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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/09/1985 . . . PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington January 9, 1985 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Ross called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Jerry Glass, Jim Hulett, Lorraine Ross, Jerry Cornell, Gary Cissel. Members Absent: Ted Puckett, Freeman Rice. Staff Present: Dan VanHemert, Gary Braun, Richard French, Paul D. Carr. III APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Cornell moved to approve the minutes of December 12, 1984, as submitted. Mr. Hulett seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. IV PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Ross suggested that the order of the items be changed for the convenience of the audience, to which the Commission agreed. SHORELINE PERMIT HEARING PORT ANGELES PILOT'S ASSOCIATION. A request by Lindberg & Associates for the Port Angeles Pilot's Association, for a Shoreline Permit to allow a remodel and construction of a 1,400 square foot addition to the present Port Angeles Pilot's Association structure on Ediz Hook. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Rep6rt.~ Chairman Ross opened the public hearing. Bill Lindberg, representing the Port Angeles pilots' Associa- tion, showed an architectural drawing of the proposed addi- tion and summarized the history of the facility. In response to a question from Mr. Cornell, Mr. Lindberg said that side yard setback requirements can be met because the Pilots 1 Association also leases the adjacent lease lot. Chairman Ross closed the public hearing. Mr. Hulett moved to recommend approval of the Shoreline Substantial Development Permit, for the following reasons: PLANNING COMMISSION January 9, 1985 Page 2 . 1. The use, as a sea pilots I station" is functionally related to the Harbor and is shoreline-dependent, in accordance with General Regulation C.1, Land Use Element D.l.a, and Use Activity F.8.a. 2. The proposal will not irreversably convert or alter a natural shoreline of statewide significance, in com- pliance with General Regulation C.5. 3. Disturbance to marine beaches, intertidal areas and the water will be minimal, involving only the driving of pilings during construction. The proposal involves the redevelopment of an intensely developed site, not the extension of a use into an undeveloped shoreline, and is in compliance with General Regulation C.4. 4. The proposal is not contrary to General Regulation C.2, encouraging public visual physical access to water, because alternative recreational opportunities exist and are planned in this segment of the Hook. Mr. Cissel seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. . ZONING CODE AMENDMENT - INFORMATIONAL AND WARNING SIGNS - Consideration of a Zoning Code Amendment to allow signs for public utility structures in the Public Buildings and Parks District; and to allow 20 square-foot signs identifying the structure and . exempting warning signs required by State Law. Mr. VanHemert advised that amendments to the Zoning Code are proposed to accommodate informational and warning signs associated with the City substations. After further explana- tion, Chairman Ross opened the public hearing. Richard French, City Light Department, showed a typical informational sign and also stated that smaller warning signs are required at electrical substations. Mr. Cissel questioned whether lights are required, to which Mr. French responded signs are unlighted and indirect lighting from the substations makes them visible at night. Chairman Ross closed the public hearing. . Mr. Cissel moved to recommend Article VIII of the Zoning Code, Ordinance 1709 be amended to add a definition of official traffic, directional and warning signs; Article IX be amended to exempt such signs from zoning requirements; and Article IV, Section 13, be amended to permit signs no larger than 20 square feet, unlighted, provided, however, that sighs for utility structures may be lighted, in the Public Buildings and Parks District. Mr. Cornell seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. . . . PLANNING COMMISSION January 9, 1985 Page 3 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL, LI, DISTRICT - ZONING CODE AMENDMENT - Consideration of a Zoning Code Amendment repealing the M-1 Industrial District Classification, and adopting a Light Industrial (LI) District classification. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Light Industrial District which is proposed to replace the M-1 Zone, adding that the Commis- sion may wish to consider other light industrial uses not otherwise specified as conditional uses. Commission members questioned whether performance standards may be a better approach, rather than a list of permitted and conditional uses. Mr. VanHemert stated that this approach is administra- tively cumbersome and such standards have not been refined enough to be practically applicable on a day-to-day basis. Chairman Ross opened the public hearing. Ken Sweeney, Port of Port Angeles, expressed support for eliminating the M-1 District, a list of permitted uses is generally preferred, and the proposed setbacks in the LI District are acceptable. After significant discussion between the staff and Commission, Chairman Ross closed the public hearing. The Commission directed staff to revise the purpose of the LI District, add commercial parking lots as a permitted use, include other light industrial uses as conditional uses, and delete the maximum lot coverage requirement. The hearing was continued to January 23, 1985. V COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None. VI STAFF REPORTS REQUEST FOR INTERPRETATION - Request for an Interpreta- tion of the zoning Ordinance in regards to a massage therapy business in the CSD-C1 Community Shopping District. Mr. VanHemert stated that a request has been made to locate a therapeutic massage clinic in the CSD-Cl District. Such a use is not a specified permitted use in that zone but a massage parlor, as a primary use, is a conditional use in the ACD District. After some discussion, Mr. Cornell moved to recommend that a therapeutic massage clinic be permitted outright in the CSD-C1 District for the following reasons: 1. The use conforms with the emerging professional office development in the CSD-Cl Zone. . . . PLANNING COMMISSION January 9, 1985 Page 4 2 . Therapeutic massage is a recognized allied use to the medical profession and could be located in a medical office or clinic. 3. It is a valid medical service, recognized by by medical insurance. 4. The land use impacts of a therapeutic massage clinic are similar to other professional offices and personal services permitted in the CSD-C1 District. Mr. Hulett seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Carr requested that the Commission authorize staff to prepare an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance repealing the Planned Shopping Center (PSC) District, which has never been used. The Commission concurred. Mr. VanHemert distributed copies of the DelHur Annexation Sewer Service Plan. VII REPORTS OF CO~rnISSIONERS Mr. Hulett: Inquired about installing a crosswalk at Eighth Street near the bowling alley. Mr. Glass: Read a letter on a bed and breakfast into the minutes. Staff had referred it to the County. VIII ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M. ~~ Paul D. Carr, Secretary Chairman Tape condition: satisfactory CDVH:LF *- . . 'CITY of "PORT ANGELES ATTENDANCE ROSTER ,c1..4NN\"G TYPE OF NEETING DAlE OF l1EETING LOCATIOO ~ Fr__ / - 9- t~ dL.-.