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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09/08/1982 . PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington September 8, 1982 I CALL TO ORDER Vice-Chairman Ranta called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Patrick Downie, Jerry Cornell, Richard Anderson, James Hulett, David Brewer, Mickey Ranta Members Absent: Richard Wight Staff Present: Paul D. Carr, Dan VanHemert, Fire Marshal Gary Braun III APPROVAL OF MINUTES of August 25, 1982 . Mr. Anderson moved the approved as submitted. which was approved 4 - abstaining. minutes of August 25, 1982, be Mr. Hulett seconded the motion 0, with Messrs. Brewer and Ranta IV HEARINGS REZONE HEARING - ELlA. Request to rezone 8.75 acres from RS-9 (Single-Family Residential) to RMF (Residential MUlti-Family). Location: Midway between "M" and "N" Streets, and lying between 12th and 14th Streets. (Continued from June 9, 1982.) PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT HEARING - ELlA. Request to consider a Planned Residential Development on approximately 8.75 acres. Location: Midway between "M" and "N" Streets, and lying between 12th and 14th Streets. (Continued from June 9, 1982.) The Planning Commission combined these two items. During the public hearing Mr. Torres, representing Ms. Elia, ex- plained that the continuance would provide the applicant additional time to reassess the viability of the project. . Following the public hearing, Mr. Brewer moved to con- tinue these two items to January 12, 1983. Mr. Hulett seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION september 8, 1982 page 2 . STREET VACATION HEARING - OLYMPIC MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. petition to vacate the westerly 50' of Columbia Street between Blocks 3 and 4, PSCC~ and to vacate the westerly 50' of the Columbia/Caroline alley in Block 4, PSCC. Location: Columbia Street and Columbia/Caroline alley, immediately east of Olympic Memorial Hospital. Chairman Ranta read the Hospital's request for a continu- ance until the September 22, 1982, meeting in order to provide additional information. Mr. Anderson moved to continue this hearing to September 22, 1982. Mr. Downie seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - KOLDEN. Application for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a consignment auction business in the CSD-C1 commercial zone. Location: 16th and "C" Street. (Continued from August 11, 1982.) Mr. Brewer moved to formally accept Mr. Kolden's with- drawal of his application. Mr. Anderson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. . SHORELINE MANAGEMENT HEARING - BETTING. Application for a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit for establishment of a shoreside storage and supply facility/fuel yard. Location: West of Tumwater Street, south of Marine Drive, north of Third Street. (Continued from August 25, 1982.) Mr. VanHemert briefly reviewed this application, noting that testimony could be taken but no final recommendation should be made until the State Department of Ecology's proposed Declaration of Nonsignificance was final. Chairman Ranta opened the public hearing. . Clay Betting, Westco Marine, provided additional informa- tion on the characteristics of the proposal in response to questions raised at the previous meeting, explaining that typically there will be three shifts of 11 people plus some people on the dock and fueling will be randomly occurring on a 24-hour basis. Hattie Bergland requested the Commission consider how much Harbor usage would be restricted by expansion of the proposed activity, booming plans, how often the applicant can use the Port terminal dock, and other questions. Mr. Betting explained that he expected a potential 5% to 10% increase in the number of ships coming to the Harbor. Bill Oliver of the Port of Port Angeles said they did not see any conflict with PLANNING COMMISSION September 8, 1982 Page 3 . their terminal operations. Mr. Cornell asked for clari- fication if the fueling operation would take a secondary position to the log loading operation at the terminal. Don Hughes spoke in favor of the proposal and noted that the Captain of the Port who is situated in Seattle desig- nates how many ships can be in the Harbor. Chairman Ranta closed the public hearing. Mr. Anderson moved to continue this matter to September 22, 1982. Mr. Downie seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. STREET VACATION HEARING - ALLEN, DNR. Petition to vacate approximately 747 feet of an un-named right- of-way abutting Tracts 34, 35 and 36, Alderwood Acre Tracts, and abutting the NW~ of the NE~ of Sec. 16, Township 30 North, Range 6 WWM. Location: South of Park Street, approximately 100 feet west of Cherry Street. Mr. VanHeffiert reviewed the Department Report; Chairman Ranta opened the public hearing. . Jack Wright, surveyor, said the proposed house location was chosen so that it would not block the view of the existing Allen residence. Bob Forshaw, the Allens I builder, explained that the setback requirement would be changed if the vacation were granted, thereby permitting location of the proposed house in its preferred location. The Commission discussed the potential impacts of vaca- tion on development patterns in the area, as well as access for utilities. Chairman Ranta closed the public hearing. Mr. Downie moved to recommend approval of the vacation of that portion of the right-of-way abutting Tracts 34, 35 and 36, Alderwood Acre Tracts, provided the Applicant file a zoning lot for Tracts 35, 34, 27, and 26, Alder- wood Acre Tracts, and provide an easement for utilities across said zoning lot if desired by the City; citing as findings of fact the property will be returned to the tax rolls and vacation combined with the zoning lot, would promote more logical future development of the property. Mr. Hulett seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. . CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - PINGEL. Application for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a wire marking ser- vice for commercial fishermen as a Home Occupation. Location: 227 East Tenth Street. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report. Mr. Pingel explained the operation, noting that 95% of the customers PLANNING COMMISSION September 8, 1982 Page 4 . would order by telephone or mail. Chairman Ranta closed the public hearing. Mr. Anderson moved to recommend approval for a period of one year, citing the following findings: 1. Since only hand tools will be used in the operation, there will be no noise, smoke, dust, or other obnoxious or harmful conditions created by the Home Occupation. 2. Local traffic will not be significantly increased by the Home occupation. 3. There will be no injurious or detrimental impacts on adjoining properties. 4. The Home Occupation will not endanger the public health, morals, safety and welfare; and it is in the public interest. Mr. Cornell seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. . V COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None. VI STAFF REPORTS Amendment to By-Laws changing the place of the regular meetings of the Planning Commission. Mr. Anderson moved to formally amend the By-Laws at the September 22, 1982, meeting. Mr. Brewer seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. VII REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS None. VIII ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:35 P.M. . c~ PaUl D. 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