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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/09/1989 . '. .' AGENDA PORT ANGELES PLANNING COMMISSION 321 East: Fifth Street Port Angeles. Washington 9B382 AUGUST 9, 1989 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Meeting Of July 26, 1989 IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. STREET VACATION REQUEST - STV 89(07)6 - SNYDAL, Portion of Third Street: Request for vacation of that portion of Third Street abutting Lots 11, 12. 13 and 14. Block 51, and Lots 7, 8, 9 and 10, Block 72, TPA. (Continued from July 12th) 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST - CUP 89(6)11 - LINDBERG AND ASSOCIATES/PA SHAKE AND SHINGLE, Airport Industrial Park: Request for a conditional use permit to allow a shake and shingle mill in the LI, Light Industrial District. 3. SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PERMIT - SMA 89{08)101- EDIZ HOOK SERVICES, 1226 Ediz Hook Road: Request for a permit to allow the construction of a 16' x 18' office adjacent to an existing crew shack, over an existing dock, located in the M-2, Heavy Industrial District. 4. REZONE REQUEST - REZ 89(07)5 - DEL HUR, INC.,- Del Guzzi Guzzi Drive: Request to rezone approximately 36 acres from RS-9, Single-Family Residential, to RMF. Residential Multi - Family. 5. PARKING VARIANCE REQUEST - PKV 89(08)5 - WHITE, 216 East Fifth Street: Request for a reduction of the required 14 parking spaces to 11 spaces, to allow the construction of a two-story structure with office space on the first floor and an apartment on the second, located in the CSD-Cl Community Shoppinq District. 6. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP 89(08)14 - DAVIS, Northeast Corner of 15th and "I" Streets: Request for a conditional use permit to allow a duplex to be located in the RS-7, Single- Family Residential District. . . . PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington August 9, 1989 I CALL TO ORDER Chairman Cornell called the meeting to order at 7:10 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Larry Leonard, Jim Hulett, Jerry Glass, Jerry Cornell, Bob Philpott (arrived late). Members Absent: Donna Davison, Dick Wight. staff Present: otto Miller, Sue Roberds, Bruce Becker. Mr. Miller introduced and asked the Commission to welcome the City's new Planning Director, Bradley Collins. III APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Leonard moved to approve the minutes of the July 26, 1989, meeting of the Planning Commission as written. Mr. Hulett seconded the motion, which passed 4 - 0, with Mr. Glass abstaining. IV PUBLIC HEARINGS STREET VACATION REQUEST - STV-89 (07) 6 - SNYDAL: Request for vacation of that portion of Third Street abutting Lots 11,12, 13, and 14, Block 51, and Lots 7, 8, 9, and 10, Block 72, TPA. Location: Portion of Third street. (Continued from July 12. 1989.) Mr. Hulett moved to continue this matter to the September 13, 1989, meeting of the Commission. Mr. Leonard seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. REZONE REQUEST - REZ-89 (07) 5 DEL HUR, INC.: Request to rezone approximately 36 acres from RS-9, Single-Family Residential, to RMF, Residential Multi-Familv. Location: DelGuzzi Drive. Chairman Cornell noted the request from the applicant for a continuance of this proposal to the September 13, 1989, meeting of the Commission. . . . PLANNING COMMISSION August 9, 1989 Page 2 Mr. Glass moved to continue the matter to the September 13, 1989, meeting of the Commission. Mr. Leonard seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - CUP-89 (6) 11 - LINDBERG & ASSOCIATESjPA SHAKE AND SHINGLE: Request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a shake and shingle mill in the LI, Light Industrial District. Location: Airport Industrial Park. Mr. Miller reviewed the Department Report. Chairman Cornell opened the public hearing. Randy Henke, Lindberg & Associates, 630 East Eighth Street, requested that conditions listed in the Department Report be excluded from permit approval and the applicant be allowed to work out improvements with the Port of Port Angeles. In response to questions from the Commission concerning access to the site, the applicant stated that most likely log trucks would travel from ilL" Street to 18th Street to Reyes Street to access the site. Chairman Cornell closed the public hearing. Mr. Miller answered further Commission questions concerning access. Mr. Miller noted the Pub! ic Works Department had stated that "L" street was not developed to a level for the heavy truck traffic generated from this use and similar industrial uses. Mr. Hulett moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit, subject to the following conditions: 1. A street access plan to the Industrial Park be submitted to the Public Works Department prior to the issuance of a building permit and must be in compliance with the Environmental Impact statement for development at the Airport Industrial Park: 2. A site plan shall be submitted to the Planning Depart- ment: said plan shall indicate the location, extent, and design of all project components. The site plan shall include off-street parking and a drainage plan for the site, to be approved by the PUblic Works Department. In addition, the vegetative buffer, as proposed in the original site plan, shall be included, with exclusion of vehicular access from the south of the site: PLANNING COMMISSION August 9, 1989 Page 3 . 3. A building plan shall be submitted for review by the Building section of the Public Works Department, and by the Fire Department, to ensure that the building meets those requirements necessary to comply with the Uniform Building Code, the Uniform Fire Code, and to assure that the acoustical design of the building is incorporated into this structure; and citing the fOllowing findings of fact: A. The proposed shake and shingle mill, as conditioned, can comply with the purpose of the Light Industrial District, because mitigation measures included in the conditions of approval will assure that the nuisance factors of noise and dust associated with a shake and shingle mill and log yard will be reduced so that the proposed use is compatible with the surrounding property in the Airport Industrial Park and with the residential uses to the north of the proposed mill; B. Design review of the access and site plan by the Public Works Department and the Planning Department will be directed toward reduction of the noise impacts from the project and ensure that road and vehicular impacts are reduced to maintain public safety; . C. This use has been conditioned to ensure that it shall not be detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the general public or to the surrounding industrial properties. Mr. Glass seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PERMIT - SMA-89(OS)101 - EDIZ HOOK SERVICES: Request for a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit to allow the construction of a 161 x 181 office adjacent to an existing crew shack, over an existing dock, located in the M-2, Heavy Industrial District. Location: 1226 Ediz Hook Road. Mr. Miller reviewed the Department Report. Chairman Cornell opened the public hearing. . Robert Hedwall, 1226 Ediz Hook Road, indicated the Department Report had adequately covered his proposal, and he had no further questions or comments. Chairman Cornell closed the public hearing. . . . PLANNING COMMISSION August 9, 1989 Page 4 Mr. Leonard moved to recommend approval of the Shoreline Substantial Development Permit, subject to the following conditions: 1. Prior to issuance of a building permit, a structural analysis of the dock and piling will be submitted to the Public Works Department: 2. An off-street parking plan shall be submitted to the Public Works Department prior to issuance of a building permit: 3. The project shall comply with state and local Fire Codes, plus must meet height and other requirements of the Flood Plain Ordinance: and citing the following findings: A. The use, as proposed, can be consistent with General Regulations C.1 and C.4, and Land Use Elements D.1.a. and D.1.b: B. The proposed attached addition to the existing office building and dock should not significantly affect the Harbor use and public activities. Mr. Glass seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. PARKING VARIANCE REQUEST - PKV-89 (08) 5 - WHITE: Request for a reduction of the required 14 parking spaces to 11 spaces, to allow the construction of a two-story structure with office space on the first floor and an apartment on the second, located in the CSD-C1 Community Shopping District. Location: 216 East Fifth street. Mr. Miller reviewed the Department Report. Chairman Cornell opened the pUblic hearing. John White, 216 East Fifth Street, said his wife's jewelry store is a small operation, and she does not have plans to expand. One-half of the lower floor of the proposed building will be rented in order to help defray the cost. There being no further questions or comments from the audience, Chairman Cornell closed the public hearing. Mr. Glass moved to approve the Parking variance subject to the following conditions: PLANNING COMMISSION August 9, 1989 Page 5 . 1. A parking plan layout must be submitted with the building permit to assure compliance with the requirements of the Public Works Department specifications for the layout of an eleven-space parking lot with one handicapped stall on-site; and citing the following findings: A. Eleven parking spaces on-site for the two 1,000 square- foot businesses and one single unit second story apart- ment dwelling appear to be adequate to assure compliance with the purpose of the Parking Ordinance No. 1588, as amended, and in compliance with Comprehensive Plan Circulation policy No. 18. Mr. Hulett seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. . CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - CUP-89(08)14 - DAVIS: Request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a duplex to be located in the RS-7, Single-Family Residential District. Location: Northeast corner of 15th and "I" Streets. Mr. Miller reviewed the Department Report. Chairman Cornell opened the public hearing. Ben Davis, 1716 South "G" Street, noted the condition of approval recommended in the Department Report of a minimum 20-foot wide all-weather road surface to the site. He asked if the 20-foot width is a standard requirement for such a proposal. Fire Marshal Becker said the 20-foot width is standard for the type of development proposed. Rickey Ronish, 1622 West 14th Street, stated she was repre- senting the neighborhood and presented a petition, with 45 signatures of neighbors living on 15th, 14th, and 13th Streets in opposition to a change from residential to a multi-use in the area. Ms. Ronish stated the concern of the property owners is over property being devalued and that the overall appearance of the neighborhood would be diminished. Leslie Dimmel, 1617 West 14th Street, expressed concern over devaluation of the neighborhood properties as well as concern over the maintenance of the duplex. . Sue Mangano, 1731 West 14th Street, reiterated the concern that the renters might not care for their property in the manner compatible with the surrounding homeowners. . . . PLANNING COMMISSION August 9, 1989 Page 6 Rick Stockard, 611 West 14th street, stated that he had purchased property in the area due to the fact that there were no duplexes or apartments allowed in the area. He said renters might not maintain the property in the manner that the surrounding property owners do, and diminish the neighborhood appearance. Ben Davis offered plans for the duplex for the neighborhood residents to look at. He said he had chosen to use two full lots, rather than a lot and a half as required by the Zoning Code for the duplex, due to the slope of one of the lots in question, making that lot partially unusable. He stated the duplexes would have approximately 1,400 square feet each. Mr. Gustafson, a neighborhood resident, opposed the duplex because he did not want the neighborhood opened to a multi- family rental use. Ed Brown, 1724 West 13th street, said the increase in homes in the area over the past ten years and the number of children in the area indicates a need for a neighborhood playground. He further said the roads are in very bad shape, the storm drains are not adequate, and he urged traffic studies for the area. There being no further questions or comments, Chairman Cornell closed the public hearing. Mr. Leonard asked Mr. Davis how much he planned to rent the units for per month. Mr. Davis indicated the rent would be about $400. Following further discussion, Mr. Leonard moved to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit for a duplex, as proposed, subject to the following conditions: 1. Both 15th street and the 14/15 alley will need to be extended to the east property line with a minimum of a 20-foot wide all-weather road surface; 2. Lots 11 and 12 must be legally combined into one lot by filing a Zoning Lot Covenant with the Planning Depart- ment; and citing the following findings: A. The proposed duplex meets the minimum lot area specified in the Zoning Code; PLANNING COMMISSION August 9, 1989 Page 7 . B. The dwelling units will not significantly change the population density in the area or significantly increase the traffic on abutting streets. Mr. Glass seconded the motion. In speaking to his motion, Mr. Leonard stated the duplex use would not increase the density allowed in the district, would utilize two full lots, and could be rented by conscientious people or be owner-occupied. Following further discussion, the question was called and the motion carried 4 - O. The Commission took a five-minute recess, and reconvened at 9:00 P.M. . REZONE REQUEST - REZ-89(08)6 - LEMON: Request to rezone property presently being used as a neighborhood market from RS-7, Residential Single- Family, to CSD-N, Neighborhood Community Shopping District. Location: 1105 South Eunice Street. Mr. Leonard removed himself from the proceedings. Mr. Miller reviewed the Department Report. In answering a question from Mr. Glass, Mr. Miller outlined why this rezone request could not be considered a spot rezone. Chairman Cornell opened the public hearing. Mike Lemon, 1818 West sixth Street, explained the present land use is neither a permitted nor conditionally allowed use in the RS-7 Zone. If the building were to burn down or be damaged by more than 70%, the use could not be replaced on the site. Mr. Lemon's plan is to upgrade the grocery facility to serve the surrounding neighborhood. He said the building is approximately 980 square feet at present, and needs updating. Ursula Newsham presented a petition against the rezone proposal and stated strong opposition to the rezone, due to the devaluation of homes in the area, and an intrusion into the quiet, peaceful neighborhood. Mrs. Newsham did not obj ect to the present use of the property as a grocery store. Linda Bien, 3010 Regent street, owner of the property, stated approval of the rezone request. Ms. Bien stated the proposal would help serve the people in the area who do not have cars at present. . . . . PLANNING COMMISSION August 9, 1989 Page 8 Donald Bailey, 711 East 11th street, was in opposition to the rezone proposal. Mr. Bailey said he has no objection to the Market Basket facility at present, but objects to the rezone to Neighborhood Commercial District. Bruce Newsham, 719 East 11th street, also opposed the rezone to Neighborhood Commercial; however, stated no Objection to the present use of the property as a grocery store. Mr. Newsham was concerned that property values would be devalued in the area. Jon Didrickson, 731 East 11th Street, opposed the change to Neighborhood Commercial District. He stated he had no objection to the present grocery store, but is opposed to a change to Neighborhood Commercial. Elizabeth Hahn, 735 East 11th street, also expressed opposition. Ms. Hahn requested the City leave the area as Single-Family Residential to preserve the quality of life in the neighborhood. Virginia Milkey, Deer Park Road, former owner of the grocery store, stated the grocery store is a full-service operation but there is no room for needed stock. She is in favor of the proposal to allow Mr. Lemon to upgrade the facility to service the surrounding area. Lorraine Ross, 418 East Front Street, expressed approval of the rezone request. Ms. Ross said without the rezone, Mr. Lemon would not be able to upgrade the facility to make it compatible with the surrounding area and be a benefit to the neighborhood. Bruce Newsham asked if the rezone to Neighborhood Commercial would open the door to other rezones in the neighborhood. Mr. Miller said any future rezone proposals would have to prove compatibility with surrounding land uses in the area. He said it would be highly unlikely that a commercial rezone in the area would be compatible with the surrounding land uses, the Comprehensive Plan, or Zoning. There being no further questions or comments from the audience, Chairman Cornell closed the public hearing. There was further discussion among the Commission on buffering between the property use and the surrounding areas. Mr. Philpott moved to deny the rezone request, citing the following findings: . . . PLANNING COMMISSION August 9, 1989 Page 9 A. Subsequent to public testimony, the possible permitted uses allowed in the CSD-N, Neighborhood Commercial Shopping District, could adversely impact the character of the surrounding neighborhood and are not in the interests of the surrounding property owners; B. The location of the property relative to the surrounding land uses is such that buffering is not available as a means of mitigating the impacts of the commercial uses upon the surrounding residential properties. Mr. Glass seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Leonard re-seated himself at the dais. V COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None. VI STAFF REPORTS None. VII REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS Due to testimony at toni_ght ',~ he~aring, it wal? __E-~Piirent that the_~eighborhoodpoes not object to the existing grocery store; ','however. .- further--COmmercIaT- uses- "in" the neighborhood are not desired. ::---Mr. Hulett moved that the .PI-inning Commission ---~ -- .... request that the city council consider a Zoning Code Amendment to the CSD-N, Community Shopping District Chapter of the Zoning Ordinance, making all permitted uses now in the CSD-N District conditional uses. Mr. Leonard seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Leonard asked whether the Thunderbird Boathouse had requested an extension of its CUP permit. Mr. Miller said an extension had been requested, which will be heard August 31, 1989, by the Planning Director. Mr. Philpott said possibly the City is limiting its own growth by not extending sewers and City utilities outside the City limits. There was discussion of extension of city utilities outside the City limits. In response to Mr. Philpott's inquiry, City Manager Flodstrom stated that generally, the city Council felt that by withholding utility service to outlying areas annexation would be encouraged. .' .' . PLANNING COMMISSION August 9, 1989 Page 10 Chairman Cornell said the City should make a point to extend the services outside the City limits to benefit City residents by spreading the cost of the facilities to the County resi- dents who request City services. Mr. Glass asked whether the Sign Ordinance could be further reviewed or revised. Manager Flodstrom answered that members of the City Council, the Planning Commission, or the public could request review of the Sign Ordinance, once it has become final. As a continuation of the Commissioners' discussion at the July 26, 1989, meeting, the Commissioners requested that Mr. Glass, as owner of a bed and breakfast, render his opinion on the check-in and check-out times for bed and breakfast operations in residential districts. Mr. Glass stated between 4:00 and 7: 00 P.M. would be reasonable, to allow travelers time to check in, as well as bed and breakfast operators time to prepare for guests. VIII ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M. ~~..& otto ,. er, Secretary~ PLAN. 213 . . . CITY of PORT ANGELES ATTENDANCE ROSTER ,0(04 NtUl'G T'iPE OF ~tEITING DATE OF 11EETING LCCATIrn PLANNING COMMISSION ~~k' Iai:: ~ /9f9 CITY HALL ADDR ESS : NAME: E C flv;vv-n- ~!J.