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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07/13/1983 . PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington July 13, 1983 I CALL TO ORDER Chairman Hulett called the meeting to order at 7 PM. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Lorraine Ross, Ted Puckett, Richard Anderson, James Hulett, Jerry Cornell, Brad Banner Members Absent: Todd Holm Staff Present: Paul D. Carr, Dan VanHemert, Gary Braun, Ken Ridout III APPROVAL OF MINUTES . Mr. Anderson moved to approve the minutes of the June 22, 1983, meeting as submitted. Mr. Cornell seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Cornell moved to approve the minutes of the June 28, 1983 meeting as submitted. Mr. Banner seconded and the motion passed 5 - 0, with Mr. Anderson abstaining. Mr. Anderson moved to approve the minutes of the July 6, 1983, meeting as submitted. Mr. Cornell seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. IV HEARINGS CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - RAMSEY. Application for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a mobile steam pressure cleaning business as a Home occupation. Location: 1032 East Fourth Street. (Continued from June 8, 1983.) Mr. Carr reviewed the Department Report; Chairman Hulett opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Chairman Hulett closed the public hearing. - Mr. Anderson moved to recommend approval of the Condi- tional Use Permit for a two-year period subject to the following conditions: . . .~ -" ~. ~} PLANNING COMMISSION July 13, 1983 Page 2 1. Business vehicles are not parked on the street. 2. No more than two business vehicles and one business utility trailer be parked or stored at the site. Citing as findings of fact compliance with the Home Occupations Chapter of the zoning Ordinance. Mr. Puckett seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. STREET VACATION HEARING - LAMB. Petition to vacate that portion of Fifth Street west of Tumwater Truck Route. Location: Fifth Street, west of the Truck Route. (Continued from June 8, 1983.) Ms. Ross excused herself on the appearance of fairness and left the hearing room. Mr. Carr reviewed the previous actions on this request. Chairman Hulett opened the public hearing; received no testimony and closed the public hearing. Mr. Cornell moved to recommend vacation of the Fifth Street right-of-way subject to the original conditions imposed by the Planning Commission and citing the original findings of fact of the Planning Commission. Mr. Anderson seconded the motion, which passed 5 - O. [Ms. Ross returned to the hearing room.] CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - GLASS. Conditional Use Permit to operate as a Home Occupation. Location: (Continued from June 8, 1983.) Application for a a "Bed & Breakfast" l08 South Oak Street. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report. Chairman Hulett opened the public hearing. In response to questions from the Commission, Mr. Glass explained that there would be some walk-in trade, but primarily reservations, and a maximum two to three day stay per customer. Chairman Hulett closed the public hearing. Ms. Ross moved to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit for a one-year period, subject to the follow- ~ng conditions: 1. That a fire alarm system and fire extinguishers be installed, per the Fire Department requirements. 2. That at least four additional off-street parking spaces, approved by the Public Works Department, be provided on the parcel. PLANNING COMMISSION July 13, 1983 Page 3 . 3. Exits shall conform to the Uniform Fire Code requirements. 4. Food handling activities shall comply with Health Department requirements. Mr. Anderson seconded the motion, which passed 5 - 1, with Mr. Cornell voting "No" because the proposed operation exceeds the size and scope intended for "Bed & Breakfastll operations in single-family residential zones and could generate additional traffic. CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - WELLS. Application for a Conditional Use Permit to establish a mail order and retail sales business of hunting firearms and related equipment as a Home Occupation. Location: 321 East Ninth Street. . Ms. Ross moved toremove the Wells Home Occupation Condi- tional Use Permit (CUP-83(6)8) from the table. Mr. Puckett seconded and the motion passed 4 - 1 with Mr. Anderson voting IINo". Mr. Cornell had left the hearing room on the appearance of fairness. Mr. Puckett moved to recommend granting of the Home occupation Conditional Use Permit subject to the following conditions: 1. That the hours of operation be limited to between 9 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Saturday. 2. That the operation comply with the Uniform Fire Code and the Uniform Building Code. 3. That the existing security equipment be maintained. Ms. Ross seconded and the motion passed 4 - 1 with Mr. Anderson voting "No" because the use of an accessory building exceeds the scope of a Home Occupation. CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - TUCKER. Application for a Conditional Use Permit to conduct a mental health counseling practice as a Home Occupation. Location: 218 Whidby Avenue. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report; Chairman Hulett opened the public hearing. .. Paul Tucker explained that reducing the hours of opera- tion to 8 PM would not cause him a problem, group ses- sions of a maximum of eight is optimum for a therapist, smaller numbers, such as four, do not function properly; he anticipates 15 to 20 people per week, with approxi- mately 3 days per week of operation. Chairman Hulett closed the public hearing. . . . PLANNING COMMISSION July 13, 1983 Page 4 Mr. Anderson moved to recommend granting the Conditional Use Permit for a period of one year, subject to the following conditions: 1. No more than eight persons per session. 2. The hours of operation be from 8 AM to 10 PM. 3. The business operate three days per week. 4. There be a maximum of 15 clients per week. Mr. Cornell seconded the motion. Following discussion, Ms. Ross moved to amend the motion by removing the third and fourth conditions and adding a new condition limiting the operation to one group session per week. Mr. Puckett seconded the motion which passed 5 - 1, with Mr. Cornell voting "No". Chairman Hulett requested staff restate the motion for the convenience of the audience. Mr. Carr read the amended motion as follows: Motion to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit for a Home Occupa- tion for a one-year period, subject to the following conditions: A. There be not more than eight persons per group session. B. The hours of operation be from 8 AM to 10 PM. C. No more than one group session per week. On call for the question, the amended motion passed 6 - 0; the Commission citing the following findings of fact: 1. That the Home Occupation does not involve equipment, and therefore will not introduce smoke, dust, fumes, and other obnoxious conditions to this residential area. 2. With the limited hours of operation and group sizes, the Home Occupation will not significantly increase local vehicular traffic, pedestrian traffic, or human activity in this neighborhood. 3. The Home Occupation will not be injurious or detrimental to adjoining properties. 4. It will not endanger the public health, morals, safety or welfare, and is in the public interest. CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - LUND. Application for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a duplex in an RS-9 District. Location: Second lot behind house at 4103 South "Cn Street, commonly known as "c" Street Extension Mr. Carr reviewed the Department Report. Chairman Hulett opened the public hearing. PLANNING COMMISSION July 13, 1983 Page 5 . , Mike Grooms opposes the duplex because the density is too high, and he is concerned about storm drainage onto his property. Guy Lund explained that he will utilize the existing sanitary sewer for storm drainage, and felt that a duplex would be more desirable for the area. George Bower opposes more mUlti-family development in the area and is concerned about increased traffic. Mike Grooms and Robert Kingery expressed concern about the impact from children living in a duplex. Chairman Hulett closed the public hearing. The Commission discussed the compatability of adding another duplex, given the existing number of duplexes and apartments in this area. Following the discussion, Ms. Ross moved to recommend granting the Conditional Use Permit for a duplex provided a soils report is submitted prior to construction. Mr. Puckett seconded the motion. On call for the question, Ms. Ross and Mr. Puckett voted "Yes" and the other four members voted "No", causing the motion to fail and the permit not to be approved. The majority vote cited as its findings of fact for the "no" vote: . A. The area needs street and road improvements before there are additional non-single-family dwelling units constructed in the area. B. There are other areas in the City that are available for duplex construction. C. There is an over-concentration of duplexes in this area of the City. Mr. Banner stated that his "No" vote was based upon a lack of additional conditions in the motion and no consideration of the drainage problem. Following additional discussion, Mr. Banner moved to reconsider the permit in order to amend the original motion. Ms. Ross seconded the motion. On call for the question, the vote split 3 - 3. Therefore, the motion to reconsider failed and the original vote upheld. CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - HARTNAGEL BUILDING SUPPLY. Application for a Conditional Use Permit to establish a retail lumber yard in the CAD District. Location: 819-833 East Front Street. Mr. Carr reviewed the Department Report. Chairman Hulett opened the public hearing. . Jerry Mills of Hartnagel Building Supply explained that there would be approximately one or two semi's per week utilizing the alley and they would be empty at the time. PLANNING COMMISSION July 13, 1983 Page 6 . His 2~ ton trucks would not use the alley; however, the public might. Chairman Hulett closed the public hearing. Mr. Anderson moved to recommend granting the Conditional Use Permit, subject to the following conditions: 1. The requirements of the Fire Department, as stated in the attached memo, are met. 2. A plot plan showing necessary drainage and curb-cuts and sidewalk improvements, if any, is submitted prior to fencing and paving of the site. 3. A site-obscuring fence is constructed in accordance with the CAD Zone requirements. 4. Every effort to be made to prevent usage of the alley by customers. Mr. Anderson cited the following findings of fact: . A. The five lot size and location on the intersection of two arterials is suitable for a lumber yard. B. The lumber yard is generally compatible with existing commercial development along First and Front Streets, and complies with Commercial Policy No.7. C. Provided the conditions are attached, the lumber yard can be compatible with the adjacent properties. Mr. Cornell seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - OLYMPIC DESIGN. Application for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a duplex in an RS-7 District. Location: 1014 and 1016 Madrona Street. Mr. Carr reviewed the Department Report. Chairman Hulett opened the public hearing. George Casaday explained the proposal, noting that two single-family residences could be built, one on each lot, because the lots were legal lots of record. Robert Kingery spoke in favor of this duplex application, because the duplex is smaller, has a lower building profile, and the soil conditions are better than the other duplex application. Chairman Hulett closed the public hearing. . Ms. Ross moved to recommend approving the Conditional Use Permit for a duplex, citing that the proposed duplex would have less density than two single-family residences. Mr. Puckett seconded the motion. On call the for the question, the motion passed 4 - 1, with Mr. Anderson voting "No" for the reasons stated in the Lund hearing, and Mr. Cornell abstaining. PLANNING COMMISSION July 13, 1983 Page 7 . The Planning Commission moved to continue items 8, 9 and 10 to their July 27th Planning Commission meeting because it was after 10:00 P.M. Interpretation: Boarding Home for the elderly in the PBP District. CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - NICOLAS. Application for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a boarding home for the elderly in a PBP District. Location: 424 East Third Street. CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - ALWINE PROPERTIES, INC. Application for a Conditional Use Permit to establish a storage building/wholesale transpoer point in the CAD-R District. Location: Northwest corner of Front and Ennis Streets. V COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None VI STAFF REPORTS . Mr. Carr distributed previous land use technical reports. VII REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS Ms. Ross inquired if the 10:00 P.M. rule could be abolished. The Commission discussed it briefly. Mr. Anderson noted the number of cars for sale on the Pay IN Save Parking lot. The remaining Commissioners had no comment. 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