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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05/13/1981 PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, washington '. May 13, 1981 I CALL TO ORDER Chairman Brewer called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Charles Whidden, Colin Bennett, David Brewer, Patrick Downie, Richard Anderson, Milton E. Ranta Members Absent: Jean Thompson Staff Present: Paul D. Carr, Dan VanHemert, Louise Frost III APPROVAL OF MINUTES . Mr. Anderson moved that the April 22nd minutes be amended to include his request for the number of members of the Downtown Development Group, and be approved as amended. Mr. Ranta seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. IV HEARINGS PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT HEARING - KEY. Request to consider a proposed Planned Residen- tial Development on approximately 25 acres. Location: South of Campbell Avenue; east of Mount Angeles Road: bordering White Creek on the east. (Continuedfrorn Ma"r"ch 1'1, 1981.) Mr. VanHemert explained that Mr. Key is still completing one requirement. Mr. Bennett moved to continue the consideration of the pro- posed planned residential development until June lath. Mr. Whidden seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. . M-l PERMIT HEARING - RENAUD/ALEXANDER. Request for extension of an M-1 Permit to construct an 1,800 square-foot ice plant. Location: 308 Val'ley Street. (Contin"Ued from March 11, 1981.) Chairman Brewer, observing that no representative was present, moved this hearing to the end of the Agenda. . . . Planning Commission May 13, 1981 Page 2 CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - JAMES. Request for extension of a Conditional Use Permit to con- struct a duplex in an RS-7 Zone. Location: Whidby Avenue and Vine Street. (Continued from April 8, 1981.) Mr. VanHemert reviewed the request for extension. Chairman Brewer opened the public hearing. Mr. James had nothing to add, so Chairman Brewer closed the public hearing. Mr. Anderson moved to recommend approval of a six-month ex- tension of the Conditional Use Permit to construct a duplex in the RS-7 Zone, as being an appropriate use of the prop- erty. Mr. Ranta seconded this motion, which passed unani- mously. REZONE HEARING - BAKER. Request to rezone 10,500 square feet from RS-7 (Single-Family Residential) to OC (Office Commercial). Location: 909 Georgiana Street. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the staff report; Chairman Brewer opened the public hearing. , ~ Dr. Baker had nothing further to add. The Commission in- quired about neighborhood concern and was told that none was evidenced. Chairman Brewer closed the public hearing. Mr. Bennett commented that there is a shortage of available office space for doctors, and the area near the Hospital would be the natural place for such uses. Mr. Whidden ob- served that although medical and dental offices are being encouraged to locate near the Hospital, many of them have selected sites on Eighth Street. Mr. Carr agreed; but said that the more specialized medical practices require proxim- ity to the Hospital. Mr. Downie moved to recommend approval of the rezone request, citing the following findings of fact: l. The rezone supports the concept of concentrating specialized City-wide medical services functionally near the Hospital, as suggested in Commercial Policy No. 16. 2. It will also contribute to the clustering of a com- mercial activity, as suggested in Commercial Policy No.2. 3. 'The rezone will achieve Land Use Objective No. 2 by leading to the grouping of similar and functionally related land uses. . . . Planning Commission May 13, 1981 Page 3 4. Achievement of Comprehensive Plan Policies and Ob- jectives is in the interest of the community and general public. Mr. Anderson seconded this motion, which passed 5 - 1 with Mr. Bennett voting "no" because he was opposed to rezoning the area in a time-consuming piece-meal fashion, although he supported this specific rezone. REZONE HEARING - GRICE.. Request to rezone 11,525 square feet from RS-7 (Single-Family Residential) to RMF (Residential Multi-Family). Location: South side of Lauridsen Boulevard, west of Pine Street. Mr. Carr explained that work load and time constraints pre- cluded preparation of the report and requested tabling un- til the June 10th meeting. Mr. Anderson moved to table this hearing until June 10th. Mr. Ranta seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - SLEDD. Request for a Conditional Use Permit to make and sell hand- crafted costume jewelry as a Home Occupation. Location: 422 South ilL" Street. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the staff report; Chairman Brewer opened the public hearing. Mr. Downie asked what hours w~re anticipated for the busi- ness, and Mrs. Sledd said the work was done at her conven- ience and mailed or delivered to the customers. Very rarely did customers come to her house. Mr. Whidden asked if any communications had been received on this application and was told no. Chairman Brewer closed the public hearing. Mr. Whidden moved to recommend approval, citing the follow- lng findings of fact: 1. This Home Occupation will not introduce noise, smoke, dust, fumes, vibration, odors and other hazards in excess of those rtormally found in residential areas. 2. Because customers will not visit the premises, the Home Occupation will not increase local vehicular traffic in the neighborhood. 3. Because of the size of the equipment involved, the Home Occupation will not be injurious or detrimental to adjOining or abutting properties. Planning Commission May 13, 1981 Page 4 . 4. The Home Occupation will not endanger the public health, morals, safety and welfare, and it is in the public interest. Mr. Whidden suggested that Mrs. Sledd get full information from the Fire Department to follow their recommendationsi and set the usual one-year preliminary period for the per- mit. Mr. Ranta seconded this motion, which passed unani- mously. CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - GREEN. Request for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a day-care center in a CAD Zone. Location: 408 East Second Street. PARKING VARIANCE HEARING - GREEN. Request for a parking variance to reduce the required spaces for a day-care center from 10 to 6. Location: 408 East Second Street. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the combined staff report on these two applications. Chairman Brewer opened the public hear- ing. . Cynthia Green said the facility has been inspected by both the State and City Fire Marshalls, the Health Department, DSHS, and all have approved the location and found that the facility is appropriate for the intended use. The owner of the house and his son, who lives in the residential struc- ture on the rear of the lot, support the proposed day-care center. She has talked with the School District and they do not object to use of the adjacent playfield by the chil- dren; and the proposed day-care center is within walking distance of the library, the swimming pool, the Public Pier, Webster Park and Erickson Playfield. The available parking should be sufficient, because both she and her co-worker live within walking distance of the proposed day-care center. Chairman Brewer closed the public hearing. Mr. Anderson moved to find that the day-care center was an appropriate use at this specific site in the CAD Zone, and to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit for a day-care center for a period of one year. Mr. Ranta seconded this motion. During discussion, Mr. Bennett voiced his con- cern for 18 children in a small structure on a rainy day. Ms. Green interjected that the State has found the facility adequate, and requires only 35 square feet per child. On call for the question, the motion passed unanimously. . Mr. Whidden was concerned about the parking reduction re- quested. Mr. VanHernert said that the Code requires 10 spaces for a day nursery. Mr. Downie asked if the parking area would be improved and striped: and Mr. VanHemert said yes. Planning Commission May 13, 1981 Page 5 . In response to questions from the Commission, Ms. Green ,said that parents would drive into the driveway to drop off their children; or perhaps just stop at the curb. All of the nearby businesses have adequate parking, so there would be no conflict. Chairman Brewer observed that if all six proposed parking spaces were occupied, four vehicles would be blocked in. Ms. Green then said that she didn1t think she needed six parking spaces and suggested amending her request down to three. Mr. Carr suggested the Commission table the parking variance ap- plication to obtain additional information. Mr. Downie moved to table the parking variance until May 27th to obtain more detailed information on exactly how many parking spaces could be accommodated. Mr. Bennett seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - NELSON. Request for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a pre-school and day-care center as a Home Occupation. Loca- tion: 703 South pine Street. . Mr. VanHemert reviewed the staff report; Chairman Brewer opened the public hearing. Ms. Nelson asked if the six-child limitation included her own children, and was told no. Chairman Brewer closed the public hearing. Mr. Whidden asked if any communications had been received relative to this application, and was told no. Mr. Anderson moved to recommend approval of the Home Occu- pation for one.year, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the pre-school be limited to 12 children and the day-care center be limited to an additional 6 children. Any increase in these limitations must be reviewed by the Planning Commission. 2. That the facility be approved by the Department of Social and Health Services, State Fire Marshall, County Health Officer, and City Building Official, as re- quired, prior to the initiation of the Home Occupation. 3. That no more than one non-family member be employed on the premises. . 4. That operating hours be limited to between 7 AM and 6 PM. 5. That no exterior display or signs be installed. He then cited the following findings of fact: . . . Planning Commission May 13, 1981 Page 6 A. That this Horne Occupation does not introduce noise, smoke, dust, and other hazards into the area. B. That traffic will not be significantly increased on pine Street or in the neighborhood in general. C. That the Horne Occupation is not injurious or detri- mental to adjoining properties. D. That the Home Occupation will not endanger the pub- lic health, morals, safety and welfare. Mr. Ranta seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. REZONE HEARING - NEUROPSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATES/LANG. Request to rezone 22,500 square feet from RS-7 (Single-Family Residential) to OC (Office Commer- cial). Location: 823 and 825 East Georgiana. Mr. Carr recommended this matter be tabled, since the re- port was not completed. Chairman Brewer opened the public hearing. Three people asked questions about commercial land around the Hospital. Chairman Brewer closed the public hearing. Mr. Downie moved to continue this hearing to June 10th; Mr. "~idden seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. FINAL PLAT HEARING - BUTLER. Request for ap- proval of the final plat of Butler1s Subdivision, consisting of two lots on 37,251 square feet. Location: ~lilwaukee Drive, between Sixth and Tenth Streets. Mr. VanHemert said the final plat complies with the approved preliminary plat. Chairman Brewer opened the public hearing. Elmer Dunn said he was available to answer any questions. There being none, Chairman Brewer ciosed the public hearing. Mr. Bennett moved to recommend approval of the Final Plat of Butler's Subdivision, based on its compliance with the pre- liminary plat. Mr. Anderson seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - CLALLAM COUNTY. Recon- sideration of request for reduction in parking re- quirements for Clallam County Court House. Loca- tion: Fourth and Lincoln Streets. Mr. Carr reviewed the original (l978) parking reduction and the proposed additional reduction. Chairman Brewer opened Planning Commission May 13, 1981 Page 7 . the public hearing. Don Feeley, representing the County, said that investigation is being made for interim use of a presently unused portion of the basement of the Court House, to generate revenue for the County. Possible tenants might include DSHS on a maxi- mum five-year limited lease, because by the end of that time the County may require that space. Mr. Downie asked how many people would be accommodated by the leased area and Mr. Feeley said possibly 30. David Bruneau, representing Marjorie Terrill, said that the proposed possible use of Court House basement space is specu- lative; and asked the Commission to adopt the Planning De- partment's recommendations. Mr. Feeley said the initial plan of the County Commissioners had been to share parking spaces. Although a pre-bid resolution has been prepared, nothing definite has been decided. Mr. Carr said that if the Plan- ning Commission determines that 18 spaces could be leased for a period of approximately 5 years, that would give the County the ability to either lease those spaces or not, as they see fit. . Mr. Bennett voiced concern about parking in the area. with the City considering the old Roosevelt School Gym for a con- vention center, parking will be required for that. Mr. Whidden said inasmuch as the Court House has a variance, per- mitting the County to lease some of those spaces could raise problems. The County might, after the five-year lease period, contend that they only need 308 spaces. Mr. Carr responded the City should be a party to any lease. Mr. Feeley said the County would be amenable to a reduction because it would permit the County to lease the parking spaces, if they wanted to. He is in favor of helping the Jury's 1n-n because it provides good service to the area. Mr. Downie said what the County does with any spaces determined to be tempor- arily excess is the County's business. Mr. Feeley said he was uncertain about the County entering into an exclusive lease for 18 parking spaces in the satellite lot; and asked why the City lot by the pool had not been considered. Mr. Carr re- plied that the City has not been approached for use of any of those spaces; plus, that lot would be more than 100 feet away from the proposed lessee. Mr. Ranta suggested just re- ducing the required number of parking spaces for the County. Marjorie Terrill asked how the County's application affected her parking variance application. Chairman Brewer responded that these were two separate issues. Mr. Carr asked if the Planning Commission's recommendation restricted Ms. Terrill to the County spaces, to which the Commission responded "noli. . Additional discussion ensued concerning the location of any leased parking spaces; the extended period over which the question of providing parking for a use other than the County had been pending; and how best to designate which parking spaces were to be considered. Mr. Feeley suggested Planning Commission May 13, 1981 Page 8 . granting the additional reduction, but with conditions and for a specific period of time, and regular review to see that the released spaces are being properly used. Mr. Feeley observed that the entire parking situation in the area would have to be reconsidered when the convention center opens. Chairman Brewer then closed the public hearing. Mr. Ranta moved to recommend approval of an additional reduc- tion in required parking for the Clallam County Court House from 326 parking spaces to 308 spaces, subject to the fol- lowing conditions: 1. The 18-space reduction shall be for five years. 2. The 18 spaces shall be for the exclusive use of the ultimate lessee. 3. The 18 spaces shall be designated on the ground with paint and by a sign in the parking lot in a manner acceptable to the Department of Public Works. . 4. The City shall be a party to the lease between the County and any lessee. The City, having the authority to determine if the parking spaces are needed by the County, may rescind the variance at the end of five years or any time thereafter, thus requiring the ter- mination of the lease. 5. Consistent with Condition No.4, the lease may be terminated, provided six months! notice is given. 6. within that six-month termination notice period, the lessee shall change the use to comply with the require- ments of Ordinance No. 1588. Mr. Ranta further specifically limited the 18 spaces to the County satellite parking lot on Lincoln Street. Mr. Downie seconded this motion. On call for the question, the motion passed 3 - 2, with Messrs. Whidden and Bennett voting "no", because other uses in the immediate area, specifically Safe- way Stores, were required to comply with the code; the pres- ent parking variance for the County is about 40%, which is excessivej and this reduction cannot be separated from the parking variance across Lincoln Street, which use proposes to lease these spaces. . CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - HOCH. Request for a Conditional Use Permit to install and operate rental storage units in a CAD District. Loca- tion: 306 West First Street. Mr. Carr reviewed the staff report; Chairman Brewer opened the public hearing. Planning Commission May 13, 1981 Page 9 . Richard Hoch said the proposed mini-warehouse units below the Bayview Apartments will probably be used for private storage of furniture and other household goods. He will advise prospective renters of the ban on storage of flam- mable materials. He will provide an additional exit to the lower level and will provide a fire wall between the mini-warehouse area and the residential units above, as well as comply with all requirements of the Building De- partment. In response to questions, Mr. Hoch said the storage units would vary in size: and the existing building contains ten dwelling units and two commercial spaces. He may install a master fire alarm system in the residential portion of the structure which would warn all residents if there should be a fire or smoke from the storage units. Chairman Brewer closed the public hearing. Mr. Bennett moved to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit for a mini-warehouse, subject to the following conditions: . 1. There is to be no storage of flammable liquids in any of the units. The Applicant shall provide a statement to this effect. The rental agreement between the ten- ants and the owner shall include the prohibition of storage of flammable liquids. The City is to be pro- vided a copy of said rental agreement. 2. A second exit for the mini-warehouse be provided. 3. separation between the residential portion of the building and the mini-warehouse shall conform to the Uniform Fire and Building Code requirements. 4. The units shall be for dead storage only. There shall be no storage of vehicles on the premises and no business activity other than the rental of the storage units occurring on the site. 5. Three parking spaces and a loading zone shall be pro- vided at the rear of the building. This parking lot shall be paved and striped in accordance with the re- quirements of the City's Parking Ordinance (Ordinance No. 15BB). Mr. Bennett then cited the following findings of fact: A. The use's proximity to a high-density residential area is in the public interest. . B. The alley location minimizes traffic impacts and does not detract from the retail commercial nature of First Street. . . . Planning Commission May 13, 1981 Page 10 C. Provided the above conditions are attached, the mini- warehouse can be compatible at this specific site. Mr. Downie seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. M-l PERMIT HEARING - RENAUD/ALEXANDER. Request for extension of an M-l Permit to construct an 1,800 square-foot ice plant. Location: 308 Valley Street. (Continued from March 11, 1981.) Mr. Downie moved to place this item first on the Agenda for June 10th; Mr. Anderson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. V COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None VI STAFF REPORTS Mr. Carr stated that Mr. Richards has requested a clarifica- tion as to the months of operation in the recommendation for extension of Gordon Matthews' Conditional Use Permit for a Home Occupation. Mr. Bennett moved to state that the Planning Commission ac- tion had'not included winter months operation and authorize the Planning Department to permit Mr. Matthews to operate during the winter months, if requested. Mr. Whidden seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. The Commission selected June 3rd for a public hearing on the Gund Plaza Rezone, Code Amendment and Street Vacation Draft EIS. Mr. VanHemert mentioned complaints about on-street parking near the Queen of Angels Church. The Commission directed Staff to contact the Church. VII REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS Mr. Ranta: Asked why the handicapped parking in the area of the Police Station had been reduced to one space. Mr. Carr said Staff would inquire. Mr. Anderson: Said the Locomo Gang sign is back on the sidewalk on First Street. Mr. Carr said Staff would look into it. . . . Planning Commission May 13, 1981 Page 11 Mr. Downie: Said he would like to see the City formally promote individual and business efforts to beautify various areas of town. He then requested the Plan- ning Department bring his earlier suggestion to change the name of Railroad Avenue to the attention of the City Council. He also mentioned that the Albertson's/ Pay 'N Save parking lot still contains cars for sale. Chairman Brewer: Reminded the Commission that May 27th is election night. Mr. Bennett: Nothing. Mr. Whidden: Asked the reason for the Council's continuing the Terrill Parking Variance. Mr. Carr said the Coun- cil wanted all issues resolved before taking action. VIII ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M. ~~~~ Pau D. Carr, Secretary Chairman Tape condition: Satisfactory LF:CDVH:PDC:LF " CITY or ponT AN'GEJ..1:S ,ATTI:ND!\i\lCr. I~OSTl:R ! 5-13-tLi . Type~f Meeting: P/wY)'iU'rt t-. (10 ~Jtrn. LocatlOn: /3i ~'L f-'(~'l ~~ , Date: . ADnru:SS/AGI:NCY . t I i . . . ~ ~1- $u./J It. u\- ", "p,J4. :. t!4!/q-F/~ ~ff4f~~ ~ ~ I . . I ., 1'b/-A E I~.r- . . .L( / d' 5:'" .. ---f} "S~ ..., .. ~ Ocr 3- E, frli './~l ~f!~ ~!J/ E ,,3~3" .j' ~ I J f I I _I I . I . J , . t . . : CI . . . . J ! t --' t , -'I - I ; I --