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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 09/13/2006 FORT ANGELES WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION 321 East Fifth Street September 13, 2006 6 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER II. III. IV. . V. VI. VII. VIII. . PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by the Chair ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of August 16,2006 PUBLIC HEARINGS: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP 06-05 - ARSLAN: 911 W. 14th Street: Permitting to allow an Accessory Residential Unit in the RS- 7 zone. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC STAFF REPORTS REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS ADJOURNMENT PLANNING COMMISSIONERS Chene Kldd (Chair), Dave Johnson, Kevin Snyder, John MattheVvS, Werner Beier, Stan Hams, Doc Reiss PLANNING STAFF Mark Madsen, Director, Sue Roberds, PlanmngManager, Nathan West, Pnnclple Planner, Scott Johns, AssocIate Planner . . . MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington 98362 September 13, 2006 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Cherie Kidd, Doc Reiss, John Matthews, Stanley Harris, Wemer Beier Members Excused: Dave Johnson, Kevin Snyder Staff Present: Sue Roberds, Scott Johns Public Present: Emanuel Arslan CALL TO ORDER Chair Kidd led the audience in the salute to the flag. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Reiss moved to approve the August 16, 2006, minutes with a typographical error identified by Chair Kidd. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Beier and passed 5 - O. PUBLIC HEARING: Chair Kidd indicated that those who testify must sign the "Sign In" log and affirm that their testimony will be truthful to the best of their knowledge. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP 06-05 - ARSLAN: 911 W. 14th Street: Permitting to allow an Accessory Residential Unit in the RS-7 zone. Planner Scott Johns presented the Department Report recommending approval of the conditional use permit. Chair Kidd opened the public hearing. Emanuel Arslan, 1118 West 7th Street stated that he understood the permit conditions and thanked the Commission and staff for assistance in this matter. He hopes to establish the residential unit for family purposes. There being no further testimony, Chair Kidd closed the public hearing. Commissioner Harris moved to approve the conditional use permit with the following conditions, and citing the following findings and conclusions in support of the action: Conditions: 1. Separate electrical meters are required for each dwelling unit. Addressing for each dwelling unit shall be clearly identified as 911 and 911 ~ West 14th Street. Address numbers must be at least six (6) inches in height and readily visible from the street and of contrasting color from their background. Two (2) off-street parking spaces are required for each residential dwelling unit for a total of four (4) spaces. Driveway and site access shall be constructed to Public Works and Utilities Standards. 4. All utility improvements including water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage and electrical are to be completed to the satisfaction of the Public Works and Utilities Department prior to occupancy. Findings: Based on the information provided in the Community Development Staff Report for CUP 06-05 dated September 13,2006, including all information in the public record file, comments and testimony presented during the public hearing, the Planning Commission discussion and deliberation, and the above listed conditions of approval, the City of Port Angeles Planning Commission hereby finds that: 1. Emanuel Arslan submitted a Conditional Use Permit application on behalf of Charles Arslan for an accessory residential unit on August 4, 2006. The applicant owns the subject property. 2. The proposed site is legally described as Lot 17, Block 395, recorded in the book of Surveys Volume 25 Page 80, Clallam County, Washington, and is located at 911 W. 14th Street. Planmng CommIssIon Mmutes September 13, 2006 Page 2 . 2. 3. . . 3. The site is zoned Residential Single Family (RS-7) and is 7,000 sq. ft. in area. 4. The Comprehensive Plan designates the site as Low Density Residential. Adjacent designations are also Low Density Residential. The site is located in the City's North West Planning Area. The subject site is located on the north side ofW. 14th Street between "B" Street and "C" Street. Development in the neighborhood includes predominately single family residential uses. The area adjacent to "C" Street is designated Commercial on the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map. Per 17.96.050 P AMC, the Planning Commission shall consider applications for conditional use permits as specified in the applicable Chapter of the Zoning Regulations. The Planning Commission may grant said permits which are consistent and compatible with the purpose of the zone in which the use is located, consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and not contrary to the public use and interest. In each application the Planning Commission may impose whatever restrictions or conditions are considered essential to protect the public health, safety, welfare, and to prevent depreciation of neighboring property. Conditional uses shall be evaluated to determine if the characteristics of the intended use as related 5. Plannmg CommiSSIOn Mmutes September 13, 2006 Page 3 . to the specific proposed site would defeat the purpose of the City's Zoning Regulations by introducing incompatible, detrimental, or hazardous conditions. The Planning Commission may refuse to issue a conditional use permit if the characteristics of the intended use would defeat the purpose of the City's zoning regulations. The City's Comprehensive Plan was reviewed for consistency with the proposal. 6. A development that is approved through the conditional use permit process must remain in continual compliance with specific conditions of approval or may be revoked. 7. Site access and utility development must comply with Public Works and Utilities standards. 8. Notification of the proposed action and conditional use permit application was placed in the Peninsula Daily News on August 23, 2006. Public notice was mailed to property owners within 300 feet of the subject property on August 21,2006. The site was posted on August 28,2006. No comments were received as a result of the public notice period. 9. A Determination of Non-Significance was issued for this proposed action on September 5, 2006. 10. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposal at the September 13,2006, regular meeting. . Conclusions: . Based on the information provided in the Department of Community Development Staff Report for CUP 06-05 dated September 13,2006, including all of the information in the public record file, comments, and testimony presented during the public hearing, the Planning Commission's discussion and deliberation, and the above listed conditions of approval and listed findings, the City of Port Angeles Planning Commission hereby concludes that: 1. As conditioned, the proposal is consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan, specifically with Land Use Element Goal A and Policy A.2 and C2, Housing Element A.6 and B.6, and Transportation Element Policy B.14. 2. The proposal is consistent with requirements for approval of a conditional use permit as specified in P AMC 17.96.050, and with the requirement of a conditional use permit for an accessory residential unit in the RS-7 per P AMC 17.1 0.040(A) 3. As conditioned, the proposal is consistent with PAMC Chapter 14.40 (Parking Ordinance). 4. The use is in the public interest as it allows for a variety of housing opportunities. 5. The City's responsibility under the State Environmental Policy Act in . . . Planmng CommiSSIOn Mmutes September 13, 2006 Page 4 review of the proposal has been satisfied. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Beier and passed 5 - O. None COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC STAFF REPORTS None REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS Commissioner Reiss reported that overall real estate sales in the County are down 50% but sales within the City limits is down only about 37%. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m. th~ ~A~/ .- Sue Roberds, ecretary PREPARED BY: S. Roberds C~uio~ Cherie Kid , Chair 120RTANGELES WAS H 1 N G TON, USA PLANNING COMMISSION ATTENDANCji; KOST~K AND TESTIl\10l\TY SIGN-UP SHEET PLEASE SIGN IN Meetmg Agenda of: 5[~2.-~ f3)~ To help us provide an accurate record of those in attendance, please sign in. Your signature acknowledges your presence. 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