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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/12/1987 ..~ . . . ';,:.41 AGENDA PORT ANGELES PLANNING COMMISSION 134 W. FRONT STREET PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON AUGUST 12, 1987 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Meeting of July 8, 1987 IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST- CUP 87(5)14 - GENE ROBINSON, 300 block of West Eighth Street: Request for a self-service car wash to locate in the CSD-C1, Community Shopping District. (This item is continued from the May 13, 1987 meeting). 2. SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PERMIT - SMA 87(7)83 - PORT OF PORT ANGELES, foot of Tumwater Street: Request to allow six temporary pilings and appurtenant boom sticks to be placed to prevent logs from running aground at the mouth of Tumwater Creek. 3. SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PERMIT - SMA 87(8)84 - CITY OF PORT ANGELES - West Eighteenth Street: Request for a permit to drill or dig three test wells for a hydro/geological study at the present City landfill site. 4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP 87(8)19 - GLADYS PRESSLEY, 1017 West 17th: Request for a permit to allow an adult boarding home to be located in the RS-7, Single-Family Residential, District. 5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP 87(8)20 - CLALLAM COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS: Request for a permit to allow RV parking at the fairgrounds, located in the PBP, Public Buildings and Parks District. 6. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP 87(8)21 - NONA CHRISTIANSEN, 1424 East 4th: Request to allow an electrolysis service as a Home Occupation, located in the RS-7, Single-Family Residential District. (Applicant has requested withdrawal). 7. STREET VACATION REQUEST - STV 87(8)4 - OLYMPIC VISTAS, INC., Portion of Lopez Avenue: Request to allow vacation of a portion of Lopez Avenue. 8. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST - CUP 87(8)22 - JAMES DRENNEN ( COMMUNITY PLAYERS, INC.), Liberty/Lauridsen Blvd: Request to allow a permit to allow an attached storage addition to the existing Community Players Theater build- ing, located in the RS-7, Single-Family Residential District. 9. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP 87(8)24 - PACIFIC NORTHWEST REHABILITATION _ 1013 Olympus Avenue: Request for a permit to allow a private adult residential substance abuse facility with a maximum of 30 residents at anyone time to be located in the RS-9, Single-Family Residential District. . . . .., ., ~ _ _~LAN.NING COMt1lS~IO~__AGENDA_.~ August 12, 1987 . . (Continued) V. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC VI. STAFF REPORTS VII. COMMISSION REPORTS VIII. ADJOURNMENT The N.anning Commi~~.i.on witt not commence a new heaJt.i.ng beyond 10 P.M. AYlY -item Ylot ~taJtted pJtiolL to that time wiU automat.i.caUy be cont.i.Ylued untie the. ne.xt Jte.gutaJt me.e.ting at the Comm.i.~~ioYl, Septe.mbVt 9. 1987. . . '. PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington August 12, 1987 I CALL TO ORDER Chairman Lemon called the meeting to order at 7:07 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Ted Puckett, Jerry Glass, Dick Wight, Bob Philpott, Mike Lemon. Members Absent: Donna Davison Ness, Jim Hulett. Staff Present: Paul D. Carr, Otto Miller, Bruce Becker. III APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Wight moved to approve the minutes of the July 8, 1987, meeting as written. Mr. Glass seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Glass moved to continue the public hearing on Retail Stands to the August 26th meeting. Mr. Philpott seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. IV PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Lemon moved Conditional Use Permit Request CUP-87(5)14 - Gene Robinson, to the end of the agenda. SHORELINE MANAGEMENT HEARING - PORT OF PORT ANGELES: Request to allow six temporary pilings and appurtenant boom sticks to be placed to prevent logs from running aground at the mouth of Tumwater Creek. Location: Foot of Tumwater Street. Mr. Miller reviewed the Department Report. Chairman Lemon opened the public hearing. There were no comments. Chairman Lemon closed the public hearing. Mr. Puckett moved to recommend approval of the Shoreline Substantial Development Permit, subject to the following conditions: . . . PLANNING COMMISSION August 12, 1987 Page 2 1. The project shall substantially conform with the application submitted to the City,SMA-87(7)83, and the site map titled, "Proposed Piling Repair Project, June 1987", received by the City June 9, 1987. 2. All necessary permits shall be obtained from the City of Port Angeles. The applicant shall comply with the terms indicated in this permit, unless more restrictive conditions are required by other Federal or State permits. 3. As requested by the applicant, the proposed six ary pilings and boom sticks shall be temporary. fore, the six pilings and boom sticks shall be within two years after approval of this Permit. tempor- There- removed 4. 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; and citing the following findings: A. Provided the proposed six temporary pilings and boom sticks are temporary, as submitted by the applicant and permitted by the Shoreline Substantial Development Permit, the use can be consistent with General Regula- tion C.l and 2, and Natural Systems E.5. B. The six temporary pilings at this location should not significantly affect Harbor area use and public activities. C. All adverse impacts can be mitigated to insignificant levels by measures incorporated in this permit and other required regulatory permits. Mr. Glass seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PERMIT - CITY OF PORT ANGELES: Request for a permit to drill or dig three test wells for a hydro/geological study at the present City Landfill site. Location: West Eighteenth Street. Mr. Miller reviewed the Department Report. The Commission asked a number of questions about the total number of test wells that would be installed, particularly inland; how they would operate, and how long they would be there. PLANNING COMMISSION August l2, 1987 Page 3 . Following further discussion, Mr. Philpott moved to continue this item to the September 9th meeting. Mr Puckett seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - GLADYS PRESSLEY: Request for a permit to allow an adult boarding home to be located in the RS-7, Single-Family Residential District. Location: 1017 West 17th Street. Mr. Carr reviewed the situation, noting that the proposed use was not an allowed use in the Single-Family Residential District. Chairman Lemon moved the item to the end of the agenda. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CLALLAM COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS: Request for a permit to allow RV parking at the Fairgrounds, located in the PBP, Public Buildings and Parks District. Location: 1608 West 16th Street. Mr. Philpott left the hearing room on the appearance of fairness. . Mr. Miller reviewed the Department Report. Chairman Lemon opened the public hearing. Leonard Beil, representing the Fair Board, expressed concern that as recommended by staff, the permit would limit RV camping to just Fairground activity associated camping, and that they wanted to conduct rallies for large-scale groups unassociated with Fairgrounds activities. He noted that there were three or four areas in which they would park RVs. One of those was approximately five acres. Chris Wood, a Fair Board member, supported the proposal because there is a need for such parking at the Fairgrounds. Sandy Bailey, Fair Manager, noted that last year they accommodated 50 Airstreams at one time and there may be 100 RVs after the County Fair. They anticipate RV camping to be a money-maker for the Fair Board. Larry Leonard and Daphne Eshom spoke in favor of the proposal. Pat McDonough subrni tted a ~e!-tl?~ from theRV Campg"round. "Assoc-iatlon- -supporting the proposal. Leonard Beil noted there would be no problem with the one-year permit. Terry Ross supported the proposal. Dee Yeager supported the proposal. Following further discussion, Chairman Lemon closed the public hearing. . Mr. Wight moved to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit, subject to the following conditions: . . . PLANNING COMMISSION August 12, 1987 Page 4 1. Prior to any development of the proposed RV park at the Clallarn County Fairgrounds, a site plan shall be submitted to the Planning Department. Said site plan shall require approval of the Public Works Department, Parks & Recreation Department, Fire Department, City Light Department, and the Planning Director prior to any physical improvement at the proposed site. Said site plan shall include the following: A. Landscaping, including type, size, number and location of all plants and method of irrigation; B. A detailed parking plan indicating location of vehicles, access for ingress and egress from locations, accessing to the proposed RV park, indicating individual parking spaces and wheel barriers, to be installed by a temporary method approved by the Public Works and Parks Depart- ments; C. The location of the boundaries of the proposed RV park, based on an accurate and current survey; D. The location of electrical outlets for individual RV stalls; E. The location of service buildings or any other proposed permanent structures; F. The location and size of any recreation area or other common area within the boundaries of the proposed RV park; G. Name, address, and telephone number of the applicant; H. Gross area of the proposed RV park; I. Maximum number of RV vehicles to be accommodated. 3. Maximum of 250 RVs per special event. 4. The method of trash disposal, sewer and wastewater system(s) and water supply shall be approved by the Health Department prior to issuance of this permit. 5. This permit shall be valid for a one-year period following final approval by the Planning Director. 6. The Planning Commission may, following a public hearing, and subject to review by the City Council and with the right of appeal to Superior Court, revoke this permit PLANNING COMMISSION August 12, 1987 Page 5 . in the future if the Commission 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 as a result of a change in the nature of the use for non-compliance with the conditions. 7. The permittee shall permit the City of Port Angeles or representative(s) or designee(s) 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. 8. If this permit is not used within one year from the effective date of approval, this permit shall be considered null and void=---~- citing the following findings: A. This use has been conditioned to ensure that it shall not be detrimental to the health, safety, comfort and welfare of the general public. B. The potential impacts of this proposal are mitigated by use permit conditions. . C. As conditioned, the proposal can be compatible with the general seasonal uses of the Clallam County Fairgrounds. D. The use is compatible with the intent of the deed from the U.S. Government to the City of Port Angeles; and directing staff to prepare an ordinance amendment for such special event RV camping. Mr. Puckett seconded the motion, which passed 4 - O. Mr. Philpott returned to the hearing room. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - NONA CHRISTIANSEN: Request to allow an electrolysis service as a Home Occupation, located in the RS-7, Single-Family Residential District. Location: 1424 East Fourth Street. (Applicant has requested withdrawal.) Mr. Glass moved to accept the applicant's withdrawal. Mr. Wight seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. . . . . PLANNING COMMISSION August 12, 1987 Page 6 STREET VACATION HEARING OLYMPIC VISTAS, INC.: Request to allow vacation of a portion of Lopez Avenue. Location: Portion of Lopez Avenue. Mr. Glass moved to continue this meeting to the September 9th meeting. Mr. Puckett seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - JAMES DRENNEN (COMMUNITY PLAYERS, INC.) : Request for a permit to allow an attached storage addition to the existing Community Players Theater building, located in the RS-7, Single- Family Residential District. Location: Liberty/ Lauridsen Blvd. Mr. Miller reviewed the Department Report. Chairman Lemon opened the public hearing. Les Roline, architect for the Community Players, explained that the proposed addition is 54' x 10'. He noted that their supplier of the fill material for the parking area had indicated that it was a good fill. Jim Drennen of the Community Players stated that the building had been there for 17 years with the present parking situation. The storage area is unrelated to the demand for parking created by the theater. Paving 40 parking spaces is too expensive for the Players. Staff noted that this was a Conditional Use. The Parking Ordinance requires 40 paved parking spaces and the proposed parking spaces identified on the submitted site plan occurred in a fill area that is potentially dangerous. Following further discussion on appropriate methods to maintain safety and comply with the Parking Ordinance paving requirements, Chairman Lemon closed the public hearing. Mr. Wight moved to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit, subject to the following conditions: 1. The proposed addition shall meet all Fire Code regula- tions of the Port Angeles Fire Department. 2. Within a two-year improvement period, beginning from the date of the granting of this Permit, the applicant shall provide the following: A. Records indicating the vacation of Liberty Street gn.d__t_he_a.:Uey~. a.butttDg _B]"p_ck .279, .as _i~._referenced by the information submitted with the application. PLANNING COMMISSION August 12, 1987 Page 7 . B.A detailed parking plan indicating paved- addess beginning from Lauridsen Blvd. to the required 40 on-site individual paved parking spaces iden- tified by .st~ipJng, _ wh_~el bar!=,ie:rs or other means - - --approvecCby the Planning Department. C. The parking spaces at the west and north of the theater building shall be protected by a retaining wall and/or steel barrier to prevent automobiles from accidently going over the edge. D. A grading, paving, and drainage plan shall be provided and implemented, which fully conforms with the conditions of this Permit and submitted to the Public Works Department for approval. Said plan shall be approved by the Planning Director. E. The filled area to the west and north of the building shall be blocked off for parking until it is evaluated as safe by a professional engineer and the applicant takes measures to stabilize the bank area. . F. The banks of the fill in the northern and western portions of the project site shall be vegetated and maintained to prevent erosion, off-site sedimentation and gullying. 3. This permit shall be null and void if not used within one year of the approval, or if the use is abandoned for a period of one year; and citing the following findings: A. Lots 1 through 3, and the vacation of Liberty Street and the alleys abutting Block 279, are sufficient in area to provide the required number of parking spaces. B. The two-year improvement period required to improve the site as conditioned will bring the use into compliance with City requirements and improve the area without imposing a hardship on the corporation. C. The non-residential use of this property, as condi- tioned, is compatible with the surrounding residential properties. D. The project, as conditioned, will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts to the surrounding properties. . PLANNING COMMISSION August 12, 1987 Page 8 . E. 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. Glass seconded the motion, which passed 4 - 1 with Mr. Philpott voting "No". CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - PACIFIC NORTHWEST REHABILITA- TION: Request for a permit to allow a private adult residential substance abuse facility with a maximum of 30 residents at anyone time to be located in the RS-9, Single-Family Residential District. Location: 1013 Olympus Avenue. Mr. Glass stated that he had no present interest in the subject property and asked if anyone objected to his hearing the proposal. No one objected. Mr. Carr reviewed the Department Report. Chairman Lemon opened the public hearing. . Howard Skene, executive director, explained that the pro- posed center will not be doing primary detoxification: Those people will be sent to the hospital for the three to five day detoxification period. There will only be internal modifications to the house. In the future, they may convert the guest house and the garage to different use, but there will not be any external modifications. They anticipate installing yard security and surveillance equipment in the house. The center will not administer drugs. There is no resident staff; however, there will be staff on a 24-hour basis. Jim McClure, one of the applicants, explained the activities that occur at the treatment facility. All clients are screened prior to admittance. The staff to client ratio is almost one-to-one. Larry Leonard stated that he had no problem with the proposed use. Jo Breitbach supported the proposed use. Curt Day opposed the proposed project because he didn't think it should be located in a residential neighborhood and it had not been explained to him by the applicants. John Sharp, another neighbor, supports the proposal. Mr. Carr distributed a letter from Lisa Cochrun, 3430 McDougal Street, opposing the proposal. . Following further discussion, Chairman Lemon closed the public hearing. PLANNING COMMISSION August 12, 1987 Page 9 . Mr. Puckett moved to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit, subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with State requirements, pursuant to Chapter 248-26 WAC. 2. There will be a maximum of 30 clients at anyone time. 3. The services and staffing will be generally as described in the Department Report. 4. There will be no exterior alteration of the structures that changes their residential character and appearance. 5. No acute/medical detoxification services clients are admitted or treated. 6. The Planning Commission may, following a public h~aring, and subject to review by the City Council ~ with right of appeal to Superior Court, revoke this permit in the future if the Commission 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 as a result of a change in the nature of the use for non-compliance with the conditions. . 7. The permittee shall permit the City of Port Angeles or representative (s) or designee (s) 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. 8. If this permit is not used within one year from the effective date of approval, this permit shall be considered null and void; and citing the following findings: A. The proposed use will not introduce detrimental or incompatible impacts on the streets in the vicinity because clients will not be driving and the staff will generate approximately 20 to 25 vehicle trips per day, the approximate equivalent of the two existing single- family residences on the property. B. Provided the conditions are attached, the proposed use will be compatible with the surrounding residential uses because most of the activity occurs within the structures and the noise and human activity generated . . . . PLANNING COMMISSION August 12, 1987 Page 10 will 'be similar in nature and quantity to that experi- enced in residential areas. C. The proposed use can be generally compatible with the residential character of the neighborhood because there will be no exterior alteration of the existing structures or the grounds. D. The proposed use will not introduce any detrimental or hazardous impacts or conditions in the vicinity because no acute detoxification services clients are being treated and the clients are generally enrolling of their own volition. E. The proposed use provides facilities which are currently lacking on the North Olympic Peninsula and therefore meets the needs of the people in the commu- nity and promotes the general health and welfare of the community. F. The proposed facility occurs in a residential setting, in a residential area, as anticipated by Washington Administrative Code requirements. G. The use has been conditioned to ensure that it shall not be detrimental to the health, safety, comfort and welfare of the general public. Mr. Glass seconded the motion, which passed 5 - O. V COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None. VI STAFF REPORTS Mr. Carr reviewed the upcoming Retail Stand Ordinance briefly. VII REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS Mr. Philpott discussed the process of making motions and discussion of them. . . . PLANNING COMMISSION August 12, 1987 Page 11 VIII ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 11:05 P.M. ~ aul D. Carr, Secretary Ch~~ t~ Tape condition: Fair PDC:LM . CITY of PORT ANGELES ATTENDANCE ROSTER ~1..4 NM\~() TYPE OF t-1EE'J:'m; /~~ ~~?~ t ..--.- - DA.1E OF t1EErING f - ~ "f ? lOC.ATIOO NAME: ADDRESS: u5T . ~Il. s .