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PLANNING COMMISSION
Port Angeles, Washington
June 9, 1982
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CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Pro Tern Anderson called the meeting to order at
7:00 P.M.
II ROLL CALL
Members Present: Patrick Downie, Richard Wight, Jerry
Cornell, Richard Anderson, James
Hulett, David Brewer
Members Absent: Milton E. Ranta
Staff Present: Paul D. Carr, Dan VanHemert, Louise
Frost, Dave Flodstrom, Gary Braun
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Cornell moved to approve the May 26th minutes with
the following correction under "Reports of
Commissioners": Mr. VanHemert said "Bed and Breakfast"
establishments would be considered as boarding houses in
the multi-family zone. Mr. Hulett seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously.
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HEARINGS
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT HEARING - HOPPER.
Request to consider a proposed Planned Residential
Development on approximately 4.84 acres. Location:
Between 24th and 26th Streets, approximately 820
feet west of "N" Street and immediately east of
Kedter Woods. (Continued from April 14, 1982.)
Mr. Brewer moved to accept Mr. Hopper's formal
withdrawal of his application for a Planned Residential
Development. Mr. Downie seconded this motion which
passed unanimously.
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REZONE HEARING - ELIA. Request to rezone 8.75 acres
from RS-9 (Single-Family Residential) to RMF
(Residential Multi-Family). Location: Midway
between "M" and "N" Streets, and lying between 12th
and 14th Streets. (Continued from April 14, 1982.)
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT HEARING - ELIA.
Request to consider a Planned Residential
Development on approximately 8.75 acres. Location:
Midway between "Mil and IINII Streets, and lying
between 12th and 14th Streets. (Continued from
April 14, 1982.)
Mr. Brewer moved to continue both of these matters until
September 8, 1982. Mr. Hulett seconded this motion. On
call for the question, the motion passed unanimously.
STREET VACATION HEARING - CITY OF PORT ANGELES.
Petition to vacate that portion of Chase Street
lying between Fourth and Fifth Streets. Location:
Chase Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets.
Mr. Downie excused himself from this and the following
hearing on the appearance of fairness and left the
hearing room. Mr. Carr suggested that a consolidated
public hearing be held on this vacation and the next
one. He then reviewed the department reports.
STREET VACATION HEARING - CITY OF PORT ANGELES.
Petition to vacate the south 12' of Fourth Street
east of Chase Street for a distance of 250'.
Location: Fourth Street, east of Chase Street.
Mr. Hulett moved to
both vacations; Mr.
passed unanimously.
hearing.
consolidate the public hearings on
Cornell seconded and the motion
Chairman Anderson opened the public
Gordon Edberg, Ellerbe & Associates, exhibited a model
and two sketches of the proposed Convention/Community
Center. The existing building will be expanded from
about 16,000 square feet to approximately 24,000 square
feet. The proposed entrance and lobby requires 12 feet
of the Fourth Street right-of-way. Approximately 290
parking spaces will be provided, if the Chase Street
right-of-way is used. Adequate Fire Department access
has been provided; landscaping will be provided.
Easements for utilities will not be a problem; and two
lanes of traffic will be maintained on Fourth Street.
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Mr. Cornell asked the present status of the proposed
Center. City Manager Flodstrom explained that the
proposed layout is the most cost-effective, and both the
City Council and the County Commissioners generally
agree on it. In response to questions, Mr. Flodstrom
said the 4/5 alley would remain open as an alley behind
the Center; and would provide access for residences east
of the site. Chairman Anderson closed the public
hearing.
The Commission discussed the orientation of the
entrance; the impact of the proposed use on the
Courthouse parking lot; and the possibility of shared
parking with the Courthouse.
Mr. wight moved to recommend approval of the vacation of
the south 12 feet of Fourth Street east of Chase Street
for a distance of 250 feet, subject to the following
conditions:
1. An easement or relocation be provided for the
electrical service and water line affected by the
proposed vacation; and
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2. That fire access as stated in the Fire Department
memo is complied with during design of the Center.
He cited the following findings of fact:
A. Vacation would strengthen the economic vitality of
the community by encouraging development of a
Convention/Community Center which could attract
additional business.
B. Vacation would enhance the design of a Community/
Convention Center facility.
C. Public safety and utility service will not be hurt
by vacation because the roadway is unaffected and
utility lines will continue to serve the area.
Mr. Brewer seconded this motion, which passed
unanimously.
Mr. Brewer moved to recommend approval of the vacation
of Chase Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets,
subject to the following conditions:
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1. An easement or relocation be provided for the
utilities affected by the proposed vacation; and
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2. That fire access as stated in the Fire Department
memo is complied with during design of the Center.
He cited the following findings of fact:
A. Vacation would enhance planned development of the
Community/Convention Center facility;
B. Access, traffic patterns, public safety and utility
service will not be negatively affected provided
easements are conditions of approval;
C. Vacation would stimulate further commercial
development, strengthening the economic vitality of
the City.
Mr. Hulett seconded this motion, which passed
unanimously.
[Mr. Downie returned to the hearing room.]
STREET VACATION HEARING - CITY OF PORT ANGELES.
Petition to vacate the easterly 200' of the 4/5
alley west of Valley Street. Location: The east
2001 of the 4/5 alley west of Valley Street.
Mr. Carr reviewed the Department Report; Chairman
Anderson opened the public hearing.
Mr. Flodstrom said the vacation will consolidate the
parcel, making it more attractive to potential
purchasers. The level portion of the site is the
easterly 120 feet. Chairman Anderson closed the public
hearing.
Mr. Cornell moved to recommend approval of the vacation
of the easterly 200 feet of the 4/5 alley west of Valley
Street, citing the following findings of fact:
A. Vacation will encourage development in this
industrial zone without having any serious impact
upon traffic patterns, utility service or public
safety.
Mr. Downie seconded this motion, which passed
unanimously.
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CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - CRAKER. Application for a
Conditional Use Permit to operate a part-time beauty
salon as a Home Occupation. Location: 2525 West
Tenth Street.
Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report. Chairman
Anderson opened the public hearing.
Cathy Craker said she will operate three days a week;
have 6 to 12 customers a day; and does not anticipate
more than two people at anyone time, as her business is
by appointment only. Mr. Brewer asked why she was not
locating in a commercial zone, and Ms. Craker said she
perfers to be independent. Mr. Cornell determined that
most product sales would be made to the customers when
they were in the shop. Chairman Anderson closed the
public hearing.
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The Commission discussed maximum customer limitations
and the status of the Home Occupation permit if an
additional operator joined the business or the activity
increased. Following this discussion, Mr. Downie moved
to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit to
operate a part-time beauty salon as a Home Occupation,
subject to there being no more than 12 customers per
day, with no more than three on the premises at anyone
time; that there be only one operator; and that this
Permit be issued for an initial one-year period. He
cited the following findings of fact:
1. The equipment involved in the Home Occupation will
not introduce noise, smoke, vibrations or odor in
excess of those normally found in residential areas.
2. The site has adequate off-street parking for a Home
Occupation and the beauty shop will not signifi-
cantly increase local vehicular or pedestrian
traffic.
3. Because of the size of the lot, the Home Occupation
will not be detrimental to adjoining and nearby
residential properties.
4. The Home Occupation will not endanger the public
health, safety and welfare, and it is in the public
interest.
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Mr. Wight seconded this motion, which passed
unanimously.
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SHORELINE PERMIT HEARING - PORT OF PORT ANGELES.
Application for a Shoreline Management Substantial
Development Permit for the construction of a 40' x
100' building. Location: The south side of Marine
Drive, immediately west of "CO Street.
Mr. Cornell excused himself on the appearance of
fairness and left the hearing room. Mr. VanHemert
reviewed the Department Report: Chairman Anderson opened
the public hearing.
Ken Sweeney, representing the Port of Port Angeles, said
improvement of this site would correct the existing
drainage problem; and the bluff will be protected; but
preferred to not install a sidewalk, because there are
no others in the area; however, the Port is willing to
accept this requirement.
Dallas Gowdy, 1024 East Second, owner of Bearings, Inc.,
the proposed occupant of the building, said most of
their clients are located in the harbor area. The
Commission inquired about the number of employees and
the availability of parking spaces; whether the building
site would be landscaped; and the delivery of stock.
Mr. Gowdy elaborated on the nature of his business.
Chairman Anderson closed the public hearing.
Mr. Brewer moved to recommend approval of the Shoreline
Management Substantial Development Permit, provided the
the following conditions are attached:
1. Storm water drainage facilities shall be installed
and hillside protective measures shall be taken.
2. An off-street parking area be designed and
installed, including drainage facilities, in
accordance with Ordinance No. 1588.
3. Since Marine Drive is an arterial, a sidewalk shall
be constructed on the south side adjacent to the
subject property.
He cited the following findings of fact:
A. The proposal is in compliance with the Shoreline
Master Program, in particular, Activities policies
l(a) and a(a), and General Regulation C.! related to
water-dependent uses; and
B. The proposed structure will not impair the public's
access to the shoreline.
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Mr. Downie seconded this motion, which passed
unanimously.
[Mr. Cornell returned to the hearing room.]
REZONE HEARING - ADAMSON, et al. Application to
rezone approximately 7/8th acre from RS-7
(Single-Family Residential) to CSD-C2 (Community
Shopping District). Location: Southeast,
southwest, northeast and northwest corners of Ninth
and Lincoln Streets.
Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report; Chairman
Anderson opened the public hearing.
Sharon Adamson said there are existing commercial
structures on the southwest and southeast corners, and
it was an oversight that these parcels were not
commercially zoned in 1970. The rezone will not cause
a commercial strip along Lincoln Street to the
Boulevard. Ms. Adamson said that the City could control
subsequent development, and suggested that conditions be
put on rezoning.
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The Commission questioned the need for new commercial
zoning when the existing commercial zones contain
available land. Ms. Adamson explained that cost of
those parcels made them prohibitive.
Carl Baumwell, the owner of the two lots at the
northwest corner, has no plans for developing his
property at this time. Gerrard Johnson, owner
of the northeast corner, has no immediate plans for
development, but supports Ms. Adamson's goal to utilize
the existing commercial structure. Chairman Anderson
closed the public hearing.
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Mr. Cornell said he would like to see some use made of
the properties, but the close proximity to residential
use makes this rezone unacceptable without adequate
buffering. Mr. Wight noted that the structure probably
will never be used residentially. Although the
requested .zoning may create a risk of undesirable uses,
there are many favorable ones which could be
established. Mr. Downie said after rezoning the
properties could be used for any permitted use in the
CSD-C2 District, including some which create
considerable noise and traffic. Mr. Brewer agreed.
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Mr. Cornell moved to recommend denial of the request to
rezone the southeast, southwest, northeast and northwest
corners of Ninth and Lincoln Streets from Rs-7 (Single-
Family Residential) to CSD-C2 (Community Shopping
District) because the requested zoning is an extremely
active commercial zone, and the proposed area does not
provide adequate buffering for the residential areas
abutting. Mr. Brewer seconded this motion, which
passed 5 - 1, with Mr. Wight voting IIno", because the
public would be best served by using the existing
commercial structure for commercial purposes.
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
VI PLANNING STUDIES
l. Parking Ordinance Revisions.
This matter was held over until the long-range meeting
on June 23rd.
VII STAFF REPORTS
1. Interpretation - Private Tutoring Service
Mr. VanHemert reviewed the recent requests received by
the Department and suggested the Commission determine
how the Home Occupation Ordinance applies. Mrs.
Schwartz said the maximum number she tutored at one time
would be 5, with most tutoring being on a one-to-one
basis, possibly in late afternoons and early evenings.
Mr. Downie moved that if there are three or fewer
children, tutoring would be considered an accessory use
in a residential zone; if four or more are tutored at
the same time, the tutor would have to apply for a
conditional use permit, subject to review at the end of
each year, and subject to compliance with all fire
regulations. Mr. Brewer seconded this motion, which
passed unanimously.
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Mr. Brewer nominated Mr. Wight as Chairman; Mr. Cornell
seconded the motion. Following a discussion, Mr. Wight
was unanimously elected as Chairman.
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Mr. Downie moved to retain Mr. Ranta as Vice-Chairman.
Mr. Brewer seconded this motion, which passed
unanimously.
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REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS
The Commission discussed Bed and Breakfast
establishments. Mr. Brewer moved to direct Staff to
prepare a Zoning Code amendment to cover "Bed and
Breakfast" establishments. Mr. Downie seconded this
motion, which passed unanimously.
Chairman Anderson: Noted that used vehicles for sale
are still being located on the Albertson's/Pay 'N Save
parking lot.
X ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:50 PM.
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