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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/27/92TAPE #1026 UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES #0050 MAY 27, 1992 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, May 27, 1992, at 5:30 p.m., with Council President Lynn Horton presiding. Council members present: Lon Overson, Richard Neville, Eileen Fitz, Hank Waibel, Morrie Dawkins, Russ Johnson, A1 Colvin and C.R. "Tiny" Collins. Also present were City Attorney Ian Sievers and Kathleen L. McCluskey, City Clerk. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council President Horton and Invocation given by Rev. Sanberg of Manette Community Church. CONSENT AGENUA A. Minutes Of Meeting - May 6, 1992 #AB92-135 B. Minutes Of'Meeting - May 13, 1992 #AB92-136 Mr. Waibel stated on page 12 of the May 13, 1992 minutes, it refers to three concerns, only two are listed. The third concern was that it appeared that relevant staff had not been consulted or had any input into the resolution. He then asked staff to come forward at that time to speak. Mr. Waibel asked to have the minutes correct to include that statement. M/S/C/U(Waibel/Dawkins) to approve Consent Agenda including correction on page 12 of the May 13, 1992 minutes. CLAIMS/WARRANT REGISTERS None COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Overson wished friends visiting from Utah a good time in the area and stated if they return next year he will take them on the boardwalk and Turner Joy. Mr. Waibel wished to inform ferry commuters there will be one less smaller ferry on the Bremerton run starting Thursday through the weekend and two smaller boats and one big one gone on the Kingston to Edmonds run during the same period. Mr. Johnson extended a welcome to Mr. Overson's friends from Utah. Mr. Johnson discussed the pleasing appearance of both TAPE #1026 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 27, 1992 Page 2 of 14 Forest Lawn and Woodlawn cemeteries on Memorial Day with their flowers and flags. He felt it shows how Bremerton feels about the veterans and other people honored on Memorial Day. Mr. Colvin discussed his attendance over the past four days in Pasco at the Multi District Lion's Convention. He invited many people to Bremerton to see the boardwalk. He stated Bremerton is going to have a great boardwalk which will draw many people. Mr. Collins discussed the parking issue in the Charleston District and stated there are two strong schools of thought. Residents support it, commuters are against it. He read one phone message from a commuter as an example. The reactions by Charleston District residents are that they are extremely please with his efforts. The business people seem to have accepted this and feel it is appropriate to have 2-hour parking in the residential area. Mr. Collins stated the Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency sent a representative who met with the Fire Commissions of the county on Tuesday evening, and he felt it was a good meeting. Mr. Collins stated what is affecting people in Kitsap County is nothing compared to the west side of the Sound. He attend another meeting Tuesday evening regarding the Navy's purchase of the Montgomery area. Mr. Collins felt the Navy did an excellent job of trying to portray the schedule for purchase of the property, etc. He felt the people being affected were on the whole happy with what they heard. The Navy will establish an office on Montgomery, probably by mid-July, where anyone with questions can go for answers. He expressed the desire to have another meeting when some changes have taken please. Mr. Collins concluded there will be tremendous changes in the area; a year from now it will not look as it now does. Ms. Horton reminded everyone that this Saturday, May 30, 1992, the Kitsap County Transportation Plan will be available for viewing at the Kitsap Mall. #0274 PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mayor Mentor stated the Commander and Chief of the U.S. Navy, Army and Defense presents an annual award for installation excellence. They chose a winner from each branch of the military and Supply Centers. Puget Sound Naval Shipyard was chosen as the outstanding Naval Installation in or belonging to the United States. Mayor Mentor was invited to Washington D. C. for the acceptance ceremonies, and he was thrilled and #0520 TAPE #1026 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 27, 1992 Page 3 of 14 honored to share the experience with the Shipyard. Mayor Mentor related how impressive the National Cemetery in Arlington was with a flag on every grave as they were preparing for Memorial Day. Mavor Mentor discussed the Farmer's Market last Sunday and a fund raiser at the RoxyTheater last Monday with a high school jazz band from Idaho performing to raise funds for banners for the boardwalk. Mayor Mentor discussed a Japanese Animation Club of O. C. and a visit from a Bremerton High School senior who presented him with the number one cartoon in Japan in 1988. The Club has a free showing the third Saturday of each month at O. C. in Theater room A-108 from 2 - 8 pm. The next showing is June 20. For details call 373-5390. Mayor Mentor read a letter from a crew member of the HMS Warspite written May 16 sending fondest great wishes from Great Britain in remembrance of our Armed Forces Day parade. Charles Smith, Supply Center, PSNS, asked Mr. Collins what shipyard workers are to do for parking when the Charleston District is made 2 hour parking. Mr. Collins stated he is trying to return the residential streets to the residents. He stated there is a significant amount of commercial parking; Kitsap Transit has many programs available if people will contact them. They are developing a guaranteed ride home program. Mr. Smith stated a group of people have considered purchasing several lots to develop a parking lot, and asked if that would be a problem. Mr. Collins responded if a parking lot is developed according to Planning Department standards he is all for it. Ms. Horton suggested Mr. Smith meet with the Mayor and/or City Clerk along with Mr. Collins to discuss available options. Nancy Schaffer, President of Board of YWCA of Kitsap County, read a prepared statement on behalf of 2 million women from YWCAs across the country opposing racism and the recent events in Los Angeles, and women of the Y have proclaimed this day a national day of commitment to eliminate racism in this county. She urged Bremerton City Council members to join in the "Y" of Kitsap in recognizing this national day of commitment. Gordie Byrd, 402 Chester, discussed a concert at the Crossroads Church last Saturday to benefit the YWCA Alive Shelter and Foodline. He received $46 for his shelter that night. On Sunday a man who was a stranger to him, approached him on the street with an envelope containing $615 for his #0944 TAPE #1026 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 27, 1992 Page 4 of 14 shelter. As of Tuesday he had $15,131.34 for his shelter which is called the "Byrd's Nest". 6A - BUDGET ADJUSTMENT/PO8ITION RECLASSIFICATION -MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR, #AB92-137 Following Civil Service review of the job content performed by General Facility's position, a job description of Maintenance Coordinator was established. The current General Facility's position of Service Specialist Senior needs to be redefined as Maintenance Coordinator. No additional funding is needed at this time for this redefinition. Ken Brees, Street Superintendent, stated this particular process started approximately 18 months ago at the request of the employee for a job description that more adequately reflects what he is doing and what is requested of him. As was stated in the study session, the process probably started three budgets ago when that area was reduced by one person, which meant this employee became more of a worker with contractors rather, and someone to coordinate efforts of those people. Mr. Johnson stated Mr. Brees appeared before Fiscal and Budget. Mr. Johnson acknowledged there are problems and as budget cuts are made employees are worked out of classification. Here they are speaking of a relatively small amount of money that is available in the budget. There are contractors and someone needs to oversee them. Their concern was would there be any one left to do hands on maintenance. Mr. Brees had assured F&B this person would be a worker type manager and the Committee approved. Mr. Johnson stated Mr. Brees also indicated this employee would start to put together a Facilities Maintenance Plan for the City. Mr. Johnson felt an outline at least should be ready by the Fiscal Year 1993 hearings later in the year. Mr. Brees stated they checked with other cities and the school district, and those entities are in the same position as Bremerton, except for the Tacoma School District. They offered their computer program at no charge. It is geared towards schools and some change in verbiage would be required. It appears to be project generated so they need to look at it to see how it fits. They have talked with Data Processing staff and are starting that process as soon as they can. Mr. Johnson stated they must make sure they have funds to take care of minimum maintenance while they are trying to save money. Ms. Horton asked if this person will have that document by FY93 budget hearings? Mr. Brees responded they will have something to look at. TAPE #1026 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 27, 1992 Page 5 of 14 Mr. Collins stated he had read the classification description and it doesn't include being a technical writer. He asked if that is out of position description also? Mr. Brees responded this person will not write the program. The program will be written by Data Processing staff. Mr. Colvin stated the description doesn't say what the employee will be doing, but he liked having no increase in funding. Ms. Horton stated it says "...at this time". She further stated this is an upgraded position. Discussion following regarding duties of the position as shown in the classification description. Mr. Brees stated the employee will monitor the functions of contractors. Roy McGinnis, 1711 Maple St., stated he is hearing "circle talk". He asked if no additional funding is needed at this time will there eventually be an increase in wages? Ms. Horton stated if this passes the increase will be immediately. She stated there currently is money in the budget to cover the increase. Mr. Overson pointed out there is only one person in this position and the reason for the increase is due to the contracting out portion. M/S/C(Fitz/Colvin) to approve the budget adjustment position reclassification with conditions that the incumbent will still be available for hands on maintenance and Phase I of a City- wide Facility Maintenance Plan be presented during FY93 budget hearings. Ms. Horton stated she understands this is a hold over from sometime ago, but if some positions need to be redefined, this should be done as a whole, not in a piece meal fashion. If they are looking at cuts in services they need to figure out what services need to be cut. Mr. Collins expressed opinion this is extremely poor personnel practice and felt they have not done the things they need to do. Mr. Overson stated he isn't convinced voting against this redefinition would change the process. He doesn't support the process but does support this change. Mr. Colvin stated he supports Ms. Horton's contention and asked what would be the impact of non-passage? Will the work go away? Will he not perform this work? Ms. Horton stated this employee would perform work in his classification. Mr. TAPE #1026 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 27, 1992 Page 6 of 14 Colvin asked if the work will continue to be done? Mr. Brees stated the work will not go away; City facilities will still need to be maintained. If this employees doesn't do the work, they will need to find someone else to do it. Ms. Horton stated when the budget passed it was passed with this person as a lower grade, and they need to do a better job of addressing those things during budget sessions. Mr. Overson maintained other changes have been made in the budget without everything in line in advance, but if this is voted down, that will be a message to staff to bring it to Council during budget hearings. Mr. Waibel stated desk audits can occur at any time and they can result in an unforeseen need of an increase. They can't plan entirely for them. Question called: affirmative - Overson, Neville, Fitz, Waibel, Dawkins, Colvin, Johnson opposed - Horton, Collins #1573 7A - ST. PAUL'S P.U.D. HEARING - TO CONSIDER A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL AND REZONE FOR A 8ENIOR RETIREMENT COMPLEX AT 700 CALLAHAN DRIVE, #AB92-138 Episcopal Retirement Homes and St. Paul's Episcopal Church have requested City approval of a Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD), which includes the Rezone of the church's property at 700 Callaban Drive in East Bremerton. The proposal, if approved, would allow the development of 76 apartments for senior retired persons, along with landscaping, open space, off street parking, and other improvements. The Planning Commission, following its public hearing on April 21, 1992, has recommended approval of this PUD. If approved, by the City Council, an Ordinance will be prepared and returned for final Rezone approval and a Resolution prepared for the P.U.D. approval. Ms. Horton asked the "Appearance of Fairness/Conflict of Interest" question with all Council members being seated. Ron Hough, Planning Manager, stated this is an application for a PUD which includes a rezone and some adjustments to the site design requirements of the City to accommodate a 76 unit senior retirement complex on St. Paul's Episcopal Church property located on Callahan Drive. Using overview displays Mr. Hough pointed out arterial streets close to the property. TAPE #1026 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 27, 1992 Page 7 of 14 He stated it is close to shopping center, hospital, medical services and a variety of commercial uses in the area. Land uses in the area are residential, business, mostly medical facilities, and some commercial. Current zoning is General Business (GB). St. Paul's looked at many operations for the property, most of those have been of a commercial nature and found them not to be desirable nor compatible with the church or its surroundings. Continuing with the overview displays, Mr. Hough briefly described the proposed complex. A Multi Family (MF) zone would allow approximately 78 units on the property and they are proposing 76 units. He stated parking is the primary issue. Utilities and services are available or can be provided easily. Mr. Hough stated rezone criteria has been met and it does conformwith the Comprehensive Plan. Recommendation from the Planning Commission is to approve the rezone portion. Addressing the PUD portion, Mr. HouGh stated the site is 3.5 acres, it slopes somewhat from north to south. There are no environmental concerns. An open space requirement of a PUD over one acre requires 15% open space. Early calculations found approximately 45% of the site would be open space, however, that contains setbacks and islands in the parking area. Those are not considered open space, but it is felt there would easily be 15% open space in the plan, which meets that requirements. They are proposing additional facilities for recreation and entertainment, both outdoor and indoors. Mr. Hough stated off street parking is the primary concern. The church requires 55 spaces and the retirement apartments, by code, would require 169 spaces based on 1.5 spaces per unit. For 76 units the requirement is 114 spaces at 1.5 per unit. The ratio of cars to units is 1.7 unit, which is a high ratio but not uncommon for market rate type housing. Spokane ratio is one space for 2.3 units. The proposal is 116 spaces plus 61 over flow spaces by agreements with surrounding businesses, which do not operate weekends and evenings when the church operates. Mr. Hough stated it is good to have these joint arrangements so parking areas are not idle during off hours. With the church's 55 spaces, the proposal is to provide 61 additional spaces for the 76 units, a ratio of 1.3 plus through joint parking agreements, and 61 additional spaces are available during peak hours. Total spaces available are 177, which is more than is required by code, however, realizing they are all not available at one time. Sixty-one are not available during business hours, which are #3464 TAPE #1026 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 27, 1992 Page 8 of 14 the hours people usually are not at the church. With the combination of off site parking agreements with surrounding commercial areas, they feel this is not a bad proposal. The applicant provided a study of parking analysis that were done by four cities (Tacoma, Spokane, Seattle, Kent). Mr. Hough discussed Spokane's analysis of housing for the elderly, for 1,400 dwelling units, parking spaces approved was 624 for a ratio of one space for every 2.3 units. Some codes require one space per unit, some go as low as one space for 3 or 4 units, based on their analysis of parking demands by elderly residents. They looked at actual tenant owned cars which was 310 to park in 624 spaces. What the applicant is proposing is not much less than the City is requiring if off site parking is not considered. Mr. Hough stated the conclusions are the PUD is well designed, utilizing the space very well, there are no problems with traffic in and out of the complex, and there is adequate parking. The Planning Commission recommendation was approval with two conditions: 1) Deed restriction or cooperative parking agreements be filed to limit the development to elderly retirement with available parking to be maintained at a level of at least one parking space per unit. 2) Deed restriction or cooperative parking agreements clearly stating if the development is to be converted to a more intense use in the future, additional off street parking shall be provided to maintain the code requirements for that conversion. Dick Moore, President of Corporation of St. Paul's Retirement Community representing the applicant, discussed their efforts for use of the surplus property. They first looked at commercial endeavors. They were approached by the Episcopal Retirement Homes Corporation to go into a joint development of the surplus property to benefit senior housing. Commercial use was described as being the highest and best use. They wanted a development that would be complimentaryto the church and feel they've achieved that. Mr. Moore feels they would be meeting the parking requirements. He stated quality senior housing is always in demand which they want to be a part of and feel they would be meeting that demand. Janet Moore, stated she has been a member of St. Paul's parish for approximately 8 years and had been involved in a ad hoc committee to research the best use for this surplus property. They received inquires from a number of commercial businesses which they felt were not compatible with the church and community. While the surrounding area is mixed use, they felt TAPE #1026 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 27, 1992 Page 9 of 14 the site lends itself to housing and senior housing appears to be a need in the community. She stated the surplus property is a resource that should be used and they felt senior housing would be the best use. St. Paul's in partnership with Episcopal Retirement Homes of Western Washington can be a good project and compatible with the community, and be a positive impact on Bremerton in helping with the housing shortage. Rev. Sanberg stated he appreciates the Episcopal Church has involving other churches in the community in this process. They have talked with other church, asked for ideas and support and he expressed support for this project. Susan Caulkins, attorney representing the owners of Claremont East Retirement Apartments, directly south of this property, spoke in opposition to the proposed project. She stated the parking requirements of the PUD must be based on Section 7 of the zoning ordinance, general parking requirements the City imposes on development. This project is designated as multi family use. They perceive the applicant to be attempting to ask Council to legislate on a piece meal or ad hoc basis to set a general policy standard governing elderly housing and parking requirements that would otherwise apply to elderly housing when that classification doesn't exist in the zoning ordinance. Section 7 requires 1.5 spaces per one bedroom unit in MF uses. What Ms. Caulkins is asking on behalf of Claremont East is consistency of application of the City's rules, regulations and ordinance, which the City has passed. Ten or so years ago her clients developed their project and did comply with parking requirements in place at that time. She stated the applicant discussed various joint use agreements. The bulk of those spaces are available only during church services. Residential uses may result in improper use of those parking agreements which would be of concern. Two of those joint agreements cover sites across Hemlock, which would result in increased elderly pedestrian traffic crossing Hemlock putting them at risk. Even taking into consideration the 30 spaces present at Kitsap Eye Physician, which may be available most of the time, that raises the spaces for resident use to 114. The applicant is still requesting a 20% reduction in the parking requirement. Without availability of spaces from joint parking agreements, the applicant is asking for a 47% decrease. Of concern is the mechanism for forgiveness from parking the City has maintained in the past. Section 7 in the zoning ordinance empowers the City to reduce parking spaces for boarding and rooming houses and for group home facilities. The applicant has not applied under either of those nor TAPE #1026 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 27, 1992 Page 10 of 14 substantiated any position for doing so. Those are the only two classifications which would justify a reduction. Looking at similar uses, if parking requirements were to be considered in Section 7.10 for uses not specifically included, that requirement shall be determined by reference to the requirements of similar use but not less than one parking space for 500 ft. of floor or use area. The proposed structure is 79,500 sq. ft. and translates into 159 spaces required. That mechanism for analysis is not available to the applicant in this case. Ms. Caulkins stated the standard she is submitting is not whether the applicant's position is defensible or rational because of the merits of the project, but whether it's correct; whether the mechanism exists in the zoning ordinance for which the applicant is seeking; consistency of application of the rules, regulations and ordinance that Council has enacted. She asked Council to avoid piece meal applications, case by case analysis, special interest, special requests without the proponents first attempting to go through the proper legislative process. Ms. Caulkins concluded no special treatment is appropriate in these circumstances. Kenneth Coven, physician and managing partner in Mt. View Medical Building, stated he is not speaking in opposition, but on their stance of the parking issue. He detailed the background of opening of their facility at which time they were short approximately 13 parking spaces to meet City requirements. They entered into a joint parking agreement with St. Paul's for use of 13 of their spaces Monday through Friday in exchange the church could use 13 spaces for over flow on Sundays and for evening services. In 1987 the medical building purchased a parcel from the church and wrote a new parking agreement which did not specify number of spaces but still stated parking spaces at the church lot would be available for employees and others using their center during business hours and specifically stating that spaces would be available to the church for Sunday and week night services. Dr. Coven stated his concern with utilization of the spaces by people who are not there to attend services and space availability in the parking lot in general. They have a busy medical building and often the spaces surrounding are full. They feel there would be problems if people living in the PUD were to utilize their lot during peak business hours. If would be difficult to know who is authorized to be there and who isn't, and they do not wish to get into the towing business. Dr. Coven felt the joint parking contract states very specifically what is entailed, which is for over flow on Sunday and week night services, not for people living in or visiting the PUD. They are not against the project, they feel TAPE #1027 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 27, 1992 Page 11 of 14 #0177 #0296 it is an excellent project, but are concerned about parking. Ms. McCluskey read a letter from David Gitch, President/CEO, Harrison Memorial Hospital, supporting the Episcopal Retirement Homes proposed senior housing development. Dick Moore stated people living there would be assigned parking spaces and that is where they would park. The agreement is for over flow parking. The original agreement stated 13 spaces and that is what they are talking about. He stated prior to the Planning Commission hearing there was some parking "in progress". That is now in place. He doesn't believe St. Paul's is in position to compete in the market place, their emphasis is in filling the need. In rebuttal Mr. Moore stated he believes they have satisfied the parking requirements. Mr. Waibel stated there are two actions before Council: rezone and PUD. Thus far, all discussion has referred to the PUD. Mr. Waibel suggest Council address the rezone first and move on to the PUD if the rezone is approved. Mr. Waibel stated he sees no reason why this rezone is not appropriate as a transition between the northern residential area and southern commercial area. Mr. Overson asked what specifically is being rezone? Mr. Hough stated the entire lot. Mr. Overson asked if the church is legal in that zone? Mr. Hough's response was yes. Mr. Johnson stated it is unusual to go from business to multi family in considering the highest and best use, but in this area they are looking at a medical community. They should consider not only what will enhance the hospital and medical offices, etc., but also what is the smart place to put multi family senior housing. He stated he would feel the same way if there were some multi family that would better be zone to accommodate an appropriate commercial enterprise. M/S/C/U(Johnson/Collins) to approve the rezone from General Business to Multi Family. Mr. Waibel stated this has a nice mix of not only improving our housing stock but will increase job opportunities that strictly housing would not. He felt it is the highest and best use for this location. Mr. Colvin felt this will be an excellent project and wants to make sure we are complying with our own rezone laws. TAPE #1027 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 27, 1992 Page 12 of 14 Mr. Collins stated there are two restrictions on this property. The deed restrictions and cooperative parking agreements be filed, limiting to elderly retirement housing and available parking to be maintained at a level of at least one parking space per dwelling unit, and that the deed restrictions for cooperative parking agreements clearly state that if the development is to be converted to a more intense use in the future, additional off street parking shall be provided to met the requirements for that conversion. He stated there are two significant off street parking areas that have not been discussed and asked if there are any restrictions should parking in those two off site areas not become available, if the owners of that property change the use, those parking space are gone? Having looked at other retirement facilities he is concerned if the parking required for staff is adequate. Mr. Hough stated this a senior retirement complex, not a convalescent home with a great many employees. Basically they are close to the one space per unit and feel that is adequate, given the analysis from other cities that have had more experience with this type housing and require one space for 3 or 4 units. If the off site parking goes away, that is over flow parking and they feel it won't be needed most of the time anyway. They feel one space per two units would be adequate and this will exceed that. Ms. Horton asked Mr. Hough what they are looking at in the way of employee levels. Mr. Hough responded 8.6 employees. Ms. Horton asked that in the future staff include that figure, as the State is requiring businesses with more than 20 employees do a Transportation Demand Management Program. Mr. Collins asked if that 8.6 is phase 1, 2 or 37 David Steel, Executive Director of Episcopal Retirement Homes, stated they have developed a housing program with a minimum service package to allow residents to have options for purchasing services. They will provide one meal a day, house keeping services, assistance with transportation. Staff includes an administrator, receptionist, maintenance person, house keeper and food service staff, consisting of a cook, two waitresses and a dishwasher. The administrator, receptionist, housekeeper come on in the morning. Kitchen staff comes on in the afternoon. Those eight people will not all be on site at the same time. Mr. Collins asked how many employees there will be total? Mr. TAPE #1027 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 27, 1992 Page 13 of 14 Steele stated 12 at the most. In addition to those staff previously mentioned there will be a weekend receptionist. Ms. Horton asked if most units in this type center are occupied by single elderly? The response was yes. It was stated nationally 25% are double occupancy; 75% single occupancy. If the center is 95% occupied, that would be 90 residents in 72 units. Ms. Horton stated most of the City's parking figures are based on a couple or family living unit, therefore, requirements for vehicles are higher than in this instance. Mr. Dawkins asked Mr. Hough if in changing parking requirements in this instance, would Claremont East for example, be able to increase the number of buildings and apartments in their complex? Mr. Houqh stated the comparison would be difficult to assess as Claremont East was built under a different code which was less stringent. It was built as a boarding house requiring fewer parking spaces. Mr. Hough stated boarding houses required one space for every four beds. City's records show 129 beds requiring 32 spaces. Today we require one space per room in a boarding house. If Claremont East added on today they would come under the same situation the Episcopal Homes is facing. Mr. Waibel complimented both the proponent and opponents in terms of how well their presentations were organized. A proposal was offered that Council create a separate circumstance for senior housing. He recommended they not do that. To create a special parking situation for senior housing would work only if they can guarantee that project would continue as senior housing. To accomplish that without creating a special category, they need to look at each proposal on a case by case basis and create the conditions on those that will in fact maintain that parking or make a change necessary through deed restrictions if the use does change. This is an appropriate way for Council to address the special needs of senior citizens housing without creating something they could not police later. Mr. Waibel stated he feels this particular parking ratio is probably appropriate; it's been shown to work in other cities. The cooperative use of parking is commendable and something the City will need to do more and more of. As density of housing increases, there will be less land for parking. Hopefully this will become one of those projects that will show it can work. Mr. Waibel suggested the conditions listed in the Planning Commission recommendation be TAPE #1027 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 27, 1992 Page 14 of 14 that a deed restriction requiring the cooperative parking agreement be in existence, not either or. Mr. Johnson asked the City Attorney, because this is a PUD by definition, does it make it unique from site planning including parking? Mr. Sievers stated they can process a special use permit which allows off site parking as part of the PUD process. He was not sure if they could process a variance, but it was his understanding they are not requesting a variance. They are requesting a special use permit to provide for some required parking off site through cooperative parking agreements. It seems staff is saying they don't need a variance because they meet the City's parking standard through those agreements. Mr. Sievers stated he heard one person say he thought their agreement would not apply to residential use of off site parking. Mr. Overson left the meeting at this time. Mr. Johnson stated if the cooperative parking agreements are written up correctly, the over flow will be church goers. Mr. Sievers stated no one is asking the City to change the standards in total parking spaces. They've met the residential standard as well as the church standard for parking and are asking Council to allow the off site parking lot cooperative agreements. Mr. Johnson discussed possible future need of cooperative parking agreement. M/S/C/U(Waibel/Colvin) to approve St. Paul's Planned Unit Development with the inclusion that deed restrictions and joint cooperative parking agreements be required as recommended by the Planning Commission. With no further business meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. KATHLEEN L. ~ORTON, Council President City of Bremerton KLM/LH/me cc: Normal Distribution File/Vault