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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07/11/1984 '. . . PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington July 11, 1984 I CALL TO ORDER Chairman Ross called the meeting to order at 7:02 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Ted Puckett, Lorraine Ross, Jerry Cornell, Brad Banner, Todd Holm. Members Absent: Jim Hulett, one vacancy. Staff Present: Dan VanHemert, Gary Braun, III APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Cornell moved to accept the minutes of the June 17, 1984, meeting as submitted. Mr. Puckett seconded the motion. After some discussion regarding the portion of the minutes concerning landscaping requirements in the proposed Light Industrial District, the motion carried 3 - 1, with Chairman Ross voting "No" and Mr. Holm abstaining. IV PUBLIC HEARINGS Street Vacation Hearing - Chamberlain. Request to vacate a portion of the 67/7 alley abutting Lot "B" of Short Plat #BO(8)8 and abutting Lots 12 - 13, Block 160, TPA. Location: 6/7 Alley east of Tumwater Truck Route. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report, recommending the retention of a 10-foot utility easement over the subject property. Mr. Cornell questioned the uses that would be permitted within the easement. Mr. VanHemert responded that Off-street parking, aisles, and yards generally are permitted, but structures are not. Chairman Ross opened the public hearing. Robert Chamberlain, representing the petitioner, explained that additional land is needed for the proposed truck service station. He expressed concern for the retention of the utility easement. Mr. Cornell asked if the applicant intended to construct a structure in the vacated right-of- way to which Mr. Chamberlain responded that it may be required. Chairman Ross closed the public hearing. . . . PLANNING COMMISSION July 11, 19B4 Page 2 The Commission members and applicant discussed the surround- ing property owners. After further discussion, Mr. Cornell moved to recommend vacation of the alley with the condition that the lO-foot utility easement be retained, citing the following findings of fact: l. The vacation will assist in the aggregation of industrially-zoned property, in compliance with Industrial Policy No. 2 and Economic Objectives Nos. 1 and 2. 2. With the retention of a utility easement, the right-of- way is not likely to be opened or be used for underground utilities in the future. 3. The subject right-of-way is not occupied by Tumwater Creek, the Ravine wall, or other unique natural features, and therefore vacation will not conflict with Open Space policies Nos. 2 and 3. 4. The vacation will transfer additional land to the tax rolls and be in the best interests of the community. Mr. Banner seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Shoreline Management Hearing - ITT Rayonier. A request for a Shoreline Management Permit for a long banding and scaling facility. Location: Ediz Hook. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report; Chairman Ross opened the public hearing. Mason Browne, representing ITT Rayonier, read a letter reviewing the compliance of the proposed development with the Shoreline Master Program and Shoreline Management Act and objecting to the lO-foot public access easement. ITT Rayonier is only a lessee from the City; thus cannot grant a formal easement. Mr. Browne noted a 3Q,-foot structural setback from Ediz Hook Road could accommodate a parallel trail. Mr. Cornell asked staff how wide is the roadway right-of-way to which Mr. VanHemert responded that the City has only right of use. In response to a question from Mr. Puckett, Mr. Browne stated there is nothing in the develop- ment proposal which interferes with a bicycle trail and the applicant was willing to negotiate in the future. Chairman Ross closed the public hearing. Mr. Puckett moved to recommend granting the Shoreline Management Permit with the condition that the development be planned with a reservation for a future trail. The motion died for lack of a second. PLANNING COMMISSION July II, 1984 Page 3 . After further discussion, Mr. Cornell moved to recommend that the Shoreline Management Permit be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. That approaches from Ediz Hook Road be paved. 2. That a 10-foot public access easement be granted, either on the south side of Ediz Hook Road or on the south side of the site adjacent to the bulkhead in such a way as can be worked out by ITT Rayonier and the City of Port Angeles. He cited the following findings of fact: A. The proposed use is a water-oriented rather than water- dependent use of a shoreline; therefore it is in partial compliance with General Regulation C.1, Land Use Element D.1.a, and Use Activity F.B.a. B. Construction will not occur over the existing natural beach or water; thus the Substantial Development Permit complies with General Regulation 5 and Natural Systems Policy l.a. . C. The site is in use for log storage and unloading; therefore, the proposed facilities are to be located in an industrially-used site in the prban Environment, furthering General Regulations C.1 and 4. D. Visual access to the shoreline will be improved by the proposed development, in accordance with General Regulation C.2 and Land Use Element D.l, and with the condition that a 10-foot access easement be granted, public physical access will be enhanced. . E. Since facilities will be located on land, the proposed use will not adversely affect or alter a shoreline of statewide significance, in compliance with General Regulation C.5. F. The proposed use complies with the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Puckett seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. . Conditional Use Permit - Clallam County Day Training Facility. A request to allow an integrated develop- mental preschool for developmentally delayed and non- handicapped children, a mini-day care provision, in the Office Commercial District. Location: 1009 Georgiana. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report. In response to a question by Mr. Puckett, Mr. VanHemert stated that five . . . PLANNING COMMISSION July 11, 1984 Page 4 off-street parking spaces would be initially required based on the number of employees and children. Chairman Ross opened the public hearing. K. C. Failes, Director of the Clallam County Training Center, described the training and support program. Mr. Puckett asked about the number of adults to be on the premises at anyone time. Ms. Failes indicated that parents will only drop off children, and that the number of staff will fluctuate per session and no more than ten children. The Commission and applicant discussed off-street parking extensively. Carol Owens, County Human Services Director, described the relationship of the day training service to the County. Chairman Ross closed the public hearing. Mr. Holm moved to recommend granting the Conditional Use Permit, subject to the following conditions: 1. That a building floor plan, showing handicapped access, and off-street parking plan be submitted with the building permit application. 2. That 2AlOBC dry chemical fire extinguisher, smoke detectors, and building address be installed and the use further comply with Chapter 212-55 WAC, all prior to occupancy. He cited the following findings of fact: A. The proposed use can be compatible with the existing uses, particularly the existing day care center and playfield. B. The proposed developmental pre-school/day care center is a community-wide service which may be functionally related to medical uses in the Hospital area and it complies with the Comprehensive Plan at this location. Mr. Puckett seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Conditional Use Hearing - John and Susan Mather. A request to allow a medically-related retail facility, MC Medical, to locate in the Office Commercial District. Location: 835 East Georgiana. Mr. VanHemert presented the Department Report. Mr. Cornell asked about the required off-street parking, to which Mr. VanHeIDert said the use would require one space per 200 square feet of the building, with a minimum of six spaces. Chairman Ross opened the public hearing. PLANNING COMMISSION July 11, 1984 Page 5 . Susan Mather, 834 Georgiana Street, noted that the existing house will be razed and that a yard will be provided on the west side to buffer the property from the residential use to the west. Mike Gruver, MG Medical, described the proposed use and frequency of client visits. Chairman Ross closed the public hearing. Mr. Cornell moved to recommend that the Conditional Use Permit be granted, subject to the condition that the sidewalks be suitably reconstructed for commercial purposes, if requested by the Public Works Department, and citing the following findings of fact: A. The proposed use is expressly listed in the conditional uses of the Office Commercial District. B. Because of the location at the corner of Race and Georgiana Streets, nearby residential areas will not be negatively impacted by customer-generated traffic. . C. The proposed use is functionally related to the Hospital and nearby medical offices, and both customers and the proposed use benefit from the proposed location. Mr. Banner seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Condi tional Use Hearing - Donald J. Smith - Family Skate Center. A request for an extension of a Conditional Use Permit allowing a roller skating rink as a recreational use in the RMF Zone. Loca tion: 703-707 South Chase Street. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the application; Chairman Ross opened the public hearing. Donald J. Smith, 205 East Sixth Street, was available for questions. Chairman Ross closed the public hearing. Mr. Banner moved to extend the Conditional Use Permit for an additional two years, subject to the original conditions as amended in 1980. Mr. Holm seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Appeal of Preliminary Short Plat - Vern and Cynthia Shillington. Location: 3425 McDougal Street. . Mr. VanHemert reviewed a memo describing the appeal. Mr. Cornell asked how the value of the street improvement was determined, to which Mr. VanHemert responded by front footage for a fully improved street. A contribution on a preliminary short plat is required where an improvement fund ordinance is in effect. PLANNING COMMISSION July 11, 19B4 Page 6 . Cynthia Shillington, 60 Doyle Road, reviewed the impact of the contribution on the value of the proposed lots, stating that there are only three areas in the City which are affected by improvement funds. The contribution would prohibit the platting of the lots. Mr. Holm noted that a LID non-protest agreement or statement allow the property owner to forego street improvements until an LID was created in the area. Mr. Cornell expressed concern that the McDougal Street Improvement Fund Ordinance does not include a reimbursement provision if an LID is created. Mr. Banner moved to recommend that the City Council waive the contribution requirement of Ordinance 2149 and apply a non-protest agreement or statement in lieu of condition 5 of preliminary short plat SP-B4 (4) 5 because it places an inequitable burden on the property owner in this case. Mr. Holm seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Banner then moved to recommend that Ordinance 2149 be reviewed by the City Council because it is unclear if the contribution is in lieu of an LID and if the funds are based on a fully standard street. The motion was seconded by Mr. Puckett and passed unanimously. . Temporary Use Permit Clallam County Juvenile Facility. A request for a Temporary Use Permit to allow a mobile office unit to be located at the Clallam County Juvenile Facility. Location: 18th and "M II Streets. Mr. VanHeffiert reviewed the Department Report; Chairman Ross opened the public hearing. Ed King, Director of the Youth Services Center, stated that the mobile unit would be replaced by a permanent addition to the existing office in the near future. Chairman Ross closed the public hearing. Mr. Cornell moved to recommend granting the Temporary Use Permit for a mobile office at the Clallam County Youth Services Center for a one-year period, subject to the following conditions: 1. That a fire extinguisher be installed in accordance with the requirements of NFPA #10. 2. That the water hook-up be inspected by the Public Works Department. . 3. That the use of the existing septic tank and drainfield be approved by the County Health Department, if sanitary facilities are in the mobile office unit. PLANNING COMMISSION July 11, 19B4 Page 7 . He cited the following findings of fact: A. The mobile office unit, on a temporary basis at this location, will not ahve a significant impact on local streets, utilities, or public services. B. The proposed use as an office is compatible with the present use of the site. C. Si te characteristics and existing landscaping will partially buffer the mobile unit from nearby residential areas. Mr. Holm seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. V COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None. VI STAFF REPORTS Mr. VanHemert reviewed the decision of the City Council at its previous meeting. . VII REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS None. 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