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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/27/1982 . . . III PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington January 27, 1982 I CALL TO ORDER Chairman Anderson called the meeting to order at 7 PM. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Jean Thompson, Richard Wight, Colin Bennett, Richard Anderson, Patrick Downie, David Brewer Members Absent: Milton E. Ranta Staff Present: Paul D. Carr, Dan VanHemert, Louise Frost, Andy Rose, Gary Braun APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Brewer moved to accept the minutes of the January 13th meeting as submitted. Mr. Downie seconded the motion, which. passed unanimously. IV HEARINGS REZONE HEARING ~. P.I.C.O. Application to rezone 62,637 square feet (1.4 acres) from RMF (Residen- tial Multi-Family) and PBP (Public Buildings and Parks), to OC (Office Commercial). Location: East side of Peabody, both sides of Fourth Street. rContinuedfr.omJanuarylJ,1982. ) Chairman Anderson said this matter was continued from January 13th due to a 2 - 2 tie vote. The public hearing had been held. Mr. Bennett excused himself from consid- eration of this matter on the appearance of fairness and left the hearing room. Mr. Downie said he had reviewed the tape of the January 13th meeting, the model and map submitted at that meeting. Mr. Brewer moved to recommend approval of the rezone, cit~" ing the following findings of fact: l. Commercial use of the property would be more appro- priate than multi-family. 2. If rezoned to Office Commercial, it could restrict potential strip zoning on Peabody Street. Planning Commission January 27, 1982 Page 2 . 3. The functional relationship of the site to the Court House is important to the type of use proposed. Mr. Wight seconded this motion; and on call for the ques- tion, Messrs. wight, Downie and Brewer voted "yes", with Mrs. Thompson and Chairman Anderson voting "no". STREET VACATION HEARING - P.I.C.O. Petition to va- cate Fourth Street, both sides, between Peabody and Vine Streets. Location: Fourth Street, east of Peabody Street and west of Vine Street. (Continued from January 13, 1982.) Mr. Carr reviewed the Department Report, explained the ease- ment requested by the telephone company and for Fire Depart- ment access, and the trail easement. Chairman Anderson opened the public hearing. Ed Warren, Pacific Northwest Bell, requested a 20-foot easement to reach the two existing manholes and lines, ob- serving that the proposed plan exhibited appears to place this access within the trail access. . Prank Platt said an access easement would be given to the telephone company. The proposed structures will not inter- ferewith the Fire Department access. . In response to Mr. Downie's question of using the parking lot aisles for Fire Department access, Fire Marshal Gary Braun said a 20-foot width, with a vertical clearance of l3 feet, is required. His Department does not want to lose access to the Ravine. Mr. Downie asked about the proposed pedestrian trail. Mr. Platt responded that a public access trail to Peabody Creek would be dedicated, and they will prepare a trail along the Creek and grant a public easement over it. Mr. Wight inquired if the right-of-way could be privately used, without cost, if it were not vacated. Mr. Carr re- plied that such use customarily involves a lease agreement and fee. Chairman Anderson closed the public hearing. Mr. Wight favored allowing the Applicant to use the right- of-way, while still retaining City ownership. . Mr. Downie moved to recommend approval of the vacation of Fourth Street between Peabody and Vine Streets, subject to the Applicant dedicating an easement for public access to the pedestrian trail system, the exact location of which to be determined at the time of the building permit; and sub- ject further to the City retaining a 20-foot easement, cen- tered over the existing telephone utilities, across the . . . Planning Commission January 27, 1982 Page 3 vacated right-of-way, for telephone maintenance access and Fire Department access; for the following reasons: 1. Vacation could enhance development of an area; 2. Provision of a pedestrian trail easement in Pea- body Creek Ravine would implement the Comprehen- sive Parks and Recreation Plan. Mr. Brewer seconded this motion, adding that no buildings or fences be .allowed to restrict Fire Department access. On call for the question, Messrs. Downie and Brewer voted "yes", with Mrs. Thompson, HI. Night and Chairman Anderson voting uno". [Mr. Bennett returned to the hearing room.) CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - HANSON. Application for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a bookkeeping and tax service as a Home Occupation. Location: 2139 West Seventh Street. (Continued from January 13,1982.) Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department report. Chairman Anderson opened the public hearing. John Hanson a part-time ment only. by the Fire hearing. said that the Home business, only one He already has the Marshal. Chairman Occupation was intended as client at a time by appoint- fire extinguisher suggested Anderson closed the public Mr. Brewer moved to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit to operate a bookkeeping and tax service busi- ness as a Home Occupation for an initial period of one year, citing the following findings: 1. The equipment to be used in the Home Occupation will not generate excessive noise. 2. There will be no significant increase in local ve- hicular traffic. 3. The Home Occupation will not injure adjoining prop- erties; or endanger the public health, safety or welfare. Mr. Bennett seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. . . . Planning Commission January 27, 1982 Page 4 CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - HAHN. Application for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a beauty shop as a Home Occupation. Location: 538 West Sixth Street. (Continued from January 13, 1982.) Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report; Chairman Anderson opened the public hearing. Judy Hahn suggested that two customers could be there at one time, inasmuch as she has a corner lot, and there is off-site parking on both Sixth and Cedar. Mr. VanHemert suggested that the Applicant might keep the driveway clear for customer vehicles: and Mrs. Hahn replied that it was very narrow. Her neighbors have no objections, and are aware of the proposed on~street parking. Chairman Anderson asked how many customers Mrs. Hahn expected per day, and was told that the most that could be handled would be 16. Chairman Anderson closed the public hearing. Mr. Downie moved to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit for a beauty shop as a Home Occupation, for a period of one year, as being within the guidelines of the Home Occupations Ordinance, subject to the limitation of no more than one customer vehicle parked on Sixth Street and no more than one customer vehicle parked on Cedar Street. He cited the following findings of fact: 1. The equipment used in the beauty shop will not in- troduce excessive noise, vibrations and odor into the residential neighborhood. 2. The Home Occupation will not affect nearby properties. 3. It will not endanger the public health, safety, morals or welfare: and is in the public interest. Mr. Brewer seconded this motion. On call for the question, the motion passed 5 - 1, with Mr. Bennett voting "noli out of concern for the proliferation of beauty shops as home occupations: they could create hardship on the businesses located in commercial districts. Mr. Downie requested the Department survey the number of beauty shops operating in residential districts. Planning Commission January 27, 1982 Page 5 . REZONE HEARING - OLSON. Application to rezone 17,500 square feet from RMF (Residential Multi-Family) to OC (Office Commercial). Location: Northeast corner of Sixth and Peabody streets. (Continued from January 13, 1982.) Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department report; Chairman Anderson opened the public hearing. Carl Olson said the existing commercial use on the parcel complies with the purpose of the Office Commercial Dis- trict; and cited Commercial Policies which he considers pertinent to his application. His intention is to encour- age offices in a Court House cluster, and his location would complement the existing OC District at Fourth and Peabody. Office space in the Court House area is not available. Peabody Street should contain Court House re- lated businesses. An office building would be less ob- noxious than apartments. Mr. Downie asked about the possibility of this being a spot rezone. Staff reviewed the characteristics of a spot re- zone. Chairman Anderson closed the public hearing. . Mr. Bennett said his major concern was a spot rezone. Mr. Wight said Office Commercial zoning appears to be compatible with the existing RMF zoning surrounding it. Mr. Downie said that the subject parcel may be better suited to multi-family use than commercial; and Mr. Wight suggested that if rezoned to OC, multi-family uses could be established. Mrs. Thompson moved to recommend denial of the rezone from RMF to OC for the following reasons: 1. The property in question is outside the present com- mercial tiT" and the proposed uses in the Office Com- mercial District at this location would not comply with Commercial Policies Nos. 2, 6 and 18. 2. A rezone of this property may expose Peabody Street, in the intermediate term, to strip commercial de- velopment, contrary to Commercial Policies Nos. 2, and 4; and it may also cause the premature eastward extension of the Lincoln Street leg of the commercial liT". . 3. Strip commercial development adjacent to Peabody Street would adversely affect the residential develop- ment in the immediate vicinity by cutting off a three- square-block small residential district. 4. There is ample land available for the permitted com- mercial uses in the OC District in existing commer- cial zones in the City. . . . Planning Commission January 27, 1982 Page 6 5. The size of the proposed rezone may be considered a spot rezone. Mr. Bennett seconded this motion. On call for the ques- tion, the motion passed 5 - 1, with Mr. Wight voting "noli. TEMPORARY USE HEARING - HIGH TIDE SEAFOODS. Request for extension of a Temporary Use Permit for a fish processing operation in the CBD Zone. Location: The pier at the foot of Oak Street. (Continued from January 13, 1982.) Mr. VanHemert reviewed the request for extension. Chairman Anderson opened the public hearing. Jim Shefler said that High Tide Seafoods has a month-to- month lease which is renewed annually. It occupies the dock frontage and the west half of the water side of the building. Chairman Anderson closed the public hearing. Mr. Bennett moved to recommend extension of the Temporary Use Permit for an additional year, subject to all of the original conditions. Mrs. Thompson seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. v COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Tom Sparks asked if contract rezones would be discussed this evening. Mr. Carr responded that they would be covered dur- ing a joint meeting between the Commission and the City Council. VI STAFF REPORTS 1. Beauty Shop in OC District - Interpretation. Mr. Carr reviewed the Department memorandum regarding a re- quest for interpretation of establishing a beauty shop in the Office Commercial District. Mr. Downie asked if per- mitting such uses in that District would reduce the prolif- eration of beauty shops as home occupations. Mr. Carr re- plied that since they were already permitted in all other commercial zones, it probably would have little effect. Mr. Bennett said beauty shops should not be included as permitted uses in the OC District, which was created pri- marily for medical services and attorneys' offices. . . . Planning Commission January 27, 1982 Page 7 Mr. Bennett moved to interpret that a beauty shop was not compatible with the permitted uses in the Office Commer- cial District. Mr. Brewer seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. 2. Real Estate Office as Home Occupation. Mr. Carr then discussed the question of allowing a one- person real estate office as a home occupation. After con- siderable discussion, the Commission felt the matter would require close consideration. 3. County Annexation Procedure. Mr. Carr reviewed the .proposed procedure forwarded from the City Council regarding County concerns in annexations. Following a discussion, Mr. Bennett moved to recommend ap- proving the annexation procedures proposed by the County Planning Department. Mr. Downie seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. 4. Joint Meeting. Chairman Anderson asked if the members would be available for the proposed joint meeting with the Council and Commis- sion for February 9th. All except Mr. .Bennett would be available. VII REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS Mrs. Thompson: Asked about the inventory of desirable street ends for public use. Mr. VanHemert said he has visited possible areas with the Park Department, but that Department has not given the Planning Department a formal list of such areas. Mr. Wight: Nothing. Mr. Bennett: Nothing. 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