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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 02/14/2007 .' FORTANGELES WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION 321 East Fifth Street February 14, 2007 6 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by the Chair II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of January 24, 2007 . IV. PUBLIC HEARING: ANNEXATION PETITION - ANX 06-01- ADAMICH, Southeast comer of McDougal Street and Homestead Avenue: Request for annexation of 4.94 acres. V. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC VI. STAFF REPORTS VII. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS VIII. ADJOURNMENT Will deliver minutes bye-mail format. . PLANNING COMMISSIONERS Chene Kldd (ChaIr), Dave Iohnson, KevlIl Snyder, John Matthews, Werner Beier, Stan Hams, Doc RClss PLANNING STAFF Sue Roberds, Plannlllg Manager, Nathan West, Prlllclple Planner, Scott Johns, Associate Planner . MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington 98362 February 14,2007 6:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Salute to the Flag ROLL CALL Members Present: Dave Johnson, Cherie Kidd, Kevin Snyder, John Matthews, Stan Harris, and Werner Beier Doc Reiss Nathan West and Scott Johns Mike Adamich, Bob Forsberg Members Excused: Staff Present: Public Present: APPROVAL OF MINUTES . Chair Kidd commented that she appreciated the visit from County Planning Commission member Gary Gleason and Sequim Planning Commission member Larry Freedman at the January 24, 2007, Planning Commission meeting, and their invitation to the City's Planning Commission to participate in discussions concerning regional planning issues. . One correction to the January 24,2007, minutes was pointed out. Commissioner Snyder moved to approve the January 24, 2007, minutes as corrected. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mathews and passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Chair Kidd indicated that those who testify must sign the "Sign In" log and affirm that their testimony will be truthful to the best of their knowledge. ANNEXATION PETITION - ANX 06-01 - ADAMICH. Southeast comer of McDougal Street and Homestead A venue: Request for annexation of 4.94 acres. Associate Planner Scott Johns reviewed the Department's report recommending the Planning Commission forward a recommendation of approval to the City Council with conditions, findings and conclusions. Commissioner Beier asked if the subject site was located within the City Fire Departments 4-minute response area. Planner Johns indicated that it was not and that further development proposals would initiate more detailed comments from the Fire Department. Commissioner Beier also asked whether the Planning Commission should include a recommendation to the City Council regarding the sites zoning. Planner Johns indicated that the commission is not required to make such a recommendation, but that if the commission did not agree with the intended zoning of RS-9 then the Planning Commission could make a recommendation on zoning. Commissioner Johnson asked for additional clarification about applying a zone designation and how the process of changing the zoning functions. Planner Johns indicated that a zone would be designated at the time of annexation by the City Council and that a property . . . Planmng CommISSIOn Mmutes February 14, 2007 Page 2 owner would be required to apply for a zone change subsequent to annexation if they desired a different zone designation. Commissioner Johnson asked about the proposed location of sidewalk development on McDougal Street. Planner Johns stated that Public Works and Utilities Department had commented that the sidewalk would be located on the west side of McDougal and presumed that the department had made the recommendation based on some logic. Chair Kidd indicated that those who testify must sign the "Sign In" log and affirm that their testimony will be truthful to the best of their knowledge prior to providing testimony during public hearings. Chair Kidd then opened the public hearing Mike Adamich, 810 Church Street, indicated that he had nothing to add to staffs comments. Chair Kidd asked what his reason was for requesting annexation. Mr. Adamich indicated that he intended to develop the property and wanted to connect to City utilities that were available in the area. There being no further comment, Chair Kidd closed the public hearing. Commissioner Snyder moved to recommend to the City Council approval of the annexation petition ANX 06-01 with the following condition, and findings and conclusions in support of the action: Condition: 1. Dedication of 30' along the frontage of McDougal Street is required. The petitioner understands that road improvement is required to McDougal Street including paving, a walking path and ditch, and driveway culvert placed to satisfy the City's suburban standards with any development of the subject property. Findings: Based on the information provided in the Community and Economic Development Staff Report for ANX 06-01 dated February 14, 2007, including all information in the public record file, comments and testimony presented during the public hearing, the Planning Commission discussion and deliberation, and the above listed conditions of approval, the City of Port Angeles Planning Commission hereby finds that: 1. On August 2, 2005, the City Council considered a Request To Circulate An Annexation Petition submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Mike Adamich per RCW 35A.14.120. The Council and the petitioners/property owners discussed that zoning of the site would be RS-9 Residential Single Family if annexed, and that the property owners would assume their portion of the City's bonded indebtedness at the time of annexation. Following the discussion, it was determined that an annexation petition could be circulated for consideration per RCW 35A.14. Per RCW 35A.14.120, a petition for annexation must contain at least 60% property ownership signatures. On January 27, 2007, the Department of Community & Development received an annexation petition for the subject property signed by 100% of the property owners. The annexation petition was forwarded to the Clallam County Boundary Review Board on February 9, 2007. 2. , . Planmng CommiSSIOn Mmutes February 14, 2007 Page 3 . The site is undeveloped, relatively flat, approximately 300' x 700' in configuration., and approximately 4.94 acres in area. A small area in the southwest portion of the site exhibits some environmentally sensitive identifying factors but appears to be less area than would qualify for regulation under the City's Environmentally Sensitive Areas Ordinances. 4. The Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan Land Use Plan as amended in 2006 was reviewed in its entirety with respect to the proposed action and contains the following Goal and Policies that apply and support the proposal: Growth Management Element Goal B: To ensure the orderly transition of land within the PAUGA into the City of Port Angeles. 3. Policy B.I: Policy B.2: Policy B.3: Policy B. 4: . Policy B. 5: Policy B. 6: Policy B. 7: Policy B.8: Policy B.9: Policy B.I 0: Policy B.ll: Policy B.I2: . Annexation of land, which is outside the established boundaries of the PAUGA, shall not be allowed. Annexation of land from within the established boundaries of the P AUGA shall be in accordance with the adopted annexation laws. Annexation of land, which is not adjacent to and/or contiguous with the established City Limits boundary-line, should not be allowed. At the time of annexation, the City should appropriately classify and zone such land, based upon the City Comprehensive Land Use Map and the City Comprehensive Plan. Thereafter, the provisions, restrictions, and requirements of City Ordinance #1709, The Port Angeles Zoning Code, shall apply to development of the annexed area. Annexation and development of land should be consistent with the orderly extension of urban services/facilities and in accordance with the City's Comprehensive Plan and capital facility planning. No annexation of land should be allowed in which existing development cannot meet the established concurrency requirements of the City within six years from the time of annexation. No annexation of land should be allowed which results in decreased minimum standards for City streets, water service, sewer service, and/or electrical service provided to existing residents of the City. No annexation of land should be allowed which results in decreased minimum standards for City solid waste collection, stormwater management programs, emergency services and/or telecommunication services provided to existing residents of the City. Annexation boundaries should be drawn to eliminate boundary, interjurisdictional, and service problems. Necessary rights-of-way and easements should be obtained prior to or at the time of annexation. The City should facilitate any annexation in a manner that will minimize financial impact to all residents and businesses. The City should annex in accordance with State statutes its urban growth areas (UGAs) as facilities are extended into those areas and as new urban development takes place. . ' . . . Plannmg CommiSSIOn Mmutes February 14, 2007 Page 4 5. City utilities located adjacent to the site include water, sewer, and electric. The site is served with refuse pickup and emergency response services. Further development of the site will require observance of the City's development standards. 6. Access to the site is possible only from within the City by way of McDougal Street and Homestead Avenue. Property adjacent to the site (south) is located in the County. The County property is accessed from Mt. Angeles Road, which is a County road in this locations. Properties located directly west, east, north, and southwest of the site are located in the City. 7. The site is designated Very Low Density/Low Density (VLD/LD) in the County which most closely corresponds to the City's RS-9 Residential Single Family zone. Site dimensions, location, and neighborhood characteristics correspond to the City's RS-9 zoning. The site is located in the suburban area of the City. Subdivisions in the area contain lots that are a minimum 9,000 square foot size in area. A few lots in the area are larger than 9,000 square feet in area. 8. The property owner's intent is to divide the property into residential sites that will receive City services from McDougal Street or Homestead Avenue. 9. City Departments reviewing the proposal commented that a standard road width does not exist along McDougal Street west of the site being 30' in width. Annexation of the property will require the dedication of 30' of right-of-way along the McDougal Street frontage of the site. Homestead Avenue right-of-way width is 60' in width. The Fire Department and Public Works and Utilities Departments had no further comment. 10. Notification of a public hearing in consideration of the request for annexation was placed in the Peninsula Daily News on February 4, 2007. The property was posted on January 31, 200. No public comment was received during the public comment period. The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the matter prior to taking final action on the annexation petition. Conclusions: Based on the information provided in the Department of Community and Economic Development Staff Report for ANX 06-01 dated February 14, 2007, including all of the information in the public record file, comments, and testimony presented during the public hearing, the Planning Commission's discussion and deliberation, and the above listed conditions of approval and listed findings, the City of Port Angeles Planning Commission hereby concludes that: A. The City's Comprehensive Plan as amended in 2006 contains policies that encourage annexation within the Port Angeles Urban Growth Area which was established to accommodate growth that is expected to occur within a twenty year time frame. The proposed annexation is a logical extension of the City's boundaries and is specifically consistent with Growth Management Element Goal B and Policies B.l to B.12 of the Plan. The annexation petition process has been done in accordance with RCW 35.A.14 (Annexation) which defines the procedure and analysis required for annexation of properties to a Code City. The petition has been forwarded to the Clallam County Boundary Review Board for review. B. 1.,- \ . . . Plannmg CommiSSIOn Mmutes February /4,2007 Page 5 C. City utilities and services available to the site and beyond include water, power, sewer, refuse disposal and emergency response services. D. As the site is not functionally accessible except from within the City, but is located within a pocket area, the annexation will provide a logical service area for the site and will reduce an irregular boundary that may have caused inter jurisdictional boundary issues. E. An annexation of property must be in the best interest of the City and its residents to be approved. Annexing property owners understand that they will bear their proportion of the City's bonded indebtedness at the time of annexation and will not become a financial burden to the City as a whole but will complement the community at large. The proposed annexation will contribute to a logical growth pattern in the neighborhood and will provide much needed right-of-way to continue the McDougal Street development. The annexation is therefore in the public interest. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Beier and passed unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None STAFF REPORTS Staff discussed the Vine Street vacation petition action by the City Council. Staff pointed out that subsequent to the Planning Commission's voting to recommend approval, new information had come to light and that staff was taking a different approach to solving the issues that had been identified in the area. Principle Planner Nathan West informed the commission of upcoming smart growth presentation on March 30th at 3:00 p.m. and asked Commission members to attend the events. Commissioners Beier, Kidd, and Reis are scheduled to attend the March 30th session. Commission members scheduled their attendance to avoid being present in sufficient numbers to constitute a quorum. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS None ADJOURNMENT PREPARED BY: S. Johns 120RTANGELES WAS H I N G TON, USA . PLANl\TING COMMISSION ATTENDANCE ROST~K AND TESTIl\10NY SIGN-UP SHEET PLEASE SIGN IN Meeting Agenda of ho'\3l<.0~ )L) )d.CO~ To help us provide an accurate record of those in attendance, please sign in. Your signature acknowledges your presence. If you plan to testify, by your signature below, you certify that the testimony given is true and correct under penalty of perjury by the laws of the State of Washington. Signature below DOES NOT REQUIRE you to testify. . 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