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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10/09/2002 . . . I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. ~ORl'ANGEL,ES WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION 321 East Fifth Street October 9,2002 CALL TO ORDER 7 p.m. ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES; Meeting of September 25, 2002 PUBLIC HEARING: STREET VACATION PETITION - STY 02-03 - MISCHKE. Portion of Highland Drive: A petition to vacate a portion of City right-of-way located between 4lh and 5lh Streets east of "K" Street. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC STAFF REPORTS REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS ADJOURNMENT PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Chuck Schramm (Chair), Fred Hewins (Vice), Fred Norton, Bob Philpott, Mary Craver, Rick Poner, Len Rasmussen PLANNING STAFF: Brad Collins, Director; Seolt Johns, Associale Planner; Sue Roberds, Assistant Planner. . . . MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington 98362 October 9, 2002 7 :00 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Fred Norton, Fred Hewins, Chuck Schramm, Mary Craver, Leonard Rasmussen Members Excused: Bob Philpott, Rick Porter Staff Present: Brad Collins, Scott Johns Public Present: Larry Banks APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Hewins moved to approve the September 25, 2002, minutes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Craver and passed 3 - 0 with Commissioners Norton and Craver abstaining due to their absence from the meeting. PUBLIC HEARING: i', STREET V ACA TION PETITION - STV 02-03- MISCHKE, Portion of' "" Highland Drive: A petition to vacate a portion of City right-of-way located between 4th and 5th Streets east of '1(" Street. Associate Planner Johns presented the staffreport fecommendirig that the Commission forward a recommendation of approval to the City Council. Chair Schramm opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, Chair Schramm closed the public hearing. During a brief discussion, Chair Schramm pointed out a minor error in syntax in the staff report. Staff indicated that the correction would be made. Commissioner Hewins moved to forward a recommendation of approval to the City Council with the following conditions, findings, and conclusions. Conditions: 1. A sensitive area tract, as prescribed in Chapter 15.20 PAMC, shall be established for any portion of the subject lot that is located within the ravine or a 25-foot ravine buffer. Findings: 1. A valid petition requesting the vacation of that portion ofthe unused portion of City right-of-way that is located south of West 4th Street between UK" and "I" Streets was submitted to the City of Port Angeles on September 5,2002, by Neal Planning Commission Minutes October 9. 2002 Page 2 As conditioned, traffic patterns on surrounding streets would not be negatively impacted by the vacation. Low density residential development patterns in the area will not be affected by the proposed vacation. The residential development pattern in the vicinity will be extended to the east by one building lot by the vacation of right-of-way. The proposal is consistent with the goals and policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan, specifically the following Comprehensive Plan policy has been found to be most relevant to the proposal: Land Use Element Policy B.2. E. As conditioned, the street vacation is in the public interest. . . Conclusions: A. B. c. D. '. 2. 3. Mischke. The property is described as being contained entirely within Lot 7, Block 129, Townsite of Port Angeles. The site is currently zoned RS-7, Residential Single Family. The City's Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Map were reviewed for consistency with the proposed vacation of right-of-way. The City of Port Angeles' Real Estate Committee met on September 10, 2002, and established the value of the unopened right-of-way at $0.15 per square foot. The unopened right-of-way covers an area of 2550.35 square feet for a total value of $382.55. 4. 5. The subject right-of-way has not been used for through traffic and other sections of the right-of-way have reverted to property owners so that there is no potential for the right-of-way to become a through street. A geotechnical review was conducted on the site in April of 2002. A recommended building limit was shown for the site and adequate buildable area for a single family residence is available on the site. The vacating of a street is categorically exempt from a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review per Section 197-11.800 (2) (h) of the Washington Administrative Code. The site was posted and required publication appeared in the Peninsula Dailv ~News on September 23,2002. -.:., .i. 'The Port Angeles Planning Commission held a 'public hearing on the proposed street vacation on October 9, 2002. This action constitutes a recommendation to the City Council that will act on the petition after a public hearing scheduled for October 15,2002. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Craver and passed 5 - O. . . . Planning Commission Minutes October 9. 2001 Page J COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None. STAFF REPORTS Associate Planner Johns presented a status report on the hotel/conference center project, stating that the department of Community Development has been in contact with both the developer and the State Department of Ecology. The project is currently on hold while negotiations between various parties continue. Director Collins stated that he has spoken to the City Attorney regarding procedural questions and that he was in agreement that presenting a revised site plan and findings to the Commission would be appropriate and that a second public hearing would not be required. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS None ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned.at 7:15 P.M. . CJ/UA.J1-- ~ Chuck Schramm, Chair Br'ad Collins, Secretary PREPARED BY: S. Johns '. · FORTANGELES WAS H I N G TON. U. S. A. PLANNING COMMISSION ATTENDANCE ROSTER AND TESTIMONY SIGN..UP SHEET PLEASE SIG~ Meeting Agenda of: {):~::rl::J3cR.. g, ~a- -" PLEASE NOTE: IF you plan to testify1 by signature below1 you cenify that the testimony given is true and correct under penalty of perjury by the laws of the State of Washington. S. b l DOES NOT REQUIRE ify' ly kn l d . ignature eow you to testl - It on ac owe 1ges your presence. NAME: ADDRESS: Agenda Item No. ~t1 'is.~-( \~\,-\ vJ ~ ~ ~ J -" .