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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/22/1986 . . . PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington January 22, 1986 I CALL TO ORDER Chairman Glass called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Lorraine Ross, Ted Puckett, Jerry Glass, Donna Davison, David Burns, Gary Cissel. Members Absent: Jim Hulett. Staff Present: Paul D. Carr, Dan VanHemert, Jeff Abram. III MINUTES Ms. Ross moved to approve the minutes of the January 8, 1986, meeting as submitted. Mr. Burns seconded the motion which passed 3 - 0, with Ms. Davison and Messrs. Puckett and Cissel abstaining. IV PLANNING STUDIES 1. Single-Family Residential Districts Mr. VanHeffiert reviewed the changes in the proposed RS-7 and RS-9 Single-Family Residential Districts, noting that the term "mul ti-sectional" will replace the the term "double- wide" in Condition 2, under mobile homes. The Commission discussed television dishes as an accessory use~ Chairman Glass noted that they may not be appropriate on smaller, RS-7 lots; confining them to rear yards was also discussed; Ms. Ross suggested that the word "private" be added. Mr. Burns requested additional information regarding location of satellite dishes. The Commission reviewed the list of conditional uses and standards table. Larry Leonard, 1030 Olympus Street, suggested that the term "manufactured home" replace mobile home. He also suggested that mobile home set-up requirements be adopted under a separate ordinance. Mr. Burns suggested that further in- formation from the Building Official be requested regarding set-up requirements for mobile homes. . . . PLANNING COMMISSION January 22, 1986 Page 2 Ms. Ross moved to set a public hearing on the proposed single-family residential districts at the February 26, 1986, meeting. Ms. Davison seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. 2. Signs in Light Industrial District Mr. Carr reviewed the materials on signs in the Light Indus- trial District. He noted that the sign standards were transferred from the previous M-1 District. The Commission discussed the type, location and height, size and lighting of signs. Generally, the Commission noted that wall, free-standing and directional signs appear to be needed in an industrial park, but projecting and roof signs appear not to be needed. Industrial use signs are primarily to direct customers to a site, not sell a product. Staff will refine standards and provide additional informa- tion at the February 26th meeting. 3. Central Business District Rezoning Mr. Carr updated the Commission on the Central Business District rezoning study. The Commission and staff discussed potential uses on the west side of the CBD. Jerry Cornell and Jean Fairchild, members of the Port Angeles Downtown Association, noted that the only direction the Downtown could grow is westward. V COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None. VI STAFF REPORTS Mr. Carr stated that the Hospital had recently encountered a problem with the prohibition of lighted signs in the PBP District. A formal request for Zoning Code amendment is forthcoming from the Hospital. Jeff Abram, acting Fire Marshal, discussed the use of individual fire systems in homes in the City. VII REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS Ms. Ross noted that Tumwater Creek was very close to flood- ing at the new gas station on the Truck Route. Mr. VanHemert stated that the underground tanks are the minimum State-required distance from the Creek. Mr. Abram added that the tanks are waterproofed and tied down. . . - PLANNING CO~~ISSION January 22, 1986 Page 3 Mr. Burns suggested a change in the format of draft ordinances. Chairman Glass asked whether Mr. McMicken was advised to come to the next Planning Commission meeting, to which Mr. Carr responded he had been sent a letter. VIII ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M. ~c~ Tape condition: Good CDVH:LF f\ . ;Jl.A, N"H~G GlTY of PORT ANGELES ATTENDANCE ROSTER TYPE OF NEEITNG -rl-AV^NJ 0. cOJ!VVI1 s&/DrV DATE OF t1EETlliG ~ -- 2,2- -- f6 lOCATIrn WJJGIL/ C~~.iSb.K..> ADDRESS: NAME: ~ . .