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APE #138 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington,
(A) was held in the City Council Chambers at City Dall, 239 Fourth Street, on
Tuesday, August 15, 1978 at 9:00 A.M., with Commissioner Stewart presiding.
Also present were Commissioner Swanson, Deputy City Clerk Beahm, Asst. City
Attorney Sells and representatives of the press and radio. Absent were Mayor
Jarstad and City Clerk Mandio.
Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Mleglance and invocation was given by
Iris Bellamy. .
MINUTES OF AUGUST 8, 1978
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve minutes as circulated,
carried.
SEPARATIONS
Eloyd Williams, Fire Dept., Lieutenant, 8/2/78.
Ruby J. Eyler, Civil Service~ Extra Reip, 8/11/78.
Erin T. Davison, Parks & Recreation, Serviceman I CETA #4559, 8/11/78.
Bruce Henry Allen~ Street Dept., Temporary Help,
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve separations~ carried.
NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT
Bruce Henry Allen, Street Dept., Serviceman I, $5.30 per hr., 8/7/78.
Richard B. Phelps, Street Dept., Serviceman ~, $5.30 per hr., 8/1~/78.
Ruby J. Eyler, Public Works Dept., Extra Help, $3.50 per hr.,
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve notices of employment,
carried.
CHANGES OF PAY STATUS
Wilfred Stone, Water Distribution~ Serviceman I]B to Serviceman II 9A, $5.48
to $5.97 per hr.~ 8/21/~8.
Donald Roy Etten~ Parks & Recreation, CETA Servlceman I #~418 to CETA Serviceman
II #~552, $5.01 to $5.63 per hr.,
Michael Allen Middleton, Parks & Recreation, CETA Serviceman II #~552 to CETA
Serviceman Sr. #~558, $5.79 to $6.33 per hr., 8/7/~8..
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve changes of pay status,
carried.
EMPLOYEES~ RETIREMENT FUND - SEPTEMBER, 1978
Deputy Clerk presented employees~ retirement fund ~o~ September 1978 in the
gross amount of $3,112.98, audited by John Ross.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve retirement fund as
stated above, carried.
PAYROLL VOUCHERS
Salary Fund, Gross Payroll for payroll period 7/2~/78 Lhru 8/6/78, $195,202.50
and Claims Fund, FICA and Bank Service Fees for same period, $7,O~0.79, audited
by John Ross.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve payroll vouchers, as
staled above, carried.
LUNCH ROOM
Deputy Clerk presented a petition signed by 32 employees of City Hall requesting
adequate lunch room facilities. The petition proposed the designation of the
Municipal Court offices as a lunch room for City employees. Commissioner Stewart
stated this should be looked at because it is inadequate for the employees and
he feels the employees need something better than they have now. Commissioner
Swanson agreed with this and stated he would like to check into it.
SUMMONS & CLAIM - Jay C. Boger
Deputy Clerk presented Summons and Claim from Jay C. Boger listing other defendants
in this action. She sta~ed copies had been sent to the insurance company and
the City A~torney.
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CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - Robert E. McLeod
Deputy Clerk presented claim from Robert E. McLeod inthe amount of $1,OOO.OO
for flooded basement. She stated the claim and reports from Water Dept. had
been sent to the insurance company.
COMPLAINT & PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI - Barrie vs. City of Bremerton
Deputy Clerk presented Writ of Certiorari and Claim regarding James and Sheila
Barrie vs. the City of Bremerton. She stated copies had been sent to the
insurance company and the City Attorney's office.
TAXICAB DRIVER'S LICENSE APPLICATION
J. Roy Lawson, approved by Capt. Johnson for Chief of Police.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve application for taxicab
driver's license, carried.
BID CALL - Traffic Signalizatlon Proiects
Deputy Clerk read memo from Asst. City Engineer, dated Aug. 11, 1978, which
stated the Engineer's office received Federal and State approval for construc-
tion of combined projects at Warren Ave. at 5th St. and Callow Ave. to Burwell
St. for traffic signal installations.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to call for bids with Sept. 5, 1978
as date of bid opening, carried.
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 - Swimming Pool (Cree Construction Co.)
Deputy Clerk presented Change Order No. i for the Swimming Pool at Eastpark in
the amount of $1,206.OO.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Swanson to approve Change Order
No. 1 in the amount of $1,206.OO, carried.
CHANGE ORDER NO. 6 - Kitsap Day Care Center
Deputy Clerk presented Change Order No. 6 to allocate an additional 160 sq. ft.
to Kitsap Day Care Center by shifting the division wall 5 ft. to the north.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve Change Order No. 6,'
decreasing the amount by $66.00, carried.
WAIVER OF BID CALL - Construction of Four Sanitary Sewer Manholes Prior to Paving
of Sixth St.
Deputy Clerk read memo from Wastewater Supervisor, dated Aug. 9, 1978, which
requested that a call for bid be waived and authorize a direct purchase order
to North Kitsap Gravel and Asphalt Co. to construc~ manholes between High Ave.
and Veneta Ave., Veneta Ave. and Chester Ave., Chester Ave. and Warren Ave.
and Pacific Ave. and Park Ave. The memo stated the present manhole spacing
is too great for proper inspection, cleaning or emergency handling of plug-ups;
that new manholes should be constructed before the new street surface is installed.
The memo stated further that the estimated cost for the work is between $4~OOO.O0
and $5,000.00.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to waive bid call and authorize a
direct purchase order to North Kitsap Gravel and Asphalt Co., on an emergency
basis, subject to approval from City Attorney's office, carried.
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FOR TREATMENT PLANT
Deputy Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent, dated Aug. 14, 1978, which
stated all the properties for the new waste water treatment plant have been
appraised and this land should be obtained and ready for construction within
the next six months in order to meet the proposed construction schedule.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to authorize the purchase of property
for new waste water treatment plant at the appraised prices or less, carried.
DAY CARE CENTER PLAY AREA
Deputy Clerk read memo from Parks Superintendent, dated Aug. 10, 1978, which
recommended that the request of the Day Care Center for additional play area be
approved; that the gates to the fenced area be left open when not being used by
the Day Care Center to allow for use by children of the neighborhood.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve additional play area for
the Day Care Center, carried.
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HARRISON HOSPITAL PARKING
Deputy Clerk read memo from Parks Superintendent, dated Aug. 10, 1978, which
stated that a public hearing will be held regarding the possible land trade
with Harrison Hospital at the next Park Board Meeting, scheduled for Tuesday,
Sept. ~6, 1978.
KLEA APPEAL - Mercer Enterprises
Deputy Clerk read copy of letter from Ken Attebery to Linda J. Cochran, dated
Aug. 10, 1978, which stated the Planning Dept. is in receipt of the Kitsap
Lake Environmental Association appeal regarding the Mercer Enterprises Inc.
development on Harlow Dr.; that the normal process followed in such appeals
is for the Planning Commission to set and hold a public hearing prior to
ruling. The letter stated further that he will inform her of the Commission's
action regarding date setting after their Aug. 15, 1978 meeting.
BRANDT/VINSON REZONE
Deputy Clerk read memo from Walt Alloway, dated Aug. 14, 1978, which stated
he had no objections to deleting sprinkler system if the proposed conditions
in their letter are complied with. She then read memo from Building Dept.,
dated Aug. 14, 1978, which stated this Building Dept. has no objections to
the alterations submitted as long as proposals in their letter are followed.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to grant request of Mr. Brandt
and Mr. Vinson to change the sprinkler condition to the following: (1) The
installation of fire alarms in the outside hallway on levels one and two;
(2) The installation of wet stand pipes in a glass case in the outside hallway
on levels one and two; and (3) Provide an approved road access to allow for
ingress and egress of the Fire Dept.'s equipment, carried.
SURPLUS MATERIAL - Water Dept.
Deputy Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent, dated Aug. 15, 1978, which
requested permission to dispose of the 60-ft. radio tower presently listed on
Water Dept. inventory; that this tower has been on inventory for approximately
15 years and the recorded price is $1OO.OO.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to declare 60-ft. radio tower surplus
and dipose of in the best interest of the City, carried.
DOG LICENSE (Letter from Mrs. David Jensen)
Deputy Clerk read letter from Mrs. David Jensen which was received Aug. 9, 1978
and which stated that she had to pay $10.00 for her dog license this year and
she did not feel it is fair to have to pay double the regular license because
her dog is not neutered. She stated he is nine years old and she feels he is
too old to pay $35.00 to have him neutered; that she looks forward to only paying
$5.00 next year. CommlssionerStewart stated licenses cost the same in King
County as they do in Bremerton. He requested that a letter be sent to her and
explain that the cost of operation is $50,000.00 per year and license fees only
amounted to $13,OOO.OO last year.
ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Pettibon
Deputy Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending the use and area maps
of Ordinance No. 1792 (Pettibon)."
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve ordinance on first reading,
by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Absent; Commissioner Stewart,
Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes.
PROCLAMATION
Deputy Clerk read Proclamation of Mayor: "Federal Managers, Administrators and
Supervisors Week" - week of August 20, 1978.
BILLS
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to give blanket approval to vouchers
5764 thru 5766 inclusive in the amount of $168.61 and vouchers 05861 thru 05942
inclusive in the amount of $189,728.96, audited by John Ross, carried.
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HUDSON'S INTERIORS PARKING
Con~nissioner Stewart stated he would llke to see the property adjacent to Hudson~s
Interiors leased on a long-term lease. He stated there are three or four spaces
which are vital to Mrs. Hudson's business and he would like to have an open-bid
process to lease it at a minimum of $25.00 per month, plus any taxes on the
property.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to have an open bid and lease this
property on a long-term lease, and have the minimum b~d $25.00 per month plus
any tax, contingent. upon approval from City Attorney's office. Under discussion:
Mr~ Sells stated it would be better to have sealed bids. Commissioner Stewart
stated he wants to go to an open bid and Mr. Sells replied he would have to do
some research regarding this. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Haselwood-Datsun
Deputy Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending the use and area maps
of Ordinance No. 1792 (Haselwood-Datsun)."
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve ordinance on first reading,
by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Absent; CommisSioner Stewart,
Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes.
ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Barnard R/W Vacation
Deputy Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE granting vacation of right-of-
way (Barnard)."
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve ordinance on first reading,
by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Absent; CommissioDer Stewart,
Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes.
ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Robinson
Deputy Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending the use and area maps
of Ordinance No. 1792 (Robinson)."
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve ordinance on first reading,
by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Absent; Commissioner Stewart,
Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes.
Meeting recessed from 9:35 A.M. until 10:O0 A.M.
COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS
Commissioner Swanson:
Stated he wished to correct the misconception that appeared in the newspaper
that Harry Singer had not passed an examination fo~ Asst. Street Superintendent.
He stated Mr. Singer passed this examination several years ago.
Meeting recessed from 10:O5 A.M. until 10:30 A.M.
HEARINGS - Triplett Preliminary Plat, Council on Youth Special Use Permit &
Variance and Olympic Personnel Variance
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to hold hearings in order listed
above, carried.
TRIPLETT PRELIMINARY PLAT
Deputy Clerk stated the hearing had been advertised and posted as required by
law. She read Planning Commission minutes of July 18, 1978 and Planning Commis-
sion Resolution No. 488 which recommended approval with conditions.
Ken Attebery, Planning Director, explained the proposal using a colored sketch.
He stated the proposal is to subdivide a 1.4 acre parcel into 8 lots ranging in
size from 5300 sq. ft. to 8400 sq ft. for the construction of single family
residences. Lie stated the site is currently vacant with two derelict buildings
which will be removed.prior to the development of any of the lots. He discussed
the department reviews and stated Planning Commission recommended approval of
the preliminary plat subject to conditions before approval of the final plat.
These conditions are listed in the Planning Commission Resolution.
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PROPONENTS:
Mark Triplett, Silverdale, stated he had talked to Mr. Duffy in the Water
Dept. and Mr. Duffy had indicated the need for the fire hydrant had been
eliminated. He stated there is a £ire hydrant 168 ft. to the north and
another one within 600 ft. to the south and they are within legal require-
ments for water. He stated Mr. Duffy had discussed this matter with Mr.
|torton of the Fire Dept. and it was determined that a fire hydrant was not
necessary.
Commissioner Swanson stated he sees no objection to the preliminary plat,
but from the standpoint of fire safety, he would only approve it with the
provision that the fire hydrant go in as specified by Planning Commission.
Commissioner Stewart asked if an additional fire hudrant is necessary since
there is one within 168 ft. and Commissioner Swanson stated another fire
hydrant will give the Fire Dept. better and quicker access; that the expense
is not that great; and he thinks it is foolish to cut corners on fire protec-
tion.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve preliminary plat with
conditions set forth by Planning Commission, carried.
aPE #138 COUNCIL ON YOUTH SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE
(A) 570 Deputy Clerk stated the hearing had been advertised, posted and letters of
notification sent to residents as required by law. She read Planning Commis-
sion Resolution No. 482 which recommended approval of Special Use Permit and
approval of Variance. She presented a petition appealing the decision of
the Planning Commission which was signed by 18 residents. She read a letter
from Paul D. Scheyer, dated July 19, 1978, appealing the decision of the
Planning Commission and a letter from Roger and Anne Paquette which stated
they approve of the work being done by Council on Youth, but they hope they
can find a less-congested place to locate. Letters from Nic and Lucille
Galles, Allan Bratvoid, Mrs. Rocky Pizzute, Kathy Pirone and J. A. Hill were
read. These letters all indicated they were happy to have the Council on
Youth as neighbors to them on 5th St. She stated 45 advisory ballots were
sent, 16 returned with 11 disagreeing and 5 in favor of the proposal.
Ken Attebery stated the purpose of the request for special use is to allow
use of the building to carry out counseling and social activities with young
people (primarily 13-18) and their families, with regular office hours from
9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. with some evening hours for group counseling and
supervised activities. He stated the site is located on the west side of
Highland Ave. and the applicant proposes to use the house that is on the site.
He stated the parking situation on tlighland is a very difficult one and the
Planning Commission indicated they felt two more parking stalls could be
installed at the rear of the carport.
PROPONENTS:
Claudia Stuntebeck, 14727 Central Valley Rd., stated it seems that the main
problem is parking and she stated their parking needs are very low. She
stated most of their clients do not have driver's licenses and they do not
see more than two families at one time. She stated they are willing to do
anything they can to alleviate the parking problem; that possibly they can
rent some parking spaces in the parking lot across the street. She stated
that as far as upkeep of the property goes, they have a public image to up-
hold and the property will be well-kept. She stated they had an open house
and invited all the neighbors to attend, but none were able to be there. She
also stated the neighborhood they operate in right now is a very nice neighbor-
hood and their neighbors there have had no complaints about them. She stated
furbher she feels most of the objections stem from a fear of the unknown and
if the neighbors knew what they do, many of their misconceptions would be
erased. She stated they deal with young people and their families and these
clients are asking for help and looking to improve their lifestyle. She stated
they have attempted to contact the neighbors on several occasions to discuss
what the Council of Youth does, but none of the neighbors were represented at
either their open house or the meeting with the Smith Neighborhood. She again
stated they would be happy to answer any questions at any time.
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OPPONENTS:
Paul Scheyer, 622 Highland Ave., stated using a house for office space is
detrimental to this residential area; that it will generate more traffic and
traffic is a real problem to that area now. He stated the Council on Youth
is a tenant and this use would be equivalent to any business use. He stated
they should not be misled by the fact that Council on Youth is a non-profit
organization; that the landlord should apply for a special use permit, not
the tenant. He stated the Council on Youth has moved several times and they
modify a building to meet their needs. He stated this use is not compatible
with the rest of the neighborhood. He spoke of the department reviews and
stated he feels the Building Dept. did not even look at the building. He
spoke at length about meeting codes and stated a variance and special use
permit should not be issued. He stated be felt there is alternate housing
available, possibly something with the School District, some of the churches
or renting office space.
Hearing recessed for bid opening.
BID OPENING - Paint Shop Remodel
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to open bids at this time, carried.
Altenburg Plumbing & Heating, Inc., $50.00 check enclosed, $6,681.21.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to refer bid to Police and Engineering
Departments for evaluation and award next week, carried.
COUNCIL ON YOUTH HEARING -(continned)
David Knauber, Shorewood Dr., stated the Council on Youth is not an expanding
organization; that they have a pool table and a ping pong table for the youth
who drop in and there is not room at their facility on 5th St. He stated
their primary need is to have a p~ace for young people to come and they need
a place that is close so the youths can either walk, ride their bikes, or
ride the bus. ||e stated they also need a larger room to have group discussions
and meetings and the facility on 5th has always been inadequate. He stated
they are looking for alternatives to parking on the street. He stated they
would be more of a benefit to the neighborhood than a detriment and he does
not feel they will generate much traffic. He stated most of their clients
will be there during the late afternoon and early evening and this will miss
the commuter traffic.
Commissioner Stewart asked if they could provide the extra parking spaces
needed on the site to be in compliance and Mr. Knauher stated he was not sure;
that they can get six parking spaces. Discussion was held regarding preferential
parking and Mr. Knauber stated if parking were limited to two or four hours,
this would alleviate the parking problem tremendously.
Adrian Van Elton, 631 Highland Ave., asked what would happen to his property;
that he has had broken windows in his house from children throwing balls. He
also wondered who would take care of the lawn and yard. He asked who would
bear the expense of remodeling and Commissioner Stewart stated that does not
make any difference; that this hearing is to decide whether to approve a special
use permit and a variance. He stated their opinion should be based on what
this is going to do to the neighborhood. Mr. Van Elton stated he is concerned
about the effect on the neighborhood and he is opposed to the Council on Youth
occupying this house. He stated he feels this is the wrong place for this type
of operation.
Rosemary Doar, Poulsbo, stated she is a volunteer for the Council on Youth and
she tries to help them with some of the problems with housing. She stated she
is certain they will find enough volunteers to do the yard work and help keep
the house up.
Jim Graves, 650 Highland, stated he has called several places to see if another
place is available for the Council on Youth. He ~tated he had contacted Smith
School, Manette School and the Bremerton School District and none of these had
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been contacted. He stated he thinks this is a good organization, but he feels
they should move into an area that is not residential. He stated there is no
guarantee what the kids will be doing and if one group is let in, it just opens
the door for more.
Claudia Stuntebeck explained that the Manette School space is being taken over
by the School Board and the only rooms available at the Smith School are the
kitchen and gym. She stated they need a combination of large and small rooms.
She stated they tried to get the old Horton Nursing Home but were unable to due
to financing. She stated they are thinking of installing a net to use when the
youth are playing ball in the yard so their balls won't go into the neighbor's
yard. She also stated the youths are supervised at all times.
Discussion was held regarding the price of renting office space .and Commissioner
Swanson stated this hearing should be confined to the issue at hand, not the
economics of Council on Youth moving in or not. He stated he would like to talk
to the Building Dept. regarding the codes. Mr. Scheyer stated they should be
aware of all the codes they must meet and Ms. Stuntebeck replied that they will
meet all codes necessary.
Mr. Kiss, 956 Pleasant, asked who would be responsible for repairing the fence
that leads to his apartment house. He stated nobody takes care of the fence
and it belongs to the property owner on Highland. He stated his tenants are
complaining and he would like to have a concrete wall installed.
Mr. Sells stated the testimony has gone somewhat far afield; that the only
things the Council is concerned with this morning is whether or not this Special
Use Permit is consistent with the R-2 zoning and whether a variance should be
granted. He stated these other things are not an issue and the record should
reflect that thi~ is all the Council is considering.
Katie Thompson, Port Orchard, stated she works with the Council on Youth and
if they do not occupy the house, who will? She stated she doubted that a family
would move in there and only a group of people would rent it. She stated a
group of people would generate more traffic.
Bill Miles, 651 Highland Ave., stated that the desires of the community have
not been emphasized. He stated he had talked to the residents in the area and
most were violently opposed. He stated further this would be putting a pool
hall and a recreation area into a residential are~ and he is opposed to it.
Larry Tubek, Star Rt. l, Box 833, stated the residents on 5th St. were even
more violently opposed to Council on Youth moving in there, but after living
by them for 2~ years, they have realized it was not such a bad situation. He
stated that many of them prefer that the Council on Youth would stay there.
Planning Commission
Carol Graves, 650 Highland, stated that the ~nutes reflected that the Smith
Neighborhood was for this proposal, but Mr. Woods was the only one who made
the statement. She also asked who would occupy the house during the day and
who would pay for additional parking in the parking lot.
Ms. Stuntebeck stated she opens the office in the morning and she is there
from 8:30 A.M. until 5:30 P.M. every day. She stated tha't when nobody is there,
the house is locked and it is not open for business. She also stated they will
pay for the parking.
Jim Graves stated there still will not be enough parking for clients and they
will have to park on the street. Mr. Scheyer stated this is a property use
involving property owners and Council on Youth will not have their property
rights infringed upon if the special use permit is denied.
Faye Silva, 75-A Gaylan, stated that all the residents were invited to an open
house and not one neighbor showed up; that not one of them was willing to take
a little bit of time and participate and learn what Council on Youth proposed.
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Meeting recessed from 12:OO noon until 12:O5 P.M.
Jim Graves stated they should have discussed their proposal before the Planning
Commission approved this; that they might have gotten some support if they had.
Commissioner Stewart stated people should not make up their minds until all the
facts are in and the people in that area should have attended the open house.
He stated further that he feels they should talk to one another even now; that
it is only right to look at both sides of this issue.
Commissioner Swanson stressed the traffic situation in that area and stated this
is the biggest problem. He stated he feels the residents have ignored the major
problem of traffic. Mr. Van Elton agreed with Commissioner Swanson and stated
it will be a real problem because the cars will have to back out into the street
in order to get out. He stated that when cars are parked on the street,
impossible to see the traffic coming. David Knauber stated if this were made
into a preferential parking zone, it would greatly reduce the commuter traffic
problem.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to recess hearing until next week
and make a decision then, carried.
TAPE #138 OLYMPIC PERSONNEL VARIANCE
(A) 2251 Deputy Clerk stated the hearing had been advertised and posted as required by
law. She read Planning Commission Resolution No. 484 which recommended variance
forthe size of the sign and moving the sign flat against the building.
Ken Attebery stated the property is located on the west side of Warren Ave.
He stated the building was used as a medical office for 32 year~ When the property
was sold to Olympic Personnel. He stated Olympic Personnel believed the property
to be zoned for commercial use and erected the sign for which variance is requested.
He stated [be Interim Arterial Resolution indicates Warren Ave. should not be
commercialto insure the continued flow of traffic along Warren Ave. He stated
further the Planning Commission recommended moving the sign back.
Gary Hotten, 641N. Summit, stated the sign is perpendicular to the road and
it states that there is parking in the rear. He stated the sign is absolutely
necessary to their business as there is no way of recognizing where they are
located without it. He stated the clients arc usually at their place of business
only once or twice and there is no way of explaining how to get there without the
sign. He stated they have not received any complaints about the sign from any
of the neighbors.
Dr. John Watson, Star Rt. 1, Box 410-B, Belfair, stated he is the owner of the
residence at 811 Warren Ave. He stated he finds nothing objectionable with
the sign as it is. He stated he has also checked with his tenant and he was
assured that there is nothing objectionable about the sign.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to allow the sign to remain as it
is, carried.
Meeting adjourned at 12:35 P.M.
Barbara L. Beahm, Deputy City Clerk
Approved:
Robert B. Stewart, Mayor Pro Tem
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