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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Agenda Packet 2018-12-12 AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION 321 East Fifth Street December 12, 2018 6:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance led by Chair II. ROLL CALL III. PUBLIC COMMENT IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular meeting of November 28, 2018 V. ACTION ITEMS 1. Façade Grant 18-13 A & B: Rotary Nor’wester Mural Restoration at 105 East 1st and 102 East Front Streets 2. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Draft Review: Transportation, Utilities and Public Services, and Conservation VI. STAFF UPDATES VII. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS VIII. ADJOURNMENT C OMMUNITY & E CONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION City Council Chambers Port Angeles, Washington 98362 November 28, 2018 6:00 p.m. REGULAR MEETING PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Schwab opened the regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Andrew Schwab (Chair), Steven Hopkins (Vice-Chair), Amy Powell, Mel Messineo City Staff Present: Allyson Brekke (Director) Ben Braudrick (Assistant Planner) Public Present: John Ralston, Penny Sanders PUBLIC COMMENTS: John Ralston, City Resident Mr. Ralston asked if Items V and VI could be moved ahead of Item IV so that he could hear updates without sitting through the Comprehensive Plan discussion. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Hastings moved to accept the minutes from October 10th meeting. Commissioner Messineo seconded. Chair Schwab called for a vote. All were in approval Chair Schwab reordered the Agenda. He also asked for the amounts and locations of all completed Façade Grants, which Staff commented they could provide at a future date. STAFF UPDATES Director Allyson Brekke reported to the Commission of the public housing needs survey currently within the 98362 and 98363 zip codes available to all residents. A direct mailing was sent out, the survey was also featured in a PDN newspaper article and KNOP radio interview. There are 400 respondents thus far. City Council will consider a resolution in support of the Clallam Countywide Planning Policy, which was the result of a Growth Management Steering Committee with representatives from all jurisdictions with Clallam County. REPORTS OF COMMISSION ME MBERS Commissioner Hopkins reported that Clallam Transit was holding public input and feedback sessions for their Comprehensive Plan Process throughout the County. Chair Schwab reported on community feedback concerning a city resident and the height of a structure that was currently under construction adjacent their property. The resident entered the Planning Commission Minutes November 28, 2018 Page 2 Council Chambers and Chair Schwab invited her if she would like to provide public comment on the matter. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Penny Sanders, City Resident Ms. Sanders was concerned with the scale of a new development in her neighborhood as not being contextual to existing development. She voiced concerns with the building process and questioned the point at which the public could become involved. She expressed interested in neighborhood plans and planning to each neighborhood’s unique features. ACTION ITEMS 2019 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Draft Review-Transportation Element and Utilities and Public Services Element: The Commission reviewed changes made to the Transportation Element and discussed how to move forward with editing each element of the Comprehensive Plan for redundancy. The discussion continued with the definitions of goals, policies and actions (previously known as objectives within the Plan). Director Brekke voiced concerns about the creation of a fourth tier of Comprehensive Plan direction in the form of actions because the City’s 2017 amendment to the plan move all Plan objectives to a new implementation chapter which includes a measurable timeline. Discussion Continued. After discussion pertaining to actions, the Commission made the decision to continue review of the plan using the same methodology as developed at their November 14th meeting because the method was pulling out policies that were creating unneeded specificity, redundancy, or were too action- oriented (and not aligned with the new proposed definition of policies). It was agreed that the process was still worthwhile and addressed the motions made by the City Council for the 2019 Comprehensive Plan amendment process. Further review could take place concerning the policies put aside during the process as a way of simplifying the document and making it a better tool for the community. Commissioner Hopkins volunteered to take the Transportation and Utilities and Public Services Elements home and further work on them according to what was discussed at the meeting. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m. Ben Braudrick, Secretary Andrew Schwab, Chair PREPARED BY: Ben Braudrick, Secretary TO: Planning Commission FROM: Ben Braudrick, Assistant Planner MEETING DATE: December 12, 2018 RE: Façade Grant Application for Rotary Nor’wester (Grant Nos. 18-13 A+B) APPLICANT: Rotary Nor’wester, PO Box 176, Port Angeles, WA 98362 OWNERS: Janee Bates, 51 Lone Pine Road, Port Angeles, WA 98363 Nicole Reed, 245 Nicki Lane, Sequim, WA 98382 LOCATION: 105 East 1st Street and 102 East Front Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the facade grant award amount of $19,756.00 toward the restoration of the Downtown Murals “Sluicing the Hogback” and “Kalakala” located on buildings facing 1st Street addressed as 105 East 1st and 102 East Front Streets(Grant No. 18-13). PROJECT SUMMARY Rotary Nor’wester is requesting funding for the restoration efforts focused on two downtown murals at the intersection of 1st and Laurel Streets on buildings addressed 105 East 1st Street (Grant Application No. 18-13 A) and 102 East Front Street (Grant Application No. 18-13 B). The applicant is requesting these funds as part of a larger effort to restore three murals in the downtown area that have seen deterioration to weather, salt air, and vehicle exhaust. A more in depth description of the proposed work and its intended outcome can be found in “Attachment A” to this document. The desired end result of this proposal is to have the murals better protected into the future. Continued maintenance is a reality of the public art, but the proposal is to use best practices to allow for a longer lifespan for the restoration. STAFF ANALYSIS The Community Façade and Sign Improvement Program was authorized by the City Council through the passing of ordinance #3476. This authorization is represented in Chapter 2.80 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. The Program will provide a grant for funding of façade improvements that will enhance the physical appearance, accessibility, and overall value of individual buildings as well as the surrounding downtown area. In evaluating proposals for funding, Staff reviewed the “Evaluation criteria and prioritization” of Section 2.80.110: Rotary Nor’wester at 105 East 1st and 102 East Front Streets, No. 18-13 December 12, 2018 Page 2 1. Private contribution over and above the required match; Staff Analysis: Per the submitted budget, the applicant is providing above and beyond the required 50 percent match. The project is located in the designated 2017-18 redevelopment area along 1st Street between Laurel and Race Streets. The redevelopment area allows the applicant to request above the $10,000 maximum grant amount. The applicant is ready to begin work during the period of June –August 2019. 2. Present condition of existing façade: Staff Analysis: As seen in Figures 2-3, the existing murals are very faded and the paint is beginning to strip off. The mural frame are also showing rot and negative effects of weathering. 3. The buildings overall public visibility; Staff Analysis: Both murals have a high degree of visibility along 1st Street and are considered community assets since their completion. Murals continue to be an important part of the downtown area and are a unique way of telling the natural and cultural history of the Port Angeles region. 4. Expected increase in assessed value of improvement; Staff Analysis: The improvements will restore and protect the murals, which also helps to protect the exterior façade of the buildings. 5. Historic Preservation; Staff Analysis: Although the “Sluicing the Hogback” mural was completed in 2009 and is not considered historic, the mural tells a visual story of a seminal event in Port Angeles’ history, the loss of which would be upsetting to the downtown and the community. Figure 2: Detail of the “Sluicing the Hogback” Mural Figure 1: Current “Sluicing the Hogback” Mural Figure 3: Detail of the “Kalakala” Mural Rotary Nor’wester at 105 East 1st and 102 East Front Streets, No. 18-13 December 12, 2018 Page 3 6. Context in the block or neighborhood; Staff Analysis: The murals are a part of the public space defined by artwork in the downtown and especially the intersection of Laurel and 1st Streets. 7. Benefit partner projects on same block; Staff Analysis: There has been one recent façade grant awarded on the north side of the 100 Block of East 1st Street. 1. 108 East 1st Street, Poppy and Marigolds. FINDINGS, CONDITIONS & CONCLUSIONS Staff determines the following findings based on Staff’s review of the Program’s criteria: Findings 1. The Façade and Signage Grant (Application Nos. 18-13 A+B) was submitted by Rotary Nor’wester to the Department of Community and Economic Development on November 1, 2018. Further information was requested for the grant proposal and were submitted to Staff on November 29th, 2018. 2. The location of the work proposed are the properties at 105 East 1st Street and 102 East Front Street. 3. The project site is located within the Central Business District zone. 4. The grant request includes the restoration of two downtown murals, including: a. Sluicing the Hogback, and b. The Kalakala 5. The application was reviewed by Planning Division Staff under the Façade and Sign Grant Program criteria, as included in Chapter 2.80 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. 6. The applicant is requesting $19,576.00 toward façade improvements valued no more than $39,512.00. 7. The request will be heard by the Planning Commission at the regularly scheduled meeting December 12, 2018. Conclusions Based on the findings above, Staff makes the following conclusions: 1. Grant Application No. 18-13 is found to provide for façade improvements that will enhance the physical appearance and overall value of the Laurel and 1st Streets intersection and the downtown area. 2. Grant Application No. 18-13 is found to meet the grant program’s criteria as included in Section 2.80.110 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Rotary Nor’wester at 105 East 1st and 102 East Front Streets, No. 18-13 December 12, 2018 Page 4 3. Therefore, Staff is recommending support of approval of the grant proposal with conditions of approval that outlines the requirements of the final award of funding. Conditions Based on Staff’s finding and conclusions, the following conditions are placed on this grant application approval: 1. Upon the date the Planning Commission’s approval, the applicant may proceed with the expenditures detailed in the application. 2. The applicant shall sign a grant contract with the City of Port Angeles for the reimbursement of a maximum amount of $19,756.00 for façade improvements. The applicant will be given 180 days to submit reimbursement of expenditures associated with the approved grant proposal as of the Planning Commission action. If progress on the project can be demonstrated, the applicant may request one 180 day extension of the contract. 3. Prior to contract signature, signed letters from the proposal’s property owners granting consent to the mural work on their property shall be provided to the Planning Division. The letters should indicate the acceptance of the 5 year requirement to preserve the grant work (Per standard contract language). 4. The applicant shall submit invoices for total reimbursement with a coversheet detailing each invoice number, amount, and type of payment and not exceeding the awarded grant amount. Reimbursement by the City will occur within 30 days of submission. 5. Prior to reimbursement, the property must be available to Staff for a site visit on the property confirming the work was done according to the approved grant application. 6. A building permit shall be required and submitted to the Department of Community & Economic Development for any and all construction work beyond repair. 7. Any labor performed in association with the grant proposal over $2,000.00 must meet federal prevailing wage standards. ATTACHMENTS A. Application materials Figure 4: Current “Kalakala” Mural FSG FSG lg - t3 PP Department of Community & Economic Developm 32I F..5th Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362 360.417.4750 | rvww.cityof pa.us I ced@cityofpa.r"rs c ür l' '.-.1 | 1 IY NO\/ 0I 201S APPLICANT AN.D PROPERTY OWN ER ¡ Ì{FORMATION Applicant Mailing Address P, o, Oos l7 6 Contact Name (or SAME)5cHñ ßncø¿t<...f les 83bL Contact Phone 3Go^ rtSZ-1t631 EmailAddress cbc ewer C ú^t{;l t CotY Property Owner Name lap e¿ ßffes Mailing Address: lo-f ç , F;ßsT- Sl. $qssf KAr çAlcrÀ, fr^t0 eVfh Bouf'g vL ?ø.( lrna+lcs, WþProperty Owner Phone N -o îls6L l, the Contact, have read the Facade and Sign Grant lnformation andAward Cover Sheet Handout and understand both the grant award process and required application materials for submission approval. Business N Business Address: F Business Type/Description gne affq.LeJ - BUSINESS INFORMATION PROJECT INFORMATION lmprovement Type tr Facade Grant )4 sisnffi nnuqal Siart Date: Avr¡z 2o t7 Brief Project De ßesroß Aîi'ttlrscriRtiol ' $-ee- o^fra,"À<) 4 End Date: ^{1v lr Aetcl project.ort t ll o tlg Totat Funding requeste a: * ?-4 cl O O , oS-, (Facade: not to exceed 10k and Sign: not to exceed 1k) The owner(s) of the above property is fully aware and agree to all proposed improvements described in grant by property owner(s)nt must any changes to project proposal approved Date:/o ^31^ âo t application. Applica Applicant's Signatu ( PROPERTY OWNER CONSENT (rF NOT THE APPLTCANT) Property Owner's Signature: C.Þc r' oate: /ê '3 | '7Þ l8 Page 6 PROJECT INFOR,IAATION _ ATTACI{,IÂENTS Title ond Descríption of Project Restoration of the deterioroting "Sluicing the Hogbock" murol on the west woll (focing Lourel Street) of the Sossy Kot Solon ond Clothing Boutigue building, 105 E. First 5t., so the Port Angeles community ond visitors olike con enjoy this dynomic community ortwork for yeors to come. This huge woll pointing (94 f eeI long, 20 f eet high), æeqted f or the Port Angeles community, is owned by the Nor'wester Rotory ClublFoundation of Port Angeles ond hostedby Ïonee Bqtes, owner of the Sossy Kot building. Wehove her approvql for the restorotion work. (See opplicotion.) Rotory Nor'wester is o 501(c)(3) service club composed of locol professionqls ond business leaders who work to improvethe Port Angeles community. "Sluicing" is one of four murols for the community sponsored ond poid for by Nor'wester Rotary. Locol ortists Hank Kruegør and Tim Quinn (both now deceosed) began work on "sluicing" in 1996 ond completed the murol int997. The murql is now in poor condition due to more than two decades of exposure to solt oir ond vehicle exhoust. There is desoturotion, color chonges, streoking f rom woter domoge ond foding. (åee photos). L Ciìr funds: Specificolly how would you use thq CiT's funding? The City's gront would go toword the totol cost for on extensive ond coreful surfoce cleoning of "5luicing," re-pointing with high-quolity point ond o new onti-UV/woter repellont/anti-groffiti seolont. Whv is thís murol ímpoÉont to Port Anqeles? "Sluicing" - in oddition to the three other murols by Nor'wester Rotory -- gives ortistry, vibroncy ond vitolity to the city's downtown co?e. ft spotlights the community's unique history, cívic ond moritime herttoge ond volues, commitment to hord work, its citizenry ond noturol beouty. It coptures Port Angeles'collective identity - ond pride. It stonds out qs continuolly relevqnt for residents and visitors of oll ages. It is welcoming and encouroges foot troffic in downtown; iT drows people in ond gets them tolking. This monumentol pointing engages tourists ond other visitors looking for ort thot reflectrs locol culture - the murol is one of the most photogrophed ortworks in Port Angeles - ond eniices people possing through to stop ond see whot Port Angeles hos to offer. 2 A faded, f loking murol would creote o very negative imoge of the City. "Sluicing" must be soved from further deteriorotion. Describe the plon for implementotíon of this project. When would yog need the funds? What is the timelíne for completion? Nor 'wester Rotory does not hove 'lhe resources to meet the entire cost of the "Sluicing" restorqtion project ond osks the City for $20,000 in gront funding. After digging deeply into its reserves, toking money now set oside for locol educotionol scholorship, and colculoting soles of mural prints, Nor'wester Rotory is committed to spend $20,000 toword the project. (See boord minutes of Oct. 10, 2018.) Total cost is of leost 540,925. (See cost breokdown.) Expenses not yet colculoted include o lift for the ortist's use (hopefully Thot con be donoTed); cost of using of leost two porking spoces in the privotely owned porking lot next to the murol for the lift (hopefully the lot spoce will olso be donoted); ond insuronce costs (property domage liobility for the building own¿r ond porking lot owner: workers compensotion for the ortist). We plon to poy the ortist/restorer inthree egual poyments - the first third at the stort of the project, the second poyment upon 50 percent complelion of work ond the remoining third of the successful end of the project. We olso hove opplied to the Port of Port Angeles for q Community Portner Progrom gront. Wehope to receive $5,000. 3 If the City gronts our reguest for funds, the City would be honored on o donor ploque thot would be posted with the "sluicing" murol. Conuttngent on funding, this is c "reody to go" project. The restorotion would hoppen over three months next summer (June to August 20t9). Doing the restorotion work would be Cory Ench, on internotionolly known ortist who lives in Joyce. He creoted two other notoble waterfront murols in Port Angeles, "Kolckalo" ond "Ennis Creek," hos pointed posters for mojor festivals such os Burning Man ond creoted public murals for the Notional Pork Servíce. He wos picked by Nor'wesÌer Rotory over other ortists becouse of his ortistic merit ond precise ond relioble methods. He hos proven obility to work on deodline ond within o budget. He olso understonds the importcnce of moíntoining the creoting ortists' style, grophic quolity ond originol colors of "Sluicing." We believe Ench's work will extend the murol's lif e f or ct leost another 2O yeors. At no other extro cost, except for supplies, Ench olso will do restorotion repoirs os needed to his "Kolokqlo" ond "Ennis Creek" murols ond re-seol them. We will seek building owner consent for this work. (The fourth Nor'wester Rotory murol, "Olympic Visions," creoted by Tim Quinn in 1999 of the Conrod Dyer Memoriol Fountoin, wos repoinTed ond re-seoled in 2010 by Quinn ond Jockson Smort. ft needs no further mointenance of this time.) 4 MURAL RESTORATION PROJECT — Nor’wester Rotary of Port Angeles BASED ON A start date in June 2019, and an expected duration of 3 months, the costs would be: $35,150 to Cory Ench for restoring “Sluicing the Hogback” mural and resealing the “Kalakala” mural. Plus minor paint repairs to “Kalakala” as needed. (Resealing of the “Ennis Creek” mural, and repair and repainting of rotted wood areas along the mural’s bottom, would be handled as a separate project and is not reflected in these costs.) Plus: $450 for paints and supplies (brushes, rollers). $750 for sealant to cover “Kalakala” and “Sluicing the Hogback.” Plus: $3,058.05 (8.7 percent sales tax on the $35,150) $104.40 (8.7 percent sales tax on $1,200 in supplies) TOTAL: $39,512.45 Other costs, NOT calculated: 1. Insurance (property damage liability for the building owner/parking lot owner) and workers compensation for Cory Ench. 2. A lift with a four-foot platform for the artist's use for up to 3 months. 3. Costs for the use of the parking lot for up to 3 months. Nor'Wester Rotary Board Meeting at OMG October 10,2018 Board members in attendance: Steve Lewis, Vivian Hansen, Bryan Harden, Rob Tulloch, Grant Munro, Kathi Pressley, Laurel Black, Jody Copeland, John Brewer, John Teichert, Jim Jones, Brian Albright, Don Conner Meeting was called to order by Steve Lewis at 7:03 a.m. 1. MINUTES: Bryan moved to accept the September minutes with a second from John. The minutes were approved. 2. SECRETARY'S REPORT: September attendance averaged 56.1 percent. 3. TREASURER'S REPORT a) Jody reported that the Club account had a deposit of $90 from the split pot. The only expense was $144.50 for the Deer Park storage unit. The Club account balance is $8,581. Rob moved to accept the report and Kathi seconded. The report was approved. b) Rob reported on the Foundation account. Foundation income was $10,984 with raffle ticket sales and Jammin' in the Park receipts as the largest components. Expenses included four scholarships, Jammin'food, raffle prizes and DigniÇ Toilets and totaled $12,466. Laurel moved to accept the report with Bryan providing a second. The report was accepted. Rob noted that the raffle income totaled approximately $6,000 which is down from last year's $10,000. Jammin' in the Park should net approximately $10,000 or $11,000 this year. All sponsors but one made their payments. 4. UNFINISHEDBUSINESS: a)ral restoration - John Brewer reported that he met with the mural artist. The estimate for restoring "Sluicing the Hogback" and repairs to the "Kalakala" and "Ennis Creek" murals is in the range of $41,000. What isn't included is the cost of a man-|ift, which could be significant. Some of our members may know of some lifts that might be available on a donated basis. The Board discussed moving fonuard with the project with the intent that funding will be found. Jim moved that the current Club commitment of $15,000 be raised to $20,000. Kathi provided a second and the motion was passed. b) Dignity Toilets - Fifty toilets have been completed. Don raised a concern that with the current expenditure rate, the project will run out of funds. Doc has been working to secure addition grant funding and will spend three weeks in Togo with the goal of finding a partner non-profit locally to open up the opportunity for international grants. c) 2019-2020 Officers - Up for election are President-elect, Foundation Treasurer and Membership Chair. Help is also needed for Vocational Service and Don would like to offer the opportunity for someone to serve as Secretary. Gary R Smith has offered to serve as Foundation Treasurer. At Rob's request he will begin in January. Jim suggested Chris Szczepczynski as a candidate for President-elect. Nominations will be discussed at the October 19 club meeting. d) Raffle replacement - To be discussed at the October 19 club meeting. 5. NEW BUSINESS: a) Student programs - Brian willstart the programs, but needs someone to replace him. The first students will present at the November 9 meeting. b) The new District Governor will visit at the November 2 meeting. 7. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Gommunity Service: The Friendship Dinner on October 5 served 120 guests. The next dinner is December 14. b. Club Service: Oct 26 - Judge's election forum Nov 2 - OMC Walk-in Clinic; District Governor visit Nov 9 - Mark Ozias, Olympic View Community Foundation Nov 16 - Kate McDermott, All about pies Nov 23 - Thanksgiving, no meeting Nov 30 - Update on "Pennies 4 Quarters" c. lnternational Service: Dignity Toilets - 50 toilets completed d. Vocational Service: No report e. Foundation Report: No report f. Membership: No report g. Public Relations/lmage: Vivian continues to stir things up with ads for the mural posters in the PDN The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 AM Next meeting is November 14,2018- Nonprofit E:rplorerResearch Tax-Exempt OrganizationsNORWESTER ROTARY TOUNI'ATIONPO BOX 176, PORT ANGELES, WA 98362.0026 I TAX.EXEMPT SINCE OCT. 1999EIN; 91-1992735Gla¡gificetion (NTËË)Public Foundations (Philanthropy, Voluntarísm and Grantmaking Foundations)l{onprofit lax Gode Derignotion: 5û1(cX3)Defined as: Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable,scientiflc, literary testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sportscompetitíon (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of crueltyto children or animals.Donations to this organization ors tax deductible.ilore Re¡ource¡. i Ë'8u WI{AT NEED5 TO BE DONE The following photos disploy some of the restorotion issues in "Sluicing" thot need to be oddressed to return color, controst, focus and depth of field. 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I .¿,*'.1i,ål.rl!rl. i ,' !t\I . tt' I r' -Ëì.itr-lr-.- -5.=ff&r]ra',rr{-. a,*s;rçif" .,FtrÀj¡lrt r*-.6."#fq:tY ùf----a-.Ê_-,..Þr---bI.1 , ,:¿i*l*:;,lr:..: ; Planning Commission amendment recommendation to the Comprehensive Plan: Transportation Element V.3 1 |Utilities TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT Goal G-4A To develop a coordinated, multimodal transportation system, which serves all areas of the city and all types of users in a safe, economical, and efficient manner. Policies P-4A.02 The safety non-motorized modes of transportation shall be a primary consideration in the circulation system. P-4B.14 Road improvements should provide for alternate modes of transportation. Evaluate new roads for the ability to accommodate alternate modes of transportation. P-4A.04 Planning for transportation services and facilities (including public streets, bikeways, pedestrian walkways, public and private air, marine and land transit services and facilities) shall be performed consistent with the goals and policies of the Capital Facilities Element. P-4A.06 Encourage development of low-carbon-impact transportation infrastructure. G-4A Redundancies / Ideas for Policy Adherence Built Environment Ideas P-4A.01 Integrate pedestrian, bicycle, and other non-motorized paths, bike racks, storage facilities, drinking fountains, and benches as part of the circulation system. P-4A.03 The collector arterial streets and local access streets serve primarily local users. P-4A.07 Improve amenities for walking and biking, connecting neighborhoods to downtown, commercial centers and the regional trail system. P-4A.09 Improve trails, sidewalks, streets, and public facilities to encourage walkability and non- motorized transportation. P-4A.10 Aid development of the Olympic Discovery Trail which passes through and along key parts of the City’s park, street, pedestrian, and non-motorized transportation systems and facilities. Planning Commission amendment recommendation to the Comprehensive Plan: Transportation Element V.3 2 |Utilities P-4A.1* Ensure adequate sidewalks, crosswalks, and handicapped access in relation to new subdivisions, and required for development projects where sidewalks do not exist. Administrative Ideas P-4A.05 Update the Transportation Element to be consistent with Bill 1487 and the Regional Transportation Plan. P-4A.11 Develop and employ a variety of equitable, proportional funding techniques that provide mitigation for transportation impacts resulting from new development or redevelopment. P-4B.21 Encourage public and private transportation providers to provide greater access and opportunities to residents, including Sunday and holiday service. P-4B.24 Assist public transit providers to develop transportation options for local residents and tourists that showcase regional attractions without cars. Planning Commission amendment recommendation to the Comprehensive Plan: Transportation Element V.3 3 |Utilities Goal G-4B To improve circulation patterns across and within the community, and to achieve the desired urban design of the City. Policies P-4B.01 Consider traffic flow modifications such as signalization, signing, parking restrictions, channelization, and one-way couplets before physical alterations are made to existing streets. P-4B.06 Give a high priority to alternate local cross-town route improvements in capital facility planning. P-4B.10 Design and construct new arterial streets, local access streets, and alleys to conform to the most current editions of the Statewide National Functional Classification System for Federal Aid Systems, WSDOT, and Transportation Improvement Board minimum design standards as adopted by the City. Permeable pavement is preferred for local access streets and alleys where feasible. P-4B.12 Locate principal, minor, and collector arterial streets on the edge of district boundaries wherever possible. P-4B.13 Ensure off-Street parking is sufficient and accessible within business and residential areas so the traffic flow of the street is not impaired. P-4B.17 Consider police and fire protection as a key factor in residential subdivision street designs and circulation patterns. P-4B.25 Consider potential environmental consequences, such as greenhouse-gas emissions and carbon footprints, when encouraging new commercial developments and businesses. G-4B Redundancies / Ideas for Policy Adherence Built Environment Ideas P-4B.08 Improve traffic circulation to and from the airport and around associated industrial areas. P-4B.09 Encourage and participate in the completion of the traffic circulation system for west side development. Planning Commission amendment recommendation to the Comprehensive Plan: Transportation Element V.3 4 |Utilities P-4B.02 Divert cross-town truck traffic around the downtown area. P-4B.03 Facilitate an additional route for local cross-town traffic across White’s Creek ultimately connecting with US 101. P-4B.04 Facilitate the development of an alternate local cross-town route with improvements, which provide full access at US 101 and SR 117 (the Tumwater Truck Route). Improve the intersections of Lauridsen Boulevard at Lincoln and Peabody Streets as well as improve the intersections of Lauridsen Boulevard Bridge over Peabody Creek and the development of a crossing over White’s Creek. Revise development regulations as necessary to preserve the right-of-way within an identified US 101 corridor. Require adequate mitigation measures to reduce any negative impacts on existing land uses, including buffer areas, pedestrian sidewalks and crossings, bikeways, and reduced speeds. This includes recognition of US 101 and SR 117, along with connecting roadways of Front, Lincoln, Railroad, Oak, and First Streets to and from the ferry landings, and along Front Street and Marine Drive and First Street between US 101 and SR 117, as transportation facilities of state-wide significance which are declared essential public facilities under the Growth Management Act. Review of potential impacts to these facilities and LOS standards will be incorporated with future updates to the City’s Comprehensive Plan, as required by the Act. P-4B.23 Include the development of Race Street intersections with Front and First Streets as architecturally significant National Park gateway in plans for improvements to the Race Street corridor. Administrative Ideas P-4B.11 Acquire arterial Street rights-of-way in advance of development in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan’s Circulation Plan Map. P-4B.07 Coordinate transportation planning efforts with the State Department of Transportation, Clallam County, Clallam Transit System, and the Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization. P-4B.15 Parking requirements should make allowances for shared parking facilities. P-4B.18 Coordinate the development of the City’s comprehensive service and facilities plan for streets, bikeways, pedestrian walkways, and the overall transportation system, with regional transportation plans. P-4B.19 Work with other jurisdictions to identify and protect a right-of-way for a second street Planning Commission amendment recommendation to the Comprehensive Plan: Transportation Element V.3 5 |Utilities accessing the City from the east. P-4B.20 Undertake traffic studies and discussions with Washington State Department of Transportation, local stakeholders, and businesses to investigate the potential impacts and benefits of returning the First and Front Street corridor to two-way traffic on both streets. P-4B.22 Support reduced speed limits of portions of Highway 101 through the City. Planning Commission amendment recommendation to the Comprehensive Plan: Utilities and Public Services Element 1 |Utilities and Public Services Goals & Policies Utilities Element The Utilities and Public Services Element identifies and addresses the various services that make a community a safe and desirable place to live. It also establishes policies that define which services are the responsibility of the City to provide and which should be provided by the community as a whole. Taken together, the policy framework presented in this element will help Port Angeles realize many of its long-range goals - including sustaining the natural environment; supporting economic growth and opportunity; and helping keep services efficient and cost-effective. Objectives related to Utilities and Public Services are included in Chapter 11, Implementation. Utilities Goals & Policies Goal G-5A To provide or allow the opportunity for services and facilities which enhance the quality of life for Port Angeles citizens of all ages, characteristics, needs, and interests and to achieve the desired urban design of the City. Policies P-5A.02 Include Public facilities should contain provisions in public facilities for citizens with disabilities and should be constructed them according to accepted standards. P-5A.03 Locate Ssocial services providing home care should be located in residential neighborhoods in a manner that maintains the character of the immediate neighborhood. P-5A.04 Comprehensive service and facility plans should be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and should be implemented through applicable land use approvals and construction permits. P-5A.06 The City should Eencourage age-appropriate services for all-age groups. P-5A.08 The City should Iincorporate tribal issues and interests into city projects. G-5A Redundancies/Ideas for Policy Adherence P-5A.01 Distribute public facilities equitably across the City's planning areas including designated Urban Growth Areas. P-5A.05 Plan and seek funding to expand existing infrastructure, to ensure economic vitality, and to improve the quality of life in Port Angeles. Planning Commission amendment recommendation to the Comprehensive Plan: Utilities and Public Services Element 2 |Utilities and Public Services P-5A.07 Promote access to information by investing in a high quality ICT (Information Communication Technology). Planning Commission amendment recommendation to the Comprehensive Plan: Utilities and Public Services Element 3 |Utilities and Public Services Goal G-5B To support services and facilities through different levels of participation in cooperation with other public or private agencies. Policies P-5B.01 Be the "primary responsible agency" and should take the lead in cooperation with other governmental entities to provide: Utility and emergency services (water, sewer, electrical, stormwater, police, fire and emergency medical response services) Transportation infrastructure, including trails and sidewalks and Parks and recreation P-5B.02 Participate as a "financial partner" to support essential programs and services including: Youth recreation programs and facilities Library facilities Senior programs Low and moderate income housing programs Facilities for senior programs Utility assistance for low income households, and Social and public health services. P-5B.03 As a "supporter," promote and cooperate in providing programs and services including: Library programs such as information and assistance Affordable housing information and referral Economic and business development services Tourism information and services Schools and community learning Fine arts Community recreation Public and private youth, family and senior services Telecommunications and Crime prevention programs Health Care programs. Planning Commission amendment recommendation to the Comprehensive Plan: Utilities and Public Services Element 4 |Utilities and Public Services Goal G-5C To provide safe, clean, usable, and attractive public facilities which enhance the cultural, educational, economic, recreational, and environmental attributes of the City. Policies P-5C.01 Support Iindustrial diversification should be supported by the development of urban services. P-5C.04 Major parks and large open spaces should provide for a variety of outdoor activities and be located to take advantage of natural processes (such as wetlands and tidal actions) and unusual landscape features (such as cliffs and bluffs), and to integrate stormwater facilities into the natural landscape where feasible (such as LID techniques and BMPs and stormwater treatment wetlands). P-5C.05 The City’s park and recreation system should Pprovide a variety of park and recreation settings and activities suitable to people of all ages, characteristics, and interests. P-5C.07 The City should Eencourage more active involvement and communication between education (professional and student), business, community, art and cultural communities to help integrate key people into the startup community. G-5C Redundancies/Ideas for Policy Adherence P-5C.02 Place a high priority on installing new utility lines underground and in the existing rights-of- way to increase safety and reliability, and to improve neighborhood appearance. P-5C.03 Where possible, locate new utilities in alleys or in the existing right-of-way P-5C.06 Place special emphasis on the recreational needs of the youth of the community, including bicycle safety education programs. Planning Commission amendment recommendation to the Comprehensive Plan: Utilities and Public Services Element 5 |Utilities and Public Services Goal G-5D To provide utility services in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Policies P-5D.01 Urban services should be Ddesigned urban services for the maximum planned density and/ or land use intensity of a given area as designated on the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map. P-5D.02 The City should pProvide urban services only in areas that are logical extensions of areas, which are currently served by such services or needed to implement a specific goal or policy of the Comprehensive Plan. P-5D.10 Planning for utility services should be consistent with the goals and policies of the Capital Facilities Element. P-5D.11 New development should be Sserved new development with by sanitary sewers. P-5D.14 The City should cConsider the policies adopted in the Water Resources Inventory Area 18 Watershed Management Plan, including the provision of water supply to the urban areas in and between the Elwha River and Morse Creek drainage basins. P-5D.15 The City should pProvide infrastructure to all industrial lands to encourage development. P-5D.19 The City should eEncourage the use of renewable energy in both the private and public sectors, providing all reasonable support and advocacy at the State level for regulations and incentives that encourage such installations. G-5D Redundancies/Ideas for Policy Adherence P-5D.04 Promote and encourage energy conservation, renewable energy, distributed energy generation, improved distribution efficiencies, and recycling efforts throughout the community. The City's own practices should serve as a model. P-5D.05 Promote the joint use of transportation rights-of-way and utility corridors for all forms of transportation, including non-motorized. P-5D.06 Promote coordination between road construction and utility installation. P-5D.07 Allow for simultaneous processing of all development permits. Planning Commission amendment recommendation to the Comprehensive Plan: Utilities and Public Services Element 6 |Utilities and Public Services P-5D.08 Promote coordination among adjacent planning jurisdictions to encourage consistency between each jurisdiction's utility plans and standards and the development of a coordinated process for siting utility facilities. P-5D.09 Identify lands useful for public purposes, such as utility corridors, landfills, sewage treatment facilities, transportation (including non-motorized), recreation, schools, and other public uses. P-5D.12 Provide sanitary sewer service to urban development, outlying areas within the City limits and in the urban growth areas, to selected areas of intensive rural development to protect basic public health and safety, and the environment, and to the area of the Lower Elwha Valley where the Clallam County Board of Health determines that the rise in the water table from dam removal will cause on-site septic systems to contaminate the aquifer and create an unacceptable risk of human disease, while prohibiting service to other areas of rural development. No provision of sanitary sewer service to a rural area shall permit urban development in that or another rural area. P-5D.13 Size urban services provided in areas outside the City limits and not designated for future rural land uses on the Comprehensive Land Use Map for potential urban growth in those areas, while generally prohibiting service to areas of rural development. P-5D.16 Extend sewer into the eastern Urban Growth Area (UGA). P-5D.17 Extend sewer into the southwestern Urban Growth Area (UGA). P-5D.18 Require those hooking up to water and sewer is extended into Urban Growth Areas (UGAs) to sign a no-protest annexation agreement. P-5D.03 The City, at its sole discretion, should extend urban services outside the City without annexation. Planning Commission amendment recommendation to the Comprehensive Plan: Utilities and Public Services Element 7 |Utilities and Public Services Goal G-5E To provide quality customer service with honesty, integrity and flexibility. Policies P-5E.05 The City should wWork in partnership with the community as stewards of the area’s unique environment and quality of life. G-5E Redundancies/Ideas for Policy AdherenceP-5E.01 P-5E.01 Promote efforts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of customer service. P-5E.02 Promote responsibility and fiscal accountability in the provision of customer service. P-5E.03 Encourage a positive attitude, trust, initiative, and compassion with a high standard of professionalism and open communication among its employees and with the public. P-5E.04 Respect diversity and foster a safe environment. Planning Commission amendment recommendation to the Comprehensive Plan: Conservation Element 1 |Conservation Goals & Policies Conservation Element The Conservation Element establishes the importance of quality of life to the people of Port Angeles. A clean, healthy, and diverse natural environment along with a variety of historical and cultural amenities are critical elements of a high quality community. As with other elements, this chapter provides a goal, policy, and objective action framework to support Port Angeles' long-range vision related to conservation. This includes efforts to optimizing optimize the city's relationship with its natural setting; by supporting safe, attractive and character-rich neighborhoods; creating a more dynamic, successful downtown; and supporting a wide range of recreational opportunities available to the entire community. Objectives Actions related to conservation goals and policies are included in Chapter 11, Implementation Conservation Goals & Policies Goal G-7A To create and maintain a community with a high quality of life where the land is used in a manner that is compatible with the area's unique physical features;, its natural, historical, archaeological, and cultural amenities;, and the overall environment. Policies P-7A.01 The City should rRequire all development, including the location and design of all structures and open space areas, to be compatible with the unique physical features and natural amenities of the land and complement the environment in which it is placed, while recognizing the rights of private ownership. P-7A.02 The City should pPromote compatibility between the land and its use by regulating the intensity of the land use. P-7A.03 The City should aAdopt development criteria, which promote the use of innovative design techniques to provide for the use of the land in a manner compatible with any unique physical features or valuable natural, historical, and/or cultural amenities. P-7B.16 The City should dDesignate open space areas to preserve major or unique physical features, to serve as natural greenbelts and wildlife corridors, and to establish an urban edge to the PAUGA. P-7B.04 Building density should decrease as natural constraints increase. P-7B.05 The City should eEstablish minimum standards for development of properties, which contain Commented [BB1]: This goal pertains to natural resources & development. How we use resources, how to keep our use sustainable, infrastructure & development. Can we split part off into Cultural preservation, “feel” of neighborhood Planning Commission amendment recommendation to the Comprehensive Plan: Conservation Element 2 |Conservation or adjoin critical areas for the purpose of protecting such areas and enhancing their natural functions. P-7B.30 The City should iImplement site-specific requirements for individual development proposals to mitigate any negative impacts created by the development, particularly to an area identified as an environmentally sensitive area. P-7B.06 The City should rRegulate site design, preparation, and development to avoid or minimize damage to wetlands and other environmentally sensitive areas. P-7B.21 The City should cCoordinate its environmental regulations with County, State, and Federal regulations to simplify the permitting process and to reduce associated costs to the land user. P-7B.13 The City should uUse regionally consistent requirements for industrial and commercial sewer discharge pretreatment and require new indirect dischargers to locate where appropriate sewer service can be made available. P-7B.29 The City should rReview all new development for impacts on climate change and adaptation to sea level rise. P-7B.17 The City should iIdentify and preserve significant public scenic view corridors. P-7B.18 The City should eEncourage identification, preservation, and restoration of sites and structures that have historical or cultural significance. P-7B.03 The City should pProtect and enhance the characteristics of its unique residential neighborhoods. P-7B.23 The City should aAvoid adverse impacts to archaeological sites by following and requiring best management practices for archaeological preservation. Planning Commission amendment recommendation to the Comprehensive Plan: Conservation Element 3 |Conservation Goal G-7B To protect and enhance the area's unique physical features, its natural, historical, archaeological, and cultural amenities, and the overall environment. Policies P-7B.02 The City should mMaintain and preserve its the City’s unique physical features and natural amenities, such as creeks, streams, lakes, ponds, wetlands, ravines, bluffs, shorelines, and fish and wildlife habitats. P-7A.04 The City should pPromote and highlight Port Angeles' plentiful natural beauty, amenities and cultural history. P-7B.07 Recognizing the functions and values of wetlands, the City should strive to achieve no net loss of wetlands. P-7B.08 The City should pPreserve uniquely featured lands, which still exist in their natural states and which are notable for their aesthetic, scenic, historic, or ecological features. and should pProhibit any private or public development, which would destroy such qualities, or are would subject to damage from climatic change, while recognizing the rights of private ownership. P-7B.10 The City should eEnhance and preserve the quality of its the City’s air and water as two of its unique physical features. P-7B.11 The City should pProtect its the City’s air and water quality by minimizing potential new pollution from new and existing sources including climatic change impacts. P-7B.12 The City should dDevelop and implement a plan to improve water quality, which includes measures to reduce and minimize stormwater pollutants and combined sewer overflow pollutant discharges. P-7B.14 The City should mMaintain and enhance the quality of water resources through the regulation of clearing, grading, dumping, discharging, and draining and the provision of flood and erosion control measures and regulations to protect wetlands and other environmentally sensitive areas. P-7B.15 Through the retention of existing vegetation, the City should pProtect water quality and prevent erosion through the retention of existing vegetation. Commented [BB2]: This goal pertains to protection of the environment. Climate change, preservation and protection. Commented [BB3]: Combine P-7B12&14 Planning Commission amendment recommendation to the Comprehensive Plan: Conservation Element 4 |Conservation Goals & Policies P-7B.19 The City should gGive precedence to long-term environmental impacts and benefits over short-term environmental impacts and benefits. P-7B.20 The City should pPromote and utilize environment enhancing conservation practices. Those practices may include waste reduction, use of energy efficient and conserving materials, and energy conservation techniques, and should also encouraginge the development and use of alternative forms of energy and transportation. P-7B.22 The City should rReference the 2004 Washington State Citations of Recommended Sources of Best Available Science for Designating and Protecting Critical Areas (as currently adopted) and other research identified as more locally appropriate and applicable (when it is available) as Best Available Science in the Critical Areas Ordinance. P-7B.24 The City should pPublicly recognize the many values provided by trees in an urban setting, and identify opportunities to plant trees, and establish a tree management plan. P-7B.27 The city should implementEstablish and implement an urban tree management program intended to retain and/or restore the overall tree canopy in the city by using plant materials as a unifying element and tool to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public, using the environmental services provided by trees to mitigate the negative effects of impervious surfaces and vehicular traffic such as increased temperatures, airborne particulates, carbon dioxide, nose, and stormwater runoff. P-7B.26 Trees should be plantedPlant trees along residential streets, in parking lots, and in other areas as opportunities arise. Trees should be retained whenever possible and maintained using Best Management Practices as appropriate for each tree type. P-7B.27 The City should sSeek strategies and technologies which reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by city facilities and operations. P-7B.28 The City should pPromote the use of alternative energy, energy conservation technology, and smart energy grid. G-4B Redundancies/Ideas for Policy Adherence P-7B.01 The City should further the public interest by protecting and enhancing the area's unique physical features, valuable natural historical, archaeological, and cultural amenities, and the overall environment, while recognizing the rights of private ownership. P-7B.03 Commented [BB4]: Combine P-7.24-26 Planning Commission amendment recommendation to the Comprehensive Plan: Conservation Element 5 |Conservation The City should protect and enhance the characteristics of its unique residential neighborhoods. Planning Commission amendment recommendation to the Comprehensive Plan: Conservation Element 6 |Conservation Goal G-7C To promote community awareness of the importance of environmental, historical and cultural amenities, the responsible use of such resources, and the use of the land with minimal impact on its unique physical features;, its natural, historical and cultural amenities, and the overall environment. Policies P-7C.01 The City should iInform the public concerning the long-term benefits of protecting and improving the quality of the region's air, land, and water. P-7C.02 The City should eEncourage the development and implementation of environmental, historical, and cultural awareness programs which focus on local and regional issues, including climate change impacts and preparedness. Planning Commission amendment recommendation to the Comprehensive Plan: Conservation Element 7 |Conservation Goals & Policies Goal G-7D To preserve and enhance the City's shoreline, its natural landscape, and flora and its fauna and to minimize conflicts with present and planned uses in a manner consistent with the State Shoreline Management Act and the City's Shoreline Master Program. Policies P-7D.01 Shoreline areas should be pPreserved shoreline areas for future generations by restricting or prohibiting development that would interfere with the shoreline ecology or irretrievably damage shoreline resources. P-7D.02 Where possible,Maintain and restore riparian vegetation in shoreline areas and on tributary streams, which affect shoreline resources, should be maintained and restored. P-7D.03 Where possible, Employ techniques to rehabilitate degraded shorelines for the purpose of shoreline stabilization and habitat enhancement should be employed wherever possible. P-7D.04 Where possible, Preserve and protect aquatic habitats including shellfish habitat, and important marine vegetation should be preserved and protectedwherever possible. P-7D.05 Development patterns and densities on lands adjacent to shorelines should be compatible with shoreline uses and resources and reinforce the policies of the Shoreline Management Act and the City's Shoreline Master Program. P-7D.06 Where possible, Utilitize common utility corridors for urban service facilities located in shoreline areas should utilize common utility corridors. P-7D.07 Designate an Aadequate shoreline area for water-oriented commercial and industrial development should be designated based on the Land Use Element. P-7D.08 Locate Sshoreline uses and activities should be located to avoid environmentally sensitive and ecologically valuable areas and to insure the preservation and protection of shoreline natural areas and resources. P-7D.09 Where possible,Locate utility facilities and rights-of-way should be located wherever possible outside of the shoreline area. P-7D.10 Protect Sshoreline ecology and resources should be protected when locating utilities in shoreline areas. Planning Commission amendment recommendation to the Comprehensive Plan: Conservation Element 8 |Conservation P-7B.09 The City should pPromote public access to the shoreline, while preserving a healthy shoreline environment.