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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 22, 1989
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The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton
was called to order in the City Council Chambers, 239 4Th Street,
Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, March 22, 1989 at 5:30 p.m.,
with Council President Spencer Horning presiding. Council
members present were Lon Overson, Shirley Marty Crutcher, Lynn
Horton, Hank Waibel, Morrie Dawkins, A1 Colvin and C. R. "Tiny"
Collins. Councilman Russ Johnson was absent. Also present were
Assistant City Attorney Laura Anderson and City Clerk Kathleen
McCluskey.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council
President Horning and Invocation was given by Reverend Mike
Grimshaw of The First Church Of the Nazarene.
President Hornina announced that Item 6E had been pulled from the
Agenda for two weeks.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes Of Meeting - March 8, 1989, #AB89-061
B. Bid Award Recommendation - Golf Course Club House
Re-Roof, #AB89-062
M/S/C/U(Dawkins/Overson) to approve Consent Agenda as corrected:
Minutes - Page 7, first paragraph.."Mr. Sievers stated yes it is
a contract and bids are required for public work not Professional
Service Contracts...".
CLAIMS/WARRANT 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.
M/S/C/U(Colvin/Horton) on March 22, 1989, the Council does
approve for payment those vouchers included and further described
as follows: 42193, 42199 through 42367 in the total amount of
$80,870.38 and Regular Payroll in the amount of $328,275.79.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mr. Overson reported the Audit Committee met on Tuesday, March
21 and noted the Auditor is doing an excellent job. Mr. Overson
announced that John Koch will be part of a relay team
participating in a Centennial Run from Clarkston to Ilwaco,
Washington the week of April 2 through 9th. Also, Mr. Overson
reported that today a delegation from Washington D.C., visited
Bremerton for a preview of properties which may be considered for
a National Cemetery site. Mr. Duffy, Utilities Manager, escorted
the visitors.
Mr. Crutcher reported on a recent newspaper article which
described a program in Minnesota where lots were given away to
individuals who desired to build homes in the city - promoting
people to move back into the City and reclaim property not being
used. He noted that through the Council process there have been
occasions where the City disposes of property no longer being
used, giving it back to the citizens and placed back on the tax
rolls.
Mrs. Horton reported on Council Operations Committee meeting this
date where the Fire Department discussed the fire tower and what
it would entail to relocate that facility. Discussion brought
out that it would not be an easy task, relocation would require
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finding a centrally located area where there is enough area to
handle water run off as well as cost of removal and
reconstruction of the facility. The Fire Department was tasked
to look into several other options...one being talking with the
School District about the possibility of leasing.
Mr. Waibel stated his concerns regarding some statements made on
Tuesday, March 21, at a Co-Location/part of the Flagship '89
procedures...that Task 9 of Flagship '89 had recommended the VCB
be moved in with the Chamber of Commerce. He noted he was part
of Task 9 and it was their recommendation that VCB not move its
facility, that it was essential they remain where they are
currently located - serving a greater use. And, if anyone
should move to co-locate the Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce
should be moving in with the VCB. Another statement made - if in
fact VCB did not agree to move in with the Chamber of Commerce
the City would remove funding. Mr. Waibel stated that the City
Council desires efficient use of City funding and funding would
not be taken away if those entities receiving funds stay
efficient. He stated, for the record, funds for VCB would not be
removed if they stay at their present location, however if they
moved in with the Chamber and reduced their effectiveness then he
might reconsider whether or not to fund them.
Mr. Colvin noted he was questioned by a citizen regarding the
State Fuel Tax revenue and did the City receive such funds?
After contacting Ken Attebery of the Port Of Bremerton, he
learned that the Port does receive State Fuel Tax funds, which
are being used to fund the Bremerton Marina project. Mr.
Attebery reported the project is on schedule and the construction
contract is to be awarded in June.
Mr. Dawkins announced on Thursday, March 23, 7:30 p.m., the
Washington State Ferry System will hold a public meeting to
discuss a new Ferry Schedule. The new passenger only ferries
have been included with very little adjustment in the car ferry
schedule and adjustments have been considered for ferry riders
who must make further transportation connections. He noted the
Ferry Riders Coalition have reviewed the schedule and view it as
a good schedule.
Mr. Collins announced the old Charleston Neighborhood will hold
its first meeting on Thursday, March 23, 6:30 p.m., in the Boy
Scout Hall in Forest Ridge Park. Mr. Collins briefly described
the need for and purpose of neighborhood groups and how they work
together with their Council representative to share in the
function of municipal government.
Mr. Horninc reported he attended the Pro Bono Dinner which
included a fashion show. He noted his strong support of the work
that is being undertaken by the Pro Bono organization within our
area. Mr. Horning stated he was personally rewarded by the fact
that Bremerton is being considered for a National Cemetery. And,
he thanked Mr. Overson, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Colvin for their part
in helping to involve Bremerton in this opportunity.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Curtis Allen, 2123 5th Street, spoke on the proposed Parking Plan
and questioned if the City was developing the plan to make money
or to assist the citizens? He did not support the plan due to
the cost of implementation and his belief that the commuters
would not support the plan by parking farther away where there
would be no charge for parking.
6A - SURPLUS OF CITY VEHICLES, #AB89-063
The City has several vehicles at Gold Mt. Golf Course
no longer operable and are surplus to present needs.
which are
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A Declaration of Surplus is necessary to allow disposal.
Mr. Crutcher questioned if the money received from the surplus
vehicles would go into buying new vehicles or put into a reserve
fund, etc.? Rich Hanna, City Treasurer, stated in this case all
of the vehicles being proposed for surplus belong to the Golf
Course and whatever proceeds are realized from the sale will be
deposited with the Golf Course and those along with other
revenues will serve to fund the Golf Course Capital Improvement
Fund. A significant portion of that Capital Improvement Fund is
replacement and upgrading of vehicles.
Mr. Overson pointed out that this was one of many efforts being
undertaken to clean up and beautifying the Golf Course.
M/S/C/U(Crutcher/Collins) to declare Vehicles No.
3153, 3154, and 3155 surplus.
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6B - AMENDMENT #2, CONTRACT #2921 CH2M HILL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT, #AB89-064
The Wastewater Utility, pursuant to RCW 90.48,480, has a
requirement to address the combined sewers (CSO's) and their
respective overflows within the wastewater collection system and
the preparation of a CSO Reduction Plan.
The Utility in its
State's requirement.
1989 budget allocated funds to meet the
Amendment #2 to the CH2M Hill Professional Services Contract
#2921 provides for planning services associated with the DOE
C.S.O. planning requirement.
Estimated costs for preparation of the
approximately $156,000.
planning document is
Bill Duffy, Utilities Director, explained the City is responding
to the State's requirement as of January 1988. The Department Of
Ecology was petitioned by the City for an 18 month extension,
which is nearly up.
Mrs. Horton questioned if Amendment #2 was really asking for
$200,00 which included $156,000 for the study as well as $35,000
for additional engineering services. Mr. Duffy stated yes,
$156,00 would be for the CSO Plan and if additional SEPA
requirements or environmental work needs to be done additional
funding would be required. Mrs. Horton noted the $156,000 is
budgeted but questioned if the $35,000 was also included in the
budget? Mr. Duff~ stated yes. Mrs. Horton pointed out that as
part of Attachment B it was noted a great deal of work was being
done in Kitsap County. Mr. Duffy explained he was working with
the County to redefine some of the sewer service areas and the
fee structure with regard to service to County residents.
Currently that structure is the same as that for City residents
and there has been some discussion with County Commissioners that
there may be additional information or cost of service studies to
be done by the City's engineers to support the fee structure.
Mrs. Horton stated she hoped some of the $35,000 would be passed
on to the County or County residents. Mr. Duffy stated he was
hopeful that is the direction it will take. Mrs. Horton
questioned the line item identifying $3,000 for a boat? Mr.
Duffy explained there is a boat availability in the Utility to
do some of the sampling but subject to the City's Risk Manager
opinion if it may be used, however, if not, then the consultant
would have to rent a boat to do the necessary sampling. Mrs.
Horton questioned since the requirement is at the State's
direction is there any funding from the State? Mr. Duffy stated
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Mr. Waibel noted the City Attorney recommended wording in the
contract be modified as follows: 3rd paragraph - "The parties
hereby agree that the following provisions contained in
ATTACHMENT "A" and "B" shall revise the AGREEMENT". And, in
paragraph 4, change the word AGREEMENT to AMENDMENT. He
suggested that these changes be included in the contact.
President Hornina questioned what was the Utilities cash flow
position? Mr. Duffy stated, with respect to the Wastewater
Utility, they are in good shape and close to an agreement for
reimbursement of a number of projects with the U.S. Navy and had
recently approved an amendment to the Grant with respect to a
number of construction projects associated with State funding and
the revenue needs are being met for operations cost.
Mr. Overson questioned that the contract appears to request a
product and leaves the process wide open? Mr. Duffy explained
the process is defined pursuant to the RCW and the Associated
Code which are very definite with regard to requirements for the
CSO Plan. Mr. Overson questioned if the City could have obtained
the same product having gone to an open bid? Mr. Duffy stated
the reason he chose this method was that the original contract
developed the City's Wastewater Comprehensive Plan and a portion
of the work was already completed through the Comprehensive Plan.
The CSO Reduction Plan will become part of the Comprehensive Plan
as well as satisfying the State need.
Mr. Waibel questioned if this study would help the City to be
more in compliance with the Clean Water Act? Mr. Duffv stated
regulations are coming faster than the City can react to them,
however, this is another regulation that has to be met and
another step toward cleaning up Puget Sound.
Mr. Collins questioned what will the study do for the City of
Bremerton? Mr. Duffy stated the State is requiring the City,
over the next 10 years, to eliminate a number of overflows.
Currently the system, when it become surcharged with storm water,
does overflow at various pump stations and overflows. The City
has to develop a plan to eliminate them wherein storm water is
separated from sewage. When there is a large storm event the
combined system becomes intermingled and the excess continues to
go into Puget Sound.
M/S/C/(Waibel/Collins) to approve Amendment #2 to Contract #2921
for the preparation of a CSO Plan and authorize the Mayor to
execute same subject to Administrative Policy and Procedure with
the correction in third paragraph where the word "this" should be
changed to "the" and in the 4th paragraph the fourth word should
be "AMENDMENT" rather than AGREEMENT.
Vote:
In Favor:
Abstain:
Waibel, Collins, Dawkins, Colvin, Crutcher,
Horton, Horning
Overson
6C - CHANGE ORDER #2 CONTRACT #3005, SOUTH CENTRAL VALLEY ROAD,
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Attached is Change Order #2 for the South Central Valley Road
Transmission Main Improvement Project, Contract #3005.
This change order provides for final adjustment of the bid
quantities completed under this contract.
The total cost of the completed project to include Change Order
#2 is $56,505.65.
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Bill Duffy, Utilities Director, re-emphasized this final change
order represents the completion of the Transmission Main
Improvement along Central Valley Road.
President Hornino questioned if this was the project where there
were health questions? Mr. Duffy explained just north of the
project there were problems with asbestos pipe.
Mr. Crutcher questioned if this was over 10~ increase to the
basic contract? Mr. Duffy stated yes - this was associated with
the removal of the asbestos.
Mrs. Horton questioned if this was a budgeted item? Mr. Duff~
stated yes it is budgeted - a lump sum budget for infrastructure
replacements (close to 1/2 million dollars per year is budgeted
for existing water main replacement projects).
M/S/C/U(Horton/Crutcher) to accept the project as complete and
authorize Mayor to execute Change Order #2 to Contract #3005
subject to Administrative Policy and Procedure.
6D - LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN PALMA C. HAMMARGREN AND WASTEWATER
UTILITY, #AB89-066
The Wastewater Utility sewer lift station located on the north
end of Jacobson Boulevard is situated on property owned by Ms.
Palma C. Hammargren under a lease agreement.
Attached for Council's consideration is a new lease agreement
between the respective parties to continue the agreement for an
additional ten year period at the same terms and conditions.
Bill Duff~, Utilities Director, stated the City has attempted to
purchase the property from Mrs. Hammargren but she has been
unwilling to sell. She is willing to continue the lease at
$60.00 per year.
Mr. Collins questioned why the City did not exercise the "right
of domain" in this particular issue due to the possibility of the
City being in a liability situation? Mr. Duffy stated that is a
consideration, however, there is the possibility this pump
station may be relocated in the future and they have looked at
this as an interim agreement until the studies can be completed
and sewers extended into that area.
Mrs. Horton questioned why the contract had not been renewed
prior due to the beginning date shown of October 1, 19887 Mr.
Dully stated he had attempted to purchase the property and
negotiations had been underway for that period of time.
M/S/C/U(Colvin/Crutcher) to approve said lease agreement between
the Utility and Ms. Hammargren and authorize the Mayor to execute
said agreement subject to City Administrative Policy and
Procedure.
6F - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL OF KITSAP COUNTY #AB89-060
This item was tabled for one week from the March 15 City Council
meeting, in order to provide Exhibit A - Work Program And
Deliverables.
Don Pratt, Director Of Community Development, stated Earl Smith,
President of the EDC sent his apologies for not being able to be
present at this meeting. Mr. Pratt briefly outlined how the Work
Program will work:
Item A, which requires EDC to represent the City of Bremerton on
the Team Washington - a State-wide effort initiated by Governor
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Gardner - which endeavors to recruit out-of-State and Country
businesses to Washington State and using local organization, such
as the EDC, to develop an inventory of available lands and
provide local contacts for parties coming in.
Item B is operating a Business Assistance Program for procurement
of local Federal contracts by Bremerton businesses. There are
millions of dollars of Federal contracts within PSNS and Keyport
that go out of County and often times the reason they go out is
due to a significant learning curve as to how to approach the
Federal government and use the paperwork and procurement process
to achieve those contracts.
Item C to Operate A Business Retention Program - this program
puts businesses who are in need of increased management expertise
or capital acquisition in contact with other local people who
have those skills. It is often felt, in economic development
efforts, that the first thing to be done is try to preserve the
existing business.
Item D is to market Bremerton as a location site to businesses.
This goes along with the Team Washington concept.
Item E - monitoring the level of business activity in the City
through the Quarterly Report of B&O and Sales Tax, paying special
note as to which economic activities are increasing and which are
decreasing. Information is currently available to the City but
is not being reviewed from an analytical standpoint in order to
establish a profile and monitor activity as it rises and falls.
For example, the medical business is an exceedingly strong
business that is unseen by many. By monitoring the quarterly
reports and seeing how strong business is quarterly they will
better develop programs to retain or increase that business.
Mr. Collins questioned if Mr. Earl Smith was also Managing
Director of Flagship '897 Mr. Pratt stated Earl has been
involved in Flagship but he was not aware he had a position with
Flagship. EDC is coordinating efforts with Flagship - he is not
a board member, he has worked with Mr. Pratt as staff. Mr.
Collins questioned if the EDC was a function of Kitsap County and
if so how is Bremerton involved? Mr. Pratt stated it is a
function of Kitsap County only in a geographical sense. The
Economic and Development Council of Kitsap County is no more
affiliated with the County government of Kitsap than it is with
the municipal government of the City of Bremerton. the City and
County are both members and supporters of it and because of the
kinds of services the City delivers we are able to develop the
bulk of the services that EDC Council can deliver to a
business... making the link between local government and the
business is the EDC function. Mr. Collins questioned if the City
has copies of past reports of the EDC. Mr. Pratt stated he has
seen the latest annual report and he stated he regretted he did
not include it in the Agenda packet.
Mr. Overson questioned when the City Council would see the EDC's
first quarterly report? Mr. Pratt stated it was his
understanding the first EDC report will be delivyer within two
weeks of the first quarter. A lot of the work is ongoing with
the exception of one or two elements. Mr. Overson noted Mr.
Smith is a very highly qualified individual. Mr. Crutcher
questioned if the quarterly report would be presented as written
or in person? Mr. Pratt stated he believed the intent of the
contract was to have a written report sent to the Mayor's office.
He felt if Council requested the President of ECD to come before
them on a quarterly basis this could be accomplished.
Mrs. Hotton questioned, under Assignability, to whom could the
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claims be assigned? Laura Anderson, Assistant City Attorney,
state that would be a credit agency. Mrs. Horton stated she
personally would like to have all the funds go directly to EDC
and they take care of their own billing and she desired to
include that change in the contract. Ms. Anderson stated she saw
no problem with that - it is standard contract language, not
specific to EDC and could be taken out of the contract.
Mr. Waibel suggested having a generic marketing presentation made
to City Council at a Study Session.
Mr. Colvin questioned how much has the City paid to EDC in the
past and is the City getting their moneys worth? Kathleen
McCluskey, City Clerk, stated approximately $10.000 was spent in
1988. Mr. Pratt stated he felt the City got its moneys worth on
two fronts: (1) the City gets technical expertise to help market;
(2) the Board of Directors represent a strong segment of the
business community and to forge a partnership with that group is
of immense value in other than just business ways. And, he
strongly urged Council's approval of this contract.
M/S/C/U(Dawkins/Colvin) to authorize Mayor Lobe to sign the
attached contract with the Economic Development Council of Kitsap
County and to strike the wording in Section 6b: "provided,
however, that claims for payment under this Agreement may be
assigned".
7A - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) FOR VACATION OF A PORTION OF
CHARLOTTE AVENUE BY OPERATION OF LAW, APPLICANT: BALLWEG-
ROBINSON-CARLSON PARTNERSHIP, #AB89-068
On March 8, 1989, Council approved an application of Ballweg-
Robinson-Carlson Partnership for vacation by operation of law of
a portion of Charlotte Avenue abutting Lots 21 through 28, Block
A, Oyster Bay Addition. This ordinance formalizes the vacation
and will give clear title to the property, after passage and
recording.
Jan Stemkowski, Assistant City Engineer, gave a short history on
Operation Of Law and noted the subject property falls within the
appropriate time frame and was not annexed into the City until
1927, which places it under the County requirements. This piece
of property should have reverted back to the abutting property
owner previously, however, the City process puts the
responsibility of request upon the property owner.
Mr. Waibel noted the lack of a map showing the proposed vacation.
President Hornin~ questioned if the City anticipated any need for
the subject property? Mr. Stemkowski stated no - presently it is
already a parking lot and the grade is such that the City would
not desire to develop it.
M/S/C/(Crutcher/Waibel) to approve Ordinance, on first reading,
vacating a portion of Charlotte Avenue abutting Lots 21 through
28, Block A, Oyster Bay Addition.
Vote:
In Favor:
Oppose:
Overson, Crutcher, Horton, Waibel, Horning,
Dawkins, Colvin
Collins
7B - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) FOR VACATION OF CHARLOTTE AVENUE
N. OF KITSAP WAY BY OPERATION OF LAW, APPLICANT: RONALD AND KATHY
KARLBERG, #AB89-069
Ronald and Kathy Karlberg, the owners of Lots 33 thru 40, Block
A, Oyster Bay Addition, as recorded in Vol. 2, Pg. 63 of Plats,
Kitsap Co. Washington, except Kitsap Way are requesting that
Charlotte Avenue abutting said property from the north margin of
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Kitsap Way to south margin of llth Street be vacated by Operation
Of Law.
Said Plat was platted during that period of time (1902) pursuant
to the laws of the State of Washington 1989-90, Chapter 19, Sec.
32, Page 603, said property should be automatically vacated.
Jan Stemkowski, Assistant City Engineer, noted this request is
similar to Item 7A, which was just approve, and was part of the
same annexation. Under the law it should have reverted back to
the abutting property at that time.
Mr. Collins expressed concern that the City is giving away right-
of-way piece by piece and he did not approve of the method being
used. Mr. Stemkowski stated the City does not initiate Vacations
- the Operation Of Law and regular Vacations are initiated by
the property owner. Mr. Collins noted that was City policy which
could be changed. Mr. Stemkowski explained that if he were
talking about vacating a portion of Kitsap Way, the property
owner would have to pay and he may not be willing to pay the fair
market price for the property.
Mr. Waibel reminded Council they had decided to not do any more
vacating along Kitsap Way until there is a plan for that area.
President Morning stated the City does have a plan for that area
and emphasized that the City must comply with State law and
approve the request for Vacation.
M/S/C/(Overson/Dawkins) to approve ordinance, on first reading,
vacating a portion of Charlotte Avenue abutting lots 33 through
40, Oyster Bay Addition.
Vote:
In Favor:
Opposed:
Abstain:
Dawkins, Horning, Waibel, Horton,
Crutcher, Overson
Collins
Colvin
8A - PUBLIC HEARING - CROWN HILL ANNEXATION - TO CONSIDER 75%
PETITION AND TO ACCEPT PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO THE
ANNEXATION AND ZONING OF CROWN HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND APPROVE
ORDINANCE (FIRST READING), #AB89-070
On February 15, 1989, the City Council accepted the Bremerton
School District's 10% petition to annex Crown Hill Elementary
School, located between Rocky Point Road and Bertha Avenue. The
Planning Commission has reviewed the Comprehensive Plan and
zoning in the area and has recommended zoning for the annexed
area.
The purpose of this public hearing is to accept public comments
pertaining to both the annexation of this property and its zoning
upon annexation, and to consider the 75% petition for annexation.
Ron HouGh, Annexation Coordinator, provided a view graph which
outlined the property being considered for annexation - Crown
Hill Elementary School site, which is presently in the
jurisdiction of Kitsap County and contiguous to the City Limits
of Bremerton. The site consists of 10.64 acres.
The Annexation Area does not include any private property.
Notices pertaining to this annexation were sent to local property
owners and posted which included maps clearly delineating the
Annexation Area.
The school site is shown on the City's Comprehensive Plan as
"Public/Quasi-public Facilities (Elementary School)" The plan
designation is consistent with the present use of the property.
Bremerton's new Zoning Ordinance includes a "Parks & Schools (PS)
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Zoning District that was designed specifically for active public
schools and parks. The Planning Commission considered zoning
options and recommended the PS zone for this site upon
annexation. (Resolution #89-4).
All major departments of the City have reviewed the proposed
annexation and none of the departments felt the annexation would
result in any significant impacts on the City or on their
departments.
Mr. Houah provided a view graph showing surrounding zoning which
is mostly single family homes. Bremerton's Comprehensive Plan
shows the surrounding area as Residential with 0-7 units per
acre, which is a medium density residential designation. The
County has some Residential 5 zoning surrounding it and there is
a small County business convenience district where a convenience
store is located.
Mr.Houah noted staff recommended
applying the PS (Parks & Schools)
ordinance, for first reading.
approval
zoning
of the annexation,
and prepared an
President Hornin~ asked the "Appearance of Fairness/Conflict Of
Interest" question with all Council members being seated.
Harold Brooks, 1840 Jackson Drive, read a letter into the record
from the Westgate Community Club opposing the proposed
annexation. Westgate Club members had not read or received any
data that the School Board may have used to form their opinion to
annex. And, they noted there had not been a life safety problem
at Crown Hill Elementary School in the past 20 years.
Edward Savage 3126 Rocky Point Road, past Fire District
Commissioner, stated Fire District 19 has held a contract with
the City for paramedic services for several years so he could not
see how the School Board could justify their saying they desire
Bremerton's life support services. He emphasized the fact that
they are paying the same rate for life support services as City
residents. He stated he was in favor of anything that will
benefit the school and anything that benefits the children
benefits the neighborhood, however, he questioned whether or not
the Fire Department could provide adequate services covering the
proposed expanded areas along with what they currently cover.
Gerald Johnson, Principal of Crown Hill Elementary School, spoke
in favor of the proposed annexation for the following reasons:
(1) Police services and Police protection. He noted the
majority of students live within the City of Bremerton and in the
event there is need of police services it is easier facilitated
working directly with the Bremerton Police Department.
Currently, he must call the Sheriff's Department for matters
relating to police services.
(2) - Fire Safety Education - in the past the school has had a
good working relationship with the Bremerton Fire Department.
Although they are not required to service this school they have
included the students and staff at Crown Hill school for fire
safety education. Now, Mr. Johnson would like to continue this
service as they do an excellent job in bringing this type of
safety information which is greatly needed. Mr. Johnson pointed
out the school's desire to continue to be a good neighbor to the
surrounding area by providing opportunities for senior citizens,
adult and youth activities at the school site on a on going
basis.
Mr. Crutcher emphasized the largest problems in our community is
abusive use of drugs and the importance of working with children,
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at an early age, to learn how to resist the pressures in society.
He strongly supports programs benefiting children. Also, he
pointed out that the School District requested the annexation.
Mr. Waibel stated that in additional to the comments by Mr.
Johnson regarding the advantages to the School District, the
School District will have only one municipal agency to work with
for all of their schools if the proposed annexation is approved.
M/S/C/U(Overson/Horton) to approve the annexation of Crown Hill
Elementary School site.
M/S/C/U(Waibel/Collins) to approve the application of the Parks
and Schools (PS) Zoning District as recommended in Planning
Commission's Resolution #89-4.
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M/S/C/U(Horton/Crutcher) to approve ordinance, on first reading,
annexing approximately 10.64 acres located east of Rocky Point
Road and west of Bertha Avenue into the City of Bremerton,
rezoning said property to Parks and Schools (PS) and fixing the
effective date of annexation.
8B- PUBLIC HEARING - ROSS ZONING MAP REVIEW - TO CONSIDER A
ZONING REVIEW COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION FOR THE CORRECTION OF AN
ERROR ON THE ZONING MAP IN THE VICINITY OF WHEATON WAY AND DIBB
STREET, #AB89-071
Upon adoption of the new Zoning Ordinance, the City Council
established a "Corrections Of Errors" process to find and correct
errors that may have occurred in the text of the Zoning Ordinance
or in the application of zoning to specific properties or areas.
Mr. Ron Ross suspected that an error may have occurred in the SF-
3 zoning of his Wheaton Way property and applied for a zoning
review.
The suspected error was reviewed by the Zoning Review Committee
on November 29, 1988, and the Committee's recommendation is now
being forwarded to the City Council for public hearing. If
Council agrees with the recommendation, the error will be
corrected.
President Hornina asked the "Appearance Of Fairness/Conflict Of
Interest" question with all members being seated.
Ron Houah, Planning Manager, provided a view graph showing the
two adjacent lots owned by the applicant, Ron Ross, having a
combined area of 35,040 square feet and located on the east side
of Wheaton Way at the intersection of Dibb Street. Both lots
have 80 feet of frontage on Wheaton Way and take access directly
off Wheaton Way with no other access. The lots are surrounded on
the north, east and south by Bremerton School District lands and
on the west by Wheaton Way.
The subject property is located within an area that has been
designated for residential purposes on the Comprehensive Plan.
The designation is "Residential, 7-15 Units/Acre" on the west
side of Wheaton Way and "Residential, 15-30 Units/Acre on the
east side where the lots are located. Schools are typically
included in residential areas on the plan. A change in zoning to
a "commercial" designation would not be consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan at this location. However, a change to a
high-density residential zone, such as Multiple-family (MF} would
be consistent with the Plan designation.
Under the City's previous zoning, the lots were included in a
large R-1 zone that also included View Ridge Elementary School
and old Bremerton High School sites. There was commercial zoning
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(B-l) on the west side of Wheaton Way to the south and B-2 zoning
north of the site on Wheaton Way near Sylvan. However, there was
no commercial zoning adjacent to the two lots that might have
been expanded to include them.
Surrounding Land Uses - across Wheaton Way to the west is a
single-family home neighborhood that fronts on Dibb Street and
other interior residential streets. The applicant's property is
on the opposite side of Wheaton Way, is not part of a residential
neighborhood, nor is it a part of the public school complex that
surrounds it on the north, east and south. Although one of the
two lots was a homesite for several decades, its suitability for
that type of use (in the opinion of the applicant) has
disappeared.
When the City's new Zoning Map was first considered by the City
Council, both schools and the applicant's property were included
in the SF-3 residential zone. Later in the process, the two
schools were included in a new PS (Parks & Schools) zone which
excluded the applicant's property. These are now the only two
lots on the east side of Wheaton Way between the Warren Avenue
Bridge and Riddell Road that are zoned SF-3. They are related to
the residential neighborhood to the west only through the SF-3
zone and not necessarily because there is any neighborhood
relationship. Because of the noise and traffic on Wheaton Way,
the applicant feels his two lots are not suitable for new
residential development and he is requesting the City to correct
the Zoning Map to eliminate what now appears to be a "spot zone".
The Zoning Review Committee agreed that single family
residential development not be encouraged at this location.
And, the two lots should not be tied to the School District's
plans for the future and should not put the burden on the
applicant to require the School District to absorb his
properties into their operation. The Committee also felt the
Ross properties were not properly considered when the PS zone was
being applied around the three sides of it and it was an error to
leave the properties zoned SF-3 at this location. The Zoning
Review Committee recommends that the City Council correct this
error by amending the Zoning Map to include these two lots in the
General Business (GB) zoning district.
Kathleen McCluskey, City Clerk, read into the record letters from
C. W. Wareham, 1111 Dibb Street; Bettie Hopkins, 1115 Dibb
Street; Mrs. C. L. Brownhill, 1109 Dibb Street, stating their
opposition to the proposed annexation. The following reasons
were stated: (1) Property is surrounded on three sides by
elementary school; (2) would be too distracting to children to
have a business operating in the middle of their school, traffic
already too heavy on wheaton - do not need to add traffic with
more business; (3) encroaching on the last residential area along
Wheaton Way; (4) businesses too close to residences - if rezoned
then residential property abutting businesses should be
considered for rezone due to increase noise/traffic and
difficulty to resale property for continued use as residential;
(5) property not on City sewer system.
Mr. Overson, member of the Review Committee, stated the subject
property is in a difficult position from a zoning standpoint.
Some consideration was given to the possibility of the School
District not wanting to keep the school sites for school use and
offering for some type of commercial use. He supported the
Committee's recommendation that General Business would be the
highest and best use of the subject property.
Mr. Waibel stated the request is not a rezone and if it were a
rezone then conditions could be attached to the change. He
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questioned if the Council had any opportunity to attach
conditions through the errors and corrections process to eleviate
the affect of this correction of error? Mr. HouGh stated no, the
applicant did not apply for a rezone - he applied for a review of
his zoning to see if an error was made at the time the new Zoning
Ordinance and Map were adopted.
Mr. Collins noted that the Wheaton Way strip got started by spot
zoning and this particular piece of property continues to exist
as a "spot" zone. He cautioned Council to give serious
consideration to any future "spot zoning" along long corridors.
Mr. Colvin expressed concern for the neighbors living in the
residential area and felt there should be some language included
that would protect the neighbors from any adverse conditions
which may occur as a result of the errors and corrections
process. Mr. Colvin questioned if the area north of the two lots
was business also? Don Pratt, Director of Community Development,
stated not all - there are parks and school property that comes
out front along Wheaton Way before becoming General Business.
Mrs Horton emphasized that the discussion appears to support
that there was an error made and the focus should now be made to
determine what the proper zoning should be. If and when the
property is developed will be the time to discuss impacts and
application of conditions.
Mr. Waibel pointed out if anyone in a residential area feels that
they would be more appropriate zoned as business/commercial then
they have the opportunity to have the issue discussed by the
Zoning Review Committee. Mr. Overson stated this concern could
be discussed at the next Zoning Review Committee meeting which is
scheduled for March 28.
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M/S/C/U(Horton/Crutcher) to approve the correction to the Zoning
Map as recommended by the Zoning Review Committee. If approved,
the two lots would be changed from Single-Family (SF-3) to
General Business (GB).
With no further business
meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
EEN L. MCCLUSKEY, CI LERK
APPROVED
ENCER uncil President
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