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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/08/2009PORTANGELES W A S H I N G T O N U S A. COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION 321 East Fifth Street April 8, 2009 6 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER Pledge Of Allegiance Led by the Chair II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of March 25, 2009 IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP 09 -01— PROPANE NORTHWEST 2358 W. Highway 101. A proposal to install a 12,000 gallon propane storage tank for a period of 6 to 8 weeks in the Heavy Industrial zone. V. ELECTION OF OFFICERS VI. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC VII. STAFF REPORTS VIII REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS IX. ADJOURNMENT PLANNING COMMISSIONERS John Matthews (Chair); Doc Reiss (Vice Chair),Werner Beier, Mike Caudill; Tim Boyle, Carla Sue, Nancy Powers PLANNING STAFF Nathan West, Director, Sue Roberds, Planning Manager, Scott Johns, Associate Planner, Dan Bialzik, Assistant Planner ROLL CALL MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington 98362 April 8, 2009 6:00 p.m. Members Present: John Matthews, Werner Beier, Carla Sue, Doc Reiss, Tim Boyle Members Excused: Mike Caudill, Nancy Powers Staff Present: Scott Johns, Dan Bialzik, Heidi Greenwood Public Present: Don Hutt APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Boyle moved to approve the March 25, 2009, minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Beier and passed 5 0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Chair Matthews reviewed the quasi judicial public hearing guidelines and qualifying statements. Following review of the questions, all Commissioners responded for the record that they had no appearance of fairness or conflict of interest issues with regard to the pending application. Chair Matthews opened the public hearing. Chair Matthews indicated that those who testify must sign the "Sign In" log and affirm that their testimony will be truthful to the best of their knowledge. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP 09 -01 PROPANE NORTHWEST 2358 W. Highway 101. A proposal to install a 12,000 gallon propane storage tank for a period of 6 to 8 weeks in the Industrial Heavy zone. Associate Planner Scott Johns reviewed the Department Report recommending approval of the conditional use permit with conditions, and identified the site location through the use of a Power Point presentation. Don Hutt P. O. Box 949, Kingston WA, represented Propane Northwest and described the compan's operations on the Olympic Peninsula and that they will use the tank to service customers during closure of the Hood Canal Bridge during May and early June, 2009 No earth disturbing activities or vegetation removal would occur on site and the operation as proposed would not produce significant noise issues. There being no further testimony, Chair Mathews closed the public hearing. Following brief discussion, Commissioner Beier moved to approve conditional use permit CUP 09 -01 with the following conditions, findings, and conclusions: Planning Commission Minutes April 8, 2009 Page 2 Conditions 1 The proposed tank shall be removed from the site by July 1, 2009 If additional time at the location is required, an amendment to CUP 09 -01 shall be submitted and approved. Also, if the applicant wishes to make the use more permanent at the subject location, a new Conditional Use Permit requesting such action shall be submitted for review by the City 2. The applicant shall meet all of the Fire Department conditions prior to gaining final approval of the use at the site. 3 Use of the propane tank shall cease within 2 weeks of the reopening of the Hood Canal Bridge. Findings Based on the information provided in the Community Development Staff Report for CUP 09 -01 dated April 8, 2009, including all information in the public record file, comments and testimony 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 Propane Northwest submitted Conditional Use Permit application CUP 09 -01 to locate a 12,000 gallon propane storage tank on the site at 2358 Highway 101, parcel number 063007340225, for a period of 6 to 8 weeks, during the time the Hood Canal Bridge will be closed for construction. 2. The site is zoned Industrial Heavy 3 The Comprehensive Plan designates the site as Industrial. Adjacent designations are also Industrial. The site is located in the City's Southwest Planning Area. Development in the surrounding area includes other industrial, agriculture, large lot residential, and some commercial development. 4 Per 17.96.050 PAMC, the Planning Commission shall consider applications for conditional use permit uses as specified in the applicable Chapter of the Zoning Regulations. The Planning Commission may grant said permits which are consistent and compatible with the purpose of the zone in which the use is located, consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and not contrary to the public use and interest. In each application the Planning Commission may impose whatever restrictions or conditions are considered essential to protect the public health, safety, welfare, and to prevent depreciation of neighboring property Conditional uses shall be evaluated to determine if the characteristics of the intended use as related to the specific proposed site would defeat the purpose of the City's Zoning Regulations by introducing incompatible, detrimental, or hazardous conditions. The Planning Commission may refuse to issue a conditional use permit if the characteristics of the intended use would defeat the purpose of the City's zoning regulations. Conclusions. Based on the information provided in the Department of Community Development Staff Report for CUP 09 -01 dated April 8, 2009, including all of the information in the public record file, comments, and testimony presented during the public hearing, the Planning Commission's discussion and deliberation, and the above listed conditions of approval and listed findings, the City of Port Angeles Planning Commission hereby concludes that. Planning Commission Minutes April 8. 2009 Page 3 5 The City's Comprehensive Plan was reviewed for consistency with the proposal. Land Use Element Industrial Goal H, Policy H.4, and Policy H.5 were found to be most relevant to the proposal. 6. A development that is approved through the conditional use permit process must remain in continual compliance with specific conditions of approval or may be revoked. 7 Reviewing City Departmental comments were considered in the review of this application. 8. Notification of the proposed action and conditional use permit application was placed in the Peninsula Daily News on March 13, 2009 Public notice was mailed to property owners within 300 feet of the subject property on March 10, 2009 Notice of the proposal was posted on the site on March 10, 2009 One public comment was received. 9 A Determination of Non-Significance was issued for this proposed action on March 31, 2009 10 The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposal at the April 8, 2009, regular meeting and approved the conditional use permit. 1 The proposal is consistent with requirements for approval of a conditional use permit as specified in PAMC 17.96.050, of the Port Angeles Municipal Code and, as conditioned, the proposal is consistent with development standards for a conditional use in the IH Zone per 17.34.040(D). 2. The proposal is consistent with PAMC Chapter 14 40 (Parking Ordinance). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reiss, and passed 5 0. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Commissioner Reiss nominated Commissioner Matthews for the position of Vice Chair No other nominations were made. Commissioner Matthews was elected unanimously as Vice Chairman. Commissioner Matthews nominated Commissioner Reiss for the position of Chair No other nominations were made. Commissioner Reiss was elected unanimously as Chair COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None Planning Commission Minutes April 8, 2009 Page 4 STAFF REPORTS Assistant Planner Bialzik gave a brief presentation on the American Institute of Architects SDAT grant results and how staff will proceed with those results. As a result of the preliminary results of the AIA process, a program to clean and paint buildings called "Our Community at Work- Painting Downtown" has already begun and will be holding an informative public meeting on April 14, 2009 at 6 pm in the Council Chambers. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS None ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned Scott Johns, PREPARED BY S. 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