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AGENDA
PORT ANGELES PLANNING COMMISSION
321 East Fifth Street
Port Angeles, W A 98362
August 8, 1990
7:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
D. ROLL CALL
ID. APPROV AL OF MINUTES: Meeting of July 25, 1990.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.
PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION - CITY LIGHTS - James and Julie Haguewood
and John Doyle. located at 304 Viewcrest: Proposed division of 4.65 acres into
14 residential lots,
2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP 90(08)15 - Budl!et Rent A Car. located
at the northeast comer of Front and Oak Streets: Request to develop an
approximately 3D-stall off-street parking lot in the Central Business District.
3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP 90(09)17 - Peninsula Counseling. 138
West Second Street: Request to expand an existing non-conforming use and
structure, located in an RMF, Residential Multi-Family District.
4. PARKING VARIANCE REQUEST - PKY 90(08)4 - Colley and Gray Family
Therapy. 634 East Eighth Street: Request to allow a reduction in the required
number of parking spaces to develop a counseling service in the CSD-C 1,
Community Shopping District.
5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP 90(08)14 - City of Port Angeles. 100
Block South Lincoln Street. Request for a permit to develop an off-street parking
area in association with the North Olympic Library facility, located in the CBD,
Central Business District.
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Planning Commission
Agenda - August 8, 1990
SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PERMIT - SMA 90(07)109 - Olympic Memorial
Hospital. 939 Caroline Street: (Continue to September 12, 1990)
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V. OTHER BUSINESS
VI. STAFF REPORTS
VII. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
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NOTES: The Planning Commission will/JOt, except at the discretion of the Chaimum, commence a new hearing
after JO:OO p, M.
Project files and applicable City land use regulations may be reviewed prior 10 the public hearing in the Planning
Department. Copies of all material in the files are available at a cost of $.25 per page.
All correspondence penaining to a hearing item received by the Planning Depanment at least one day prior to the
scheduled hearing will be provided to Commission members before the hearing.
. Planning Commission: Larry Leonard. Chair; Ray Grover. Vice-Chair; Bill Anabel; Roger Cans; Donna Davison; Jim Hulett; Bob Philpott.
Pl81Uling Slaff: Brad Collins, Planning Director; Grant Beck, Associate Planner; Sue Roberds, Office Specialist.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
Port Angeles, Washington
August 8, 1990
I CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Leonard called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
II ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Ray Gruver, Jim Hulett, Roger Catts, Larry
Leonard, Donna Davison, Bill Anabel.
Members Excused:
Bob Philpott.
Staff Present:
Grant Beck, Brad Collins, Ken Ridout, Jeff
Abram.
III APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Gruver moved to approve the minutes of the July 25, 1990,
meeting, with two corrections. On page 2, item V, Review of
Zoning South of City Hall, he indicated he had stepped down
from this issue due to an appearance of fairness. On Page 3,
item VII, Staff Reports, second paragraph, it should indicate
that Mr. Collins stated that the City Council would be holding
public hearings, not the Planning Commission.
Mr. Hulett seconded the motion, which carried 5 - 0, with Ms.
Davison abstaining.
IV PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chairman Leonard added Item 1A to the agenda.
EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP-89 (05) 8 -
CAMPBELL. 4407 Fairmont Avenue.
Chairman Leonard opened the public hearing. Mr. Beck
presented the Department Report recommending approval of the
extension for two years, with the original conditions.
Jim Mann, 929-1/2 West Eighth Street, stated that he was
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Alano and urged approval
of the Conditional Use Permit extension on behalf of the 80+
members of the Club.
There being no further testimony, Chairman Leonard closed the
public hearing.
Ms. Davison moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit
extension for a two-year period, subject to the original
conditions and citing the following findings and conclusions:
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Conditions:
A. Events shall end no later than lAM on Friday and Saturday
and 11 PM on Sunday through Thursday.
B. If substantive complaints regarding noise are received
by the Planning Department, the Planning Director will
inform the applicant and the Planning Commission. The
hours authorized for meetings may be reduced and/or other
mitigating measures required by the Planning commission.
C. The Planning commission may recommend revocation of the
permit to the City council if, in the future, the Commis-
sion finds that the use to which the permit is put is
detrimental to the health, safety, morals, comfort, and
general welfare of the public, or constitutes a nuisance.
D. If the existing parking provided on-site proves to be
inadequate for the permitted use, further parking will
be developed in compliance with Parking Ordinance No.
1588, as amended, and approved by the Public Works
Department.
Findings:
1.
The use was permitted at this site by Conditional Use
Permit in May, 1989, and has been in operation since that
date.
2. The facility can provide a centrally located meeting
place for members of the association (ALANO) with a
location located close to Highway 101.
3. The structure is located on an over-sized commercial lot
which is physically suited for the use.
4. The applicant has requested extension of this permit, and
has not indicated any significant changes in the use.
5. There have been no complaints received from either the
general public or neighbors concerning this use during
the past year of operation.
6. The extension request is timely.
Conclusions:
A.
The location of
physically suited
conditioned.
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as
this over-sized commercial lot
for the fraternal association,
B.
As conditioned, the use will not result in significant
impacts to the surrounding residential land uses.
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C.
Extension of this Conditional Use Permit is in the
general public IS interest and welfare and will allow
adequate safeguards to ensure the welfare of the people
residing in the vicinity and the general public.
Mr. Gruver seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION - CITY LIGHTS - James and Julie
Haguewood and John Doyle, located at 304 Viewcrest:
ProPosed division of 4.65 acres into 14 residential lots.
Chairman Leonard opened the public hearing. Mr. Beck
presented the Department Report recommending approval of the
preliminary subdivision subject to six conditions. Mr. Beck
also requested the Planning Commission clarify the allowed lot
width for Lots 6 and 7 of the proposed subdivision and the
setbacks for Lot 12.
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Julie Bondy, 717 South Peabody Street, representing the
applicants, indicated that the applicants were pleased with
the Department Report, except for Conditions C and D, which
limit access from Lots 1 and 13 to Viewcrest Avenue and
require construction of sidewalks along Viewcrest Avenue.
Allowing access to Viewcrest will enhance the neighborhood
concept of the area, as indicated by the Comprehensive Plan,
as there is a tendency for homes to front on the street they
access from. This would require the homes on Lots 1 and 13
to turn their back to other structures along Viewcrest which
access Viewcrest.
Ms. Bondy said only two homes in the area have have standard
sidewalks, while three have substandard sidewalks. If the
City wishes to place sidewalks along Viewcrest Avenue, an LID
should be formed, rather than requiring each property owner
to improve his portion of the street when development occurs.
There are currently different types of sidewalks in the area,
she added.
Ms. Bondy requested that the Planning commission allow Lots
6 and 7 to have less than the minimum lot width required by
the Zoning Code and also to maintain more restrictive setbacks
than required by the Zoning Code. Enforcement of more
restrictive setbacks would not be a concern for City staff.
Jim Haguewood, 705 Christman Place, indicated he is the
applicant for the proposal and urged the Planning Commission
to approve the preliminary subdivision. Mr. Haguewood stated
he would be available for any questions which the Planning
Commission may have.
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Jack LaRue, 130 viewcrest, stated sidewalks should be an
option which the developer can choose to put in in the future.
Mr. LaRue was concerned that he would have to put in sidewalks
along his property. The High School does not have a sidewalk
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along Viewcrest and was not required to install one when the
track was constructed. A sidewalk at this location would be
like a sore thumb.
Ms. Bondy stated that heavy equipment will destroy the side-
walks during construction of the single-family dwellings.
Sidewalks therefore should be provided when homes are con-
structed on the lots, rather than prior to final plat
approval.
The Planning Commission discussed several issues regarding the
subdivision, including requiring sidewalks, setbacks for Lots
6, 7, and 12, the name of City Lights Place, and access to
Viewcrest. The Commission reached a consensus that sidewalks
should be required on Viewcrest; that setbacks should be shown
as required by the Zoning Code on Lots 6 and 7; that on Lot
12 the setbacks, as shown, are acceptable; that city Lights
Place would not cause confusion with City Emergency Dis-
patchers and therefore is appropriate; and that access to
Viewcrest from Lots 1 and 13 is acceptable.
Chairman Leonard closed the public hearing.
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Mr. Gruver moved to approve the preliminary subdivision, sub-
ject to the following conditions, and citing the following
findings and conclusions:
Conditions:
A. Prior to final plat approval, the road serving the
subdivision shall be improved to City standards, includ-
ing curb, gutter, and paving to a width of 34 feet. All
work shall be inspected and approved by the Department
of Public Works and dedicated to the public upon final
plat approval.
B. Prior to final plat approval, the applicant shall provide
a storm water control plan, including storm calculations
and storm water improvements for review and approval by
the Department of Public Works. All storm water improve-
ments required by the plan shall be installed by the
applicant prior to final plat approval.
C. Prior to final plat approval, the applicant shall con-
struct a sidewalk along the south side of Viewcrest
Avenue adjacent to the subdivision. The sidewalk shall
be constructed to city standards and inspected and
approved by the Department of Public Works prior to final
plat approval.
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D.
Prior to final plat approval, a fire hydrant shall be
provided in a location acceptable to the Department of
Public Works and Fire Department.
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E.
Prior to final plat approval, water and sewer and under-
ground electric, telephone, and telecable shall be
provided to each lot within the subdivision.
Findinqs:
1. Residential Policy 5 of the Comprehensive Plan states:
"All developments should provide improvements such as
paved streets, gutters, sidewalks, sanitary sewers, storm
sewers, power, water, street lighting, public open space
and recreation areas in a manner that is complementary
to the character of the four residential environments and
in compliance with city standards."
2. Circulation Policy No. 4 of the Comprehensive Plan
states: f1New streets should be designed and constructed
to conform to the circulation element of this plan and
to accepted design construction standards."
3. Urban Design Policy No. 2 of the Comprehensive Plan
states: f1Development should capitalize on the scenic
views and enhance the natural beauty of the community."
4.
The RS-7 zoning District allows single-family dwellings
on lots of 7,000 square feet in area. The proposal
provides 14 residential lots, each of which has over
7,000 square feet in the RS-7 Zone.
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5. The portion of the property adjacent to Mill Creek is
zoned Public Buildings and Parks which does not allow
residential development. The ravine provides open space
for several lots in the subdivision.
6. The Department of Public Works indicated that the sub-
division should provide certain improvements, including
a street, water and sewer, storm water improvements, and
a sidewalk along Viewcrest Avenue. The Department also
indicated that only Lot 14 should have direct access to
Viewcrest Avenue.
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7. The Fire Department stated that a fire hydrant should be
provided within the subdivision or that all dwellings be
sprinklered, and that adequate access to the lots should
be provided.
The RS-7 Chapter of the Port Angeles Zoning Code requires
a minimum lot width of 50 feet as measured at the build-
ing setback line. Lots 6 and 7 of the proposed subdivi-
sion do not meet this standard. The Port Angeles Sub-
division Ordinance states that irregular shaped lots may
have less width than is required by the Zoning Regula-
tions.
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9. The Zoning Code establishes a front yard line adjacent
to a panhandle serving as access to the lot.
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10. The Subdivision Ordinance allows the Planning Commission
to reduce the minimum lot width of the Zoning Code,
provided each lot meets the minimum lot size.
Conclusions:
A. The proposed subdivision, as conditioned, is compatible
with and furthers the intent of the Port Angeles Compre-
hensive Plan.
B. The proposed subdivision, as conditioned, is compatible
with the Port Angeles Zoning Code, the Port Angeles
Subdivision Ordinance, and the Washington state Sub-
division Act.
C. The proposed subdivision, as conditioned, is in the
public use and interest and does not adversely impact the
public welfare.
Mr. Hulett seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP-90(OB)15 - BUDGET RENT A
CAR, located at the northeast corner of Front and Oak
Streets: Request to develop and approximately 30-stall
off-street parking lot in the Central Business District.
Chairman Leonard opened the public hearing. Mr. Beck
presented the Department Report, recommending approval of the
Conditional Use permit, subject to one condition.
Jim Heckman, 111 East Front Street, stated that the lot is
owned by Peter Capos and has been for many years. The
property is valuable and development on Oak Street will cause
the property to become more valuable in the future. Because
of this, Mr. Heckman is able to obtain a month-to-month lease
only. Parking in the Downtown area is needed only in July and
August. There is no use for the lot at other times of the
year. The project is uneconomical if the lot is paved, as Mr.
Capos will not pave the lot for the tenant.
Mr. Heckman said because the property is improved with crushed
rock, there is no dust and Mr. Heckman intends to clean the
property up. Parking in the Downtown area will become more
of a problem when the walk-on ferry begins service. The lot
will be used all year long, but only for over-flow parking.
Clarence Fidler has a gravel parking lot across from his
office which the city has not required to be paved.
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There being no further testimony, Chairman Leonard closed the
public hearing.
The Planning Commission discussed whether the parking lot
should be paved or whether its existing gravel condition is
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adequate. Because of the temporary nature of the use, it was
felt the property did not need to be paved, provided the
Conditional Use Permit was approved for one year.
Mr. Gruver moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit for a
one-year period, subject to the following condition, and
citing the following findings and conclusions:
Condition:
A. Wheel stops shall be installed where necessary in order
to control internal circulation and provide for orderly
parking. The location of wheel stops shall be reviewed
and approved by the Department of Public Works.
Findinqs:
1. The Central Business District zone allows independent
parking lots as a conditional use.
2. The use of the property as a parking lot is not con-
sumptive of limited land in the Central Business District
and can be converted to a higher use at a later date.
3.
There are other independent parking lots in the vicinity,
as well as the COHO Ferry, which generates the need for
long-term off-street parking in the Downtown area.
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Conclusions:
A. The Conditional Use Permit, as conditioned, is compatible
with the land uses in the vicinity and the Central
Business District zone.
B. The Conditional Use Permit, as conditioned, is compatible
with the Port Angeles Zoning Code, comprehensive Plan,
and other applicable land use regulations.
C. The Conditional Use Permit, as conditioned, is in the
public use and interest and will not adversely impact the
public welfare.
Mr. Catts seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Chairman Leonard called a 10-minute break at 9:51 P.M. The
Planning commission reconvened at 10:00 P.M.
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP-90(09) 17 PENINSULA
COUNSELING, 138 West Second Street: Request to expand
an existing non-conforming use and structure, located in
an RMF. Residential Multi-Family District.
Chairman Leonard opened the public hearing. Mr. Beck
presented the Department Report, recommending approval of the
Conditional Use Permit with no conditions.
Louis Torres, Olympic Development Planning, 1620 West 13th
Street, representing the applicants, indicated the structure
has been used since prior to the adoption of the Zoning Code
as a counseling center and group home and has been used since
1988 by Peninsula Counsel ing . The Board 0 f Adj ustment
approved a variance for the structure in order for it to
become conforming with the Zoning Code; however, a Conditional
Use Permit is also required. Mr. Torres read into the record
a letter from Mrs. Parrish, a neighbor. The letter supported
Peninsula Counseling's Conditional Use Permit.
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Mr. Torres indicated that clients can walk to the Central
Business District, shopping areas, and to medical facilities,
and that cars are not needed at the Counseling Center.
Parking for staff may be required, which would indicate one
or two spaces needed. Because of the location of the home on
an intersection, there are five spaces provided on the street
along the curb. There is no space on-site for parking.
Katra King, 138 West Second Street, also representing
peninsula Counseling, indicated she has worked at Second
Street House for five years and that people come to the
facility in order to attempt to rejoin society. Smokers have
been a problem in the past, as there has been no place for
them to smoke without affecting the rest of the household.
The clients in Second Street House are excited by the decision
of the Board of Adjustment and the project in general. People
in the neighborhood also support the decision.
In response to questions by the Planning commission, Ms. King
indicated that less than 5% of the clients, at anyone time,
have cars: in the past five years, three clients have had
cars. visitors to the facility usually take the clients out,
rather than visit them at the Home. Clients stay for three
months to a year; usually six to nine months.
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Don Zanon, 603 East Eighth Street, representing Peninsula
counseling, indicated that this facility has been in service
since 1971; that in 1983, Peninsula Counseling leased the
facility, and in 1988, bought the structure. It is the only
facility of its kind on the Peninsula and the Center has
attempted to correct a problem identified by the State
Licensing Agency in order to maintain its license. The change
in the structure will not affect parking, because it does not
add residents or staff to the facility.
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There being no further testimony, Chairman Leonard closed the
public hearing.
Mr. Gruver moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit, citing
the following findings and conclusions:
Findings:
1. The use of the subject property as a counseling center
and boarding facility predates the current Port Angeles
Zoning Code, adopted in 1970.
2. The use is required to obtain a Conditional Use Permit
at this time in order to expand the facility to meet
Washington state Department of Health licensing require-
ments.
3. The expansion of the facility will not increase the
intensity of the use and is for the purpose of providing
a smoking room for clients.
4. The Planning Department has received no complaints from
adjacent property owners regarding the use of the
facility as a counseling center.
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5.
The use of the facility as a counseling center is similar
to other permitted and conditional uses in the RMF Zoning
District.
Conclusions:
A. The proposed Conditional Use Permit is compatible with
the surrounding land uses and land uses in the RMF Zoning
District.
B. The proposed Conditional Use Permit is in the public use
and interest and is not detrimental to the pUblic
welfare.
C. The proposed Conditional Use Permit is consistent with
the Port Angeles Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan and
other applicable land use regulations.
Mr. Hulett seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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PARKING VARIANCE REQUEST - PKV-90(08)4 - Colley and Gray
Family Therapy, 634 East Eighth Street: Request to allow
a reduction in the required number of parking spaces to
develop a counseling service in the CSD-C1, Community
Shoppinq District.
Mr. Gruver indicated that he has an appearance of fairness
problem with this proposal and removed himself from dais.
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Chairman Leonard opened the public hearing. Mr. Collins
presented the Department Report recommending approval of the
parking variance, subject to three conditions.
Ann Colley, 804 South Oak street, the applicant, distributed
a photo of the front and side yards of the structure and
indicated to the Planning commission that it is the appli-
cants' intent to preserve the front and side of the property
as is f in order to maintain a home-like setting which is
important in a family therapy business. Clients do not like
to park in front of the structure because of privacy concerns.
Ms. Colley stated that City Engineer Kenworthy has approved
a parking lay-out with 8-foot parking stalls, as submitted.
A full-time therapist sees 20 clients per week and Ms. Colley
works only during school hours. Clients are met on the hour
and stay for 50-minute sessions.
Marion Cavitt, 810 South Eunice street, stated that she has
been at the location for 7-1/2 years as owner of the Frame
Shop on the property. Ms. Cavitt referenced her letter in the
Planning commission packet. She has had no need for off-
street parking in the past, and the site should be kept as
similar as it is now, if possible. People generally do not
like an institutional look for the counseling type of use.
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There being no further testimony, Chairman Leonard closed the
public hearing.
Ms. Davison moved to approve the parking variance, subject to
the following conditions, and citing the following findings
and conclusions:
Conditions:
A. The applicant shall submit an accurate site plan drawn
to scale at I" = 10' and revising the parking lot layout
in accordance with city standards and approval of the
Public Works Department.
B. Any change of use from the current framing shop or pro-
posed counseling office will require a new application
for a parking variance or compliance with the City's off-
street parking requirements.
c. Substantial reconstruction or expansion of the existing
structures will require compliance with the off-street
parking requirements.
Findings:
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1. The Port Angeles Parking Ordinance requires that prior
to acting on a Parking variance, the Planning commission
must hold a duly advertised public hearing.
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2. Public notice, as required by the Port Angeles zoning
Code, has been given.
3. The Port Angeles Parking Ordinance states that the
Planning commission may impose such conditions upon the
variance as it deems necessary to comply with the purpose
of said Ordinance.
4. The 1,375 square feet of floor area for the child and
family therapy counseling office, and the 319 square feet
of floor area for the frame shop, require 7 and 2 off-
street parking spaces respectively.
5. A total of 8 parking spaces are shown on the application
site plan.
6. Single-family residential uses abut the property to the
west, south and north.
7. The one-half block facing Eighth street is zoned CSD-C1,
Community Shopping District, and is in transition from
residential to commercial uses.
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8. The Public Works Department has commented that curb stops
along the alley and a new curb cut, built to city stan-
dards, are required.
9. The purpose of the requirements for minimum off-street
parking spaces are to allow traffic on public rights-of-
way to move freely, to provide access to properties, and
to make streets and alleys safer.
10. The location of structures on the lot and safe ingress/
egress close to the intersection of South Eunice and East
Eighth streets, do not lend themselves to the use of the
front and side yards for parking purposes.
Conclusions:
A. The proposal, as conditioned, would comply with the
purposes of the Port Angeles parking Ordinance.
B. Procedural requirements relating to public notice and
public hearing have been accomplished.
C. Without removal of the frame shop and carport, as well
as the sun porch, a parking lot layout that satisfies all
of the off-street parking requirements may not be
possible. ~
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D.
Substantial redevelopment of the entire site or construc-
tion of a new commercial structure in the future would
permit the reconfiguration of the parking lot layout in
compliance with the City's Ordinance.
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Mr. Hulett seconded the motion, which carried 5 - o.
Mr. Gruver rejoined the Planning Commission.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP-90 (08) 14 - CITY OF PORT
ANGELES, 100 Block South Lincoln street: Request for a
Conditional Use Permit to develop an off-street parking
area in association with the North Olympic Library
facility. located in the CBD. Central Business District.
Chairman Leonard opened the public hearing. Mr. Collins
presented the Department Report recommending approval of the
Conditional Use Permit, subject to six conditions.
Ken Ridout, Deputy Director of Public Works, representing the
City of Port Angeles, stated that the parking lot would be 20
feet from Peabody Creek and that the fill material would corne
from the Landfill, but would be clean material. It has not
yet been determined whether a retaining wall or fill would
work best on the site. This will be determined after the
existing structures are removed and additional soils informa-
tion can be gathered. If lighting is not adequate at this
time to maintain safety, the Department of Public Works will
add additional lighting.
Fred Young, 311 South Cherry Street, stated he owns property
across from the McCrorie warehouse and would support any
proposal that improves parking for the Library. Mr. Young is
not pro or con regarding this particular proposal.
There being no further testimony, Chairman Leonard closed the
public hearing.
Mr. Gruver moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit, sub-
ject to the following conditions, and citing the following
findings and conclusions:
Conditions:
A. If additional lighting for the parking lot is determined
by City Light to be needed, light shields will be placed
on parking lot light standards to reduce glare.
B. Fencing will be required and maintained to reduce
intrusion into Peabody Creek and protect public safety
on the eastern slopes and retaining structures or fill,
whichever is established.
C.
Landscaping to enhance the visual appeal of the parking
area will be developed per city standards.
D.
Pedestrian facilities to protect public safety and
enhance public use of the site will be developed.
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E.
An oil/water separator will be required to protect
Peabody Creek water quality.
F. signage on the site will be done in an aesthetically
pleasing and informative manner.
G. Any fill placed on the site for this proposal will be
non-contaminated materials.
H. An engineered design of the parking facility will be
approved by the City Engineer.
I. The paved parking lot will meet all City standards.
Findings:
1. A public hearing has been scheduled for August 8, 1990,
and public notice given per the requirements of the Port
Angeles Zoning Code.
2. Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies have been reviewed
for consistency of the proposed use.
3.
The surrounding uses are commercial to the north and west
of the site and public facility and open space to the
east and south of the subject property.
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4. Lincoln street is a fully improved, principal arterial
serving the Central Business District Commercial "Tn as
well as State Route 101.
5. Peabody Creek runs along the eastern boundary of the
subject property.
6. A state of Washington hydraulics permits is required for
the proposed development.
Conclusions:
A. The public review process requirements have been met.
B. The proposed off-street parking facil i ty, as conditioned,
is consistent with the Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan
and Zoning Code, and other applicable land use regula-
tions.
C. The Conditional Use Permit, as conditioned, is not
detrimental to land uses in the vicinity and in the
Central Business District Zone.
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D.
The proposal would serve the parking needs of the North
Olympic Library and the CBD commercial activities.
E. The Conditional Use Permit, as conditioned, is in the
public use and interest.
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Mr. Catts seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PERMIT - SMA-90 (07) 109 - OLYMPIC
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. 939 Caroline Street.
Ms. Davison declared a conflict of interest and removed
herself from the dais.
Mr. Hulett moved to continue the matter to september 12, 1990,
at 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter, in the City Council
Chambers. Mr. Catts seconded the motion, which carried 5 -
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Ms. Davison returned to the dais.
V OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Collins distributed two letters, one from Allen Middleton
and one from Ken Williams, regarding public testimony at the
August 22nd meeting of the Planning Commission, at which time
the DelHur PRD will be heard. Ms. Davison removed herself
from the dais due to appearance of fairness.
Mr. Collins stated that the letter from Allen Middleton
requested the Planning commission follow its By-Laws closely
in limiting public testimony to those time periods specified
by the By-Laws. Mr. Williams' letter requests the Planning
Commission allow for more public testimony than is indicated
by the By-Laws.
Chairman Leonard requested the Planning Commission review both
letters prior to August 22nd, and be prepared to determine the
best method to accept public testimony for this matter prior
to the hearing at that time.
Ms. Davison returned to the dais.
VI STAFF REPORTS
Mr. Beck noted that he had distributed a memo from Paul Carr,
prepared in 1988, regarding trailers parked at a warehouse
along Railroad Avenue. The memo indicated that the trailers
were not a permitted land use and that enforcement action
would be following shortly. As no action had been taken after
the memo was written, Mr. Beck indicated he would be in touch
with the City Attorney's office to determine appropriate
action at this time.
Mr. Collins indicated that the City Council had remanded Jay
Ketchum's Conditional Use Permit to the Planning Commission,
as Mr. Ketchum had not provided adequate public notice prior
to the hearing, and the Administrative Services Department had
informed the Planning Department that Mr. Ketchum has a
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delinquent account with the city which must be paid prior to
issuance of land use permits.
Mr. Collins informed the Planning Commission that the new
posting notice signs had been completed and would be in use
shortly. A sample sign was in the Council Chambers for the
Planning Commission to review.
Mr. Collins distributed a memo which was sent to the City
Council regarding the Growth Management Act and its effect on
planning within the City of Port Angeles.
Mr. Beck'and Mr. Collins reported briefly on enforcement
follow-up regarding the Thunderbird Boathouse Conditional Use
Permit.
VII REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
Mr. Gruver indicated that the Planning commission should
consider adding requirements for lights in parking lots to the
Off-Street parking Code.
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Mr. Gruver also expressed his appreciation of Planning staff
and indicated that several members of the public had indicated
to him that the Planning staff was doing a good job.
Chairman Leonard indicated that the City Council at its August
7th meeting had begun to ask the Planning Commission to
abandon its long-range priorities in order to deal with an
issue brought up by a current planning proj ect. Chairman
Leonard stated that the Council denied the Abbott Short Plat
Appeal without prejudice in order to allow Mr. Abbott to re-
apply in the future if the Code changes to allow his proposed
short plat. Chairman Leonard said that at the August 7th City
Council meeting, he stated that the Planning commission had
the Short Plat Ordinance as No. 7 on its list of long-range
priorities, and the Commission is working on Item No. 4 at
this time. Chairman Leonard indicated to the City council he
felt the Planning Commission would not appreciate changing the
priority list at this time.
VIII ADJOURNMENT
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