HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/09/2008
~ORTANGELES
WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A.
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION
321 East Fifth Street
April 9, 2008
6 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Pledge Of Allegiance Led by the Chair
II.
III.
IV.
.
V.
VI.
VII.
VIII.
.
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of March 12,2008
WORK SESSION:
2008 PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
STAFF REPORTS
REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
ADJOURNMENT
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS Werner Beier (ChaIr), Dave Johnson, John Matthews, Doc ReiSS, MIke CaudIll, John Smith, Tim Boyle
PLANNING STAFF Nathan West, Deputy DIrector, Sue Roberds, Plannmg Manager, Scott Johns, ASSOCiate Planner, Dan Blalzlk, ASSIstant Planner
.
MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
Port Angeles, Washington 98362
April 9, 2008
6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Dave Johnson, John Matthews, Werner Beier, Mike
Caudill, Tim Boyle, John Smith
Members Excused:
Doc Reiss
Staff Present:
Sue Roberds, Scott Johns, Heidi Greenwood, Dan Bialzik
Public Present:
Lisa and Randal McCoy
CALL TO ORDER
Salute to the Flag was led by Chair Beier.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
. Commissioner Matthews moved to approve the March 12, 2008, regular meeting
minutes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith, and passed 6 - O.
WORK SESSION
2008 PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
Associate Planner Scott Johns reviewed the proposed 2008 Comprehensive Plan
Amendments as a whole. Commissioners and staff discussed various issues with the most relevant
change being discussed being the proposal to amend the utIlities and services element wording to
promote the extension of sewer outside of the City's urban growth area, specifically to the Lower
Elwha Tribe property. The reason for the projected need is that when the Elwha dams are removed,
it is expected that septic systems on the reservation and some surrounding areas will be destroyed.
The City's sewer capacity is such that it can accommodate extension into and through the urban
growth areas. Use of the word "cooperate" was discussed and it was determined that a more
appropriate wording may be to "support" such an extension.
Staff noted that issues discussed in the work session would be worked into the final proposals
and a revised staff report will be prepared for the scheduled April 23 public hearing.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
.
Lisa McCoy, 112 East 1 ph Street is a teacher who walks and bicycles to and from work at
Hamilton School. It is not safe to walk home from Hamilton School. She asked how it is decided
where sidewalks will be constructed, if the school district works with the City on deciding where
sidewalks should be developed, and who pays for the development.
Planning CommIssIOn Minutes
April 9. 2008
Page 2
.
Planner Johns responded that the City works with the school district in determining where
the development of sidewalks is a priority. Such development is not going to happen on a broad
scale as funding simply isn't readily available. The City maintains a school walking route map and
when development occurs along those routes, developers and individuals are required to develop
sidewalks with new construction. This is a slow process, but it is the only method, short of large
scale grant funding, that the City has to provide new sidewalks.
Mrs. McCoy stated that the state has funding for sidewalk development, and she asked ifthe
City would partner with the school district in applying for such grants. Mr. Johns noted that the City
has been the recipient of sidewalk development grants and would likely support obtaining like grant
funds in the future.
STAFF REPORTS
None
REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
Commissioner Boyle reported that he attended the March 13 P A Forward meeting and was
pleased with the representation of business groups at the meeting. He will continue to represent the
Planning Commission and will continue to report on meeting issues.
. ELECTIONS
Commissioner Johnson nominated John Matthews as Chair for the term 2008 - 2009. There
being no further nominations, Chair Beier closed the nominations. Commissioner Matthews was
declared to be Chair by a vote of 6 - O.
Commissioner Caudill nominated Commissioner Reiss as Vice Chair for the term 2008 -
2009. There being no further nominations, Chair Beier closed the nominations. Commissioner
Reiss was declared to be Chair by a vote of 6 - O.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
..J
PREPARED BY: S. Roberds
.
~ORTANGELES
WAS H I N G TON, USA
PLANNING COMMISSION ATTENDANCE ROSTER
AND TESTIMONY SIGN-UP SHEET
PLEASE SIGN IN
Meeting Agenda of:
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.
NAME: ADD~SS: Agenda Item No.
LiSt;, i Ra11/It1JJ )11L(m / j,:;;,J: / r Sf)
---.J
.
.
c: \MyFiles\FORMS\Mtgrostpc. wpd