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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10/23/1996 . . . HEARING DEVICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE NEEDING ASSISTANCE. O~ ?ORT .ol4'G ~~ ~~( c) - ~t. ~ f' r~. ~ .ot."'NNI~G AGENDA CITY OF PORT ANGELES PLANNING COMMISSION 321 East Fifth Street Port Angeles, W A 98362 October 23, 1996 7:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 9, 1996 IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. AN:NEXA TION PETITION - ANX 96(D9)01 - DeCHANT ALLMELTO.N, north of Camp hell A venue.: Request for annextion of approximately 16+ acres of property north of Campbell Avenue and east of Wabash Street. 2. APPROVAL OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE AND ASSOCIATED REGULATIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PUGET SOUND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN. 3. CONSIDERATION OF A CITY-WIDE TRANSPORTATION PLAN 4. AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 2911: An amendment to the City's pennit processing procedure as defmed in Ordinance No. 2911, required by SHB 1724, clarifying those permits which are regulated by the ordinance. V. PUBLIC MEETING: 1. E.INAL SUBDIVISION - HTGHl,AND_COMMONS-=-..MelQdy-Lane: Request for approval of a final subdivision of four lots in the RHD, Residential High Density Zone. VI. COMMUNICA TIONS FROM THE PUBLIC PLANNING COMMlSSION: Bob King, (Chait). Tim Gennan (Vice), Cindy Souders, BobPhHpott, Linda Nutter. Dean Reed, Mary Craver. ST AfF: Brad Collins, Director, Sue Roberds Office Specialist, David Sawyer. Senior Planner. . . . VII. ST AFF REPORTS 1. Non Motorized Committee Report VIII. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS IX. ADJOURNMENT All correspondence pertaining to a meeting or hearing item received by the Planning Department at least one day prior to the scheduled meeting! hearing will be provided to Commission members at the meeting. PUBLIC MEETING PROCEDURE: The Planning Commission may ask direct questions of the public regarding comments submitted during the public comment period. No public testimony will be taken. PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURE: Spokesmen for the proponents and opponents will be given an opportunity to speak to the request. Information submitted should be factual, relevant and not merely duplication of a previous presentation. A reasonable time (10 minutes) shall be allowed the spokesman; others shall be limited to short supporting remarks (5 minutes). Other interested parties will bc allowed to comment briefly (5 minutes each) or make inquiries. The Chairman may allow additional public testimony if the issue warrants it. Brief rebuttal (5 minutes) for proponents and opponents will be heard separately and consecutively with presentation limited to their spokesman. Rebuttal shall be limited to factual statements pertaining to previous testimony_ Comments should be directed to the Board, not the City Staff representatives present, unless directed to do so by the Chairman. . . . MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington 98362 October 23, 1996 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Cindy Souders, Bob Philpott, Bob King, Mary Craver Members Excused: Dean Reed, Tim German, Linda Nutter Staff Present: Brad Collins, Sue Roberds, Jack Pittis, Gary Kenworthy, Dan McKeen Public Present: Jim Reed, Alain and Judy deChantal, Bob Leach, Sarah Matthews, Joe Melton APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Philpott moved to approve the October 9, 1996, minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Souders and passed 4 - O. PUBLIC HEARINGS: ANNEXATION PETITION - ANX 96(09..)D~de CHANT ALIMELTON, north of Camphell A venue-.:. Request for annexation of approximately 16+ acres of property north of Campbell Avenue and east of Wabash Street. Planning Director Collins reviewed the Planning Department's report recommending approval of the annexation petition and indicated the boundaries of the proposed annexation by use of an overhead projector. He noted that of the five properties encompassed by the petition, three of those property owners are in agreement with the annexation. The remaining two owners have not responded to the City's notification of the proceedings. The furthest property located at the east end of Campbell Avenue (Redman) is not included in the annexation petition as it was originally thought the property was an easement and therefore the property owner was not contacted in time to be a part of the process. Chair King opened the public hearing. Alain deChantal, P.O. Box 3137, Port Angeles, a major property owner in the annexation area and the original petitioner, stated that he is in full agreement with the Planning Department's report and recommendation. Joe Melton, also a petitioner and property owner in the annexation area, (from the . . . Planning Commission Minutes October 23. /996 Page 2 audience) said that he had nothing further to say. There being no further public comment, Chair King closed the public hearing. Commissioner Souders moved to recommend that the City Council approve the annexation request with four conditions, and citing the following findings and conclusions: Conditions: 1. The annexed area shall bear the pro rata share of the City's general obligation indebtedness existing as of the date of the annexation. 2. An annexation agreement shall be prepared and signed by the petitioners. 3. Additional right-of-way as necessary to provide 60 foot minimum width for street and utility purposes shall be dedicated to the City for the northerly extension of Wabash Street to the limits of the annexation and the easterly extension of Campbell A venue to Whites Creek (both streets are classified as local access streets at this location). 4. Non-protest agreements shall be signed by a minimum of 60% of the property owners for the formation of separate L.I.D.' s for roadway and storm improvements, water extensions, and sewer extensions. Findings.: 1. On May 23, 1996, the Planning Department received an annexation request from Mr. and Mrs. Alain de Chantal and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Melton for the area located directly south of the Peninsula College property, east of Wabash Avenue and north ofthe easterly extension of Campbell Avenue. The petition was revised and returned on September 6, 1996. (October 23, 1996, Planning Commission Staff Report). 2. On July 2, 1996, the City Council, consistent with the Planning Commission's recommendation, approved the request to circulate the petition amended to include four additional small properties bringing the total size of the area to approximately 16 acres. 3. The area to be annexed is primarily rectangular in shape and surrounded on all but a portion of its south side by the existing City limits. 4. Campbell Avenue and Wabash Street are constructed up to the southwest comer of the annexation area. 5. An 8" water main is located in Campbell Avenue west of the intersection of Campbell Avenue and Wabash Street where it turns and continues to the south. A 2" water main extends easterly approximately 350' along the south side of Campbell Avenue. . . . Planning Commission Minutes Oclober 23, 1996 Page 3 6. An 8" sewer line is located in Campbell Avenue and Wabash Street west and south of the intersection of the two streets. 7. Electrical facilities are located along Campbell Avenue to a point approximately 530' to the east of the Campbell Avenue and Wabash Street intersection. 8. The proposed annexation is within the Port Angeles Urban Growth Area. 9. The proposed annexation is adjacent to the established City limits on the sides. 10. The area to be annexed is to be designated as Residential on the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and RS-9 on the City's Zoning Map. 11. One of the petitioning property owners has on file with the City an application for a Conditional Use Permit for a church use on one ofthe lots. 12. There is no subdivision of any portion of the area included as part of the proposed development. Conclusions.:. A. The proposed annexation is consistent with the City's annexation policies as established in the City's Comprehensive Plan's Growth Management Element (policies 1-10) and Resolution 18-78. B. As reviewed in the October 23, 1996, Planning Commission Staff Report for ANX 96-01, annexation of the proposed area will result in a logical extension of City servlCes. C. As reviewed in the October 23, 1996, Planning Commission Staff Report for ANX 96-01, the proposed annexation will meet the required concurrency requirement. D. As reviewed in the October 23, 1996, Planning Commission Staff Report for ANX 96-01, the area of annexation will not result in decreased minimum standards for City streets, water service, sewer service, and/or electrical service provided to existing residents of the City. E. Due to the size and limited development potential of the area to be annexed, there should not be a decrease in the level of service (LOS) for City solid waste collection, stormwater management, emergency services and/or telecommunication services provided to existing residents of the City. F. The proposed annexation will reduce existing potential for interjurisdictional and service problems by reducing and area virtually surrounded by City jurisdiction. G. As conditioned, necessary rights-of-way shall be obtained by the City. H. Although a plan for a portion of the area to be annexed includes immediate . . . Planning Commission Minutes October 23, /996 Poge 4 development, it is not of a promotional nature. 1. As conditioned, the proposed annexation is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. J. As conditioned, the proposed annexation is in the public interest. Commissioner Philpott seconded the motion, which passed 4 - 0 . CONS]UERATI01~_nEA-CITY-WID.E TRANS.~ORTATION PlAN Chair King opened the public hearing. Ken Oswall, Entranco, Inc., project manager, introduced Torsten Lienau, Entranco, Inc., Bellevue, Washington, who noted that a transportation plan is required by the State's Growth Management Act. The draft final plan includes an inventory of existing facilities, identifies deficiencies including bicycle, roadway, and pedestrian facilities, identifies future needs, and reviews funding needs and funding projections with prioritization of those proposed improvement projects. A computer database has been established to identifY road widths and where shoulder improvements are in place in the City at present. He explained the various capital improvement projects that are recommended for the City given the growth projections anticipated and future traffic needs. A second alternative eastbound crosstown traffic route, identified as a White Creek crossing, which links Lauridsen Boulevard with Golf Course Road, is analyzed within the plan. The project ranking methodology and analysis of the project effects were explained in detail. A White Creek crossing and a LincolnlPeabody one-way couplet are projects that would be relatively fundable within the next twenty years. The consultants conducted an open house during the summer of 1996 and concluded that the only positive comment that came from the public was concurrence that a second east/west traffic route is desired by the majority of the public. The implementation of a Lincoln/Peabody one way couplet was not well received due to merchant concerns and an alternative local access route south on Race Street, referred to as a Heart O'the Hills alternative, was considered extreme. Commissioner Souders asked if the consultants had worked or met with County officials and staff on any of the proposals or recommendations.. Mr. Lienau said that he had worked with both the City and County Comprehensive Plans while reviewing issues pertinent to the transportation plan. He compared and aligned the plans but did not discuss the Heart O'the Hills plan with the County. Gary Kenworthy, City Engineer, noted that he had met with the County staff and that they are aware of the efforts of the consultants and their resultant recommendations. Commissioners Souders wondered if the recommendations on traffic routes and improvements would reduce traffic flow to the City's downtown multi-modal site. . . . Planning Commission Minutes October 23.1996 Page 5 Kent OswaII noted that the proposed alternate routes are mainly for through traffic and not for those who would be in a transfer mode, which is the reason for the multi-modal center in the downtown, and as such would not detract from those wishing to travel to the downtown. Gary Kenworthy informed the Commission that if transportation facilities fall below the State's minimum standards funding could be impacted or denied for future public works projects. The proposed draft final plan addresses the State's requirements and would allow the City to be in compliance with those standards. Discussion between the Commission and staff concluded with an agreement to continue the hearing to the November 13, 1996, meeting of the Planning Commission, in order to allow the Commissioners and the public more opportunity for review ofthe proposal. A.f1!ROYAL_OLSIORMWAIER MANAGEMENLOlIDINANCE AJSU..ASSilClAIED...REGDLATIO.NS IN C.OMN.IANCKWITH THE FILGEI..S.o..IJND~ATEILQ_UALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN. Chair King opened the public hearing. City Engineer Gary Kenworthy referred to a copy of a draft ordinance which implements the Puget Sound Water Quality Authority's technical manual by the City. The City's Clearing and Grading Ordinance exempts many land development actions from its regulations. The biggest change in adopting this ordinance as required will be that many small site developments that are now exempted from City regulation will no longer be exempt from at a minimum from the submittal of a site plan indicating drainage control. Noncompliance with the State's regulations will result in serious consequences to the City's funding abilities for public works projects. Adoption of the regulations is a large step forward in controlling stormwater runoff impacts in the City, and the implementation of the technical manual is a significant step forward for the City. In response to Commissioner Craver, Public Works Director Jack Pittis said that, as the regulations are required by the Department of Ecology (DOE), the DOE has offered staff to explain those requirements in person and could be available for a future meeting to answer questions from the Commission and the public. Jim Reed, 485 Blue Mountain Road, said that he had no problem with the proposed ordinance and plan but has not had an opportunity to review the technical manual referred to earlier. He is scheduled to meet with Engineer Kenworthy to discuss the plan and ordinance prior to adoption of the ordinance. City Engineer Kenworthy noted that the City has spent nearly $250,000 on topographical mapping that is available to anyone on CD Rom or xerox copies so required information is available to assist those who are required to provide site plan information for development proposals. The Commission questioned staff as to the standards required by the State in order for the . . . Planning Commission Minutes October 23, /996 Page 6 City to remain in compliance. Following some discussion, Public Works Director Jack Pittis noted that the City is attempting to comply with the State's regulations in a timely manner but does not wish to rush the process and suggested that the public hearing be continued to a later date when a representative from the State Department of Ecology could be present to answer questions regarding the required regulations. Commissioner Souders moved to continue the hearing to November 20~ 1996, 7 p.m. Commissioner Philpott seconded the motion, which passed 4 - O. Commissioner Souders asked that staff review the plan for instances where the "study area" and "City" are used interchangeably but shouldn't be especially when used in reference to population or development counts. The study area is Morse Creek to Dry Creek but the plan refers to figures that may only apply to development within the City limits. Director Pittis encouraged the Commissioners to contact Gary Kenworthy, Dave Sawyer, or himself, if any questions arise in their review of the material over the next three weeks. Staff will place block ads in the newspaper to try to get more public involvement to the next meeting. AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO.29.11.=- An amendment to the City's permit processing procedure as defined in Ordinance No. 2911, required by SHB 1724, clarifying those permits which are regulated by the ordinance. Planning Director Collins reviewed the staffs memorandum and explained that during implementation of the recent ordinance (Ordinance No. 2911) adopted by the City for compliance with Senate House Bill (SHB) 1724, a question arose as to whether clearing and grading permits fell under the ordinance requirements. The current amendment is to provide clarity as to which types of developments are covered under Ordinance No. 2911. Chair King opened the public hearing. There being no testimony, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Philpott moved to recommend that the City Council adopt the amended ordinance as proposed citing the following findings and conclusions: Findings: 1. The City of Port Angeles is subject to and must implement Chapter 36.70B RCW (ESHB 1724). 2. Section 36.70B.l40 identifies which project permits may be excluded by local ordinance from the subject review requirements. 3. Chapter 18.02 P AMC implements Chapter 36.70B RCW. 4. Section 18.02.020 adopted by Ordinance 2911 identifies which project permits shall . . . Planning Commission Minutes October 23. 1996 Page 7 be processed in accordance with the subject review requirements. 5. This action is categorically exempt from SEPA review under WAC 197-11-800(20). Conclusions: A. Clearing, grading, filling, and drainage permits are other construction or similar administrative approvals subject to Chapter 36.70B RCW. B. The amendments will bring the City of Port Angeles into compliance with Chapter 36.70B RCW. C. The amendments to Chapter 18.02 and Ordinance 2911 are in the public interest and use. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Souders, and passed 4 - O. PUBLIC MEETING: FINAL SUBDlYISI.ON - HIGHLAND COMMONS - Melody Lane: Request for approval of a final subdivision of four lots in the RHD, Residential High Density Zone. Chair King opened the public meeting. Planning Director Collins noted that the applicant intends to submit a bond for the required improvements but to date the bond has not yet been submitted by the applicant. He indicated that the applicant's engineer had made corrections to the mylar which were noted in the staffreport and therefore the mylar is in compliance with the recommendations in the staff report with the exception of the proposed bond. Commissioner Philpott noted that the neighboring roadways have suffered a great deal of impact from this development thus far and that neighbors have expressed a good deal of displeasure in the construction practices. There being no further comment, and following brief discussion with staff, Commissioner Souders moved that the Planning Commission fmd the final submittal to be consistent with the preliminary approval, citing the following conditions, findings and conclusions, and authorize the Chair to sign tbe final mylar following the submittal of proof that a bond in an amount approved by the City Engineer has been received. Conditions.: 1. The Highland Commons plat shall be consistent with the requirements of the City's Wetlands Protection Ordinance prior to occupancy of any building in the subdivision. 2. Any dwelling unit built in the subdivision shall be provided with a residential sprinkler system. 3. A turning knuckle shall be provided at the intersection of Melody Lane/Circle. . . . Planning Commission Minutes October 23. /996 Page 8 4. A maintenance agreement shall be provided by the applicant and accepted by the City Engineer for storm detention/treatment facilities required for the site development. 5. Melody Lane shall be improved to City standards with a 34 foot roadway to Golf Course Road including curb and gutter both sides. Storm drain improvements shall be included. All improvements to be completed to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department prior to final plat or bonded as approved by the City Engineer. 6. The Highland Communities PRD and Highland Commons Subdivision perimeter walkway shall be a dedicated public easement, and public walkway signing shall be installed at all connections with public streets and private roadways and at the southwest corner of the site near the trail head into White's Creek Ravine. 7. Lot 4 (.76 acres), which is not proposed for residential buildings but required as open space for the Highland Communities PRD, shall be improved as a recreation area per a plan approved by the City Parks Director, and the recreation area improvements shall be completed prior to occupancy of any building on the subdivision site. 8. Final plat approval is conditioned upon receiving a bond in the amount of$221,000 for required subdivision improvements. Eindings~ 1. The request is for approval of a 4 lot subdivision northwest of the west end of Melody Lane. 2. The site is designated High Density Residential on the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map. The proposal has been reviewed with respect to the goals, policies and objectives of the Plan, the most relevant of which have been identified in the staff report. 3. There are a number of level of service standards contained in the Comprehensive Plan which have been considered in the staff report. 4. The proposal has been reviewed with respect to the areas of concern listed in Section 58.17.110 RCW. 5. The property is zoned RHD, and the lots meet the minimum lot area of the RHD Zone. 6. Melody Lane is the local access street for Highland Commons Subdivision, and Golf Course Road is the nearest arterial and closest street improved to City street standards. 7. A Detennination of Non-Significance and adoption of the existing EIS for Highland Communities PRD was issued on March 25, 1996. . . . Planning Commission Minutes October 23, 1996 Page 9 8. Timely comments on the DNS were received on April 8, 1996, from the Department of Ecology. 9. The applicant received an National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (1\1J>DES) permit for the Highland Communities Planned Residential Development. 10. The preliminary subdivision for Highland Commons was first submitted on March 11, 1996, and revised on March 13, 1996. 11. The preliminary subdivision for Highland Commons was approved by the City Council on April 16, 1996. 12. The final plat application was determined to be complete on October 3, 1996, and a notice of development application was issued on October 6, 1996. 13. Public hearing notification was published on October 6, 1996, for a hearing before the City Council on November 5, 1996. 14. Revised three sheet final plat mylars were received by the City on October 22, 1996. 15. A bond in the amount of $205,000 has been accepted by the City but has not yet been received. The City Engineer is in agreement with the proposal to bond for the street and utility improvements, and the amount of the bond is based on bids received by the applicant for the required improvements. An additional bond in the amount of $16,000 has been added to the $205,000 bond to include $1,500 for wetland buffer enhancement, $4,500 for walkway improvements, and $10,000 for recreational facilities and landscaping on Lot 4. C.onclusions.: A. As conditioned, the subdivision is consistent with the Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan. B. As conditioned, the subdivision is consistent with the Port Angeles Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision regulations. C. Appropriate provisions have been made for the public health, safety and general welfare and for such open spaces, drainageways, streets or roads, alleys, other public ways, transit stops, potable water supplies, sanitary wastes, parks and recreation, playgrounds, schools and school grounds, sidewalks and safe walking conditions for students who walk to and from school. D. The public use and interest is served in the platting of this subdivision. The subdivision implements the desired land use pattern for this area as articulated in the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The subdivision also provides for development of new housing within the City of Port Angeles Urban Growth Area, consistent with the Growth Management Act and increases the availability and affordability of housing opportunities for the community. . . . Planning Commission Minutes October 23. 1996 Page 10 The motion was seconded by Commissioner Philpott and passed 4 - O. Director Collins noted that the City Council would be conducting a public hearing for consideration of the final subdivision on November 5, 1996. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None. STAFF REPORTS Director Collins reported that the first meeting of a nonmotorized committee met on October 21, 1996. The meeting got off to a good start, and staff was impressed on the consensus of the group and their collective input. The committee is gearing to having a product available for the Commission's review by March, 1997. The next meeting is scheduled for November 4th. The first meeting of the Money Back Guarantee Advisory Committee took place on October 23, 1996, and the group reached consensus on program specifics very quickly. The last meeting of this Committee wi11 be on November 6th. Staff will keep the Commission informed as to the progress and recommendations of the committees. Mr. Collins noted that he would not be in attendance at the November 13 meeting. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Craver reported that she attended a meeting for affordable housing in the City and was surprised to learn that there is a waiting list for from two months to two years for housing. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. ~(~' v B ad Collins, Secretary PREPARED BY: S. Roberds . PLEASE SIGN IN CITY OF PORT ANGELES Plonning c"&on Attendaoce Roster Meeting Date: -1d-L,~~/9P( " If f( . ~ , ~ ... ...,....... '.."'.~:"~-1i- ~.... 1 _...:;:. _! ...\ ...,.- ... ~~.