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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10/09/1985 . . . PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington October 9, 1985 I CALL TO ORDER Chairman Glass called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Lorraine Ross, Jim Hulett, Jerry Glass, James Hallett, Gary Cissel, Donna Davison. Members Absent: Ted Puckett Staff Present: Paul D. Carr, Dan VanHemert, Gary Braun, Andy Rose. III MINUTES Mr. Hallett moved to approve the minutes of September 25, 1985, as submitted. Mr. Cissel seconded the motion, which passed 5 - 0 with Ms. Davison abstaining. IV PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Glass announced that Items 1, 3 and 6 would not be heard tonight, and the agenda order would be re-ordered to hear items 21 5 and 4. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT HEARING - Anna Doss. Request for a Temporary Use Permit allowing a travel trailer to be located in the RS-7, Single-Family Residential District, as a temporary residence. Location: 1702 West Fourth Street. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report. Glass opened the public hearing. Chairman Jerry Doss explained that the proposed 32-foot travel trailer would enable him to care for his elderly mother without having to live in her house. There are only two bedrooms. She sometimes has guests, and wants to live semi- independently. He submitted a letter from Dr. Christ explaining Mrs. Doss's condition and submitted pictures of the travel trailer, house and lot. Chairman Glass closed the public hearing. Mr. Hulett moved to recommend granting the Temporary Use Permit allowing the travel trailer to be located in the RS-7 . . . PLANNING COMMISSION October 9, 1985 Page 2 Single-Family Residential District as a temporary residence, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the underlying RS-7 setbacks be met by the trailer. 2. That a smoke detector and fire extinguisher be installed in the trailer. 3. That direct sewer and water services be installed to the trailer. 4. That a permanent pole, meter and electrical service be provided, per the requirements of the Light Department. 5. That the travel trailer only be occupied by Mrs. Doss's son and it be removed when the need for the travel trailer no longer exists. 6. The permit shall be for no more than two years unless oan extension is requested and the need demonstrated. He cited the following findings: A. The utilities are available to the lot and adequate for an additional dwelling unit on the property. B. The subject parcel is sufficiently large for an additional dwelling unit as a temporary use. Mr. Hallett seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Commission requested staff provide additional information on the requirments of other Departments. CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - Donald Edgmon. Request for a Condi tional Use Permit which would permit a mani- curist 1 s salon as a Home Occupation in the RS-7, Single-Family Residential District. Location: 1309 East Fourth Street. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report. Glass opened the public hearing. Chairman Don Edgmon explained that the proposed conditions were acceptable; however, he would like to remain open until 7:30 PM rather than the standard 5 PM. Chairman Glass closed the public hearingo Ms. Ross moved to recommend granting the Conditional Use Permit for a manicurist's salon as a Home Occupation in the PLANNING COMMISSION October 9, 1985 Page 3 . RS-7 Single-Family Residential District, subject to the following conditions: 1. The hours of operation be from 9 AM to 7:30 PM. 2. One 2AI0BC dry chemical fire extinguisher be installed per NFPA No. 10. She cited the following findings: A. The Home Occupation will not introduce excessive noise, vibration, odor, or light into this residential area. B. It will not significantly increase vehicular or pedestrian traffic in this residential neighborhood. C. The Home Occupation will not adversely affect nearby residential properties. D. It will not endanger the public health, safety, morals or welfare and is in the public interest. Ms. Davison seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. . Ms. Davison moved to continue Items 1 and 3 (SMA-85(10)73 and TUP-78 (5) 1) to the first meeting in November, and continue Item 6, CUP-85 (10 ).%.5 1 indefinitely. Mr. Cissel seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Commission took a 30-minute recess to review materials on Item No.4, Street Vacation request. Following review of the materials, Chairman Glass reconvened the meeting at approximately 8:05 P.M. STREET VACATION HEARING - Lloyd/Gund. Request to vacate the undeveloped street identified as 8/10 Street Crossover Drive, and the alley in Blocks 253 and 254, TPA. . Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report. In response to questions from the Commission, Assistant Public Works Director Andy Rose explained that the number of accidents at the intersection of Eighth and "I" was not unusually high. He compared the proposed Eighth and III" intersection to the former design of Eighth and "CIl. Mr. Carr explained the historical background of the project and accompanying Environmental Impact Statement. Chairman Glass opened the public hearing. PLANNING COMMISSION October 9, 1985 Page 4 . . Doug Lloyd, representing George Gund, property owner, re- viewed the history of the property. The proposed Gund Plaza shopping center, a 96,000 square-foot commercial development which included the Crossover, has been replaced by 50,000 square feet of commercial uses and approximately 100 to 200 senior citizen housing units. The Crossover is no longer included. Torn Olsonl Senior Housing Consultant, explained that the applicants recognize that the Crossover serves community purposes but it poses serious safety problems for a senior citizen housing development. Jeff Weber, traffic consultant with TRANSPO, representing the applicant, stated that a traffic study has been submitted. The key traffic movement is from Eighth Street to "I" Street. Eliminating the Crossover requires changes at Eighth and "1" , where there are sight distance problems which can be solved by stop signs. In response to a question from Mr. Hallettl Mr. Lloyd explained that if the vacation were not granted the senior citizen housing proposal could not proceed and they do not have sufficient tenants to develop a 96,000 square- foot commercial project. Mr. Lloyd also stated they would provide any easements needed by the City. In response to a question from Chairman Glass, Tom Olson explained that initially they will build 100 dwelling units for primarily local residents. Richard Page, resident at 918 South "G" Street, asked if the conditions in the original rezone and street vacation will remain. Mr. Lloyd stated that they will buffer the commercial area but may want to consider different buffering around the residential development. Following further discussion, Mr. Carr offered to provide Mr. Page with the information on the original conditions and noted that any change in the conditions would be subject to Planning Commission and City Council review. Following addi tional discussion, Chairman Glass closed the public hearing. Ms. Ross moved to recommend vacation of the undeveloped street identified as the 8/10 Street Crossover Drive and the alley in Blocks 253 and 254 , Townsite of Port Angeles, citing the following findings: . 1. No other place in town is there a crossover such as this. 2. Traffic in the area is destination traffic, not through traffic; thus the crossover is not needed. 3. Vacation will enable the developer to address traffic problems created by the proposed development. . Mr. Hulett seconded the motionl which passed 4 - 2 with Messrs. Hallett and Cissel voting "No" because vacation precludes one of the options that may be needed to provide . . . PLANNING COMMISSION October 9, 1985 Page 5 adequate traffic flow and meet the traffic-circulation needs of the community in the west end. V COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None. VI STAFF REPORTS Mr. Carr noted that the City Council had requested the Planning Commission to consider reviewing Office Commercial zoning on Race Street. Staff would provide analysis of both Race Street and Peabody Street as requested earlier by the Council. VII REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS None. VIII ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M. t:~~{{!9fAI'^ ~ Paul D. C r, Secre ary - Ch 1. an . Tape condition: Fair to Poor PDC:LF CITY of 'PORT ANGELES ATTENDANCE ROSTER . /)l.A. NtH~c:;. TYPE OF ~1EETING DAlE OF HEETING LOCATION NAME: ADDRESS: . /309 >. 4~ .~-A--. C}rv.r b 6j-- /~06"'" 6' '1 s/.- . Lt) c;4. . ;JfI- /4 ~.- L!- ~/J. .