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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09/22/1999 . I. II. In. IV. . 1. Fr ORTr'PJ.NGE'.ILE..r- S I .! r If'. r r I . ... - J . -n __II ___v ...._!J___ . WAS H I N G TON; U. S. A. PLANNING DEPARTMENT AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION 321 East Fifth Street September 22, 1999 CALL TO ORDER 7 p.m. (Don't forget 6:45 p.m. w/City Manager) ROLLCALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Meeting of September 8, 1999. PUBLIC HEARINGS: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REOUEST ~ CUP 99-12 - PORT ANGELES. Lots 11 and 12. Block 48 of the Townsite of Port Angeles. Request for a conditional use permit to place a 30,000 gallon propane tank on property located in the Industrial Heavy (IH) zone. The property is located directly west of the Tumwater Truck Route, between Marine Drive and Third Street. 2. STREET VACATION PETITION STV 99-02 AMUNDSON/FIDLER/BEAR. the north/south alley in Block 3 Cain's Subdivision of Suburban Lot 36. Port Angeles. Request for vacation of an undeveloped right-of-way. V. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC VI. STAFF REPORTS 2000 Planning Department Budget Report VII. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS VIn. ADJOURNMENT . PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Fred Hewins (Chair),Dean Reed (Vice) Bob King, Linda Nutter" Fred Norton, Jason Robotkay, One Vacancy PLANNING STAFF: Brad Collins (Planning Director), David Sawyer (Senior Planner). Sue Roberds (Planning Specialist) . . . MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington 98362 September 22, 1999 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Fred Hewins, Fred Norton, Jason Robotkay, Bob King, Linda Nutter Members Excused: Dean Reed (One Vacancy) Staff Present: Sue Roberds, David Sawyer, Dan McKeen Public Present: Ken Sweeney, John Barth, Carl and Ramona Amundson APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner King moved to approve the September 8, 1999, meeting minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nutter and passed 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: CONDITIONAL USE PERl\fIT REOUEST - CUP 99-12 - PORT ANGELES. Lots 11 and 12. Block 48 of the Townsite of Port Angeles. Request for a conditional use permit to place a 30,000 gallon propane tank on property located in the Industrial Heavy (IH) zone. The property is located directly west of the Tumwater Truck Route, between Marine Drive and Third Street. Senior Planner David Sawyer reviewed the Planning Department's report recommending approval of the request with conditions. Chair Hewins opened the public hearing. Kenneth Sweeney, Port of Port Angeles, P. O. Box 1350, Port Angeles, confirmed that the Port intends to lease the property to Ralph Baumann to conduct the propane distribution use on the subject property. The Port supports the activity as proposed. Joltn Barth, 7173 Beaver Valley Road, Chimacum, will be in charge of the propane distribution activity and noted that the operation will be for an 18,000 gallon tank capacity rather than the 30,000 gallon tank that was originally proposed. He responded to Chair Hewins that the tank is used to fill commercial delivery vehicles for final distribution. The vehicle travel pattern to and from the site will be designed to the safest pattern. There is some consideration of redesign of the site in conjuntion with the existing fuel storage facility north of the proposed location that would result in reconfiguration of portions of the site. They will work with the Fire Department on safety issues. Chair Hewins noted that the Public Works Department will require that Third Street abutting the site be improved ifit is . . . Planning Commission Minutes September 22, 1999 Page 2 to be used as a main thoroughfare. Mr. Barth responded that he did not expect Third Street to be significantly used. The use should not generate more than a few trips per day by delivery vehicles. Senior Planner Sawyer noted for the record that the Port is acting on behalf of Ralph Baumann, of Petit Oil, in this application. There being no further testimony, Chair Hewins closed the public hearing. Commissioner Nutter moved to approve the conditional use permit with the following conditions: Conditions: 1. Approval is subject to the requirements of the Public Works Department in their memo dated August 13, 1999 (included in Attachment E2 to the September 22, 1999, Planning Department Staff Report for CUP 99-12) which requires that Third Street be improved to minimum ity standards if used for vehicle access. 2. Approval is subject to the requirements of the Fire Department in their memo dated August 20, 1999 (included in Attachment E to the September 22, 1999, Planning Department Staff Report for CUP 99-12) which requires rezoning ofthe property to Industrial Heavy, that the tank shall comply with the requirements of the Uniform Fire Code, and that a fire hydrant shall be located at the northwest corner of Tumwater Truck Route and Third Street. 3. All aspects of the project shall meet or exceed all Local, State, and Federal codes. Findings: The following findings are based on the information provided in the September 22, 1999, Staff Report for CUP 99-12, including all of its attachments. Consideration was also given to the comments and information presented during the September 22, 1999 public hearing, and the Planning Commission's discussion and deliberation. Consequently, the City of Port Angeles Planning Commission hereby finds: 1. The applicant, Port of Port Angeles applied for a conditional use permit to operate a propane storage and distribution facility near the northwest corner of Tumwater Truck Route and 3rd Street. The application is identified as Attachment B to the September 22, 1999, Staff Report for CUP 99-12. 2. The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation for the site is Industrial [l]. 3. The site is zoned IH, Industrial Heavy. 4. A Determination of Non-Significance (#872) was issued for the proposal on September 2, 1999. . . . Planning Commission Minutes September 22, 1999 Page 3 5. The applicant is proposing to place an 18,000 gallon, 10' 10" x 47' propane tank on the site. 6. The property includes 10 parking spaces and will be enclosed by a chain link fence. 7. Access to the site is proposed from the alley to the north and the unimproved portion of 3rd Street to the south. 8. The property is currently paved and vacant. 9. The site's Comprehensive Plan designation is Industrial [I] and it is zoned Industrial, Heavy [IH]. 10. Land Use Element Policies Al and 2 establish the need for all decisions to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan's Land Use Map and policies. The Comprehensive Plan's Land Use Element Goal H4, states "Industrial activity should be located in two major areas: adjacent to the harbor and around the airport." Land Use Element Policy H5 further states liquified petroleum gas facilities (such as propane) shall not locate outside of the IH zone and shall require a conditional use permit within the IH zone. 11. The site is surrounded by other industrial uses. 12. The Fire Department, in their memo dated August 20, 1999, included in Attachment E to the September 22, 1999, Planning Department Staff Report for CUP 99-12. recommended that a fire hydrant be installed at the northwest corner of Tumwater Truck Route and 3rd Street. 13. The Public Works Department, in their memo dated August 13, 1999, included in Attachment E to the September 22, 1999, Planning Department Staff Report for CUP 99-12 recommended that if3rd Street be improved to City Street standards if it is used for vehicle access. 14. No letters of comment were received from the public regarding this application during the public comment period which ran from August 10, 1999 to August 28, 1999. 15. The City's State Environmental Policy Act Responsible Official issued a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the project. 16. The City Council approved REZ 99-01, which rezoned the subject property from IL to IH on September 21, 1999. . . . Planning Commission Minutes September 22, 1999 Page 4 Conclusions: The following conclusions are based on the information provided in the September 22, 1999 ,Staff Report for CUP 99-12, including all of its attachments. Consideration was also given to the comments and information presented during the September 22; 1999,public hearing, the Planning Commission's discussion and deliberation; and the above listed findings. Consequently, the City of Port Angeles Planning Commission hereby concludes: A. The project, as conditioned, is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance and Parking Ordinance. B. As conditioned, the proposed use is compatible with the adjacent land uses. C. The proposed project is not detrimental to the public interest. The motion was seconded by Commissioner King and passed 5 - O. STREET VACATION PETITION- STV 99-02 - AMUNDSON/FIDLERlBEAR. the north/south allev in Block 3 Cain's Subdivision of Suburban Lot 36. Port Angeles. Request for vacation of an undeveloped right-of-way. I Commissioner Nutter stated that she owns property in the area; and although she did not believe that fact would affect her decision in the matter, she offered to remove herself from the proceedings if there was an objection to her participation in the deliberation. There was no objection. Senior Planner David Sawyer reviewed the Planning Department report. Chair Hewins opened the public hearing. Ramona Amundson, 1306 Columbia Street, stated that she is aware an easement for utility purposes will be required over the entire area if approved. She was available for questions. There being no further questions, Chair Hewins closed the public hearing. Following brief discussion, Commissioner King moved to recommend that the City Council approve the right-of-way vacation as proposed with one condition, and citing the following findings and conclusions: Condition: 1. The City shall retain a 15' unobstructed easement for utility purposes. Planning Commission Minutes September 22, 1999 Page 5 . Findings: The following findings are based on information provided in the September 22, 1999, Staff Report for STY 99-02, including all of its attachments. Consideration was also given to the comments and information presented during the September 22, 1999 public hearing, and the Planning Commission's discussion and deliberation. Consequently, the City of Port Angeles Planning Commission hereby finds: . 1. The applicants, Carl and Ramona Amundson, Gary and Lucas Bear, and Bonnie Fidler, requested the vacation of the north/south alley east of Liberty Street abutting Lots 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13, Block 3 of Cain's Addition. The application is identified as Attachment B to the September 22, 1999 Staff Report for STV 99-02. 2. The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation for the site is Low Density Residential. 3. 4. . 5. The site is zoned RS-7, Residential Single Family. Section 197-11-800 (2) (h) of the Washington Administrative Code (SEPA rules) sta~ "(2) The following types of construction shall be exempt. .. (h) The vacation of streets or roads." The ROW is 15' wide and is currently undeveloped with a difference in grade of about 5 feet between Columbia Street and the elevated alley ROW. 6. The Public Works Department indicates there is an overhead electrical line located in the alley and possibly a lateral sewer line. As a condition of the vacation, the Public Works Department recommends a 15' easement be maintained for utility purposes. 7. The Police and Fire Departments did not state any objections to the proposed vacation. 8. The are no plans to improve this alley for public vehicle access. 9. The Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element Policy B 18 states "Police and fire protection should be a key factor in residential subdivision street designs and circulation patterns. Conclusions: . The following conclusions are based on the information provided in the September 22, 1999, Staff Report for STV 99-02, including all of its attachments. Consideration was also given to the comments and information presented during the September 22, 1999 public hearing, the Planning Commission's discussion and deliberation, and the above listed findings. Consequently, the City of Port Angeles Planning Commission hereby concludes: . . . Planning Commission Minutes September 22, 1999 Page 6 A. As conditioned, the proposed vacation will not reduce emergency service access to the adjacent properties or surrounding area. B. Traffic and development patterns in the area will not be effected by this vacation. C. The project as conditioned is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. D. As conditioned, the proposed vacation will be a benefit to the adjacent properties and will not be detrimental to the surrounding area. E. The proposed project is beneficial to the public interest. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Norton and passed 5- o. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None. STAFF REPORTS Planner Sawyer provided a short briefing on the Highway 104 study and promised to keep the Commissioners informed as to any projects that would be of interest to the City. Planning for the Gateway project is moving along. The study group is moving closer to identification ofthe preferred and secondary site. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS Commissioner Norton informed staff thaf he would not be in attendance at the October meetings. Commissioner Nutter stated that she attended the Clallam County Planning Commission meetings to express the City's interest in the continuing city/county recreational trail system and the Gateway meetings to be sure that non motorized concerns are not left out of the planning process. ADJOURNMENT The :mod at 7:30 p.rn. V +~ David Sawyer, Secre td~ Fred Hewins, Chair PREPARED BY: S. Roberds . PLEASE SIGN IN PLANNING COMMISSION ATTENDANCE ROSTER AND SIGN UP SHEET For the items listed on the Agenda of: V~ dd, i999 Please read thefollowing: If I testifYl by signature below, I certify that my testimony is true and correct under penalty of perjury by the laws of the State of Washington. IV-I . . dwp\forms\anndrst. pc