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Home My WebLink About092691 Min Ag C*Ity of Port Townsena? P1ning Con mission ti 540tater St., Port Townsend, WA 98368 206/385--3000 Planning Con fission Meeting of September 26, 1991 1. ROLL CALL Roll was called at 7:40 pm. Present were Lois Sherwood, Daren Erickson, Ron Losec, Bob Rickard, dark welch, and Jim Tavernakis. Also present were staffinernbers Rick Sepler and Kimberley Biss. H. APPROVAL OF TES There were no minutes to be approved. + Ills Co CATIONS The Commission received a letter just prior to the meeting from Kris l eweese, about the proposed Elks rezone. + lv. OLD BUSENESS A. Conditional Use Permit 9106-02, Robert Harrison and Carol Miller Before discussion began, leis. Erickson excused herself to preserve the appearance of fairness, because she had financial interests which were related to the proposal. Mr. welch also offered to excuse himself if anyone felt that he ought to, but no one requested that he do so. 1. Staff Review Mr. Sepler introduced the application. He recommended that the Commission grant the conditional use permit, with conditions related to design review, fire inspection, parking, and a restrictive covenant. Mr. Kosec noted that one paragraph in the staff` report incorrectly identified the nearby Back Aller Tavern as the "Town Tavern." Mr. Sepler said that he would correct this. Public Testimony Robert Harrison, the applicant, described his interest in renovating the Elks Building. Samuel Kyle said that he was in favor of the application. He also talked about the need to think about patrldng issues ahead of time. 0 3.- Committee Report Mr. Tavernakis said that he was concerned about "floating" parking space assignments. Ms. Sherwood asked about the number of persons currently using the Elks Lodge during the day. Jinn Wilson responded on behalf of the Elks; he said that approximately 30 people were using the Lodge at one time during the day. Mr. Rickard talked about the conflict between an increasing need for downtown parking, and a fixed amount of parking spaces. The applicant said that his proposal would take fewer parking spaces than were currently needed by the Elks. There was further discussion about parking. 4. Findings and Conclusions Mr. Sepler offered to prepare a memo to City Council on behalf of the Commission, stating their general concerns about downtown parking. Ms. Sherwood moved that the Commission recommend approval of the application; Mr. Tavernakis seconded the notion. All were i n favor, Text Amendment, Rear Yard Requirements uirements between Residential and Conunercial Zones } 1. staff Report Mr. Sepler introduced the draft ordinance. Mr. welch and Mr. Tavernakis asked how the Uniform Building Code would affect setbacks. Staff member Dave Robison arrived at 8:30 pm. Public Testimony Charles Bulet asked for clarification about when the ordinance would be applicable. I Commission Discussion The Commission did not have any further questions or comments. 4. Commission Decision i Mr. Rickard moved to recommend approval of the ordinance; Mr. welch seconded the motion. All were in favor. C. Rezone Application 9104- , BPOE Elks Lodge 31+7 1. Staff Report Mr. Robison talked about the definition of, intent of, and criteria for a rezone. to Mr. Kosee excused himself to preserve the appearance of fairness. FIs. Sherwood and Ills, Efickson also offered to excuse themselves if anyone felt that they ought to but no one requested that they do s . Mr. Robison introduced the application. He presented two staff reports: Draft A, which recommended denial, and Draft B, which recommended approval with the condition of a contract rezone. Ms. Erickson asked how wide the Discovery Road right-of-way legally was. Michael Anderson, the engineer for the Elks, responded that although the streets were platted as 60 feet, local persons tended to accept the paved width as the true width. He said that regardless of the legal width of Discovery Road, the Elks were willing to dedicate 30 feet of "their" property to the community in order to ensure a 60 foot right-of- ay. 2. Public Testimony .Tiny Wilson, the Elks representative, explained why the Dodge had chosen the proposed site. Mr. Anderson said that he had prepared transportation and drainage plans for the applicant. He was in favor of the application, Jervis Beebe, an Elks member, spoke in favor of the application. Jack Hensel, a neighboring property owner, spore in favor of the application. Charles Roulet spoke in favor of the application. He acknowledged that there might be traffic concerns. I Committee Report } Mr. Rickard discussed the rural character of the neighborhood and said that it would be inevitably affected, either by the proposal or by development within current zoning. He said that it was not an easy decision. Mr. Tavernakis said that he was concerned about added traffic on Discovery Road near the Grant Street School, particularly at the blind curve. In response, Mr. Wilson pointed out a condition in the staff report, which stated that the Elks would help straighten loth Street. Mr. Welch stated a concern about the safety of children in the neighborhood. There was further discussion about how many persons would be affected, and hoar many persons had been notified of the hearing. Mr. Rickard pointed out that traffic on Discovery Road would increase because of natural population growth, regardless of whether the Commission approved this application. There was some discussion about vegetation buffers around the proposed lodge. Mr. Ta ernak } Mr. Rickard moved that the Commission recommend adoption of Draft B, with previously mentioned corrections and the understanding that Mr. Robison would contact Grant Street School. IIs. Erickson seconded the motion. Roll was called; all were in favor. There was further discussion about traffic near Grant Street, and a possible footpath. D. Gateway Update Mr. Robison said that he had gone to Olympia and had met with a representative from the Department of Transportation. In their meeting, they discussed approval of the Gateway's flex zone, a grace period for businesses within the legal right-of-way, and funding. V* NEW BUS TS There was a brief discussion about the proposed Transportation Plan Committee, and whether any Planning Commission members would participate. Mr. Rickard and Mr. welch i volunteered. The Commission asked that they consistently receive their packets on the Saturday before each hearing. The Commission asked to get copies of the Environmental Checklist for each application. Ms. Erickson asked that the Commission get final copies of ordinances, once they go t City Council and are revised. L NEXT SCHEDULED MEETINGS Where was no discussion about the meetings calendar. IEL ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 pm. Minutes recorded by; I KimberleAIv .4 s Planning and Building Assistant r ,I C i t y of Port Townsim .0. -V Planning Commission - a �_ - ` 540 Nater St., Fort Townsend SVA 98368 2061385.3000 ` 5 } REVISED PLANNING C 1 MSSIDN AGENDA J Business Meeting September 2 , 1991 . ROLL -_-�##7,30 P.M. H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:: None, III, COMMUNICATIONS: F A. Current nail IV, OLD BUSINESS: A. Conditional Use Permit 9106-02, Robert Harrison: and Carol filler 1. Staff Review Sepler 2. Public Testimony I Committee Report Tavernalds S erwood . Findings and Conclusions B. Text Amendment, Rear Yard Requirements between re Residential ani Commercial Zones 1. Staff Review Se ler 2. Public Testimony , Commission Discussion 4. Commission Decision C. Rezone Application 9104-03, BPOE Elks Lodge.31 I. S to f Review (Robison) 2. Public Testimony 3. Committee Report Rickard Tavernakis . Findings and Conclusions D. Gateway Update (Robison) . V. NEW B S S: Mone V1. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Next Scheduled Meetings Iter 10, 1991_ Lot Dine Adjustment ordinance (continued from August 8, 1991) (Staff.- Bloomfield Residential Care ordinance (Staff: Sepler Child Care Ordinance (Staff: Seler Octo-ber-24,- 19 1 Conditional Use Permit, 9108-01, Port Townsend Fire Department (Committee: Sherwood/Tavernalds) (Staff: Bloomfield) Planned Unit Development, 9106-04, Rosewind Committee: Erickson/Carman) (Staff: f; Sepler November 141 1 1 Workshop Meeting November 21, 1991 - Planned Unit Development, 9108-0 , Forest Park/Island View Partnership (Committee: Rickard Carman) Staff: S epler VH. 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