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Home My WebLink About022786 Min PORT TOW SE Dt WASHINGTON 919368 Fort Tovmsend PlanningCo ssion CITY OF PORT TOWNSE 1D ` MINUTES ofFEBRUARY 2 7 198 I. opening Business Chairwoman Slater called the meeting to order at 7:30 B.M. Members present were Nancy Slater, Ron Kosec, Jim ' avernaki , Don Hoglund, and Bob Grimm. Mayor Shirley also attended the meeting. The minutes of January 1986 were roved to be approved as written by Ron Kosee, seconded by Bob Grimm and the vote was unanimous, HIM Application x -o2 Mark Juanita Bunch pp No. 28� Conditional Use Request for a Bed and Breakfast 2037 Haines SteFort Toi-msend, Wa. Chairww= Slater explained to the commission that adjoining property owner Kenneth Coe called the secretary and stated he had no objection to the Conditional Use as long as it did not access across his property,* The applicant stated that they wanted to use 6 bedrooms now and 7 next year as uestrooms, They had checked with all the necessary city departments and had their approval. They had � acre of land with the house and the right of first refusal for another half. They wanted to serve a continental breakfast. They haat room for a maximum of eight cars which would be parked off--street. They were making improvements adding value to_ the neighborhood. Chairwoman Slater said that the committee of Mr. Hoglund and herself looked over the property. She was pleased with the 4 lots the house sets on. There was a lack of stop signs, but other Bed and Breakfast establishments lacked thea also (such as Starrett House), She had no difficulty with the request basically. There was adequate parking room. . Hoglund stated that he concurred since there would be no negative ,impact since parking would be taken cage o . Nancy Slater moved to recommend approval. to the City Council, for Conditional. Use Request No. 1285--02 s it meets the Conditional Use Criteria in the ordinance,, is in harmony with the neighborhood, with the conditions that there be 6 guest-, rooms (required to resubmit for an additional room), limited. to conU*Mental breakfast only, off--street parking required and a plan submitted -to meet the minimal requirements of the ordinahce for off street parking to the Public Works Director. - Alan Carman seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous* IIT. Home occupation Addition to the ordnance � Chairwoman Slater explained to the Dublic present that they commission wanted their imput into the proposed additiar She briefly explained the reason for the addition to better define what home businesses would be allowed and what recourse neighbors would have), Ed Brigham objected that outbuildings could be built for the purpose of conducting business in a residential zone, they Could hire up to 2 people, put sign up, advertise and the only residents that can object are those within 300 feet. Ja*m Tavernakis stated he brought up good points. He told Mr. Brigham that utbuilding s cannot e c e e d certain square footage. They could not put any sign up as size was regulated, and specifications for parking was very well spelled out. Wendy 1,a Inger said that she thought the addition i•,as fair and spec.3-fic. She would like to see the ordinance address lessons as it now i-ras under school heading only. Fa lee James stated that zoning does not address overall economy picture. There was little dcrunercial zoned property and it was expensive. A small business has dif iculty,making it. She agreed that a cottage industry should be allowed to hire some part-tame heap. Winifred ri ham stated she hated to see added buildings and employees in a mice residential. area* ' The city needed to be very careful. Ted Schiermeier said he would like to read the whole ordinance as he thought the city was opening up a can of worms,9 He said that he would like to see more neighbors allowed to have the right to oppose a home business. He i-ms not opposed to music teachers and artists working at home, but this addition is too broad. .Anthony Bebeo is in agreement with the addition alloi ,ng people tb operate a small business in the home. There were retired ind'*WJduals Ath various skills that could continue to work part-time at hone producing income and jobs,, It was noted that related outbuildings needed to be defined. FIs. James pointed out that if not allotmd, some businesses would operate illegally and change no tax. City would lose income that they would othein.rise receive. Mr. Brigham wanted to know what home businesses would do to the downtown established businesses? Steve Olsen read existing ordinance. He explained he is a lawyer and xx s in favor of the amendment as the old allows almost northing to overate in the home. The admentm ent p ovide s well for do process of law. The city can put conditions on granting a pest to protect neighborhood. Leaving it open ended leaves JLt t the discretion of the city. It allows retired people on a part -tame basis and also single parents to have a business at home. Ted Schiermeier said that if home businesses would be allowed in -1 zone thea prop rty owners farther than 300 feet sh uld be allowed to complain* Harry Faust -vranted to know if he could divide his house and have a rental? Chairwoman Slater -told him that was a completely different issue. 14r. Grimm asked Mr. Olsen if he represented himslef or someone else? He said himself and Thr. Mickey BeBeo. taw Mr. Brigham told the commission that RP,1 zone was residential and a business should be put in a place zoned for it. Music lessons he had no objections to but putting in a business with machinery should be in a business area. Mr. Carman explained that the commission was not introducing something new, but putting some standards dom so hone businesses can be regulated through the conditional use permit. Mr. Brigham had objection against the complaint procedure. He said that it would pit neighbor against neighbor. Mr. Gleason asked abort and was explained to the reasoning of 3 neighbors.needed to get action on a complaint. He said just one could be adversely impacted. Mr. Anthox DeLeo s -*.d that a number of cottage industries operate because they could not survive in business area because of cost. He asked if it were individuals or 3 different residences that could camplain? Could the same people refile again and again. Ir. Carman said that the same complaint could not be heard for a period of time. Mayor Shirleystated that the neighborhood has absolute control.. The ordinance would take each case individually, Chairwoman Slater told everyone that if they have any technical, questions that Keith Harper City Attorney, and Ted stric lin could be contacted to answer thea. Jim Taverna is moved to continue the review at the next meeting on March 2' , 1986. Don Hoglund seconded the motion and the vote was five for and one against (Carman). Ir. Carman said that the commission had dome a fairly good job. The maim concern is distances in regards to complaints and perhaps change the distance to 560 feet which is the longest block. He saw no reason not to pass it that night. Citizens woul.d have another chance at voicing their concerns with the council. Chairwoman slater agreed the commission had done a, good job, but felt they needed more time. TV. New Business Application No. 186-01, Variance to be heard at the : or shop Meeting on the 13th of March. Carman and Kosec agreed t be the committee. Application No. 286-02., Variance to be heard on the 27th of March. committee of Tavernais and Hoglund. T. N mination of Officers Alam Carman for Chairman Jim Tavernais for Vice-Chairman Bob Gruen for treasurer All duly elected. 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