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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/12/1981 . . . PLANNING CO~mISSION Port Angeles, Washington August 12, 1981 I CALL TO ORDER Chairman Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:50 PM. I I ROLL CALL Members Present: Jean Thompson, Charles Whidden, Richard Anderson, Patrick Downie Members Absent: Colin Bennett, David Brewer, Milton E. Ranta Staff Present: Dan VanHemert, Louise'Frost III APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. ~~idden moved to accept the minutes of the July 22nd meeting as presented. Mr. Downie seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. IV HEARINGS CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - PRICE. Request for extension of a Conditional Use Permit for a re- duction in the number of required parking spaces. Location: 321 Nest Eighth Street. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the prior actions on this parking re- duction and the present request for extension. Chairman Anderson opened the public hearing. Mr. Downie asked the status of the erty. Mrs. Price said the doctors rates to go down before building. the public hearing. adjoining leased prop- are waiting for interest Chairman Anderson closed Mr. Downie moved to recommend a one-year extension of the parking reduction, subject to the original conditions. Mr. Whidden seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. PRELIMINARY PLAT HEARING - CRONAUER. Request for approval of the preliminary plat of Cronauer Rep1at, consisting of five single-family lots on approximately 3.2 acres. Location: Milwaukee Drive, between "N" and "0" Streets. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report. Chairman Anderson opened the public hearing. . . . Planning Commission August 12, 1981 Page 2 Ken Sweeney, representing the plattors, requested a modifi- cation of the replat, as submitted. The present proposal would create one additional lot instead of two. Paul Cro- nauer said it would be economically unfeasible to improve Milwaukee Drive to "N" Street. The Drive is already. graveled from his short plat to "N", as is Tenth Street, which is maintained by the City. The recently approved Butler Replat was not required to make any improvements to Milwaukee Drive. Chairman Anderson asked if the Public Works Department was aware of the changes in the proposal. Mr. VanHemert re- plied that since he had learned of them only this evening, none of the other Departments had reviewed the alterations. The Commission then discussed the requirement of improving Milwaukee Drive at considerable length. Mr. Cronauer com- mented that it would have to be dug up if and when Eugene McWilliams (who owns property between Mr. Cronauer's and "N" Street on the south side of Milwaukee Drive) developed his vacant parcel. Chairman Anderson closed the public hearing. Mr. Downie moved to table the consideration of this replat so that the Public works Department could have an opportunity to review the change. He also requested clarification of the paving requirements vis-a-vis the Subdivision Regulations, with particular reference to the revision in the proposed re- plat. Mr. Whidden seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. STREET VACATION ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - CLALLAM COUNTY. Request for amendment to Ordinance No. 1975, vacating a portion of West 19th Street and a portion of the alley in Block 454, TPA, to change an easement over said vacated right- of-way. Location: Nineteenth Street near Boulevard. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the action of the Council on the original vacation and the reason for the request to change the easement reserved in Ordinance No. 1975. Chairman Anderson opened the public hearing. Gene Unger, Assistant Director of Clallam County Public Works, exhibited an architectural model of the proposed facility. The new structure is now proposed for the west end of the property due to the existing topography. Only the east 50 feet of the vacated alley in question will be covered by the new structure. The restriction on structures over the remainder of the vacated alley could remain. Earlier vaca- tions of streets and alleys in the County Maintenance Yard Planning Commission August 12, 1981 Page 3 . had occurred without restrictions on erecting structures, except for the 20-foot utility easement over the west por- tion of vacated "0" Street, which contains a large water line. City utilities exist and serve the property from both sides, so additional easements for utilities through the County Yard should not be required, although the County would grant such easements if requested. When the County ceases to use the property there will be no problem in re- turning the streets and alleys to the City. Chairman An- derson closed the public hearing. Mrs. Thompson moved to recommend modification of the Ordin- ance to remove the restriction against constructing perman- ent structures over the vacated rights-of-way, provided an alternative easement is granted to the City elsewhere across the County property. Mr. Whidden seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. M-l PERMIT HEARING - CLALLAM COUNTY. Application for an M-l Permit to expand County Shop operations. Location: "C" Street and Lauridsen B"ouleVard. . Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report; Chairman Ander- son opened the public hearing. Gene Unger stated that the County Shop has been located at the present site for some 50 years. Trees have been planted around the outside and a fence installed. The existing stockpiles of material are 25 feet tall, and to obscure them from view would require an extremely tall barrier. The County will increase the existing landscaping on the perim- eter and interior of the yard. According to the State Fire Marshal, the building will probably not require sprinklers. Three fire hydrants will be installed outside and inside the Yard. The County will follow the final recommendations of the City Fire Marshal. He sees no need for a sidewalk on ncn Street. Mr. VanHemert explained that the sidewalk was requested to provide safe passage for apartment residents to the south to reach the commercial area along "e" Street and nearby schools. Chairman Anderson closed the public hearing. Mr. Downie moved to recommend approval of the M~l Permit and waiver of the 20Q-foot setback requirements, subject to the following conditions: . 1. That development proceed in compliance with the site plan submitted. 2. That a sidewalk be installed adjacent to the west side of "c" Street between Eighteenth Street and Lauridsen Boulevard. Planning Commission August 12, 1981 Page 4 . 3. That vision-obscuring screen be provided around the periphery of the Yard, involving a combination of reinforcing the existing row of poplars with addi- tional trees and shrubs; the planting of climbing vines or similar vegetation adjacent to the existing fence; and/or the installation of wood slats in the existing cyclone fence. 4. That provision for fire protection be made in accor- dance with the Uniform Fire Code and City Fire Harshal. 5. That off-street parking areas be designed and improved in accordance with the Off-Street Parking Ordinance (Ordinance No. 1588, as amended). Mr. Downie then cited the following findings of fact: . A. The waiver of the 200-foot setback requirement is reason- able because the County is attempting to create a visually attractive landscape barrier around the prop- erty. B. As presented, the County Maintenance Yard complies with the intent of the M-l District. C. The changes and new structures in the Maintenance Yard do not constitute a change in type of activity con- ducted at the facility or a significant increase in intensity of that activity. D. With adequate vegetative screening, the visual impact on adjacent residential properties can be significantly reduced. E. City utilities are available to the site and capable of providing service. F. As a more intensive operation is not anticipated, traf- fic patterns will remain basically unchanged in this area. G. The M-l Permit at this location is in the general in- terest of the public. Mr. Whidden seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. STREET VACATION - SHILLINGTON. Request to vacate the east half of "A" Street right-of- way north of Fourth Street. Location: The northeast portion of Fourth and "A tt Streets. . Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report. Chairman Ander- son opened the public hearing. Cynthia Shillington provided some background on the prior vacation request and their efforts to obtain the street tem- porary use recommended by the Council by Ordinance. They Planriing Commission August 12, 1981 Page 5 .. would prefer to have the street vacated because the garage is located on the right-of-way and has been there for 40 years. They are willing to compensate the City for the property. They have kept the right-of~way mowed and neat. The Commission engaged in a considerable amount of discus- sion on vacation of street-ends at the bluff and their pos- sible use as small public parks. Chairman Anderson closed the public hearing. Mr. Downie moved to recorronend"approval of the vacation, con- sidering vacation to be most appropriate. It would not be inconsistent with recent City Council actions in a similar situation, and easements could be retained for possible future installation of utilities and maintenance of the existing over-head electrical lines. Mr. Whidden seconded this motion. During discussion on the motion, Mrs. Thompson suggested that the west half of the UAU Street right-of-way be developed as a "park as soon as possible. Additional discussion followed relating to outright vacation as opposed to obtaining a street temporary use permit from the City; following which Mr. Whidden withdrew his second of Mr. Downie's motion. No other second forthcoming, the motion died. . Following additional discussion on vacation versus street tem- porary use permits and establishment of a park at this loca- tion, Mr. Downie again moved to recommend approval of the vacation, as it would not be inconsistent with recent City actions; and easements could be retained for future installa- tion and present maintenance of utilities. Mr. Whidden seconded this motion. On call for the question, Messrs. Whidden and Downie voted "yes" and Mrs. Thompson and Chair- man Anderson voted "no~. PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT HEARING - KEY. Request to consider a proposed Planned Resi- dential Development on approximately 25 acres. Location: South of Campbell Avenue; east of Mount Angeles Road; bordering white Creek on the' east. ('Continued 'from July 22', 198"1.) Based on the Department's recommendation, the Commission unanimously continued this matter to the October 14th meet- ing. V COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ~ None. . . . Planning Commission August 12, 1981 Page 6 VI STAFF REPORTS Mr. VanHemert distributed copies of the Final EIS on Gund Plaza to the Commissioners present and announced that the hearing would be scheduled for september 9th on the street vacation, rezone and Zoning Ordinance text amendment. He reported that there appear to be 4 professionals (three optometrists and one dentist) in addition to the optical supply store at Ninth and Lincoln. This is the same number reported during the 1977 off-street parking hearing (CUP- 77 (10) 2). Chairrnan'.Anderson pointed out that there may be a fifth professional in the office. VII REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS Mrs. Thompson: Asked for information on the timing of the proposed trails and parks, and whether the Parks and Recreation Department considered the full right-of- way at Fourth and "A" Streets necessary. Mr. Van- Hernert said he would obtain an up-date on the trails and parks plans. Mr. Whidden: Pointed out that cars are still for sale at Eighth and "C" Streets. Mr. Whidden then commented on the restaurant-like sales of hot dogs and ice cream cones in the Tourist Trap and asked if it was licensed by the City and ap- proved by the Board of Health. He also asked for the property ownership where the Greyline Tour booth is located. Mr. VanHemert said he would check all those matters out. Mr. Whidden commented on the number of illegal signs which have been springing up in the Downtown area. Mr. VanHernert said that the sign inventory is still being done. Mr. Downie noted that another restaurant-type operation was being conducted in the laudromat on Peabody Street. Chairman Anderson: Vehicles still are blocking the sidewalk at the attorneys' office at Eighth and Lincoln. Also, the traffic at the Pay 'N Save Lincoln Street exit should be limited to right turn only. Mr. Downie: Asked if any buildings had been considered for historic preservation during work on the Downtown L.I.D., and requested data on those buildings that could qualify. -. . . Planning Commission August 12, 1981 Page 7 VIII ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:50 P.M. LF:DVH:LF Tape condition: Satisfactory Chairman ._._._--,.----~---_._-_... -. .......-- -----~---------------_--.-----~ ! I 1 I tj - }:J~ 1LJ CITY OF POi\T ANGELES flTTENDlI NCr ROSTER Type of M"eting:~~Com)11JLfJ-a_ Date: wcation=--iJ!f- ()jP5V= ~i 5;'free ~ . __" N~ME . ~~ if~ I . I~ , , 0 L-_______ __~___ ~----_._----------- f >-- . ADDRI:SS/AGENCY .j 2f~ tc (9-- ~ (1, (j~'Y -- tx-If!' 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