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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11/10/1982 . PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington November 10, 1982 I CALL TO ORDER Chairman Wight called the meeting to order at 7 PM. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Patrick Downie, Jerry Cornell, Richard Anderson, Richard Wight, James Hulett, David Brewer, Mickey Ranta Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Paul D. Carr, Dan VanHemert, Gary Braun III APPROVAL OF MINUTES . . Mr. Anderson moved to approve the minutes of October 27, 1982, as submittedj Mr. Brewer seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. IV HEARINGS STREET VACATION HEARING - OLYMPIC MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. Petition to vacate the westerly 50' of Columbia Street between Blocks 3 and 4, PSCC; and to vacate the westerly 50' of the Columbia/Caroline alley in Block 4, PSCC. Location: Columbia Street and Columbia/Caroline alley, immediately east of Olympic Memorial Hospital. (Continued from October 13, 1982.) Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Reportj Chairman Wight opened the public hearing. . Mrs. Erna Fountain and James Sobieck opposed traffic from the proposed Hospital parking lot using the alley or Columbia Street because those two streets are currently dead ends. Mr. Buck, of Olympic Memorial Hospital, said they would not access off the alley but there was no position on the Columbia Street access, but will work with the community to assure good relations. The Commis- sion further questioned Mr. Buck and the Staff on access to Columbia Street. Chairman Wight closed the public hearing. . . . PLANNING COMMISSION November 10, 1982 Page 2 Mr. Cornell moved to recommend vacation of the street and alley, subject to the following conditions: 1. That temporary utility easements, containing the existing light poles and electrical lines, sewer, and water line, be retained to accommodate maintenance of the existing utilities and that temporary barriers be installed to eliminate non-municipal access to Columbia Street and the alley until relocation of the utilities. 2. That prior to construction of the parking area, the underground and overhead utilities be relocated to the satisfaction of the City Light and Public Works Departments. 3. Olympic Memorial Hospital shall pay the cost of relocating the utilities. 4. That the installation of the parking lot occur in accordance with Ordinance 1588 as amended and the Uniform Fire Code. 5. Permanent access to the vacated right-of-way shall not be from Columbia Street or the alley. Mr. Cornell cited the following findings of fact: A. Vacation of the subject rights-of-way will assist ln the expansion of the Hospital and enhance local medical services. B. The additional off-street parking spaces provided by the vacated land will relieve possible parking and traffic circulation problems. C. With the provision of utility easements and the future relocation of utilities, the vacations will not negatively impact public services. D. The vacations are in the public interest. Mr. Ranta seconded this motion which passed unanimously. CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - GRISWOLD. Application for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a doll and toy museum/sales area as a Home Occupation. Location: 829 West 12th Street. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report; Chairman Wight opened the public hearing. PLANNING COMMISSION November 10, 1982 Page 3 . Mr. Griswold explained that the operation has been primarily hobby and collecting for the last six years, but the scale has been increasing. Consequently, they wanted to consider a museum with sales, but moving to a commercial area would be too costly now. The Planning Commission expressed concern regarding the scale and retail aspects. In response to a question, the Fire Marshall noted that there would not be a problem with the small electric kiln if it complies with the Fire Code. Chairman Wight closed the public hearing. The Planning Commission discussed the impact of this commercial-type operation in a residential neighborhood. Mr. Downie moved to deny the proposed Conditional Use Permit because of the apparent scale of the doll and toy museum/sales operation, the type of retail activity, the value of the proposed addition which would be strictly for the museum and sales area, the potential negative impacts on the neighborhood, and the proposed operation does not comply with Section 17.86.012 of the Zoning Code. Mr. Brewer seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. . CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - PAVLAK. Application for a Conditional Use Permit to establish a one-person beauty shop as a Home Occupation. Location: 1825 West Tenth Street. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report; Chairman Wight opened the public hearing. Jean Pavlak explained that the proposed beauty operation would only handle two people at a time. She expects to work only three to four days a week, three to four hours per day, with approximately two customers per hour. Only a single shampoo bowl will be installed. The garage doors will remain. One resident vehicle will be on the site during operating hours. Chairman Wight closed the public hearing. Mr. Anderson moved to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit to operate a one-person beauty salon as a Home Occupation for an initial period of one year, provided that a 2AIOBC dry chemical fire extinguisher was provided on the site, citing the following findings of fact: . 1. The beauty salon, as a Home Occupation, will not introduce excessive noise, vibration-creating equipment or odor into this residential area. . . . PLANNING COMMISSION November 10, 1982 Page 4 2. With a properly controlled customer flow, the vehicular traffic and on-street parking demand will not significantly increase. 3. The Home Occupation will not affect nearby properties. 4. It will not endanger the public health, safety, morals, or welfare, and is in the public interest. Mr. Ranta seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT HEARING - CITY OF PORT ANGELES. An amendment to zoning regulations, Ordinance 1709, to clarify the exemption of certain developments from lot coverage requirements. Location: City-wide. Chairman Wight opened the public hearing on the amendment clarifying the exception of certain developments from lot coverage requirements. In response to questions from the Commission, the Staff explained the current lot coverage practices in the City and requirements in other communities. Mr. Ronald Bradshaw spoke about his experience with lot coverage and decks. Chairman Wight closed the public hearing. Mr. Ranta moved to recommend amending Ordinance 1709 concerning specific exemptions from lot coverage, as follows: The following shall be exempt from lot coverage requirements: 1. Sidewalks, driveways, and uncovered off-street parking spaces. 2. The first thirty (30) inches of eaves. 3. Uncovered swimming pools and hot tubs. 4. Uncovered and unenclosed concrete, brick, and stone patios, wood decks and platforms, not more than thirty (30) inches above grade; provided, however, an open railing or grillwork not exceeding thirty (30) inches in height may be constructed above any such patio, deck or platform. Mr. Anderson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION November 10, 1982 Page 5 . Chairman Wight placed the Interpretation next on the Agenda. Interpretation - Feed Store in a cSD-C1 Zone. Mr. Carr reviewed the Department memorandum, noting feed stores are not addressed in the Zoning Ordinance and the most similar uses in the CSD-C1 Zone were specialty shops and hardware stores. During the discussion, Mr. Olmstead explained that the feed store would be a retail operation, County-wide in scope, and most sales would be in bulk. Mr. Cornell noted that feed stores can vary in size and that supermarkets, a permitted use in the CSD-Cl Zone, probably would be larger in scale than feed stores. Following a discussion, Mr. Downie moved to determine that a feed store is a compatible use in the CSD-Cl Zone as a Conditional Use Permit in order to insure that through the review process, it would be compatible with the specific area in which it might locate. Mr. Anderson seconded the motion, which passed 6 - 1. . V COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None. VI PLANNING STUDIES Proposed Annexation Resolution. There was no discussion on this item. VII STAFF REPORTS Amendment to By-Laws changing the place of the regular meetings of the Planning Commission. Mr. Hulett moved to amend the By-Laws changing the place of the regular meeting of the Planning Commission to the City Council Chambers. Mr. Brewer seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. VIII REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS . Mr. Anderson asked what had been done on the Home Occupation that he had mentioned last meeting. Staff would investigate on site. . . . PLANNING COMMISSION November 10, 1982 Page 6 IX ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:35 P.M. CP?:~ Tape condition: Satisfactory PDC:LF ~I{ 1L hairman 1 CITY OF PORT ANGELES ATTENDANCE ROSTER . Type of Meeting: Planning Commission Date: 11-10-82 Location: 134 West Front Street, Port Angeles, Washington . NAME } /01 ~ tJ.J.. ~ fc:Jf. 9iu/ /et~ I' , .:l L l