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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4771 ORDINANCE NO. 4 77i AN ORDINANCE of the Bremerton City Council amending the Bremerton Comprehensive Plan, with the inclusion of a new Policy to promote in-character, urban infill development and efficient use of land by allowing the front yard setback of new residential development to reflect the established setbacks of existing structures along the same street frontage. The City Council of Bremerton makes the following findings: WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton has adopted its revised Comprehensive Plan by Ordinance 4545 in February 1996; and WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton amended it's revised Comprehensive Plan and Map by Ordinance No. 4606 in September 1997 and by Resolution No. 2702 in August 1999; and WHEREAS, Comprehensive Plan amendments must be adopted by ordinance; and WHEREAS, Goals and Policies of the Bremerton Comprehensive Plan promote infill development and redevelopment within the established fabric of the City; and WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan lacks policy guidance to insure that existing community character is maintained as new infill development and redevelopment occurs in established neighborhoods and districts; and WHEREAS, many neighborhoods and districts in Bremerton were developed prior to the enactment of current development standards, and many structures and properties within these areas are non-conforming to these standards; and WHEREAS, new infill development should maintain front yard setback patterns in established residential neighborhoods to compliment existing styles and patterns of development, rather than be forced to comply with current setback requirements; and WHEREAS, the proposed policy to promote the continuation of established front yard setback patterns is relevant to Goals 1. - 6. of the Growth Management Act and satisfies the decision criterion that requires that the Comprehensive Plan be in compliance with the Growth Management Act; and WHEREAS, the proposed policy for compatible infill development and the maintenance of traditional front yards is a necessary addition to the Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the proposed policy provides an adequate policy foundation for implementing regulations that will allow infill development that is compatible with the existing character of the neighborhood WHEREAS, any changes in development or use potential effected by the amendment will not create significant adverse impacts on existing sensitive land uses, businesses or residences; and WHEREAS, the amendment can be accommodated by all applicable public services and facilities, including transportation; and WHEREAS, the amendment will have no substantive impacts beyond the City limits, nor will it have cumulative adverse impact; and WHEREAS; the Bremerton Planning Commission, following a public hearing on July 17, 2001, determined that this request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and has submitted its Findings and Conclusions in support of its recommendation to approve this Comprehensive Plan Policy Addition Amendment; and WHEREAS, the Bremerton City Council conducted a public hearing on August 1, 2001 to accept public comments pertaining to the proposed Comprehensive Plan Policy Addition Amendment to consider the Planning Commission's recommendation; now therefore: THE CITY OF BREMERTON DOES ORDAIN THE FOLLOWING Section 1: That the Bremerton Comprehensive Plan is amended to include the following new Plan Element Policy entitled: Community Character, Compatible Development: Promote In-character, urban infill development and efficient use of land by allowing the front yard setback of new residential development to reflect the established setbacks of existing structures along the same street frontage. Section 2: This effective date of this Ordinance shall be ten (:10) days from the date of passage and publication by the Mayor and City Council. APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton thi~day of ~ 2001. the City Council of the City of Bremerton this ~,~L day of PASSED by -' JOHI~LA~" ~'~"~ City Council President APPROVED this t~'~ day of ~~- , 2001. ATTEST: LYNN S. HORTON ~ ~ ~ Mayor ~T~LEEN McCLUSK~Y City Clerk EFFEC E DATE PUBUCATiON DATE [- ORDINANCE NUMBE ., 2 .'~ I ~ ,. 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Notary Public in and for the State of Was hi ORDINANCE NO. 4771' AN ORDINANCE of the Bremerton City Council amending the Bremerton Comprehensive Plan, with the inclusion of anew Policy to promote in-character, urban infill development and efficient use of land by allowing the front yard setback of new residential development to reflect the established setbacks of existing structures along the same street frontage.- The City Council of Bremerton makes the following findings:- WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton has adopted its revised Comprehensive Plan by Ordinance 4545 in February 1996; and- WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton amended it's revised Comprehensive Plan and Map by Ordinance No. 4606 in September 1997 and by Resolution No. 2702 in August 1999; and- WHEREAS, Comprehensive Plan amendments must be adopted by ordinance; and- I ~ WHEREAS, Goals and Policies of the Bremerton Comprehensive Plan promote infill developnent and redevelopment within the established fabric of the City; and- WHEREAS, the Comprehensive plan lacks policy guidance to insure that existing community character is maintained as new infill development and redevelopment occurs in established neighborhoods and districts; and- WHEREAS, many neighborhoods and districts in Bremerton were developed prior to the enactment of current development standards, and many structures and properties within these areas are non-conforming to these standards; and- WHEREAS; new infill development should maintain front yard setback patterns in established residential neighborhoods to compliment existing styles and patterns of development, rather than be forced to comply with current setback requirements; and- WHEREAS, the proposed policy to promote the continuation of established front yard setback patterns is relevant to Goals 1.- 6. of the Growth Management Act and satisfies the decision criterion that requires that the Comprehensive plan be in compliance with the Growth Management Act; and- WHEREAS, the proposed policy for compatible infill developnent and the maintenance of traditional front yards is a necessary addition to the Comprehensive Plan; and- WHEREAS; the proposed policy provides an adequate policy foundation for implementing regulations that will allow infill development that is compatible with the existing character of the neighborhood~- WHEREAS, any changes in development or use potential effected by the amendment will not create significant adverse impacts on existing sensitive land uses, businesses or residences; and- WHEREAS, the amendment can be accommodated by all applicable public services and facilities, including transportation; and- WHEREAS, the amendment will have no substantive impacts beyond the City limits, nor will it have cumulative adverse impact; and- WHEREAS, the Bremerton Planning Commission, following a public hearing on July 17, 2001, determined that this request is consistent with the Comprehensive plan and has submitted its Findings and Conclusions in support of its recommendation to approve this Comprehensive plan Policy Addition Amendment; and- WHEREAS, the Bremerton City Council conducted a public hearing on August 1, 2001 to accept public comments pretaining to the proposed Comprehensive Plan Policy Addition Amendment to consider the Planning Commission's recommendation; no therefore:- ~. THE CITY OF BREMERTON DOES ORDAIN THE FOLLOWING- Section 1: That the Bremerton Comprehensive Plan is amended to include the following new Plan Element Policy entitled:- Community Character, Compatible Development: Promote in- character, urban infill development and efficient use of land by allowing the front yard setback of new residential development to reflect the established setbacks of existing structures along the same street frontage.- Section 2: This effective date of this Ordinance shall be ten (10) days from the date of passage and publication by the Mayor and City Council.- APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton this 25th day of July, 2001.- PASSED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton this 1st day of August, 2001.- August 13,