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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Packet 06/09/2010PORTANGELES WASHINGTON, U S A. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION 321 East Fifth Street June 9, 2010 6 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance Led by the Chair II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of May 26, 2010 IV. PUBLIC MEETING: PRESENTATION BY MAKERS ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DESIGN TO BEGIN A VISIONING PROCESS IN UPDATE OF THE CITY'S SHORELINE MASTERPROGRAM AND HARBOR RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN. It is hoped that the public will comment and participate in this process. V. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC VI. STAFF REPORTS VII. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS VIII. ADJOURNMENT PLANNING COMMISSIONERS John Matthews (Chair); Nancy Powers (Vice Chair), Doc Reiss, Mike Caudill, Tam Boyle; Carla Sue; Sissi Brach PLANNING STAFF Nathan West, Director, Sue Roberds, Planning Manager, Scott Johns, Associate Planner, Roberta Korcz, Assistant Planner. • NOTES FROM PUBLIC MEETING ON 6/9/10 IDEAS FOR WATERFRONT/HARBOR 1) Restore /regenerate creek outflows - create habitat that promotes biodiversity * Restore creek outflows /creeks themselves * Redevelop creek outflow at Lincoln Street - with seating - to watch salmon runs and /or fires along the waterfront (see 31 below) * (see also 34 below) 2) Some sort of artwork or gateway that "announces" you are in Port Angeles 3) Create a visitor entrance that is not industrial - and that provides a connection to the downtown core, and the town as a whole 4) Extend the proposed promenade area all the way to the cruise ship docking location 5) Facilitate a mixture of public access "blended" with commercial activity - but, it would be good to have commercial activities "bundled" so that public access is maximized * Protect public access * Protect open space - even in developed areas - and "protect it into the future" * Protect public access * PubIic access to the water - "touch the water" 6) Create a "dynamic" waterfront, like Vancouver, B C - with mixed uses - a real "working waterfront" * Facilitate a mix of uses 7) Purchase Oak Street property for a "village green" area 8) Work on making the harbor more "seaplane friendly" 9) Improve U.S Customs facilities 10) Provide safe views of waterfront industry 11) Promote our "North Coast" location, and tie us in to Canada /Victoria, B C 12) Create two levels of walkways along the waterfront - like in Victoria, B C 13) Time -share condos "brought in" 14) Emphasize "natural history" of the area 15) Create a "wise use" recreation plan for Ediz Hook * Restore "processes" that feed Ediz Hook - make use of sediment coming downstream when dam comes out • * Protect /restore Ediz Hook * Improve tourist knowledge of /access to Ediz Hook - promote it * Encourage retail near Ediz Hook to help drive people there * Have "something" - a destination - at the end of Ediz Hook * "Unugly" the approach to Ediz Hook - work with Nippon 16) Create areas dedicated to "passive recreation" 17) Allow fishing off of docks in harbor - public access 18) No industry on shoreline unless it is "absolutely necessary" that it's located there 19) "Pretty up" the shoreline 20) Work with the Lower Elwah, promote their museum as a destination 21) Address climate change /keep it in mind in any plans made 22) Public access to breakwater(s) 23) Reintroduce salmon runs and have fishing in millponds - like in Homer, Alaska • 24) Downtown "blight" needs to be addressed - diversify downtown 25) Create a "world- class" aquarium 26) Create an aquatic park - like in Edmonds - a diving destination 27) Capture sand to build up beaches to the East - make erosion "work" for us 28) Address bluff destabilization that is occurring due to development /building 29) Showcase tribal canoes, carvings, etc. 30) Have kayak and bike rentals - alternate modes of transportation 31) Create art installation of "fires along the water" as a destination 32) Preserve existing structures on waterfront - repermitting is difficult * Protect existing businesses along waterfront 33) Preserve our marina 34) Protect and improve water quality in harbor and streams 35) Remove "broken pavement" from shoreline 36) Restore marine ecosystems - and restore "abundance" • 37) Create connection between downtown and former Rayonier site • 38) Protect /promote the Olympic Discovery Trail * Have more access to, and markers along, Olympic Discovery Trail 39) Promote our "unique blend of features" - deep water harbor, salmon runs, local history, etc. * "Develop" our local history as an attraction * Promote our historical designation as "the second Capitol" 40) Look to Port Townsend as an example - create a Shoreline Historic District 41) A convention Center at Oak St. - use Fort Worden as a model 42) More residential opportunities /possibilities downtown * Residential downtown * Residential downtown * "High end" housing along waterfront 43) Find ways to "show" the public that the process of restoration is happening * Do a "complete restoration" East of the Red Lion - create a regional wildlife area from here to Port Townsend 44) Family friendly activities along shoreline - more activities to draw /engage children 45) Two -hour parking limit downtown deters people from coming /staying 46) Improve shoreline - and public access - West of Ediz Hook 47) Magna -rail from former Rayonier site to Ediz Hook 48) Water taxis 49) Protect Coast Guard base - and work with them to improve public access to nearby areas of interest 50) Need more public restrooms GOOD/BAD ACCESS POINTS 1) Morse Street to waterfront - these are the only access points - currently it's a long (inescapable) walk 2) Public access /traffic flow "breaks down" at Lincoln and 1st Streets 3) From Ediz Hook West to UGA 4) Red Lion area is most accessible point • • WHO TO INCLUDE IN PROCESS (AND HOW TO INCLUDE THEM) 1) Schools - go directly to schools /teachers 2) Senior citizens 3) Service Clubs * Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, etc. 4) The disabled /handicapped community 5) Environmental groups /organizations 6) Visitors /tourists 7) Volunteers at Visitor's Center 8) Work with hotels, Visitor's Center in National Park, ferry riders, etc. - possible survey respondents 9) Feiro Marine Center 10) Marine Sanctuary 11) Existing industrial marine businesses 12) Center for Community Design - also, Mike Gentry (architect) 13) Work large public events - engage the public directly T \SMP \SMP update process \ Public participation \Harbor - Shoreline Meeting Notes.doc • • City of poRTpNC;ELES Port Angeles Shoreline Master Program Up -date '• 1971 state, legislature;' passed the. Shoreline Management Act of • 1972 SMA approved' . by voters (by 2 -1; - Margin) ' History • 1969 "Lake: Chelan" case Washington State Supreme Court Court findings required that the public interest be represented in the proper forum for deter'miningsthe use ofFshorelihe properties SMA'Objecttves,. The Act siparamount objectives are . i •To protect and; restore the valuable natural resources that shorelines represent and; , •To plan for and•foster all "reasonable and appropriate uses' thatare,dependent' upon a.waterfront "location' or which will offer the opportunities for the public to ' enjoy the state'arshoreline: 1 • • • Original Fort Angeles s SNIP.' adoptednn 9979 -- L :. east paled' 993a- • 1 `_Port AngelesMP' "organization and,content.. Chapters. Introduction, .2., Definitions'. r3. Goals ; 4., General Policies and Regulations ;, 5. Envlronmental;Designations'. 6. Shoreline Use Policies and Peguletions 7,; Shoreline Modification Activities Regulations Administration • SMP is a locally developed plan with distinct environmental orientation, applicable to. shoreline' areas and customized.to;local circumstances: y • The Shoreline Management Act is administered cooperatively,,balancing local and state interests. • Local actions are 'monitored 'by Washington State. Department ofEcologyaq oreline ,Ju fisd iction' Shoreline Management Act Jurisdiction «Il mothuIIIIIIIIIuutilII mAUIIIOununuIIIWIIIIIIIIIIIlmu11110mummthI1011111111111111W mu 2 Shoreline 'jurisdiction Shoreline Master Programs cover: • Marine Waters • Lands within 200' of ;ordinary high water;, mark" • "Associated wetlands wetlands in floodplain , ' • Streams ;over,20.cfs mean avg. flow r Lakes over 20 acres • • Cul-rent,Environmental ' Designations umanHr■st, them ehv4me Piotsction Current Environmental' ` Designations Port Angeles has 4 environmental designations • Urban Harbor ,c Aquatic Harbor • Urban Shoreline Protection • Aquatic Conservancy` 1 Area covered by, Port t'Angeles shorelinle;jurisdiction dunsmmon covers an manne water to the international boarder Westem limit to City of Port Angeles shoreline lunsdiction •� i..t t' --I 'Eastern Ilmn to City of Port Angeles shoreline junsdl tion 3 • Moving Forward'' The updated SMP•will include new items , • Shoreline Inventory,; analysis, & characterization Cumulative' impact analysis' • Restoration plan. No :Net: Lossa Repoit° • • Ctyof )ORTANGELES ammu,, wid Emko„eloom,., Dep Port Angeles Shoreline Master Program Up -date 4 • City of pORTAM;ELE.1 Port Angeles Shoreline Master Program Up -date • Histor .• 1971`state,legislatiWe ry passed,the Shoreline,. Management Act of', • 1972 SMA approved by voters (by 271 , margin) • 'History , ' • .;1969 "Lake,Chelan "case Wa,• gton State Supreme C shin pr ourt Court finding's required that the public interest be represented in therproper forum for determining the use of shoreline r i properties., SMA Object('ves The Acts paramount objectives are •To protect.anddrestore the valuable natural resources that shorelines represent and; Y.+ •F.r •To plan for and foster all,'reasonable and . appropriate uses" that are'dependent, upon a waterfront location or which will offer theiopportunities for the public to enjoy the state's shoreline: 1 • • • • • Original Port Angeles`SMP adoptedrn 1979^- 9 tam.: ,Port'Angeles °SMP organization' and content ': Chapters: Introduction' 4. Definitions .,. '3. Goals 4. 'General Policies and Regulations 5: Environmental Designations' 6. Shoreline Use Policies and, Regulations: 7. Shoreline Regulations. Administration ' • SMP is a locally developed plan with distinct environmental orientation,applicable.to. ' shoreline areas` and. customized to local circumstances. • The Shoreline Management Act is administered cooperatively, balancing local and state interests:. • Local actions are monitored by Washington State Department of Ecology Shoreline Jurisdiction Shoreline Management Act Jurisdiction Ordinary s k (OhWM 4llllllllullulllpuuuitmumlllluuulll01111ommummuullulllllllluulllu ullululllllluuli 2 • • • Shoreline Jurisdiction I Shoreline Master Programs cover. • Marine Waters „ • 'Lands.within 200"'of ordinary high water. mark" •'Associated wetlands wetlands in floodplain ' Streams over 20 tcfs mean a■g: ,flow Lakesrover 20 acres . Current Environmental Designations Street extended u in UM Shoie, P AllUalit. Halton Adger n y Current Environmental) Designations` , Port Angeles has 4 environmental designations Aquatic Harbor. • Urban;Shorehne Protection 'Aquatic Conservancy Area covered by Port Angeles -ishoreline junisdiction Junsd,ctlon covers all manna water to the international boarder Western limit to City of Pon Angeles shoreline funsdlctlon %-1-1 UOA�r 2r1 r 'Eastern lima to City of Pon Angeles shoreline tunsd,tl,on 3 Mov,in'g foryrard' The updated SNIP will Include new items Shoreline InvenY Y tor , anal sis, characterization cterization • Cumulative impact analysis; • Restoration plan '• No Net Loss Report 4, t • • • PORT j\\CELES. wmmurev=m Em..emc oe.re■omem Dept Port Angeles Shoreline Master Program Up -date 4 • City of Port Angeles Harbor Resource Management Plan and Shoreline Master Program Update Kick off and Visioning Meeting June 9, 2010 SMP + HRMP • SMP — Shoreline environment — Regulatory document — DOE approval Interface . CUIYFwaa >imnnuuo4 /P% HRMP — Harbor — Action Plan — Stakeholder approval P HRMi • • MAKERS PRESENTATION 6/9/10 Today's presentation • Schedule and path forward • Public process and opportunities to participate • Visioning exercise How the projects work together to support specific actions Example actions: ecological restoration or commercial expansion HRMP contains — Community vision illustration — Economic feasibility analysis — Implementation next steps SMP contains — Supportive goals and policies — Regulations guiding the action and allow it to occur • How the projects work together • Public participation is the glue • Project depends on community vision and Committee leadership airs— Opportunities for Involvement • Request a presentation at your organization • Check the website - www cityofpa us /shoreline htm Contact Scott Johns for more information - 306 -417 -4752 �horeline(rDcityofpa com • • Opportunities for Involvement Come to a work session - June and September 2010 - January, March, and June 2011 - Advertised on PDN and KONP • Attend a Harbor Planning Committee or technical subcommittee me ng — q -- HP.C.meetings -are ▪ the second Monday of each month at 1 pm The Product SMP approved by DOE HRMP road map for harbor transformation Coordinated with - HarborWorks - Clallam County SMP -„,DT improvementbN - CSO project- ,- \T Puget Sound Partnership Action Agenda • City of Port Angeles Harbor Resource Management Plan and Shoreline Master Program Update Kick off and Visioning Meeting June 9, 2010 SMP + HRMP • SMP — Shoreline environment — Regulatory document — DOE approval nHA / //r Interlace weer v • tea o w.aia 1//2/17/42/ HRMP — Harbor — Action Plan — Stakeholder approval HRMP • • Today's presentation • Schedule and path forward • Public process and opportunities to participate • Visioning exercise How the projects work together to support specific actions Example actions: ecological restoration or commercial expansion HRMP contains — Community vision illustration — Economic feasibility analysis — Implementation next steps SMP contains — Supportive goals and policies — Regulations guiding the action and allow it to occur • How the projects work together • Public participation is the glue • Project depends on community vision and Committee leade ship axle '+uti "n;g:: N 01�.pE yII• I ®.�., TOO! 10.A n1 “ArweMpate.ns Use gelne • ..,., ♦ WPM tt.r Opportunities for Involvement Request a presentation at your organization Check the website - www atyofpa us /shoreline htm Contact Scott Johns for more information - 306-417-4752 - shorehne(o�cdyofpa com • • Opportunities for Involvement Come to a work session - June and September 2010 - January, March, and June 2011 - Advertised on PON and KONP • Attend a Harbor Planning Committee or technical . subcommittee meeting -r � -�,'-� - -HPC meetings are the second '"+ =' Monday of each month at 1 pm �y *"� The Product • SMP approved by DOE • HRMP road map for harbor transformation • Coordinated with - HarborWorks - Clallam County SMP \ -,DT improvementbm - CSO project - Puget Sound Partnership Action Agenda -•o-