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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 12/08/1982 . ~ 'W -"'"'\. . III IV PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington December 8, 1982 I CALL TO ORDER Chairman Wight called the meeting to order at 7 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Patrick Downie, Jerry Cornell, Richard Anderson, Richard Wight, James Hulett, David Brewer, Mickey Ranta (Messrs. Downie and Ranta arrived late) Members Absent: None Staff Present: Paul Carr, Dan VanHemert, Gary Braun APPROVAL OF MINUTES of November 17, 1982 Mr. Anderson moved to approve the minutes of the November 17, 1982, meeting as submitted; Mr. Brewer seconded the motion, which passed 4 - 0 with Mr. Cornell abstaining because he was not present at that meeting. HEARINGS CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - MASTER'S BAPTIST CHURCH. Application for a Conditional Use Permit to use existing single-family structure as church meeting place and the adjacent lot for parking. Location: 520 Golf Course Road. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report. In response to a question from the Commission, Mr. VanHemert noted that City sewer is a short distance away; there had been only one public comment with no expressed opinion prior to the meeting. Chairman Wight opened the public hearing. Dean Blankenship of the Church spoke briefly. Byron Rogers, also representing the Church, noted that the current membership is approximately 50 people, with an average attendance of 25 people and approximately 5 vehicles. The Commission and Mr. Rogers discussed the possibility that the Church would only buy one of the two parcels currently listed in the application. The Commission also asked Mr. Rogers if he was aware of the regulations pertaining to churches and the proposed conditions. Mr. Rogers dais he saw no problem with the conditions. Chairman Wight closed the public hearing. /~ . . . PLANNING CO~lISSION December 8, 1982 Page 2 Mr. Brewer moved to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit for Masters Baptist Church, specifically for Parcels 2 and 3 of Short Plat No. 79-6-8 as recorded in Volume 7 of Short Plats, page 54, Records of Clallam County, subject to the following conditions: 1. Because of the change in land use and resulting traffic generation, a pro-rata contribution be made to the Golf Course Road Improvement Fund. 2. That the church connect to the City sewer system. 3. A final off-street parking plan, on accordance with Ordinance 1588, be prepared and submitted to the Public Works Department. 4. Fire exits be designated, fire extinguishers be installed, and other requirements of the UFC and Fire Marshall be followed. 5. A ten-foot wide landscape buffer and a barrier hedge of shrubs with a mature height of six feet be planted adjacent to the west and south boundaries of the property. He cited the following findings of fact: A. This residential area does not have a church or other institutional use. B. The church is generally compatible with the residen- tial character of the area. C. With the application of Conditions 1 and 2, street and utility impacts can be minimized. D. The Conditional Use Permit is in the general welfare and best interest of the City. Mr. Anderson seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. CONDITIONAL USE HEARING - OLMSTEAD. Application for a Conditional Use Permit to establish a retail feed store in the cSD-c1 District. Location: 1611 South "en Street. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report; Chairman Wight opened the public hearing. Bob Eshom, owner of the property, said the proposed operation would be small and inquired about the Fire Code requirements. The Fire Marshall would contact him after PLANNING CO~~ISSION December 8, 1982 Page 3 . the meeting. Ed Olmstead explained the characteristics of the proposed feed store operation, noting that they will use pest-proof containers and may have cats. The Commission, Mr. Olmstead and Mr. Eshom discussed parking conditions in the area and the designation of a loading and unloading area. Chairman Wight closed the public hearing. Mr. Anderson moved to recommend granting the Conditional Use Permit for a period of one year for the operation as described by the applicant during the public hearing, and subject to compliance with the Fire Code. Mr. Ranta seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. . ANNEXATION HEARING - DEL HUR, INC. Consideration of annexation of approximately 39.5 acres, zoning classification RS-9 and PBP. Location: Approximately 39.5 acres immediately east of peninsula Golf Course. Mr. Carr noted that an Environmental Impact Statement would be required for this proposed annexation of 39.5 acres. The Planning Commission questioned Mr. Sample, representing DelHur, on a number of aspects of the proposed annexation. Mr. Downie moved to table this application until completion of the Environmental Impact Statement. Mr. Brewer seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. FINAL PLAT HEARING - CRONAUER. Consideration of the final plat of the Cronauer Replat consisting of 4 lots on 3.2 acres. Location: North of Milwaukee Drive, between "N" and 11011 Streets. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report; Chairman Wight opened the public hearing. Mr. Cronauer was available to answer questions. There being none, Chairman Wight closed the public hearing. Mr. Brewer moved to recommend approval of the Final Plat because it complies with the preliminary plat and the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance. Mr. Anderson seconded the motion, which passed 4 - 0 with three mem- bers abstaining because they were not on the Commission when the preliminary plat was approved. (Wight, Cornell, Hulett) . V COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC tit None. . . . PLANNING COMMISSION December 8, 1982 Page 4 VI STAFF REPORTS Annexation Resolution. Mr. Carr reviewed the changes requested by the Planning Commission. Following a discussion, Mr. Downie moved to recommend that the City Council pass the Annexation Resolution as amended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Ranta seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Handicapped Parking Mr. Carr informed the Planning Commission that the City would be enforcing the handicapped parking requirements of State law in the near future; and following a discus- sion, he indicated he would find out in more detail exactly how this would be accomplished. County Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance Mr. Carr inquired if the Commission wanted to make a comment concerning County Planning and Zoning. Following a discussion, Mr. Brewer moved that Staff prepare a letter expressing support for County Planning and Zoning Ordinances. Mr. Downie seconded the motion, which passed 5 - 1 with one abstention. . VII REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS Mr. Downie: Asked the status of the Convention Center. Mr. Carr said there had been no change. Mr. Cornell: No comment. Mr. Anderson: Inquired about the home occupation in his neighborhood. Mr. VanHemert explained that the operator had been given an application. Mr. Hulett: Noted that the trailer house that he had mentioned at the previous meeting had been moved. Mr. Brewer: Said he would not be able to attend the City Council meeting on December 21st. Mr. Ranta: Expressed thanks to the Planning Commission for their efforts in the handicapped parking problem. Chairman Wight: Asked if there would be a special meeting. Following discussion, the Commission decided to have a special meeting on commercial zoning on the first Wednesday in January. . . . VIII ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:10 Q~ PDC:LF Tape Condition: Satisfactory PLANNING COMMISSION December 8, 1982 Page 5 P.M. ~I{ W- Chairman {~ CITY 0 F PORT ANGE LES ,. Type of Meeting: . . Mi ISbt~ate:y.QG ~J1t Location: NAME . ADDRESS AGENCY /jO O~-M , /?-I' 0t:, ~ ~ $ I~"-~ :jj / ~7~ . for+J)7!~5 r f I (