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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/25/1989 . JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Port Angeles, Washington January 25, 1989 I CALL TO ORDER Mayor McPhee called the meeting to order at 7:15 P.M. II MEMBERS PRESENT City Council: Mayor McPhee, Councilmen stamon, Sargent, Hallett, Lemon, Gabriel, Hordyk Planninq Commission: Bob Philpott, Larry Leonard, Jerry Cornell, Jim Hulett, Richard Wight, Jerry Glass Commission Members Absent: Donna Davison-Ness . staff Present: Scott Brodhun, Bruce Becker, Duane Wolfe, Sheila Hardy, Craig Knutson, otto Miller, Dave Flodstrom, Sue Roberds, Jack Pittis III LEGISLATION/DISCUSSION TOPICS commissioner Cornell suggested that due to the length of the agenda and the time available for discussion, the Planning Commission and city Council members limit their discussion to item 1, Adult Congregate Care Ordinance, Item 3, Discus- sion on MUlti-Family Zoning, and Item 7, Public Notifica- tion and Posting, with discussion of the remaining items as time permits. 1. Adult Congreqate Care Ordinance . Planning commission Chairman wight gave an overview of the discussion and hearings held by the Planning Commission prior to recommendation of the Adult Congregate Care Ordinance, sent to Council in August, 1988. Chairman wight said that at the direction of the City Council, the Com- mission had taken a hard look at the issue of adult congre- gate care and after eight months of meetings and public hearings had recommended action in the form of the ordi- nance. The Planning Department staff investigated licens- ing and state requirements extensively. The Commission concluded that the citizenry is best protected by the Condi tional Use Permit process, rather than by a rezone process for congregate care facilities because Conditional Use Permits can be conditioned to ensure compatiblility with the neighborhood in which the use is proposed; whereas, rezones are not conditioned by the City at present. . Commissioner Philpott noted that the Commission's action was based on City-wide legislation, not tailored for a specific project. Commissioner Hulett discussed the densities considered by the Planning Commission. councilman Hordyk stated his objection to the congregate Care Ordinance, saying property owners in single-family developed neighborhoods should have the protection of zoning, to protect their investments. He said, in his opinion, a rezone would be more appropriate for congregate care proposals, rather than Conditional Use Permits and that large areas should be considered, rather than small areas, which could be considered spot rezones. Councilman stamon said the Ordinance, as written, have greater ability to control negative impacts. suggested integration of congregate care facilities residential areas. would She into . councilman Lemon said that these types of proposals should be in the Residential Multi-Family District, or conditioned rezones rather than Conditional Uses. councilman Hallett noted that there are already a number of Conditional Uses allowed, including nursing homes and boarding homes in the Residential Single-Family and Resi- dential MUlti-Family neighborhoods. He suggested the Planning Commission and Council look at the overall Compre- hensive Plan and make changes as necessary for the growing community. Mayor McPhee indicated he did not feel that congregate care facilities belong everywhere; these facilities belong in Residential Multi-Family Districts if possible. He sug- gested the Commission look at the west end of the City where little development has occurred and consider possibly rezoning some of that residentially zoned property to allow multi-family uses. There was further discussion on the Congregate Care Ordi- nance as it relates to restrictions placed in the Ordinance and conditions which may be placed on a proposal. The general consensus of the Commission and Council members was to take an in-depth look at the Comprehensive Plan with regard to residential mUlti-family zoning, as well as the Plan itself for update. . The Council and Commission took a 15-minute recess. The meeting reconvened at 8:59 P.M. . 3. Discussion on MUlti-Familv Zonina Commissioner Cornell requested that the Council give the Planning Commission a firm indication of council's intent with regard to Residential Multi-Family zoning or rezoning. There was discussion over annexation of County property, both east and west of the City, as well as creation of a new Residential MUlti-Family type zone which will be more restrictive than the current Zone. Commissioner Cornell suggested that both the Council and commission consider the impacts occurring throughout the City where residential mUlti-family-zoned areas have become developed to capacity, as compared to those areas where Residential MUlti-Family uses have been blended in with the residential neighborhoods. . Speaking for the Commission, commissioner Cornell said that in order to accomplish the Planning Commission's long-range goals, a strict agenda must be observed. The Commission would appreciate clear direction from the Council when referring long-range issues to the Commission for consid- eration. 7. Public Notification and Postinq Councilman stamon noted her observations from other commu- nities regarding posting procedures. She suggested several different posting methods, as well as requiring the appli- cant to post the property with re-usable posting material. Staff will investigate the matter further and forward recommendations to the Planning Commission and Council. The general consensus was that the Commission members would review the Adult Entertainment Ordinance and the Comprehen- sive Plan at the earliest available time. It was agreed that the Commission and Council would meet again after the Comprehensive Plan review has begun. IV ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:12 P.M. . ,/ nl\'__ Mayor . . . CITY of PORT ANGELES ATTENDANCE ROSTER ,oi..t1 NN\"c, TYPE OF NEErING C 't ad'~ J H~arJ/?'J DATE OF MEEITNG . / (~- - cf9' LOCATIOO CITY HALL ADDRESS: NAME: d J fV\ b-/l/ll IJf!;1 /-/o///ZE /2- . tJ q ;<6/'> g- ,1)1/1 . PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 25, 1989 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Wight called the meeting to order at 6:33 P.M. II. ROLL CALL Members Present: Jerry Glass, _~erry Cornell, James Hulett, Bob Philpott," Larry Leonard a-nd Richard Wight Members Absent: Donna Davison-Ness Staff Present: Otto J. Miller, Sue Roberds . III. REQUEST FOR INTERPRETATION: 1. DISCUSSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP 88 (09) 19 HO - Williams: Chairman Wight opened discussion on staff's request for inter- pretation of the Home Occupation Section of the City's Zoning Ordinance, #1709, as amended, specifically, Section 17.86.040 "Development Standards", as applied to Conditional Use Permit, CUP 88(09)19 HO, for Colleen Williams, 350 Viewcrest. Mr. Miller said that the Planning Department has received complaints from neighbors that the Home Occupation may be in violation of the conditional use permit approved for the site. Mr. Miller provided background on the complaints, as well as noted that he had visited the site with the Build- ing Official. Mr. Miller indicated that the applicant had requested an amendment to the permit to place the beauty shop in its present location. Mr. Miller further noted that the directional sign for ingress and egress to the shop is not allowed by the Building Code, and that would have to be removed. Colleen Williams said she would remove the sign. . Mr. Cornell suggested staff place wording on the notification of action to applicants stating that the conditions must be complied with without change. In the event of the need . . . Planning Commission Minutes January 25, 1989 Page 2 of for a change, the applicant should contact the Planning Department prior to work being done. location of the not in violation or the Home Occu- Section 17.86.040. Mr. Leonard moved to interpret that the present facility within the residence is of the original permit, CUP 89 ( 09 ) 19 HO t pat ion Chapter of the Zoning Ordinance, Mr. Cornell seconded, motion passed 6-0. 2. DISCUSSION OF SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PERMIT - SMA 89(01)95 - FIDLER: 'Chairman Wight opened discussion on the Shoreline Management Permit for Clarence Fidler, to pave a commercial parking lot within the shoreline, west of the intersection of Railroad/Oak Streets. Chairman Wight said Act prohibits parking line areas, except f acili ties, this use is water-related. that although the Shoreline Management lots to be constructed within the shore- those developed with water-related appears to be related to a use which Mr. Cornell moved to approve the shoreline permit with the following 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. 3. The applicant shall install barriers to protect an existing guy wire at Railroad Avenue and North Oak Street; and citing the following finding of fact: A. The use does not conflict with the Shoreline Management Act because it is a water-associated use, due to the fact that the ferry traffic is a water use and people using the ferry need a place to park their vehicles. Larry Leonard seconded the motion which passed 5-1, with Messrs. Cornell, Hulett, Philpott, Leonard and Wight voting "aye", and Mr. Glass, "no". Meeting adjourned at 7:09 P.M. Tape condition: poor - Ott~~~ OJM:DSR