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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/10/2001 . . . MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington 98362 January 10, 2001 7:00 p.m. ROLLCALL Members Present: Bob Philpott, Linda Nutter, Fred Norton, Fred Hewins, Members Excused: Mary Craver, Chuck Schramm Staff Present: Brad Collins, Sue Roberds, Debra Barnes, Larry Dunbar, Ken Dubuc, Dan McKeen, Gary Kenworthy Public Present: Steve Oliver, Mr. and Mrs. George Stratton, Gene Unger, Adrian Hoban APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Nutter moved to approve the minutes of the December 13, 2000, meeting as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Philpott and passed 3 - 0 with Commission Hewins abstaining due to absence at the meeting. PUBLIC MEETINGS: REZONE REQUEST - REZ 01-01 - MORNINGVIEW DEVELOPMENT. Southeast comer of Lindberg Road and Golf Course Roads: Request for rezone of approximately 9+ acres from RS-9, Residential Single Family, to RED, Residential High Density. As the applicant was not present, the item was moved to the end ofthe agenda. REZONE REQUEST - REZ 01-02 - VIRGINIA MASON CLINIC. Southwest comer of Vine and Seventh Streets: Request for rezone of two Townsite lots from RS-7, Residential Single Family, to CN, Commercial Neighborhood. Chair Hewins opened discussion between the Commission members. Associate Planner Debra Barnes reviewed the staffs report recommending approval of the rezone as proposed. She noted that the rezone proposal is associated with the conditional use permit application identified under "Public Hearing" on the agenda. Planner Barnes noted that the public comment period had been extended from January 5th to January 10th for the proposal. Discussion began as to uses in the area and of the zoning boundaries in the neighborhood as well as use of the current parking area for a proposed mobile testing unit. Planning Commission Minutesl January 10,2001 Page 2 . Commissioner Hewins asked for clarification of the availability of on-site parking for employees and patients. Planner Barnes concurred that approximately 50% to 60%of the available improved on-site parking area does not appear to be used. Mr. Hewins provided background that in approval ofthe conditional use permit issued for the medical records storage use on the subject property it was agreed that no parking would occur in the unimproved parking area north of the alley. Director Collins asked for a 10 minute recess at 7:30 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:40 p.m. Planner Barnes indicated that an appeal of the determination of non significance issued for the proposal and additional comments had just been received that will require consideration and possible action by staff. She asked that the Planning Commission continue the meeting to January 24, 2001. Commissioner Norton moved to continue discussion of the rezone as proposed to January 24, 2001, 7 p.m. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nutter and passed 4 - o. PUBLIC HEARING: . CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP 01-01 - VIRGINIA MASON CLINIC, 430 East Seventh Street: Request for a conditional use permit to allow further development including paving for parking of a property currently used in association with an adjacent medical clinic located in the RS-7, Residential Single Family zone. Planning Director Collins asked that the item be continued due to the submittal of late comments and an appeal of a determination of nonsignificance that was received during the (January 10th) Planning Commission meeting with regard to rezone application REZ 01-02. Chair Hewins opened the public hearing. . Gene Unger, 1401 West SevelJtll Street, Port Angeles, was present to represent Virginia Mason's gtl1 Street Clinic. The subject property is not improved for parking purposes but is used in association with the medical clinic activity. The property is located adjacent to the developed medical clinic building and is owned by the clinic. It would seem logical to improve the area already used for a records storage use and place the temporary mobile testing trailer unit there rather than involve the parking area west of the clinic building intended for clinic use. The improvement could also encourage employee parking that is occurring along Vine Street to be removed from the street. A rezone was applied for to designate the two Residential High Density (RHD) lots owned by the clinic as Commercial Neighborhood so that all of the clinic properties would be zoned for medical use. If the Commission is not in favor of a rezone for the two RHD lots, the conditional use permit is proposed to allow improvement of the lots for additional parking and use of a temporary mobile testing trailer. Planning Commission Minutesl Jalluary 10. 2001 Page 3 . Commissioner Hewins asked for clarification as to why employees are parking on the street. Mr. Unger responded that he believes the employees are not using the parking area because they understood the improved area is for patient use. Planning Director Collins verified that the improved 67 space parking area is intended for employees and for patients. Mr. Unger added that the existing parking lot may not support the temporary trailer without displacing required parking. The mobile trailer unit requires a 70' x 40' clear area, or 30 parking spaces. Commissioner Hewins asked that an analysis of the current parking needs per City standard requirements and the use of30 spaces for a mobile unit be done prior to further consideration of the proposal. George Stratton, 515 East Sixth, Port Angeles owns two residences in the neighborhood. He requested that the neighborhood be preserved for residential use and presented a petition with 11 additional signatures in support of that request. . Steve Oliver, 403 South Peabody, Port Angeles represented George and Jean Stratton, property owners in the neighborhood. He noted that he had submitted an appeal of the Determination of Non significance issued by the City for the proposed rezone and conditional use permit, and a legal memorandum expressing the concerns of his clients. He also presented a picture obtained off the Internet ofa typical mobile testing unit trailer. The filing fee for the appeal has not been submitted. He briefly outlined issues expressed in the appeal. The environmental checklist submitted for the proposals does not analyze traffic and maneuvering issues, noise levels particularly associated with the cooling requirements for the proposed trailer unit, and it wrongfully indicates that the use is on-going and not a new use. His clients and neighbors oppose the expansion of the conditional use permit that currently exists for the medical storage use and the intrusion of additional commercial activity into the neighborhood, and do not believe the current zoning allows for off-street parking lots or a mobile medical facility. Given the need for analysis of the late memorandum review of issues concerning the issues raised in review of the environmental checklist as identified in the appeal of the Determination of Nonsignificance, Commissioner Norton moved to continue the hearing to February 14, 2001, 7 p.m. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nutter and passed 4 - O. Direction was given to staff that analysis be provided of the current medical use parking requirements, the possibility of additional staff who would be needed for the mobile testing use, and the connection allowing an off-street parking area in the Residential High Density zone not associated with a permitted use on-site. . Planning Director Collins asked for an additional I 0 minute recess. The meeting reconvened at 8:20 p.m. Planning Commission Minutesl January 10.200/ Page 4 . REZONE REQUEST - REZ 01-01 - MORNINGVIEW DEVELOPMENT. Southeast comer of Lindberl: Road and Golf Course Roads: (Continued from earlier on the agenda.) As the applicant was still not present, Commissioner Nutter moved to continue the hearing to January 24, 2001, 7 p.m. Commissioner Norton seconded the motion which passed 4 - O. Staffwill contact the applicant. STAFF REPORTS Fire Chief Dan McKeen introduced the City's new Fire Marshall Ken Dubuc. The Commission welcomed Mr. Dubuc. Telecommunications Ordinances Workshop: Planning Director Collins noted that the meeting scheduled between the City Council, Planning Commission, Utilities Advisory Committee, and P A Works! groups has been rescheduled from January 17 to January 16, 2001, 6 p.m. He encouraged those who could attend to do so. (Mr. Collins and Planner Barnes left the meeting at this point.) . Planning Specialist Sue Roberds indicated that this is the first opportunity for members of the Planning Commission to consider a draft of the City's proposed telecommunications master ordinance package which includes a proposed wireless telecommunications section. The Commission will be responsible for recommending action on the wireless telecommunications ordinance. She asked for the Commission's thoughts on the initial proposal. Discussion began mainly on the proposal that towers be allowed by Unclassified Use Permit (UUP) in all zones throughout the City. There was some confusion as to the mJP process and opinions that towers should be prohibited or severely restricted within residential zones. Planning Specialist Roberds indicated that it is staffs proposal to use the UUP process as the siting tool rather than specifically zone for wireless telecommunication towers/uses. Very specific and detailed criteria is required for submittal in a UUP process for a tower to be approved by the Planning Commission through a public hearing process. Certain uses would be permitted outright which are in some instances illegal to prohibit such as small antenna/satellite dish uses. It is nearly impossible to absolutely determine that there may not be a need for a facility to be located at a remote residential location somewhere in the City at some time. The UUP would account for that possibility and provide for consideration through a public hearing process. . Commissioner Philpott asked to be excused for health reasons at 10:00 p.m. As there was no longer a quorum, it was determined that discussion would resume when absent members could be present at the January 24, 2001, meeting. . . . Planning Commission Minutes January ]0,2001 Page 5 It was the consensus of those present that towers in residential areas be restricted to the extent ofthe law and that more focus be given to that intent. Necessity for such a location should be required to be absolutely proved not be a matter of simple desire, expediency, or for monetary reasons. Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, reminded the Commission of the January 16 meeting with the City Council where a detailed presentation of the draft ordinances will be made. Planning Specialist Sue Roberds asked if any Commissioners present would be attending the American Planning Association Winter meeting in Sequim on January 27, 2001. Commissioners Hewins and Nutter will be attending. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Adrian Hoban, 1110 Grant Avenue, Port Angeles thanked the Commission for their obvious concerns for aesthetic and livability issues in discussion of telecommunication ordinances. He stressed that the Commission encourage colocation of uses, notification of surrounding property owners, landscaping, potential consider health hazards. He noted that new studies exist regarding potential health hazards created from low level radiation. He hoped that situations would not be encouraged where, ifit is found that health hazards exist, existing facilities will not be grandfathered. but will be required to be amended. He offered to provide a video on health concerns. He recommended that there be a schedule or calendar of activities included in the City's web site. Larry Dunbar noted that he had seen the video and that Commissioner Schramm had viewed the video as well. Although the Telecommunications Act of 1996 specifically prohibits the consideration oflocal facility location due to RF emission concerns. He added that it is still good information and will help to educate the issue ofRM emissions. It was agreed that Mr. Hoban could provide a copy of the video to staff who could make it available to the Commissioners if they wish to view it. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS None ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. ~~ Brad Collins, Secretary ~~ . . . Planning Commission Minllles January 10. 2001 Page 5 It was the consensus of those present that towers in residential areas be restricted to the extent of the law and that more focus be given to that intent. Necessity for such a location should be required to be absolutely proved not be a matter of simple desire, expediency, or for monetary reasons. Larry Dunbar, Power Resources Manager, reminded the Commission of the January 16 meeting with the City Council where a detailed presentation of the draft ordinances will be made. Planning Specialist Sue Roberds asked if any Commissioners present would be attending the American Planning Association Winter meeting in Sequim on January 27, 200l. Commissioners Hewins and Nutter will be attending. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Adrian Hoban, 1110 Grant Aveline, Port Angeles thanked the Commission for their obvious concerns for aesthetic and livability issues in discussion of telecommunication ordinances. He stressed that the Commission encourage colocation of uses, notification of surrounding property owners, landscaping, potential consider health hazards. He noted that new studies exist regarding potential health hazards created from low level radiation. He hoped that situations would not be encouraged where, ifit is found that health hazards exist, existing facilities will not be grandfathered. but will be required to be amended. He offered to provide a video on health concerns. He recommended that there be a schedule or calendar of activities included in the City's web site. Larry Dunbar noted that he had seen the video and that Commissioner Schramm had viewed the video as welL Although the Telecommunications Act of 1996 specifically prohibits the consideration oflocal facility location due to RF emission concerns. He added that it is still good information and will help to educate the issue ofRM emissions. It was agreed that Mr. Hoban could provide a copy of the video to staff who could make it available to the Commissioners if they wish to view it. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS None ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. ~~. .J Brad Collins, Secretary t~/ Fred Hewins, Chair PREPARED BY: S. Roberds · ~ORTANGELES WAS H I N G TON, U. s. A. PLBASB SIGN IN PLANNING COMMISSION ATTENDANCE ROSTER AND TESTIMONY SIGN-UP SHEET Meeting Agenda of: ~(), \0 I 2CC\ PLEASE NOTE: IF you plan to testify, by signature below, you cettify that the testimony given is true and correct under penalty of perjury by the laws of the State of Washington. 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