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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/11/1985 . . . BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Port Angeles, Washington March 11, 1985 I CALL TO ORDER Chairman Lewis called the meeting to order at 7:10 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: John Lacey, Jim Rexroat, Scott Lewis, Luc ia l-icPhee. Members Absent: Steve Pazan. Staff Present: Paul D. Carr, Dan VanHemert, Craig D. Knutson. III APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Lacey moved to approve the minutes of the February 4, 1985, meeting as written. Ms. McPhee seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. IV VARIANCES V-85(3)5 - JAMES HOPPER. Request for a variance in the requirements of the Residential Trailer Park District of one 12 square-foot sign per trailer park, to allow two 96 square-foot signs. Location: 112 Highway 101 West. Mr. VanHeffiert reviewed the current and previous Department Reports on this application, and entered them into the record. Mr. Carr reviewed a 1981 Department memo on variance criteria and entered it into the record. Chairman Lewis opened the public hearing. Pat Killebrew, representing Mr. Hopper, submitted a drawing of the Mobile Home Park vicinity. Using the vicinity map, he explained that the Fairmont Motel sign is one-tenth of a mile from the Mobile Home Park and the Thunderbird Motel sign is three-tenths of a mile from the Mobile Home Park, and both are larger than the requested sign. It is difficul t for park residents and visitors to see the entrance to the Mobile Home Park. He submitted two photos showing damage by vehicles on an existing telephone pole near the Park entrance. He stated that a number of accidents have occurred in the area; however, only one in July, 1984 has been reported. The 12 square- foot sign requirements are unreasonable. He also submitted a site I I' . BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT March ll, 1985 Page 2 plan of the Park. The proposed signs will be at the corners of the property to provide better views. Mr. Killebrew stated that the Mobile Home Park was grand-fathered upon annexation; it is surrounded by commercial property where large signs are permitted; and installing a sign on nearby commercially-zoned property has been explored. Larger signs would aid the flow of traffic and be better than a deceleration lane because they do not cost as much. In response to a question from Mr. Killebrew, Mr. VanHemert explained that there were five mobile home parks in RTP districts in the City, including the Welcome Inn. Mr. Killebrew explained that Mr. Hopper1s was the only one on a Highway. Staff distributed a letter from Mike Libera. Chairman Lewis asked about the County zoning on the three sides of the Mobile Home Park. Mr. Killebrew explained that County zoning would permit signs as large as the applicant has requested. In response to a question, Mr. Killebrew explained no inquiry has been made with the Washington State Department of Transportation regarding improved access or signs. In response to questions from Mr. Rexroat and Mr. Lacey, Mr. Hopper explained that the property was annexed to acquire City water and sewer services. Ms. McPhee asked if the driveway marking could be improved to reduce the traffic problem. Mr. Killebrew explained that there is a high turn-over in tenants. Mr. Hopper explained that during the summer months, the Park receives between 50 and 75 visitors a day. Ms. McPhee asked about creating a vehicle holding area at the entrance-way, to which Mr. Killebrew explained it was too close to the applicant's home. Ms. McPhee asked if they wanted the larger signs for advertising or safety. Mr. Killebrew stated for both reasons. The Board, staff and Mr. Killebrew explored moving the existing signs and rezones as other alternatives. Chairman Lewis restated the applicant's position. Following no other comment from the public, Chairman Lewis closed the public hearing. The Board discussed the matter among themselves and with staff and the applicant. z,,1r. Lacey moved to deny the variance application because the circumstances have not changed since the original application in 1984; there has been no new evidence presented; and the application does not meet the criteria for a variance. Ms. McPhee seconded the motion which passed 4 - o. The Board incorporated the original four findings of fact, as follows: 1. Nonconforming signs are now too large. 2. A special privilege would clearly be granted. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT March 11, 1985 Page 3 . 3. Recreational vehicles can slow down and turn into the park without the proposed signs. 4. There are no compelling reasons to grant the variance. Chairman Lewis continued the meeting to Thursday, March 14th, at 5:15 P.M. in the City Council Chambers to hear the Breitbach variance application. ~ Paul D. Carr, Secretary . . . BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Port Angeles, Washington March 14, 1985 Continued March 11, 1985 Meeting I CALL TO ORDER Vice-Chairman Lucia McPhee reconvened the meeting at 5:30 PM on March 14, 1985, noting that she and John Lacey were present. Lacking a quorum, the meeting was recessed until March 18, 1985, at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers. c,'V,~<-~ c. D. VanHemert, Asst.Secy. Yk~ P'Vice-Chairman . .