HomeMy WebLinkAbout1791 RESOLUTION NO. 1791
A RESOLUTION of the City of Bremerton, Washington,
providing for amendment of the Bremerton Compreben-
sire Plan as adopted in accordance with Section 7
of Ordinance No. 2678 by Resolution No. 1294, for
the area and in the manner specifically described
herein.
WHEREAS, the Commissioners of the City of Bremerton initiated
proceedings for the amending of the Bremerton Comprehensive Plan to change
areas designated therein from medium and high density to low density residen-
tall for the area specifically described as that area bounded on the north and
west by Sheridan Road and on the east by a line between Lent Lane and the
easterly intersection of Lewis Avenue and Sheridan Road and on the south hy
the Lions Playfield area, and further delineated on the map attached bereto
and by reference made a part hereof; aud
WHEREAS, the Sheridan Neighborhood Association voted unanimously at
their neighborhood niceling on October 12, 1976 to endorse and recommend approval
of this proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, after review by the Planning Commission, a hearing was duly
advertised and held thereon on the 9th day oi February, 1977; and
WHEREAS, after careful study and consideration of all information in
the file and all testimony presented at the bearing and at other bearings con-
cerning rezones in the areas. the City Commissioners hereby find the following
facts:
1. The Sheridan Park Area has experienced considerable growth which
has included the development of numerous apartment structures,
Housing for Senior Citizens, condomiums and rest homes which has
increased the density of this area.
2. The Lions Playfield and Lebo Field facilities together with a
boat launching ramp and Finger Pier are all located along the
west side of Lebo Blvd. in the shoreline area adjacent to the
Port Washington Narrows.
3. Traffic in the area is heavy due to the useage of the recreational
facilities and the developments in the area.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Commissioners hereby resolve that
l. In order to allow maximum use of the existing recreation and open
space lacilit ies in the area; and
2. To plan for future expansion of such facilities; and
3. To maintain and preserve the view for the enjoyment of the citizens
of the City ol Bremerton by promoting low-profile and low-density
development; and
HEREBY RESOLVED, in order that the Comprehensive Plan be current with
the needs of the City of Bremerton in the light ol changing conditions, and in
the interests of health, salety, morals and general welfare, the City Commissioners
HEREBY AMEND the Comprehensive Plan for the area described herein in
the following manner:
FROM MEDIUM AND HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL.
PASSED by the Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, signed by the
Mayor and attested by the City Clerk in authentication of such passage this
14th day of November , 1978.
GLENN K. JARSTAD, Mayor
KATHLEEN L. MANDIO, City Clerk