HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 07232025 MinutesPLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
July 23,2025
This meeting was conducted as a hybrid m,eeting.
CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING
Chair Young called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles Planning Commission to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Planning Commission Chair Young, Vice Chair Steiger, Commissioners: Schorr, Kiedrowski, McMillian.
Members Absent: Commissioners Mellema and Stanley
Staff Present: Community and Economic Development Director Shannen Cartmel, Planning Supervisor Ben
Braudrick, Housing Administrator Jalyn Boado, Senior Development Services Specialist Pat Bartholick.
PT]BLIC COMMENT
John Ralston, Resident: Spoke against bicycle lane planning near the end of the Second Bridge. Mr. Ralston also
shared concems related to development requirements (i.e. sidewalk installation requirements, required sewer capacity
study).
ACTION ITEMS
Action Item: Approval of Minutes of the May 28,2025,Meeting
It was moved by Vice Chair Steiger and seconded by Commissioner Schorr to:
Approve the Minutes of May 28,2025,
Motion carried 5-0.
Action Item: Approval of Minutes of the June 12,2025,Meet;ng
It was moved by Vice Chair Steiger and seconded by Commissioner McMillian to:
Approve the Minutes of June 12,2025.
Motion carried 5-0.
AG ITEMS
L Discussion: Draft Housing Action Plan
Staff provided a presentation and facilitated a robust discussion on the Draft Housing Action Plan. Commissioners
shared insights and feedback including:
Commissioner McMiltian emphasized prioritizing the blighted property reduction strategy and explored
connecting incentives for sweat equity.
Commissioner Steiger raised concerns regarding rental data accvracy, highlighted successes in the plan such
as permit-ready plans and fee waiver expansions, and recommended partnerships with private companies for
weatherization. Also suggested a damage fund model for landlords based on Chelan/Douglas County.
Commissioner Schorr highlighted low average rent figures, emphasized linking housing with economic
development and higher AMI, and recommended grants to address development roadblocks. Also supported
local sourcing in programs like the City Shade initiative.
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CITY OF PORT ANGELES PLANNING COMMISSION - July 23,2025
Commissioners Kiedrowski, None
Commissioners McMillian, None
Commissioners Mellema, None
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT
John Ralston, Resident made a statement about personal property and stormwater improvements. Talked about the
Housing Action Plan preseniation. The permit ready plans are used in multiple jurisdictions. The l0th and C St
property is subject to a sewer capacity study. Blighted property may take a longer to accomplish.
ADJOT]RNMENT
Chair Young motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:13 p.m.
Commissioner Stieger seconded the motion.
Chair oung,Jalyn Boado, Secretary
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