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PLANNING COMMISSION
Port Angeles, Washington
June 10, 1981
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CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Anderson called the meeting to order at 7 PM.
I I ROLL CALL
Members Present: Jean Thompson, Charles Whidden, Colin
Bennett, Richard Anderson, Patrick
Downie, David Brewer
Members Absent: Milton E. Ranta
Staff Present: Paul D. Carr, Dan VanHemert, Louise
Frost
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Bennett moved to approve the minutes of the May 27th
meeting. Mr. Brewer seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously.
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HEARINGS
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~ Mayl3, 1981.)
Mr. Carr reviewed the request for extension; Chairman Ander-
son opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the audience, so the Chairman
closed the public hearing.
Mr. Bennett moved to recommend extension of the M-l Permit
for an additional six-month period. Mr. Whidden seconded
the motion, which passed unanimously.
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. (Tabled May 13, 1981.)
Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department report. Mr. Bennett
noted that the multi-family zoned parcel to the west would
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require extension of the existing utilities from Pine
Street, and they would go past the present rezone request.
Chairman Anderson opened the public hearing.
Ken Sweeney, Clark & Associates, representing the Appli-
cant, displayed an aerial photo with a locational map super-
imposed and photographs of the subject parcel. The Appli-
cant owns 8 lots totaling approximately 18,000 square feet,
and wants to short-plat a 7,000 square foot lot for the
existing house and construct a triplex on the remainder.
The proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan;
and the City Engineer told him that adequate utilities
exist in Pine Street. There were no other comments from
the audience. Chairman Anderson closed the public hearing.
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Mr. Whidden suggested the Department contact the adjoining
property owners regarding rezoning their property to multi-
family; expressed concern that the proposal might be con-
sidered a spot rezone, given its size and the separation
from the other multi-family zone. Mr. Whidden asked if the
Applicant would be inconvenienced if this matter were con-
tinued for possible inclusion of the adjoining properties
in the rezone; and Mr. Grice answered yes. Mr. Bennett ob-
served that several years ago a larger rezone request was
approved west of this site, so it would be difficult to rely
too heavily on the adequacy or inadequacy of the utilities
now.
Mr. Downie moved to recommend approval of the request for
rezone, citing that it would be consistent with Comprehensive
Plan Residential policies IS, 16, 17 and 18. Mr. Bennett
seconded this motion, which passed 4 - 1, with Mr. Whidden
voting "no", because of concern that it might be a spot re-
zone.
Mr. Downie then moved that the Department contact the ad-
joining property owners to investigate the possibility of
rezoning the intervening property to multi-family. Mr. Brewer
seconded this motion. On call for the question, the motion
passed unanimously.
REZONE HEARING - NEUROPSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATES/LANG.
Request to rezone 22,500 square feet from RS-7
(Single-Family Residential) to OC (Office Commercial).
Location: 823 and 825 East Georgiana.' (Continued
from M'ay 13, 1981.)
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Mr. Carr reviewed the Department report, adding that over the
past three years there has been a great increase in medical
specialists in the City. He exhibited maps indicating exist-
ing doctors' offices, absentee property owners in the Hospital
area, and the 1973 land use. Chairman Anderson opened the
public hearing.
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Anthony Lang displayed photo-montages of both sides of
Georgiana Street in this block and a photo of the proposed
building. The proposal was discussed with many of the im-
mediate neighbors, and none has been against it. The pro-
posed building would be an improvement over the existing
structures on the lots. There is no land available east
of Race Street in two or more lot combinations. Neurolo-
gists should be near the Hospital when emergency treatment
is required. Their specialized equipment, which is not
available at the Hospital, is sufficiently portable that
it can be moved from their offices to the Hospital when
needed. The Association is presently occupying very small
offices next to the Caroline Drug Store.
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The Commission discussed parking requirements for the pro-
posed use and the feasibility of transporting the special
equipment across an arterial. Mr. Lang explained that the
proposed location has sidewalks and it would not be neces-
sary to cross a street. Additional questions about daily
office case-load and hours of operation were answered. Mr.
Downie asked if the expanded Hospital would acquire the
specialized equipment, and Mr. Lang said if they did not
have qualified operators they would not invest in the equip-
ment. Dr. Norman Peterson projected that two psychiatrists
would probably see 20 to 22 patients per day. Chairman An-
derson closed the public hearing.
Mr. Brewer said he favors encouraging doctors to remain in
the !fospital area. Mr. Bennett voiced his dislike of piece-
meal rezoning and suggested the Commission consider the area
from, Frances to Chambers as potential medical office use, as
apparently it is a rental residential area. Mr. Carr said
rezoning the larger area would require preparation of an EIS
which would disrupt other planning work.
Mr. Downie moved to recommend approval of the rezone request,
citing the following findings of fact:
1. The area is functionally close to the Hospital and
therefore it is in the community's interest to de-
vote it to Hospital-related medical commercial uses.
2. As the Hospital ~Ol,nd ccrnrnuni ty increase in size, Of-
fice Commercial use related to the Hospital would be
the most appropriate use of this land.
3. Medical-commercial use of the proposed site would be
functionally related to the Hospital.
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Mr. Brewer seconded this motion, which passed 3 - 2, with
Messrs. Nhidden and Bennett voting "no", because medical
facilities were better located east of Race Street.
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PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT HEARING - KEY. Request
to consider a proposed Planned Residential Development
on approximately 25 acres. Location: South of Camp-
bell Avenue; east of Mount Angeles Road; bordering
White Creek on the east. (Continued from May 13, 1981.)
Pursuant to the Department's notification, Mr. Bennett moved
to continue this hearing to July 22nd. Mr. Downie seconded
the motion, which passed unanimously.
SHORELINE PERMIT HEARING - CITY OF PORT ANGELES. Ap-
plication for a Shoreline Substantial Development Per-
mit for construction of an artificial reef on the bot-
tom- lands of Port Angeles Harbor. Location: Port
Angeles Harbor, just o~f end of City Pier.
Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department report; Chairman An-
derson opened the public hearing.
Ardell York spoke in favor of the artificial reef. Chairman
Anderson closed the public hearing.
Mr. Bennett moved to recommend approval of the Substantial
Development Permit for an artificial reef, and cited the
following findings of fact:
1. It complies with the policies of the Shoreline Master
Program.
2. It is compatible with the various uses of the Municipal
Pier.
3. It appears to have negligible adverse impacts on other
non-recreational uses in the vicinity.
Mr. Whidden seconded this motion, which passed unanimously.
STREET VACATION HEARING - ADAMS. Request to vacate
the north one-half of Lee Street, abutting Block 3,
Fogarty and Dolan's Addition. Location: Lee Street,
west of Pine Street.
Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department report; Chairman Ander-
son opened the public hearing.
Joe Swordmaker, representing the Petitioners, exhibited
photos on which the right-of-way proposed for vacation had
been superimposed. The vacation is being requested to clear
any possible encroachment of the residential structure on
the right-of-way. Mr. Downie asked if the property owner
would be willing to dedicate a 30-foot strip for Black Dia-
mond Road, and Mr. Swordmaker answered "yes ~' . Chairman An-
derson closed the public hearing.
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Mr. Bennett moved to recommend approval of the vacation, con-
tingent upon dedication of a 30-foot strip along the Peti-
tioners' property from the centerline of Black Diamond Road,
and subject to an easement for installation and maintenance
of utilities. He cited the following findings of fact:
1. The Lee Street right-of-way is presently unused for
street, above ground or below ground utility purposes;
therefore, 'local circulation and utilities services
will be unaffected.
2. Vacation will clear the property title
3. Vacation is in the best interests of the community.
Mr. Whidden seconded this motion, which passed unanimously.
CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - UNGER. Application for a
Conditional Use Permit to conduct a law practice as a
Home Occupation. Lo'ca tion: 1029 West Sixth Street.
Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department report; Chairman Ander-
son opened the public hearing.
Ms. Unger does not know how many clients per day she would
see, but if there are three per day, she will get space in
a commercial area. In response to questions, Ms. Unger
said she would have a general practice with clients coming
by appointment only, and always before 5 PM. Roy Moyer, the
next-door neighbor, has no objection. Chairman Anderson
closed the public hearing.
Mrs. Thompson moved to recommend approval of the Horne Occu-
pation for an initial one-year period, citing the following
findings of fact:
1. Because no unusual equipment will be used, the Home
Occupation will not introduce noise, smoke, dust or
other nuisances into the neighborhood.
2. At approximately three clients per day, there will
be no significant increase'in local vehicular traffic.
3. The structure will remain a single-family home in ap-
pearance and primary use; therefore, the Home Occupa-
tion will not be detrimental to adjoining properties.
4. The public health, safety and welfare will not be en-
dangered by the Horne Occupation.
Mr. Bennett seconded this motion, which passed unanimously.
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PARKING VARIANCE HEARING - BJSSjKEY. Request for a
parking variance to reduce the required off-street
parking from 20 spaces required by Code to 16 spaces;
for professional office space. Location: Northeast
corner, Eighth and Pine Streets.
Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department report. Chairman An-
derson opened the public hearing.
Bill Lindberg, BJSS, disagrees with the Department inter-
pretation of what constitutes gross floor area. The stair-
ways and balcony do not add traffic to the building. Mr.
Key cannot build on the east side of the parcel because that
is in the Ravine; 37% of the area is very difficult to use.
Chairman Anderson asked how many offices were anticipated
in the new building; and Mr. Lindberg said probably five.
Mr. Whidden asked if possible tenants were known; and Mr.
Lindberg said they would probably be architects, attorneys,
insurance agents and such. Chairman Anderson closed the
public hearing.
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Mr. Downie moved to recommend approval of a reduction in re-
quired parking from 20 spaces to 16, given the characteristics
of the site; it is an appropriate use of the property; and
the reduced parking appears to be reasonable. Mr. Whidden
seconded this motion, which passed unanimously.
CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - HARRIS. Application for a
Conditional Use Pernlit to design and construct stained
glass windows and kindred items, as a Home Occupation.
Location: 1031 West Fourteenth Street.
Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department report; Chairman Ander-
son opened the public hearing.
Mr. Harris pointed out that the houses to the east and west
are approximately 40 to 50 feet away. The compressor, which
operates the sandblasting equipment, will be used 4 to 6
hours per month at a maximum, as sandblasting is a very minor
part of the operation. The primary equipment would be the
soldering iron. The business presently is operated part-time,
but if it is profitable, he will go into it full-time in a
commercial location. Chairman Anderson closed the public
hearing.
Mr. Brewer moved to recommend approval of the Home Occupa-
tion for an initial one-year period subject to the following
conditions:
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1. That the work area be insulated with a sound-proofing
material satisfactory to the City Building Inspector.
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2. The compressor not be operated before 8 AM or after
5 PM.
3. That a 5-pound ABC fire extinguisher be installed in
the work area.
The following findings of fact were cited:
A. That with the above conditions, the Home Occupation
will not introduce excessive noise, smoke, fumes,
vibrations and other hazards into the neighborhood.
B. The Home Occupation will not be injurious to adjoin-
ing properties.
C. It will not endanger the public health, safety, morals
and welfare; and is within the public interest.
Mr. Downie seconded this motion, which passed unanimously.
PARKING VARIANCE HEARING - WITHM1.
duction in required parking from 18
physicians to 12 spaces. Location:
ington Street.
Request for re-
spaces for three
224 North Wash-
Mr. Carr reviewed the Department report; Chairman Anderson
opened the public hearing.
Dr. Witham said the present configuration of his offices is
four examining rooms and three specialty rooms, which would
accommodate only two doctors at anyone time. He asked that
consideration be given to time-sharing by doctors in enforc-
ing the Parking Code, because certain specialists who spend
much of their time in the Hospital still have a small office
practice. His proposed parking proYision is sufficient; and
should a parking problem surface, one of the other physicians
will leave, pursuant to the terms of the lease. Time sharing
by specialists is a benefit to the community.
The Commission discussed the possibility of examining the
parking requirements with respect to doctors who specialize.
Mr. Brewer asked Dr. Witham the size of the office staff and
was told that there was one receptionist and one bookkeeper;
with each doctor having his own nurse who was there only
when the doctor had office hours. Chairman Anderson closed
the public hearing.
Mrs. Thompson moved to recommend approval of the reduction
in parking spaces from 18 to 13 spaces for three doctors,
citing the difference between general practitioners and
specialists in the office hours they maintain. Mr. Whidden
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seconded this motion; and suggested that the Department make
periodic checks of the parking lot to determine the adequacy
of the parking reduction. On call for the question, the
motion passed unanimously.
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
VI STAFF REPORTS
None
VII REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS
Mrs. Thompson: Nothing.
Mr. Whidden: Mentioned that Boulevard Herring is now sell-
ing motor oil, single cans or by the case, according
to the TV ads. Pay TN Save parking lot is being oc-
cupied by used cars, as is a vacant lot at Eighth and
"C". The Albertson's landscaping looks good.
Mr. Bennett: Nothing.
Chairman Anderson: Asked if the Lincoln Street exit from
the Albertson'sjPay 'N Save lot would be marked. Mr.
Carr said the Public Works Department scheduled a
meeting for Friday to discuss various configurations.
Chairman Anderson then complimented Mr. Brewer for a
fine year as Chairman of the Commission.
Mr. Downie: The landscaping at Albertson's is attractive.
Mr. Brewer: Asked if there was any word on the proposed
Sign Ordinance hearing. Mr. Carr said he anticipated
protest and a petition at Tuesday's Council meeting.
VIII ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:10 PM.
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Paul D. arr, Secretary
Chairman
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