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MINUTES of APRIL 14, 1988
I . OPENING BUSINESS AND ROLL CALIF
Chairman Carman called the meeting to order at 7 . 35 p.m.
Members present were Don Hogland, Don McLarney, Alan Carman and
Ron Kosec. A quorum was declared by Chairman Carman. Also present
were City Planner Michael Hildt and Assistant City Planner Kevin
O'Neill .
Michael i ldt informed the Chair that Clancy Slater would b
arriving late.
Don McLarney mdved the previous meeting' s minutes be approved as
distributed. Mr. Hoglund seconded. The motion passed 4-0.
11 . COMMUNICATIONS
Michael Hildt distributed the current mail for the councils
review. The Planning Commission expenditure status was passed to
the treasurer. Various planning officials books and reports were
distributed to commission members for review.
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III . OLD BUSINESS
a. Application No. 8802-03, Wm. J. & Laura L. Medlicott
Michael Hildt presented the staff report and went over the draft
findings and draft conclusions copy is attached) . The
applicant proposed to establish a four-bedroom bed and breakfast
Inn in their a i5ting residence and carriage house at 611 Polk
Street. The residence is generally surrounded by commercial
development. No expansion of the exterior building is proposed.
Six off-street parking spaces are required. One space is
available at the adjoining carriage house and two additional
spaces will be leased from adjacent land owners and the remaining
three spaces will be made available through a joint-use parking
agreement with Quimper Cred .t Union. Staff recommended the
Conditional Use Permit be granted as conditiond.
Discussion followed about a joint-use parking arrangement with
uimper Credit Union. .
Chairman Carman opened the public hearing.
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Mr. Medlicott said there would be no changes in the outside
structure and with a ,point-use parking agreement with Quimper
Credit Union the parking requirements should be met.
Don McLarney asked Mr. Medlicott how he would get the guests out
of the credit union parking lot by 9: 30 a.m. Mr. Medlicott
answered that he would encourage guests to move their cars from
the Credit Union parking lot by 9: 30 a.m.
Chuck wallins questioned the parking requirements and whether or
not the guests would comply. Chairman carman said condition four
would help to keep guest in compliance with the parking
requirements. This condition requires that applicants receive
explanatory parking plan.
Mrs. Wallins expressed her concerns for heavy traffic in the
uptown neighborhood, the importance of historic preservation, and
her concerns for people parking on the sidewalks in her
neighborhood.
Mr. Medlicott said that there would be less than 10% renovation
at his residence and that it would be very difficult for his
guests to park on sidewalks due to the beight 'i of the curbs.
Chairman Carman closed the public hearing.
COMMITTEE REPORT: Don Hoglund said his biggest concern was the
parking situation but if that problem could be: resolved he had no
problems with the application.
Don McLarney expressed his appreciation for Mrs. Wallins concern
over the preservation of historic sites. He al-so said that if the
parking requirements set forth in the conditions were followed he
would have no problem with this application.
Discussion of parking in the credit union parking lot followed.
Chairman Carman asked that the condition o clearly marked spaces
in the credit union parking lot be'-added. He suggested signs
saying bed & breakfast parking only after 6 p.m.
Chairman carman said the draft findings of facts 1-3 were in
order, the draft conclusions 1-6 were in conformance with the
code and with the addition of the condition for clearly marked
parking spaces he recommended a motion for approval of the
application.
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Dori Mc arney moved the approval of the conditional use permit
and adoption of the draft findings and conclusions as amended.
Don Hoglund seconded and a roll call vote was taken. 4-0 in favor
of granting the permit.
Nancy Slater joined the committee at this time.
b. Application No. 8803-01, variance application for Frank Spicer
Memorandum from Michael Hildt was distributed to the commission
members concerning letters received from Rose Diamond, an
adjacent property owner.
Michael Hildt presented the staff report. Two drafts were
submitted to the council Draft A in favor of denial of the
application and Draft B in favor of approval . Staff reccommended
denial of the application.
chairman Carmaen stepped down at this time and left the hearing
because of his past business relationship with ,Mr. Spicer.
Ron Kosec took the char and opened the public hearing.
Frank Spicer took the podium. He said that he had Just moved to
Port Townsend from Seattle and was in a burry to move in.
Dick Angel took the podium. Mr. Angel was the previous owner of
Mr. Spy. e ' s land. He spoke in Rose Diamond' s s behalf saying that
she didn' t feel she had dome anything wrong and didn' t feel she
should suffer from her neighbors actions.
Acting Chairman Kosec closed the public hearing.
COMMITTEE REPORT: Nancy Slater recommended denial of the
variance because of the impact on the neighbors.
Don Hoglund was also apposed to the application and said he would
reluctantly concur to deny the application.
Don Mc am y said he would concur with the findings in draft A,
the draft that recommends denial of the variance.
Discussion followed over the existing, detached shed on the
Spicer property that was not included on the plot plan. It was
decided that this shed had no bearing on the case at hand.
Nancy Slater recommended denial of the variance 8803-01 ,01 , and
adoption of the draft findings of fact and conlus i ons, including
the amendments suggested by Mr. Hildt. copy attached
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A roll call vote was taken. 4-0 in favor of denial.
Alan carmen returned to chair the meeting.
c. Briefing of the Gateway Project: Michael Hildt distributed
copies of the Gateway poster and handout. He listed the members
on the Gateway steering committee and asked that the planning
commission members attend the April 20 'down Hall Meeting at Fort
orden.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
Applications for Foley, elise and Williams were distributed and
committees and dates for public hearings set.
. conditional. Use Application 8803- 2, John M. clise.
Bon Hoglund and Nancy Slater were assigned to Committee with Mr.
Hoglund as the chair. The application will go to public hearing
on April 28.
. Conditional Use Application 8803-03, John M. ciis .
Jim T v rna►kis and Ron Kos c were assigned to committee. The
application will return for public hearing on April 28.
. street vacation Application 8804-01 , Barbara N. Williams
Don McLarney and Bob Grimm were assigned to committee. A public
hearing date was not set. Further information on the land she f
proposes to vacate was requested.
d. Short Blau application 8804-02, Mr. and Mrs . James
Baubenberger. A May 12 public hearing date was set and Jing
Tavernakis and Bob Grimm were assigned to committee.
VI . ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by chairman Carmen at : 10 p.m.
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};POEN TOWNBEN09 WASHINGTON 9836E
Port Townsend Planng Com ession ddw
CITY OF PORT TO IRS ISI 8 E D
FIHDTNGS nF fACT AND coNci.nSTONS !DF THR PLANNISG COMMISST
Date: April 14, 1388
Re: Conditional. Use Appl. 880203, Wm, Laura L.
Medlicott
After respectful cons.iderati.on of the above referenced appli-
cation including on-s,ite inspection of the property, and after
timely notification and hearing, the Port Townsend Planning
Commission hereby submits to the City Council the following
findings and conclusions
Findingo o ac
. Applicants propose to establish a four-hedro m bed and
breakfast in thein existing residence at Gil Polk Street.
Although the Pont Townsend Municipal Code does not make spec . ic
' provisions for bed and breakfast Inns, a conditional use permit
is required in lieu of specific requirements. The most
appropriate uBe definition in the subject case appears to be
"motor hotel" which is defined as " . _ a specialized hotel
designed and operated to provide hotel services and accom-
modations to the motoring public and where the sleeping
accommodations normally do not exceed one week's duration. "
( 17.08.325 Port Townsend Municipal Code) . Although a "hotel" i
defined elsewhere as containing five or more rooms, it is
reasonable to interpret the definition of "motor- hotel■m
separately inasmuch this used is separately defined in a
separtate section -and appears to contemplate a use that is
different from a "hotel" as defined in 17 . 08.240. A motor hotel
is permitted as a conditional use in the P--III zoning district in
which the subject property Is located.
2. The eubject subjectproperty is on the northwest corner of Polk and
Clay Streets. Generally, commercial development surrounds the
property: an orthodontist clinic to the north, a credit union
across Polk Street to the east, a residence across Clay Street
to the south,*, and aux auto body shop adjacent to the property to
the gest
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Planning commission, 8802- 3 Page 2
. The proposed motor hotel (bed and breakfast inn) is to have
four sleeping units, two of which are to be in the house and two
to be established in the detached carriage house. Although, the
carriage house is legal., non-conforming with respedt to setbacks,
no expansion of the either building is proposed. The proposed
four guest rooms require four off-street parking spaces in
addition to the two spaces required for the personal residence
(17,28. 080 PTc . One off-street paring space is available in
the carriage house and two additional off-street spaces are
proposed to be established on the site by leasing from the owners
the existing paved area adjacent to the property on Polk Street.
The applicants propose to provide the remaining three required
spaces through a joint-use parking agreement with Quimper credit
[inion across Polk Street. A letter dated March 18, 1988, has
been submitted from the Quimper Credit Union, offering the use of
three parking spaces between 6 Ply and 9:30 AN daily. The
proposed inn is primarily a ..nighttime use" and the credit union
is primarily a "daytime use.. in the meaning ot 17.28-060 PT C,
Joint Use.
Oonclusione
1. The city council has issued on April 5, 1988, a Determination
of Nonsignificance after review of the Environmental. Checklist
submitted by the applicants pursuant to the Washington State
Environmental Policy Act.
2. The proposed motor hotel bed and breakfast use will
continue the external appearance of the existing structures.
2. The proposed use of the subject property will not endanger
the public health or safety, nor will a nuisance be created.
3. The proposed use will be required to meet all of the cndi-
tions and specific tions set forth in the R-III zone in which the
property is located except for those legal, nonconforming condi-
tions which were in existence prior to the enactment of the Port
Townsend zoning code in 1971.
. The proposed use will not be injurious or detrimental. to
adjoining or abutting property.
. The location and character of the use will be in harmony with
the area in which it is located and will be in general conformity
with the Comprehensive Plan.
_ In consideration of the aforementioned findings and
conclusions, the Planning Commission recommends that the- above-
referenced application be GRANTEDAS CONDITIONED:
Planning Commission, 8$02-0Page
I. The Conditional. Use Permit is granted for
renewable period of one year.
2. A properly executed lease agreement shall be concluded
with the owners of the paved area adjacent to the north
property line. Said lease shall be continued and be In
effect whenever the property is to be used for motor
hotel (bed and breakfast) use and shall be extended as
necessary for each year in which the applicants wish
to continue such use. A copy of the. then current lease
shall be submitted to the City Council with each
request for renewal of the Conditional Use Permit. The
use of this area shall be reserved by the applicants
for the exclusive vehicular parking use of either the
applicants or thein guests and said lease shall so
provide.
. The applicants shall faithfully comply with the terms
i and conditions rewired by the Quimper Credit Inion
for a joint use parking agreement and shall present a
properly drawn legal instrument to be recorded with the
county auditor, executed 'by the parties concerned for
joint use of off-street parking facilities and approved
as to form and manner of execution by the city
attorney; such instrument to be filed with the building
inspector upon approval by the City Council. (17.28. 070
PTC
4. The applicants shall supply to each guest an
explanatory parking plan which clearly indicates the
location and hours of availability of each off-street
paring space designated for use by guests of the motor
hotel bed and breakfast inn
. , . . Applicable regulations of the Port Townsend Fire
Department and the Jefferson County Health Department
sha►l1 be met.
. Use of the property as a bed and breakfast inn is
restricted to four west rooms.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Port Townsend Planning
Commission,
Donald H. Hog land, Chr. , Review Committee
PORT TOWNSEND9 WASHINGTON 98368
C Port Townsend Plannm* gCo 'scion ._
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CITY OF PORT TOWNBEND
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Date: April 14, 1988
Variance Appl. 8803-8 , Frank Spicer
After respectful consideration of the above-referenced appli-
cation including on-site inspection of the property, and after
timely notification and hearing, the Fort Townsend Planning
commission hereby submits to the city council the following
findings and conclusions
Undings of Fact
1. The applicant has constructed a storage room addition 12'
12' to the existing attached garage of the single-family
dwelling at 1830 Walnut Street. BecauBe construction commenced
without application for a building permit, the side card setbacks
required by the Font Townsend Municipal Code (17 . 20.010) were not
checked and the structure was built to within two feet of the
south property line. The variance 1B sought to make the addition
legal after the fact so that it may remain as constructed.
2. The subect property is in the R-1 zoning district and has
non-conforming front setback which is presumed to be legally
established as - the house -was constructed-in the same year in
which the Fort Townsend Zoning code was enacted. The rear rand
setback is apparently thirty feet disregarding the twelve feet
deep patio shown on the plot pian) . A small storage shed of
approximately eight by fifteen feet which is not shown on the
plot plan is located in the northeast corner of the property.
Although the application is incomplete with respect to lot and
building areas, the house and detached shed appear to cover
approximately 2,094 square feet of the 7,500 square foot lot for
a►ppro im tel 28% lot coverage.
3. The subject property is on the southeast corner of Walnut
and "S" Streets and is generally surrounded by single-family
development. hot 8, immediately adjacent the south is
currently vacant; the lot the east is currently used for
gardening and storage of an old school bus.
. A letter from Mrs. Rose Diamond, dated April 14, 1988, was
received April 4, 1988 and stated that she would like the
building to adhere to the legal setback. She is the apparent
owner of Lots 3 through 8 and the east one-half of lot 2, which
Planning Commission, 8803-01 Page 2
includes the property adjacent to the subject property on the
south,
Conc]Lufligns,
1. The proposed variance would not amount to a rezone nor
constitute change in the district boundaries shown on the
official zoning map.
2. There are no special conditions, or circumstances of the
subject property which do not result from actions of the
applicant which are peculiar to the subject t property and which
are not applicable to other lands in the diBtrict.
3. Although the applicant would suffer the expense of re--
constructing the addition if the variance requested is not
granted, such expense is made necessary solely by the failure o
the applicant to make application for a building permit,
violating Title 18, Buildings, Port Townsend Municipal Code
Accordingly, literal interpretation of the provisions of the Port
Townsend Municipal code would not deprive the property owner o
the nights commonly enjoyed by other properties similarly
situated in the district under Title 1 (Zoning) .
. The variance requested would, if granted, confer a special
privilege to the subject property that is denied to other lands
in the same district.
. The granting of the variance would be detrimental to the
public welfare and injurious to the property orimprovements in
the vicinity and zone in which the property is situated.
. The reasons set forth in the above-referenced application do
not justify the granting of the variance and the variance is not
the minimum variance that will make possible the reasonable use
of the land_
6. Because the granting of the variance would not be in -harmony
with the general purpose and intent of Title (zoning) of the
Port Townsend Municipal Code, the Planning Commission recommends
that the above-referenced variance be DE M
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Port Townsend Planning
Commission,
Nancy Slater, ehr. , Review Committee
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