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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION
321 East Fifth Street
January 9, 2002
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CALL TO ORDER
7 p.m.
II.
ROLL CALL
III.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Meetings of November 28 and December 12,2001.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP 02-01 - NESKE. 1034 Campbell Avenue:
Request for a conditional use permit to allow an accessory residential unit in the RS-9,
Residential Single Family zone.
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
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STAFF REPORTS
VII.
REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
VIII.
ADJOURNMENT
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Linda Nutter (Chair), Chuck Schramm (Vice), Fred Hewins, Fred Norton, Bob Philpott, Mary Craver, Rick Porter
PLANNING STAFF: Brad Collins, Director; Sue Roberds, Assistant Planner.
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MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
Port Angeles, Washington 98362
January 9 , 2002
7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Bob Philpott, Fred Hewins, Linda Nutter, Mary Craver,
Chuck Schramm
Members Excused:
Fred Norton, Rick Porter
Staff Present:
Sue Roberds
Public Present:
Bill Keith, Stevie Gantile
APPROV AL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Philpott noted a correction to the November 28, 2001, minutes. The last
sentence of the second paragraph should read "... Director who would elaborate 6f on projects that
have been identified..." On page 5, the first sentence should read "which includes things like bicycle
racks" and the third paragraph, first sentence should read "... behind the Carnegie Library has ever
been..." Commissioner Hewins moved to approve the November 28, 2001, minutes as
corrected. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Craver and passed 5 - O.
Commissioner Philpott noted that in the December 12, 2001, minutes, the maker ofthe
second to the motion dealing with the Department of Natural Resources Shoreline Substantial
Development Permit needs to be identified along with the outcome of the motion on page 11.
Commissioner Schramm noted under Reports from Commission Members that he would like the
minutes to reflect that "... not a word was said bJ staff about the Lower Elwha S'Klallam Tribe
Marina proposal discussed at the City Council Meeting..." as he was not indicating that staff
withheld information. Commissioner Philpott moved to approve the December 12, 2001,
minutes with the revisions as noted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hewins and
passed 5 - O.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Chair Nutter indicated that those who testify must affirm that their testimony will be truthful to the
best of their knowledge.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP 02-01 - NESKE. 1134 Campbell Avenue:
Request for a conditional use permit to allow an accessory residential unit in the RS-
9, Residential Single Family zone.
Commissioner Craver indicated that she has worked as a realtor with Mr. Neske in the past.
Commissioner Nutter stated that a member of the audience has been a student in her classroom.
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Planning Commission Minutes
January 9. 2002
Page 2
There were no objections to either commissioner remaining to act on the application.
Assistant Planner Sue Roberds presented the Planning Division's staff report recommending
approval of the application with conditions, and responded to questions from the Commission
regarding the site development. In response to Commissioner Schramm, she affirmed that the
Municipal Code does not require a property owner to reside either on a property in the primary unit
or in the accessory residential unit for such a use to be permitted.
Bill Keith, 120 Cliff Robinson Lane, Sequim, Washington, 98382, represented the applicant. In
response to Commissioner Hewins, Mr. Keith stated that the applicant does not currently reside in
the primary residential unit but resides in a portion of the accessory garage/storage unit which was
partially converted some years ago. He believes that Mr. Neske's son will reside in that converted
area when the intended additional conversion is completed. The existing primary residential unit
is being rented. Mr. Keith indicated that he was not aware that the portion ofthe subject structure
that is within 25-feet ofthe rear yard could not be converted to residential use. He believed that
conversion ofthe remaining area of the existing accessory structure including the proposed two story
residential addition would not exceed 30% ofthe lot coverage which is the maximum for the zone.
Commissioner Craver asked Mr. Keith ifhe understands that the Building Department will need to
inspect the existing primary residential unit that will become the accessory unit because the use is
changing. Mr. Keith responded that he understood, and stated that it shouldn't be a problem.
Following continued discussion with Mr. Keith during which considerable confusion as to the
applicant's intention in the development arose, it was determined that a more detailed floor plan
should be reviewed indicating: (1) areas of the proposed accessory residential unit that could/would
be converted to residential occupancy; (2) the residential addition; and (3) the resulting number of
dwelling units on the property.
Stevie Gentile, 1124 Campbell Avenue, resides directly west of the proposed site. She stated that
the existing primary residential structure is rented by three college students with an older gentleman
living in the attic. She expressed concern that the applicant's intention is to develop several rental
units on the property which would be out of context with the type ofneighborhood she believed she
was buying into when she recently purchased her home. She is also concerned about the traffic
given the substandard condition ofthe roadway.
There being no further testimony, Commissioner Schramm moved to continue the public hearing
to the regular February 13, 2002, meeting, 7 p.m., and direct the applicant to submit a detailed
floor plan of the intended remodel/construction identify.ing specific living areas and setbacks
for that meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Craver and passed 5-0.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
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Planning Commission Minutes
January 9. 2002
Page 3
STAFF REPORTS
Ms. Roberds reminded the Commission of the special meeting scheduled for January 30, 2002, at
which time proposed administrative amendment would be discussed (from December 10,2001).
REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
Commissioner Schramm stated that a proposed animal control ordinance is being discussed with law
enforcement personnel. A draft should be ready for review within the next two months. He
expressed concern that the accessory residential unit provisions as they are currently written can
result in rental units being developed on single family residential properties for no reason other than
to provide a rental unit. This could significantly affect the single family make up of neighborhoods.
He did not believe that this was the true intent of the allowance. He wished to discuss the issue and
its ramifications.further.
Commissioner Nutter asked about the senior apartment structure development at the comer of Front
and Albert Streets. Planner Roberds answered that the development is not active at this time but the
parking variance approved by the Commission will remain valid for the project no matter who
finally completes the development or if it is sold. Ms. Nutter noted that the 2002 American Planning
Association conference is in Chicago this year. She also stated that the City Council had
unanimously accepted Rayonier's proposed easement through the Mill area. Most ofthe area will
be fenced on one side only. Generally the Waterfront Trail in the area will be about fourteen feet
wide. She mentioned that the interjurisdictional meeting with the County is scheduled for March,
2002. There will be meetings on January 17,2002, regarding the final design for the Gateway
project, which has been approved. This is the first notice she has ever received regarding the project.
Because her term is expiring this February, 2002, she will no longer be representing the Commission
on the NonMotorized Committee. The Committee has decided to disband as they do not feel that
there has been forward movement on nonmotorized issues within the City. Not much has been
accomplished due to the lack of coordination with City representatives and members of the
Committee have resigned. It is hoped that in the future such a committee will be resurrected and
able to move forward with nonmotorized issues.
ADJOURNMENT
The meetin adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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