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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 07/08/1981 . III . . PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington July 8, 1981 I CALL TO ORDER Chairman Anderson called the meeting to order at 7 PM. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Jean Thompson, Charles Whidden, Colin Bennett, Richard Anderson, Patrick Downie, David Brewer, Milton E. Ranta Members Absent: None Staff Present: Paul D. Carr, Dan VanHemert, Louise Frost APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Ranta moved to approve the minutes of the June 24th meet- ing as submitted. Mr. Brewer seconded the motion, which passed 6 - 0, with Mr. Bennett abstaining. IV HEARINGS REZONE HEARING - OLYMPIC MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. Request to rezone 7,000 square feet from RS-7 ~Single-Family Residential) to PBP (Public Buildings and Parks). Location: 1014 Columbia Streets. Mr. Carr reviewed the Department Report; Mr. VanHemert said one neighbor had reviewed the file in the office. Mr. Ranta asked if the rezoned lot would be used for hospital expansion or parking; and Mr. Carr replied that the Hospital's final designs have not been made, so it may be used for either. Mr. Downie, noting that the parcel in question contains a rental house, observed that the area is apparently undergo- ing change. Chairman Anderson opened the public hearing. J. A. Sobieck, 1032 Columbia, asked if the lot would be fenced. William J. Viers, Personnel Director of the Hospital, explained that no definite decision had been made yet, but this lot could be included in the existing fence around the parking area. Mr. Sobieck then asked about a green belt be- tween the Hospital property and the adjoining residences. Mr. Carr explained that the setback requirements for the Hospital could be used for parking, or they could be left in landscap- lng. Planning Commission July 8, 1981 Page 2 . Erna Fountain, 1018 Columbia, protesting the rezone, asked if this rezone was the first step in expansion, and would her lot be next. Mr. Viers explained the Hospital's expan- sion plans. The Hospital is willing to landscape the line between their property and the existing residential property. :Mr. Bennett asked why the Hospital did not wait until acquir- ing the south lot to request a rezone and was told that the owner of that lot, being an elderly man, could not be hur- ried. Mr. Sobieck asked if the Commission would recommend to the City Council that a green belt or landscaping be placed be- tween the Hospital property and the existing residences. Mr. Bennett pointed out that the Commission was acting on a re- zone application and had no authority to recommend a green belt. Chairman Anderson closed the public hearing. Mr. Bennett moved to recommend approval of the rezone for the following reasons: 1. It would be in the best interests of the community to do so. . 2. It will enable the Hospital to increase its facilities to the benefit of the entire community. 3. It will be in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Bennett included that because of the concerns expressed, consideration should be given to erecting visual barriers be- tween this lot and the adjoining residences. Mr. Downie seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. REZONE HEARING - SKERBECK and BURKHARDT. Request to rezone 10,500 square feet from RS-7 (Single- Family Residential), to OC (Office Commercial). Location: 923 Georgiana Street. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report; Chairman Ander- son opened the public hearing. Dr. Skerbeck said he wanted to add another physician to his office, but his existing location is too small. This site will provide the necessary area for three physicians and the required off-street parking. Chairman Anderson closed the public hearing. . Mr. Downie moved to recommend approval of the rezone request for the following reasons: . . . Planning Department July 8, 1981 Page 3 1. The rezone implements the policy of concentrating specialized City-wide medical services functionally near the Hospital. 2. The rezone will contribute to the clustering of com- mercial activity, in conformance with 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. 4. Achievement of Comprehensive Plan policies and Objec- tives is in the interest of the community and general public. Mr. Brewer seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. PRELIMINARY PLAT EXTENSION - McWILLIAMS. Request for extension of approval of the preliminary plat of Seamount Estates Division IV, consisting of 14 single-family lots on 4.2 acres. Location: Be- tween Sixth and Eighth Streets, West of Evans Street, and east of SeamoUnt Estates Division III. Neither the applicant nor his representative was present, and Mr. Carr said no contact had been made with the Depart- ment by either. Mr. Whidden moved to table this matter until July 22nd; Mr. Ranta seconded. The motion passed unanimously. V COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None. VI STAFF REPORTS Mr. Carr distributed the up~dated Zoning Map which will be submitted to the Council on July 21st for formal adoption. Mr. Carr then introduced Jay Bowen, the summer intern, who is doing a forecasting study jointly with the Planning and Light Departments. VII REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS Mr. Ranta: Thanked Staff for having the facilities in City Hall modified for use by wheelchair occupants. . . . Planning Commission July 8, 1981 Page 4 Mr. Brewer: Nothing. Mr. Downie: Requested that DelGuzzi be asked to remove the construction debris from the lot Downtown. Mr. Carr said he would see what could be done. Chairman Anderson: Cars for sale are still parked at the Albertson's/Pay 'N Save lot. Mr. Bennett: Nothing. Mr. Whidden: Asked if a determination had been made as to whether or not newspaper sale boxes constitute signs. Mr. Carr said a separate memo would go to the Council for this determination. Mr. Whidden commented on the apparent private use of many of the street-ends at the bluff; and asked about converting them into small public parks. Mr. Carr said that formal action would be required. Mr. Whidden then asked when the Sign Ordinance would be enforced. Mr. Carr explained probably not until November. Mrs. Thompson: Nothing. VIII ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:20 P.M. v~;Jt!.- D. rr, Secretary Chairman Tape condition: satisfactory LF:DVH:PDC:LF ~~~_...-..-....... ---..........----.........--. ._------~.--------- CITY or PORT ANGELES JlTTi~ND!\l'JCE ROSTER . TY~C' of MCetin9:J!/C)'YI )j I t1~i1al11'll11S~ Date:--2 - f- I; wcatior,:_.iJ!I We 'i t fLr(j]f. '/-- S:'tree'/- . 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