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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11/13/1985 II . . PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington November 13, 1985 I CALL TO ORDER Chairman Glass called the meeting to order at 7:08 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Lorraine Ross, Ted Puckett, Jim Hulett, Jerry Glass, Jim Hallett, Gary Cissel, Donna Davison. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Dan VanHernert, Gary Braun. III MINUTES Mr. Hulett moved to approve the minutes of October 23rd and 29th as submitted. Ms. Ross seconded and the motion carried 6 - 0, with Mr. Cissel abstaining. IV PUBLIC HEARINGS SHORELINE PERMIT HEARING - SEA FARMS OF NORWAY. Request for SO additional floating fish-rearing pens located off Ediz Hook. Location: Ediz Hook. Chairman Glass announced that the City was awaiting comments from several State agencies on this application. Mr. Hallett moved to continue the application until the December 11th meeting. Mr. Cissel seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT HEARING - HIGH TIDE SEAFOODS. Request for an extension of a permit allowing a fish processing operation in the CBD, Central Business District. Location: Foot of Oak Street. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report. Commission members and staff discussed the safety of the structure. Chairman Glass opened the public hearing. Mr. Schefler, 3717 Park Knoll Drive, described their lease with the City for the building. He is working with the Building Official to determine measures to make the building safe. As there is only a short time in the salmon season, . . . PLANNING COMMISSION November 13, 1985 Page 2 High Tide Seafoods is also considering alternative loca- tions. Chairman Glass closed the public hearing. Ms. Ross moved to grant a one-year extension of the Temporary Use Permit. Ms. Davison seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - THOMAS WELLS. Request for extension of a Conditional Use Permit allowing a mail order and retail sales business of hunting firearms in the RS-7, Single-Family Residential District. Location: 321 East Ninth Street. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report, noting that an A-frame sign is being used in the alley adjacent to the property. Chairman Glass opened the public hearing. Thomas Wellsl 321 East Ninth Street, noted that the sign has been removed and will not be used again. Chairman Glass closed the public hearing. Mr. Cissel moved to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit extension for two years, subject to the original conditions as follows: 1. That the hours of operation be limited to between 9 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Saturday. 2. That the operation comply with the Uniform Fire Code and the Uniform Building Code. 3. That the existing security equipment be maintained. Mr. Puckett seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - YMCA. Request for extension of a Conditional Use Permit allowing remodeling of the existing YMCA structure. Location: 302 South Francis Street. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report, noting that Mike Robinson was unable to attend. Chairman Glass opened the public hearing. There being no comments, Chairman Glass closed the public hearing. Mr. Hulett moved to recommend a one-year extension of the Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Hallett seconded the motion which passed unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION November 13, 1985 Page 3 . CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - CRAIG UPTON. Request for extension of a Conditional Use Permit allowing a frame shop as a Home Occupation in the RMF, Residential Multi-Family, District. Location: 524 Cherry. Mr. VanHeffiert reviewed the Department Report. Glass opened the public hearing. Chairman Craig Upton, 524 Cherry Street, stated that there are no advertising signs now on the property. He is also seeking a contractor to close the curb cut adjacent to Cherry Street. Chairman Glass closed the public hearing. Mr. Puckett moved to recommend that the Conditional Use Permit be extended for a two-year period. Ms. Ross seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. PARKING VARIANCE HEARING DUJARDIN DEVELOPMENT. Request for a reduction of the required 140 parking spaces to 85, in connection with a proposed multi- family housing project for low/moderate income families and elderly. Location: Southwest of Pine and 16th Streets. . Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report. Glass opened the public hearing. Chairman Gretchen Miller, Clark & Associates, reviewed the proposed multi-family development, noting that up to 88 spaces could be provided under the preliminary site plan. Lloyd Repman, Duj ardin Development, stated that there is a need for housing for both low and moderate income families and the elderly in the community. Thirty-five units, which is one- half the total will be available to elderly households. There are typically 1.2 persons per elderly household and the dwelling units are smaller than those for families. Ms. Miller added that many of the 140 spaces would be unused; additional asphalt will create added storm water runoff; and trees and natural ground cover will be unnecessarily removed. Janelle Gray, 510 West 16th Street, described the condition of the streets in this vicinity, noting that the nearest bus route is on West Eighth Street. In response to a question from Ms. Ross, Ms. Miller responded that "Dial-A-Ride" and special taxi service will also be available to elderly tenants. Mr. Repman added that the development may create a demand for a new or changed bus route. . Mike Rhoads, 520 West 16th Street, noted that sight dis- tances are restricted at the intersection of Lauridsen Boulevard and Pine Street. He also asked about the environ- mental reviewl the number of units, anfr-rent range of the . . . PLANNING COMMISSION November 131 1985 Page 4 proposed project. Louie Torres responded that the Boulevard and Edgewood Place will be improved. The environmental review has been conducted by both the City and Farmers' Home Administration 1 and there will be 70 units in the develop- ment which will require an amendment to the original annexa- tion agreement. Chairman Glass closed the public hearing. Ms. Ross moved to recommend that the parking variance be granted to 88 spaces, subject to the following conditions: 1. That a detailed off-street parking planl showing 140 spaces, be submitted to the Public Works and Planning Departments with the building permit applications. 2. That if a need for additional parking occurs, additional spaces will be installed. Ms. Davison seconded the motion, which failed 2 - 5. Mr. Hallett moved to recommend a parking variance from 140 to 96 off-street parking spaces, with the conditions that: 1. A detailed off-street parking plan showing 140 spaces be submitted to the Public Works and Planning Departments with the building permit application. 2. If a need for additional off-street parking occurs, additional spaces will be installed. He cited the following findings: A. Elderly households generate less demand for off-street parking than families. B. The preserved trees and landscaped areas will enhance the development and retain a valued natural character- istic. C. With the attached conditions, the parking impacts can be mitigated, if any should develop. Mr. Hulett seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. STREET VACATION HEARING - REPMAN. Request to vacate a portion of Lee Street, Washington Street and an alley in Fogarty and Dolan's Addition. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report, noting that an ingress/egress/utility easement should be retained over the alley abutting the house on Lots 5, 6 and 7. Chairman Glass opened the public hearing. PLANNING COMMISSION November 13, 1985 Page 5 . Gretchen Miller outlined the property owned by the proponent and stated that in addition to the rights-of-way in the present petition, a follow-up request has been filed for a portion of pine Street right-of-way. Louie Torres requested that an alternative legal description for the easement be prepared when the survey of the property is completed more accurately showing the location of Edgewood Place and the utilties. Chairman Glass closed the public hearing. Mr. Hulett moved to recommend approval of the vacations with the condition that a utility and access easement be retained over that portion of the alley occupied by Edgewood Drive to provide access to the house on Lots 5, 6 and 7, Block 3, citing the following findings: 1. The rights-of-way cannot be used for public access or utility purposes. 2. There will be no immediate impact on traffic patterns, utilities services or public safety in the vicinity. . 3. Vacation of the subject rights-of-way will assist in clearing title and placing property on the tax rolls enhancing the tax base of the City. Ms. Ross seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. CONDITIONAL. USE HEARING - SHANNON. Request for a Conditional Use Permit to permit a bed and breakfast establishment to locate in the RS-7, Single-Family Residential, District. Location: 139 West 14th St. Chairman Glass removed himself from consideration of this matter and left the hearing room. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report. Vice-Chairman Hulett opened the public hearing. Gaye Shannon, 139 West 14th Street, stated that four of the six bedrooms in the home would be rented. She distributed a site plan showing four additional spaces not including the driveway. Vice Chairman Hulett closed the public hearing. Ms. Ross moved to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit, subject to the following conditions: 1. Additional off-street, graveled parking spaces that comply with the Parking Code and are screened from abutting property and rights-of-way, be provided at a ratio of one space per bedroom to be let, plus two for the owner-occupants. Said screening may be by vegetative hedge or vision-obscuring fencing. . ,. . . . PLANNING COMMISSION November 131 1985 Page 6 2. The proposed use must comply with State regulations and the local fire alarm ordinance. 3. and sanitary facility descriptions be the Building Section of Public Works for the building be inspected prior to Floor plans provided to review and operation. She cited the following findings: A. Wi th the conditions attached, the proposed bed and breakfast can be compatible with the surrounding residential neighborhood. B. With the conditions attached, the proposed use will not be detrimental to abutting properties. Mr. Puckett seconded the motionl which passed unanimously. Chairman Glass returned to the hearing room. CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - STOSSEL. Request for a Conditional Use Permit to permit a beauty shop as a Home Occupation in the RS-7, Single-Family Residen- tial District. Location: 1216 South "A" Street. Because the applicant was not present, Mr. Puckett moved to continue the public hearing to the December 11, 1985, meeting. Ms. Ross seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - CHRISTOPHER SPENCE. Request for a Conditional Use Permit allowing a body and paint shop to locate in the ACD, Arterial Commercial District. Location: East First Street. Ms. Ross excused herself and left the hearing room due to a conflict of interest. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report. Chairman Glass opened the public hearing. Chris Spence stated that the body shop will operate from 8 AM to 7 PM, primarily weekdays. There are three parking spaces plus an aisle-way on the property. Keith Holman added that extensive remodeling has occurred 1 including provisions for fire protection. Chairman Glass closed the public hearing. Ms. Davison moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit to recommend that the Conditional Use Permit be approved with the following conditions: PLANNING COMMISSION November 13, 1985 Page 7 . 1. provision of fire extinguisher per requirements of NFPA No. 10. citing the following findings: A. The difference in elevation between the residential areas to the north and the lack of access to the alley mean the use will not have a hazardousl detrimental or incompatible impact upon those residential uses. B. The body shop is compatible with the existing uses immediately west. C. The use does not significantly change the conditions or impacts on the area. Mr. Hallett seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Ms. Ross returned to the hearing room. . CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - SUE BOYD. Request for a Condi tional Use perrni t allowing a bed and breakfast establishment to be located in the RMF, Residential MUlti-Family, District, as well as Graphoanalysis as a Home Occupation. Location: 325 East Sixth Street. Chairman Glass left the hearing room and Vice-Chairman Hulett assumed the chair. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report. Vice-Chairman Hulett opened the public hearing. Susan Boyd, 325 East Sixth Streetl stated that her family owns three vehicles, one of which is gone during the week. In response to a question from Mr. Hulett, Ms. Boyd stated that a customer seeking graphoanalysis will usually make two trips to her home. Vice-Chairman Hulett closed the public hearing. Mr. Cissel moved to recommend that the Conditional Use Permit for a Horne Occupation be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. The bed and breakfast shall be for two rooms, operating six days a week, with check-in time at 3 PM and check-out time at 10 AM. 2. The graphoanalysis Horne Occupation shall operate Monday through Saturday from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. . 3. There shall be one sign, no larger than ten square feet on the building6 Both businesses may be advertised on said sign. . . . PLANNING COMMISSION November 13, 1985 Page 8 4 . One 2A10BC dry chemical fire extinguisher be provided on each floor. 5. Smoke detectors be properly installed on the first and second floor corridors between the living and sleeping quarters. 6. Prior to operation of the bed and breakfast, it shall be inspected by the Building Official for compliance with the Building Code. 7. The off-street parking be provided as shown on the site plan submitted with the application. Citing the following findings: A. With the conditions attached 1 the proposed bed and breakfast will be compatible with the surrounding uses and not introduce any detrimental or hazardous conditions. B. Wi th the conditions attached, the proposed Horne Occupation can comply with the Home Occupation development standards and review criteria. Mr. Hallett seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Chairman Glass returned to the hearing room. CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - McMICKEN. Request for a Conditional Use Permit allowing an electronics repair business as a Horne Occupation. . Location: 817 East Sixth Street. Ms. Davison moved to remove this application from the table and continue the public hearing to the December 11th meeting. Mr. Hulett seconded the rnotionl which passed unanimously. V COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None. VI STAFF REPORTS 1. Magnuson Annexation Agreement Mr. VanHemert stated that Lloyd Repman of Dujardin Develop- ment has requested an amendment to the Annexation Agreement prepared when Ben Magnuson annexed the property in 1977. The number of dwelling units on the property was fixed at 64. Mr. Repman has requested an amendment to 70 units to . . , PLANNING COMMISSION November 13, 1985 Page 9 accommodate his proposed low and moderate income housing project for low and moderate income families and the elderly. The Planning Commission discussed the fact that elderly households are smaller, generate less traffic, and occupy smaller dwelling units than families. Ms. Ross moved to recommend that the Annexation Agreement be amended to provide for 70 rather than 64 units. Mr. Cissel seconded the motionl which passed unanimously. 2. Next Regular Meeting The Planning Commission decided to change their long-range meeting to November 26, 1985, to study the proposed single- family districts. VII REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS Mr. Puckett asked about the planks along the edge of Ediz Hook Road at Crown Zellerbach. Mr. Hulett urged the City Council to appoint a new member as soon as possible. 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