Intercity; US 101 – Forks 4,100 20 Urban 6,800 22 Urban 8,700 Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Transportation Element (DRAFT) Page 12 24 Urban 8,500 26 Urban 11,100 30 Intercity; US 101 – Sequim 20,400 123 Strait Shot Intercity; US 101 – Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal 2,100 Hurricane Ridge Shuttle Shuttle – Olympic National Park 2,200 Source: Clallam Transit, 2024. Freight Network Home to the Port of Port Angeles and located on the Olympic Peninsula amidst the timber industry, freight mobility is an important consideration in Port Angeles’ transportation network. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) classifies freight corridors into five different classes based on annual freight tonnage moved on the roadway segment. Table 2 categorizes Port Angeles roadways into the five classes based on WSDOT 2023 Freight and Goods Transportation System (FGTS) truck corridors3. Currently, US 101 and SR 117 consist of the City’s truck route. Figure 6 illustrates the WSDOT classification of freight corridors in Port Angeles and the current truck route. 3https://wsdot.maps.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=09185bbba7c94253a26961489bb8ad20 Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Transportation Element (DRAFT) Page 13 Table 2: WSDOT Freight Classifications in Port Angeles 4 FGTS Truck Corridor Tier Description Streets in Port Angeles T-1 More than 10 million tons per year No Streets Classified T-2 4 million to 10 million tons per year US 101, SR 117, S Race Street, E/W 8th Street, Marine Drive T-3 300,000 to 4 million tons per year E/W Lauridsen Boulevard, S Airport Road, S C Street, S Lincoln Street, Mt Angeles Road T-4 100,000 to 300,000 tons per year W Edgewood Drive, W 18th Street, S L Street T-5 At least 20,000 tons in 60 days and less than 100,000 tons per year No Streets Classified Source: WSDOT, Fehr & Peers, 2025. 4 Appendix D: Washington’s Freight Transportation System, pp.10. Freight System Plan. Washington Department of Transportation. Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Transportation Element (DRAFT) Page 14 Figure 6: WSDOT Freight System Source: WSDOT, Fehr & Peers, 2025. Automobile Network According to the Capital Facility Element of the Comprehensive Plan, traffic operations on all arterial streets shall function at an average daily Level of Service (LOS) of D or better. LOS is a term that qualitatively describes the operating performance of an intersection or on a roadway segment. LOS is reported on a scale from A to F, with A representing the lowest delays and F the highest. Table 3 provides a brief description of each LOS letter designation based on the HCM, 6th Edition. Table 3: Level of Service Descriptions LOS Description A Free-flowing conditions B Stable operating conditions Commented [JT2]: @MAKERS to check the chapter ID and hyperlink for CFE. Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Transportation Element (DRAFT) Page 15 C Stable operating conditions, but individual motorists are affected by interaction with others. D High density of motorists, but stable flow. E Near-capacity operations, with significant delay and low speeds F Overcapacity, with excessive delays and forced, unpredictable flows. Source: Fehr & Peers Descriptions based on Highway Capacity Manual, 6th Edition. To evaluate whether the Port Angeles’ roadway facilities meet the standard today, intersection LOS and roadway segment LOS at selected high-volume locations were evaluated and reported in this section. Figure 7 shows the study intersections and roadway segments locations. Figure 7: Study Intersections and Segments Source: Fehr & Peers, 2025. Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Transportation Element (DRAFT) Page 16 Table 4 and Table 5 present the LOS results at study intersections and roadway segments under existing conditions. Figure 8 summarizes the results on a map. All intersections meet the City’s standard currently. Six of the seven study roadway segments also meet the City’s standard currently. One segment operates at LOS F: of the section of US 101 from S Golf Course Road to N Baker Street (East City Limits). For detailed methodologies and analysis, refer to the appendix. Table 4: Intersection Level of Service Summary ID Intersection Name Control LOS Standard LOS Delay (sec) 1 US 101 / SR 117 SSSC** D C 20 2 US 101 (E Lauridsen Boulevard) / S Lincoln Street Signalized D B 11 3 US 101 (S Lincoln Street) / E 8th Street Signalized D D 37 4 US 101 (N Lincoln Street) / E 1st Street Signalized D C 23 5 US 101 (N Lincoln Street) / E Front Street Signalized D D 35 6 US 101 (E 1st Street) / S Race Street Signalized D D 43 7 US 101 (E Front Street) / S Race Street Signalized D B 14 8 US 101 (E 1st Street & E Front Street) / S Golf Course Road Signalized D C 21 9 SR 117 / Marine Drive Signalized D B 17 ** SSSC = side-street stop control Source: Fehr & Peers, 2024. Table 5: Roadway Segment Level of Service Summary ID Roadway Segment Name Bi-Directional Volume Bi-Directional MSV* of LOS D LOS 1 SR 117 from Marine Drive to US 101 640 1,368 C Commented [JT3]: @MAKERS to check the number and hyper link to the appendix. Appendix will be transformed and formatted from the memo we created last year, WIP. Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Transportation Element (DRAFT) Page 17 2 US 101 from Cameron Road (West City Limits) to SR 117 1,260 1,397 D 3 US 101 from SR 117 to E Lauridsen Boulevard / S Lincoln Street 1,030 1,422 D 4 US 101 from S E Lauridsen Boulevard / S Lincoln Street to E 1st Street / E Front Street 880 1,493 D 5 US 101 (E Front Street) from S Lincoln Street to S Golf Course Road 1,580 1,706 D 6 US 101 (E 1st Street) from S Lincoln Street to S Golf Course Road 1,680 1,792 D 7 US 101 from S Golf Course Road to N Baker Street (East City Limits) 3,260 3,129 F * MSV = maximum service volume Source: Fehr & Peers, 2024. Figure 8: Intersection and Roadway Segment LOS Results Source: Fehr & Peers, 2025. Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Transportation Element (DRAFT) Page 18 Safety Collision data from 2019 to 2023 5 was obtained from WSDOT to identify collision hotspots in Port Angeles. Key findings include: • 1,290 collisions were reported along streets within the city's limits during this time. • 26 of these collisions involved pedestrians, and 24 involved bicyclists. • 25 collisions resulted in serious injuries, and 10 of the serious injury collisions involved pedestrians or bicyclists. • One collision resulted in the death of a bicyclist. This collision occurred on E Lauridsen Boulevard west of Race Street. Figure 9 illustrates where collisions were most frequent, noting the specific locations of collisions that resulted in a fatality or serious injury, based on the 2019-2023 WSDOT data. The map reveals that most of the collisions happened along the principal arterials and in particular at intersections along the 1st/Front Street couplet. In addition, according to the City staff, there was another fatal collision that happened on US 101 near Del Guzzi Drive in 2024. 5 2023 data was the most recent data available by the time this plan is drafted. Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Transportation Element (DRAFT) Page 19 Figure 9: Collisions in the Past Five Years within the City’s Limit Source: Fehr & Peers, WSDOT, 2025. Future Modal Plan Guidelines Pedestrian & Bicycle As shown in Figure 2, Port Angeles has opportunities to improve walkability, connectivity, and safety by expanding the current sidewalk system. The City of Port Angeles Complete Streets Guiding Principles adopted in 2018 promotes the consideration of all modes of transportation at “each phase of planning, design, funding, construction, and the ongoing operation, preservation and maintenance of new and modified roadways.” Incorporating sidewalks to accommodate walking is consistent with the City's guidelines. Another focus is on school walking routes in Port Angeles, as seen in Figure 10. Corridors lacking sidewalks along these routes should be prioritized for future sidewalk construction. The following segments along the school walking routes generally lack complete sidewalks on both sides of the road: Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Transportation Element (DRAFT) Page 20 • On S D Street between W 6th Street and W 14th Street • On S E Street between W 16th Street and W Lauridsen Boulevard • On S M Street between W 10th Street and W 16th Street. • On S N Street between W 10th Street and W 14th Street and between W 16th Street and W 18th Street • On W 6th Street between S B Street and S I Street • On W 10th Street between S C Street and S I Street • On W 12th Street between S D Street and S I Street • On W 16th Street between S C Street and S E Street • On W 18th Street between S M Street and S I Street • On E 3rd Street between Penn Street and Golf Course Road • On S Fairmont Avenue between W Lauridsen and US 101 • On S Liberty Street between E 5th Street and E 8th Street • On Porter Street between E Park Avenue and Campbell Avenue • On Penn Street between US 101 and E 6th Street • On S Laurel Street and S Peabody Street between E Park Avenue and E Ahlvers Road • On E Ahlvers Road between Laurel Street and Canyon Edge Drive • On Old Mill Road Between E Ahlvers Road and the City’s limit to the south. Other considerations for improving pedestrian safety at intersections include applying advanced signal controls for pedestrians. The City’s Signal Controller Upgrades Project (TR0120) will add leading pedestrian interval timing and no-turn-on-red blankout signs to intersections along US 101 (1st/Front Street couplet). Moving forward, the City should consider implementing similar controls to prioritize pedestrian and bicyclist safety on other arterials, such as S Lincoln Street, S Race Street, and 8th Street where bike lanes or shared use trails are implemented. As presented in Figure 4, while most of the local/access roads in Port Angeles provide a low stress (LTS 1) environment for cyclists, due to their low speeds and traffic volumes, many arterials are much higher stress (LTS 3 and LTS 4). To provide a better connected low-stress system for cyclists, the City should consider the following improvements: • On Olympic Discovery Trail: o Adding physical buffers to separate the trail and traffic between S valley Street and W Hill Street. o Extend the current trail to fill the gap on W Hill Street and S Milwaukee Drive. • Link trails with other bike facilities: Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Transportation Element (DRAFT) Page 21 o Extend the northern end of the current dedicated bike lanes on S Lincoln Street to the Olympic Discovery/Waterfront Trail. o Extend the northern end of the planned/designed Race Street shared use path to the Olympic Discovery/Waterfront Trail. o Extend the western end of the dedicated bike lanes on W 10th Street to the Olympic Discovery Trail on S Milwaukee Drive. • Fill the gaps between dedicated bike lanes o Complete the bike lanes on E 8th Street between S Lincoln Street and S Peabody Street. o Extend the bike lanes on S Lincoln Street between E 8th Street and E Lauridsen Boulevard. • Freight/bike interactions o Dedicated facilities (trails, bike lanes) and enhanced signage along Marine Drive and other streets in the vicinity of the port provide additional protection for cyclists from freight traffic. Figure 10: Sidewalk and School Walking Routes in Port Angeles Source: City of Port Angeles, Fehr & Peers, 2025. Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Transportation Element (DRAFT) Page 22 Transit According to the 2021 Clallam Transit System Comprehensive Operation Analysis, fixed routes serving urban areas in Port Angeles (i.e. Routes 20, 22, 24, and 26) carried half of Clallam Transit’s total ridership, and the intercity routes (i.e. Routes 14, 30, and 123) carried an additional forty percent. These percentages underscore the importance of Clallam Transit’s fixed route services in Port Angeles. However, these fixed route services are constrained by a circular route design that results in a low frequency schedule, which likely depresses potential ridership, since trips are less efficient. With more multifamily development coming to Port Angeles, there might be opportunities for the transit agency to consider restructuring routes to offer bi-directional cross-town services and introducing microtransit with on-demand hailing to cover areas of the city that are not along a fixed route. These revisions could result in more higher-frequency services on arterials and shorter travel times, with limited additional operating costs. According to the 2024-2029 System Transit Development Plan, Clallam Transit will consider expanding its microtransit service in urban areas where traditional fixed route services are not preferable. The plan also suggests considering late night and Sunday service in urban areas with a combination of fixed route and microtransit services 6. Figure 11 below demonstrates some potential high frequency cross-town transit corridors. Note that instead of changing the service network all at once, the City of Port Angeles should work with Clallam transit to implement pilot programs utilizing current resources and transform to the combination of cross-town fixed routes and microtransit services in the long term. 6 Section 11: Action Strategies, 2024-2029 Transit Development Plan. Clallam Transit System. https://irp.cdn-website.com/0eaf265e/files/uploaded/2024-2029_TDP.pdf Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Transportation Element (DRAFT) Page 23 Figure 11: Potential Cross-town Transit Corridors and Multifamily Development (Draft) Source: MAKERS, 2025. Freight At present, the US 101/Tumwater Truck Route (SR 117) interchange is not configured to accommodate westbound-to-northbound and southbound-to-eastbound truck movements. As a result, many large trucks traveling between the Port of Port Angeles and points west use the First/Front Street couplet, which impacts downtown in terms of noise and traffic. For more than a decade, the City has explored the idea of implementing a new cross-town route to support freight traffic in Port Angeles. This truck route would require improvements to the US 101/Tumwater Truck Route (SR 117) interchange to accommodate westbound-to-northbound and southbound-to-eastbound truck movements; enhancements to Lauridsen Boulevard to ensure that added truck traffic can be safety accommodated alongside other uses, and other associated treatments to connect the truck route to the eastside of the city, potentially including bridges and intersection treatments on US 101. In the coming years, the City should revisit the concept of an alternative truck route and look for funding opportunities to advance key components, such as reconfiguration of US 101/Tumwater Truck Route (SR Commented [KB4]: Remind me - are these your ideas or where did these come from? Commented [JT5R4]: The map is provided by MAKERS. Commented [JT6R4]: @MAKERS and @COPA to check if they are comfortable showing this map here. Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Transportation Element (DRAFT) Page 24 117) interchange and safety and capacity enhancements to Lauridsen Boulevard. Automobile This section is a placeholder pending travel modeling Some ideas: • Roundabout the US 101 Golf Course Road and right in right out along US 101 up to Del Guzzi Drive. • Study the impact of preclearance at the black ball ferry terminal. Future Projects Funding Resources This section outlines potential funding sources for the City's transportation investments over the next two decades. It summarizes current funding sources and describes additional strategies to optimize the transportation network. Current Revenue Resources This section is a placeholder pending receipt of funding information from the city (which we are requesting) Transportation Benefit District Starting on January 1, 2018, the City of Port Angeles established a Transportation Benefit District (TBD) which utilizes a two-tenth-of-one percent increase in local sales tax to preserve and maintain the existing transportation infrastructures under the requirements of RCW 36.73. Ordinance No. 3593 defined TBD as the same boundaries as the City limits. Voters approved another increase of one-tenth of one percent in local sales tax starting on January 1, 2024, for the TBD. According to the City’s adopted budget, tax revenue generated by TBD was 1.30 million. Transportation Impact Fee Transportation impact fee (TIF) is a one-time fee that a local jurisdiction accesses and charges against a new development to pay for the new transportation infrastructures that are needed to accommodate the increased demand from the new development. TIF collected can be used to fund “public streets, roads, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities that were designed with multimodal commuting as an intended use” under RCW 82.02.090. The City of Port Angeles currently does not have a TIF Commented [JT7]: @COPA, FP is waiting for the land use targets for future condition analysis. Commented [JT8]: @COPA, FP is stilling waiting for the future analysis. It’ll be greatly appreciated if COPA can start on this list. Commented [JT9]: @COPA to add anything that we missed. Commented [JT10]: @COPA to check the TBD descriptions. Commented [JT11]: @COPA, will transportation impact fee be a realistic option for PA? Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Transportation Element (DRAFT) Page 25 program. With more multifamily developments coming into the town, the City might want to utilize TIF as a tool for generating fundings for its future transportation infrastructures. Grant Funding Opportunities In addition to the TBD and TIF strategies, grant funding is essential for the City, as the revenue generated alone will not be sufficient to finance all capital projects. The City has been utilizing some of these grants to date, and it is important to continue applying for and securing such funding. Below are listed some State-level grant opportunities that could support projects in Port Angeles over the next 20 years. WSDOT • Pedestrian and Bicycle Program • Safe Route to School • Local Bridge Program • Vanpool Investment Program Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board • Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board The Washington State Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) • Urban Sidewalk Program • Urban Active Transportation Program • Urban Arterial Program • Complete Streets Award Transportation Demand Management (TDM) According to the City’s Code of Ordinance 14.40.050, a transportation demand management (TDM) assessment is required for analyzing the off-street parking needs of new developments or expansion from the existing development. TDM strategies, however, should not be limited to parking itself. In fact, in recent years, the concept of TDM has evolved from a focus on commuters and strategies for reducing single occupancy vehicle demand at peak times to a focus on maximizing the modal choices of all travelers and trip types. To align with the City’s investments in multimodal transportation mentioned earlier in this element, the following TDM strategies can be considered by the City: • Transit and microtransit – Working with Clallam Transit, commuters in Port Angeles could potentially benefit from Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Transportation Element (DRAFT) Page 26 implement microtransit with more frequent bi-directional cross- town bus routes.  • Walking/Biking – As the pedestrian and bicycling networks are constructed and development occurs along arterials and school walking route areas, these modal options are anticipated to be increasingly viable. Project identified earlier in this element has spoken to the plans of expanding the walking and biking options in the city. Goals and Policies i Previous Policy P-4A.04 is moved to the Capital Facility Element. i Previous Policy P-4A.05 is moved to the Economic Development Element. i Previous Policy P-4A.04 is moved to the Climate Element. Goal G-7A To develop a coordinated, multimodal transportation system, which serves all areas of the city and all types of users in a safe, accessible, economical, and efficient manner. Policy P-7A.01 Improve trails, sidewalks, streets, and public facilities to encourage walkability and non-motorized transportation Policy P-7A.02 Support Clallam Transit in expanding public transit infrastructure and services to ensure equitable and safe access to transit service and decrease the need for travel in single-occupancy vehicles. Policy P-7A.03 Consider traffic flow and transportation system user safety and comfort in designing parking resources (on-street and off-street) as well as commercial loading. Policy P-7A.04 Support public and private transportation providers to provide greater access and opportunities to residents, including advocating for Sunday and holiday service. Policy P-7A.05 Create an Active Transportation Plan that directs the planning of safer and more interconnected bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Commented [JT12]: @MAKERS to double check the policy moved between different elements. Commented [JT13]: @MAKERS to double check the policy moved between different elements. Commented [JT14]: @MAKERS to double check the policy moved between different elements. Commented [JT15]: @COPA to determine if you want to create this new plan or stick to some existing complete street plans/guidelines that Jonathan mentioned. Commented [JT16R15]: The reason I kept this is because an active transportation plan could still be different from a complete street policy or design guideline. For example, the former could come up with strategies on micro-mobilities and/or non-motorized last-mile solutions, while the later would focus more on the infrastructure design. Maybe just something to think about. Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Transportation Element (DRAFT) Page 27 Policy P-7A.06 Design and construct roadway improvements to be accessible by all, create convenient and safe crossing opportunities, reduce pedestrian and cyclist exposure to vehicle traffic, and lower vehicle speeds. Goal G-7B To enhance network connectivity, prioritize emergency response, and promote climate resiliency through sustainable transportation innovations. Policy P-7B.01 Facilitate the planning processes necessary for the development of an alternate local cross-town route with improvements around the downtown area. Policy P-7B.02 Look for ways to provide additional east-west connectivity in the City. Policy P-7B.03 Locate principal, minor, and collector arterial streets on the edge of neighborhood boundaries wherever possible. Policy P-7B.04 Emergency response and evacuation should be key factors in residential subdivision street designs and circulation patterns. Policy P-7B.05 Coordinate land use and transportation plans and programs with other public and private stakeholders that promote climate resiliency. Policy P-7B.06 Encourage parking management, vehicle technology innovation, shifts toward electric and other cleaner, more energy-efficient vehicles and fuels, integration of smart vehicle technology with intelligent transportation systems, and greater use of mobility options that reduce VMT. Policy P-7B.07 Improve current emergency evacuation routes by identifying alternative east-west connections and more accessible routes to assembly areas. Goal G-7C To move people and goods safely by improving circulation and transportation facilities Policy P-7C.01 The safety of vulnerable roadway users shall be a primary concern in developing Port Angeles’ circulation system. Policy P-7C.02 Strengthen the city’s development regulations as necessary to preserve right-of-way along roadways to Commented [JT17]: @COPA to review Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Transportation Element (DRAFT) Page 28 facilitate implementation of the City’s adopted Complete Streets policy. Goal G-7D To strengthen connections for industry and commerce, promoting prosperity, safety, and equity. Policy P-7D.01 Improve turning movements between the roadway network and industrial sites by prioritizing safety, accessibility, and efficiency, while considering traffic flow and maneuvering space. Policy P-7D.02 Consider developing and implementing minimum design standards for curb space and loading/unloading zones to balance the needs of surrounding land uses. Policy P-7D.03 Support engagement with neighborhood, commercial, and industrial stakeholders to address concerns related to traffic congestion, pollution, and safety. Goal G-7E To ensure the maintenance and improvement of transportation facilities are in alignment with the City's plans and standards, while adapting to climate risks and coordinating with different partners or stakeholders. Policy P-7E.01 Existing and Planned transportation services and facilities (including public streets, bikeways, pedestrian walkways, and transit services and facilities) shall be maintained and performed consistent with the goals and policies of the Capital Facilities Element. Policy P-7E.02 To the extent feasible, all road improvements and new roads should comply with the City of Port Angeles Complete Street Policy, adopted December 4, 2018. Policy P-7E.03 Consider traffic flow modifications such as signalization, signing, parking restrictions, channelization, and one-way couplets before physical alterations are made to existing streets. Policy P-7E.04 Design and construct new arterial streets, local access streets, and alleys to conform to the most current editions of the Federal, State, and Local standards. Commented [JT18]: @COPA to review this Goal and corresponding policies as it was not filled out when we were talking last time. Commented [JT19]: @COPA to check if this meets your expectations of including the maintenance part of the goal. Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Transportation Element (DRAFT) Page 29 Policy P-7E.05 Private development must ensure publicly dedicated street rights-of-way are constructed in accordance with the Roadway Functional Classification Map. Policy P-7E.06 Coordinate the development of the City's comprehensive service and facilities plan for streets, bikeways, pedestrian walkways, and the overall transportation system and regional transportation plans. Policy P-7E.07 Support owners in adapting critical facilities and their operations to reflect risks of rising sea levels, such as at the Black Ball Ferry Terminal and other essential public facilities. Policy P-7E.08 Coordinate with regional partners to assess roads for flooding and landslide hazards in conjunction with WSDOT. Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Transportation Element (DRAFT) Page 30 Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Error! No text of specified style in document. Page 1 All edits shown here started from Goals and Policies languages used in the previous Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies i Transportation Goals and Policies will be reframed under 5 different goal themes: 1) multimodality, 2) route redundancy and climate resiliency, 3) focus on safety, 4) balance of industry and commerce, and 5) system maintenance. Each goal theme will have its own goal language that guides corresponding policies. i The first goal in the previous comp plan is retained for the multimodality goal theme. Goal G-4A7A To develop a coordinated, multimodal transportation system, which serves all areas of the city and all types of users in a safe, accessible, economical, and efficient manner. i Previous Policy P-4A.01 is edited and moved under the Goal G-7C which focuses on safety. Policy P-4A.01 The safety of non-motorized modes of transportation shall be a primary consideration in the circulation system. i Previous Policy P-4A.02 and P-4A.03 are edited and moved under the Goal G-7E which focuses on system maintenance. Policy P-4A.02 Planning for transportation services and facilities (including public streets, bikeways, pedestrian walkways, public and private air, marine and land transit services and facilities) shall be performed consistent with the goals and policies of the Capital Facilities Element. Policy P-4A.03 Road improvements should provide for alternate modes of transportation, and new roads should be evaluated for the ability to accommodate alternate modes of transportation. i Previous Policy P-4A.04 is moved to the Capital Facility Element. Policy P-4A.04 Encourage development of low-carbon-impact transportation infrastructure. i Previous Policy P-4A.05 is moved to the Economic Development Element. Commented [JT1]: Yellow boxes: notes for public review. Track changes: edits based on the goals and policies in the previous comprehensive plan. MS Word comments: notes for internal communication (i.e. FP-FP, FP-MAKERS, and FP-COPA, etc.) using @ to call out a specific party for response. Commented [JT2]: @MAKERS to double check the policy moved between different elements. Commented [JT3]: @MAKERS to double check the policy moved between different elements. Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Error! No text of specified style in document. Page 2 Policy P-4A.05 Consider converting alleyways into attractive pedestrian zones for access to local businesses. Encourage alleyways for use as pedestrian zones. i Previous Policy P-4A.06 is retained but renumbered for the updated Goal G-7A. Policy P-4A7A.0601 Improve trails, sidewalks, streets, and public facilities to encourage walkability and non-motorized transportation i Previous Policy P-4A.07 is edited to avoid being overly specific on Clallam Transit’s actions. It is also renumbered for the updated Goal G-7A. Policy P-4A7A.0702 Support Clallam Transit in expanding public transit infrastructure and services to ensure access to buses is available at all times and decrease the need for travel in single-occupancy vehicles. This includes:equitable and safe access to transit service and decrease the need for travel in single-occupancy vehicles. Develop strategies that promote transit equity and community safety by considering the most vulnerable, then design and implement transit to support pedestrians, bicycles, mass transit, and individual cars, in that order. Increase use of the park and ride system. Implement fare-free transit within Port Angeles city limits. Explore the feasibility of adding a high-speed electric or hybrid passenger ferry to Seattle. Reference Clallam Transit’s Comprehensive Operational Analysis for implementation. i New Policy P-7A.03 is edited and moved from the previous Policy P-4B.09. Policy P-4B7A.039 Ensure off-street parking should be sufficient and accessible within business and residential areas so the traffic flow of the street is not impaired.Consider traffic flow and transportation system user safety and comfort in designing parking resources (on-street and off-street) as well as commercial loading. i New Policy P-7A.04 is edited and moved from the previous Policy P-4B.13. Policy P-4B7A.0413 Work withSupport public and private transportation providers to provide greater access and Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Error! No text of specified style in document. Page 3 opportunities to residents, including advocating for Sunday and holiday service. i New Policy P-7A.05 and P-7A.06 are moved and expanded from the previous Policy P-4C.01. Policy P-7A.05 Create an Active Transportation Plan that directs the planning of safer and more interconnected bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Policy P-7A.06 Design and construct roadway improvements to be accessible by all, create convenient and safe crossing opportunities, reduce pedestrian and cyclist exposure to vehicle traffic, and lower vehicle speeds. i The second goal is now dedicated to the route redundancy and climate resiliency goal theme. Goal G-4B7B To develop a coordinated, multimodal transportation system, which serves all areas of the city and all types of users in a safe, accessible, economical, and efficient manner. To enhance network connectivity, prioritize emergency response, and promote climate resiliency through sustainable transportation innovations. i Previous Policy P-4B.01 is edited and moved under the Goal G-7E which focuses on system maintenance. Policy P-4B.01 Consider traffic flow modifications such as signalization, signing, parking restrictions, channelization, and one-way couplets before physical alterations are made to existing streets. i Previous Policy P-4B.02 and Policy P-4B.03 are merged to reduce redundancy and focus more on the downtown area, also not only on trucks. It is also renumbered for the updated Goal G-7B. Policy P-4B.02 Divert cross-town truck traffic around the downtown area. Policy P-4B7B.0301 Facilitate the planning processes necessary for the development of an alternate local cross-town route with improvements that provide full access at US 101 and SR 117 (the Tumwater Truck Route)around the downtown area. i Previous Policy P-4B.04 is edited and moved under the Goal G-7C which focuses on safety. Commented [JT4]: @COPA to determine if you want to create this new plan or stick to some existing complete street plans/guidelines that Jonathan mentioned. Commented [JT5R4]: The reason I kept this is because an active transportation plan could still be different from a complete street policy or design guideline. For example, the former could come up with strategies on micro-mobilities and/or non-motorized last-mile solutions, while the later would focus more on the infrastructure design. Maybe just something to think about. Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Error! No text of specified style in document. Page 4 Policy 4B.04 Strengthen the city’s development regulations as necessary to preserve the right-of-way within an identified US 101 corridor i Previous Policy P-4B.05 is edited for a broader context. It is also renumbered for the updated Goal G-7B. Policy P-4B7B.0502 Advocate a second crossing over White's Creek.Look for ways to provide additional east-west connectivity in the City. i Previous Policy P-4B.06 and P-4B.07 are edited and moved under the Goal G-7E which focuses on system maintenance. Policy P-4B.06 Design and construct new arterial streets, local access streets, and alleys to conform to the most current editions of the Statewide National Functional Classification System for Federal Aid Systems, WSDOT, and Transportation Improvement Board minimum design standards and standards as adopted by the City. Permeable pavement is preferred for local access streets and alleys where feasible. Policy P-4B.07 Publicly dedicate street rights-of-way associated with the subdivision processing advance of the time of individual lot development in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan's Circulation Plan Map. i Previous Policy P-4B.08 is edited and renumbered for the updated Goal G-7B. Policy P-4B7B.0803 Locate principal, minor, and collector arterial streets on the edge of district neighborhood boundaries wherever possible. i Previous Policy P-4B.09 is edited and moved under the Goal G-7A which focuses on multimodality. Policy P-4B.09 Ensure off-street parking should be sufficient and accessible within business and residential areas so the traffic flow of the street is not impaired. i Previous Policy P-4B.10 is edited to add evacuation considerations. It is also renumbered for the updated Goal G-7B. Policy P-74B.1004 Police and fire protectionEmergency response and evacuation should be a key factors in residential subdivision street designs and circulation patterns. i New Policy P-7B.05 and P-7B.06 are moved and expanded from the previous Policy P-4E.01 so that they won’t solely focus on electric vehicles (EV). Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Error! No text of specified style in document. Page 5 Policy P-7B.05 Coordinate land use and transportation plans and programs with other public and private stakeholders that promote climate resiliency. Policy P-4E7B.061 Promote and incentivize EV infrastructure in the private and public sectors.Encourage parking management, vehicle technology innovation, shifts toward electric and other cleaner, more energy-efficient vehicles and fuels, integration of smart vehicle technology with intelligent transportation systems, and greater use of mobility options that reduce VMT. i New Policy P-7B.07 is edited and moved from the previous Policy P-4F.01 to talk about emergency evacuation at a high level. Policy P-7B.07 Improve current emergency evacuation routes by identifying alternative east-west connections and more accessible routes to assembly areas. i Previous Policy P-4B.11 is edited and moved under the Goal G-7E which focuses on system maintenance. Policy P-4B.11 Coordinate the development of the City's comprehensive service and facilities plan for streets, bikeways, pedestrian walkways, and the overall transportation system and regional transportation plans. i Previous Policy P-4B.12 is deleted because there is no clear definition to “second developed right of way”. Policy P-4B.12 Work with other jurisdictions to identify and protect a right-of-way for a second developed right of way i Previous Policy P-4B.13 is edited and moved under the Goal G-7A which focuses on multimodality. Policy P-4B.13 Work with public and private transportation providers to provide greater access and opportunities to residents, including Sunday and holiday service. i Previous Policy P-4A.04 is moved to the Climate Element. Policy P-4B.14 Consider potential environmental consequences, such as greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprints, when encouraging new commercial developments and businesses. i The third goal is now dedicated to the focus on safety goal theme. Commented [JT6]: @COPA to review Commented [JT7]: @MAKERS to double check the policy moved between different elements. Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Error! No text of specified style in document. Page 6 Goal G-4C7C To provide a system of walking trails and bicycle paths to complement and coordinate with the existing street system and provide recreational opportunities and physical activity while reducing the dependence on traditional automobile transportation.To move people and goods safely by improving circulation and transportation facilities i Previous Policy P-4C.01 is edited and moved under the Goal G-7A which focuses on multimodality. Policy P-4C.01 Maximize bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and other active transportation systems and improve sidewalk connectivity. i New Policy P-7C.01 is edited and moved from the previous Policy P-4A.01. Policy P-4A7C.01The safety of non-motorized modes of transportationvulnerable roadway users shall be a primary consideration concern in developing Port Angeles’ the circulation system. i New Policy P-7C.02 is moved from the previous Policy P-4B.04. It is also edited to be more inclusive to any roadway in the City than just focusing on US 101. Policy P-4B7C.024 Strengthen the city’s development regulations as necessary to preserve the right-of-way along roadways to facilitate implementation of the City’s adopted Complete Streets policy. within an identified US 101 corridor i The fourth goal is now dedicated to the balance of industry and commerce goal theme. Goal G-4D7D To increase the resilience of transportation structures to floods, extreme precipitation events, sea level rise, and reduced snowpack.To strengthen connections for industry and commerce, promoting prosperity, safety, and equity. i Previous Policy P-4D.01 and P-4D.02 are edited and moved under the Goal G-7E which focuses on system maintenance. Commented [JT8]: @COPA to review this Goal and corresponding policies as it was not filled out when we were talking last time. Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Error! No text of specified style in document. Page 7 Policy P-4D.01 Protect and adapt critical facilities and their operations to reflect risks of sea level rise such as at the Black Ball Ferry Terminal and other essential public facilities. Policy P-4D.02 Coordinate with regional partners to assess roads for flooding and landslide hazards in conjunction with WSDOT. i This new Policy P-7D.01 is trying to improve truck’s maneuvering at intersections. Policy P-7D.01 Improve turning movements between the roadway network and industrial sites by prioritizing safety, accessibility, and efficiency, while considering traffic flow and maneuvering space. i This new Policy P-7D.02 advocates for a balance between parking and loading/unloading areas for commercial vehicles. Policy P-7D.02 Consider developing and implementing minimum design standards for curb space and loading/unloading zones to balance the needs of surrounding land uses. i This new Policy P-7D.03 defines the City’s responsibility for engagement. Policy P-7D.03 Support engagement with neighborhood, commercial, and industrial stakeholders to address concerns related to traffic congestion, pollution, and safety. i The fifth goal is now dedicated to the system maintenance goal theme. Goal G-4E7E Increase the access to EV charging infrastructure to support the transition to EV.To ensure the maintenance and improvement of transportation facilities are in alignment with the City's plans and standards, while adapting to climate risks and coordinating with different partners or stakeholders. i Previous Policy P-4E.01 is edited and moved under the Goal G-7B which focuses on route redundancy and climate resiliency. Policy P-4E.01 Promote and incentivize EV infrastructure in the private and public sectors. i New Policy P-7E.01 is moved from the previous Policy P-4A.02. It is also edited to limit the scope to only the City/public-owned facilities. Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Error! No text of specified style in document. Page 8 Policy P-4A7E.0201 Existing and Planneding for transportation services and facilities (including public streets, bikeways, pedestrian walkways, public and private air, marine and land transit services and facilities) shall be maintained and performed consistent with the goals and policies of the Capital Facilities Element. i New Policy P-7E.02 is moved from the previous Policy P-4A.03, while shifting its focus from advocating for all modes of transportation (as it has been covered in the new Goal G-7A) to complying with the City’s adopted complete street policy. Policy P-4A7E.023 Road improvements should provide for alternate modes of transportation, and new roads should be evaluated for the ability to accommodate alternate modes of transportation.To the extent feasible, all road improvements and new roads should comply with the City of Port Angeles Complete Street Policy, adopted December 4, 2018. i New Policy P-7E.03 is moved from the previous Policy P-4B.01. Policy P-4B7E.0103 Consider traffic flow modifications such as signalization, signing, parking restrictions, channelization, and one-way couplets before physical alterations are made to existing streets. i New Policy P-7E.04 is moved from the previous Policy P-4B.06 and modified to be more inclusive about the standards that a new design project should comply with. Policy P-4B7E.0604 Design and construct new arterial streets, local access streets, and alleys to conform to the most current editions of the Statewide National Functional Classification System for Federal Aid Systems, WSDOT, and Transportation Improvement Board minimum design standards and standards as adopted by the City. Permeable pavement is preferred for local access streets and alleys where feasible. of the Federal, State, and Local standards. i New Policy P-7E.05 is moved from the previous Policy P-4B.07 and modified to emphasize the responsibility falls on the private developer but not the City. Policy P-4B7E.0705 Private development must ensure Publicly publicly dedicate street rights-of-way are constructed associated with the subdivision processing advance of the time of individual lot development in accordance with the Commented [JT9]: @COPA to check if this meets your expectations of including the maintenance part of the goal. Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Error! No text of specified style in document. Page 9 Comprehensive Plan's Circulation Plan Map.Roadway Functional Classification Map. i New Policy P-7E.06 is moved from the previous Policy P-4B.11. Policy P-4B7E.1106 Coordinate the development of the City's comprehensive service and facilities plan for streets, bikeways, pedestrian walkways, and the overall transportation system and regional transportation plans. i New Policy P-7E.07 is moved from the previous Policy P-4D.01 and modified to clarify the City’s role on maintaining the critical facilities that are not owned by the City itself. Policy P-4D7E.071 Support owners in Protect and adapting critical facilities and their operations to reflect risks of sea level rising sea levels, e such as at the Black Ball Ferry Terminal and other essential public facilities. i New Policy P-7E.08 is moved from the previous Policy P-4D.02 Policy P-4D7E.082 Coordinate with regional partners to assess roads for flooding and landslide hazards in conjunction with WSDOT. i Previous Goal G-4F is consolidated with the new goal themes through Goal G-7A to G-7E. Goal G-4F Enhance emergency services to address response to extreme heat, drought, flooding, sea level rise, and wildfire. i Previous Policy P-4F.01 is edited and moved under the Goal G-7B which focuses on route redundancy and climate resiliency. Policy P-4F.01 Improve current emergency evacuation routes. i Previous Policy P-4F.02 is deleted to reduce redundancy. Policy P-4F.02 Site new emergency evacuation routes to increase route redundancy in case the primary emergency evacuation route is affected by the emergency. NOTE: MAKE PUBLIC REVIEW NOTES IN THESE TEXT BOXES. Port Angeles 2025 Comprehensive Plan – Error! No text of specified style in document. Page 10 CED Affordable Housing Report - February 2025 Type JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 2025 YTD 2024 YTD SUT - HB 1406 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 SUT - HB 1590 $0.00 $50,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $50,000.00 $0.00 FWP $39,666.66 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $39,666.66 $45,801.22 NICE- Small Scale $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 NICE - Medium Scale $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 NICE - Large Scale $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL CITY INVESTMENTS $39,666.66 $50,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $89,666.66 $45,801.22 PRP 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4*3 MFTE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0*0 Key SUT- HB 1406 SUT- HB 1590 FWP NICE - Small Scale NICE - Medium Scal NICE - Large Scale PRP MFTE Multi Family Tax Exemption. Contracts are shown in the month they were executed between developer and City, minimum number of estimated new dwelling units listed. Final dwelling unit counts will be determined at permitting/approval phase, and will be detailed on the monthly Building Report.* Please Note: City staff invest considerable time to proactively engage with prospective housing developers in order to amplify these critical City programs. This report only includes one stage of this important process. Fee Waiver Program. The costs of 25 permit types are waived by the City for all infill and multifamily housing projects. New Improvements for Community Enhancement of Neighborhoods Projects (≤ $14,999). Grants are shown in the month that the contract was fully executed between the developer and the City. Sales and Use Tax - HB 1406. Grants are shown in the month that the contract was fully executed between the developer and the City. Sales and Use Tax - HB 1590. Grants are shown in the month that the contract was fully executed between the developer and the City. New Improvements for Community Enhancement of Neighborhoods Projects ($15,000-$24,999). Grants are shown in the month that the contract was fully executed between the developer and the City. New Improvements for Community Enhancement of Neighborhoods Projects (≥ $25,000). Grants are shown in the month that the contract was fully executed between the developer and the City. Permit Ready Plans. Plans are shown in the month they were shared with prospective developer, minimum number of estimated new dwelling units listed. Final dwelling unit counts will be determined at permitting/approval phase, and will be detailed on the monthly Building Report.* CED Building Report - February 2025 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 2024 YTD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,100,000.00 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 $352,600.00 $100,636.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $191,692.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $238,448.00 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $2,632,599.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $65,000.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,000.00 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $800,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $250,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 $718,694.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $655,052.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $75,000.00 18 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 53 $332,185.00 $318,083.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $659,904.00 Comm 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Res $16,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 30 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 68 $5,102,578.00 $418,719.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,987,096.00 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 $67,450.71 $32,495.68 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $68,313.74000000000000005*0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4*0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4*2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2*0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0*0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 15*2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Permit Fees Paid Comm Ind Public Res New Construction Repair and Alteration New Construction New Single Family New Accessory Structure Repair and Alteration Repair and Alteration Total Permits Issued Total Construction Valuation 2025 YTD Dwelling Units - Duplex New Construction Repair and Alteration New Multi Family New Manufactured Home Dwelling Units - ADU Demolition and Moving Certificate of Occupancy *The pending units are in various stages of staff review. Additionally, not all applicants have submitted a complete application at this time. While we expect the majority to advance through the review process, it is possible that some may experience the need for additional review. Dwelling Units - Single Family Dwelling Units-Manufactured Home Dwelling Units - Multi Family (3+) Total Dwelling Units Transitional Housing Units 0 $0.00 9 $453,236.00 $0.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 1 $2,632,599.00 0 2 $800,000.00 1 $250,000.00 2 $718,694.00 0 $0.00 45 $650,268.00 $5,521,297.00 $99,946.39 2 $16,500.00 62 3 Page 1 Department of Community & Economic Development 321 E. 5th Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362 360.417.4750 | www.cityof pa.us | ced@cityofpa.us FSG PROGRAM OVERVIEW In 2009 the City Council authorized a Facade and Signage Improvement Program aimed at addressing ongoing concerns with the physical appearance of the downtown and commercial areas. The program was established using Community and Development Block Grant income to provide matching grants to business and property owners that wish to renovate, enhance, and improve highly visible buildings along core commercial corridors throughout the City. GRANT INFORMATION The program allows applicants to request up to: 1. $10,000 for facade improvement; and/or 2. $1,000 for signage improvements. Funding will be matched by 50 percent of total project cost up to the $10,000 and $1,000 maximum funding availability. For instance, a project requesting a $10,000 grant award will require a minimum $20,000 total project cost. *Permit costs are not available for use as an award or match. EVALUATION CRITERIA & PRIORITIZATION Unfortunately, funding for this program is limited and not all eligible proposals are guaranteed funding. Projects will be evaluated competitively by the Community and Economic Development staff based on the following criteria: 1.Private contribution over and above the required match 2.Present condition of existing facade or signage 3.The building’s overall public visibility (i.e., the building’s relationship to commercial streets, public parks, etc.) 4.Expected increase in assessed value of improvement 5.Historic preservation and/or rehabilitation 6.Support the character of the neighborhood and streetscape 7.Priority will be given to projects that benefit partner projects on same block INFORMATION & AWARD PACKET CONTENTS Prior to application to the Facade and Sign Improvement Program, Please carefully review the following pages: Page 1: Facade and Sign Improvement Program Overview Page 2: Program Eligibility - Is your project Eligible? Page 3: Summary of 3-Step Application Process - STEP 1 Page 4: Summary of 3-Step Application Process - STEPS 2 & 3 + Program Contact Information Page 5: Facade and Signage Grant Application Checklist Page 6: Facade and Signage Grant Application 201 FACADE & SIGN IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANT INFORMATION & APPLICATION Page 2 IS YOUR PROJECT ELIGIBLE? ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 1. Location: a property must be located in one of the following: Commercial Arterial (CA), Commercial Shopping District (CSD), Commercial Neighborhood (CN), Commercial Office (CO), and Commercial Business District (CBD) zones or be a conforming commercial use in a non-commercial zone. 2. The owner, for himself and his successors, shall agree to maintain improvements for a minimum of a five-year period. 3. The project shall increase taxable value of building and shall be considered new construction or be a project on property that is not subject to property tax but that does increase the valuation of surrounding property. 4. All funded activities must comply with federal, state and local laws pertaining to labor standards and payment of prevailing wages for contracted work. ELIGIBLE PROGRAM ITEMS The following shall be eligible for funding through the program: 1. Rehabilitation, reconstruction, or restoration to the exterior, streetside of a building facade 2. Glass, windows, doors, trim, and accessories that are part of the streetside facade 3. Signage 4. Awnings, canopies, fences, and landscaping features 5. Street grade entrances which contribute to activity along street edge 6. Professional architectural/design/contractor fees as deemed appropriate for eligible projects * Eligible projects must be for improvements to facades or signs and will require all applicable building and/or sign permits. Applicants are not eligible for both a facade and a sign grant in the same application cycle. * Improvements must conform to the City’s building and zoning codes (PAMC 14 & 17). * Sign projects must conform to the City of Port Angeles’ Sign Ordinance (PAMC 14.36). INELIGIBLE PROGRAM ITEMS The following shall not be eligible for funding through the program: 1. Interior improvements 2. Roof repairs 3. Non-street facing entrances 4. Signs resulting in an increase in sign area as defined by PAMC 14.36.020 and fluttering devices/banners, billboards, moving/rotating signs, temporary signs, reader boards, anything that flashes or adds glare onto public ways or adjacent properties. 5. Buildings and signs for residential, non-profit, and governmental uses are not eligible. 6. Non-permanent or temporary structures. Page 3 THE 3 STEP APPLICATION PROCESS - STEP 1 STEP 1: APPLICATION SUBMISSION The first step in applying for the facade and sign improvement program is to have a plan for review. A pre-application meeting with Community and Economic Development Staff is recommended to find out whether or not a grant is eligible for the business’ location and to discuss specific plans for the facade and/or signage. After a pre-application meeting, an application can be submitted with these other attachments: 1. Detailed Project Narrative Description The project narrative should relate how the project will fulfill the criteria that staff will use to review the application. Specifically: 1. In detail, what improvements are being done and why they are necessary. 2. The history of the building. 3. How the project will benefit the community and the immediate streetscape. 4. The project start and finish dates. 2. Detailed Project Budget The Project Budget should identify each component mentioned (including labor at a prevailing wage) and a detail of each component part, cost of unit, number of units, and total cost. For projects of complexity, a cover sheet showing total component costs split into labor and materials helps the Planning Department complete a staff report more quickly. 3. Photographs of Current Conditions Photographs of the facade or sign are mandatory. Photographs of facade or sign details are helpful. 4. Renderings of Proposed Changes An “after picture”, rendering, or engineering/architectural document showing the finished product is mandatory for an application to be deemed complete. Please submit color renderings. Material examples can also be helpful for staff and Planning Commission members to understand the final product. 5. Federal W-9 Form This form should identify the individual or organization to be reimbursed. If the recipient is an organization or business, proof must be provided that the grant signatory has the authority to sign. The digital form can be found at https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf 6. Facade & Sign Grant Application Checklist SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION SHALL INCLUDE ALL SIX OF THESE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS Page 4 THE 3 STEP APPLICATION PROCESS - STEPS 2 & 3 STEP 2: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Upon receiving a complete application, the Planning Division will produce a staff report, which, when finished, will then be placed on the on the next available Planning Commission agenda for review. After reviewing the application, staff report, and staff recommendations, the Planning Commission will approve or deny the grant proposal. * For the Planning Commission to move for approval of a grant, the applicant or a representative must be present in the audience to make comment or answer any question Commissioners may have concerning the application and staff report. * PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT APPROVAL by Planning Commission and the signing of a grant agreement does not constitute the issuance of a building permit or land use permit. Permitting should be sought following the approval of the Planning Commission STEP 3: GRANT AGREEMENT AND REIMBURSEMENT Once the grant has been approved by the Planning Commission, the City of Port Angeles will draft and agreement for the payment of the grant amount approved by the Planning Commission. Drafting an agreement may take up to two weeks, so planning a project timeline to reflect this additional period of time is essential for reimbursement. * Projects must be completed within six months of being awarded a grant. Failure to meet this timeline may result in nullification of the grant contract *** IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING PAYMENTS *** 1. Any work billed, or materials invoiced, before the date signed by the applicant on the agreement with the City of Port Angeles will NOT be available for grant funding. Having correct, easily understandable documents will assist staff in drafting an agreement in a shorter period of time. 2. Any payments brought in must have a proof of price and a transaction. This can be through invoice, credit card receipt, or a copy of a valid check or money order. 3. The city can only pay 50 percent of any payment brought in, up to the agreed upon grant amount. If a grant recipient brings in an invoice with proof of payment for $2,000.00, the City will reimburse up to $1,000.00, or up to the remaining available agreed upon reimbursement amount. 4. Payments are mailed to the applicant every other Friday. Project invoicing and proof of payment must be brought in the week before the payment date for review and approval. Payment will be made within 30 days of reimbursement submission. QUESTIONS? After reviewing the Information & Award process handout, please direct all questions regarding the Facade and Sign Grant Program or Application to: Ben Braudrick, Assistant Planner Phone: (360) 417-4804 E-mail: bbraudrick@cityofpa.us Page 5 FACADE & SIGN GRANT APPLICATION CHECKLIST FSG 321 E. 5th Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362 360.417.4750 | www.cityof pa.us | ced@cityofpa.us An application will NOT be considered complete until all element have been completed in the following checklist. Check all that apply: Application Form Project Narrative explaining need for improvement and what is being improved. Project Budget Details: Cover page including: Individual Elements (Windows, Paint, Facia, etc.) Separating Labor and Materials Total Project Cost without Tax Contractor Estimates Before Color Photograph or rendering of each proposed building façade improvement. After Renderings with all work completed Any engineering documents involved in project (If Applicable) FSG ___-____ Page 6 Department of Community & Economic Development 321 E. 5th Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362 360.417.4750 | www.cityof pa.us | ced@cityofpa.us 321 E. 5th Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362 360.417.4750 | www.cityof pa.us | ced@cityofpa.us FSG ___-____FSG FACADE AND SIGN GRANT APPLICATION APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION Applicant Name: Mailing Address: Contact Name (or SAME): Contact Phone Number: Email Address: Property Owner Name: Mailing Address: Property Owner Phone Number: …I, the Contact, have read the Facade and Sign Grant Information and Award Cover Sheet Handout and understand both the grant award process and required application materials for submission approval. BUSINESS INFORMATION Business Name: Business Address: Business Type/Description: PROJECT INFORMATION Improvement Type …Facade Grant Brief Project Description: …Sign Grant Start Date: End Date: Project cost: Total Funding requested: (Facade: not to exceed 10k and Sign: not to exceed 1k) PROPERTY OWNER CONSENT (IF NOT THE APPLICANT) 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: Date: Property Owner’s Signature: Date: 1. Detailed Project Narrative Description The Hub building (117 N Lincoln) (formerly Mathews Glass) is one of the most visible buildings as tourists enter downtown Port Angeles. The large, 6,300 square foot building has been a staple of the town since 1920 and we would like to make sure it is a bright, inviting entrance to our city. Last year, we started the painting effort by restoring the 1920 mural on the East face of the building and put two coats of white paint on the remaining exterior in pr eparation for a new mural project. This year, we would like to mural the building with happy, celebratory artwork of Port Angeles. A collaboration effort between local artists Todd Fischer and Brady Black will create a visually appealing artistic entrance to downtown Port Angeles. On the East-facing wall, adjacent to the restored mural, the artists will create a mural called Gateway to Adventure to represent the city’s outdoor lifestyle in contemporary art. This is the most prominent wall entering town and would be a great entrance for visitors. The South facing wall is adjacent to the COPA parking lot on Lincoln Street where thousands of tourists a year park for different downtown events. This wall will be a collage of people from Port Angeles mixed with pops of bright colors that match the Gateway to Adventure mural. It will be called Faces of Adventure. The people in the mural will be volunteers that want their portrait of happy, silly, excited faces to bring visitors joy to look at. The faces will represent the attitude of Port Angeles on our best days when we are out hiking, exploring, and doing sport in our beautiful city. The remainder of the building along Front and Lincoln streets will be a match the color schemes of the other two sides and link the murals together to create one cohesive building paint job with blue tones. The columns will be covered in a “mural wash” to give a flowing, water effect that speaks to the wet PNW. The entire building will be quite energetic and beautiful helping locals get through the gray winter months. The building has long been a simple workshop, either as an auto repair shop or glass shop. As the city transitions into a more tourist-forward destination and less of an industrial downtown, it is important to use art to help that change. We see this mural project as a chance to lead by example in town and show visitors the amazing artists that live right here in Port Angeles. The building itself and the lot next door have sat vacant or underutilized for decades and have been an eyesore for folks entering the city. We want to change that with professional artwork drawing in visitors to this region. We have experienced firsthand how artwork greatly improves the economic viability of a town and shows a positive message to visitors and locals alike. This artwork can spread to adjacent buildings in the downtown area overtime creating a cohesive landscape of urban art on buildings that have vacant, dated walls. The mural painting will be done by April, just in time for the early summer tourism push with the WxNW Mural Festival, the Lincoln Street Block Party, The Future of Art and Design Tour, and the Juan de Fuca Festival. 2. Detailed Project Budget: $16,000 The below costs are estimates received from Todd Fischer and Brady Black (artists/contractors) who will be performing the work. Material Costs - Estimated Paint: 30 gallons x $150/gallon = $4,500 (estimated by Sherwin Williams) - Rollers, Brushes, Drop Cloths: $500 Labor Costs - Prevailing Wage for Painter (per WA State L&I): $55/hr. x 200 hours = $11,000 o 8 hours for mural design work o 16 hours for site prep and material purchasing o 40 hours for additional coats of white and blue trim o 16 hours for column wash o 40 hours for Front Street mural painting o 40 hours for First Street mural painting o 40 hours for anti-graffiti coating 3. Photographs of Current Condition 4. Renderings of Proposed Changes The artwork will be by Brady Black (bradyblack.net) and Todd Fischer (toddfischer.net). Below are examples of what the artwork will look like. The murals will be different than what is shown but this gives you a general indication of the mural types. 5. Federal W-9 Form Included below. Form W-9 (Rev. March 2024) Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Go to www.irs.gov/FormW9 for instructions and the latest information. Give form to the requester. Do not send to the IRS. Before you begin. For guidance related to the purpose of Form W-9, see Purpose of Form, below. Pr i n t o r t y p e . Se e Sp e c i f i c I n s t r u c t i o n s on p a g e 3 . 1 Name of entity/individual. An entry is required. (For a sole proprietor or disregarded entity, enter the owner’s name on line 1, and enter the business/disregarded entity’s name on line 2.) 2 Business name/disregarded entity name, if different from above. 3a Check the appropriate box for federal tax classification of the entity/individual whose name is entered on line 1. Check only one of the following seven boxes. Individual/sole proprietor C corporation S corporation Partnership Trust/estate LLC. Enter the tax classification (C = C corporation, S = S corporation, P = Partnership) .... Note: Check the “LLC” box above and, in the entry space, enter the appropriate code (C, S, or P) for the tax classification of the LLC, unless it is a disregarded entity. A disregarded entity should instead check the appropriate box for the tax classification of its owner. Other (see instructions) 3b If on line 3a you checked “Partnership” or “Trust/estate,” or checked “LLC” and entered “P” as its tax classification, and you are providing this form to a partnership, trust, or estate in which you have an ownership interest, check this box if you have any foreign partners, owners, or beneficiaries. See instructions ......... 4 Exemptions (codes apply only to certain entities, not individuals; see instructions on page 3): Exempt payee code (if any) Exemption from Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) reporting code (if any) (Applies to accounts maintained outside the United States.) 5 Address (number, street, and apt. or suite no.). See instructions. 6 City, state, and ZIP code Requester’s name and address (optional) 7 List account number(s) here (optional) Part I Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Enter your TIN in the appropriate box. The TIN provided must match the name given on line 1 to avoid backup withholding. For individuals, this is generally your social security number (SSN). However, for a resident alien, sole proprietor, or disregarded entity, see the instructions for Part I, later. For other entities, it is your employer identification number (EIN). If you do not have a number, see How to get a TIN, later. Note: If the account is in more than one name, see the instructions for line 1. See also What Name and Number To Give the Requester for guidelines on whose number to enter. Social security number –– or Employer identification number – Part II Certification Under penalties of perjury, I certify that: 1. The number shown on this form is my correct taxpayer identification number (or I am waiting for a number to be issued to me); and 2. I am not subject to backup withholding because (a) I am exempt from backup withholding, or (b) I have not been notified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that I am subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends, or (c) the IRS has notified me that I am no longer subject to backup withholding; and 3. I am a U.S. citizen or other U.S. person (defined below); and 4. The FATCA code(s) entered on this form (if any) indicating that I am exempt from FATCA reporting is correct. Certification instructions. You must cross out item 2 above if you have been notified by the IRS that you are currently subject to backup withholding because you have failed to report all interest and dividends on your tax return. For real estate transactions, item 2 does not apply. For mortgage interest paid, acquisition or abandonment of secured property, cancellation of debt, contributions to an individual retirement arrangement (IRA), and, generally, payments other than interest and dividends, you are not required to sign the certification, but you must provide your correct TIN. See the instructions for Part II, later. Sign Here Signature of U.S. person Date General Instructions Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless otherwise noted. Future developments. For the latest information about developments related to Form W-9 and its instructions, such as legislation enacted after they were published, go to www.irs.gov/FormW9. What’s New Line 3a has been modified to clarify how a disregarded entity completes this line. An LLC that is a disregarded entity should check the appropriate box for the tax classification of its owner. Otherwise, it should check the “LLC” box and enter its appropriate tax classification. New line 3b has been added to this form. A flow-through entity is required to complete this line to indicate that it has direct or indirect foreign partners, owners, or beneficiaries when it provides the Form W-9 to another flow-through entity in which it has an ownership interest. This change is intended to provide a flow-through entity with information regarding the status of its indirect foreign partners, owners, or beneficiaries, so that it can satisfy any applicable reporting requirements. For example, a partnership that has any indirect foreign partners may be required to complete Schedules K-2 and K-3. See the Partnership Instructions for Schedules K-2 and K-3 (Form 1065). Purpose of Form An individual or entity (Form W-9 requester) who is required to file an information return with the IRS is giving you this form because they Cat. No. 10231X Form W-9 (Rev. 3-2024) Roxanne Greeson The Hubbub, LLC ✔S 117 N Lincoln St Port Angeles, WA 98362 99 0944531 FAÇADE GRANT 25-01 ROXANNE GREESON THE HUB Planning Commission Facade Grant Presentation March 26, 2025 Presented by Chloe Bonsen 1 Location Grant Request Pervious Façade Current Façade Conclusion Questions AGENDA 2 2 LOCATION: 629 E FRONT ST. 3 3 CURRENT STATE 4 4 PROPOSED (SUBJECTED TO CHANGE) 5 5 FAÇADE GRANT REQUEST DETAILS $16,000.00 Total Eligible Façade Cost: $8,000.00 Façade Grant Request: $8,000.00 Applicant Contribution: 6 6 Staff recommends the approval of funding for Façade Improvement Grant 25-01, citing 7 Findings, 3 Conclusions, and 7 Conditions in the Staff Report. 7 7 Transportation Element Update PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 26, 2025 PORT ANGELES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE 1 Multimodal Conditions PORT ANGELES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE 2 Roadway Network PORT ANGELES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE 3 •73% of Port Angeles residents commute by driving alone. •US 101 traverses through the city with the highest volume of traffic. Sidewalk PORT ANGELES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE 4 •83 miles of built sidewalk •Mostly located east of the Tumwater Creek •The City has identified the need of expanding the current sidewalk network Trails & Bike Lanes PORT ANGELES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE 5 •Six miles existing and near-term built dedicated bike lanes •Eight miles of trails/shared use paths Bike Level of Traffic Stress (BLTS) PORT ANGELES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE 6 Bike Level of Traffic Stress (BLTS) PORT ANGELES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE 7 •Most of the local streets have low stress •Major challenges are on Front St and Lauridsen Blvd. •Dedicated bike infrastructure helps! Zoomed-in View PORT ANGELES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE 8 Transit PORT ANGELES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE 9 •Urban Routes (20, 22, 24, 26) constitute 50% ridership of the entire Clallam Transit System •Identified more efficient service and micro transit Freight PORT ANGELES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE 10 •The current truck route traverses through downtown •The need to upgrade SR 117/US 101 interchange has been identified Vehicular Delays and Level of Service PORT ANGELES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE 11 •City of Port Angeles’ standard: LOS D or better Vehicular Delays and Level of Service PORT ANGELES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE 12 •All intersections meet the City’s standard today •US 101 east of Golf Course Road is over capacity Safety PORT ANGELES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE 13 •Points on the map represent KSI (Killed and Serious Injury) collisions •Five years of collision data highlight hot spots: 1st Street and Race Street Other segments of US 101 and Lincoln Street Transportation Element Development PORT ANGELES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE 14 Goals PORT ANGELES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE 15 •Goals will be framed under five themes: •Multimodality •To develop a coordinated, multimodal transportation system, which serves all areas of the city and all types of users in a safe, accessible, economical, and efficient manner. •Route Redundancy and Climate Resiliency •To enhance network connectivity, prioritize emergency response, and promote climate resiliency through sustainable transportation innovations. •Focus on Safety •To move people and goods safely by improving circulation and transportation facilities. Goals (cont.) PORT ANGELES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE 16 •Goals will be framed under five themes: •Balance of Industry and Commerce •To strengthen connections for industry and commerce, promoting prosperity, safety, and equity. •System Maintenance •To ensure the maintenance and improvement of transportation facilities are in alignment with the City's plans and standards, while adapting to climate risks and coordinating with different partners or stakeholders. SAC Discussion Results PORT ANGELES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE 17 •Break out groups were split on crosstown route. •Parking innovation could dispel idea that there is not enough downtown. •Focus should be on areas that are planned for higher intensity development •1st and Front Streets downtown should be more pedestrian-, less freight- oriented. •How to support those that want to be multimodal, but cannot? •Don’t design for the few weeks that tourism peak season is in effect. PAMC CHAPTER 15.12 CODE AMENDMENT By: Courtney Bornsworth, Associate Planner – Natural Resources and Grant Administrator March 26, 2025 BACKGROUND •February 2024 – FEMA notified the City that Chapter 15.12 of Port Angeles Municipal Code (PAMC) no longer met state and federal requirements. •City began consulting with appropriate regulatory agencies to learn where the code was deficient and began making edits to the code. •A State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Checklist was prepared and noticed on June 8, 2024. •Public comment period ended June 22, 2024. No public comment was received and a determination of non-significance was issued. 2 ANALYSIS •Changes to Chapter 15.12 include: •Addition of new definitions that comply with the Washington State Model Ordinance •Modification of current definitions to come into compliance with Washington State Model Ordinance •Clarification of unclear or confusing language •Clarification of penalties for violations •Updating standards for construction within a floodplain to come into compliance with Washington State Model Ordinance 3 NEXT STEPS •Staff recommends the Planning Commission advise City Council to adopt the Ordinance for Updates to Port Angeles Municipal Code Chapter 15.12. •Per FEMA requirements, the ordinance must be adopted by April 23, 2025. •Failure to do so would result in suspension from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), rendering the community ineligible for flood insurance through the NFIP. 4 THANK YOU Questions?