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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 06/03/1981 . PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington June 3, 1981 I CALL TO ORDER Chairman Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM. I I ROLL CALL Members Present: Jean Thompson, Colin Bennett, Richard Anderson, David Brewer, Milton E. Ranta, Charles Whidden Members Absent: Patrick Downie Staff Present: Paul D. Carr, Dan VanHemert, Louise Frost III HEARINGS . DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT HEARING - GUND PLAZA SHOPPING CENTRE. Hearing to receive public com- ments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Gund Plaza Shopping Centre, a proposal to rezone por- tions of blocks southwest of Shane Park and vacate por- tions of rights-of-way within the site, for the purpose of constructing a shopping center on the west side of the City of Port Angeles. Location: Rezone: Between Eighth Street and the 9th/lath alley; and between "G" and,," I" Streets. Street Vacation: "H" Street, Ninth Street, 8th/9th alley between "G" and "I" Streets. Mr. VanHemert introduces EIS Consultant, Len Thomas, and John Buss, representing the proponent. Chairman Anderson opened the public hearing. Ray Taylor, 1025 West Sixth, spoke in favor of a shopping center in the area~ The west side of town is growing and the proposed site is ideal. . Elinor Saar, 1432 West Eleventh, stated that she is against the proposed shopping center. Major objections are the loss of views, the hazard to small children created by the in- creased traffic, and the potential problems with police pro- tection as a result of the vacated streets. Additionally, the local residents do not want to have to pay for sidewalks to serve the shopping center. The owner of the proposed site has not maintained his property, nor has the City enforced its own ordinances regarding view clearance. The old Lincoln School site would be much more appropriate. Planning Commission June 3, 1981 Page 2 . Jim Noeldner, 320 East Ninth, is opposed to. the proposed shopping center. The draft EIS does not present the nega- tive economic impacts on the Central Business District. It will draw both money and patrons from the Downtown and will force the closure of some Downtown businesses. The EIS should include the effects of the proposed shopping center on the remainder of the City, specifically the Down- town. Richard Page, 918 South uG" Street, asked about a change from the original application a year ago requesting an amend- ment in the Zoning Ordinance to permit a theatre in the CSD-C2 Zoning District. Mr. Carr replied that a request in writing had been received by the Department in October, 1980, for that amendment and it was included in the DEIS. Mr. Carr explained that the Commission could not take any action until all the information is available. . Mr. Page asked what amount the applicant would pay to the City for the vacated streets and alleys. He further ques- tioned the DEIS sections on noise and glare impacts; suggested limiting signs in accordance with the proposed Sign Ordinance: asked that parks and recreation be addressed in the Final EIS: and referred to the proposed rezone as lIspot zoningtl which would set a precedent. Alternate sites proposed by Mr. Page were across from the Fair Grounds, in the Airport area, and around Tenth and "Mil or "N". The City's share of State sales tax will not increase unless the shopping center imports people with money; but the real estate taxes of the sing1e- family residences will increase as a result of the shopping center. He questioned the propriety of large supply trucks using the narrow bridges on Eighth Street. He then asked where the finished grade of the shopping center would be in relation to his property. Mr. VanHemert said no final plans have been made for the necessary cut-and-fill. Chairman An- derson noted that the Commission was accepting comments to- night, but answers to many questions were not available. Mr. Page questioned the lack of specifics on the building heights, proposed lights in the parking areas, and proposed uses; and concluded by suggesting that the projected employ- ment of 300 to 350 people by the new shopping center was un- realistic, inasmuch as the Plaza, which is larger, employs only about 150 total. . Mrs.Roebuck said that a shopping center was needed on the west side, and does not feel that additional traffic will be generated on the Eighth Street bridges. Barbara cummings, at Tenth and "Ill Streets, would like to see the shopping cen- ter, so long as it is carefully planned. Beverly Freeman, 1405 West Tenth Street, is concerned about an increase in her property taxes, her own safety with the increased traffic, threat of vandalism, and no increase in the pOlice force. Dorothy Hellman, 1522 West Tenth Street, said that the . . . Planning Commission June 3, 1981 Page 3 residents on the south side of Tenth would receive the head- light glare from vehicles using the Crossover Drive, and therefore, she is against the proposal. Mr. VanHemert said that comments on the DEIS received by the 12th of June will be addressed in the Final EIS. When that document is ready, the rezone, street vacation and Zoning Ordinance text amendment will be posted and published for hearing. Mr. Carr suggested that written comments could be delivered to City Hall or to the Planning Department, which is located on the second floor at 107 North Oak Street; or mailed to the City Planning Department, Post Office Box 1150. Telephone messages will be taken, but no guarantee of accuracy of verbal comments could be made. If comments are in writing, it is easier to assure that the concerns raised are addressed. Chairman Anderson closed the public hearing. IV ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:05 P.M. ~ Paul D. 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