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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07/10/2013 MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington 98362 July 10,2013 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Doc Reiss, Thomas Davis, Tim Boyle, Duane Morris, Scott Headrick , George Reimlinger. (David Miller arrived at 6:25 PM.) Members Excused: None Staff Present: Sue Roberds, Scott Johns, Nathan West, Heidi Greenwood Public Present: Paul Perlwitz, John Teichert PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Boyle opened the regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chair then explained the expected meeting procedure. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Headrick moved to approve the May 22, 2013, regular meeting minutes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reiss and passed 6—0. PUBLIC HEARING: Chair Boyle read the qualifying questions for quasi judicial proceedings to the Commissioners. All Commissioners responded that they had no Appearance of Fairness issues to report. The Chair then reviewed the quasi judicial public hearing procedures for audience members. No concerns were noted. SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT — SMA 13-01 — NIPPON PAPER INDUSTRIES, INC.: Reconstruction/restoration of shoreline armoring to protect utilities and structures in the Industrial Heavy zone. Associate Planner Scott Johns reviewed the Department Report recommending approval of the shoreline substantial development permit. A Power Point presentation was used to identify the areas where proposed construction/repair work is planned and where erosion continues to occur within the Mill site. Commissioner Headrick asked for farther explanation of proposed revegetation. He specifically asked if the proposed revegetation would be more or less than what was originally required given the proposed construction. Mr. Johns did not know what the original requirement was given the time period in which it was originally established. He suggested that the applicant may be able to provide a response to the question. Planning Commission Minutes July 10,2013 Page 2 Paul Perlwitz, Nippon Paper Industries USA, stated that few of the areas proposed for construction are vegetated. The subject area is in close proximation to power lines that will suffer additional erosion due to the removal of curbing along the north side of the drive ditch. Severe winds cause erosion to the lagoon area and force of tidal incursion on a daily basis. Areas north of the drive ditch once the project is completed. Commissioner Reimlinger asked if there will be additional width between the roadway and the lagoon following completion of the proposed work. Mr. Perlwitz responded that there would not be more width but it will be more naturally vegetated and likely more durable. The condition to monitor for survivability will be observed. Plants will be salt water tolerant. Commissioner Reimlinger moved to continue the public hearing to the July 24, 2013 regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Morris and passed 7 —0. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None STAFF REPORTS None REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS None ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Sue Roberds; secretary Tim Boyle air h. PREPARED BY: S. Roberds