HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/12/01 AGENDA CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 12, 200'1
1. PRE-COUNCIL STUDY SESSION: 5:00 - 5:30 P.M.
A. General Council Business
2. CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 P.M.
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Invocation
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of Meeting - August 29, 2001 (#AB01-201)
4. CLAIMS/CHECK REGISTERS
5. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
6. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
7. MAYOR'S REPORT
8. LEGISLATIVE REPORT
9. PUBLIC RECOGNITION - (Comments limited to 3-minutes)
10. NEW BUSINESS
A. Appointment of Angela Stanfel Wood to the Planning Commission (#AB01-202)
B. Confirmation of Jim Spencer to the position of Director of Parks & Recreation (#AB01-203) /,~,.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS & ORDINANCES
~ ,~~. Public Hearing and Ordinance No. 4774 (Second Reading), Regarding Signs in the Public
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Right of Way, and Amending Bremerton Municipal Code 21.02.330 (e) (9) and Title 21 /
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~ B. Continued Public Hearing for Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments (#AB01-198)
~ · PL00-0054, Kitsap Way at Weslon Plan Comp Plan Amendment & Zoning (R. Nance)
· PL00-0073, 6th Street at Chester Comp Plan Amendment & Zoning (WESLAR/Larson)
· PL00-0077, Warren Avenue at Clare Comp Plan Amendment (J. Mentor)
C. Public Hearing for Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments (#AB01-204) 5
· PL00-006~, Werner Road Industrial Park Comp Plan Amendment & Zoning (Hancock)
· PL00-00b-'~, Sylvan Way Comp Plan Amendment & Zoning (Transerve)
· PL01-0024, Downtown Development Policy Additions to CBD Element of Comp Plan
(City of Bremerton)
12. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 12, 2001
SPEAKERS LIST
If you have a question that may require a written response, please provide your mailing address.
Thank you.
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Reminder: The next Council Meeting will be on Wednesday, September 19t~
AGENDA BILL
BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL
1. SUBJECT: 'FOR AGENDA OF: SEPTEMBER 12, 2001
ORIGINATING DEPT.' CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF MEETING-- AUCUS? 29, 2001 ORIGINATOR: JOHN E. LAW, PRESIDENT
DATE SUBMITTED: SE~'TEt~.~, 7, 2001
2. CLEARANCES: (Comment on back if necessary) 3. EXHIBITS:
ENDORSEMENT [] INFORMATION [] APPROVED BY COUNCIL .P..R~ESIDENT FOR SUBMITTAL:
MAYOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT
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4. SUMMARY STATEMENT AND REQUIREMENT FOR COUNCIL ACTION:
9. RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL:
ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL:
EXPIRATION DATE:
REVIEW DATE:
10. NOTICE OF ACTION
PULLED !'i TABLED i'1 APPROVED [] DISAPPROVED I-I AMENDED [] DATE:
COUNCIL DIRECTIVE:
11. AGENDA BILL NO.: O I- 1.o !
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;. CLEARANCE COMMENTS:
SUMMARY STATEMENT (CONTINUED):
IMPACT OF NON-PASSAGE:
IMPACT ON STAFFING, BUDGETS, FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT OR OTHER RESOURCES:
RESEARCH SOURCES'
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
August 29, 2001
The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City
Council Chambers, 239 4th Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, August 29, 2001, at 5:30
P.M., with Council Vice-President Mike Shepherd presiding. Council members present were Jim
Reed, Will Maupin, Carol Arends, Eric Younger, Ed Rollman, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Olsen.
Council President John Law was absent. Also present were Interim City Attorney Loren Combs;
Acting Deputy City Clerk Rich Hanna; and Council Assistant Christine Grenier Ellingson.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Wayne Olsen, followed by
the invocation provided by Retired Reverend G.T. Johnson formerly of Brownsville United Methodist
Church.
President Law made the following announcements:
1) A Pre-Council session was held to discuss general Council business and an upcoming Sign
Ordinance.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of Meeting- August 1, 2001 (#AB01-186)
B. Minutes of Meeting - August 8, 2001 (#AB01-187)
C. Minutes of Meeting - August 15, 2001 (#AB01-188)
D. Minutes of Meeting - August 22, 2001 (#AB01-189)
#0030 M/S/C (McConnell/Olsen) Move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Voted in favor of Motion: OIsen, McConnell, Rollman, Arends, Maupin, Reed, and Shepherd
Abstained: Younger
Motion carried: 7-Yes; 1-Abstention
CLAIMS/CHECK REGISTERS
Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those
expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090 have been recorded on a
listing that had been made available to the Council.
#0050 M/S/C/U (Reed/McConnell) On August 29, 2001, the Council does approve for payment those
vouchers included and further described as follows: Checks 255291; 255297 through 255299;
255304 through 255547; and EFT 6661 in the amount of $705,871.62.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Jim Reed thanked citizens who attended the District 9 Neighborhood Meeting held last Thursday.
Will Maupin also thanked those citizens who attended the District 9 meeting, and asked that anyone
interested in receiving flyers for future neighborhood meetings should call Council staff at 478-5280.
Carol Arends announced that a Memorial Service for Elizabeth Buell will be held on Friday, August
31 at 11:00 A.M. at the Miller Woodlawn Funeral Home; and a Memorial Service for Mary Brunsberg
will be held on Thursday, August 30 at 2:00 P.M. at the Lewis Funeral Chapel.
Ed Rollman recalled Elizabeth Buell's involvement in Council Meetings over the past years; and
announced the "Cultural Fest" would be held Saturday, September 15 from 10:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M.
at the President's Hall at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds; and that the Blackberry Festival would be
downtown during Labor Day Weekend, which would include a Display of Antique Cars on Sunday.
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Wayne Olsen also remembered Elizabeth "Betty" Buell, whom he has known for many years.
Mike Shepherd expressed condolences over the loss of Elizabeth Buell; commented on his trip to
Washington D.C; announced that the mural project is progressing; and added that the Next District 5
Meeting will be on September 20 with Dr. Michael Connolly presenting the comprehensive growth
plan for Olympic College.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Carol Arends stated that although she is not on the Board, she has been attending the Kitsap Public
Facilities District (PFD) meetings to hear discussions regarding the four proposals for Conference
Centers in Kitsap County, and announced an upcoming public meeting to discuss this topic on
Monday, September 10; Wayne Olsen reported that the Gold Mountain Golf Course Clubhouse is on
schedule and within budget, and that he would provide information on the proposed Government
Center after upcoming meetings with staff and project architects; Mike Shepherd was pleased with a
recent Smart Growth presentation made by Poulsbo City Council.
MAYORS REPORT
Mayor Horton also expressed condolences to the family of Elizabeth Buell. She was pleased with
the progress on the Gold Mountain Clubhouse, and clarified that it was the green fees that paid for
the improvements. She concluded her report by stating the Gorst Creek restoration project has been
completed and access is now possible by Jarstad Park, and that the Evergreen Park project is
progressing.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT - There was no report this evening.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Carol Atkinson presented a poster with the Blackberry Festival logo to announce the festival would
take place over Labor Day weekend (Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. and on Sunday from
11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.), and thanked all of the sponsors for their support.
Roy Mclnnis remembered Elizabeth Buell and gave condolences to her family. He also commented
on the increase of loud car stereo noise, and suggested enforcement of the noise infractions.
10A - APPOINTMENT OF HARRY COMBS TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (#AB01-190): Mayor Lynn Horton discussed the experience of
Harry Combs, and therefore recommended that he be appointed to the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Advisory Committee in order to fill the current vacancy. She also summarized
the duties and purpose of this Committee.
There were no comments from the public.
Ed Rollman and Eric Younger expressed their agreement with the selection of Mr. Combs, and
were pleased to support the recommendation.
Harry Combs introduced himself to the Council, and commented that he was honored to be
considered for the appointment.
#0905 M/S/C/U (Younger/Reed) Move to confirm the appointment Harry Combs to the Community
Development Block Grant Advisory Committee.
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10B - CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 FOR GOLD MOUNTAIN CLUBHOUSE (#AB01-191): Pat Westhoff,
Golf Operations Director, explained that Change Order No. 2 is an eight (8) part change order for an
additive cost of $59,695.71 with Porter Brothers Construction, Inc. The following are the eight parts
of the Change Order:
1) Field Clarification #2C includes structural steel additions and changes to the upper roof area
($6,030.36);
2) Food Service Extras ($985.95);
3) Contract Change Directive (CCD #2) Building/Cabinetry Revisions and upstairs room addition
($12,641.88);
4) Change Order Proposal (COP #7) changing curbs to extruded with the acceptation of
monument area (credit amount $7,500.00);
5) Change Order Proposal (COP #8) exhaust hood design changes ($6,552.08);
6) Change Order Proposal (COP #9) includes the work required to provide wiring due to
placement of the transformer by Puget Sound Energy ($15,810.10);
7) Contract Order Proposal (Cop #10) includes windows, framing, and trim to enclose the
banquet pavilion ($24,432.57); and
8) Change Order Proposal (COP #11) Framing revisions in basement stairs to meet fire code
($742.77)
There were no comments from the public.
Ed Rollman asked why the design of the exhaust hood needed to be changed. Mr. Westhoff
responded that after careful consideration, it was determined that if the exhaust hoods were moved to
a different location, then twice as much food could be prepared.
Wayne Olsen pointed out that despite the cost for this change order, the project is still within budget;
and Mr. Westhoff added that contingency is expected to be left after the completion of the project,
which would be returned back to the Golf's Capital Budget. Jim Reed complimented the efforts to
remain close to budget on the original project estimate.
#1205 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Reed) Move that City Council authorize and direct the Mayor to approve
Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $59,695.71 payable to Porter Brothers Construction, Inc.,
subject to City Administrative Polices & Procedures.
10C - BID AWARD FOR WEST HILLS COMMERCIAL & WERNER ROAD CORRIDOR
IMPROVEMENTS (#AB01-192): Luke Korpi, Senior Engineer, stated that bids were opened for the
West Hills Commercial/Werner Road Corridor Improvements contract on August 16, 2001. This
contract provides for reconstructing portions of Werner Road, Auto Center Way, Union Avenue, and
Oyster Bay Avenue, and to provide drainage improvements. The Contract work includes
reconstructing existing streets, providing new curbs, gutters and sidewalks, storm drainage, sanitary
sewer, retaining walls, traffic signals, illumination, and associated other work. Two bids for this
project were received, with Ace Paving being the only responsive bidder with a bid of $2,559,455.46.
The Engineer's estimate for the project is $2,864,861.00.
There were no comments from the pubfic.
Eric Younger asked how the project would be funded. Mr. Korpi answered that the majority of the
project is being paid for by federal and state grants, with approximately $1,025,000 from the Federal
Highway Administration; $1,000,000 from the State Transportation Improvement Board; $375,000
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from the Economic Development Administration; and $180,000 from private sources. It was further
explained that Arterial and Stormwater Funds would cover the difference.
Jim Reed pointed out that this project would reduce the potential for dangerous vehicle accidents.
#1350 M/S/C/U (Reed/Olsen) Move to approve award of the bid of $2,559,455.46 with Ace Paving for
the West Hills Commercial/Warner Road Corridor Improvements contract and authorize the Mayor to
execute the same.
10D - PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT REORGANIZATION; AND BUDGET
ADJUSTMENT NO, 5 (#AB01-193): Mayor Lynn Horton mentioned that in order to better serve the
community with Park & Recreation programs and facilities, this reorganization is being proposed.
The proposed structure includes three divisions: Aquatics, Athletics & Fitness; Recreation Programs;
and Parks & Facilities Maintenance. Additionally, due to the restructuring, it is envisioned that the
Assistant Director position would no longer be necessary. An Administrative Analyst position is
additionally proposed to oversee administrative technical processes. Mayor Horton confirmed that
she has discussed the proposed changes with Mr. Spencer, who will soon be appointed as the new
Parks & Recreation Director, and that he agrees these changes are necessary.
There were no comments from the public.
Cecil McConnell asked if the Assistant Director Position was eliminated, would the individual
currently in that position be moved to the Administrative Analyst position, and would a provision be
made to keep pay at the same level. Mayor Horton responded yes.
Jim Reed wondered about the unused funds from this Department since there has been no Director
in the Parks & Recreation Department for some time. Mayor Horton affirmed that the funds have
remained in the Parks & Recreation Department budget.
Mike Shepherd questioned how the budget could increase if staffing was decreasing. Rich Hanna
replied that the Budget Adjustment was to cover the costs for the reorganization. Mayor Horton
added that in the future, staff might take on additional duties to eliminate any need to increase
staffing, and that this change would save money in the future for the Department.
#1525 M/S/C/U (Olsen/Rollman) Move to approve Budget Adjustment No. 01-15.
11A - PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF THE 2000-2001 COMPREHENSIVF
PLAN AMENDMENTS (#AB01-194): Chris Hugo, Director of Planning & Building, announced that
the City of Bremerton proposes to amend its Comprehensive Plan and Optimum Land Use Map
through the City and public initiated amendment applications that will be applied Citywide as well as
to specific properties. The approved amendments will be adopted by ordinance and some
amendments are accompanied by related rezones to maintain consistency with the Plan. By the
State Growth Management Act, the City can amend its Plan not more than once per year. This
docket of proposed amendments is for the 2000-2001 years. There is also a requirement that the
City must consider the cumulative effect of the combined proposed amendments. An analysis of the
cumulative effect is included in the attached Amendments to SEPA Checklist. This agenda item
invites the public to comment on the cumulative effect of the proposed amendments as presented in
the Amendment to the Checklist. The Checklist analysis and hearing record will be in included in the
Council's subsequent consideration of the proposed 2000-2001 Amendments, both individually and
collectively, for adoption. There is no formal Council action required at this time. Mr. Hugo added
that each of the items would include a staff report with pertinent information; that some issues would
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be addressed by the Growth Management Hearings Board; and that ordinances would be brought
before the Council in October of this year. There would be no action required by the Council tonight.
Helen Miller read a statement provided by Alan Strange, Chair of Hanford Avenue Neighborhood
Association, into the record, requesting a denial of all Bremerton Comprehensive Plan changes;
followed by a statement by Helen Miller, which was read into the record by the Council Assistant.
Mike Shepherd added his comments on traffic issues, and stated that he looked forward to receiving
additional information as the items are individually presented. Mr. Hugo added that as each item is
presented, it would include a Staff Report as well as a Findings & Conclusion Report by the Planning
Commission, and that public comments would be addressed.
Eric Younger referred to the comments made in the letter by Mr. Strange, and asked that they briefly
be addressed. Loren Combs, Interim City Attorney, clarified that when the Comprehensive Plan was
adopted, there was a certain time period for which an appeal could be made to the Growth Hearings
Board, and that appeal period has long since passed. The Comprehensive Plan before the Council
tonight is legal, and has not been challenged, therefore the process to adopt it is also considered
legal.
#2565 M/S/C/U (Arends/McConnell) Move to accept the Checklist analysis of cumulative effect and
public comment on the analysis for consideration as the Council deliberates the 2000-2001 docket of
proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan.
With the conclusion of business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 P.M.
Prepared and Submitted by:
LORI SMITH, Legislative Assistant
Attest:
PAULA JOHNSTON, Deputy City Clerk
JOHN LAW, City Council President
City of Bremerton
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AGENDA BILL
BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL
1. SUBJECT: FOR AGENDA OF: September 12, 2001
Appointment to the Planning Commission ORIGINATING DEPT: Executive
ORIGINATOR: Mayor Horton
DATE SUBMITTED: September 6, 2001
2. CLEARANCES: (comment on back if necessary) 3. EXHIBITS
Application for Appointment
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4. SUMMARY STATEMENT AND REQUIREMENT FOR COUNCIL ACTION:
There is a vacancy on the Planning Commission. It is recommended Angela Stanfel Wood be appointed to fill the
vacancy.
8. RECOMMENDATION:
Move to confirm the appointment of Angela Stanfel Wood to the Planning Commission.
9. RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL:
ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL:
EXPIRATION DATE:
REVIEW DATE:
10. NOTICE OF ACTION
PULLED TABLED APPROVED DISAPPROVED AMENDED
COUNCIL DIRECTIVE DATE:~
11. AGENDA BILL NO:~/-- ~-~
2. CLEARANCE COMMENTS:
5. IMPACT ON NON-PASSAGE:
6. IMPACT ON STAFFING~ BUDGETS, FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT OR OTHER RESOURCES:
7. RESEARCH SOURCES
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THiS APPOINTMENT:
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AGENDA BILL
BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL
1. SUBJECT: FOR AGENDA OF: September 12, 2001
Confirmation of Jim Spencer as the ORIGINATING DEPT: Mayor's Office
Director of Parks & Recreation ORIGINATOR: Lyrm Horton, Mayor
DATE SUBMITTED: August 31, 2001
2. CLEARANCES: (Comment onbt~ifnecess~) 3. EXHIBITS:
Hanna, Treasurer -- '-~~,~'r'-k~[' Employment Contract
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Loren Combs, City Attorney
Carol Conley, HR Manager
Fiscal & Budget Chairman
Operations Chairman
ENDORSEMENT [ ] INFORMATION [ ] APPROVED BY COUNCIL PRESIDElxJ, T FOR SUBMITTAL:
4. SUMMARY STATEMENT AND REQUIREMENT FOR COUNCIL ACTION:
Approval/Confirmation of Jim Spencer as the Director of Parks & Recreation will fill the position vacancy created
by Cris Gears' resignation as Director of Parks & Recreation on January 31, 2001.
8. RECOMMENDATION:
Jim Spencer to the position of Director of Parks & Recreation effective as of September 24, 2001.
9. RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: Lyrm Horton, Mayor
10. ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL: Lynn Horton, Mayor
EXPIRATION DATE:
REVIEW DATE:
11. NOTICE OF ACTION:
PULLED [ ] TABLED [ ] APPROVED [ ] DISAPPROVED[ ] AMENDED [ ] DATE:
COUNCIL DIRECTIVE:
11. AGENDA BILL NO.: 0
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2. CLEARANCE COMMENTS:
5. IMPACT OF NON-PASSAGE:
Failure to confirm Mr. Spencer as Director of Parks & Recreation would leave the position vacant.
6. IMPACT ON STAFFING, BUDGETS, FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT OR OTHER RESOURCES:
There is adequate funding available within the City budget to fund this position.
7. RESEARCH SOURCES:
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EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
Director of Parks & Recreation
This Employment Contract is entered into this 24th day of September, 2001 by and
between the City of Bremerton, a chartered first class municipal corporation organized under the
laws of the State of Washington, (hereinafter referred to as "City"), and JIM SPENCER,
(hereinafter referred to as "Director of Parks & Recreation"). In consideration of the mutual
benefits and promises herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: The Director of Parks & Recreation agrees to
furnish full time services as defined in the job description for the Director of Parks & Recreation
which is attached and hereby incorporated as a part of this Agreement, which may be amended
by the City upon thirty (30) days notice to the Mayor.
2. SUPERVISION: The parties understand and agree that the Director of Parks &
Recreation will perform independent functions and responsibilities in the exercise of his field of
work. In the performance of these duties, the Director of Parks & Recreation shall work under
the direction of the Mayor.
3. TERM: The Director of Parks & Recreation shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor
commencing September 24, 2001, and continuing until termination or removal by terms of this
Agreement infra.
4. COMPENSATION: The Director of Parks & Recreation and City agree that
compensation for services rendered under this agreement shall begin at band 4, rate 4, two
thousand nine hundred and fifty-seven dollars and eighty-one cents ($2,957.81) semi-monthly,
with a monthly rate of approximately five thousand nine hundred fifteen dollars and sixty-two
cents ($5,915.62).
The Director of Parks & Recreation shall be eligible for a pay rate adjustment upon
completion of twelve months at each rate in the salary band provided that he receives a "Meets
Expectations" (or equivalent) on his work performance evaluation.
Said compensation shall be paid on the City's regular payroll system. It is expressly
understood by and between the parties that the Director of Parks & Recreation is an exempt
position pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act.
5. BENEFITS: All benefits shall be afforded as provided for in this Agreement
pursuant to the Bremerton Municipal Code, specifically, Chapter 2.50, Management &
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Professional Staff Compensation Program, and as provided under the laws of the State of
Washington relevant to the position of Director of Parks & Recreation, unless specifically
provided otherwise in this agreement. Vacation is set at twenty-five (25) days per year. For the
year 2001 vacation leave shall be pro-rated based upon date of hire. Subsequent years shall
follow the established increases in vacation leave based on years of service pursuant to 20.50.040
(c) of the BMC as applicable.
6. PERFORMANCE REVIEWS: Performance reviews shall be conducted in
compliance with applicable Human Resources Policies, and shall utilize review standards and
forms approved by the Human Resources Department.
7. EXCLUSION FROM COLLECTIVE BARGAINING: The Director of Parks &
Recreation acknowledges, understands and agrees that the position he is accepting with the City
is not included in the City's Civil Service system, is exempt from Union Membership, and is a
managerial/professional employee as defined under BMC 2.50.
8. TERMINATION OF SERVICES: The Director of Parks & Recreation is an "at will"
employee and the City may terminate hint without cause, at any time, with thirty (30) days notice
required. In the event of a termination without cause by the City, the Director of Parks &
Recreation shall be entitled to three (3) months severance pay. In the event that the Director of
Parks & Recreation shall terminate employment with the City, he agrees that he shall provide the
City not less than thirty (30) days prior notice of the effective date of said termination in order to
afford the City a reasonable opportunity to find a replacement. The parties further agree that in the
event a replacement is found who is able to commence employment prior to the expiration of thirty
(30) days notice, that they may, in good faith, negotiate an earlier termination date.
This Agreement may be terminated for cause, without notice, and employee understands,
agrees and accepts that no severance pay shall be paid. "Cause" shall be defined as including but
not limited to any reason for which a regular employee may be dismissed under the Bremerton
Civil Service Rules, specifically Rule 19.
GENERAL PROVISIONS:
A. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and both parties
acknowledge that there are no other agreements, written or oral, that have not been fully set forth
in the text of this Agreement.
B. The parties hereby further agree that this Agreement cannot be amended or modified
without the written concurrence of both parties.
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C. Any notices required to be given shall be in writing and delivered to the following
parties at the following addresses:
Human Resources Department Jim Spencer
239 - 4th Street c/o City Hall
Bremerton, WA 98337 239 4th Street
Bremerton, WA. 98337
D. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the
State of Washington. In the event of a dispute, such dispute shall be litigated in the Super/or
Court o£Kitsap County, Washington.
E. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision hereof shall, in no way, affect the
validity or enforceability of any other provision.
F. Failure to insist upon strict compliance with any terms, covenants, or conditions of
this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of such, nor shall any waiver or relinquishment of
such right or power at any time be taken to be a waiver of any other breach.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed the day
and year first above written.
JIM SPENCER
Director of Parks & Recreation
REVIEWED BY: CITY OF BREMERTON:
BY:
CAROL S. CONLEY LYNN HORTON
Human Resources Manager Mayor
Received for Filing: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
KATHLEEN McCLUSKEY LOREN COMBS,
City Clerk City Attorney
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AGENDA BILL
BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL
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1. SUBJECT: ~ttd {~£O.~O{{'~ FORAGENDA: September~,2001
ORDINANCE AMENDING B~MERTON O~GINATING DEPT: City Council
MUNICIPAL CODE 21.02.330 (e) (9) O~GINATOR: John Law, Council President
REGALING SIGNS IN THE PUBLIC DATE SUBMITTED: August 29, 2001
~GHT OF WAY
2. CLE~NCES: (Comment on back ifnecessa~) 3. EXHIBITS:
4774
O~~CE NO.
FISCAL A~ B~GET COMMITTEE EXHIBIT
HEARD 8/29/01
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
ENDORSEMENT ~ INFORMA/TION D APPROy'Ep FOR SUBMITTAL BY
MAYOR: *~,z-~ ./J. ~ COUN~I P~_~/.NT:
4. SUMMARY STATEMENT AND REQUIREMENT FOR COUNCIL ACTION:
The attached ordinance mnends the Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) 21.02.330 by including language that
limits the size of signs in the public right-of-way. The sign size for Special Election or Primary Election
purposes would be 32 square feet or smaller, less than 6 feet in height, and there would be no building permit or
zoning approval required.
5. RECOMMENDATION:
Move to pass Ordinm~ce No. 47'7q on second reading.
6. RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL:
ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL:
EXPIRATION DATE:
REVIEW DATE:
PULLED [~ TABLED ~] APPROVED [~ DISAPPROVED [] AMENDED ~
COUNCIL DI~CTIVE:
8. AGENDA BILLNO' ~o
9. IMPACT OF NON-PASSAGE:
Issue will not be addressed.
10. IMPACT ON STAFFING, BUDGETS, FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT OR OTHER RESOURCES:
11. RESEARCH SOURCES:
CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.
477
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF BREMERTON, KITSAP COUNTY, WASHINGTON,
REGARDING SIGNS IN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAYS, AND
POLITICAL SIGNS, AND AMENDING BREMERTON
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 21.02.330(e)(9) and TITLE 21
APPENDIX FIGURE 3-30
WHEREAS, in order to mitigate the aesthetic impact of signs in the public right-of-way, and to
protect the public health, safety and welfare from placement of signs in the public right-of-way that
impair visibility of pedestrians and vehicles the City Council finds it necessary to restrict the use of signs
in the public right-of-way, and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has been advised by the City Attorney that the time restriction on
the placement of political signs is too restrictive; and
WHEREAS, given that political signs can be placed on both commercial and residential property
throughout the City, and that there historically is a significant number of political signs placed on private
property all at the same time; and
WHEREAS, this pattern and intensity of sign placement does not occur with other types of
temporary signs; and
WHEREAS, due to the proliferation of political signs, which is encouraged by the Council in
order to provide the widest possible expression of political speech, the Council finds that it is not a
burdensome restraint upon the freedom of expression to restrict the size of political signs to 32 square
feet per sign; now, therefore,
THE CITY OF BREMERTON DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1. Figure 3-30 of Title 21 Appendix, page 31 is amended to read as set forth in
Exhibit A attached hereto.
Section 2. Section 21.02.330(e)(9) is hereby amended to read as follows
(9) Temporary/Special Purpose signs related to short-term events
and political signs. [See Section (i).Temporary/Special Use Signs].
Ordinance No.
Page 1 of 2
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect ten (10) days after posting
and publication as required by law. A summary of this Ordinance may be published in lieu of the
entire Ordinance, as authorized by State law.
Section 4. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance is declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such invalidity shall not affect the
validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Introduced the __ day of September, 2001.
Passed by the City Council on the __ day of September, 2001
Approved by the Mayor on the __ day of September, 2001.
Lynn Horton, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen L. McCluskey, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Loren D. Combs, Interim City Attorney
Published: ., 2001
Effective Date: ., 2001
Ordinance No.
Page 2 of 2
BLDG. ZONING
SIGN TIME SIGN SIGN PERMIT APPROVAL
TYPE DESCRIPTION LIMIT SIZE HEIGHT REQUIRED REQUIRED
SHORT TERM Under 32 sq.ft. Under 6 feet NO
A Temporary/ 7 days NO
Special Purpose 32 sq.ft, or larger 6 ft. or higher YES
LONG TERM
B Temporary/ 60 days 8 sq.ft, maximum 4 ft. NO NO
Special Purpose maximum
UNLIMITED TIME 8-32 sq.ft. Under 6 feet NO YES
C Special Purpose None Over 32 sq.ft. 6 ft. or higher YES YES
POLITICAL From 60 days prior
D Special Election to the election to 7
days after the 32 sq.ft.or smaller Under 6 feet NO
election.
From the 1st day of NO
Primary or the filing period until 32 sq.ft, or Under 6 feet NO
General Election 7 days after the smaller
general election.
AGENDA BILL
n L_-.. ~d BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL
1. SUBJECT: 2000-1 Docket ogA~ndments to FOR AGENDA OF: Sept.2001
Comprehensive Plan (3 items) O~G~AT~G DEPT: Planning and Bui~ing
O~G~ATOR: Chris Huao, Directo~~
~C~O. ,ff DATE SUBMITTED: A~g. 30, 2001 '
2. CLEA~NCES: (comment on back 3. EX,BITS:
ifnecessa~) PL00-0054 Staff Rpt. and Findings and Conclusions
PL00-0073 Staff Rpt. and Findings and Conclusions
HEA~ 8/15/01 PL00-0077 Staff Rpt. and Findings and Conclusions
Fiscal / Budget
Operations 8EA~ 8/15/01
;~;;?EMENT~ ~FO~AT~ ~ ~~CIL ~PROVED BY CO~CIL P~T FOR SUBMITTAL: P~SIDENT/~
4. SUM~RY STATE~NT AND ~QUI~MENT FOR CO~CIL ACTION: The CiW of Bremenon proposes to
mend its Comprehemive Plan and Opt~um L~d Use Map t~ou~ ciW and public initiated amendment applications that will be
applied ci~ide as well as to specific properties. The approved amendments will be adopted by ordin~ce and ~e some amendments
are accompanied by related rezones to maintain consistency with the Plan.
These t~ee proposed amendments are among eleven total in the 2000-1 Docket of amendments for Ci~ Council consideration. This
agenda bill sets public hearing on each of the following proposals separmely:
PL00-0054 Kitsap Way Comp Plan amendment and zoning ~ance)
PL00-0073 6~ St. at Chester Comp Plan amendment and zoning (WESLAR)
PL00-0077 Wa~en Ave at Clare Comp Plan amendment and zon~g (Mentor)
The required analysis of cumulative effect of the eleven proposals, combined, as well as the SEPA dete~ination on their cumulative
effect were heard by ~e Council on Aug. 29, 2001.
8. ~COMMENDATION: The City Pla~ing Commission has forw~ded all t~ee proposed mendments to
the Co~cil with a recommendation for approval. However, the Council will not make any final decisions on
these individual proposals until the entire 2000-1 Docket of proposed amendments has been heard, in order
to maintain consideration of their cumulative effect t~oughout the process.
9. ~SPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: Director of Plying and Building
ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL: Director of Pl~ing ~d Building
EXPIATION DATE:
~VIEW DATE:
10. NOTICE OF ACTION
PULLED TABLED APPROVED DISAPPROVED AMENDED
11. AGENDA BILL NO: /91 '" / ~'~
2. CLEARANCE COMMENTS (cont.):
4. SUMMARY STATEMENT (cont.):
5. IMPACT ON NON-PASSAGE: None. There is no decision requested of the Council on these items at this
time.
6. IMPACT ON STAFFING, BUDGETS, FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT OR OTHER RESOURCES: This
activity is part of the Planning and Building Department's annual work program.
7. RESEARCH SOURCES
CITY OF BREMERTON
BUILDING AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN & REZONE AMENDMENTS
For
Roger Nance / Weslon Place - 2001 Comp Plan & Rezone Amendments (File #:
PL00-0054)
SUMMARY
1. Applicant: Roger A. Nance, Jr. Representative: Victor F. Targett II
1440 Madrona Drive P.O. Box 789
Bremerton, WA 98312 Bremerton, WA 98337
2. Location: Eight lots at the intersection of Kitsap Way and Weslon Place
3. Description: Tax Assessor's Lot Numbers: 162401-4-023-2004; 162401-4~024-2003
162401-4-025-2002; 162401-4-026-2001
162401-4-075-2001; 162401-4-081-2003
162401-4-082-2002; 162401-4-083-2001
4. Attachments:
·Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment Proposal
· Rezone Map Amendment Proposal
5. Comprehensive Plan Map: LDR (Low Density Residential)
Proposed Map Amendment: C-G (General & Highway Commercial)
6. Current Zoning: SF-3 (Single Family Residential)
Proposed Zoning: GB (General Business
FINDINGS
1. Property & Proposed Action:
The proposed development consists of eight separate and adjoining lots located on either side of
Weslon Place. Five of the eight lots front of Kitsap Way. All of the lots are situated more than
200 feet south and southwest of the Ordinary High Water Mark of Oyster Bay. The total area
affected by the proposed Comprehensive Map and Zoning Map Amendments is approximately
2.54 acres.
The proposed amendment was part of the 1999 Comprehensive Plan and Rezone Amendments.
During the City Council review of the 1999 Amendments, facts came to light which caused the
applicant to change the configuration of the proposed map amendment area. This change took
place in May of this year, just prior to the City Council's action to adopt Ordinance Nos. 4708 and
4710. The changes made in the proposal the Planning Commission reviewed reduced the amount
of commercial area by half. Specifically excluded in the adopted version were those properties
which lie within 200 feet of the Ordinary High Water (OHW) mark of Oyster Bay.
Following the adoption of Ordinances No. 4708 and 4710 (The Weslon Place Amendments), an
appeal was filed with the Central Puget Sound Growth Management Hearings Board
(CPSGMHB). In early August of this year, it was determined that the documentation in the file
for when public notice had been given was incomplete. Given that fact, a decision was made to
have the City Council take action to repeal Ordinances Nos. 4708 and 4710. The City Council
passed Ordinances No. 4720 on August 31, 2000, and on September 14, 2000, that ordinance
became effective. The effect of Ordinance No. 4720 is to remand the Roger Nance-Kitsap
Way/Weslon Place Comprehensive Plan and Rezone map amendment to the Planning
Commission for reconsideration. The City's action to repeal the amendments gave cause for the
CPSGMHB to deny the appeal.
Because the Council repealed the amendments in their entirety, the Roger Nance-Kitsap
Way/Weslon Place Amendments are no longer part of the 1999 Comprehensive Plan
Amendments. This amendment will become part of the several amendments which will make up
the 2001 amendments. The Growth Management Act and Bremerton's own Comprehensive Plan
stipulate that there can only be one plan amendment per year. Since the so called "1999
Amendments" were actually adopted in the year 2000, there can be no other amendments passed
this year. This means the City can not adopt the Roger Nance-Kitsap Way/Weslon Place map
amendments until 2001. Planning Commission review is being sought at this time to provide
ample opportunity for public review and comment. Several other amendments are in progress
which will join the Nance amendment prior to it's adoption in 2001.
2. Surrounding Land Uses:
A land use inventory was conducted of the area surrounding the subject property. This included
the property surrounding the intersection of Weslon Place and Kitsap Way. The surrounding area
consists of a mixture of residential and commercial development, which the commercial
development centered along Kitsap Way and at main arterial intersections.
The general trend over the past several decades has been toward commercial development along
the Kitsap Way corridor in this area. The comprehensive zoning supports and encourages that
trend.
Relation to
Current Zoning Comprehensive Plan Designation
Subject Property
North Single-Family Residential (SF-3) Low-Density Residential (LDR)
South Multiple Family Residential (MF) Medium Density Residential (MDR)
East General Business (GB) General & Highway Commercial (CG)
West General Business (GB) & SF-3 General & Highway Commercial (CG)
3. Request
The applicant's request is for concurrent Comprehensive Plan Map and Official Zoning Map
amendments. The end result will be to change both maps to designate the properties involved in
the amendment request from single family residential to commercial. Specifically, the
Comprehensive Plan Map would be changed from Low Density Residential (LDR) to General &
Highway Commercial (CG). The official Zoning Map would be amended to change the zoning
from Single Family Residential (3 SF-3) to General Business (GB).
Element K of the Bremerton Comprehensive Plan - Implementation, Consistency and
Concurrency, addresses the "Timing of Amendments as well as the "Criteria for Approval,"
which must be satisfied before Plan Amendments can be approved. The procedures followed for
consideration of this proposed amendment are those outlined in the Growth Management Act
RCW 36.70 A. 130.
The procedures to be followed for Zoning Ordinance or Official Zoning Map changes are those
found in Section 21.02.920 of the Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC):
The City Council may approve a change in zoning classification of property within the
City limits by passage of an ordinance, following a public hearing, provided the new zone
is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and adopted approval criteria.
Approval of a Rezone results in a change to the Official Zoning Map.
The applicant is requesting a rezone from the current zoning of SF-3 (Single-Family Residential)
to GB (General Business). The Comprehensive Plan Map Designation at the site is currently Low
Density Residential (LDR), which means the proposed comprehensive plan amendment must be
approved prior to or coincidental with the proposed rezone/map amendment.
There is no proposal for use of these eight properties at this time.
4. SEPA Determinations
A Determination of Non-Significance was issued for this project as originally configured in
accordance with WAC 197-11 on January 6, 2000. Subsequent to the action described in the
1999 Comprehensive Plan Amendment DNS (of January 6, 2000), the Comprehensive Plan and
Official Zoning Map amendment proposal for the Nance-Kitsap Way/Weslon Place area was
reduced in size by eliminating the residential properties which lie within 200 feed of the Ordinary
High Water (OHW) mark of Oyster Bay. The effect of this change was to lessen the expected
impacts of plan and zoning implementation. The new proposal is judged to be addressed within
the scope of expected impacts to the environment evaluated in the State Environment Policy Act
(SEPA) analysis which led to the Determination of Non-Significance (DNS). Thus, no
amendment is required to the DNS issued on January 6, 2000.
In the interest of clarity and ease of tracking actions taken by the City in evaluating this specific
revised Comprehensive Plan and Official Zoning Map amendment proposal, the staff is re-issuing
the DNS as of October 13, 2000.
5. Comprehensive Plan Criteria:
All proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan amendment must meet the five criteria
listed. This proposal meets criteria as follows:
1. Consistent with GMA and regulations:
This proposal does not conflict with any of the GMA or City planning goals and is
especially consistent with goals dealing with urban growth, reducing sprawl, encouraging
economic development, etc.
2. No significant adverse effects:
Three (3) of the eight (8) lots currently have single-family residences located on them.
The other five lots are currently vacant. The properties slope toward Oyster Bay. All
eight (8) lots are more than 200 feet from the Ordinary High Water mark of Oyster Bay.
Even though these properties are outside 200 feed area which might necessitate a
Shoreline Substantial Development Permit review process, any proposed development
would be subject to compliance (as applicable) to the policies and requirement of
Bremerton's Shoreline Master Program. The Shoreline Master Program review and/or
SEPA process will help disclosure any potential impacts from a specific new
development proposal on the surrounding neighborhood. Bremerton's Critical Lands
Ordinance would also ensure that potential development impacts are considered and
mitigated as might be related to any critical slope, geological hazards and wetland
conditions.
3. Can be accommodated by all services, facilities and transportation:
The site has been served with all services, facilities, and utilities for several decades and
fronts on a major arterial. No significant conflict is anticipated here.
4. Will help implement the goals and policies of the Comp. Plan:
Encouraging new economic development, finding new sites for commercial development,
and attracting new businesses to the City are local policies and objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan. This proposal is consistent with those policies and objectives.
5. Impacts beyond the City Limits:
This map area is within the City of Bremerton and not near unincorporated areas of
Kitsap County. The site is expected at some future point to accommodate new
commercial development that might otherwise locate outside the City. It is not expected
that the new development will adversely impact areas beyond the City limits, but could
reduce traffic somewhat, by providing new shopping and employment opportunities
within the City, within walking distance of the residential neighborhood, and in an area
served by public transit.
Additional Discussion:
The proposed amendment presents several issues for consideration:
Land Use: The conversion of properties within the area of consideration that fronts on Kitsap Way
appears appropriate. Kitsap Way is a major arterial carrying between 33,191 (at Oyster Bay Avenue) to
34,883 (at State Route 3) average daily trips. This amount of traffic is considered of a sufficient level to
create commercial development opportunities. Such a conversion would bridge current "gap" of
commercially planned land uses that currently exists along Kitsap Way and the change would represent a
logical extension of commercial uses along the road. Further, a commercial strip of development along
Kitsap Way would provide a buffer between residential properties along Oyster Bay and noise and air
quality impacts caused by traffic along Kitsap Way. Staff recognizes that certain commercial land uses
could also create noise and possibly other impacts on the nearby residences. But through appropriate site
planning and design, these impacts could be minimized.
However, this proposed component of the amendment includes properties that extend beyond the frontage
of Kitsap Way to Oyster Bay. As a result, several homes would be converted to commercial uses over
time if this component is approved as proposed. In addition, there would remain two smaller single
family residential areas lying west and east of the area in question. Over time, the development of
commercial uses may place pressure to convert these two smaller areas (particularly the area to the west)
to commercial uses. Thus, the approval of the component may lead to conversion of an existing small,
residential neighborhood to nonresidential uses. This situation, while promoting the economic goals and
policies of the comprehensive plan, may not carry out Housing Policy 5. Of Housing Element Goal 4,
which states:
"Promote safe, attractive, livable neighborhoods that will attract homeowners."
Based on the foregoing analysis, it appears that there is no technical reason to deny the component as
proposed.
Traffic and Circulation: The intersection of Weslon Place and Kitsap Way is not a signalized
intersection, but may need to be as a result of commercial development. Also, Weslon Place is currently
a narrow street not designed for commercial development. According to the Public Works Department, a
traffic signal may or may not be required depending on the type of commercial activities that develop in
the area.
Services and Facilities: According to the Public Works Department, storm conveyance piping will
likely need to be extended into Oyster Bay to adequately serve new commercial development.
As a result of the above situation, commercial development will need to participate in providing the
required road, drainage and any other needed improvements. Planning Goal 12. B. of the Comprehensive
Plan supports this notion by specifying that new development be required to pay a fair share costs of
public services and facilities. To fulfill this goal, the amendment should be linked to an implementation
program to determine the extent of improvements needed to accommodate commercial development and
a method for development to provide those needed improvements.
6. Rezone/Ordinance & Official Map Amendments
Section 21.02.920(d) of the Bremerton Municipal Code lists five tests as criteria a rezone must
meet prior to approval. They are:
(I) Is the proposed Rezone consistent with the Comprehensive Plan ? (See Section
21.02.245 "Plan~Zoning Consistency" of this code.)
Response: The proposed rezone is not consistent with the existing Low Density Residential (LDR)
plan classification for the eight Weslon Place properties. However, the concurrent action to amend the
Bremerton Comprehensive Plan Map will change the Plan to allow General & Highway Commercial uses
for these properties. The proposed General Business (GB) Zone is an implementing zone and thus, will
be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan amendment proposal.
(2) Is the Rezone justified for one or more of the following reasons."
It is in the public interest to approve the Rezone to accommodate needed changes
within the immediate vicinity or neighborhood.
Response: See the discussion response for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment approval -
particularly the Land Use discussion.
It will correct a zone classification or boundary that was inappropriate when established
It is a planned step in a phasing process to gradually bring zoning into consistency with
the 20-year Comprehensive Plan when appropriate.
It will place or remove an overlay zoning designation without affecting the underlying
zoning.
Response: The last two questions do not apply to this Plan and Official Zoning Map amendment.
Given the traffic conditions on Kitsap Way, the presence of commercial zoning on the west and east of
the site, it is reasonable to address this area more specifically than perhaps was done in 1995 when the
City adopted it's Growth Management Act compliant Comprehensive Plan. The specific analysis for the
Comprehensive Plan amendment is indicative of a need for a change in the plan for this area and
consequently a change in the zoning. There was a significant amount of traffic on Kitsap Way when the
plan was adopted in 1995, however there were some vacancies in the available commercial land that is
not the case in 2000. Certainly, there was an argument to be made in 1995 that the subject properties
should have been included in the commercial land use designations at that time. The development
progression in the intervening years since 1995 indicates there is a need for more commercial zoning in
this area of the City. Thus, the Nance-Kitsap Way/Weslon Place Comprehensive Plan and Official
Zoning Map amendment will result in a more appropriate zoning of the property then perhaps was true in
1995.
(3) Is there a public need for the proposed Rezone that will clearly benefit the local
neighborhood and/or the community of Bremerton?
Response: There is no set standard which says a community or a neighborhood needs a certain
amount of commercial land. Absent a standard, a City like Bremerton must evaluate trends to determine
what seems to be an appropriate amount of commercial area. Two other factors must also be considered -
the "competitive market place" and the location for the proposed zoning. Many communities and
Bremerton is no exception, rely on healthy businesses, be they retail, service or manufacturing based, to
support the services provided by the government. One way to promote a vigorous economy is to provide
ample land for commercial and industrial use in the right locations. Streets and highways with heavy
traffic volumes are particularly attractive to businesses that depend on high numbers of people passing by
to sell their goods and services. Businesses that might locate in the corridor along Kitsap Way will come
there if they can find appropriate sites at a competitive price. If there is a limited amount of available
land, the price may escalate to a point potential site users will go elsewhere to build their stores.
Having made an assessment that the Kitsap Way corridor can accommodate additional commercial uses,
the next question to be answered is the appropriateness of the area for General Business Zoning. This
question has already been answered in the discussion of the proposed comprehensive plan amendment.
Of particular mention for the rezone assessment is the fact that there is an intersecting street - Weslon
Place which feeds into Kitsap Way. That street provides two commercial sites which have frontage on
two streets. "Comer Pads" are particularly desirable to potential commercial businesses and thus, this is
an attractive feature for the eventual user. This intersecting street is an existing access along Kitsap Way,
which may or may not require signalization. The specific impact analysis will come at the time of site
plan review.
(4) Are all essential public facilities and services available and adequate, or can be
made available, to serve the types and levels of development permitted in the requested
zone?
Response: All of the infrastructure required to support development of these eight properties exists
in the area with the exception of storm water run-off controls. It is typical that a potential user of this area
would have to provide storm water mn-off control measures as part of any development proposal for the
site. Also, if there are any deficiencies in the existing infrastructure, the eventual site user will have to
pay for or participate in the expenses required to upgrade the utility or road service systems.
(5) ~Vill the area being proposed for rezoning become part of a larger zoning district
or form a new district which will not be considered an isolated "spot zone?"
Response: The Nance-Kitsap Way/Weslon Place Comprehensive Plan and Official Zoning Map
amendment would establish a land use pattern which is an extension of the existing plan and commercial
zoning that abuts the site on the east. On the west, the proposed zoning almost connects with the General
Business (GB) zoning found about 20 feet away. The proposal meets the test of being a part of a larger
zoning district.
CONCLUSIONS
1. The proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment request to change the map from Low
Density Residential (LDR) to General & Highway Commercial (C-G) satisfies all five of
the "Approval Criteria" for comprehensive plan amendments.
2. This requested rezone satisfies all five applicable rezone criteria of the Bremerton Zoning
Ordinance as specified in Chapter 21.02.920.
3. The location is particularly suitable because it is on a public transit line, has direct access
to a major arterial street, and has all necessary utilities available to support development.
4. The proposed rezone is in the public interest and will not be materially detrimental to
surrounding neighborhood.
BREMERTON PLANNING COMMISSION
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
PL00-0054: Nance: Kitsap Way/Weslon Place
Comprehensive Plan Map and Official Zoning Map Amendment Application
PROPERTY & LOCATION: This proposal affects eight (8) parcels of land, aggregating
approximately two-and a half (2.54) acres, and are located generally north of and
fronting on Kitsap Way and Weston Place. Five (5) of the parcels directly front on
Kitsap Way and the remainder three (3) are located behind the Kitsap Way frontage
properties on both sides of Weslon Place. Specifically, the proposal properties are
identified with Tax Parcel No's: 162401-4-023-2004; 162401-4-024-2003, 162401-4-
025-2002; 162401-4-026-2001, 162401-4-075-2001; 162401-4-081-2003, 162401-4-
082-2002, and 162401-4-083-2001.
PROPOSAL: The applicant's request is for concurrent Comprehensive Plan Map and
Official Zoning Map amendments. The proposed result will be to change both maps to
reflect the requested land use designations of the property specified in the amendment
request. Specifically: The Comprehensive Plan Map would be amended from: Low
Density Residential (LDR) to General & Highway Commercial (C-G), and; The Official
Zoning Map would be amended from: Single Family Residential (SF-3) to General
Business (CB).
FINDINGS:
1. The City of Bremerton annually proposes to amend its Comprehensive Plan through
city and public initiated amendment applications, which will be, applied citywide as
well as property specific. The Growth Management Act allows amendments to
Comprehensive Plans only once a year with few exceptions. Comprehensive Plan
Amendment application requests are considered non-project actions, which do not
propose specific development projects. Throughout the year, applications for
Comprehensive Plan Text amendments are received and collectively placed on a
docket for processing in order to assess the "cumulative effects". A Public Headng
process is conducted both at the Bremerton Planning Commission and the City
Council levels. The Planning Commission's recommendation of approval or denial
on a proposed amendment is forwarded to the City Council for its consideration. A
proposal that the Council approves is enacted by ordinance.
2. The proposed amendment was part of the 1999 Amendments Docket. Dudng the
City Council review of the 1999 Amendments, facts came to light which caused the
applicant to change the configuration of the proposed map amendment area. This
change took place in May of 2000, just pdor to the City Council's action to adopt
Ordinance Nos. 4708 and 4710. The changes made in the proposal, the Planning
Commission reviewed, reduced the amount of commercial area by half.
3. Following the adoption of Ordinances No. 4708 and 4710 (The Weslon Place
Amendments), an appeal was filed with the Central Puget Sound Growth
Management Headngs Board (CPSGMHB). In eady August of 2000, it was
determined that the documentation in the file for when public notice had been given
was incomplete. Given that fact, a decision was made to have the City Council take
action to repeal Ordinances Nos. 4708 and 4710. The City Council passed
Ordinance No. 4720 on August 31, 2000 and on September 14, 2000, that ordinance
became effective. The effect of Ordinance No. 4720 is to remand the Roger Nance-
Kitsap Way/Weslon Place Comprehensive Plan and Rezone map amendment to the
Planning Commission for reconsideration. The City's action to repeal the
amendments gave cause for the CPSGMHB to deny the appeal. Consequently, the
Roger Nance-Kitsap WayNVeslon Place Amendments became part of 2001
Amendments Docket.
4. A land use inventory was conducted of the area surrounding the subject property.
This included the property surrounding the intersection of Weslon Place and Kitsap
Way. The surrounding area consists of a mixture of residential and commercial
development, with the commercial development centered along Kitsap Way and at
main artenal intersections. The general trend over the past several decades has
been toward commercial development along the Kitsap Way corridor in this area.
5. Element K of the Bremerton Comprehensive Plan - Implementation, Consistency
and Concurrency, addresses the "Timing of Amendments as well as the "Criteria for
Approval," which must be satisfied before Plan Amendments can be approved. The
procedures followed for consideration of this proposed non-project amendment are
those outlined in the Growth Management Act RCW 36.70A.130.
6. A Determination of Non-Significance was issued for this project as originally
configured in accordance with WAC 197-11 on January 6, 2000. Subsequent to the
action described in the 1999 Comprehensive Plan Amendment DNS (of January 6,
2000), the Comprehensive Plan and Official Zoning Map amendment proposal for
the Nance - Kitsap Way/Weslon Place area was reduced in size by eliminating the
residential properties that lie within 200 feet of the Ordinary High Water (OHW) mark
of Oyster Bay. The effect of this change was to lessen the expected impacts of plan
and zoning implementation. The new proposal was judged to be addressed within
the scope of expected impacts to the environment evaluated in the State
Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) analysis that led to the Determination of Non-
Significance (DNS).
7. This proposal is consistent with the GMA or City planning goals, especially goals
dealing with urban growth, reducing sprawl, encouraging economic development,
etc.
8. This non-project proposal can be accommodated by all services, facilities and
transportation: The site has been served with all services, facilities, and utilities for
several decades and fronts on a major arterial.
9. The conversion of properties within the area of consideration that fronts on Kitsap
Way appears appropriate. Kitsap Way is a major artedal carrying between 33,191
(at Oyster Bay Avenue) to 34,883 (at State Route 3) average daily tdps. This
amount of traffic is considered of a sufficient level to create commercial development
opportunities. Such a conversion would bddge a current "gap" of commercially
planned land uses that currently exists along Kitsap Way and the change would
represent a logical extension of commercial uses along the corridor. Some
vacancies in the available commercial land that have been consumed in the
subsequent years. The development progression in the intervening years since
1995 indicates there is a need for more commercial development in this area of the
City.
10. The proposed Nance - Kitsap Way/VVeslon PIace Comprei'~ensive Plan and Official
Zoning Map amendment would establish a land use pattern that is an extension of
the existing plan and commercial zoning that abuts the site on the east. On the west,
the proposed zoning is in near proximity to the General Business (GB) zoning found
about 20 feet away. The proposal meets the test of being a part of a larger zoning
district.
CONCLUSIONS:
1. The proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment request to change the map from
Low Density Residential (LDR) to General & Highway Commercial (C-G) satisfies all
five of the "Approval Cdteda" for comprehensive plan amendments.
2. This requested rezone from: Single Family Residential (SF-3) to General Business
(GB) satisfies all five applicable rezone criteda of the Bremerton Zoning Ordinance
as specified in Chapter 21.02.920.
3. The location is particularly suitable because it is on a public transit line, has direct
access to a major artedal street, and has all necessary utilities available to support
higher intensity development.
4. The proposal will help implement the goals and policies of the Comp. Plan:
Encouraging new economic development, finding new sites for commercial
development, and attracting new businesses to the City are local policies and
objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. This proposal is consistent with those
polices and objectives.
5. The proposed rezone is in the public interest and will not be materially detnmental
to surrounding neighborhood.
6. The proposed rezone satisfied the consistency rule in the GMA.
Approved by the Bremerton Planning Commission on July 31, 2001.
Attest:
Ar~d~' ~o~ko Chris Hugo
Chair Secretary
CITY OF BREMERTON
BUILDING AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN & REZONE AMENDMENTS
for
WESLAR/Larson (P&BD File #: PL00-0073)
February 12, 2001
Applicant: WESLAR Investments, LLC, Wes Larson
3218 Eastlake Avenue E.
Seattle, WA 98102
Location: The subject parcels of the WESLAR/Larson Plan Amendment and Rezone Application
PL00-0073, to amend the Comprehensive Plan and Map land use designation of four (4)
parcels of land, aggregating approximately one-quarter (1/4) acre, are located generally
north of 6th Avenue, west of Broadway Street, and east of Chester Avenue. The parcels
are more specifically described as Lots 1 - 4, Block 6 of the Dietz Addition and
addressed as 1102, 1104, 1106, and 1108 6th Street, Bremerton, respectively.
Description: The WESLAR/Larson project application properties further described as:
Property Owner Lot No. Tax parcel numbers Lot Size Comp Plan Zoning
WESLAR/Larson 1 3743-006-001-0002 30' X 100' MDR PO
WESLAR/Larson 2&3 3743-006-002-0209 60' X 100' MDR PO
WESLAR/Larson 4 3743-006-004-0009 30' X 100' MDR PO
Proposal: The applicant's request is for concurrent Comprehensive Plan Map and Official Zoning
Map amendments. The proposed end result will be to change both maps to designate the
property specified in the amendment request. Specifically:
The Comprehensive Plan Map would be amended from:
Medium Density Residential (MDR) to Central Business District (CBD), and;
The Official Zoning Map would be amended from:
Professional Office (PO) to Business Core (BC).
FINDINGS
1. Surrounding Land Uses:
The area surrounding the subject application property is essentially non-conforming mixed use
with, older single-family residential units on small lots and commercial business mixed in. This
proposal involves four (4) small parcels of land containing one (1) older single family residential
structure, addressed as 1102, 1104, 1106 and 1108 Sixth (6th) Street, and two smaller
outbuildings (garages?) located on the alley immediately behind of and north of 6th Avenue. The
proposal is located on the north side of Sixth Street and immediately west of, and across
Broadway Avenue from the Bank of America located on the northwest comer of the intersection
of Sixth Avenue and Warren Avenue. A mix of commercial uses exist in the immediate vicinity,
including: Kitsap Bank, Kitsap Credit Union, Tony's Teriyaki, Dillan Insurance, Doyle
Chiropractic, and the Bremerton Dance Center. The Apostolic Church is located south of and
across 6th Avenue from the proposal and Chester Terrace Apartment complex is located
approximately V2 block to the north.
Relation to
Subject Current Zoning Comprehensive Plan Designation
Property
North Central Bremerton Residential Medium-Density Residential (MDR)
(CBR)
South Multi-family Residential (MR) High-Density Residential (HDR)
East Business Core (BC) Central Business District (CBD)
West Professional Office (PO) Medium-Density Residential (MDR)
2. Proposal:
The applicant's request is for concurrent Comprehensive Plan Map and Official Zoning Map
amendments. The end result will be to change both maps to designate the properties involved in
the amendment request The applicant's request is for concurrent Comprehensive Plan Map and
Official Zoning Map amendments. The proposed end result will be to change both maps to
designate the property specified in the amendment requests. Specifically: the Comprehensive
Plan Map would be amended from: Medium Density Residential (MDR) to Central Business
District (CBD), and; the Official Zoning Map would be amended from: Professional Office (PO)
to Business Core (BC).
3. SEPA Determination:
The City of Bremerton annually proposes to amend its Comprehensive Plan and Optimum Land
Use Map through city and public initiated amendment applications which will be applied city
wide as well as property specific. The Growth Management Act allows amendments to
Comprehensive Plans only once a year with few exceptions. Comprehensive Plan Amendments
and Rezone application requests are considered non project actions which do not propose
specific development projects. Throughout the year, applications for Plan amendments are
received (often accompanied by related rezones to maintain consistency between the City's Plan
and Zoning maps) and collectively placed on a docket for processing in order to assess the
"cumulative effects". Those amendments and rezones recommended for approval as a result of
the Public Hearing process conducted by the Bremerton Planning Commission are adopted by
City Council Ordinance. There is no proposal for use and development of the property at this
time. Further development of approved property specific amendments and rezones that are not
categorically exempt pursuant to WAC Chapter 197-11-800, which will require issuance of a
City license or permit, will be subject to future review under SEPA
A Determination of Non-Significance was issued for this non project action in accordance with
WAC 197-11 on February 16, 2001.
4. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CRITERIA:
Element K of the Bremerton Comprehensive Plan - Implementation, Consistency and
Concurrency, addresses the "Timing of Amendments" as well as the "Criteria for Approval,"
which must be satisfied before Plan Amendments can be approved. The procedures followed for
consideration of this proposed amendment are those outlined in the Groxvth Management Act
RCW 36.70A. 130
5. Approval Criteria:
All proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan must meet all five criteria listed. This
proposal responds to the requisite criteria as follows:
(1) Consistent with GMA and regulations:
Response: This proposal does not conflict with any of the GMA or City planning goals and is
especially consistent with goals dealing with urban growth, reducing sprawl, with possible infill of
underdeveloped parcels which has the potential to reduce urbanizing pressures in other zone
classifications, and being situated amongst a developing mixed use neighborhood can encourage
economic development.
(2) No significant adverse effects:
Response: There are no sensitive land use issues identified with this site. Potential slopes may exist
behind the sidewalk fronting 6th Street and slope away and down to the alley to the north. Substantial
regrading and/or excavation which may occur as a result of whatever future construction project may be
proposed, to be found on the property will be addressed at the time those development applications are
submitted. Any future development proposal for this site will impact one (1) older residential structure
situated on four lots.
(3) Can be accommodated by all services, facilities and transportation:
Response: This urbanized site has been served with all services, facilities, and utilities for several
decades and fronts on a major arterial. No significant conflict is anticipated here.
(4) Will help implement the goals and policies of the Comp. Plan:
Response: The Comprehensive Plan policies favor growth in urban areas to encourage economic
development, finding new sites for commercial development to attract new business, which will in turn
increase residential density and commercial intensity.
(5) Impacts beyond the City limits:
Response: As this proposal area is within the City of Bremerton and located adjacent to the central
business core of the City, on one of the three major east-west transportation corridors, any impact beyond
the City limits is virtually undeterminable.
6. Comprehensive Plan:
Even though the 1995 Comprehensive Plan describes the Central Business District (CBD) as that
geographical area bounded on the south by PSNS, on the east by the Port Washington narrows outer
harbor line, and on the north and west by the rear property lines of properties that front on Sixth Street
and Warren Avenue, Policy (h) of the CBD Plan encourages the promotion of land uses and development
patterns predicated upon the continuing study and refinement of the "Urban Diagram" that will reflect the
best interest of the community. The proposal area is located immediately west of the area indicated on
the Urban Diagram as "Sixth-Street Auto Oriented" and appears to be included in natural mixed-use
development extension of the auto oriented corridor of Sixth Street. The proposal would also be
influenced by high-density mixed-use transitional areas depicted in close proximity to the east.
7. REZONE/ORDINANCE & OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS
The procedures to be followed for Zoning Ordinance or Official Zoning Map changes are those
found in Section 21.02.920 "REZONE" of the Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) and Section
21.02.090 "PLAN/ZONING CONSISTENCY" and Section 21.02.100 "SECONDARY ZONES"
of the BMC:
The City Council may approve a change in zoning classification of property within the City
limits by passage of an ordinance, following a public hearing, provided the new zone is
consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and adopted approval criteria. Approval of a
Rezone results in a change to the Official Zoning Map.
The Bremerton Municipal Code, Section 21.02.920(d) Criteria for Approval: A Rezone may be
approved if all of the following can be answered "YES":
(1) Is the proposed Rezone consistent with the Comprehensive Plan? (See Section
21.02.090 "Plan/Zoning Consistency" of this code.)
Response: The proposed rezone from Professional Office (PO) to Business Core (BC) is consistent
with the group of Primary Zones listed in the Comp Plan designation of Central Business District (CBD).
Additionally, the existing zoning classification (PO) is not consistent with the Comp Plan designation of
Medium-density Residential (MDR). The concurrent action to amend the Bremerton Comprehensive
Plan Map proposes a change in the Plan to redesignate the subject parcels as CBD thereby more
accurately reflecting the current mixed land use growth patterns and the PO zoning classification. The
proposed Business Core (BC) zone classification is an implementing zone which is similar in
development standards of the existing PO zone, but, allows additional flexibility in the development
standards, and thus, maintains consistency with the Comprehensive Plan amendment proposal.
(2) Is the Rezone justified for one or more of the following reasons?
It is in the public interest to approve the Rezone to accommodate needed changes within
the immediate vicinity or neighborhood.
It will correct a zone classification or boundary that was inappropriate when
established.
It is a planned step in a phasing process to gradually bring zoning into consistency with
the 20-year Comprehensive Plan when appropriate
It wilI ptace or move an overlay zoning designation without affecting the underlying
zone.
Response: Ongoing mixed use land development within the vicinity of the proposal and potential
future infill development, in and around the Business Core area, including this proposal, will be in the
best public interest as the potential exists for increasing residential density and a wider range of services
with this rezone request which will provide more flexibility in development scenarios desired for the
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Business Core (BC). Certainly, there would be an argument to be made, that in 1995 the subject property
should have been included in the BC land use/zoning designations at that time. The development
progression in the intervening years since 1995 indicates there is a need for more flexibility in the
business core area of the City. Thus, the WESLAR/Larson Comprehensive Plan and Official Zoning
Map amendment will result in a more appropriate zoning of the property then perhaps was true in 1995.
(3) Is there a public need for the proposed Rezone that will clearly benefit the local
neighborhood and/or the community of Bremerton?
Response: There is no set standard which says a community needs a certain amount of land to
establish a Business Core area and where the boundaries are to be set. Absent a standard, a City like
Bremerton must evaluate trends to determine what seems to be an appropriate amount of area. Two other
factors must also be considered - the "competitive market place" and the location for the implementing
provisions - zoning. Many communities, and Bremerton is no exception, rely on healthy businesses, be
they retail, service or manufacturing based to support residential population and the services provided by
the government. The provision of ample land for higher density commercial and residential mixed use in
the proper locations, including the Business Core, promotes vigorous economies.
The Business Core area can accommodate additional higher density commercial and residential uses, as
well as expand to bring those "fringe" areas influenced by the district development under the broader
"business core umbrella" of relaxed standards and more flexibility in the zone classification standards.
(4) Are all essential public facilities and services available and adequate, or can be
made available, to serve the types and levels of development permitted in the
requested zone?
Response: City water and sewer infrastructure required to support higher density development of
this property exists within the proposal area. However, it is expected that a potential user of this rezone
area would implement storm water mn-off control measures as part of any development proposal. Also,
if there are any deficiencies in the existing infrastructure, whether for roads, water, sewer or storm sewer,
the eventual site user will be required to pay for or participate in the expenses required to upgrade the
utility or road service systems.
(5) Will the area being proposed for rezoning become part of a larger zoning district or
form a new district which will not be considered an isolated "spot zone?"
Response: The proposed Zoning Map amendment would continue to establish a land use pattern
which is an extension of the adjacent and larger BC zoning district depicted on the existing zoning map.
The change of zoning classification for this proposal does not form a new district or will it become an
isolated "spot zone". The proposal meets the test of being a part of a larger zoning district.
The Bremerton Municipal Code, Section 21.02.090 "PLAN/ZONING CONSISTENCY" states:
Regulations used to implement the Comprehensive Plan, including zoning, must be consistent ~vith the
Plan. Figure 090, PRIMARY ZONE CONSISTENCY depicts the relationships between each Plan
designation and the primary zones.
Response: The current Comprehensive Plan designation of the proposal parcels, HDR (High-
Density Residential) does not include the proposed Business Core (BC) zone as a primary zone.
Consequently: the BC zone classification request would be considered as a secondary or accessory zone.
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The Bremerton Municipal Code, Section 21.02.100 "SECONDARY ZONES" reads: In unique cases,
rezone requests for zones not listed in Figure 090 as "primary" may be approved for limited application.
These secondary or accessory zones will also be considered consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
and may be approved, but only when they meet the City's standard Rezone criteria #3,4, and 5, and each
of the following additional criteria:
(a) The zone shall consist of no more than ten percent (10%) of the total area of the Plan
designation in which it is proposed; and
(b) The zone is necessary to allow a use or development that is accessory to or directly
supportive of a planned or existing use in the adjacent primary zone; and
(c) The rezone includes conditions of approval to cause the zoning to revert if the intended use
for that zone, as approved, is not developed within a reasonable time, if the use is ceased or
abandoned for a period of at least one year, or for other reason deemed appropriate at the
time of approval.
Response: (a) The one quarter acre proposal is substantially less than ten percent (10%) of the
Business Core (BC) zoned area in which it is proposed.
(b) As the proposal parcels are immediately adjacent to the existing BC zone, and located
on one of the two major access corridors to the BC zone it is directly supportive of additional higher
density development and expansion of existing uses in the adjacent primary zone.
(c) The rezone does not include conditions of approval to cause the zoning to revert if
the intended use for that zone, as approved, is not developed within a reasonable time, if the use is ceased
or abandoned for a period of at least one year, or for other reason deemed appropriate at the time of
approval.
CONCLUSIONS
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS WILL BE MADE UPON FURTHER EVALUATION
OF PUBLIC TESTIMONY AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION PROVDED. ADDITIONALLY, AT
SOME NEAR FUTURE TIME THIS PROPOSAL WILL BE CONSIDERED AS A SINGULAR NON
PROJECT ACTION ALONG WITH OTHER SIMILAR PROJECTS IN ORDER TO ASSESS THE
CUMULATIVE EFFECTS FOR PURPOSES OF ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AMENDMENT PROCESS AND ASSOCIATED REZONES.
BREMERTON PLANNING COMMISSION
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
PL00-0073: WESLAR: Sixth Street/Broadway-west of Warren Avenue.
Comprehensive Plan Map and Official Zoning Map Amendment Application
PROPERTY & LOCATION: This proposal affects four (4) parcels of land, aggregating
approximately one-quarter (1/4) acre, and are located generally north of 6t~ Avenue,
west of Broadway Street, and east of Chester Avenue. The parcels are more
specifically described as Lots 1 - 4, Block 6 of the Dietz Addition and addressed as
1102, 1104, 1106, and 1108 6th Street, Bremerton, respectively. Specifically, the
proposal properties are identified with Tax Parcel No's: 3743-006-001-0002, 3743-006-
002-0209, and 3743-006-004-0009.
PROPOSAL: The applicant's request is for concurrent Comprehensive Plan Map and
Official Zoning Map amendments. The proposed result will be to change both maps to
re-designate the property specified in the amendment request. Specifically: The
Comprehensive Plan Map would be amended from: Medium Density Residential
(MDR) to Central Business District (CBD), and; The Official Zoning Map would be
amended from: Professional Office (PO) to Business Core (BC).
FINDINGS:
1. The City of Bremerton annually proposes to amend its Comprehensive Plan
through city and public initiated amendment applications, which will be,
applied citywide as well as property specific. The Growth Management Act
allows amendments to Comprehensive Plans only once a year with few
exceptions. Comprehensive Plan Amendment application requests are
considered non-project actions, which do not propose specific development
projects. Throughout the year, applications for Comprehensive Plan Text
amendments are received and collectively placed on a docket for processing
in order to assess the "cumulative effects". A Public Hearing process is
conducted both at the Bremerton Planning Commission and the City Council
levels. The Planning Commission's recommendation of approval or denial
on a proposed amendment is forwarded to the City Council for its
consideration. A proposal that the Council approves is enacted by
ordinance.
2. The area surrounding the subject application property is an underdeveloped
variety of land uses with, older single-family residential units on small lots
and commercial business mixed in. Some of the uses and many of the
properties do not conform with current zoning regulations.
3. This proposal does not conflict with any of the GMA or City planning goals
and is especially consistent with goals dealing with urban growth, reducing
sprawl, with possible infill of underdeveloped parcels which has the potential
to reduce urbanizing pressures in other zone classifications, and being
situated amongst a developing neighborhood evolving to a higher intensity of
land use can encourage economic development.
4. There are no sensitive land use issues identified with this site. Potential
slopes exist behind the sidewalk fronting 6th Street and slope away and down
to the alley to the north. Any future development proposal for this site will
impact one (1) older residential structure situated on four lots.
5. Future development of this non-project proposal can be accommodated by
all services, facilities and transportation.
6. The Comprehensive Plan policies favor growth in urban areas to encourage
economic development, finding new sites for commercial development to
attract new business.
7. Policy (h) of the CBD Plan encourages the promotion of land uses and
development patterns predicated upon the continuing study and refinement
of the "Urban Diagram" that will reflect the best interest of the community.
The proposal area is located immediately west of the area indicated on the
Urban Diagram as "Sixth-Street Auto Oriented" and is an appropriate
extension of this district. The proposal is influenced by higher-density land-
use transitional areas to the east.
8. City water and sewer infrastructure required to support higher density
development of this property exists within the proposal area.
9. The proposed Zoning Map amendment would continue to establish a land
use pattern which is an extension of the adjacent and larger BC zoning
district depicted on the existing zoning map. The change of zoning
classification for this proposal does not form a new district nor will it become
an isolated "spot zone". The proposal meets the test of being a part of a
larger zoning district.
CONCLUSIONS:
1. Ongoing higher intensity use land development in and around the Business
Core area is in the best public interest.
2. The Business Core area can accommodate additional higher density
commercial and residential uses, as well as expand to bring those "fringe"
areas influenced by the district development under the broader "business
core umbrella" of relaxed standards and more flexibility in the zone
classification standards.
3. The proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment requested to change the
map from: Medium Density Residential (MDR) to Central Business District
(CBD) satisfies the "Approval Criteria" for Comprehensive Plan amendments.
This proposal is consistent with the GMA or City planning goals, especially
with goals dealing with urban growth, reducing sprawl, and with in-fill of
underdeveloped parcels.
4. This requested rezone to change the Official Map from: Professional Office
(PO) to Business Core (BC) satisfies the five applicable rezone criteria of
the Bremerton Zoning Ordinance as specified in Chapter 21.02.920.
5. The location is particularly suitable for higher intensity development, and
land use development such as that found in other areas of the CBD, as it is
located adjacent to the CBD and in an auto-oriented, commercially
developing area.
6. The proposed rezone satisfies the consistency rule in the GMA.
Approved by the Bremerton Planning Commission on July 31,2001.
Attest:
Chr~ HUgo, S~ret~ry I-
CITY OF BREMERTON
BUILDING AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN & REZONE AMENDMENTS
for
Mentor-Clare Avenue & Warren Avenue (P&BD File #: PL00-0077)
January 14, 2001
Applicant: Eldorado Hills, Inc., Joe Mentor, President
9481 Silverdale Way NW, Suite 201
Silverdale, WA. 98383
[360] 692-3079
Location: This proposal affects a single parcel of land containing approximately 9,100 square feet
and is located at 2755 Clare Avenue, situated within the inside curve of the Clare
Avenue off-ramp from Warren Avenue immediately northeast of the Warren Avenue
Bridge.
Description: Specifically, the proposal parcel is identified as Lot 1, Block 2, Second Addition to
Sheridan Park. Tax Parcel No: 3966-002-001-0001.
Proposal: The applicant's request is for concurrent Comprehensive Plan Map and Official Zoning
Map amendments. The proposed end result will be to change both maps to designate the
property specified in the amendment request from single family residential to
commercial. Specifically:
The Comprehensive Plan Map would be amended from:
Medium-Density Residential (MDR) to General & Professional Offices (C-P),
and the Official Zoning Map would be amended from:
Residential Medium-Density (MF) to Health Care (HC).
FINDINGS
1. Property & Proposed Action:
This proposal affects a single parcel of land containing approximately 9,100 square feet and is
located at 2755 Clare Avenue, situated within the inside curve of the Clare Avenue off-ramp
from Warren Avenue immediately northeast of the Warren Avenue Bridge. The applicant's
request is for concurrent Comprehensive Plan Map and Official Zoning Map amendments.
2. Surrounding Land Uses:
A land use inventory was conducted of the area surrounding the subject property. This included
the property surrounding the intersection of Clare Avenue and Warren Avenue. The surrounding
land uses include commercial businesses associated with the Health Care neighborhood and a
mixture of residential densities including single-family homes to larger extended health care,
assisted livingT facilities.
Relation to Subject Current Zoning Comprehensive Plan Designation
Property
North Residential, Medium-density (MF) Medium-Density Residential (MDR) and
(across Clare Ave.) General & Professional Offices (C-P)
South Residential, Medium-density (MF) and Medium-Density Residential (MDR)
Parks & Schools (PS) and Parks (P)
East Health Care (HC) General & Professional Offices (C-P)
West Parks & Schools (PS) and Residential, Low Density Residential (LDR), Medium-
(across Warren Ave.) Low-density (DR) Density Residential (MDR), and Parks (P).
3. Proposal:
The applicant's request is for concurrent Comprehensive Plan Map and Official Zoning Map
amendments. The end result will be to change both maps. Specifically, the Comprehensive Plan
Map would be amended from: Medium-Density Residential (MDR) to General & Professional
Offices (C-P), and the Official Zoning Map would be amended from: Residential Medium-
Density (MF) to Health Care (HC).
4. SEPA Determination
The City of Bremerton annually proposes to amend its Comprehensive Plan and Optimum Land
Use Map through city and public initiated amendment applications which will be applied city
wide as well as property specific. The Growth Management Act allows amendments to
Comprehensive Plans only once a year with few exceptions. Comprehensive Plan Amendments
and Rezone application requests are considered non project actions which do not propose
specific development projects. Throughout the year, applications for Plan amendments are
received (often accompanied by related rezones to maintain consistency between the City's Plan
and Zoning maps) and collectively placed on a docket for processing in order to assess the
"cumulative effects". Those amendments and rezones recommended for approval as a result of
the Public Hearing process conducted by the Bremerton Planning Commission are adopted by
City Council Ordinance. Further development of approved property specific amendments and
rezones that are not categorically exempt pursuant to WAC Chapter 197-11-800, which will
require issuance of a City license or permit, will be subject to future review under SEPA
A Determination of Non-Significance was issued for this non-action project in accordance with
WAC 197-11 on January 16, 2001.
5. Comprehensive Plan Criteria:
Element K of the Bremerton Comprehensive Plan - Implementation, Consistency and
Concurrency, addresses the "Timing of Amendments as well as the "Criteria for Approval,"
which must be satisfied before Plan Amendments can be approved. The procedures followed for
consideration of this proposed amendment are those outlined in the Growth Management Act
RCW 36.70A. 130.
6. Approval Criteria:
All proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan must meet all five criteria listed. This
proposal appears to meet the criteria as follows:
1. Consistent with GMA and regulations:
Response: This proposal does not conflict with any of the GMA or City planning goals and appears
to be consistent with goals dealing with urban growth, reducing sprawl, encouraging economic
development, etc.
2. No significant adverse effects:
Response: There are no wetlands to be found on the property. Significant slopes occur on the
southern portion of the parcel and would require special consideration regarding promulgation of
development regulations of the City's Critical Areas Ordinance should a future development proposal be
submitted.
The parcel is located on the inside curve of the Clare Avenue exit ramp from the Northeast end of the
Warren Avenue Bridge. The parcel is currently undeveloped, with the exception of the recent
construction of a driveway access point at the extreme end of the eastern property line. As potential
traffic impacts could possibly occur as a result of future development, further traffic impact analysis
would be required for traffic impact mitigation considerations.
3. Can be accommodated by all services, facilities and transportation:
Response: A single-family residence previously occupied this site, and it appears to have been
served with all services, facilities, and utilities for several decades and fronts on a major arterial. No
significant conflict is anticipated here.
4. Will help implement the goals and policies of the Comp. Plan:
Response: Encouraging new economic development, finding new sites for associated neighborhood
commercial development, and attracting new businesses to the City are local policies and objectives of
the Comprehensive Plan. This proposal is consistent with those polices and objectives.
5. Impacts beyond the City limits:
Response: The proposal area is within the City of Bremerton and is not close to any unincorporated
areas of Kitsap County.
7. Comprehensive Plan - Harrison District:
The 1995 Comprehensive Plan identified the need for further study of the Harrison District and
recommended that a specific district plan be developed separate from but consistent with the area wide
Comprehensive Plan. Objectives of preparing a Harrison District Plan identified in 1995 included: To
maintain and strengthen the professional relationships between Harrison Hospital and surrounding
physician's offices and related medical services; To anticipate future growth needs and incorporate them
into a land use plan for the district that will minimize the need for future Plan amendments and rezones;
and, To maximize the efficient use of existing lands through the creative design land site planning,
improved public transit service, mixed use development, and other features.
With further study and development, the Harrison District Plan was adopted by Ordinance No. 4572, in
October of 1996. The Health Care (HC) zone classification was created within this District Plan. The
HC designation includes many primary uses and support uses that are allowable uses in both the
Professional Office and General Business zones, and are intended to promote planning and development
objectives of the Harrison District Plan while preventing most incompatible uses. A primary objective of
development of the HC zone classification was to provide for areas of new growth and expansion of
those areas to be provided.
8. Rezone/Ordinance & Official Map Amendments
The procedures to be followed for Zoning Ordinance or Official Zoning Map changes are those
found in Section 21.02.920 of the Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC):
The City Council may approve a change in zoning classification of property within the City
limits by passage of an ordinance, following a public hearing, provided the new zone is
consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and adopted approval criteria. Approval of a
Rezone results in a change to the Official Zoning Map.
The Bremerton Municipal Code, Section 21.02.920(d) Criteria for Approval: A Rezone may be
approved if all of the following can be answered "YES":
(1) Is the proposed rezone consistent with the Comprehensive Plan? (See Section
21.02.245 "Plan/Zoning Consistency" of this code.)
Response: The proposed rezone is not consistent with the existing Medium Density Residential
(MDR) plan classification for the proposal property. However, the concurrent action to amend the
Bremerton Comprehensive Plan Map will change the Plan to allow General & Professional Offices (C-P)
uses for these properties. The proposed Health Care (HC) Zone is a primary zone within the proposed
amendment CP designation and thus is considered to be consistent with the related Comprehensive Plan
designation.
(2) Is the Rezone justified for one or more of the following reasons?
It is in the public interest to approve the Rezone to accommodate needed changes within the
immediate vicinity or neighborhood.
It will correct a zone classification or boundary that was inappropriate when established.
It is a planned step in a phasing process to gradually bring zoning into consistency with the 20-
year Comprehensive Plan when appropriate
It will place or move an overlay zoning designation without affecting the underlying zone.
Response: The hospital and related medical services and supporting businesses are an important
asset to the City, and form a vital part of the local economy. In order to strengthen the role of the district
as a regional health services center, various commercial, and retail support services are required and
necessary to maintain leading edge provision of health care services in our regional setting. To this end,
the development of a relatively unusable parcel (based upon its current land use classification) is not a
viable option, and if it can be determined that the highest and best use is something that can support
another classification then perhaps its predetermined classification should be modified. The general land
use categories in the Harrison District Plan establish the framework for zoning designations. Even
though the District Plan points out that there appears to be a shortage of land for medium and high
density- housing within this district, this particular parcel will only support the development of one,
three-unit dwelling. The ultimate land use of this awkwardly located and sized parcel would probably
best be served by some supporting land use activity as defined in the HC classification. If there is a need
for a perceived change in the zoning classification in order to bring this parcel into productive use then it
would benefit the community to have additional development scenarios through a rezone other than
residential to accomplish same.
The last three reasons do not apply to this Plan and Official Zoning Map amendment.
(3) Is there a public need for the proposed Rezone that will clearly benefit the local
neighborhood and/or the community of Bremerton?
Response: Many communities, and Bremerton is no exception, rely on health care facilities and the
support businesses, be they retail or service, to support the services provided by the government.
Bremerton provides regional health care facilities. In order to promote the expanding need and continued
growth of health care services and the related support facilities and businesses a community must
provides ample land and opportunities for growth development and continued provisions development of
health care support facilities in close proximity to health care providers. Health care support businesses
that might locate in the Harrison district corridor will come there if they can find appropriate sites at a
competitive price. If there is a limited amount of available land, the price may escalate to a point
potential site users will go elsewhere to build their stores.
It appears that the Harrison District can accommodate additional health care support services, the next
question to be answered is the appropriateness of the area for General Business Zoning. As this
particular "corner" parcel is isolated, (insulated?) from other surrounding land uses by transportation
patterns, has high traffic visibility, and is of relatively small size, it can be assumed that it is essentially
rendered non-developable for medium to higher density health care residential type facilities and would
possibly be more appropriately developed with some form of commercial support activity. High
visibility and high traffic corners are particularly desirable to potential commercial retail businesses and
thus, would be an attractive feature for the eventual user of this parcel.
(4) Are all essential public facilities and services available and adequate, or can be
made available, to serve the types and levels of development permitted in the
requested zone?
Response: The entire infrastructure required to support development of this properly exists in the
area. However, it is expected that a potential user of this rezone area would implement additional storm
water run-off control measures as part of any development proposal. Also, if there are any deficiencies
in the existing infrastructure, whether for roads, water, sewer or storm sewer, the eventual site user will
have to pay for or participate in the expenses required to upgrade the utility or road service systems.
(5) Will the area being proposed for rezoning become part of a larger zoning district or
form a new district which will not be considered an isolated "spot zone?"
Response: The Mentor-Clare Avenue Comprehensive Plan and Official Zoning Map amendment
would establish a land use pattern which is an extension of the existing plan and zoning classification
that nearly abuts the site on the east. As the parcel fronts on the Clare Avenue exit ramp and Warren
Avenue "interchange" high volume traffic areas, the proposal would appear to meet the test of becoming
part of the larger HC zoning district that is essentially immediately to the east.
CONCLUSIONS
1. The proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment request to change the map from Low
Density Residential (LDR) to General & Highway Commercial (C-G) appears to satisfy the
"Approval Criteria" for comprehensive plan amendments.
2. This requested rezone appears to satisfy the five applicable rezone criteria of the Bremerton
Zoning Ordinance as specified in Chapter 21.02.920.
3. The location may be particularly suitable for development other than medium density
residential use as it is essentially isolated from other low to medium density residential land.
It will only accommodate a small number of additional dwelling units, and would not be
particularly desirable for residential as a result of possible high impacts from noise, traffic,
headlight glare and dust.
RECOMMENDATION:
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS WILL BE MADE UPON FURTHER EVALUATION
OF PUBLIC TESTIMONY AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION PROVDED. ADDITIONALLY, AT
SOME NEAR FUTURE TIME THIS PROPOSAL WILL BE CONSIDERED AS A SINGULAR NON
PROJECT ACTION ALONG WITH OTHER SIMILAR PROJECTS IN ORDER TO ASSESS THE
CUMULATIVE EFFECTS FOR PURPOSES OF ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AMENDMENT PROCESS AND ASSOCIATED REZONES.
BREMERTON PLANNING COMMISSION
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
PL00-0077: Mentor: Warren Avenue/Clare Avenue
Comprehensive Plan Map and Official Zoning Map Amendment Application
PROPERTY & LOCATION: The proposal affects a single parcel of land containing
approximately 9,100 square feet and is located at 2755 Clare Avenue; situated within
the inside curve of the Clare Avenue off-ramp from Warren Avenue immediately
northeast of the Warren Avenue Bridge. Specifically, the proposal property is identified
as Lot 1, Block 2, Second Addition to Sheridan Park. Tax Parcel No: 3966-002-001-
0001.
PROPOSAL: The applicant's request is for concurrent Comprehensive Plan Map and
Official Zoning Map amendments. The proposed result will be to change both maps to
re-designate the property specified in the amendment requests. Specifically: The
Comprehensive Plan Map would be amended from: Medium-Density Residential (MDR)
to General & Professional Offices (C-P), and the Official Zoning Map would be amended
from: Residential Medium-Density (MF) to Health Care (HC).
FINDINGS:
1. The City of Bremerton annually proposes to amend its Comprehensive Plan
through city and public initiated amendment applications, which will be,
applied citywide as well as property specific. The Growth Management Act
allows amendments to Comprehensive Plans only once a year with few
exceptions. Comprehensive Plan Amendment application requests are
considered non-project actions, which do not propose specific development
projects. Throughout the year, applications for Comprehensive Plan Text
amendments are received and collectively placed on a docket for processing
in order to assess the "cumulative effects". A Public Hearing process is
conducted both at the Bremerton Planning Commission and the City Council
levels. The Planning Commission's recommendation of approval or denial on
a proposed amendment is forwarded to the City Council for its consideration.
A proposal that the Council approves is enacted by ordinance.
2. There are no significant adverse environmental affects. There are no
wetlands to be found on the property. Significant slopes occur on the
southern portion of the parcel. The parcel is located on the inside curve of
the Clare Avenue exit ramp from the Northeast end of the Warren Avenue
Bridge. The parcel is currently undeveloped, with the exception of the
eastern property line.
3. This proposal can be accommodated by all services, facilities and
transportation.
4. This proposal is consistent with the GMA or City planning goals and is
consistent with goals dealing with urban growth, reducing sprawl,
encouraging economic development, finding new sites for associated
neighborhood commercial development, and attracting new businesses to the
City.
CONCLUSIONS:
1. The proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment request to change the map
from Low Density Residential (LDR) to General & Highway Commercial (C-
G) satisfies the "Approval Criteria" for Comprehensive Plan amendments.
2. This requested rezone to change the Official Map from: Residential Medium-
Density (MF) to Health Care (HC) satisfies the five applicable rezone criteria
of the Bremerton Zoning Ordinance as specified in Chapter 21.02.920.
3. The location is suitable for development other than medium density
residential use, as it is isolated from other Iow to medium density residential
land.
4. The proposal is consistent with the GMA and City planning goals and is
consistent with goals dealing with urban growth, reducing sprawl,
encouraging economic development, finding new sites for associated
neighborhood commercial development, and attracting new businesses to
the City.
5. The proposed rezone satisfies the consistency rule in the GMA.
Approved by the Bremerton Planning Commission on July 31, 2001.
Attest:
Ac~daiCr K°~k° sCeh~ir~ tHa~.¢O
AGENDA BILL
BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL
1. SUBJECT: Public Hearings on 2000-1 Docket of FOR AGENDA OF: Sept. 12, 2001
Amendments to Comprehensive Plan (3 items) ORIGINATING DEPT: Planning and Building
ORIGINATOR: Chris Hueo, Director/"lll~
DATE SUBMITTED: Aug. 30, 2001~''' v
2. CLEARANCES: (comment on back 3. EXHIBITS:
if necessary) PL00-0063 Staff Rpt. and Findings and Conclusions
PL00-0065 Staff Rpt. and Findings and Conclusions
PLO 1-0024 Staff Rpt. and Findings and Conclusions
Fiscal/Budget {-{~ttVrl l~ /I~'//o t
Operations ~4 eodr7~ ~/! ~['-fo t
ENDORSEMENT_ INFORMATION..A~PROVED BY COUNCIL PRES~NT..~OR/~SUBMITTAL:
MAYOR ~ ~. ~ )t'~UNCIL PRESDENT i,~? ..... '"',~'"/'t'''~-~~'''
4. SUMMARY STATEMENT AND REQUIREMENT FOR COUNCIL ACTION: The City of Bremerton proposes to
amend its Comprehensive Plan and Optimum Land Use Map through city and public initiated amendment applications that will be
applied citywide as well as to specific properties. The approved amendments will be adopted by ordinance and are some amendments
are accompanied by related rezones to maintain consistency with the Plan.
These three proposed amendments are among eleven total in the 2000-1 Docket of amendments for City Council consideration. This
agenda bill is to hold public hearings on each of the following proposals separately:
· PL00-0065 Werner Rd. Industrial Park Comp Plan amendment and zoning (Hancock)
· PL00-0063 Sylvan Way Comp Plan amendment and zoning (Transerve)
· PLO 1-0024 Downtown Development Policy additions to CBD Element of Comp Plan (City of Bremerton)
The required analysis of cumulative effect of the eleven proposals, combined, as well as the SEPA deternfination on their cumulative
effect were heard by the Council on Aug. 29, 2001.
8. RECOMMENDATION: The City Planning Commission has forwarded all three proposed amendments to
the Council with a recommendation for approval. However, the Council will not make any final decisions on
these individual proposals until the entire 2000-1 Docket of proposed amendments has been heard, in order
to maintain consideration of their cumulative effect throughout the process.
9. RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: Director of Planning and Building
ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL: Director of Planning and Building
EXPIRATION DATE:
REVIEW DATE:
10. NOTICE OF ACTION
PULLED_ TABLED_ APPROVED_ DISAPPROVED_ AMENDED
COUNCIL DIRECTIVE: DATE:
,,. ^O ND^ ,LL NO:
2. CLEARANCE COMMENTS (cont.):
4. SUMMARY STATEMENT (cont.):
5. IMPACT ON NON-PASSAGE: None. There is no decision requested of the Council on these items at this
time.
6. IMPACT ON STAFFING, BUDGETS, FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT OR OTHER RESOURCES: This
activity is part of the Planning and Building Department's annual work program.
7. RESEARCH SOURCES
BREMERTON PLANNING COMMISSION
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
PL00-0065: Hancock: North of Werner Road
Comprehensive Plan Map and Official Zoning Map Amendment Application
PROPERTY & LOCATION: The seven subject parcels of the Hancock-American
Redicorp Plan Amendment and Rezone Application, containing approximately 45 acres,
are located generally north of Werner Road, west of Broad Street, southeast of Price
road, and south of Kitsap Lake and Harlow Drive. Specifically, the proposal properties
are identified with Tax Parcel No's: 202401-1-001-2000, 212401-2-040-2000, 202401-1-
013-2000, 202401-1-014-2000, 202401-1-021-2006, 202401-1-003-2000, 202401-1-
002-2009.
PROPOSAL: The applicant's request is for concurrent Comprehensive Plan Map and
Official Zoning Map amendments. The proposed result will be to change both maps to
redesignate the properties specified in the amendment requests from Iow to medium
density residential to industrial designations. Specifically: The Comprehensive Plan
Map would be amended from: Low Density Residential (LDR) to Industrial Park (IP),
and, The Official Zoning Map would be amended from: Res. Low Density (SF-1, SF-3),
& Res. Mod. Density (MF) to Industrial Park (IP).
FINDINGS:
[. The City of Bremerton annually proposes to amend its Comprehensive Plan
through city and public initiated amendment applications, which will be,
applied citywide as well as property specific. The Growth Management Act
allows amendments to Comprehensive Plans only once a year with few
exceptions. Comprehensive Plan Amendment application requests are
considered non-project actions, which do not propose specific development
projects. Throughout the year, applications for Comprehensive Plan Text
amendments are received and collectively placed on a docket for processing
in order to assess the "cumulative effects". A Public Headng process is
conducted both at the Bremerton Planning Commission and the City Council
levels. The Planning Commission's recommendation of approval or denial on
a proposed amendment is forwarded to the City Council for its consideration.
A proposal that the Council approves is enacted by ordinance.
2. There are no specific application for use and development of this non-project
proposal. There are no step slopes to be found on the property. Whereas
there is residential development along a portion of the north, west, and south
property lines, perimeter buffers can be set aside at the time of future
development, which will mitigate the off-site impacts of commercial
development. This is especially true since there is substantial mature tree
cover on the site. There is no specific application for use and development of
the property at this time. Further development of approved property specific
amendments and rezones that are not categorically exempt pursuant to WAC
Chapter 197-11-800, which will require issuance of a City license or permit,
will be subject to future review under SEPA.
3. This proposal can be accommodated by all services, facilities and
transportation. The site has been served with expandable services, facilities,
and utilities for several decades and fronts on a major arterial.
4. The 1995 Comprehensive Plan identifies the Wemer Road Industrial Corddor
as an excellent location for industrial expansion, as mentioned in the WEST
BREMERTON PLAN section of the Plan, with more specific land use and
improvement plans.
5. An assessment of the Werner Road Industrial Corddor indicates that it can
accommodate additional industrial uses.
6. The residential parcels surrounding the proposal are largely underdeveloped
and lend themselves to conversion to industrial park uses.
7. The proposed Industrial Park land use plan designation encourages
technology and other high quality industrial uses that pose minimal
environmental impacts on the surrounding urban
CONCLUSIONS:
1. The proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment request to change the map
from: Low Density Residential (LDR) to Industrial Park (IP) appears to satisfy
the "Approval Criteria" for Comprehensive Plan amendments.
2. This requested rezone to change the Official Map from: Res. Low Density
(SF-1, SF-3), & Res. Med. Density.(MF) to Industrial Park (IP) appears to
satisfy the five applicable rezone criteria of the Bremerton Zoning Ordinance
as specified in Chapter 21.02.920.
3. The proposal is consistent with and will help implement the goals and
policies of the Comprehensive Plan by: Encouraging new economic
development, finding new sites for commercial and industrial development,
and attracting new businesses to the City.
4. The location may be particularly suitable for higher intensity development
other than residential use as it is essentially isolated from other Iow to
medium density residential land. As the large parcels are underdeveloped,
somewhat remote, wooded with variable terrain, and, limited infrastructure
for residential development, it is more suitable for industrial development, as
industrially developable land requires large underdeveloped parcels to be
economically viable for development.
5. This proposal is consistent with the GMA or City p~anning goals dealing with
urban growth, reducing sprawl, encouraging economic development, etc.
6. The proposed rezone satisfies the consistency rule in the GMA.
Approved by the Bremerton Planning Commission on July 31, 2001.
Attest:
Secretary
CITY OF BREMERTON
BUILDING AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
C, OMPREHENSIVE PLAN & REZONE AMENDMENTS
for "
.... Hancock-American Redicorp (P&BD File #: PL00-0065) ,
January 26, 2001
Applicant: American Redicorp, [nc. Kitsap Co. Consolidated Housing Authority
Representative: Mike Hancock 9307 Bayshore Drive
7547 Seabeck Holly Road N-W Silverdale, Wash. 98383
Seabeck, Wash. 98380
[360] 509-4351 Port Orchard Sand & Gravel
Dean G. Moergeli
Virginia Fitzwater 7000-C Werner Road
205 Broad Street Bremerton, Wash. 98312
Bremerron. Wash. 983 t2
Location: The seven (7) parcels of land. containing approximately 45 acres, of the Hancock-
American Redicorp Plan .Amendment and Rezone Application PL00-0065, are located
generally north of Werner Road, west of Broad Street. southeast of Price road. and south
of Kitsap Lake and Harto~v Drive. Geographically the application area is located on a
fairly level plateau area southeast of and above Kitsap Lake. The parcels border on the
west. east. and northern boundaries of the existing Port Orchard Sand & Gravel
operations [ocated in the industr/al area at the western end of Werner road.
Descldption: Tl~e Hancock-American Redicorp project application properties further described as:
Prooerrv Owner Tax parcel numbers Acreage Comp Plan Zoning
Amencan-Redicorp 20240 I- t-001-2000 4.10 acres LDR SF-3
American-Redicorp 212401-2-040-201)0 ~,.69 acres LDR SF-3
:Ymerican-Redic orp 202401 - 1-013-2000 .98 acres LDR SF-3
Moergeli 202401 - 1-014-2000 l 5.00 acres LDR SF-3
Moergeti 20240I-I-021-2006 12.00 acres LDR SF-i
KCC Housing Auth. 202401-1-003-2000 7.30 acres LDR MF
Fitzxvater 20240 l- 1-01)2-2009. 1.97 acres LDR SF-3
Proposal: The applicant's request is ~br concurrent Comprehensive Plan Map and Official Zoning
Map amendments. The proposed end result will be to change both maps to designate the
property specified in the amendment request from low to medium densi ,fy residential to
industrial designations. Specifically: The Comprehensive Plan Map would be amended
from:
Low Density. Residential {LDR) ro [ndusmal Park (~), and;
The Official Zoning Map would be amended from:
Res. Low Density. (SF-[. SF-3). & Res. Med. Density (MF) to [ndustriaI Park
consideration of this proposed amendment are those outlined in the Growth Management Aot
RCW 36.70A. 130
5. Approval Criteria:
All proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan must meet all five criteria listed. This
proposal meets criteria as follows:
(I) Consistent with GblA and regulations:
Response: This proposal does not conflict with any of the GMA or City planning goals and is
especially consistent with goal addressing the encouragement of economic development, and the
supporting policy of ensuring that proper zoning and expeditious development regulations are in place to
accommodate ne~v commercial, industrial, tourism, and other business related development, and, to
protect quality, well-located industrial lands fi.om being Iost to higher value commercial or other non
industrial competing uses.
(2) No significant adverse effects:
Response: There are no significant steep slopes to be found on the property, however, a very, small
portion of the overall site may reach 30%. Some seasonal runoff events occur as a result of drainage
from uphill properties. Whereas there is scattered residential development along portions of the north,
west, and east property lines, perimeter buffers can be set aside as there is substantial mature tree cover
on the overall site at the time of future development, xvhich xvill mitigate the off-site impacts of industrial
development.
(3) Can be accommodated by all services, facilities and transportation:
Response: The overall site is currently served with ail services, ~hcilities, transportation in sporadic
locations surrounding the project. The ultimate development build-out of this proposal will call for
increased need and extension or' all services, facilities and transportation corridors, but are unknown at
this rime and are not associated with this non-action proposal.
(4) Will help implement the goals and policies of the Comp. Plan:
Response: Encouraging nexv economic development, finding ne~v sites tbr industrial development,
and attracting new businesses to the Citw are local policies and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan.
This proposal is consistent with those polices and obiectives.
(5) Impacts bevond the City. limits:
Response: This proposal area is within the Ciw of Bremerton. The site is expected at some future
point to accommodate new industrial development that might otherwise locate outside the City,. It is not
expected that ne~v industrial development will adversely impact areas beyond the City, limits.
6. Comprehensive Plan:
The t995 Comprehensive Plan identifies the Werner Road Industrial Corr/dor as an excellent
location for industrial expansion, as mentioned in the WEST BREMERTON PLAN section of the Plan.
[t will correct a zone classification or bounda~? that was inappropriate when
established.
[t ia' a planned step in a phasing process to gradually bring zoning into consistency with
the 20-year Comprehensive Plan 'a'hen appropriate
[t will place or move att overlay zoning designation without affectittg the underlying
zone.
Response: As a result of the proposal properties being residentially underdeveloped, with the
exception being the Housing Authoritv's projec: (xvhich is possibly nearing its depreciated lite value and
is quite possibly not the "highest and best land use" in ~he near future), and the Comprehensive Plan's
recommendations for industrial lands development in the Wemer Road Corridor area and lack of
available undeveloped lands in other areas of the Ciw., it is in the public interest to approve the Rezone to
accommodate needed changes within the immediate vicmiry and neighborhood.
As there is a significant amount of industrial related land use in the immediate vicinity when the plan was
adopted in 1995. it is a reasonable assumption to address this area more specifically than perhaps was
done in 1995 ~vhen the Ci~ adopted it's Growth Management Act compliant Comprehensive Plan. The
specific analysis ~br the Comprehensive Plan amendment is indicative of a need for a change in the plan
~br this area and consequently an adjustment in the zoning classification.
Because of ~he '~ack of further and continued residential development, there is possibly an argument to be
made. that in 1995 the subjec~ property should have been included in the industrial land use designations
at that time. ~',e industrial use and development pro~ession of ~he area in the intervening years since
1995 indicates there is a need for more indusmal zoning in this area of the City.. Thus. the Hancock-
Redicorp Comprehensive Plan and Official Zoning Map amendment will result in a more appropriate
zoning of ~he property, then perhaps was true in 1995.
(3) ~s there a public need for the proposed Rezone that will clearly benefit the local
neighborhood and/or the communi~' of Bremerton?
Response: There ts no set standard ,,vhic,~ says a community, or a neighborhood needs a certain
amount of indusmal [and. Absent a standard, a City. [ike Bremerton must evaluate trends to determine
what seems to be an appropriate amount of indusmal area: Two other iactors must also be considered -
the "competitive market place" and the location ,%r :he proposed zoning. Many communities, and
Bremerton is no exception, rely on healthy businesses, be they industrial, service or manufacturing based
.'.o support :he services provided by the government. One wav to promote a vigorous economy is to
provide ample iand ior commercial and indusmal use in the proper locations. Industries that might locate
:n the corridor along Werner Road will locate there ir' they can find appropriate sites at a competitive
price. [f there is a limited amount of available !and. the price may escalate to a point where potential site
users xvill go eisewhere to build and operate industrial and manufacmnng businesses.
Having made an assessment that the Werner Road Lndustr/al Corridor can accommodate additional
indusrr',al uses. the next question to be answered is the appropr/ateness of the area for Industrial Park
Zoning. This question has already been answered in the discussion of the proposed comprehensive plan
amendment. Of particular mention tbr the rezone assessment is the notation that the proposal parcels as
well as the residential parcels surrounding the proposal relatively and for the most part are under
developed. Under developed lands are particularly desirable to potential industrial businesses and thus,
thts is an attractive feature for the eventual user.
(c) The rezone does not include conditions of approval to cause the zoning to revert if
the intended use for that zone, as approved, is not developed within a reasonable time, if the use is ceased
or abandoned for a period of at least one year, or for other reason deemed appropriate at the time of
approval.
CONCLUSIONS
CONCLUSIONS ,~ND RECOMMENDATIONS WILL BE MADE UPON FURTHER EVALUATION
OF PUBLIC TESTIMONY 'AND ,ANY OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED. ADDITIONALLY. AT
SOME NEAR FUTURE TIME THIS PROPOSAL WILL BE CONSIDERED AS A SINGULAR NON
PROJECT ACTION ALONG WITH OTHER S~III, AR PROJECTS IN ORDER TO ASSESS THE
CUMULATIVE EFFECTS FOR pLrRPOSES OF 'ANNUAL COlVlPREHENSIVE PLAN
AMENDMENT PROCESS .&ND ASSOCIATED REZONES.
7
CITY OF BREMERTON
BUILDING AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
I[ COMPREHENSIVE PLAN & REZONE AMENDMENTS
for
Transportation Management Services (P&BD File #: PL00-0063)
January 16, 2001 (Revised April 13, 2001)
Applicant: Transportation Management Services, LLC
4810 Auto Center Way
Bremerton, WA. 98312
[360] 434 7000
Location: This proposal affects a single flag shaped parcel of land containing approximately one
and eight tenths (1.8) acres, and located north of and adjacent to the TRANSERV
Building fronting Sylvan Way The subject parcel is currently developed as an permitted
accessory parking area to the TRANSERV Building and is accessed from the east off of
Almira Drive.
Description: Specifically the property involved lies in the Northwest quarter of Section 10, Township
24 North, Range 01 East, W.M. and includes all of Tax Parcel numbered 3992-001-003-
0108.
Proposal: The applicant's ~ request is for concurrent Comprehensive Plan Map and Official
Zoning Map amendments. The proposed end result will be to change both maps to
designate the property specified in the amendment request. Specifically:
The Comprehensive Plan Map would be amended from:
Medium-Density Residential (MDR) to
,"-~_~...1 ~' u;~..~,~,_.,.: ...... r'...~,....~.~,~.;~ (C G), and the Official Zoning Map would be amended
from:
Residential Medium-Density (IVlF)
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requc:tad to ~'~ '~-~+~'~ n.aC~o~--~, C~¢~.~ (PO)
FIN-DINGS
1. ProperW & Proposed Action:
This proposal affects a single flag shaped parcel of land containing approximately one and eight
tenths (1.8) acres, and located north of and adjacent to the TRANSERV Building fronting Sylvan
Way The subject parcel is currently developed as an permitted accessory parking area to the
TR_ANSERV Building and is accessed from the east off of Almira Drive.
A Determination of Non-Significance_ ~_ ...... was issued for this non-action project in accordance
with WAC 197-11 on m Jril 17, 2000. ~,~ m ~ ~,en am~ ~ a- - ..... -~
5. Comprehensive Plan Criteria:
Element K of the Bremerton Comprehensive Plan - Implementation, Consistency and
Concurrency, addresses the "Timing of Amendments as well as the "Criteria for Approval,"
which must be satisfied before Plan Amendments can be approved. The procedures followed for
consideration of this proposed amendment are those outlined in the Growth Management Act
RCW 36.70A. 130.
6. Approval Criteria:
All proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan must meet all five criteria listed. This
proposal appears to meet the criteria as follows:
1. Consistent with GMA and regulations:
Response: This proposal does not conflict with any of the GMA or City planning goals and appears
to be consistent with goals dealing with urban growth, reducing sprawl, encouraging economic
development, etc.
2. No significant adverse effects:
Response: There are no wetlands to be found on the property. Significant slopes do not appear to be
present on the the parcel. However, should a future development proposal be submitted, additioan
evalution of the topography would be required in order to assess promulgation of development
regulations of the City's Critical Areas Ordinance.
The boundary line areas of the parcel currently remain undeveloped, with the exception of the recent
construction of a ~ ~ driveway access point to Almira and the graveled parking area.
As potential traffic impacts could possibly occur as a result of future development, further traffic impact
analysis would be required for traffic impact mitigation considerations.
3. Can be accommodated by all services, facilities and transportation:
Response: The site appears to have existed as a remainder wooded area from previous surrounding
development. The site is in close proximity to a major arterial, the surrounding developed areas have
been served with all services, facilities, and utilities for several decades. No significant conflict is
anticipated here.
4. Will help implement the goals and policies of the Comp. Plan:
Response: Encouraging new economic development, finding new sites for associated neighborhood
mixed use development, and attracting new businesses to the City are local policies and objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan. This proposal is consistent with those polices and objectives.
Given the fact the site affected by this proposed amendment abuts residential neighborhoods, it will be
incumbent on the eventual developer(s) to design a use proposal that allows commercial development
while at the same time "Promotes safe, attractive, livable neighborhoods that will attract homeowners."
The City has in it's Site Plan Review process the ability to implement appropriate land use controls to
minimize off-site impacts. Those controls include, but are not limited to the set aside of perimeter
buffers, minimizing light and exposure on adjacent properties, location of parking and loading facilities
so as to minimize conflicts with adjacent neighbors, and implementation of storm water control
mechanisms that restrict off-site flow rates.
Traffic and Circulation: The intersection of Sylvan Way and Almira is not signalized. Traffic generated
by potential future development could possibly be more than minimal. Mitigation for traffic impacts will
be a consideration at the time there is a specific development proposal for the site.
Services and Facilities: Water and sanitary sewer is available to the site. Predictably, and depending
upon the magnitude of development there could possibly be some system upgrades required at the time of
development. Such system requirements are best addressed at the time of a development proposal.
Storm water controls will be required at the time of development.
8. Rezone / Ordinance & Official Map Amendments
The procedures to be followed for Zoning Ordinance or Official Zoning Map changes are those
found in Section 21.02.920 "REZONE" of the Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC)and Section
21.02.090 "PLAN/ZONING CONSISTENCY" and Section 21.02.100 "SECONDARY ZONES"
of the BMC:
The City Council may approve a change in zoning classification of property within the City
limits by passage of an ordinance, following a public hearing, provided the new zone is
consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and adopted approval criteria. Approval of a
Rezone results in a change to the Official Zoning Map.
The Bremerton Municipal Code, Section 21.02.920(d) Criteria for Approval: A Rezone may be
approved if all of the following can be answered "YES":
(1) Is the proposed Rezone consistent with the Comprehensive Plan? (See Section
21.02.090 "Plan/Zoning Consistency" of this code.)
Response: The proposed rezone is not consistent with the existing Medium Density Residential
(MDR) plan classification for the TRANSERV property. However, the concurrent action to amend the
Bremerton Comprehensive Plan Map proposes a change in the Plan to allow
~ General & Highway Ce,~.'n:rcia! (C G) uses for this property. The proposed
t~rfl~Iilll61[] ~senera. ~usine:: ~J~, Zone is an implementing zone and thus, will be consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan amendment proposal.
(2) Is the Rezone justified for one or more of the following reasons?
It is in the public interest to approve the Rezone to accommodate needed changes within
the immediate vicinity or neighborhood.
It will correct a zone classification or bounda~ that was inappropriate when
established.
(5) Will the area being proposed for rezoning become part of a larger zoning district or
form a new district which will not be considered an isolated "spot zone?"
Response: The ~ TRANSERV Comprehensive Plan and Official Zoning Map amendment
would extend an adjacent land use pattern, which is an extension of the existing plan and ~
~ eommerc-i~ zoning that abuts the site on the south ~i~r~ ~~. The proposal meets the
test of being a part of a larger zoning district.
The Bremerton Municipal Code, Section 21.02.090 "PLAN/ZONING CONSISTENCY" states:
Regulations used to implement the Comprehensive Plan, including zoning, must be consistent with the
Plan. Figure 090, PRIMARY ZONE CONSISTENCY depicts the relationships between each Plan
designation and the primary zones.
Response: The current Comprehensive Plan designation of the parcel, MDR (Medium-Density
Residential) does not include the ro osed ~n~'m~t~~~ ~ ..... ~ r~,,~'~ r~
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zone as a primary zone. Consequently: the ~ GB zone classification request would be considered as a
secondary or accessory zone.
The Bremerton Municipal Code, Section 21.02.100 "SECONDARY ZONES" reads: In unique cases,
rezone requests for zones not listed in Figure 090 as "primary" may be approved for limited application.
These secondary or accessory zones will also be considered consistent ~vith the Comprehensive Plan
and may be approved, but only when they meet the City's standard Rezone criteria #3,4, and 5, and each
of the following additional criteria:
(a) The zone shall consist of no more than ten percent (10%) of the total area of the Plan
designation in which it is proposed; and
(b) The zone is necessary to allow a use or development that is accessory to or directly
supportive of a planned or existing use in the adjacent primary zone; and
(c) The rezone includes conditions of approval to cause the zoning to revert if the intended use
for that zone, as approved, is not developed within a reasonable time, if the use is ceased or
abandoned for a period of at least one year, or for other reason deemed appropriate at the
time of approval.
Response: (a) The 1/2 acre proposal is considerably less than ten percent (10%) of the M-F total
zone area in which it is proposed.
(b) The parcel carries an MDR (medium density residential) designation in the Comp
Plan and is immediately adjacent to the Comp Plan designation General & Professional Offices (C-P)
area located on the Sylvan Way frontage Existing commercial uses in the adjacent zones are consistent
with the primary uses assigned to that zone by the Comp Plan, consequently the proposal request for the
a commercial zone classification is consistent with the existing use in the adjacent primary C-G zones.
(c) The rezone does not include conditions of approval to cause the zoning to revert if
the intended use for that zone, as approved, is not developed within a reasonable time, if the use is ceased
or abandoned for a period of at least one year, or for other reason deemed appropriate at the time of
approval.
RECOMMENDATION::
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS WILL BE MADE UPON FURTHER EVALUATION OF PUBLIC
TESTIMONY AND ANY OTHER INFOP,,MATION PROVIDED. ADDITIONALLY, AT SOME NEAR FUTURE TIME
THIS PROPOSAL WILL BE CONSIDERED AS A SINGULAR NON PROJECT ACTION ALONG WITH OTHER SIMILAR
PROJECTS IN ORDER TO ASSESS THE CUMULATIVE EFFECTS FOR PURPOSES OF ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN AMENDMENT PROCESS AND ASSOCIATED REZONES.
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BREMERTON PLANNING COMMISSION
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
PL00-0063: TRANSERV: Sylvan Way & Almira Drive
Comprehensive Plan Map and Official Zoning Map Amendment Application
PROPERTY & LOCATION: This proposal affects one (1) flag shaped parcel of land,
containing approximately One and eight tenths (1.8) acres, and located north of and
adjacent to the TRANSERV Building fronting Sylvan Way. The subject parcel is
currently developed as an accessory parking area to the TRANSERV Building and is
accessed from the east off of Aimira Drve. Specifically, the proposal property is
identified with Tax Parcel No: 3992~001-003-0108.
PROPOSAL: The applicant's request is for concurrent Comprehensive Plan Map and
Official Zoning Map amendments. The proposed result will be to change both maps to
reflect the requested land use designations of the property specified in the amendment
request. Specifically: The Comprehensive Plan map would be amended from: Medium
Density Residential (MDR) to General & Professional Office (C-P), and; The Official
Zoning Map would be amended from: Residential Medium-Density (MF) to Professional
Office (PO).
FINDINGS:
1. The City of Bremerton annually proposes to amend its Comprehensive Plan
through city and public initiated amendment applications, which will be,
applied citywide as well as property specific. The Growth Management Act
allows amendments to Comprehensive Plans only once a year with few
exceptions. Comprehensive Plan Amendment application requests are
considered non-project actions, which do not propose specific development
projects. Throughout the year, applications for Comprehensive Plan Text
amendments are received and collectively placed on a docket for processing
in order to assess the "cumulative effects". A Public Hearing process is
conducted both at the Bremerton Planning Commission and the City Council
levels. The Planning Commission's recommendation of approval or denial on
a proposed amendment is forwarded to the City Council for its consideration.
A proposal that the Council approves is enacted by ordinance.
2. A land use inventory was conducted of the area surrounding the subject
property. The surrounding land uses on the north, east and west include the
Viewcrest Apartment Homes development. The TRANSERV office building is
located adjacent to the south and a Post Office and Library are immediately
across Sylvan Way to the south. A utility sub-station exists adjacent to the
southwest corner of the site
3. There are no specific application for use and development of this non-project
proposal. There are no step slopes to be found on the property. Whereas
there is residential development along a portion of the north, west, and south
property lines, perimeter buffers can be set aside at the time of future
development, which will mitigate the off-site impacts of commercial
development. This is especially true since there is substantial mature tree
cover on the site. There is no specific application for use and development of
the property at this time. Further development of approved property specific
amendments and rezones that are not categorically exempt pursuant to WAC
Chapter 197-11-800, which will require issuance of a City license or permit,
will be subject to future review under SEPA.
4. This proposal can be accommodated by all services, facilities and
transportation. The site has been served with expandable services, facilities,
and utilities for several decades and fronts on a major arterial.
5. Wheaton Way is a major artedal and Sylvan Way carries substantial
"Collector" average daily trips. This amount of traffic is considered to be of a
sufficient level for non-residential development opportunities.
6. This proposal to amend the Comprehensive Plan and Official Zoning Map
amendment would extend an adjacent land use pattem, which is an extension
of the existing plan and Professional Office zoning that abuts the site on the
south side of Sylvan Way. The proposal meets the test of being a part of a
larger zoning district.
CONCLUSIONS:
1. With the presence of commercial zoning on the south of the site, and the
site's proximity to the commercial corridor of Sylvan Way and Wheaton Way,
it is appropriate to address these areas within the one-half mile wide corridor
centered on Wheaton Way in greater land use detail than when the City
adopted it's Comprehensive Plan in 1995. The development progression in
the intervening years since 1995 indicates that a pattern of mixed use has
sporadically developed and amendments that support the recommendations
of the Wheaton Way Plan should be favorably considered.
2. The proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment request to change the map
from: Medium Density Residential (MDR) to General & Professional Office (C-
P) satisfies the "Approval Criteria" for Comprehensive Plan amendments.
3. This requested rezone to change the Official Map from Residential Medium-
Density (MF) to Professional Office (PO) appears to satisfy the five applicable
rezone criteria of the Bremerton Zoning Ordinance as specified in Chapter
21.02.920.
4. The location may be particularly suitable for higher intensity development
other than residential use as it is essentially isolated from other Iow to
medium density residential land; is located on a collector transportation
corridor, and is immediately adjacent to an existing professional office
structure. The parcel is of sufficient size to be developed for a commercial
office structure with adequate buffering opportunities on the peripheral,
residential development.
5. The proposal is consistent with and will help implement the goals and policies
of the Comprehensive Plan by encouraging new economic development,
finding new site for non-residential development, and attracting new
businesses to the City.
6. The proposed rezone satisfies the consistency rule in the GMA.
Approved by the Bremerton Planning Commission on July 31, 2001.
Attest:
An"dy'K(~sCko Chris Hugo ,"~
Chair /' Secretary
PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT
2000 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
STAFF REPORT
PROPOSAL NAME: Amendment of the Comprehensive Plan to Add
Supplemental Downtown Development Policies and an
associated Illustrative Plan map to the Central Business
District Sub-area Plan.
REPORT DATE: June 5, 2001
APPLICANT OR PROPONENT (FILE NUMBER): City of Bremerton (PL01-0024)
CONTACT: Chris Hugo, Director- Planning and Building Department; Phone: 360/478-5243
LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: This proposal applies to downtown Bremerton.
BACKGROUND: The revitalization of downtown Bremerton has been a high community
priority for over a decade. When the city embarked on a new comprehensive plan in the
early 1990s, it is not surprising that downtown was one of the featured areas of the
planning process. When the Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 1995, the
development of downtown was individually addressed in the Land Use Element.
The Central Business District Sub-area Plan is part of the Central Bremerton
Sector of the Land Use Element. This policy structure provides a hierarchy of
increasingly explicit direction for the improvement of downtown. At the most explicit,
sub-area level, however, the Plan's direction consists mostly of short-term projects and
the need for additional planning work rather than a prescription for the overall function
and character of downtown. A helpful Central Business District Urban Diagram
provides a framework of desired land uses, but over 50% of the covered District is
residential, undermining the focus on the area most in need of attention.
On page 58 of the Land Use Element, paragraph C. Studies provides a discussion of
the many planning studies for downtown revitalization that had occurred in years just
prior to the Plan's adoption. Since that time, even more proposals have been put
forward. Just as the Twentieth Century closed, the community faced another
disappointment with the withdrawal of the Sinclair Landing redevelopment project,
marking another plan that failed to materialize.
In the summer of 2000 a new City initiative was started to establish a more incremental
approach to redevelopment. A Planning Advisory Committee was formed to assist in the
preparation of more specific development policies to supplement those in the 1995
Comprehensive Plan. The committee's product includes policies for the function and
character of the Downtown Core and Downtown Waterfront sub-districts as well as
implementing development codes for each. The proposal also includes a set of Goals
and General Policies that apply to the entire downtown.
PROPOSED PLAN AMENDMENT: The Downtown Development Goals and
Policies (attached) are proposed additions to the Central Business District
Sub-area Plan of the Central Bremerton Sector of the Land Use Element of
the Bremerton Comprehensive Plan. The associated draft Illustrative Plan
map is also proposed for adoption as a guide to downtown development.
COMPLIANCE WITH CMA GOALS: The proposed policy has relevance to the following
CMA goals:
Goal 1. Urban Growth; Goal 2. Reduce Sprawl: The proposed policies encourage infill
development in the serviced urban area by promoting new housing, employment, and
services in the heart of the region's major urban area. This reduces the need for new
land on the urban edge to accommodate planned growth.
Goal 3. Transportation: Measures to promote infill development and land use efficiency
also help promote efficient transportation systems. Increasing housing downtown
provides residents access to a broader range of transportation choices, consistent with
the goal's focus on enhancing access to multi-modal transportation.
Goal 4. Housinq: Downtown housing will afford convenience and choice for segments of
the population that are overlooked in the current marketplace.
Goal 5. Economic Development: Increasing the city's residential base by attracting infill
development creates market opportunity for new economic enterprise. These policies
promote a healthy mix of urban activity in the city's core to stimulate new retail, service,
office, and entertainment activities where they are accessible to a workforce that needs
access to new employment.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION (SEPA): A Determination of Non-Significance was issued
for this non-project action in accordance with WAC 197-11 on July 14, 2001.
DECISION CRITERIA: The Comprehensive Plan specifies the procedures and conditions
under which amendments to the Plan may be approved. Section 2.D. of Plan Element
K. states that "Each component of a Plan amendment package shall be reviewed and
approved only if it meets the [following] criteria:" (- the five criteria are listed on page 2.
of Element K. -).
The criteria as presented are primarily relevant to map amendments, not poficy
amendments - only the first criterion seems to apply to this policy amendment. Part of
that criterion is addressed in the discussion of GMA compliance above. The other part,
relating to Plan and regulatory consistency, requires an examination of the
Comprehensive Plan's existing development policies for downtown to insure that the
proposal supplements and does not conflict with them. The most specific of these are
presented in section C-1: Central Business District (Land Use chapter, pp. 56-9).
CONSISTENCY WITH C-1: CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT SUB-AREA PLAN: The prescriptive
part of the sub-area plan is presented in D. Downtown Visions and Policies on page 57.
The proposed amendment must be found to be consistent with this vision for a place of
diverse economic, residential, recreational and cultural activities that wi//attract new
growth and visitors to the area. The policies that follow are largely a listing of desired
projects or programs to improve downtown rather than a set of directions for the
function and character of downtown.
Policies 1. (e), (g) and (h) are directly relevant to the proposed amendment. Policy 1. (e)
identifies a work task to develop guidelines for the various sub-districts of downtown.
The proposed amendment provides the foundation for those guidelines for the two
major sub-districts, the Downtown Core and the Downtown Waterfront. Policy (g) directs
that plans and regulations be revisited to allow and encourage the intended types of
uses. Policy (h) relates to the Urban Diagram map on page 58 and directs continued
study and refinement to reflect the best interests of the community.
These policies suggest that the proposed amendment was anticipated, even
encouraged, as the 1995 Plan was pursued over time.
REPORT PREPARED BY: Chris Hu.qo, Director
DATE OF REPORT: June 5, 2001
BREMERTON PLANNING COMMISSION
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
PL01-0024: Downtown Development Policies and Map
Comprehensive Plan Policies and Illustrative Map Amendment Application
FINDINGS
1. The Growth Management Act encourages the efficient use of land for urban
development.
2. The Central Business District for the City of Bremerton has been designated in
the City Comprehensive Plan and within the Bremerton Municipal Code.
3. The Comprehensive Plan discussion of the Central Business districts on pages
56-58 includes the City's adopted Vision as required by the Growth Management
Act.
4. The city's vision for the CBD includes that it will "continue to the heart of the
Bremerton" and become a "more of a people place" and offer culture and
entertainment, retail, and other services.
5. Plan policies on page 57 indicate eight directives as to implementation of the
vision including: (g) Revise plans, regulations, and the permitting process, as
necessary, to allow and encourage the intended types of uses and get them
approved as expeditiously as possible." And (h) promote land uses and
development patterns consistent with (an) [the following} Urban Diagram and
continue to study and refine the diagram to reflect the best interests of the
community.
6. The Central Business district urban diagram is larger than the designated Central
Business District and in the area east of the Pacific Avenue (both sides) to the
Port Washington narrows it includes the following uses: high density residential,
waterfront mixed use, compact intense pedestrian-oriented retail, Service
commercial, and Hotel/Historic areas.
7. The City of Bremerton Comprehensive Plan Policy Amendment Application
PL01-0024, proposes to amend the 1995 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Policy
statements by including more specific Goals and polices for the Central Business
district (CBD) and adding two new sub-districts which permits uses for the
Downtown Core (DC) and Waterfront (WF) which are consistent with the Urban
Diagram and prohibits those not listed such as surface parking lots.
8. The Proposed Downtown core (DC) and Waterfront (WF) Policies are to be
implemented with the proposed simplified Code amendment that identifies
permitted Floor Area Ratios provided certain performance standards and public
amenities are provided.
9. Environmental impact checklist identified no significant impact upon the
environment, and the Director of Building and Planning has made a
Determination of Non-significance as provided by WAC 197-11, dated July 14,
2001, and published on July 17, 2001.
CONCLUSIONS:
1. The proposal is consistent with the provisions of the Growth Management Act and
will not result in Plan or regulation conflicts.
2. The proposal will change the development and use potential of areas within the
Central Business District (CBD). The Environmental Impact Checklist accomplished
for the proposed Goals, Polices and Code revisions did not identify significant
adverse impacts on existing sensitive land uses, businesses, or residents.
3. The proposal will help implement the goals and policies of the Bremerton
Comprehensive Plan.
4. The proposed Downtown Bremerton goals, policies and code revisions have been
coordinated with Kitsap County for review and comment. Kitsap County
Commissioners, in open public meetings, have encouraged the adoption of the
proposed goals, policies and code revisions, which are not expected to have a
substantive impact beyond the city limits.
5. The proposed rezone satisfies the consistency rule in the GMA.
Approved by the Bremerton Planning Commission on July 31, 2001.
Attest:
Afidy"/KosL~ko Chri~'H"u~go-- /-
Chair ~' Secretary
Downtown Bremerton
Goals and Policies
Overall Goals
1. Downtown Bremerton will be an urban center within the Puget Sound region.
2. Downtown Bremerton will be the major urban center and inter-modal transportation
hub for Kitsap County.
3. Downtown Bremerton will offer a compact concentration of employment, local
shopping, entertainment, cultural attractions government services, and housing.
4. Downtown Bremerton will be served by a variety of choices in transportation,
including vehicle and passenger ferries, bus transit, automobiles, walking, and
bicycles.
5. Downtown Bremerton will be a safe, convenient, lively and attractive environment.
6. Downtown Bremerton will provide places to live for various types of households with
widely varying income levels.
7. Downtown Bremerton will have many forms of publicly accessible open space, such
as parks, plazas, waterfront esplanades, and tree-lined streets.
8. Downtown Bremerton will build upon its intimate scale, street grid, and historic
buildings to create an environment having a distinctive character and quality.
9. Downtown Bremerton will accommodate parking for commuters, visitors and
shoppers but in locations and configurations that allow for in-fill development.
10. Downtown Bremerton will be a business-friendly setting with support from the City,
County and active downtown organizations.
General Policies
1. New development shall reinforce pedestrian activity at the street level, present an
attractive profile on the skyline, and provide opportunities for artistic expression.
2. On-going programs and funding priorities should ensure that downtown streets and
sidewalks are clean, safe, well lighted and attractive.
3. Parking supply, including both on-street and off-street facilities, should be managed
to emphasize short-term use over long term use, ensuring an adequate supply for
shoppers and visitors.
4. Parking facilities should be designed to contribute to an attractive appearance of the
streetscape and overall image of the downtown.
5. The city shall ensure high quality design in both public and private development
through a design review process.
6. Regulations should reward new development with intensity and/or height in return for
incorporating features such as public spaces, housing, and underground parking.
7. The city should employ a variety of techniques, including upgraded and expanded
infrastructure (including streets and sidewalks), public/private partnerships, the
development and management of parking, and property disposition to encourage
desired development.
8. Downtown should be linked to surrounding neighborhoods by landscaped streets,
open spaces, pedestrian and bicycle routes, and transit.
9. Development along the northern edge of downtown should step down in height and
include substantial landscaping in recognition of the adjacent, low-scale residential
neighborhood.
10. Interim and temporary retail uses should be encouraged in order to stimulate small
business activity and to attract new investment and customers to downtown.
Downtown Core (DC)
1. The Downtown Core should contain building s having sufficient height and intensity
to create a high concentration of employment, retail, and residential.
2. This district should be served both bus and ferry transportation, with sidewalk and
walkway connections that are lighted and landscaped to encourage the use of transit.
3. A variety of public spaces should be provided through this district, including
landscaped plazas, squares, overlooks, pocket parks and larger civic spaces that
incorporate public art.
4. Certain streets within this district should be particularly pedestrian oriented, with
wider sidewalks, furnishings, and on-street parking. Streetscape enhancements, uses
and architectural features should make walking safe, comfortable and appealing.
5. Fast-moving, through traffic should be separated from local traffic and pedestrian
movement that are oriented to the downtown core.
6. While the commercial core will have a predominance of office, local-serving retail,
tourism, entertainment and cultural uses, residential development, including live/work
spaces for artists, shall also be encouraged to provide a population that brings vitality
into evening hours.
7. The availability of parking should be evident without having parking structures
interrupt the continuity of street level uses or overwhelm the scale of their
surroundings.
8. Given the steep topography north of 4th Street, new development should include
internal corridors or terraced walkways that can make the slope easier to traverse on
foot.
9. Over time, there should be a landscaped, pedestrian-oriented corridor connecting the
uplands portion of the Core with the waterfront.
10. Design standards should ensure the continuity of storefronts and a pedestrian-oriented
scale and features along all streets within the Core.
Downtown Waterfront (D W)
1. The Downtown Waterfront District should consist of a mixture of transportation
facilities, marina and support services, specialty shops and restaurants, and low-rise,
high density residential.
2. There should be clear, attractive pedestrian routes, public places, and connections
between the Downtown Waterfront district and the Downtown Core.
3. New development within the Downtown Waterfront district should include parking to
meet its own demand. Freestanding parking to serve commuters only is not an
appropriate use in this district. While some parking facilities may serve both local
businesses and regional needs, commuters should generally be encouraged to use
transit and park-and-ride lots.
4. Structures should be terraced down toward the water in order to maximize views and
reinforce the stepped form of downtown. View corridors in alignment with east/west
upland streets should be preserved.
5. The marina should be expanded and converted to both short stay and long term
moorage, with public access provided to any breakwater structures.