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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/09/1986 . . . AGENDA PORT ANGELES PLANNING! COMMISSION 134 W. FRONT STREET PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON APRIL 9, 1986 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL~CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Meeting of March 26, 1986 IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST - CUP 86(3)3, THUNDERBIRD BOATHOUSE, Ediz Hook: Request to allow an additional 18-space recreational vehicle park for overnight camping of RVs, west of the present Thunderbird Boat- house. (This item was continued at the March 12th meeting) 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT EXTENSION - CUP 85(3)2 HO, HUETHER, 815 West 9th: Request for extension of a Conditional Use Permit allowing a beauty shop as a Home Occupation in the RS-7" Single-Family Residential, District. 3. PARKING VARIANCE REQUEST - PV 86(4)1, 7TH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 124 West 9th: Request for a variance of the parking requirements from the required 21 to 16 spaces. 4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST - CUP 86(4)5, BIRDWELL FORD, 1527 East Front: Request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a licensed wrecking/storage facility to locate on the property. 5. SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PERMIT REQUEST - SMA 86(4)3, ZARANA FISHERIES, 213 Railroad Avenue: Request for a permit allowing a fish processing, freezing and associated storage facility to locate in the M-2, Heavy Industrial, Di stri ct. .: 6. SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PERMIT REQUEST - SMA 86(4)4, Foot of Oak Street: Request for a permit-to allow the extension of an existing pier 16 feet, and widened 10 feet~ on the Port Angeles Waterfront, just west of the foot of Oak Street. 7. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST EXTENSION -:- CUP 83(3)3 HO,- CLINE, ___ 1233 W. 10th: Request. for extension of a permit allowing "t:he--m-anufacture and L _ . ___ _____ .__ .. _ _ .__. ...1._.. ___ ___ ___ _ .. ~aJes ofseyiJnQ Klf~, located in the RS-7, Single-Family Residential, Dis-' [ria-:-- 8. PARKING VARIANCE REQUEST - PV 86(4)3, THE BLACK KETTLE, 408 S. Lincoln: Request for a Parking Variance to allow a reduction of the required 19 spaces to 0, for an existing restaurant, located in the CSD-C2, Commercial Shopping, District. . . . ... AGENDA (cant) PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 9, 1986 V. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: 1. REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION - MELODY LANE: Letter requesting permission to circulate petition for annexation of a portion of Melody Lane, located just west of Golf Course Road, approximately 776 feet, and approximately 400 feet deep. (This matter was referred to the Commission at the March 26, 1986 meeting of the City Council). VI. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC VII. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS VIII. SlAEF REPORTS IX. ADJOURNMENT The Piann-ing Comm-iMion witt not commence a new heaJLi.ng abtVt 10 P.M. Any .item not 6ta/tted be{,oJte. that time witt automaticattlj be continued until the. ne.xt lLeguiall. mee.ting ot the Cojmm.i..o.oion, May 14, 1986. . . . PLANNING CO~MISSION Port Angeles, Washington April 9, 1986 I CALL TO ORDER Chairman Glass called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Mike Lemon, Ted Puckett, Jim Hulett, Jerry Glass, Donna Davison, Dave Burns. Members Absent: Gary Cissel. Staff Present: Paul D. Carr, Dan VanHemert, Jeff Abram. III APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Hulett moved to approve the minutes of the 1986, meeting as submitted. Mr. Burns seconded which passed 4 - 0 with Ms. Davison and Mr. abstaining. March 26, the motion, Lemon IV PUBLIC HEARINGS CONDITIONAL USE HEARING THUNDERBIRD BOATHOUSE. Request to allow an additional 18-space recreational vehicle park for overnight camping of RVs, west of the present Thunderbird Boathouse. Location: Ediz Hook. (Continued from March 12, 1986.) Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department memo. Mr. Burns expressed concern about the placement of fill material in the area and the need for a Shoreline Permit. Chairman Glass opened the public hearing. Ron Shepard of Thunderbird Boathouse explained that gravel has been placed in the area as a result of the gravel lost during the oil spill clean-up operation. He would like to have a phased plan for improvements with garbage receptacles and graveled spaces in Phase One. Don Frizzell, charter boat operator, stated that there was considerable need for overnight parking in this area. Joe and Loren Schmitt spoke in favor of the proposal. Chairman Glass closed the public hearing. The Commission discussed the need for an environmental checklist and staff review of the graveling activities that have occurred on the Hook prior to making a decision. . . . PLANNING COMMISSION April 9, 1986 Page 2 Mr. Burns then moved to continue the consideration for two weeks. Ms. Davison seconded the motion, which passed 5 - 1, with Mr. Puckett voting "No". CONDITIONAL USE HEARING HUETHER. Request for extension of a Conditional Use Permit allowing a beauty shop as a Home Occupation in the RS-7, Single-Family Residential District. Location: 815 West Ninth. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department report. Glass opened the public hearing. Chairman Penny Heuther was available to respond to questions. Chairman Glass closed the public hearing. Mr. Burns moved to recommend granting a two-year extension, subject to the original conditions and citing the original findings. Ms. Davison seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. PARKING VARIANCE HEARING - 7TH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. Request for a variance of the parking requirements from the required 21 to 16 spaces. Location: 124 West 9th. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department report. Glass opened the public hearing. Chairman Dr. Griffith, representing the Church, stated the conditions were acceptable. Chairman Glass closed the public hearing. Ms. Davison moved to recommend granting the parking variance, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the existing off-street parking area adjacent to the alley be graded, graveled and spaces marked by bumper stops. 2. A detailed parking lot plan be submitted to the Public Works Department with the building permit application. 3. That the congregation be informed and encouraged to park in the off-street parking area in the rear of the property. 4. In the event that it becomes necessary, the Church will create additional off-street parking in the front yard area, upon request of the City; and citing the following findings: PLANNING COMMISSION April 9, 1986 Page 3 . A. The use of the proposed addition does not generate additional demand for off-street parking. B. Improvement of the parking lot may encourage greater use by the congregation. Mr. Puckett seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - BIRDWELL FORD. Request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a licensed wrecking/ storage facility to locate on the property. Location: 1527 East Front Street. Mr. Carr reviewed the Department report. Chairman Glass opened the public hearing. Mike Gort of Birdwell Ford stated that paving was not necessary and that pollution would not be a problem because vehicles are usually only stored ten days. Installation of vision-obscuring slats in the fence was unnecessary, because the yard is in the back northwest corner of their property. Chairman Glass closed the public hearing. . Mr. Hulett moved to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit, subject to the following conditions: 1. The proposed holding area be paved and the storm water runoff directed to an approved storm water system. 2. Vision-obscuring slats be installed at least on the south side in the cyclone fence. 3. If yard lights are installed, they be shaded. He cited the following findings: A. Storage of impounded and abandoned vehicles is an auto- oriented use that is compatible with the purpose and intent of the ACD District. B. Birdwell Ford is a full-service car dealership. Thus, the proposed use is generally compatible. c. With the attached conditions and the proposed location: set back from Front Street and abutting White Creek Ravine on the north and west sides, the proposed use can be compatible with existing and proposed commercial development and will not introduce any detrimental, hazardous, or depreciating conditions. . Mr. Burns seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION April 9, 1986 Page 4 . SHORELINE MANAGEMENT HEARING ZARANA FISHERIES. Request for a permit allowing a fish processing, freezing and associated storage facility to locate in the M-2, Heavy Industrial District. Location: 213 Railroad Avenue. Ms. Davison moved to continue this hearing to May 14, 1986, to enable staff to complete the Department report. Mr. Burns seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. SHORELINE MANAGEMENT HEARING - PORT OF PORT ANGELES. Request for a permit to allow the extension of an existing pier 16 feet, and widened 10 feet, on the Port Angeles Waterfront, just west of the foot of Oak Street. Location: Foot of Oak Street. Mr. Carr reviewed the Department report. Chairman Glass opened the public hearing. . Ken Sweeney of the Port of Port Angeles explained the historical use of the pier, and that it would be used by Zarana Fisheries. The existing occupant of the building on the pier, Star Trading, is strictly an office and they anticipate that it would be moved. He expressed concern about the public access easement, noting that the Waterfront Trail goes south on Oak Street, not in front of this pier. Mr. Carr explained that staff's major concern was that the City be able to discuss possible public access easements with the Port in the future and not be precluded as a result of this permit. Chairman Glass closed the public hearing. Mr. Burns moved to recommend approval of the Shoreline Substantial Development Permit, provided that a public access easement be provided on the non-structure areas of the property if, in the future, the City requests it as part of a waterfront trail plan. He cited the following findings: A. Remodeling and expansion of an existing pier in an already developed area for the on-loading and off-loading of vessels can comply with General Regulations C.1, C.4, and Use Activity F.l.b. B. Provided a public access easement is provided, the proposed shoreline permit and design of the pier can be consistent with General Regulations C.2, C.3, Land use Element D.2 and Use Activity F.8.b. . C. Piers for on-loading and off-loading cargo are inherently dependent upon a shoreline location and the size of this pier and its particular location should . PLANNING COMMISSION April 9, 1986 Page 5 . not significantly affect Harbor area use and adjacent uplands. Thus, the proposal can comply with Use Activities P.l.a, F.8.d, and F.17.a, b, and c. Mr. Hulett seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - CLINE. Request for extension of a Conditional Use Permit allowing the manufacture and sale of sewing kits, located in the RS-7 Single- Family Residential District. Location: 1233 West 10th. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department report. Glass opened the public hearing. Chairman No testimony was received. Chairman Glass closed the public hearing. . Mr. Hulett moved to recommend granting a two-year extension subject to the original conditions and findings. Mr. Puckett seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. PARKING VARIANCE HEARING - THE BLACK KETTLE. Request for a Parking Variance to allow a reduction of the required 19 spaces to 0 for an existing restaurant, located in the CSD-C2, Commercial Shopping District. Location: 408 South Lincoln Street. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report. Glass opened the public hearing. Chairman Mr. Adams explained that they were really only asking for reduction of 3 spaces and that Safeway would not lease any spaces. In response to a question, he explained his eight employees currently park in the area. Following additional discussion, Chairman Glass closed the public hearing. Mr. Burns moved to recommend denial of the parking variance, citing the following findings: A. The cafe currently has no parking spaces nor does it have land to supply the spaces. Therefore, a variance for building expansion would increase demand on on- street parking and private lots in the vicinity. . B. The expansion represents a 40% increase in the seating area of the cafe and may result in a proportionate increase in patron vehicular traffic which could . . . PLANNING COMMISSION April 9, 1986 Page 6 detrimentally affect circulation and parking ln the area. C. The interior layout of the new seating area is likely to attract groups and organizations, some members of whom do not work in this vicinity and therefore are likely to drive to the cafe. D. The request does not meet the intent of the Parking Ordinance to provide necessary parking spaces. E. The variance request is not in keeping with the public safety or interest. F. Granting of the variance would not be fair to those businesses which have had to provide parking pursuant to the requirements of the Parking Ordinance and would therefore be considered a grant of special privilege. Ms. Davison seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. V PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION MELODY LANE. Letter requesting permission to circulate petition for annexation of a portion of Melody Lane, located just west of Golf Course Road, approximately 776 feet, and approximately 400 feet deep. (Referred to the Commission by the Council.) Mr. Carr reviewed the Department report. In response to a question, Lois Osborne explained that KAPY Radio was not interested in being annexed. Following further discussion, Mr. Hulett moved to recommend allowing the applicant to circulate an annexation petition, subject to the following conditions: 1. Assumption of bonded indebtedness, which is required on all annexations to the City. 2. The zoning be RS-9. 3. The annexation boundaries be drawn to include all of Melody Lane adjacent to Tax Parcels Nos. 3432, 3367, 3335, 3406, 3333, 3324, and 5754. 4 . The annexation boundaries be drawn to include all of Golf Course Road adjacent to Tax Parcel Nos. 5754, 5755, and 3349. He cited the following findings: . . . PLANNING COMMISSION April 9, 1986 Page 7 A. The proposed annexation area is contiguous to the City. B. The applicant constitutes more than 10% of the property value in the area requested for annexation. Ms. Davison seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. VI COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBIC None. VII REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS The Commission discussed reviewing and tightening up its public hearing procedures. Mr. Hulett inquired about sight obstructions on the 1/2 alley at Chambers Street: Staff would refer the matter to appropriate Departments. Mr. Hulett also expressed concern with the new location for the weather station down at the Sewage Treatment Plant which was resulting in lower temperature readings, to the detri- ment of the development of the community. The entire Commission re-emphasized the importance of attendance. VIII STAFF REPORTS None. IX ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M. ~ Paul D. Carr, Secretary Tape condition: Fair PDC:LF . ,0.(4 NtH t\c, CITY, of 'PORT ANGELES ATTENDANCE ROSTER TYPE OF ~IEE:ITNG ,?.J.4.H' a?!l1-/ DATE OF !1EEI'rnG . --./-/ -9 ~...p ~ , lOCATICN C'C ~'j)~ ~ V'I_ ADDRESS: NAME: .