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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11/01/1960 ~ -- - . .. Minutes of the regular meeting of the Port Angeles Planning Commission November 1, 1960. Members present were Reiners, McGee, Anderson, Hunt and Strange. Also present was City Engineer Warder. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. First order of business was the hearing on the application of Luther Lyman for a variance on Lot-II, Block 5, PSCC Subdivision of P.A., 1107 Caroline Street to allow the construction of a building approximately 20' X 24' on the alley in which to conduct a small electrical appliance repair. .This to be in the nature of a home repair shop. The only person present at the meeting for the hearing was Mr. Lyman who explained his proposal to the Commission and after considerable discussion, the motion was unanimously passed that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council the variance be approved. Chairman reported to the Commission that the application of Owens Bros. tor a variance on property at 4th and "An Streets had been withdrawn due to insufficient area on top of the bluff on which to build a residence. Application of the Samuelson Motor Co. for a variance at 21 East St. to allow a sidewalk crossing of 0 feet instead of he present 2 eet was considered. During the discussion, it was pointed out that the backing of cars either in or out of this property into the traffic on First Street is definitely a hazard and any increase in the width of the crossing would only tend to aggrevate the situation. After a lengthy discussion a motion was unanimously passed that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council the application be denied. A general discussion was held on the availability of small Kroll plats of the various subdivisions of the townsite of Port Angeles as well as subdivisions of the areas surrounding the City. It was agreed that a supply of these plats would be very desirable and of great assistance to the Planning Commission as well as the City Engineer. After deciding on the appropriate number required and also their cost, a motion was unanimously passed asking the City Engineer to prepare a list and order the plats and appropriating approximately $150.00 to cover the costs. Chairman reported to the Commission that the mihutes of the meetings, filing of reports, writing of letters and other clerical work of the : Commission for the past several years has been performed by Phyllis Gardner without any compensation. It was generally agred,that the Commission has benefited a great deal by her work and that some compensation should be allowed. A motion was unanimously passed allowing an amouht of $50.00 to Mrs Gardner together with the appreciation and thanks of the Commission for her work in the past. No further business appearing, meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, cc to M. W. Slankard John Warder H. E. Dodge Fl!e.~ $nm. ---- AC~lng ~ecretary I'