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PLANNING COMMISSION
Port Angeles, Washington
May 11, 1983
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CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Hulett called the meeting to order at 7:04 P.M.
II ROLL CALL
Members Present: Patrick Downie, Jerry Cornell, Richard
Anderson, James Hulett, Lorraine Ross,
David Brewer, Todd HOlm, Member-
designate Ted Puckett
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Paul D. Carr, Dan VanHemert, Gary Braun
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Mr. Anderson moved the minutes of April 13th be approved
as submitted. Mr. Cornell seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously.
Mr. Holm moved to approve the minutes of April 27th as
submitted. Chairman Hulett seconded the motion, which
passed 2 - 0 with five abstentions.
IV HEARINGS
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. (Continued from April 13, 1983.)
Mr. Carr reviewed the Department Report and distributed
copies of the Trail Plan in the Comprehensive Parks and
Recreation Plan. Fire Marshal Braun explained the fire
requirements if the property were zoned commercial. The
Planning Commission raised a number of questions concern-
ing the physical characteristics of the Ravine and
whether it could or would be used for the trail. Chair-
man Hulett opened the public hearing.
There were no comments, and Chairman Hulett closed the
public hearing.
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Following additional discussion of the property, Mr.
Cornell moved to table the application until the Parks
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and Recreation Commission could comment on the use of the
property for a trail. Mr. Brewer seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously.
REZONE HEARING - HART NAGEL BUILDING SUPPLY. Request
to rezone 35,000 square feet from CAD-R (Commercial
Arterial District - Restricted), to CAD (Commercial
Arterial District). Location: 819 - 833 East Front
Street.
Mr. Holm and Ms. Ross excused themselves on the appearance
of fairness and left the room.
Mr. Carr reviewed the Department Report; Chairman Hulett
opened the public hearing.
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Ellen Wright, property owner directly across the alley,
expressed concern about trucks using the alley, increas-
ing the wear and tear on it if the property is rezoned.
Levi Richards, property owner in the area, expressed
concern about the rezone. John Mather, property owner in
the area, said CAD Zoning would open the door to drive-in
restaurants and would prefer uses that don1t stay open
late. Chairman Hulett closed the public hearing.
Following additional discussion from the Commission, Mr.
Downie moved to recommend that the property be rezoned
from CAD-R to CAD, citing the following findings of fact:
1. The rezone complies with Commercial policies 1, 2 and
7 of the Comprehensive Plan.
2. CAD zoning would be consistent and an appropriate
land use on both sides of Front Street.
Mr. Anderson seconded the motion, which passed 4 - 1,
with the minority vote stating that there are other
means, such as zoning Code amendments, to accomplish the
applicant's wishes.
Mr. Downie then moved the Planning Commission consider
reclassifying all of the CAD-R zoning District to CAD at
the next work session on May 25th. Mr. Cornell seconded
this motion, which passed 5 - O.
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REZONE HEARING - MATHER. Request to rezone 7,000
square feet from RS-7 (Single Family Residential) to
OC (Office Commercial). Location: 835 East
Georgiana.
Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report; Chairman
Hulett opened the public hearing.
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Paul Cofer, owner of property to the west, stated that
other lots in the area rezoned to OC have not been de-
veloped; however, he has no objection to the rezone.
Michael Gruver described the business he wishes to locate
if the property is rezoned. Dr. Mather indicated the
compatability of various aspects of Office Commercial
usee to the Hospital area. Chairman Hulett closed the
public hearing.
Mr. Brewer moved to recommend granting the rezone to
Office Commercial, citing the following findings of fact:
l. The property is in the Hospital vicinity; therefore,
the rezone complies with Commercial policy No. 16.
2. It contributes to a commercial cluster configuration,
furthering Commercial Policy No.2.
3. The uses permitted in the DC District are functionally
related to the Hospital and other medical uses in the
vicinity; thus the rezone would comply with Land Use
Objective 2 and reduce the intermingling of incompat-
ible uses.
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Mr. Downie seconded the motion, which passed 6 - 1, with
the minority vote stating that the rezone should be con-
sidered in a comprehensive manner, not on a lot-by-lot
basis.
CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - SCHWARTZ. Application for
a Conditional Use Permit to operate a mini center for
child care as a Home Occupation. Location: 1304
West Fifth Street.
Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report; Chairman
Hulett opened the public hearing.
Steve Daniels spoke in favor of the proposal. In
response to Commission questions, ~1rs. Schwartz said that
off-street parking at the site would. not be a problem.
Currently, they do not occupy the entire building and
they are awaiting State approval of their mini-center for
child care. Chairman Hulett closed the public hearing.
Mr. Anderson moved to recommend granting the Conditional
Use Permit, subject to the following conditions:
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1. That the number of day care/pre-school children be
limited to a total of twelve, as prescribed by
Washington Administrative Code. Any increase in this
number will require a new Home Occupation permit.
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2. That one on-site parking space adjacent to the alley
be designated for clients to provide an optional
off-street parking space for the delivery and pick-up
of children.
3. That the requirements of the Fire Marshal be met.
Mr. Anderson then cited the following findings of fact:
A. The Home Occupation does not introduce noise, dust,
smoke or other hazards into this residential
neighborhood.
B. Traffic to and from the site will not significantly
1ncrease.
C. The proposed Home Occupation will not be injurious or
detrimental to abutting nearby properties and the
general welfare.
D. The mini-day care center as a Home Occupation provides
a service to the community and does not endanger the
public health, safety, morals or welfare.
Ms. Ross seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - BETHANY PENTECOSTAL CHURCH.
Application for a Conditional Use Permit to enlarge
the existing sanctuary, to provide extra meeting
rooms and classrooms. Location: 508 South Francis
Street.
Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report; Chairman
Hulett opened the public hearing.
Tim Haley expressed concern about the condition related
to fire code requirements. The Fire Marshal, Planning
Commission and Planning Department Staff discussed the
issue at length with Mr. Haley. Chairman Hulett closed
the public hearing.
Mr. Downie moved to recommend granting the Conditional
Use Permit, subject to the following conditions.
1. If the parking lot is lighted, such lights shall be
shielded so that no glare extends to surrounding
residential properties.
2. Excavated material to be disposed of at a site
approved by the Public Works and Planning
Departments.
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3. Building height shall not exceed 30 feet.
4. Signing to meet code requirements.
5. Parking lots shall be screened with a solid wall or
view-obscuring fence or hedge not less than 54 inches
nor more than 6 feet in height on all property lines.
6. An off-street parking and landscaping plan shall be
submitted at the time of the building permit
application, in compliance with the plot plan
submitted on April 8, 1983 and Condition 5 above.
7. A fire alarm and fire safety program be installed in
accordance with the Code requirements and in effect
at the time of the building permit.
He also cited the following findings of fact:
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A. The Church at this location is generally compatible
with the residential character o~ this neighborhood.
B. With the application of Conditions 5, 6 and 7, the
City streets and utilities in this vicinity will be
minimally affected by the proposal.
C. The Conditional Use Permit promotes the general
welfare and is in the best interests of the City.
Mr. Anderson seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously.
V COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
VI STAFF REPORTS
Interpretation - Welding Shop, CSD-Cl Zone.
Mr. Downie moved to table the interpretation of a welding
shop in the CSD-Cl Zone for additional staff investiga-
tion. Mr. Brewer seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously.
Interpretation - Airport Industrial Park
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Following discussion, Ms. Ross moved ,to interpret that a
small manufacturing operation, splitting lots and bundl-
ing and packaging it for fire wood, w9uld fall within the
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scope of the master M-l Permit granted the Port of Port
Angeles for the Airport Industrial Park. Mr. Downie
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
The Commission also decided that small carry-out restau-
rants were permitted uses in the CAD Zone.
The Commission placed the Putrow Conditional Use Permit
for a Retail Stand in the Central Business District on
their May 25th agenda, and set the Allen Short Plat
appeal for the June 8th meeting.
VII REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS
None.
VIII ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M.
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Pau D. Carr, ecre y / Chairman
Tape Condition: Satisfactory
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CITY OF PORT ANGELES
ATTENDANCE ROSTER
Type of Meeting: PLANNING CQ1.1MISSION
Location:
134 West Front Street
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Date: 5-l1-83
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