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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10/28/1998 . . . HEARING DEVICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE NEEDING ASSISTANCE. ~pORTJ\~ ~~~ CJ - ~~ 'ff1~~ ~ '- . ,-,,-'. :: "", ' :::'< \'!L. ~ ~ I>LA,NNI",G AGENDA CITY OF PORT ANGELES PLANNING COMMISSION 321 East Fifth Street Port Angeles, WA 98362 OCTOBER 28, 1998 7:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Meeting of October 14, 1998 IV. PUBLIC MEETING: MlLLCREEK COURTS FINAL SUBDIVISION - Ahlvers Road/Mill Creek Court Final approval of an 8 lot subdivision in the RS-9, Residential Single Family zone. v. PUBLIC HEARING: MUNICIPAL CODE AME.t.roMENT . MCAJiS-06 - BINDING SITE IMeROYEMENT PLAN; A proposal to amend Chapter 16 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code to establish alternative procedures for the division of land by use of a binding site plan. (Continue item to special meeting of November 18,1998.) VI. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: 1. eARKING VARIANCE A~LCAIlON - PKV 9.8:04. HONEYCUTT- 501 South Lincoln Street: Proposal to reduce the number of required parking spaces required for reconstruction of a damaged structure in the CSO, Community Shopping District. (This item may be reopened for reconsideration,) 2. eoRJ-ANGELES Dl>.wtfi..O.wrLAS_SOCIATION PARKING PLAN PRESENTATION (Continued from October 14, 1998.) VII. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC PLANNING COMMISSION: Dean Reed, (Chair), Mary Craver (Vice), Bob King, Cindy Souders, Linda Nutter, Fred Hewins, Paul Ziakin. STAFF: Brad Collins. Director, Sue Roberds Planning Specialist, David Sawyer, Senior Planner. VIII. STAFF REPORTS . IX. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS X. ADJOURNMENT All correspondence pertaining to a meeting or hearing item received by the Planning Department at least one day prior to the scheduled meeting/ hearing will be provided to . Commission members at the meeting, PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURE: Spokesmen for the proponents and opponents will be given an opportunity to speak to the request. Information submitted should be factual, relevant and not merely duplication of a previous presentation. A reasonable time (10 minutes) shall be allowed the spokesman; others shall be limited to short supporting remarks (5 minutes). Other interested parties will be allowed to comment briefly (5 minutes each) or make inquiries. The Chair may allow additional public testimony if the issue warrants it. Brief rebuttal (5 minutes) for proponents and opponents will be heard separately and consecutively with presentation limited to their spokesman. Rebuttal shall be limited to factual statements pertaining to previous testimony. Comments should be directed to the Board, not the City Staff representatives present, unless directed to do so by the Chair. . . . . MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington 98362 October 28,1998 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Linda Nutter, Dean Reed, Mary Craver, Paul Ziakin, Fred Hewins, Bob King Member Excused: Cindy Souders Staff Present: Brad Collins, Sue Roberds,David Sawyer, Dan McKeen Public Present: Patricia Honeycutt, Craig Miller, Jim Haguewood, Jim Wengler, Jack Loewen, Jack Anderson, Mike Doherty, ArIa Holzchuh, Roy Gotham, Eileen Knight APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Nutter moved to approve the October 14,1998, minutes as presented. Commissioner Craver seconded the motion, which passed 5-0. PUBLIC MEETING: MILL CREEK COURTS FINAL SUBDIVISION - Ahlvers RoadlMill Creek Court: Final approval of an 8 lot subdivision in the RS-9, Residential Single Family zone. Planning Specialist Sue Roberds stated that the issue is approval of an 8-10t subdivision in the residential single family zone. All conditions of approval have been met and the Planning Commission should review the final drawing and move to authorize the Chair to sign the final mylar and forward the subdivision to the City Council for final approval. Commissioner King moved to authorize the Chair to sign the final mylar and forward a recommendation to the City Council that the Mayor be authorized to sign the drawing approving the subdivision. The motion was made citing the following findings and conclusions: Findings: 1. Approval is based upon a preliminary plat dated received May 21, 1996, prepared for Mr. Jack Loewen by Quadra Engineers, and a final plat prepared by Wengler and Associates on October, 1998. . . . Planning Commission Minutes - October 30. 1998 Page 2 2. The subject property is identified as Low Density Residential (LDR) on the Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan land use map. 3. The subject property is identified by the Port Angeles Zoning Map as Single Family Residential (RS-9). 4. The subdivision will result in 8 lots out of a tract of land consisting of approximately 3.69 acres. 5. The site contains an environmentally sensitive area and shall comply with Section 15.20 (Environmentally Sensitive Areas Ordinance) of the Port Angeles Municipal Code for such properties. 6. The site is served by a cul-de-sac that is served from an improved public street. A recent short plat of the property adjacent to the south provides right-of-way access between the site and AhIvers Road. 7. The environmentally sensitive area is identified on the final plat as defined in Chapter 15.24. 070 (H) (1 ). 8. Section 16.08.090 sets forth the requirements for approval of subdivisions. 9. Section 16.08.0S0(B)(1) PAMC provides that the Planning Commission shall examine the proposed plat, along with written recommendations of the City Departments, and shall either approve or disapprove and shall make recommendations thereon to the City Council. A final plat must be submitted within five years of preliminary approval. 10. The Port Angeles Public Works) Light and Fire Departments reviewed the subdivision and have approved the improvements per the conditions of approval. 11. The proposal has been reviewed with respect to the Comprehensive Plan. The plan requires concurrency for streets, water service, sanitary sewer service and electrical service (Capital Facilities Element Policy A.9). 12. The Environmentally Sensitive Areas Ordinance (Chapter IS.20 PAMC) allows for a reduction of the required SO-foot buffer if the area has been previously altered. The Planning Director shall decide if the area meets the previously altered area requirements. Conclusions: A. As conditioned, the proposed subdivision is consistent with the Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code. . . . Planning CommissionMinuIes- October 28,1998 Page 3 B. As conditioned, the proposed subdivision is consistent with the Port Angeles Subdivision Ordinance, Chapter 16.08 PAMC, and the Washington State Subdivision Act, Chapter S8.17 RCW. C. As conditioned, appropriate provisions have been made for the public health, safety and general welfare and for such open spaces, drainage ways, streets or roads, alleys, other public ways, transit stops, potable water supplies, sanitary wastes, parks and recreation, playgrounds, schools and school grounds, sidewalks and safe walking conditions for students who walk to and from school. D. As conditioned, the public interest is served in the platting of this subdivision as articulated in the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The subdivision provides for development of new homes within the City of Port Angeles consistent with the Growth Management Act E. As conditioned, the subdivision is consistent with the City's Environmentally Sensitive Areas Ordinance, Chapter 15 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hewins and passed 5 - 0, with Commissioner Ziakin abstaining due to his absence from the meeting wherein preliminary approval was given. PUBLIC HEARING: MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - MCA 98-06 - BINDING SITE IMPROVEMENT PLAN: A proposal to amend Chapter 16 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code to establish alternative procedures for the division of land by use of a binding site plan. (Continue item to special meeting of November 18, 1998.) Chair Reed opened the public hearing. Staff noted that, since the October 14 agenda items were continued to the current meeting for action, the Municipal Code Amendment be continued to November when there would be more time for discussion. Commissioner Hewins moved to continue the item to a special meeting of November 18, 1998. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nutter and passed 6-0. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: PARKING VARIANCE APPLICATION - PKV 98-04 - HONEYCUTT - SOl South Lincoln Street: Proposal to reduce the number of required parking spaces required for reconstruction of a damaged structure in the CSD, Community Shopping District. Planning Commission Minutes - October 28.1998 Page 4 . Planning Director Collins informed the Commission that the City's Attorney advised that the Planning Commission's 2 - 2 vote at its October 14 meeting was not a satisfactory decision. He advised that the Commissioners who were not able to attend the October 14 meeting had reviewed the tape recording ofthe meeting and the minutes, and should attempt to join in the discussion to reach a decision by majority. He reviewed staff's memorandum and noted that a letter was received from the applicant's attorney, Craig Miller, including a revised parking plan, following the October 14 Planning Commission meeting. In light of the new site plan and proposed conditions of approval, the Planning Commission may wish to reopen the public hearing. All parties of record to the public hearing were notified of the possibility that the public hearing could be reopened at the October 28 meeting. Commissioner Ziakin moved to reopen the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Craver and passed 6-0. . Director Collins reviewed the Planning Department's memorandum providing analysis ofa letter from the applicant's attorney written in response to questions raised at the October 14 public hearing. The applicant is proposing a reduction in building area from 4, 100 square feet to 3,760 square feet to allow for an additional two parking spaces and has agreed to conditions where employee would be required to seek alternate methods of transportation to work in order to allow customer parking in the available parking spaces behind the store in an attempt to lessen the impact to the adjacent law office to the east. Therefore, the requested reduction is from 12 spaces to 6 spaces at this time. He recommended that the requested parking reduction be approved with conditions as proposed by the applicant addressing the aforeoutlined changes. Commissioner Nutter did not remember that a parking reduction had ever been conditioned such that employees are required to use an alternative method of transportation. Such a condition sets up an unenforceable situation for City staff and is not logical as it forces employees who don't use alternate forms of transportation to utilize surrounding parking lots. Director Collins noted that a parking reduction was approved for the Hospital due to an agreement that employees be encouraged to use alternate methods of transportation. However, he agreed, that the City had not approved a parking reduction with an actual condition to that effect. Commissioner King concurred that a condition requiring employees to use alternate methods of transportation is unenforceable. Management can force employees to park elsewhere, but they will still be driving to work. . Chair Reed noted that he was viewing the development as new construction not specific to a particular owner. If the proposed conditions are imposed, what would happen if Patricia Honeycutt sells the pet store business to another pet store operator? Mr. Collins answered that the parking reduction would not apply. Additional parking would have to be secured. There are several ways that could be accomplished: (1) parking could be provided within one hundred feet of the site; (2) seek a parking variance; (3) if transportation demand management is perfected at that time, bus passes may be satisfactory as an indication of an alternate means Planning Commission Mirrut!!s . Octob!!r 28, J 998 Pag!!5 . of transportation for employees and customers. The situation places an onerous burden on the property owner. Craig Miller, 230 East Fifth Street, the applicant's attorney, encouraged the Planning Commissioners to concur with staff The construction is a reconstruction of an existing building. The City needs to encourage existing businesses to continue operating in the City. Mr. Miller was unaware as to the status of a building permit application. Staff was unaware whether or not a building permit had been applied for. He also responded that it will be the applicant's responsibility to maintain the "no parking for Patricia's Pet Store" signs. Commissioner Nutter asked if there has been any coordination with the adjacent property owner to the south whose building has also been severely damaged as to parking needs. Mr. Miller answered that he is not aware of the adjacent property owner's plans for repair. Commissioners King and Hewins indicated as a point of order that they both listened to the tape of the October 14, 1998, Planning Commission meeting and read the minutes of that meeting. . Mike Doherty represented his parents, owners of the adjacent business to the east, and thanked the Commissioners and staff for endeavoring to support parking regulations and for thinking futuristically in this matter. He was grateful that the applicants are trying to be good neighbors and suggesting conditions that would protect adjacent property rights. There being no further testimony, Chair Reed closed the public hearing. Planner Collins responded to Commissioner Nutter that the proposed 18'4" aisle width is substandard as the City's standard aisle width is 24' for the 900 parking stall configuration; however, the City's Engineer did approve the design as minimal. Commissioner Nutter stressed that the minimum standards should be imposed. Chair Reed concurred with earlier statements that to require employees to seek alternate methods of transportation is not possible, and the property owner should be concerned with the proposed conditions. However, as the conditions were proposed by the applicant, consideration of the requested parking reduction under those conditions would significantly alter review of the proposal. Testimony indicated that it is rare to have more than four customers at any time. If three employees are at the site with a full complement of four customers, a total of seven parking spaces would be required. Six are being provided. . Commissioner Ziakin noted that the need for reconstruction was forced upon the applicants due to damage caused by the elements. The applicant is reducing the building footprint in an attempt to gain required parking but cannot satisfy the standard parking requirement due to the substandard size of the lot. Given the statistics of parking needs in the City's Downtown, parking is at 60% capacity. The applicant is attempting to provide private parking to the best of her best abilities and is proposing to provide approximately 40% of what is required on . . . Planning Commission Minutes - October 28, 1998 Page 6 a substandard lot. The applicant's proposed conditions may be unenforceable to some extent, but she has made a valid attempt to address the problem to move forward at the proposed location. Commissioner Nutter doubted that employees would use alternate sources of transportation and does not believe this answers the parking issues. The adjoining business is also in need of remodel due to damage of the structure and will require a reduction of parking. Commissioner King appreciated the concessions made by the applicant Commissioner Craver noted that the Port Angeles Downtown Association's proposed parking plan encourages employees to use alternate methods of transportation. She appreciated the applicant's efforts to address the parking concerns. Commissioner Nutter also realized that the applicant is attempting to address the parking concerns. She reiterated her concern that the adjoining businesses are going to use the same exception which will result in long term parking in the right-of-way and will not solve any problems. Commissioner King realized that the proposal is a compromise of both the applicant and City. What is being proposed is better than what has been there for many years and it may not be possible to provide any more parking spaces on the substandard lot. He therefore moved to approve the parking variance citing the following con€Jitions, findings and conclusions: Conditions: 1. Signage which indicates "no pet store parking" in the adjacent (law office) parking area shall be installed and maintained by the applicant. 2. Employees will be required to use alternate methods of transportation to work, thus eliminating use of the customer spaces on the property. 3. The property owner will contact suppliers to ensure delivery trucks do not use adjacent private parking areas. 4. The parking area and driveway shall be paved and catch basins with oil separation I'T" shall be installed. 5. The parking variance is granted only for Patricia's Pet Store use specifically. Findings: 1. The applicant and owner of the property is Patricia Honeycutt. The subject property is located at 501 So. Lincoln Street. 2. The applicant's original proposal was to reduce the number of required parking spaces for a retail use in the CSD zone from 14 spaces to 5 spaces. . . . Planning Commission Minutes - October 28. 1998 Page 7 3. The applicant submitted a revised building and site plan on October 20, 1998, which provided for reconstruction of a 3,760 square building and improving 6 on-site parking spaces. 4.' The Public Works and Fire Departments reviewed the building and site plans and have no objections to the proposed parking variance based on street operation and public safety. 5. The applicant has indicated she and the adjacent law office property owner have agreed to traffic direction and parking control measures to mitigate a detrimental impact to the law office property immediately east of the subject property. 6. The applicant's employees will be required to use alternate methods of transportation to work eliminating their use of customer parking spaces behind the store. 7. The required number of parking spaces for the reconstructed building has been reduced from 14 spaces to 12 spaces by reducing the size of the building from 4,100 square feet to 3,710 square feet with less than 3,600 square feet of floor area calculated for required parking. 8. The number of parking spaces now provided that meet City standards has been increased from 4 spaces to 6 spaces. 9. The City Attorney has given an opinion that PAMC 17.96.040 affords the subject property legal nonconforming status for maximum lot coverage of building area. 10. The subject site is located in the western portion of the City's North Central Planning Area and consists of a 63' by 100' (6,300 sf) lot fronting on Lincoln and Fifth Streets. 11. The building is currently under reconstruction necessitated by damage to the original structure. The remaining structure consists of the previous roof, floor, southerly wall, and framing elements of the north, east, and west walls. All other aspects of the building have been demolished. 12. The Comprehensive Plan Economic Development Element Policy A.4 states, "The City should promote the diversification of the community's economic base by encouraging the location, retention, and expansion of both timber and non-timber related businesses. This could include various types of manufacturing businesses such as value-added natural resource related products, computer related products, and technical devices and components and other businesses such as research and development, retirement, tourism, retail trade, marine, and ecology related enterprises. 13. Other Comprehensive Plan Policies that appear to be the most relevant are: Land Use Element Goal D, Policy No. I; Land Use Element Goal E, Policy No.4; and Transportation Element Goal B, Policy No. 14. . . . Planning Commission Minutes - October 28. 1998 Page 8 14. The property is designated as Commercial in the City's Comprehensive Plan. IS. The property is zoned Commercial Shopping District (CSD). The proposed use is a permitted use in the CSD zone. 16. The original building was estimated to be at least 40 years old and, up until this year, existed as a nonconforming structure due to an excess in lot coverage and a lack of required parking spaces. 17. Chapter 17.95.030 C of the Port Angeles Municipal Code states "When a legal building or structure that does not comply with the provisions of these regulations is damaged to an extent that exceeds 7S% ofthe existing assessed value of the building or structure for tax purposes, said building or structure may be reconstructed, providing it conforms to all the building code and zoning regulations of the zone in which it is situated . . ." 18. The applicant applied for a building permit to reconstruct the previous building footprint and consequently cannot provide the current code's required number of parking spaces for the size of the proposed building on the remainder of the substandard lot 19. The City's Parking Ordinance states "No variance shall be granted by the Planning Commission unless the Commission finds: I. The variance is not detrimental to surrounding properties; 2. The parking provided is sufficient to meet the parking needed by the use(s); 3. The variance will not create increased congestion or traffic hazards along adjacent streets and alleys; 4. The variance is consistent with the intent of the Off-Street Parking Ordinance, the zoning district in which the site is located, and the Comprehensive Plan." 20. The applicant's submittal states that the original building has operated with 6 parking spaces for the past 30 years with the last 10 years as a pet store and a combination retail/commercial contractor's office prior to that. 21. The Public Works Department's comments are as follows: 1. "A site plan per City Standards for the approved number of parking spaces and driveway widths will be required to be submitted for approval. 2. Parking and driveway to be paved and catch basin with oil separation "T" installed. " 22. The Fire Department indicated they have no objections to the proposed variance as submitted. 23. The proposed variance is categorically exempt from State Environmental Protection Act threshold determination and environmental impact statement requirements. . . . Plenning Commission Minutes - October 28, 1998 Page 9 24. Testimony was provided by Craig Miller indicating that it is rare to have more than four customers at anyone time for the pet store use. Conclusions: A. Given the present and historical parking needs of the user of the subject site, there is not currently a parking problem for the building if it were to be reconstructed. B. Public testimony from the immediately adjacent property owner indicates that the variance as initially submitted is detrimental to surrounding properties. However, the redesigned site plan submitted on October 20, 1998, along with the applicant's statement that alternate modes of transportation will be used by employees and signage will be installed to cease use of the adjacent private parking area is satisfactory to the adjacent property owner. C. Although the parking requirement for the current user is 12 spaces, as conditioned, the parking need for the reconstructed building and proposed employee and customer use is 10 spaces. D. The parking variance will not create increased congestion or traffic hazards along Lincoln and 5th Streets. E. By decreasing the required parking through the reduction in size of the reconstructed building, through alternate transportation for employees, and by increasing the number of on-site parking spaces, the deficiency of parking for this nonconforming building has been sufficiently minimized to meet the parking needs of this specific retail use. F. Due to the substandard nature of the subject lot and the legal nonconforming status of the building, the variance is consistent with the intent of the City's Ordinances and Comprehensive Plan, particularly P AMC 17.96.040 and Comprehensive Plan Economic Development Element Policy A.4. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ziakin and passed 4 - 2, with Commissioners Nutter and Hewins voting in the negative. Commissioner Hewins stated that the conditions are unenforceable and conditions should be attached to the use of a structure, not to a specific applicant's particular use. PORT ANGELES DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION PARKING PLAN PRESENTATION (Continued from October 14, 1998.) Senior Planner Sawyer provided a summary of the Port Angeles Downtown Association's (P ADA) proposed parking plan and indicated that the Commission is being asked to forward a recommendation to the City Council as to approval of the plan for implementation by the P ADA. Commissioner Hewins commented that the parking area (Lot D) east of"Zak's", north of Planning Commission Minutes - October 28, 1998 Page 10 . Front Street and east of Cherry Street, is listed as being very underutilized. He agreed with the listing and stated that from personal experience there is hesitation in using the parking lot due to access and lighting. He noted that there is no suggestion in the plan to correct the problems in the lot. He suggested this be taken into consideration in future planning. Commissioner Nutter found the proposed parking management plan to be excellent. She commented that new ideas could be added in the future. It is desirable to plan for opportunities for non motorized users to lock/store bicycles in the Downtown as many travelers are nonmotorized. She noted that there are very few areas where shoppers can stop and rest. Such areas might encourage people to stay in the Downtown longer. Commissioner Ziakin encouraged that a significant amount of resources be set toward a lighting standard for parking lots. The lighting at present is very inadequate and can be frightening. Commissioner Craver inquired as to the specifics of the in-lieu-of fees. . Planner Sawyer responded that the purpose of the in-lieu-offee is two fold: (1) to provide an alternative for businesses that cannot provide parking Downtown; and (2) to be able to provide additional parking when studies in the Downtown show that there is a need for additional parking. Approximately 50% of the available parking is being used at the present time. The plan notes that when use of the parking areas exceeds 85% (during peak season), the P ADA will be required to plan for the needed additional parking spaces, perhaps by a parking structure. In-lieu-of fees are a one time fee that only comes into play when a property owner intends an expansion of an existing structure, or a new structure is constructed that does not provide its own parking area. Chair Reed encouraged the Downtown Association to upgrade the access and lighting of the parking lot that Commissioner Hewins noted earlier (Lot D). Upgrade of Lot D could cause use of the lot that may stave off the need to develop more parking areas in the near future. Mr. Sawyer noted that the document has been presented to the PADA board and has been reviewed by its membership. Commissioner Craver expressed concern that a specific dollar figure is not included as an in- lieu-offee. No study has been made to determine what the cost of a parking space might be of which the in-lieu-offee is to be twenty-five percent. Mr. Sawyer noted that the plan calls for that dollar amount to be detennined on an annual basis and be included to the City Council in an annual report. The amount will be based on the development of a two-story, one hundred space garage structure so a business owner will know in advance what the in-lieu-of fee is and how it is determined. . Commissioner Craver asked for clarification of the exception placed in the plan where a large employer could reserve a large number (more than 25) of parking spaces in the Downtown for private business use. Commissioners Hewins and Reed reminded Commissioner Craver that this exception is to ensure a large employer that parking is available for a specific use. Planning Commi:rsion Minute:r . October 28, J 998 Page JJ . Arla Holzschuh, Executive Director of the Port Angeles Downtown Association, pointed out that the PADA is at 34% permitted or long tenn parking spaces in the Downtown. Ifa business wishes to lease a large number of parking spaces on a long term basis, those spaces come out of the permitted spaces, not the customer spaces. For example, Lot D that was spoken of earlier by Commissioners Hewins and Reed, 35 of the 39 pennitted parking spaces are reserved free of charge for the Coast Guard Cutter Active. Only 33% of the public parking owned by the City and managed by the P ADA can be used for employee or permit parking. The current cost of a large parking structure is between $IS,OOO and $21,000 per space. Perhaps a different type of construction should be considered for the Downtown such that the first floor is retail, the second is parking, and the third floor or above could be office. As there is a five year period for implementation of the parking plan, each year the plan will be reevaluated. All of the points mentioned by the Planning Commission are well taken and will not be overlooked. The pADA appreciates the Planning Commission's review. Commissioner Craver asked how the City's in-lieu-ofparking fees would affect remodeVreuse of the Lee Hotel site. Planner Sawyer emphasized that the in-lieu-of-fee only addresses new construction. As the Lee Hotel is an existing business, no new parking would be required for a change of use, as is proposed, from retail to residential. . Planning Director Collins noted that the proposed in-lieu-offee is fi~red on one-quarter of a parking space and is an incentive offered by the PBIA, the intention of which is to facilitate businesses to locate in the Downtown, not to penalize them for choosing to locate there. If a business can provide private parking cheaper than the in-lieu-of fee, they are not prevented from doing so. Commissioner Craver opposed the collection of in- lieu-of fees as at this time they are not set on an exact dollar figure. Commissioner Nutter moved to recommend the City Council approve the Port Angeles Downtown Association's Parking and Development Plan dated October, 1998, as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner King and passed 5 - 1. Commissioner Craver voted against the motion due to the unknown dollar amount for the in- lieu-of fee. She did not agree with the PADA's proposal to build a two-story, one hundred parking space garage for a Downtown area that only utilizes 50% of its parking. Planner Sawyer noted that the item would be on the November 17, 1998, City Council agenda. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None. . STAFF REPORTS Planning Director Collins noted that the Commission would be meeting only once in November on the 18th rather than on the 11 th and the 2Sth due to the holiday schedule. Planning Commission Minutes - October 28, 1998 Page 12 . Commissioners Souders and Cravers terms will expire on March 1, 1999. Commissioner Souders is not eligible for reappointment. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS Commissioner Nutter attended a workshop coordinated by Clallam County with the assistance of the Cities of Port Angeles and Sequim, and the DOE. The workshop had to do with living by the coast and talked about beach erosion, landslides, marine resources, drainage, etc. It was a tremendously informative program. Truly worthwhile. Commissioner Hewins noted that the Virginia Mason Clinic CUP may be in violation of the City's parking regulations and possibly the conditional use permit approved by the Planning Commission with regard to parking in a residential area. The overflow parking is spreading into the front and side yard of the 7th Street property while parking is available elsewhere on the main site. Commissioner Reed will not be at the November 18 meeting. 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