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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AGENDA
PLANNING COMl\flSSION
321 East Fifth Street
October 27, 2004
6 p.m.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
ROLL CALL
III.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of October 13, 2004
IV.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
MUNICIP AL CODE AMENDMENT - MeA 04-02 City wide. AMEND VARIOUS
SECTIONS OF THE PORT ANGELES MUNIClP AL CODE in compliance with the State mandated
Growth Management Act (GMA) update of development regulations. Amendments to Chapters 15.20
(Environmentally Sensi tive Areas Protection), 15.24 CVV etlands Protection), 15.28 (Clearing, Grading,
Filling, and Drainage), and Chapter 16.08 (Long Subdivision). A new Chapter 3.71, introducing
impact fees for the development of parks in the City. A general update of Title 17 (Zoning) to revise
residential densities, add new definitions, nonconforming structures, Planned Residential
Development, unclassified uses, add a new RS-l1 Residential Single Family zone, a new CR
Commercial Regional zone, a new PID Planned Industrial Development Overlay zone, and a new lM
Industrial Marine zone, and the redesignation of public property to Public Buildings and Parks. (The
public hearing is continued from October 13,2004.)
REZONE - REZ 04-02 - Various rezone proposals per the City's Comprehensive Plan: Property
owned by the Army Corps of Engineers to be rezoned from IL Industrial Light to PBP Public
Buildings and Parks; Various RS-9 Residential Single Family and RMD Residential Medium Density
properties rezoned to RS-II Residential Single Family in compliance with the City's 2004
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map amendment.
V. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
VI. STAFF REPORTS
VII. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
VIII.
ADJOURNMENT
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Fred Hewins (Chair).Len Rasmussen (Vice Chair), Chuck Schramm, Fred Norton, Linda Nutter, Bob Philpott, Dylan Honnold
PLANNING STAFF: Brad Collins, Director; Scott Johns, Associate Planner; Sue Roberds, Assistant Planner.
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WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION
321 East Fifth Street
November 10, 2004
6 p.m.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
ROLLCALL
III.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of October 27, 2004
IV.
PUBLIC HEARING:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP 04-09 - MADDOX - 1105 South Eunice Street:
Proposal to continue operation of a neighborhood grocery store in the RS-7, Residential
Single Family zone.
PUBLIC MEETING:
FINAL APPROVAL OF OLYMPIC HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION (Formerly called the
Pilot Subdivision): 2300 Block of West Sixteenth Street:
V. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
VI. STAFF REPORTS
VII. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Fred Hewins (Chair),Len Rasmussen (Vice Chair), Chuck Schramm, Fred Norton, Linda Nutter, Bob Philpott, Dylan Honnold
PLANNING STAFF: Brad Collins, Director; Scott Jolms, Associate Planner; Sue Roberds, Assistant Planner.
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MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
Port Angeles, Washington 98362
October 27, 2004
6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Fred Hewins, Linda Nutter, Chuck Schramm) Dylan
Honnold, Leonard Rasmussen (arrived at 6:20pm)
Members Excused:
Bob Philpott) Fred Norton
Staff Present
Brad Collins, Scott Johns, Jim Mahlum
Public Present
Velma Hopf, Robert Knapp
APPRO V AL OF MINUTES
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Commissioner Nutter moved to approve the minutes ofthe October 13, 2004 Planning
Commission meeting with a minor correction to the number assigned to a condition added to
STV 04-01. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Honnold and passed 3 - 0 with Chair
Hewins abstaining due to his absence from that meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
REZONE - REZ 04-02 - Various rezone proposals per the City's Comprehensive Plan:
Property owned by the Army Corps of Engineers to be rezoned from IL Industrial Light to
PBP Public Buildings and Parks; Various RS-9 Residential Single Family and RMD
Residential Medium Density properties rezoned to RS-Il Residential Single Family in
compliance with the City's 2004 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map amendment.
Chair Hewins 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. After a discussion of procedural
matters regarding notice requirements and the organization of the public hearings for Municipal
Code amendments and rezones, Chair Hewins opened the public hearing.
(Commissioner Rasmussen joined the meeting at 6:20 pm.)
Associate Planner Scott Johns summarized the proposed rezones using a Power Point
presentation.
Velma Hopf, 2533 W. 14th, Port Angeles stated that she is a resident of the area on the west
side of the City that was being considered for a rezone from RMD to RS-l1. She is opposed to the
rezone because she did not want her options for future development to be limited and she has
considered condominiums as a development potential for her view property on the marine bluff. She
also stated that she did not receive the written notice sent to property owners in the area. Upon
questioning from Commissioner Schramm, Associate Planner Johns indicated that Ms. Hopf s name
is on the mailing notice list and that a notice had been sent to her address.
There being no further testimony, Chair Hewins closed the public hearing.
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October 27, 2004
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Commissioner Schramm moved to recommend that the City Council approve the
rezoning of (two blocks) 8th Street between laurel and Oak Streets and between Chase and
Peabody Streets from Commercial Neighborhood CN to Community Shopping District CSD.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rasmussen and passed 5 - O.
Discussion on the proposed rezone ofRS-9 and RMD lands in the western portion of the City
followed. Commissioner Schramm indicated that he has no problem with the proposed RS-I I
zoning designation in general; however, he does object to the rezone of the proposed area. He stated
that a lack of affordable housing and the property owners' objection to the rezone are his reasons for
opposing the proposal.
Commissioner Rasmussen stated that he is also opposed to the proposal based on
transportation constraints and the need for more affordable housing. He repeated his feelings that
the new low impact development standards for roads do not provide for adequate streets or
storm water mitigation and that the Planning Commission should revisit those standards.
Commissioner Honnold expressed similar objections.
Commissioner Nutter stated that she would be the lone holdout favoring the rezone because
residents of the general area expressed a desire for lower density development during the
Comprehensive Plan development process.
Chair Hewins opposes the rezone indicating that the RMD zone does not preclude anyone
from creating a low density development; however, the RS-11 zoning would prevent higher density
development including condominiums.
Commissioner Schramm moved to recommend that the City Council deny the proposed
rezone. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Honnold and passed 4 - 1 with
Commissioner Nutter voting against the recommendation.
The Commission took a short break and reconvened at 7:50 pm.
Prior to opening the public hearing on the Municipal Code Amendments, Associate Planner
Johns pointed out several minor changes to be considered. Chair Hewins opened the public hearing.
There being no members of the public present at that time, he closed the public hearing.
The Commission then began discussion of the proposed amendments working down the list
of staff recommendations in the order the recommendations were made.
Commissioner Schramm moved to recommend that the City Council send the proposed
park impact fee proposed P AMC 3.71 back to staff for further work and consideration for
next year. Commissioner Rasmussen seconded the motion which passed 5 - O.
Commissioner Schramm moved to recommend that the City Council approve the
amendments to P AMC 14.36 Signs. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Honnold. A
brief discussion followed. Director Collins pointed out that the increase in sign area proposed for
the CSD zone would bring the allowed sign area to a size equally between that of the CN zone and
the CA zone. The change reflects the type of larger developments taking place in CSD zoned areas.
The motion passed 3 - 2 with Commissioners Nutter and Rasmussen voting against the
motion. Both Commissioners objected to the potential clutter of additional signage for which there
is no need.
Chair Hewins asked staff to make minor changes to proposed P AMC 15.02 Definitions for
clarification.
Commissioner Nutter moved to recommend that the City Council approve the proposed
new definitions section of the Critical Areas Ordinance (Environment) P AMC 15.02. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Rasmussen and passed 4 - 1 with Commissioner
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October 27, 2004
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Honnold voting against the motion. Commissioner Honnold stated he preferred that definitions
remain located within specific sections of the code rather than in a section by themselves.
Director Collins discussed a letter received earlier in the day from the Puget Sound Action
Team commenting on the proposed amendments to the Critical Areas Ordinances. Since the
comments had just been received without opportunity for adequate review, Director Collins
recommended that the Planning Commission pass them on to the City Council for review or consider
the comments for inclusion during next year's Municipal Code amendment process.
Commissioner Schramm pointed out that a change regarding a tree replacement ratio
requested at the previous meeting had not been added. Associate Planner Johns agreed that it was
an oversight and would be added in the appropriate place.
Commissioner Rasmussen moved to recommend that the City Council approve the
changes to P AMC 15.20 Environmentally Sensitive Areas Protection and to send the letter
from the Puget Sound Action Team without a recommendation of action on those comments.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Schramm and passed 5 - O.
Commissioner Nutter moved to recommend that the City Council approve the changes
to P AMC 15.24 Wetlands Protection. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rasmussen,
and passed 5 - O.
Commissioner Rasmussen moved to recommend that the City Council approve the
changes to PAMC 15.28 Clearing, Grading, Filling and Drainage. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Nutter and passed 5 - O.
Commissioner Nutter moved to recommend that the City Council approve the changes
to P AMC 16.08 Subdivision. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Honnold and passed
5 - O.
Commissioner Schramm moved to recommend that the City Council approve the
changes to PAMC Title 17 Zoning. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nutter.
Discussion followed. Chair Hewins stated that he had no objection to the creation of the RS-11 zone
but felt that it should not be applied to existing City lands at this time. Commissioner Schramm
agreed, stating that the RS-l1 zone and the CR zone are appropriate for areas that may in the future
be annexed from the UGA, but not for existing City areas.
Commissioner Rasmussen stated that staff had put a large amount of time and effort into the
proposed amendments and expressed his appreciation for their hard work. Both Director Collins and
Associate Planner Johns expressed their appreciation of the Commission for their helpful input into
the process.
Chair Hewins called for a vote on the motion, which passed 5 - O.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
ST AFF REPORTS
Director Collins announced the reorganization of the City's administration, including the Public
Works and Utilities/Parks Department's merger as well as the Economic Development/Community
Development Department merger.
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October 27, 2004
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REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
Chair Hewins asked what the upcoming Planning Commission meeting schedule wold be.
Staff indicated that the second Wednesdays of both November and December would have meetings
but the fourth Wednesday meetings for both months would be cancelled as they are the same week
as Thanksgiving and Christmas respectively.
Commissioner Schramm indicated he will be out of town for the first meeting in January and
one meeting in February. Commissioner Rasmussen indicated that he will be out of town from
December 10, through January 7, 2004.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Brad Collins, Secretary
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Fred Hewins, Chair
PREPARED BY: S. Johns
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