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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/14/2007 I. II. III. IV. I V. VI. VII. VIII. I ~ORr ANGELES WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A. AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION 321 East Fifth Street March 14, 2007 6 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance led by Chair ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of February 28, 2007 PUBLIC HEARING: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP 07-02 - GARLING: 528 West 10th Street: Request to allow a accessory residential unit in the RS-7 Residential Single Family zone. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC STAFF REPORTS - Land Development Guide Final Review REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS ADJOURNMENT PLANNING COMMISSIONERS Chene Kldd (ChaIr), Dave Johnson (VIce Chair), KeVin Snyder, John Matthews, Stanley Hams, Werner BeIer, Doc ReISS PLANNING STAFF Mark Madsen, DIrector, Sue Roberds, Planmng Manager, Nathan West, Pnnclpal Planner, Scott Jolms, ASSOCIate Planner . MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington 98362 March 14, 2007 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Dave Johnson, Cherie Kidd, Kevin Snyder, John Matthews, and Wemer Beier None Nathan West, Scott Johns Marlene Garling Members Excused: Staff Present: Public Present: CALL TO ORDER Salute to the Flag was led by Chair Kidd APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the minutes were continues to the March 28, 2007, regular Planning Commission meeting. . PUBLIC HEARINGS: Chair Kidd indicated that those who testify must sign the "Sign In" log and affirm that their testimony will be truthful to the best of their knowledge. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP 07-02 - GARLING - 528 West 10th Street: Request to allow an accessory residential unit in the RS-7 Residential Single Family zone. . Associate Planner Scott Johns reviewed the department staff report recommending approval of the conditional use permit with 6 conditions. Chair Kidd opened the public hearing. Marlene Garling, 528 W. 10th Street, Port Angeles, stated that she had reviewed the staffs report and had no additions or corrections. There being no further testimony, Chair Kidd closed the public hearing. Following a brief discussion, Commissioner Snyder moved to approve the conditional use permit with five conditions, citing the following findings and conclusions in support of the action: Conditions: 1. Separate water and electrical meters are required for each dwelling unit. 2. Addressing for each dwelling unit shall be clearly identified as 528 and 52811z West 10th Street. Address numbers must be at least six (6) inches in height and readily visible from the street and of contrasting color from their background. 3. Two (2) off-street parking spaces are required for each residential dwelling unit for a total of four (4) spaces. . . . Planmng CommiSSIOn Minutes March 14, 2007 Page 2 4. Construction will be per International Residential Code requirements 5. Driveway and site access shall be constructed to Public Works and Utilities Standards. 6. All utility improvements including water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage and electrical are to be completed to the satisfaction of the Public Works and Utilities Department. Fmdings: 1. Alan and Marlene Garling submitted a conditional use permit application for an accessory residential unit on February 22,2007, that was determined as complete on February 26,2007. The applicants own the subject property. 2. The proposed site is legally described as the west 25' of Lot 7 and all of Lot 8 Block 323 ofthe Townsite of Port Angeles, and is located at 528 W. loth Street. 3. The site is zoned Residential Single Family (RS-7) and is 10,500 sq. ft. in area. 4. The Comprehensive Plan designates the site as Low Density Residential. Adjacent designations are also Low Density Residential. The site is located in the City's North Central Planning Area. The subject site is located on the south side ofW. 10th Street between Cedar and Pine Streets. Development in the neighborhood includes predominately single family residential uses. 5. Per 17.96.050 P AMC, the Planning Commission shall consider applications for conditional use permits as specified in the applicable Chapter of the Zoning Regulations. The Planning Commission may grant said permits which are consistent and compatible with the purpose of the zone in which the use is located, consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and not contrary to the public use and interest. In each application the Planning Commission may impose whatever restrictions or conditions are considered essential to protect the public health, safety, welfare, and to prevent depreciation of neighboring property. Conditional uses shall be evaluated to determine if the characteristics of the intended use as related to the specific proposed site would defeat the purpose of the City's Zoning Regulations by introducing incompatible, detrimental, or hazardous conditions. The Planning Commission may refuse to issue a conditional use permit ifthe characteristics of the intended use would defeat the purpose of the City's zoning regulations. The City's Comprehensive Plan was reviewed for consistency with the proposal. 6. A development that is approved through the conditional use permit process must remain in continual compliance with specific conditions of approval or may be revoked. 7. Site access must comply with Public Works and Utilities Standards. 8. Notification of the proposed action and conditional use permit application was placed in the Peninsula Daily News on March 1,2007. Public notice was mailed to property owners within 300 feet of the subject property on February 27,2007. The site was posted on February 27,2007. No comments were received as a result of the public notice period. Planmng CommiSSIOn Mznutes March 14, 2007 Page 3 . 9. A Determination of Non-Sigmficance was issued for this proposed action on March 13, 2007. . 10. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposal at the March 14, 2007, regular meeting. Conclusions: 1. As conditioned, the proposal is consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan, specifically with Land Use Element Goal A and Policy A.2 and C2, Housing Element A.6 and B.6, and Transportation Element Policy B.14. 2. The proposal is consistent with requirements for approval of a conditional use permit as specified in P AMC 17.96.050, and with the requirement of a conditional use permit for an accessory residential unit in the RS-7 per P AMC 17.1 0.040(A) 3. As conditioned, the proposal is consistent with PAMC Chapter 14.40 (Parking Ordinance) . 4. The use is in the public interest as it allows for a variety of housing opportunities. 5. The City's responsibility under the State Environmental Policy Act in review of the proposal has been satisfied. Commissioner Beier seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. A brief discussion regarding accessory residential unit size, setback, and occupancy requirements ensued. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None ST AFF REPORTS Principal Planner Nathan West presented the department's draft Land Development Guide. Several Commissioners commended staff on the quality of the document. Chair Kidd asked questions of clarification on two points and commented on the historic preservation section. . Mr. West discussed the upcoming April 11, 2007, Planning Commission agenda, indicating that there would be several items for consideratIOn. Planner Johns briefly discussed the Comprehensive Plan amendments being proposed that will be part of the April 11, 2007, agenda. Mr. West reminded Commissioners of the Smart Growth meetings that are scheduled for March 30, and 31, 2007, and indicated that the Friday event is considered a public meeting so that the City Council and Planning Commission members can all attend as long as they avoid any appearance of an official meeting. Associate Planner Johns provided a brief review of his recent attendance at the Community Tree Management Institute. A five minute recess was called while staff reviewed the Planning Commission bylaws. .: . . PlannIng CommISSIOn Minutes March 14, 2007 Page 4 ELECTION OF OFFICERS Principal Planner West read the Planning Commission bylaws concerning election of officers. Nominations for Planning Commission Chair were submitted as follows: Commissioner Reiss nominated Commissioner Beier and Commissioner Harris nominated Commissioner Reiss for the position of Chair for the 2007 term of office. Following a vote of the Commissioners, Commissioner Beier was elected Chair. Commissioner Snyder nominated Commissioner Matthews and Commissioner Harris nominated Commissioner Reiss for the position of Vise Chair for the 2007 term of office. Following a vote of the Commissioners, Commissioner Matthews was elected Vise Chair. Chair Kidd expressed her gratitude at having been provided the opportunity to serve as Planning Commission Chair, stating that it had been an experience of personal growth for her. Principal Planner West thanked Chair Kidd for her service during the past year as Chair of the Planning Commission. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS Commissioner Reiss inquired as to the status of a joint meeting of the City Council and the Planning Commission. Principal Planner West indicated that staff was in the process of arranging the meeting and that no date has been set. Commissioner Johnson reported on the March Port Angeles Forward meeting where the major topic of discussion was a potential land swap between the city and Clallam County. The two properties being considered are the Veterans Center located at 3rd and Francis Streets and the city owned "old fire house" located between the Carnegie Library and Veteran's Park on Lincoln Street. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned PREPARED BY: S. Johns 'CITY OF I20RTANGELES ~ ....... .~._-_. ~~ -e~ . . WAS H I N G TON, USA PLANNING COMMISSION ATTENDANCE ROSTER AND TESTIl\10l\TY SIGN-UP SHEET PLEASE SIGN IN Meeting Agenda of: To help us provide an accurate record of those in attendance, please sign in. Your signature acknowledges your presence. If you plan to testify, by your signature below, you certify that the testimony given is true and correct under penalty of perjury by the laws of the State of Washington. Signature below DOES NOT REQUIRE you to testify. . NAME: _ ADDRESS: Agenda Item No. ~f~ ~LA~t5 f59-~ -\;0 - ~(l):b.-~~ , . c: \MyFiles\FORMS\Mtgrostpc. wpd