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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07/11/2007 I. II. III. IV. . V. VI. VII. VIII. . D'ORj^~Ti' AN lGELE:S 1~" lri.. ,.' r,~ WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A. AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION 321 East Fifth Street July 11, 2007 6 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance led by Chair ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of June 27,2007 PUBLIC HEARING: INFILL OVERLAY (10) ZONE and PLANNED LOW IMP ACT DEVELOPMENT (PLID) OVERLAY zone. Review of proposed overlay zones intended to increase density, mitigate stormwater impacts, and provide flexibility in design COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC STAFF REPORTS REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS ADJOURNMENT PLANNING COMMISSIONERS Werner BeIer (ChaIr), John Matthews (VIce ChaIr), Chene Kldd, Stanley Hams, Dave Johnson, Doc ReISS, MIke CaudIll PLANNING STAFF Mark Madsen, DIrector, Sue Roberds, Planmng Manager, Nathan West, Pnnclpal Planner, Scott Johns, ASSOCIate Planner . . . MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington 98362 July 11, 2007 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Cherie Kidd, Dave Johnson, John Matthews, Stanley Harris, Wemer Beier, Doc Reiss, Mike Caudill Members Excused: None Staff Present: Nathan West, Scott Johns, Sue Roberds Public Present: Chuck W oolett CALL TO ORDER Salute to the Flag was led by Chair Beier. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Reiss moved to approve the June 27, 2007, minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Matthews and passed 6 - 0 with Commissioner Harris abstaining due to his absence from the meeting. PUBLIC HEARING: Chair Beier 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. IN FILL OVERLAY (10) ZONE and PLANNED LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT (PLID) OVERLAY zone. Review of proposed overlay zones intended to increase density, mitigate stormwater impacts, and provide flexibility III design. Principal Planner Nathan West reviewed the Department's report and recommendation regarding the adoption of two overlay zones intended to address the Commission and Council's direction as to the provision of tools to aid in an increase in density within the City limits. During discussion, it was determined that a limited amount of commercial uses should be permitted rather than an open ended commercial possibility within these overlay zones because the overlays are intended for residentially zoned property. It was agreed that uses in the Commercial Neighborhood (CN) zone could be permitted by conditional use permit in the overlay zones. Chair Beier opened the public hearing. There being no comment from the audience, Chair Beier closed the public hearing. The Commission continued to discuss the benefits that the proposed overlay zones would provide as a tool to developers and in an effort to increase not only density but provide some minor Plannzng CommISSIOn Mznutes July ii, 2007 Page 2 . service uses in residential areas. Small nodes of commercial activIty should enhance areas of the City that are not directly connected with commercial areas where service uses commonly occur without negatively impacting most neighborhood areas. Following discussion as to the types of commercial uses that may be most appropriate and limit negative impacts to surrounding residential areas, Commissioner Matthews moved to recommend approval of the proposed 10 and PLID Overlay Zones to the City Council. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reiss and passed unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Chuck Woolett, 2215 South Chase Street has built affordable housing developments on Vashon Island. The Commission discussed with him the anticipated bonus density that is intended in development under the proposed 10 and PLID Overlay Zones. ST AFF REPORTS Planner West noted that Planning Intern Cate Lee would present her work on analysis of the City's sign regulations at the July 25 regular meeting. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS . Commissioner Caudill wondered if the goals of the proposed 10 zone are achievable. He thought is might be a good start, but wonders ifit is practical that it will achieve what it is intended to achieve. Planner West commented that staff hasn't done a true analysis, only time will tell if it will work. The process can be evaluated once it is tested and, if it flaws are revealed, the process can be amended at that time. It's a start. Commissioner Reiss noted that he would not be at the July 25 meeting as he will be in the middle ofthe City's Arts n' Action event. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. , 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: :r l) 1..-/'1 ) CJ.C:O 7 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: ADDRESS: Agenda Item No. / 1/.)(') c./( 11 )Af)J e:JI '7 - C: \My Files\FORMS\Mtgrostpc. wpd .