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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/13/1983 . PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington April 13, 1983 I CALL TO ORDER Chairman Wight called the meeting to order at 7 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Patrick Downie, Jerry Cornell, Richard Anderson, Richard Wight, James Hulett, Todd Holm. Members Absent: David Brewer. staff Present: Paul D. Carr, Dan VanHemert, Gary Braun. III APPROVAL OF MINUTES . Mr. Hulett moved to approve the March 23, 1983, minutes as submitted. Mr. Anderson seconded the motion, which passed 4 - 0, with two abstentions. IV HEARINGS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - WARE. Request for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a conununi ty-based training and placement program for disabled adults as a Home Occupation. Location: 610 West 11th Street. (Continued from March 9, 1983.) Mr. VanHernert reviewed the Department Report; Chairman Wight opened the public hearing. . Judith Ware submitted a letter and petition in favor of the application. In response to questions from the Com- mission she explained that there would be no training on the site; the second story of the detached garage would be used for a staff office with phones, confidential files and records. There will be one meeting per week with four to five persons in that meeting. Carole Owens, Clallam County Human Services Coordinator, spoke in favor of the program and noted there might be some space avail- able in the County Courthouse basement in a year. Chair- man Wight closed the public hearing. .. Following addition discussion, Mr. Cornell moved to recommend approval, subject to the following conditions: 1. The application terminates if the applicants are no longer employed in the program. 2. A maximum of one non-resident employee is permitted on the premises. 3. There be no exterior remodeling that changes the appearance of the garage. 4. That an application be made for space in the Courthouse within the next year. 5. The hours of operation be from 8 AM to 4 PM Monday through Friday. As findings of fact, he cited that t~e proposed Home Occupation generally complies with the requirements. Mr. Hulett seconded the motion, which passed 5 - 1, with the minority vote stating that operation in a detached garage did not generally comply with the ordinance. . TEMPORARY USE PERMIT - JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES. Request for a Temporary Use Permit to park; a trailer on site for 7 days once every 5 months. Location: 1714 South "N" Street. (Continued from March 9, 1983.) Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report; Chairman Wight opened the public hearing. Reverend Munson explained that the Circuit Overseer and his family come for seven days once every five months to assist the Church in its activities. . This activity has been occurring for approximately 25 years. They live in a 26- to 30-foot travel trailer which is their only home. The proposed location would not occupy any parking spaces and the trailer would be connected to the sanitary sewer and electricity of the Church. Chairman Wight closed the public hearing. Mr. Downie moved to recommend approval for a one-year period initially for location of a travel trailer on the Jehovah's Witnesses Church site for seven days once every five months for the Circuit Overseer and his family only, subject to the following conditions: . 1. That a fire extinguisher and smoke detector be provided in accordance with the requirements of the Fire Marshal. ' . 2. That the existing City water hook-up be inspected by the Public Works Department. Mr. Downie cited the following findi~gs of fact: A. A travel trailer on a temporary basis at this location will not have a significant impact on local streets, utilities and public services. B. The Temporary Use Permit will not cause a significant increase in population density in this residential neighborhood or seriously overcrowd the site. C. Located adjacent to the church and on a relatively large parcel of land, the travel trailer will not have a major visual impact. . Mr. Anderson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. . M-l PERMIT HEARING - DEL HUR, INC. Request for an M-1 Permit to expand an equipment and material storage area for an existing contractor's shop and office. Location: 4333 Tumwater Access Road. (Continued from March 9, 1983.) Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report; Chairman Wight opened the public hearing. Tony Sample, representing DelHur, expressed concern regarding restriction of use of Newell and nC" Street Extension Roads and suggested that the use be restricted to the present usage. Ken Williams, representing Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Johns, supported the four conditions recommended by the Department and recommended adding a condition to prevent blockage of views and restricting use of the storage yard to daylight hours only. Mr. Sample did not have any concern with the Johns' recommen- dation. Chairman Wight closed the public hearing. Following additional discussion, Mr. Anderson moved to recommend approval of the proposed M-l Permit, subject to the following conditions: 1. That grass, trees and shrubs be planted on the berm and along the west and north property boundaries, to provide visual relief and transition between the residential and industrial distriGts. . . 2. That if security lights be installed in the equipment storage yard, or on the site, they be directed inward and away from the outer property lines. No signs or other business identification be placed along the north and east boundaries of this property or be visible from adjacent residential zones. 3. That no heavy trucks, commercial :vehicles or mobile equipment be permitted on "C" Street Extension or on Newell Road north of the property, except those destined for job sites absolutely requiring use of these two roadways. 4. That removal of trees, the garage or the existing dwelling unit on the northeast corner of the property and expansion of any component of the use must be preceded by an amendment to this M-l Permit. 5. That the the hours of heavy equipment movement to and from the storage area be limited to 6 AM to 7 PM. He cited the following findings of fact: . A. The existing berm and fence, along with the required landscaping, will provide adequate visual and light- suppressing buffer between the use and adjacent residential development, in compliance with Comprehen- sive Plan Industrial Development Policy No.6. B. With the condition that there be no egress or ingress onto either Newell Road or "c" Street Extension, and that commercial vehicles and heavy equipment be restricted from these roadways, adequate separation between industrial-oriented traffic and residential traffic can be assured, in accordance with Circulation Policy No.9. These measures will also prevent land use conflicts resulting between incompatible uses, as required by Land Use Objective No.2, and reduce the intermingling of disparate uses. C. The construction-industry type of use meets the purpose and intent of the M-1 Industrial Zone because, provided the conditions are attached, it will not have an undue adverse effect on the land use in the surrounding area or the traffic patterns in the neighborhood. . D. Provided the conditions are attached, the proposed use would comply with the basic c!iteria for permitted uses in the M-l Zone. . Mr. Downie seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. ANNEXATION HEARING - DEL HUR, INC. Consideration of annexation of approximately 425 acres adjacent to the City Limits. Location: South of the airport, north of Edgewood Drive and east of Lower Elwha Road. Mr. Carr reviewed the Department Report. Chairman Wight opened the public hearing. . Tony Sample explained their purpose in requesting permis- sion to circulate a petition. Chuck Schramm, owner of one of the areas excluded from this request for annexation but in the original request, stated that the requestors are isolating the opposition so that annexation will oc- cur. There will be fire and police protection problems. The residents oppose the annexation. Jerry Payne, owner of approximately 7~ acres included in the proposed an- nexation area, opposes the annexation. Dennis Dille, representing the Dry Creek Sub Area Planning Group reviewed their efforts and stated they do not want indus- trial uses in the area. Low-density rural residential, approximately 2 dwelling units per 5 acres, is more appropriate. The proposed boundary is not logical. He requested the Planning Commission review the Group1s plan and deny the request to circulate a petition. Roy Kemp, owner of approximately 26 acres in the proposed annexa- tion area, cited potential fire protection problems and expressed opposition to the request. Ralph Waite and Jim Critchfield, from the general area; and Everett Gant, in the annexation area, also opposed the request. Carrie Waite of the Dry Creek Homeowners Association stated that this was a piece-meal annexation involving poor planning and would set a bad precedent. Ken Sweeney, representing the Port of Port Angeles which owns approximately 225 acres in the area, expressed interest in circulating a petition and subsequent industrial use. Chairman Wight closed the public hearing. . Following additional discussion, Mr. Downie recommended to permit circulation of annexation petition provided the two small areas near the east and west boundaries be included, the annexation area assume the bonded indebted- ness of the City and the property be classified RS-9, Residential Single-Family 9,000 square feet per lot. Mr. Holm seconded the motion, which passed 4 - 2, with the minority vote opposing because the first petition which . . . included this area plus the areas excluded could not obtain the 75% and the new area would be a more difficult annexation for the City to serve. CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - HOELSCHER. Request for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a bookkeeping service as a Home Occupation. Location: 2131 West Seventh Street. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report; Chairman Wight opened the public hearing. Ella Hoelscher explained there would be no other employees on the site. Chairman Wight closed the public hearing. Mr. Anderson moved to recommend granting the proposed Home Occupation for a one-year period for the client as the only employee, and provided there was a fire extinguisher on the premises. He cited the following findings of fact: 1. The home occupation will not generate excessive noise or introduce obnoxious conditions into this residential neighborhood. 2. There will be no significant increase in local vehicular traffic. 3. The home occupation will not be injurious to adjoining properties or endanger the public health, safety or welfare. Mr. Downie seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. REZONE HEARING - CITY OF PORT ANGELES. Request to rezone 140,000 square feet from PBP (Public Buildings and Parks) to CAD (Commercial Arterial District). Location: White Creek area between First and Front Streets. The Commission continued the above matter to the May 11th meeting. v COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None. '. VI STAFF REPORTS No action taken. VII REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS Mr. Holm was selected to represent the Commission at the next Council meeting as Mr. Brewer w~s not present. Mr. Downie officially announced his resignation from the Commission as of June 1, 1983. A formal letter will be forthcoming. The Commission and Staff discussed ways to improve distribution of Commission packets, given the limitations of Staff. The Commissioners offered .to pick them up at City Hall or the Police Station on Friday afternoon. VIII ADJOURNMENT The meeting .adjourned at 10:40 P.M. . Cd?~~ Paul D. arr, Secretary ~/I~ Tape condition: Satisfactory PDC:LF . CITY or PORT ANGELES --- -. r I I ATTENDANCE ROSTJ~R Type of Meeting: PLAr'l'NING COMrUSSION Date: 4-13-83 Location: l34 West Front Street ~ 5 ;)- 75 Y"erV'1 IYl /3y'l'e . /.5'09 Chu~J _~A4A-'Y11Y1 /9sz} No:etUooJ) DR. ~oe-c/JtiKi~/t?d ~'-J . . ~cr 0 .. I S- 0 3 E.7J!€:Z J c . I'f\e Ldto{ ; ~~~y G ,o.._y f'{f' '(n\----\ f\.-v-..~e\..e~~.~ .~ . \ \ ! +? \ I f Vl~' (l>~ . Zf:Jo 0, II~A. 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