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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09/08/1993 . AGENDA PORT ANGELES PLANNING COMMISSION 321 East Fifth Street Port Angeles, W A 98362 September 8, 1993 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Meeting of August 25, 1993 IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS: . 1. STREET V ACA TION REQUEST - STY 93(08)05 - CITY OF PORT ANGELES. II A" Street between Lauridsen Boulevard and the centerline of Seventeenth Street: Consideration of a petition requesting vacation of City right-of-way. (Continued from August 25. 1993.) 2. SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PERMIT - SMA 93(09)137 - DAISHOWA AMERICA CO.. LTD.. Marine Drive: Request to allow the development and operation of a chip barge unloading facility in the M- 2, Heavy Industrial District. 3. CONDITION AL USE PERMIT CUP 93(09)10 CLALLAMI.TEFFERSON COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL. 2319 South Francis Street: Request to allow the development and operation of a child day care center facility in the RS-7, Residential Single-Family District. V. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC VI. STAFF REPORTS I, VII. REPORTS OF THE COM:MISSION vm. ADJOURNMENT Planning Commission: Bob Winters, Chair; Cindy Souders. Vice Chair: Roger Calls: Bob Philpott; Orville Campbell; Cad Ale)(ander and Linda Nuuer. Planning Slaff: Brad Collins, Planning Director: Sue Roberds, Office Specialist; David Sawyer, Senior Planner; John Jimerson, Associale Planner. . . , Planning Commission Agenda Page 2 PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURE: Spokesmen for the proponents and opponents will be given an opportunity to speak to the request. Information submitted should be factual, relevant and not merely duplication of a previous presentation. It is helpful if the speaker identifies his/her interest in the issue. A reasonable time (10 minutes) shall be allowed the spokesman; others shall be limited to short supporting remarks (5 minutes). Other interested parties will be allowed to comment briefly (5 minutes each) or make inquiries. The Chairman may allow additional public testimony if the issue warrants it. Brief rebuttal (5 minutes) for proponents and opponents heard separately and consecutively with presentation limited to their spokesman. Rebuttal shall be limited to factual statements pertaining to previous testimony. Comments should be directed to the Planning Commission, not the City Staff representatives present, unless directed to do so by the Chairman. . . . MINUTES PLANNING COmnSSION Port Angeles, Washington 98362 September 8, 1993 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Winters called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. n. ROLL CALL Members Present: Linda Nutter, Cindy Souders, Roger Catts, Orville Campbell, Carl Alexander, Bob Winters, Bob Philpott Staff Present: Brad Collins. John Jimerson. Bruce Becker, Bob Titus Public: R.P. Willson, Milton D. Hunt. Joe Tschimperle, Janet Anderson. Dave Milligan, Bill Dawson, Dean Reed, Paul Hopkins, Lee Tiekell. m. APPROVALOFMnruT~ Commissioner Campbell moved to approve the minutes of the August 25, 1993, meeting of the Planning Commission with an addition to page six, specifying the various appointments to the regional planning committee under Commissioner Souders report. They include Joan Sargent to the Steering Committee, John Pope to the Land Use Committee, Ken Schermer and Gary Kenworthy to the Transportation Subcommittee, Carl Alexander, Jack Pittis and Scott Brodhun to the Capital Facilities Subcommittee, Margaret Crawford to the Economic Development Subcommittee and Gay Knutson to the Housing Subcommittee. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Souders and passed 6-0, with Commissioner Philpott abstaining. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS STREET V ACA TION REQUEST - STV 93(08)05 - CITY OF PORT ANGELES. IT A" Street between Lauridsen Boulevard and the centerline of Seventeenth Street: Consideration of a petition requesting vacation of City right-of-way. (Continued from August 25, 1993). John Jimerson stated that City Light and the nearby property owner, Mr. Willson, were present tonight to provide testimony. He referenced a map on the wall which identified the existing vacated rights-of-way in relation to the proposed vacation. If the proposal was modified to eliminate that portion of right-of-way located within 17th Street, access could be provided to Mr. Willson's property from Truck Route via 17th. Planning Commission Minutes September 8, 1993 Page 2 . Chairman Winters noted this is a continued public hearing, and asked for public testimony. Bob Titus, City Light Director, provided background as to why the street vacation is being requested. He explained that they demolished a storage building as part of cleaning up PCB's at their Valley Street yard. In order to rebuild at that locationt a special foundation would be required that is too expensive. Currently, their operations are spread out over three different locations. It would be more efficient to consolidate into one site. Toward that end, they have reviewed alternative sites and concluded this one is the best. He showed site plans for the proposed development of the site. emphasizing the need for the vacation to make it work. In response to questions, he indicated they did not need to extend the vacation into the 17th Street right-of-way and would be willing to eliminate that portion of the request. The plan is to build the storage building immediately, and although it is not located within the n A n Street right-of- way. it would not meet the setback requirements of the Light Industrial Zone. With the misunderstanding that 17th Street was vacated, they installed the pole yard fence in the centerline of the right-of-way. He proposed access to Mr. Willson's property could be via 15th, 16th or 17th Street. Robert Willson, 734 W. 12th Street, said he has owned the property since 1959. Over the years he has turned down offers to buy it. He has no objections to City Light's use of the street property, but objects to permanent improvements and permanent closure of the right-of-way. He would like to sell the property, and then City Light can negotiate with the new owner for the vacation. based on the new owner's access needs. . There being no further testimony, Chairman Winters closed the public hearing. In response to questions from the Planning Commission. Brad Collins indicated roadway improvements in the area would be triggered by new development. It's not likely 16th Street would ever be improved, given the ownership and land use patterns in the vicinity. City policy would not allow "An Street to be opened up to the north for industrial traffic. Existing topography and the curvature of Truck Route create difficulties in opening up 16th Street to Truck Route. Seventeenth Street is already at grade with the Truck Route, but it is close to Lauridsen Boulevard. Commissioner Alexander moved to recommend approval of the street vacation to the City Council subject to three conditions and citing the following findings and conclusions: Conditions 1. Provide easements for utilities located within the right-of-way. 2. Screen from view from Lauridsen Boulevard any new storage areas created either with a solid opaque fence or landscape materials. The applicant is encouraged to screen existing storage areas. . 3. All fencing will be properly located along the 17th Street right-of-way east of n An Street. . . . Planning Commission Minutes September 8. 1993 Page 3 Findings 1. The request has been mofified to vacate the "At' Street right-of-way from Lauridsen Boulevard to the south margin of the 17th Street right-of-way. 2. The property is zoned Light Industrial (LI). 3. There are no plans for" A tt Street to become a through street. Currently, from the north, tt A tt Street improvements terminate at the 15/16 alley. Prom Lauridsen Boulevard, it is paved for a length of about 350 feet north. 4. Lots 6-13, Block 444, TPA, are under private ownership. The vacation would eliminate the only improved access to the site. Unimproved rights-of-way are along " A", 16th and 17th Streets which could provide future access. The privately owned lots are under one ownership and are vacant. 5. The purpose of the vacation is to create additional storage area. The Comprehensive Plan Industrial Development Policy No.7 encourages screening of materials from public view. Conclusions A. Vacation of this portion of "A tI Street right-of-way is in the public use and interest and would be a public benefit as it provides storage areas for public facilities. B. As conditioned, the street vacation is consistent with the Goals. Policies and Objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Philpott and was approved 7-0. SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PERMIT . SMA 93(09)137 . DAISHOW A AMERICA CO.. LTD.. Marine Drive: Request to allow the development and operation of a chip barge unloading facility in the M-2. Heavy Industrial District. Commissioner Campbell stepped down for reasons of conflict of interest. John Jimerson reviewed the Department Report. Chairman Winters opened the public hearing. Dean Reed, Daishowa America, said the project is driven by the need to obtain virgin wood fiber. They have been receiving chips by barge thanks to a cooperative arrangement with the ITT mill. The barge unloads the chips at the fIT site. With the new facility, they will expect 2 to 3 barge loads a month, and they will not be subject to the scheduling requirements of lIT. They have proposed several measures to reduce impacts including covering the conveyor, installing sprayers to keep the dust down and installing a fence to the east which will act as a visual and dust barrier. Paul Hopkins, 1416 W. 11th Street, in response to a question, stated that it takes 80-90 truck loads to transfer the chips from lIT to Daishowa. It takes 10 hours to complete 60 loads. . . . Planning Commission Minutes September 8, 1993 Pllge 4 There being no further testimony. Chairman Winters closed the public hearing. Commissioner Philpott moved to recommend the City Council approve the substantial development pennit, citing the following rmdings and conclusions: Findings: I. The approval is for improvements to the chip loading facility as depicted on the two page set of plats dated received July 27, 1993. Improvements include a new conveyor mounted on the existing dock, a new radial stacker which will dump chips within the existing chip piles, a new conveyor to move chips from the barge to the dock conveyor, a utility building and a new nine foot high fence east of the chip piles. 2. The facility is on the site previously occupied by a S'Klallam Village. 3. The Port Angeles Shoreline Master Program, Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance have been reviewed with respect to this proposal. 4. The site is zoned M-2 and designated Heavy Industrial in the Comprehensive Plan. 5. A Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance was issued which requires a qualified archaeologist to be on site during all excavation to monitor for possible evidence of archaeological significance. Conclusions: A. The proposal is consistent with the Port Angeles Shoreline Master Program, specifically General Regulation C.I; Land Use Element D.l.a & 0.7; Natural Systems E.7.b, & E.12; Use Activities F.8.a & F.18.a-c. B. The proposal is consistent with the Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan. specifically Goals Nos. 2 & 3; Industrial Development Policies Nos. 1 & 5-7; Economic Objective No.2; and Land Use Objectives No. 1 & 2. C. The proposal will not be detrimental to the shoreline. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Catts and passed 6-0. The Commission took a break at 8: 10 and reconvened at 8: 15. Commissioner Campbell returned to the Council Chambers. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP 93(09)10 - CLALLAMlJEFFERSON COMl\fiJNITY ACTION COUNCIL. 2319 South Francis Street: Request to allow the development and operation of a child day care center facility in the RS-7, Residential . . . Planning Commission Minutes September 8, 1993 Page 5 Single-Family District. John Jimerson reviewed the Department Report. Chairman Winters opened the public hearing. Lee TickeD, Executive Director, Clallam County Community Action Council, explained they were implementing a national pilot project in providing licensed day care within a low income residential project. Adequate child care is an essential need for low income families. The children in the facility will be 2-6 years old. In response to a question, he indicated it is possible to care for infants after the pilot project is completed. It is their hope to turn the operation of the day care over to the project residents at the completion of the pilot project. Janet Anderson, 802 Sheridan, Port Townsend, explained how children would be moved from vehicles to the building. Milt Hunt, 206 S. Lincoln, Project Architect, in response to a question, explained the difference between the site plan he prepared and the site plan prepared for the adjacent Head Start facility is that his plan shows right-of-way lines and the other shows driveway improvement lines. Joe Tschimperle, 624 Vashon, stated that Eunice and Francis are narrow streets and there is insufficient room for on-street parking. He expressed concern for hours of operation. During winter hours. there could be a necessity for parking lot lighting which may impact neighborhood. With increased traffic, there may be need for sidewalks along Francis Street, which is a main access. There being no further testimony. Chairman Winters closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued as to whether the Planning Commission should rely on DSHS to review the project to ensure adequate lighting, sidewalks. play areas and vehicular circulation. It was concluded that the applicant should make contact with DSHS to obtain an idea of what would be required, and then bring back to the Planning Commission detailed plans which reflect those requirements. Commissioner Philpott moved to reopen the public hearing and continue it to October 13, 1993. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Catts and passed 7-0. VII. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None. VID. STAFF REPORTS John Jimerson presented a list of possible questions to be asked of applicants for the Shoreline Master Program citizen advisory committee. The Commission reviewed the questions and decided to have the applicants respond in writing to some of the questions and be asked the other questions in person at the interview. The interviews should be as informal as possible, with everyone sitting around a table. Brad Collins stated that the agenda for the meeting on the 22nd also includes a discussion on the . . . Planning Commission Minutes September 8, 1993 Page 6 hearing examiner system. A brief discussion ensued on how such a system may work and how the current system is working. IX. REPORTS OF THE COMMISSION Commissioner Alexander gave an update on the Capital Facilities Committee. They heard a presentation from Finance Director Kay Godbey on available monies for capital projects. There is potential for financing a maximum of $300,000 per year for the next six years to be spent on capital projects without voter approval. Commissioner Philpott asked about the status of the scrap metal shop located on Second Street. He was wondering if they were in violation of the Conditional Use Permit by using the parking area for outdoor storage. Staff will investigate the status. x. 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