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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/11/2001 .' . . I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. F. ~_.,JO'" iR~ T'PJ.,./.. .N' I'Gr I,EIL E~..i(!J, _fJ __" ___ _<__~ml~ A --- --- ---..--..... -----------... WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION 321 East Fifth Street April 11, 2001 CALL TO ORDER 7p.m. ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Meeting of March 28,2001. PUBLIC HEARING: STREET VACATION PETITION - STV 01-01 - PORT ANGELES FOOD BANK etal, Portion of Fourth Street right-of-way west of Valley Street: Petition for vacation of right-of-way abutting Blocks 83 and 75, TPA. COMMUNICA TIONS FROM THE PUBLIC STAFF REPORTS REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS ADJOURNMENT PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Linda Nutter (Chair), Chuck Schramm (Vice), Fred Hewins, Fred Norton, Bob Philpott, Mary Craver, Wayne Doty PLANNING STAFF: Brad Collins, Planning Director; Debra Barnes, Associate Planner; Sue Roberds, Planning Specialist. . . . MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington 98362 April 11, 2001 7:00p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Linda Nutter, Bob Philpott, Fred Norton, Fred Hewins, Chuck Schramm, Mary Craver, Wayne Doty Members Excused: None Staff Present: Brad Collins Public Present: Linda deBord and Jim deBord APPROVAL OF MINUTES Several minor corrections were noted, including the addition of the findings and conclusions for the recommendation on the Telecommunications Ordinance which were previously left out. Commissioner Hewins moved to approve the March 28,2001, minutes as corrected. Commissioner Philpott seconded the motion which passed unanimously with Chair Nutter abstaining due to her absence. PUBLIC HEARINGS STREET VACATION PETITION STY 01-01 - PORT ANGELES FOOD BANK et al Port of Fourth Street right-of-way west of Valley Creek: Petition for vacation of right-of-way abutting Blocks 85 and 73, TP A Director Collins presented the staff report. Clarification was made as to the Blocks involved with the proposal. Commissioner Hewins requested clarification of Lots involved, which was confirmed to be adjacent to Lots 1-3, Block 85 and also Lots 18-20, Block 73 which are generally located at the base of the Valley Creek ravine. Access to Lot 4 and other lots would not be compromised by the proposal as they are located on the face of the ravine wall and are generally undevelopable. Commissioner Schram requested clarification of the relationship of the Brown's interest as their property does not appear to abut 4th Street which was clarified that they mayor may not abut 4lh Street but they do abut Valley Street. Being no further questions, Chair Nutter opened the public hearing. Linda deBord, real estate Chair for the Port Angeles Food Bank, 1309 E. 7th Street, represented the applicant. She reiterated the parking requirements for the Food Bank as a part ofthe recent addition, adding that the physical constraints of the property led to the plan . . . Planning Commission Minutes April 11, 2001 Page 2 to utilize the undeveloped right-of-way as the most viable option. She also confirmed that Mr. Brown does abut 4th Street with a dog-leg shaped property. Commissioner Craver asked if the area would provide sufficient parking, which was confirmed by the applicant. There being no further speakers, Chair Nutter closed the public hearing. Commissioner Philpott stated the proposal is straight-forward for the applicant in order to comply with the parking requirements. Bob Philpott moved to recommend to the City Council approval of STY 01-01 with the findings and conclusions as listed below. The motion was seconded by Fred Hewins and passed unanimously. Findings, and Conclusions in Support of Street Vacation Petition - STV 01-01 Port Angeles Food Bank et al Findings: 1. A petition for vacation of right-of-way was submitted by the Port Angeles Food Bank and others on February 7,2001. 2. The proposed street vacation is for a portion of the unopened Fourth Street right-of-way located west of Valley Street between Lots 1-3, Block 85 and lots 18-20, Block 73, Townsite of Port Angeles. The petition is signed by one hundred percent of the abutting property owners. 3. Zoning of the property and surrounding area is Industrial Light. 4. Surrounding land uses are nonconforming residential and light industrial which include a bottling plant, the City's power substation, and a welding shop. 5. The Valley Creek ravine wall is located directly west of the subject site which prevents access from the west to the area and use of the Fourth Street right-of-way for a through street. 6. The Port Angeles Food Bank leases the property to the south of the right-of-way on a long term lease. Development of the site has caused a need for off-street parking to be developed which cannot be acconunodated on-site. The vacation is being sought to acquire additional property for development ofthe required off-street parking. 7. A utility service is located at the east end of the right-of-way. If development occurs, an easement will need to be given or the service relocated. The Light Department has stated no objection to the proposal under the condition that the utility service be provided an easement. . . . Planning Commission Minutes April 1 I. 2001 Page 3 8. The City's Fire and Police Departments had no comment or concerns regarding the proposed street vacation. 9. At this location, Valley Street and the unopened Fourth Street right-of-way are classified as local streets on the City's Circulation Plan Map. 10. The vacating of a street is categorically exempt from a SEP A threshold determination per Section 197-11-800 (2) (h) of the Washington Administrative Code, 11. The proposed street vacation was reviewed for consistency with the Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan. The following goals and policies were found to be the most relevant: Land use Map Goal, Policies, and Objective Goal A, and Policies 1 and 2; Industrial Goal H, Transportation Goal H, and Policy 14; Utilities and Public Services Goal B, and Policy 4. 12. The City Council adopted Resolution No. 6-01 on March 20,2001, which was legally advertised in the Peninsula Daily News on March 25, 2001. The site was posted on March 20,2001. No comments have been received. 13. The Port Angeles Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the petition on April 11, 2001, which was duly advertised on March 20, 2001. 14. The Planning Commission's action constitutes a recommendation to the City CounciL The City Council has scheduled a public hearing for consideration of the petition at its April 17 , 2001, regular meeting. Conclusions: A. Current traffic circulation in the area will not be affected by this vacation. Future development in the area will continue to use Valley Street as access. B. The vacation of the proposed right-of-way will not interfere with the public's health, safety, or welfare. C. Development patterns in the area will not change as a result of the proposed street vacation. D. The proposed street vacation is consistent with the Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan. E. Because the right-of-way is not needed for use as a public right-of-way, vacation of the property is in the public's interest as it will allow development ofthe subject property in the public interest by removing vehicle parking from the main access street and providing required parking for the Food Bank use. . . . Planning Commission Minutes April]]. 100] Page 4 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None. STAFF REPORTS Director Collins thanked Wayne Doty for his services and wished him well. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS Chair Nutter presented a draft Long Range planning agenda for 2001. Commissioner Schranun added an animal control ordinance to the list. Discussion occurred about joint meeting(s) with Clallam County on planning policies, particularly regarding the Urban Growth Area, also occurred. Commissioner Hewins recommended a Saturday half-day work session rather than using the regular meeting times or another Wednesday evening utilizing City/County staff presentations on adopted policies. Commissioner Hewins also recommended that the session for the Downtown area be held earlier in the year. Discussion followed, and a revised schedule will be provided at the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. ~.J.~ Bra Colhns, Secretary Ck~tt~ PREPARED BY: D. Barnes e:> . .~ I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. FORT ANGEL,ES WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION 321 East Fifth Street April 11, 2001 CALL TO ORDER 7p.m. ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Meeting of March 28, 2001. PUBLIC HEARING: STREET VACATION PETITION - STV 01-01 - PORT ANGELES FOOD BANK eta). Portion of Fourth Street right-of-way west of Valley Street: Petition for vacation of right-of-way abutting Blocks 83 and 75, TP A. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC STAFF REPORTS REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS ADJOURNMENT PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Linda Nutler (Chair), Chuck Schramm (Vice), Fred Hewins, Fred Nonon, Bob Philpott, Mary Craver, Wayne Doly PLANNING STAFF: Brad Collins, Planning Director; Debra Barnes, Associate Plantler: Sue Roberds, Planning Specialist. · ~ORTANGELES WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A. PLANNING COMMISSION ATTENDANCE ROSTER AND TESTIMONY SIGN~UP SHEET PLEASE SIGN IN. Meeting Agenda of: ~ /0 / / PLEASE NOTE: IE you plan to testify, by 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 - it only acknowledges your presence. NAME~ A Jj~ /JU &;;-yJ < 1-/ A \J~ .-;t"~ ~ P' v ADDRESS: l?Jo1 ~ J~ !/l~ ~'- -( Agenda Item No. .