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AGENDA
PORT ANGELES PLANNING COMMISSION
321 East Fifth St;reet
Port Angeles, Washington 9B362
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7:00 P.M.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Meeting of December 14, 1988
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. SHORT PLAT APPEAL - SHP 88(03)7 - HENRY MAGUIRE, Ahlvers
and Peabody Streets: Request for interpretation of the
City's Subdivision Ordinance. (This item is continued from
the December 14, 1988, meeting).
2. SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PERMIT - SMA 88(11)93 - SEA FARM OF
WASHINGTON: Request for a permit to allow the construction
of a 3,200 square foot building with a shop and parking.
(This item is continued from the December 14, 1988, meeting).
3. SHORT PLAT APPEAL - SHP 88(02).5 - ROGERS - 3009 South Laurel:
Request for interpretation of the City's Short Subdivision
Ordinance. (This item is continued from the December 14, 1988,
meet ing) .
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SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PERMIT - SMA 88(9)92 - DAISHOWA
AMERICA, LTD: Request for a permit to allow relocation
an existing office structure at the present mill site.
item has been withdrawn by the applicant),
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5. SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PERMIT - SMA 89(01)94 - DAISHOWA AMERICA,
LTD.: Request for a permit to construct a 28' x 32' two-story
structure to house relocated vacuum pumps and new electrical
equipment plus outside access stairs and a 10' x 15' vacuum
pump discharge trench with a 75' elevation stack.
6. REZONE REQUEST - REZ 89(02)5 - LEONARD BElL, J~., Liberty
and Georgiana Streets: Request to rezone 3 lots presently
designated single-family residential, to RMF, Residential
Multi-Family.
7. PARKING VARIANCE REQUEST - PKV 89(01)1 - DESIGN GROUP WEST,
604 West Eighth Street: Request for a reduction to;A parking
spaces from the required 10, for an interior design business
located in the CSD, Community Shopping District.
8. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP 89(01)1 HO - GRETCHEN DELANEY,
1617 South "D" Street: Request for a permit to allow a day
care operation as a Home Occupation, located in the RS-7,
Single-Family Residential District.
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8. REZONE REQUEST - REZ 89(01)2 - SHELTER RESOURCES - Ahlvers
Road: Request to rezone appr.oximately 4.2+ acres from
Residential Single-Family to RMF, Residential Multi-Family.
9. SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PERMIT - SMA 88(12)95 -; FIDLER,
Railroad-and--Oak .Strceet-s .:-- Request for a permit to allow
paving of an area .approximately 100' x 100', of shoreline
property, for a parking lot.
~O. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP 89(01)2 - CLALLAM COUNTY
EMERGENCY HOUSING, 4108 Newell. Road: Request for _a per~:!: t
to allow a group home facility. for. e~ergenci family shelter
to locate'in a _. RS-9.. -Singie--Fainily Residential District.
V. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
VI. STAFF REPORTS
VII. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commi~~ion will not QommenQe a new heaking beyond 10 P.M.
Anq item~not~~takted pkiok to that time will automatiQally be Qontinued
to the next kegulak meeting 00 the Commi~~ion, which will be Febku4kY 8th.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
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January 11, 1989
I CALL TO ORDER
Vice-Chairman Cornell called the meeting to order at 7: 07
P.M.
II ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Larry Leonard, Jim Hulett, Bob Philpott,
Donna Davison-Ness, Jerry Cornell, Jerry
Glass.
Members Absent:
Dick Wight.
staff Present:
Otto Miller, Sue Roberds, Bruce Becker.
III APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Mr. Philpott moved to approve the minutes of the December
14, 1988, meeting as submitted. Ms. Davison-Ness seconded
and the motion passed 5 - 0 with Mr. Glass abstaining.
IV PUBLIC HEARINGS
SHORT PLAT APPEAL - SP-88(3)? - HENRY MAGUIRE: Request
for interpretation of the city's Subdivision Ordinance.
Location: Ahlvers Road and Peabody Street. (Continued
from December 14. 1988.)
Mr. Miller reviewed .the Department memo indicating that
the preliminary short plat had been administratively
approved, subject to five conditions. Mr. Miller referred
to a letter received from the applicant I s representative,
Joseph Melton, Northwestern Territories, Inc., indicating
that the conditions in the letter from the Planning
Department, dated January 5, 1989, would be acceptable and
the applicant would not pursue the appeal process.
The commission accepted the applicant I s withdrawal of the
appeal.
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SHORELINE MANAGEMENT HEARING - SMA-BB(11)93 - SEA FARM
OF WASHINGTON: Request for a permit to allow the
construction of a 3,200 square-foot building with a
shop and parking. Location: Northwest corner,
Railroad and Oak Streets. (Continued from December 14,
1988. )
Mr. Miller said that he had received a verbal request from
John Forster of Sea Farm of Washington to continue the item
to the February 8, 1989, meeting of the Commission.
Mr. Leonard moved to continue the item to the February 8th
meeting. Mr. Hulett seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously.
SHORT PLAT APPEAL - SP-88 (2) 5 - ROGERS: Request for
interpretation of the City's Short Subdivision
Ordinance. Location: 3009 South Laurel street.
(Continued from December 14. 1988.)
The applicant was not present. staff gave a general
discussion on boundary line adjustments.
Mr. Hulett moved to continue the item to the February 8,
1989, meeting. Mr. Leonard seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously.
SHORELINE MANAGEMENT HEARING - SMA-S8 (9) 92 - DAISHOWA
AMERICA, LTD.: Request for a permit to allow
relocation of an existing office structure at the
present mill site. Location: West End of Ediz Hook.
Mr. Miller reviewed a letter from Daishowa America
indicatinq that they are no longer pursuing a separate
permit to allow relocation of the office building and
therefore are withdrawing the Shoreline Permit application.
The Commission accepted the withdrawal of the application.
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SHORELINE MANAGEMENT HEARING - SMA-89 (1) 94 - DAISHOWA
AMERICA, LTD.: Request for a permit to construct a 28'
x 32 ' two-story structure to house relocated vacuum
pumps and new electrical equipment, plus outside access
stairs and a 10' x 15' vacuum pump discharge trench
with a 75' elevation stack. Location: Eas~- End of
Ediz Hook. west
Staff indicated that the Department had requested further
information from the applicant in order to process the
permit.
Mr. Glass moved to continue this item to the February 8,
1989, meeting. Ms. Davison-Ness seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously.
REZONE REQUEST RZ-89(1)1 LEONARD BElL, JR.:
Request to rezone 3 lots presently designated single-
family residential to RMF, Residential MUlti-Family.
Location: Libertv and Georgiana streets.
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Mr. Miller reviewed the Department Report. Vice-Chairman
Cornell opened the public hearing.
The applicant, Leonard Beil, Jr., views the development as
being an upgrade of the lots, providing a buffer between the
older homes in the area and the intensive arterial
commercial uses along Front street. The planned use is a
10-unit apartment development.
Goldie Kendrick, 1318 Georgiana, expressed concern that the
quiet neighborhood atmosphere would be affected and had
concerns over increased traffic.
Robert Sukert, 1325 Georgiana, Orville Touchy, 1321
Georgiana, Dave Howe, 1326 Georgiana, and Karen Jensen, 3114
South Peabody I opposed the rezone request. All those in
opposition to the request indicated concerns over noise,
traffic, and the impacts associated with placing a multi-
family development into the residential neighborhood.
Vice-Chairman Cornell closed the public hearing.
Mr. Glass moved to deny the rezone request, ci ting the
following findings:
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The rezone would be contrary to Land Use Objectives Nos
1, 2, 5 and 7; Residential policies Nos. 2, 15, 17 and
18. This is because the subject property proposed for
rezone to multi-family housing is directly abutting one
of the least restrictive and most traffic intensive
zones of the City, the Arterial Commercial District,
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thereby producing a high likelihood of conflicting uses
of the abutting properties; along with the fact that
the three lots in question would be a change in the
zoning classification for the three lots alone, without
the benefit of an analysis of the neighborhood concept
for residential uses throughout the community.
Mr. Hulett seconded the motion, which passed 5 - 1, with Mr.
Philpott voting "Non. He, indicated his vote against the
motion was due to the need for residential multi-family
housing within the City limits. He urged the Commission to
initiate a City-wide study on the issue.
PARKING VARIANCE HEARING - PKV-89 (1) 1 - DESIGN GROUP
WEST: Request for a reduction to 4 parking spaces from
the required 10 for an interior design business located
in the eSD, Community Shopping District. Location:
604 West Eiqhth street.
Mr. Miller reviewed the Department Report.
Cornell opened the public hearing.
Vice-Chairman
Ginger Bromley gave a brief description of her operation as
a design consulting firm. She stated her business is
appointment only. There are six paved, developed parking
spaces on the property. Mrs. Bromley would like a variance
from 10 parking spaces, the required minimum for the use, to
six spaces. Vice-Chairman Cornell closed the pUblic
hearing.
Mr. Leonard moved to approve the parking reduction to six
parking spaces, citing the following findings:
A. The proposed interior design firm for sales and
consultation of interior decoration, often by appoint-
ment, should not generate as high a demand for cus-
tomer parking as would other retail establishments,
such as clothing stores, hardware stores, service,
shops, etc.
B. The existing on-site developed parking lot is large
enough to support the proposed business and staff;
therefore, six parking spaces should be maintained.
Mr. Hulett seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
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CONDITIONAL USE HEARING CUP-89 (1) 1 GRETCHEN
DELANEY: Request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow
a day care operation as a Home occupation, located in
the RS-7, Single-Family Residential District.
Location: 1617 South lion Street.
Mr. Miller reviewed the Department Report.
Cornell opened the public hearing.
Gretchen Delaney, the applicant, said that she no longer
operates on Saturday. Most of the children she cares for
are school age and arrive in the afternoons. However, she
does have an occasional drop-in in the morning. She usually
has three children at a time.
Vice-Chairman
Mr. Leonard moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit to
allow a day care operation as a Home occupation, subject to
the following conditions:
1. The proposed family day care center shall conform with
the development standards as set forth in the Home
Occupations Chapter of the Zoning Ordinance (Section
17.86.040);
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The hours of operation are limited to 7:30 A.M. to 5:30
P. M., Monday through Friday, and on Saturdays from 9
A.M. to 5 P.M.;
:3. This Conditional Use Permit allows the applicant to
operate a family day care center with a maximum of six
children. All indoor and outdoor play areas shall meet
all State Department of Health requirements for a
family day care center;
4. State and local Fire Codes shall be complied with,
including smoke alarm, fire extinguishers, and approved
fire exit areas. The premises will be inspected yearly
by the Fire Department and shall comply with the UFC
requirements;
5. If, in the future, the City or other appropriate
regulatory agency, finds that the family day care
center, as approved at this site, requires grater on-
site parking facilities, the applicant shall provide
such on-site parking, subject to the City Planning and
Public Works Departments' approval;
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If substantive complaints regarding noise are received,
the authorized hours of operation may be reduced and/or
other noise control measures required by the Planning
Commission:
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and citing the following findings:
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This location is physically suited for a family day
care center;
B. The proposed use will not result in significant impacts
on 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, will not adversely affect
the surrounding properties.
Ms. Davison-Ness seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously.
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REZONE HEARING RZ-S9(l)2 SHELTER RESOURCES:
Request to rezone approximately 4.2+ acres from
Residential Single-Family to RMF, Residential Multi-
Familv. Location: Ahlvers Road.
Mr. Miller reviewed the Department Report. The Commission
questioned Mr, Miller on the extent of the PBP zoning along
the creek in the area; specifically if that zoning would be
affected by approval of this rezone request. Mr. Miller
stated that the PBP designation would not be changed.
Mr. Leonard asked about contract rezoning. Mr. Miller said
at present there is no City policy for "contract" or
"conditional" rezones in the city.
Vice-Chairman Cornell opened the public hearing.
Laura Cooms, the applicant's representative, explained the
proposal. She said that the project will be geared for
those in the $7,000 to $19,000 income range. The site was
chosen for its wooded, residential, family-oriented
atmosphere.
Ed Tuttle, Lee Berg, Joe and Bernice Springob, Robert
Seaman, Barney Caine, Lisa Boyd, Ken Rose, Keith Wollen,
Buck Chamberlin, and Kevin Sell, residents in the area,
expressed opposition to the rezone. The opponents stated
the increased traffic impacts the project would bring to the
area as their main reason for opposition.
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Tim Frasier, Michelle Maike, Chuck Turner, Cameron Field,
John Duede, and Julie Franklin, residents in the area,
expressed opposition to the rezone proposal. Generally, the
added traffic impact and the conflict between the apartment
development and the quality of life of the residents in the
vicinity were stated as reasons for opposition to the
proposal.
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Vice-Chairman Cornell closed the public hearing.
Ms. Davison-Ness moved to deny the rezone proposal, citing
the following finding:
1. The rezone would be contrary to Residential POlicies
Nos. 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18: Circulation Policies
Nos. 6 and 8: Social Objectives Nos. 1 and 2: Land Use
Obj ecti ves Nos. 1, 3, 4, 6, and 7, and Open space
POlicies Nos. 2, 3, and 4, or Circulation Policy No.8.
This is because the property is a mUlti-acre 5ingle-
family lot, limited by environmental constraints, due
to the fact that it is traversed by a deeply channeled
creek and because the streets providing access to the
single-family lot are not improved to City standards.
Mr. Hulett seconded the motion, which passed 6 - o.
Mr. Leonard moved to continue the agenda beyond the 10: 00
P.M. cut-off time. Mr. Hulett seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously.
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SHORELINE MANAGEMENT HEARING - SMA-SS(12)95 - FIDLER:
Request for a permit to allow paving of an area
approximately 100' x 100' of shoreline property for a
parking lot. Location: Railroad Avenue and Oak
street.
Mr. Miller reviewed the Department Report.
Cornell opened the public hearing.
Vice-Chairman
Clarence Fidler explained the background of the request and
distributed photos of the area. There was considerable
discussion on water-dependent uses and shoreline property.
Vice-Chairman Cornell closed the public hearing.
Ms. Davison-Ness moved to deny the Shoreline Substantial
Development Permit request, citing the following findings:
1. The Substantial Development Permit would be contrary to
the Purpose of the Urban Shoreline Environment, which
is to ensure optimum utilization of the shorelines by
providing for intensive public use and by managing
development so that it enhances and maintains the
shorelines for a multiplicity of urban uses;
2.
The development, as proposed, for a commercial parking
lot within the city's shoreline environment would not
be in compliance with General Regulation C.l, Land Use
Element 1.a, or Use Activity F.l.a, b, or d.
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The Shoreline
proposed, may
Regulation C. 2,
and b.
Substantial
not be in
3, 5, 6, 7,
Development Permit, as
compliance with General
or Natural Systems, E.l.a
Mr. Glass seconded the motion. The question was called and
the motion failed, with Ms. Davison-Ness and Mr. Glass
voting "Aye", and Vice-Chairman Cornell and Messrs. Leonard,
Hulett, and Philpott voting "No".
Mr. Leonard moved to approve the Shoreline Substantial
Development Permit subject to three conditions:
1. That an oil separator be placed in the drain to prevent
storm drain discharge from directly entering the
Harbor.
2. The slope of the parking lot surface should drain into
the catch basin and parking pattern and access points
need to be shown.
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3. The applicant shall install barriers to protect an
existing guy wire at Railroad Avenue and North Oak
Street.
Mr. Hulett seconded the motion.
After considerable discussion of the Shoreline Master
Program's allowed uses within shoreline areas, Mr. Hulett
withdrew his second. The motion died for lack of a second.
Mr. Hulett moved to send the permit to the City Council
without a recommendation. Mr. Glass seconded the motion,
and added a friendly amendment, stating the previous
motions for approval and denial were defeated. Mr. Hulett
withdrew his motion.
Ms. Davison Ness moved to deny the Shoreline Substantial
Development Permit request, subject to her earlier stated
findings. Mr. Glass seconded the motion. On call for the
question, Ms. Davison-Ness, Mr. Philpott, Jerry Glass voted
"Aye"; Messrs. Hulett, Leonard, and Vice-Chairman voted
UNo". The motion failed.
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Mr. Leonard stated his reason to approve the Shoreline
SUbstantial Development Permit is that the proposed use
is a water-associated use and would not be in conflict with
the Shoreline Master Program. Mr. Hulett concurred with the
reason offered by Mr. Leonard.
Vice-Chairman Cornell stated his reason for voting for the
approval of the permit is that while it appears to violate
some provisions of the Shoreline Management Act, it appears
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to be temporary in nature and can be viewed as an
appropriate use of the property at the present time.
Ms. Davison-Ness and Mr. Glass stated for the record their
reason to recommend denial of the Shoreline Substantial
Development Permit request is that the proposal appears to
be contrary to the city's Shoreline Master Program.
CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - CUP-S9(l}2 - CLALLAM COUNTY
EMERGENCY HOUSING: Request for a permit to allow a
group home facility for emergency family shelter to
locate in an RS-9, Single-Family Residential District.
Location: 4108 Newell Road.
Mr. Leonard left the meeting room.
Mr. Miller reviewed the Department Report and answered
questions from the Commission concerning the proposed use.
Vice-Chairman Cornell opened the public hearing.
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Jim Denoyer, Executive Director for Clallam County Emergency
Housing, stated he had read the Department Report and had
no objections. Vice-Chairman Cornell closed the public
hearing.
Mr. Glass moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit,
subject to the fallowing conditions:
1. This Conditional Use Permit allows the applicant to
operate a "hospice" with a maximum twelve person
occupancy, including 24-hour staff:
2. 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 the UFe
requirements;
Future expansions and/or improvements,
proposed six-foot fence, gate system,
improvements, shall be subject to the
Light, Public Works, and/or Planning
approvals;
4. If substantive complaints regarding this emergency
housing use are received, the authorized operation may
be reduced, modified, and/or other control measures
required, as determined by the Planning Commission;
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including the
and utility
City's Fire,
Departments'
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and citing the following findings:
A. This location is physically suited for an "emergency
housing hospice";
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B.
The proposed use will not result in any significant
impacts to the environment;
C. The proposed use is consistent with the purpose of the
RS-9, Residential Single-Family Zoning District;
D. An "emergency family hospice" on this property, as
conditioned by this permit, should not adversely affect
the surrounding properties.
Ms. Davison-Ness seconded the motion, which passed 5 - o.
Mr. Leonard returned to the hearing room.
V COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
VI STAFF REPORTS
There was discussion on the adult entertainment ordinance
which is scheduled for the January 25th long-range planning
meeting. Mr. Glass moved to continue the item to the long-
range meeting in February, February 22, 1989. Mr. Hulett
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
VII REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Philpott said the Commission should review the
possibility of extension of City services east to Morse
Creek, with possible annexation of the area.
Mr. Leonard requested the City Attorney give a written
response to the Commission on the subject of conditional or
contract rezones. d C>"J
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Mr. Leonard moved to~ reimburse the Planning Department
Administrative Assistant for extra time required for
meetings and duties due to the resignation of the Planning
Director. Mr. Hulett seconded and the motion passed
unanimously.
VIII ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Glass moved to adjourn the meeting at 11:55 P.M. Mr.
Leonard seconded the motion, and the meeting adjourned.
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