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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05/06/1969 . . . Minutes of the Port Angeles Planning Commission meeting of May 6, 1969. Present: Hunt, Treat, Anderson, Hankins, Driscoll, McHone, and Building Inspector Willson. Absent: Dilling Meeting was opened at 7:40 P.M. in the Municipal Chambers. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as received. Old Business - None New Business - Mr. Floyd Shields of 1233 West 5th St. had requested a variance which would permit him to enlarge an existing single family residence by extending it to approximately 20 feet from the alley instead of the 25 feet required in an RS-7 zone. After a brief discussion, it was voted to recommend the request be approved. Mr. Vance Bin~ham had presented a request for variance on the property at 9 0 and 922 Caroline. The existing building is a nonconforming structure in that it has insufficient side- yard clearances. The request is for permission to enlarge the existing structure by extending it straight south, in line with the present west and east walls. The total of the present structure and the new addition will represent approximately 39% lot coverage. Parking for the present 10 vehicles will still be provided. After discussing the request with Mr. Bingham, it was voted to recommend approval. Mr. Philip L. Churchley of 328 East Lopez had requested a variance to enable him to construct a new detached garage, two feet from the alley line instead of the 10 feet required in an RS-7 zone. Following a lengthy discussion, it was voted to recommend the request be denied. It was felt that the situation as it exists does not warrant a variance, since the structure can be built to comply with the set back requirements. Other Business Mr. & Mrs. H. E. McLennan of 738 West 15th had requested a vacation of the alley on Block 427 Townsite, located between 15th and 16th Streets, Truck Route to "AI' St. Mrs. Eleanor Priest had requested the vacation of the alley in Block 186 Townsite, located between 5th & 6th Streets, Penn to Wolcott Streets. Both requests had been referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation. Memos from various departments involved were considered. After brief discussion it was voted to recommend the vacation of both alleys be denied. . . , Minutes - Port Angeles Planning Comm. May 6, 1969 page 2 Mr. Robert Chamberlin, 202 West 9th, had inquired about the possibility of locating an ice dispenser on the northeast corner of Front and Chambers Streets. After discussing the matter, the secretary was advised to inform Mr. Chamberlin that a one year trial would be acceptable. LitterL cans should be provided and empited as required, the premises kept clean and, if the situation shows the necessity, off-street parking will be required. A communication from the All-City Council of Parents and Teachers was pres~nted to the commission at the opening of business. The Communication was relative to undersirable conditions which are felt to exist in the vicinity of Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lincoln, Roosevelt and Washi~on Schools. These conditions range from traffic problems to design features of 8th Street and Boulevard bridges. Representatives from the All-City Council were present and discussed this correspondence at length. The Planning Commission recommended that this be presented to a joint meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission. The secretary was directed to arrange such a meeting. A brief discussion pertaining to accessory structures in mobile home areas was held. The secretary was directed to obtain what information he could on other communitiestapproaches to the question. No further business was advanced and the meeting adjouned at 9:25 PM. 6/JJ4~ ~ 'l d.J:.~ Harry unt, hairman g Secretary MEMO: May If 1969 , TO: Planning Commission e RE: Meeting scheduled for May 6, 1969 Old Business - None New Business - Floyd Shields. 1233 West 5th Street, has requested a variance to allow the demolition of an existing back porch and the construction of a new addition in its place. The addition would come approximately 20 feet from the alley instead of the 25 feet required in an RS-7 zone. Vance F. Bingham, has requested a variance to permit him to enlarge an existing, non-conforming building at 920 and 922 Caroline Street. This is the same property that George a Todd received a similar variance for (see Planning Committee minutes 9/17/6QY8but never exercised. This new request is for comparable work but a large r addi ti on. Philip L. ChurchleYf 328 East Lopez, has requested a variance to construct a new garage closer to the alley than permitted in an RS-7 zone. This is to ~place an existing carport. , Other Business - Two requests for right-of-way vacations have been <~ forwarded to the Planning Commission for recommendation. ~ 1. By H.E. McLennan, vacate alley in Block 427 Townsite; between 15th and 16th Streets f rom "A" Street to Truck Road. 2. By Mrs. Eleanor Priest, alley in Block 186 Townsite; between 5th and 6th Streets, Penn to Wolcott. Bob Chamberlin inquired about installing an ice dispenser, similar to the one in the Safeway parking lot. on the northeast corner of Front and Chambers Stre e t. (RB zone) Council Action - At its meeting of April 17, 1969 the City Council took the follow- ing action on items from the Planning Commission meeting of April 15 , 1969 . Del-Hur, rezoning request vicinity of 13th & "Mil for gravel pit, denied. re.pl,f/ L.N.Jungman; ~ of lots 18, 19, 20 Block 1 Highland View Acre tracts, accepted the proposed layout of the preliminary plat. As of this date, I have no further business to be presented at this meeting. . R. P. Willson Recording Secretary e,