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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10/08/1997 . .. . HEARING DEVICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE NEEDING ASSISTANCE. AGENDA CITY OF PORT ANGELES PLANNING COMMISSION 321 East Fifth Street Port Angeles, W A 98362 October 8, 1997 7:00p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER " II. ROLL CALL m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Meeting of September 24, 1997 IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP 97-17 - SORENSON, 924 Caroline.: Develop an off-street parking lot not associated with a permitted use on the same site in the CA, Commercial Arterial District. 2. STREET VACATION PETInOlY - STY 97-02 - SCHOUTEN, 16tlLSnoo: hetw.e.e~" and "e" Stre.eta~ Request for vacation of City right-of-way. V. OTHER BUSINESS: 1. STREET VACATION PETITION - STV 97-02 - W ALKHOEE. Portion of"P" Str.e.e.l.:. A petition requesting vacation of a portion of "P" Street situated between Fourteenth Street and Milwaukee Drive. (Continued discussion from September 24, 1997.) VI. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC VII. STAFF REPORTS VIII. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS UL ADJO~NT PLANNING COMMISSION: Tim Gennan, (Cbair), Dean Reed (Vice), Bob King, Cindy Souders, Linda Nutler, Mary Craver, Fredric Hewins STAff: Brnd Collins. Director, Sue Roberds Planning Specialist, David Sawyer, SeniorPlanncr. . . . MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington 98362 October 8,1997 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Linda Nutter, Fredric Hewins, Cindy Souders, Dean Reed, Bob King Member Excused: Mary Craver, Tim Gennan Staff Present: David Sawyer, Sue Roberds, Dan McKeen, Gary Kenworthy Public Present: Arnold and Debbie Schouten, Lonnie Linn, Shawn Linn, Rob and Alexis Sorenson, Bob Walkhoff APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Nutter moved to reorder the agenda and continue approval of the minutes to the end of the meeting to allow a correction to be made to the draft minutes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner King and passed 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP 97-17 - SORENSON, 924 Georgiana: Develop an off-street parking lot not associated with a pennitted use on the same site in the CA, Commercial Arterial District Senior Planner Sawyer reviewed the Planning Department's report on the application recommending approval of the conditional use permit and answered questions regarding staff s recommended conditions of approval. Vice Chair Reed opened the public hearing. Rob Sorenson, 1217 East Second Street, agreed with the staffs recommendation and was available for questions. The proposed off-street parking lot will be for parking in association with the commercial structure directly south of the alley at 917 East Front Street. There being no further comments from the public, Vice Chair Reed closed the public hearing. Commissioner Souders moved to approve the conditional use permit as proposed with the conditions, findings and conclusions as follows: Conditions oi.Ap.p.IOYa1 1. All aspects of the project shall meet or exceed all Local, State, and Federal codes, . . . Planning O:Jmmission Minutes - October 8, /997 Page 2 including the Uniform Building, Fire and Electrical Codes as adopted by the City of Port Angeles. 2. A detailed lighting and landscaping plan consistent with P AMC 17.23.020 D, E, and G needs to be submitted to the Planning Department for approval and improvements shall be installed prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for any use requiring these spaces for compliance with the City's Parking Ordinance. The landscaping plan shall include a solid 4' minimum height fence along the property line adjacent to the parking stalls in order to shield automobile headlights from the adjacent residence. 3. The applicant shall provide the Planning Department with evidence the subject lot is a legal non-conforming lot of record established in accordance with or prior to adoption of the City's Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. Findings: Based on the information provided in the October 8, 1997 Staff Report for CUP 97-17, (including all of its attachments), comments and information presented during the public hearing, and the Planning Commission's discussion and deliberation, the City of Port Angeles Planning Commission hereby fmds that: 1. The applicant, Robert Linkletter (representing Robert Sorensen) applied for a conditional use permit for an off-street parking lot to be located at 924 East Georgiana Street as proposed in the October 8, 1997 Staff Report for CUP 97-17 (Attachment A). 2. The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation for the subject property IS Commercial. 3. The subject property is zoned CO, Commercial Office. 4. A Determination of Non-Significance was issued for this proposal on October 3, 1997 and (Attachment B of the October 8, 1997 Staff Report for CUP 97-17). 5. An off-street parking lot is a conditionally permitted use in the CO zone. 6. The subject lot is 40' wide and 140' in depth. 7. The proposed parking spaces are to be used to meet the parking requirements of an office use located at 917 E. Front Street. 8. Per P AMC 17.96.070 approval of a conditional use permit is valid for a period of one year from the date of its original approval. Conclusions.:. Based on the information provided in the October 8, 1997 Staff Report for CUP 97-17 . . . Planning Commission Minutes - October 8. 1997 Page 3 including all of its attachments, comments and information presented during the public hearing, the Planning Commission's discussion and deliberation, and the above listed findings, the City of Port Angeles Planning Commission hereby concludes that: A. The Comprehensive Plan's Land Use Element Policies A2, Dl, and E3 are directly relevant to the proposed project. B. As conditioned, the proposed use is consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan's Commercial Land Use Designation, the Comprehensive Plan's Land Use Element Policies A2, D1 and E3, and the regulations of the City's Zoning Ordinance, and the CO zone. C. As conditioned the proposed project is in the public use and interest. The motion was seconded by Commissioner King and passed 5 - 0 . OTHER BUSINESS SIREEIYACA TION PETITION - STV.J)~-=.sCHO.lITEN, 16th Street b.etw.e.e~" and He" Streets.: Request for vacation of City right-of-way. Planner Sawyer reviewed the Planning Department's report recommending approval of the request for vacation of public right-of-way as proposed. Vice Chair opened discussion to the public. Arnold Schouten, 1601 South "e" Street, agreed with staffs analysis that the reason for the street vacation request was largely due to snow damage that resulted during the 1996-97 winter storms. In an effort to replace the destroyed warehouse, review of the site and the constraints of the zoning designation and lot size was considered which resulted in the request for vacation of the right-of-way. It is desirable to seek a rezone to Industrial Light for the property given its historical use, and consolidate the property ownerships which are along both sides of Sixteenth Street at this location. However, given the restrictive setback requirements of the IL zone, yacation is being requested to accommodate redevelopment under the IL zone designation. He has spoken with all of the abutting property owners/neighbors who are largely in favor of the proposal as it will result in a more normal neighborhood setting than has been in the past given its location as a neighbor to a retail lumber facility. He will work with Mrs. Radke who expressed minor concerns regarding to resolve her concerns to her satisfaction. Commissioner King moved to recommend that the City Council approve the street vacation as proposed with the following conditions, findings, and conclusions: Conditions of ApprOYal: 1. The proposed street vacation is subject to the recommendations ofthe City's Public Works Department (Attachment B of the October 8, 1997 Planning Department Staff Report for STY 97-03) which include: . "e . Planning Commission Minutes - October 8. 1997 Page 4 a.) City standard cul-de-sac or other Fire Department and Public Works approved turnaround will be required at the proposed easterly terminus of 16th Street along with the required additional right-of-way. Sixteenth Street will be closed and access will not be allowed from the site; b.) City standard curb, gutter, and sidewalk will be required at "C" Stret. lfused as an entrance, a City standard concrete driveway will be required; c.) Overhead and underground utility easements will be required for power transmission and the 6 inch water main will remain. Underground utility easements will be required for the sewer main and 2 inch water main in the proposed street vacation area. (These easements will not be required if a sewer c1eanout and 2 inch water cross tie are constructed in the 16th Street right of way easterly of the vacated area); 2. The proposed street vacation is subject to the recommendations of the City's Light Division (Attachment C of the October 8, 1997 Planning Department Staff Report for STY 97-03) as follws: 1. A 17-foot wide easement is required along both sides of the existing power line. This will insure that any new buildings will have proper clearance from the utility. 2. Unobstructed access shall be maintained to the existing power poles. 3. The City shall be allowed to trim trees and/or remove danger trees in the easement. 3. The proposed street vacation is subject to the recommendations of the City's Fire Department (Attachment D of the October 8, 1997 Planning Department Staff Report for STY 97-3) as follows: a.) An approved turnaround or access road approved by the Port Angeles Fire and Public Works Departments shall be required at the west end of 16th Street adjacent to the east end of the proposed street vacation. The access road shall be graded to reduce the existing vertical grade, have a minimum unobstructed width of 20 feet continuing to a public street, and be of an all weather surface. b.) A fire hydrant shall be provided at the west end of 16th Street adjacent to the east end of the proposed street vacation. Findings.: 1. The applicant for the requested vacation is Arnold Schouten, the application/petition is attached as Attachment A of the October 8, 1997 Planning Department Staff Report for STY 97-03. 2. The requested vacation is for that portion of 16th Street abutting Lots 11-14, Block . . . Planning Commission Minutes. October 8, 1997 Page 5 429 and Lots 7-10, Block 442 (identified in Attachment A of the October 8, 1997 Planning Department Staff Report for STY 97-03). 3. The street vacation is categorically exempt from threshold detennination and Environmental Impact Statement requirements per Section 197-11-800 (2) (h) of the Washington Administrative Code. 4. The subject right-of-way and adjoining properties are currently designated on the City's Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map as Commercial. Lots 11, 12, and 13 of Block 429 and Lots 8, 9, and 10 of Block 442 are zoned Commercial, Neighborhood and Lot 14 of Block 429 and Lot 7 of Block 442 are zoned RS-7. 5. There is a major electrical transmission line located in the subject right-of-way. 6. The subject right-of-way is currently improved. 7. The Public Works, City Light, and Fire Department's comments are included as Attachments B, C, and D ofthe October 8, 1997 Planning Department Staff Report for STY 97-03. 8. The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Policy B3 and Transportation Policy B 18 as listed in the October 8, 1997 Planning Department Staff Report for STY 97-03 directly relate to the proposed vacation. Conclusions.: A. The vacation as conditioned is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan's Land Use Policy B3 and Transportation Policy B 18. B. As conditioned, the proposed vacation will allow a redevelopment of the adjacent site with improved site design and reduced impacts on the adjacent residential area. C. As conditioned, the proposed vacation will not have an adverse impact on the public health, safety and welfare. Commissioner Souders seconded the motion, which passed 5 - O. SIREEIYACAIION PETITION - STY 97-02 - W AI ,KHOFF, Portion of "P" ~tre.et: A petition requesting vacation of a portion of "p" Street situated between Fourteenth Street and Milwaukee Drive. (Continued discussion from September 24, 1997.) Vice Chair opened discussion continued from the September 24, 1997, Planning Commission meeting with the applicant Mr. Walkhoff, and City Engineer Gary Kenworthy. Bob Walkhoff, P.O. Box 121, Carlsborg, WA , explained that he and City Engineer Kenworthy have come to an impasse regarding the condition of vacation that he exchange Planning Commission Minutes - October 8. 1997 Page 6 . an area of his property at the intersection of"P" and Fourteenth Street in exchange for the requested "P" Street right-of-way being requested for vacation. Gary Kenworthy, Port Angeles City Engineer, provided a visual display to better explain the request The display indicated the intersections of "P"/Fourteenth Streets and Milwaukee/Fourteenth Streets and the preferred development of those areas. The intersections are very high angle and require specific spacing requirements. He provided information regarding specific urban design spacing standards for intersecting streets which indicated the spacing between minor arterials should be a minimum of 3001. He is willing to compromise to reduce that distance to 273' but doesn't feel that further compromise is wise or necessary. The proposal to exchange property south of the intersection of"P" and Fourteenth Street is in an effort to support the vacation proposal and to prepare for the anticipated future realignment of rights-of-way in the area. The subject right-of-way is not intended for use in the future and could be vacated. Mr. Walkhoffrepeated his objection that the City is asking for more property than is needed to realign the roadway in his opinion. He does not really need the "P" Street right-of-way property but could use the additional area to ensure privacy to his adjoining properties. He requested that the amount/area of property being requested as an exchange in this issue be reduced to where the distance between the proposed realigned Fourteenth and Milwaukee Street intersection would be only about 223t. . Mr. Kenworthy reiterated his rationale for the property exchange proposal and that his reasoning is based upon acceptable urban traffic engineering design standards. If the intersections cannot be straightened out with the vacation proposal, there is really no public interest in vacating the property. The proposed compromise would allow the desired realignment of the intersection. This seems to be an opportune time to acquire/exchange property for the proper realignment of the intersection. Future development in the area will require construction of the rights-of-way to the urban design standards being referenced in this issue. Mr. Walkhoff is willing to work with the City in this issue but does not want to lose as much property as would be necessary to complete the transaction as proposed by the City Engineer. He believes his proposed redesign of the intersection would be more logical and was unwilling to accept the City Engineer's adjusted proposaL Following discussion between Commission members that no further compromise seems possible, Commissioner Souders moved to recommend that the City Council deny the vacation petition citing the following findings and conclusions: Endings: 1. The applicant for the requested vacation is Bob Walkhoff. The application/petition is attached as Attachment A of the September 24, 1997 Planning Department Staff Report for STY 97-02. . 2. The requested vacation is for the vacation of"P" Street south of 14th Street and north of Milwaukee Drive (identified in Attachment A of the September 24, 1997 Planning Department Staff Report for STY 97-02). Planning Commission Minutes - October 8,1997 Page 7 . 3. The street vacation is categorically exempt from threshold detennination and environmental impact statement requirements per Section 197-11-800 (2) (h) ofthe Washington Administrative Code. 4. The subject right-of-way and adjoining properties are designated in the City's Comprehensive Plan as Medium Density Residential (MDR), the right-of-way and the properties to the east, south and north are zoned Residential Medium Density (RMD) and the property to the north is zoned RS-9. 5. There are no utilities located in the subject right-of-way. 6. The subject right-of-way is currently unimproved. 7. The Public Works. City Light, and Fire Department's comments are included as Attaclnnents B, C, and D of the September 24, 1997 Planning Department Staff Report for S TV 97-02. 8. The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Policies B3 and C3, Transportation Policy B 18, and Conservation Policy B3 as listed in the September 24, 1997 Planning Department Staff Report for STV 97-02 directly relate to the proposed vacation. . 9. The applicant stated that he is unwilling to comply with the recommended condition of approval recommended by the City's Public Works Department which includes dedication of adjacent property identified in Attachment D of the September 24, 1997, staff report for STV 97-02. Conclusions: A. The vacation as conditioned is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan's Land Use Policies B3 and C3, Transportation Policy B18, and Conservation Policy B3. B. As conditioned, the proposed vacation would result in an improved configuration for future improvement of the intersection. C. The proposed vacation will have an adverse impact on the public health, safety and welfare. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nutter and passed 5-0. Vice Chair Reed noted that this is a recommendation to the City Council and stated for the record that it is the Commission's intent that the applicant understand his options in this Issue. . APPROVAL OF MINUTES Following review of the amended minutes which contained a revision to the vote on the Putman conditional use permit at the September 24, 1997, meeting, Commissioner Nutter moved to approve the September 24, 1997, minutes. The motion was seconded by . . . Pil/nning Commission Minutes - October 8, 1997 Page 8 Commissioner King and passed 4 - 0 with Commissioner Souders abstaining. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None. STAFF REPORTS None. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS Commissioner Nutter reported that the non-motorized transportation survey has been completed. Some 960+ responses were received out of a mailing of around 10,000 pieces. She considered this a fantastic response and will keep the Commission members informed of the committee's progress. She also noted that she will not be in attendance at the October 22nd meeting. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. --y~~--~ - Dave sawy~;~secretary Dean Reed Vice Chair PREPARED BY: S. Roberds