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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11/17/2010ROLL CALL MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington 98362 November 17, 2010 Special Meeting 6:00 p.m. Members Present: John Matthews, Doc Reiss, Tim Boyle, Nancy Powers, Sissi Bruch, Mike Caudill Members Absent: Carla Sue Staff Present: Nathan West, Sue Roberds, Heidi Greenwood Public Present: Mr and Mrs. Francis Drake PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Matthews opened the meeting and conducted the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Powers moved to approve the October 13, 2010, regular meeting minutes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reiss and passed 6 0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT SMA 10 -03 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: Proposal to remove remaining portions of a previous development, stabilize the Ediz Hook Road bed, recontour the shoreline area, and stabilize the beach area. Staff noted that the applicant requested this matter be continued. Further discussion is necessary regarding maintenance of the finished area following the proposed work. Chair Matthews opened the public hearing (continued from October 27, 2010). Commissioner Reiss moved to continue the matter to January 12, 2011. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Boyle and passed 6 0. STREET VACATION PETITION STV 10 -04 DRAKE, Portion of 7` Street west of Valley Street. Planning Manager Roberds reviewed the Department Report recommending vacation of the right -of -way with retention of an easement for future access to property west of the site owned by the City and used a Power Point illustration to identify the site characteristics. Chair Matthews opened the public hearing. Mr. Francis Drake, 702 South Valley Street said that the right -of -way provides access to the rear of his property that fronts on Valley Street and will provide him with additional lot width to accommodate existing development. He currently stores his motorhome in the right -of- Planning Commission .M1Lnstes November 17, 2010 Page 2 way The right -of -way is not used by anyone else nor does it serve as access to property beyond his ownership except the hillside owned by the City There being no further testimony, Chair Matthews closed the public hearing. Following brief discussion, Commissioner Bruch moved to recommend that the right of -way be vacated to the toe of the bank with an easement retained for future maintenance and access needs along the north 10 feet of the right -of -way. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Caudill and passed 6 0. Planning Manager Roberds noted that this item will be considered before the City Council on December 7, 2010 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None STAFF REPORTS Community and Economic Development Director Nathan West began a discussion regarding the City's Waterfront Transportation Improvement Plan (WTIP) by noting that the WTIP includes several different projects such as a waterfront promenade, City entryway, wayfinding and signage, and transportation elements. He introduced Bill Grimes and Bill Hastings from Studio Cascade, the firm contracted to produce planning and design documents for the Plan. Mr Grimes and Mr Hastings explained the public process thus far Over 150 stakeholders have been interviewed, a website was created and remains available for interaction, presentations have been made at Port Angeles Forward Committee meetings, a community workshop was conducted in the Central Business District with a City Council workshop scheduled for November 18 at the Red Lion Inn Conference Room. Commission members discussed the public process and some of the design products produced thus far One of the results of the public process has been that the public would like to see the Hollywood Beach area expanded. The community has really been engaged in the project thus far as witnessed by the number of comments received. Director West commended Mr Grimes, Studio Cascade team leader, on the engagement of his team members with community members and stakeholders in this process. Studio Cascade members have been continually available and responsive throughout the process. Planning Manager Sue Roberds noted that Commissioner Sue had submitted her official resignation due to selling her home and moving from the City limits. She will be missed. The City Council will therefore be interviewing for an individual to fill the position. Director West noted that the Nippon Paper Industries shoreline conditional use permit appeal has not been determined as yet and cautioned Commission members to remain neutral on the matter if approached by the public until the matter is decided. The appeal matter will be considered before the City Council at a special meeting on December 6 REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS Commissioner Matthews spoke about the value of Civic Field to Port Angeles as a revenue making enterprise. He encouraged the City Council to support improvements to the property such that sports teams are able and encouraged to reserve the field for use. Director Planning Commission Minutes November 17 2010 Page 3 West noted that the City Council is considering funding for Field improvements it is very high on their priority list. John stated his belief that improvements would draw team members and tourists from a good distance if the Field were improved with a turf surface. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7.30 p.m. Sue Roberds, PREPARED BY S. Roberds retary John Matthews, Chair