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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 04/25/2007 . . . CITY OF . I. II. ~ORTANGELES WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A. AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION 321 East Fifth Street April 25, 2007 6 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance led by Chair ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of April 11, 2007 IV. V. VI. PUBLIC HEARING: BELIEVER'S RESOURCE CENTER - CUP 02-09 Amended -1018 West 16111 Street: Request to add a 17' x 15' youth classroom to a structure in the RS-7 Residential Single Family zone that is being used for church actlvities. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC STAFF REPORTS 1. Overview of 2007 Comprehensive Plan Amendments VII. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS o VIII. ADJOURNMENT PLANNING COMMISSIONERS Wcrnel BClel (Chan), John Matthews (VIce Chall), KCVIIl Snydel, Chellc Kldd, Stanley Harlls, Dave lohnson, Doc ReIss PLANNING STAFF Malk Mad;en, DneclO1, Sue Robelds, Plannlllg Manager, Nathan West, PllIlclpal Plannel, Scott Johns, Associate Planncl . . . MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington 98362 April 25, 2007 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Cherie Kidd, Dave Johnson, John Matthews, Stanley Harris, Werner Beier, Doc Reiss Members Excused: Kevin Snyder Staff Present: Sue Roberds, Scott Johns Public Present: Tom Bryant CALL TO ORDER A salute to the flag was led by Chair Beier. APPROV AL OF MINUTES Commissioner Matthews moved to approve the April 11, 2007 minutes with a correction noting that Commissioner Johnson did not vote in the matter of the Queen of Angeles Church Conditional Use Permit Amendment because of his association with the church. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Johnson and passed 6 - O. PUBLIC HEARING: Chair Beier 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. BELIEVER'S RESOURCE CENTER - CUP 02-09 Amended - 1018 West 16th Street: Request to add a 17' x 15' youth classroom to a structure in the RS- 7 Residential Single Family zone that is being used for church activities. Associate Planner Scott Johns reviewed the Department's report recommending approval of the application with a condition requiring that a sidewalk be installed along the sIte frontage. Mr. Johns presented an overhead display identifying the site location and surrounding uses and responded to several questions regarding site development. Mr. Johns responded that staffs original recommendation included a requirement for a sidewalk. He was not aware why the sidewalk was not constructed. Chair Beier opened the public hearing. Pastor Tom Bryant, Believer's Resource Center, 1018 West 16th Street stated that he was aware that staff originally recommended that a sidewalk be constructed along the property . . . Planmng CommISSIOn Mmutes Apn125,2007 Page 2 frontage. He recalled that, at that time, the Center did not own the property and the Planning Commission did not feel it appropriate to impose a sidewalk at that time. He expected that, now that the Center does own the site, a sidewalk would be required. There being no further comments, Chair Beier closed the public hearing. Following brief discussion, Commissioner Johnson moved to amend the conditional use permit to allow the addition of a youth classroom with the following condition, and citing the following findings and conclusions in support of that action: CondztlOns: 1. A Building Permit is required prior to beginning construction on the youth classroom. 2. All conditions of approval from CUP 02-09 shall remam in effect. 3. Sidewalk extending the length of the property frontage shall be located adjacent to the curb along 16th Street. 4. The driveway access shall be constructed to City standards. Findings: Based on the information provided in the Community Development Staff Report for CUP 02-09A dated April 25, 2007, including all information in the public record file, comments and testimony presented during the public hearing, the Planning Commission discussion and deliberation, and the above listed conditions of approval, the City of Port Angeles Planning Commission hereby finds that: 1. Believer's Resource Center submitted Conditional Use Permit application CUP 02-09A to add a 17' x 15' 6" classroom structure to the existing church building on DATE. 2. The site includes Lots 4,5, and 6 of Block 441, Townsite of Port Angeles. 3. The site is zoned RS-7. Church uses are allowed by conditional use permit per Section 17.10.040(F) and Table "A" of the PAMC, which provides development standards for conditional uses in the RS-7 zone. Church uses require a minimum lot width of 100 feet and a minimum lot area of21,000 square feet in the RS-7. 4. The Comprehensive Plan designates the site as High Density Residential. Nearby designations are Commercial and Low Density Residential. The site is located in the City's northwest Planning Area. The subject site is located at 1018 W. 16th Street. Development in the neighborhood includes single famIly, duplex, and multi-family residential, as well as commercial and office uses. Per 17.96.050 P AMC, the Planning Commission shall consider applications for conditional use permit uses as specified in the applicable Chapter ofthe Zoning Regulations. The Planning Commission may grant said permits which are consistent and compatible with the purpose ofthe 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 5. . 7. 8. 9. 10. . 11. Planmng CommiSSIOn Mmutes Aprd 25, 2007 Page 3 neighboring property. The Planning Commission may refuse to issue a conditional use permit if the characteristics of the intended use would defeat the purpose of the City's zoning regulations. 6. The City's Comprehensive Plan was reviewed for consistency with the proposal. Land Use Element Goal A and Policy A2; Land Use Element Goal B, and Policies B.1 and B.4; Land Use Element Goal C and Policies C.1; Housing Element Goal A and Policy A6, and Goal B and Policy B.6; Transportation Element Policy B.l; Conservation Element Goal A and Policy AI, Goal B and Policies B.1, 2, 4,5,8, and Objectives B.3, 4, and 7; Capital Facilities Element Policies B.l - 7, and Housing Element Policy B.5 were found to be most relevant to the proposal. PAMC Chapter 14.40 requires 1 parking space for each 50 square feet of assembly area for uses similar to churches without fixed seating. 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. Reviewing City Departmental comments were considered in the review of this application. The proposed activity will require a valid building permit. Notification of the proposed action was placed in the Peninsula Daily News on April 9, 2007, posted on the site on April 11, 2007, and mailed to property owners within 300 feet of the subject property on April 6, 2007. The public comment period ended on April 21, 2007. A Determination of Non-Significance (DNS 1003) was issued for the previous conditional use permit, CUP 02-09, on September 6,2002 per WAC 197-11-355. The proposed addition is exempt from SEPA review per WAC 197-11-800(1). This satisfies the City's responsibility under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEP A). 12. The Planning Commission opened a public hearing on the proposal at the April 25, 2007, regular meeting. Conclusions: Based on the information provided in the Department of Community Development Staff Report for CUP 02-09A dated April 25, 2007, including all of the information in the public record file, comments, and testimony presented during the public hearing, the Planning Commission's discussion and deliberation, and the above listed conditions of approval and listed findings, the City of Port Angeles Planning Commission hereby concludes that: A. As conditioned, the proposal is consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan, specifically with Land Use Element Goal A and Policy A2; Land Use Element Goal B, and Policies B.1; Land Use Element Goal C and Policies C.l; and Transportation Element Policy B.14; were found to be most relevant. B. The proposed use complies with Section 17.10.050(F) (RS-7 Zone) of the Port Angeles Municipal Code and, as conditioned, the proposal is consistent with development standards for a church use in the RS-7 Zone. . . . . Plannmg CommiSSIOn Mmutes Aprt125, 2007 Page 4 C. D. The proposal is consistent with requirements for approval of a conditional use permit as specified in P AMC 17.96.050. The proposal is consistent with PAMC Chapter 14.40 (Parking Ordinance) The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kidd and passed 6 - O. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None ST AFF REPORTS Planner Johns reported on the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments that would be under consideration during a public hearing scheduled for May 9, 2007. The Commissioners reviewed the proposals and offered suggestions relative to presentation, wording, and mapping clarifications. Staff reminded the Commission that Commissioner Snyder would be leaving the group the end of May, and encouraged everyone to think of citizens who might be interested in filling the position. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS None ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:15 P.M. #l1A~, Werner Beier, Chair CITY OF 120RTANGELES @ - _.. ._~. - -. . --..,--' - - WAS H I N G TON, USA PLANNING COMMISSION ATTENDANCE KOSTEK AND TESTIl\10NY SIGN-UP SHEET PLEASE SIGN IN Meeting Agenda of: A p~ '- ;< ~ C7-a:J7 ) 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. ,101'1 ft<~ A-t\ 'I ~/q w { )L1f ST 1.1t.- ." , , C: \My Files\FORMS\Mtgrostpc. wpd