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PLANNING COMMISSION
Port Angeles, Washington
August 24, 1983
I CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairman Cornell called the meeting to order at 7:00
P.M.
II ROLL CALL
Members Present: Jerry Cornell, Ted Puckett, Todd Holm,
Richard Anderson, Lorraine Ross, Brad
Banner
Members Absent: James Hulett
Staff Present: Paul D. Carr
III
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Mr. Anderson moved to approve the August 10th minutes as
submitted; Mr. Holm seconded, and the motion passed
unanimously.
IV
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
V PLANNING STUDIES
Commercial Rezoning
The Commission and Mr. Carr discussed the General Commer-
cial Zone. The Commission suggested changing wording
"such as" to "including but not limited tou. Mr. Carr
explained that the attorney would be providing assistance
in those types of issues. Following a discussion of the
problem of altering single-family homes in commercial
zones, the Commission decided to allow some alteration to
single-family homes in commercial zones, but not to
permit single-family residences outright.
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During the discussion of the proposed Commercial Arterial
Zoning, the Commission requested the Staff clarify the
language concerning landscaping and setback areas,
specify in greater detail planting size and screening
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materials and investigate restricting access to alleys.
Following the discussion, the Planning Commission set a
public hearing for the September 28th meeting to consider
adoption of the proposed Commercial Arterial Zoning
District.
Mr. Carr illustrated the proposed stair-step height
restrictions in the proposed Downtown Commercial Zone.
The Commission decided to use that approach and directed
the Staff to consider requiring north-south orientation
and providing additional flexibility in the height
regulation. The Commission also decided to study the
drive-in facility prohibition in more detail, and retain
the requirement that at least 50% of the front property
line be abutted by a building, but clarify the language.
VI STAFF REPORTS
Shoreline Rehabilitation Plan
Mr. Anderson moved to set the September 28th meeting for
a public hearing on the proposed Shoreline Rehabilitation
Plan. Mr. Holm seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously.
Mr. Carr inquired if the Commission wanted to consider
allowing some medical-related retail in the OC Zone near
the Hospital as a Conditional Use Permit. The Commission
directed Staff to provide language to that effect.
VII
REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS
None
VIII ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
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