Planning Commission Meeting

Agenda City of Ocean Shores Planning Commission Meeting Join Zoom Meeting Online Click Here Join by Phone Phone Number: 1.253.215.8782 Meeting ID: 869 9725 5879 Passcode: 916447 Tuesday Ocean Shores Library May 9, 2023 573 Point Brown Ave. NW 2:00 PM Ocean Shores, Washington Page Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Meeting Agenda Approval of Minutes 3-4 1. Approval of minutes for the Regular City of Ocean Shores Planning Commission Meeting on April 25, 2023 Public Comments Planning Commission is accepting written Public Comments to be sent via email to the City Clerk at slogan@osgov.com no later than 1:00 PM May 9, 2023 Old Business New Business Discussion 5 - 14 2. Ocean Shores Demographics • Presented by: Planning Commission Chair, Gary Pease and Planning Commissioner, Thorn Ward 15 3. Residential Minimum Square Footage Requirements Page 1 of 15 Page • Led by: Planning Commission Chair, Gary Pease Reports 4. Planning Commission Member(s) Report • Dan Bricker • Gary Pease • Thorn Ward • Kerry Barr • Paul Schulz • Brian Bachman • Mark Lawlis Future Meeting Date May 23, 2023 at 4:00 PM Adjourn _________________________________________________________ Public Notice: • Persons requiring auxiliary aids or special arrangements in order to participate in meetings should call 360.940.7498 at least two business days prior to the scheduled meeting. Page 2 of 15  MINUTES Ocean Shores Planning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday April 25, 2023 2:00 p.m. Ocean Shores Public Library Meeting Room 573 Point Brown Ave NW, Ocean Shores, WA Minutes taken by Commissioner Bricker 1. Call to Order Chair Gary Pease called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call Planning Commissioners present: Brian Backman, Kerry Barr, Dan Bricker, Mark Lawlis, Gary Pease, Paul Schultz, and Thorn Ward Planning Commissioners absent: None City Staff present: City Planner, Marshall Read; Becky Leach Public Works Project Planner, City Clerk, Sara Logan 3. Approval of Meeting Agenda • Commissioner Barr moved to approve the meeting agenda. • Commissioner Lawlis seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 4. Approval of Minutes • Commissioner Bachman moved to approve the meeting minutes from 4/11/2023. • Commissioner Lawlis seconded the motion. The motion passed, Bachman, Barr, Lawlis, Pease, Schultz and Ward, yes, Commissioner Bricker abstained. Planning Commission regular meeting called in to recess by Commissioner Pease 5. Public Hearing A Joint Public Hearing before the Planning Commission of the City of Ocean Shores, Washington, the Washington State Department of Ecology to hear public testimony for or against the Shoreline Master Plan Periodic Review and Update Hearing began at 2:06 PM Meeting Led by Nichole Stickman Sr. Planning Project Manager of AHBL consulting and Tess Brandon of the Washington State Department of Ecology in attendance. An overview was provided by Ms. Stickmen discussing proposed changes made to the OS SMP, those things that are not included or being changed at this time, comments received to date and the timeline of review. Public Comments for the SMP will be held open until May, 19 2023 at 4:00 PM and can be sent to: Marshall Read, City Planner at: mread@osgov.com The hearing is recorded and available as part of the City of Ocean Shores Planning Commission meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obMZAvtoh7o&list=PLJr9lDhR0wMuxC_qNZ4ZLeJEOMKup6sWR&ind ex=1&pp=iAQB Page 1 of 2 1. Approval of minutes for the Regular City of Ocean Shores Planning Com... Page 3 of 15  The next Public Hearing will be May 23, 2023. More information on the SMP can be found at: Shoreline Master Program (osgov.com) The Hearing ended at 2:25 PM The City of Ocean Shores Planning Commission was called back to order at 2:27 PM 6. Public General Comments: None 7. Continued Business: • Fence height, led by Commissioner Pease. The Planning Commission recommended no changes at this time and any requests other that the 6ft height be considered via the Variance Process. • Minimum square footage table discussion, led by Commissioner Pease. Much discussion but no recommendation. To be discussed further at a future meeting. • Walking and Biking in Ocean Shores, led by Commissioner Pease. We can have a Planning Commission sub-committee to look at safe cycling, walking etc. If interested contact Commissioner Pease. 8. New Business: None 9. Members of the Commission Reports: None 10. Secretary for Next Meeting: Commissioner Bricker 11. Future Meetings • Next meeting May 9, 2023 • Meeting will be held at the Ocean Shores Public Library meeting room located at 573 Point Brown Ave NW, Ocean Shores, WA. • Prior to attending, please confirm the meeting location on the official agenda. The agenda is easily accessed by clicking on the meeting posted on the city calendar at the bottom of the city website homepage at www.osgov.com. 12. Adjournment • Commissioner Lawlis moved to adjourn. • Commissioner Bricker seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. • Chair Gary Pease adjourned the meeting at approximately 3:10 PM Page 2 of 2 1. Approval of minutes for the Regular City of Ocean Shores Planning Com... Page 4 of 15 2. Ocean Shores Demographics Presented by: Planning Commission Chair, Ga... Ocean Shores, Washington – Demographic Review Based on US Census Data Ocean Shores Planning Commission, May 9, 2022 Total Population (2022) 7,114 69,924 Ocean Shores Rest of Grays Harbor Page 5 of 15 2. Ocean Shores Demographics Presented by: Planning Commission Chair, Ga... Ocean Shores, Washington – Demographic Review Based on US Census Data Ocean Shores Planning Commission, May 9, 2022 Ocean Shores Grays Harbor County 0.8% 6.0% 4.9% 22.9% 15.3% 41.0% 52.2% 56.9% Under 5 Years 17 - 5 Years 18 - 64 Years 65 And Over Under 5 Years 17 - 5 Years 18 - 64 Years 65 And Over Washington State USA 5.6% 5.7% 16.2% 16.8% 16.1% 16.5% 62.1% 61.0% Under 5 Years 17 - 5 Years 18 - 64 Years 65 And Over Under 5 Years 17 - 5 Years 18 - 64 Years 65 And Over Page 6 of 15 2. Ocean Shores Demographics Presented by: Planning Commission Chair, Ga... Ocean Shores, Washington – Demographic Review Based on US Census Data Ocean Shores Planning Commission, May 9, 2022 Gender Distribution 49.5% USA 50.5% 50.4% Washington State 49.6% 51.3% Grays Harbor County 48.7% 47.9% Ocean Shores 52.1% 45.0% 46.0% 47.0% 48.0% 49.0% 50.0% 51.0% 52.0% 53.0% Male Female Page 7 of 15 2. Ocean Shores Demographics Presented by: Planning Commission Chair, Ga... Ocean Shores, Washington – Demographic Review Based on US Census Data Ocean Shores Planning Commission, May 9, 2022 Living in same house as 1 year ago (2017-2021) USA USA, 86.6% Washington State, Washington State 83.6% Grays Harbor Grays Harbor County County, 85.2% Ocean Shores Ocean Shores, 85.6% 82.0% 82.5% 83.0% 83.5% 84.0% 84.5% 85.0% 85.5% 86.0% 86.5% 87.0% Page 8 of 15 2. Ocean Shores Demographics Presented by: Planning Commission Chair, Ga... Ocean Shores, Washington – Demographic Review Based on US Census Data Ocean Shores Planning Commission, May 9, 2022 Owner Occupied Housing Rate (2017-2021) USA USA, 64.6% Washington State, Washington State 63.6% Grays Harbor County Grays Harbor County, 69.7% Ocean Shores Ocean Shores, 80.0% 0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 50.0% 60.0% 70.0% 80.0% 90.0% Page 9 of 15 2. Ocean Shores Demographics Presented by: Planning Commission Chair, Ga... Ocean Shores, Washington – Demographic Review Based on US Census Data Ocean Shores Planning Commission, May 9, 2022 High School Graduate or Higher, Age 25+ (2017- 2021) USA USA, 88.9% Washington Washington State State, 91.9% Grays Harbor Grays Harbor County County, 90.1% Ocean Shores, Ocean Shores 89.7% 87.0% 88.0% 89.0% 90.0% 91.0% 92.0% 93.0% Bachelors Degree or Higher, Age 25+ (2017-2021) USA USA, 33.7% Washington State Washington State, 37.3% Grays Harbor Grays Harbor County County, 16.3% Ocean Shores, Ocean Shores 19.2% 0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% 35.0% 40.0% Page 10 of 15 2. Ocean Shores Demographics Presented by: Planning Commission Chair, Ga... Ocean Shores, Washington – Demographic Review Based on US Census Data Ocean Shores Planning Commission, May 9, 2022 In Civilian Labor Force, Age 16+ (2017-2021) USA USA, 63.1% Washington State, Washington State 63.7% Grays Harbor County, Grays Harbor County 50.1% Ocean Shores Ocean Shores, 38.6% 0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 50.0% 60.0% 70.0% Page 11 of 15 2. Ocean Shores Demographics Presented by: Planning Commission Chair, Ga... Ocean Shores, Washington – Demographic Review Based on County Grays Harbor County Property Data, as of April 25, 2023 Ocean Shores Planning Commission, May 9, 2022 Total Lots in Ocean Shores = 11,087 Undeveloped Land, 3,608, 32% Lots with Homes, 5,497, 50% Improved Commercial, Public, Lots with Parking, Other, 451, Driveway or 4% RV Hookup, 1,531, 14% Page 12 of 15 2. Ocean Shores Demographics Presented by: Planning Commission Chair, Ga... Ocean Shores, Washington – Demographic Review Based on County Grays Harbor County Property Data, as of April 25, 2023 Ocean Shores Planning Commission, May 9, 2022 Homes in Ocean Shores Homes with Taxpayer Zipcode other than 98569, 2,595, 47% Homes with Taxpayer Zipcode of 98569, 2,902, 53% Page 13 of 15 2. Ocean Shores Demographics Presented by: Planning Commission Chair, Ga... Ocean Shores, Washington – Demographic Review Based on County Grays Harbor County Property Data, as of April 25, 2023 Ocean Shores Planning Commission, May 9, 2022 Developed and Partially Developed Lots Improved Lots with Driveway or RV Hookup, 1,531, 22% Homes with Taxpayer Zipcode of 98569, 2,902, 41% Homes with Taxpayer Zipcode other than 98569, 2,595, 37% Page 14 of 15  17.50.210 Architectural features. A. No building or combination of buildings shall occupy more than forty percent of total lot area including nonpermitted structures. B. All lots shall be seven thousand two hundred square feet minimum except lots as platted on date of adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter. C. Provisions for off-street parking in all use districts shall be mandatory. D. This subsection (D) shall not apply to dwellings described under Section 17.04.160 (Dwelling, multiple), Section 17.04.170 (Dwelling, two-family) and to row houses and other common wall residential developments where the underlying land is subdivided to allow ownership of the individual lot and home. In addition, no dwelling shall be permitted on any lot wherein the main floor area of the main structure, exclusive of open porches and garages, shall be less than the minimum floor space shown in the following schedule: Division Number Minimum in Square Feet 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5A, 6, 7, 650 8, 9 10, 11 800 12 650—excluding trailers and mobile homes. 14, 15, 16, 17, 21 800—on waterfront lots. 650—all other lots. 17A, 18, 19, 19A, 20, 1,000—on waterfront lots. 22, 23, 24, 24A 800—all other lots. E. A more than one-story dwelling shall have a minimum main floor area of the main structure, exclusive of open porches and garages, as shown in the above schedule and in addition shall have at least a combined total floor area, exclusive of open porches and garages, of one thousand square feet. 3. Residential Minimum Square Footage Requirements Led by: Planning Comm... Page 15 of 15