HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-160 AGENDA BILL
BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL
1. SUBJECT: Public hearing and Resolution FOR AGENDA OF: Au.qust 14, 2002
#2872 on adopted moratorium on applications DEPT. OF ORIGIN: DCD
for wireless communications facilities ORIGINATOR: Chris Huqo, Direc
DATE SUBMITTED: Auqust 7, 2002
2. CLEARANCES: (comment on back if necessary) 3. EXHIBITS.:
DCD Director: /"~,~ ~ _ Resolution
City Attorney: ~' -- r
Cty Clerk: -'~.~. ~
Fiscal & Budget Council Comm.! 7/17/02
Operations Comm.: 7/17/02 ~ ~
4. SUMMARY STATEMENT AND REQUIREMENT FOR COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff has received several applications for wireless communications facilities (towers, antennae) this
year. More applications are anticipated. Because there is very little language in the Comprehensive
Plan and no standards in the Zoning Code to guide the permitting and siting of wireless facilities, it is
difficult to regulate these facilities in a consistent manner. In addition, applications that are handled
administratively in other jurisdictions must be handled as Special Use Permits in Bremerton due to
the City's lack of detailed regulations. (continued on next page)
5. RECOMMENDATION:
Move to pass Resolution # 2872 to continue the moratorium on applications for wireless
communications facilities,
6. RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: Christopher R. HuRo
ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL: Christopher R. HuRo
EXPIRATION DATE:
REVIEW DATE:
7. NOTICE OF ACTION
PULLED_ TABLED_ APPROVED L/X/DISAPPROVED_ AMENDED
COUNCIL DIRECTIVE: DATE:
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4. SUMMARY STATEMENT (cont.)
There is a need for a wireless communication facilities ordinance, both to give applicants some
predictability in the permitting process, and to protect the public's interest in maintaining the
aesthetics of the community, because in many cases the public feels that these facilities are
unsightly. In response to this need, the Council approved a moratorium on 7/24/02 on applications
for wireless communications facilities to provide up to six (6) months to conduct a public process to
create the necessary siting and design standards. The Council action included a commitment to hold
a required public hearing on the moratorium within 60 days of passage.
9. CLEARANCE COMMENTS
10. IMPACT ON NON-PASSAGE:
If the proposed resolution is not passed, the City will continue to receive applications that it has
very little regulatory criteria with which to evaluate, and those applications may result in land
uses that have undesirable impacts on public health, safety and welfare.
11. IMPACT ON STAFFING~ BUDGETS~ FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT OR OTHER RESOURCES:
The proposed resolution will create no operational changes for the City.
12. RESEARCH SOURCES:
Comprehensive Plan
Zoning Ordinance
Revised Code of Washington
Washington Administrative Code