Planning Commission Meeting

Agenda City of Ocean Shores Planning Commission Meeting Join Zoom Meeting Online Click Here Join Zoom Meeting by Phone Phone Number: 1.253.215.8782 Meeting ID: 831 0958 1813 Passcode: 086810 Tuesday Ocean Shores Library October 10, 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 September 26, 2023. Public Hearing 5 - 10 2. Public Hearing A Public Hearing before the Planning Commission of the City of Ocean Shores, Washington, to hear public testimony for or against the application for rezone of certain real property in Ocean Shores from B-1 Retail Commercial to B-2 General Commercial • Presented by: City Planner, Marshall Read and City Planner Christina Breault • Public Comment 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 October 10, 2023 Page 1 of 19 Page Old Business New Business Discussion 11 - 16 3. Lot Clearing • Led by: Planning Commissioner, Kerry Barr 17 - 19 4. Walking and Biking Projects • Led by: Planning Commissioner, Mark Lawless Reports 5. Planning Commission Member(s) Report • Dan Bricker • Gary Pease • Thorn Ward • Kerry Barr • Mark Lawlis • Larry Mosher Public Communication - 3 Minutes Future Meeting Date October 24, 2023 at 2:00 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 19  MINUTES Ocean Shores Planning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday September 26, 2023 2:00 p.m. Ocean Shores Public Library Meeting Room 573 Point Brown Ave NW, Ocean Shores, WA Minutes taken by Commissioner Barr 1. Call to Order Chair Gary Pease called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m. 2. Roll Call Planning Commissioners present: Dan Bricker, Kerry Barr, Mark Lawlis, Gary Pease, and Thorn Ward Planning Commissioners absent: None but note that Paul Schultz has had to resign his position due to a time conflict. Thus there is an open Planning Commission seat. City Staff present: City Planner, Marshall Read; 3. Approval of excused absence No Absences. 4. Approval of Meeting Agenda • Commissioner Lawlis moved to approve the meeting agenda. • Commissioner Bricker seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 5. Approval of Minutes • Commissioner Lawlis moved to approve the meeting minutes from 9/12/2023 with the following corrections: Item #10 meeting date changed from 9/27/20203 to 9/26/2023 • Item #11 change the future date from 9/23/2023 to 9/26/2023 • Commissioner Barr seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously 6. Public General Comments: Comment on safe roads and traffic calming devises 7. Continued Business: Lot Clearing returned to the planning commission from City Council. Section 17.50.100 specific needs further review. Changes to be made to the draft document are item B 6 b, add an example of 10% by number of significant trees to be kept or replaces. To be updated by Commissioner Barr. Additionally Item C roman numerals ii and iii can be combined. To be updated by Commissioners Barr and Bricker Zoning definitions: Continued discussion on combining and renaming current zones. Added to proposed zone table is R-H/M, Residential High Density Mixed Use. The discussion at this meeting focused on the current R-5 zone for Fiveplex and Sixplex dwellings to R-H, Residential High Density. Addition to changes noted by Commissioner Ward to 17.24.030 new line B is to include detached dwellings Page 1 of 2 1. Approval of minutes for the Regular City of Ocean Shores Planning Com... Page 3 of 19  Additionally discussed was the proposed changes and redefining of R-7 to R-H/M Residential High Density Mixed Use. Added to the proposed redefinition to 17.28.030 line C to include Detached Dwellings. This was discussed at length for Current R-5 and R-7 proposed changes. City Planner Read noted that this was a request that was being expressed by current developers and individuals. The defining of R-H and R-H/M eliminates the need of Chapter 17.30 R8 Multifamily High Density and Chapter 17.32 R-9 Multifamily Ultra High Density. Discussed the Current Chapter 17.25, R-6A Recreational Vehicle and Trailer, Chapter 17.26, R-6B Mobil Home And Manufactured Home and Chapter 17.27, R-6C Manufactured Home Double-Wide Or Larger. More discussion needed to determine how to redefine and combine. 8. New Business: Next Planning Commission meeting will be to review the prioritization of opportunities/ideas found by the safe Biking and Walking Sub Committee 9. Members of the Commission Reports: Commission Chair Peas Reminder of the biking and walking sub-committee 9/26/2023 6:00 PM Ocean Shores Library 10. Public Comments: Comments made regarding the wording of the proposed Lot Clearing and Grading language and the idea of standard lots. 11. Secretary for Next Meeting: Commissioner Ward 12. Future Meeting • Next meeting October 10, 2023 2:00 PM • 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. 13. Adjournment • Commissioner Lawlis moved to adjourn. • Commissioner Barr seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. • Chair Gary Pease adjourned the meeting at approximately 3:25 PM Page 2 of 2 1. Approval of minutes for the Regular City of Ocean Shores Planning Com... Page 4 of 19  September 28, 2023 City of Ocean Shores Planning Division Staff Report to Planning Commission RZ 23-001 Robert Stewart 749 Point Brown Avenue SW Ocean Shores, WA 98569 Reguested Action: The Applicant requests the City of Ocean Shores, consider a rezone of the property as described within this report. The proposal is to rezone the property from a B-1 Retail Commercial to a B-2 General Commercial. Project location: 966 Trent Court SE, Ocean Shores, WA 98569 Legal Description: Division 15, Lot 52, of Ocean Shores Plat Sheet 2 of 4; Situated in Ocean Shores, Grays Harbor County. Parcel N 0. 092900005200 Zoning Designation: B-1 Retail Commercial SEPA determination: A Mitigated Determination of Non—signi?cancewas issued on 10/3/2023. Public Notification: Public noti?cation for this hearing was mailed to property owners within 300 feet on or before 9/28/2023, at least ten days prior to the hearing. Legal notice was published in the Aberdeen Daily World on 10/03/2023 and 10/05/2023, prior to the hearing. All notices are in conformance with Ocean Shores Municipal Code Chapters 1751.040, and 17.51.050. No written comments regarding the application have been received as of the date of this staff report. 2. Public Hearing A Public Hearing before the Planning Commission of the... Page 5 of 19  Property Information: The property is located in the SE quadrant of Ocean Shores. The landscape is primarily ?at with scrub brush and no major trees. It is a vacant lot with no major improvements. The area is currently zoned a B-1 and B-2 with similar uses by surrounding parcels. Project Description: The applicant proposes to rezone the parcels from B-l to B-2. Environmental Review: A SEPA checklist was submitted on 10/3/2023, the checklist and Mitigated of Determination of non-signi?cance (MDNS) was routed to the following agencies: Washington State Department of Ecology SEPA Registry Washington State Department of Ecology SEPA Unit Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife Grays Harbor Council of Governments Department of Natural Resources Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation Washington State Parks City of Ocean Shores Engineering/Public Works No comments regarding the environmental determinationhave been receivedas of the date of this staff report. Permitting Process: This proposal requires review and approval of the following permit applications: -Application for Change of Zoning —Determinationof Non-Signi?cance The review authority for this application is before the Planning Commission. Existing Use: The site currently consists of two parcels one zoned B-1, and the other zoned as B-2 that operates a vehicle repair shop. 2. Public Hearing A Public Hearing before the Planning Commission of the... Page 6 of 19  Adjacent Zone Classi?cations: North B-2 General Commercial South B-2 General Commercial East B-1 General Commercial West R-5 Fiveplex & Sixplex Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation: North General & Retail Commercial South General Commercial East General Commercial West High-Density Existing Land Use: North Storage/Vacant South North Beach VFW East Storage West Vacant/Undeveloped Applicable Regulations and Staff Analysis: Title 17 Zoning, Ocean Shores Municipal Code Chapter 17.51 Zoning Amendments Conclusion: Staff concludes that the proposed rezone and future development will meet the Goals and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan, City Zoning Codes and City Ordinances pertaining to this request. Findings of fact: Pursuant to Land Use Industrial Goals and policies 3.3 of the 2020 Comprehensive Plan: Land Use Goal 4. “Support emerging economic development opportunities and new jobs by providing for light industrial and business parks”. Staff finds that rezoning the properties and adding them to the commercial properties inventory will provide additional commercial opportunities near the south business district. If this property is rezoned and complies with the conditions set forth in this report, it will not be detrimental to the current uses and planned future uses in the immediate neighborhood. 0 Pursuant to l7.52.050, Staff ?nds that: o Approval of the rezone will be substantially consistent with the applicable provisions of the comprehensive plan and will not adversely affect other uses and properties in the immediate vicinity. 2. Public Hearing A Public Hearing before the Planning Commission of the... Page 7 of 19  o Granting the rezone does not reduce the dimensional requirements of the district. 0 No nuisance to life, limb or property will develop through this proposed rezone. 0 Pursuant to the preservation of the public health, safety, and welfare, Staff ?nds that the proposal preserves the public health, safety, and welfare if the recommended conditions are adopted as part of the decision. Recommendation: Should the Planning Commission recommend approval of the proposed rezone, changing the zone from a B-1 Retail Commercial to a B-2 General Commercial, the Planning Department would recommend the following conditions: 1. All future building plans and site design must meet the following: current International Fire Code, current International Building Code, the City of Ocean Shores Municipal Code (OSMC Title 17) as well as all other applicable federal, state, and local laws. 2. All utility construction must comply with City ofOcean Shores code standards. 3. The applicant must comply with all City of Ocean Shores inspection requirements. ?/ Marshall Read Date /0/3/2023 City Planner City of Ocean Shores Report submitted to Planning Commission: / Date 0/3 2& 2} 2. Public Hearing A Public Hearing before the Planning Commission of the... Page 8 of 19  CITY OF OCEAN SHORES, WASHINGTON 98569 ADMINISTRATION CITY OF OCEAN SHORES 585 Pt Brown Ave NW PO Box 909 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 360.289.3099 APPLICATION FOR REZONE FAX 360.289.4065 FINANCE DEPARTMENT 800 Anchor Ave NW The City of Ocean Shores has received an application for a Rezone of certain real PO Box 909 property for the following: 360.289.2488 FAX 360.289.0376 FIRE AND EMERGENCY CARE RZ 23-001 Applicant: Robert Stewart 585 Pt Brown Ave NW 749 Point Brown Avenue SW 360.289.3611 FAX 360.289.3709 Ocean Shores, WA 98569 Location: 966 Trent Court SE POLICE DEPARTMENT 577 Pt Brown Ave NW Parcel: 092900005200 360.289.3331 Description: The applicant proposes to rezone FAX 360.289.3333 certain real property from B-1 Retail PUBLIC LIBRARY 573 Pt Brown Ave NW Commercial to B-2 General 360.289.3919 Commercial. FAX 360.289.4318 Current Zoning: B-1 Retail Commercial MUNICIPAL COURT 585 Pt Brown Ave NW PO Box 909 Notice is hereby given: The City of Ocean Shores Planning Commission will hold a 360.289.2486 FAX 360.289.7911 Public Hearing on the following date and location. PUBLIC WORKS PO Box 909 October 10, 2023 360.289.2754 FAX 360.289.2022 Ocean Shores Public Library 573 Point Brown Avenue NW UTILITY BILLING 800 Anchor Ave NW Ocean Shores, WA 98569 PO Box 1539 360.289.2487 FAX 289.0376 For Remote Access, Please Join Zoom: PERMIT CENTER Meeting ID: 831 0958 1813 801 Minard Ave NW Passcode: 086810 PO Box 909 360.289.2754 One tap mobile FAX 360.289.2022 +12532158782,,83109581813#,,,,*086810# US (Tacoma) BUSINESS LICENSING +12532050468,,83109581813#,,,,*086810# US 800 Anchor Ave NW PO Box 909 360.289.2488 All persons are invited to appear and be heard at the public hearing on this matter. FAX 360.289.0376 Written comments may be sent to the address below and must be received no later CODE ENFORCEMENT/ ANIMAL CONTROL than October 9, 2023. 577 Pt Brown Ave NW PO Box 909 360.289.3331 The City of Ocean Shores Planning Department FAX 360.289.3333 P.O. Box 909 AMBULANCE BILLING Ocean Shores, WA 98569 800 Anchor Ave NW PO Box 909 osplanning@osgov.com 360.289.2488 ext 109 (360)589-0343 FAX 360.289.0376 2. Public Hearing A Public Hearing before the Planning Commission of the... Page 9 of 19  Date: September 28, 2023 To: The Daily World From: Christina Breault, City Planner City of Ocean Shores ***For Publication 10/3/2023 and 10/5/2023 in the Daily World ***Affidavit Required*** CITY OF OCEAN SHORES, APPLICATION FOR REZONE: The City of Ocean Shores has received an application from Robert Stewart, to rezone certain real property in Ocean Shores from B-1 Retail Commercial to B-2 General Commercial. Applicant: Robert Stewart, 749 Point Brown Avenue SW, Ocean Shores, WA 98569; Project Location: 966 Trent Court SE - Division 15, Lot 052 Case Numbers: RZ 23-001 Current Zoning: B-1 Retail Commercial The City of Ocean Shores Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on the proposal October 10, 2023, at the Ocean library located at 573 Point Brown Avenue, NW, Ocean Shores, Washington. All persons are invited to appear and be heard at the public hearing on this matter. Written comments may be sent to the address below and must be received no later than 3 PM, 10/9/2023 City of Ocean Shores, Planning Department, PO Box 909, Ocean Shores, WA 98569; or by e-mail at osplanning@osgov.com For further information please contact the City Planner, at (360) 589-0343. 2. Public Hearing A Public Hearing before the Planning Commission of the... Page 10 of 19  CITY OF OCEAN SHORES, WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OCEAN SHORES, WASHINGTON, AMENDING OCEAN SHORES MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 17, SECTION 17.50.100 RELATING TO CLEARING AND GRADING WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Ocean Shores finds it necessary to do a general update to Chapter 17, Section 17.50.100 of the Ocean Shores municipal Code (OSMC) ensuring a requirement of a landscaping plan on lots cleared and graded. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OCEAN SHORES, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Ocean Shores Municipal Code Chapter 17 Section 17.50.100 as it pertains to Clearing and Grading is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 17.50.100 – Clearing and Grading A. Clearing of vegetation and grading or re-grading of the land surface shall not be allowed except when conducted pursuant to, and in conformance with, a clearing and grading permit issued by the city. B. Landscaping of Single-Family and Duplex Dwellings all residential zones. The plan shall provide assurance that the following requirements are met: 1. Noxious weeds as defined by Grays Harbor County Extension of the Land Conservation Assistance Network shall be removed. The portion of the property not occupied by structures shall be left in its natural state or shall be aesthetically treated with plants, shrubs, trees or other forms of landscape materials. 2. The plantings used will be those native to the area or those which are suited to survival in the climate and soil conditions of Ocean Shores. Page 1 of 5 Ordinance No. 3. Lot Clearing Led by: Planning Commissioner, Kerry Barr Page 11 of 19  3. Post dwelling construction, or prior to issuance of a camping permit, that portion of the property not occupied by structures shall have, at a minimum, ground cover adequate to control soil erosion and prevent the soil or sand from blowing or washing onto other properties or streets. 4. During the lot clearing and dwelling construction, or camping lot development phases of development, the plan shall include management measures to prevent erosion. On all areas of the site where soil is exposed during construction or grading treat with appropriate temporary means measures based on seasonal and site conditions. character considerations 5. Retained existing vegetation may be used to meet all or portions of the landscaping requirements of this section. The retention of vegetation that promotes or preserves continuous overstory canopies, wildlife corridors and/or native vegetation adjacent to critical area buffers is especially encouraged. 6. Significant trees, which shall mean existing conifer species trees over eight inches in caliper as measured four feet above the tree/root flare, shall be retained as follows: a) All significant trees located within areas designated for retention in a natural state which are not dead, dying, diseased, and do not pose a significant safety hazard shall be retained per 17.50.100.6.b. b) At least one, or ten percent by number, of the significant trees on the subject property shall be retained. For example: If a lot contains 11 significant trees, a minimum of two shall be retained and if this is not possible due to health or location of the trees, then the replacement number of trees is four. The city may approve modifications or require minor site plan alterations to achieve tree retention in compliance with this requirement. 1. Where the location of the existing significant trees interferes with reasonable placement of the primary use structure, a landscaping plan may provide for the retention of fewer significant trees than required by this section. Trees to be removed must be replaced at a ratio of only if the trees to be removed are replaced at a ratio of three two to one, to maintain the minimum ten percent. 2. Each replacement tree will be at least 4 feet tall measured from the root / tree flair. 7. Grading plans shall assure that the productive character of the soil is protected or restored on all areas of the site not occupied by buildings. i. Where significant trees are to be retained, an area equal to the drip line of the tree plus three feet shall be preserved around the tree at Page 2 of 5 Ordinance No. 3. Lot Clearing Led by: Planning Commissioner, Kerry Barr Page 12 of 19  original grade, or the landscaping plan shall include provisions to otherwise properly protect the tree. ii. Areas adjacent to retained natural areas shall either have a graded transition or structural means to assure adequate retention of soil to support the natural vegetation. C. The following shall apply for clearing and grading permits issued based upon construction of a primary structure, or lot preparation for camping. 1. Upon completion of construction, or lot preparation for camping, the owner may apply for a certificate of occupancy, or a camping permit, that will only be issued if the Plans Planning Department certifies that all post construction or camping lot landscaping has been accomplished in accordance with the approved clearing and grading permit, to include any necessary tree replacement. i. If, for any reason, the owner is not able to complete all post construction landscaping in accordance with the approved clearing and grading permit, to include any necessary tree replacement, and desires a certificate of occupancy, or camping permit, the owner may will provide a two-year, $10,000 performance bond related to the required landscaping. Upon receipt of said bond, the city shall issue a certificate of occupancy or camping permit. ii. If, At at any time in the two year bond period, after completion of all post construction or camping lot preparation, landscaping, in accordance with the approved clearing and grading permit, to include including any necessary tree replacement has been met, the owner may request release from the bond, which will shall be granted only after an inspection and approval by the Plans Planning Department. Upon meeting all required criteria, the city shall take steps necessary to release the bond. iii. If one year after the issuance of the occupancy permit all post construction landscaping has been completed in accordance with the approved clearing and grading permit, to include any necessary tree replacement, has been completed, the city shall take steps necessary to release the bond. iv. If one year after the issuance of the occupancy permit all post construction landscaping has not been completed in accordance with the approved clearing and grading permit, to include any necessary tree replacement, the city shall notify the owner he has one additional year to complete stated landscaping requirements. v. If two years after the issuance of the occupancy permit all post construction landscaping has not been completed in accordance with the approved clearing and grading permit, to include any necessary tree replacement, the city shall call the bond and contract for completion of the landscaping requirements of the original clearing and grading permit. 3. Lot Clearing Led by: Planning Commissioner, Kerry Barr Page 13 of 19  Page 3 of 5 Ordinance No. 2. At the time of clearing/grading permit application, a plan for landscaping shall be submitted to the city that clearly indicates the applicant’s plan for meeting the landscaping and erosion prevention requirements of this section. i. The plan shall be to scale. ii. The plan shall indicate the location of all structures, out buildings, decks, gazebos, driveways etc. and the location of all existing significant trees. iii. If a portion of the property is to be left in its natural state and that natural state is left undisturbed that shall be so noted on the plan. iv. The Planning Department shall identify all significant trees pursuant to the pre-clearing site inspection. Pursuant to the post-clearing inspection the Planning Department shall verify the post-clearing count and identify the quantity of trees required to satisfy the retention requirements. 3. The planning department will search historical records to ensure future lot clearing and grading permits follow the city’s intent of preserving significant trees. 4. The clearing and grading permit shall be issued only upon approval of the properly completed landscaping plan. The approved plan packet indicates the city’s acceptance of and provides an historical record which will facilitate accurate reassessment of future lot clearing and grading requests. meeting these requirements and conditioned on implementation of the plan as approved. D. Landscaping of Commercial and Other Sites and Uses. The plan shall provide assurance that the following requirements are met: 1. All new developments with parking lots holding fifteen cars or more shall provide landscaping of seven percent of the gross area designated for parking in the form of strips bordering the parking lot along adjacent properties or streets and/or islands or strips separating the tiers of parking spaces as appropriate to design and layout of the parking area. The plantings used will be those native to the area or those which are suited to survival in the climate and soil conditions of Ocean Shores. 2. Any portion of a property not proposed to be occupied by structures or pavement shall have, at a minimum, ground cover adequate to control soil erosion and prevent the sand from blowing or washing onto other properties or streets. The plan shall include management measures to prevent erosion on all areas of the site where soil is exposed during construction or grading Page 4 of 5 Ordinance No. 3. Lot Clearing Led by: Planning Commissioner, Kerry Barr Page 14 of 19  with appropriate temporary means based on seasonal and site character considerations. 3. Any portion of the property not occupied by structures shall be left in its natural state or shall be aesthetically treated with plants, shrubs, trees or other forms of landscape materials. E. All landscaped areas, including residential and non-residential, shall be continuously maintained and kept free of litter, noxious weeds and other hazards. Additional landscaping is permitted. Section 2. The Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after the date of publication. THIS ORDINANCE PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Ocean Shores, Washington, at a special, open public meeting on this day of 2023. SIGNED: ATTEST: Jon Martin, Mayor Sara Logan, City Clerk Page 5 of 5 Ordinance No. 3. Lot Clearing Led by: Planning Commissioner, Kerry Barr Page 15 of 19  Page 5 of 27 3. Lot Clearing Led by: Planning Commissioner, Kerry Barr Page 16 of 19  Poten�al Biking and Walking Projects in Ocean Shores Overview: Poten�al projects to improve the walking and biking experience in Ocean Shores, Washington were developed through two public input mee�ngs, held on August 29, 2023, and September 26, 2023, at the Ocean Shores Public Library. These mee�ngs were held as Walking and Biking Special Commitee mee�ngs of the Ocean Shores Planning Commission in accordance with the August 20, 2022, City of Ocean Shores Planning Commission Handbook. During each mee�ng, the Special Commitee took input from numerous ci�zens of Ocean Shores on infrastructure and other improvements that would improve the safety and well-being of both the residents of Ocean Shores. Background: Ocean Shores Washington is a small, midcentury city (popula�on of approximately 7,000) first developed as a private community on the Pacific Ocean in the early 1960s. The original layout included a marina, golf course, airfield and canals and was designed for extensive use of automobiles without much though given to walking and biking. Currently it is a primarily residen�al town, with a mix of full-�me and part �me residents and a bustling tourist trade in the summer. Past efforts to improve walking and biking were primarily accomplished under the Washington Department of Transporta�on (WDOT) Safe Routes To School (SRTS) Program and consist to a separated paved trail on the east side of Point Brown Avenue from approximately the Ocean Shores Public Library south to Taurus Boulevard. There are a limited number of pedestrian crossings on Point Brown Avenue. Addi�onally, there are limited, on street marked Bicycle lanes on Pacific Boulevard NW, Ocean Lake Way SW, Taurus Boulevard SW, and a por�on of E Ocean Shores Boulevard, SW. The City of Ocean Shores is about to open the first phase of the High Dune Trail, and ADA compliant paved and wooden boardwalk trail extending north from W Chance A La Mer NW to Damon Road/State Route 115. There is no other significant exis�ng walking and biking infrastructure in the city. Ocean Shores has a significantly higher percentage of the popula�on over the age of 65 than the rest of Washington and the Unites States. As a result, it also has a much higher percentage of its popula�on who are re�red. Ocean Shores has an abundance of parks with substan�al infrastructure. Some parks are owned and operated by the City and Others are owned an operated by the Community Club. residents have an extremely diverse set of interests, including beach walking, enjoying the freshwater lakes and canals, pickle ball and tennis, arts of all types and numerous other ac�vi�es. Evalua�on Criteria: The below criteria will be used to evaluate and priori�ze the poten�al walking and biking improvement projects: • Connec�on of Key Services and Atrac�ons (Low/Medium/High). The degree which a project facilitates walking and biking to key services and atrac�ons in Ocean Shores. These services and atrac�on include: Library, Grocery Store, Clinic, Theater, Shopping Areas, Community Club, Elks Club, Lions Club, Parks, Beaches, Coastal Interpre�ve Center, North Jety, Damon Point. • Level of Effort (Low/Medium/High). The rela�ve effort, in terms of �me and expense it would take to accomplish a project. All projects will require grant funding for accomplishment. • Level of Impact for Community (Low/Medium/High). The rela�ve posi�ve impact a project would have on making Ocean shores a safer place for residents to walk and bike and 4. Walking and Biking Projects Led by: Planning Commissioner, Mark Lawle... Page 17 of 19  generally enjoy a happier and healthier lifestyle. One element of this is a subjec�ve assessment of the percentage of popula�on who would benefit from the project. • Level of Impact for Tourism (Low/Medium/High). The rela�ve posi�ve impact project would have on making Ocean Shores a safer and more popular tourist des�na�on and improve the overall visitor experience. Projects. 1. Mul�-use Trail Connec�ng the Downtown Area to North Bay Park and the Airport. A paved mul� use trail u�lizing the exis�ng city right of way on the south and west side of E Chance A La Mer NE un�l reaching North Bay Park at Albatross Street NE, then con�nuing east along the south side of Albatross Street in North Bay Park un�l reaching Duck Lake Drive NE. 2. Marine View Drive Mul�-Use Trail. A paved mul�-use trail u�lizing the exis�ng city right of way on the south side of Marine View Drive SW running from Ocean Shores Blvd SW to the Damon Point Parking Area. 3. Con�nue Point Brown Avenue Mul�-Use Trail Along Point Brown Avenue SW South to Damon Point. Con�nue the exis�ng mul�-use trail on the east side of Point Brown Avenue SW in a southerly direc�on from where the Safe Routes to School Trail ended at Taurus Blvd. SW to connect with the Damon Point Parking Area. There is an exis�ng city right of way. 4. Complete Connec�on of Point Brown Avenue NW Mul�-Use Trail North to the Traffic Circle. Con�nue the exis�ng mul�-use trail on the east side of Point Brown Avenue NW in a northerly direc�on from where the Safe Routes to School Trail ended across the street from the Library to the Point Brown Avenue/Chance A La Mer traffic circle sidewalks. There is an exis�ng city right of way along the golf course for most of this route. 5. Walking/Biking Lanes on Ocean Shores Boulevard. Consider and enact op�ons to crate dedicated walking and Biking Lanes on Ocean Shores Boulevard from Point Brown Avenue NW to the North Jety. Op�ons could include making Ocean Shores Boulevard on lane in each direc�on or crea�ng walking/biking paths in the median. 6. 15 Mile Outer Loop U�lizing Greenways and Other On-Street Pedestrian and Cycling Safety Measures. Using a combina�on of signage and on-street markings, create a 15-mile cycling and walking loop along the ocan and bay. Where possible direct pedestrians and cyclists off busier north-south connec�ng streets such as Ocean Shores Boulevard and Duck Lake Drive onto lower speed side streets using a Greenway infrastructure such as Sand Dune Avenue, Gunderson Avenue, Wakina Loop, Chinook Avenue, Harborview Loop, Sunrise Avenue, and Olympic View Avenue. Where higher automobile traffic streets are unavoidable, consider measures such as flashing warning signs, three and four way stop signs, and reduced speed limits. 7. Manage Speed on Secondary North South Connector Streets. Consider measures such as traffic calming devices, addi�onal stop signs, and other measures to reduce excessive speeds on secondary north-south connector streets such as Canal Drive, Dolphin Avenue, Mount Olympus, and Duck Lake Drive. 8. Safe Cycling on Highway 115. Connect north end of new High Dune Trail to Hogan’s Corners with a safe cycling alterna�ve to the Shoulder of Route 115 (state/county project). 9. Crosswalks on Ocean Shores Blvd. Install crosswalks where key east-west roads cross Ocean Shores Boulevard. Consider lights that flash from yellow to red, bringing traffic to a full stop. 4. Walking and Biking Projects Led by: Planning Commissioner, Mark Lawle... Page 18 of 19  Poten�al crossings at: Pacific Blvd. NW, Ocean Lake Way SW, Taurus Blvd, SW, and Buter Clam St. SW. 10. Improve Street Ligh�ng at Key Intersec�ons 11. Improve Safety in General Street Shoulders and Trash Cans in Streets. Improve limited road shoulder areas with compacted, wider gravel and prevent steep drop offs. This is especially important on Ocean Shores Boulevard and secondary north-south connector streets such as Canal Drive, Dolphin Avenue, Mount Olympus, and Duck Lake Drive. Improved shoulders would give pedestrians and cyclist a chance to safely move off the pavement in cases where an automobile does not yield right of way sufficiently. Enforce the prohibi�on of against placing trash cans in exis�ng bike lanes and on narrow city streets. 12. Add Bike (including E-bike) Speed Limits on the Beach (especially areas closed to automobiles) and Exis�ng Point Brown Mul�-Use Path 13. Improved and Dedicated Pedestrian Beach Access. Improve and maintain exis�ng pedestrian beach access paths at Buter Clam Drive, Marine View Drive, and Beach Street to make them year-round accessible. Consider new pedestrian-only beach paths along city-owned property across from Polaris and Clover Streets. Construct pedestrian-only beach access paths along vehicular beach access roads: Chance A Le Mer, Pacific Avenue, Ocean Lake Way, Taurus Avenue. 14. Publish Bike Paths (City Website) – Done and add QR Codes on Signs 15. Mid-Dune Trail. Complete unpaved mul�-use trail in the mid-dune area (approximately 300 – 400 meters east of Mean High Tide mark) from downtown area to the North Jety. Emphasis would be on sec�on from Pacific Blvd to North of Marine View Drive. Trail would serve as a nature/hiking trail and mountain bike trail and provide firefigh�ng access in the case of dune fires. 16. Finish High Dune Trail 17. Bike Racks (Throughout the City at Key Loca�ons, e.g. Damon Point, North Jety, Beach Pedestrian Access Points, Parks. Ensure bike racks can accommodate larger �re E-Bikes. 18. Trash Bins (Throughout the City) 19. Point Brown Development (Downtown Corridor) 20. Pedestrian Safety at Intersec�on of Chance A La Mer NW and Ocean Shores Blvd NW 21. Con�nue Sidewalks on the North Side of J.K. Lewis. Con�nue sidewalk from Post Office (intersec�on of Dolphin Avenue and J.K. Lewis Street) along the north side of J.K. Lewis Street to Point Brown Avenue. Add crossing to North End Grand Canal Park. 22. Consider pu�ng a “Bike Counter” on the Point Brown Mul�-Use Trail Next Mee�ng (10-24-2023, Ocean Shores Library at 6pm)…? 4. Walking and Biking Projects Led by: Planning Commissioner, Mark Lawle... Page 19 of 19