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WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A.
AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION
321 East Fifth Street
June 28, 2006
6 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance led by Chair
ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of June 14,2006
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OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
Transportation Demand Management Assessment - Olympic Skate Center: A request
for a reduction in the City's established parking requirements per Section 14.40.030
P AMC to accommodate an existing recreational activity and the addition of a day care
use.
WORK SESSION:
Work Plan discussion
Shoreline Substantial Development Process
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
STAFF REPORTS
REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
ADJOURNMENT
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS Chene KIdd (Chair), Dave Johnson (Vice Chair), Kevm Snyder, Candace Kalish, John Matthews, Stanley Hams, Werner Beier
PLANNING STAFF Mark Madsen, Director, Sue Roberds, Plannmg Manager, Scott Johns, Associate Planner, Nathan West, Pnnclpal Planner
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MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
Port Angeles, Washington 98362
June 28, 2006
6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Dave Johnson, Cherie Kidd, Kevin Snyder, Candace
Kalish, John Matthews,Werner Beier
Members Excused:
Stanley Harris
Staff Present:
Sue Roberds, Nathan West, Scott Johns
Public Present:
Doc Reiss, John Locke
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There were no minutes presented for approval.
. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
Transportation Demand Mana2ement Assessment - Olympic Skate Center -
708 South Chase Street: A request for a reduction in the City's established
parking requirements per Section 14.40.030 PAMC to accommodate an existing
recreational activity and the addition of a day care use.
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Planning Manager Sue Roberds summarized a request for a Transportation Demand
Management Assessment (TDMA) requested for the Olympic Skate Center. The applicant is
proposing to add a day care use to the site which will not be operated in conjunction with the
existing indoor skate center activity. Current parking on the site (61 spaces) is adequate to
support the skate center activity and the day care activity but, under strict application of the
City's parking standards, joint use of the site would not allow the applicant to develop the
planned day care center. A TDMA was provided and analyzed. Staff believes that the parking
reduction should be permitted with the condition that if the TDMA is shown to be flawed, a
return to strict application of the parking standards will be made by the applicant.
John Locke, 707 South Chase Street was present to answer questions. Mr. Locke
answered questions of the Commission with regard to the existing operation and his planned
changes to the site. Mr. Locke will convert 24 of the existing 61 spaces as an outdoor play area
for the day care activity which will leave 37 spaces for the skating rink activity. He is aware that
if it appears the TDMA is flawed, he will voluntarily eliminate the required area to recreate any
additional parking that is needed to continue the skate center use. His long term plans are to
entirely convert the site to a large day care activity center and relocate the skate center for
continued operation.
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June 28. 2006
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In response to Commissioner Kalish, Mr. Locke commented that his employees consist
mainly of on call people and normally only two employees are on site at anyone time. When
crowds are apparent, or for special events, he can call on his other part time help to assist. Most
of his employees do not drive other than he and his mother. The rink is open approximately 20
hours a week. The proposed activity will enable the property to function at a more reasonable
level of service to the community and provide a needed daycare service as well as continue the
recreational activity. Mr. Locke also noted that he would like to begin the day care activity with
20 children, possibly enlarging to serve as many as 45 children. A permanent fence will be
constructed around the day care play area with no through traffic permitted.
There being no further questions or discussion, Commissioner Snyder moved to
approve the Transportation Demand Management Assessment as proposed resulting in a
reduction of 24 spaces subject to the following conditions and supported by the following
findings, and conclusions:
Conditions:
1. If the TDMA is not consistent with on going demands of the parking area in association
with a permitted activity, the applicant will immediately cease operation of either activity
such that the City's standard parking requirements are met without contest.
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The day care activity and skate center activities will not operate at the same times such
that the remaining parking will be available for either use at all times.
Findings:
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The Olympic Skate Center is currently operated at 707 South Chase Street by Mr. John
Locke. Mr. Locke has approached the City with a Transportation Demand Management
Assessment identifying the demand generated by the conduct of the indoor skate center
activity over a period of two and one half months, from January through March 5, 2006.
Mr. Locke would like to add a day care activity to the skate center use which would
require the vacation of 24 of the 61 off-street parking spaces currently used for the skate
center activity for an outdoor play area. The skate center use and day care activity would
not be conducted during the same time.
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Title 14 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code sets standards for off-street parking
requirements throughout the City of Port Angeles. Section 14.40.050 of the Port Angeles
Municipal Code allows that:
14.40.050 Transportation Demand Management Assessment.
A. As part of any land use review and/or building permit application
with the City of Port Angeles, a transportation demand management assessment,
which analyzes the off-street parking needs of the new development or the
expansion of use in the existing building, may be conducted and shall require the
approval of the Planning Commission, ifparking for the use and/or building is not
provided per Section 14.40.030A Table A or Section 14.40.030C1.
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Section 14.40.030 Table A of the Port Angeles Municipal Code requires that 1 off-street
parking space be provided for each 200 square feet of usable area for recreational
activities. The Olympic Skate Center building is 10,000 square feet in area which
requires 50 off-street parking spaces. The site currently provides 61 parking spaces.
4. The proponent submitted a Transportation Demand Management Assessment identifying
that the actual, maximum need for off-street parking is approximately 37 parking spaces.
5. If the TDMA is shown to be inadequate, parking will be re established on the site at, at
minimum, that amount required by City ordinance and specified in Section 14.40.030
PAMe.
6. Adjacent property owners were identified and notified of the intent to allow a reduction
in the required number of off-street parking spaces for the proposed uses per Section
14.40.050(B). No comments were received.
Conclusions:
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The proposal is in compliance with Section 14.40.050 of the Port Angeles Municipal
Code which allows the submittal of a Transportation Demand Assessment by a property
ownerlbusiness operator to support a requested reduction of off-street parking in
association with a specified use.
B. Adjacent property owners were notified and did not express any concerns with the
proposed reduction of parking.
C. The proponent is aware that if the TDMA is found to be inaccurate, an immediate return
to at least the minimum standard parking requirements is required for operation of any
permitted activity.
D. The TDMA supports an activity that is in the public interest as it is in compliance with
the underlying zoning of the subject property in concert with the City's Comprehensive
Plan.
Commissioner Beier seconded the motion which passed 6 - o.
WORK SESSION
Department Work Plan 06-07
Principal Planner West presented the Planning Division's 2006-2007 Work Plan. The
Commission discussed each item as it was presented.
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Shoreline Substantial Development Process
Associate Planner Johns presented the Shoreline Substantial Development process. The
various shoreline designations were outlined and discussed. Planner Johns responded to a
variety of detailed questions regarding shoreline development.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
STAFF REPORTS
None
REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
Chair Kidd acknowledged Doc Reiss for having attended recent meetings in anticipation
of service on the Planning Commission. She noted that Commissioner Snyder is no longer
planning to resign from the Commission due to a change in work plans. Commissioner Snyder
confirmed that he will remain an active member of the Planning Commission. Chair Kidd
thanked Doc Reiss for his commitment and participation in the Commission's activities. She
stated that she hoped that Doc Reiss will remain available and be considered for any future
Commission appointments.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Sue Roberds, Secretary
PREPARED BY. S. Roberds
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