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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/13/1988 . . . AGENDA PORT ANGELES PLANNING COMMISSION 321 East Fifth Street Part Angeles. Washington 9S382 JANUARY 13, 1988 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Meeting of December 9, 1987 IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP 88(01)1 - JANET FISCHER, 1221 East Second Street: Request for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a gift consulting service as a Home Occupation, lo- cated in the RS-7, Single-Family Residential, District. 2. PARKING VARIANCE - PKV 88(01)1 - SUNBREAK TANNING, 524 East First Street: Request for a reduction of the re- quired parking spaces from 17 to 8, in association with the expansion of an existing commercial use, located in the ACD, Arterial Commercial District. 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP 88(01)2 - ROGER SOVDE, 1515 West Sixteenth Street: Request for a Conditional Use Permit to locate a duplex in the RS-7, Single-Family Resi- dential, District. 4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP 88(01)4 - PAMELA BURSON, 922 South Laurel Street: Request to allow a bed and breakfast establishment to operate as a Conditional Use Permit in the RS-7, Single-Family Residential, District. 5. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP 86(11)18 HO, LYDIA HUFFMAN, 1309 South Laurel: Request to extend a Con- ditional Use Permit allowing a beauty shop as a Home Occupation in the RS-7, Single-Family Residential, District. 6. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP 86(11)19 HO - STEVE AND ROBIN FRYAR, 206 E. Vashon: Request for extension of a Conditional Use Permit to allow a sun bed tanning service as a Home Occupation, located in the RS-7, Single-Family Res- idential, District. V. STAFF REPORTS VI. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS VII. ADJOURNMENT The PRanning Commih~ion witl not commence a new heak~ng beifond 10 P.M. Any item not J.>taAte.d pJr.io/t to that time. wilt be cont~"l.Lled to FebJr.u.aJ[Y 1 Gtft. . PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington January 13, 1988 I CALL TO ORDER Acting Chairman wight called the meeting to order at 7: 05 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Ted Puckett, Jerry Glass, Jim Hulett, Bob Philpott, Dick Wight. Members Absent: Donna Davison-Nessi one vacancy. staff Present: Paul D. Carr, otto Miller, Bruce Becker. III APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Glass moved to approve the minutes of the December 9, 1987, meeting as submitted. Mr. Hulett seconded the motion, which passed 5 - O. . IV PUBLIC HEARINGS CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - JANET FISCHER: Request for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a gift consulting service as a Home Occupation, located in the RS-7, Single-Family Residential District. Location: 1221 East Second Street. Mr. Carr approval. reviewed the Department Report recommending Chairman Wight opened the public hearing. Janet Fischer explained that during the last six to ten months, 95% of the business has been by phone or at the client's home. Once a year, three to four people come to a showingi however, normally she only has one person at a time at her house. Fallowing further discussion, Chairman Wight closed the public hearing. Mr. Glass moved to recommend approval of the Conditional Use ..-Permi t , . subj ect.. .to -t.he' 'fol~l owing "conditions: 1. That the merchandise in the premises be limited to samples and display items only, and that the products be delivered by the applicant to the client's home. . 2. That a 1A10BC fire extinguisher be installed in the basement, or in a location approved by the Fire Departmenti and citing the following findings: . PLANNING COMMISSION January 13, 1988 Page 2 A. On an appointment basis only, the Home occupation will not generate sufficient vehicular traffic to detract from the residential character of the neighborhood. B. The Home occupation will not generate noise, dust, fumes, vibrations or odors in excess of that normally found in single-family residential neighborhoods; accordingly, can be compatible. C. The Home Occupation will not be injurious or detrimental to abutting properties because of the existing landscaping on the property and the adequate additional paved parking area on the north which provides access from the alley. Mr. Philpott seconded the motion, which passed 5 - O. . PARKING VARIANCE - SUNBREAK TANNING: Request for a reduction of the required parking spaces from 17 to 8, in association with the expansion of an existing commercial use, located in the ACD, Arterial Commercial District. Location: 524 East First street. Mr. Miller explained that there had been some changes in the application and requested a two-week delay. Mr. Hulett moved to continue this item to the January 27th meeting. Mr. Glass seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - ROGER SOVDE: Request Conditional Use Permit to locate a duplex in the Single-Family Residential District. Location: West sixteenth street. for a RS -7 I ' 1515 Mr. Carr approval. reviewed the Department Report, recommending Chairman Wight opened the public hearing. . Mr. Sovde explained that he works for the military, and was unable" to'- obtaiii"'the'extensloii~'-last' 'year heca'use he was out of town. currently I the paperwork for the loan is being processed. He expects to start construction in April or May if the permit is approved. There should be approximately 675 square feet per unit in the duplex. Following further discussion, Chairman Wight closed the public hearing. Mr. Philpott moved to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit for a duplex, subject to the following conditions: . . . '. :.,'"r ..<t.. PLANNING COMMISSION January 13, 1988 Page 3 1. The applicant clear the alley at his own expense for a transformer and service droPI in conformance with Light Department requirements. 2. The property shall be short platted prior to the issuance of a building permit for a duplex; and citing the following findings: A. A duplex is compatible with the surrounding land uses. B. The street and utilities can support one additional dwelling unit on the site. c. There will not be a significant increase in population density in this vicinity. Mr. Hulett seconded the motion, which passed 5 - O. CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - PAMELA BURSON: Request to allow a bed and breakfast establishment to operate as a Conditional Use in the RS-7, Single-Family Residential District. Location: 922 South Laurel street. Mr. Glass left the dais on the appearance of fairness. Mr. Miller reviewed the Department Report, recommending approval. Chairman Wight opened the public hearing. Pamela Burson distributed a site plan with a new parking lot layout and explained that she would have no problem if the hedge had to be reduced in size for sight distances. Following further discussion, Chairman wight closed the public hearing. Mr. Hulett moved to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permitl subject to the following conditions: 1. A landscaping/parking plan shall be submitted to the Planning Department. The plans shall include types, - ""-. .....,~..s,i-zes r -number." ...location....and--me-thod of irrigation for all plants. The parking portion of the site plan shall include ingress and egress locations, provide vision clearance for the intersection of Tenth and Laurel Streets and for street and driveway intersections, as per Article IX, Section 10 of the Zoning ordinance, and provide four on-site parking spaces on an all-weather surface for customers and two on-site parking spaces for the owner/operator I with adequate screening and . PLANNING COMMISSION January 13, 1988 Page 4 lighting. Individual customer parking spaces shall be identified by striping, or other means approved by the Planning Department. 2. A floor plan shall be submitted to the Building Section of the Public Works Department for review. If rooms are to be rented on the second floor, two exits will be required. 3. The proposed bed and breakfast shall be required to meet all local and State Fire Codes and state and local Health Codes; And citing the following findings: A. The proposed bed and breakfast, as conditioned, is consistent with the RS-7 Zoning District and the City of Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan. B. Provided the conditions are attached, the proposed bed and breakfast can be compatible with the surrounding residential neighborhood. C. Provided the conditions are attached, the proposed use should not be detrimental to the surrounding residential properties. . Mr. Puckett seconded, which passed 4 - o. Mr. Glass returned to the dais. CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - LYDIA HUFFMAN: Request to extend a Conditional Use Permit allowing a beauty shop as a Home Occupation in the RS-7, Single-Family Residential District. Location: 1309 South Laurel. Mr. Carr reviewed approval, and noted utility easement that the public hearing. Lydia Huffman explained that she was the sole operator of ." .~ --the.. -beaut;y-..sa10n. . . .. -Fol-l-owing ---further' .discussion, Chairman Wight closed the public hearing. the Department Report recommending that the Huffmans had provided the was required. Chairman Wight opened Mr. Glass moved to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit extension for an additional two years, subject to the following conditions: . 1. The Home Occupation be limited to one operator and one chair. . . . PLANNING COMMISSION January 13, 1988 Page 5 2. The hours of operation be from 9 A.M. to 6 P.M., Monday through Saturday. 3. One 2AIOBC fire extinguisher be installed. 4. The applicant encourage clients to park in the back and off of Laurel street. Mr. Hulett seconded the motion, which passed 5 - O. CONDITIONAL USE HEARING STEVE AND ROBIN FRYAR: Request for extension of a Conditional Use Permit to allow a sun bed tanning service as a Home Occupation, located in the RS-7, Single-Family Residential District. Location: 206 East Vashon. Mr. Carr reviewed the Department Report, recommending approval of the extension, and noting that the Department had received no complaints during the posting. Chairman Wight opened the public hearing. Mr. Fryar. was available for questions. closed the public hearing. Chairman Wight Mr. Hulett moved to recommend approval of a two-year extension subject to the following conditions: 1. The parking lot arrangement be subj ect to review and approval by the City. 2. If the alley is opened up through the entire length of the block, the Conditional Use Permit shall be subject to review at that time. 3. The Home occupation shall be limited to one tanning bed. 4. The hours of operation shall be from 12: 00 noon to 8 P.M., Monday through Friday. ,. ....,.. ,.,. .5....". ....T.he.. Home.. Occupation..shal.l..-be.-limited' to family members only as employees. 6. One 2A10BC fire extinguisher be installed: and citing the fOllowing findings: A. The proposed Home Occupation does not involve equipment or processes which introduce noise, smoke, dust, fumes, vibrations, odors and other hazards in excess of those normally found in residential areas. . PLANNING COMMISSION January 13, 1988 Page 6 B. Given the proposed size, the Home occupation does not significantly increase local vehicular or pedestrian traffic. C. As proposed, the Home Occupation will not be injurious or detrimental to abutting properties. D. As proposed and conditioned, the Horne Occupation will not endanger the pUblic health, morals, safety and welfare, and it is in the public interest. Mr. Glass seconded the motion, which passed 5 - O. V COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Neal Peasley requested an opportunity to speak on boarding house Code amendments during the Staff Reports. VI STAFF REPORTS . Mr. Carr explained that the Council had directed the Planning Commission to investigate permitting boarding houses as conditional uses in the single-family residential districts. He also briefly explained some of the background leading to the request. Mr. Glass suggested that on uses like boarding houses and bed and breakfasts, the city require that the applicant obtain all of the State requirements and permits prior to requesting application from the City, and obtain their renewals prior to extensions. Neal Peasley read his letter to the Council to the Planning commission. The Planning Commission indicated that the i terns would be placed on the agenda for the next meeting, along with the bed and breakfast issue that had been continued from previous meetings. VII REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS "---Mr~' --Puckett. ~noted- that there-~appeared to be a water leak between Fifth and Sixth on "A" street which was causing water to run down the street. Staff would forward the matter to the Public Works Department. . Mr. Hulett asked for a status report on whether or when the Sound store would be razed. Mr. Philpott noted that the mail drop at the new city Hall was not working well. . PLANNING COMMISSION January 13, 1988 Page 7 Mr. Philpott moved to change the Planning Commission By-Laws to designate the new City Hall as the official location of the planning Commission meetings. Mr. Glass seconded the motion, which passed 5 - O. VIII ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:01 P.M. Tape condition: Fair ~~~Gr- Paul D. Carr, Secreta . . . . . Oz a I I -./ TYPE OF ~1EEITNG ~/ZA?--/..m!-eY "L77./?l"" \.o\.at -/'J-r? ~ fil\TE OF MEETING ; - ./ - /.. g ?if r . . LOCATIOO ( t ~ ~ n __ NAME: ADDRE'SS: i/ ~,,4,~~ _ -f'Olf' w. 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