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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:
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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.
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VII.
ST AFF REPORTS
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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development, it is not of a promotional nature.
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As conditioned, the proposed annexation is consistent with the City's Comprehensive
Plan.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Chapter 18.02 P AMC implements Chapter 36.70B RCW.
4. Section 18.02.020 adopted by Ordinance 2911 identifies which project permits shall
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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