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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05/12/1999 . . .' I. F..... .0 R' T~.N'G' HL' B'S. , " '." : ~, ' , ' , m.. ." ./ ,'. .....,' ...... .. .' m:' Li',.. WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A. PLANNING DEPARTMENT AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION 321 East Fifth Street May 12, 1999 CALL TO ORDER 7 p.m. n. ROLL CALL ID. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Meeting of April 14, 1999. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. BINDING SITE IMPROVEMENT PLAN (BSIP) - PORT OF PORT ANGELES - Airport Industrial Park. south ofthe 2300 to 2400 Blocks of West 18th Street: Preliminary review of a Binding Site Improvement Plan for a 25 site development in the Industrial Light zone. (Continued from April 14), 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP 99-08 - SPLITROCK COMMUNICATIONS - 1937 East First Street: A proposal to establish a telecommunication utility structure in the Commercial Arterial zone by conditional use permit. 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP 99-07 - BUDGET RENT-A-CAR- 1937 East First Street: A proposal to establish an off-street parking lot for overflow parking associated with a permitted car rental and storage use in the Central Business District. 4. 1999 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS: (These items need to be continued to May 26,1999.) A. Reclassification of area occupied by the Clallam COU'Dty Housing Authority - south of Lauridsen Boulevard at Francis Street - from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential; PLA?\.'NING COMMISSION: Mary Craver (Chair), Fred Hewiru; (Vice), Bob King, Linda Nutter,Dean Reed, Fred Norton, Jason Robotky PLANNING STAFF: Brad OJllins (Plarming Director), David Sawyer (Senior Plarmer), Sue Roberds (Planning Specialist) . . . B. Update to transportation map (Figure 3.2) contained in the Plan in compliance with amendments to the City's Transportation Services and Facilities Plan (TSFP); C. Revise Urban Growth Area (UGA) east boundary line to Deer Park Road (generally) and north of Highway 101 along Buchannan Drive; and D. Revision of the City's Census Tract Boundaries to align with Planning Areas defined in the Comprehensive Plan. V. COMMUNICA TIONS FROM THE PUBLIC VI. STAFF REPORTS VII. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS VIII. ADJOURNMENT PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Mary Craver (Chair); Fred Hewins (Vice Chair); Bob King, Linda Nutter, Dean Rced ( Two Vacancies) PLANNING STAFF: Brad Collins, Planning Director, David Sawyer, Senior Planner; Sue Roberds, Planning Specialist. .' . . MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington 98362 May 12, 1999 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Linda Nutter, Dean Reed, Fred Norton, Fred Hewins, Jason Robotkay Members Absent: Mary Craver, Bob King Staff Present: Brad Collins, Sue Roberds, Dave Sawyer, Dan McKeen Public Present: Mark Steepy, Susan Bauer, Jack Heckman, Ken Sweeney APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Nutter moved to approve the April 14, 1999, meeting minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reed and passed 3 - 0 with Commissioners Norton and Robotkay abstaining. PUBLIC HEARINGS: BINDlKG-8TTE IMPROXEMENT PLAN (BSIP)~OBI-OE......LORI ~GELES-=-Airp.ortJndustrialEark,_s{lutlLoLthe23DD_to2400 Blocks_of..NesU$th StreJ~t: Preliminary review of a Binding Site Improvement Plan for a 25 site development in the Industrial Light zone. (Continued from April 14). Planning Director Collins explained that the original 25 lot Binding Site Improvement Plan (BSIP) has been amended to include only two lots (24 and 25). The Planning Department's recommendation has been revised with regard to requirement improvements to the access rights-of-way because with the amendment, the proposal is for interior development. Sidewalk and street improvements are located within the proposed area and abutting the two lot proposal. Vice Chair Hewins opened the public hearing. Ken Sweeney, Ellvironmental Mallager for the Port of Port Angeles, 338 West First Street, Port Angeles, WA, stated that the Port is in agreement with the revised conditions resulting from the amendment to the two lot BSIP. He reviewed staffs conditions and noted that most if not all the conditions have been met. Building to building walkways are not planned. Bicycle paths are not specifically defined, however, there is adequate developed right-of-way (32') to allow the dual use as curbside parking is seldom seen due to the provision of paved parking within the sites. Although the streets have not been dedicated to the City, the storrnwater drainage improvements were deeded in 1994. The improved streets will be dedicated prior to final approval ofthe BSIP. There being no further comments, Vice Chair Hewins closed the public hearing. . . . Planning Commission Minutes. May J 1, J 999 Page 2 Following brief discussion, Commissioner Reed moved to approve the preliminary binding site improvement plan with the following conditions, fmdings, and conclusions: Conditions.: 1. The legal descriptions for Lots 24 and 25 shall be provided to the Planning Department and subject to new building setback requirements, landscape buffers, and infrastructure improvements. 2. West Nineteenth and "0" Streets and utilities serving Lots 24-25, including stormwater drainage improvements, shall be brought into compliance with the City's urban services standards and shall be dedicated to the City. 3. Except for discrepancies between minimum standards or dimensions noted in BSIP 99-01 fmal approval, more restrictive standards contained in Zoning Regulations, Building Codes, or other official regulations shall apply. 4. Building setbacks consistent with the current Zoning Code shall be identified on the final BSIP 99-01(A) and address numbers placed on the lots, which will be provided by the Building Division. 5. Stormwater improvement plans shall be submitted for approval per the City's urban services standards and made prior to final plat approval. 6. A circulation system incorporating appropriate provisions and providing sufficient area for safe pedestrian activity to the site from the street and from building to building within the site shall be submitted for Planning Commision approval at the time ofBSIP 99-01(A) final approval. 7. A plan for industrial park amenities including but not limited to facilities for pedestrian and other alternate nonrnotorized modes of transportation, the public transit system, and industrial park design concepts shall be submitted for Planning Commission approval at the time of BSIP 99-01(A) final approval and installed within six years of the time ofthe BSIP 99-01(A) final approval. 8. A description of the facilities shared by the development complex of mixed commercial and/or industrial businesses shall be provided and the system of common management of those facilities shall be described on the face of the BSIP 99-01 (A) final mylar. Eindings: 1. The Revised Code of Washington RCW 58.17 contains the State's guidelines for the uniform division ofland within the State of Washington, and Section 58.17.035 sets out requirements that the City is following for binding site improvements plans. . . . Planning Commission Minutes - May 12, J 999 Page 3 2. Chapter 16.10 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code (PAMC) sets forth local requirements for the approval of binding site improvement plans. 3. Twenty standards and criteria, which must be met prior to approval ofa BSIP, are listed in PAMC 16.10.040. 4. Section 16.10.030 PAMC provides that the Planning Commission shall examine BSIP applications for proposals exceeding 5 acres in size, along with written recommendations of the City Departments, and shall either approve, approve with conditions, or deny the BSIP within the time requirements of Chapter 18.02 P AMC. 5. The Port Angeles Planning, Public Works, and Fire Departments reviewed the revised BSIP 99-0 I (A) proposal and had no objections. 6. Review of the proposal by the City's Fire, Public Works, and Planning Departments resulted in proposed conditions. 7. Preliminary approval is based upon one drawing dated April 15, 1999. 8. The subject site is 4.4 acres located in Suburban Lots 123, 124, 125, 144, 145, and 146 south of W. 18th Street and is an area known as the North Fairchild (Airport) Industrial Park. 9. The property has to a large extent "already been developed following an industrial park plan approved by the City in 1977 through an M-l Pennit process then existing in the City's Zoning Code. The M-l Pennit was never finaled by the dedication of the rights-of-way and cannot be amended because the M-l Pennit process no longer exists in the City's Zoning Code. The BSIP proposes to dedicate rights-of-way for "0" and W. 19th Streets as well as a 20 foot wide drainage easement. 10. The property to the east and west of the subject site south ofW. 18th St. is owned by the Port of Port Angeles and was developed prior to current urban service standards. Property to the north of W. 18th St. is zoned for single family residential and multiple family uses but is only partially developed. The property to the south is used for the William Fairchild International Airport runways. 11. The subject property is identified as Industrial on the Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan land use map and is zoned IL, Industrial Light. 12. The proposal has been reviewed with respect to the Comprehensive Plan. The following Comprehensive Plan policies are found to be most relevant to the proposal: Growth Management Element Goal A; Land Use Element Goal A, Policy A2, Goal G, Policy G.l, Goal H, Policies H.1, H.2, H.3, and H.4; Transportation Element Goal A, Policies A.I, A.2, A3, and A.6, Goal B, Policy B.9, B.l1, B. I 5, and B.17, Objectives B.2 and B.3; Utilities and Public Services Element Policies A.4, B.l, C.l, and C.2, Objective C.l, Goal D, Policies 0.1 and D.6; Conservation Element Policies B.ll, 8.13, and 8.20, Objective 8.2; Capital Facilities Element Goal A, Policies A9, . . . Planning Commission Minutes - May 11. ]999 Page 4 A.1 0, and All f Goal B, Policies B.l, B.2, B.3, BA, B.5, B.6, and B.7, Objective B.1, Goal C, Policies C.2, CA, and C.7; Economic Development Element Goal A, Policies AI, A.2, A3, A.4, A.5, A-7, and Al O. 13. The Comprehensive Plan requires concurrency for streets, water service, sanitary sewer service and electrical service (Capital Facilities Element Policy A9). 14. The site is currently accessed by W. 18th Street, which is designated as an arterial on the City's Comprehensive Plan Circulation Map and is not improved with curb, gutter, and sidewalk, except for a portion north of the subject site. 15. There are no environmentally sensitive areas on the site. 16. All utilities including potable water, sanitary waste, and refuse collection are available in the area. 17. The site will be serviced by the City's Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments. 18. The Port of Port Angeles adopted an existing Determination of Non significance on January 15, 1999, satisfying SEPA 19. Changes to previously approved lots (Lots 1-23) within the Airport Industrial Park will require a new BSIP application. Conclusions.: A As conditioned, the proposed BSIP IS consistent with the Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code. B. As conditioned, the proposal is consistent with the Chapter 16.10 P AMC, and the Washington State Subdivision Act, Chapter 58.17 RCW. C. As conditioned, appropriate provisions have been made for the public health, safety and general welfare and for the twenty BSIP standards and criteria. D. As conditioned, the public interest is served in the binding site improvement planning of this subdivision as articulated in the City's Comprehensive Plan, Subdivision, and Zoning Ordinances. BSIP 99-01 (A) provides for development of industrial development within the City of Port Angeles consistent with the Growth Management Act. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nutter and passed 5-0. COlIDLTIONAL_USE PERMIT - C.liF-9-.9~8 - SPLIIRO_CK CDMM.llNICATIO~S~9.1LEast.ErsLS_tr.eet A proposal to establish a telecommunication utility structure in the Commercial Arterial zone by conditional use pennil. . . . Planning Commission Minules - May 11. 1999 Page 5 Senior Planner Sawyer reviewed the Planning Department's staff report recommending approval of the application. Vice Chair Hewins opened the public hearing. Mark Steepy, KPFF Consulting, 1201 3rd Street Suite 900, Seattle, WA 98101, stated agreement with the staffs conditions of approval. It is possible a second structure may be desired at a future date to allow for expansion of the use to meet industry requirements. He asked that relocation within the approved building area be included in the decision. Any such additions would be within the required footprint for structures on the site. The site will be surrounded with a solid wood fence as is required by City Code. There being no further questions, Vice Chair Hewins closed the public hearing. Commissioner Reed moved to approve the conditional use permit with the following conditions, findings, and conclusions: C.onditions.: 1. Approval of CUP 99-08 is limited to a single structure within the lease area as described in Attachment B of the May 12, 1999 Staff Report for CUP 99-08. 2. All aspects of the project shall meet or exceed all Local, State, and Federal codes. 3. The project shall comply with the recommendations contained in the letter regarding this site from Clark Land Office to Mr. Mark Steepy ofKPFF Consulting Engineers dated April 1, 1999 included in Attachment B. Findings: Based on information provided in the May 12, 1999, Staff Report for CUP 99-08, (including all of its attachments), comments and information presented during the May 12, 1999, public hearing, and the Planning Commission's discussion and deliberation, the City of Port Angeles Planning Commission hereby finds: 1. The applicant, Splitrock Services, Inc. applied for a conditional use permit to construct an eight foot high structure to house unmanned telephone switching equipment. The proposed structure is lIS by 18.75' and will be located in a 30' by 40' area to be leased for the sole use by this applicant. The leased area will be enclosed by a six foot high solid wood fence. The application is identified as Attachment B to the May 12, 1999, StafTReport for CUP 99-08; 2. The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation for the site is Corrunercial [C]; 3. The site is zoned Commercial, Arterial [CAl; 4. A Determination of Non-Significance (#846) was issued for the proposal on May 6, 1999; . .. . Planning Commission Minutes. May 12. 1999 Page 6 5. The site is located near the north end of the owner's existing commercial property located east of Ennis Creek Road; 6. The overall property contains several other structures serving other businesses including a mattress shop and a used car dealership; 7. Access to the site is from Upper Ennis Creek Road; 8. The site is level and separated from the nearby Ennis Creek by a steep road cut and two improved roads; 9. The site was reviewed for geological hazards in a letter from Clark Land Office to Mr. Mark Steepy of KPFF Consulting Engineers dated April I, 1999 included in Attachment B; 10. Clark Land Office recommended footings for the proposed structure be located a minimum of 15' from the top of the existing road cut and all surface water runoff be directed away from the slope; 11. A utility building or structure is a conditionally permitted use in the CA zone; 12. The proposed addition will not require any additional parking spaces; 13. The Comprehensive Plan's Utilities and Public Services Element Policy B3, calls for the City to support increased telecommunication opportunities; 14. The Public Works Department and Fire Department did not recommend any specific conditions of approval; and 15. No comments were receive from the public. Conclusions: Based on information provided in the May 12, 1999, Staff Report for CUP 99-08, (including all of its attachments), comments and information presented during the May 12, 1999 public hearing, the Planning Commission's discussion and deliberation, and the above listed findings, the City of Port Angeles Planning Commission hereby concludes: A. The proposed project is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance and Parking Ordinance; C. The proposed project is compatible with the adjacent Comprehensive Plan and Zoning designations and existing land uses; D. The proposed project's design and location meet the intent of the City's Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance and Parking Ordinance. Specifically, the Comprehensive Plan's Utilities and Public Services Element Policy B3; and Planning Commission Minutes. May 12, 1999 Page 7 . E. The proposed project is in the public interest. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nutter and passed 5 - O. C.ONDITIUNALUSEDRMIT - CUP 99-0J~lmGET RENT-A-CAR =...JSIortheasLoomeLUfEronlandDakBtreets; A proposal to establish an off- street parking lot for overflow parking associated with a permitted car rental and storage use in the Central Business District. Planning Specialist Sue Roberds reviewed the Planning Department's staff report recommending approval of the use for one additional year. Vice Chair Hewins opened the public hearing. Jack Heckman, 111 East Front Street, answered questions regarding the use of the subject property as an unimproved off street parking lot in association with the Budget Rent A Car use in the Central Business District. As a temporary overflow parking area, the lot has not been required to be improved to minimum standards for the past seven years. There is a real need for overflow parking during the summer months in the Downtown area. He would rather the use not be a year to year approval but understands that the reason is due to future plans for revitalization ofthe Downtown and the uncertainty as to what will happen with the subject area. . In response to Commissioner Nutter, he stated that he is aware that the site tends to look cluttered with trash. Due to the topography of the site and wind patterns off the water, trash accumulates daily that is not generated from the site. During periods of use as a parking area, a site attendant endeavors to keep the site as clean as possible. He is willing to increase trash pick up activity on the site if needed. There being no further comments, Vice Chair Hewins closed the public hearing. Considerable discussion began with regard to commencement of the City's Gateway Project activities. It was determined that that process would probably not be finalized until early 2000 and more than likely not be in full swing for possibly another year. Commissioner Reed was not in favor of restricting the use to only one more year without sure knowledge as to commencement ofthe City's Gateway Project. He was not in favor of restricting extension of the temporary use to one year with no chance of continuation as a temporary parking area beyond that time. Commissioner Nutter agreed that an additional year as an unimproved parking area would not be a major impact but without those improvements required for standard parking lots in the City, she would not be in favor of extension beyond one year as temporary unimproved parking area. . Commissioner Hewins concurred with Commissioner Nutter that use of the temporary parking area is heavy and it should be improved as is required of standard parking areas. The site has been considered as temporary overflow for seven years without improvement. Past use of the site indicates that the parking area is needed, and it should be improved to minimum standards if continued use as a parking area is desired. The restriction of . . . Planning Commission Minutes - May 12. J 999 Page 8 maximum extension of one year as a temporary unimproved parking area would not preclude the area being developed as a parking lot in the future. It is time to bring the site up to minimum parking lot standards. Commissioner Nutter moved to approve the conditional use permit as requested with the following conditions, findings, and conclusions: Conditions : 1. The extension shall be for a one year period, ending May 12,2000. No extension as a temporary parking lot will be allowed beyond that time period. 2. A parking lot attendant shall be on-duty during those times when vehicles are being parked. 3. The applicant shall remove litter from the site at a minimum of three times a week during operation of the area as a temporary parking lot. Eindings: 1. The request is to allow continuation of a temporary long term parking area in the Central Business District (CBD). Independent parking lots have been permitted uses in the CBD since 1995. 2. Use ofthe property as a parking lot is not consumptive of the limited land available for development in the Central Business District as it can easily be converted to a higher use. 3. The City Council has not required the parking lot to be paved in past years due to the temporary nature of the use. 4. The ferry systems generate a need for long-term off-street parking in the Downtown area. 5. Public Works standards for parking lots require that parking lots provide certain dimensions and improvements. 6. The applicant has operated the parking lot at this location since 1990. 7. There have been no complaints with regard to the operation of the parking lot with the exception of a complaint regarding litter received during the current public noti fication period. 8. Many improvements are being planned in the Downtown area, and in the area under consideration in particular, which may result in the location undergoing major renovation in the near future. 9. Goal R, Pollcies 14 and 16 of the Transportation Element of the City's Comprehcnslvl; Plan encourage off-street parking facililies 10 be suffiCIent and ." . . Planning Commission Minutes - May 12. J 999 Page 9 accessible within the business and residential areas and that allowances should be made for shared parking facilities. Conclusions: A. As conditioned, the proposed use is compatible with surrounding commercial uses and with the intent of the CBD zone. B. The time period of the use as conditioned is in the public use and interest and is not detrimental to the public welfare. C. As conditioned, the proposal is consistent with the intent of Section 17.24 (Central Business District) ofthe Port Angeles Municipal Code. D. The use is in compliance with the City's Comprehensive Plan goals and policies. E. Compliance with the City's Parking Ordinance and Public Works standards for a temporary use requires a significant investment. Commissioner Norton seconded the motion which passed 4 -1 with Commissioner Reed being tbe dissenting vote. Commissioner Reed was concerned that restriction of the ability to continue the parking area as temporary overflow beyond one year would not be a benefit to Downtown activities. 1999 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS.; (These items need to be continued to May 26, 1999.) A. Reclassification of tbe area occupied by the Clallam County Housing Authority - south of Lauridsen Boulevard at Francis Street - from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Medium Density Residential (MDR)j and B. Update to transportation map (Figure 3.2) contained in the Plan in compliance with amendments to the City's Transportation Services and Facilities Plan (TSFP). C. Revise Urban Growth Area (UGA) east boundary line to Deer Park Road (generally) and north of Highway 101 along Buchannan Drive. D. Revision of the City's Census Tract Boundaries to align with Planning Areas defined in tbe Comprehensive Plan. Vice Chair Hewins opened the public hearing. At the request of staff, Commissioner Nutter moved to continue the Comprehensive Plan Amendments to the May 26,1999, regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reed and passed 5 - O. . . . Planning Commission Minutes - May 12, J 999 Page J 0 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None. STAFF REPORTS Director Collins reported that the City Council had selected a new City Manager. Mike Quinn, City Manager of EnumcIaw, will be arriving the first of August to assume that' position. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS Vice Chair Hewins welcomed new Commissioners Fred Norton and Jason Robotkay. Commissioner Norton stated that he had a prior engagement that would prevent his attendance at the May 26 meeting. Commissioner Nutter reported that she had been able to attend the American Planning Association's National Conference in Seattle in April, as a guest ofthe City. She heartily encouraged other Planning Commissioners to attempt to attend a conference when possible. She felt that the presentation was highly professional and that and information she gained was very pertinent to her duties as a Planning Commission member. Some ofthe workshops she attended included revitalization of cities, code enforcement, Planning Commission training, transportation services, impact fees. The three and one half day conference was most certainly well worth the effort. Director Collins agreed with Commissioner Nutter's evaluation of the conference. He noted that the Planning Department is happy to schedule training that the Commissioners feel is beneficial to their duties as Commissioners, and that it may be possible to send Commissioners to future conferences. 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