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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 12/15/1993 . AGENDA PORT ANGELES PLANNING COMMISSION 321 East Fifth Street Port Angeles, W A 98362 Special Meeting December 15, 1993 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER D. ROLL CALL ill. APPRO V AL OF MINUTES: Meeting of December 8, 1993. . IV. PUBLIC MEETING: 1. HIGHLAND COMMUNITIES PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVEWPMENT: Referred to Commission for further action by City Council. 2. PROPOSED REVISION TO THE PARKING REOUIREMENTS. CHAPTER 14.40 OF THE PORT ANGELES MUNICIPAL CODE (PAMC)' City-wide. V. COl\fMUNICA TIONS FROM THE PUBLIC VI. STAFF REPORTS VD. REPORTS OF THE COMMISSION VID. ADJOURNMENT . Planning Commission: Bob Winters, Chair; Cindy Souders, Vice Choir; Roger Cons; Bob Philpott; OIViIle Campbell; Carl Alexander and Linda Nutter. Planning Stuff: Bllld Collins, Planning Direclor; Sue; Roberds, Office; Specialist; David Sawyer, Senior Planner; Iohn Jimerson, Associale Planner. . . . Planning Commission Agenda Page 2 PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURE: Spokesmen for the proponents and opponents will be given an opportunity to speak to the request. Information submitted should be factual, relevant and not merely duplication of a previous presentation. It is helpful if the speaker identifies his/her interest in the issue. A reasonable time (10 minutes) shall be allowed the spokesman; others shall be limited to short supporting remarks (S minutes). Other interested parties will be allowed to comment briefly (S minutes each) or make inquiries. The Chairman may allow additional public testimony if the issue warrants it. Brief rebuttal (S minutes) for proponents and opponents heard separately and consecutively with presentation limited to their spokesman. Rebuttal shall be limited to factual statements pertaining to previous testimony. Comments should be directed to the Planning Commission, not the City Staff representatives present, unless directed to do so by the Chairman. . MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington 98362 December 15, 1993 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Winters called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M. n. ROLL CALL Members Present: Linda Nutter, Carl Alexander, Cindy Souders, Bob Winters, Orville Campbell Members Excused: Bob Philpott, Roger Catts Staff Present: John Jimerson, Brad Collins, Dave Sawyer, Gary Kenworthy, Bruce Becker, Larry Glenn . Public: Tim German, Nancy McHenry, Joe Michalczik, Dave Milligan m. APPROV AL OF MINUTES The minutes of December 8, 1993 will be ready for approval on January 12, 1993. IV. PUBLIC MEETINGS HIGHLAND COMMUNITIES PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVEWPMENT: Referred to Commission for further action by City Council. Chairman Winters explained that the applicant's attorney challenged the appearance of fairness of Commissioners Alexander and Nutter and questioned whether they should participate in further deliberation. The City Attorney reviewed the case and concluded there is no problem with the appearance of fairness statute, but even if there were, the two Commissioners would still be allowed to participate, otherwise there would be a lack of a quorum. After so stating, Chairman Winters asked if anyone disagreed with the City Attorney's opinion, and no one did. '- , . Brad Collins reviewed the Department Report. He discussed an "illustrative" cross section that may be found near the steepest portion of the bench bluff. There is no clear rule for delineating the top of the bench. He showed on an overhead the different possible interpretations. The proposal is to start grading from the top of the bench to the west, creating a 3: 1 slope. The grading is not substantial and will ensure water drains away from the slope. He explained the map on the wall which showed the spatial relationships between the ravine .. . .. Planning Commission Minutes December 15, 1993 Page 2 buffer, top of bench and its buffer I project engineer I s recommended geologic hazard setback line for buildings and exterior rear yard setback. There has been clearing outside of the buffer areas as reduced per the Environmentally Sensitive Areas Protection Ordinance; very little restoration would be required as a result of activities within the buffers. Restoration is required per Section 15.20.080 PAMC for clearing within buffers. The houses along the east side are setback 15 feet, consistent with the maximum intrusion that was shown on the preliminary PRD. Gary Kenworthy explained the intent of his December 6, 1993, memorandum. In response to a question, Brad Collins stated the only effect this approval would have on the next phase is that it creates an understanding that the footprints of the buildings on the final plan will be consistent with those shown on the approved preliminary plan even though some of those on the preliminary plan were shown within the exterior yard setback. Commissioner Campbell moved to forward a recommendation of approval to the City Council, subject to the foUowing conditions and citing the following findings and conclusions: Conditions: 1. The applicant shall comply with the conditions of preliminary approval dated May 19, 1992, which are attached as Exhibit "B". In addition to complying with the documents of record identified in Exhibit "B", the following preliminary conditions have been identified as needing specific attention for completion of these approved phases; l.e) Submit a fmallandscape plan consistent with the criteria set forth in the memorandum dated March 26, 1992, and titled "Landscape Criteria. tl 4) No fences, other than dog runs, shall be installed unless first approved through Pinal PRD approval or PRD modification process as contained in Chapter 17.70 of the Zoning Ordinance. 5 and 22) Submit copy of the final recorded CC&R t s to the Planning Department prior to occupancy of the first dwelling unit. The CC&R' s shall include the required provisions that prohibits on-street parking and age restrictions. 26) Buffer zones as required through the Environmentally Sensitive Areas Protection Ordinance shall not be disturbed. The westerly limits of the proposed grading shall be clearly flagged and reviewed by Public Works prior to the start of work and shall be monitored by Public Works through the development of Lots A14, A15, A16, A17, A25 and A26. 2. Pinal inspection and occupancy of any residential structures shall not be permitted until the following requirements are met: . . ~. Planning Commission Minutes December IS, 1993 Page 3 a. Improvements for the wetland buffer enhancement plan are completed; b. Fencing, sign and mailbox improvements shall be made in accordance with this approval; c. The trail, park area, and hydro-seeded'landscaping shall be completed. 3. Occupancy of any house shall not be granted until the landscaping on the lot on which it is located is installed in accordance with the landscape plan. 4. Prior to installing fencing and mailboxes, the applicant shall locate them on a plan and show utilities in relationship to the fence and boxes so as not to damage the utilities. The plan shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval. 5. A right-of-way use permit is required for installing a fence in the Lauridsen Boulevard right-of-way. A gate shall be provided at the end of the turning knuckle to allow passage of maintenance vehicles. 6. The entry sign shall not be placed in the public right-of-way. 7. The mailbox cluster shall be placed in a location mutually acceptable to the post office and City Engineer. Findings: 1. The approval is for Final PRD and Plat for Phases I & 2 of the Highland Communities development. These phases consist of 26 single family lots with a recreational path, park area and a temporary grass open space. 2. Preliminary PRD and Plat approval was granted on May 19, 1992. 3. The property is zoned Residential High Density (RHO). 4. At the time of preliminary approval~ the proposal was reviewed with respect to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances and the Comprehensive Plan. 5. The proposal has been reviewed with respect to conformance to the approved preliminary plat and conditions of approval. 6. The utilities, drainage and roadway improvements have been provided. 7. Chapter 17. 70 PAM C states that the exterior setbacks shall not be modified. 8. The preliminary and final PRD plans have buildings as close as 15 feet to the exterior property line. 9. All lots along the east and west exterior property lines of the PRD have rear yards. . . '. Planning Commission Minutes Decembcr 15, 1993 Page 4 10. A side yard setback line along the east and west PRD property lines and 26 single family building footprints were located on the approved preliminary PRD plan. 11. No side yard setback lines along the east and west PRD property lines are shown on the Pinal PRD plan, but 26 single family building footprints are located on the Pinal PRD plan. 12. The footprints 'of the homes on the final plat are larger than those shown on the preliminary plat but are generally the same distance from exterior PRD property lines. 13. Steve Luxton of Northwest Territories Inc. submitted a geotechnical engineering analysis for development within the buffer areas of the environmentally sensitive area. 14. Based on analysis and recommendations prepared by the Northwest Territories Inc., consulting engineers, a geologic hazard setback line was placed on the final plat for protection of the environmentally sensitive areas and the PRD development. 15. Pursuant to the Environmentally Sensitive Areas Protection Ordinance, the Planning Director has granted an administrative reduction of buffer from the top of the ravine and the top of the environmentally sensitive area (bench) on the west boundary of the site. 16. Portions of the required ravine and bench buffer area have been disturbed. Vegetation has been cleared, and a storm water retention basin has been constructed. Conclusions: A. As conditioned, the proposal is consistent with the Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan, Subdivision Ordinance and ZOning Ordinance. B. The zoning code can be interpreted to provide for either a seven foot setback along the exterior sides of the entire PRD or a 7 foot setback along the sides of individual PRD lots which are exterior boundaries of the PRD. C. As conditioned, the proposal is in compliance with the approved preliminary plat and PRD. D. Appropriate provisions have been made for the public health, safety, and general welfare and for such open spaces, drainageways, streets or roads, alleys, other public ways, transit stops, potable water supplies, sanitary wastes, parks and recreation, playgrounds, schools and school grounds, sidewalks and safe walking conditions for students who walk to and from school. E. The public interest is served in the platting of this PRD. The subdivision implements the desired land use pattern for this area as articulated in the . . . Planning Commission Minutes December 15, 1993 Page 5 Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The subdivision also provides for development of new homes within the City of Port Angeles Urban Growth Area, consistent with the Growth Management Act. F. The building footprints cannot be relocated closer to lot lines without City approval, and these locations are based on a site specific development plan and do not set a precedent for any other PRD plans. G. The development is in compliance with the Environmentally Sensitive Areas Protection Ordinance for the ravine and geologic hazard area. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Souders and passed 5-0. PROPOSED REVISION TO THE PARKING REOUIREMENTS. CHAnER 14.40 OF THE PORT ANGELES MUNICIPAL CODE (PAMCt City Wide. John Jimerson reviewed the draft ordinance, noting it included items discussed at the November 17, 1993, meeting of the Planning Commission. Brad Collins explained that a portion of the changes discussed on November 17th are presented now, and any remaining items will be reviewed next spring. Commissioner Souders expressed concern that the Planning Commission is not holding a public hearing and requested that a display ad be placed in the paper to provide the public with notice of the City Council's hearing. Brad Collins indicated that would be accomplished. After discussion, Commissioner Souders moved to forward a recommendation of approval to the City Council for amending Chapter 14.40 (PAMC) as drafted, with a modification to the deUnition of a standard parking space, the addition of a requirement to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the elimination of references to parking lot design and landscape standards, which would be brought back to the Planning Commission for review in 1994 with other Parking Ordinance amendments. The motion was made citing the following rmdings and conclusions: Findings: 1. The proposal is to amend the parking ordinance to modify standards for several use, create new standards for uses previously not specifically listed, alter provisions for landscaping, parking lot design and off-site parking, plan submittal and variance requests. 2. The Planning Commission reviewed the changes at public meetings on November 17, 1993 and December 15, 1993. 3. A Determination of Non-Significance was issued on December 9, 1993. 4. The reduction of required spaces is based on observation that most commercial facilities in the City which meet parking space requirements have an excess of parking spaces. Planning Commission Minutes December 15, 1993 Page 6 . 5. Barber shops and auto repair shops are common land uses which are not specifically listed in the parking ordinance. 6. The Planning Department implemented a policy on April 26, 1993, regarding off- site parking regulations. 7. The existing ordinance contains no criteria to provide a basis of judgement for variance applications. 8. Comprehensive Plan Circulation Policy No. 18 and Industrial Policy No. 10 encourage the provision of off-street parking to meet the demand created by the use. Circulation Objective No. 2 encourages development of a balanced circulation system. Conclusions: A. The amendments to the parking ordinance are in the public use and interest. B. The amendments are consistent with the policies of the Comprehensive Plan. C. The amendments improve the ability to administer the parking ordinance. . The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nutter and passed 5-0. V. COMMUNlCA TIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None. VI. STAFF REPORTS John Jimerson indicated that Commissioner Alexander's proposed by-law amendments have been drafted and will be submitted in the January packet. VII. REPORTS OF THE COMMISSION Commissioner Souders said the GMAC is meeting twice a week and is making good progress. Vill. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM. . ~~ Brad Collins, Executive Secretary \)~\k:\ LA----" Bob Winters, Chairman PREPARED BY: John Jimerson . . . CITY OF PORT ANGELES Attendance Roster PLEASE SIGN IN Type of Meeting Planning Commission Date Location 321 E. 5th Street - City Hall Name Address ---r;- ""- ~r '('r--lo,. r'\ ~~ lO.l.t:;" r.... \~\.. ,')"1 P ~ ~IlS~ P-A-. 735 \J (\... '"PA.