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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/09/2013 MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, Washington 98362 January 9, 2013 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Doc Reiss, David Miller, Duane Morris, Scott Headrick, John Matthews, Thom Davis Members Excused: Tim Boyle Staff Present: Sue Roberds, Scott Johns, Heidi Greenwood Public Present: Donald Hutt PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Miller opened the regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Reiss moved to approve the regular meeting minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Matthews and Headrick abstaining due to absence for action items at that meeting. The motion passed 4-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: STREET VACATION PETITION—STV 12-03 —ALLEN, Request to vacate a portion of unnamed right-of-way along the extreme West boundary o the Alderwood Acre Tracts (immediately north of Park at Cherry Street'). This item has been withdrawn. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT—CUP 12-08 PROPANE NORTHWEST, 2358 Highway 101 West: Proposal to establish a propane tank distribution service in the Industrial Heavy zone. Chair Miller reviewed meeting procedures and qualified Commission members regarding Appearance of Fairness issues for quasi-judicial hearings. No concerns were noted. Associate Planner Scott Johns reviewed the Department's staff report recommending approval of the conditional use permit with conditions. Planner Johns responded to brief questions regarding process information contained in the application relative to lot size. It was noted that the lot size is not relative to the requested action, but staff will check and correct if the materials indicate an error. Commissioner Morris asked for brief elaboration of past use of the site by the applicant. Chair Miller opened the public hearing. Donald Hutt, P.O. Box 1162, Canby, Oregon represented the application on behalf of Propane Northwest and was in agreement with the analysis and recommendation of City staff. Planning Commission Minutes January 9,2013 Page 2 The reason for permanently locating in the area is to economize on trips to and from the home base of Kingston to better serve the many local customers that Propane Northwest has in this area. Mr. Hutt responded to brief questions from Commissioners regarding normal business activities including frequency of filling the main storage tank. There being no further testimony, Chair Miller closed the public hearing. Following brief discussion, Commissioner Reiss moved to approve the conditional use permit citing the following conditions, findings, and conclusions: Conditions: I. The site shall be inspected and shall meet all Fire Department standards and development requirements prior to commencement of the activity. 2. The installation of additional propane tanks will require an amendment to the conditional use permit. Findings: Based on the information provided in the Community and Economic Development Staff Report for CUP 12-08 dated January 9, 2013, including all information in the public record file, comments and testimony presented during the public hearing, the Planning Commission discussion and deliberation, and the above listed conditions of approval, the City of Port Angeles Planning Commission hereby finds that: 1. Propane Northwest submitted Conditional Use Permit application CUP 12-08 to permanently locate a 12,000 gallon propane storage tank at 2358 Highway 101 West, Clallam County Parcel Number 063007340225, on December 13, 2012. 2. The site is zoned Industrial Heavy. Surrounding zoning is primarily Industrial Heavy. Some light agriculture and residential uses exist in the area. 3. Proposed site development includes installation of a 12,000 gallon propane tank with parking for a smaller two axle delivery vehicle and a 32,000 lb. gross vehicle weight two axle delivery truck. The location proposed for the tank is approximately 450' south of the Highway. The industrial site contains other uses that include Harbinger Winery, Adventures Through Kayaking, and B & D industries. The site contains a large frontage ingress/egress point to Highway 101 West, There is no other access to the site. 4. The site is located in the City's Southwest Planning Area. The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map designates the site as Industrial. Adjacent sites are also designated Industrial. Development in the neighborhood includes agricultural use, single family residences, and a variety of industrial uses. 5. "Gas (illuminating and heating) manufacture or storage" is listed as a conditional use in the IH zone per PAMC 17.34.040(D). 6. Per 17.96.050 PAMC, the Planning Commission shall consider applications for conditional use permits as specified in the applicable Chapter of the Zoning Regulations. The Planning Commission may grant said permits which are consistent and compatible with the purpose of the zone in which the use is located, consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and not contrary to the public use and interest. In each application the Planning Commission may impose whatever restrictions or conditions are considered Planning commission Alinutes January 9,2013 Page,3 essential to protect the public health, safety, welfare, and to prevent depreciation of neighboring property. The Planning Commission may refuse to issue a conditional use permit if the characteristics of the intended use would defeat the purpose of the City's zoning regulations. 7. The City's Comprehensive Plan was reviewed for consistency with the proposal. Land Use Element Goal A, Policy A.2, Goal D, Policy D.1, Goal H, Policy 114, and Policy H.5 and Transportation Element Policy B.14 & B.16, were found to be most relevant to the proposal. 8. A development that is approved through the conditional use permit process must remain in continual compliance with specific conditions of approval or may be revoked. 9. Reviewing City Department comments were considered in review of this application. No concerns were noted. Site development will be approved by the Fire Department. 10. Notification of the proposed action and conditional use permit application was placed in the Peninsula Daily News on December 19, 2012, posted on the site on December 19, 2012, and mailed to property owners within 300 feet of the subject property on December 18, 2012. No written comments were received during the public comment period that ended on January 2, 2013. 11. A Determination of Non-Significance was issued for this proposed action on January 3 2013. 12. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposal at the January 9, 2013 regular meeting. Conclusions.. Based on the information provided in the Department of Community Development Staff Report for CUP 12-08 January 9, 2013, including all of the information in the public record file, comments, and testimony presented during the public hearing, the Planning Commission's discussion and deliberation, and the above listed conditions of approval and listed findings, the City of Port Angeles Planning Commission hereby concludes that: 1. The conditional use permit was processed consistent with requirements for approval of a conditional use permit as specified in PAMC 17.96.050. 2. The proposal is consistent with PAMC Chapter 17.34.040(D) (Zoning). 3. As conditioned the proposal will not be detrimental to the public interest and will provide a needed service to the public. 4. The use is consistent with surrounding industrial uses and is situated in a manner that does not pose a visual impact the neighboring uses or cause a parking concern. Commissioner Matthews seconded the motion, that passed 6—0. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None Planning Commissimi Minutes January 9,2013 hqe 4 STAFF REPORTS Planner Johns noted that staff had once again met with Department of Ecology representatives to review the draft revised Shoreline Master Program. It is expected that additional revisions will be made per DOE directives with the document expected to be resubmitted within two weeks. None of the changes requested by DOE will change the intent or directives of the Program from what the Planning Commission and City Council preliminarily approved in May, 2012. The changes are more format and reference materials. Planner Roberds said that Commissioner Matthews' term of appointment is due to expire on February 28, 2013, and hoped that Commissioners could pass the word around such that interested individuals are available to apply for that soon to be open position. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS None ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Sue Roberds,,�'ecretary David Miller, Chair PREPARED BY: sroberds