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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 2018-08-22MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION CityCouncil Chambers Port Angeleq Washington 98362 August 22, 2OlB 6:00 p.m. REGUIITRMEETING PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Schwab opened the regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: City Staff Present: Pamela Hastings, Duane Morris, Andrew Schwab (Chair), Steven Hopkins (Vice-Chair), Amy Powell, Benjamin Stanley Mel Messineo Allyson Brekke (Acting Director) Ben Braudri ck (Assis tant Planner) Chair Schwab rearranged the agenda to allow Action/Discussion Items prior to Fublic Comment and Approval of Minutes. He also placed Action [tem2 before Item 1. l. Public Comment Address Requirements Chair Schwab addressed the request of Commissioner Hopkins to revise the Planning Commission Bylaws to reflect the recent changes approved by the City Council that meeting attendees no longer need to provide their address before providing public comment. Commission Morris moved to allow the changes to the bylaws. Commissioner Hopkins seconded the motion, all were in approval. 2. Public Hearing: Council Forwarded Temgorary Dwelling Unit Ordinance Chair Schwab addressed the public hearing process and introduced Acting Planning Director Allyson Brekke. Acting Director Brekke provided a review of the Staff Report. Commission Members asked questions pertaining to the Housing Needs Assessment and Code Enforcement related to persons living in temporary living situations. Chair Schwab opened the public hearing Kevin Russell: Outside resident,local property owner and builder Stated that he is against the proposal. Sees the building and construction environment as currently recovering and in a growth trend that is prospering. Does not believe that this proposal is a solution to the issues it references. There are a lot of issues from a building standpoint that may take the form of legal action Dick Pilling: Outside Residento Works within City State that he is well aware of the housing issues and sympathizes with the situation. He feels that temporary is not temporary.It would become permanent and continue to grow while lowering P lanning Commission Minutes August 22, 2018 Page 2 property values. Lisa Imming: City Resident Referenced the proposal and its determination of the Clallam County vacancy rate. According to the US census American Community Survey, the City has a7.S%ó vacancy rate. A housing shortage is defined as a vacancy rate below 6Yo.The Peninsula Housing Authority has 235 homes coming into the community. There is full time living in our environment, and RV's are not a good regulatory option. James Treckas: Cify Resident Referenced the public comment provided that referenced an email sent out by Councilmember Linsey SW. Thinks it is inappropriate for someone as a council member and the drafter of the proposal to do. State his opposition to the proposal. He referenced issues with the proposal. Doc Reiss: City Resident Asked what jobs should be sidelined. Responded to the proposals referenced studies from Ferndale and Forks as having more robust requirements and the determination that it was a bad idea. It would require the assistance of every City department and is a solution looking for a problem. Feels that real estate is a local concem, and the statistics do not support the proposal. According to studies, there are 93 homeless and24 of those with families, and another percentage are not interested in housing.. Tom Haley: City Resident Stated his opposition to the proposal. Lea Erb: City Resident and Landlord Agreed with the previous speakers and was in opposition of the proposal. She has RV's with people living in it within her neighborhood that keep a low profile. Many of the RV's are fine, but some are not. She has seen dogs on top of RVs, allowing them to bark incessantly and human feces in the yard. She feels it is completely irresponsible to pass without positions to enforce the ordinance. Tony DiPangrazio: City Resident Stated he was against the proposal. These types of uses are more appropriate in a mobile home park. Felt the City is short on available funding, and does not have the money to remove the vehicles after the ordinance sunsets. The proposal would be taking staff away from normal duties. Annie O'Rourke: Outside Resident, Property Owner Feels more thought should go into the ordinance, and that there will be unintended negative consequences as a result of the proposal. It is political to remove and ordinance that is already in place. The ordinance does not define terms well and conflicts with current terms. There is no mention of homeless or maximum rent in the ordinance. She wondered what the ordinance is trying to accomplish. There is no mentioning of zoning, or what zone this proposal would allow the temporary living in. Jennifer Parker: Outside Resident, Property Manager Most of the issues of concerned have been addressed. Asked how owners will qualify for rent. Eviction can cost $1500-3000 for the owner. Lynn Bedford: Felt the ordinance will not truly address homelessness because many have mental health issues or drug abuse issues. Something should be done to address the homelessness issue, but this ordinance will not help. RV's are an eyesore. Nolan Metlav: City Resident, Social Service Worker Stated that he has worked with the homeless through social service orgarizations. He felt the cost P lannín g Co mmis s io n M inu tes August 22, 2018 Page 3 of living is too high for those in dire need to afford, and many who are homeless want housing. Stated thaI20 people a day do not have shelter because Serenity House has closed. There needs to be a temporary solution, and housing should be first. Jodie Wilke: Outside Residento House of Representatives Candidate She is a candidate running for office. She has at one time or another housed 20 people who were homeless. fr her opinion, giving them their own bedroom did not help their problems. The homeless need community services. Jared Kortman: City Resident Stated that he feels the City and City Council would be held responsible if an RV bums down and people die as a result of this proposal. Deborah Fuson: City Resident She sits on a housing committee that is trying to explore solutions to housing issues. There is a lot of land available for housing assistance. Vacant houses and land could be reused or inhabited. The City could utilized mixed use zoning, or new zoning that relaxes land use requirements. She is against the ordinance. Sandra Miller: City Resident, Property Manager Asked the city leadership to not panic. The economy rises and falls. She has seen firsthand Residents leaving a home, and an RV has remained in the alley with people living in it and expired tabs. She felt that there needs to be a change in ordinances to relax requirements for building new homes and infill development. Bruce Rothintenen: City Resident Against the proposal. Stated he lived within the Cherry Hill neighborhood and has seen two RVs within the block on the street. He is worried about the lack of enforcement for people already living in RVs on the street. He stated that HUD has gone through debate of RVs as homes, and that tiny homes and motor homes are defined differently. Caroline Wilcox: City Resident Client a pharmacist and could not find a place to live. He now lives in a two bedroom apartment instead of a single, which costs more. A member of the Coast gueard has also struggled to find an appropriate place to live. These are people with jobs in hand who have struggled to find adequate housing. She supports the ordinance. Don Tucker: Outside Resident, Property Manager Feels the proposal would be a really bad idea. Sewer capping will be an issue. Aesthetically, there will be a proliferation of blue tarps seen throughout the City, such as can be seen at Welcome Inn trailer park. The proposal is asking those who would allow an RV to be a professional landlord. The ordinance sunset would not allow homeowners to evict residents. Ingrid Carmean: City Resident She is in support of this type of housing now. The homeless have no income and there is currently price gouging or lack of housing for those who can afford it. It is necessary for the immediate need that exists for those that cannot currently afford the housing that is available within the City. Lany Doyle: City Resident Stated he was a longtime resident since 1954, and has seen a lot of economic ups and downs in the community throughout his time here. He cannot recall an idea as unacceptable as the one being proposed. He felt that the community had already voted out being a second class city. Marolee Smith: City Resident She stated that she likes the conversation this is creating. Does not believe that a temporary living situation can be considered temporary. She thinks there is a need for better "real development" P lanning Commís síon Minute s August 22,2018 Page 4 with proper regulations that meet current code. Felt the community could use a temporary homeless encampment like many other cities. People are being priced out of their homes. Becca Korby: City Resident, Social Service Worker Works for one of two organizations that reside in Clallam County. She has worked for over a decade to help organizations recognize that homelessness continues to grow. She asked the Planning Commission who the target demographic for the ordinance was. Also asked who the City will be consulting with in regard to the Housing Needs Assessment? Heather Gtuzo: City Resident, Fire Fighter Agree with need for a solution and lack of housing, and also that this proposal is not the answer. Works with fire department and has dealt with RV fnes. The neighbor nearly lost their house and investment. She placed photos of a recent RV fire that threaten the home on an adjacent property in the record. .Iohn Parrot: City Resident, Social Service Worker He hsared that he has worked with the homeless and mentally ill. He agrees with the problem, but does not agree with proposal. Provided an example of an RV living situation that was solved only after the problem became costly and the surrounding neighbors pitched in to fix it. Jerry Codet: City Resident He stated his agreement with most of what had been said in opposition of the proposal. He feels that if you add the low income temporary housing, there are many who are comfortable with that lifestyle. Current owners will be hurt by the lower cost housing. The economy moves in cycles. He feels short term fix and deter long term investment with the proposal. Linsey Schromen-Wawrin: City Resident, City Council Member He stated that as a Council Mernber he does not regularly speak before the Planning Commission.Housing policy is difficult because it is related to so many other issues. He broke the issue down to affordable housing, available housing, and homeless; all are related. The City must solve the housing crisis one home at a time. Amanda "Tùz') I)orro: City Resident Mother of three with partner being told they have 3 months to vacate a residence. Offered the example of Right to Dream Too, a service out of Portland Oregon specializing in homeless housing options. Chair Schwab closed the public hearing and opened up discussion between Commission Members. Discussion concerning the proposed Temporary Housing Ordinance followed. Chair Schwab made motion to not recommend City Council move forward with the Temporary Dwelling Ordinance at this time. Commission member Stanley seconded the motion, and Chair Schwab opened the motion to discussion. The Commission discussed the need for a Housing Needs Assessment and the budget for Code Enforcement prior to determining a proposal such as the Temporary Dwelling Ordinance being a feasible option. Chair Schwab restated the motion with changes including recognizing the lack of code compliance and that the Housing Needs Assessment has not yet been completed the Planning Commission recommend the City Council not move forward with the Temporary Ilousing Ordinance. Commissioner Stanley seconded the motion. Chair Schwab asked for discussÍon. Commissioner Hopkins wanted to make it clear to the City Council that a lack of a fïnancial commitment to code enforcement played a role in the recommendation given. All were in favor. P lannin g Co mmís síon Minu tes August 22, 2018 Page 5 The Planning Commission took a five minute recess APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Hopkins made a motion to approve the August 8, 2018 Minutes. Commissioner Hastings seconded the motion. All were in approval. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC John Ralston, Resident Spoke in favor of allowing short term rentals within most zones in the City and the need for a cost reduction for zoning changes proposed by a community member. The city should visit RCW 84.14. Mike Dougherty, Resident Spoke to the large amount of vacancy on the west side of town. He gave examples of incentives for vacant properties to become occupied. STAFF UPDATES Acting Director Brekke introduced the new Planning Technician, Kevin Bagwell to the Commission. She encouraged Commissioners to attend the September 25ú is a Code Compliance Worksession for the City Council. Staff is currently reviewing qualification for the the Housing Needs Assessment and will be selecting a consultant in the near future. She reminded Commissioners that the September L2ú regular meeting date will be replaced by a joint meeting with City Council. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS Commissioner Hopkins let the Commission know of a September llth Washington State Transportation Commission road tour of different transportation sites for Clallam Transit. September 12ft will have presentations from each local, county, state, and federal jurisdictions in conjunction with the transportation committee. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Hopkins made a motion to adjoum, Commissioner Powell seconded. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Ben Braudrick, PREPARED BY: Ben Braudrick, Secretary Andrew Schwab, Chair Planning Commission Meeting August 22,2018 TEMPORARY HOUSING PUBLIC COMMENT SIGI\.UP SHEET Print Name Clearly Are you a Cify of Port Angeles resident or business owner? 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