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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
July 25, 2001
The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City
Council Chambers, 239 4TM Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, July 25, 2001, at 5:30 P.M.,
with Council Vice-President Mike Shepherd presiding. Council members present were Jim Reed,
Carol Arends, Eric Younger, Ed Rollman, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Olsen. Council President
John Law was absent. Aisc present were Interim City Attorney Loren Combs; Deputy City Clerk
Paula Johnston; and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Cecil McConnell,
followed by the invocation given by former Council MemberAI Col¥in.
Vice-President Shepherd made the following announcements:
1) A Pre-Council session was held to discuss general Council business;
2) A 5-minute Executive Session will be held immediately following the Council meeting to discuss
"Real Estate Acquisition" per R.C.W. 42.30.110(1); followed by a Study Session to discuss
"County-Wide Planning Policies" with Mary McClure of Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council; and
3) Applications for appointment to the District 8 seat will be received until the close of business day
on Tuesday, July 31, 2001.
CONSENT AGENDA -There were no Consent Agenda Items this week
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.
#0020 M/S/C/U (Reed/Arends) On July 25, 2001, the Council does approve for payment those
vouchers included and further described as follows: Checks 254204 and 254266 through 254554 in
the amount of $1,185,603.78.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Wayne Olsen discussed the State Route 303 Bremerton to Silverdale Transportation Corridor Study;
and announced the YWCA would greatly appreciate pledges for "A Whale of a Walk", which begins at
8:50 A.M on Saturday, July 28, 2001. For more information, please call 479-0522.
Cecil McConnell enjoyed the World Changers Award Ceremony, and thanked volunteers for their
efforts.
Ed Rollman encouraged attendance at the next in the series of Concerts on the Boardwalk this
Friday evening beginning at 6:00 P.M.; and at the Centennial Photo Display, which is open Fridays,
Saturdays, and Sundays. He also discussed his attendance at the Ice Cream Social, and his
participation in the community photo.
Eric Younger expressed his disappointment regarding some of the alternative routes proposed for
the SR303 Corridor, therefore encouraged citizens to also examine the proposals and send their
comments by e-mail to iacksni~wsdot.wa..qov; or by FAX to (360) 357-2601; or mail to Nita Jackson
at the Olympic Region Planning Office of WSDOT at 5720 Capitol Blvd. in Tumwater, WA 98502.
Lastly, he discussed that representatives would be available in the Gazebo at the Anderson Cove
Neighborhood Park to discuss the Down Payment Assistant Program on Thursday, at 5:30 P.M.
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Carol Arends extended condolences to the family of Horace Dicks, offered best wishes to wife Eileen
and two sons Leslie and Congressman Norm, and announced that services would be held at 11:00
A.M. at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church on Saturday, July 28. She reported on her attendance at the
Award Ceremony and BBQ for the student volunteers of the World Changers program, and lastly was
pleased to announce that the Burwell & Callow intersection opened this week.
Jim Reed announced that the Port of Bremerton Marina would be hosting the 15th Annual
Channelman's Club Fun Run on Saturday, July 28th beginning at 12:45 P.M., and that boats will
cruise from Dyes Inlet under the Warren Avenue and Manette Bridges, out Rich Passage, around
Bainbridge Island, and return to the finish line at Tracyton Boat Launch.
Mike Shepherd discussed'a meeting he attended with Chris Endresen; the importance of
Bremerton's involvement in the SR303 Corridor Study; and provided an update on the mural painting
project.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Mike Shepherd will be providing input to Seattle officials with regards to options in replacing the
Alaska Way Viaduct; and suggested that the City Council form an Ad Hoc Committee to address
transportation issues.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Horton discussed the World Changers program; the Ice Cream Social; and the Lent Landing
Park dedication. She also clarified some misconceptions about the SR303 Corridor Study. In
conclusion, she too extended her condolences to the Dicks' family.
AUGUST 3-5, 2001 was proclaimed as the "Reunion of the Gathering", which was accepted by the
Associate Pastor of the Emmanuel Apostolic Church.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT
A response from Richard Hayes of Kitsap Transit was provided to Pat Ryan, who expressed her
frustration at the lack of signage around the Bremerton Transportation Center.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Bob Janecke pointed out some areas of the City that could use cleaning-up.
10A - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH MILLER & MILLER CONSULTING
SERVICES FOR REVIEW OF PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES DEPARTMENT (#AB01-162):
Michael Stephenson, Internal Auditor, emphasized that the Audit Committee wishes to enter into a
Professional Services Contract with the firm of Miller & Miller Consulting Services to provide a
management review of the Public Works & Utilities Department. Miller & Miller Consulting Services
was successful in reviewing the Administrative Services Department with process improvements.
The Audit Committee therefore recommends the approval of this Professional Services Agreement
with Miller & Miller Consulting Services for an amount not to exceed $38,000.
There were no comments from the public.
#0985 MISICIU (RollmanlReed) Move to approve Professional Services Agreement with Miller &
Miller Consulting Services for review of the Public Works & Utilities Department for an amount not to
exceed $38,000.
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11A - RESOLUTION NO. 2825~ REGARDING RECOVERY OF FEES FOR SECURING THE
BUILDING ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1320 N. CALLOW (#AB01-163): Janet Lunceford,
Building Specialist TT, stated that on May 7, 2001, the Public Works Department secured the building
located at 1320 N. Callow Avenue after the owner, Scott Wilcox, failed to do so as ordered. Water
service had been disconnected to the building by Bremerton Municipal Utilities, and vagrants
occupied the house. The cost of this action, including administrative fees, totaled $1,466.67. Council
must now decide if the fees are iust and reasonable and how those fees should be collected.
There were no comments from the public.
#1105 M/S/C/U (Younger/Arends) Move that Council pass by Resolution No. 2825, order that the
fees for securing the building located at 1320 N. Callow Avenue be collected as reasonable
abatement costs, and become a lien against the property.
11B- RESOLUTION NO. 28267 REGARDING RECOVERY OF FEES FOR SECURING THE
GARAGE ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2229 WINFIELD AVENUE (#AB01-164): Janet
Lunceford, Building Specialist II, reiterated that on May 22, 2001, the Public Works Department
secured the garage located on the property at 2229 Winfield Avenue after the owner of record,
Richard Lee Setten, failed to do so as ordered. The garage had been used for the manufacture of
methamphetamine and was a hazard to the public. The costs incurred for this work, including
administrative fees, totaled $1,023.55. Council must now decide if the fees are just and reasonable,
and how those fees should be collected.
There were no comments from the public.
#1226 MISICIU (/Reed/Rollman) Move that Council, by Resolution No. 2826, order that the amended
fee of $1,023.55 incurred for securing the garage on the property located at 2229 Winfield Avenue be
collected as reasonable abatement costs, and become a lien against the property.
110 - RESOLUTION NO. 2827, REGARDING RECOVERY OF FEES FOR SECURING THE
HOUSE AND GARAGE ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1935 N. CALLOW AVENUE (#AB0'1-
165): Janet Lunceford, Building Specialist [[, said that on May 22, 2001 the Public Works
Department secured the house and garage on the property located at 1935 N. Callow Avenue after
the owner, Lois Ross, failed to do so as ordered. The property has been used for the manufacture of
methamphetamines and is hazardous to the public. The cost of the work, including administrative
fees, totaled $1,702.93. Council must now decide if the fees are just and reasonable, and how those
fees should be collected. A protest & objection letter from the owners Dorm Hughes & Lois Ross was
read into the record, and additional pictures were presented.
There were no comments from the public.
#1699 M/S/C/U (Reed/) Move that Council, by Resolution No. 2827, order that the amended fee of
$1,702.93 incurred for securing the house and garage located at 1935 N. Callow Avenue be collected
as reasonable abatement costs and become a lien against the property.
11D - RESOLUTION NO. 28287 TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION TO AMEND SPECIAL USE
PERMIT FOR EMMANUEL APOSTOLIC CHURCH TO INCREASE THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
CHILDCARE CAPACITY FROM 41 TO 56 CHILDREN; AND REVISE THE APPROVED SITE PLAN
TO REFLECT THE RELOCATION OF THE DAYCARE'S OUTSIDE PLAY AREA (#AB01-166):
Vice-President Shepherd announced this was a Quasi-Judicial issue, therefore, in accordance with
Rule 11 of the CITY COUNCIL RULES & PROCEUDRES, asked that all Council members give
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consideration as to whether they have 1) a demonstrated bias or prejudice for or against any party to
the proceedings; 2) a direct or indirect monetary interest in the outcome of the proceedings; 3) a
prejudgment of the issue prior to hearing the facts on the record; or 4) ex parte' contact with any
individual, excluding administrative staff, with regard to an issue prior to the hearing. Ed Rollman
stated that he was asked a question Mr. Kerr from Emmanuel Apostolic Church, but as soon as he
learned the topic was a quasi-judicial issue, he ceased the conversation. Interim-Cit~ Attorney
Loren Combs ruled that this was not in violation of the "Appearance of Fairness Doctrine". Vice-
President Shepherd then asked if any member of the public believed any Council members should
excuse themselves due to a conflict with the "Appearance of Fairness Doctrine". There were no
comments from the public. Afl Council members remained seated.
Chris Hu.qo, Planning & Building Director, pointed out that the Emmanuel Apostolic Church is
requesting an amendment to their existing Special Use Permit (SUP98-0017), previously approved by
Council Resolution No. 2689, for the operation of a day care center at 1023 6th Street, with a capacity
of 41 children, and a site plan depicting parking and an outside play area. The Planning Commission
reviewed this proposal, conducted a public hearing, and adopted PC Resolution No. 2001-02 at their
June 19, 2001 meeting, recommending City Council approval, without conditions. The Council must
conduct a public hearing prior to its final decision and action on the proposed Council Resolution.
Mathew Morino, representing Emmanuel Apostolic Church; Cheryl Hobson; and Bob danecke
urged approval of the Special Use Permit.
#2420 MISIC/U (Arends/Reed) Move to pass the attached Council Resolution No. 2828 approving
amendment to the Special Use Permit for Emmanuel Apostolic Church.
12A - ORDINANCE NO. 4770 (SECOND READING), AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
FROM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (CBR) TO PARKS AND SCHOOL FOR PROPERTIES
NORTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF CHESTER AVENUE AND 13TM STREET, AND TWO
PARCELS ALONG THE WEST FRONTAGE OF LINCOLN AVENUE NORTH OF 13TM (#AB0'1-158):
(The First Reading of this ordinance was heard at the Council meeting on July 18, 2001.)
Vice-President Shepherd announced this was a Quasi-Judicial issue, therefore, in accordance with
Rule 11 of the CITY COUNCIL RULES & PROCEUDRES, asked that afl Council members give
consideration as to whether they have 1) a demonstrated bias or prejudice for or against any party to
the proceedings; 2) a direct or indirect monetary interest in the outcome of the proceedings; 3) a
prejudgment of the issue prior to hearing the facts on the record; or 4) ex parte' contact with any
individual, excluding administrative staff, with regard to an issue prior to the hearing. Vice. President
Shepherd then asked if any member of the public believed any Council members should excuse
themselves due to a conflict with the "Appearance of Fairness Doctrine". There were no comments
from the public. All Council members remained seated.
#2605 M/S/C/U (Reed/Olsen) Move to pass the attached Ordinance No. 4770 on second reading,
amending the official Zoning Map.
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12B - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING), AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO INCLUDE
A NEW LAND USE POLICY ALLOWING FRONT YARD SETBACKS OF NEW RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT TO REFLECT THE ESTABLISHED SETBACKS OF EXISTING STRUCTURES
ALONG THE SAME STREET FRONTAGE (#AB01-167): Chris Hugo, Planning & Building Director,
paraphrased that the City of Bremerton Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application PL01-O016,
proposed to amend the Comprehensive Plan to include a new policy to: promote in-character; urban
infill development; and efficient use of land by allowing the front yard setback of new residential
development to reflect the established setbacks of existing structures along the same street frontage.
The Planning Commission has reviewed this proposal, conducted a public hearing, adopted a
Findings and Conclusions at their July 17, 2001 meeting, and recommends City Council approval.
The Council must conduct a public hearing prior to its final decision and action on the proposed
Ordinance.
There were no comments from the public.
Mr. McConnell asked how this would affect those houses that face the water. Mr. Hugo responded
that waterfront properties must comply with at least two different sets of standards, the overlying
zoning standards of the community and shoreline management regulations.
Mr. Reed asked what policies would follow if this ordinance were passed. Mr. Hugo clarified that
future proposals would address that question.
Mr. Shepherd commended the Planning Department on their efforts to address needs of individual
neighborhoods.
#3066 M/S/C/U (Olsen/Reed) Move to approve the attached ordinance on first reading.
12C - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING), AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO INCLUDE
A NEW POLICY TO PROMOTE THE ADAPTIVE REUSE OF PUBLIC AND SEMI-PUBLIC
BUILDINGS (#AB01-168): Chris Hugo, Planning & Building Director, stated that the City of
Bremerton School District Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application PL01-0010, proposes to
amend Element E "Land Use", to include a new policy to promote the reuse of public and semi-public
buildings that are no longer needed to serve their original primary purpose, provided that a new use is
consistent with the surrounding planned environment. (Note: The regulatory measures for
implementation of PL01-0010 New Comprehensive Plan Policy addressing Adaptive Reuse of Public
and Semi-Public Buildings are addressed in PL01-0011, Zoning Text Amendment proposal).
The Planning Commission has reviewed this proposal, conducted a public hearing and adopted
Findings and Conclusions at their July 17, 2001 meeting, and recommends City Council approval.
The Council must conduct a public hearing prior to its final decision and action on the proposed
Ordinance.
Walt Draper, Bremerton School District, expressed his support for this ordinance; and Terry Festner
thanked City staff for their assistance in moving this item forward.
Mr. McConnell was in agreement with the ordinance, except for the possibility of a rehabilitation
center in a neighborhood. Mr. Hugo clarified that the item before Council tonight dealt with policy
only, and that the range of Zoning use will be assessed in a few weeks.
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#0071 M/S/C/U (Arends/Reed Move to approve the attached Ordinance on first reading.
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12D -APPEAL OF A SEPA DETERMINATION ON NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) ISSUED AT THE
REQUEST OF THE CITY'S PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT~ TO AMEND THE
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS BY MODIFYING OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS (#AB01-169):
Vice. President Shepherd announced this was a Quasi-Judicial issue, therefore, in accordance with
Rule 11 of the CITY COUNCIL RULES & PROCEDURES, asked that all Council members give
consideration as to whether they have 1) a demonstrated bias or prejudice for or against any party to
the proceedings/2) a direct or indirect monetary interest in the outcome of the proceedings; 3) a
prejudgment of the issue prior to hearing the facts on the record; or 4) ex parte' contact with any
individual excluding administrative staff, with regard to an issue prior to the hearing. Wayne Olsen
revealed that he is a personal acquaintance of Mr. Mentor, and therefore, they have had many
conversations, but not this particular issue. Mr. Olsen stated that he did not believe that his
relationship with Mr. Mentor would prejudice his action on this issue. Mr. Combs ruled that simply
knowing Mr. Mentor would not be reason enough to exclude him from hearing this issue. Vice.
President Shepherd then asked if any member of the public believed any Council members should
excuse themselves due to a conflict with the "Appearance of Fairness Doctrine". There were no
comments from the public. All Council members remained seated.
Chris Huqo, Planning & Building Director, summarized that an Official Zoning Code Text Amendment
in the form of a Rezone application was received from the City's Planning & Building Department. The
applicants' request is for an Official Zoning Code Text amendment in the form of a Rezone
application. The proposed end result is for an Official Zoning Code Text Amendment in the form of a
Rezone application. The proposed end result will be to amend the text of Bremerton Municipal Code
Title 21, Land Use, Chapter 21.02, Zoning Code, by modifying Section 21.02.750, Open Space, to
allow inclusion of required buffers and yard setback areas in the minimum 15% open space of the
total gross area of any development having a total gross area greater than one acre; and to delete
reference to active and passive areas; and to delete the requirement for recreational open space.
This zoning code text amendment proposal, if approved, would be implemented on a citywide basis.
Zoning Text Amendment application requests are considered non-project actions, which do not
propose specific development projects.
An appeal of the non-project SEPA Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) issued has been
received contending that there was an error in issuing the non-project DNS and that a full
environmental review (ELS) should have been accomplished.
Helen Miller asked whether the appellant's actions in this matter were based on a true regard for the
environment and the laws protecting it - or possibly had personal business undertones. She read a
statement into the record to support her opinion that the Council denies the appeal of the DNS non-
project SEPA Determination.
Gene David Hart asked that safety be the first concern. Steven Smith agreed, and discussed his
concerns about increased congestion with additional development.
Peter H. Dykstra of the Mentor Law Group representing Eldorado Hills, Inc., the owner of Perry
Avenue mall, pointed out that actions would benefit the project. He added that the environmental
review must be done when the project is proposed. Further, any changes such as changes in parking
allotments or text amendments must include additional environmental review.
Loren Combs, Interim City Attorney, in response to citizen comments, stated that the appeal was
received by the City as timely so concern over proper notice is no longer an issue. He also answered
that through environmental review, the potential environmental adverse effects were determined and
mitigated, which eliminated the need for a DNS. The text amendment would apply to projects
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citywide and not limited to the Albertson's project. He clarified that support for the appeal would
overturn the environmental review findings and denial of the appeal would mean that the
environmental review findings would be upheld.
#1390 M/S/C/U (Reed/Younger) Move to Deny the Appeal of the DNS issued April 23, 2001 for
Project PL01-0035.
12E - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING)~ AMENDING THE ZONING CODE TEXT BY MODIFYING
OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY DEVELOPMENT HAVING A TOTAL GROSS AREA
GREATER THAN ONE ACRE (#AB01-170): Chris Hugo, Planning & Building Director, stated that
the City of Bremerton Amendment Application PL01-0017 requests modifications to Section
21.01.750, Open Space, to allow inclusion of required buffers and yard setback areas in the minimum
15% open space of the total gross area of any development having a total gross area greater than
one acre; to delete reference to active and passive areas; and to delete the requirement for
recreational open space.
The Planning Commission has reviewed this proposal, conducted a public hearing and adopted
Findings and Conclusions at their July 17, 2001 meeting, and recommends City Council approval.
The Council must conduct a public hearing prior to its final decision and action on the proposed
Ordinance.
Steven Smith urged the City to use this opportunity to efficiently plan for growth.
Peter H. Dykstra, on behalf of Eldorado Hills, Inc., reiterated their concern about the way the
Environmental Review of this text amendment has been done, and reminded the Council that if they
want to have commercial and industrial development in the City, they should consider the fact that
commercial and industrial development also appropriately has open space with it. Chris Huqo
elaborated that there were other mechanisms to get open space in the City, and pointed out that in
this case, commercial development need to mitigate their visual impacts of the building scale and
parking with landscape yards and parking buffers. Mr. Olsen thanked Mr. Hugo for his work on
updating outdated City ordinances.
#2000 MISIC/U (McConnell/Reed) Move to approve the attached ordinance on first reading.
12F - APPEAL OF A SEPA DETERMINATION ON NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) ISSUED AT A
REQUEST OF ALBERTSON$, INC. TO AMEND THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS BY
REDUCING THE PARKING RATIO FOR FOOD STORES AND SUPERMARKETS (#AB01-171}:
Vice-President Shepherd announced this was a Quasi-Judicial issue, therefore, in accordance with
Rule 11 of the CITY COUNCIL RULES & PROCEUDRES, asked that all Council members give
consideration as to whether they have 1) a demonstrated bias or prejudice for or against any party to
the proceedings; 2) a direct or indirect monetary interest in the outcome of the proceedings; 3) a
prejudgment of the issue prior to hearing the facts on the record; or 4) ex parte' contact with any
individual excluding administrative staff, with regard to an issue prior to the hearing. Vice-President
Shepherd then asked if any member of the public believed any Council members should excuse
themselves due to a conflict with the "Appearance of Fairness Doctrine". There were no comments
from the public. All Council members remained seated.
Chris Huqo, Planning & Building Director, stated that an Official Zoning Code Text Amendment in
the form of a Rezone Application was received from Albertson's, Inc. to amend the text of Bremerton
Municipal Code Title 21, Land Use, Chapter 21.02, Zoning Code, Figure 670 (b), Off-Street Parking
Requirements for Non-Residential Uses, to reduce the parking requirements for the Food Store
(retail), Markets, and Supermarkets land use category, from one parking space for each 200 square
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feet of building gross floor area, to on parking space for every 250 square feet of building gross floor
area. This zoning code text amendment proposal, if approved, would be implemented on a citywide
basis. Zoning Text Amendment application requests are considered non-project actions, which do
not propose specific development projects.
An Appeal of the non-project SEPA Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) issued has been
received contending that there was an error in issuing the non-project DNS and that a full
environmental review (ELS) for the development project should have been accomplished.
Byron Harris expressed the need to review the parking ratio and accommodate national tenants on a
case by case basis and to review individual site plans so a proven need for parking can be
demonstrated for each project.
Helen Miller reiterated her comments from the wdtten statement provided for item 12E, again
requesting the Council to support the Planning & Building Director's decision on this appeal.
Steven Smith questioned why Albertson's was not going back to their original location, where there
was plenty of parking instead of looking to build in a new location, and expressed concerns about
increased traffic congestion.
Peter H. Dykstra on behalf of Eldorado Hills, Inc., reiterated that this text amendment has been
improperly segmented from the project proposal, and even though it will have Citywide impact, they
believe that the Environmental Review has to be done at this stage of the project, and only on the text
amendment, not the entire project.
Loren Combs cautioned the Council that when making a decision on this appeal, the decision should
be based on whether or not the Environmental Review of the Citywide legislative action was
appropriate, and whether the DNS appeal should be upheld.
#3155 MISIClU (Younger/Arends) Move to Deny the Appeal of the DNS issued April 23, 2001 for
Project PL01-0028.
12G - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING), AMENDING THE ZONING CODE TEXT BY RELAXING
THE PARKING RATIO REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD STORES~ MARKETS~ AND
SUPERMARKETS (#AB01-172): Chris Hugo, Planning & Building Director, emphasized that the
Albertson's Text Amendment Application PL01-0008, proposes a Zoning Code Text Amendment to
change the parking ratio for Food Store, Markets, and Supermarkets per BMC 21.02.670 (b) and
Figure 670 (b). The Planning Commission has reviewed this proposal, conducted a public hearing,
adopted Findings and Conclusions at their July 17, 2001 meeting, and recommends City Council
approval. The Council must conduct a public hearing prior to its final decision and action on the
proposed Ordinance. This Amendment would produce a 20% reduction in the amount of parking
area, land that could be used for other urban purposes, thereby enhancing land use efficiency. It
would also produce 20% less impervious surface, which relates to the environmental quality issue.
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Tom Braust expressed his concern that reducing parking requirements to the level discussed would
significantly impact traffic flow in that corridor, and issues with ingress and egress problems.
Nick Garquile asked about "acceleration lanes" and how they will affect the parking ratio?
Peter Dykstra emphasized that Albertson's would not invest in Bremerton if there were inadequate
parking. Therefore, they respectfully requested that the City not move forward with this amendment.
Byron Harris asked how many of the Council ever visited a store, and had to leave because there
was no parking? He did not believe it made economic sense not to allow adequate parking.
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Don Barker explained that in a rural area, more parking is needed, but in a City, more people tend to
walk, so not as much parking space is required. He established that when the project comes before
Council, they would see that the project addresses public amenities.
Steven Smith asked if Council would be addressing this issue if Albertson's were not building a new
store. Mr. Huqo clarified that this proposal only relates to one category of the Zoning Code (Food
Store, Markets, and Supermarkets); and noted that the Planning Commission considered parking
ratios currently in practice throughout the region, and found the range to be from 1-space-for-every-
200-square-feet-of-floor-area to 1-space-for-every-400-square-feet-of-floor-space. This showed that
the City of Bremerton is already currently at the most "demanding end of the range", and this
proposal before Council is only 1 increment away from that.
Mayor Horton addressed the issue of stormwater on impervious surface raised by Mr. Reed; and Mr.
Younger expressed his support for bringing business into Bremerton, however cautioned that the
Council must consider the long-term ramifications of their action on this issue. He requested
additional information on parking ratios used in other cities, rather than depending on information
from "informal surveys", which provided ranges that are too wide to be useful. Mr. McConnell also
could not support this issue because he thought the provided numbers were inadequate for useful
consideration. Mr. Shepherd pointed out that the City must change their concept of how much
parking is necessary, then the City will not change and grow. He urged his fellow Council members
to approve the first reading of this ordinance, thereby allowing Mr. Hugo time to bring additional
information on the potential affect of parking ratios. Mr. Rollman agreed that more information was
needed before approving this issue.
#0915 M/S/C (McConnell/Arends) Move to table the attached ordinance for one week.
Voted in favor of this Motion: Olsen, McConnell, Younger, Arends, Reed, and Shepherd
Voted opposed to this Motion: Rollman
Motion carried: 6-Yes; 1-No
With the conclusion of regular Council business, the Council reconvened in the Conference room for
a 5-minute Executive Session to discuss a "Real Estate Acquisition". At the conclusion., the Council
meeting was adjourned at 9:50 P.M. Council again reconvened in the Conference room for a Study
Session to discuss "County-Wide Planning Policies';
Prepared and Submitted by:
LORI SMITH, Legislative Assistant
Att~_ ~ ~
ty City Clerk
~LAW,~y C-'¢~ncil President City of Brerflerton
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