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PLANNING COMMISSION
Port Angeles, Washington 98362
April 10, 2013
6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Thomas Davis, Duane Morris, David Miller, Tim Boyle,
Scott Headrick
Members Excused: Doc Reiss, One vacancy
Staff Present: Sue Roberds,Nathan West, Heidi Greenwood
Public Present: Deanne Volker, John Teichert
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Miller opened the regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Davis moved to approve the February 27, 2013, regular meeting
minutes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Boyle and passed 5—0.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:
MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS—MCA 13-01 —Consideration of
various minor amendments intended to correct or clarify existing regulations
identified in Sections 8 (Health and Sanitation), 11 (Streets and Sidewalks), 13
(Public Utilities), 14 (Buildings and Construction), 16 (Subdivision) and 17
(Zoning) of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. (Continued from February 27,
2013.)
Chair Miller opened the continued public hearing. Following discussion regarding a
recommendation to remove certain items from consideration based on subsequent discussion
with City Public Works and Utilities staff, and there being no further public testimony, Chair
Miller closed the public hearing.
Planning Manager Roberds clarified that the City's Public Works and Utilities staff requested
that certain sections of Section 11.08.140 and 14.32 PAMC proposed for amendment be
removed from consideration at this time. Commission members and staff discussed rewording
suggestions that could make the intent of the remaining amendments more succinct and
Commissioner Boyle moved to recommend that the City Council approve the amendments
as amended during discussion. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Morris and
passed 5—0.
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
STAFF REPORTS
BYLAw DiscussION
Planning Manager Sue Roberds noted that Chair Miller asked staff to open discussion in
review of the Commission's bylaws. Copies of the Bylaws were presented with suggested edits
to provide clarity and correctness. The Commissioners reviewed the materials, made further
suggested edits, and determined to continue discussion at the May 8 regular meeting.
CONTINUED DISCUSSION-DRAFT STREET TREE ORDINANCE
Director West indicated that staff is continuing to review the draft street tree ordinance
with other City department staff and has made edits to address the Commission's first review of
the proposed ordinance. It is anticipated that a public hearing will be set following directive
provided by senior City staff later this summer but such a hearing has not been scheduled at this
time.
Director West thanked those members of the Commission who attended the recent
Department of Commerce short course training at Peninsula College, He believed the training
was worthwhile and commented on the information presented regarding public records
implications for Planning Commissioners that was discussed in detail during the training.
Commissioner Davis said he had taped the session with approval of the trainer and offered the
tape to anyone who desired a refresher.
Attorney Greenwood commented that likely the only real concern regarding e-mail
communication would be if Commissioners individually discussed issues of consideration
amongst themselves in groups by e-mail. Such action would likely be a violation of the Open
Public Meetings Act and result in opening personal computers for inspection by the public.
Chair Miller noted that he does not archive his mail so he would not be keeping any e-mail sent
to him but did believe that by having a City e-mail account that any communication sent to him
would be available for public review in an independent manner than from his personal computer.
Director West noted that Commissioners may be benefit from some public records
training in the future. He also noted that since there are no agenda items for discussion for the
April 24`" meeting date, that meeting will be cancelled.
REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
None
ELECTIONS
It was decided that elections will be conducted at the May 8 regular meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7 p.m.
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PREPARED BY: S. Roberds