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FORT AN"GELlES
WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION
321 East Fifth Street
September 10, 2003
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CALL TO ORDER
7 p.m.
II.
ROLL CALL
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of August 27,2003
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PUBLIC HEARING:
SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONAL USE - SMA 03.04-
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD. Ediz Hook: A proposal to extend a floating dock and
add a camel to the dock facility in the lH, Industrial Heavy and PBP, Public Buildings and
Parks zones.
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
VI.
STAFF REPORTS
VII.
REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
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ADJOURNMENT
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Linda Nutter (Chair), Fred Hewins (Vice Chair), Chuck Schramm, Fred Norton, Bob Philpot!, len Rasmussen, Jack Pittis
PLANNING STAFF: Brad Collins, Director; Scott Johns, Associate Planner; Sue Roberds, Assistant Planner.
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MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
Port Angeles, Washington 98362
September 10, 2003
7 :00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Fred Hewins, Fred Norton, Chuck Schramm, Jack Pittis,
Linda Nutter, Leonard Rasmussen
Members Excused:
Bob Philpott
Staff Present:
Scott Johns
Public Present:
Captain Bill Peterson USCG, Lieutenant. John Kreischer
USCG
APPROV AL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Schramm moved to direct staff to correct two noted errors and return the
August 27,2003, minutes to the September 24,2003, meeting for review. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Norton and passed 3 - 2 with Commissioner Pittis abstaining due to his absence
from the August 27, meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING:
SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONAL USE - SMA
03-04 - UNITED STATES COAST GUARD. Ediz Hook: A proposal to add a
floating dock and add a camel to the dock facility in the IH, Industrial Heavy and
PBP, Public Buildings and Parks zones.
Planner Johns presented the Departmental staffreportrecommending approval of the project.
Chair Nutter stated that those who intend to testify must sign the "Sign In" log and affinn that
their testimony will be truthful to the best of their knowledge prior to testifying before the
Commission. Chair Nutter then opened the public hearing
Captain Bill Peterson, USCG and Lieutenant Jon Kreischer USCG, Coast Guard Group
Port Angeles, presented further detail of the project to the Commission and answered questions
regarding materials and location of the proposed dock and camel including the location of eelgrass
in relation to the dock location.
There being no further testimony Chair Nutter closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Schramm moved to approve Shoreline Conditional Use Permit SMA 03-
04 with the following conditions, findings, and conclusions;
Conditions
1. The floating dock shall be located substantially in conformance to that shown on the
site plan submitted on August 21,2003.
2. All permits required from State or Federal agencies shall be obtained prior to
commencing to work in marine waters.
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Conclusions
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An application for a shoreline substantial development pennit was submitted by the
Unites States Coast Guard, on July 11,2003 for the installation of a floating dock and
a camel at the USCG station on Ediz Hook.
In accordance with the Shoreline Management Act and the local SMP, a Shoreline
Substantial Development permit shall be granted only if the proposed development
is consistent with: I) the policies and procedures of the Shoreline Management Act;
2) the provisions ofW AC 173-27-1 SO, and 3) the applicable master program adopted
for the area. As conditioned, the proposal meets the specified criteria.
A Determination of Non significance was issued by the City of Port Angeles SEPA
Responsible Official for the proposal on September 2, 2003
The Port Angeles Shoreline Master Program, Comprehensive Plan, Zoning
Ordinance, and Critical Areas Ordinances have been reviewed with respect to this
application.
The site is designated Industrial in the City's Comprehensive Plan, Public Buildings
and Parks in the City's Zoning Ordinance, and Aquatic Harbor in the City's Shoreline
Master Program.
Chapter 5 (Environment Designations) of the City's Shoreline Master Program allows
for water dependent uses in the Aquatic Harbor (A-H). Chapter 7 (piers, Wharves,
Docks, Floats, and Buoys - Regulations General K.2) states that piers may be allowed
by conditional use in areas identified as having a high environmental value for
shellfish, fish life or wildlife, piers, wharves, and docks where functionally necessary
when it can be conclusively established that the . pier will not be detrimental to the
natural habitat or species of concern.
The following adopted City policies and regulations are most relevant to the proposed
project: Shoreline Master Program's Aquatic-Harbor designation and Chapter 3 Goals
AI, 6 and 7, B.4, and 6, D.I, and 3; Chapter 4 General Policies and Regulations D.7,
and 12, Policy E.1, Regulation E.l, Policies F.l, 3, 4, 6, and 9, Regulations FA, and
5, Policies H.2, 4, 5, and K.1 and 6; Chapter 6 Shoreline Use Policies B.1, 2,3, and
5, Regulations General B.I, 2, 4, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, and 17, Regulation Utilities B.3,
Regulations Management and Operations B.l, 2, 5, and 6; and Chapter 7 General
Shoreline Modification Provisions Policies 8.1,2,3, Regulations B.l, 4,5,6, and 7,
Piers, Wharves, Docks, Floats, and Buoys Policies K.l, 3,4,5,8, and 9, Regulations
General K.l, 2, 3, 4, and 6, and Regulations General Design and Construction
Standards K.1, 2, 3,4,6, 7, and 8.
The City's waterfront trail terminates at the west boundary of the USCG station
property. No public access to the USCG Station is allowed.
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The proposed project as conditioned, is consistent with the City's Zoning Ordinance,
Comprehensive Plan, and Shoreline Master Program.
The project is consistent with the City's Environmentally Sensitive Areas Protection
Ordinance (Section 15.20 PAMe).
As conditioned, the proposed project will not degrade the shoreline environment
along Ediz Hook.
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D. As conditioned, the proposal is in the public interest.
E. As conditioned, the proposed project will not interfere with public use of lands or
waters.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Pitt is and passed 6 - O.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
STAFF REPORTS
None
REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
Commissioner Norton reported that during his visit to Colorado Springs, Colorado, he read
the travel page of the local newspaper and found an article about the Olympic Peninsula which
contained glowing descriptions of the area while stating that Port Angeles was nothing but car lots
with a view of Hurricane Ridge. Commissioner Rasmussen stated that he had seen similar accounts
of the area and the Commissioners agreed that something needs to be done to improve Port Angeles'
image in other parts of the country.
Commissioner Schramm questioned staff about activities at the former Aggie's Hotel.
Planner Johns indicated that apartment units are being approved for occupancy on an individual basis
and that no apartment units will be approved for occupancy ifthere are not at least 2 parking spaces
per unit. He also indicated that the owners will be paving the alley and are engaged in negotiations
to expand their parking so that additional units can be approved.
Commissioner Schramm stated that a condition of renting to persons 55 years or older had
been a condition of approval for a parking variance and that he felt that the Commission's actions
were being ignored by planning staff. Other members of the Commission agreed. Commissioner
Rasmussen also questioned the conversion of the building to residential use without meeting the
setbacks required for residential uses in the CA zone. The Commissioners directed staff to compile
a complete record of the project approvals and be prepared to report back to the Commission at their
next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
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