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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/19/90 TAPE #768 UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 19,..~90 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, September 19, 1990 at 5:30 p.m., with Council President Lynn Herren presiding. Council members present were Lon Overson, Wayne Estes, Spencer Horning, Hank Waibel, C. R. "Tiny" Collins, Morrie Dawkins, A1 Colvin and Russ Johnson. Also present were Assistant City Attorney Leila Mills and City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council President Herren and Invocation was given by Reverend Jim Hill of Neighborhood Christian Church. CONSENT AGENDA - A. Minutes Of Meeting - August 29, 1990, #AB90-244 90023 M/S/C/U(Waibel/Dawkins) to approve 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 which has been made available to the council. %0069 M/S/C/U(Colvin/Coilins) On September 19, 1990 the Council does approve for payment those checks included and further described as follows: 116574, 116478, 116579, 116580, 116581, 116582, 116980 thought 116987 in the total amount of $280,882.37, and Regular Payrolls as follows: April 15, 1990 ($341,192.11), June 15 ($368,885.25), June 30 ($370-458.79, July 15 ($386,107.05), July 31 ($424,575.96), August 15 ($412,377.98), August 31 ($428,132.41), September 15 ($366,715.95); Retirees' Payroll: March 31 ($49,153.84, June 30 ($54,853.35), July 31 ($69,072.12), August 31 ($52,681.75). ~.~ Jg~Sg~ extended a special thanks to the camera crew, directors, editors and everyone from Bremerton Community Access Television for their involvement last week in covering the Saturday ceremony at Ivy Green Cemetery, honoring John Nibbe and the two-day coverage of the hearings between the Board of Trustees of Olympic College and the Washington State Community College Education Board. He pointed out this was the first time the Access TV Crew had gone outside of Bremerton to film full coverage of a news event. He extended a special welcome to the families and m~mbers of the USS TAPE #768 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 19, 1990 Page 2 of 14 Carl Vinson, who are soon to arrive. The Police Department had patrolled Kitsap Lake on occasion and the affect of those patrols had been noted by lake residents, bringing a much needed safety factor. He extended a special welcome to his parents, who are visiting from Iowa. ~. Colvin also extended a special welcome to Mr. Johnson's father. On Tuesday, September 18, he attended the Council Coalition meeting, hosted by the City of Port Orchard, and enjoyed the presentation made by Dick Hayes/ Kitsap Transit. Discussion during that meeting included park-and-ride lots problems that may be encountered in those type areas, and what could be done about keeping it a mo~e safe environment. One suggestion was to locate lots closer or near other businesses where there was higher visibility of activities going on of such a lot. He attended the ceremony honoring Mr. Nibbe and complimented the gentleman who ~ served as MC for that event. Mr. Dawkins stated the positive vote on the Admiral Theater Ballot measure was a win,win situation for everyone. He qongratulated Mayor Mentor on his working out the long contract process. Also, he was pleased to See a larger voter turn out than anticipated. Mr. Collins stated he was very pleased with the vote on the Admiral Theater Ballot measure and he hoped the Superintendent Of Schools did not get discouraged as he believed the School Bond Levy would pass in the near future. He expressed concern over the lack of news media reporting from the largest newspaper in the area for events, such as: the dedication of the recreation pier on the waterfront, which was one of the largest constructions ~jobs on the Bremerton waterfront in many years; the Black Berry Festival, which drew a significant number of people within Ki~sap County and other areas as well; the City's #1 most !iveab~e C~ty designation; and the ceremony honoring John Nibbe, who received the Medal Of Honor during the Civil War. The thing most d~scouragSng was that the local media did not see fit to truly put these occasions before the people of the C~ty of Bremerton or Kitsap County. The Sun's m~dia treatmcnt to the ~i most i~veabie City designation was not given serious consideration and made light of in an almost joking manner. The Sunday Seattle Times had a full page article on the memorial placed at Ivy Green honoring John Nibbe. He believed there was something drastically wrong when the major media of our area does not really look at the City in a positive way. He hoped that by his speaking out on this issue a little more change could be affected. Mr. Overson stated he agreed with much of what h~s fellow Council members had reported on. Mr. Estes stated the ceremony at Ivy Green Cemetery was tremendous T~PE #768 -City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 19, 1990 Page 3 of t4 and he noted it took the efforts of not just one or two people, but hundreds and he thanked everyone involved from clean up crews at the cemetery to those participating in and sponsoring the ceremony honoring Mr. Nibbe. A lot of people do not recognize that Bremerton is a military town, but it has been and will be and it is quite significant that a ceremony such as this was held. Sometime next spring there will be another special occasion with the placement of a memorial honoring the unknown sailors off the USS Saritoga. Special thanks were given to the Bremerton Progress and the Seattle P.I. for-covering the Nibbe event. Parking - people are expressing to him their unhappiness with the parking situation. He stressed the importance of communication between the City and the citizens-and if citizens had questions or concerns he suggested they contact Mayor Mentor. He questioned if President Horton had something to bring back to Council relating to a senior citizen discount on Residential Parking Permits. Mr. Horninq extended a special welcome to Mr. Johnson's parents, and the families and members on the USS Carl Vinson. He congratulated the City of Winslow voters on -their recent ballot measure to annex the unincorporated area of Bainbridge Island into their City. To the School District, he encouraged them to "hang on - we almost made it". He thanked everyone who supported the Admiral Theater ballot measure, noting this will be a wonderful plus to the City. Transit - your time is coming, be patient. ~m~.~ stated he was slightly disappointed with the temporary outcome of Olympic College's attempt to condemn Roosevelt Field. He believed there was an opportunity to excel rather than dwell on the promiems. The Board's decision would make it-a iitt2e harder to work through a solution. On a much more up note, he did have the opportunity, representing the City and the Mayor, to ride the USS Carl Vinson from Alameda, CA, to Indiah Island. He stated this was one of the most impressive experJ, emces in his whole life. He also had the opportunity to be at the helm of the ship for about one minute. He shared that Captain Borcher was extremely committed to community involvement and had requested all of his departments to adopt various cities around the County. Mr. Waibel was grateful for the community support of the Admiral Theater Ballot measure. He felt the voter support for the School Bond Levy was more positive than negative. He wished there had been more community support for the Transit issue, however, he anticipated it passing in the near future as was needed. President Morton stated she previously indicated the Parking System would be evaluated at the end of September and it was her feeling that some changes would be brought to Council. The Parking Advisory Committee had given input to this matter, along with some further recommendations. She attended the Nibbe Memorial services TAPE ~768 Ci{y Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 19, 1990 Page.4-of 14 and noted the ceremony was very impressive and she was pleased with the significant community turn out. It was also nice that Bremerton had its own bit of history and there was probably lots more that needs to be unearthed. Staff/Council 1991 Budget Study Session - she noted this was a very productive and informative 6- hour session. She thanked City staff and Mayor Mentor for putting this meeting together. P__UBLIC RECOGNITION Mayor Mentor read a Proclamation recognizing the 30th anniversary of A~erican Mensa, the internationally acclaimed roundtable organization composed of persons at or above the 98th percentile on standardized intelligence tests. Mayor Mentor proclaimed the week of September 24th-30th, 1990 as MENSA WEEK. Maygr Mentor read a Proci~mat~on acknowledging_there are 2,303 Americans Missing in Action in Southeast Asia, including forty-two civilians, two of whom are women; and there are still unaccounted for Missing in Action from World War II and Korean War; and there are Americans that are unaccounted for in Kuwait and Iraq. Mayor Mentor proclaimed September 21, 1990, as AMERICAN MISSING iN ACTION RECOGNITION DAY. J_o_h~.._~i__c_h~__n, Bremerton Servicemen's Center, reported the John Nibbe Memorial Service was very successful. He shared Mr. Collins' concern relating to lack of media coverage of local events by The Sun. He stated his appreciation to The Progr-~ss for their coverage of local activities. Work will continue to keep Ivy Green Cemetery looking good and they had received confir~ation that the United States Federal Monument Department would supply a monument listing the names of all "missing in action" off the USS Saratoga. When this monument was received, an appropriate ceremony for placement will be scheduled. Mr. Eichman received a call from a Bremerton resident, Thomas Pratt, who offered the use of his yard for additional parking needs during any military ceremonies held at Green Cemetery. Mr. Pratt requested that he be notified prior to the event. M_aJLg~__Ment_gr acknowledged that he too received a call from Mr. Pratt. A special thanks was ext. ended to Mr. Eichman and Bob Sauter for their many dedicated hours setting up the Nibbe Memorial Service. Mayor Mentor congratulated the City of Port Orchard on their celebrating their 100th year. 6a .-~AIVE~..~F..B_R.E~E~_ON. MuNICIPal.. ~9~E T~E .L~M~?..~._P--R?~I~.~N~ Scott Erickson has been provisional Building Official for the maximum allowed days without confirmation. The Municipal Code requires Council consent for a provisional appointment which exceeds 120 days. TAPE #768 C~ty Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 19, 1990 Page 5 of 14 David Nelson will not report to-work as the confirmed Building Official until September 24, 1990. The City is involved with many legally complex actions in which clear legal authority for the BUilding Official is desired. ~gR_.~.~, Director Of Community Development, pointed out the Building Official has a legal authority and although Mr. Pratt is supervisor over that position, he did not have the technical skills necessary. The technical skills necessary require that a special confirmation for that person confer the legal powers from the City to that person. As long as the position is empty, it is questionable where the authority lies. In order to fill positions temporarily, the Mayor does make provisional appointments, which are then confirmed by the Council. The City's newly appointed Building Official should b~ reporting to work on September 24, however, at this time the position is vacant. The Mayor and Mr. Pratt recommend waiving the Bremerton Municipal Code and extending the provisional appointment of Scott Erickson to continue serving as Acting Building Official. It was Mr. Pratt's desire to have a technically trained person making and signing off on technical decisions. Mr. Pratt stated he did have some general knowledge as to technical aspects, but when he made a decision as Provisional Building Official he relied heavily on another technical person's recommendation. If ~r. Erickson is allowed to continue as Building Officials, he would be able to sign off on legal documents. Another reason for supporting Mr. Erickson's continued appointment as Building Official, was due to the fact that Mr. Pratt was not always in the office and Mr. Erickson would be more available to the public. Even if Mr. Pratt continued as Provisional Building Official, he would be relying very heavily on Mr. Erickson and another Building staff member to provide technical information needed too make a decision. It was his desire to see that the individuals, who are providing the technical information above and beyond their job descriptions, receive recognition for providing that service. Public comment - none. ~r~.c~ly%~ questioned if this action, if approved, would be legal? ~__ei_!~ M~s, Assistant City Attorney, stated yes, it was written into the ordinance that City Council does have the authority to waive the 120 day provision. Mr~ wa%~el questioned if Council had the authorization to waive the 120 day provision indefinitely? ~r~_~__M~!~ stated there was no provision in the Bremerton Municipal Code as to any time limit. However, to be in conformity with the intent of the code, she recommended someone be placed in that position who was permanently TAPE #768 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 19, 1990 Page 6 6f 14 appointed. Mr. Horninq stated he supported this proposal and from having worked with Mr. Erickson a number of times, he could vouch for his abilities. Mr. Johnson stated he did not believe the Council was waiving anything in the BMC. When the original ordinance was approved, it was his understanding that the Council delegated to the Mayor the right to go ahead and appoint Someone provisionally up to 120 days. The idea behind this process was to limit Mayors from making provisional appointments forever and the possibility of circumventing Civil-Service and Personnel policies. #1074 M/S/C(Overson/Colvin) to waive the 120 day maximum for Scott Erickson to serve as Provisional Building Official to permit him to serve in that capacity until a confirmed Building Official is in place. Vote: In Favor: Overson, Estes, Horning, Horton, Collins, Dawkins, Colvin, Johnson Abstain: Waibel ~__i PROPOSED REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT OF PROPERTY PARK AVENUE, ~#AB90-246 ~a~gr Louis Mentor explained the subject piece of property was purchased at a Tax Sale by a woman and her intent was to put low income housing on the property, which the City felt was not a desirable use for that location. Apparently there was a reconsideration on the woman's desire to follow through on the development idea and the City was the City the_ opportunity to purchase the property. The building on the site is in very poor con6~tion and needs to be removed. The location of the property, when cleared, would be ideal for a parking lot. He encouraged the Council to approve this proposal as presented. Public Comment - none. H~._ ~1 questioned if the seller had signed and dated the Purchase Agreement? Kathleen McCluskey, City Clerk, stated the City will not sign the Purchase Agreement until the seller signs first. M~.~.. ~.olvin questioned the asking price of the property? Mentor stated $60,000.00. Mr~ ~.gr~_i_~g stated he supported this proposal and that it was the appropriate thing to do under this particular set of circumstances. TAPE~9768 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 19, 1990 Page-7 of 14 However, it was not his position to go out and see what properties in the could be purchased, particularly in the downtown area, and added to the City's inventory. Ideally, he would like to see this put into a proper long-term parking lot, which would ultimately return to the tax rolls through sale to a private landholder. Mr. Johnson stated he views this as a temporary use of the property and it was this type of action that would make things happen, particularly in the downtown area, Mr. Estes stated he had received input from Council District 95, and they felt the City should take this type of action as a "last resort", letting~ the private community act on it first. He personally agrees with this position and does not feel government should get into this type of business unless forced into it; and because of that would not support this proposal. Mr. Overson pointed out in this manner the City was acting as demolisher of an unsafe building, as well as-improving the property. As long as it was maintained on a temporary-basis under the City's control, he thought this action was appropriate. Mr. Horninq emphasized private citizens did have an opportunity to purchase this property at an auction, as well as post-auction. For that reason he supported Mayor Mentor's request as presented. 91280 M/S/C(Johnson/Collins) to approve the proposed agreement for the purchase of the property located at 507 Park Avenue. Vote: In Favor: Waibel, Collins, Dawkins, Coivin, Johnson, Overson, Horning, Horton Opposed: Estes 7A~ L._~P~NANCE .... ~F!~_~._~EAD~_~_._~E~EA~IN~_~.~A?~E~.~i~_~.~ ~E BR~!~ER_TON__~_M~_~C_I_.~.~. _~Op~_ _~RT%~_~I~G_~O- T~_E__~NG. CO.M~IS~x ~B9Q~247 BMC 2.13 was enacted in 1980 and established and enumerated specific powers to the Towing Commission. Since that time, the Revised Code of Washington has set down very clear guidelines and requirements for tow truck operators. All the necessary rules and regulations that the Towing Commission was required to make have been fully addressed by RCW 46.55 and consequently, there is no further need for a Towing Commission. Public comment - none. Mr. Dawkins stated the Council Operations Committee had reviewed this item and recommended approval. He briefly reviewed problems encountered in past years when there was no control over how many TAPE #768 -City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 19, 1990 Page 8 of-14 tow trucks responded to a call for service. %1467 M/S/C/U(Dawkins/Colvin) to approve Ordinance, on first reading, repealing Chapter 2.13 of the BMC., relating to Towing Commission 7B - RESOLUTION #2318, ADOPTING THE CITY OF BREMERTON WASTEWATER The Wastewater Utility, in response to W.A.C. 173-304 - Handling Of Non-Hazardous Solid Waste, has concluded the development of a Sludge Management Plan. Currently, the Utility generates approximately 15,000 gallons of liquid sludge per day from its Wastewater Treatment Plant, which is disposed of in a cost-effective and environmentally safe manner. ~i!1 Duffy, Utilities Director/ stated pursuant to W.A.C. 173-304, the Utility did submit a pia~ to Department Of Ecology (DOE) about two years ago and received formal approval of that plan last month. In order to conclude the grant application and finalize payment of retainage, this plan needs to be formally adopted. In the i~terim, the Utility-had been actively engaged in upgrading the sludge program, including purchasing some land. Today, he took delivery on a new sludge application vehicle. Public comment - none. #1565 M/S/C/U(Johnson/Colvin) to approve Resolution #2318, adopting the City of Bremerton Sludge Management Plan and authorize the Mayor to imDiement the Plan subject to Federal, State and local rules and regulations. On August 21, 1990, the Planning commission voted 9 to 0 to recommend approval of the Preliminary Planned Unit Development. The applicant requests approval of the construction of twelve mu]ti-family structures with 148 dwelling units. Chapter VI, ~la__nR9~ U~_ De~_o_pment" empowers the Council to approve, deny or approve with conditions the Preliminary Plan. ~r~sid_~_~_grto~ asked the "Appearance Of Fairness/Conflict Of Interest" question with all Council members being seated. ~ag~_A~in~bg_~. Current Planning Division, stated the proposal is for a 148 unit apartment complex to be housed in 12 buildings. The site is located on Austin Drive south of Erlands Point Road. TAPE $768 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 19, 1990 Page 9 of 14 The site has a Multi-family Zoning designation and is just under 8 acres in size. It is part of a Multi-family zoning District, which includes the Jackson Park Naval Housing Facility. The Comprehensive Plan for the site designates the site at 7 to 15 dwelling units per acre. The findings of the Planning Commission includes specific policies that support Multi-family housing in this area. The Multi-famiiy Zoning allo~s a density of 22 dwelling units per acre and the actual density of this proposed project is 20 units per acre. Transportation characteristics shows access to the site along Austin Drive from two access locations. The addition of 148 dwelling units will generate approximately 1,000 vehicle trip ends. These trip ends will be ..distributed throughout the two access .locations and one unoccupied road that gives access to the Naval Hospital. Parking requirements for this facility is 258 parking spaces and the applicant is proposing to exceed that with 10 additional spaces, making a total of 268. In general, the Planning Commission found this application met the Zoning requirements and PUD criteria and recommends approval of the application for the Preliminary Planned Unit Development subject to the following two conditions: 1. The applicant/developer shall obtain an access easement or other legal instrument demonstrating to the City they have secured legal access to the site. 2. The applicant/developer shall provide a sheltered bus turnout ~F_h_~Kd ~9_r~9_~, Architect with AES Consultants, stated this project was started about one week after Congressman Norm Dicks had his conference on housing needs in Bremerton. The site is considered to be one of the prime properties available in the City of Bremerton. The concept of this project is to provide some medium- to- upper income level housing. The intent of AES Consultants is to provide a quality project, not something that will turn into a slum. The area of the site has Good visibility and will provide some of the needed housing in the City of Bremerton. In reference to the two conditions recommended by the Planning Commission, they now have in their files a signed document by former Mayor Glenn Jarstad that states they are the owners of the TAPE #768 City Council ReG. MtG. Minutes September 19, 1990 Page 10 of 14 road that Goes up to the Naval Hospital. They are still searching for the ownership of a portion of Austin Drive from northeast of the City limits. He had contacted Kitsap Transit regarding the bus turnout requirement and will be receiving a standard claim that the County likes to have for their bus turnouts. There will not be a covered bus turnout - it will be a bus turnout with a covered shelter. It is proposed to place the turnout at the north end of the plat, along the flat area of Austin Drive. Jim Strait, 6530 Harlow Drive, President of Kitsap Lake Neighborhood Association, stated he saw only one problem with the proposal and that was the access on HiGby Road. He pointed out HiGby Road is a small, curvy road Going to the Naval Hospital. He believes it Would be dangerous to have an access onto this road due to the current traffic load to and from the Naval Hospital. He contacted Kitsap County Engineering Department, because the residents in that area are concerned with traffic, and requested them-to check traffic loads at Eriands Point Road and Chico Way. The only other thing he would like to see, was some type of screen between the apartment complex and single family residents. Gar~ Mussman, property owner within 1,000 ft. of proposed project, expressed concern as to what would happen to the wildlife that currently use the proposed site habitat. He also felt the increased traffic flow would have a negative impact on the area. Aleta Webber, Erlands Point Rd., stated she was concerned about accessing onto Higby Road, but she was more concerned about the access located closer to the school grounds. She questioned~ if there would be fencing separating the roadway and school property? ~. ~!~p~am stated HiGby Road does not show up on any maps, but upon inspecting the site that is how it is curren~iy marked. In response to the wildlife issue, from the neighborhood meeting concerns of deer and eagles were voiced and that was included in the EnvJronmentai Check List. The Environmental Check List and Environmental Threshold Determination Of Non-significance was forwarded to the Washington State Department of Wildlife and upon their review it was determined no critical, biological areas or rare and endangered species were commented to exist on the site, however, a wooded site such as this would provide some habitat. This project would destroy a lot of habitat, but was not expected to intrude on any rare or endangered species, etc. TAPE #769 ~r~si.~_~g~gn questioned if Engineering had responded to whether or not there were any significant problems relating to the HiGby Road access? ~r.._~!l!Rg~am stated they did not specifically state there were no significant problems, however, when they review a plan they have a number of things to look at and when a problem is TAPE #769 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 19, 1990 Page 11 of 14 identified they comment on that specifi-c problem. The lack of a comment can only be assumed that a problem does not exist. However, Council could make a condition that the Engineering Department rereview the access to this site. It was his understanding that the applicant did not need this physical access for fire protection and could be eliminated, however, it did provide benefit to the site. In response to the question on screening, that would be a requirement of the Zoning Ordinance for properties along the north property line of the site. The applicant is proposing a 5 ft. setback - the Zoning Ordinance requires a 5 ft. high landscaped setback along projects, which are adjacent to single family residential zones. This would be a final design detail, which is not admitted at the time of the .preliminary application. The closest structure to the nort~ property line is approximately 29 feet away to a carport and _most of the structures are centered further to the south of the north property line. Mr. Collins express concern that there be some type of screening between the neighboring residents and the proposed project. He wanted to see something included that would protect their quality of life as it exists today, i.e., natural screening. He questioned if there was something in the City's ordinance that could be used as a mitigating condition to protect the surrounding residents? ~._A!~.i~gha_~ stated the current landscaping requirement for the project requires that screening be accomplished in two manners, either a 10 ft. wide landscaped setback, or a 5 ft. wide - 5 ft. in height landscaped setback. Mr. Collins questioned what was there to guarantee this would happen? Mr~ A~!~n__q_~ stated a landscaping plan had to be submitted and reviewed prior to the_issuance of a Building Permit application. That application was public information and could be reviewed. M~_..C~o~_ljDs expressed concern that landscaping could be put in but what guarantee did the City have that it would grow and be maintained? ~r. %~D~h~m stated the Zoning Ordinance had landscaping provisions that requires applicants to maintain their landscaping in a healthy, mature manner. In the event landscaping conditions deteriorate and someone complained to the City, the Planning Department would investigate and determine if there had been a breach of the Zoning Ordinance. M~.~ Co.%~i~n~ stated he wanted to see something stronger than just "responding to complaints", and questioned if a bond could be required to ensure that the screening was planted and maintained? L~i%a..Mi~!s, Assistant City Attorney, stated she would have to research the issue of a bond. Mr. Pratt stated a bond had not been discussed with the proponent, however, if a bond was used it would only cover the installation of screening, not maintenance. The enforcement, tool they would be relying on would be the Zoning TAPE %769 City Council-Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 19, 1990 Page 12 of 14 ordinance, which requires living vegetation as the buffer. Mr. g__o_~ns_ questioned how the proponent felt about something like this? ~F~_Person stated it had been done before. He explained a full landscape plan was being produced for the site and would include a sprinkling system to maintain plantings. The way the project was designed, as they read the City's Zoning Ordinance, the plan met Zoning Ordinance requirements. To add conditions for one project in particular, sounded a little one sided. Besides providing the 5 ft. buffer, there is an existing drainage culvert, which runs under the freeway and through to the Golf Course. Even though this drainage area is already there, they are providing a 25 ft. buffer on each side and would not be cutting down any trees. He believed they had taken into consideration adequate buffering between existing residents in the area and the apartment units. Also, he had a 60 ft. easement requirement for the Navy, which he could not develop. Mr. Johnson expressed his concern .that the buffer would not provide a high enough screening so that people are not looking into the backs of carports and wanted plantings that would include tall growing trees and shrubs. ~.F_~__~_o_hRson stated he would Support a motion to include that the City Engineering Department rereview the egress onto Higby road due to the curvy nature of the road. Mr. Person explained the egress was on the outside of the turn so there should not be a sight ~istance problem. Mr. Johnson questioned if there shouldn't be two bus turnouts...one for each direction? Mr. Person pointed out on the map where the suggested location of the bus turnout was designated. ~._John~9~ noted it appeared to be a long ways away from the major development and suggested a spot closer to the greater population. ~r~_~9~ explained there was a 40 foot drop at that location, which would make it difficult to access a turnout. ~. _~9~on emphasized placing a turnout so that people could walk to the bus stop without getting drenched when it rained and suggested an alternate location. MF~ ~er~qD expiain~d buses do not drive on private property and the area Mr. Johnson was suggesting had a 40 foot rise, making it difficult to use that site for a bus turnout. Mrz_.~p~D~p_n stated during a recent presentation by Kitsap Transit, they specifically said when cities design high density, multi-family developments, to give attention to making transit type activities convenient and easy to use. ~r.~ noted the width of Austin drive was almost like 4-lanes, so there is not a problem for a bus turnout. Mr~._.9~r.sg~ noted Kitsap Transit had stated in their presentation that a 1,000 ft. distance to a bus stop from a residential/commercial area was acceptable. M~__Wai~l questioned if retaining existing natural vegetation as a buffer was part of the site plan? Mr~ .All~g~a~ stated the Zoning Ordinance did require the applicant to identify trees over a certain d~ameter and height to remain in the landscape setbacks TAPE #769 City Counci~ Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 19, 1990 Page 13 of 14 and utilize existing landscape vegetation. ~Mr. Person pointed out that when spotting trees to remain on site, they must be 8" around...there are none that size on this site. ~. Person pointed out a number of areas that will be left as passive open space due to elevations of land, natural creek and marshy areas. Mr. Pratt reminded Council that at this time Mr. Person was not required to submit a landscape plan, however, Council could include certain conditions requiring that natural landscaping in the drainage ditch area and lar~er area identified be left as they are. Mr. Johnson questioned if the City had examined the impact of this development in view of SHB 2929 regarding impact payments from developers? ~ Johnson stated yes, it had been discussed, but the City does not have a Capital Improvement Plan nor an Impact Fee Schedule ~n place and it was his ~unde?standing that it would be illegal to try and exact impact fees on this project. Ms. Johnson questioned if the City would have such a plan soon? Mr. Pratt stated one half of the work is complete on the plan. ~~e__l stressed the City is extremely interested in being able to add to the housing inventory in Bremerton, however, they are also desirous to maintain the status of being the #1 most liveable city in the United States. Council's intent was not to discourag~ development, but to make sure it was in line with the livability environment as much as possible. President Horton pointed out a Landscape Architect was employed to come up with the best landscape plan for the site and she hoped the message would be forwarded that Council wants coverage in that area and then leave it to the architect to come up w~th the best scheme. ~.~O¥~$o__n~ questioned why Dockside contributed significantly to the C~ty's Parks and Recreation Fund and this project .wss not? M~_~t~ stated there were three reasons why there was no contribution to the Parks Pro,ram under this proposal: (~) project was not located in an area around a high recreational area, like KitsaD Lske, that had an immediate need to accommodate the public's use of a recreational facility; (2) Planning department was not alerted to any other parks related problem by the Parks Department in the clearance document submitted; (3) the Dockside Project was developed three years ago and at that t~me the state- of- the- art was to use the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) documentation to "exact funding from developers" Recent State leg~s!ation was enacted, which did not prohibit cities from using SEPA but provided a determination identifyin~ the way it should be done. The State expected the City's energy to be spent on developing a Capital Improvement Plan, determining levels of service already in place and determining impacts caused by projects and asking developers to pay their "fair share". Th~s legislation significantly cleaned up a fairly convoluted process that had been used. His determination TAPE #769 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 19, 1990 Page~14 of 14 of what was being done today was to hurry and get the process the legislature envisioned in place rather than continuing a process that the City's gets "slapped on the wrist" for using. Mr. Horninq noted th~s type of development would help to make the City strong and when it was pointed out a few months ago that Bremerton needed to accept growth and probably should be low income to assist people, however, this proposal reflects market rent, good growth and a very positive impact on the community. #0756 M/S/C/U(Johnson/Colvin) to approve the Eriands Point Apartments and that the turn out on to the road that goes to the Naval Hospital be rereviewed by the Engineering Department for safety and sight distances, that the bus turnout be coordinated with Kitsap Transit before Planning Department makes their approval and that the current natural growth areas discussed in tonight's presentation be left that way and maintained, along with the two conditions recommende~ by the Planning Commission. With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:07 p.m. APPROVED LY~N ~O~R'TO~, C~cuncil President ' City of Bremerton KLM/LH/me cc: Normal Distribution File/Vault