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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/28/1998 HEARING DEVICES ARE A VAILABLE FOR THOSE NEEDING ASSISTANCE. . ~ Pl.ANN1llU AGENDA CITY OF PORT ANGELES PLANNING COMMISSION 321 East Fifth Street Port Angeles, WA 98362 January 28, 1998 7:00 p.m. I. II. . III. IV. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Special Meeting of January 7, 1998 PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. CO..NDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP 97-21 - VIRGINIA MASON CLINIC...=.A34 Ea...t Seyenth Street. Request to allow a medical clinic in the RHO, Residential High Density zone. 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP 97-01 - EXTENDICARE HEALTH F ACn JIIES - 11:B Ea.l\tEark A venue.: Request to increase the amount of permitted signage from 32 sq.ft. to 64 sq.ft. in association with anassisted living facility in the RMD, Residential Medium Density zone. V. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC VI. STAFF REPORTS VII. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS VIII. ADJOURNMENT . PLANNING COMMISSION: Tim Gennan. ( Cllair). Dean Reed (Vice). Bob King. Cindy Souders, Linda Nutler, Mary Craver, Fredric Hewin, STAFF: Brad Collins, Director. Sue Roberds Planning Specialist, David Sawyer, Senior Planner. . . . MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington 98362 January 28, 1998 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Linda Nutter, Fredric Hewins, Cindy Souders, Bob King Member Excused: Tim Gennan, Dean Reed, Mary Craver Staff Present: David Sawyer, Sue Roberds Public Present: Gary Kriedberg, Dr. William Kintner, Bob Becker, Terry Atkinson In the absence of Chair German and Vice Chair Reed, it was agreed that Commissioner King would officiate as Acting Chair for the meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Souders moved to approve the minutes as amended by Commissioner Nutter. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hewins and passed 4 - O. PUBLIC HEARINGS: CONDITlONAL_USE~RMJT - CU-P-~t7~G...YIRGrnIA MASOl! CLINlC.:_43AEastSeYenthBtre_et Request to allow a medical clinic in the RHD, Residential High Density zone. Senior Planner David Sawyer reviewed the Planning Department's staff report recommending approval of the conditional use permit and responded to questions regarding association with the existing Virginia Mason facility located directly south of the alley in that the proposed use is an extension of some of the office uses of the existing site but is not intended to be open to the public. Acting Chair Bob King opened the public hearing. Gary Kriedberg, Virginia Mason Admblistrator,433 East 8th Street, agreed with the Planning Department's analysis and recommendation and asked ifthe existing landscaping will fulfil the conditional use permit requirement to provide and maintain landscaping for the site. Planner Sawyer responded that the existing landscaping is satisfactory to comply with the condition noted in staff's report. Dr. William Kintner, Managing Partner of the Virginia Mason Clinic, 317 West 17th Street, also agreed with staff's report but asked for confirmation as to the use ofthe gravelled parking area currently used for parking by employees. He understood that the use of the north entrance to the building is to be discouraged but that it is not required to be sealed. . . . Planning Commission Minutes Janrmry 28. J 998 Page 2 Planner Sawyer responded that in conversation with City Engineer, Gary Kenworthy, it was understood that no improvement would be required to the existing gravelled parking area located on the subject property because required parking is available at the existing Virginia Mason Clinic site located south ofthe alley. It is expected that employees who are currently using the gravelled parking area are doing so due to the convenience, not out of necessity, and therefore, the gravelled parking area is not required parking which should be hard surfaced. Dr. Kintner responded that employees will be encouraged to park in the improved parking area where there is an excess of available parking. There being no further testimony, Acting Chair King closed the public hearing. Following brief discussion, Commissioner Nutter moved to approve the conditional use permit citing the following conditions, findings, and conclusions: Conditi.m1E-of Approval: 1. The structure located at 434 E. 7th Street shall be used for administrative purposes only and shall not be used by the general public. 2. Access to the medical records building shall be limited to the south entrance. 3. There shall be no parking on the property north of the 7th/8th Street Alley. 4. A detailed landscaping plan reflecting the residential nature of the neighborhood shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Department prior to the issuance of any building related permits, and the components of the plan shall be properly installed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the building. 5. All aspects of the project shall meet or exceed local, state, and federal codes, including the issuance of required state licenses for the operation of such a facility. Endings: Based on the information provided in the January 28, 1998, Staff Report for CUP 97-21 (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, Virginia Mason Port Angeles Clinic, has applied for a conditional use permit to convert an existing single family residence for use by the clinic's Medical Records Department as proposed in the January 28, 1998, Staff Report for CUP 97-21 (Attachment A). . . . Planning Commission Minutes January 28, 1998 Page 3 2. The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation for the subject property is High Density Residential (HDR). 3. The subject property is zoned RHD, Residential High Density. 4. A Determination of Non-Significance (#781) was issued for the proposal on January 26, 1998. 5. A hospital is a conditionally permitted use in the RHD zone. 6. A hospital provides for over night patients, surgical, laboratory and radiology services and 24 hour emergency care. 7. A medical clinic provides patient care on a daily basis, and laboratory and radiology servIces. 8. The existing facility combined with the proposed addition requires 36 parking spaces. 9. The existing facility provides 67 parking spaces. 10. Per P AMC 17.96.070 approval of a conditional use permit is valid for a period of one year from the date of its original approval. Conclusions: Based on the information provided in the January 28, 1998 Staff Report for CUP 97-21 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. A medical clinic is similar to a hospital and conditionally permitting a medical clinic in the RHD zone is consistent with the purpose of the RHD zone. B. As conditioned, the proposed project meets the intent of the City's Comprehensive Plan, specifically Land Use Element A 2 and C 1 and the requirements of the P AMC including the RHD zone. C. As conditioned, the proposed project is in the public use and interest. Pursuant to Section 17.96.070.C of the Zoning Ordinance, any person aggrieved by the decision of the Planning Commission may appeal the decision to the City Council. Appeals must be submitted to the Planning Department, in writing, within fifteen (15) days following the date of the decision. . . . Plnnning Commission Minutes January 28, 1998 Pnge4 Commissioner Souders seconded the motion which passed 4 - O. Planner Sawyer noted that appeal of the decision would be heard by the City Council. COlWlIlO.N.AL_U.sE~CIlf.3J-=.Ol - EXIENDlCARE HEAL TH F ACILIIIES - 1133 East Park Av..enue.: Request to increase the amount of permitted signage from 32 sq.ft. to 64 sq.ft. in association with anassisted living facility in the RMD, Residential Medium Density zone. Planner Sawyer reviewed the Planning Department report recommending approval of the requested increase in signage. Acting Chair King opened the public hearing. Terry Atkinson, 1133 East Park Avenue, represented the applicant and stated agreement with staffs recommendation and was present for questions. He described landscaping on the site and responded to questions regarding placement of the sign on the property given the grade of the site posed by Commissioner Nutter. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Nutter regarding the size of the proposed sign, Mr. Atkinson answered that the size of the sign was planned to accent the size of the development and he could not agree to a reduction ofthe proposed signage without approval of the property owners. Planner Sawyer confirmed that signage over ten (10) square feet in the RMD, Residential Medium Density zone is approved only through the conditional use permit process. Bob Becker, Site Superintelldent, 1133 East Park Avellue, agreed that the scale of the sign was planned to complement the size of the site and other amenities provided on the site. The building is very large and the sign is planned to be aesthetically pleasing to its surroundings. There being no further questions or testimony, Acting Chair King closed the public hearing. Commissioner Souders moved to approve the conditional use permit citing the following conditions, findings, and conclusions: C.onditions; 1. The sign shall be constructed and illuminated as proposed in Attachment A of the Planning Department's Staff Report for CUP 98-01 dated January 28, 1998. 2. The sign shall be oriented perpendicular to the Park A venue right-of-way line outside of the required vision triangle and at least 100' from the east and west property lines. Findings.: Based on information provided in the Planning Department's Staff Report for CUP 98-01 . . . Plllnning Commission Minutes January 28, 1998 PlIge5 dated January 28, 1998, including all of its attachments, comments and information presented during the public hearing, the Planning Commission discussion and deliberation, and the above listed conditions of approval, the City of Port Angeles Planning Commission hereby finds that: 1. The applicant, Extendicare Health Facilities (Robert L Gummer, AIA-PDC Midwest, Inc.), submitted the subject application to the City on December 19, 1997, and a Determination of Completeness was published on January 2, 1998. The associated public comment period ended on January 21 with no comments being received (please see Attachment A of the Planning Department Staff Report dated January 28, 1998 for CUP 98-01). 2. The application is to construct an approximately 8' by 4' double sided sign to identify the Laurel Park Assisted Living Facility in the RMD zone. 3. The sign is to be supported by two sets of redwood posts with the total height and width of the sign and the supporting posts measuring 6' by 9%' feet. 4. The sign is to be located on Park Avenue just to the west of the site's driveway entrance and will be lighted by to ground mounted spot lights. 5. An Adoption of an Existing Document (#378 adopting DNS #378) was issued for this proposal on January 26, 1998 (please see Attachment B of the Planning Department Staff Report dated January 28, 1998 for CUP 98-01). 6. A conditional use permit, CUP 97-04 was approved for the assisted living facility on April 9, 1997. 7. The site is zoned Residential Medium Density (RMD) and is designated by the Comprehensive Plan as Medium Density Residential (MDR). 8. Existing land uses adjacent to the subject site are as follows: To the north: To the south: To the east: To the west single-family residences/the performing arts center vacant vacantIPUD right-of-way single-family residences/vacant Conclusions; Based on the information provided in the Planning Department Staff Report for CUP 98-01 dated January 28, 1998, including all of its attachments, comments and information presented during the public hearing, the Planning Commission's discussion and deliberation. and the above listed conditions of approval and the above listed findings, the City of Port Angeles Planning Commission hereby concludes that: A. Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element Policies AI-2, and C1 are most . . . Planning Commission Minllles JonulIry 28. 1998 PlIge6 B. As conditioned, the proposed use is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan including but not limited to Land Use Element Policies Al-2, and Cl. C. As conditioned, the proposed use is consistent with the City's Zoning Ordinance including Chapter 17.14 and the purpose of the RMD zone. D. As conditioned the proposed project is not contrary to the public use and interest. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hewins and passed 4 - O. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None. STAFF REPORTS Planner Sawyer explained that Jeff Saboda, an architect in charge of the German Alheizermer's Clinic project (CUP 97-13) in the Highland Commons Subdivision, contacted the Department with a request to amend the approved conditional use permit with regard to the size of the building, its occupancy, and a reduction of a portion of the interior courtyard intended for recreational purposes. Mr. Sawyer asked the Commission to review the revised proposal and issue a determination that it meets the intent of the approved conditional use permit or provide direction to set a public hearing for that consideration if it is decided to be a significant change. It is not in staffs purvue to deviate from the Commission's approval to the extent requested. Commissioners Hewins and Nutter did not feel comfortable rendering a decision without further review as the proposed revision was only distributed at the evening meeting. Commissioners King and Souders stated that it appeared the intent ofthe approved CUP was being observed and the current proposal would not alter the earlier decision. Even so, they agreed to join in the consensus to postpone a decision until the February 11 meeting when other Commission members could be present. (Commissioners King and Souders noted that they would not be at the February 11 meeting.) The Commission directed staff to place the item for general discussion on the February 11 agenda REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS Commissioner Nutter indicated that the City's Non Motorized Advisory Committee had met for its first meeting as a formal group on January 21. The group will continue to meet and she will continue to report on its progress. She noted that she and Commissioner Craver had attended the AP A Winter Conference in Port Orchard and that is was well worth the effort. . . . Planning Commission Miml/es January 28. 1998 Page 7 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. ~~ PREPARED BY: S. Roberds . PLEASE SIGN IN PLANNING COMMISSION ATTENDANCE ROSTER AND SIGN UP SHEET For the items listed on the Agenda Of:ril CLtl c<~ 1-'22/ Please read the following: If I testify, by signature below, I certify that my testimony is true and correct under penalty of perjury by the laws of the State of Washington. Signature Print Name I ,I //AAA1 /11h"~:"A'tVI I--{~rrd AIJ<.' ll'-'~ M P"!/ ~.. AA ' I 6r4 R\f K~I\~Bc eJ~ /~ j. A k'AAJ. ct h:::"c\ 7? ~i'J.'J __ . \ \. J \\ b~ \\~ ~Jb~." .X-.t\\.. - Address Agenda Item 1# I) 3.~ C&..<f,.+ P&tr1- I1ve.. ;) I Lj.3""? E ~ C6~ ~<J I r r . . c :\wp\fonns\attndrst. pc