HomeMy WebLinkAbout01282026 PC MinutesPLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
January 28,2026
This meeting was conducted as a hybrid meeting.
CALL TO ORDER -MEETING
Chair Steiger called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles Planning Commission to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Planning Commission Chair Steiger, Commissioners: Schorr, Stanley, Kiedrowski, Mellema.
Members Absent: Commissioner McMillian (excused)
Staff Present: Community and Economic Development Director Shannen Cartmel, Planning Supervisor Ben
Braudrick, Long Range and Special Projects Administrator Angel Torres, Housing Administrator Jalyn Boado,
Natural Resources and Grant Administrator Courtney Bomsworth, Senior Development Services Specialist Pat
Bartholick, Building Inspector/Licensing Administrator Chris Jackson, and Community Development Technician
Triston Carlstrom
PUBLIC COMMENT
John Ralston, Resident, expressed appreciation for the process of adopting permit-ready plans.
APPROVAL OFMINUTES
It was moved by Schorr and seconded by Stanley to:
Approve the October 22,2025, minutes after confirming the motion that was made (see recording). There was a
question about whether Chair Young voted on a housing-related motion; it may have been 3-1 rather than 4-0.
Motion carried unanimously
AGENDA ITEMS
Action: Planning Commission Elections With the recent resignation of the Chair, the Planning Commission will
nominate and elect a new vice chair to backfill the position for the remainder of the 2025-2026 period.
It was moved by Commissioner Stanley and seconded by Commissioner Kiedrowski to:
Nominate Commissioner Stanley to Vice Chair.
Motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Stanley abstaining.
Discussion: Planning Commission Work Plan Staff presentation and discussion of the Planning Commission work
plan, including life/safety and over-the-counter permitting updates, critical area ordinance updates, safe routes to
school and sidewalk prioritization, and zoning and urban development updates.
Housing Administrator Jalyn Boado to bring back a list of potential legislation that might affect the COPA to PC at
the February 2026PC meeting.
Vice Chair Stanley had a question regarding the Fire Code updates. There are many cities in the Country where Fire
code revisions are limiting housing development. Multifamily housing should be front of mind.
CED Manager Shannen Cartrnel: The Fire Code updates will primarily address antiquated code. The City cannot
change the fire sprinkler requirement, as that is an IFC and IBC requirement. The Fire Marshal is always available to
sit down and talk over why fire requirements exist.
CITY OF PORT ANGELES PLANNING COMMISSION - January 28,2026
Commissioner Mellema asked about removing the R9 and Rl I zones.
It was moved by Commissioner Kiedrowski and seconded by Vice Chair Stanley to:
Adopt the Municipal Code Amendment Schedule as the 2026 -2028 Planning Commission Workplan.
Motion carried unanimously.
STAFF UPDATES
Monthlv Customer Service Report
CED Manager Cartmel, presented the Customer Service Report. CED Technicians managed over 7,400 customer
interactions in2025.
Monthlv Tvpe 0/OTC Report
CED Manager Cartmel, presented the over-the-counter report where in2025, we issued 352 over-the-counter
permits.
Monthlv 5290 Report
Building Inspector/Licensing Administrator Jackson, Presented the 5290 report. Ln2025, the City reviewed 447
permits in total.
Monthlv Affordable Housine Report
Housing Administrator Boado, presented the monthly affordable housing report and shared an update on the
Housing Action Plan Housing task progress.
Monthly Natural Resources Report
Natural Resource and Grant Administrator Bornsworth, presented an oral report of the monthly natural resource
related programs and actions.
Monthlv Land Use Permittins Report
Long-range and Special Projects Administrator Torres, presented an oral report of the monthly land use permitted
activities.
Monthly Buildins Report
Senior Development Services Specialist Bartholick, Presented the monthly building report for December 2025
Overall, in2025, we issued 529 building permits compared to 491 1n2024.
Ouarterlv Grant Report
Natural Resource and Grant Administrator Bornsworth, presented the quarterly grant report.
COMMISSION REPORTS
Chair Steiger, Marc Abshire, and the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce signed with Nesterly, and home sharing
will be coming to Clallam County.
Commissioner Schorr, stop signs around the City were replaced due to the sign warranty. This seems wasteful, as
there are many areas in the City without stop signs, and for safety reasons, there should be one there.
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CITY OF PORT ANGELES PLANNING COMMISSION - January 28,2026
Commissioner Stanley advocated for a T-shirt for Planning Commissioners who serye a full 8-year term
Commissioner Kiedrowski, thanks the staff for the work and effort this past year.
Commissioner Mellema, no report.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT
John Ralston, Resident, commented on the Fire Code updates and the need to keep development costs affordable in
the City. He expressed a desire for public engagement throughout the process. Expressed the design standards of
development and the increased costs that are associated with them.
ADJOTTRNMENT
Chair Steiger motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7 :20 p.m.
Commissioner Schorr seconded the motion,
Steiger, Chair J Boado, Secretary
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