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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/03/1996 . . .' HEARING DEVICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE NEEDING ASSISTANCE. AGENDA CITY OF PORT ANGELES PLANNING COMMISSION 321 East Fifth Street Port Angeles, W A 98362 J anmuy 3, 1996 7:00 p.m. SPECIAL MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None IV. OLD BUSINESS: 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP 95(11)16 - EPISCOPAL RETIREMENT HOMES OF WASHINGTON. 510 East Park Avenue: A proposal to allow the development of a 40-bed elderly care facility in the RS-7, Residential Single Family zone. (The public hearing for this application was closed on December 8, 1995.) V. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC VI. STAFF REPORTS VII. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS vm. ADJOURNMENT All correspondence pertaining to a hearing item received by the Planning Department at least one day prior to the scheduled hearing will be provided to Commission members before the hearing. PLANNING COMMISSION: Ilnda Nutter, Chair, Tun Genn.an (Vice:), Cindy Souders, BobPhilp<.llt, Bob King. STAFF: Brad Collins, Director, Sue Roberds Ofmc Specialist, and David Sawyer, Senior Planner. . MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington 98362 January 3, 1996 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Bob King, Cindy Souders, Linda Nutter, Bob Philpott, Commissioners Excused: Tim German Staff Present: David Sawyer, Sue Roberds, Mack Campbell Public Present: Robb Linkletter, David Steele, Michael Carr, Jim Butler, Roger Catts, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Heil, APPROVAL OF MINUTES There were no minutes presented for approval. CONTINUED ITEMS . CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP 95(11)16 - EPISCOPAL RETIREMENT HOMES OF WASHINGTON. 510 East Park Avenue: A proposal to allow the development of a 40-bed elderly care facility in the RS-7, Residential Single Family zone. Senior Planner David Sawyer reviewed the Planning Department's memorandum which provided amended findings and conclusions should the Commission concur with the staff s memorandum of December 13, 1995, by approving the permit as requested. Staff explained that the City's State Environmental Policy Act (SEP A) Responsible Official, Brad Collins, revised the mitigated determination of non-significance (MONS) due to comments received during the required public comment period by adding a third mitigation measure requiring sidewalk improvements to the south side of Park Avenue from the project site to Peabody Street. Staff's December 13 memorandum was revised based upon the revised SEP A mitigation measures and Planning Commission discussion from that meeting. Chair Nutter noted and thanked the Public Works Department for the memorandum received regarding testimony received during the December 13 public hearing concerning speeding along Park Avenue and the request for a lower speed limit/enforcement action in the area. Following limited discussion, Commissioner Souders moved to approve the conditional use . permit as requested with the following conditions: . . . Pwnning COlllmillJOnMinutel-January 3.1996 Page 2 Conditions: 1. The applicant shall submit for approval to the Planning Department a landscaping plan for the entire site including an identified recreation area and a permanent solid fence or evergreen screening four feet in height to be established and maintained within three feet of all property lines not adjacent to the existing church facility. 2. The proposed use shall meet all requirements of the Port Angeles Municipal Code including fire and building code requirements. 3. The applicant shall meet all of the conditions required by the City Engineer in his memorandum dated November 28, 1995, including the provision of sidewalk along the Park Avenue frontage, standard driveways, drainage, including detention, and parking, aU per City standards. 4. The applicant shall meet all of the conditions required by the City Fire Department in their memorandum dated November 22, 1995, including access to within 150 feet of all parts of the proposed structure and fire sprinklers and alarm system. 5. The applicant shall apply for and receive a license to operate the proposed facility from the State Department of Health and any other appropriate state licenses and/or permits prior to occupancy of the facility. 6. A short plat shall be approved by the City creating the proposed subject site prior to building permits. 7. The applicant shall receive a clearing and grading permit for the proposed project prior to construction activity. 8. An on-site storm water detention system approved "by the Public Works Department shall be required. 9. Sidewalk to City standards shall be constructed along the southern edge of the City right of way along the property frontage and west to Peabody Street. 10. All lighting on the site shall be directed to reflect away from adjoining residential property. . . . Planning Commission Minutes. January 3, 1996 Page 3 Findings: Based on the information provided in the staff report (including all of its attachments), comments and information presented during the public hearing, and the Planning Commission's discussion and deliberation, the City of Port Angeles Planning Commission hereby finds that: 1. The applicant, Episcopal Retirement Homes of Washington has applied for a conditional use permit to operate a 50 bed nursing/rest home for the elderly at 510 East Park Avenue. 2. Section 17.08.095(E) of the Port Angeles Municipal Code (PAMC) defines/reads "Rest Home, Nursing Home, Home for the Elderly - a private home or institution for the care of the aged or the infirm~ a place of rest and care for those suffering bodily disorders. " 3. A ''Rest Home, Nursing Home, Home for the Elderly" is a conditionally permitted use in the RS-7 zone per P AMC Section 17.10,. 040( 1). 4. Chapter 17.16 P AMC establishes special requirements for nursing/rest home conditional use permits. 5. The City's Zoning Map identifies the property as RS-7, Residential Single Family. 6. The Comprehensive Plan identifies the subject site in the border area between Low Density Residential (LDR) to the west and Open Space (OS) to the east. 7. A Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS #654) was issued for the project on December 6, 1995. Comments were received prior to the expiration of the comment period on December 21, 1995. As a result of comments received, a revised MONS was issued to reflect said comments. There were no appeals received during the following appeal period which expired on January 2, 1996. 8. The proposed bedroom units do not include permanent kitchen facilities. 9. The current RS-7 zoning and Low Density Residential Comprehensive Plan designation of the property al10ws the development of 15 single-family homes or a combination of up to 21 single-family homes and duplexes or accessory living units with no restrictions on the number of bedrooms per unit. 10. The 1990 Federal Census indicates 2.34 persons per household in the City of Port Angeles. Planning Commission Mi1l1ltes . January 3, J 996 Page -I . Conclusions: Based on the infonnation provided in the staff report including all of its attachments, comments and information presented during the public hearing, the Planning Commission's discussion and deliberation, and the above listed findings, the City of Port Angeles Planning Commission hereby concludes that: A. As proposed, the application qualifies as a "Rest Home, Nursing Home, Home for the Elderly" perPAMC Section 17.08.095, E. B. As proposed, the bedroom units do not meet the Port Angeles Municipal Code definition of a "dwelling unit." C. As conditioned, the proposed use is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan including but not limited to Land Use Element Goal A, Policy Nos. 1 and 2, Goal C, Policy Nos 1 and 2, and Housing Element Goal A, Policy NO.1. D. As conditioned, the proposed use is consistent with the City's Zoning Ordinance including Chapter 17.16 and the intent of the RS-7 zone E. As conditioned the proposed project is not contrary to the public use and interest. . Commissioner Philpott seconded the motion, which passed 4 - O. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None. STAFF REPORTS None. REPORT OF COMMISSION MEMBERS Chair Nutter thanked the City Departments responsible for the upgrade to the lighting in the Council Chambers on behalf of the Planning Commission. She noted the infonnation presented on the Wmter Planning Conference on January 19, 1996, and urged those who wish to attend to contact staff to make those arrangements. Commissioner Souders asked that the conference be videotaped for future reference and as an aid to new commissioners. . Following discussion it was decided to request the City Council to appoint a volunteer committee consisting of an individual from the Clallam Transit Authority, the Olympic Peninsula Bicycle Coalition, the Jet Set Soroptomists, the City's Park Board, the State Department of Transportation, two or three at large members and a volunteer member of the Planning Commission, to form an ad hoc committee which will meet a minimum of two times . . . Planning Commission Minutes. January 3, J 996 Page 5 per year at times to be decided by members of the Committee whose task it will be to identify and recommend bicycle and pedestrian routes throughout the City. Such non-motorized routes may be separate from or adjoining motorized vehicular routes as exemplified by the current Waterfront Trail facilities. Planning Director Collins will assist when possible and the Public Works and Parks and Recreation Departments will be invited to provide assistance and expertise. The Commission also concurred to request the City Council to appoint a citizen committee consisting of a volunteer from the Port of Port Angeles, the Downtown and Uptown Business Associations, one or two citizens from the neighborhoods (5) defined in the Comprehensive Plan, to define and identify view corridors including staff from the Public Works, Parks and Planning Departments as requested. Commissioner Philpott indicated material presented to the Commission entitled "Growth Management and Affordable Housing" from the Washington Center for Real Estate Research merely to afford another definition of the term "affordable housing" as there are so many definitions at the present time. The Commissioners expressed interest in a meeting with the County Planning Commission in the near future to discuss items of common interest to both groups. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Secretary L~~hn- PREPARED BY: S. Roberds . 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