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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/14/1982 . PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington April 14, 1982 I CALL TO ORDER Chairman Anderson called the meeting to order at 7 PM. I I ROLL CALL Members Present: Richard Wight, Jerry Cornell, Richard Anderson, James Hulett, David Brewer, Mickey Ranta, Patrick Downie [arrived at 7:10 PM] Members Absent: None Staff Present: Paul D. Carr, Dan VanHemert, Louise Frost, Larry Glenn, Gary Braun, Andy Rose . III APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Ranta moved to approve the minutes of the March lOth meeting as submitted. Mr. Brewer seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Chairman Anderson announced that no minutes had been pre- pared for the March 24th meeting, which had been itA Short Course on Local Planning." IV HEARINGS CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - THANHEISER & ALEXANDER. Application for a Conditional Use Permit to operate the "Weenie Wagon" as a Retail Stand. Location: Northeast corner of First and Lincoln Streets. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department report; Chairman Anderson opened the public hearing. Don Alexander introduced Mr. and Mrs. Thanheiser, who will be operating the "Weenie Wagont1 this year. Chairman Anderson closed the public hearing. . Mr. Wight moved to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit to operate a Retail Stand for the maximum 8-month period, subject to the following conditions: 1. The power source approved by the City Fire Chief shall be as follows: . . . Planning Commission April 14, 1982 Page 2 a. One dry chemical fire extinguisher with a 10 B.C. rating. b. All propane tanks must be filled at the bulk plant, or any other site which has the capa- bility of a bottle-fill site. No.L.P. delivery truck shall stop to fill any L.P. bottle at this location. 2. The applicant sign a hold-harmless agreement with the City, if deemed necessary. 3. If the retail stand proves to be an impediment to pedestrian traffic, the use will vacate the site on inspection by and order of the City Engineer. Mr. Wight cited the following findings of fact: A. The proposed stand will not create a pedestrian or vehicular hazard. B. The location is compatible with existing businesses. C. It will promote and complement the pedestrian nature of the general area. D. The stand will not endanger the public health, morals, safety and welfare. Mr. Cornell seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. [Mr. Downie arrived at the meeting.] Mr. Carr announced that the representative for Agenda Items 10, 11 and 12 requested a continuance of all three. PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT HEARING - HOPPER. Request to consider a proposed Planned Residential Development on approximately 4.84 acres. Location: Between 14th and 16th Streets, approximately 820 feet west of "Nil Street and immediately east of Kedter Woods. (Continued from March lO, 1982.) Mr. Brewer moved to continue this matter to June 9th. Mr. Ranta seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Planning Commission April 14, 1982 Page 3 . REZONE HEARING - ELIA. Request to rezone 8.75 acres from RS-9 (Single-Family Residential) to RMF (Resi- dential Multi-Family). Location: Midway between "M" and "N" Streets, and lying between 12th and 14th Streets. (Continued from March 10, 1982.) PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT HEARING - ELlA. Re- quest to consider a Planned Residential Development on approximately 8.75 acres. Location: Midway be- tween "M" and liNn Streets, and lying between 12th and 14th Streets. (Continued from March 10, 1982.) Mr. Brewer moved to continue these matters to June 9th. Mr. Ranta seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - ROSE. Application for a Conditional Use Permit to establish and operate a retail lumber sales establishment in the CAD Dis- trict. Location: 724 East First Street. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report. Chairman Anderson opened the public hearing. . Ken Rose said this site is ample for a lumber yard. Noise will be minor, as there is minimal heavy equipment involved. Mr. Cornell asked where trucks would be unloaded; and Mr. Rose said within the site. His proposed hours of operation are from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Saturday. De- liveries will not be before 7:30 AM nor after 7 PM. Chair- man Anderson closed the public hearing. Mr. Brewer moved to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit to establish and operate a lumber yard, subject to the following conditions: 1. That a l6-space off-street parking area be installed in accordance with the requirements of the Public Works Department. 2. That provision for fire protection be made in accor- dance with the requirements of the Fire Marshall. 3. That a visual screen of wood slats be incorporated into the existing chain-link fence. 4. That all materials delivered be unloaded within the property boundaries. He then cited the following findings of fact: . A. The lumber yard is generally compatible with existing commercial development along First and Front Streets, and complies with Commercial Policy No.7. Planning Commission April 14, 1982 Page 4 . B. The site and existing structures are suited for a lumber yard. C. The reuse of the property for this commercial pur- pose is in the best interest of the community. Mr. Downie seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - CLALLAM TRANSIT SYSTEM AUTHORITY. Application for a Conditional Use Permit to establish and operate a Public Transportation Passenger Transfer Site/Terminal in the M-2 Heavy Industrial District. Location: Immediately west of Oak Street, between Front Street and Railroad Avenue. Mr. Carr reviewed the Department Report; Chairman Anderson opened the public hearing. . Bill MacCully, representing Clallam Transit System Authority, displayed a site plan and illustration of the shelters. Mr. Cornell asked if a fence would be installed adjacent to the parking lot to the west; and was told that when the Port im- proves that property, buffering will be a part of that design. Mr. wight asked why the busses were not being routed through the present parking loti and was told that the cost for ad- ditional land was prohibitive. Charles Friedman objected to removal of the existing parking spaces on the west side of Oak Street. Mr. MacCully said 4 parking spaces on Laurel Street would be returned when the terminal is moved, while approximately 9 spaces on Oak Street will be eliminated. Mr. Downie suggested the City parking lot be designated for public use on weekends and after 5 PM. Mr. Cornell suggested that the Downtown Parking Association could lease a portion of the present parking area from the Port. Chairman Anderson closed the public hearing. Mr. Downie moved to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit, subject to the following conditions: e 1. The landscaping identified in the submitted site plan be provided in conjunction with the Downtown Improve- ment project this summer. 2. The shelters be constructed immediately adjacent to the Oak Street right-of-way. 3. The shelters have clear side and back walls, constructed of lexan plastic or a similar material. 4. That the City, in conjunction with Clal1arn Transit System Authority, provide signs to permit public park- ing in the private parking lot located at the north- east corner of Front and Oak Streets on Saturdays and Planning Commission April 14, 1982 Page 5 . Sundays and after 5 PM; and that the appropriate City agency survey that lot to assure the maximum number of stalls are provided. He cited the following findings of fact for this motion: A. The proposed use is compatible with the purpose and in- tent of the M-2 Heavy Industrial District. B. It complies with Comprehensive Plan Circulation Policy No. 15 (p . 3 8) . C. It is compatible with the Waterfront Trail Plan. D. It will promote the general health, safety and welfare of the Downtown, the Transit System users, and the general community. E. It is for the community good, and will make a positive contribution to Downtown development. Mr. Brewer seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. . SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PERMIT HEARING - CLALLAM TRANSIT SYSTEM AUTHORITY. Application for a Shoreline Man- agement Substantial Development Permit for construc- tion of four portable passenger shelters as part of a Downtown Public Transportation Passenger Transfer Site/Terminal. Location: Immediately west of Oak Street, between Front Street and Railroad Avenue. Mr. Carr reviewed the Department Report; Chairman Anderson opened the public hearing. No additional comments were received on this application, so Chairman Anderson closed the public hearing. Mr. Ranta moved to recommend approval of the Shoreline Sub- stantial Development Permit, because the proposed use com- plies with the Shoreline Master Program, specifically the Use Activities, F.16 (a) (p. 6l) and F.16(h) (p. 62). Mr. Brewer seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. INTERPRETATION - PAYNE. Determination of the appro- priateness of a beauty shop as a Conditional Use in the Office. Commercial District. . Mr. VanHemert reviewed the request for reconsideration of the interpretation made by the Commission on January 27th, and the Department report. Mr. Downie asked if any con- ditions had changed, and was told "no". Chairman Anderson opened the public hearing. Planning Commission April 14, 1982 Page 6 . Ken Williams, representing the applicant, said the location is ideal for a beauty shop. The intent of the OC Zone is to provide personal services, and such uses are compatible with professional offices. Mr. Downie mentioned that there is available property in other commercial zones, and asked if all other alternatives had been explored. Mrs. Payne said she has not found other property. Mr. Cornell moved to allow beauty shops as a conditional use in the Office Commercial (OC) Zone, due to their similarity to other professional uses, and they do not create additional traffic impacts. Mr. Wight seconded this motion. Mr. Downie said the OC District is new, and since beauty shops were not included as either permitted or conditional uses, their exclusion was intentional. On call for the question, Messrs. Wight, Cornell, Hulett and Ranta voted "yes", with Messrs. Downie and Brewer voting "noli. . CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - PAYNE. If found appropriate, consider an application for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a beauty shop in the Office Commercial District. Location: 408 East Boulevard. The public hearing on the Conditional Use Permit application was opened. Ken Williams said that the beauty shop would be a three-chair operation. Mr. Downie asked about the hours of operation: and Melene wilhelm, the operator, said the hours would be 7:30 or 8 AM until 7 PM, by appointment only. Mr. Cornell asked if any buffering would be provided to protect.the adjoining resi- dence from noise; and was told that the noise would be mini- mal. The existing structure will be remodeled. Chairman Anderson closed the public hearing. Mr. Wight moved to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit for a beauty shop, citing the following findings of fact: 1. The Commission has interpreted that a beauty shop can be a conditional use in the Office Commercial (OC) Dis- trict. . He made his motion subject to the following conditions: A. That the Applicant comply with the City codes regarding off-street parking. Planning Commission April 14, 1982 Page 7 . B. That the requirements for a fire extinguisher be met, pursuant to the Fire Marshall. C. That the operation be limited to three operators. D. That if the property is sold or leased to a different beauty operator that a new Conditional Use Permit hear- ing will be required. Mr. Cornell seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - BETTING. a Conditional Use Permit to operate Broker and Vessel Agent business as Location: 1804 West Fourth Street. Application for a Marine Customs a Home Occupation. Mr. Carr reviewed the Department Report.; Chairman Anderson opened the public hearing. . Clay Betting explained that he has been in business for 17 years, the last two at his home. His business consists of processing the paper work associated with shipping products by sea. The business left the old Foss Tug Dock because the lessor (Port of Port Angeles) would not install exterior lights so it was impossible to get tugs in at night. The home location is very good because the Strait and incoming vessels are highly visible. Although it is a 24-hour-a-day business, not everyone works at the same time. He has two part-time employees, one in a wheelchair. There is a small wooden sign with a picture of a ship at the residence. Chairman Anderson closed the public hearing. Mr. Downie expressed concern with taking business from the Downtown area. Mr. Cornell noted that there appear to be some advantages in operating the business from the home. Mr. Downie moved to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit, subject to the following conditions: . 1. That development standard liE" of Section 17.86.040 be modified to permit two non-family members working in the Home Occupation because the additional non-family member will not change the basic residential character of the dwelling unit nor detract in any way from the residential character of the neighborhood. 2. At least one 2AIOBC dry chemical fire extinguisher be installed in a conspicuous location, subject to an on- site inspection by the Fire Marshall. . He cited the following findings of fact: A. The proposed office use involving phone and paperwork does not introduce noise, smoke, dust, fumes, vibra- tions, odors, or other hazards in excess of those nor- mally Jound in residential areas. Planning Commission April 14, 1982 Page 8 . B. It will not significantly increase local vehicle traf- fic because most of the work is done by phone. c. The small scale of the operation will not cause injury nor be detrimental to the adjoining or abutting prop- erties. D. Marine customs broker and vessel agent office Home Oc- cupation will not endanger the public health, morals, safety and welfare, and it would be in the public in- terest to enable this service to be provided in the community. Mr. Ranta seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. REZONE HEARING - ADAMSON, et al. Application to re- zone 7,000 square feet from RS-7 (Single-Family Resi- dential) to CSD-C2 (Community Shopping District) . Location: Southwest corner of Ninth and Lincoln Streets. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report. Chairman Anderson opened the public hearing. . Sharon Adamson said the existing gas station structure is unused, and cannot be converted to a residential use. The noise and traffic impacts will not be any greater than those of the service station which existed at the site for 20 years. The residential neighborhood is already divided by the exist- ing structure, and re-use of that structure would not cause further division. The structure pre-existed the Zoning Or- dinance, and the parcel should have been commercially zoned. Chairman Anderson closed the public hearing. Following a discussion, Mr. Hulett moved to recommend denial of the rezone for the following reasons: . 1. The site is too small and too close to the Commercial liT" to result in a cluster development, or adequately provide a buffer for adjacent residential development. Therefore, the rezone does not comply with Commercial Policies Nos. 2 and 3. 2. The rezone may promote the creation of a strip commer- cial area adjacent to South Lincoln Street, which is contrary to Commercial Policy No.4. 3. Such development may cause the division of an estab- lished residential neighborhood, contrary to Social Ob- jective No.2. 4. It may weaken the economic vitality of the Lincoln Street commercial area and the Commercial "T". . . . Planning Commission April 14, 1982 Page 9 Mr. Downie seconded this motion. On call for the ques- tion, Messrs. Downie, Cornell, Hulett, Brewer and Ranta voted "yes", with Mr. Wight voting "no", because the property will not be used for residential purposes. CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - SMITH. Review of a Condi- tional Use Permit for a roller skating rink as a rec- reational use in a residential zone (Family Skate Cen- ter). Location: 703-707 South Chase Street. It being after 10 PM, Mr. Brewer moved to continue this item to the April 28th meeting. Mr. Ranta seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT HEARING - KEY. Re- quest to consider a proposed Planned Residential De- velopment on approximately 25 acres. Location: South of Campbell Avenue; east of Mount Angeles Road; bordering white Creek on the east. (Continued from March 10, 1982.) Mr. Brewer moved to continue this item to May 12th. Mr. Downie seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. .V COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None. VI STAFF REPORTS Mr. Carr will attend the planning conference in Spokane next week; and together with the Jefferson and Clallam County Planning Directors, will develop the fall planning confer- ence to be held in Port Townsend in September. VII REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS Messrs. Downie, Wight, Cornell and Hulett had no comments. Chairman Anderson: Observed that vehicles for sale are in the Pay IN Save lot again. He also suggested that the Planning Department investigate protection of solar rights. Mr. Brewer: Asked about the Board of Adjustment's decision on the Gau duplex variance. Mr. Carr said the Board de- nied the application. Mr. Ranta: Asked if bicycles were allowed to be ridden across the Eighth Street bridges. Mr. Rose said they could not be ridden on the sidewalk, so had to use the street. . . . Planning Commission April 14, 1982 Page 10 VIII ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:35 PM. e:g~$ 4!dJ!l~ Tape Condition: Satisfactory LF:DVH:PDC:LF _" ..-~......__.._._..,.......~. ~---..-..---+.... .--......-~-_. .-..........-....---.-.-,...-..--..-.-. . ._~_.____.._____................__~._ ___.~..o-_.__~,._ _...._____.. _........_...._....._ 4 . ....- - . - .- . ! ! I I I , , 1 l\'p" of Meeti",.:P~1~l:1l2YL'I11LS.l/~ Date:~~.jjl-:iL._1 Lf)~:~tiOn:..j~_1___I1!~si:J;;mi__~~ I I i - ADDR:cssiAGJ;)l~~Y I ~. I .~ ~~re'o . _ I J1"fd~ .~ pc;:; live! t! 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