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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/25/1987 . . . AGENDA PORT ANGELES PLANNING CDMMISSION 134 W- FRONT STREET PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON MARCH 25, 1987 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Meeting of March 11, 1987 IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. SHORELINE PERMIT - SMA 87(3)81 - ZARANA FISHERIES, 123 Railroad Avenue: Request for a shoreline permit to allow a covered shelter and ice plant to be located on the dock for use in the fish processing operation. 2. REQUEST FOR INTERPRETATION AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, CUP 87(3)11 - WILSON/WINDFALL LUMBER, Lower Elwha Road. Request for an interpretation of a small lumber production and processing plant as a conditional use in the L-I, Light Industrial, District, and if so determined, then a public hearing on a CUP application for the proposal. (This item is continued from the March 11th meeting). V. PLANNING STUDIES: Retail Stands VI. STAFF REPORTS VII. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS VIII. ADJOURNMENT The Planni.ng Commi.M.i.on w.i.Rl. not commence. ane.w he(JJt.(ng a{,tell. lOP. M. Any .item not MaJtted pJt-i.OIl. to that t.i.me. w.i..el automat.i.caUy be. continued untie the next lI.eguf.aJt mee.t.i.ng ot the Comm.i.~~.i.on wh.i.ch w.i.U be APJt-i.! 8, 1987. . . . ' . PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington March 25, 1987 I CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Glass called the meeting to order at 7:07 P.M. II ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mike Lemon, Ted Puckett, Dick Wight, Donna Davison, Jerry Glass. Members Absent: Gary Cissel, Jim Hulett. Staff Present: Paul D. Carr, Otto Miller, Bruce Becker. III APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Wight moved to approve the minutes of February 25, 1987, and March 11, 1987, as submitted. Mr. Lemon seconded the motion which passed 5 - O. IV PUBLIC HEARINGS: SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT HEARING - ZARANA FISHERIES: Request for a shoreline permit to allow a covered shelter and ice plant to be located on the dock for use in the fish processing operation. Location: 123 Railroad Avenue. Mr. Miller reviewed the Department Report. Chairman Glass opened the public hearing. Harry Murray of Zarana Fisheries explained that all of the proposed buildings will occur on the pier and vessel traffic will occur on both sides of the 24-foot wide section. The west side will remain multiple use, while the east side will be devoted to Zarana Fisheries activities. The proposed ice plant should attract ships to Port Angeles Harbor that would otherwise travel to Bellingham of Inner Puget Sound. The penthouse portion of the structure contains the ice-making machine. A typical fishing boat receives thirty tons of ice at a time. Following further discussion, Chairman Glass closed the public hearing. Mr. Lemon moved to recommend approval of the Shoreline Substantial Development Permit, subject to the following conditions: PLANNING CO~~1ISSION March 25, 1987 Page 2 . . . 1. Location, extent, and design of all project components, which include structures and signs, shall be shown on the final site map. In addition, descriptions of project components shall be supplied with said site map and approved by the City1s Planning Department prior to issuance of a building permit. 2. The Planning Department may approve minor amendments which are in substantial conformity with the structures and uses and locations of uses approved by this permit when, in the opinion of the Planning Department, such amendments will not result in significant adverse impacts and are consistent with WAC 173-14-064. 3. The design and color of all buildings and landscaping shall be subject to design review by the Planning Department prior to issuance of a building permit to ensure compatability with the City's Downtown Beautifi- cation Plans and Downtown Shoreline Rehabilitation Plan. 4. The location of all accessory mechanical equipment and structures, including but not limited to, air condi- tioners, air compressors, trash enclosures, fences, and signs, shall be subject to design review approval by the Planning Department. Roof-mounted equipment shall be screened by an enclosure, or designed consistent with the design of the building. 5. Any determination of the design review may be appealed directly to the Planning Commission. 6. All necessary permits shall be obtained from the Building Division of the Public Works Department, and County Health Department. 7. Adequate fire protection shall be provided as per the City Fire Department1s requirements, including hydrants and lines. 8. The permittee shall permit the City or its representa- tive(s) or designee(s) to make periodic inspections at any reasonable time deemed necessary in order to assure that the activity being performed under the authority of this permit is in accordance with the terms and conditions prescribed herein. 9. Pursuant to 90.58.140 RCW, the Planning Commission may, after public hearing, modify or rescind this permit at any time during its term if it is determined that the . . . , ) PLANNING CO~rnISSION March 25, 1987 Page 3 use herein permitted is creating a nuisance or a con- dition hazardous or detrimental to the general public or property in the vicinity of the use. 10. The applicant shall comply with the terms indicated in this permit, unless more restrictive conditions are required by other Federal, State, and local permits; and citing the following findings: A. Provided a public viewing platform is provided, the proposed Shoreline Substantial Development Permit and design of the pier ice house and appurtenant structures can be consistent with General Regulation C.2, C.3, Land Use Element D.2 and Use Activity F.8.b. B. The ice house and weather shelter to protect the perishable seafood product and the appurtenant structures necessary for on-loading and off-loading cargo, are inherently dependent upon a shoreline lcoation and a pier of this size. This location should not significantly affect Harbor area use and adjacent commercial and public acitivities. Thus, the proposal can comply with Use Activity F.1.a, F.l.e, F.B.d, and F.17.a, b, and c. C. The expansion of this pier to include an ice house and weather protection shelter for the on-loading of cargo and off-loading of perishable seafood products can comply with General Regulation C.l, C.4, and Use Activity F .1.b. D. That the granting of this Shoreline Substantial Development Permit is in the general public interest and that environmental and performance parameters conditioning the proposed use, as specified in this Shoreline Substantial Development Permit, will allow the proposed activity with adequate safeguards for the welfare of the people of the City of Port Angeles at large and to public activity in the vicinity of said project. E. All significant adverse impacts can be mitigated to insignificant levels by measures incorporated in this Permit. Ms. Davison seconded the motion, which passed 5 - O. . . . . ' PLANNING COMMISSION March 25, 1987 Page 4 REQUEST FOR INTERPRETATION AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - WILSON/WINDFALL LUMBER: Request for an interpretation of a small lumber production and processing plant as a Conditional Use in the LI, Light Industrial, District; and if so determined, then a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit application for the proposal. Location: Lower Elwha Road. (Continued from March 11, 1987.) Mr. Carr reviewed the Department Report, explaining that the interpretation was not a public hearing and a hearing on the Conditional Use Permit would not be held unless a positive interpretation was made. Following discussion among the Commission members, Ms. Davison moved to interpret that a small sawmill with no specified size guidelines was not compatible in the Light Industrial District, because sawmills are expressly permitted in the M-2 Industrial District; the use is not consistent with the purpose of the Light Industrial District; and it may contain exterior nuisances. The motion died for lack of a second. Following further discussion, Mr. Wight moved to interpret that a small sawmill as a Conditional Use and with limita- tions imposed, may be an appropriate use for the Light Industrial District. Mr. Puckett seconded the motion. Upon call for the question, the motion failed, 2 - 3, with Messrs. Puckett and Wight voting "Aye". Mr. Lemon then moved to interpret that a proposed sawmill was not compatible as a Conditional Use in the Light Industrial District for the following reasons: 1. Sawmi.lls are expressly identified in the M-2 Industrial District; thus the use has been addressed. 2. The purpose of the Light Industrial District identifies uses that make finished products from pre-fabricated products, rather than primary processing, such as a sawmill. 3. The sawmill operation may create exterior nuisance, such as noise and air pollution, which are discouraged in the Light Industrial District. 4. The use is classified as a basic manufacturing use by the Standard Industrial Classification, rather than manufacturing of pre-fabricated materials; and noting that during the annexation review process, this area had been identified by the public 'as Light Industrial, . . . . ' PLANNING COMMISSION March 25, 1987 Page 5 rather than heavy; therefore, the burden of proof was on the applicant to demonstrate compatability of the use or pursue a rezone. Ms. Davison seconded the motion, which passed 3 - 2, with Messrs. Puckett and Wight voting "No". Ms. Davison moved to continue the Conditional Use Permit hearing to the meeting of April 8, 1987, pending the final determination by the City Council on the interpretation. Mr. Lemon seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Murdoch of Windfall Lumber expressed concern about the process. V PLANNING STUDIES Retail Stands Mr. Carr explained that the Council wished the Commission to investigate revisions to the Retail Stand Ordinance. Staff would prepare information to assist the Commission. VI STAFF REPORTS Mr. Carr noted that in recommending approval of the Condi- tional Use Permit for Angeles Medical, the second condition requiring widening of the doors on the north to facilitate movement of products had been included, even though the applicant and the Commission understood during the hearing that there would be no storage of materials on-site and thus the door was not needed. The staff was requesting a clarification 50 that the permit could be completed and forwarded to the applicant. Following a brief review of the minutes, which clearly indicated that no materials would be stored on-site, Mr. Lemon moved to omit Condition No. 2 since it was not needed, and correct the minutes. Mr. Wight seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Carr briefly discussed the history of interpretation procedures, noting that in the past, the public was not present. Following discussion about the various approaches, the Planning Commission indicated that the interpretation process would function appropriately if it remained closed to public input and additional information was obtained only if requested by the Commission. . . . , . PLANNING COMMISSION March 25, 1987 Page 6 VII REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS Mr. Puckett noted that there was a trailer situated at the Thunderbird Boat House on Ediz Hook and inquired about the permit. Staff would investigate. VIII ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:25 P.M. c~Ifl~~ Paul D. Carr, Secretary -- Tape condition: Fair PDC:LM rt . . CITY of PORT ANGELES ATTENDANCE ROSTER A(~ NM\.O CL?~ TYPE OF }1EE:I'IN:; MTE OF MEE'l'm; lOCATIOO NAME: ADDRESS: ~Vur~ M~JJ; h# ! I;,'A r/M d 04~-- ./ /l237 ~U f/ ')(6 f..) 5--/( Sf f/ ,/3 ) y /2- 1/ r /pr,...,..; ,e'/' / ~