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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10b - October 29, 2024CITY OF PORT ORCHARD II Planning Commission Minutes 216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366 Phone: (360) 874-5533 • Fax: (360) 876-4980 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes October 29th, 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 1st, 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. approve the Comprehensive comments. Commissioner Morrison Further recommended by thethat Commissioner Morrison moved to recommend the City Council to the en asCity Council inclusive iewP of his those dny related to the plan. Council review Puget Sound Regionalr Council d by those and any provided further le Department of Commerce and any Commission Fontenot seconded the motion. The vote passed 6-l. Commissioner Wright dissented. B. SB 5290 Permit Processingwhich bechmes effective at the Fisk presented the draft ordinance to amend OTitle 20 of the Port Orchard Principal Planner Municipal Code to align with requirements of Senate Bill 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. p 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 ex lanation on the Senate's reasoning for passing this bill and the affects p on City's timeline and project lengths. h the City delayed alignment with the Senate Bill as it was passed in Commissioner Ta asked w y 2023. same time City was given several new state mandates atdethe ene, capacity and with Director Bond shared that theComprehensive Plan Update and meeting that the extensive work on the had to be done with the Permit ' ited. Also, working with the City's legal consultants adds additional time to prioritize this was limited. ensure all requirements are met.es and revaew g their feedback. Center on creating new timelines Code Commissioner Stewart moved to recommend to City Council the Port Orchard d 202O O0 for Municipal is ency 20.20, 20.22, 20.24, 20.25, 20.50, 20. 6ed 0 SSSB .96,529Commissioner Wright Seconded. The 132, with Chapter 36.70B RCW, as amend bY motion passed unanimously. C. DISCUSSION: DIRECTOR'S REPORT page30f4 of 4 Director Bond thanked everyone for their work on the Comprehensive the City's deadlines. e Plan Update and meeting 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 en ag emproject for the Sherman Avenue Stormwater Park. The city has a website for project details and community members to provide their feedback on what g ent they'd like to see in this park. The City will be posting posters, doorhangers, and sending mailers to nearby residents idents of the proposed park. ADJOURN: Commissioner McKlosky adjourned the meeting at 7:10 pm. ry McKlosky, Chair Nick Bond, Community Development Director Page 4 of 4