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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07/13/1988 . . . AGENDA PORT ANGELES PLANNING COMMISSION 321 East: Fift:h St:reet: Part: Angeles, Washingt:an 9B362 JULY 13. 1988 7:00 P.M. '- I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Meeting of June 22, 1988 IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PERMIT REQUEST - SMA 88(05)87 - PORT OF PORT ANGELES. Ediz Hook: Request to re-establish a log booming area in the Port Angeles Harbor near the east end of Ediz Hook. (This item is continued from June 22, 1988). 2. SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PERMIT REQUEST - SMA 88(06)88 ~ CITY OF PORT ANGELES, WATERFRONT TRAIL, City Pier to Francis Street: Request for a permit to allow continued work on the Waterfront Trail. (This item is continued from the Jund 22nd meeting). 3. SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PERMIT REQUEST - SMA 88(06)89 - CITY OF PORT ANGELES, WIND/SURF PARK, Ediz Hook: Request for a permit to establish a public use wind/surf park on Ediz Hook. (This item is continued from the June 22nd meeting). 4. STREET VACATION REQUEST - STY 88(06)5 - CITY OF PORT ANGELES/GROSHONG, Portion of Lauridsen Boulevard: Request to vacate the North 20 feet of Lauridsen Boulevard abutting Lots 1,2,3 and 4, Block 216, Townsite of Port Angeles. (This item is continued from the June 22, 1988 meeting). 5. SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PERMIT REQUEST - SMA 88(7)90 - DAISHOWA AMERICA, Ediz Hook: Request for a permit to construct a maintenance shop and oil storage building west of the present mill structure (approximately 108' x 25'). 6. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP 83(06)4 - GLASS, 1108 South Oak Street: Extension of a permit to allow continu- ation of operation of a bed and breakfast establishment in the Single-Fami1y Residential District as a Home Occupation. 7. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP 85(04)3 - WILLIAMS, 1516 West Seventh Street: Request for extension of a permit to allow continuation of operation of a beauty shop as a Home Occupation, located in the Single-Family Residential District. (The applicant has requested this be continued to August). 8. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP 86(09)10 - 'KENNEDY, 332 East FIfth Street: . Request for exten:5ion of a permit to allow continuat ion of' a-bed and breakfast -establish- .,.' AGENDA July 13, 1988 Page 2 of 2 ~ .. . ment, located in the Multi- Family Residential District. as a Home Occupation. 8. EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY USE PERMIT - TUP 85(06)2 - GILBERTSON 334 Rhodes Road: Request for extension of a permit allowing the use of a single-wide mobile home as a residence for an elderly relative. 9. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP 87(6)16 - THUNDERBIRD BOATHOUSE, Ediz Hook: Request for extension of a permit to allow 12 overnight RV spaces at present Boathouse facility. 10. STREET VACATION REQUEST - STV 88(07)5 - CRONAUER/WHITMAN, Portion of Caroline Street: Request for that portion of Caroline Street abutting Lots 9 & 10, Block 32, and Lots 7 - 9, Block 37, Norman R. Smith Subdivision to Port Angeles. ll. ANNEXATION REQUEST - A 88(07)1 - SCHNEIDERjCOMAN/HOCH: Request to circulate an annexation for approximately 8.2 acres along the Tumwater Truck Route, south of the present City limits. . 12. PARKING VARIANCE REQUEST - PKV 88(07)2 - PENSWORTH & EENSWORTH, 1128 East Front Street: Request for a reduction of the required 6 parking spaces to two spaces, in association with a telephone exchange service, located in the Arterial Commercial District. v. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC VI. STAFF REPORTS VII. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS VIII. ADJOURNMENT The P!a.nn.ing CorrrmiM.i.on w.i.U not commence. a. new hetVl..i.ng beyond lOP .M. Any .i.tem not .6taJr.t- e.d pJr..i.0It. to thtrt time. w.i.U automa.t..<.c.a11y be. continued to the next 1!.egtdaA mee.ting 06 the Comm.i..6.6.i.on, wh.i.eh w.i.U be AugU.6t 10, 1988. . . PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington July 13, 1988 I CALL TO ORDER Chairman Wight called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Jerry Glass, Larry Leonard, Jim Hulett, Jerry Cornell, Bob Philpott, Donna Davison-Ness, Dick Wight. Members Absent: None. staff Present: Paul D. Carr, Sue Roberds, Bruce Becker. III APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Cornell moved to approve the minutes of the June 22, 1988, meeting as written. Mr. Leonard seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. . IV PUBLIC HEARINGS Mr. Philpott moved to continue Item No.7, Extension of Conditional Use Permit, CUP-85(4)3, williams: and street Vacation Request, STV-88(7)5, Cronauer/Whitman; to the first meeting in August. Mr. Cornell seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Cornell moved to conduct the public hearing and review on the Shoreline Management Permit Request, SMA-88 (5) 87, Port of Port Angeles, and Shoreline Management Permit Request, SMA-88(6)89, City of Port Angeles, Windsurf Park, together. Mr. Philpott seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PERMIT HEARING PORT OF PORT ANGELES: Request to re-establish a log booming area in the Port Angeles Harbor near the east end of Ediz Hook. Location: Ediz Hook. (Continued from June 22. 1988.) SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PERMIT HEARING CITY OF PORT ANGELES: Request for a permit to establish a public use wind/surf park on Ediz Hook. Location: Ediz Hook. (Continued from June 22, 1988.) . Mr. Carr reviewed the Department Reports for both applications, noting that an ad hoc committee had worked on them to resolve the conflicts. Chairman Wight opened the public hearing for both applications. . PLANNING COMMISSION July 13, 1988 Page 2 Ken Sweeney, representing the Port of Port Angeles, explained that the Port Authority provides log handling for approximately 30 timber companies on the Peninsula and their marine terminal area is currently crowded because of that number of customers. FOllowing review of the options, the Port selected this Daishowa lease area for additional log booming. The Port supports the compromise solution providing public access to the Windsurf Park that was developed by the ad hoc committee. They already have obtained their Army Corps and Fisheries permits that apply to the project. In response to a question from Commissioner Cornell, Mr. Sweeney agreed that log booming results in double-handling of logs: however, he noted that their upland area is currently at capacity. . Dr. Mark Fisher noted that this area of the Hook has been used for recreational purposes for the last four to five years. The compromise public access solution contained in the Department Report appears to be acceptable to all the parties involved, including the Windsurfers. The Windsurf Park is not intended to be used for motorized vessels. In response to a question from Commissioner Leonard, Dr. Fisher noted that as a non-expert windsurfer, he finds a 20Q-foot public access corridor adequate. The Commission, staff and public discussed the proposed park design, access corridors, and the location of log booming in relationship to lease lines. Dick Elmer expressed concern that log booming encroachment from ITT Rayonier into the Daishowa lease area could negatively impact public access to the outer Harbor area and inquired if protection could be included in one of the permits. As a windsurfer, he thinks the compromise situation by the ad hoc committee is good. Following further discussion, chairman Wight closed the public hearing. Following further discussion, Mr. Leonard moved to recommend approval of Shoreline Substantial Development Permit SMA- 88 (5) 87 for the Port of Port Angeles to establish a log booming area, subject to the following conditions: 1. All necessary permits shall be obtained from the city of Port Angeles. The applicant shall comply with the terms indicated by this permit, unless more restricted conditions are required by other Federal or state permits. . . . PLANNING COMMISSION July 13, 1988 Page 3 2. The permittee shall permit the City or its representa- tives or designees to make periodic inspections at any reasonable time deemed necessary in order to ensure that the activity being performed under the authority of this permit is in accordance with the terms and conditions prescribed herein. 3. That the Windsurf park as proposed in SMA-88(6)89 have legal water access to the open Harbor before occupancy of this area by log booms; and citing the following findings: A. The use as proposed and conditioned can be consistent with General Regulation C.2 and C.3, Land Use Element D.2, and Natural Systems E.l.a and 1.b. B. Potential impacts associated with this proposal can be mi tigated to insignificant levels by measures incor- porated in this permit, and other required regulatory permits. C. The proposed 16.5 acre site for storing log booms as conditioned should not significantly affect Harbor use and public activities. Mr. Hulett seconded the motion. During discussion on the motion, in response to questions from the Commission, Mr. Sweeney and Dr. Fisher expressed satisfaction with the proposed motion. On call for the question, the motion passed unanimously.] Mr. Leonard then moved to recommend approval of Shorel ine Substantial Development Permit SMA-88 (6) 89, City of Port Angeles, Windsurf Park, subject to the fol10wing conditions: 1. All necessary permits for the proposed development shall be obtained. The applicant shall comply with the terms indicated in this permit, unless more restrictive conditions are required by other Federal or State permits; and citing the following findings: A. The proposed use can be consistent with the Purpose, General Regulation, Land Use Elements, the Natural Systems, and the Use Activities. . B. Potential adverse impacts associated with this can be mitigated to insignificant levels by incorporated in this permit and other regulatory permits. proposal measures required . PLANNING COMMISSION July 13, 1988 Page 4 Ms. Davison-Ness seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. SHORELINE MANAGEMENT HEARING - SMA-8S (6) 88 - CITY OF PORT ANGELES: Request for a permit to allow continued work on the Waterfront Trail. Location: City pier to Francis street. (Continued from June 22. 1988.) Mr. Carr reviewed the Department Report, noting that paving would be 12 feet rather than 10 feet. The Commission asked a number of questions about parking and noted that the Commission determines the number of parking spaces for parks. Chairman Wight opened the public hearing. Doris Wilson, representing the Jet Set Soroptomists Club noted the Club had been involved in the development of the Trail and supports the application. The Commission dis- cussed parking impacts around Francis Street at length. Following further discussion, Chairman Wight closed the public hearing. . The Commission noted that the City Pier parking lot is now full most of the time. The Commission discussed a number of possible solutions for the parking impacts on the Francis street area, including purchase of additional property. Following further discussion, Mr. Cornell moved to recommend approval of the Shoreline Substantial Development Permit to construct .6 mile of the Waterfront Trail, subject to two conditions: 1. That six months after opening of the Trail the Planning Commission review the permit to assess impacts of parking in the Francis street area. 2. Installation of six parking spaces on Francis street; citing the following findings: 1. The proposal is consistent with the city's Comprehen- sive Plan, specifically Circulation Policies No.s 7, 10 and 11, Parks and Recreation Policy No.3, and Urban Design policy No.2. 2. The proposal is consistent with the City's Comprehen- sive Parks and Recreation Plan. . 3. The proposal implements the city's adopted Port Angeles Urban Waterfront Trail Plan. . . PLANNING COMMISSION July 13, 1988 Page 5 4. The proposal complies with the Shoreline Master Program General Regulation C.2 and C.5 because it provides public visual and physical access to the water without detrimentally altering the conditions and character- istics of the shorelines. 5. The proposal is consistent with Shoreline Master Program Land Use Elements D.2 and D.4.a because it is an expansion of recreational areas that provide physical and visual access to the water, and links with the existing Urban Waterfront Trail and other proposed trails in the City's plans. 6. The proposal is consistent with Shoreline Master Program Natural Systems Element E.1.e because the development of the Waterfront Trail with two beach accesses provides an extension of the public beach at the city pier as well as public access to the water. 7. The proposal is consistent with Use Activity Elements F.19.al b, c, and d because the levell paved Trail and two access points with rest areas, interpretive signage, exercise stations, facilitates public access to the shorelines in the center of the largest concen- tration of population in Clallam County, while utiliz- ing existing developed areas (abandoned railroad grade and existing right-of-way) as a means of maintaining environmental quality and natural resources of the Port Angeles Harbor. Mr. Leonard seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Commission then took a three-minute recess. STREET VACATION HEARING - STV-88 (6) 5 - CITY OF PORT ANGELES/GROSHONG: Request to vacate the north 20 feet of Lauridsen Boulevard abutting Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Block 216, Townsite of Port Angeles. Location: Portion of Lauridsen Boulevard. (Continued from June 22,1988.) Chairman wight opened the public hearing. Ken Ridout, Deputy Director of Public Works, explained that the street vacation was part of a trade with Mr. Groshong to provide temporary street connection to sixth Street during the construction of the Golf Course Road arterial. The connection would not become permanent until after the Groshongs sold the property or ten years from now, whichever came first. . Following further discussion, Chairman Wight closed the public hearing. . PLANNING COMMISSION July 13, 1988 Page 6 Mr. Glass moved to recommend approval of the street vacation, citing the following findings: A. Vacation of the subj ect right-of-way public interest because it would provision of alternate acvcess in the improvement area. would be in the facilitate the Golf Course Road B. Vacation of the subject right-of-way will not affect provision of adequate circulation routes in this part of the City because the Lauridsen Boulevard right-of- way is only BO feet to the east. Mr. Cornell seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PERMIT HEARING SMA-88(7)90- DAISHOWA AMERICA: Request for a permit to construct a maintenance shop and oil storage building west of the present mill structure (approximately lOB' x 251). Location: Ediz Hook. . Mr. Carr reviewed the Department Report. opened the public hearing. Chairman Wight John Hansen, representing Daishowa, explained that they needed the facility because they are upgrading their lube shop area, and trying to control all their oil storage in one area so as to reduce the likelihood of spill. Follow- ing further discussion, Chairman Wight closed the public hearing. Mr. Hulett moved to recommend approval of the Substantial Development Permit, subject to the conditions: Shoreline following 1. The oil storage area for new and used oil shall comply with the Department of Ecology Title 173 WAC standards 173-303 inClusive, as amended; and citing the following findings: A. The use, as proposed, can be consistent with General Regulation C.l, C.3 and C.4 and Land Use Element D.l.b. B. The oil storage facility, as proposed and conditioned by this Permit, is an upgrading of the existing facility, which can function to mitigate to ingnifi- cant levels the potential for adverse impacts asso- ciated with the existing mill facility. . . PLANNING COMMISSION July 13, 1988 Page 7 C. The proposed attached addition to the existing mill facility, as conditioned, should not significantly affect the Harbor use and public activities. Mr. Glass seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - CUP-83(6)4 - GLASS: Request for extension of a Conditional Use Permit to operate a bed and breakfast establishment in the Single-Family Residential District as a Home Occupation. Location: 1108 South Oak Street. Mr. Carr reviewed the Department memorandum. Chairman Wight opened the public hearing. Mr. Glass was available to respond to questions. Wight closed the public hearing. Chairman Mr. Cornell moved to recommend approval for a two-year extension, subject to the original conditions and findings. Ms. Davison-Ness seconded the motionl which passed unanimously. . CONDITIONAL USE HEARING CUP-86(9) 10 KENNEDY: Request for extension of a Conditional Use Permit to operate a bed and breakfast establishment in the Residential MUlti-Family District as a Home Occupation. Location: 332 East Fifth Street. Mr. Glass noted a potential appearance of fairness problem because he operates a bed and breakfast. Mr. Kennedy stated that he had no problem with Mr. Glass sitting on the Commission for this item. Mr. Carr reviewed the Department Memo. opened the public hearing. Chairman Wight Mr. Kennedy was present to respond to questions. Wight closed the public hearing. Chairman Mr. Leonard moved to recommend a two-year extension, subject to the original conditions and the original findings. Mr. Philpott seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. . . PLANNING COMMISSION July 13, 1988 Page 8 TEMPORARY USE HEARING TUP-85(6)2 GILBERTSON: Request for extension of a Temporary Use Permit allowing the use of a single-wide mobile home as a residence for an elderly relative. Location: 334 Rhodes Road. Mr. Carr reviewed the Department Report. Bruce Becker, Fire Marshal, noted that the fire extinguisher has been reser- viced. Chairman Wight opened the public hearing. Mr. Gilbertson was available to respond to questions. Chairman Wight closed the public hearing. Ms. Davison-Ness moved to recommend a three-year extension, subject to the original conditions and findings. Mr. Glass seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. CONDITIONAL USE HEARING CUP-87 (6) 16 - THUNDERBIRD BOATHOUSE: Request for extension of a permit to allow 12 overnight RV spaces at the present Boathouse facility. Location: Ediz Hook. . Mr. Carr reviewed the Department Report/Memo. In response to a question, he noted that the approved paving method apparently had not been adequately communicated to the applicants during the last year. Mr. Leonard explained that he had observed 22 vehicles parked in the area where there are supposed to be 12 vehicles. Chairman Wight opened the public hearing. Don Frizzell, representing Thunderbird Boathouse, explained that they had had conversations with Public Works Department on the alternative paving method that was proposed (ray binder) but had never really understood it to have been approval. Mr. Carr noted the Planning Department had no records of the transmittal of paving approval to the Thunderbird Boathouse. Mr. Frizzell also noted that occasionally there would be additional RVs in the 12-space parking area for one to two hours while they were being referred to other RV parks in the County. They installed a gate across the 12-space area in order to maintain it at 12 spaces. He noted that, unfortunately, prime paving time occurs during the summer, which is their prime season, as well. . Mark White and Paul Mygind of the Salmon Club expressed support for the application because the present owners of the Thunderbird have cleaned up the area considerably and run a good operation. Following further discussion, Chairman Wight closed the public hearing. . PLANNING COMMISSION July 13, 1988 Page 9 Ms. Davison-Ness moved to recommend a one-year extension, subject to the original conditions and findings. Mr. Glass seconded the motion. During discussion on the motion, the Commission noted that occasional additional vehicles during the day only was all right. The Commission also noted that the staff should work with the applicants to assure that the paving is accom- plished as quickly as possible. On call for the question, the motion passed unanimously. ANNEXATION REQUEST - A-88 (7) 1 - SCHNEIDERjCOMANjHOCH: Request to circulate an annexation petition for approximately 8.2 acres along the Tumwater Truck Route, south of the present City limits. Mr. Carr reviewed the there were other areas annexation proposal. hearing. Department report, which noted that that could be included for a better Chairman Wight opened the public . Mr. Schneider explained that he was primarily interested in his property being annexed. The other people he had con- tacted in the vicinity had not expressed too much interest. In response to questions, he noted that he wasn't aware if they were opposed to annexation or just didn I t want to initiate it themselves. The Commission, staff and Mr. Schneider discussed a number of options, ranging from reducing the size of the proposed annexation to enlarging it. The Commission, staff and Mr. schneider discussed the value of continuing the item for a month to further explore these possible options. Chairman Wight closed the public hearing. Mr. Leonard moved to continue the item for one month. Mr. Cornell seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. PARKING VARIANCE HEARING - PKV-88 (7) 2 PENSWORTH & PENSWORTH: Request for a reduction of the required 6 parking spaces to two spaces, in association with a telephone exchange service, located in the Arterial Commercial District. Location: 1128 East Front st. Messrs. Hulett and Philpott removed themselves from the Planning commission" for this item because of the appearance of fairness. . Mr. Carr reviewed the Department Report. opened the pUblic hearing. Chairman Wight . PLANNING COMMISSION July 13, 1988 Page 10 Mr. Pensworth explained that he has converted the upstairs to an efficiency dwelling unit. They might have one customer per day for the telephone service and approximately three customers per week for the stamp business. Following further discussion on parking layout, the number of parking spaces required, and the classification of Mr. Pensworth's use, Chairman Wight closed the public hearing. Mr. Cornell moved to recommend approval variance to permit 3 spaces for the use, following conditions: of a parking subj ect to the 1. No parking spaces be designated in the front of the building. 2. The parking lot to the rear of the duplex be striped. 3. The applicant has received all City permits for the proposed commercial and residential uses, including building permits for any proposed development; and citing the following findings: . A. with the attached conditions, granting of the variance as proposed should not significantly intensify the parking impacts on the property. Mr. Glass seconded the motion, which passed 5 - o. Messrs. Hulett and Philpott returned to the Planning Commission. V COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None. VI STAFF REPORTS None. VII REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS Mr. Hulett expressed concern about the traffic impacts from the new Frugal's drive-in restaurant. Mr. Carr explained that the city was monitoring the situation. . Mr. Hulett also suggested considering shielding lights on commercial properties so they would not affect nearby residential properties. . VIII ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 11:40 P.M. ~~~ Paul D. , Secretary Tape condition: Fair PLAN. 70 . . PLANNING COMMISSION July 13, 1988 Page 11 UA/)J ~ Chairman . CITY of 'PORT ANGELES ATTENDANCE ROSTER .oL.., NN \ ~c;. :::= ;P~/:q7 (;hn/Y? ~ON CITY HALL NAME: ADDRESS: (.. - e,- r4rJ __f)~ ~~I?U jJe}lJR! $ch/JoiJeIl. ~~~1J;: 33.~ e ~-rH-- C-~j Vi//{P ~/ ~ Jd-rl,/>A ? t)..I3A' 3(S- $ et:;JlJ1M- :;'0 d~ .s. o. L~I..A f.,(; l- (Or? ~ IJ ~ s;y- .