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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-10-11 PC MinutesMINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles, \üashington 98362 October ll,2017 3:L5 p.m. SPECIAL MEETING TIME ROLL CALL Members Present: Members Absent StaffPresent: Public Present: David Amoroso (Vice Chair), Matt Bailey, Andrew Schwab, Duane Morris (Chair), Steven Hopkins, Amy Powell None. Nathan'West, Allyson Brekke, Ben Braudrick Jeanine Kawal, Dong Mai PLEDGE OF ALLEGIAI\CE Chair Morris opened the special meeting at 3:15 p.m. and Vice Chair Amoroso led the Pledge of Allegiance. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Bailey moved to approve the May 2412017 minutes. Commissioner Hopkins seconded, all were in favor. Commissioner Bailey moved to approve the June 28r2017. Commissioner Amoroso seconded, all were in favor, with Commissioner Schwab abstaining. PUBLIC HEARINGS/ACTION ITEMS 1. Facade and Sierr Grant Application: No. 17-06 Soho Asian Bistro Assistant Planner Ben Braudrick gave a presentation on the façade grant application for Soho Hibachi Steakhouse. The application requests $10,000.00 toward the project cost of new painting, metal and wood accents, exterior plantings and lighting, valued at520,787.00 and $1,000.00 toward a replacement projecting sign valued at $3,055.00. , Commissioner Amoroso disclosed that he had provided technical assistance for the business on plans that did not come to fruition, and asked his fellow Commissioners if they felt he should rocuse himself. He did not have any financial stake in the project. Director Nathan West responded that the decision was Commissioner Amoroso's to make, and if he felt there was a conflict of interest, he may recuse himself. Hearing no call for his recusal, Commissioner Amoroso remained seated on the Commission for the decision. Commissioner Bailey asked if the chandelier would be located on the inside of the alcove. Assistant Planner Braudrick responded that it would be. P lanníng Commission Mínutes October I I,2017 Page 2 Commissioner Amoroso asked if the existing lighting on the top of the façade was being removed. Ms. Kawal responded the existing lighting was being replaced. Commissioner Schwab inquired whether the new business would need new right of way use permits. Assistant Planner Braudrick responded that the right-of-way use permit had an annual fee. A new permit would be needed, but the cost would remain the same. Commissioner Hopkins asked Ms. Kawal if she could estimate the weight of the proposed sign. Ms. Kawal thought that it would weigh less than 65 pounds. Commissioner Hopkins stated that he was interested only because the proposed sign is westem fäcing where winds tend to gust. Director West reiterated that a sign permit application would require engineering details to ensure the sign is attached safely to the building. Commissioner Schwab moved to award Façade Grant 17-06 for the full amount of $10,000.00 toward the project cost of new painting, metal and wood accents, exterior plantings and lighting, valued at520r787.00 and $11000.00 toward a replacement projecting sign valued at $3,055.00. Commissioner Bailey seconded, all were in approval STAFF UPDATES None. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS None. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS Commissioner Hopkins let the Commission know that he had a work related conflict if there was a meeting on October 27th. ADJOURNMENT The meeting closed and moved on into a public open house for the Waterfront and Olympic Discovery Trail, which adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Ben Braudrick, Secretary Duane Morris, Chair PREPARED BY: Ben Braudrick