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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10/18/1988I CALL TO ORDER II PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III ROLL CALL Members Absent: Councilman Sargent. Staff Present: Public Present: IV APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 4, 1988 V FINANCE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington October 18, 1988 1164 Mayor McPhee called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 7:01 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was read by Chris Cornell's second and third grade Bluebird Troop, members Emily Agness, Vanessa Ball, Beth Cornell, Emily Evans, Sarah Golian, Tessa Baskins, and Jennifer Nelson. Members Present: Mayor McPhee, Councilmen Gabriel, Hallett, Hordyk, Lemon, Stamon. Manager Flodstrom, Attorney Knutson, Clerk Maike, P. Carr, M. Cleland, S. Brodhun, R. Orton, L. Glenn, J. Pittis, D. Wolfe, S. Hursh, C. Thornburg, K. Ridout, G. Kenworthy. R. Craver, S. King, M. Fangen, F. Ruthruff, L. Basta, L. Fuller, F. Burch, M. Merrick, V. Bingham, K. L. Rose, K. E. Anders, H. Berglund, F. Billingsley, K. Janeck, B. Allman. A. C. Alexander, K. Wollen, J. Bennett, L. Beil, R. Gruver, G. Austin, M. Schrader, A. Doyle, L. Griffith, C. Brown, G. Gilliam, L. Beasler, K. Curto, L. Sunny, J. Didrickson. Councilman Hordyk moved to accept and place on file the minutes of the regular meeting of October 4, 1988. Councilman Lemon seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 1. Request for Payment of $856.95 to Riddell. Wil hms for Legal Representation on WPPSS Issues Councilman Lemon moved to authorize the June 1, 19v,8, paym:'iit in the amount of $856.95 to Riddell, Williams for legal rep esen:ations vI the WPPSS issues. Councilman Hordyk seconded and the m 'arriu,l zanimously. 2. Consideration of Bids for LIDs (Alder St, Regent Sti_eet, and Sixth Street) Councilman Stamon stated that the Council had beL:- ptt;senrE_ci with a letter from the apparent low bidder, J B Construction, i!d;catin that in their opinion, the Council should award the bid even thou, it is above the Engineer's estimate, basically because it is th, )ustruction company's belief that the estimate received by Council wh,; the project was first looked at was incorrect. Councilman Stamon point<J tt that the staff memo makes reference to an assumption that there is iioc an ability to complete the project this fall and that there would have to be some sort of main- tenance pattern placed on the project. However, she did not see, in reading through the letter submitted by J B Construction any reference to that particular issue. She then asked staff if there had been any discus- sion on this particular issue and also if they have gone through some of the suggestions with J B Construction in reducing the cost of the project. Public Works Director Pittis, in response to the question on delayh the project, said there has been no discussion of that issue, as the Department is dealing with an apparent bidder situation and therefore Uie Department is reluctant to negotiate on a staff level with an apparent low bidder because of the bidding statutes. However, the D,Hiitment has discussed the problem 1165 CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 18, 1988 of the bid award with the bidder and also the recommendations made by J B Construction, but the Department concerns are, essentially, there have only been two bids on the project, and also the time of year the project is being bid. It was the Department's decision to put the project out to bid because of the LIDs and the property owners' interest in proceeding as quickly as possible. This was done, recognizing the chance of time and weather. Further, Director Pittis stated the Department believed it is in the best interest of the property owners to rebid the project at a later time, possibly the first part of 1989. Councilman Hordyk then moved that the bids be rejected on the grounds that the project is being paid for by the property owners and the property owners have a right to know what is being done, and that the assessment is increased by approximately $2,000 each. Councilman Stamon seconded, requesting that Council also instruct staff to rebid the project next spring when the weather is more conducive to this type of project, or at the appropriate time. Councilman Hordyk concurred. Councilman Hallett asked Director Pittis when is the optimum time for bidding work, such as this project. Director Pittis stated toward the end of the winter season is usually the preferable time. Mayor McPhee asked why this was bid out at such a late date. Director Pittis stated the Department felt compelled to bid out the project as rapidly as possible because of the feelings of the property owners in the LID project areas. Mayor McPhee asked what happens next spring, when the project is bid and the bids come back higher because of inflation or that sort of problem. Director Pittis stated they would then have to speak to the property owners about payment and benefits. Councilman Hallett asked if they were comfortable with the Engineer's estimate. Director Pittis stated they were. Mayor McPhee asked if there was anyone representing J B Construction in the audience to address the issue. Councilman Stamon requested a point of order and asked Attorney Knutson if this was appropriate, since this is a situation in which there is a motion that has not been dealt with regarding a bid. Attorney Knutson stated he believed it was reasonable to ask questions, as long as the ultimate decision on the project is based on the bids as submitted, including the specifications, and no additional information is generated that would give this bidder a benefit over the other bidder. Jim Sennett, P. 0. Box 996, Port Angeles, representing J B Construction, made himself available for questions. Mayor McPhee asked Mr. Bennett whether there was any information in the letter which would make Council think twice about-. rejecting the bids. Mr. Bennett stated he did not believe the Engineer's estimates were as accurate as they could be; that there are portions of the projects which could be proceeded upon; and there could be some trimming down of the projects to fit the budget. Mayor McPhee stated the Attorney had indicated Council could not accept that type of situation at this time, but clarified his question, stating the Council has to go on the information that it receives from the staff. The information they have states the bids are very high and therefore, they are recommending rejection of the bids and to rebid the projects in the spring of 1989 when the bidding climate is more competitive. Mr. Bennett stated nothing is going to guarantee that the bids will come in lower in the spring, and he did not believe they would, as he believed the bid was very realistic. The project as it is has problems as far as its locations. CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 18, 1988 Mayor McPhee pointed out to Director Pittis that the letter from J B Construction stated that the last two projects which the City bid out resulted in bids which were 38% under and 36% over the Engineer's estimate, but those bids were awarded. He questioned as to the uniqueness of this project or about those other two projects mentioned. Mr. Bennett stated the bids indicated were the water line replacement, which was under the estimate, and the Eighth Street Bridge repair. Director Pittis stated the Eighth Street Bridge repair is a structural job and both those estimates are based upon previous information received from other engineering firms. The value of those particular projects are significantly different. When the Department looks at estimating projects, they are trying to reach a happy medium, and when five or six bids are received, some will be over, some will be under, and that is essentially what is trying to be reached with an estimate of a project. Councilman Lemon voiced his concern as to whether the property owners had been approached to see if they would want to absorb the additional cost; what if they are agreeable and the City rejects the bids and then rebids the project in the spring and the bid is higher. He asked if there was a process the Department could follow in approaching the people involved. Director Pittis stated that is a possibility; however, the bids are only good for 30 days and the property owners were addressed regarding this issue based upon the Engineer's estimate and that is what the preliminary assessment roll is based upon. There is no guarantee regarding the bid amount in the spring; however, the Department does believe that competition is the best source of low bids. Following additional discussion of the issue, the question was called and the motion carried unanimously. VI CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Hordyk moved to accept the items on the Consent Agenda, as follows: (1) Correspondence from Washington State Liquor Control Board; (2) Vouchers of $284,738.57; and (3) Payroll of 10 -2 -88 of $249,145.08. Councilman Lemon seconded. Following discussion of the items presented, the question was called and the motion carried unanimously. VII ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA 1166 Marvin Merrick, 615 West Eighth Street, requested that Council allow him to speak on Item 4, consideration of an Ordinance amending the Council salary ordinance. Leonard Fuller, 420 East llth Street, spoke at length regarding the nuisance ordinance enforcement by the City. Mr. Fuller stated this was a clear infringement on his civil liberties. After a lengthy speech, Mayor McPhee requested Mr. Fuller meet with the City Manager Ad place this item on the agenda of the next meeting, if he felt so inclined to do so. Councilman Stamon clarified the point that Mr. Fuller was trying to make, stating that Mr. Fuller was unhappy with the action that the City has taken and that he would want the Council and the public to be aware that he is protesting that action, and further asking that Council take his protest under consideration. She then instructed Mr. Fuller, if he wished to file a protest on the action taken, that he should communicate that to the City Manager in writing. Councilman Lemon moved to place Item 1 as Item 4, moving Items 2, 3 and 4 ahead on the Agenda. Councilman Gabriel seconded and the motion carried, with Councilmen Stamon and Hallett voting "No VIII LEGISLATION 1. Proclamation National Business Women's Week 2. Proclamation Venture Week AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending the City Council Salary Ordinance No. 2367. -4- .4 1167 CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 18, 1988 Mayor McPhee proclaimed the week of October 16th through 22nd, 1988, as National Business Women's Week and urged all citizens in Port Angeles, along with civic and fraternal groups, educational associations, news media, and other community organizations to join in this salute to working women by encouraging and promoting the celebration of the achievements of all business and professional women as they contribute daily to our economic, civic, and cultural purposes. Mayor McPhee proclaimed October 16th through 22nd, 1988, as Venture Week and urged all of our citizens to become aware of the contributions of the Venture Club to our community. 3. Consideration of Ordinance Amendine City Council Salary Ordinance Mayor McPhee read the Ordinance by title, entitled ORDINANCE NO. 2512 Councilman Hallett moved to adopt the Ordinance as read by title. Councilman Lemon seconded. Marvin Merrick, 615 West Eighth Street, stated that it was commendable that Councilman Hordyk has decided to waive his benefits for the elected office, but Mr. Merrick believed it would be more beneficial for the Councilmembers to give their money to the Senior Center, as opposed to leaving it in the General Fund. In giving the money to the Senior Center, it would be a direct benefit to the senior citizens in town. He believed the Senior Center has a bare bones budget and anything the City could do to help their senior citizens would be well deserved. Councilman Hordyk thanked Mr. Merrick for his suggestion, but stated he did not believe he had the authority to decide where that money should be placed, stating further that his reason for turning down the salary was that he believed it was an inappropriate amount; that it was too much money. Mayor McPhee thanked Councilman Hordyk for his generous gesture. On call for tie question, the motion carried unanimously. Council decided to continue Items 9, 10, 12, 13 and 14 to the November 1, 1988 meeting. 4. Public Hearings A. Appeal of German CUP 88(9)18 Mayor McPhee stated the issue is the appeal of the Planning Commission decision to deny a Conditional Use Permit for a day -care in an RS -9 Single Family Residential District. Councilman Lemon informed Council and the audience of a call that he had received from Attorney Knutson regarding the issue, and he read for the record a letter submitted by himself stating, in part: "The original issue on October 4, 1988, was a CUP for two home occupations. After reading the Commission minutes and viewing the two subject properties, I formed an opinion to share with the Council. Keep in mind at the Council it was considered a public meeting and not a public hearing. This item, public meeting versus public hearing, was defined in the last term Council. Public meeting is no public input. However, the Council meeting tape of October 4, 1988, spells out my opinion. I did not concur with the decision concerning the Germans and I concurred with the Williams. That was my opinion. Under CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 18, 1988 1168 Section 17.86.105, the City Council shall, at a public meeting not a hearing consider an appeal. I have listened to the Planning Commission tapes and voted to have on the first CUP a public hearing, even though in the Ordinance, it is still classified as a public meeting, and because I wanted to uphold the law, which was not clearly defined at the Council meeting, I am being asked to step down because of an appearance of fairness. CUP No. 1 regarding German: Former practice of the Council and I can attest to it because I was a Commission member the Council had the final authority, being elected representatives and could overturn the Commission's decision. It was not until we found out through Larry Leonard, the newest Planning Commission member, that the final decision was the Planning Commission's. As a City Councilman, I appealed the decision. On this issue, the Attorney and I differ. Attorney Knutson thought I was repre- senting as a citizen. But I appealed it as a Councilman and he has indicated to me that the appeal must be by the whole Council. Looking at the process in two steps, an appeal takes place first if there is a major vote at a public meeting we approve /deny, approve with modifications, conditions of the appeal. CUP No. 2, regarding the Williams', I am asked to step down because I concurred with the Planning Commission. And if it is still the discretion of the City Attorney that I step down because of an appearance of fairness, I will do that to not jeopardize these citizens." Mayor McPhee asked if Councilman Lemon was requesting a decision from the City Attorney. Councilman Lemon stated he was. Attorney Knutson stated it would be his suggestion that Councilman Lemon offer the issue to the public who is here to testify, pursuant to the public hearing notice, and if anyone should object to his sitting, based on the disclosure which Councilman Lemon has made, then Attorney Knutson felt it would be advisable for him to step down. However, if no objection is made, then the public will be deemed to have waived their right to object, based on the appearance of fairness doctrine, and Councilman Lemon could continue to sit without jeopardizing any decision that the Council may make. Mayor McPhee posed a question to the audience, asking if anyone objected to Councilman Lemon being present during the public hearing. A member of the audience asked Councilman Lemon to explain what it was he was speaking about. Councilman Lemon, to paraphrase, stated he has been asked to step down from the two public hearings because of an appearance of fairness. The member of the audience asked why. Councilman Lemon stated it was because of the way he voiced himself at the October 4th City Council meeting. Because of this, he has been asked to step down. Carl Alexander, 1712 West Fifth Street, asked Councilman Lemon if he had appealed the German CUP. Councilman Lemon stated yes, he had. He had filed an appeal because a section of the Home Occupations Ordinance states it can be appealed by a citizen at the public hearing, a staff member, or the City Council, and he felt it was in his best interest, as a City Councilman, to appeal the decision. However, his appeal does not mean that is the decision of the Council. Mr. Alexander stated that if it was Councilman Lemon who filed the appeal, then he was not sure that Councilman Lemon should sit and participate on these issues. Mayor McPhee asked Mr. Alexander if he was appealing the decision. Mr. Alexander stated he was just trying to find out if Councilman Lemon's was the only appeal filed. Mayor McPhee stated there were many appeals filed. Councilman Stamon stated this is the first appeal since Council had dis- covered in the Ordinance that the Planning Commission is the final acting body on home occupation permits in residential areas. That is different from Conditional Use Permits in other areas within the Zoning Code. She stated that the Planning Commission minutes had come before the City Council at the last meeting and within those Planning Commission minutes were two Conditional Use Permits for home occupations within residential areas. Under the terms of the Ordinance, this is not an issue for the Council to consider because the decision has been made by the Planning Commission. -5- 1169 CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 18, 1988 However, there was concern expressed about these particular issues and she felt things were a little confusing at that point. The question then placed before the Council was whether or not the Council should consider those items to examine whether or not the Council should overturn or modify in some way the decision of the Planning Commission; and that, she felt, was the intent of Councilman Lemon's motion. The Council then decided to not take action upon those two particular permits but to wait and see if there were, in fact, appeals filed by members of the public with respect to those issues. If there were appeals filed, Council directed staff to schedule those appeals for public hearings this evening. She believed that was the process that brought the issues before the Council. Mayor McPhee asked if anyone in the audience had any objection to Councilman Lemon participating in the discussion. Hattie Berglund questioned the Council as to whether it was legal for a City Councilmember to appeal, as a Councilperson, and not separate themselves from the body. Attorney Knutson stated yes, it was, as long as no one objects to that process, based upon the appearance of fairness doctrine. Edith Anders, 3132 Regent Street, asked Councilman Lemon whether or not he had been approached by Planning Commission member Larry Leonard in regard to this issue. Councilman Lemon stated no. Mayor McPhee pointed out that Mr. Leonard's comments were on the Planning Commission meeting tapes which are available to the Council. Mrs. Anders requested Councilman Lemon step down. Councilman Lemon then asked the public if he should step down on the issue of the Williams CUP, since he did not file an appeal on it. Mayor McPhee stated if Councilman Lemon only made a written appeal on one issue, he would understand if Councilman Lemon was requested by the audience to step down on that issue. Councilman Hallett stated out of courtesy to Councilman Lemon, regarding stepping down on both issues, if Mrs. Anders felt it was appropriate for Councilman Lemon to step down, that matter could be taken care of at this time. Mayor McPhee stated the issue would be taken care of during the second public hearing. Councilman Lemon commented the reason why he volunteered to step down on both issues was because he was approached in that manner, and the only reasoQ he could see stepping down on the second CUP was because he concurred with the Planning Commission decision and did not vote for a public hearing. That was the only reason he should step down. Councilman Lemon left the room at 8:15 P.M. K Mayor McPhee opened the public hearing at 8:15 P.M. He stated there would be no limitation on the information brought forth from the public. Attorney Knutson stated that anything that was not in the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting should be expressed. This would enable the Council to consider all the relevant evidence. Councilman Stamon read for the record the letter submitted by Mary Craver, 302 West llth Street. Some of the concerns expressed by Mrs. Craver in regard to the conditional use permits were as follows: The Germans have a child that is ill and her illness requires that her mother remain at home. The Williams' have two small pre- school children whose parents feel that the best care their children can receive is for their mother to remain at home. These two mothers have been contributing for the past several years to the family income by the small one person business that they operate out of their home. To deny these families the right to continue in the pursuit of their livelihoods would not only destroy them financially but also emotion- ally. She felt the traffic situation was unfounded, as Mrs. Williams -6- CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 18, 1988 1170 operates only three days a week and there is ample parking and a turn around space in the yard. In the case of the Germans, the operating of the day care has taken place for three years without any complaints from the neighbors. To deny a permit to the Germans to maintain a caring and loving environment for six little children would not only be devastating for them, but also for the families who use their facilities. In regard to the use of the private road, a road maintenance agreement should have been drawn long before now. She stated she could understand why there are day care facili- ties and in -home beauty shops operated in the City without Conditional Use Permits when the permit process becomes so terrifying. The applicants have been bounced back and forth between the Planning Commission meetings and the City Council meeting, not understanding the whole process, while their lives hang in the balance. She felt that the Council must do as they have done in the past to consider each case on its own merits and to not let petitions or appeals which are trying to blanket cover their whole neighborhood, influence their decisions. In closing, she stated it seems to her that decisions or the lack of them, are being based on the unfounded fears of emotional neighbors and not on facts. And because the Williams' and the Germans requests do meet the guidelines set down by the City, she saw no reason why these permits should be denied and these peoples' lives Craig Miller, 403 South Peabody, representing the neighbors in the area of the Germans' Conditional Use Permit, placed on the record an objection to the public hearing procedure in this instance, stating that the Home Occupations Chapter of the Zoning Code, Section 17.86.105, clearly states the City Council shall, at a public meeting, consider an appeal. The Zoning Code draws a distinction between a public meeting and a public hearing on several occasions, although Mr. Miller and Attorney Knutson do not agree on this subject. Mr. Miller, nonetheless, feels that the Code limits the procedures by which the City Council is authorized to consider an appeal from the Planning Commission and the procedure which must be followed is that Council consider it based on the record, not at another public hearing. However, if the Council wishes to alter the procedure so that they may hold a public hearing on an appeal, then the Code should be re- written to do so, as he did not believe it was permissible for the City Council to, by motion at a Council meeting, over -ride or amend an already existing Code. Mr. Miller stated he was speaking on behalf of Harold Abbott who was not able to attend the meeting. He felt the question in this issue is not whether Conditional Use Permits should or should not be allowed within residential zones of the City; in regard to this application, the issue is whether this particular home occupation should be allowed at this location. He believed there were three items outlined in the Code which the Council should consider, specifically, access to the property is not adequate. Section 17.86.090(b) of the Code states the home occupation does not significantly increase local vehicular or pedestrian traffic. There are two other sections of the Code, Section 17.86.090(c) and (d), which state the City Council must find the home occupation shall not be injurious or detrimental to adjoining or abutting properties, and that it shall not endanger the public health, morals, safety and welfare, and is also in the public interest. Mr. Miller stated, given the nature of the street, he believed allowing a public use or a Conditional Use Peritfit does have significant public health, safety and welfare problems and suggested Council consider the situation if an emergency vehicle needs to get into one of the houses that is served by the lane, there may be some kind of traffic problem. In placing a day care center on that street with that type of risk involved indicates that under those three sections mentioned, the Council should exercise its discretion to deny the Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Miller stated he did not believe the conditions of this particular piece of property justify the proposed use. Mayor McPhee asked Mr. Miller if the City Council should grant conditional uses in the areas of the City where there are very narrow streets, on the basis that a car may break down in the area. Mr. Miller stated that is a consideration that the City Council is required to consider. Conditional use means looking at the application and each piece of property to decide whether the particular use is appropriate for that piece of property, given all the circumstances. 1171 CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 18, 1988 Roger German, 3131 Regent Street, stated he was perplexed that Mr. Miller was representing the neighborhood, as he had asked his attorney, Ken Williams, if there would be a conflict of interest, since Mr. German had spoken to Mr. Miller prior to talking to Mr. Williams, and Mr. German did feel it was a conflict of interest. Mr. German showed Council a map of the neighborhood involved with the proposed conditional use, stating there was sufficient room in case of an emergency, if there was a car stalled on the street, for an emergency vehicle to pass, and that the road is wide enough that two cars can pass. Of the neighbors that abut the property on the west, one house is vacant and the other is owned by the Anders'. To the north, east, and south are open fields. The approximate distance between the German's house and the neighbors above them is 300 feet, going to a distance of 800 feet. The neighborhood is fairly rural and it is an ideal spot for the safety of children. He expressed the shock he and his wife had felt toward the reaction of the neighbors and the way the Planning Depart- ment has handled the application for the CUP. Mr. German gave a synopsis as to how this issue was brought before the Planning Commission, stating that a complaint had been registered by Michael Cleland and that the Planning Department had received a letter of complaint from him. Mr. German stated that in fact, no letter has ever been filed, as the Planning Department did not feel they needed a letter submitted by the Chief of Police because they could get one from him at any time. Mr. German asked if City officials are exempt from their own requirements. Mr. German stated he felt the condi- tional use should allow them to follow the State guidelines for day care, as they have been able to do in the past. He pointed out it takes 10 to 20 seconds to travel the lane and the impact on the private drive would always be under 7 minutes in a 12 -hour period. The Planning Commission used the impact on the private drive as the reason to deny the permit. Mr. German stated a letter has been submitted by his attorney, Ken Williams, stating that the City has no jurisdiction on private property. Further, the Department of Social and Health Services is very worried about the outcome of this permit application, as it can affect other day cares within the City. DSHS has stated day cares fill up as soon as they are opened and there is a shortage still. He also stated the State is checking into the legality of day cares having to have a Conditional Use Permit. Mr. German stated he and his wife feel that if Council compares the safety and welfare of children with minor inconveniences to adults, children must take prece- dence. Children need care, protection, guidance and love, and they try their best to provide those things so parents can have peace of mind when they go to work. Councilman Hallett asked Mr. German about his State permit. Mr. German stated they presently have a permit issued by the State to operate a one operator day care that allows six full -time children and generally two part time, unless children are being taken care of after school for less than three hours, in which case you can have up to 10 children. This number does include their own children. Councilman Hallett stated parking seems to be a primary concern and asked if there has been any discussion between the Germans and those who are opposing the use in terms of any possible compromise that may mitigate the situation. Mr. German stated he has not been approached by any of these neighbors and there is a small triangular area on his easement which is currently being used as parking. However, he has been encouraging the parents to pull into the driveway and to use that triangular area as a turn around. Councilman Hallett stated in the Planning Commission minutes there was an indication that the parents are willing to park either on Viewcrest or Regent and walk their children to the day care. Mr. German stated the Owens, owners of the duplex, had offered the use of their 30 -foot driveway as a parking strip and Mr. German had stated as a last resort, this would be an option they could use; however, there is long grass the children would have to walk through and it is a distance from the house. He did not believe it would be in the best interest of the children's safety to do so. Councilman Gabriel commented that concerns over the maintenance of the road had been mentioned in the Planning Commission minutes and questioned Mr. German as to what he provides for maintenance of that road. Mr. German stated when he moved in, he had a culvert put in and paid for with some restitution from the neighbors, but not totally, and they worked the -8- CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 18, 1988 1172 balance of the payments out in exchange for gravel. He has also filled potholes in the past, has poured cement around mailboxes, and also has done some grading on the road. Mr. German stated he does his part on the maintenance. He feels a responsibility for it and he tries to help to keep the road maintained. Councilman Gabriel asked Mr. German when the State license was issued. Mr. German replied it was approximately June or July of 1988. Councilman Gabriel asked how many children they currently have at the day care. Mr. German said they stay within the State guidelines and the total is approximately 12 children who are divided between different days and different times so that there are not over the number limited by the State. Mayor McPhee stated he had heard in the tape the mention that there are State licensed day cares within the City that do not have City permits. Mr. German replied he believed there are approximately 25 day care facili- ties licensed through the State within the City limits and only about 3 of those have Conditional Use Permits, and there are even more day cares that are not licensed, either through the State or permitted through the City. Mayor McPhee asked why he though that was, and Mr. German stated it is a big hassle to go through the permitting process. Councilman Stamon asked Mr. German if his intent tonight was to ask Council to authorize a day care within the State guidelines, which would allow him to have approximately 12 children. Mr. German said, no, it was a maximum of 10 at one time. Melvin Kossen, 221 Whidby, stated he has a 3 -year old child who attends the German's day care center. They have been through three unlicensed day cares and had always wished to have a licensed day care so the child would have some protection. Mr. Kossen expressed some concerns about how the Planning Commission meeting took place, as he felt the spokesman at the time of the Planning Commission meeting and also Mr. Miller's presentation tonight had an intimidation factor. Mr. Kossen stated the parents involved are very dedicated to wanting their children to have a place to go and how they will walk their children in from the closest available parking. The parents feel strongly that the Germans are a licensed day care through the State and the CUP program should enhance the State program by making the facility fit in with the neighborhood, with restrictions. Day care is needed to be available so parents have a choice. Conditional use permits should not be a tool to shut down day cares. In closing, he stated it is time for the City to come out clearly pro family and day cares are where many of our future leaders and citizens of this City will come from. Rhonda Twiggs, 3121 Regent Street, spoke in regard to the traffic impact on the neighborhood. She stated the parents who are dropping their children off at the day care are making an effort to slow down on the road. She was concerned about the welfare of her children with the increased traffic flow, and also mentioned there are some teen -aged children who will be coming of age and getting their driver's permits within the next three years, which would also increase the traffic flow on that street. She also read a statement provided by Rebecca Alman, 3208 -1/2 Maple Street, who is opposed to the idea of having a day care because if this use was allowed, then other businesses would be attracted to the area also. She also voiced her concern of the traffic problems, the crowding and the increased noise level. Councilman Hallett asked Ms. Twiggs if there was some solution that could possibly be reached, where the residents who live off the private drive, or on Regent Street, who are concerned about the traffic problem and those who would like to see the day care stay, can find a common ground. She said no, because there still would be the traffic problem. Mayor McPhee stated his observation of the area is that it is undeveloped and asked what would Ms. Twiggs do when the area is developed? He felt that 6, 8 or up to 10 children would not mean a large number of cars. However, if houses were built, there would be a larger amount of permanent traffic. Council discussed this issue with Mrs. Anders. 1173 CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 18, 1988 Mayor McPhee asked Ms. Twiggs if she knew what the traffic count was. Ms. Twiggs stated the time that the traffic is heaviest is each morning between 6:30 and 9:30, and also in the late afternoons after the children have come home from school and when the parents have gotten off work. Edith Anders, 3123 Regent Street, stated the traffic is heaviest between 6:30 and 8:00 A.M. and also between 4:00 and 6:00 P.M. in the afternoon. Some of the statements that Mrs. Anders made were that the noise from the children is very disturbing. Her husband is recovering from a recent operation and needs to have his rest. Also, the people who use the day care should not have the decision as to what is going to happen in the neighbor- hood, as they are not going to have to live with the impacts of this business. She did not feel it was up to the Council to deprive them of their privacy on their private road, and they were hoping that this was going to remain a quiet residential district and that the disturbance would not continue, as there were cars loading and unloading children between the hours she mentioned. She was also concerned about some of the operational procedures of the day care. Councilman Stamon stated Mrs. Anders had mentioned speaking to the Germans on several occasions, and that Mrs. Anders had stated she thought this was a temporary business. Councilman Stamon asked Mrs. Anders what caused her to believe that this was going to be a temporary situation. Mrs. Anders stated there was never any mention of a day care and they thought they were friends being taken in. Laurie Baxter, 715 South Francis States, spoke in support of the day care. This is where she brings her child and it is like a second family. It is very comfortable for the children and she expressed concern at having to tell her child she would not be able to go to the Germans if the day care was not allowed. Mrs. Baxter did not feel the traffic was an impact on the private drive, as she has met a car on that stretch of road only twice. Martha Schmitt, 129 West Park, stated she, as a citizen, objects to the scrutiny that the German family has had to go through, and stated the neighbors do not know why every car pulls into the German's driveway. She has Tupperware parties where cars are parked on the street in a larger number than the cars that go to the Germans for day care. Mrs. Schmitt goes to the German house every morning for a school carpool, and she has never met a car on the road. Mrs. Schmitt spoke in support of the Germans day care and requested Council consider the loving care being provided by them to those children. Mayor McPhee then closed the public hearing at 9:22 P.M. Councilman Stamon asked Mr. Miller who it was he was authorized to speak for. Mr. Miller stated it was Mr. Abbott, Mr. Newman, and Mr. Cleland. Councilman Stamon asked if Mr. Miller had discussed with these people the possibility of a temporary conditional use permit or a compromise other than an outright denial of the permit. Mr. Miller stated at this point in time, the problem is the adequacy of the road and he did not believe the adequacy of the road could be addressed without reconstruction of the road. Councilman Stamon asked if the neighbors would be willing to work with the Germans to resolve the problem of the road, if they could be assured there would be no great costs involved. Mr. Miller stated that issue has not been discussed, but he would be willing to discuss it with the neighbors. Councilman Hallett stated any time the Council is to approve a home occupa- tion conditional use permit, the degree of support or proposed support and quality of the operation, does not enter into the permitting process. He stated it was nice to hear that the Germans do provide a good quality of care but that is not an issue when deciding when to grant a home occupation permit. It is to be considered upon the basis of the record and also the articles from the home occupation Code, particularly Section 17.86.010, .040, and .080, and in addition to the rest of the sections of the Code, these are to be the basis for basing the decision. Therefore, he would not be considering that type of information. What he will be considering are -10- CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 18, 1988 1174 the three sections of the Code in particular. First of all, under .010, the purpose of the home occupation is to ensure an occupation undertaken within a dwelling unit and located in a residential use district, is incidental to the primary use and is compatible with the residential character of the neighborhood. In his opinion, the day care does meet that criteria. In the case of Section .040, development standards, he felt the day care is in compliance also. In Section .080, the home occupation shall not be involved with equipment or processes which introduce noise in excess of those nor- mally found in residential areas. He felt there was some question about compliance with sub sections (a) and (b): Is the use injurious or detri- mental to the abutting properties? Councilman Hallett felt that it was not injurious, but it may be detrimental. He did not believe that the home occupation endangers the public health, morals, safety or welfare, and, based on the testimony and the record, he would be willing to entertain a motion, after hearing from the other members of the Council, for the approval of the permit for a period not to exceed one year, or maybe even a lesser period of time, in that there may be some type of dialogue enter- tained between neighbors in the area and, depending on the time -line of the approval, if there cannot be satisfactory agreement from parties involved, the CUP would not be approved. He stated on the balance of the testimony and the balance of the home occupations articles, and mitigated with the fact that there has been an operation there, whether it has been officially legal or not, he felt those things weighed in the balance in favor of granting the conditional use permit. Mr. Miller then responded to the question asked earlier by Councilman Stamon, stating as far as Chief Cleland is concerned, and speculating about the others involved, the answer is yes, there can be some method worked out for solving the access problem which the parties would be willing to examine and if that is successful, this would, in fact, remove their objection. Councilman Hallett asked Mr. Miller what time -line he felt would be suffi- cient to accomplish this task. Mr. Miller suggested using the same time- line as an LID process, which would be approximately 6 to 8 months. This would be a possibility of implementing the suggestion, but not finishing it. Councilman Hallett then moved that Council grant the proposed home occupa- tion permit for Roger and Kelly German, to concur with the Planning Depart- ment's recommendation, subject to the following conditions: (1) The pro- posed "family day care center" shall conform to the development standards as set forth in the Home Occupations Chapter of the Zoning Ordinance (Section 17.86.040); (2) This Conditional Use Permit allows the applicant to operate a "family day care center with a maximum of six children, between the hours of 6 am and 6 pm, Monday through Friday. All indoor and outdoor play areas shall meet all State Department of Health requirements for a family day care center; (3) State and local fire codes shall be complied with, including smoke alarm, fire extinguishers, and approved fire exits. The premises shall be inspected yearly by the Fire Department and shall comply with UFC requirements; (4) If, in the future, the City or other appropriate regulatory agency finds that the "family day care center as approved at this site, requires greater on -site parking facilities, the applicant shall provide such on -site parking, subject to the City's Planning and Public Works Department approval; (5) If substantive complaints regard- ing this "family day care center" are received, the authorized hours of operation may be reduced and /or other control measures required, as deter- mined by the Planning Commission; and citing the following findings: (A) This location is physically suited for a "family day care center (B) The proposed use will not result in any significant impacts to the environment; (C) The proposed use is consistent with the City of Port Angeles Residential Policies of the Comprehensive Plan; (D) A "family day care center" on this property, as conditioned by this permit, should not adversely affect sur- rounding properties, and that this Conditional Use Permit be valid for a period through June 30, 1989. Councilman Stamon seconded for the purpose of discussion. Councilman Gabriel offered a friendly amendment under Condition No. 2 that the words "with a maximum of six children" be stricken and to substitute "the maximum number to not exceed the State guidelines Councilman Hallett concurred; however Councilman Stamon did not concur because she believes Council is attempting to try to find some type of mitigation of the problems that sharply divide the factions on this particular issue. She believed the limitation on the number of children less than that presently allowed by the 1175 CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 18, 1988 State is important because this would lessen the concerns regarding the traffic impacts. She felt this was one of the prime measures that has to be mitigated. Councilman Stamon stated that Council must treat this issue as if it is a new situation, coming before the Council for the first time. She questioned Mrs. Anders in regard to her concern about noise, and asked if there was anything the Germans could do that would mitigate the problem with noise for her and her husband. Mrs. Anders stated no, as long as the children were outside, it was like a school yard and you really cannot keep children quiet. Councilman Stamon asked Mr. German if there was an area not adjacent to the Anders' where the children could play, or to at least limit their activi- ties to more quiet activities in that area. Mr. German stated they have the children in the house from noon until approximately 3:00. He did offer to move the play yard to the other side of the house; however, that would be at a great expense, and he stated he had tried to work this problem out with Mr. and Mrs. Anders. Councilman Hordyk expressed some concern regarding the length of time placed upon the conditional use, and asked what would happen after the June dead- line? Would this have to be a whole new process, or is it a reapplication deadline? Councilman Stamon stated she made the assumption, as the second, that this meant there would be progress toward resolving the problems, and if it proves that the parties are working toward a solution, Council would have the authority to extend the conditional use until such time as the road has been fixed. Following further discussion, the question was called and the motion carried, with Councilman Gabriel and Mayor McPhee voting "No 1c After somebrr of the motion and vote, Councilman Stamon stated, as a )N(. point of order, that Councilman Hordyk should move to reconsider the motion, as he was on the affirmative side and there was some confusion about the motion. Councilman Hordyk moved to reconsider. Councilman Gabriel seconded. On call for the question, the motion carried, with Councilmen Stamon and Hallett voting "No Councilman Hallett then moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Department to approve the conditional use permit, subject to the following conditions: (1) The proposed "family day care center" shall confolm to the development standards as set forth in the Home Occupations Chapter of the Zoning Ordinance (Section 17.86.040); (2) This Conditional Use Permit allows the applicant to operate a "family day care center with the number of children not to exceed the State guidelines, between the hours of 6 am and 6 pm, Monday through Friday. All indoor and outdoor play areas shall meet all State Department of Health requirements for a family day care center; (3) State and local fire codes shall be complied with, including smoke alarm, fire extinguishers, and approved fire exits. The premises shall be inspected yearly by the Fire Department and shall comply with UFC requirements; (4) If, in the future, the City or other appropriate regu- latory agency finds that the "family day care center as approved at this site, requires greater on -site parking facilities, the applicant shall provide such on -site parking, subject to the City's Planning and Public Works Department approval; (5) If substantive complaints regarding this "family day care center" are received, the authorized hours of operation may be reduced and /or other control measures required, as determined by the Planning Commission; and citing the following findings: (A) This location is physically suited for a "family day care center (B) The proposed use will not result in any significant impacts to the environment; (C) The proposed use is consistent with the City of Port Angeles Residential Policies of the Comprehensive Plan; (D) A "family day care center" on this property, as conditioned by this permit, should not adversely affect -12- CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 18, 1988 Councilman Stamon spoke in opposition to the motion. 1176 surrounding properties, and that this Conditional Use Permit be valid for a period through June 30, 1989. Councilman Hordyk seconded, based upon review of the CUP at the end of eight months. Councilman Hordyk, in view of the statements made, withdrew his second. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Hordyk then moved that Council grant the Conditional Use Permit with the standard time of one year, as recommended by the Planning Depart- ment, subject to the following conditions: (1) The proposed "family day care center" shall conform to the development standards as set forth in the Home Occupations Chapter of the Zoning Ordinance (Section 17.86.040); (2) This Conditional Use Permit allows the applicant to operate a "family day care center with a maximum of six children, between the hours of 6 am and 6 pm, Monday through Friday. All indoor and outdoor play areas shall meet all State Department of Health requirements for a family day care center; (3) State and local fire codes shall be complied with, including smoke alarm, fire extinguishers, and approved fire exits. The premises shall be inspected yearly by the Fire Department and shall comply with UFC require- ments; (4) If, in the future, the City or other appropriate regulatory agency finds that the "family day care center as approved at this site, requires greater on -site parking facilities, the applicant shall provide such on -site parking, subject to the City's Planning and Public Works Department approval; (5) If substantive complaints regarding this "family day care center" are received, the authorized hours of operation may be reduced and /or other control measures required, as determined by the Planning Commission; and citing the following findings: (A) This location is physically suited for a "family day care center (B) The proposed use will not result in any significant impacts to the environment; (C) The proposed use is consistent with the City of Port Angeles Residential Policies of the Comprehensive Plan; (D) A "family day care center" on this property, as conditioned by this permit, should not adversely affect surrounding properties. Councilman Gabriel seconded for the purpose of dis- cussion. Councilman Gabriel offered a friendly amendment to Condition No. 2 where it states "with a maximum of six children" to delete that and substitute "with the number of children not to exceed State guidelines Councilman Hordyk concurred. Councilman Stamon stated again for the reasons stated earlier, she would be speaking in opposition to the motion. Councilman Hallett spoke in opposition also, as he did not feel the extra four sor five months was fair to the abutting property owners. Councilman Stamon stated for the record that she is not opposed to the Germans' day care center, but she is opposed to the motion as it stands because she did not feel the people in the neighborhood have had the impacts they see with this proposal mitigated in a fair way. Councilman Hallett was of the same opinion and also felt the procedural manner the Mayor followed regarding the previous motion which passed needs to be discussed at a workshop or something similar at some point in time. On call for the question, the amended motion carried, with Councilmen Hallett and Stamon voting "No Councilman Lemon returned to the meeting room at 10:08 P.M. BREAK Mayor McPhee then recessed the meeting for a 10- minute break at 10:09 P.M. Councilman Gabriel moved to continue the agenda. Councilman Hordyk seconded and the motion carried unanimously. -13- B. Appeal of Williams CUP 88(9)19 Mayor McPhee opened the public hearing at 10:22 P.M. 1177 CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 18, 1988 Councilman Stamon stated the letter she had read earlier from Mrs. Craver did apply to the Williams CUP also. Keith Wollen, 3203 Maple, stated in purchasing his house, it was his intention to select a residential neighborhood which is quiet, and they are concerned about avoiding problems of commercial businesses coming into single- family residential areas. He stated he and his wife are not opposed to any one specific person or business; only businesses in residential areas. He felt there were plenty of areas in which a shop could be located. He felt for himself the most important consideration is that people do not want this. However, he understood that is not a relevant consideration; but he felt it should be, and requested that some time in the future the issue should be brought forth of whether the whole notion of conditional use permits anywhere in the City should continue. He also felt that a very strong consideration should be given to the people in the neighborhoods affected. He stated our country is based upon the notion of democracy and the majority rules. However, it seems that democracy does not apply in this issue; that it is the Planning Commission's jurisdiction to make such decisions and that the democracy aspect goes out the window. If it were a matter of democracy, he felt there would be no doubt about the conclusion which would be reached. All such permits would be denied in this particular area, suggesting serious consideration should be given to having some areas that are set aside strictly for the purpose of single- family residences without any conditional use permits possible. Councilman Gabriel asked Mr. Wollen if he was currently aware of the uses that are allowed in residential areas. Mr. Wollen said probably not, he is new to the area. Councilman Gabriel stated the issues before Council are strictly conditional use permits that are allowed within the residential districts. Mr. Wollen stated he did realize that. Councilman Lemon questioned Mr. Wollen concerning the noise and asked him what types of impacts the beautician's shop would have regarding noise. Mr. Wollen stated he could not speak directly to that, since he has never lived adjacent to one, but he believed increased traffic would be a primary source; however, it is a matter of any business, and he would not be in favor of businesses within the residential districts. Councilman Stamon asked Mr. Wollen for clarification if there were any stipulations in which this particular application would be acceptable to him. Mr. Wollen stated "No Lorr nine Ross, 418 East Front Street, spoke in favor of the proposed conditional use. Linda Beasler, 1528 West Sixth Street, also spoke in favor of the condi- tional use, stating she had been a customer of 'Mrs. Williams at the old residence and that people would not even be aware that it was a business unless they had known. Fran Burch, 1429 West 12th Street, stated that she was the realtor who sold the house to Mr. and Mrs. Williams and the primary reason she sold this house to them was because it met the conditions of the CUPs, and she requested that Council grant approval for the conditional use. Karen Jensen, 3114 South Peabody Street, reiterated that it is not a question of a beauty shop. That has never been the problem. The issue is they do not want commercial business in their area, stating they are the people who live there; it is their homes, and they are the ones impacted. She felt it was very important that Council preserve the integrity of single dwelling residential areas. Councilman Stamon asked Mrs. Jensen if she understood that under the present Codes, the Council does not have the latitude to deny a conditional use permit if it meets the requirements of the Code. Mrs. Jensen stated yes, she did understand. -14- CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 18, 1988 1178 Councilman Stamon asked if the Council does, in fact, find that they have met the requirements of the conditional use permit and they do, in fact, award the permit, are there conditions that could be placed on the permit that Mrs. Jensen would feel would mitigate those impacts. Mrs. Jensen stated absolutely not. She is totally against a commercial business in the neighborhood. Glen Gallison, 332 Viewcrest, reinforced the statements of the others; that they did not want to see commercial businesses within the neighborhood. Councilman Stamon asked Mr. Gallison if there were any conditions that he felt could mitigate the impacts. He stated no. Councilman Hordyk commented that probably less than 50% of the home occu- pations in the City of Port Angeles have conditional use permits. Chris Brown, 3207 Maple, stated she was in a very bad position, as she felt strongly for people who want to have their own businesses, but for every one of those people who have the freedom to do that, there is someone else whose freedom has been taken, or whose rights have been denied in some way. Mrs. Brown stated that things do change in neighborhoods, but that is to be expected. She voiced her concerns over not having any sidewalks in the area and she felt the Council should take emergencies into consideration. She suggested that more people get together with the Planning Commission and the City Council to start planning for the future of the City. She did not believe the answer is temporary or unconditional; that the City needs to start looking ahead for the community 20 to 30 years from now. Councilman Hordyk stated one of the ways we can start planning ahead is when the City does the periodical review of the Comprehensive Plan, voices should be heard from the community. Councilman Stamon asked Mrs. Brown if there are any mitigating measures she thought Council could ask, or did she feel the impacts were sufficient to be mitigated in this particular instance, given the set of circumstances. Mrs. Brown stated this is an active neighborhood, with no sidewalks for people and children to walk. She felt it was really a problem, as there was already congestion, and she felt, as the others expressed, that above the High School area they did not need commercial businesses. Colleen Williams, 1516 West Seventh Street, the owner of 350 Viewcrest and the applicant, stated she operates out of her home, just by herself, with one chair and two dryer chairs. She averages one car an hour. They have a sidewalk in front of their house on Viewcrest and it is the only one in the area. She did not feel that traffic would be an impact in this neighborhood and also, it is their home. It is going to look like a home. Mayor,McPhee then closed the public hearing at 10:48 P.M. Councilman Lemon moved to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit to operate a one -chair beauty salon as a Home Occupation at 350 Viewcrest, as recommended by the Planning Commission, subject to the following con- ditions: (1) One 2A1OBC fire extinguisher shall be installed and a smoke alarm provided; (2) The hours of operation shall be limited to 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Saturday; (3) No more than two customers at a time shall be scheduled for an appointment on the premises; (4) The evergreen tree located at the northeast corner of the property, and directly adjacent to the intersection of Peabody and Viewcrest and the subject driveway and Peabody, shall be trimmed or removed for traffic safety, in conformance with Article IX, Section 10 of the Zoning Code; (5) Subject to Public Works Department approval, the graveled area on the site be reserved for turn around only, with no parking, and be signed accordingly; and citing the following find- ings: (A) The proposed Home Occupation for a beauty shop does not involve equipment or other processes which introduce noise and hazards in excess of those normally found in residential areas; (B) Provided the attached con- ditions are enforced, the Home Occupation will not significantly increase local vehicular or pedestrian traffic; (C) Provided the attached conditions are enforced, the proposed beauty shop should not endanger the public health, morals, safety, and the welfare of the community. Councilman Gabriel seconded. -15- 1179 CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 18, 1988 Councilman Hallett asked Planner Carr is there any State or over riding criteria on conditional use permits that necessitates that municipalities have home occupation permits. He asked if the City could do away with home occupation permits. Planner Carr stated that was correct. There are no State requirements for home occupation permits as conditional uses within residential districts. Councilman Hallett asked if there was no such thing as a conditional use, then it would be done by zoning. Planner Carr stated conditional use is zoning. Most zoning codes have either conditional use sections or some other term which is about the same thing. Councilman Hallett stated he has heard people say they wanted residential districts, such as RS -7 and RS -9 with nothing but single family residences. Do we not have the option to do that as a community? Planner Carr replied that is correct. Councilman Hallett questioned Planner Carr if a home occupation was granted in a neighborhood and two doors down someone else requested a home occupa- tion, would the fact that there is already one in the neighborhood have any impact? Planner Carr stated it has some impact, in particular characteris- tics of both uses and what effect they would have on the residential char- acter of the surrounding area, and also if they are similar uses there is a tendency for similar uses to get similar treatment. Councilman Hallett stated therefore, if there was another application for a home occupation for a beauty shop two doors down, or across the street, or whatever, they would have to weigh the application on the merits and the fact that there is already one in the neighborhood may or may not make any difference. Planner Carr stated correct. Councilman Stamon voiced some concern regarding the turn around area, as she felt it may not be sufficient. Mr. Williams addressed Council, stating there was an additional area marked off and he indicated that gravel will be placed on the site for an additional turn around area. Councilman Hallett asked Attorney Knutson if, on home occupation permits where there are not findings to cause denial, such as a safety hazard or the things reviewed with the last home occupation permit, is the Council within legal ground to deny the permit? Attorney Knutson stated no. There is room for denial under the provisions in the Home Occupations Chapter of the Zoning Code that indicate that the permit has to be in the public interest and for the public health, safety, and welfare. Therefore, it seems to him that people who are opposed would almost always be opposed for some reason which would fall into one of those categories, and the question would then become is the impact significant enough to warrant the denial. Councilman Hallett questioned once a conditional use permit is granted, does that mean it is a permanent use? Attorney Knutson stated sometimes they are granted with a particular time limitation. Other times, they are per- petual, as long as they the property owner /appl'icant chooses to main- tain them. Councilman Stamon stated for the record that she sees a very clear distinc- tion between t is p ticular application and the application previously ,before the P !!�`o M; in that the degree of impact on the neigh- fo l borhood is much reduced, and with the measures which have been posed for mitigation, which are items 1 through 5, she feels this particular permit can meet the requirements of the conditional use permit section of the Zoning Code, and therefore, she would be in favor of this particular permit. On call for the question, the motion carried unanimously. 5. Planninz Commission Minutes of October 12. 1988, A. Rezone HearinE RZ- 88(8)2 Gerald Austin, Councilman Stamon moved to set a public hearing for the rezone of property presently designated as LI, Light Industrial, to CBD, Central Business -16- CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 18, 1988 1180 District, located at Railroad Avenue, for November 1, 1988. Councilman Gabriel seconded and the motion carried unanimously. B. Conditional Use Hearing CUP 88(10)20 Port of Port Angeles Councilman Stamon moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the Conditional Use Permit to allow a wood -waste landfill site as a conditional use in the LI, Light Industrial District, located at Fairchild International Airport Industrial Park, subject to the following conditions: (1) This proposal is for a single -lift, two -acre wood waste landfill site only. Any change or expansion of the wood waste land- fill will require a separate conditional use permit application for ap- proval; (2) The proposal shall meet the minimum functional requirements for wood waste landfilling facility under WAC 173 304 -462 prior to issuance of permits by the City; (3) A site and access plan shall be submitted to the Public Works Department for approval. Said site and access plan shall indicate the location, extent, and design of all project components, including the access to the site, and ingress /egress from 18th Street. In addition, a description of all project components shall be supplied with said site and access plan, which must be approved by the City's Planning and Public Works Departments prior to issuance of permits; (4) The proposed use shall comply with all requirements set forth in the Light Industrial District Chapter of the City's Zoning Code and the purpose of the Port of Port Angeles Airport Industrial Park Plan; and citing the following find- ings: (A) The proposed wood waste landfill facility, as conditioned, can comply with the purpose of the Light Industrial District; (B) Design review of the required site and access plan will reduce the impacts of the pro- posal to the City's streets and traffic by the project to insignificant levels and ensure that all standards of the Zoning Ordinance are complied with; and (C) This use has been conditioned to ensure that it shall not be detrimental to the health, safety, comfort, and welfare of the general public by WAC 173 304 -462 and by the mitigation measures included in the conditions of approval. Councilman Hallett seconded and the motion carried unanimously. C. Appeal of Conditional Use Permit CUP 88(8)13 Mr. and Mrs. Rodric Pence Councilman Stamon asked whether the Council's decision on this matter would be the final decision, or is there another appeal process. Attorney Knutson stated there is a further appeal to the Superior Court. Councilman Lemon moved to uphold the decision of the Planning Director approving the permit. Councilman Gabriel seconded. Councilman Stamon voiced opposition to the motion, as there is no real adequate off street parking. Also with concerns addressed in the Planning Commission minutes regarding safety hazards to children, because of the parking impacts and no sidewalks in the area, and given the combination of unusual characteristics in this particular area, she felt it would be a more appropriate action to deny this permit. On call for the question, the motion carried, with Councilmen Hallett and Stamon voting "No Councilman Lemon moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the requirements of Section 14 of the Short Plat Ordinance and Resolution 8 -83 be replaced by a street LID non protest agreement because this has been a standard procedure in other short plats and with this alternative the conditions of the Short Plat Ordinance would be fulfilled. Councilman Gabriel seconded. D. Appeal of Short Plats SP- 88(1)1 and SP- 88(1)2 Casadv Following lengthy discussion of the issue, the question was called and the motion carried with Councilman Hallett voting "No E. Acceptance of Minutes 1181 CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 18, 1988 Councilman Lemon moved to accept and place on file the Planning Commission minutes of the October 12, 1988 meeting. Councilman Hallett seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 6. Request to Circulate Annexation Petition Schneider 88(7)1 "C" Street Extension Area Councilman Stamon moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Department and refer the issue to the Planning Commission for consideration at the November 9, 1988, meeting. Councilman Hallett seconded and the motion carried. 7. Request to Circulate Annexation Petition Timm 88(10)2 Bean Road Area Councilman Stamon moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Department and refer the issue to the Planning Commission for consideration at the November 9, 1988, meeting. Councilman Hallett seconded and the motion carried. 8. Request to Amend Sybil CUP 78(4)5 Family Skate Center Councilman Stamon moved to approve the all -night skate party for November 4, 1988, and allow three per year at the time of request. Councilman Gabriel seconded. Councilman Stamon noted this is an item that has come before the Council in the past and there has been success with this particular issue. Councilman Hordyk commented that he had visited one of these all -night skate parties at about 1:20 A.M. and he was not allowed entrance. He believed that Council should have a stipulation to be placed on these all night parties which would allow certain people maybe the Police Department or someone of responsibility entrance in order to examine the parties. Chief Cleland stated there would be a problem unless there was probable cause. To just arbitrarily go in and inspect would not be allowed. Councilman Stamon questioned Attorney Knutson as to whether it would be appropriate to add that as a condition. Attorney Knutson stated yes, an authorized representative of the City could be allowed to inspect. Councilman Stamon included that as part of her motion. concurred. On call for the question the motion carried. 11. Reauest for Approval of Final Loan Agreement Associates and United Bank -18- Councilman Gabriel Between Waterfront Councilman Hallett removed himself from discussion-'on this issue as a matter of conflict of interest. Councilman Lemon suggested that Councilman Hallett should leave the room. Attorney Knutson stated that Councilman Hallett has a conflict of interest and not an appearance of fairness problem. This is not a quasi judicial decision and it is the appearance of fairness doctrine that requires leaving the room so that any appearance of fairness is avoided. However, what the conflict of interest statute requires in this situation is that Councilman Hallett's interests be disclosed and that he not vote. Councilman Lemon challenged the appearance of fairness, because he believed if Councilman Hallett was the general manager or whatever his title is of The Landing, there is then an appearance of fairness on the situation. Attorney Knutson stated the appearance of fairness doctrine applies to quasi judicial decisions when the Council is acting as a judge which would be conditional use permits and land use issues. The issue at hand is more of a legislative or administrative decision. CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 18, 1988 1182 Mayor McPhee questioned Councilman Hallett as to what his particular interest is on this item. Councilman Hallett stated that he has done some on -site consulting for the owners of Waterfront Associates from time to time and acts as a liaison. Councilman Lemon moved to not authorize the Mayor to approve the final loan agreement between Waterfront Associates and United Bank in the amount of $2,100,000. Councilman Hordyk seconded. Councilman Lemon, in discussing the motion, stated he has looked at the information provided and at the building, and he believed the $3.8 million figure is based on the assumption that the development is complete. Addi- tionally, he felt if this is true, then it would actually weaken the City's position. Also, as a construction project, this is possibly an equity recoup. Councilman Gabriel asked why this additional amount was not taken as a third or fourth loan. Administrative Services Director Wolfe stated that originally when the agreement was signed, this kind of action was contem- plated and it was anticipated that the amount of the first loan would be $1.9 million. However, the partners of the firm have asked the City to approve the final loan agreement; however, if Council chose not to, that was up to their discretion. Councilman Stamon requested that Director Wolfe go through a quick explanation of the issue. Director Wolfe stated that in 1985, the City agreed to loan the developers for The Landing project, $400,000 which the City had received through a Community Development Block Grant. This loan is on a junior deed of trust, which is subordinate to the senior deed of trust of United Bank. Since the time of the initial loan, the organization has done some modifications and increases, including development of the restaurant facility, which was intended to be a tenant improvement, and also the construction of the hotel. Further, the appraisal of the building has gone from $2.5 million to $3.8 million. Councilman Stamon asked Director Wolfe what is our ability to collect on the loan, if the loan were to be defaulted upon. Director Wolfe responded it depends on how much is based upon the appraisal. Obviously, a $400,000 loan in second position on a $3.8 million loan is better than one on a $2.4 or $2.5 million project. Councilman Lemon commented to Director Wolfe that he thought it was inac- curate to say that the building was worth $3.8 million because that appraisal is based on the assumption that the 27 units and the large restaurant be finished to conformance. However, in looking at the building, Councilman Lemon has found only about 50% of those things to be complete. Councilman Stamon stated that she, too, had some concerns in terms of the fact that the appraisal is based upon completion. However, she thought, in reading the letter, it does talk in almost anticipatory language and that the project will be finished, and at that point the value will be at $3.8 million. However, she stated she would be more cdtnfortable with condition- ing any approval upon a signed lease and completion; and upon those items being completed, she would not have any problem with doing what has been requested. Mayor McPhee asked whether this would weaken the City's position from where it is today to where it would be when it took a $200,000 step back. Director Wolfe stated from where the City is today, if you believe in appraisals and if an increase is authorized, yes, because right now the City is in a stronger position than originally thought. However, the Waterfront Associates' request would still leave the City in a stronger position than originally agreed upon. Mayor McPhee stated that the City has a certain lien on the property and, regardless of its worth, the City has a lien which sits behind a $1.9 million lien. He asked if that was correct. Director Wolfe stated the City has a lien which sits behind the senior deed of trust on which the loan has not been finalized. -19- 1183 CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 18, 1988 Mayor McPhee stated if the City agrees to this, then we would be $200,000 further behind the senior deed of trust. Director Wolfe stated that was correct. Mayor McPhee asked Manager Flodstrom why this issue was not brought out that the City's position would be further weakened if this was authorized; that the property would have to be sold for $200,000 more than it stands today. Mayor McPhee stated he was disappointed that the Council is continuing to get memos which do not present both sides. Director Wolfe stated he was the one who wrote the memo, and if the facts are not presented correctly, then he is the one who is at fault. He explained that he had tried to lay the memo out in a very simple manner and the point of the memo is that the City is in a better position than what it originally agreed to; however, this does not put the City in a better position than it is today, but then, he did not believe anyone would anticipate that, and all he intended to say in the memo is where this issue would put the City in relationship to where it originally agreed to be and in relation to that, the City is better off. Mayor McPhee stated he believed the memos could have more attention so Council would be given both sides, regardless of the issue. Manager Flodstrom stated if the memo appears in the agenda packet, then it appears with his having read and approving it. Further, the discussions he had with Director Wolfe was to be neutral on this issue because it is a decision of the City Council. He did not believe there was any intent to slant the information in one direction or another in order to encourage the Council to go in either direction; that there are positives to approving and positives to not approving. He further stated he did not believe the City would be in a weaker position in approving this, but that the City may very well be in a stronger position if the project is complete and it becomes financially a more stable project. However, the City would be in the best position if the loan is repaid. Following further discussion, the question was called and the motion carried with Councilman Stamon voting "No 15. Reouest for Utility Advisory Committee (UAC) Meeting City Light Issues Update Public Works Secondary Issues A meeting date was set for October 27th at 4:00 P.M. in the Public Works Conference Room. 16. Consideration of Out -of -Town Travel Reouest City Light Councilman Lemon moved to approve the travel request for Lynn Emery to attend a seminar in Everett, Washington. Councilman Hordyk seconded and the motion carried unanimously. IX CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS /LATE ITEMS K Mayor McPhee stated he had made a proclamation regarding the 100th Anni- versary of the Independent Bible Church in Port Angeles and asked that it be included as part of the record. Councilman Stamon moved to adopt the proclamation of the 100th Anniversary of the Independent Bible Church in Port Angeles. Councilman Hordyk seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Jon Didrickson addressed the Council regarding a mural placed in the City Council Chambers at the old City Hall in approximately 1969, done by John Pogani. Mr. Didrickson stated that some time in the past, the mural was donated to the County and the County had placed the mural in storage. At that time, there had been a history stored with the mural, outlining the background of the mural; however, today when they discovered the mural, they found that the history was not included. He requested that the City Council and City staff help with finding the history. Also, there is the question regarding authorization: To whom does the mural belong at this point? -20- CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 18, 1988 Following some discussion of the issue, Council decided to have staff look into the matter and to bring back information at the next Council meeting. X ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor McPhee recessed the meeting to executive session at 12:00 midnight. The purpose of the executive session was to discuss one real estate matter and two litigation items. The approximate length of the executive session would be 15 minutes. XI RETURN TO OPEN SESSION The meeting returned to open session at 12:29 A.M. XII ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 12:30 A.M. CC.28 Clerk Mayor -21- 1184 ORT 4 Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Port Angeles will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 4, 1988, at 7:00 p.m. in the Ci- ty Council Chambers, 321 East Fifth Street. The purpose of this public hearing is to receive public input on the City's Goals and Objectives for 1989 and beyond. 1 QUALIFICATIONS The City of Port Angeles Light Department is seeking proposals from qualified Engineering and /or Architec- tural firms to perform the following services related to the operation of Bonneville Power Administration's (BPA) Energy Smart Design Assistance Program. A. Review Building Energy Use Simulation Models and Reports. B. Assist in Energy Conser- vation Measure Selection and Recommendations. C. Provide informal training in HVAC and Lighting Design. Our evaluation will concen- trate on the following factors.: 1. Ability to assign a single contact person who meets the BPA Energy Smart De- sign Assistance Lead Modeler qualifications to this work. 2. Recent and varied pro- gram experience in design assistance and breadth of experience in energy use simulation software including bin models. 3. Recent experience with designing, specifying equip are available from the City ment and inspecting installa- Clerk's Office, P.O. Box tion of measures in new 1150, Port Angeles, WA commercial buildings. 98362. Phone (206) 457 -0411, 4. Willingness and ability to ext. 118. train and consult with utility Sealed bids will be opened personnel regarding me- at 2:30 P.M., Wednesday, crianical, lighting and enve- October, 12, 1988, at 321 lope designs. East Fifth Street, Port Ange- 5. Ability to respond to re- les City Hall quests for assistance in a A certified check or bid bond timely manner. for 5% of the am'Dunt of bid 1 6. References. shall accompany each bid. Please send your response The City Council reserves the tn. yen Maike City of Port right to accept or reject any 1988, at 7:00 p.m., or as or all bids or any part soon thereafter as possible thereof. n the City Council Cham- David T. Flodstrom )ers, 321 East Fifth Street, City Manager 'ort Angeles, Washington, tt pub.: Sept. 26. Oct. 3. 1988. o consider An appeal of the C Tanning Commission's rec- hce, on vcrooerrs, I988- ommendation regarding a at 7:00 P.M., or as soon Home Occupation for a thereafter as possible, in the Beauty Shop in the RS -7, sin City Council Chambers, 321 East Fifth Street, Port Ange- les, Washington, to consider: An appeal of the Planning Commission's recommenda- tion regarding a daycare center in the RS -9, single family residential district. LOCATION: 3131 Regent Street. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 7, 8, and 9, Whittington's subdivision. APPLICANT: Roger and Kelly German. PROPERTY OWNER: Same. STATE ENVIRONMENTAL PO- LICY ACT (SEPA): N /A. All interested parties may appear at the hearing and express their opinion on this proposal. DATE: October 6, 1988. Michelle Maike City Clerk Pub.: Oct. 9, 1988. NO1 that COUNCIL will hold a public, hearing on NOVEMBER 1, 1 1988, at 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, in the City Council Cham- bers, 321 East Fifth Street, Port Angeles, Washington, to consider a request to va- cate a portion of City right -of -way. LOCATION: CAROLINE STREET, east of Francis Street. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Caro- line Street from Francis Street 100 feet to the east, abutting Lots 9, 10 and 11, Block 32, and Lots 7, 8 and 9, Block 37, Norman R Smith's Subdivision to the Townsite of Port Angeles. APPLICANT: PAUL CRON AUER and MAXINE WHIT- MAN. PR FRTY n NFR' eived by the City Clerk of the City of Port Angeles at 321 East Fifth Street of said City until 2:30 P.M., Wednes- day, October 12, 1988, for furnishing the following: Provision, Installation, and Training for an Electronic Meter Reading System. Bid sheets, specifications, and instructions to bidders NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 321 E. Fifth Port Angeles 457 -0411 The public is strongly encouraged to attend. gle family residential district. Location: 350 Viewcrest Legal Description: Lot 1 and the north 20' of Lot 2, Block 27, Grant's Addition to Port Angeles. Applicant: Colleen Williams Property Owner: Fred and Wendy Rix State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA): N/A All interested parties may appear at the hearing and express their opinion on this proposal. Date: October 7, 1988 Michelle Maike City Clerk Pub.: Oct. 11, 1988 ORDINANCE NO. 2511 AN INTERIM ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, regulating the location and operation of adult entertainment businesses, requiring a conditional use per mit, declaring a public emergency, and establishing a new Chapter 17.67 of the City Zoning Code. WHEREAS, there is an immediate need, based on the expe- rience of other western Washington cities, to regulate the location and operation of adult entertainment businesses 1 in order to preserve the quality of the living environment 1 of the City's residential neighborhoods and business and commercial centers, and to avoid increased crime and re- duction of property values, and WHEREAS, there is an immediate need to enact an interim ordinance for the purpose of controlling the adverse im- pacts which adult entertainment businesses have been shown to generate in other communities, which regulation the City Council finds will result in the least intrusion upon constitutionally protected rights possible while still achieving the minimum degree of regulation needed to meet the City's objectives of avoiding or minimizing the adverse impacts identified above, and WHEREAS, due to the fact that the City currently has limit- ed regulations applicable to adult entertainment businesses, there is an immediate need to adopt regula- tions in order to prevent, mitigate and monitor the types of adverse impacts associated with such businesses; and WHEREAS, there is an immediate need to designate a public emergency in order to protect the public health, public safety, public property, and the public peace, and to adopt an interim ordinance to meet this emergency by regulating such businesses; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES DOES HEREBY ORDAIN as follows: management responsibility of each; f 4. Terms of any loans, leases, secured transactions and repayments therefor relating to the business; 5. Addresses of the applicant for the five years immedi- ately prior to the date of application; 6. A description of the adult entertainment or similar business history of the applicant; whether such person or ORDINANCE NO. 2236 entity, in previously operating in this or other city, county AN ORDINANCE of the City or state, has had a business license or land use permit of Port Angeles vacating the revoked or suspended, the reason therefor, and the activi- westerly 50' of Columbia ty or occupation subsequent to such action, suspension or Street between Blocks 3 and revocation; 4, PSCC; and vacating the 7. Any and all criminal convictions or forfeitures other westerly 50' of the Colum- than parking offenses or minor traffic violations, including bia/ Caroline alley in Block dates of conviction, nature of the crime, name and location 4, PSCC. �1 of court and disposition for each owner, partner, or WHEREAS, a petition is on corporation; file with the City of Port An- p5 8. A description of the business, occupation or employ geles to vacate the westerly ment of the applicant for the three years immediately 50 feet of Columbia Street 2uT preceding the date of application; between Blocks 3 and 4,1111 5 9. Authorization for the City, its agents and employees PSCC; and to vacate thef9s to seek information to confirm any statements set forth in westerly 50 feet of the Co the application; lumbia/ Caroline alley inI 10. Supplemental identification and /or information nec- Block 4, PSCC; and 1 1 !j essary to confirm matters set forth in the application. WHEREAS, the requirements ka E. Copies of the application shall be referred by the Plan- of Chapter 43.21C RCW, the Acctt, have bee n met et and da 3 I ning Department to the Police, Fire, Public Works or other State Environmental Policy appropriate departments. The departments shall inspect m public hearing has been held Ino the application, the premises proposed to be operated as by the City Council following an adult entertainmeent business, and shall make written public notice pursuant to verification to the Planning Department that such premises Chapter 35.79 RCW; and yr comply with the codes of the City and recommendations WHEREAS, said vacation ap- 1 consistent therewith. The Police Department shall make pears to be of benefit to and written verification of the information provided by the sp- in the interest of the public; o plicant on the permit application and a recommendation now, therefore, consistent therewith. No permit may be issued without BE IT ORDAINED BY THE !le such verifications and recommendation. CITY 17.67.080 Operation and Dev .ilpoment Sta flarJs. All adult COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF By) entertainment businesses shall comply with the following PORT ANGELES as follows: k operation and development standards: Section 1. Vacation. Subject le; A. All signs shall be in compliance with the regulations for to the terms and conditions lap such signs as set forth in the zoning requirements for the of this Ordinance, the fol- applicable zone; provided that such signs shall not contain lowing described street/ al- 4 any obscene language or other form of obscene commun- ley, or portion of a street/ ication. alley, is hereby vacated: B. The interior of the premises shall be arranged such that That portion of Columbia fps, no adult entertainment shall occur except upon a stage at Street abutting Lot 6, Block a2p`::'r removed at least six inches a the nearesdiate floor 3' a nd that portion of level and 4, and abutting of the al- tting Lot Block 101 C. No person shall be allowed entry onto the premises Michelle M. Maike City Clerk Hospital shall relocate the underground and overhead utilities to the satisfaction of the City of Port Angeles; and Olympic Memorial Hospital shall pay the cost of re- locating said utilities. These temporary easements shall a And he tprmiriated The City Treasurer of the City of Port Angeles will pay, upon presentation at his office, Bonds numbered 97 through 110, inclusive, of Local Improvement District No. 203, City of Port Ange- les, Washington. These bonds are dated No- vember 1, 1993, and bear in- terest at 14.75% per annum. No interest will be allowed after November 1, 1988. R. Duane Wolfe, CPA Director of Finance and Administrative Services Pi.: Oct. 20, 1988. who is younger than eighteen years of age. D. The business shall be operated and managed by per- sons whose background and experience demonstrate the ability to maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and the provisions of this chapter. E. The Police Department shall be authorized to make inspections at all times as necessary to insure compliance with this chapter and other applicable laws. F. Sufficient illumination shall be provided so that all ob- jects are plainly visible at all times. Such illumination shall be not less than ten foot candles at floor level at all times when the premises are open or when any member of the public is permitted to enter and remain therein. G. No alcoholic beverage shall be served or allowed on the premises. ley abutting Lots 6 and 13, let Block 4; all in Puget Sound lu Cooperative Colony's Sub- 0 division. Section 2. Special Terms and Conditions. A. TEMPORARY EASEMENT. o! Olympic Memorial Hospital u shall provide to the City temporary utility easements l e 20 feet in width, centered on the existing electric, sewer 1' and water lines, for the pur- poses of maintaining the existing utilities. Prior to the construction of the parking 17.67.090 F pqt xc. to r1 s. This chapter shall not be construed area, Olympic Memorial to prohibit the following: D Dlavc eras muc nr ether. dram -air wnrkc which NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE IS ;1EREBY GIVEN that the Utility Advisory Committee (UAC), a subcom- mittee of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, will hold a special meeting on Thursday, 'October 27, 1988 at 4:00 PM in the Public Works Conference Room, 321 E. 5th Street. The pur- pose of this special meeting is discussion of Public Works secondary issues and review and update of City Light issues. Pub.: Oct. 25, 1988. 111 NO1 that:. COUNCIL will hold a public hearing on NOVEMBER 1, 1988, at 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, in the City Council Cham- bers, 321 East Fifth Street, Port Angeles, Washington, to consider a request to va- cate a portion of City right -of -way. LOCATION: CAROLINE STREET, east of Francis Street. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Caro- line Street from Francis Street 100 feet to the east, abutting Lots 9, 10 and 11, Block 32, and Lots 7, 8 and 9, Block 37, Norman R Smith's Subdivision to the Townsite of Port Angeles. APPLICANT: PAUL CRON AUER and MAXINE WHIT- MAN. P eived by the City Clerk of the City of Port Angeles at 321 East Fifth Street of said City until 2:30 P.M., Wednes- day, October 12, 1988, for furnishing the following: Provision, Installation, and Training for an Electronic Meter Reading System. Bid sheets, specifications, and instructions to bidders are available from the City Clerk's Office, P.O. Box 1150, Port Angeles, WA 98362. Phone (206) 457 -0411, ext. 118. Sealed bids will be opened at 2:30 P.M., Wednesday, October, 12, 1988, at 321 East Fifth Street, Port Ange- les City Hall. A certified check or bid bond for 5% of the amaunt of bid shall accompany each bid. The City Council reserves the right to accept or reject any 1 or all bids or any part s thereof. David T. Flodstrom City Manager th pub.: Seot. 26. Oct. 3. 1988. C h...1116 on ucrouer irs, r9oo, at 7:00 P.M., or as soon I thereafter as possible, in the City Council Chambers, 321 East Fifth Street, Port Ange- les, Washington, to consider: An appeal of the Planning Commission's recommenda- tion regarding a daycare center in the RS -9, single family residential district. LOCATION: 3131 Regent Street. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 7, 8, and 9, Whittington's subdivision. APPLICANT: Roger and Kelly German. PROPERTY OWNER: Same. STATE ENVIRONMENTAL PO- LICY ACT (SEPA): N /A. All interested parties may appear at the hearing and express their opinion on this proposal. DATE: October 6, 1988. Michelle Maike City Clerk Pub.: Oct. 9, 1988. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING !0o 321 E. Fifth Port Angeles 457 -0411 Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Port Angeles will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 4, 1988, at 7:00 p.m. in the Ci- ty Council Chambers, 321 East Fifth Street. The purpose of this public hearing is to receive public input on the City's Goals and Objectives for 1989 and beyond. The public is strongly encouraged to attend. QUALIFICATIONS The City of Port Angeles Light Department is seeking proposals from qualified Engineering and /or Architec- tural firms to perform the following services related to the operation of Bonneville Power Administration's (BPA) Energy Smart Design Assistance Program. A. Review Building Energy Use Simulation Models and Reports. B. Assist in Energy Conser- vation Measure Selection and Recommendations. C. Provide informal training in HVAC and Lighting Design. Our evaluation will concen- trate on the following factors.: 1. Ability to assign a single contact person who meets the BPA Energy Smart De- sign Assistance Lead Modeler qualifications to this work. 2. Recent and varied pro- gram experience in design assistance and breadth of experience in energy use simulation software including bin models. 3. Recent experience with designing, specifying equip- ment and inspecting installa- tion of measures in new commercial buildings. 4. Willingness and ability to train and consult with utility personnel regarding ine- cf"ianical, lighting and enve- lope designs. 5. Ability to respond to re- quests for assistance in a timely manner. 6. References. Please send your response _to: Ken Maike '1 Port Angeles, P.O. Box 1150, Port Angeles, WA 98362. Your response must be received by 5:00 p.m., Octo- ber 24th, 1988. Call (206) 457 -0411 ext. 188 for more information. We expect to operate this program through mid -1991 and provide design assis- tance for approximately sev- L L en buildings in the Clallam L County and City of Port An- t geles areas through 1988 2: and the first half of 1989. A The award of this work will A be made by mid November P 1988. Ken Maike Energy Management Analyst St Pub.: Oct. 12, 14, 1988. A PA) N/A Al interested parties may appear at the hearing and express their opinion on this proposal. Date: October 7, 1988 Michelle Maike City Clerk Pub.: Oct. 11, 1988 Michelle M. Maike City Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 2236 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles vacating the westerly 50' of Columbia Street between Blocks 3 and 4, PSCC; and vacating the westerly 50' of the Colum- bia/ Caroline alley in Block 4, PSCC. WHEREAS, a petition is on file with the City of Port An- geles to vacate the westerly 50 feet of Columbia Street between Blocks 3 and 4, PSCC; and to vacate the westerly 50 feet of the Co- lumbia/ Caroline alley in Block 4, PSCC; and WHEREAS, the requirements of Chapter 43.21C RCW, the State Environmental Policy Act, have been met and a public hearing has been held by the City Council following public notice pursuant to Chapter 35.79 RCW; and WHEREAS, said vacation ap- pears to be of benefit to and in the interest of the public; now, therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES as follows: Section 1. Vacation. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Ordinance, the fol- lowing described street/ al- ley, or portion of a street/ alley, is hereby vacated: That portion of Columbia Street abutting Lot 6, Block 4, and abutting Lot 13, Block 3; and that portion of the al- ley abutting Lots 6 and 13, Block 4; all in Puget Sound Cooperative Colony's Sub- division. Section 2. Special Terms and Conditions. A. TEMPORARY EASEMENT. Olympic Memorial Hospital shall provide to the City temporary utility easements 20 feet in width, centered on the existing electric, sewer and water lines, for the pur- poses of maintaining the existing utilities. Prior to the construction of the parking area, Olympic Memorial Hospital shall relocate the underground and overhead utilities to the satisfaction of i the City of Port Angeles; and Olympic Memorial Hospital shall pay the cost of re- locating said utilities. These temporary easements shall erminated when the rblocation 01 utilities is completed. B. ACCESS. Olympic Memori- al Hospital shall install tem- porary barriers to eliminate non municipal access to Co- lumbia Street and the alley until relocation of the utilities is completed. Upon completion of the relocation of utilities, Olympic Memori- al Hospital shall construct the parking lot to prevent permanent access to Colum- bia Street and the alley. C. BLUFF PRESERVATION. Before any improvements are constructed, appropriate tests shall be made to as- sure protection of the bluff and upland properties. Section 3. Quit Claim Deed. Upon compliance with the terms and conditions of this ORDINANCE NO. 2511 AN INTERIM ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, regulating the location and operation of adult entertainment businesses, requiring a conditional use per- mit, declaring a public emergency, and establishing a new Chapter 17.67 of the City Zoning Code. WHEREAS, there is an immediate need, based on the expe- rience of other western Washington cities, to regulate the location and operation of adult entertainment businesses 1 in order to preserve the quality of the living environment of the City's residential neighborhoods and business and commercial centers, and to avoid increased crime and re- duction of property values, and WHEREAS, there is an immediate need to enact an interim ordinance for the purpose of controlling the adverse im pacts which adult entertainment businesses have been shown to generate in other communities, which regulation the City Council finds will result in the least intrusion upon constitutionally protected rights possible while still achieving the minimum degree of regulation needed to meet the City's objectives of avoiding or minimizing the adverse impacts identified above, and WHEREAS, due to the fact that the City currently has limit- ed regulations applicable to adult entertainment businesses, there is an immediate need to adopt regula- tions in order to prevent, mitigate and monitor the types of adverse impacts associated with such businesses; and WHEREAS, there is an immediate need to designate a public emergency in order to protect the public health, public safety, public property, and the public peace, and to adopt an interim ordinance to meet this emergency by regulating such businesses; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES DOES HEREBY ORDAIN as follows: Section 1. A new Chapter 17.67 of the Port Angeles Zoning Ordinance is hereby adopted to read as follows: Chagtfr 17.67 Adult Entertainment Condi i nal t se Permit 17.67.010 Puroose. The purpose of this c is to insure that adult entertainment businesses are appropriately located and operated within the City of Port Angeles, are compatible with uses allowed within the City, and are conducive to the public health, safety, and welfare. 17.67.020 Definitions. A. "Adult entertainment business" means any premises operated as a commercial enterprise, where any live exhi- bition or dance of any type is conducted, which exhibition or dance involves a person that is unclothed or in such attire, costume, or clothing as to expose to view any portion of the female breast below the top of the areola and /or any portion of the genital region. B. "Obscene" means having such quality or being of such nature that, if taken as a whole by an average person applying contemporary community standards, would ap- peal to a prurient interest in sex, would depict patently offensive representations of sexual acts or lewd behavior, and would lack serious literary, artistic, political or scien- tific value. 17.67.030 Conditional Use Permit Required. No adult enter- tainment business shall be permitted in the City of Port Angeles unless a conditional use permit is approved pursu- ant to, and in compliance with, the provisions of this chapter. 17.67.040 Development Policies. All proposed adult enter- tainment businesses must be compatible with the permit- ted and conditional uses of the zoning district in which the adult entertainment business is located and must be con ducive to the public health, safety and welfare. In further- ance of this general policy, all adult entertainment businesses shall also be consistent with the following policies: A. Adult entertainment businesses shall be located in ar- eas of intensive uses which serve a regional market. B. Adult entertainment businesses shall be located so as to avoid close proximity to one another to reduce potential for crime, protect property values, and to protect local business image. C. Adult entertainment businesses shall be located so as to avoid close proximity to any zone in which residential uses are an outright permitted use, or any single or multi family residence, public park, public library, daycare center, pre- school, nursery school, public or private primary or sec- ondary school or church, in order to reduce incompatibility with such uses and close proximity to locations likely to be frequented by persons under eighteen years old. 17.67.050 Separ tion Rea lirempnts. Adult entertainment businesses may be permitted by conditional use permit only if the following separation requirements are met un- less a waiver is obtained as provided herein: A. No adult entertainment business shall be located closer than 2,000 feet to another adult entertainment business, whether such other business is located within or outside t ity C limits. No adult entertainment business shall be located closer n 2,000 feet to any of the following zones or uses, ch are likely to be frequented by persons under the age of 18, whether such zone or use is located within or outside the City limits: 1. Any zone in which residential uses are an outright permitted use; 2. Single or multi family residence; 3. Public park; 4. Public library; 5. Daycare center, preschool or nursery school; 6. Public or private primary or secondary school; 7. Church, provided that, for the purpose of this chapter, "church" shall mean a building erected for and used exclusively for religious worship and schooling or other activity in connection therewith. C. The distances provided in this section shall be measured 1, by following a straight line, without regard to intervening buildings, from the nearest point of the property parcel upon which the proposed use is to be located, to the nearest point of the parcel or property or the zone from which the proposed land use is to be separated. D. A waiver of the distance requirements provided in this section may be obtained as follows: 1. By presenting evidence of consent to the location of- the adult entertainment business within the 2,000 -foot area by least 51% of the owners of property within the the 2,000 -foot area as evidenced by the notarized signatures of such owners; 2. By determination of the City Council based upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission and consider- ation of the following: a. The extent to which physical features would result in an effective separation in terms of visibility and access; b. Compliance with the goals and policies of this chapter; c. Compatibility with adjacent and surrounding land uses; d. The availability or lack of alternative locations for the proposed use; e. Ability to avoid the adult entertainment hncinpcc by street. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 7, 8, and 9, Whittington's subdivision. APPLICANT: Roger and Kelly German. PROPERTY OWNER: Same. STATE ENVIRONMENTAL PO- LICY ACT (SEPA): N /A. All interested parties may appear at the hearing and express their opinion on this proposal. DATE: October 6, 1988. Michelle Maike City Clerk Pub.: Oct. 9, 1988. Sta 1 Oct. 12,14 19886y Act PA) Pub. N/A All interested parties may appear at the hearing and express their opinion on this proposal. Date: October 7, 1988 Michelle Maike City Clerk Pub.: Oct. 11, 1988 when the relocation of e y o utilities is completed. will: b fllowing a straight line, without regard to intervening g r a buildings, from the nearest point of the property parcel. B. ACCESS. Olympic is Memori-` upon which the proposed use is to be located, to the al Hospital shall install tem- -reds nearest point of the parcel or property or the zone from porary barriers to eliminate ot l which the proposed and use is to be separated. ri non- municipal access to Co- ige- D. A waiver of the distance requirements provided in this lumbia Street and the alley section may be obtained as follows: until relocation of the No- 1. By presenting evidence of consent to the location of utilities is completed. Upon i the adult entertainment business within the 2,000 -foot area completion of the relocation m. by least 51% of the owners of property within the the of utilities, Olympic Memori- Ned 2,000 -foot area as evidenced by the notarized signatures of al Hospital shall construct the parking lot to prevent 3PA permanent access to Colum- and bia Street and the alley. ices C. BLUFF PRESERVATION. Before any improvements in an effective separation in terms of visibility and access; are constructed, appropriate tests shall be made to as- sure protection of the bluff and upland properties. Section 3. Quit Claim Deed. Upon compliance with the terms and conditions of this Ordinance, the owner of abutting property entitled to the vacated street/ alley, pursuant to RCW 35.79.040, may present a quit claim deed to the City of Port An- geles for execution by the Mayor, who is hereby authorized and directed to execute such quit claim deed. Such quit claim deed shall include all reserva- tions, conditions, or other qualifications upon the title established by this Ordinance. Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be ef- fective only upon the satis- faction of the terms and con- ditions of this Ordinance, and the Clerk is hereby directed to file, record and publish this Ordinance upon that satisfaction. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 16th day of November, 1982. Dorothy Duncan, MAYOR ATTEST: Marian C. Parrish, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Craig L. Miller, City Attorney Pub.: Oct. 7, 1988. such owners; 2. By determination of the City Council based upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission and consider- ation of the following: a. The extent to which physical features would result b. Compliance with the goals and policies of this chapter; c. Compatibility with adjacent and surrounding land uses; d. The availability or lack of alternative locations for the proposed use; e. Ability to avoid the adult entertainment business by alternative vehicular and pedestrian routes. E. Uses and zones specified under 17.67.050(B) shall not be allowed to locate within 2,000 feet of an adult entertain- ment business. Any party proposing to locate such a use or zone within 2,000 feet of an adult entertainment business is considered an intervening use and may do so only after obtaining a waiver as provided in 17.67.050(D). 17.67.060 Permit Fee. A. The annual fee for the conditional use permit required pursuant to 17.67.030 shall be $100.00. B. The conditional use permit shall expire annually and must be renewed each year. 17.67.070 Perrpit Agglication. A. the applicant must 18 years of age or older. B. All applications for adult entertainment conditional use permits shall be submitted in the name of the person or entity proposing to conduct such adult entertainment busi- ness on the premises and shall be signed by such person and notarized or certified as true under penalty of perjury. C. All applications shall be submitted on a form supplied by the Planning Department, which shall require the fol- lowing information: 1. The name, home address, home telephone number, date and place of birth, driver's license number, if any, and social security number of the applicant if the applicant is an individual; 2. The business name, address and telephone number of the establishment; 3. The names, addresses, telephone numbers, and so- cial security numbers of any partners, including limited partners, corporate officers, shareholders who own ten percent or more of the business, or other persons who have a substantial interest or management responsibility in connection with the buness, specifying the interest or management responsibility of each; 4. Terms of any loans, leases, secured transactions and repayments therefor relating to the business; 5. Addresses of the applicant for the five years immedi- ately prior to the date of application; 6. A description of the adult entertainment or similar business history of the applicant; whether such person or entity, in previously operating in this or other city, county or state, has had a business license or land use permit revoked or suspended, the reason therefor, and the activi- ty or occupation subsequent to such action, suspension or revocation; 7. Any and all criminal convictions or forfeitures other than parking offenses or minor traffic violations, including dates of conviction, nature of the crime, name and location of court and disposition for each owner, partner, or corporation; 8. A description of the business, occupation or employ- ment of the applicant for the three years immediately preceding the date of application; 9. Authorization for the City, its agents and employees to seek information to confirm any statements set forth in the application; Ili 10. Supplemental identification and /or information nec- essary to confirm matters set forth in the application. E. Copies of the application shall be referred by the Plan- ning Department to the Police, Fire, Public Works or other appropriate departments. The departments shall inspect the application, the premises proposed to be operated as an adult entertainmeent business, and shall make written verification to the Planning Department that such premises comply with the codes of the City and recommendations consistent therewith. The Police Department shall make written verification of the information provided by the ap- plicant on the permit application and a recommendation consistent therewith. No permit may be issued without such verifications mkt recommendation. 17.67.080 Operation and DPP-v e.. poment Stafda0(1s. All adult entertainment businesses shall comply with the following operation and development standards: A. All signs shall be in compliance with the regulations for such signs as set forth in the zoning requirements for the applicable zone; provided that such signs shall not contain any obscene language or other form of obscene commun- ication. B. The interior of the premises shall be arranged such that no adult entertainment shall occur except upon a stage at least eighteen inches above the immediate floor level and removed at least six feet from the nearest patron. C. No person shall be allowed entry onto the premises who is younger than eighteen years of age. D. The business shall be operated and managed by per- sons whose background and experience demonstrate the ability to maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and the provisions of this chapter. E. The Police Department shall be authorized to make inspections at all times as necessary to insure compliance with this chapter and other applicable laws. F. Sufficient illumination shall be provided so that all ob- jects are plainly visible at all times. Such illumination shall be not less than ten foot candles at floor level at all times when the premises are open or when any member of the public is permitted to enter and remain therein. G. No alcoholic beverage shall be served or allowed on the premises. 17.67.090 FxgPq}iorjs. This chapter shall not be construed to prohibit the following: A. Pays, .operas, musicals_ oE -caber do ma1ic works ••t c I are not obscene. B. Classes, seminars and lectures held for serious scientific I or educational purposes. C. Exhibitions or dances which are not obscene. D. Political performances and presentations which are not obscene. 17.67.100 Appeals. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the City Council as to any conditional use permit applied for pursuant to this chapter shall make appeal to the ri .nun.., r`,.,... c,,..e.,.., r..,,.-+ ..,i+k verification to the Planning Separ men a suc pr• comply with the codes of the City and recommendations consistent therewith. The Police Department shall make written verification of the information provided by the ap- plicant on the permit application and a recommendation consistent therewith. No permit may be issued without such verifications and recommendation. 17.67.080 Operation nd Deev P.. pmt Stap�Jarps. All adult entertainment businesses shall comply with the following operation and development standards: A. At signs shall be in compliance with the regulations for such signs as set forth in the zoning requirements for the applicable zone; provided that such signs shall not contain any obscene language or other form of obscene commun- ication. B. The interior of the premises shall be arranged such that no adult entertainment shall occur except upon a stage at least eighteen inches above the immediate floor level and removed at least six feet from the nearest patron. C. No person shall be allowed entry onto the premises who is younger than eighteen years of age. D. The business shall be operated and managed by per- sons whose background and experience demonstrate the ability to maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and the provisions of this chapter. E. The Police Department shall be authorized to make inspections at all times as necessary to insure compliance with this chapter and other applicable laws. F. Sufficient illumination shall be provided so that all ob- jects are plainly visible at all times. Such illumination shall be not less than ten foot candles at floor level at all times when the premises are open or when any member of the public is permitted to enter and remain therein. G. No alcoholic beverage shall be served or allowed on the premises. 17.67.090 Exceptions. This chapter shall not be construed to prohibit the following: A. Plays, operas, musicals oC ..nif .rlcamaiir wprkc Aft-ic'l are not "ooscehe. B. Classes, seminars and lectures held for serious scientific or educational purposes. C. Exhibitions or dances which are not obscene. D. Political performances and presentations which are not obscene. 17.67.100 Appeals. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the City Council as to any conditional use permit applied for pursuant to this chapter shall make appeal to the Clallam County Superior Court within fifteen days following the decision of the City Council. 17.67.110 Penalties. A. Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $500.00. Each day that a violation con- tinues shall constitute a separate offense. B. Violation of the standards and regulations in this chap- ter is declared to be a public nuisance per se, which shall be abated by the City Attorney by way of civil abatement procedures, and which shall subject the premises to imme- diate closure. C. Nothing in this chapter is intended to authorize, legalize or permit the establishment, operation or maintenance of any business, building or use which violates any City ordi- nance or state statute regarding public nuisances, sexual conduct, lewdness, or obscene or harmful matter or the exhibition or public display thereof. Section 2 Severahility. If any provisions of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstances, is held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance, or application of the provisions of the Ordinance to other Persons or circum- stances, is not affected. Section 3 Emereency. The City Council finds that protec- tion of the public health; public safety, public property and public peace necessitates the designation of a public emer- gency pursuant to RCW 35A.13.190 and the immediate ef- fectiveness of this Ordinance. This Ordinance is intended to be of an interim nature and is hereby referred to the Planning Commission for its consideration and the holding of the necessary and appropriate public hearings. The Planning Commission shall return its recommendation as to the appropriate final form of an adult entertainment busines ordinance to the City Council within ninety days of the adoption of this Ordinance. Section 4 Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect upon adoption. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 4th day of October, 1988. Frank McPhee, MAYOR ATTEST: Michelle M. Maike City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Craig D. Knutson City Attorney Pub.: Oct. 9, 1988.