HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/20/97 AGENDABREMERTON CITY COUNCIL
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BREMERTON, WA 98337
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
AUGUST 20t 1997
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION: 5:00 - 5:30 P.M.
A. General Council Business
CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 P.M.
A. Pledge Of Allegiance
B. Invocation
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed below have been distributed to Council members
in advance for study and will be enacted by one motion. If
separate discussion is desired on an item, it may be removed
from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda at
the request of a Council member. ~.~,
A. Minutes - August 6, 1997 #AB97-188
B. Minutes - August 13, 1997
4. CLAIMS/CHECK REGISTERS
5. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
6. MAYORmS REPORT
7. PUBLIC RECOGNITION -- (Comments Limited to 3 Minutes)
NEW BUSINESS
A. Claims Administration Contract - Johnston &
Culberson
#AB97-190 ~
RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 2622, Adopting the Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) for the years
1997-2002
#AB97-191 3~
10.
PUBLIC HEARING - 6:00 P.M. OR LATER
A. 1997 Docket Of Comprehensive Plan Amendments,
Related Rezones, and the Adopting Ordinances
#AB97-192 ~ I
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 6, 1997
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The regular 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 6, 1997, at 5:30 P.M.,
with Council Vice President Richard Neville presiding. Council
members present were Bob Winters, Carlos Montgomery, Sherril Huff-
Menees, Lon Overson, John Law, Cecil McConnell, and A1 Colvin.
Council President David Farr was absent. Also, present were City
Attorney Ian Sievers and Deputy City Clerk Paula Johnston.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council
Vice President Neville and Invocation given by Councilman A1
Colvin.
Vice President Neville made the following announcement:
(1) The City Council held an Executive Session from 5:05 - 5:27
P.M., in the Council Conference room. Topics of discussion were
"Litigation and Potential Litigation."
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of Meeting -- July 23, 1997
#AB97-179
B. Change Order #1 -- 1997 Reservoir Rehabilitation #AB97-180
M/S/C/U(Overson/Law) To approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
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.
M/S/C/U(Colvin/Montgomery) On August 6, 1997, the Council does
approve for payment those vouchers included and further described
as follows: 211400, 211401, and 211423 through 211590 in the amount
of $417,657.12; and Regular Payroll for the period ending July 31,
1997, in the amount of $924,510.07.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mr. Winters thanked his father and mother for their loving support,
and extended his mother a "get well" wish. He also thanked those
who contacted him over the last couple of days for their support.
Mr. Montgomery welcomed his daughter and grandson, who are visiting
from Montana. He announced MOM Committee (Missouri on The
Mainland) is sponsoring a Rally on the boardwalk on September 6,
1997, starting at 10:00 A.M. The public is encouraged to attend
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this event and to bring a sign displaying their message in their
own words. On August 21, 1997, 7:00 - 9:00 P.M., the Veteran
Coalition of Kitsap county is sponsoring a Candidates' Night at the
West Side Improvement Club, located on National Avenue.
Mrs. Huff-Menees thanked all who attended the joint Neighborhood
Meeting for Council Districts #6, #7 and #8, on July 31. This
meeting was well attended with lively discussion on a variety of
issues. She encouraged those who raised issues and wished a
response from City staff to contact the City Council Office since
some of those issues have been addressed.
Mr. Colvin invited all candidates for elected City Council
positions to attend City Council Study Sessions, which are open to
the public. He is not running for his Council position; however,
he has enjoyed his tenure on the Council. He commended Councilman
Montgomery for his effort to retain the USS Missouri. In that same
endeavor Mr. Colvin contacted friends across the country and asked
them to support the effort as well. He was disappointed that
people in other parts of the United States or even Seattle were not
getting behind the proposal to keep the Missouri on the mainland.
Mr. Montqomer¥ noted a great deal of effort has been put forth to
contact people across the U.S., but they have not received any
publicity on that effort.
Mr. M~Connell concurred with Councilman Colvin on encouraging
prospective City Council members to attend Council Study Sessions
in order for them to be well informed on important issues if they
are elected to a Council position.
Mr. Law reminded everyone that District #3 will not hold a
Neighborhood Meeting in August and the next scheduled meeting will
be held on September 16. On a more somber note, on Friday he
attended a Memorial Service for Michael Schroeder, which was held
aboard the Turner Joy. Mike worked very hard on civic projects,
especially the Turner Joy, and he will be greatly missed. Mr. Law
extended condolences to Mike's family. Lastly, he welcomed the
new Commanding Officer of the Fleet Industrial Supply Center
Captain Carl Bright.
Mr. Overson reported he enjoyed "National Night Out" in the
Highland District and thanked Ed Rollman, Highland Avenue
Neighborhood Watch leader, for putting that event together for the
residents.
Mr. Neville announced the City-sponsored KIDS DAY ON THE BOARDWALK
will be held August 15, 1997, 11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. This year
there will be free bus rides for kids to attend this event and bus
passes are available through various agencies and businesses, such
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as Bremerton School District, Brem-Air Disposal, NCOA Services, K-
PREP, Kitsap Fire District #15, Harrison Hospital, Sinclair Landing
Association, Poggie Club, etc.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Lynn Horton announced Gold Mountain Olympic Golf Course is
hosting the Washington State Amateur Golf Tournament this week and
today they experienced a "lightening" delay. One of the tournament
participants is Bremerton Fire Fighter Pat McGanney.
On August 5, Mayor Horton participated in the Alzheimer's Walk that
was dedicated to Cal Christiansen. That event started at Evergreen
Park, then over the Manette Bridge and down Wheaton Way, across the
Warren Avenue Bridge and back to Evergreen Park. The evening
concluded with the last Concert in the Park, which was well
attended. Prior to the Alzheimer's Walk, she attended the "National
Night Out" celebration at Jackson Park. She congratulated Puget
Sound Naval Shipyard for their leadership role and sponsorship of
that event.
Mayor Horton read the following Proclamation:
(1) AUGUST 5, 1997 as NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IN BREMERTON, KITSAP
COUNTY.
The response from the public over the traffic light revisions on
Pacific Avenue and Park Avenue at 4th and 5th Street has been
overwhelmingly favorable. Mayor Horton encouraged the public to
register their opinion (pro or con) about the revisions before the
City makes a final decision on the disposition of those lights.
POLICE CHIEF PAUL DU FRESNE stated he felt it was important to
provide information to the City Council and members of the public
on crime statistics and Police Department manning in response to
comments made by a City resident at the August 30, 1997, City
Council meeting. He provided a view graph showing the organization
of the Police Department and emphasized the Special Operations
Group (SOG) had not been disbanded. SOG is made up of one Sergeant
and six Detectives, which also contains the City's Westnet
Detective. The only change that happened, more than two years ago,
was that one member of SOG was reassigned to School Resources
duties in the Community Resource Division.
At the end of 1996, the members of SOG reviewed their work and
looked at the gang activity that had been in place in 1996, and
what they felt could happen in 1997. In addition, members of the
unit had attended seminars with other gang units throughout the
region and saw a trend that led them to do different kinds of work
in 1997. It was apparent, in the City as well as other
communities, that overt gang activity was not the general practice
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and they had become more subdued in their behavior, but more active
in drug transactions and criminal behavior. Gangs were not "flying
colors," marking their territory or having the kind of overt gang
activity throughout the area that was evident even three years ago.
With that in mind, SOG organized their activities to put a great
focus on drug trafficking. As a City, SOG has also been asked to
focus on prostitution suppression and neighborhood enforcement
teams in partnerships with the Building Department and Fire
Department to help clean up blighted neighborhoods because of crime
problems. Since January 1, 1997 to August 1, 1997, SOG brought
about 121 arrests, which were mostly felonies; made 57 narcotics
buys; seized more than $23,000 worth of narcotics off the streets;
involved in 221 cases and investigations since January 1, 1997,
including such violations as Fixed Controlled Substance Act
violations, prostitution, assault, intimidating witnesses, fraud
and graffiti, threats, thefts, liquor violations, run aways, etc.
This unit is also called upon at times to assist Westnet with raids
as well as assisting the FBI and NIS in some criminal
investigations of bank robberies.
Chief Du Fresne presented a view graph showing Crime Rates Per
Thousand over the past seven years (1990-1996), in response to the
comment made as to the validity of crime rate figures. The graph
showed a steady decline and a dramatic decline in 1994, and then
some increases in particular kinds of crimes. The following
categories of crimes are crimes that all cities in the nation are
required to report to the Federal and State government to develop
the Index of Crime for Cities, which is based on population and the
number of crimes per thousand population: murder, rape, robbery,
aggravated assault, larceny, motor vehicle theft. It was suggested
that there was more crime in Bremerton than what was being reported
and he wanted the public to know even though specific categories of
crimes are reported, not all crimes happening in Bremerton are
reported, i.e., traffic offenses or minor offenses. He explained
"robbery" can be confused with a breaking and entering with a
theft, which is covered under burglary. Robbery is a crime
involving violence or the threat of violence to take property from
a person. Aggravated assault is a serious assault that result in
injury or permanent injury to an individual. He emphasized
Bremerton statistics have shown that most burglaries (more than
57%) occur in places with unlocked doors and windows. Larceny, the
unlawful taking of someone else's property, is the biggest crime
problem in Bremerton. There has been an increase in larceny crimes
during the past year. Motor vehicle thefts in the State of
Washington are thefts where someone signs an affidavit that their
vehicle was stolen. Sometimes there will be cases where children
take a vehicle without permission and go on a "joy rides," which is
not considered a motor vehicle theft. Unless a vehicle is signed
in as stolen, the city is not allowed to count it as a motor
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vehicle theft. Chief Du Fresne displayed a chart showing the
number of calls for service from 1991 through 1996, which reflected
a steady number of calls running greater than 50,000 calls per
year. He anticipates 1997 will show a similar number of calls or
slightly higher. Lastly, he provided a list of 18 cities that are
comparable to Bremerton as to population and demographics and are
used in labor negotiations and many other comparisons. Out of the
18 cities, Bremerton is listed as No. 11 as it relates to uniform
crime rate per thousand population.
Mr. McConnell asked which chart reflected the drug related crimes?
Chief Du Fresne stated drug crimes are not part of the Crime Index;
however, during the first seven months of 1997, the City was
involved in 121 arrests and approximately 70% of those were drug
related. However, that does not account for all drug arrests
because the Patrol Officers make arrests at the scenes of
incidents, traffic stops, etc.
Mr. Colvi~ questioned how the statistics for 1997 compared with
19967 Chief Du Fresne displayed the chart showing the number of
crimes that occurred from 1995-1996, showing there was an increase
in most of the categories.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Bob Sauter, President Kitsap County Veterans Coalition, asked
Council to approve a supplemental budget to the Parks Department to
purchase a second flag pole to be placed at Bataan Park to fly the
Philippine National Colors flag to honor the 78,000, who lost their
lives in the "Bataan death march." Also, he feels that veterans
should be an exception to the City's BMC, and be permitted to vend
and sell on City property.
Del Kna~ss, Resident, expressed his concerns over the apparent
direction the Commission on Council Salary seemed to be heading.
He encouraged other citizens to attend the Commission's meetings.
He also requested a member of Council ask a State Senator to
contact the Attorney General's Office for a legal opinion on the
power of a commission implementing an ordinance that would not be
voted on by the City Council.
Jeff Flood, acknowledged Mayor Lynn Horton as this year's recipient
of the Martin Luther King "Bridge Builder Award," and invited
citizens to the Constitutions Day Luncheon September 7, 1997, 1:30
P.M. at the Kitsap Golf & Country Club.
Tanya Vauqhn, Resident, expressed her support for Councilman Bob
Winters based on his being helpful to her when she needed some
assistance and his being available to the public.
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Garland Freymann, Resident, commended Mayor Horton for attending an
event at Jackson Park.
Gord¥ Byrd, Resident, questioned why it appears Council has already
made up their minds on issues before they are heard at the meeting.
Vice President Neville responded that yes, many issues are heard
before hand during Study Sessions, which are always open to the
public. He assured Mr. Byrd that their minds are not "made up,"
but they sometimes have an opinion, and then weigh both sides.
Linda Kroum, YWCA A.L.I.V.E. Program Director, announced Women's
Equality Day will be held August 26, 1997, 12:00 noon to 2:00 P.M.,
at the Olympic College Service Center, Board Room on 5th Floor.
Mayor Lynn Horton will be a guest speaker, and the public is
invited.
Carol Atkinson, Bremerton Main Street Association, announced "Bill
Brown & the Kingbees" will be the next Concert on the Boardwalk on
August 8, 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. She named other future events they are
working on as part of the Blackberry Festival.
7A - EASEMEN~ GRAN~ TO US W~ST ON PARK I~NDt ~AB97-181
US West Communications has requested an easement on Park property
South of Jarstad Aquatic Center at the intersection of Magnuson Way
and Homer Jones Drive. They would like to replace an existing
utility cabinet with a larger one that requires 10 ft. by 10 ft.
easement grant from the City. US West proposes to pay $500.00 for
the easement. The Parks Commission recommends granting this
easement and dedicating the $500.00 for tennis court backstops.
Jim Spencer, Parks & Recreation Director, stated the backstops will
be installed in Bremerton Parks, including Forest Ridge, which has
been approved by the Parks Commission.
Public comment - none.
M/S/C/U(Overson/Colvin) To approve 10 ft. by 10 ft. easement grant
to US West on Park Land at the intersection of Magnuson Way and
Homer Jones Drive.
8A - RESOLUTION NO. 2621t REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF DOCKS ~ND
PIERS WITHIN THE CHANNEL BETWEEN OSTRICH BAY ANDOYSTER BAY, #AB97-
The Bremerton Shoreline Master Program (implemented through the
Washington State Department of Ecology) has a serious lack of
clarity and policy regarding the development of some docks and
piers within the Oyster Bay Channel. In order to clarify the City
Council's policy and intent toward such development, an amendment
to the Bremerton Shoreline Master Program is in order. It is
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believed that continued development with the current policies may
irreparably damage characteristics desired to be preserved by new
regulations. The resolution proposes an option to remedy this
situation.
Ail existing complete applications will be decided under the
Bremerton Shoreline Master Program in effect which are submitted
prior to adoption of this resolution.
Mayor Lynn Horton stated this issue is before Council due to the
lack of clarity under "docks" of the Shoreline Master Program. The
Administration is looking for clear direction on this issue. The
goal tonight is to decide whether or not there should be a
moratorium, not to debate the pros and cons of docks and piers.
Don Pratt, Community Development Director, advised Council and the
public that even though there was discussion and a decision last
year on a previous appeal, it is not binding for future appeals.
The local code, which is administered by the State, and current
rules are in effect and the prior decision made by the Council is
not binding. Secondly, he attempted to make an interpretation,
which would in an effect try to lay down the standard under which
the city would or would not approve docks. That interpretation is
appealable on a case-by-case basis.
The State Shorelines Management Act and the Bremerton Shoreline
Master Program are not a local law, but a State law that is
administered by the Department of Ecology. The city writes its
Master Program locally, which the State then enforces and
administers. Even though the City can change it within parameters
put down by the State, in order for it to become law it must be
approved by the State and adopted into the Revised Code of
Washington.
The City is convinced that whether or not permits are approved or
denied by the Director of Community Development or by the city
Council, there are enough controversies and lack of clarity within
the code that changes need to be made to the Bremerton Shorelines
Master Plan. From a strict dollars and cents basis, the city is
losing hours and money each week dealing with the individual
discussions on a case-by-case basis. It appears it would be much
more advantageous for the City to step back and try to match what
political values and policies are today and what is happening on
the channel, adopt a new code, issue and publish it and let
applications come in accordingly rather than arguing on each one as
they are submitted. The Department of Community Development
operates on a constrained budget and currently that budget is being
spent trying to work with people understanding what should and
should not be done rather than making decisions based on sound
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policy.
Mr. Pratt believes this discussion is good for the city of
Bremerton and there is an area, in city policy, that is not
adequately addressed in a City neighborhood. He also believes it
is an indication that there is dynamic activity in Bremerton and he
is anxious to have the debate in order to find out how these issues
will be dealt with.
Ian Sievers, City Attorney, pointed out this meeting was not the
time for the public to provide input to the Council on what the
regulations should address, which will happen over the period of
the moratorium. The scope of this meeting is to address whether
the regulations that are currently in place are adequate and
provide clear direction to land owners, if there is consistent
permitting by the City and avoid undesirable consequences given the
policies within the Shoreline Management Act.
Wayne Palmer, Land Use Planning Consultant located in Port Orchard,
stated he was representing Victor Targett, who has an application
for a dock pending review and Public Hearing consideration before
the City Council. He raised the following questions: (1) What is
the emergency that would justify a moratorium? (2) Where is the
background data indicating the nature of the problem and how the
ordinance is being applied today and what the likely impacts will
be if the ordinance would continue in effect and apply to permits
that are either in process or likely to be in process over the next
nine months? He did not agree that a moratorium was necessary
based on the amount of time staff spends per day on dock issues.
He has reviewed the City's code and studied the criteria followed
by the preparation of an application based on that criteria, which
he believes is clear. He also believes the City Council has to
determine if that criterion is appropriately used in this
particular instance.
(Note: Public testimony can be found on TAPES #1482 and #1483)
The following individuals spoke in favor of a moratorium: Gerry
Parette, resident on a channel; Richard Lund, speaking on behalf of
his mother, who resides at 4318 Dyes Inlet; Dawn Dressier, 1707
S. Marine Drive, Suzanne Holland, 1801 S. Marine Drive; Elizabeth
Buell, High Avenue; Rick Marshall, Madrona Point; Bernard Holland
1801 S. Marine Drive; Maynard Hoffman, 1715 S. Marine Drive; Dick
Wriqht, 26609 Ansell Road NW, Poulsbo
The following comments were made in support of the moratorium: (1)
Supports having an opportunity to present to a study committee some
information and photographs that would address the safety issue
because of the narrowness of the channel; (2) It would be extremely
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dangerous to clog up the channel, particularly when boats speed
through the channel in excess of 80 MPH. (3) Each year there are
more applications for docks, and if they are acted upon
individually in the years to come, there could be as many as 20-40-
60 undesirable consequences. (4) Docks restrict the public from
walking along the beach. (5) Kayak users will be forced to go mid-
channel to maneuver around docks. (6) Nine months for a moratorium
is not a very long time to consider the future for the subject
area. (7) If docks are allowed in the channel, its natural
characteristics will be irreparably damaged. (8) The number and
size of boats using this narrow waterway have increased
significantly and will continue to increase as the area grows. (9)
The sizes of floats anchored in the channel have grown along with
the size of the boats that are tied to them; however, the channel
will not get wider. (10) Previously, a document with 400
signatures of residents against docks and piers in the subject area
was presented to the city, but not allowed as documentation during
a Planning Hearing on a dock issue. (11) People's property rights
are already restricted under the City's Zoning and Building Codes,
etc. (12) According to the city's Shoreline Master Plan,
shorelines are of Statewide significance, which means someone in
eastern Washington has just as much to say about what goes on there
as the residents of the subject area. (13) The City council is
asked to protect the public's right-of-way (shoreline). (14) Mr.
Reed's statement that there had not been any accidents in the
channel was challenged by Mr. Hoffman, who had personally witnessed
eight accidents. (15) Quote from the City's Shoreline Master Plan:
"Piers and floating docks shall be prohibited where navigation can
be impaired significantly at entrance to bays, channels or coves."
(16) There is not another bay in the Puget Sound area that feeds
Into a bay by a channel more than 1/2 mile long. (17) The City
of Bremerton is the lead agency on applications for docks and the
applicable State agencies defer to the City until the City
requirements are met.
The following individuals spoke in opposition to the moratorium:
Roger Nantz, 1440 Madrona Point Drive; Pat Buchannon, 1906 Madrona
Point Drive; John Green, 1515 S. Marine Drive; Erio San41e, 3825
Tracyton Beach Road; Jim Ree4, 2000 Madrona Point Drive; Don Holtz,
1542 Madrona Point Drive;
The following comments were in opposition to the moratorium: (1)
If a moratorium is implemented, more notification should be given
to the affected property owners whether they are for or against
docks. (2) Question - has it been clearly defined how the City
will make the proper decisions? (3) There are enough State and
Federal agencies (Department of Fisheries, Department of Ecology,
Corps of Engineers) overseeing placement of docks with the City
having the least authority. (4) A moratorium puts property owners'
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rights on hold. (5) There has been no demonstration of an
emergency or any other situation that would demand a moratorium;
(6) The issue could be study without implementing a moratorium.
(7) The current Shoreline Master Plan is clear as to what is
required. (8) Should not use a moratorium to strip property
owners of their grandfather rights. (9) A moratorium would lay a
blanket ruling over an area that is very diverse. (10) A
moratorium could have an adverse effect on the value of properties
along the channel. (11) If safety is the issue, center channel
buoys with posted speed limit signs should be installed to slow
boats coming in and out the channel, (12) Not aware of any record
identifying accidents in the subject area. (13) No technical data
or field studies have been identified that would require a need for
a moratorium nor address where docks might be located. (14)
Questioned if any Council members had personally viewed the subject
area? (15) The current Shoreline Master Plan has worked since
1997 without any amendment addressing this issue, and it is easily
understood. (16) No docks have been allowed according to the
current rules and what has happened to say those rules do not work?
(17) A letter dated August 2, 1997, contained 31 signatures from
residents on the west side of the Channel in support of having
their rights stay as they are currently. (18) Boating safety
issues are addressed in the Washington State Boaters Guide and
Kitsap County Safe Boating Manual. (19) The Madrona Point Drive
area has become known as an area that is difficult to sell a house
because of the difficult controversies with the City of Bremerton
regarding people's property rights. (20) The Army Corps of
Engineers, Department of Fisheries and all other agencies involved
in the decision making have never disapproved, denied or otherwise
challenged any of the docks. Is the City Council or anyone in the
audience more of an expert than the State agencies just identified?
Jack Lefcoski stated he was neutral on the moratorium issue;
however, if Council approves a moratorium, he asked that Kitsap
Lake be excluded.
Paula Johnston read the following letters into the record:
"Congratulations to whomever drafted Resolution 2621. It is
concise, articulate and germane, and by God needed. It is indeed
refreshing to find someone who can locate the site of our general
concern as on the CHANNEL between Oyster and Ostrich Bays - and NOT
IN OYSTER BAY itself. This little geography lesson has been a long
time in coming. It is to be sincerely hoped that you members of
the Council will find it reasonable that a neighborhood, or the
general citizenry, can legitimately recognize and defend an area of
unique environmental features and pristine aesthetic quality; to
preserve that uniqueness for the enjoyment of future generations.
It is similarly hoped that you will also be able to place the
interests of the many over the desires of the few. You are the de
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facto guardians of the public trust. May you take heart in knowing
that Chapter 90.58 RCW fully supports the soul and spirit of this
resolution." - Signed Suzanne Holland, Bernard Holland, Sandra
Verhelst.
"I will echo the congratulations due to whomever drafted Resolution
#2621. It is concise, articulate, germane and without a doubt -
cogent. It was also a pleasant surprise to find that someone can
locate the site of our general concern as being on the CHANNEL
between Oyster and Ostrich Bays - and NOT IN OYSTER BAY itself.
This little geography lesson should be posted down at the
Department of Community Development for all to see. In most
elected governing bodies, you will invariably find a wide
assortment of personalities, motivations, philosophies and
character. Some individuals will struggle to make themselves
knowledgeable of the facts and mechanics of the issues to be
brought before them; some will render hip shooters decisions; some
will automatically classify everything that is New as being a sign
of Progress and therefore Good; while some will sleep through most
of the meetings and upon awakening cast their vote for their own
personal best political advantage. It would not be surprising, if
some of these characterizations were present, to some degree, in
you ladies and gentlemen. I would ask each of you to be aware of
these little idiosyncrasies, and make an extra effort to vote in
consonance with your primary responsibility as Protectors of the
Public Trust. I would further ask, in the matter presently before
you, to weight for a moment the touted "rights" of property owners
to do just abut anything their little hearts desire - with the
somewhat constraining fact that their "rights" to total dominion
over their own land are already limited by overriding
considerations for the rights of neighbors and the public - and
when they attempt to project those individual land owner "rights"
over lands which are owned by the people of the State of Washington
- those "rights" must be weighted in the balance of the wants of a
few versus the aggregated right of many. Thank you for your time
and attention. I hope that you will approve this Resolution";
signed by George J. Miller, P.O. Box 788, Bremerton, WA 98337; Paul
D. Scheyer, G. M. Dibblee, Albert Wallach, Viola N. Wallach, Mary
Gardner, Helen Miller, Shirley Gasseler, Wayne Iversen and Robert
Marshall.
Mr. Pratt stated in response to the questions raised about the
criteria for a moratorium, he and the City Attorney believe the
proposed Resolution is adequate in its findings to cite several
issues that could be irreparably lost without a moratorium. He
believes the testimony has created other findings and Council's
discussion will disclose other findings that substantiate whichever
decision they choose. Secondly, there was a question raised as to
the need for the moratorium aside from the criteria, there are
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multiple opportunities for docks to be created in the subject
channel and that is one of the presses they had to bring to
Council. He believes in today's state of affairs that numerous
applications will be received without a moratorium and it is his
desire to provide the Council with a tool to prepare adequate
policies prior to receiving those applications.
Mr. Sievers stated several speakers eluded that the proposed action
was not a "good action" or not defensible . . . a property rights
approach. Washington has a very liberal rule on vesting property
rights and is established when someone turns in a completed
application. One of the discussions in the case that decided that
rule argued that perhaps it would encourage speculative investing
in rights because it was so easy and quick to get vesting rights.
However, the discussion of the court was that there are a lot of
preconstruction costs that go into developing a completed
application and thought it was enough of a break on people just
speculating and getting permits. Certainly docks and piers are in
the low end of preconstruction costs and he believed if you find
current regulations are unclear or are not appropriate, then a
moratorium should be instituted given the length of time it takes
to change the regulations. As some have urged, Council can start
the process, but by the time the 7-month process is finished
virtually every lot that wanted could submit an application and
Council's efforts would be futile. He believed the court, if not
favoring a moratorium, but maybe in reaction to the very liberal
investing rights rule, looked on it more favorable because they see
them as a necessary tool for a logical approach to address
anomalies or problem regulations.
Mr. Montgomery stated in 1996 Council made the decision to not
grant approval for a dock in the channel. Recently, he toured the
subject waterways via the City's fire boat. Based on his visual
observations and review of the Shoreline Management Plan, he
believes there are several flaws that need to be addressed.
M/S/C(Montgomery/Colvin) To adopt Resolution No. 2621, setting a
moratorium on the development of docks and piers within the channel
between Ostrich Bay and Oyster Bay.
Mr. Law stated he concurred with Mr. Reed's earlier comments that
hearings should be held to amend the regulations; however, he
supported a moratorium while the amendments are being processed.
Mr. McConne11 stated based on the public testimony he believes a
moratorium to amend the Shorelines Management Act is overdue.
Mr. Winters stated he represents a number of residents in the
affected area and several of them have voiced their opinions on
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this issue. He felt it was important to note that the Shoreline
Management Plan was designed and implemented for a specific reason
and a plan that the Department of Community Development follows
when processing applications. He did not support setting a
moratorium when amendments to the Shoreline Master Plan could be
undertaken while current requirements are in place. He also
believes there must be self-imposed sense in boating skills, which
has nothing to do with imposing a moratorium.
Mrs. Huff-Menees thanked those who provided testimony during this
hearing and the civility of their comments. This has been a
pleasure in terms of a public group addressing an issue that is
very important to both sides. She pointed out to Mr. Winters that
public testimony at this hearing also provided him input from both
sides of the issue, not just one side's point of view. The issue of
property rights has been addressed during this discussion and
Council's responsibility, as policy makers, is to make sure Council
can fairly address property rights on all sides of an issue. At
this point, she disagrees with those who say there are clear
definitions under the current Shoreline management Plan and
believes the large turnout of interested parties at this hearing
substantiates that fact. She asked those individuals opposed to a
moratorium to look at the fact everyone will benefit from having
very clear, well-defined guidelines on how to address these issues.
She will vote in favor of a moratorium.
Mr. Colvin pointed out a moratorium is not a denial; therefore, he
supports the proposal for a moratorium in order to study the issue.
Vote on motion:
Motion carried.
In Favor:
Opposed:
Montgomery, Huff-Menees, Neville,
Overson, Law, McConnell, Colvin
Winters
9A - ORDINANCE NO. 4599 (SECOND READING) REPEALING ORDINANCE NO.
4282 AND ELIMINATING THE ADMIRAL THEATER FUND, ~AB97-174
Public comment - none.
M/S/C/U(Huff-Menees/Montgomery) To pass
second reading, repealing Ordinance No.
Admiral Theater Fund.
Ordinance No. 4599, on
4282 which created the
9B - ORDINANCE 4600 (SECOND READING) REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 4180
AND ELIMINATING THE ATHLETIC SPORTS FUND, ~AB97-175
Public comment - none.
M/S/C/U(Montgomery/Colvin) To pass Ordinance No. 4600, on second
reading, repealing Ordinance No. 4180 which created the Athletic
Sports Fund.
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9C - ORDINANCE NO. 4601 (SECOND READING) SETTING LEGISLATIVE AND
ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS OF THE CITY BUDGET, ~AB97-176
Paula Johnston, Deputy City Clerk, noted the amendment to notify
all city Council members of actions by the Fiscal and Budget
Committee approving Budget Adjustments was incorporated into the
ordinance.
Public comment - none.
M/S/C(Colvin/Montgomery) To pass Ordinance No. 4601, on second
reading as amended, amending Ordinance No. 4332, setting forth
legislative and administrative controls on the budget of the City
of Bremerton.
Vote on motion:
Motion carried.
In Favor:
Opposed:
Montgomery, Huff-Menees, Neville,
Overson, Law, McConnell, Colvin
Winters
9D - ORDINANCE NO. 4602 (SECOND READING) ADOPTING A TWO-YEAR
BIENNIUM BUDGET BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1999, #AB97-177
Public comment - none.
M/S/C/U(McConnell/Montgomery) To pass Ordinance No. 4602, on second
reading, adopting a two-year fiscal biennium budget beginning
January 1, 1999.
9E - ORDINANCE NO. 4603 (SECOND READING) AMENDING THE 1997 BUDGET
(BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS 97-1 THROUGH 97-24), ~AB97-178
Public comment - none.
M/S/C/U(Huff-Menees/Colvin) To pass Ordinance No. 4603, on second
reading, amending Ordinance No. 4579 relating to the budget of the
City of Bremerton for Fiscal Year 1997.
10A - PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) APPROVING A
RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION AT MARINEDRIVEANDDORAAVENUE; APPLICANT:
LOREN & KkREN OLSEN, %AB97-183
The City Council has been requested to approve a right-of-way
vacation and dedication under BMC Chapter 11.040, first making a
resolution, then adopting an ordinance following a public hearing,
under BMC Chapter 11.060. The vacation action would allow a
uniform width 60' right-of-way along Marine Drive. The dedication
action would provide for large radius vehicle turning movements at
the intersection of Marine Drive and Dora Avenue, a sharp angle
intersection.
The City Engineer has reviewed the proposed action. The Planning
Commission has recommended approval on June 3, 1997. Payment
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amount to City for value of vacation,
$5,766.11.
less dedication lands:
Vioe Presi4mnt ~eville asked the "Appearance of Fairness/Conflict
of Interest" question with all city Council members being seated
Mmtt Mathes, Department of Community Development, pointed out BMC
Chapter 11.02 outlines the procedure for the vacation process. The
applicant owns the parcel adjacent to the proposed dedication and
the reasons for the proposed vacation are primarily due to the
applicant's preferred site plan to develop 12 units and the
dimensional problem created by a triangular piece of property. It
was their desire to take into private domain a portion of the
right-of-way that currently has a slope that is between 6-10 feet
high from the site above overlooking Marine Drive. The result of
both the vacation of the right-of-way and the subsequent dedication
of the small portion located on the corner is a new increase to the
applicant's site of approximately 4,101 sq. feet, which represents
about 9.6% increase to the size of the site. There are no known
utilities in the portion of the right-of-way to be vacated.
The applicant's site plan, along with the request for the vacation,
indicated approximately 12-units on approximately 1-acre site. The
overall density projected for this project is consistent with the
city's Comprehensive Plan and the development pattern for the bulk
of central Bremerton. The applicant will not gain any immediate
amount of ability to build an additional unit; however, density
allowed by the Zoning Code is up to 18-units to the acre and it is
speculative whether there would be a market to develop to that
density, which is a density rarely found in Bremerton. Under that
maximum density scenario, there would be two additional units
allowed by the density proposal, but if the property was already
developed at 12-units to the acre, it would have to be redeveloped
in order to go to that extra density afforded by the extra land
from the vacation.
Following are two reasons for the dedication: (1) to facilitate
turning movements of school buses and other large turn radius
vehicles from southbound Marine Drive to Dora Avenue; (2) allow
safe visibility at the corner for southbound traffic on Dora
Avenue, at stop sign. Vacation of the slope portion of the public
street will serve the following public purposes: (1) place erosion
control and soil embankment in perpetual responsibility of private
ownership; (2) allow a private property owner to better control
surface and subsurface drainage and soil moisture conditions
affecting sub-lateral structural support of private property
development; (3) creates additional setback dimension to permit
preferred residential unit and preferred site plan layout by owner,
due to setback distances and lot configuration (triangle parcel)
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adjacent to the vacated portion of right-of-way for Marine Drive;
(4) creates a uniformly dedicated standard right-of-way width (60'
side) along Marine Drive, for purposes of maintenance, enforcement
and liability demarcation for City public works.
Gerry Parette, Bremerton resident, questioned the location of the
entrance and exit for the subject site and if the site would be
hooked up to City sewer service? Mr. Mathes noted the questions
raised relate more to the site plan of the development, which is
not the issue during this discussion. Although the applicant has
the opportunity to change their site plan and they have indicated
interest in making some modification, the view graph he displayed
shows the access from approximately 50 ft., north of the
intersection of Marine Drive and Dora Avenue off of Dora Avenue.
Initially, the applicant had a different subdivision pattern that
required access from both Marine Drive and Dora Avenue; however, it
was the proposal for the vacation that enabled the applicant to
have a single unified access, which is generally better for a
development. He believed the intent is to have the site hooked up
to the city's sewer system.
Mr. Montqomery stated he supports the proposal as presented based
on the fact there are advantages to the city.
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M/S/C/U(Montgomery/Huff-Menees) To approve ordinance, on first
reading, approving a right-of-way vacation and dedication at Marine
Drive and Dora Avenue, as described on Exhibits A & B.
Mr. McConne11 asked if the private utility companies were advised
of the removal of the dedicated area and whether or not they had
any future needs for that area? Mr. Mathes stated he had a letter
on file from Puget Sound Energy representing the electric utility.
He did not have any follow up from the local gas company regarding
any need for an easement in that area. Mr. McConnell stated he was
requested by a constituent to ask the following questions: (1)
does this conform to RCW 34.79.020 regarding contacting abutting
land owners to a right-of-way vacation? (2) Is the area an
easement or right-of-way and does the person's property go to the
center of the road or to the edge of the road?
Ian Sievers, City Attorney, stated contacting abutting property
owners is a Department of Community Development function and he
assumed it was done by them. In regard to the second question,
parts described in A & B are right-of-way both coming and going...
a right-of-way is an easement. The abutting property does have
property interest to the center of the road. Given the normal
platting history, there can be abnormal platting where the whole
road is given from one side to the other. Some right-of-ways are
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acquired through an eminent domain either by the State or city and
that is not an easement with the title being held by the State or
City. Mr. McConnell questioned the history on how 100+ feet of
right-of-way were granted? Mr. Sievers stated he did not know the
history of platting on that right-of-way, but it is more than a
matter of curiosity since it is important to know in setting the
value. The value has been set in the ordinance as if the extra
right-of-way width was acquired or the City holds the title, then
the full market value can be charged. If it is determined that the
area was originally platted in that irregular manner, then the
amount of compensation will be reduced by % the market value. Mr.
McConnell asked if that information will be provided prior to
second reading of the ordinance? Mr. Sievers stated yes, and it
will require researching Kitsap County records
Mr. Overson questioned whether or not Puget Sound Energy (PSE) took
over Cascade Natural Gas Company and if a letter from PSE would
represent both gas and electric services. Paula Johnston, Deputy
City Clerk, stated for clarification Puget Sound Energy took over
Washington Natural Gas, not Cascade Natural Gas. Mr. Mathes stated
he would contact Cascade Natural Gas Company.
Vote on motion - Unanimous.
Vice President Neville thanked the TV camera crew for
services: Bob Neal, Patricia Mathes, and James Nobel, Jr.
With no further business meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
their
PAULA JOHNSTON, Deputy City Clerk
RICHARD NEVILLE, Council Vice President
City of Bremerton
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 13, 1997
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The regular 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 13, 1997, at 5:30 P.M.,
with Council President David Farr presiding. Council members
present were Bob Winters, Carlos Montgomery, Sherril Huff-Menees,
Richard Neville, John Law, and Cecil McConnell. Council members A1
Colvin and Lon Overson were absent. Also, present were City
Attorney Ian Sievers and Acting Deputy City Clerk Gil Johnson.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council
President Farr and Invocation given by Reverend Donna Frey De Cou
of Summit Avenue Presbyterian Church.
President Fart made the following announcements:
(1) The City Council concluded a 20-minute Executive Session prior
to the Council meeting to discuss "Real Estate";
(2) The City Council will hold a Study Session immediately
following the Council meeting to discuss "Sinclair Landing Update
and Review of Agreements"; and
(3) The City Council will hold a Study Session on August 18, 5:30 -
6:30 P.M., in the Council Conference Room. Topics to be
discussed: (1) Projects Update; (2) First Response Program; (3)
Hydrant Program; and (4) Valve Program.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of Meeting -- July 30, 1997
#AB97-184
M/S/C/U(Neville/Montgomery)
presented.
to approve the Consent Agenda as
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.
M/S/C/U(Montgomery/Neville) on August 13, 1997, the Council does
approve for payment those vouchers included and further described
as follows: 211596, and 211599 through 211813 in the amount of
$948,940.79.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mrs. Huff-Menees acknowledged Councilman Colvin's absence from the
meeting and wished him speedy recovery.
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Mr. Winters extended a special "welcome" to his sister-in-law and
father-in-law, who are visiting the Bremerton area.
Mr. Fart thanked all those who attended the Neighborhood Meeting
held on July 31 for Council Districts #6, #7 and #8. He was
pleased with the turn out at that meeting and many of the attendees
expressed their desire to meet more often.
MAYORIS REPORT
Mayor Lynn Horton extended a special "thank you" to all of the
local musicians, who took part in the Concerts in The Park over the
summer months.
Mayor Horton introduced the 1997 Kitsap County Rodeo Queen Rachel
Plank. Oueen Plank commented on her sponsors, the appearances she
has made since being crowned, and upcoming Rodeo and Fair
activities taking place August 20-24.
Mayor Horton announced Kids Day on The Boardwalk will be held on
August 15, 11:00 - 3:00 P.M., which includes displays featuring
City Departments, Kitsap Regional Library, U.S. Postal Service,
Smoky Bear, McGruff Crime Dog, Police and Fire Department vehicles,
and many other special attractions. This year free Kitsap Transit
passes can be obtained from a number of local agencies and
businesses including Payless Drug Stores, Safeway and in the City
Hall Lobby.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Bob Sauter, President Kitsap County Veterans Coalition and member
of the MOM Committee, stated the Rally in support of retaining the
Missouri on the mainland, scheduled for September 6 on the
Boardwalk, may have to be canceled due to the City's requirement
for a special permit that includes providing $.5 million dollar
liability insurance for a special event function. It distressed
him to think the City would not waive this requirement or include
the event under the City's blanket insurance policy when the event
was promoting something that would benefit Bremerton, Kitsap County
and the entire United States. Mayor Horton stated because this is
something that could benefit the City, the City will act as
cosponsor for this event and the fee will be waived.
Carol Atklnson, Bremerton Main Street, announced the last Concert
on The Boardwalk will be held on August 15, 6:00 - 8:00 P.M.. She
encouraged the public to make it a "day on the boardwalk" by
attending the Kids Day event and staying for the concert later that
evening. Food vendors will be located on the boardwalk during the
concert hours. Ms. Atkinson pointed out the Bremerton Blackberry
Festival is featured in a small paragraph in the August issue of
Bon Appetit.
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Natalie Lewis, Debb¥ Weller, Karen Boles, and Paulette Whiteside,
residents of the S. Wycoff neighborhood, expressed their concern
that vehicles and trucks traveling on Wycoff Avenue are speeding
and presenting a safety hazard for the residents, particularly
children, living in that area. A large homemade sign was posted
asking drivers to slow down, but that did not bring about any
relief and they fear for the safety of their children. Bob Earl
from the City's Engineering Department did meet with them today to
assess the problem. President Fart noted Police Chief Du Fresne
was in the audience and he was certain the Chief would be
discussing the problem with them very soon.
Mike Shepherd, Bremerton resident, announced the next Evergreen
Neighborhood Block Watch meeting will be held August 28, 1997, 6:30
P.M., at the smith Building on Park Avenue.
John Taylor, 1000 block of 5th Street resident and Block Watch
Captain, stated he was concerned about traffic safety when the
traffic signals on Warren Avenue switch to flashing red at 7:30
P.M. He has lived in his neighborhood for seven years and over
that time has observed the flow of traffic. In his opinion, the
signal revision implemented by the city is not appropriate
considering the amount of traffic on the Burwell - Warren Avenue
corridor. He did feel it would be appropriate to switch to
flashing red signalization later in the evening, but not at 7:30
P.M.
John Thomas, Bremerton Resident, stated at the time the City
Council approved implementing fluoridation of City water, a cost of
$90,000 was quoted to provide the fluoridation system. Recently,
he heard that the ancillary equipment required to implement
fluoridation is projected to cost $350,000. He asked if this
information was true? He noted his wife cannot drink fluoridated
water and asked if the City would provide her nonfluoridated water
at a reasonable cost? In regard to the Sinclair Landing project,
it was his understanding that construction would start on the new
ferry terminal by the end of August. He asked when would the
public see action on this project? President Fart stated on the
issue of implementing fluoridation, the City has provided
information addressing that issue. He recalled the $90,000 figure
was not the estimated cost for constructing the fluoridation
facility, however, that figure may not have been as widely know.
On the Sinclair Landing project, he suggested Mr. Thomas attend the
Study Session immediately following the Council meeting where an
update will be given on that project.
Russell Hrouda, Bremerton resident, stated he did not support the
closure of llth Street at Kitsap Way (west side) due to the adverse
effect it has on the residents located on Capital Hill. The
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residents in his neighborhood are submitting a petition to the City
objecting to the City's action to close the access. He pointed out
that exit out of his neighborhood is the primary route used during
winter months when streets are icy or snowy. By closing the
access, it will require those residents to traverse several larger
hills during winters months to reach their residences. President
Farr thanked Mr. Hrouda for his comments, which were also brought
up during the District meeting on July 31 and were passed onto the
City Engineer for consideration. He believed the closure was on a
trial basis and he believed the residents were taking appropriate
action with the submittal of a petition that states their opinion
on the closure. Mr. Hrouda pointed out when he first moved into
his neighborhood in 1992, there were barriers in the street that
deterred traffic from making a left turn; however, they were
removed 6-8 months later and never replaced.
President Fart announced Agenda Item 9A had been pulled off the
agenda.
8A - BID AWARD TO SOUND EXCAVATION, INC. FOR EVERGREEN PAR~
SEAWALL; AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT 97-26, ~AB97-185
Bids were opened on Monday, August 4, 1997 for the Evergreen Park
Seawall Project. Four (4) bids were received for this project (see
attached Bid Opening List). The iow bidder is Sound Excavation,
Inc. from Bremerton, WA for the base bid lump sum amount of
$92,958.81. The total contract amount, including Washington State
Sales Tax, is $100,488.47.
Jim Spencer, Parks and Recreation Director, stated this particular
project required extensive negotiations between the Department of
Ecology and Department of fisheries to obtain the necessary permit.
This project is more than a seawall, it actually involves the
removal of the existing debris, which includes debris from the old
memorial pool that anchors the current shoreline. It also includes
installation of a planting strip that runs the length of the
seawall and a couple of stairways down to the beach. The city must
meet the Department of Fisheries deadline for having construction
on the beach completed by October 1, 1997. He believes that
construction schedule can be met.
Public comment - none.
Mr. McConne11 questioned since funds from the Roosevelt Field Fund
were being used on this project, will Evergreen Park be the
replacement for Roosevelt Field, i.e., ball fields, etc.? Mr..
Spencer stated as you look through the phases and overall planning
for Evergreen Park there are definite play areas included in that
development. Mr. McConnell stated he was specifically addressing
ball fields. Mr. Spencer stated the City was not looking to put in
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ball fields, but rather open play areas. In order to clarify that
point, he read the following from the Bremerton Municipal Code:
"Expenditures shall be limited to capital assets which address the
community's parks, recreation, open space needs." He noted this
proposal is a capital asset and something that need to be done and
is a significant part of Phase I.
Mr. Neville questioned what will happen if the City could not meet
the October 1 deadline? Mr. Spencer stated the City would have to
wait until spring of 1998, to construct the seawall. Mr. Neville
asked Mr. Spencer to explain what the seawall will do and how it
will be pedestrian friendly. Mr~ Spencer stated currently the area
is unsightly, unsafe and in poor shape. With construction of the
seawall, it primarily removes a liability for the City.
Mr. Winters questioned the remaining balance in the Roosevelt Field
Capital Assets 622 fund? Mr. Spencer stated ending cash will be
$88,000.
M/S/C/U(Neville/Montgomery) To approve awarding this contract to
Sound Excavation, Inc. in the amount of $92,958.81, and that, if
approved, the city Council authorizes the Mayor to execute the
same, subject to City administrative policies and procedures.
M/S/C/U(Neville/Montgomery) To approve Budget Adjustment 97-26,
authorizing the expenditure of an additional $50,000 from ending
cash, from Roosevelt Capital Assets 622 (for a total amount of
$150,000) in support of the Evergreen Park Seawall.
8B - POSITION UPGRADE FOR PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT; AND BUD~ET
ADJUSTMENT 97-25, tAB97-186
A Classification Study was performed on one of the three Recreation
Program Coordinator I positions authorized in the 1997 Staffing
Levels. The review concluded that one of the positions should be
classified as a Recreation Program Coordinator II position. It is
impossible to delegate responsibilities to other staff members
without impacting programs.
Jim Spencer, Parks and Recreation Director, noted there would be no
impact to the existing expenditure level authorized by the council,
but it would change the employee count by increasing Recreation
Program Coordinator II position by one and decrease Recreation
Program coordinator I position by one.
Public comment - none.
M/S/C/U(Huff-Menees/Montgomery) To approve the upgrading of one
Recreation Program Coordinator I position to a Recreation Program
Coordinator II position, and approval of Budget Adjustment 97-25.
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8C - AGREEMENT WITH INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION
(IAC) FOR THE GRANT FOR EVERGREEN PARK PHASE I CONSTRUCTIONt
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In August 1996, the Parks & Recreation Department submitted a
Washington Wildlife & Recreation Program (WWRP) Grant to the
Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (IAC) for Evergreen
Park Phase I development. The renovation project includes picnic
shelters, basketball courts, sand volleyball court, expanded trail
system, new playground equipment, and additional parking including
a handicapped turnaround. Total cost for the project was $596,300.
The IAC grant request was $298,150; the City's match is $298,150
(50% minimum match requirement).
The Evergreen Park Phase I project was ranked the #1 Local Parks
project submitted to the Washington State Legislature in the 1997
session. The State has allocated the WWRP funds for 1997-1998.
Consequently, the IAC can now enter into an agreement with the City
of Bremerton to provide funding to support this project.
Jim Spencer, Parks and Recreation Director, stated the City is
currently involved in negotiations with an architect to put
together a reasonable price to design the project.
Mike Shepherd, Evergreen Neighborhood Association (ENA), stated his
group has worked with the Parks Department and the Bremerton
Environmental committee addressing various issues. The ENA is very
supportive and excited to see this project get underway. They
believe Evergreen Park will be the gem of County parks, the center
of cultural activity and recreation for the public in the Central
Bremerton area. He believes everyone will look back with lots of
pride that the city took the opportunity to correct the seawall and
cleaned up the toxic sights, which are incorporated into this
proposal.
Mr. Winters questioned if there were any guidelines that identified
a completion date for the project as a condition to receive the
funds? Mr. Spencer explained the actual guidelines under IAC are
more liberal-than the in-house schedule the Administration will
pursue. He anticipates the project will be completed in 1998.
M/S/C/U(Huff-Menees/Neville) To authorize the Mayor to sign the
agreement with the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation
(IAC) for the Evergreen Park Phase I grant.
President Farr thanked the TV camera crew for their services: Bob
Neal, Patricia Mathes, and James Nobel, Jr.
TAPE #1484
city Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes
August 13, 1997
Page 7 of 7
With no further business meeting adjourned at 6:20 P.M.
PAULA JOHNSTON, Deputy City Clerk
DAVID FARR, Council President
City of Bremerton
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AGENDA BILL
BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL
&UBJECnT:
Claims Administration Contract -
Johnston & Culberson
FOR AGENDA OF: ~- ~ - g?
ORIGINATING DEPT:~~r~~'
ORIGINATOR: P. Less
DATE SUBMITTED:
2. ~: (comment on back
if necess~,ry) .
Dir. Admin. Services~
Fiscal & Budget Comm.
Operations Comm.
ENDORSEMENT~ INFORMATION__
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Underlying Contract
APPROVED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT FOR~ ~ITTAL:
COUNCIL PRESIDENT ~~ ~ ./~
4. SIIMMARY STATEMENT AND REQUIREMENT FOR COUNCIL ACTION:
The City self-insures its workers' compensation obligations and utilizes
the services of a certified third party claims administrator to make claim
payments. In March, 1996, the City selected Johnston & Culberson to
administer its claim after a formal RFP process. The current contract with
Johnston & Culberson expires on August 31, 1997 and the City wishes to extend
it for an additional 17 months. The annual fee for this service will be
$13,650 for the first 50 claims and $260 per claim for each claim after the
first 50.
8. RECOMMENDATION:
Motion to approve the amendatory endorsement to the professional
services agreement with Johnston & Culberson with staff authority to revise
the endorsement to include paragraph C. if financial review finds that
provision to be beneficial to the City.
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RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL:
ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL: P. Lesser
EXPIRATION DATE:
REVIEW DATE: 9/1/98
10. NOTICE OF ACTION
PULLED TABLED APPROVED
COUNCIL DIRECTIVE:
DISAPPROVED
DATE:
11. AGENDA BILL NO:
~LFJ%R3%NCE CO59~4ENTS (cont.):
4. SUMMARY STATEMENT (cont.) :
IMPACT ON NON-PASSAGE:
City will be without claims administration services.
6. IMPACT ON STAFFING~ BUDGETS~ FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT OR OTHER RESOURCES
Sufficient money is budgeted for 1997. The annual fee is four percent
higher than the previous year's cost.
7. RESEARCH SOURCES:
- OHNSTON CULBERSON-
I N C 0 R P 0 R A T E D
AMENDATORY ENDORSEMENT
City of Bremerton
This Amendato~ Endorsement, which shall become effective, September 1, 1997, and continue through
January. 31, 1999, is entered into by Johnston & Culberson, Inc., hereinafter called "Service Company"
and City of Bremerton, hereinafter called "Employer"
IT IS AGREED THAT: Item 4 of the March 1, 1996, Service Agreement is changed to reflect the
following new fee:
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SERVICE FEE: Employer agrees to pa.v fees defined in A, B & C below as service charge to
Service Company. Those expenses in D, E & F will be borne by the Employer as necessar)'.
For all Claims, Statistical and Accounting Services outlined herein, Employer agrees to
pa~v Service Company fees of $13,650, billed quarterly in advance, for the first 50
claims, $260 per claim thereafter.
Loss Control Services: For Loss Control Services as defined herein, as requested,
Employer agrees to pay Service Company $85 per hour for on-site consulting.
Employer~rees to pa.vf~ice Compan~/~fteen percen)4q/5%)of m/cai fee reduCn
savin:~and thirt3,' per)~nt (.~0%)of P,~X)-related savi~3g~ billed to t~ respective cl~m
file, ff. ~ /
All legal and allocated claims service expenses which are incurred in the litigation of any
claim will be paid by the Employer.
All costs of printing necessary, forms, archive claim storage and retrieval fees and all
costs for First Aid/CPR training materials or materials used in developing audio-visual
training programs, including associated shipping and handling and other incidental and
special costs incurred in the provision of Loss Control Services will be paid bv
Employer.
A service charge of I% per month (12% per annum), will be applied on all outstanding
invoices 30 davs after date of invoice.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this AmendatoD' Endorsement to be executed by
the persons authorized to act in their respective names.
Signed this __ of . 1997.
Fred R. Culberson
President
City of Bremerton
By: Title:
bremamen..ctr
-JOHNSTON CULBERSOr
SERVICE AGREEMENT
~S AGREEMENT, made and entered into March 1, 1996, between Johnston & Cuiberson, Inc.,
a Delaware corporation, hereinafter called "Service Company" and City of Bremerton, hereinafter
called "Employer".
WITNESS TItAT:
WI:I-EREAS, Service Company is in the business of providing advice and administrative assistance as
an independent contractor to Washington Self-Insured Employers subject to Workers' Compensation
Law as defined, and
wme~REAS, Employer desires to employ Service Company as the claims administrator for its self-
insured workers' compensation claims.
TI:I~REFORE, in consideration of the promises, covenants and obligations of the parties hereinafter
set forth, it is agreed as follows:
DEFINITIONS: For purposes of this Agreement, the terms herein are understood and agreed
to be defined as follows:
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"Workers' Compensation Laws": With respect to the State of Washington shall
include Title 51 of the Industrial Insurance Laws of the State of Washington.
"Premium" is the workers' compensation premium required by the Workers'
Compensation Laws which Employer otherwise would be required to pay of it were not
a Self-Insured employer; such premiums are based on the Washington payroll hours of
Employer and are determined by the rules, rates and experience modification provisions
of the Workers' Compensation Laws. Until sufficient information is available to
compute an experience modification factor, manual rates will be utilized.
"Paid Claims Losses" are defined as all payments by Employer to workers for
compensation, medical services, drugs, prosthetic devices, rehabilitation, transportation
and any and all other benefits and payments required under said Workers'
Compensation Laws.
"Unallocated Claims Services" are defined as all normal administrative, investigative
and adjustment services relating to a specific accident or occupational disease, including
but not limited to: supervision of and timely issuance of checks for workers'
compensation claims and mandatory vocational rehabilitation obligations to workers
under the Workers' Compensation Laws as they become due and prior to delinquency;
maintenance of all records required by the Workers' Compensation Laws or any agency
charged with their enforcement, including records of all claims, statistical services, as
defined in IF below; documentation of all payment requests for workers and vendor;
periodic calculation of Employer's premium as defined in lB; preparation and filing on
or before the applicable due date of all reports, statements or other documents required
under the Workers' Compensation Laws; coordination with Washington Department of
Labor & Industries as required; representation of Employer at all Hearings before the
Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals and the Department of Labor & Industries of the
State of Washington, where, in the opinion of Service Company, an attorney is not
required; consultation with and concurrence fi.om Employer before appointing legal
counsel, when required; supervision and management of mandatory vocational
rehabilitation for qualified injured workers of Employer; assistance in the selection of
and subsequent supervision of outside parties classified under Allocated Claims Services
and costs thereof, as defined in 1E below. All such activities shall be carried out
pursuant to the terms of this agreement by salaried employees of Service Company.
"Allocated Claims Service" costs are defined as the costs relating to specific accidents
or occupational disease which costs are not related to Unallocated Claims Services as
defined in 1D of this Agreement. Allocated Claims Services costs include, but axe not
limited to: court costs, court depositions, transcripts, subpoena costs, costs and
materials for expert witnesses involving medical, legal or chemical questions, outside
attorney fees, private investigation fees, vocational rehabilitation fees for qualified injured
employees of Employer and any similar costs or expenses properly chargeable to the
defense of a particular claim or to the protection of the subrogation rights of Employer
not otherwise provided for under 1D of this Agreement. Allocated Claims Service costs
are paid out of Employer's workers' compensation checking account with prior approval
of Employer.
"Statistical Services" are defined as the five (5) following reports to be produced
by Service Company and distributed on a regular and timely basis to Employer.
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Monthly Loss Analysis
Monthly Loss Summary
Weekly Check List
Monthly Check Register
Annual Financial Report
Additional reports may be furnished by Service Company upon request of Employer, at
fees agreed upon by both parties.
SERVICE COMI~ANY OBLIGATIONS: Service Company agrees to provide the following
services to or on behalf of Employer.
A. Unallocated Claims Services as defined in 1D above,
B. Statistical Services as defined in 1F above;
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Loss Control Services and Training Programs as provided and set forth in the written
proposal which include but are not limited to the following:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Advice and consultation on a regular basis, including safety inspections, safety
committee involvement, supervisory training, noise level surveys, industrial
hygiene testing, and recommendations on use of personal protective equipment.
Providing information relating to specific safety topics as appropriate.
Loss Control Audits
Assistance in implementing Employer Loss Control Programs
Neither the fight to provide these services and recommendations, nor the providing
thereof nor any report thereon, shall constitute a representation by Service Company
that such work places, operations and machinery are safe.
Service Company shall use due care and reasonable diligence in the exercise of its
powers and the performance of its duties under this Agreement. Service Company
agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Employer and its directors, officers and
employees again.qt any and all losses, claims, lawsuits, settlements, judgment costs,
penalties and expenses, including attorney's fees resulting or arising out of the negligent,
dishonest, fraudulent or criminal acts Of Service Company in carrying out its duties
under this Agreement.
Service Company shall provide the Employer with on-going proof that it maintains
current Professional Liability insurance coverage with rninirmml limits of $1,000,000.
EMPLOYER OBLIGATIONS: Employer agrees that it will:
Forward promptly to Service Company all reports of industrial or occupational
diseases and workers' notices, complaints and correspondence relating to such
claims.
Cooperate with Service Company in regard to the administration of Claims and Loss
Control Programs.
Provide Service Company with appropriate payroll, financial and organizational
information necessary for the completion of required State reports.
Provide Service Company with sufficient data input for coding of administration units,
locations and departments, for monthly Loss Analysis and Loss Summaries.
Establish a checking account for Workers' Compensation expenditures and fund as
necessary to insure snfficient amounts are present to pay all checks.
Fo
Provide Service Company, on a timely basis, all pertinent Excess Insurance
reporting requirements and/or reporting modifications for all annual periods for
which claims administration services are provided.
3
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Employer agrees during the term of this Agreement and for a period of one (1) year
following its termination, it will not employ any person employed by Service Company
during the terms of this Agreement without the prior written consent of Service
Company.
Indemnify and hold harmless Service Company and its directors, officers and employees
against any and all claims, losses, settlements, judgment costs, penalties and expenses,
including attorney's fees, resulting from or arising out of any functions of Service
Company under this Agreement, or a claim for benefits under the applicable workers'
compensation law, unless it is determined that liability therefore was the consequence of
negligent, dishonest, fraudulent or criminal acts of Service Company or any of its
directors, officers or employees.
SERVICE FEES:
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Takeover Fee: For the assumption and future management of all claims incurred prior to
the March 1, 1996, takeover date, Employer agrees to pay Service company a one-time
fee of $150 for each open indemnity file.
Ongoing Fees: For all Claims, Statistical and Accounting Services outlined herein,
Employer agrees to pay Service Company annual fees of $12,500, billed quarterly in
advance, for the first 50 claims, $240 per claim thereafter.
Bo
Loss Control Services: For Loss Control Services as defined herein, as requested,
Employer agrees to pay Service Company $80 per hour for on-site consulting.
C
All Allocated Claims Services expenses which are incurred in the litigation of any claim
will be paid by Employer.
D
All costs of printing necessary forms and checks, archive claim storage and retrieval
fees. and all costs for First Aid/CPR training materials or materials used in developing
audio/visual training programs, including associated shipping and handling and other
incidental and special costs incurred in the provision of Loss Control Services will be
paid by Employer.
A service charge of 1% per month (12% per annum) will be applied to all outstanding
invoices thirty (30) days after date of invoice.
4
TERMINATION PROVISIONS:
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Either party may terminate this Agreement for any reason upon sixty (60) days
written notice to the other party.
Upon termination of service by written notice, a final accounting will be made of the
fees payable to Service Company and any funds belonging to Employer in possession
of Service Company, and any balance due either party will be promptly paid by the
debtor party.
Upon termination by Employer and as soon as reasonably practical, Service
Company will turn over all claims files and ancillary work products on those claims
to Employer or its designated representative. At a cost to be negotiated at the time
of termination, Service Company may continue to administer existing claims at the
request of Employer.
CONFIDENTIALITY:
It is understood and agreed that all statistical, financial and personnel data relating to Employer
or any of its employees provided to Service Company by Employer, or any employee thereof,
pursuant to this Agreement is confidential, and Service Company and its employees shall keep
such information in the strictest confidence except to the extent necessary to perform the
services to be rendered hereunder.
ASSIGNMENT:
Neither this Agreement, nor any part thereof, shall be assignable by Service Company, whether
by operation of law or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Employer. Any
attempted assignment without such prior written consent shall be null and void.
GOVERNING LAW:
This Agreement shall be construed under and governed by the laws of the State of Washington.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT:
This entire Agreement between the parties is set forth herein. This Agreement supersedes and
invalidates all previous agreements, both written and oral. It may not be amended orally and
neither party shall be bound by any modification unless made in writing and signed by an
authorized representative of the parties. No term or condition of this Agreement shall be
deemed to have been waived nor shall there be an estoppel to enforce any provisions of this
Agreement, except by a statement in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of
the waiver or estoppel is sought.
5
IN W1TNESS WI~REOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by the persons
authorized to act in their respective names.
,1996.
Executive Vice President
CITY OF BREMERTON
Title:
6
AGENDA BILL
BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL
~ RESOLUTION NO. ¢,~~
ADOPTING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (ClP)
FOR THE YEARS 1997-2002
FOR AGENDA OF: AUG 20, 1997
ORIGINATING DEPT: Treasurer ~
ORIGINATOR: R. Han'fi~
DATE SUBMITTED: July 9, 1997
2. CLEARANCES Cor~krnent of back if necessary)
3. EXHIBITS:
Proposed Resolution
Draft ClP
ENDORSEMENTS ~'
INFORMATION
APPROVED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT FOR SUBMIT
COUNCIL PRESIDENT ~.~ ~ ~~---
4. SUMMARY STATEMENT AND REQUIREMENT FOR COUNCIL ACTION;
The Mayor and staff have produced the attached CIP document for the years 1997 - 2002. Copies of the draft
document have been provided to Council for review and it has been presented to Council in study session. It is now
requested that the Council adopt the CIP for the years 1997 through 2002.
8. RECOMMENDATION;
Motion to pass Resolution No.2(~adopting the City of Bremerton CIP for the years 1997 through 2002.
9. RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: Treasurer
ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL: Mayor
EXPIRATION DATE: June 30, 2002
REVIEW DATE: June 30, 1998
PULLED
COUNCIL DIRECTIVE:
TABLED
10. NOTICE OF ACTION
APPROVED
DISAPPROVED
11. AGENDA B
AMENDED
o:__?-z- / ? 1
2. CLEAI:;~NCE COMMENTS:
5. IMPACT ON NON-PASSAGE:
Continued work on and revision of the draft CIP.
6. IMPACT ON STAFFING. BUDGETS. FACILITIES. EQUIPMENT OR OTHER RESOURCES'
As presented in the attachment.
RESEARCH SOURCES:
Financial forcasts
Utility and other Comp. Plans
Community Development CFP
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION adopting the City of Bremerton
1997 - 2002 Capital Improvement Program
WHEREAS, THE CITY OF BREMERTON has determined that it is in its best
interest to adopt a Capital Improvement Program document; and,
WHEREAS, such program document has been prepared based on goals and
policies adopted by the City Council; and,
WHEREAS, priorities have been set based on input from the involved City
Departments, the Mayor as well as the City Council,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Bremerton that the 1997-2002 Capital Improvement Program filed in the Office of the
City Clerk is hereby adopted.
PASSED, by the City Council of the City of Bremerton, this __ day of
, 1997.
DAVID FARR
Council President
AGENDA BILL
BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING &ORDINANCE
1997 Docket of Comprehensive Plan
Amendments, related Rezones, and the
adopting ordinances.
FOR AGENDA OF: August 20 & 27, 1997
ORIGINATING DEPT: D..CD/Planning
ORIGINATOR: Ron W. Hough ~
DATE SUBMITTED: Au(lust 14, 1997~
City Attorney.-~b¢,~
Dir. Comm. Dev.
3. EXHIBITS:
Staff Reports
Planning Commission Resolution
Comp. Plan Amendment Ordinance
~- . V' Zoning Map Amendment Ordinance
Operations Comm.
ENDORSEMENT~ INFORMATION__ APPROVED BY COUNCIL PR~IDENT FO~UBMITTAL:
4. SH~RY 8T~l~fi~T ~D Rfi~HIR~fi~T FOR COH~CI~
The Breme~on Comprohensive ~lan may be amended only once each year. The process begins with
the April ~ doadlino for applications, lhis year's ten amendment proposals were submitted to state
a~encies and other individuals and judsdictions for review, and were processed by staff and the
¢lann~n~ Commission ~efore arrMn~ at the City Council for final public headn~s. Six
~pproved, will require Rezones to maintain Plan/Zonin~ consistency. To expodite the process, the
~lannin~ Gommission has considered tho Rezones at public hearings and staff has scheduled both the
~lan Amendments and their related Rezones for simultaneous action by the City Council. Becauso of
the number of proposals, and the comploxity of some, the public hearin~ has ~een
pa~s. It will be~in on August 20 and continue to Auflust 27 to allow timo for questions and discussion.
RECOMMENDATION: [for August 27]
City Council approval of the attached Ordinances on first readinq.
City Council passage of the Ordiannces on second reading.
9. RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL:
ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL:
EXPIRATION DATE:
REVIEW DATE:
Donald L. Pratt
10. NOTICE OF ACTION:
PULLED~ TABLED~
COUNCIL DIRECTIVE:
APPROVED
DISAPPROVED
DATE:
11. AGENDA BILL NO:
2. CLEARANCE COMMENTS:
5. IMPACT ON NON-PASSAGE:
Most of the proposed amendments are development-related. The applicants are attempting to change
the City's Plan and Zoning in ways that they feel are positive and that will allow new homes,
apartments, commercial and industrial development. They are awaiting the City's decisions.
Non-passage will uphold the current Comprehensive Plan and Zoning for the affected properties and
the applicants will not be able to carry out their development plans. Denial will not seriously affect most
of the proposals. Exceptions are the annual Capital Facilities Element updates, which are directly
related to the City's CIP and Budget, and the Smith Cove proposals which will affect the expansion of
Evergreen Park and the future use of contaminated former industrial areas.
6. IMPACT ON STAFFING, BUDGETS, FACILITIES, ECIUIPMENT OR OTHER RESOURCES:
Approval of these changes may slightly increase the review and permit processing demands of staff if
new development occurs as a result. This would be considered a positive impact on the City. None of
the proposed amendments or rezones are expected to significantly impact departmental budgets,
staffing, facilities or equipment needs.
7. RESEARCH SOURCES:
RESOLUTION NO.9%01
A RESOLUTION of the Bremerton Planning Commission recommending
amendments to the Bremerton Comprehensive Plan.
WHEREAS, the Bremerton Comprehensive Plan, adopted in February 1996 by
Ordinance No. 4545, contained a process for annual Plan amendments and a schedule for the
processing of those amendments through the Planning Commission and City Council; and
WHEREAS, Bremerton's amendment process begins at the application deadline of
April 1 and extends to Council adoption, preferably in July or August; and
WHEREAS, the Bremerton Planning Commission has reviewed the 1997 docket of
proposed and requested amendments to the Bremerton Comprehensive Plan and conducted
public hearings on these amendments on June 3 and June 17, 1997, to receive and consider
public comments; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BREMERTON PLANNING COMMISSION that the
following changes to the Bremerton Comprehensive'Plan'are hereby recommended for City
Council adoption:
Harbor Heights Apartments: Change the Plan designation from "U (Utilities)" to
"MDR (Medium Density Residential)" in a small 0.3 acre portion of the West Hills site
of this proposed apartment complex. [Staff Report p. 6]
Bremerton School District: Change the Plan designation from "S (School)" to "C-G
(General & Highway Commercial)" on a 1.6 acre site on the east side of Wheaton Way
near Dibb Street. [Staff Report p. 11]
Auto Center Area Industrial: Change the Plan designation from "C-P (General &
Professional Offices)" to "IP (Industrial Park)" on a 22 acre area (4 lots) along the west
side of the Auto Center District. [Staff Report p. 16]
Merit Company: Change the Plan designation from "MDR (Medium Density
Residential)" to "MU (Mixed Use/PUD)" on approximately ten acres of a 20-acre parcel
at the SW comer of Riddell Road and Almira Drive. [Staff Report p. 22]
Broad Street Residential: Change the Plan designation from "C-G (General &
Highway Commercial)" to "MDR (Medium Density Residential)" on two small lots on
the south side of Broad Street adjacent to Broadmore Village. [Staff Report p. 27]
Fe
Waterfront Access Plan Amendments: Amend the text and maps of the "Waterfront
Access Plan" to remove references to a public access viewpoint at the east end of
Ge
Eleventh Street Place. [Specific sections of the WAP to be revised are listed in the Staff
Report, p. 31 .]
Capital Facilities Element Updates: To be considered ara public hearing at the July
15 Planning Commission meeting. [Staff Report p. 34]
South Smith Cove: [Staff Report p. 37]
1. Change the Plan designation from "MU (Mixed Use/PUD)" to "P (Park)" on
areas fronting on the north side of Sheldon Boulevard/Thirteenth Street, west of
Highland Avenue, and
2. Change the Plan designation from "MU (Mixed Use/PUD)" to "HDR (High
Density Residential) on all areas east of Highland Avenue.
Removal of "Cemetery" Designation: Remove the designation "C (Cemetery)" from
all Plan maps and map legends. [StaffRepo~ p. 43]
Land Use Descriptions: Adopt the Land Use Designations table, to be inserted at page
77 of the Land Use Element, immediately before the Plan Maps. [Staff Report p. 44]
PASSED by the Bremerton Planning Commission this
"~t~ J0 ~" ,1997.
/~ day of
Laurence Stone, Chair
ATTEST:
Donald L. Pratt,
Secretary to the I'lanning Colnmission
cpa-97:pc97-1 .res
STAFF REPORT
Comprehensive Plan Amenflments
cpa-97:stafrept. 97
Prepared by: Ron W. Hough --- Dept. of Community Development --- 286 Fourth Street, Bremerton WA 98337
INTRODUCTION
A. Background and Plan Adoption:
The 1986 Bremerton Comprehensive Plan was revised to comply with the Growth
Management Act and re-adopted on April 5, 1995. /he Plan was appealed in 1995 by
the Association to Protect Anderson Creek (APAC) and later amended in response to a
Growth Management Hearings Board Order. It was re-adopted by Ordinance No. 4545
on February 21, 1996.
B. Plan Amendment Schedule:
The Growth Management Act requi~:es most Plan'amendments to be placed on a docket
and processed at one scheduled time of the year. Bremerton's Comprehensive Plan
includes an amendment schedule that leads to City Council action in late summer so that
any financial impacts can move ahead into the fall budget process.
C. Plan Amendment Process:
Plan Amendments may be initiated by property owners, organizations, City staff, the
Planning Commission or City Council. Amendment requests are accepted throughout
the year until April 1. At that time, they are "packaged" and processing begins. The
Planning Commission is the focal point for citizen involvement and makes
recommendations for City Council action on each requested amendment. The package
of amendments must also be submitted to the State for its 60-day review. The Planning
Commission's study sessions and hearings are held during May and June and are ready
for City Council consideration in July or August.
Amendments to the Comp. Plan often trigger related Rezones, since the Plan and Zoning
Maps must remain consistent with each other. While the Plan Amendments were being
reviewed, the Planning Commission processed the related rezones so that the Plan
Amendments and their Rezones could be considered together by the City Council.
SU35M_AR¥ OF PLAN A35END35ENTS
The 1997 docket of Comprehensive Plan Amendment requests includes:
1997 Plan Amendments -- Page I
A. Harbor Heights Apartments: (File: PLN 7-8: CPA96-0001)
To change the Comprehensive Plan designation from "U' (Utilities) to "MDR' (Medium
Density Resid.) on a small area of the West Hills neighborhood south of Roosevelt
Avenue. This is part of a larger parcel that was recently annexed with the designation
"MDR" and consistent (MF) zoning. Related Rezone proposals would change the
zonin~pf two small parts ,o~ th,e, de~,,elopment site from "FM,!Forest Management)" and
"SF-3 (~es°'~. ow Density) to MF (Res. Medium-density) to be consistent with the
Plan designation and to ensure that the des!gnations of the entire property are consistent.
B. Bremerton School District: (File: PLN 7-8: CPA97-0001)
To change the designation of two small lots fronting on Wheaton Way from "S' (School)
to"C-G" (General & Highway Commercial). The property is undeveloped and has been
used for many years for access to an elementary school and for parking. The related
Rezone proposal would change the zoning from "PS" (Parks 8,: Schools) to "GB"
(General Business) to be consistent with the Plan designation.
C. Auto Center Area Industrial: (File: PLN 7-8: CPA97-0002)
To change the designation of two parcels on a hillside west of the Auto Center district of
West Bremerton from "C-P" (General & Professional Offices) to "IP" (Industrial Park).
The change will allow uses that are compatible with the light industrial character of the
Auto Center area. The related Rezone would change the zoning from "PO" (Processional
Office) to "IP' (Industrial Park) to ensure consistency with the Plan designation.
D. Merit Company: (File: PLN 7-8: CPA97-0003)
To change the designation of approximately ten acres of a 20-acre parcel at the southwest
comer of Riddell Road and Almira Drive from "MDR' (Medium Density Residential) to
"MU-PUD" (Mixed Use/PUD). This will allow some existing businesses that currently
front on Wheaton Way to expand into an undeveloped area to the east and to offer an
opportunity for a mixed use (residential/commercial) development on the site. The
related Rezone proposal would change the ZOning from "MF' (Residential, Medium-
density) to "MX" (Mixed Use) to be consistent with the Plan.
E. Broad Street Residential: (File: PLN 7-8: CPA97-0004)
To change the designation of two small lots from "C-G" (General & Highway
Commercial) to "MDR" (Medium Density Residential). The lots are located at the
entrance to a new (MDR) residential development and not suitable for commercial use.
The related Rezone proposal would change the zoning from "GB' (General Business) to
"MF (Resid. Med-density)'.
F. Waterfront Access Plan Amendment: (File: PLN 7-8: CPA97-0005)
To amend the Waterfront Access Plan to remove the designation "Minor Viewpoint"
from the Link 1-B and Link 1-C Plan maps at the east end of Eleventh Street Place and to
amend the text of the WAP to remove related viewpoint recommendations.
1997 Plan Amendments --- Page 2
G. Capital Facilities Element Update: (File:'PLN 7-8: CPA97-0006)
To review industrial water and sewer services, adjust and simplify the CFP format to
facilitate annual updates, and to update the CFP and the 6-year Finance Plan (CIP) to year
2002.
H. South Smith Cove: (File: PLN 7-8: CPA97-0007)
To review and adjust Comprehensive Plan and Zoning designations in areas south of
Smith Cove to accommodate Evergreen Park expansion and to prevent unnecessary
disturbance of contaminated soils in the area.
I. Removal of "Cemetery" designation: (File: PLN 7-8' CPA97-0008)
To remove the designation "C (Cemetery)" from all Land Use Plan maps to remove the
potential for confusion and conflicts with zoning.
J. Land Use Descriptions: (File: PLN 7-8: CPA97-0009)
To add a new section to the text of the Comprehensive Plan to describe the land use
categories that are used on the Plan maps.
GENERAL LOCATIONS
A. Harbor Heights Apartments
B. Bremerton School District
C. AutoCenter Arealndustrial
D. Merit Company
g. Broad Street Residential
F. Waterfront Access Plan Amendment
G. Capital Facilities Element Update
H. South Smith Cove
LOCATION MAP
for Comprehensive Plan Amendments
1997 Plan Amendments -- Page 3
CRITIERIA FOR APPROVAL of PLAN A_ME ME S
o
The proposal is consistent with the provisions of the Growth Management Act and will
not result in Plan or regulation conflicts; and
The proposal will change the development or use potential of a site or area without
creating significant adverse impacts on existing sensitive land uses, businesses, or
residents; and
The proposed amendment can be accommodated by all applicable public services and
facilities, including transportation; and
The proposal will help implement the goals and policies of the Bremerton
Comprehensive Plan; and
If the proposal could have substantive impacts beyond the City limits, it has been sent to
Kitsap County for review and comment.
CRITIERIA FOR APPROVAL of REZONES
Zoning implements the City's Plans and, therefore, the Zoning Map must be consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan Map. The following criteria must be answered "YES" for Rezone approval:
1. Is the proposed Rezone consistent with the Comprehensive Plan?
2. Is the Rezone justified for one or more of the following reasons?
(a) It is in the public interest to approve the Rezone to accommodate needed changes
within the immediate vicinity or neighborhood.
(b) It will correct a zone classification or boundary that was inappropriate when
established.
(c) It is a planned step in a phasing process to gradually bring zoning into consistency
with the 20-year Comprehensive Plan when appropriate.
(d) It will place or remove an overlay zoning designation without affecting the
underlying zoning.
°
Is there a public need for the proposed Rezone that will clearly benefit the local
neighborhood and/or the community of Bremerton?
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?
5. Will the area being proposed for rezoning become aprt of a larger zoning district or form
a new district which will not be considered an isolated "spot zone"?
1997 Plan Amendments -- Page 4
I/VlPACTS ON GOALS & POLICIES
Element "C" (Planning Goals) of the Bremerton Comprehensive Plan lists the state planning goals and local
supporting goals. The following matrix provides an indication of how the goals may be affected by each &the plan
amendments. Turn to the portion of this report that describes the particular amendment for additional information.
Plan Amendments *
State Planning Goals
1 Urban Growth · vt · · · .... · vt
2 Reduce Sprawl · · · · · .... · ....
3 Transportation vt · vt · vt ............
4 Housing · ............ · ............
5 Economic Development .... vt · · ........ vt vt
6 Property Rights .................... · .... vt
7 Permits vt vt --:- vt ........ vt ....
8 Natural Resource Industries ................................
9 Open Space & Recreation .................... vt .... ·
10 Environment ............................ vt
11 Citizen Part. & Coord. vt vt vt vt .... vt vt vt
12 Public Facilities & Services vt vt vt vt ........ · ....
13 Historic Preservation ................................
Impact Assessment Symbols:
..... No significant impact.
,/ Minimal positive impacts.
· Significant positive impacts.
*Amendments: A Harbor Heights Apartments
B Bremerton School District
C Auto Center Area Industrial
D Merit Company
E Broad Street Residential
F Waterfront Access Plan Amendment
G- Capital Facilities Element update
H South Smith Cove
1997 Plan Amendments -- Page 5
A. HARBOR HEIGHTS APARTMENTS
File: PLN 7-8:CPA96-0001
Applicant:
Contact:
Location:
Charles C. Haselwood
HMI, Inc.
P.O. Box 870, Bremerton
WA 98310
Bob Miller-Rhees
Rice Fergus Architects
Phone: 360-377-8773
Midway between Bayview D~'ive and Thi~-d Avenue, north of Zircon Lane.
Includes lots 20 & 21, Block 11, between Lansing Avenue and vacated Daniels
Avenue. The site is southeast of Bremerton's Reservoir 4.
Location Map:
1997 Plan Amendments --- Page 6
Request:
The site proposed for this Plan Amendment (and subsequent Rezone) includes a
small area of less than one acre. The legal description is on file in the Dept. of
Community Development. The site is part of a larger development site that
includes a total area of about 3.4 acres. The applicant intends to use the site for a
multiple-unit residential development.
The subject area to be amended is surplus City utility land and is being acquired
from the City of Bremerton by the applicant for development. The current Plan
designation is "U" (Utilities) which was consistent with the property's association
with the water reservoir. Since that designation does not allow residential zoning
and development, the applicant is asking for a change to the "MDR (Medium
Density Residential)" designation.
The larger part of the total site (about 2.8 acres) was recently annexed to the City
of Bremerton and designated "MDR" upon annexation. That site was also zoned
"MI*" (Residential, Medium-density). This proposal, if approved, would bring
all parts of the proposed development site under the same Plan (MDR) and
Zoning (MF) designations so that development can occur as planned.
EXISTING
Comprehensive Plan:
LDR
MDR
C-G
P
IP
U
Low Density Residential
Medium Density Residential
General & Highway Commercial
Park (Pendergast Regional)
Industrial Park
Utilities
Wemer Rd. ~
1997 Plan Amendments --- Page 7
REQUESTED AMENDMENTS
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
Change from 'U' (Utility)
to "MDR (Medium Density Residential)
ZONING MAP:
Change from "FM (Forest Management)
to 'MF (Residential, Medium-density)
Change from 'SF-3 (Residential, Low-density)
to 'MF (Residential, Medium-density)
NOTE:
This area was recently annexed to the
City of Bremerton and is currently
zoned "MF' for residential purposes.
Goals &
Policies:
This proposal has no apparent adverse effects on state or local goals or policies,
but is expected to have positive effects in the following areas:
1. Urban Growth: The proposed change will allow the applicant's proposed
multi-unit development to be designed and constructed within the City and at an
urban density of up to 18 units per acre. This will provide needed affordable
housing to help meet the City's anticipated growth.
2. Reduce Sprawl: Providing more land for higher-density residential
development within the City where the needed facilities and services can be
provided will reduce the pressure to seek new sites in rural areas.
3. Transportation: The subject site has good access to State Route 3, the
backbone "freeway" through Kitsap County. It also has good direct access into
the City of Bremerton via Werner Road and Loxie Eagans Blvd. for shopping,
employment, education (public schools and Olympic College), recreation, and
other pursuits. Bus access to downtown and other communities is nearby (Werner
Road), with ferry connections to Seattle.' The site itself is somewhat isolated and
will not be adversely affected by the freeway or arterial streets.
1997 Plan Amendments --- Page 8
4. Housing: Bremerton has accepted a generous allocation of the Countywide
population projection and must provide opportunities for the development of new
housing to meet its growth needs. The proposed Plan Amendment will provide a
new site for the needed development of affordable multi-unit dwellings within the
City where they can be adequately served with needed facilities and services.
5. Permits: The location of the applicant's proposed development was
partially in the City of Bremerton and partially unincorporated. To develop the
site as planned, he needed an annexation, Comprehensive Plan Amendment and
Rezone on different parts of the site in addition to the more routine development
approvals. Some of these are being processed simultaneously to avoid
unnecessary delays in the approval and permitting processes.
6. Citizen Participation & Coordination: The annexation, Plan Amendment,
and Rezone processes all involve notification and considerable opportunity for
early and continuous public participation through study sessions and public
hearings before both the Planning Commission and City Council so that all
relevant concerns can be presented and addressed.
7. public Facilities and Services: The location of this project is within the
City of Bremerton and all needed facilities and services are available. The site is
nearly adjacent to a water reservoir, a short distance from the City's sewage
treatment plant, within walking/bicycling distance of Pendergast Regional Park,
served by City police and fire, and will enjoy easy access to arterial streets and to
the freeway (SR-3) at Werner Road.
Approval
Criteria:
All proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map must meet
the criteria listed on page 4 of this report. This proposal meets the Plan
Amendment criteria as follows:
Consistent with GMA and regulations:
This request is consistent with the land uses, circulation and utilities
proposals of the West Hills Area Plan, a pre-annexation neighborhood
plan that was developed for this area in 1990 and adopted as an
amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan. All areas covered by the
West Hills Plan have since been annexed and given City Plan designations
and zoning. This Plan Amendment is necessary to convert a small corner
of the reservoir site City utility surplus) to a Plan category that will allow
its development for non-utility uses. The process to do that will ensure
compliance with the Growth Management Act and City procedures.
1997 Plan Amendments --- Page 9
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No significant adverse effects:
The property is currently undeveloped but is not within a sensitive area ---
environmentally or otherwise. A large apartment/condominium
development (Sunn Fjord) lies directly to the south, the City reservoir is to
the northwest, and an older low-density neighborhood exists to the north.
The City has development regulatiOns in place, including its Critical Areas
Ordinance, which will apply ~o future design and construction on the site.
The applicant has already worked with City staff in pre-application review
meetings to ensure compliance with codes and minimal impacts.
Can be Accommodated by all necessary public services, facilities, and
transportation: This area benefits from inclusion in the West Hills Area
Plan which provided direction for the long-range planning of streets and
utilities. All necessary public services, facilities and transportation will be
available to this site for future multi-unit residential development.
Will help implement the goals and policies of the Comp. Plan:
Development of new sites for housing, particularly larger sites for multi-
unit affordable housing, is essential to implementation of the City's
Comprehensive Plan. It is directly consistent with the City's goals of
accommodating its allocation of countywide population, reducing sprawl
by providing suitable development sites within the City, providing
housing in close proximity to jobs, and providing a variety of housing
choices and opportunities for all segments of the community. Thc
proposed amendment is consistent with all adopted goals and policies.
Impacts beyond the City limits:
This project is within the City of Bremerton, will be served by City
utilities and City streets, and will have minimal impacts on areas outside
the City limits. The only unincorporated property adjacent to the site is to
the south and consists of the large Sunn Fjord residential development.
Kitsap County, as an adjacent jurisdiction, was asked to review this
proposal and comment on any potential adverse effects. No comments
were received.
Recommendations:
The Bremerton Planning Commission has conducted public hearings on both the
requested Plan Amendments and related Rezones, has found the requests to meet
the City's approval criteria, and recommends:
(1) Approval of the requested P. lan Amendment ("U" to "MDR"), and
(2) Approval of the related Rezones ("FM" and "SF-3" to "MF").
1997 Plan Amendments --- Page 10
B. BRE3'IERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
File: PLN 7-10:CPA97-0001
Applicant:
Bremerton School District 100-C
300 North Montgomery Avenue
Bremerton WA 98312
Contact:
Walter S. Draper IV
Director of Finance and Operations
Bremerton School District
Phone: 360-478-5113
Location:
A 1.6 acre site on the east side of Wheaton Way near its intersection with Dibb
Street. The site consists of two 35,000 sq.ft, lots, both of which are currently
undeveloped. Each lot has 160 ft. of frontage on Wheaton Way and each has a
depth of 219 feet.
Location Map:
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1997 Plan Amendments -- Page 11
Request:
The Bremerton School District requests that the subject two lots be removed from
the Comprehensive Plan designation .... S" (School) and included in the Plan
designation "C-G" (General & Highway Commercial). The lots are no longer needed
for school purposes and have been declared surplus for sale. The District feels
the most reasonable use of these lots would be highway-related commercial,
office or similar types of development allowed under the "C-G" designation.
The School District has submitted a Rezone request to change the zoning to "GB"
(General Business), pending approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
C-G MDR
Cgmnrehensive Plan:
Change ~'rom 'S (School)'
to 'C-G (Gen. & Highway Commercial)"
Zonlna MaD:
Change from "PS (Parks & Schools)"
to 'GR (General Business)"
LDR
C:P'
LDR
U
Goals &
Policies
I.DR
This Plan Amendment would allow the conversion of surplus school property to a
retail, service, office or similar use. The change will provide a new opportunity
for commercial development on one of Bremerton's most heavily traveled
arterials. Significant adverse impacts were not found. The proposal is expected
to have positive effects in the following areas:
1. Urban Growth: The subject sitc has rcmaincd undcvclopcd as Whcaton
Way developed into an intense commercial corridor. The site is enclosed by
business zoning on the north and south and offers a good opportunity for
commercial infill within the City where all needed urban facilities and services
can be provided.
1997 Plan Amendments --- Page 12
2. Reduce Sprawl: Kitsap County is growing rapidly and there is a need for
new commercial development opportunities. Much of the new commercial
development has sprawled into unincorporated rural areas over the past couple
decades. This is an opportunity to provide a new 1.6 acre site for commercial
development inside the City, which is consistent with the intent to reduce sprawl.
3. Transportation: Vehicular access and safe pedestrian access to View
Ridge Elementary School is a priority of the City and the School District. The
subject site has been used for such access over the years but is no longer needed
for that purpose. In fact, it is more desirable for school traffic to use other routes
than to maintain the direct access onto Wheaton Way where left turn movements
are nearly impossible much of the time. This proposal is good for traffic.
4. Economic Development: The proposal will create two new commercial
lots with a combined area of 1.6 acres on one of Bremerton's most heavily
traveled arterials. The City i.s encouraging economic development, new jobs, and
new businesses. This proposal is consistent with economic development policies.
5. Permits: If this Comprehensive Plan Amendment is approCed, the City will
consider the School District's request for a rezone to "GB" (General Business).
6. Citizen participation and Coordination: Prior to Plan adoption, the City
Planning Commission will conduct at least one public hearing before
recommending the Plan to the City Council for another hearing and adoption as
part of the City's Comprehensive Plan. It is the policy of the City and GMA to
encourage early and continuous public involvement.
7. Public Facilities and Services: The proposal involves a site that is already
served by most needed public facilities and services, including water, sewer,
storm drains, police, fire, and public transit. Development of this site for
commercial purposes will result in a more efficient use of existing infrastructure.
Approval
Criteria:
Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan must meet the City's Plan Amendment
criteria. This proposal meetg the criteria as follows:
Consistent with GMA and City regulations:
The School District's request is being processed in accordance with the
City's Plan Amendment procedures. The process is consistent with the
GMA and related regulations and requirements. The Plan
Amendment, if approved, will allow follow-up zoning to a zone that is
consistent with the "C-G" Plan designation. The zoning regulations will
determine the types of land uses that may locate on the site. Future
1997 Plan Amendments -- Page 13
development of the site must conform to Zoning, Building and other
applicable code requirements.
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No significant adverse effects:
Adoption and implementation of this Plan will have no significant adverse
effects on the immediate area, the community, or the region. Any unique
impacts on traffic, noise, or other areas of concern will be addressed
through the development approval process.
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Can be Accommodated by ali necessary public services, facilities, and
transportation:
All necessary services and facilities are available along Wheaton Way for
commercial development. Wheaton Way itself is a five-lane arterial
highway that carries a large volume of traffic, provides excellent drive-by
visibility for businesses within the corridor, as well as good vehicular
access. Public transportation (Kit. sap Transit) also serves the corridor.
Will help implement the goals and policies in the City's
Comprehensive Plan:
The goals of the City's Comprehensive Plan that will be most directly
affected by this amendment are those related to promoting economic
development, clustering intense development, encouraging pedestrian
movement, using public transit, encouraging urban infill, and getting the
most efficient use of our public streets and other infrastructure.
Impacts beyond the City Limits:
The Wheaton Way (Highway 303) Corridor leads directly into
unincorporated areas of Kitsap County. Considerable new growth and
development has occurred beyond the City limits, including Fred Meyer,
Wal-Mart, Safeway and numerous other developments. Impacts resulting
from the future development and use of the two small lots that are the
subject of this amendment will be minimal and not likely to have any
measurable impacts beyond the City limits.
Recommendations:
The Planning Commission has conducted public heari,ngs on both the requested Plan
Amendment and the related Rezone. The Commission found the requests to meet the
City's approval criteria and recommends:
(1) Approval of the Plan Amendment from "S (School)" to "C-G" (Commercial), and
(2) Approval of the related Rezone from "PS (Parks & Schools)" to "GB" (Gen. Business).
1997 Plan Amendments --- Page 14
LETTERS RECEIVED:
Bremerton School District Plan Amendment:
[These letters were originally handwritten. They were typed for ease of reading and reproduction.]
Letter #1: dated June 2, 1997
City Council.
In regards to the plan to change the zone from S to C-G on Wheaton Way (View
Ridge), I would like to go on record as being against it. It would be rezoned as
commercial later on. The Top Notch Burger place has sat empty for over a year and
the ability to drive in and out on that highway is almost impossible. To get to the middle
school the children can't cross at Dibb Street and people who do take their lifes in their
hands. There use to be a cross walk and a blinking overhead light, and that even failed
to hold the traffic and stop the accidents. To add more businesses to the short span
with no in and out is not a good move.
Yours sincerely,
Bettie Schwendemann
(owner of house at 1115 Dibb St.)
Letter #2: not dated
Re: Rezone to Commercial from School --- Bremerton Planning Commission
Dear Sir:
I couldn't write any soon as your envelop to me lacked postage, it is enclosed.
I object to this rezone. We still need open space around schools. We need the
trees. When you, again, need this property, we the people will pay double, double,
double for it.
If Ron Ross is involved in this, he will take out most of the trees and we'll have
more of these gaudy, gaudy buildings like that hamburger stand. That thing has sat
empty, with high weeds, more than a year, which devalues our neiqhborhood, It is a
disgrace --- why add more of the same!
The school should hold on to the property for future use. Remember that middle
school over there, used to be East High. Now, the East High kids have to be bused
across town to go to school.
The City and school district should definitely hang onto this property. It is a fine
investment for future school development.
Sincerely,
C,W. Wareham
1111 Dibb Street
C. AUTO CENTER AREA INDUSTRIAL
File: PLN 7-8:CPA97-0002
Applicant:
Don Sandefur
2603 Sherman Avenue
Port Orchard WA 98366
Contact:
Alan G. Todd
· MAP, Ltd.
Phone: 360-692-5525
Location:
Hillside properties .along the west side of the Auto Center business district in West
Bremerton. Four adjacent lots totaling about 22 acres are being considered for
an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Location Map:
1997 Plan Amendments --- Page 15
The properties are further described as follows:
A 212401-2-145 8.36 acres undeveloped HMI. Inc.
B 212401-2-146 7.95 acres undeveloped HMI. Inc.
C 212401-1-082 5.1 acres one residence Raymond Mears
D 212401-1-074 0.90 acres undeveloped Peninsula Truck Lines
Total Acres: 22.31 acres
Request:
The applicant represents Lots A and B, the largest two of the four lots being
considered for this Plan Amendment. The lots are currently designated "C-P"
(General & Professional Offices) and zoned for professional office development. The
applicant feels there is no demand lbr more office development at this time, nor in
this location. He cites as advantages, the property's close proximity to the
freeway (SR-3), the adjoining Auto Center (commercial/industrial) district,
available City utilities and services, the need for economic development, and the
current pressures for new industrial sites.
1997 Plan Amendments --- Page 16
Based on his knowledge of current market conditions, the applicant feels that the
highest and best use of this particular site is for a mix of light industrial and office
uses within the guidelines of the "Industrial Park" designation. The present
"Professional Office" zoning is too restrictive and doesn't allow most light
industrial uses.
The applicant has requested an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan
from "C-P" (General & Professional Offices) to "IP" (Industrial Park). In addition to lots
A and B, the applicant has proposed to also include lot C which has similar
characteristics and development potentiall
In preparing the staff report, it was discovered that Peninsula Trucking
Company's Lot D was also in the professional office designation, although it was
adjacent to their trucking operation and used for truck parking. If the other Plan
amendments were approved, Lot D would remain in a "spot zone" situation,
surrounded by industrially-designated lands. To avoid that, staff made a
determination that offices is not the best use of this site either and has included
Lot D in the request for a change to industrial.
Proposal:
The adjusted proposal is to amend the City's Comprehensive Plan for the four
subject lots from the present "C-P" (General & Professional Offices) to "IP" (Industrial
Park). The related Rezone from "PO (Professional Office)" to "IP (Industrial Park)"
should also be considered to maintain consistency with the Plan designation.
Proposed Map Amendment:
H!
Park
Comnrehensive Plan:
Change from "C-P (General & Professional Offices)
to "IP (Industrial park)"
Related Rezone:
Change from "PO (Professional Office)"
to "IP (Industrial Park)"
,r Rd.
P
C-G
1997 Plan Amendments -- Page 17
Background:
Approval of this amendment will change the City's original "vision" and
development intent for this area --- as adopted in the Comprehensive Plan. The
hillside was recognized as an attractive backdrop for the Auto Center district. It's
very visible from the freeway and surrounding areas. The visual and aesthetic
importance of the hillside wasn't fully understood until part of it was logged
several years ago, leaving a large open scar until brush and trees began to fill in.
Portions of the subject area have been proposed (in concept) for a variety of
different land uses over the years, from commercial and heavy industrial to high
density residential. Without a plan or consensus as to the highest and best use,
the City's 1995 Comprehensive Plan designated the area for office development.
Office buildings can be multi-story and vertical in design, have a smaller footprint
than sprawling industrial operations, and might be more adaptable to the terrain.
Office developments tend to thrive on easily accessible locations and are
adaptable to an environment of hilly terrain, trees and landscaping.
The applicant feels that light industrial uses, mixed with offices, can also be
designed and developed in a "park-like" setting with trees and landscaping, and in
a hillside location. The "Industrial Park" Plan and Zoning designations
encourage attractive campus-like developments of mostly indoor businesses and
offices, surrounded by landscaped grounds, screened storage areas, and quality
structures. A high-quality well-designed industrial park will be an asset to the
Auto Center district and to the entire community. Because of its visibility, future
development on this hillside will have a much greater visual/aesthetic impact on
the area than will similar developments in less obvious locations.
Goals &
Policies:
This Plan Amendment will change the development potential of four lots and
more than 22 acres in the Auto Center area from primarily office development to
light industrial, or "industrial park". The "IP" designation allows a greater variety
of land uses and businesses, including offices. Thus, the affected property owners
will gain additional development opportunities through this change.
1. Urban Growth: The area is in an ideal location for urban growth within the
City limits and UGA. The site is easily accessible and can be served with all
needed utilities and services. This is not a proposed addition to the City's
commercial/industrial lands inventory, but an adjustment to a slightly higher
intensity of allowed use. '
2. Reduce Sprawl: The site is an extension of the Auto Center business
district which is already well established. This change will increase the potential
intensity of future land uses on a site that is well-suited for urban growth. In turn,
this change will decrease the demands for new industrial sites in rural areas.
1997 Plan Amendments --- Page 18
3. Transportation: Excellent direct access to the freeway (SR-3). Main
access into the site itself will be from Kean Street with the possibility of
improving the Blumer Street connection to Werner Road as needed to
accommodate future development.
4. Economic Development: This change is directly consistent with City and
County policies related to economic growth and diversification. Currently, the
number of available and improved (access, utilities and services) industrial sites is
limited, both in Bremerton and throughout Kitsap County.
5. Citizen Participation/Coordination:- This proposed change was subject to
public hearings before both the Planning Commission and City Council. The
applicant has met with some surrounding property owners, residents and
businesses, and the Planning Commission received testimony. No specific
opposition to this change was voiced, but questions and concerns were raised.
6. Public Facilities and Services: The City has indicated to the applicant that
adequate essential public facilities can be provided to this site at adequate levels
for industrial park development, with the understanding that the unique needs of
each future development will be considered when those needs are known.
Approval
Criteria:
Proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan must meet all approval criteria.
This proposal meets those criteria as follows:
Consistent with GMA and regulations:
This proposal has been weighed against the state planning goals, local
goals and policies, and planning requirements, and was found to have no
apparent conflicts. The IP designation for the four subject properties is a
reasonable land use designation, considering the present land uses in the
area, the present deficiency of improved light industrial sites in urban
areas, access, and other relevant factors.
No significant adverse effects:
This change from "General & Professional Offices" to "Industrial
Park" will increase development opportunities while ensuring that
development on the sensitive hillside areas will be attractive and in a
landscaped park-like setting. The possible impact of greatest concern is
the potential visual impact of future industrial development, as viewed
from the surrounding areas and from the freeway. Quality design that
includes attractive buildings and signing, quality landscaping and trees,
and limited outdoor storage that is screened from view, will mitigate these
concerns and result in a positive addition to thc Auto Center district.
1997 Plan Amendments --- Page 19
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Public Services and Facilities:
The subject area is inside the City limits of Bremerton and all urban level
services and facilities arc already nearby or can be provided.
Will help implement the goals and policies of the Comp. Plan:
This proposal will expand the possibilities for new business, particularly
light industrial businesses within the City of Bremerton and is consistent
with all land use and economic development policies.
Impacts Beyond the City Limits:
This amendment is a relatively minor Plan adjustment that may result in a
different mix of land uses within an area that is already planned and zoned
for business uses.. No significant impacts or conflicts are .expected
beyond the City limits as a result of this change.
Recommendations:
The Planning Commission has conducted public hearings on both the requested Plan
Amendment and the related Rezone. The Commission found the requests to meet the
City's approval criteria and recommends as follows:
(1) Approval of the Plan Amendment from "C-P (General & Professional Offices)" to "IP
(Industrial Park)" on the four identified lots; and
(2) Approval of the related Rezone from "PO (Professional Office)" to "IP (Industrial
Park)" on the four lots; and
(3) The following Rezone conditions shall be applied to Lots A, B, and C:
a. New development shall be designed to encourage a campus-like
arrangement of buildings, parking, pedestrian walkways and open space.
b. All areas not paved or built upon shall be landscaped or left in natural
vegetation to minimize dust, mud and erosion.
c. Development projects shall be designed to include a minimum of 15
percent open space, exclusive of required setbacks. When such open space
is used primarily for hillside stabilization, visual enhancement, or sensitive
area protection, the City shall consider waiving or reducing the
requirement that 60% or more of the open space be used for active
recreation.
d. Outdoor storage of equipment, materials, products, etc. shall be placed
toward the uphill side of buildings (not the view side) whenever feasible
and/or effectively screened from view with landscaping or a combination
of fences and landscaping.
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MERIT COMPANY
File: PLN 7-8:CPA97-0003
Applicant:
Merit Company
3020 South 96th Street
Tacoma WA 98409
Contact:
Carl Zarelli
Phone: 206-588-9100
Location:
Approximately ten undeveloped acres at the southwest comer of the intersection
of Riddell Road and Almira Drive in East Bremerton. The property lies directly
behind an existing shopping center.
Location Map:
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Background:
A shopping center was developed at the southeast quadrant of the Riddell
Road/Wheaton Way intersection years ago. A 20-acre portion of the property that
now lies behind Eagle Hardware was not needed for commercial development at
the time and has remain undeveloped. That property is currently designated
"MDR" (Medium Density Residential) and zoned for multi-unit residential use.
Although plans have been prepared for the residential development of all or
portions of this property, development has not taken place and the property
remains vacant and wooded.
The Highway 303 Corridor (including Wheaton Way) is continuing to develop as
an important commercial corridor. Large scale new developments, anchored by
Fred Meyer, Safeway, Wal-Mart and others have located along this corridor but
outside the City limits. The .unincorporated areas offer the advantages of larger
undeveloped parcels that are fully served with utilities and other urban services.
Bremerton would like to provide opportunities for commercial expansion of
existing buinsess within the City limits so that they don't have to move into the
unincorporated areas of the County. The impacts of local expansion are
significant in terms of cost, service to increasing urban densities, reducing sprawl,
public transportation, reducing traffic congestion, and making the most efficient
use of our existing infrastructure.
The subject property has been planned for medium density residential
development for years. There may be a better option that allows residential
development to occur in a manner that can be integrated with needed commercial
expansion. Bremerton offers mixed use development opportunities through its
Planned Unit Development process and encourages innovative mixed use design.
Request:
The applicant has asked for an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan
from the present "MDR" (Medium Density Residential) to "MU" (Mixed Use/PUD) on
approximately ten acres of the twenty acr~ parcel.
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1997 Plan Amendments -- Page 22
Goals &
Policies:
The proposed amendments are intended to help implement the Plan and ensure
consistency with state and local goals and policies. No adverse effects are
anticipated. This amendment is expected to have particularly positive effects in
the following areas:
1. Urban Growth: This site has been proposed for urban development for
years, but as a location for medium density (8-18 Du./Acre) residential. The
proposal envisions a solution that would allow the new housing while also
providing for the needed expansion of the adjacent shopping center, possibly
through a mixed use planned unit development. This would better accommodate
both residential and commercial growth in a most suitable urban location.
2. Reduce Sprawl: The site is inside the City of Bremerton and along a
commercial corridor that has seen a number of businesses move from Bremerton
into unincorporated areas to meet their growth needs. Providing expansion
opportunities for this existing shopping center will reduce the need to relocate.
3. Transportation: Wheaton Way is a major transportation corridor and
several bus route serve this area. The shopping center has extensive off-street
parking and the design and interaction of buildings and businesses can be
improved to encourage pedestrian and transit use. The center is also within
walking distance of the Almira Drive neighborhood to the east and pedestrian
access could be greatly improved through this amendment and the Planned Unit
Development process.
4. Economic Development: Economic development is an important
ingredient in the City's 20-year Comprehensive Plan, particularly in the provision
of new commercial sites. The City's goals acknowledge the importance of small
businesses, tourism, health services, education, and social and cultural activities in
diversifying Bremerton's economy. In this particular situation, the City has an
opportunity to expand the depth of an older shopping center so that it can
modernize and better compete with competition from "big box" retailers that are
locating on large sites in unincorporated areas beyond the City limits.
5. Permits: The requested Plan Amendment, if approved, will designate the
site "MU". The related Rezone would then apply the Mixed Use (MX) zone.
Development can then occur under the provisions of that zone, or the owner may
design a more creative mixed use development, which can combine other zones
for approval through the Planned Unit Development (PUD) process.
6. Citizen Participation & Coordination: Early and continuous citizen
participation is encouraged for Comprehensive Plan Amendments, Rezones, and
through thc processing o£Planned Unit Developments (PUD). In addition to the
1997 Plan Amendments --- Page 23
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Planning Commission's public hearing, a neighborhood meeting was held at
Sheridan Center on June 24, 1997 as which City staff and the applicant discussed
the proposed amendment with citizens.
7. Public Facilities and Services: The urban utilities and services that will be
most important to the expansion of the shopping center and to a new residential
development are already available at the site or can be extended a short distance.
The Site Plan Review process will ensure that the extension of sewer and water
lines, street improvements, stormdrain facilities, and similar improvements will be
properly provided to City standards.
Approval
Criteria:
Proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan must meet the City's criteria.
This proposal meets those criteria as follows:
1. Consistent with GMA and regulations:
This proposal has been weighed against the state planning goals, local goals and
policies, and planning requirements, and was found to have no apparent conflicts.
2. No significant adverse effects:
The proposal will allow a combination of residential and commercial uses in a
master planned configuration, designed to be compatible with surrounding
neighborhoods. The PUD process will allow public review and comment and will
help to minimize any adverse effects of future development.
3. Public Services and Facilities:
All needed public services and facilities are available at levels needed to serve the
types of development allowed under the "MU" Plan designation. The proposed
change is not a significant change in the levels of development intensity.
4. Will help implement the goals and policies of the Comp. Plan:
Bremerton's Comprehensive Plan encourages new commercial and economic
development as well as expansion of existing businesses. The City's Plan must
provide new sites for residential and' commercial development tohelp
accommodate regional growth. The subject site is adjacent to shopping, jobs,
services, and transit, and is a good site for medium density residential
development. The proposed change will expand the range of' development
opportunities on the subject site, including opportunities for mixed use.
5. Impacts beyond the City Limits:
The subject site is located at the City limits (Riddell Road). The adjacent
shopping center is the last such center before leaving the City. The primary intent
of this amendment is to allow shopping center expansion which may remove the
1997 Plan Amendments -- Page 24
need for another major store to leave Bremerton for a larger building site in an
unincorporated area. The impact, although minimal beyond the City limits, will
have some impact on reducing sprawl and improving the economy of Bremerton.
Conclusions:
If this amendment is approved, structures and uses within the shopping center would be
allowed to expand eastward toward Almira Drive. The wooded 20-acre parcel behind the
center has been serving as an effective buffer between the commercial activities and the
neighborhood of single-family homes along Almira Drive. Although the undeveloped
land is not a park or an official greenbelt, its loss should not result in adverse impacts on
the peace and stability of the neighborhood.
When the 20-acre site was rezoned to "MF" (Multi-family Residential) several years ago,
the City Council imposed a condition that any future site plan would come through the
Council for public review and approval. That condition assured the neighbors that they
would have a chance to comment. The potential impact of a shopping center backing
closer to the neighborhood deserves the same level of review.
Recommendations:
The Planning Commission has conducted public hearings on the Plan Amendment and the
Rezone, finds that they meet the approval criteria, and recommends the following:
(1)
Approval of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment on the northernmost ten' acres of the
twenty-acre Merit Company property from "MDR (Medium Density Residential)" to "MU
(Mixed Use/PUD)"; and
(2) Approval of a Rezone of the same area from "MF (Residential, Medium-density)" to "MX
(Mixed Use), subject to the following conditions:
If a true residential/commercial mixed use development is proposed for the
subject site, it shall be designed so that only residential uses front on Almira Drive
and non-residential uses are oriented toward the Wheaton Way corridor.
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Site design shall not allow commercial traffic access from Almira Drive but shall
encourage pedestrian and bicycle access from surrounding neighborhoods.
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If a commercial expansion is designed for the subject site without residential
along Almira Drive, it shall be separated from Almira Drive by a buffer of
landscaping and trees to a depth of no less than one hundred (100) feet. [This
provision can satisfy most of the site's 15% requirement for active and passive open space and
may include a meandering pedestrian/bicycle pathway or other amenities, as well as pedestrian
access to the shopping center.]
1997 Plan Amendments -- Page 25
E. BROAD STREET RESIDENTIAL
File: PL1N-7-8:CPA97-0004
Applicant:
FPH Construction, Inc.
3331 Kitsap Way
Bremerton WA 98312
Contact:
Michael Brown
Phone: 360-479-4137
Location:
The westernmost two lots on the south side of East Broad Street before entering
the Broadmore Village development. Both lots are 0.16 acres in size and vacant.
Assessor's Account Numbers: 4574-000-010-0204 and 4574-000-011-0104
Location Map:
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1997 Plan Amendments -- Page 26
Request:
To change the City's Comprehensive Plan designation for the two subject lots
from "C-G (General & Highway Commercial) to "MDR (medium Density Residential), and
following with a related Rezone from commercial to residential. The owner feels
the size and location of these lots is not conducive to commercial development but
would provide a good location for residential development.
Comprehensive Plan:
Change from "C-G (Gen. & Highway Comc'l.)"
to "MDR (Medium Density Residential)".
Related Rezone:
Change from "GB (General Business)"
to "MF (Residential, Medium-density)".
Goals &
Policies:
A Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezone a couple years ago changed the
site of the Broadmore Village development from business to medium density
residential. Since Broadmore Village is located at the west end of Broad Street,
these changes and the subsequent Broadmore development had major impacts on
other properties along Broad Street. The street now serves as the entrance to a
new residential development as well as access to remaining businesses.
The proposed change is consistent with other recent Plan Amendments and
Rezones and with the general direction or changing "vision" for Broad Street.
The change is not expected to have any adverse impacts but would have the
following effects on these planning goals.
1997 Plan Amendments -- Page 27
1. Urban Growth: Bremerton expects to accommodate approximately 20,000
new residents over the next twenty years and will rely largely on redevelopment
and residential "infill" to do that. These two lots will provide new infill
opportunities in a location that has been zoned for business for years but is now
considered better suited for residential.
2. Reduce Sprawl: The location of these two lots is within the City limits.
The lots are small (0.16 acre~) and will p{°vide new housing opportunities where
all needed facilities and services are available and within walking distance of
shopping, employment, mass transit and other features.
3. Transportation: The site is a short block from Wheaton Way, one of
Bremerton's major arterials and an important bus route. The change from
commercial to residential may also reduce the numbers of trips into and from
Broad Street. Left tums from Broad Street onto Wheaton Way are nearly
impossible at times, making Broad Street properties somewhat less desirable as
locations for retail or other businesses that need easy access.
4. Housing: The impact of this change is not great in relation to Bremerton's
total housing market. However, it will provide new opportunities for infill
housing in a convenient location where City services are already available.
Approval
Criteria:
All proposed amendments to'the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map must meet
the criteria listed on Page 4. This proposal meets the Plan criteria as follows:
1. Consistent with GMA and regulations:
This proposal has been weighed against the state planning goals, local goals and
policies, and planning requirements, and was found to have no apparent conflicts.
It's a relatively minor change and in the best interests of the immediate
neighborhood and the community of Bremerton.
2. No significant adverse effects:
The development and general land use impacts under the present "General
Business" zoning are potentially much greater than they would be under the
requested residential Plan designation and zoning. No significant adverse effects
are expected as a result of this change.
3. Public services & facilities:
The subject area is inside the City limits of Bremerton and all urban level services
and facilities are available for the type of development anticipated. Thc
1997 Plan Amendments --- Page 28
development of these two small lots is not expected to have significant impacts on
the City's availability or levels of service.
4. Will help implement the goals and policies of the Comp. Plan:
This change will convert two commercially-designated properties that are not
ideally located for commercial use to a residential designation. The change will
help implement the City's housing goals and provide infill sites to help the City
accommodate its 20-year allocation of regional population growth. This change
will result in no apparent conflicts with Plan goals and policies.
5. Impacts beyond the City limits:
This amendment is on the interior of Bremerton and not near City limits. Any
impacts beyond the City limits will be negligible.
Recommendation:
The Bremerton Planning Commission has conducted public hearings on both the
requested Plan Amendment and the related Rezone, has found the requests to meet the
City's approval criteria, and recommends:
(1) Approval of Comprehensive Plan Amendment on the subject two lots from "C-G
(General & Highway Commercial) to "MDR (Medium Density Residential); and
(2) Approval of a Rezone from "GB (General Business)" to "MF (Residential, Medium-
density)".
1997 Plan Amendments --- Page 29
LETTER RECEIVED:
Broad Street Residential --- Plan Amendment/Rezone:
[This letter was originally handwritten, It has been typed for ease of reading and reproduction.]
July 14, 1997
Bremerton Planning Dept.
cio Ron Hough
I currently own a 70 by 70 foot lot zoned BG adjacent to the east of two
lots under consideration for zoning map amendments.
This lot is now suitable only for a small business, but if the zoning change
is approved, the change in setbacks required on my lot would render this lot
almost useless. It would also cause me undue financial hardship. The plot of
Broadmore was required to provide adequate screening to adjacent commercial
properties and I feel it should be the responsibility for the owners of these two
lots to provide the setbacks and screening to my lot to compensate for the
change in zoning.
Sincerely,
Paul Schmidt
P.O. Box 2298
Bremerton 98310
Staff Comment:
The zoning code requires that a 10 ft. building setback be provided in the "GB"
zone when adjacent to any residential zone. Mr. Schmidt currently has no side
yard setback requirement because his neighbor is also in the "GB" zone. If this
Rezone is approved, a building setback will be required. Staff has discussed
options with Mr. Schmidt to deal with his concern.
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F. WATERFRONT ACCESS PLAN AMENDMENT
File: PLN 7-8:CPA97-0005
Applicant:
City of Bremerton --- Dept. of Community Development
286 Fourth Street, Bremerton WA 98337
Contact:
Donald L. Pratt, Director of Community Development
Phone: 360-478-5275
Location:
East end of Eleventh Street Place, which is located approximately one block north
of the west end of theManette Bridge.
Location Map:
1997 Plan A~mendments __2 Page 30
Background:
The administration has held discussions with a property owner from the Eleventh
Street Place neighborhood regarding Whether or not the development of the
existing Eleventh Street Place waterfront road end is best undertaken by the City
as a "low-key viewpoint" or by an adjacent property owner as part of a private
residential property.
The subject right-of-way is 30 fi. wide by approximately 130 ft. deep. It is
undeveloped but currently occupied by a garage which was built without the
City's permission years ago by a neighbor. The right-of-way has been
landscaped and maintained as part of the yard of the parcel adjoining the site to
the south. All other surrounding properties are developed for residential use.
The development of small waterfront access/viewpoints in residential
neighborhoods has been a controversial issue. It is the administration's belief that
the introduction of a publicly developed access/viewpoint, available to the general
public, creates a perceived threat to the security of the neighborhood and thus may
not be appropriate. In neighborhoods where other public waterfront
access/viewpoints are in near. proximity, additional small public access/viewpoints
within the residential area are unnecessary.
This neighborhood is well served by the public waterfront accesses at the
Bremerton boardwalk and Evergreen Park, which are both in near proximity to the
Eleventh Street Place road end.
By State law and City policy, proceeds from the sale of waterfront right-of-way
must be used to develop public access sites in the vicinity of the vacated ROW.
Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan can be made only once per year. This
proposed Amendment was heard by the Planning Commission in December 1996,
with the understanding that the proposal would be included in the package of
1997 Plan Amendments. The proposal was updated to include a more specific list
of needed changes and was included with the other Plan Amendment proposals
that were considered by the Planning Commission in June.
Proposal:
To Amend the text and maps. of the City's "Waterfront Access Platt" to remove
references to a public access viewpoint at the Eleventh Street Place location:
~ A. Page 27 --- Fig. 8. Link One Plan: Remove the "minor viewpoint"
symbol from the east end of the Eleventh Street Place street end.
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Page 48 --- Eleventh Street Place Access: Remove the text of this entire
section, including the recommendations.
1997 Plan Amendments --- Page 31
Goals &
Policies:
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Page 49: Fig. 14. Link I-B: Remove the "minor viewpoint" symbol
from the east end of the Eleventh Street Place street end on this map.
D. Page 52: Link 1-C Pathway System Recommendations:
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Amend the first recommendation to delete "... connecting the
Eleventh Place Viewpoint with Evergreen Park .... "
Amend the second recommendation to read: "Develop a bicycle
route connecting tl;e Eleventh Place ": ......
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Park, following existing sidewalks..."
Page 56: Fig. 15. Link I-C: Amend the map to remove the minor
viewpoint symbol and "Eleventh Place Access" notation.
Page 72: Phase Three: 10-30 Years: Remove the sixth item (Eleventh
Place Viewpoint) from this list of projects.
Page 73: Table 2. Water Access Facilities: Remove the ninth line of
this table (Eleventh Place Access).
1. Property_ Rights: A proposal contained in the City's Waterfront Access
Plan, for the creation of a public "minor viewpoint" at this waterfront street end
creates a perceived threat to the security of this neighborhood. The City
administration feels that more adequate and accessible public access, both
physical and visual, exists to the south and north of this location. This change
recognizes that the owners and residents of this neighborhood have a basic right to
peace and security.
2. Citizen Participation and Coordination: The Waterfront Access Plan was
adopted in 1990 as an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan. It is a
policy document that identifies shoreline public access opportunities and an action
plan for developing a public access system. The WAP is amended in the same
manner as the Comprehensive Plan. Proposed amendments are given proper
notice and are considered in public hearin, gs before both the Planning Commission
and City Council.
3. Open Space and Recreation: This amendment will have little effect on the
overall "system" of walkways and access-related facilities proposed in the
Waterfront Access Plan. Public sidewalks will continue to be part of the system
and views of the Port Washington Narrows are available at the Manette Bridge to
the south and Smith Cove and Evergreen Park to the north.
1997 Plan Amendments -- Page 32
Approval
Criteria:
All proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan must meet all five criteria
listed on page 4. This proposal meets the criteria as follows:
Consistent with GMA and regulations:
This minor viewpoint was proposed in the Waterfront Access Plan. It was
adopted as part of the City's Comprehensive Plan but was not a specific
requirement of GMA. A minor amendment to that Plan through the
Comprehensive Plan amendment process complies with GMA.
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No significant adverse effects:
This amendment will remove a perceived threat to the security of the
people who live and own property in the vicinity of this proposed
viewpoint. There will be no significant adverse effects from this change.
Public Services and Facilities:
This change may allow the expansion of an abutting residence or an
accessory structure, but will not allow significant development that could
threaten the provision of needed services and facilities within the area.
Will help implement the goals and policies of the Comp. Plan:
Among the most important goals of the Comprehensive Plan are those that
would protect and strengthen neighborhoods. This change is in the best
interests of the owners and residents of this particular neighborhood
without sacrificing the larger community-wide needs for parks and
recreation facilities.
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Impacts beyond the City limits:
This proposal affects'a very Small' site in the heart of Bremerton and will
have virtually no impacts beyond the City limits.
Recommendation:
The Bremerton Planning Commission conducted public hearings on this Plan
Amendment proposal, has found the request to meet the City's Plan Amendment criteria,
and recommends that the City Council revise the Waterfront Access Plan to remove all
text and map references to the development of a "viewpoint" at the Eleventh Street Place
street end, as specified in the section "Proposal" above.
1997 Plan Amendments -- Page 33
Brad Rucker
911 Highland Avenue
Bremerton, Washington 98337
(360) 792-3371
L TTER RECEIVED:
Waterfront Access Plan Amendmenl
"RECEIVED CI Y COUNCIL OFFICE"
June 24,1997
Bremerton City Council
City Hall
239 Fourth Street
Bremerton, Washington 98337
RE: 11th Street Place Overlook
Dear Council Members,
This letter concerns the Council's upcoming decision regarding the final disposition of
a piece of property located at the East end of llth Street Place.
As a homeowner/resident of this neighborhood, I believe this property would be best
used as a small park and overlook. A little grass and a couple of benches is all that is
required. This would be a convenient location to stop for a rest when walking between
Downtown or Manette and Evergreen Park. There is no other such place.
I understand the concerns of those who live next to this site, but I believe this park
would primarily be used during the daytime by neighbors. It is not a likely location for
late night carousing, if that is the main concern. In fact, this site should be strictly for
pedestrian traffic; parking places are not necessary.
Small neighborhood parks are one of the keys to making the city a desirable place to
live. There are too few parks of this type in Bremerton, and this one, with it's unique
view of Port Washington Narrows, would be a real asset to the City. Please take this
opportunity to convert what is now an abandoned space into something the we can all
enjoy and appreciate.
Sincerely,
Brad Rucker
LETTER RECEIVED:
Waterfront Access Plan Amendment:
August 13, 1997'
"RECEIVED CITY COUNCIL
DATE ~ -/55 .. ? '-2
To: Bremerton City Council
From: Raymond Gentz
1102 Highland Ave.
Bremerton, WA 98337
Subject: The proposed amendment to Waterfront Access Plan
'1-o remove v~wpomt ret~rence t~'om l'l~C3~treet P~&ce.
OFFICE"
I have been living at 1102 Highland in Bremerton for about 3 years and have always
been interested in improving our neighborhood. To me in my personal opinion the
proposed viewpoint at the (public owned) east end of Eleventh Street Place is a chance
for our neighborhood to improve itself. The old collapsing, unsafe garage that is cur-
rently on our "public land" should be removed and a new well kept view point put in
its place. The thought that the neighborhoods under any type of security threat, because
of a beautiful view point, in my opinion is a good excuse for someone to privatly aquire
our public view point. Anyway, if the land does go up for public sale does everybody
get a chance to purchase this land or has the city already decided who they intend to
sell our public land to?
Sincerely Yours
Raymond
G. CAPITAL FACILITIES ELEMENT UPDATE
File: PLN-7-8:CPA97-0006
Applicant:
Contact:
City of Bremerton Dept. of Community Development
286 Fourth Street, Bremerton WA 98337
Kay Wilson, Senior Planner
Phone: 360-478-5275
Location:
Background:
Request:
Citywide
The Bremerton Comprehensive Plan includes a Capital Facilities Element. That
element consists of two parts: (1) the Capital Facilities Plan (policy plan) and
(2) the Capital Facilities Program (CFP).
To comply with the Growth Management Act, all capital expenses must be in
conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. Specifically, the City's budget must
be consistent with the CFP. The CFP includes six-year finance plans for Fire,
Police, Water, Sewer, Stormwater, etc. Since Bremerton prepares an annual
budget, the CFP must be updated each year.
The CFP established a timeline for annual review that begins in January and
culminates in the adoption of the annual budget at the end of each year. If this
process triggers the need for any other amendments to the Comprehensive Plan,
they too must be processed in accordance with the Plan Amendment schedule
which calls for City Council consideration in July of each year.
Initial development of the six-year finance plans was done through a coordinated
effort involving each affected City department. This annual review and update is
being done, along with other amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, by the
Dept. of Community Development. The April 1 deadline for amendment
proposals provides ample time to amend the Capital Facilities Element and update
the City's Capital Improvements Program (CIP) before the City budget is
finalized. The CFP amendments are subject to public hearings before both the
Planning Commission and City Council prior to adoption.
Annual amendments to the CFP rely to some extent on other Comprehensive Plan
amendments that may trigger changes in the City's finance plans and annual
budget. Therefore, CFP Amendments are usually submitted separately and lag
behind the other amendments by a couple weeks to a month. This will not result
in project/budget coordination problems.
1997 Plan Amendments -- Page 34
Goals &
Policies:
Proposed amendments to the CFP are intended to implement the Plan and ensure
consistency with state and local goals and policies. No adverse effects are
anticipated. These amendments are expected to have particularly positive effects
in the following areas:
1. Economic Development: Economic development is an important
ingredient in the City's 20-year Comprehensive Plan, particularly in the provision
of needed utilities to new commercial and industrial sites. This is ensured
through annual adjustments to the CFP. The City's goals also acknowledge the
importance of small business.es, tourism, health services, education, and social
and cultural activities in diversifying Bremerton's economy.
2. Public Facilities and Services: Many of the most important capital
expenditures go toward new and extended urban services, facilities and utilities.
The extension of sewer and water lines, street improvements, stormdrain facilities,
and similar projects will ensure the adequate provision of the utilities and services
that will be needed to accommodate the City's growth projections.
3. Other Goals and Policies: It's important to note that an important function
of the Capital Facilities Element is to tie together the specific needs, plans and
proposals of the other Plan elements in a fiscally sound and efficient manner. In
accomplishing that task, the spin-off effects will allow Bremerton to better
accommodate new growth and change which, in turn, will ease the pressures for
continued sprawl in rural areas. Implementing transportation goals and policies is
expensive and must rely on the CFP. Having our capital facilities and utilities in
place or committed gives the City an advantage in being able to approve permits
for new development more quickly and with greater assurance and predictability.
The advantages of having attractive parks and recreational facilities, efficient
well-equipped police and fir~ department~, and adequate infrastructure will help
the City move along toward implementation of its Comprehensive Plan.
Approval
Criteria:
Annual amendments to the Capital Facilities Program are intended to implement
the Comprehensive Plan and its goals, policies and proposals. During the CFP
update process, the proposed amendments are checked to ensure that they meet all
of the approval criteria, as follow:
The CFP proposed amendments are consistent with the Growth
Management Act and will not result in Plan or regulation conflicts; and
The CFP proposals may allow desirable changes to occur on a particular
site or in a general area, but without creating significant adverse impacts
1997 Plan Amendments --- Page 35
on existing sensitive land uses, businesses, or residents; and
The proposals will m~intain a balance and not result in additional burdens
on another public facility or service.
The proposals result from specific needs identified by the departments that
are most responsible for the implementation of their portions of the
Comprehensive Plan.
Most of the CFP proposals fall into the area of"fine-tuning" and are not
major modifications of a scale that might have substantive impacts beyond
the City limits. Even so, all City CFP data is being provided to Kitsap
County and available to others.
Recommendation:
Amendments to the Capital Facilities Program are the responsibility of a number of
affected City departments. Their work depends, in part, on the nature of other Plan
amendments that are being processed concurrently. The final proposals were delivered
to the Planning Commission in August and the Commission's public hearing was
conducted on August 19.
The CFP amendments are necessary for Plan implementation and for the City's annual
budget process. They are being submitted to the City Council separately, with a
recommendation from the Planning Commission. It is recommended that they be
approved when ready.
See:
G. CAPITAL FACILITIES ELEMENT
Part 2 of 2: Capital Facilities Program
(Under separate cover.)
1997 Plan Amendments -- Page 36
H. SOUTH SMITH COVE
File: PLN-7-8:CPA97-0007
Applicant:
Contact:
City of Bremerton Dept. of Community Development
286 Fourth Street, Bremerton WA 98337
Ron W. Hough, Planning Manager
Phone: 360-478-5275
Location:
North side of Sheldon Boulevard and south of Smith Cove.
Location Map:
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Background:
In December 1992, Bremerton adopted the Campus/Evergreen Neighborhood
Plan, which included the Smith Cove area. The Plan recommended expansion of
Evergreen Park, realignment of 14th Street, mixed use development along
Sheldon Boulevard, and the eventual removal of the blighting influences around
Smith Cove.
Bremerton adopted a new Comprehensive Plan in February 1996. It incorporated
the recommendations of the neighborhood plan. Included on the 1996 docket of
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan was an adjustment to expand Evergreen
Park around the south side of Smith Cove and along Sheldon Boulevard. Non-
park areas along Sheldon Boulevard were designated "MU (Mixed Use)", as
shown on the following map.. The areas into which the park would expand were
being studied for soil contamination and future development potential and,
therefore, were not rezoned immediately. They continue to retain their "BP
(Business Park)" zoning.
P Park
MU Mixed Use
NC Neighborhood Convenience
LDR Low Density Residential
MDR Medium Density Residential
HDR High Density Residential
MDR
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1997 Plan Amendments --- Page 38
As the Campus/Evergreen Plan continued to be implemented during 1996 and
1997, heavy industries in the South Smith Cove area were moving to more
desirable locations and the s6il contamination and remediation cost studies were
continuing. The City's consultant eventually recommended that the "Mixed Use"
areas along the north side of Sheldon Boulevard be eliminated. The Evergreen
Park master plan was then amended to show all lands north of Sheldon as future
park and recreation and accessory parking, as shown below.
1997 Plan Amendments --- Page 39
In November, 1996, an ordinance was passed by the City Council authorizing the
acquisition of properties needed for the planned expansion of Evergreen Park in
accordance with the master plan. The acquisition costs would be paid from the
Roosevelt Field Replacement Fund 622.
Proposal:
Goals &
Policies:
Amend the Central Bremerton Land Use Plan map of the Comprehensive Plan as
follows and as shown in the map below:
Show all areas north of Sheldon Boulevard/Thirteenth Street and west of
Highland, with the exception of the union building at the corner of
Highland, as "P (Park)" and remove the "MU (Mixed Use)" designation
from those areas. This is the 'area of the Evergreen Park Master Plan.
Remove the "MU (Mixed Use)" designation from properties east of
Highland Avenue and replace with the designation "HDR (High Density
Residential). Two properties would be affected by this change. An
existing office building would continue to be a conforming use in either of
the City's high density zones. The owners of the larger property have no
interest in a mixed use or business type development. They feel the site is
best suited for a high-density residential development that would take
advantage of the views, parks and recreation, and other locational features.
This Plan Amendment will change the development potential of a small area from
business use to parks & recreation. The change will help protect contaminated
ground from further disturbance resulting from physical develoment and intense
commercial or industrial use. The change will allow the expansion of Evergreen
Park for recreational and related parking uses that are least likely to result in
disturbance of the soils in the area.
1997 Plan Amendments -- Page 40
1. Urban Growth: The change will allow the needed expansion of Evergreen
Park, which is the primary city-center park. This facility will provide for the park
and recreational needs of new infill development in and around the downtown
Bremerton areas and will help replace the. recreational fields that were lost a few
years ago to the Olympic College parking lot. The addition of a new high density
residential site will allow more people to live within easy walking distance of
these park facilities and provided for needed residential infill development.
2. Economic Development: This change will result in the removal of some
lands from the City's inventory of commercial/industrial lands. However, the loss
is small and has already been replaced by more suitable lands in other areas, such
as the recently approved Pope Resources Industrial Park in West Bremerton. The
economic impact of this change is expected to be negligible due to the poor
suitability of the location for business uses and the probable costs of soil
remediation to make such development possible.
3. Open Space & Recreation: This change will allow the expansion of
Evergreen Park around Smith Cove and to include all areas between the Smith
Cove shoreline and Sheldon Boulevard/Thirteenth Street. The area being changed
that lies directly northwest of the Thirteenth/Pacific intersection is proposed for
parking on the Evergreen Park Master Plan, while the area west of Highland
Avenue would be developed as a "Multi-Purpose Open Space Play Field".
4. Environment: The primary purpose of this change is to Protect the Smith
Cove natural environment from industrial soil contamination that has occurred
over many years. The change will allow relatively light uses with minimal
disturbance of the site for such improvements as foundations, footings, pipelines,
etc. that might accompany business-related development.
Approval
Criteria:
Proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map must meet all
City criteria listed on page 4. This proposal meets the Plan criteria as follows:
Consistent with GMA and regulations:
This proposal was weighed against the State planning goals, local goals
and policies, and other planning requirements~'a~d was found to have no
apparent conflicts. The proposal would found to be the best solution to a
difficult situation and was designed, in part, to meet the approval of the
Department of Ecology. The expansion of the HDR designation is
consistent with the City's infill and urban concentration policies,
particularly in the downtown area; There are no conflicts with existing
regulations.
1997 Plan Amendments --- Page 41
No significant adverse effects:
The expansion of Evergreen Park is intended, in part, to overcome decades
of industrial neglect that resulted in the contamination of local soils from
fuels handling and storage, landfills, and other activities. This Plan
Amendment will allow the acquisition and sensitive development of these
properties for parks and recreational uses and will prevent further
disturbance that might occur as a result of new business development.
The HDR residential expansion east of Highland is also expected to have
less potential for adverse impacts than would more intense industrial or
business development in this sensitive shoreline environment.
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Public Services and Facilities:
All services and facilities needed for park/recreation and residential
development of the subject properties are available or can be reasonably
provided. The park itself is a'major public facility that will better serve
the community when fully expanded and developed.
e
Will help implement the goals and policies of the Comp. Plan:
The proposal will help meet the City's growing needs for parks and urban
recreation --- and in the downtown area which is planned for new
residential growth, particularly near the downtown waterfront. Expanded
parks and recreational facilities are needed to keep pace with growth and
to maintain the City's adopted levels of service (LOS) for such facilities.
Expanded opportunities for compact and affordable high density
residential development are also important in and around the City's CBD.
Impacts beyond the City Limits:
Evergreen Park is in the heart of Bremerton and not near any
unincorporated areas. Improvements to this park are expected to benefit
Bremerton residents, for the most part, and will have little if any impact
beyond the City limits. The provision of high density housing
opportunities within the City will .help relieve pressures for new residential
development in unincorporated areas.
Recommendation:
The Bremerton Planning Commission has conducted public hearings on both the
requested Plan Amendments and the related Rezones. It found these requests to meet
the City's approval criteria (as listed on page 4), and recommends:
(1) Approval of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to assign the designation "P
(Parks)" to all lands north of Sheldon Boulevard/Thirteenth Slrccl and west of
1997 Plan Amendments -- Page 42
(2)
Highland, with the exception of the union property at the northwest corner of
Highland and 13th Street and to change the zoning of all Evergreen Park planned
expansion areas from "BP (Business Park)" to "PS (Parks & Schools)"; and
Approval of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to expand the "HDR (High Density
Residential) designation to include two additional properties along the east side of
Highland Avenue, and to change the'zoning of those properties from "BP (Business
Park)" to "MR (Residential, High-density)".
Areas proposed for rezones:
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These areas are proposed to be Rezoned
from "BP (Business Park)" to 'PS (Parks & Schools).
This area is proposed to be Rezoned
from "BP (Business Park) to "MR (Mixed Residential).
Zoning Map after approval of these changes.
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PS
1997 Plan Amendments -- Page 43
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I. REMOVAL OF "CEMETERY" DESIGNATION
File: PLN-7-8:CPA97-0008
Applicant:
City of Bremerton Dept. of Community Development
286 Fourth Street, Bremertofi WA 98337
Contact:
Proposal &
Location:
Ron W. Hough, Planning Manager
Phone: 360-478-7275
To remove the designation "C (Cemetery)" from all Land Use Plan maps in the
Comprehensive Plan document. Only the West Bremerton and Central Bremerton
Land Use Plan maps are directly affected.
The "C (Cemetery) designation was placed on the Plan maps to indicate the
locations of existing cemeteries. It was not intended to guide the development of
new or expanded facilities. Cemeteries are permitted (by Special Use Permit) in
the SF-1, SF-2 and SF-3 Iow density residential zones. The "C" designation on
the Plan maps causes confusion and may require a Plan Amendment whenever an
existing cemetery expands within an SF zone. Removing this designations from
maps and map legends will avoid confusion and unnecessary Plan Amendments.
Recommendation:
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider this proposal in
June, 1997. It found no conflicts with criteria, rules or policies, and recommends
City Council approval.
Location Maps:
B: Central Bremerton Land Use Plan
1997 Plan Amendments -- Page 44
J. LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS
File: PLN-7-8:CPA97-0009
Applicant: City of Bremerton Dept. of C6mmunity D'evelopment
· 286 Fourth Street, Bremerton WA 98337
Contact:
Ron W. Hough, Planning Manager
Phone: 360-478-7275
Proposal:
To add a new section to the text of the Comprehensive Plan to describe the land
use categories that are used on the Plan maps. The accompanying table should be
added at page 77 of the Land Use Element:
Recommendation:
The Bremerton Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider
this proposal. It found no conflicts with criteria, rules or policies, and there
was no public testimony at the hearing.
The Planning Commission recommends City Council approval of this Plan
Amendment to add the "Land Use Designations" table to the Plan text.
1997 Plan Amendments -- Page 45
Land Use Designations
Land Use
DESIGNATION DESCRIPTION
LDR Low Density Residential: This designation includes existing and proposed
residential neighborhoods at densities of 8 dwellings per acre or less. It is applied to
areas that don't have the levels of urban services needed for higher density development,
or that have terrain, sensitive areas (wetlands, creeks or shorelines), poor access, or
special amenities (views) that are best protected through low density development.
Large lots are allowed in LDR zones, especially in areas without sewer service.
Developers are encouraged to cluster development on smaller lots in exchange for open
space through the PUD process to make the best possible use of the site. Four Primary
Residential Zones are directly consistent with this Plan designation (SF-1, SF-2, SF-3,
and DR). The Limited Parking Overlay (LPO) and Parks & Schools (PS) zones are also
consistent with all residential Plan designations. Small "secondary zones" may be
approved within larger residential developments to serve local needs for convenience
shopping, employment, education or recreation.
MDR Medium Density Residential: This designation is applied to the older higher-
density residential neighborhoods of Central Bremenon where lots are small and mixed
development is common or desirable. Other areas may be designated MDR when
found to be suitable for the 8-18 units per acre density level. Such areas are generally
near transportation corridors and shopping/employment concentrations, and have
adequate availability of urban services and facilities. MF and CBR are the primary
zones in this designation. They allow virtually all types of residential development,
including single-unit homes and duplexes on small lots, multi-unit developments,
townhouses, and boarding houses. Limited mixed uses are permitted in these zones to
provide convenient services to neighborhoods without causing land use conflicts.
HDR High Density Residential: This designation allows the City's highest densities
(more than 18 units per acre) and is directly consistent with the "MR" zone which allows
up to 44 units per acre. HDR areas are intended primarily for locations along major
transportation corridors, within and around the Central Business District and smaller
business districts, and where such development can take advantage of unique views or
such amenities as shorelines, recreational facilities, or access to ferries or buses.
Utilities, services and transportation must be adequate to serve HDR development.
C-G General & Highway Commercial: This is the City's most intense
commercial designation. It provides for the "GB (General Business)" and "SC
(Shopping Center)" zones, both of which are automobile oriented and designed for
application along highways and major arterial streets having high traffic volumes, direct
auto access, and maximum drive-by visibility. These locations are suitable for such
"heavy commercial" uses as shopping centers, major grocery stores, auto services, auto
repairs, motels, taverns, restaurants, adult entertainment, fast food, and large scale
retailers that require very large structures and expansive parking. Most types of
businesses are permitted in these areas, along with office uses. Residential is permitted
as a secondary use.
1997 Plan Amendments -- Page 46
Land Use
DESIGNATION DESCRIPTION
C-P General & Professional Offices: This designation supports the "PO
(Professional Office)" zone. It's applied in locations that are uniquely suitable for office
development, areas that have physical or locational features that might be less suitable
for higher intensity uses, or areas in which office development might provide a buffer or
transition between two zones that might otherwise conflict. Office districts may consist
of a mixture of offices and support services such as copy and computer services, office
machine repairs, or mail services. Light retail, such as a restaurant, book or stationery,
store, art supplies store, delicatessen, or newspaper/magazine shop are usually
compatible with this district.
CBD Central Business District: This is downtown Bremerton. This desigation
supports a number of zones, including BC (Business Core), GB (General Business), PO
(Professional Office), and the medium and high density residential zones MF and MR.
The URD (Urban Renewal District) is on the CBD waterfront. The CBD is intended to
provide a mix of uses that includes retail at the street level of the primary pedestrian
streets, with offices, apartments, studio lofts, and other uses on the upper levels. The
downtown zones allow the highest residential densities in the City with the fewest
development limitations. Residential zones (MF and MR) may be permitted on side
streets at densities up to 44 units per acre where it can be demonstrated that pedestrian
retail is less important than close proximity of full time downtown residents. CBD
development should be designed to encourage walking, shopping, browsing, and the use
of public transit, bicycles and the ferry system to reduce the importance of the private
automobile in this compact downtown environment.
CD Charleston District: This District was adopted as part of the Charleston
Community Plan in 1997 to encourage a mix of land uses that is characteristic of historic
Charleston and that will help stabilize and strengthen the business district, including its
pedestrian core along Callow Avenue. The district encourages development to be
concentrated with minimal setbacks from sidewalks. Mixed use and pedestrian
activities are encouraged, as is a higher emphasis on the use of transit and other modes
of transportation. Light industry, non-retail, and other non-pedestrian oriented
businesses should be located outside the pedestrian core. Related primary zones are
"CD (Charleston District)", "(IP) Industrial Park", and "(PO) Professional Office".
NC Neighborhood Convenience: This designation supports the "NB
(Neighborhood Business)" zone and is intended to provide small scale convenience
services and retail goods within small neighborhood service areas. This district is often
centrally located within neighborhoods and should minimize vehicular traffic and
encourage short-distance walking. It should not include businesses with regional
markets that bring traffic from other areas. Neighborhood Convenience centers often
consist of small "Mom & Pop" markets and may also include such personal services as a
barber/beauty salon, day care center, neighborhood or senior center, and other activities
that might benefit the surrounding neighborhood.
1997 Plan Amendments --- Page 47
Land Use
DESIGNATION DESCRIPTION
MU Mixed Use/PUD: This designation is intended for areas that are in transition,
usually from residential to commercial or industrial, or that are in a transitional location,
such as between a residential neighborhood and a commercial district. The "MX (Mixed
Use)" zone is the primary zone and leans toward commercial development with
residential allowed as a secondary use. In cases where the MX zone doesn't provide the
needed flexibility, the MU Plan designation promotes mixed use developments through
the PUD process. Single purpose developments that don't require a PUD and can't be
built within the parameters of the MX zone should not be designated MU.
HI Heavy Industrial: This designation is applied to the City's least sensitive areas
and areas most suitable for large-scale industrial uses. It supports the "IG (Industrial
General)" and "MX (Mixed Use with industrial emphasis)" zones. Such uses include
manufacturing, warehousing, trucking operations, motor vehicle sales and service, large
open display lots, and are often accompanied by extensive outdoor storage of supplies,
vehicles, heavy equipment, products, or other materials. Businesses that typically
generate noise, dust, odors, operate at late or odd hours, or that otherwise might not be
pleasant neighbors could expect to find a home in the HI district. This district is placed
as close as possible to major highways, freeways, airports and rail lines, and as far as
possible from residential neighborhoods and other sensitive land uses.
IP Industrial Park: This designation supports the "IP (Industrial Park)" and "MX
(Mixed Use with light industrial emphasis)" zones. It is intended to provide areas for a
mix of office, wholesale, trade and distribution, bulk retailing, and light manufacturing
in a low-density, campus-like environment. The district should be designed to minimize
adverse impacts on adjacent areas and to present an attractive well-landscaped
appearance. Businesses located within an Industrial Park should be contained within
buildings and have very little, if any, outdoor storage other than business-related vehicle
parking. All areas of the Industrial Park should be landscaped with grass, shrubs, trees,
etc., and all roads, driveways and parking areas should be paved. Preserved open space
areas might include such employee amenities as walking/jogging paths or bike paths to
encourage exercise or alternative commuting.
BP Business Park: This designation was designed for very unique situations. It
allows small and very unobtrusive businesses to locate within or adjacent to residential
neighborhoods. The primary zones are "BP (Business Park)", "PO (Professional
Office)", and "MX (Mixed Use with business emphasis)". These zones allow a limited
variety of low-intensity commercial, office and manufacturing businesses that are most
compatible with residential neighbors. Care should be taken to ensure that development
within the BP district is attractive, well-landscaped and an asset to the neighborhood in
which it is located. This designation may also serve as a buffer or transitional district.
RE Resource Extraction: This designation is reserved for possible application to
areas that may be identified as mineral resource sites of commercial significance that
should be protected from other types of development. The City has not used this
designation because all known mineral/gravel resource extraction sites within the City
are already permitted, are in operation, and are zoned appropriately for industrial use.
The RE designation could be applied as the long-range intent on lands that are in a
different short-term use. A phased zoning approach may work well in such a situation.
1997 Plan Amendments -- Page 48
Land Use
DESIGNATION DESCRIPTION
T Transportation Facilities: This designation has been applied to major
transportation facilities of regional significance, such as the ferry terminal and Kitsap
Transit's bus maintenance and storage facilities. It might also be applied to locations
found to be uniquely suited for commuter parking lots, heliports, etc. There is no zone
that is specifically related to this Plan designation, but all commercial and industrial
zones are considered appropriate.
P or OS Parks or Open Space: All active public parks and recreation areas and major
passive open space areas are designated either "P (Park)" or "OS (Open Space)" on the
Comprehensive Plan maps. The primary zone is "PS (Parks & Schools)"
S School: All public schools are designated "S' on the Comprehensive Plan and are
zoned "PS (Parks & Schools)". Private schools are not so designated but are included
within their host zone.
H Hospital: Harrison Hospital and the Naval Hospital in Jackson Park are designated
"H" on the Plan maps. This designation is intended to show the locations of these
facilities and not to determine their physical size. Hospitals are allowed in the "HC
(Health Care)", "GB (General Business)" and "BC (Business Core)" zones.
PW Public Works: This designation is intended to show the location of the City's
major public works facility on Oyster Bay Avenue. It does not determine the physical
size of that facility. Public Works facilities are allowed in the "IG (Industrial General)"
and "IP (Industrial Park)" zones.
U & UL Utilities & Utility Lands: The "U (Utilities)" designation shows the location of
the City's main Utilities and Engineering offices on Olympus Drive in East Bremerton.
Most utilities and their offices are permitted in other zones and don't require designation
on the Plan maps. The designation "UL (Utility Lands)" is applied to major areas that
are owned and operated by the City's Utility, primarily in areas west of Gorst.
WS Watershed: This designation is applied only to the City's Union River Watershed
that surrounds and protects the reservoir behind Casad Dam. The related zone is "WS
(Water Supply)" which is a very restrictive zone intended to protect the water resource.
Military This is a locational designation intended only to identify major military facilities such as
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Jackson Park and the Naval Hospital at Jackson Park.
These facilities are also designated according to their primary uses. Only PSNS has a
Plan designation but remains unzoned.
1997 Plan Amendments -- Page 49
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE adopting 1997 amendments
to the Bremerton Comprehensive Plan.
WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton adopted its revised Comprehensive. Plan by
Ordinance No. 4545 in February 1996; and
WHEREAS, requested and proposed amendments to the Plan were docketed in
accordance with an adopted procedure for amending the Plan once per year, were processed
through the Planning Commission public hearings in May and June, and were submitted for a
mandatory 60-day review by state agencies on June 11, 1996; and
WHEREAS, the Bremerton Planning Commission, following its public study sessions
and hearings during May and June 1996, has recommended City Council adoption of the
proposed amendments, as presented, subject to any adjustments that may be necessary as a result
of comments from state agencies; and
WHEREAS, the Bremerton City Council conducted public hearings on these proposed
amendments on August 20 and 27, 1997 to accept additional public comments and to consider
the recommendations of the Planning Commission and state agencies; now therefore
THE CITY OF BREMERTON DOES HEREBY ORDAIN
Section 1. The Bremerton Comprehensive Plan Map is hereby amended in the West
Hills neighborhood south of Roosevelt Avenue to change the designation from "Utility" to
"Medium Density Residential (MDR)", as shown in attached Exhibit "A", on a small portion of
a City reservoir site that has been surplussed and sold for residential development.
Section 2. The Comprehensive Plan Map is hereby amended on the east side of
Wheaton Way, north of Dibb Street, to change the designation of two lots from "S (School)" to
"General & Highway Commercial (C-G)", as shown in attached Exhibit "B".
Section 3. The Comprehensive Plan Map is hereby amended in the vicinity of the Auto
Center district to change the designation of four lots, consisting of about 22 acres, from "General
and Professional Office (C-P)" to "Industrial Park (IP)", as shown in attached Exhibit "C".
Section 4. The Comprehensive Plan Map is hereby amended to change the designation
of the northern ten acres of a twenty-acre lot at the southwest corner of Riddell Road and Almira
Drive from "Medium Density Residential (MDR)" to "Mixed Use/PUD (MU)", as shown on
attached Exhibit "D".
1997 Plan Amend. Ord. --- Page 1
Section 5. The Comprehensive Plan Map is hereby amended to change the designation
of two small lots, comprising about one-third acre total area and located on the south side of
Broad Street from "General & Highway Commercial (C-G)" to "Ivledium Density Residential
(MDR)", as shown on attached Exhibit "E".
Section 6. The Waterfront Access Plan, adopted as an element of the Comprehensive
Plan, i's hereby amended to remove the designation "minor viewpoint" from the Link 1-B and
Link I-C Plan maps at the east end of the Eleventh Street Place, and to amend the text of the
WAP to remove related viewpoint recommendations, as described in attached Exhibit "F".
Section 7. The text of the Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended to incorporated the
annual update of the Capital Facilities Program portion of the Capital Facilities Element, as
attached hereto as Exhibit "G".
Section 8. The Comprehensive PI.an Map is he.reby amended to expand the "Parks &
Schools (PS)" designation north of Sheldon Boulevard and Thirteenth Street, south of Smith
Cove, and to expand the "High Density Residential (HDR)" designation to include two
additional lots on the east side of Highland Avenue, as shown in attached Exhibit "H".
Section 9. The Land Use Plan maps contained within the Comprehensive Plan are
hereby amended to remove the designation "C (Cemetery)", as shown in attached Exhibit "I".
Section 10. The text of the Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended to add descriptions
of the land use designations used on Plan map, as contained in attached Exhibit "J".
APPROVED by the City Council on the first reading this
day of ,1997.
PASSED by the Bremerton City Council this
,1997.
day of
DAVID FARR, President
Bremerton City Council
APPROVED this
day of ,1997.
LYNN HORTON, Mayor
1997 Plan Amend. Ord. m Page 2
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN McCLUSKEY, City Clerk
Published:
Effective:
1997 Plan Amend. Ord. -- Page 3
Exhibit "A"
HARBOR HEIGHTS APARTMENTS --- Plan Amendment:
This amendment changes the designation of the area shown below from "Utility (U)" to
"Medium Density Residential (MDR)". All other portions of the site proposed for the Harbor
Heights Apartments development are currently designated "MDR". This amendment brings the
entire site under that designation and allows the surplus Utility land to become part o[' the
development.
Area to be amended from "U" (Utility) ~
· to "MDR" (Medium Density Residential)
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Area recently annexed to the City.
Designated "MDR". ,,
Zoned "MF" ", [
(Multi-family Residential)
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1997 Plan Amend. Ord. -- Page 4
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Exhibit ~B ~
BREMERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT--- Plan Amendment'
This Plan Map amendment will allow the School District to sell two lots of surplus property for
commercial development. The lots front on Wheaton Way and are adjacent to other commercial
properties to the north and south. The Plan designations of the two lots are changed from "S
(School)" to "General & Highway Commercial (C-G)"..
Change the Plan designation
on the subject property from
"S" to "C-G".
C-G MDR
C:P'
LDR -
LDR
MU
U
C.-G:
1997 Plan Amend. Ord. -- Page 5
Exhibit ~C~
AUTO CENTER AREA INDUSTRIAL --- Plan Amendment;
This amendment applies to four lots (about 22 acres) located on the hillside above and to the
west of the Auto Center district. The property is currently planned and zoned for office
development. The amendment will change the designations of' these lots from "General &
Professional Offices (C-P)" to "Industrial Park (IP)".
Proposed Map Amendment:
The Amendment Area is shaded.
This area is proposed to be changed
From "C-P" to "lP", as described abow
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1997 Plan Amend. Ord. m Page 6
Exhibit "D"
MERIT COMPANY--- Plan Amendment:
This amendment changes the designation of the northern ten acres of this twenty-acre lot from
"Medium Density Residential (MDR)" to "Mixed Use/PUD (MU)" to allow a mixed
commercial/residential development or the expansion of the adjacent shopping center. Approval
of this Plan Amendment will be followed by a change in zoning to apply the "MX (Mixed Use)"
zone, which is the primary zone for the "MU" designation.
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Exhibit "E"
BROAD STREET RESIDENTIAL--- Plan Amendment:
This amendment changes the designation of two small lots from "General & Highway
Commercial (C-G)" to "Medium Density Residential (MDR)". The lots are too small and too far
removed from Wheaton Way to be suitable for commercial development. With the recent
development of Broadmore Village, the west end of Broad Street has become a viable residential
neighborhood. This change is consistent with that trend.
Change two lots from
commercial to residential
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1997 Plan Amend. Ord. --- Page 8
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Exhibit ;;F
WATERFRONT ACCESS PLAN--- Plan Amendment:
The Waterfront Access Plan, adopted as an element of the Comprehensive Plan, is amended to
remove the designation "Minor Viewpoint" from the Link 1-B and Link 1-C Plan maps at the
east end of Eleventh Street Place, and to amend the text of the WAP to removed related
viewpoint recommendations, as follow:
mo
Page 27 --- Figure 8. Link One Plan: Remove the "minor viewpoint" symbol from the
east end of the Eleventh Street Place street end.
Bo
Page 48 --- Eleventh Street Place Access: Remove the text of this entire section,
including all recommendations.
Page 49 --- Figure 14. Link I-B: Remove the "minor viewpoint" symbol from the east
end of the Eleventh Street Place street end on this map.
D. page 52 --- Link 1-C Pathway System Recommendations:
Amend the first recommendation to delete "... connecting the Eleventh Street
Place Viewpoint with Evergreen Park..."
Amend the second recommendation to read: "Develop a bicycle route
connecting tl;e Eleventh Street Place ~ with Evergreen Park, following
existing sidewalks..."
Page 56: Figure 15. Link I-C: Amend the map to remove the minor viewpoint symbol
and "Eleventh Street Place Access" notation.
Page 72: Phase Three: 10-30 years: Remove the sixth item (Eleventh Place
Viewpoint) from this list of projects~
G. Page 73: Table 2. Water Access Facilities: Remove the ninth line of'this table
(Eleventh Place Access).
1997 Plan Amend. Ord. -- Page 9
Exhibit "G"
CAPITAL FACILITIES ELEMENT AMENDMENTS:
Draft Revisions
August 12, 1997
Bremerton Comprehensi~;e Plan
CAPITAL FACILITIES
ELEMENT
Part 2 of 2: Capital Facilities Program
Prepared by:
BREMERTON PLANNING
Adopted: Apdl 5, 1995
Revised: October 23, 1996
1997 Plan Amend. Ord. --- Page 10
Exhibit "H"
SOUTH SMITH COVE --- Plan Amendment:
This amendment changes the designation of lands along the north side of Sheldon
Boulevard and Thirteenth Street from "Mixed Use/PUD (MU)" to "Parks & Schools
(PS)". This will achieve consistency, with the master plan for the expansion of Evergreen
Park and prevent commercial or industrial development from disturbing documented soil
contamination areas immediately south of Smith Cove and north of Sheldon/Thirteenth.
The Plan designations on two lots on the east side of Highland Avenue are changed from
"Mixed Use/PUD (MU)" to "High Density Residential (HDR)".
Park
Mixed Use
Neighborhood Convenience
Low Density Residential
Medium Density Residential
High Density Residential
Current
__HDR~
1997 Plan P~mend. Ord.-~-'Page 11
Exhibit "I"
REMOVAL OF "Cemetery." DESIGNATION--- Plan Amendment:
This amendment removes the designation "C (Cemetery)" from all Comprehensive Plan maps to
remove the potential for confusion and conflicts with zoning. This change affects only two areas
of the City, as shown below, and will have no effect on the ability of an existing cemetery to
expand in the future.
Location Maps:
A: West Bremerton
Land Use Plan
HDR
Oyster Bay
B: Central Bremerton Land Use Plan
1997 Plan Amend. Ord. --- Page 12
fo?
Exhibit"J"
Land Use Designations
Land Use
DESIGNATION DESCRIPTION
LDR Low Density Residential: This designation includes existing and proposed
residential neighborhoods at densities of 8 dwellings per acre or less. It is applied to
areas that don't have the levels of urban services needed for higher density development,
or that have terrain, sensitive areas (wetlands, creeks or shorelines), poor access, or
special amenities (views) .that are best pr.otected through Iow density development.
Large lots are allowed in LDR zones, especially in areas without sewer service.
Developers are encouraged to cluster development on smaller lots in exchange for open
space through the PUD process to make the best possible use of the site. Four Primary
Residential Zones are directly consistent with this Plan designation (SIr- 1, SF-2, SF-3,
and DR). The Limited Parking Overlay (LPO) and Parks & Schools (PS) zones are also
consistent with all residential Plan designations. Small "secondary zones" may be
approved within larger residential developments to serve local needs for convenience
shopping, employment, education or recreation.
MDR Medium Density Residential: This designation is applied to the older higher-
density residential neighborhoods of Central Bremerton where lots are small and mixed
development is common or desirable. Other areas may be designated MDR when
found to be suitable for the 8-18 units per acre density level. Such areas are generally
near transportation corridc;rs and shopping/employment concentrations, and have
adequate availability of urban services and facilities. MF and CBR are the primary
zones in this designation. They allow virtually all types of residential development,
including single-unit homes and duplexes on small lots, nmlti-unit developments,
townhouses, and boarding houses. Limited mixed uses are permitted in these zones to
provide convenient services to neighborhoods without causing land use conflicts.
HDR High Density Residential: This designation allows the City's highest densities
(more than 18 units per a.cre) and is dire.ctly consistent with the "MR" zone which allows
up to 44 units per acre. HDR areas are intended primarily for locations along major
transportation corridors, within and around the Central Business District and smaller
business districts, and where such development can take advantage o'f unique views or
such amenities as shorelines, recreational facilities, or access to ferries or buses.
Utilities, services and transportation must be adequate to serve HDR development.
C-G General & Highway Commercial: This is the City's most intense
commercial designation. It provides for the "CB (General Business)" and "SC
(Shopping Center)" zones, both of which are automobile oriented and designed for
application along highways and major arterial streets having high traffic volumes, direct
auto access, and maximum drive-by visibility. These locations are suitable for such
"heavy commercial" uses as shopping centers, major grocery stores, auto services, auto
repairs, motels, taverns, restaurants, adult entertainment, fast food, and large scale
retailers that require very large structures'and expansive parking. Most types of
businesses are permitted in these areas, along with office uses. Residential is permitted
as a secondary use.
1997 Plan Amendments --- Page 45
Land Use
DESIGNATION DESCRIPTION
C-P General & Professional Offices: This designation supports the
(Professional Office)" zone. It's applied in locations that are uniquely suitable i%r office
development, areas that have physical or locational features that might be less suitable
for higher intensity uses, or areas in which office development might provide a buffer or
transition between two zones that might otherwise conflict. Office districts may consist
of a mixture of offices and support services such as copy and computer services, office
machine repairs, or mail services. Light retail, such as a restaurant, book or stationery
store, art supplies store, delicatessen, or newspaper/magazine shop are usually
compatible with this district.
CBD Central Business District: This is downtown Bremerton. This desigation
supports a number of zones, including BC. (Business Core), OI3 (Oeneral Business), PO
(Professional Office), and the medium and high density residential zones MF and MR.
The URD (Urban Renewal District) is on the CBD waterfront. The CBD is intended to
provide a mix of uses that includes ~:etail at the street level of the primary pedestrian
streets, with offices, apartments, studio lofts, and other uses on the upper levels. The
downtown zones allow the highest residential densities in the City with the fewest
development limitations. Residential zones (MF and MR) may be permitted on side
streets at densities up to 44 units per acre where it can be demonstrated that pedestrian
retail is less important than close proximity of full time downtown residents. CBD
development should be designed to encourage walking, shopping, browsing, and the use
of public transit, bicycles and the ferry system to reduce the importance of the private
automobile in this compact downtown environment.
NC Neighborhood Convenience: This designation supports the "NB
(Neighborhood Business)" zone and is intended to provide small scale convenience
services and retail goods within small neighborhood service areas. This district is often
centrally located within neighborhoods and should minimize vehicular traffic and
encourage short-distance walking. It should not include businesses with regional
markets that bring traffic from other areas. Neighborhood Convenience centers often
consist of small "Mom & Pop" markets and may also include such personal services as a
barber/beauty salon, day care center, neighborhood or senior center, and other activities
that might benefit the surrounding neighborhood.
MU Mixed Use/PUD: This designation 'is intended for areas that are in transition,
usually from residential to commercial or industrial, or that are in a transitional location,
such as between a residential neighborhood and a commercial district.' The "MX (Mixed
Use)" zone is the primary zone and leans toward commercial development with
residential allowed as a secondary use. In cases where the MX zone doesn't provide the
needed flexibility, the MU Plan designation promotes mixed use developments through
the PUD process. Single purpose developments that don't require a PUD and can't be
built within the parameters of the MX zo. ne should not be designated M U.
1997 Plan Amend,nents --- Page 46
Land Use
DESIGNATION DESCRIPTION
HI Heavy Industrial: This designation is applied to the City's least sensitive areas
and areas most suitable for. large-scale industrial uses. It supports the "IG (Industrial
General)" and "MX (Mixed Use with industrial emphasis)" zones. Such uses include
manufacturing, warehousing, trucking operations, motor vehicle sales and service, large
open display lots, and are often accompanied by extensive outdoor storage of supplies,
vehicles, heavy equipment, products, or other materials. Businesses that typically
generate noise, dust, odors, operate at late or odd hours, or that otherwise might not be
pleasant neighbors could expect to find a home in the HI district. This district is placed
as close as possible to major highways, freeways, airports and rail lines, and as far as
possible from residential neighborhoods and other sensitive land uses.
IP Industrial Park: This designation supports the "lP (Industrial Park)" and "MX
(Mixed Use with light industrial emphasis)" zones. It is intended to provide areas for a
mix of&rice, wholesale, trade and distribution, bulk retailing, and light manufacturing
in a Iow-density, campus-like environment. The district should be designed to minimize
adverse impacts on adjacent areas and to present an attractive well-landscaped
appearance. Businesses located within an Industrial Park should be contained within
buildings and have very little, if any, outdoor storage other than business-related vehicle
parking. All areas of the Industrial Park should be landscaped with grass, shrubs, trees,
etc., and all roads, driveways and parking areas should be paved. Preserved open space
areas might include such employee amenities as walking/jogging paths or bike paths to
encourage exercise or alternative commuting.
BP Business Park: This designation was designed for very unique situations. It
allows small and very unobtrusive businesses to locate within or adjacent to residential
neighborhoods. The primary zones are "BP (Business Park)", "PO (Professional
Office)", and "MX (Mixed Use with business emphasis)". These zones allow a limited
variety of Iow-intensity commercial, office and manufacturing businesses that are most
compatible with residential neighbors. Care should be taken to ensure that development
within the BP district is attractive, well-landscaped and an asset to the neighborhood in
which it is located. This designation may also serve as a buffer or transitional district.
RE Resource Extraction: This designation is reserved for possible application to
areas that may be identified as mineral resource sites of commercial s!gnificance that
should be protected from other types &development. The City has not used this
designation because all known mineral/gravel resource extraction sites within the City
are already permitted, are in operation, and are zoned appropriately for industrial use.
The RE designation could be applied as the long-range intent on lands that are in a
different short-term use. A phased zoning approach may work well in such a situation.
T Transportation Facilities: ]'his designation has been applied to major
transportation facilities of regional sigsfificance, such as the ferry terminal and Kitsap
Transit's bus maintenance and storage facilities. It might also be applied to locations
found to be uniquely suited for commuter parking lots, heliports, etc. There is no zone
that is specifically related to this Plan designation, but all commercial and industrial
zones are considered appropriate.
1997 Plan Amendments-- Page 47
Land Use
DESIGNATION DESCRIPTION
P or OS Parks or Open Space: Ali active public parks and recreation areas and major
passive open space areas are designated either "P (Park)" or "OS (Open Space)" on the
Comprehensive Plan maps. The primary zone is "PS (Parks & Schools)"
S School: All public schools are designated "S" on the Comprehensive Plan and are
zoned "PS (Parks & Schools)". Private schools are not so designated but are included
within their host zone.
H Hospital: Harrison Hospital and the Naval Hospital in Jackson Park are designated
"H" on the Plan maps. This designation is intended to show the locations of these
facilities and not to determine their physical size. Hospitals are allowed in the "HC
(Health Care)", "GB (General Business)" and "BC (Business Core)" zones.
PW Public Works: This designation is intended to show the location of the City's
major public works facility on Oyster Bay Avenue. It does not determine the physical
size of that facility. Public Works facilities are allowed in the "IG (Industrial General)"
and "IP (Industrial Park)" zones.
U & UL Utilities & Utility Lands: The "U (Utilities)" designation shows the location of
the City's main Utilities and Engineering offices on Olympus Drive in East Bremerton.
Most utilities and their offices are permitted in other zones and don't require designation
on the Plan maps. The designation "UL (Utility Lands)" is applied to major areas that
are owned and operated by the City's Utility, primarily in areas west of Gorst.
WS Watershed: This designation is applied only to the City's Union'River Watershed
that surrounds and protects the reservoir behind Casad Dam. The related zone is "WS
(Water Supply)" which is a very restrictive zone intended to protect the water resource.
Military This is a Iocational designation intended only to identify major military facilities sucl~ as
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Jackson Park and the Naval Hospital at Jackson Park.
These facilities are also designated according to their primary uses. Only PSNS has a
Plan designation but remains unzoned.
1997 Plan Amendtnents --- Page 48
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE revising the Official Zoning Map
of the City of Bremerton, Washington to Maintain Consistency
with 1997 Comprehensive Plan Amendments.
WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton may amend its Comprehensive Plan once each year
and the City Council has completed action on the 1997 docket of Amendments; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton maintains development codes that are consistent
with its Comprehensive Plan and with the requirements of the Growth Management Act, and
which include the Zoning Code and Official Zoning Map, which were both re-adopted on April
9, 1997 following major text revisions; and
WHEREAS, some of the 1997 Comprehensive Plan Amendments were site specific and
require related zoning adjustments to maintain Plan/Zoning consistency; and
WltEREAS, public hearings were conducted by the Bremerton Planning Commission
on July 15 and August 19, 1997 to consider Plan-related zoning adjustments prior to making
formal recommendations to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Bremerton City Council conducted public hearings on August 20 and
August 27, 1997 to accept public comments pertaining to the proposed zoning adjustments and to
consider the Planning Commission's recommendation; now, therefore
THE CITY OF BREMERTON DOES HEREBY ORDAIN
Section 1. The Official Zoning Map of the City of Bremerton is hereby amended to
change the zoning of specific portions of the proposed Harbor Heights Apartments development
site from the present designations of"FM (Forest Management)" and "SF-3 (Residential, Low-
density)" to "MF (Residential, Medium-density)", as described in attached Exhibit "A".
Section 2. The Official Zoning Map is hereby amended to change the designations of
two lots, located on the east side of Wheaton Way, north of Dibb Street, from "PS (Parks &
Schools)" to "GB (General Business)", as described in attached Exhibit "B".
Section 3. The Official Zoning Map is hereby amended to change the designation of
four lots, consisting of approximately 22 acres, in the Auto Center area from "PO (Professional
Office)" to "IP (Industrial Park)", with conditions, as described in attached Exhibit "C".
Section 4. The Official Zoning Map is hereby amended to change the designation of
1997 Zoning Map Amendment Ord. -- Page 1
the northernmost ten acres of a twenty-acre lot at the southwest comer of Riddell Road and
Almira Drive from "MF (Residential, Medium-density)" to "MX (1Mixed Use)", with conditions,
as described in attached Exhibit "D".
Section 5. The Official Zoning Map is hereby amended to change the designation of
two lots on the south side of Broad Street, west of Wheaton Way, from "GB (General Business)"
to "MF (Residential, Medium-density)", as described in Exhibit "E".
Section 6. The Official Zoning Map is hereby amended to accommodate the expansion
of Evergreen Park to areas south of Smith Cove, consistent with the Park Master Plan, by
including all areas north of Sheldon Boulevard and Thirteenth Street and west of Highland, w/th
the exception of the union building at the comer of 13th and Highland, in the "PS (Parks &
Schools)" zone, and by expanding the "MR (Residential, High-density)" zone northward to
include two lots on the east side of Highland Avenue, as described in Exhibit "F".
APPROVED by the City Council on the first reading this
day of ,1997.
PASSED by the Bremerton City Council this
,1997.
day of
DAVID FARR, President
Bremerton City Council
APPROVED this
day of ,1997.
ATTEST:
LYNN HORTON, Mayor
KATHLEEN McCLUSKEY, City Clerk
Published:
Effective:
CPA-97:zma-97.ord
1997 Zoning Map Amendment Ord. --- Page 2
tt5
Exhibit
REZONE: Harbor Heights Apartments
The area described and shown on the map below are hereby changed from "FM (Forest
Management)" and "SF-3 (Residential, Low-density)" to "MF (Residential, Medium-densi~)".
REZONE:
Change from "FM (Forest Management
to "MF (Residential, Medium-density)".
Change from "SF-3 (Residential,
Low-density)"
to "MF (Residential, Medium-density)".
FM
MF
IG
iGl
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
That portion of the Northeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 28, Township 24 North,
Range 1 East, W.M., in Kitsap County,, Washington AND that portion of block 11, Ole Hanson's Navy
Yard Addition, as per Plat recorded in Volume 4 of Plats, page 56, records of Kitsap County, Washington,
described as follows:
Commencing at the Northeast comer of said Section 28; thence North 88032'06" West along the
North line of said Section 28 a distance of 539.97 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence North 7°08'25''
east 93.99 feet to the beginning of a 50 foot radius curve; thence along said curve to the left through a
central angle of 50° 10'30" for an arc distance of 43.79 feet; thence North 43 °02'05" West 44.52 feet to the
center line of Jones Street being a point on a curve whose radius point bears North 43 °02'05" West 475.00
feet; thence southwesterly along said center line being a curve to the right through a central angle of
16°36'5Y' for an arc distance of 137.74 feet; thence South 26°25'12'' East 38.08 feet to the beginning of a
50 foot radius curve; thence along said curve to the right through a central angle of 33 °33'37" for an arc
distance of 29.29 feet; thence South 7*08'25" West 37.41 feet; thence South 88*32'06" East 125.62 feet;
thence North 7°08. 25" East 15.07 feet to the Point of Beginning.
1997 Zoning Map Amendment Ord. -- Page 3
Exhibit "B"
REZONE: Bremerton School District --- Wheaton Way
The two lots shown on the map below are hereby changed from "PS (Parks & Schools)" to "GB
(General Business)".
GB
~' GB
PO
33R0
PS
PS
E. 301}1
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301'1
1997 Zoning Map Amendment Ord. -- Page 4
Exhibit
REZONE: Auto Center Area Industrial
The four lots shown on the map below are hereby changed from "PO (Professional Office)"
"IP (Industrial Park)", with the following conditions to be applied to Lots A, B, and C only:
to
New Development shall be designed to encourage a campus-like arrangement of buildings,
parking, pedestrian walkways and open space.
All areas not paved or built upon shall be landscaped or left in natural vegetation to minimize
dust, mud and erosion.
Development projects shall be designed to include a minimum of 15 percent open space, exclusive
of required setbacks. When such open space is used primarily for hillside stabilization, visual
enhancement, or sensitive area protection, the City shall consider waiving or reducing the
requirement that 60 percent or more of the open space be used for active recreation.
Outdoor storage of equipment, materials, products, etc., shall be placed toward the uphill side of
buildings (not the view side) whenever feasible and/or effectively screened from view with
landscaping or a combination of fences and landscaping.
PS
Pendergast
)orts Complex
IP
-- ISF-3 I
1997 Zoning Map Amendment Ord. --- Page 5
Exhibit "D"
REZONE: Merit Company --- northern 10 acres of a 20 acre lot
The northern ten acres of a 20-acre lot at the southwest comer of Riddell Road and Almira Drive,
as shown on the map below, is hereby changed from "MF (Residential, Medium-density)" to
"MX (Mixed Use)", with the following conditions:
If a true residential/commercial mixed use development is proposed for the subject site, it shall be
designed so that only residential uses front on Almira Drive and non-residential uses are oriented
toward the Wheaton Way corridor.
Site design shall not allow commercial traffic acess from Almira Drive but shah encourage
pedestrian and bicycle access from surrounding neighborhoods.
If a commercial expansion is designed for the subject site without residential along Almira Drive,
it shall be separated from Almira Drive by a buffer of landscaping and trees to a depth of no less
than one hundred (100) feet. [This provision can satisfy most of the site's 15% requirement for
active and passive open space and may include a meandering pedestrian/bicycle pathway or other
amenities, as well as pedestrian access to the shopping center.]
Development of this site is subject to Site Plan approval by the Bremerton City Council, following
a public hearing.
36 ~1 3fi RiOOELL Ilo~
1997 Zoning Map Amendment Ord. --- Page 6
Exhibit ~E ~
REZONE: Broad Street Residential (2 lots)
The area described and shown on the map below, consisting of two lots, is hereby changed from
"GB (General Business)" to "MF (Residential, Medium-density)".
GB
SC ~
SF-3
1997 Zoning Map Amendment Ord. -- Page 7
Exhibit aaF~
REZONE: South Smith Cove Zoning Adjustments
As shown on the map below, the zoning north of Sheldon Boulevard and Thirteenth
Street is adjusted to change the zoning of all areas proposed for Evergreen Park
expansion from "BP (Business Park)" to "PS (Parks & Schools).
East of Highland Avenue, the zoning of two lots are changed from "BP (Business Park)"
to "MR (Residential, High-density)".
Areas proposed for rezones:
l
' - These areas are proposed to be Rezoned
'~ from "BP (Business Park)' to 'PS (Parks & Schools).
.~ .~ D~. ¥ ! This area is proposed to be Rezoned
~,~ I t~"~ & ~ from "BP (Business Park)to "MR (Mixed Residential).
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Zoning Map after approval of these changes.
ps/
PS
MR
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1997 Zoning Map Amendment Ord. --~ Page 8
UNAPPRO VED DRAFT
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
June 3, 1997
Note: Taperecorder malfunctioned. No audio tape is available for this meeting.
I. Chairman Stone announced and called the meeting to order.
II.
The Secretary called the roll: Those present were Adams, Dingfield, Robinson, Boyd,
Olson, Stone. Absent was: Hancock.
III.
The agenda was approved as written, except that item X-1 (ROW Vacation) would be
taken first. That item was scheduled for the May 20 meeting but wasn't considered due
to lackof time.
X. New Business:
1. Right-of-way Vacation/Dedication:
IV: PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Item XI Right of Way Vacation - Type III
Matt Mathes presented the staff report for the Dept. of Community Development.
Commissioner Dingfield questioned the zoning (MF) in the neighborhood.
Mr. Mathes confirmed that the existing zoning is "MF" on the site adjacent to the
proposed right-of-way action.
Commissioner Robinson stated the right of way to be vacated has varied widths along
the area proposed to be vacated.
Mr. Mathes continued the right of way widths to be vacated vaw (5 ft. wide, 20 ft.
wide), so that the right-of-way after vacation will be a uniform width set at 60 ft. wide.
Chairman Stone and Commissioner Robinson commented that any erosion control
plans would be approved administratively.
Commissioner Robinson moved that the Planning Commission recommend that the City,
Council approve the right-of-way vacation and right-of-way dedication as shown on
Exhibits A & B. Commissioner Gray seconded the motion and it passed 5 to 1
(Dingfield).
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IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS: --- Comprehensive Plan Amendments:
Item A: Harbor Heights Apartments:
Chairman Stone asked both the Planning Commission and the audience if there were
any questions of appearance of fairness or conflict of interest on behalf of Planning
Commission members. None appeared.
Ron Hough gave staff report with recommendation for approval. He explained that this
proposal was a small part (0.3 acres) of a larger site proposed for an apartment
development in the West Hills area. The site is being acquired from the City and is
currently designated for use as a utility (reservoir) site. The proposal calls for a change to
"MDR (Medium Density Residential)" and would be followed with "MF" zoning.
Commissioner Robinson asked if the rezone was included with the Comp. Plan
amendments. Hough stated that no, any necessary rezones will follow approval of these
Plan Amendments.
Chairman Stone asked for public comments. No comments were made.
Commissioner Dingfield moved to approve this Plan Amendment as recommended.
Commissioner Robinson seconded and the motion was approved unanimously.
Item B - Bremerton School District:
Chairman Stone asked both the Planning Commission and the audience if there were
any questions of appearance of fairness or conflict of interest on behalf of Planning
Commission members. Commissioner Dingfield stated that she works for the applicant
and she left the room during this item.
Ron Hough presented the staff report and recommended approval of a change from
"School" to "General and Highway Commercial" on a 1.6 acre site on the east side of
Wheaton Way near Dibb Street. The School District didn't need the site for school
purposes and intends to sell the property for commercial development.
Hough read a letter from Ms. Betty Schwendeman of 1115 Dibb Street. She was
opposed to the change for reasons of pedestrian safety and traffic. Hough read a letter
from C.W. Wareham (2111 Dibb Street) who opposed the change because schools need
open space around them and the district may need the land for future school expansion.
Chairman Stone asked for comments from the audience. There were none.
The Commission deliberated and Commissioner Boyd stated that she felt the proposed
designation will not affect traffic significantly.
Commissioner Robinson moved to approve the recommendation. Commissioner Boyd
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Dingfield returned.
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Item C - Auto Center Residential:
Chairman Stone asked both the Planning Commission and the audience if there were
any questions of appearance of fairness or conflict of interest on behalf of Planning
Commission members. None appeared.
Ron Hough presented the staff report and the request to change a 22 acre area on the
west side of the Auto Center District from "General and Professional Offices" to
"Industrial Park". He also explained a set of proposed conditions that might be attached
to a future rezone, provided this Plan Amendment is approved.
Chairman Stone asked for comments/questions from the Commission.
Commissioner Robinson, referring to the Urban Growth discussion on page 18 of the
staff report, asked why the change wouldn't result in an increase in the
commercial/industrial land inventory. Ron Hough responded that this land is currently
zoned for office use, which is a commercial category. Thus, the land is already included
in the commercial/industrial lands inventory.
Chairman Stone asked for public comments.
W.L. Heyer from Sunnyhill Road asked about the height of future buildings that would
be allowed in the Industrial Park zone and wondered if they would damage Ns view.
Ron Hough informed him that the allowed building height in the Industrial Park zone is
40 feet. He also noted the IP zone buildings setback requirements.
Marilyn Moen from Sunnyhill Road asked how much traffic will be put on Sunnyhill
Road and if there would be a greenbelt. She has been heating a lot of noise (telephones
and conversations) from the Auto Center businesses some distance away.
Al Todd from MAP Ltd stated that no site plans had been developed yet to identify, the
buffer areas. He also stated that traffic will be routed to Auto Center and Kean Street.
Donald Pratt explained the use of pre-application conferences in the City's planning and
zoning process, as well as Site Plan Review.
Jerome Meats, 1345 Kitsap Lake Road, stated he was here with his father who owns one
of the sites (Lot "C") proposed for this change. They assumed this was to be a greenbelt
for Auto Center. They had read in the staff report that an access was proposed for
Blumer Street and Monroe Street. Mr. Mears asked what this would do to their taxes,
will his father be liable for sidewalks, and what will happen to the streams on the
property.
Dick Blakey, who lives on the comer of Wemer and Blumer, stated that there are storm
water issues with washouts along his property and wondered if this will make the road
worse. Wemer Road is becoming undercut by stormwater.
Jerome Mears asked if there will be an easement to build a road along Blumer Street.
Donald Pratt further explained the zoning and building permit process and that the
owner of a future develoment may have to acquire the needed right-of-way if Blumer is
needed for access.
Commissioner Stone closed the hearing and asked for any comments from the
Commissioners.
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Commissioner Dingfield said she believed the proposed conditions were valuable and
warranted and moved to approve the recommendation. Commissioner Adams seconded
the motion and it passed 5-1 (Olsen opposed).
[A five minute recess was taken.]
Item D - Broad Street Residential:
Chairman Stone asked both the Planning Commission and the audience if there were
any questions of appearance of fairness or conflict of interest on behalf of Planning
Commission members. None appeared.
Ron Hough gave staff report and recommendation to change the designation of two
small lots from commercial to "MDR (Medium Density Residential)". The lots are on
the south side of Broad Street and adjacent to the Broadmore Village development.
Chairman Stone asked if there were any questions of staff.
Commissioner Olsen asked who the owner is. Hough responded that the applicant was
Mike Brown of FPH Inc.
Mike Brown, FPH Inc., stated the site was bought for commercial development and now
feels it is better suited to residential development. The owners intend to build up to four
single family dwellings under the requested "MF" zoning, as in Broadmoor Village.
Commissioner Adams asked how much have homes in Broadmoor been selling for.
Mr. Brown stated $99,900 to $110,900. Since November they have had 28 sales of 42
available. They have averaged one sale per week.
Chairman Stone asked for additional comments from the public. There were none.
Chairman Stone asked if there were any staff comments. Hough stated that a rezone
would follow.
Commissioner Robinson moved to approve per the recommendation.
Commissioner Dingfield seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Item E - Waterfront Access Plan Amendment:
Chairman Stone asked both the Planning Commission and the audience if there were
any questions of appearance of fairness or conflict of interest on behalf of Planning
Commission members. None appeared.
Ron Hough gave a staff report and recommendation to remove all references to the
future development of a public viewpoint at the east end of Eleventh Street Place. He
pointed out that the Planning Commission held a hearing in December 1996 in which the
Commission recommended approval of this issue. It was brought back again to be
processed in the package with other Plan Amendments as part of our 1997 docket.
Commissioner Boyd asked if it was the commission's policy to save such properties.
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Donald Pratt explained current policy and state law and noted that, if this street end is
vacated and sold to adjacent property owners, the money from that sale would be used to
improve other public access locations.
Commissioner Olsen moved to approve the recommendation. Commissioner Adams
seconded the motion and it passed 5-1 (Boyd opposed).
Call to the public: No public was present.
Director's Report:
Donald Pratt updated the Commission on various matters of interest.
Commissioners Boyd and Stone, and Ron Hough shared their experiences from the
recent redeveloment conference in Tacoma.
Study Session: None scheduled.
Adjournment:
The next regular meeting will be on June 17, 1997.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted:
Donald Pratt, Secretary
APPROVED:
Larry. Stone, Chair
P.C. Minutes: Page 5
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
June 17, 1997
Chairman Stone announced and called the meeting to order.
The Secretary called the roll: Those present were Robinson, Stone, Hancock, and
Dingfield. Absent were: Boyd, Adams and Olson.
Donald Pratt stated that Commissioner Boyd had called him and indicated that she would be
arriving between 6:30 and 7:00PM. Chairman Stone indicated that Commissioner Olson had
called him and that he had a conflict with another meeting, and that Commissioner Adams was
working and would not be able to get a boat until about 6:30PM.
Chairman Stone called the meeting to order.
**AGENDA**
Motion by Commissioner Dingfield to approve the Agenda as presented. Seconded by
Commissioner Hancock. Question called. Robinson, yes; Hancock, yes; Dingfield, yes;
Stone, yes. Motion passes.
**APPROVAL OF MAY 20, 1997 MINUTES**
Motion by Commissioner Dingfield to approve the abbreviated minutes as presented.
Seconded by Commissioner Hancock. Question called. Stone, yes;' Robinson, yes;
Hancock, yes; Dingfield, yes. Motion passes.
**APPROVAL OF JUNE 3, 1997 MINUTES**
Chairman Stone indicated that on the bottom of page 1, "Commissioner Gray" should be
Commissioner Boyd.
Motion by Commissioner Robinson to approve the June 3rd minutes as ~
Seconded by Commissioner Dingfield. Question called. Robinson, yes; Hancock, yes;
Dingfield, yes; Stone, yes. Motion passes.
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**CALL TO THE PUBLIC**
No response.
**DIRECTOR'S REPORT**
Donald Pratt discussed the following:
In about 4 weeks we will begin the 1998 budget process. Contemplating talking to the
City Council about a 2 year budget as opposed to a 1 year.
2. Interest in an Environmental Technician to share with Engineering and Kitsap County.
3. Also, looking into a coordinated filing system for both Building and Zoning.
Need to decide what neighborhood to study next year. Discussed a request from the state
to keep an inventory of buildable lands.
Discussed that the 1998 Community Development Block Grant process is beginning and
City Departments are encouraged to apply for the funds for projects that are identified
in previous neighborhood plans.
Excellent response to the hiring notice to replace Jack Allingham. Eight applications
were received, 5 are considered very strong and will be going through the interview
process. Commissioner Robinson is part of the hiring process.
Chairman Stone indicated that he met with the Mayor yesterday and discussed the Tacoma
Conference. Indicated that how the Planning Commission has evolved in the last several months,
we are moving more into a proactive role, information gathering, and fact finding. Stated that
with that roll we would have a need for staff. The Mayor appeared to be enthusiastic about it.
Donald Pratt stated that the City of Bremerton had written 3 letters to Kitsap County regarding
the appeal of the Comprehensive Plan. It would appear that our letters were never received by
the County.
**PUBLIC HEARING gl-MERIT COMPANY**
Chairman Stone asked to appearance of fairness questions. No response.
Ron Hough presented the staff report. To change the designation of approximately 10 acres
southwest of the intersection of Almira Drive and Riddell Road from 'MDR' (Medium Density
**PAGE 2**
Residential) to MU-PUD (Mixed Use/PUD) to allow for commercial expansion. The applicant
is Merit Company. Maps of the site were presented.
Discussion followed among the Commissioners regarding the buffers and the zone.
Carl Zarelli, Vice President of Merit Company, discussed the history of the property and the
difficulty of getting interest in Multi Family designation. Questioned if the 100 foot buffer, the
open space requirement, also meet the requirements for landscaping.
Ron Hough, stated there was a requirement for 15% open space. The 100 feet buffer would
probably meet that requirement. It wouldn't meet the perimeter requirements as well as the
internal parking lot requirements.
Commissioner Robinson asked if this action required neighborhood notification, as there were
no neighbors to speak on this issues.
Ron Hough indicated that they had been' notified and that there is a District meeting for the
neighbors next week with Councilman McConnell.
Commissioner Dingfield discussed that she would like to see a County plan addressing the
Wheaton Way corridor traffic situation.
Donald Pratt indicated that they are not hopeful of getting anything out of the County and this
is one of the reasons the City is looking at the Illahee land.
Motion by Commissioner Robinson to approve the requested plan amendment of the
Comprehensive Plan to change approximately 10 acres of this property from Medium
Density Residential to Mixed Use as shown in the accompanying map. Seconded by
Commissioner Dingfield. Question called. Robinson, yes; Hancock, yes; Diagfield, yes;
Stone, yes. Motion passes.
**PUBLIC HEARING #2-South Smith Cove**
Ron Hough presented staff report. To adjust the Plan designations along Sheldon Boulevard to
accommodate Evergreen Park expansion and future private development. Presented maps of the
area with requested designations. Applicant is City of Bremerton. The map needs to show the
Union Hall listed as MU.
Discussion followed among the Commissioners.
Commissioner Dingfield questioned the MU designation as opposed to Neighborhood
Convenience.
**PAGE 3**
Ron Hough responded that a zone the size of the MU area would be too large for Neighborhood
Convenience. Typically Neighborhood Convenience. is just two or three lots. The intent was
to have a PUD developed in that area.
Commissioner Boyd arrived at 6:55PM.
Motion by Commissioner Robinson to move approval of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment residential designation to include properties along the east side of Highland
Avenue and retain the smaller central area for mixed use south of Sheldon, excluding the
present designation for the existing Union Hall. Seconded by Commissioner Dingfield.
Question called. Hancock, yes; Dingfield, yes; Robinson, yes; Stone, yes. Motion
passes.
**PUBLIC HEARING #3-REMOVAL OF 'CEMETERY DESIGNATION**
Ron Hough presented staff report, To remove the designation 'C(Cemetery)" from all Land
Use maps in the Comprehensive Plan document. Only the West Bremerton and Central
Bremerton Land Use Plan maps are directly affected. It was put on to show the location of a
couple of major cemeteries. It was not intended to guide the development of new or expanded
facilities. The Cemetery would be included in the LDR zone.
Motion by Commissioner Hancock to remove the designation "C(Cemetery)' from all land
use plan maps and the comprehensive plan document. Seconded by Commissioner Boy&
Question called. Boyd, yes; Robinson, yes; Hancock, yes; Dingfield, yes; Stone, yes.
Motion passes.
**PUBLIC HEARING #4-LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS**
Ron Hough presented the staff report. To add a new section to the text of the Comprehensive
Plan to describe the land use categories that are used on the plan maps. The accompanying table
should be added at page 77 of the Land Use Element.
Discussion followed among the Commissioners regard the NC land use and the need for it.
Ron Hough suggested pulling it out next year.
Discussion followed regarding the Military designation. It is designated as Heavy Industrial.
Donald Pratt stated that with the buildable lands survey; if the shipyard was not included,
someone would want to encourage more industrial land. With the shipyard, the City is heavy
on industrial land. The Navy wants to show conformance with local plans.
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Motion by Commissioner DinIoeield to amend the plan text to add the land use designation
tables. Seconded by Commissioner Boyd. Question called. Robinson, yes; Hancock,
yes; Boyd, yes; Stone, yes. Motion passes.
**RESOLUTION//97-1'*
Ron Hough indicated that the resolution covers all of the amendments heard tonight and at the
last meeting, so that they can be sent on to City 'Council for approval.
Commissioner Robinson asked if Item J "Capital Facilities" should be excluded?
Ron Hough stated that the resolution should be on hold until a later date.
Discussion followed regarding the property across the street from Ivy Green Cemetery. Donald
Pratt stated that the property is under enforcement.
Donald Pratt discussed the issue regarding the City Council and the Pacific Top Soil
application. Matt Mathes was called to the Council Committee meeting unexpectedly and
perhaps said more than he should of--thus some Council members excused themselves from the
hearing. It was an error and we will be more careful in the future. Donald Pratt will be
sending a letter to the Council apologizing for the error. Also stated that Matt Mathes did not
say anything that was not said in the Planning Coinmission Public Hearing.
Discussion followed regarding the "perception" of fairness regarding hearings.
Adjournment at 7:40 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
mar~lyn ~albel t
Approved:
Larry Stor~, Chairman
STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY, TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
906 Columbia St. SW · PO Box 48300 · Olympia, Washington 98504-8300 · (360) 753-2200~ ~"'~!~[~.3~J ~ F'"
August 8, 1997
The Honorable Lynn Horton, Mayor
City of Bremerton
239 Fourth Street
Bremerton, WA 98310
AUG ! 2 I:~'~,
Dear Mayor Horton:
Thank you for sending us the adopted 1996 amendments and draft 1997 amendments
to your comprehensive plan for the City of Bremerton. We apologize for failing to
comment on the draft 1996 amendments when you sent them to us, but want to take
this opportunity to provide comments on your adopted 1996 amendments that we
received recently. We recognize the substantial amount of work that both the 1 996
adopted amendments and the proposed 1997 amendments represent. We have included
comments on both sets of amendments for your consideration.
We note that you adopted some plan amendments 'in 1996 that implement and
strengthen your plan, which include the following:
You adopted a subarea plan for the Harrison District as an element of your
comprehensive plan. The Harrison District Plan was developed pursuant to a need
expressed in the comprehensive plan for a more specific area plan based on the
City's vision for a regional medical complex around Harrison Hospital. The plan
includes discussion of the City's Shoreline Master Program, concerns of
neighborhood businesses and property owners, and integrated environmental
review pursuant to WAC 197-11-235. We commend the City for an outstanding
subarea plan that should encourage redevelopment of the area pursuant to the
vision of the comprehensive plan while seeking to preserve the shoreline, steep
slopes and other natural areas. You have also provided a good example of an
integrated document under SEPA and GMA.
You adopted other amendments to the plan that remove inappropriate land uses,
encourage redevelopment, and promote higher density residential and mixed use
development.
The Honorable Lynn Horton, Mayor
August 8, 1997
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Your proposed 1997 amendments mainly' consist of zoning changes to offer better
opportunities for development within the City. These changes appear to be
consistent with the requirements of the Growth 'Management Act. The Land Use
Designations Table is a good addition to the.plan. However, we have one comment
for your consideration prior to adoption of these amendments.
We note that in the Summary of Plan Amendments on page 2, H. Other
Miscellaneous Adjustments includes adoption of a "Concurrency Management
Ordinance." Unfortunately, there is no other mention of such an ordinance in
the document. In our June 6, 1995 letter, we commended you for including an
optional element on "Implementation, Consistency and Concurrency." We
continue to encourage you to implement the policies in your comprehensive plan
by adopting a concurrency ordinance.
Finally, based on our June 6, 1995 letter, we continue to recommend that you
make the following revisions to your plan.
We understand that the County has allocated 20,000 in projected population
growth within the existing city limits by the year 2014, but has not yet made
an allocation for the City's unincorporated UGA. We recognize that the City
has to work on this issue with the County, which currently has an invalid
comprehensive plan. We have been working with the County and Cities to
amend the countywide planning policies for UGAs and for urban growth
agreements between the County and the cities. Upon resolution of the issue
of the population allocation for Bremerton's unincorporated UGA, it will be
easier to plan for this area. At that time, we would expect the City to
conduct another land capacity analysis to show how it will accommodate the
additional population allocation from the County within its planned UGA
boundaries.
The plan provides for no net loss of wetlands and references the Critical
Lands Ordinance. There is no indication of the location of critical areas in the
plan. At a minimum, overlay maps of critiCal areas should be provided.
Critical areas include wetlands, aquifer recharge areas, fish and wildlife
conservation areas, frequently flooded areas, and geologically hazardous
areas. We understand that the reason the City has not included maps is
because the current County GIS maps are somewhat general. Hopefully, the
buildable lands project required by SSB 6094 will provide additional
information on critical areas that will allow the City to adopt overlay maps for
those areas.
The Honorable Lynn Horton, Mayor
August 8, 1997
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We encourage you to continue your good growth management work and look
forward to seeing your adopted 1997 plan amendments.
Sincerely,
Heather Ballash
Growth Management Planner
Growth Management Services
HB:se
cc: Don Pratt, Director, City of Bremerton
Washington State
Department of Transportation
Sid Morrison
Secretary of Transportation
Olympic Region Headquarters
5720 Capitot Boulevard, Tumwater
P,O. Box 47440
Olympia, WA 96504-74-10
(360) 357-2600
Fax (360) 357-2601
July 1, 1997
Mr. Ron W. Hough, Planning Manager
City of Bremerton
239 4th Street
Bremerton WA, 98337
Dear Mr. Hough:
Thank you for the opportunity to review the City of Bremerton's 1997 Comprehensive
Plan Amendments.
The Washington State Department of Transportation-Olympic Region Planning Office has
reviewed this ordinance and has a few comments on the Transportation Sections:
Page 2, Bremerton School District. Given your description, we support your
suggestion to route school traffic onto other streets rather than use Wheaton Way.
The City of Bremerton may want to consider taking advantage of the state's access
management law and prohibit left turn lanes at this location.
WSDOT recognizes Auto Center Way on its Signal Priority (improvement) List.
However, current budget allocations prevent WSDOT from funding signal
improvements at this time.
WSDOT would like to reiterate the need to incorporate consideration to TDM
strategies, as well as pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Given that the proposed
amendments encourage increased land use density, it is imperative for the City to
incorporate safe connections for nOn-motorized users and take measures to include
facilities such as bicycle racks, sidewalks, and transit facilities.
If you have any questions regarding our comments, please feel free to contact Ashley
Probart at (360) 357-2727.
Sincerely,
CASS BROTHERTON, P.E.
Regional Development Engineer