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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05091996 Min Ag . . . City of Port Townsend Planning 'CommiQion S40 Waœr Street. Pan Towasend. WA. 98368 36O/38S-3000 FAX 360/385-4290 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA ~evised) Business Meeting May 9, 1996 I. ROLL CALL ll. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Apri125, 1996 - ID. COMMUNICATIONS: Current mail IV. OLD BUSINESS A. Scott & Kathy Walker, Variance Application #9602-05 1. Staff Report, (Robison) 2. Public Testimony 3. Committee Report, (ThayerlWelch) 4. Commission Discussion and Conclusions B. Kevin & Ruth Bowen, Condition Use Permit Application #9f1J3-07 1. Staff Report, (Robison) 2. Public Testimony 3. Committee Report (Welch/Enarson) 4. Commission Discussion and Conclusions . C. Fourth Amendment to the Port Townsend Business Park Property Use and Development Agreement (PUDA) 1. Staff Report, (Robison) 2. Commission Discussion and Conclusions V. NEW BUSINESS VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Next Scheduled Meetings 5/15/96 and 5/16/96 and 5/22/96 and 5/23/96 and 5/29/96 Comprehensive Plan Special Meeting * Deliberate upon public testimony * Formulate findings, conclusions & recommendations for the advice of City Council * Public testimony will not be accepted May 30 . VII. ADJOURN · · · City of Port Townsend Planning 'Commlqion S40 Waœr Street. Port Towuseod. W A. 98368 36O/38S-3000 FAX 3601385-4290 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Business Meeting May 9, 1996 I. ROLL CALL ll. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 25, 1996 ID. COMMUNICATIONS: Current mail . IV. OLD BUSINESS A. Scott & Kathy Walker, Variance Application #9f1J2-05 1. Staff Report, (Surber) 2. Public Testimony 3. Committee Report, (ThayerlWelch) 4. Commission Discussion and Conclusions B. Kevin & Ruth Bowen, Condition Use Permit Application #9603-07 1. Staff Report, (Surber) 2. Public Testimony 3. Committee Report (Welch/Enarson) 4. Commission Discussion and Conclusions C. Fourth Amendment to the Port Townsend Business Park Property Use and Development Agreement (PUDA) 1. . Staff Report,. (Surber) 2. Commission Discussion and Conclusions V. NEW BUSINESS VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Next Scheduled Meetings 5/15/96 and 5/16/96 and 5/22/96 and 5/23/96 and 5/29/96 Comprehensive Plan Special Meeting * Deliberate upon public testimony * Formulate findings, conclusions & recommendations for the advice of City Council * Public testimony will not be accepted May 30 . St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Variance Application (EricksonlThayer) VII. ADJOURN · · · * City of Port Townsend Plauning 'CommlQion S40 Waœr Street. Pan Towuseod. W A. 98368 360/38S-3000 FAX 360/385-4290 Planning Co~mission Minutes Business Meeting May 9, 1996 I. ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 7:08 PM by Chair Lois Sherwood. Other members in attendance were Linda Clifton, Karen Erickson, Cindy Thayer and John Boles. Lisa Enarson and Mark Welch were excused. Staff members present were Dave Robison and Sheila Spears. . ll. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to approve the minutes of 4/25/96, as amended, was made by Thayer and seconded by Erickson. All were in favor. Ill. COMMUNICATIONS: Current Mail Staff distributed the two Regulatory Reform ordinances which were adopted by City Council on 5/6/96. IV. OLD BUSINESS A. Scott & Kathy Walker; Variance Application #9602-05 (Public Hearing Continued from 4/25/96) 1. . Staff Report, (Robison) Robison described the applicant's proposal to construct an 18 ft. x 14 ft. addition to his home at 712 "H" Street which would encroach upon the 20 ft. setback requirements of the.R-IA zoning district. The additional information which had been requested by the Planning Commission at the 4/25/96 public hearing was included for review, including a revised site plan. 2. Public Testimony Scott Walker explained the confusion between the figures in the staff report and the site plan which had been presented at the 4/25/96 hearing. He described the neighborhood and added that the sewer line for two adjacent houses goes through his backyard. In response to a question from the Commission, Walker said the sewer lines .would have to be moved in order for him to build an addition onto the back of his house. He added that many of his Copied to PCOMM . Fo 5/zl/'k. · · · Planning Commission Minutes May 9, 1996 Page 2 of 4 neighbors were willing to write letters in support of his proposal but that they will wait until the City Council hearing to see if they are needed. 3. Committee Report Thayer reported that the amended site plan, including adjacent properties, was helpful. The site plan shows non-conforming setbacks in the neighborhood and she doesn't have a problem with the proposed addition. 4. Commission Discussion and Conclusions Erickson stated that because the sewer line runs through the back yard and the placement of the street right-of-way is mostly on Walker's side of the street, justification exists for allowing the requested expansion into the front setback. The staff report needs to reflect the changes in the findings of fact as relates to the size of the' proposed addition. Staff suggested adding· a fmding that the sewer easement effectively restricts an addition at the rear of the house, and that the conclusions be strengthened. Motion to approve amended draft "B" recommending to City Council for approval of Variance Application #9602-05 was made by Thayer and seconded by Erickson. All were in favor. Staff advised the applicant to attend the City Council hearing on June 3, 1996. B. Kevin & Ruth Bowen, Conditional Use Permit Application #9f1J3-07 Thayer excused herself from the proceedings. 1. Staff Report, (Robison) Robison reported that the applicants are proposing a revision to their Conditional Use Permit Application and have requested that the hearing be continued until May 30, 1996. The proposal is to expand, in two phases, an existing I-bedroom Bed & Breakfast Inn to a 6-bedroom Inn. The continuance is requested so that staff may revise the Draft Findings and Conclusions to reflect the proposed phasing. 2. Public Testimony Kevin Bowen explained that he had been unaware of the costs associated with the permitting process, infrastructure requirements, and the remodeling and wants to evaluate the proposal further. ", · · · Planning Commission Minutes May 9, 1996 Page 3 of 4 3. Commission Discussion and Conclusions The Planning Commission consented to continuing the public hearing to May 30, 1996. Thayer returned to the proceedings. C. Fourth Amendment to the Port Townsend Business Park Property Use and Development Agreement (PUDA) Erickson disclosed that she may have a conflict of interest due to her ownership of a mini- storage business and offered to excuse herself from the proceedings. The applicant responded that he saw no conflict and it was not necessary for her to be excused. 1. Staff Report, (Robison) Robison outlined the request for a PUDA amendment to reduce the required northern setback on Lot 11 of the Port Townsend Business Park to 12 feet for the purpose of adding a storage lot for boats and recreational vehicles to the existing mini-storage. The reasons set forth in the amendment justify the proposed amendment and the intent of the original PUDA would not be compromised. Staff recommended that the proposed amendment does not constitute a substantial alteration from the original plan and no public hearing is required. Lee Wilburn, President of Vantage Properties explained that the setbacks were originally designed for an access road that is not needed for this property. In response to a question from the Commission, he.said that the road would never be put in as no access is needed from that road. He also clarified the exhibits for the Commission. 2. Commission Discussion and Conclusions The Commission asked for clarification on the letter sent to Lee Wilburn on 1/29/96 (Exhibit "F") regarding compliance with the PUDA conditions. Robison explained" that the applicant is in the process of completing the outstanding conditions except for SR20/Sims Way improvements. A late-comers agreement with other development projects along SR20/Sims Way is being worked on. Staff has a site visit scheduled to deem compliance with the outstanding conditions. A fine will be imposed after May 27, so it is anticipated that all the conditions will be met by May 26. No more building permits will be issued for the Business Park until the conditions have been met. Sherwood offered that as improvements are being made, they appear to be in a quality way. She asked if the landscaping is beneficial for wildlife. Wilburn responded that he has worked with a wildlife biologist on the landscaping and is using an approved plant list. Motion to recommend approval of staff's recommendation was made by Thayer and seconded by Clifton. All were in favor. ~ · · · Planning Commission Minutes May 9, 1996 Page 4 of 4 V. NEW BUSINESS Robison explained the two ordinances which he distributed. Ordinance #2521 is the Regulatory Reform Act and City Council approved the ordinance with no changes based upon the Planning Commission recommendation. Ordinance #2522 is the new fee structure. He explained that there are fairly significant fee increases for public notice. This fee ordinance is more equitable to the taxpayers, as they are still subsidizing land use permit administration costs. A status report of both building and land use projects was distributed. Staff will hold a demonstration on the new permit tracking system in the future. VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Next Scheduled· Meetings 5/1~/96 and 5/1~/96 and 5/22/96 aod 5/23/96 and 5/29/96 Comprehensive Plan Special Meeting * Deliberate upon public testimony * Formulate findings, conclusions & recommendations for the advice of City Council * Public testimony will not be accepted. May 30 Kevin & Ruth Bowen, Conditional Use Permit Application #9603-07 (Continued) (Welch/Enarson) VII. ADJOURN Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Thayer and seconded by Erickson. All were in favor. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM. Sheila Spears Community Development Specialist ~o.. 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