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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 02/09/1983 . PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington February 9, 1983 I CALL TO ORDER Chairman Wight called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Patrick Downie, Jerry Cornell, Richard Anderson, Richard Wight, James Hulett, David Brewer Members Absent: Milton E. Ranta Staff Present: Paul D. Carr, Dan VanHemert, Gary Braun III APPROVAL OF MINUTES . Mr. Anderson moved to approve the minutes of January 26, 1983, as submitted. Mr. Cornell seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. IV HEARINGS The Planning Commission placed the Crown Zellerbach Shoreline Management Hearing last on the agenda. CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - HANSON. Request for a two- year extension of a Conditional Use Permit for opera- tion of a bookkeeping and tax service as a Home Occupation. Location: 2139 West Seventh Street. Mr. Carr reviewed the Department Report; Chairman Wight opened the public hearing. Lyndell Hansen briefly reviewed her business. Chairman Wight closed the public hearing. Mr. Anderson moved to recommend granting a two-year extension based upon the original findings, because there has been no change in conditions. Mr. Cornell seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. . . . . PLANNING COMMISSION February 9, 1983 Page 2 CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - McCRORIE. Request for extension of a Conditional Use Permit to establish a convenience store and self-service gas station. Location: Southeast corner, First & Lincoln Streets. Mr. Carr reviewed the Department Report; Chairman Wight opened the public hearing. Mr. MacArthur, representing Gull Oil, requested a six- month extension because the applicants have not been able to complete the transaction. Chairman Wight closed the public hearing. Mr. Downie moved to recommend granting a six-month extension with the original conditions attached. Mr. Anderson seconded the motion which passed unanimously. CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - PARRISH. Request for extension of a Conditional Use Permit to operate a beauty salon as a Home Occupation. Location: 1206 South Vine Street. Mr. Carr reviewed the Department Report: Chairman Wight opened the public hearing. Davi Parrish explained that business volume is still at the level on the original permit application, and Bobbi Hanna is the only employee. Chairman Wight closed the public hearing. Mr. Brewer moved to recommend granting a two-year extension, subject to the original conditions and based upon the original findings of fact and no change in circumstances. Mr. Anderson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. SHORELINE MANAGEMENT HEARING - PORT OF PORT ANGELES. Request for a Substantial Development permit for construction of a 50' x 80' building and accessory paved parking area. Location: Marine Drive, between "C" and "D" Streets. Mr. Cornell excused himself from the hearing because of a conflict of interest and left the room. Mr. Carr reviewed the Department Report, Chairman Wight opened the public hearing. In response to a question from the Commission, Bill Conley of the Port of Port Angeles explained that the proposed eastward change in the use would eliminate PLANNING COMMISSION February 9, 1983 Page 3 . approximately 16 parking spaces used by the Boat Haven, but the new parking provided by Bearings, Inc., would include about 25 spaces resulting in no net loss of parking in the area. He also noted that the Boat Haven use peaks on the weekend, and at such times the parking lot would be available to boaters. Dallas Gowdy of Bearings, Inc., explained that his business is only open Monday through Friday. Bill Conley isaid the Port's lease could be written to permit Boat Haven use of the Bearings, Inc., parking lot. Chairman Wight closed the public hearing. Mr. Anderson moved to recommend granting the Shoreline Substantial Development Permit, subject to the following conditions: . 1. Storm water drainage facilities shall be installed and hillside protective measures shall be taken. 2. An off-street parking area be designed and installed, including drainage facilities, in accordance with Ordinance No. 1588. 3. Since Marine Drive is an arterial, a sidewalk shall be constructed on the south sid~ adjacent to the subject property. Mr. Anderson cited the following findings of fact. A. The proposal is in compliance with the Shoreline Master Program, in particular, Activities Policies 1.a and 8.a and General RegulatLons C.1 related to water-dependent uses; and , B. The proposed structure will not impair the public1s access to the shoreline. Mr. Downie seconded this motion, which passed 5 - o. Mr. Cornell returned to the hearing room. CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - KETCHUM. Application for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a mail order scuba supply business as a Home Occupation. Location: 739 West Eighth Street. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report; Chairman Wight opened the public hearing. . Mr. Ketchum explained the nature of his operation and the fact that he had been operating illegally. He does not expect more than two to three customers a day, and will probably be open six days a week, 4 to 6 PM Monday to PLANNING COMMISSION February 9, 1983 Page 4 . Friday and 8 hours on Saturday, but be closed on Sunday. Chairman Wight closed the public hearing. The Commission asked Fire Marshal Braun if he had any concerns regarding the air compressor in the basement. Mr. Braun responded that provided the Fire Department reviews the air compressor operation, there should be no problem. Mr. Cornell moved to recommend granting a Conditional Use Permit to operate a mail order scuba supply business as a Horne Occupation, subject to the following conditions: 1. The business, and in particular ithe air compressor, be installed and operated in compliance with Fire Department regulations. ~ 2. The hours of operation be 4 to ~ PM Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM on Saturday and closed on Sunday. 3. The diver symbol on the garage door be removed because it draws attention to this location as being a business. . He cited the following findings of fact: A. vlith appropriate safeguards, determined by the Fire Marshal, the Home Occupation does not involve equipment or processes which introduce obnoxious conditions into this residential area. B. At the proposed level of customer visitation, the Home Occupation will not significantly increase local vehicular or pedestrian traffic. C. The Home Occupation will not be injurious or detrimental to adjoining or abutting properties, nor will it endanger the public health, morals, safety or welfare, and it is in the public interest. Mr. Brewer seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - THANHEISER. Application for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a free-stand- ing, pedestrian-oriented retail stand. Location: Northeast corner of First and Lincoln Streets. Mr. Carr reviewed the Department Report; Chairman Wight opened the public hearing. . Horst Thanheiser spoke, explaining that they would be open from 11 AM to 6 PM in the summer and from 11 AM to 3 PM in the winter. The location will be the same as last year. Chairman Wight closed the public hearing. . . . PLANNING COMMISSION February 9, 1983 pag~ 5 Mr. Downie moved to recommend granting a permit for one year under the original conditions. Mr. Hulett seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. SHORELINE MANAGEMENT HEARING - CROWN ZELLERBACH. Request for a Substantial Development Permit for a fuel oil tank farm and related product handling facilities. Location: Ediz Hook and Port Angeles Harbor. (Continued from January 12, 1983.) Chairman Wight explained that the Department of Ecology had not issued a written threshold determination regard- ing this application; therefore, the Planning Commission would take no action tonight, however, testimony could be received. The Commission then voted to open the public hearing and receive testimony. Chairman Wight opened the public hearing. Bob Morgan, Crown Zellerbach, introduced the other members of the application team: Western Transport, Inc., a subdivision of Crown Zellerbach, and British Petroleum, explaining that they would make a presentation on their specific areas of involvement in the operation. They then provided a general overview of the project, a description of the tank farm and the Crown Zellerbach properties, a description of the fueling operation, including a slide presentation, and responded to ques- tions from the Commission and public. Rosemary Cockrill, Del Price, Clay Betting and Hattie Berglund asked speci- fic questions regarding the nature of the operation. The applicants provided information pertaining to those, where possible, as did the Commission and Staff. The Chairman then announced that the Commission would stop receiving testimony at this point in the public hearing and requested Staff to provide information on some of the issues that had arisen. Mr. Brewer moved that the hearing be continued to March 9, 1983. Mr. Anderson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. V COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None. . . . . PLANNING COMMISSION February 9, 1983 Page 6 VI STAFF REPORTS Commercial Land Use. The Commission and the staff reviewed the background data on the commercial zoning effort and decided that the population and commercial land use projections and other background data provided for developing the mapping of commercial zones for the City was aqequate. I VII REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS Messrs. Downie and Brewer announced that they would be leaving the Commission either the end of March or upon conclusion of the ~rown Zellerbach hearing if it occurred after March. VIII ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 P.M. C:3/~~ aul D. Carr, Secretary PDC:LF ~-'iU!'r'" Chai,rman I I Tape condition: Satisfactory _..~~~-- --------- ----- . CITY OF PORT ANGELES ATTENDANCE ROSTER Type of Meeting: PLANNING COM..lI.1ISSION Date: 2-09-83 Location: I I l34 West Front Street, Port Angel~s .A.Ac -- eY ~l vI) &rrlt p7QlJlc/ 1(: ~ucJ1CtJte~. ~DlJ)t-~c",,,1sd1~,,.<l ()p~'Y'~ ! 60T(;" liJilLt)J,...--/-f./:}.UETT H33AtJ1gK'M.; W ~ / . ( BP/V'fr '1 ~""~ L. nrcl\tz1 105 7lf 'o,e" vitn1lft..v;, rOO--rtMvP, Drurt-cJ /W-r.co -h~~~ !/aA'\,/Xh'- Dl.1 ':',9 (,(). '7-;-"- fe-ct 07~ ~/'7}1 Iht7/?'7 /tz/:O~i'- //3/ ~dJ.e' "~I 4nqc<:-Cc.--J' t/ lJafjrlaud n(]/n/;I.I~W" If ,I 1/ " , 'Lh1C>,;" ML-IIJ/.f/''''''L "- et.<// t"J I'D ./t/ 2'1t'i/7 ) t Yl L.()"l , 1?J-/J 1~Lfi1r~cJ, ~ "WcA :.' 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