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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/25/78 UNAPPROVED MINUTES CI]Y CC~ISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES COUNCI[ · April 25, gTB APPROVED MAY -2 1978 TAPE #132 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bnemerton, Washington, (A) 678 was held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 23g Fourth Street, on Tuesday, April 25, 1978 at g:05 A.M., with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were CommisSioner Stewart, Commissioner Swanson~ City Clerk Mandio, Asst. City Attorney McCluskey and representatives of the press and radio. Meeting was opened with the Piedge oF Allegiance and invocatior~ was given by Rev. Lewis Schultz of Charleston Baptist Church. MINUTES OF APRIL 18, lg78 Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve minutes as circulated, carried unanimously. SEPARATIONS Scott Allan Corey, Street Dept., Temporary Employee, 4/21/78. Lois Clark, Roger- Ferguson, Steven Garinger & Kelly MacDonald, Parks & Recreation, Part-Time Playleaders, 4/25/78. Robert G. Shiell, Police Dept., 1st Yr. Patrolman, 4/30/78. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve separations, carried unanimously. NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT Remedies C.-Aragon, Parks & Recreation, Part-Time Playleader~ $3.00 per hr., 5/1/78. Marry Alien Lindberg, Parks & Recreation, Extra Laobr, $2.65 per hr., 4/21/78. Lowell Castle, Water Supply, Well Driller (provisional), $7.12 per hr'., 4/24/78. Victor Earl Messing, Water Distribution, Serviceman Z, $5.30 per hr., 4/24/78. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart .to approve notices of employment, carried unanimously. CHANGES OF PAY STATUS John R. Feltenberger, Wastewater~ Operator II, 7C to gAD $5.63 to $5.97 per hr., 5/1/78. Julie Gosselin, Public Works, Dept. Secretary, 6A to §B, $5.01 to $5.16 per hr., 5/2/78. Edward J. Swan, Fire Dept., 4th Yr. Firefighter to Lieutenant, $1,374.48 + $13.74 to $1,529.64. + $13.74 per mo., 4/27/78. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve changes of pay status, carried unanimously. AUTHORIZATION TO HI-RE CIVILJlAN WARRANT SERVER Clerk read memo from Chief of Police, dated April 24, 1978, which requested ~hat immediate action be taken to hire a civilian warrant server. The memo stated that the need is now but it will probably be at least two months or longer before someone can actually be hired. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to authorize Civil Service Commission, through the Chief of Police, to start procedure to hire one additional civilian warrant server, carried unanimously. PAYROLL VOUCHERS Salary Fund, Gross payroll fen period 4/3/78 thru 4/16/78 $210,193.§5; and Claim Fond, FICA and Bank Service fees for same period, $~,345.32, audited by John R. Ross. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner' Swanson to approve payroll vouchers~ carried unanimously. TAXICAS DRIVER'S LICENSE APPLICATION Robert Martin Casey, approved by Capt. Shoemaker for Chief of Police. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve application for taxicab doiver's license, carried unanimously. MUSIC MACHINE APPLICATION Robert Seever~ music machine for Hall of Fame, approved by Asst. Chief oF Police Kvistad. Melior by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioneo Swanson to approve music machine applica- tion, carried unanimously. CITY COM~'ISSIONERS' April 25, 1978 Page two CHANGE ORDER #6, WHEATEN WAY - BROAD TO RIDDELL Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated April 24, 1978, attached to which was Change Order #6 for the Wheaten Way project~ Broad to Riddell. The estimated amount of the change order is $2,430.00 and a two calendar day time extension was also requested. The memo stated this change order authorizes the labor and material necessary to widen Wheaten Way north of R&ddell so as to provide for the proper flow of traf£ic through the intersection; that the State of Washington Dept. of Transportation will reimburse the City in the amount of the matching funds required. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve Change Order #§ in the net amount of $2,430.00 and grant a two calendar day time extension. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad stated he was very happy that Commissioner Swanson was able to work this out because it is really needed. Motion carried unanimously. HYDRANT CHARGES Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent, dated April 24, 1978, which stated the Tr&cyton Fire District and the Brownsville Fire District have been combined; the Tracyton Fire District had an agreement on hydrant rentals but since the combining of the two districts~ they claim there are no funds for paying the hydrant rentals; that if the benefiting customers were charged 25¢ per month, this would pay for the hydrant rental. The memo stated further that this charge would be comparable to what the City Fire Dept. is paying for the same service. The memo recommended that City Council authorize the Finance Dept. to increase the water charge to East Bremerton customers outside the City limits by 25¢ per month, said water change being a hydrant rental charge; A lengthy discussion followed and Mr. McCluskey stated the City will not be charging 25¢; that the D&strict is charging them 25¢ a month and the City will merely collect. It was the consensus of the Commissioners to have the City Attorney's office review the request and report back next week. PROVISIONAL HIRING OF WELL DRILLER Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent, dated April 24, 1978, which requested permission to hire Lowell Castle as a provisional well driller. Mayor Jarstad stated this act&on was taken earlier in thelmeeting. MEADOWDALE WELL Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent, dated April 24, 1978~ which stated that North Perry Avenue Water District has offered $20,000.00 for the Meadowdale Well; that he believes this is a fair realistic pr&ce to both parties because of the following reasons: (1) Destruction to the well house, electric control panels, the chlorination faci].ities, metering and other facil±ties; (2) The well produces only 185 gpm; and (3) This well pumps a little sand and'w±11 require a sand trap or filter before the water can be used in the system. Clerk presented letter from North Perry Avenue Water District:, dated April 20, 1978~ offering to pay the City $20,000.00 for the Meadowdale Well. Commissioner Stewart questioned whether or not the City could sell property below the appraised value and Mr. McCluskey explaine.d that RCW 39.33010 states the City can se11 it on such terms and conditions as are mutually agreed upon by the proper authorities of the state and/or the subdivisions concerned. Discussion followed regarding the sale of the well And adjoining property. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to refer to City Attorney's office for one week's study to verify what the Washington code actually states, .and see if the City can move along these lines to sell the Meadowdale Well to North Perry Avenue Water District~ carried unanimously. HEARZNG DATES Clerk reported that hearing dates had been set for the following; Bremerton Housing Authority Rezone, May 2, 1978; James R. Jolin Rezone, May g~ 1978; Kitsap Lake Junction Comprehensive Zoning Designation Rezones, May 23~ 1978; and Harkins Place Group Rezone and R/W Vacation, June 6, 1978. REQUEST TO SURPLUS PROPERTY AND OBTAIN APPRAISALS (Lake Tahuyeh) Clerk read memo from Commissioner Swanson, dated April 20, i978, at~ached to which was a memo from Erv tteath and a purchase offer from Alexander Enterprises CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES April 25, 1978 Page three regarding property at Lake Tahuyeh. The memo stated this property is extremely valuable as development property and is no use to the City water supply; that it is a maintenance problem and a cost to the City with no return now or for the future. The memo suggested getting an appraisal and selling to the highest bidder. Clerk stated the property'consists of lg0 acres at Lake Tahuyeh and Alexander Enterprises has offered $150,OO0.OO. Mayor Jarstad stated this property was purchased in 1950 for $8,5oo.bo and this has been a good investment over the years. He stated he feels the City should hold onto this property because the value will continue to increase. Commissioner Swanson stated the land takes a certain amount of maintenance and this takes away, to a certain extent, from the appreciation of the property. He Stated if the City keeps this property, the existing buildings will have to be torn down because they are ready to fall down now and they are nothing but an attractive nuisance. He stated he is not sure that the City should be in the real estate speculation business and be thinks the City should dispose of the rest of this property and put it back on the tax rolls or it should be leased on a long-term lease. Commissioner Stewart stated he liked the idea of leasing this property and he thinks it should be utilized to bring in some income or it should be disposed of. Mayor Jarstad suggested tearing down the existing houses and implementing a study in the coming months about leasing the peoperty. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to'proceed with an appraisal. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad stated he would vote for the appraisal but he doesn't think he can ever vote for outright sale of this property. Commissioner Stewart stated he thinks the ]ease is the best idea and Commissioner Swanson stated he felt the taxpayer's money should go to something that has an ongoing,value rather than a speculative value. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. M~Cluskey stated that Mr. & Mrs. Robert Zimmerman own about 40 acres in the Lake Tahuyeh area and they wish to enter into some kind of agreement to allow them access to their property. He stated he does not feel the City should commit itself to the extent of granting an easement~ but some type of agreement could be entered into; that Mr. Zimmerman has agreed to maintain the road and hold the City harmless for damages that might occur by someone using the road. Commissioner Swanson asked if they are land-locked or is there any other road into the property. Chuck Moore, Water Superintendent, stated a four-wheel drive vehicle is needed to come in from the west. Commissioner Stewart asked if it would harm anything to issue an easement or a use permit and Mr. McCluskey stated he did not see any real problems; that it will be a benefit because Mr. Zimmerman has agreed to repair and maintain the road. Commissioner Swanson suggested that Council take no action until next week so he can do more research on this question. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Mayor Jarstad: 1, Stated he has the Grants Report for the month and he wants to keep the commissioners informed where the City is on any grant-related projects. He stated he also has the City Attorney's report. 2. Reported he testified in court yesterday regarding the Ron Ross suit. Mayor Jarstad left the meeting at this time. Commissioner Stewart: Presented agreement with Pacific Bank and stated that the cost will be $5.00 per tape and 4¢ per item for this automatic withdrawal for utility bills. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to accept agreement with Pacific ~ank, carried. SURPLUS VEHICLE - Fire Dept. Clerk read memo from Fire Chief~ dated April 21, 1978, which requested that one 1970 Chevrolet Station Wagon (C-33 Trng. Division) be declared surplus and disposed of in the best interest of the City. The memo also requested authoriza- tion to call for bids for a replacement vehicle. Motion by Commissioners Swanson an~ Stewart to declare 1970 Chevrolet Station Wagon su.rplus and call for bids for new vehicle, carried. -3- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES April 25, 1978 Page four BID AWARD - Parking Facilities Commissioner Stewart recommended that bid for parking facilities be awarded to APCOA, Inc., the low bidder. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to award bid for parking facilities to APCOA, Inc., carried. BID AWARD - 10" Meter Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent, dated April 20, 1978, which recom- mended that bid be awarded to Pacific Water Works for 10" turbine meter, in the amount of $3,273.94. Memo stated this was the low bid. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to award bid for 10" turbine meter to Pacific Water Works, carried. BID AWARD - Sludge Flight Chains Clerk read memo from Wastewater Supervisor, dated April 19, 1978, which recom- mended that bid for sludge flight chains be awarded to Kaman Bearing & Supply Corp. as the low bidder. Motion by Co~issioners Swanson and Stewart to award bid to Kaman Bearing & Supply Corp., carried. WASHINGTON STALE AUCIIONEER ASSOCIATION CONVENTION Clerk read letter from Larry Stokes, dated April 15, 1978, which stated it was impossible to obtain suitable accommodations in the City fop the auctioneer's convention on May 6 and 7, 1978 and, therefore, the convention will be held at the Poplars in Silverdale. DISCONTINUED USE OF CITY'S WADING POOLS Clerk read memo from Parks Superintendent, dated April 24, 1978, which stated the Health Dept. has recommended that the use of the City's wading pools be discontinued unless water quality standards, disinfection procedures and sanitary controls can be constantl~ maintained at the level required by the Dept. of Social and Health Services; that an expenditure of $6,OOO.OO would be necessary to install complete recirculation equipment and constant supervision of each pool would be necessary during operating hours to insure sanitar3 control measures. The memo requested that City Council authorize discontinued use of the City's three wading pools (Warren Ave. Playfield, Manette Playfield and Evergreen Park), and recommended that the Parks Dept. install attractive, log-timber children's play a~paratus in these pool locations~ which will better serve the community on a year-round basis and not limit play to hot summer days as the pool use has been. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to follow recommendation of Parks Superintendent and discontinue use of wading pools and install new equipment as stated above, carried. QUARANTINE OF DOGS (Letter from Humane Society) · CIerk ~ead ietter from Humane Society, dated ApriI 14, 1978, attached to which were copies of letters from Scott T. Strey to the Humane Society,'dated March' 3~ lg78,-and from'the Humane Society to Mr..& Mrs. Strey, dated ApriI 14, 1978. CIerk stated Mr. Strey's letter compIained that his dog was not humanely treated when it was in quarantine at the Humane Society and he had to pay veterinarian bills in the amount of.approximately $50.00 because his dog contracted tracheitis with pneumonia whiie it was in quarantine. The ietter from the Humane Society to Mr'. Strey stated the mat%er was investigated and they found no lack 6f care or' neglect on the part of the }{umane Society. CIerk reported she had talked to Marge Kench at the Humane Society and she was interested in changing 'the City ordinance so that dogs do not have to be quarantined at the Humane Society. Commissioner Stewart stated they do not have to quarantined at the Humane Society; that they can be quarantined at a vet or kennel. I_EASE AGREEMENT - Robert J. BuIIard (Brownsvii]e WeII) Clerk presented lease agreement with Robert J. BuIIard for the BrownsviiIe Well for the .period ending May 20, 1979. Commissioner.Stewart asked that the Consumer Price Index be included in the lease. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to renew lease and include Consumer Price Index, carried.. -4- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES April 25, 1978 Page five PROCLAMATIONS Clerk presented proclamations of t~e Mayor: SENIOR CITZZENS' MC~TH, May 1978 and SPRING CLEAN-UP, PAINT-UP, FIX-UP WEEK, May I to May 5, 1978; BUILDING CONSULTANT - TIME EXTENSION Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent, dated April 21, 1978, which requested that a time extension be granted to A1Herrmann for the completion of pumphouses at Well #8 and Bridle Ridge Well; the comple~ion of the projects.has been delayed by the pending shipment of conduit and door locks. Mot&on by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve time extension, carried. MUNICIPAL GARAGE SHOP RATE Clerk read memo from City Auditor,. dated April 24, 1978, which recommended the shop rate charge be reduced from $18.00 to $14.00 per hour, effective May 1, 1978. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to reduce garage shop rate charge from $18.00 to $14.00 per hr., carried. ORDINANCE NO. 3428 - Bureau of Fire Prevention Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Section 1 and Section 3 of Ordinance No. 2802, establishing a Bureau of Fire Prevention providing.regulations for fine prevention and protection, providing for officers to enforce said regulations; and establishing penalties for violations thereof". Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 342B on second reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Absent; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. RESOLUTION NO. 1762 - Harkins Place Right-of-Way Vacation Cierk read, "A RESOLUTION setting out the date, time and place for a public hearing on Harkins PIace right-of-way vacation for June 6, lg78 at 10:30 A.M. in the City Council Chambers, City HaIi, Bremerton, Washington". Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to pass Resolution No. 1762, carried as ~ollows: Mayor Jarstad, Absent; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; CommisSioner Swanson, Yes. PUBLIC, RECOGNITION . . Mrs. Maciukiewicz, 919 Cogean, asked when the preferential parking issue would be heard and CommissJoner Stewart stated a hearing date would be set today. Clerk stated the hearing will be held on May 30, 1978 at 10:30 A.M. and it will be published in the newspaper. HEARINGS - Ferguson R/W Vacation, O'Day'Variance and Duplex Lot Size Consideration Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to hold hearings in order listed above, carried. TAPE #132 FERGUSON RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION HEARING (A) 1520 Clerk stated the hearing had been advertised and po~ted as required bY law. She read Planning Commission Resolution No. 460 recommending denial of the vacation. Ken Attebery, Planning Director, spoke about the proposed vacation using a colored sketch. He stated the parcel o? property is located to the west o? Bernice's Steak House and read ?rom the Staff Review. He stated there is evidence that the property is involved in some fill activity behind Bernice's and the Engineering and Building Departments are ±nvestigating the nature of tha~ fill. He pointed out that the WAshington Administrative Code does give the City the option if they should choose to vacate this property, of having that property appraised and requiring that one-half of the appraised value be paid to the City. Mayor Jarstad re-entered the meeting at this time. PROPONENT: Elwin Blair, 12174 SE 17th Place, Bellevue, WA 98OO5, stated he was representing his mother-in-law. He stated they have no plans to develop the property. He stated that delivery trucks are using ~he property now to make their deliveries and they could stop that: if they so desired. He spoke of the fill and the problems it has created, He stated the City should police where the ?ill is -5- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES April 20, 1978 Page six placed and Commissioner Stewart stated that is a civil suit between him and the other property owners. Mr. Blair stated that if the City chose to vacate the property, it could be developed at a later date; that without the vacation, the property cannot be developed. Commissioner Stewart stated there are adverse comments from City departments regarding the vacation and he would like to know why the Traffic Dept. denied the request. Commissioner Swanson gave the history of Kitsap Way and stated the State Highway Dept. has turned back a large number of these areas along Kitsap Way; that this is a piece of property that is not now on the tax rolls. Commissioner Stewart suggested having Commissioner Swanson review this request and find out why the Traffic Division recommended denial and report back next week. No one spoke in opposition to the vacation, Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to postpone decision for one week to allow review, carpied unanimously. APE #132 O'DAY VARIANCE TO SECTION 718 OF ZONING ORDINANCE (A) 1901 Clerk stated the hearlng had been advertised, posted and letters of notification were mailed to residents as required by law. She read Planning Commission Resolution No. 4§g recommending denial of the variance. Commissioner Stewart stepped dow~ due to a possible conflict of interest. Clerk read Planning Commission Minutes dated March 21, 1978 and reported that 48 advisory ball. ors had been sent out, 15 returned with 14 agreeing and one disagreeing. Ken Attebery, Planning Director, explained the request for variance is to allow parking in the 15 ft. front setback and it was den&ed by the Planning. Comm±ssion because the angle parking Ss proposed would require that the autos parked in the front yard setback back out into the right-of-way across the sidewalk area in order to exit the parking lot. He stated it would cause too many safety hazards to pedestrians. He stated the special use permit was approved by the Planning Commission. Mayor Jarstad suggested making the front parking stalls for compact cars onl.y and Mr. Attebery stated he felt it would be difficult to police. He stated there will be 16 parking stalls without the variance. PROPONENTS: Bob Stewart, 303 Lebo Blvd., stated he is one of the directors of [_and Title and he agreed that cars should not back out on the sidewalk. He asked if it Could be turned around so that cars are backing into the alley. He stated this will be mainly an employee parking lot so there won't be many cars going in and out. Discussion followed reganding ingress and egress and Mr. McCluskey stated that a restrictien could be placed to allow cars to enter on the alley and exit,:on Fourth. Landscaping and beautification were discussed. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve variance with the condition that entrance be from the alley and exit on Fourth Street, carried. Commissioner Stewart re-entered the meeting at this time. FERGUSON RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION (continued) Ron Karlberg, 3300 Rocky Point Dr., stated he is the owner of RaH Market and he and Bernice's Steak House object to the vacation because it would force delivery trucks to use right-of-way in front of their businesses, cause congestion on Kitsap Way and reduce parking. Commissioner Stewart stated Mr. Karlberg is using Mrs. Ferguson's private property for ingress and egress now and Mr. Ka~lberg stated he was aware of this. Commissioner Stewart suggested getting together with Mr. Blair and trying to work it out among themselves. Mayor darstad stated that easements should be granted to allow accessibility to delivery trucks if the vacatio:n is approved. It was expla.ined to Mm. Karlberg that a decision will be made next week. -6- CITY COMMISSZONERS' MINUTES April 25, 1978 Page seven BILLS Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to g±ve blanket approval to vouchers 04004 thru 04117 inclusive in the amount of $105,990.42, audited by John Ross, carried unanimous].y, PREFERENTIAL PARKING K~n Atteherv explained tha~'he had spent a considerable amount of time preparing a preferential parking assessment as it is a very touchy issue. He stated he has issued a final declaration of non-significance. Motion by Commissioners Stewart And Swanson to adopt final declArat±on of' non- significance, carried unanimously.' Meeting recessed from 11:35 A.M. until 7:00 P.M. Recessed City Commissioners' Meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor dArstad. Also present were Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Swanson, City Clerk Mandio, Assr, City Attorney Conely and representatives of the press and radio. TAPE #132 DUPLEX LOT SIZE CONSIDERATION HEARING (B) Clerk stated the hearing had been advertised and posted as required by law, She read Planning Commission Resolution No. 456 which recommended that no action be taken to change the zoning ordinance requirements for duplex lot area in R-1 zones. Ken Attebery, Planning Director, summarized the actions of the study groups and Plmnning Commission up to this point and stated the Planning Commission recommended not making any changes pending completion of the Comprehensive Plan. The following possibilities were considered by the Planning Commission: (1.) Not increasing the lot size; (2) Double the lot size to 9600 sq. ft.; (3) Increasing lot sizes to 9600 sq. ft. with a grandfather clause; (4) Increasing lot sizes to 7200 sq. ft.; and (5) Increasing lot sizes to 7200 sq. ft. with A grandfather clause. .He stated the ~rAndfather clause would Allow duplexes to built on 5800 sq. ft. lots of record. Bill Amo, 238 Willow, spoke of the R-1 Initiative and stated it was aimed at causing the City Council to have hearings before they allowed apartments in R-1 districts and also prevent developers from using the duplex threat.. He stated he feets that 5800 sq. ft. is not big enough for a duplex lot.' Douglas Lince, 327 No. Lafayette, stated he felt many people signed the initiative pet:ition just to get people off their backs And only 1567 voted for, the initiative. He stated the whole business regarding the R-1 Initiative and duplex lot sizes is a negative emotional appeal. Anne Maloof, 278 Kibsap Lake N~, stated she felt this was A very practical thing, not just emotional. She stated that 5800 sq. ft. for a duplex allows approximately 15 units per acre and that is high density. She stated they are contesting high density development, not duplexes that Are built to rehabilitate A neighborhood. She stated home owners want to protect their investment And there is a very definite threat to the Kitsap Lake area. She stated that developers are not interested in bu±ldin9 in areas that need rehabilitation; that they want to go to the outlying areas. Dave [~orquist stated he ]ives on Madrona Point across from a duplex. He stated the Average home costs $50,000.00 and the price is ~ncreasin9 on an average of' $1,OOOOOO a month and thecounte~ is facing a housing crisis. He sta~ed he feels the 5800 sq. ft. lot size for a duplex is good because this encourages individuals to build duplexes And he feels dup]exes are a better alternative than high rise apartments. Olin TrJpp asked what peopie are going to look for in the way of housing when they get out of a duplex and want a home of their own. He stated there is no rhyme nor reason for using 5800 sq, ft. for a duplex and he feels g600 sq. ft. should be the m±nimum. -7- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MZNUTES April 25, 1978 Page eight Dean Dewell, 5842 Oceanview Blvd. NE, spoke at length concerning the lot size for duplexes. He stated he sat in three Planning Commission meetings and at every single meeting, the Planning Commission asked to have the issue set aside untiI the Comprehensive Plan could be analyzed and some guidelines could be put together. He stated this is a serious issue, but he feels the Comprehensive Plan is more important. He spoke of the population growth and stated there have been fewer than 50 duplexes built and he does nut think there is a threat to the residents regarding duplexes. He stated that must of the,duplexes in the City are on pieces of property in excess of 5800 sq. it. He stated he prefers total protection of privatb property rights. Doug Booth, 1332 East Hope, stated this is perhaps the final step that began when the nine units per acre ordinance was passed. He spoke of the Initiative and stated it was the wish of the majority of those who voted that it become law. He spoke of the task forces that are involved with BAPAC and stated they will be looking at this issue very closely. He stated ~he whole issue on lot sizes for duplexes has become very polarized and he is afraid that no matter which decision is made today, something will be left undone. He presented a compromise which provided that all future duplexes not be allowed to exceed an elevation of 26 it. from grade or to be constructed on a land area smaller than 9600 sq. it., provided that a variance may be granted, but it must be heard by the Planning Commission and City Council. Th~s compromise is on file in the Planning Dept. Commissioner Stewart stated he does not want to pass a blanket ordinance and then depend on variances later on. He stated there are areas in the City where dupZexes should not be built and others where they should be, and he is in favor of passing an ordJnance limiting duplexes in certain areas. Theodore F. Drake, 2~15 E. Phinney Bay Dr., chairman of the Bay Neighborhood Association, stated he was in favor of raising the number of square feet required per duplex, espec±ally in his neighborhood where the roads are narrow &nd cannot handle the traffic duplexes would Create. He stated he agrees with Commissioner Stewart about restricting duplexes in certain areas. Charles U11ock, 1137 Lower' Marine Dr., showed a map that represents the locations of the duplexes that were actually constructed from 1974 - 1977. He stated that in 1975 there 9 duplexes built; 197~ there were 13 duplexes built; 1977 there were 4~ duplexes built; and so far' in 1978 there have been four duplexes built. He presented a suggested change to Sect&on 1308.5, Requirements for Variance, and this proposal is on file in the Planning Dept. Pat Carey, hOg-B Oak Street~ stated he agrees with Mr. Booth that a temporary solution is necessary until the Comprehensive Plan is adopted. He stated he does not think 5800 sq. ft. ±s enough space for a duplex. Commissioner Stewart stated the only way some people can buy houses is to buy a duplex and rent one side out to help make the payments and he does not want to deprive these people of becoming homeowners by passing a blanket ordinance that would prohibit building duplexes on 5800 sq. ft. lots. Ed Mill, 213 Willow St., stated he was in favor of increasing lot sizes. A1Colvin, 341 Hill Court, stated he is &1so in favor Of increasing the size off lots for duplexes. Jim Strait~ 6530 Harlow Dr., stated that instead of changing the lot size f~r duplexes, to require anyone who wishes to build duplexes to go through the heaping process; that way the Council could determine if the location was satisfactory. Mrs. Haven, 343 Hill Court, stated she is in favor of larger lots for duplexes because'children do not have a place to play on smaller lots. -8- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES ~ April 25, 1978 Page nine Bo[) Melcher, 247 NW Fairgrounds Rd., stated he built some o? the duplexes in 1974 and 1975 and he bui]t on lots target than 5800 sq. ft. Mayor Jarstad stated that everyone would lake to have acres of land, but it is impossible in the City. tie stated the County Comprehens±ve Plan has designated the City of Bremerton as the hAgh density section of the County. Horton Hackler~ 2121 East 19th~ stated he felt Mr. Booth's proposal would add to the already overworked Planning Staff and City Council. He stated he does not see where anybody has abused the duplex lot size and he does not think it would happen because of the cost of the land. He stated he was in favor of retaAning the duplex ordinance as it now reads, Richard Weld~ 126 Lebo Blvd.~ stated he feels that the compromAse proposed by Mr. Booth is reasonable for the interim period until the new Comprehensive Plan is adopted. He stated it attempts to do what was. intended by the portion of the [nitiativethat talked to not deplatt~ng or replatting lot lines. He stated he hopes the new Comprehensive Plan will be defined better for density but in the interim nothing will be perfect, Jim M~low~ 451 East 31st St.~ stated he felt the City shouid continue with the 5800 sq. ft. for duplex lot sizes until the Comprehensive Plan is adopted. Carmen Keil~ 1717 East 16th St.~',stated she is a property owner~ a taxpayer and a realtor and she is proud to be a realtor. She stated these problems will be settled when the Comprehensive Plan takes effect. She stated she has heard so much about a duplex threat and she does not feel that 46 duplexes pose much of a threat. ~ayor Jarstad spoke of the PiannAng Commission members and stated he reit they are aiI inteliigent people who make up their own m~nds and iAsten to every propos~i before them with an open mind. He spoke of rezonin§ and fait they have to get away from the dupiex threat. He stated he is very pIeased with the apartment developments tha~ have been constructed. He stated that each proposal must be .decided on its own merits. He felt that most of the dupIexes that have been buiit that are on singie famiiy Iots are buAit where nobody eisa has w~nted to put a single famAiy residence. He stated that ~r. Attebery made some good suggestAons regarding grandfathering. Commissioner Swanson stated there are many v~ewpoints regarding thAs issue and he felt they need tO take a new look at the zoning in the CAty. He stated he thanks that is what As goAng to come out of the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Stewart stated that no one has told ham how they are going to find housAng fop the people who can't afford a $50,000.00 home and thAs is one of the areas that must be looked into. Another thing that must be looked at is those areas where duplexes would be a mistake.. He stated he does not like the zoning situation l±ke it is today; that there is too much of a spllt between R-1 and R-2 and there should be a mAddle ground. He spoke of placing a protective covenant on property and stated he is afraid of passing a blanket ordinance to cover the entire City. He stated he is in favor of making certain areas of the City "duplex-proof". Ken Attebery expla±ned the grandfather clause and stated thAs would allow lots of record to have duplexes built on them. He stated that he thought ~t would be appropriate if Council does consider some change to this, that it be established on an interim basis with a definite date when it would die or have to be recon- sidered. Commissioner Stewart stated he would like the Planning Dept. to look and see if there are some areas that can be protected and made "duplex-proof". He stated there is no building boom in the City now and there are some areas that have deteriorated and become slums. He stated these areas need rehabilitation and they shQuld be doing something about that now. He stated these are the areas CITY C~MISS!ONERS' MINUTES April 25, 1978 Page ten where duplexes should be built. He stated further the objections he has heard so far are ones that he cannot support; but he will support an option to make a neighborhood dup]ex proof, He stated he does not think the grandfather clause will solve the problem, Commissioner Swanson asked if the Planning D~pt, has any other options they might consider, Mr. Attebery stated_there are a number of alternatives but the Planning Commission rejected all of them; Commissioner Swanson suggested using the number of bedrooms to determine lot sizes. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to refer back to Planning Commission. Under discussion: Mr. Attebery stated this will place the Planning Commission in the position of going back to study sessions to develop text to hold hearings and he would appreciate the most precise kind of direction he can get. Mayer Jarstad stated that one of the problems is that much of their time is being devoted to the Comprehensive Plan and these two issues wiI1 be finished within'three months of each other. He stated he felt it should be left the way it is or make a recom- mendation to go to a grandfather clause with g6oo or 7200 sq. ft. Commissioner Stewart stated the City needs a Comprehensive Plan that.sets aside certain areas for different densities. Question was called with all three voting no. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to reject proposal which h~s been submitted tonight. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad asked Mr. Attebery if.he saw any problems with increasing the lot size to 8500 sq. ft. and dropping the height limitation to 26 ft, and including a grandfather clause, Mr, Attebery replied that this would increase the administrative work load in terms of determining dates of record and it.would also increase the amount of time spent in the building permit process, Ms, Conely stated that interim zoning does jeopardize people who get caught in the squeeze and the Commissioners have to be very careful, Amended motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to take no action on the proposal to increase lot sizes for duplexes~ carried unanimously, Meeting adjourned at 9:50 ~,M, KATHLEEN L. MANDIO, City Clerk Approved: GLENN K. JARSTAD, .Mayor -10-