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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/12/2008 ~f yO,?' RTi'PlNGE'LE,S' : "," " ~ " , { > ~!.. i i WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION 321 East Fifth Street March 12,2008 6 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER II. III. IV. . V. VI. VII. VIII. . Pledge Of Allegiance Led by the Chair ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of February 27,2008 CONTINUED BUSINESS: MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - MCA 08-01 - CITY OF PORT ANGELES: Minor amendments to Titles 11 (Streets and Sidewalks), 14 (Signs), 15 (Environment), 16 (Subdivision), and 17 (Zoning) of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. The proposed amendments are intended for clarification purposes and to correct omissions found within various Code sections. (The public hearing was closed on February 27,2008.) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC STAFF REPORTS REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS ADJOURNMENT PLANNING COMMISSIONERS Wernel Beier (Chall), Dave Johnson, John Matthews, Doe ReiSS, MIke Caudill, Tlln Boyle, John SmIth PLANNING STAFF Nathan West, Deputy 011 ectOl, Suc Robelds, Planlllng Manager, Scott 10hns, ASSOCiate Planner; Dan Blalzlk, ASSIstant Planner . . . MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington 98362 March 12,2008 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Dave Johnson, John Matthews, Werner Beier, Mike Caudill, Tim Boyle, John Smith, Doc Reiss (late) Members Excused: None Staff Present: Dan Bialzik, Scott Johns, Nathan West, Heidi Greenwood Public Present: None CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair Beier APPROV AL OF MINUTES Commissioner Dave Johnson moved to approve the February 27, 2008 minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Caudill and passed unanimously. CONTINUED BUSINESS: MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - MCA 08-01 - CITY OF PORT ANGELES: Minor amendments to titles 11 (streets and sidewalks), 14 (signs), 15 (environment), 16 (subdivision), and 17 (zoning) ofthe port angeles municipal code. The proposed amendments are intended for clarification purposes and to correct omissions found within various code sections. (the public hearing was closed on Februarv 27,2008.) Associate Planner Scott Johns reviewed the Department Report providing justification for the proposed amendment~. He outlined minor changes to the amendments that were discussed during initial review ~t the February 2ih meeting. In discussion of amendment to Section l6.04.l40(E)(1)&(2) (Short Plats), Associate Planner Johns explained that a change is proposed to ensure that street development standards in areas where higher density is expected will be developed to accommodate higher density development impacts. Commission Chair Werner Breir asked if the proposed amendment to Section 16.08.030 (adding "panhandle" to the definition oflots) would require an easement across someone else's property to provide primary access. Planner Johns explained that a panhandle area provides access to the building area of a site and is part of that property ownership. He further explained that the narrow access strip is excluded from the calculation of lot coverage. . . . Plannzng CommISSIOn Mznutes March 12, 2008 Page 2 Commissioner Johnson asked if 'flag' lots are different than 'panhandle' lots. Planner Johns responded that the terms are interchangeable. Upon explanation of the proposed amendments to Sections 17.23.200(C) and 24.200 (C), Commissioner Caudill asked if it' s possible to have a zero setback for a residential building in a commercial zone. Planner Johns responded that residential development in commercial zones can only occur above the first floor or at the rear of the required commercial use. Deputy Director Nathan West clarified that this was only for arterial streets. Commissioner Mike Caudill moved to recommend approval of the Municipal Code Amendments as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Johnson and passed unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None STAFF REPORTS Deputy Director West explained that the Planning Commission could appoint a person to the P A Forward Committee in one of two ways. The appointed commissioner may be appointed to serve as the 3rd Citizen at large member, or could be appointed solely as an observer. He thought the decision should be left to Commission members to determine the representative's involvement. After discussion, it was determined that the representative should be actively involved in the group function and that the volunteering commissioner should fill the 3rd Citizen at large position. The group concurred that CommisslOner Boyle should be appointed to the P A Forward Committee as he early volunteered to serve in that capacity. Assoczate Planner Johns mentioned that the Commission would need to conduct elections of the Chair and Vice Chair positions at the next meeting. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS None ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:35p.m. Scott Johns, Secretary PREPARED BY: D. Bialzik ~ORTANGELES WAS H I N G TON, USA PLANNING COMMISSION ATTENDANCE ROSTER AND TESTIMONY SIGN-UP SHEET PLEASE SIGN IN Meeting Agenda of: MARCH J;;). \ doe.:>6 / To help us provide an accurate record of those in affendance, 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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