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Home My WebLink About3476• • ORDINANCE NO. 3476 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending Ordinance 3373 as amended, establishing the Facade and Signage Improvement Program. WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance 3373 on August 4, 2009 establishing the City's Facade and Signage Improvement Program ; and WHEREAS, the City Council amended Section 6 and Section 8 of Ordinance 3373 on May 4, 2010; and WHEREAS, the City Council amended Section 7 on September 21, 2010; and WHEREAS, the City Council now finds it appropriate to amend Section 7 of Ordinance 3373, and to authorize codification of the amended ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES DO HEREBY ORDAIN as follows: Section 1. Ordinance 3373 is hereby amended to read as follows: Title. The program authorized by this ordinance shall be called the Community Facade and Sign Improvement Program (the Program.) Program adoption. A Facade and Signage Improvement Program for commercial buildings is hereby authorized, approved, and adopted. Purpose. The City recognizes the benefits to the City and the public that can result from a facade improvement program. The City has received, and expects to receive in the future, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) generated income that can be used for a facade • improvement program. A facade and sign improvement program focused on commercial properties located within core commercial zones throughtout the City is one method to promote new investments, spur economic development, and increase the Ctiy's revenues. Program Administration. The Director of the City's Department of Community and Economic Development is authorized to administer the Program. The Director shall adopt policy to implement and administer the Program in accordance with this ordinance, the guidelines established therein, and the grants that provided the funds to be used for the Program. Funds and Limitation. The Facade Improvement Program shall be financed with $115,992. That amount shall be taken form the Housing Rehabilitation Fund currently held by the City as a result of CDBG grant income that specifically allows use of the money for a facade improvement program. That amount shall be shown as a separate line item in the City's Economic Development Fund and shall be maintained and dept separately from other economic development funds. The Program shall be funded only from federal or state grants that expressly authorize use of the money fora facade improvement program. No general funds of the City shall be used for this program. Location. To be eligible for the Program, a property must (1) be located in one of the following zones: Commercial Arterial (CA), Commercial Shopping District (CSD), Commercial Neighborhood (CN), Commercial Office (CO), and Commercial Business District (CBD) zones or (2) be a conforming commercial use in a non - commercial zone. Program Elements. The Program will provide a grant for funding of facade improvements that will enhance the physical appearance, accessibility, and overall value of individual buildings as well as surrounding areas. -2- • • Awards will be issued as grants for up to $10,000 or no more than 50% the total project cost (whichever is less). Upon budget availability and identification of a specified "redevelopment area," funding contributions may be increased on a per parcel basis. Such consideration will be given when the City is engaged in the design process. The Program will also provide a grant for funding of sign improvements and replacement that enhances the physical appearance, accessibility, and overall value of individual buildings as well as surrounding areas. Awards will be issued as grants for up to $1,000 or no more than 50% the total project cost (whichever is less). Improvements using these funds must be made pursuant to applicable building permit(s) and in accordance with the City of Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan and zoning requirements Eligibility Criteria. Buildings must be located within the CBD or on an arterial roadway. The City may designate a "redevelopment area" that correspond to large local public or private sector investments. The owner, for himself and his successors, shall agree to maintain improvements for a minimum of a 5 year period. The project shall (1) increase taxable value of building and shall be considered New Construction per RCW 36.21.080. Or (2) is a project on property that is not subject to property tax but that does increase the valuation of surrounding property. The project shall increase taxable value of building and shall be considered New Construction per RCW 36.21.080. The owner, for himself and his successors, shall agree to maintain improvements for a minimum of a 5 year period. Eligible Program Items. The following shall be eligible for funding through the Program: -3- • • • Rehabilitation, reconstruction, or restoration to the exterior, streetside of a participating building facade; • Glass, windows, doors, trim, and accessories that are part of the streetside facade; • Signage; • Professional architectural /design/contractor fees as deemed appropriate for eligible works; • Awnings, canopies, fences, and landscaping features; • Street grade entrances which contribute to activity along street edge. Ineligible Program Items. The following shall not be eligible for funding through the Program: • Interior improvements; • Roof repairs; • Non street facing entrances; • Non arterial street locations inside a commercial zone, but, outside the Central Business District; • Signs resulting in an increase in sign area as defined by PAMC 14.36.020; • Non permanent or temporary structures. Evaluation Criteria and Prioritization. In evaluating proposals for funding under the Program, the following factors shall be considered: Private contribution over and above the required match; Present condition of existing facade or sign; The building's overall public visibility, i.e., the building's relationship to public parking, widely utilized civic spaces, or public parks; Expected increase in assessed value of improvement; Historical preservation; Context in the block or neighborhood; Priority will be given to projects that benefit partner projects on same block; Other factors relevant to the purpose of the Program may be considered. Process. The administrative procedure to be adopted by the Director for reviewing and evaluating applications for funding under the Program shall be fair and objective. At a minimum, the review and evaluation process shall include in the following: -4- • • 1. Arrange pre - application meeting with staff to determine eligibility. 2. Submit application along with relevant paperwork, including, but not limited to: Written summary of how the project addresses evaluation criteria; An itemized cost breakdown; Historical documentation; Architectural renderings; Site photos and /or plans. 3. Staff will perform initial site visit(s) and inspection(s) of the property. 4. A recommendation will be made by staff and forwarded to the City Planning Commission: • Projects located within the CBD will be circulated to the Port Angeles Downtown Association (PADA) Design Committee for comment. 5. Upon selection by Planning Commission, a grant agreement is made and construction of the approved work may begin. 6. Upon completion of work, staff will conduct final site visit(s) and inspection(s) to ensure compliance with grant agreement. 7. Upon review and approval, the City will issue a grant check to the applicant for the full amount of approved funding. Section 2. 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 five days after its publication by summary. Section 3. The codifier is directed and authorized to codify this ordinance under Title 2 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 2 ❑d day of April, 2013. -5- Oil Qi-c0- Cherie Kidd, A Y 0 R • • ATTEST: e sa Hurd, City Clerk PUBLISHED: C fd , a% By Summary APP' OVED AS TO FO' i William E. Bloor, City Attorney G \LEGAL\a ORDINANCES &RESOLUTIONS \ORDINANCES 2013\1 - Amd Facade & Smage Improv Program 01 31 13 wpd -6- • • Summary of Ordinances Adopted by the Port Angeles City Council On April 2, 2013 Ordinance No. 3475 This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, vacates a portion of alley right -of -way in Port Angeles, Clallam County, Washington. Ordinance No. 3476 This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amends Ordinance 3373 as amended, establishing the Facade and Signage Improvement Program. The full texts of the Ordinances are available at City Hall in the City Clerk's office, on the City's website at www.cityofpa.us, or will be mailed upon request. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. These Ordinances shall take effect five days following the date of publication by summary. Janessa Hurd City Clerk Publish: April 8, 2013