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Home My WebLink About08292002 Min · · · CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 29, 2002 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Cindy Thayer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. n. ROLL CALL Members answering roll were Lyn Hersey, Richard Berg, Nancy Dorgan, James Irvin, Alice King, and Michael Hyland. Frank Benskin and Bernie Arthur were unexcused. Also present were BCD Director Jeff Randall and Senior Planner Judy Surber. Ill. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA Lyn Hersey made a motion to accept the agenda; Richard Berg seconded. All were in favor. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Lyn Hersey made a motion to accept the minutes of May 30, 2002, as written; Jim Irvin seconded. Five were in favor; Michael Hyland and Nancy Dorgan abstained. Alice King made a motion to accept the minutes of July 25, 2002, as corrected; Jim Irvin seconded. Four were in favor; Lyn Hersey, Richard Berg and Nancy Dorgan abstained. V. PUBLIC COMMENT -- There was no public comment. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -- There was no unfinished business. VII. NEW BUSINESS Ms. Surber presented suggested amendments for the 2002 Comprehensive Plan Update as outlined in the BCD Staff Report of August 2002. She discussed the exhibits presented at this meeting. AMENDMENT #1 Rezone Blocks 170 and 171 of the Eisenbeis Addition (Quasi-Judicial) Exhibit 1-2 Ordnance No. 2626 Exhibit 1-3 Comment Letter in Opposition, Maxwell Ms. Surber explained the request for an upzone of Blocks 170 and 171 and a previous downzone in the same vicinity as shown in Ordnance No. 2626 of Exhibit 1-2. She indicated the primary reason appeared to be the development of a single-family home on Block 177 and scheduled infrastructure improvements to serve single- family homes on lots 1 through 4 of Block 178. She reported she is to have a site visit with Mr. Norcross next week. Exhibit 1-3 is a letter from Mr. Maxwell whom Ms. Surber thought had confused the issues with that of group homes. She therefore felt Mr. Maxwell might not be opposed to this rezone. Ms. Dorgan asked regarding preference for affordable housing. AMENDMENT #2 Revise Comprehensive Plan Text to be Consistent with Recent GMA Amendments Exhibit 2-2 Comment Letter from Department of Ecology Ms. Dorgan asked regarding the DOE comment letter if the references were policy changes. .Mr. Randall replied that the references were more appropriate in the Stormwater Plan than the Comp Plan. Ms. Dorgan suggested that be followed up in the Comp Plan 2004 update. Planning Commission Minutes, August 29,2002/ Page 1 · · · AMENDMENT #3 Revise Lot Coverage in PIOS Districts Exhibit Am #3 Correct Replacement Page dated 8/29/02 Ms. Dorgan referred to Amendment #6 regarding impervious surfaces, and discussion ensued. Ms Surber clarified that P/OS(A) covered park overlays, and P/OS(B) covered such things as public utilities and services, stormwater, etc. Ms. Dorgan asked for clarification of "structures" in Exhibit Am #3, "However, in situations such as the city water tower site, structures are needed for the public good and lot coverage up to 25% may be required." Ms. Surber made reference to Exhibit 6-12, Lot Coverage vs. Impervious Area, and agreed to provide information in forthcoming packets as to what is allowed. AMENDMENT #4 Remove FUGA Language from the ComDrehensive Plan Exhibit 4-7 Ordinance No. 2783 Exhibit 4-8 May 30, 2002, Testimony, Pipia Exhibit 4-9 May 30, 2002, Testimony, Kelety Exhibit 4-10 May 30, 2002, Testimony, Regan Ms. Surber pointed out Exhibit 4-7 is the Ordinance adopting the MID policy by City Council last fall. She stated that Exhibits 4-8 through 4-10 are the written copies submitted along with public testimony. Mr. Randall mentioned assumptions in relationship to Amendment #4: Assumption # 1 Shortage of commercial and industrial zoning. He indicated there had been no real analysis done. Assumption #2 Lots sizes in Commercial C-II Zones were broken up inhibiting and not allowing large scale retail. He suggested it might not have been "doable," but might not have caused retail leakage. Assumption #3 Should have been extended to include Glen Cove. He noted reference already to large scale retail in R-IV. He discussed the various proposed changes and pointed out that such things as references to LAMIRD are still in transition between the City and the County. He indicated although the newest document dated May 23, 2002 deals with references to FUGA, it does not include MID changes. A new update to be given to the Planning Commission before the September public hearing is to include those MID changes. Ms. Dorgan asked regarding the SEPA for the Comp Plan (reference to 13,000 acres on page 6 of6 of the checklist) and reference on page 7 to Glen Cove being a "Special FUGA." She questioned the Council stance on the FUGA between Resolution 99-062 and with the SEP A. She asked for a legal opinion on what she considered inconsistency between the 1996 Comp Plan and Resolution 99-062. AMENDMENT #5 Revise Density ofR-Ill and R-IV Zoning Districts Exhibit 5-3 Maximum Densities/Bonus Densities (submitted 8/29/02 by Alice King) Ms. Surber reported there were no new staff exhibits. Ms. King discussed a document she distributed to the Planning Commission, and it was entered as Exhibit 5-3. Ms. King said she was unhappy with the issue of bedrooms and was unsure of what was being attempted. Discussion followed. AMENDMENT #6 Revise SetbacksILot Coverage for Corner Lots Exhibit 6-3 June 6, 2002, Letter from Haley & Glenn Exhibit 6-4 July 10, 2002, Letter from Puget Sound Energy Exhibit 6-5 Sampling of Standard Residential Setbacks Table Exhibit 6-6 Samples from Other Cities Exhibit 6-7 Better Site Design Handbook Exhibit 6-8 Zoning Newsletter Exhibit 6-9 Pages 21 & 22 from February 1999 SWMP Planning Commission Minutes, August 29, 2002 1 Page 2 · · · Exhibit 6-10 Implementation Plan Area Standard, Drainage Basin #4 Exhibit 6-11 Comprehensive Plan Water Quality & Management Exhibit 6-12 Lot Coverage vs. Impervious Area Ms. Surber noted Exhibits 6-3 through 6-8 cover the issues of setbacks; Exhibits 6-9 through 6-12, lot coverage. Ms. Thayer asked the purpose in showing comparisons of other jurisdictions. Ms. Surber suggested there were good ideas and that one thing she had requested was data on places with historical districts. It was suggested they consider comparisons to Poulsbo. Setbacks: Ms. Surber drew out on the marker board examples of some of the suggestions to be considered, and there was discussion. Ms. Dorgan asked that BCD bring scenarios of flexibility for using ADUs. Mr. Irvin asked why variances presented a hardship. Mr. Randall explained they were particularly variances caused by the land parcel, and the costs of doing variances. Ms. Surber and Mr. Randall pointed out those with particular concerns regarding setbacks were BCD, Public Works, and Public Utilities and diagramed some concerns from PSE. Lot Coverage: Ms. Surber discussed the proposed changes to Zones R-I and R-II and impacts to Basin #4. AMENDMENT #7 Revise Z2ning Use Tables to Allow Group Homes Outright in Certain Zones No new exhibits. AMENDMENT #8 Strike the 50% Rule for ADUs Now new exhibits AMENDMENT #9 Delete Portion ofWaterwalk from Non-Motorized Transportation Plan Not docketed. Ms. Surber noted that all SEP A reviews were complete except for the one Quasi-Judicial amendment. VIII. UPCOMING MEETINGS Planning Commission -- ComDrehensive Plan September 12 - Workshop on Formal Amendments September 26 - Public Hearing on Suggested Amendments October 10 - Public Hearing on Formal Amendments October 24 (corrected from October 17) - Special Meeting to finalize Recommendations Q!y Council -- Comprehensive Plan November 4 - Public hearing November 18 (possible Hearing) - Ordinance Adoption IX. COMMUNICATIONS Ms. Surber discussed notification of an AP A Conference to be held at SEAT AC in late September and said the City would pay per diem for planning commissioners wishing to attend. Mr. Randall asked the Planning Commission's wishes regarding how to set up for the upcoming public hearings. It was determined to use Council desks and add tables as needed. Planning Commission Minutes, August 29, 2002 1 Page 3 · · · x. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Lyn Hersey and seconded by Jim Irvin. All were in favor. The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. ~~- Cindy r, Chair / ~ Planning Commission Minutes, August 29, 20021 Page 4