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December 3, 2024 PC_Minutes_Oct29_2024CITY OF PORT ORCHARD Planning Commission Minutes 216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366 Phone: (36o) 874-5533 • Fax: (36o) 876-498o Planning Commission Meeting Minutes October 29', 2024 Hybrid Meeting - Zoom Teleconference COMMISSIONERS: Present: Tyler McKlosky (Chair), Annette Stewart (Vice Chair), Louis Ta, Stephanie Bailey, Paul Fontenot. Joe Morrison, Wayne Wright Absent: STAFF: Community Development Director Nick Bond, Principal Planner Jim Fisk, Associate Planner Shaun Raja, Assistant Planner Connor Dahlquist 1. CALL TO ORDER: Commissioner McKlosky called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were three members of the public present in the chamber and three attending remotely. There were no comments regarding issues not on the agenda. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 1, 2024: Commissioner McKlosky asked if the other commissioners had reviewed the minutes from the October 1 st, 2024 meeting and if anyone had any issues or proposed amendments. Seeing none, a motion was entertained to approve the minutes. Commissioner Bailey moved to approve the minutes with Commissioner Stewart as a second. Commissioners Wright and Morrison abstained. The motion passed unanimously. 5. BUSINESS ITEMS A. DISCUSSION: 2024 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PERIODIC UPDATE. Community Development Director Bond introduced the Comprehensive Plan Update as presented and gave recommendation for approval to move forward to City Council for adoption. Bond thanked all those who have worked over the last two years in the update process and introduced consultant Alex Campbell from AHBL. Campbell gave a presentation on an overview of the Comprehensive Plan Update policy framework and element summaries. Director Bond reviewed the schedule from now until the end of the year and recommended the Commissioners forward a recommendation of approval to City Council. By doing so, the Commission would ensure the remaining time necessary for adoption of the Comprehensive Plan would result in adoption by the end of the year. Bond explained that adoption and certification by year's end allows the City s to remain eligible receive federal and state grant funding for city projects. Without the passing of the Comprehensive Plan Update according to schedule, the city may lose out on funding opportunities to complete planned projects as they would not have Puget Sound Regional Council's certification of the plan. Commissioner McKlosky reopened the public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update. No public comment was given in the Council Chambers or online. Commissioner McKlosky closed the public hearing. Principal Planner Fisk shared that Commissioner Morrison had provided comments and feedback on the Plan's Economic Development element. Physical copies were provided to those in the Chamber and offered to in -person audience members. Digital copies were also e-mailed to all Commissioners prior to the meeting. Commissioner Wright provided comment that the Plan could use formatting revisions.. Wright also shared concern with the complexity of the plan in relation to the size of Port Orchard. Wright recommended the plan be simplified by reducing the number of Goals and Policies and through combination of goals and policies. Commissioner Wright also shared concern that the Transportation Element was too vague in some aspects as well as too detailed in others. Commissioner Wright provided feedback on the Climate Change Element that it should not be included in the Plan. Wright explained that it could be implemented in a softer way and allow the topic to evolve before making considerations. Commissioner Fontenot provided comments that he has seen an improvement of clarity in the Plan's revisions due to feedback, but the policy structure has stayed consistent throughout the process. Fontenot also shared that Commissioners should be cognizant of the near deadline, so the City does not miss out on potential funding. Commissioner Fontenot responded to Commissioner Wright's comments related to the complexity of the plan by explaining that Port Orchard has experienced exponential growth during his time as a resident. He emphasized the importance of planning for future growth. Commissioner Morrison provided a comment congratulating city staff, the consultants, and all those involved in their work. Morrison also emphasized the importance of moving the plan forward to City Council. Morrison gave support to the inclusion of the Climate Change element but understands Commissioner Wright's concerns.. Commissioner Wright thanked the city staff and consultants for implementing public feedback into the latest draft of the Plan brought up in previous public comments. Page 2 of 4 Director Bond thanks the Commissioners for their comment and provided feedback on their comments, providing explanations and additional context. Commissioner Morrison provided a summary of notes given on the Economic Development element and the addition of the downtown redevelopment policy. Commissioner Morrison moved to recommend the City Council to approve the Comprehensive Plan as presented, inclusive of his comments. Commissioner Morrison Further recommended that the City Council review Puget Sound Regional Council comments, and any provided by the Department of Commerce and any further letters submitted by those entities related to the plan. Commission Fontenot seconded the motion. The vote passed 6-1. Commissioner Wright dissented. B. SB 5290 Permit Processing Principal Planner Fisk presented the draft ordinance to amend Title 20 of the Port Orchard Municipal Code to align with requirements of Senate Bill 5290 which becomes effective at the start of the new year. The new ordinance updates project and permitting deadlines for city staff which categorizes project size and implements shorter decision deadlines. Commissioner McKlosky opened a public hearing. No comments were given in -person or online. Commissioner Wright shared we had discussed the ordinance prior to the Commission meeting to get his questions answered. Commission Bailey asked for clarity on how this impacts the City. Director Bond provided explanation on the Senate's reasoning for passing this bill and the affects on City's timeline and project lengths. Commissioner Ta asked why the City delayed alignment with the Senate Bill as it was passed in 2023. Director Bond shared that the City was given several new state mandates at the same time and with the extensive work on the Comprehensive Plan Update and meeting that deadline, capacity to prioritize this was limited. Also, working with the City's legal consultants adds additional time to ensure all requirements are met. There was additional work that had to be done with the Permit Center on creating new timelines and reviewing their feedback. Commissioner Stewart moved to recommend to City Council the Port Orchard Municipal Code 20.20, 20.22, 20.24, 20.25, 20.50, 20.86, 20.88, 20.96, 20.127, 20.132, and 20.200 for consistency with Chapter 36.70B RCW, as amended by SSSB 5290. Commissioner Wright Seconded. The motion passed unanimously. C. DISCUSSION: DIRECTOR'S REPORT Page 3 of 4 Director Bond thanked everyone for their work on the Comprehensive Plan Update and meeting the City's deadlines. Director Bond indicated there would not be a November Planning Commission meeting. The next scheduled Planning Commission meeting will be December 3, 2024. Assistant Planner Dahlquist presented the new community engagement project for the Sherman Avenue Stormwater Park. The city has a website for project details and a link to a survey for community members to provide their feedback on what they'd like to see in this park. The City will be posting posters, doorhangers, and sending mailers to nearby residents of the proposed park. ADJOURN: Commissioner McKlosky adjourned the meeting at 7:10 pm. Tyler McKlosky, Chair Nick Bond, Community Development Director Page 4 of 4