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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/10/1988 . . . AGENDA PORT ANGELES PLANNING COMMISSION 321 East Fi,,.h S"rset Par,. Angeles. Washlngt=an 98362 AUGUST 10, 1988 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALI. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES~ Meeting of July 27, 1988 IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS~ 1. ANNEXATION REQUEST - A 88(7)1 - COMAN/SCHNEIDER/HOCH, Tumwater Truck Route area: (Continued from the July 13, 1988, meeting of the Commission). 2. STREET VACATION REQUEST - STV 88(7)6 - CRONAUER/WHITMAN, a portion of Caroline Street abutting Lots 7,8 & 9, Block 32; Lots 5,6 & 7, Block 37, all in Norman R. Smith's Subdivision. 3. STREET VACATION REQUEST - STV 88(4)2 - BEAUFORD McCREA, a portion of "L" Street lying between Lot 11, Block 140 and Lot 20, Block 145, TPA, and extending from 4th Street north approximately 140 feet. 4. STREET VACATION REQUEST - STV 88(8)7 - MICHAEL FITZPATRICK, a portion of the Caroline/Victoria Street alley abutting Lots 14, 15, 3 & 4, Block 32, Norman R. Smith's Subdivision. 5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST - CUP 88(8)l4 - OLYMPIC DISPOSAL, Eighteenth Street~ Request to allow a watchman's trailer at the Port Angeles landfill site. 6. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST - CUP 88(8)15 HO - ERNST, 821 South Pine Street: Request for a conditional use permit to allow a day care operation in the RS-7 District. 7. REZONE REQUEST - REZ 88(8)2 - GERALD AUSTIN. Railroad Avenue (extended): Request to rezone property from Light Industrial to Central BusineG~ District along the Port Angeles Waterfront, east of the Red Lion Motel. V. INTERPRETATION: Wood waste landfill in the Light Industrial DL3tr iet? VI. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC VII. STAFF REPORTS VIII. ADJOURNMENT The. PRann.ing Comm,[.6.6,[on wLf.t not c.omme.nc..e a. new he.a/r.,[ng pM.:t 10 P.M. AYlJd '[tem not -6:taJr.te.d plL,[OJ[ to tha;t time w,[U automatic.a.ii!/ be c.ontinu.ed to Se.ptembeJt 14, 1988. . PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington August 10, 1988 I CALL TO ORDER Chairman Wight called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M. 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, otto Miller, Bruce Becker. III APPROVAL OF MINUTES . Mr. Cornell moved to approve the minutes of the July 27, 1988, meeting as written. Mr. Glass seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. IV PUBLIC HEARINGS Mr. Leonard moved to continue the public hearings on Coman/ Schneider/Hoch annexation request; street vacation request, Cronauer/Whitman: and rezone request, Gerald Austin to the meeting of September 14, 1988. Ms. Davison-Ness seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. STREET VACATION REQUEST - STV-88(4)2 - BEAUFORD McCREA - Petition for vacation of a portion of "L" Street lying between Lot 11, Block 140, and Lot 20, Block 145, TPA, and extending from Fourth street north approxi- mately 140 feet. Mr. Carr reviewed the Department Report. The Planning commission and staff discussed traffic hazards, including hazards to pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists, that could result from the creation of a public access viewpoint park at this right-of-way location. High traffic speeds and sight distances were particular concerns. Chairman Wight opened the public hearing. . Mr. McCrea noted that his observations are that the inter- section is dangerous. He considers the right-of-way to have little value as a park. His intentions are to land- scape the area with ground cover and park his RV in this location. He had no problem with the proposed conditions. . PLANNING COMMISSION August 10, 1988 Page 2 Following further discussion, Chairman Wight closed the PUblic hearing. Mr. Leonard moved to recommend vacationl subject to the following conditions: 1. A deed restriction be attached to the quit claim deed prohibiting the creation of any additional vehicular access on the vacated right-of-way to prevent potential traffic hazards. 2. No buildings be constructed on the vacated right-of-way and no vehicles or other non-permanent, inanimate objects higher than 5 feet above the Fourth street curb be permitted on the property to preserve public visual access. 3. That vegetation be maintained on the hillside to pre- clude erosion; however, this does not prevent topping of trees to preserve views. . 4. A utility easement be preserved along the south 10 feet of the right-of-way; and citing the following findings: A. Provided the conditions are attached, vacation of the subj ect right-of-way will eliminate potential traffic hazards in the intersection. B. Provided the conditions are attached, vacation of the subject right-of-way will preserve public visual access of the Harbor or Strait of Juan de Fuca. C. Provided the conditions are attached, vacation of the subject right-of-way is not inconsistent with the Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan because public visual access would be retained, development of a public access view area with its attendant traffic movements would be hazardous, and the Plan designates a hiking and biking trail in Fourth Street, rather than in the subject right-of-way. D. As proposed, the vacation would benefit the public safety, prevent fire hazards, and protect the environ- ment. . Mr. Hulett seconded the motion, which passed 6 - 1. Mr. Cornell voted "No" because (a) retaining public ownership would maintain pUblic control; and (b) city ownership does not preclude the applicant from using the property in the manner he desires. . PLANNING COMMISSION August 10, 198B Page 3 STREET VACATION REQUEST STV-88(8)7 MICHAEL FITZPATRICK. Petition to vacate a portion of the Caroline/Victoria street alley abutting Lots 14, 15, 3 and 4. Block 32. Norman R. Smith's Subdivision. Ms. Davison-Ness left the dais on an appearance of fairness. Mr. Carr reviewed the Department Report. opened the public hearing. Chairman Wight Mr. Fitzpatrick explained that he has owned the property for 25 years. Approximately 15 years ago, he obtained permis- sion to extend an addition on his house. His understanding was that the Commission had given him the authority to build within the right-of-way. Mr. Leonard asked why the vacation did not appear in the Department Report. Mr. Carr explained that City records do not show the right-of-way as being vacated and the current proposal provided the opportunity to remedy the situation. Dr. Madsen, 811 Caroline, immediately west of the applicant, supported the vacation. . Mr. Fitzpatrick reported that he had no problem with the proposed conditions. Following further discussion, Chairman Wight closed the public hearing. Mr. Philpott moved to recommend approval of the proposed street vacation, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the lots on the north side of the vacated right- of-way be combined with the lots on the south side into one or two zoning lots. 2. The city retain a 10-foot utility easement; and citing the following findings: A. The Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan identifies Caroline street as the biking trail in this area, the Waterfront Trail is near, and Race street, east of the subject right-of-way, is a developed access viewpoint; thus recreational needs of the community are or can be met by adj acent rights-of-way and vacation would not significantly affect recreational opportunities within the City. . . PLANNING COMMISSION August 10, 1988 Page 4 B. Vacation of the subj ect right-of-way would enable the applicant to assemble a more logical, developable parcel which would promote orderly development within the city. C. Given the steep bluff to the north and the PBP zoning, vacation of the subject right-of-way results in a more orderly development pattern for this. part of the com- munity, provided the conditions are attached. D. Vacation of the subject right-of-way detrimental to public safety because area can be reached by emergency existing rights-of-way. would not be the developable vehicles using E. Given the existing zoning and topography in the area, vacation of the subject right-of-way will not signifi- cantly affect development patterns and may result in a better lot arrangement that is more reflective of the topography, provided the conditions are attached. . F. Provided a utility easement is retained, vacation will not restrict utility services to the area. Mr. Cornell seconded the motion, which passed 6 - O. Ms. Davison-Ness returned to the dais. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT HEARING - CUP-88(8)14 - OLYMPIC DISPOSAL. Request to allow a watchman's trailer at the Port Angeles Landfill site. Location: West end of Eiqhteenth Street. Mr. Miller reviewed the Department Report. opened the public hearing. Chairman wight The applicant explained the proposal, describing the loca- tion of the proposed guardhouse, and what purposes it would serve. Following further discussion, Chairman Wight closed the public hearing. Mr. Leonard moved to recommend approval, subj ect to the following conditions: 1. As proposed, the 16-foot travel trailer shall be approved subject to review by the Public Works, Light and Fire Departments, to ensure that the building meets those requirements necessary to comply with the regula- tions of City Departments and other applicable regu- latory agencies. . . PLANNING COMMISSION August 10, 1988 Page 5 2. That a lA10BC fire extinguisher be installed. This motion died for lack of a second. FOllowing further discussion, Ms. Davison Ness moved to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit, subject to the following conditions: 1. As proposed, the 16-foot travel trailer shall be approved subject to review by the Public Works, Light and Fire Departments, to ensure that the building meets those requirements necessary to comply with the regula- tions of city Departments and other applicable regula- tory agencies. 2. One smoke alarm and one lA10BC fire extinguisher be installed in the trailer before being occupied. 3. That this Permit be reviewed after one year of operation. 4. That approval of this Permit be terminated if the applicant's contract with the City is terminated; . and citing the following findings: A. Existing mitigation measures located at the Landfill site and incorporated in the site plan, as submitted by the applicant, will ensure the project is compatible with the existing use of the Landfill site and sur- rounding properties in the immediate vicinity. B. Design review of the proj ect required by this Permit will reduce the potential impacts of the proj ect to insignificant levels. C. This use has been conditioned to ensure that it shall not be detrimental to the health, safety, comfort, and welfare of the general public. Mr. Leonard seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT HEARING - CUP-88(8)lS - ERNST. Request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a day- care operation in the RS-7 District. Location: 821 South pine Street. . Mr. Miller reviewed the Department Report. opened the public hearing. Chairman Wight . PLANNING COMMISSION August 10, 1988 Page 6 Kelly Ernst noted that she has been providing day care service for approximately 15 years. She has been at this particular location for several years. The state has presently approved her day care. She is willing to repair the fence and has no problem with the conditions proposed. The Commission discussed at length the proposed condition to repair the fence, expressing concern that excessive modifi- cations might be required. Following further discussion, Chairman Wight closed the public hearing. Following further discussion of excessive repairs to the fence being a possibility, the Commission, applicant and staff appeared to reach an understanding. Mr. Glass then moved to recommend approval of the Condi- tional Use Permit, subject to the following conditions: 1. The proposed family day care center shall conform with the development standards as set forth in the Home Occupations Chapter of the Zoning Ordinance (Section 17.86.040) . . 2. This Conditional Use Permit allows the applicant to operate a family day care center with a maximum of six children between the hours of 6 AM and 6 PM. All indoor and outdoor play areas shall meet all State Department of Health requirements for a family day care center. 3. State and local Fire Codes shall be complied with, including smoke alarm, fire extinguishers, and approved exit areas. The premises would be inspected yearly by the Fire Department and shall comply with the UFC requirements. 4. If, in the future, the City or other appropriate regu- latory agency, finds that the family day care center, as approved at this site, requires greater on-site parking facilities, the applicant shall provide such on-si te parking, subj ect to the ci ty I s Planning and Public Works Departments approval. 5. If substantive complaints regarding noise are received, the authorized hours of operation may be reduced and/or other noise control measures required by the Planning commission. 6. The applicant shall make repairs to the fence, gate(s), and latch(es) surrounding the outdoor play area subsequent to inspection and recommendations by the Associate Planner; . . PLANNING COMMISSION August 10, 1988 Page 7 and citing the following findings: A. This location is physically suited for a family day care center. B. The proposed use will not result in any significant impacts on the environment. C. The proposed use is consistent with the City of Port Angeles Residential policies of the Comprehensive Plan. D. A family day care center on this property, as condi- tioned by this Permit, will not adversely affect the surrounding properties. Mr. Philpott seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. V INTERPRETATION Wood waste landfill in the Liqht Industrial District . Mr. Miller reviewed his research on the Port's proposed wood waste landfill, noting that it is not an expressly listed use in the Light Industrial District. Wood waste landfills are heavily regulated by the State Department of Ecology and also require a permit from County Health. Provided all those requirements are met, a wood waste landfill would appear to have characteristics that could, through condi- tional review, be compatible with the purpose of the Light Industrial District and thus could be classified as a conditional use. Ken Sweeney, Port of Port Angeles, explained that the wood waste landfill would involve excavation, compaction, layering by cells, and has mandatory County Health review. Mr. Cornell moved to interpret that a wood waste landfill be classified as a conditional use under Section 17.32.040G because it is an industrial use which could comply with the purpose of the Light Industrial District. Mr. Glass seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. VI COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None. . VII STAFF REPORTS None. . PLANNING COMMISSION August 10, 1988 Page 8 VIII REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS Ms. Davison-Ness expressed thanks for the Attorney's memo on street vacation guidelines. The Commission discussed it at length. Mr. Cornell noted that the street-end viewpoints on the bluff are being obscured as trees grow. Typically I the trees should be trimmed every two years. He wanted to know what the City could do. Mr. Hulett requested the Public Works Department provide some information on possible improvements to the Fourth, "L" and Hill street intersection. Mr. Glass noted that the red truck was still in his neigh- borhood. Staff would take action. He also provided an update of the results of the Permit Review Committee meeting the previous night. IX ADJOURNMENT . The meeting adjourned at 10:20 P.M. ~ '1\ ~W LJ/uJ Chairman ~ Tape condition: good PLAN.B3 . .~ . , CITY of PORT ANGELES ATTENDANCE ROSTER .b{.4 Nt"'~() TYPE OF NEETING --=P'Il3=/, '^ ~d (\,~ "": X'>"-~ ~ J1I\TE OF 11EETlliG - IJ - __ ~ON CITY HALL NAME: ADDRESS: C'I/vd"t:/ 13 c 4 /ph..;7q t:-t- jR7-A P,..,t'.->T /(dl S-<.?~V/~ fh 1Kc: ,(A/IIGL..ey, Po'.:, -<}I\I~~ (,/1"1- ly2/r;.h<-e--~~7 rig ~-P~- ~ _r,?, d-2/ S (~ 3JtT &I /v, - f