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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2427I RESOLUTION NO. 2427 A RESOLUTION of the Bremerton City Council amending the Comprehensive Plan Map of the City of Bremerton in the vicinity of the Pendergast Regional Park WHEREAS, The Bremerton Parks and Recreation Department requested City approval of a Rezone of the subject property from 'Forest Management' to 'Parks and Schools" to construct a regional sports complex known as Pendergast Park to be located on a 50 acre site south of Werner Road and West of Union Avenue; and WHEREAS, a component of the Rezone is to amend the Comprehensive Plan Map from 'Residential 0-7 dwelling units per acre' to "Parks and Open Space"; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 16, 1993, after which the Commission recommended City Council approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment of the subject property; and WHEREAS, the Bremerton City Council, following its public hearing on March , 1993, approved the Rezone and Comprehensive Plan Amendment: now therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL that the Comprehensive Plan Map designation is hereby amended for the Pendergast Regional Park from "Residential 0 to 7 Dwelling Units Per Acre' to 'Parks and Open Space", as shown on Exhibit "A'; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law of the Bremerton Planning Commission are attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and incorporated herein as the basis of this amendment. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton this 31st day of March, 1993. EILENE FITZ, Bremerton City Council APPROVED this 31 day of March, 1992. LOUIS MENTOR, Mayor ATTEST: KATHLEEN McCLUSKEY, City Clerk Pender as ' port Complex COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP ; -~-_~. E,~N'ER RD. -/: .,, (Proposed) \ ~.-.-~ SENSITIVE AREAS ~ PARKS & OPEN SPACE ~ PUBLIC/QUASI PUBLIC FACILITIES E ELEMENTARy SCHOOL /V~S MIDDLE SCHOOL L LIBRARY HOSPITAL C CEMETARy HS HIGH SCHOOL """1 RESIDENTIAL/0-7 UNITS/ACRE ~ RESIDENTIAL/7-15 UNITS/ACRE RESIDENTIAL/15-30 UNITS/ACRE COMMERCIAL N NEIGHBORHOOD CO.M, MERCIAL INDUSTRIAL / BUSINESS PARK PROPOSED PROFESSIONAL OFFICE ~ I ! CITY LSMITS .... DISTRICTS. I~I'VT.I'T I:iTITI II :~ II/~1~ 'DI~(~t~T.TTITITtIM FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW Bremerton Pl~nninq Commission REGARDING: BREMERTONeS PARKS AND RECREATION PEIIDZR~!~ST PARK COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT= Residential to Parks and Open Space AND REZONE: Forest Management to Parks and Schools BASED ON THE RECORD D~VELOPED AT THE PUBLIC ~LRING CONDUCTED ON March 16, 1993, THE PLANNING COMMISSION =B'x'~aS THE FOLLOWING: APPLICANT: City of Bremerton - Parks and Department. 239 Fourth Street Bremerton, WA 98310 Victoria A.Vanneman, Director Recreation LOCATION: The area consists of 50 acres of surplus City utility lands in portion of Sections 21, of Township 24, Range 1 E, WM. described as follows: The NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 and the N 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4. ~AP t~. RO . ADD. / II~C. :UPOINIT ? St, IRVING The area is within the City limits of Bremerton and is generally located south of Werner Road and west of Union Avenue, as shown in the Vicinity Map below. SINCLAIR PARK CITY OF ~ BREh4ERTON.. :' '."'~, R~ ,U :'1 APPLICATIONS: 1. Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment: "Residential 0 to 7 Dwelling Units Per Acre" to "Parks and Open Space" 2. Rezone: "Forest Management" (FM) to "Parks and Schools" (PS) ATTACHMENTS: I. Application II. Vicinity Map III. Comp. Plan Map IV. Zoning Map BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The Bremerton Parks Department has obtained a lease for a 50 acre parcel from the Utilities, and intends to construct a regional sports complex at the site. In order to receive land use approval for the park, the underlying zoning should appropriately be zoned "Parks and Schools". To facilitate this rezone the site should have a Comprehensive Plan Map Designation of "Parks and open Space". The purpose of this requested Plan Amendment and Rezone is to allow the property to be developed as a public park. The Plan amendment and zoning will further protect and preserve the site for future park needs. AREA DESCRIPTION: Size: 50 acres Topography: The site can be described as rolling or undulating terrain. It has fairly ubiquitous physical features and is void of steep slopes. Soils: The predominant soil type in this area is Kilchis-Shelton Complex, which was formed from weathered basalt or glacial till. The native vegetation is mainly conifers. Depending on the specific location and whether Kilchis or Shelton dominates, these soils range from shallow and well-drained to moderately deep and moderately well-drained. They are not generally suitable for agricultural use and are more typical of woodland areas. 2 Surface Water: There are no large bodies of water nor year- round streams on the site. A small natural intermittent stream named Wright Creek is located along the south west portion of the site drains and to Sinclair Inlet. Several small wetland areas are also located on the site. Plants: The area contains a wide variety of indigenous~ plant species, including deciduous and coniferous trees and grasses. There are no known endangered species on the site. Much of the site has been logged approximately 15 years ago and contains small conifers which are reforesting the property. Wildlife: Hawks, eagles and a variety of songbirds have been observed on or near the site, as well as bear, deer and smaller animals. Even though there is the presence of wildlife, the site is not a significant wildlife habitat. Surroundin~ Land Uses & Influences: North: The site is separated from Werner Road by a strip of unincorporated County area approximately 600 feet in width. The area along Werner Road includes a combination of residences, a church, and new industrial development. East: Lands to the northeast consist of City-owned undeveloped lands and the. site of the National Guard Armory. South/west: Immediately south and west of the site is the Pope Resource property which is undeveloped, but zoned for urban residential and commercial development. Access: Proposed access to the site will be via Lynden street to Union Avenue. This right-of -way passes through the National Guard property. A second possible access may also be developed 3 further south across the National Guard property connecting the park to Union Avenue. Utilities: Electricity, water, waste water, telephone, and refuse service are presently available to the site. This site is near urban areas and can be served with all necessary utilities and services needed for future park development. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The applicant submitted an Environmental Checklist for review in accordance with State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) guidelines. The checklist was reviewed and, due to the level of detail given, it was difficult to accurately assess all the impacts of a future development. Therefore, the City chose to issue a "Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance" which included a list of mitigation measures to be addressed later in a "phased review". The current proposal involves "non-project" actions to amend the City's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map. Under WAC 197- 11, when part of an action is not sufficiently definite to allow environmental analysis, the City can undertake a timely subsequent environmental analysis through "phased review", as delineated in WAC 197-11-060(5). The primary issues that will be addressed later are (1) storm runoff, (2) transportation, (3) erosion controls an surface water impacts, and (4) light and glare impacts. The applicant is expected to submit the mitigated provisions prior to site plan approval (which must be obtained prior to construction), grading permit approval and building permit approval. REVIEW COMMENTS RECEIVED= This Plan Amendment and Rezone request was circulated for comments and the following comments were received: Sewer/Water/Storm: Engineering Dept.: Future water and waste water utilities/easements will be needed. See corrected legal description 2/25/93. Fire Dept.: Fire Dept. access will be required to all buildings and structures. Water supply and hydrants will be required. BACON: Del Knauss: Parks Dept.: School Dist. (Ryan): BACON feels this property should be Rezoned to Parks and Schools and it should be added to Bremerton's Park Protection Ordinance. Adequate buffers need to be required in the event that the proposed athletic complex site is developed. Safe walking areas to the park are needed. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PROPOSAL: Present Designation: "Residential, 0-7 Units Per Acre" Requested Designations: "Parks and Open Space" Criteria for Amending the Comprehensive Plan: The Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan includes the following criteria, which are to be used in evaluating proposed Plan amendments: Adoption of the amendment will maintain consistency between the different Plan elements with the Plan Map and conformance between the Plan Map and its implementing techniques: The Plan amendment, if approved will designate the site for park and recreational use. This will establish a basis for future zoning and land use decisions for future recreational development which will implement the Plan. The Plan elements include Land use, Housing, Natural Resources, Transportation, Public Services, and Economic Development. Approval of this element will not result in conflicts between Plan elements. Adoption of the amendment will promote the overall Goals and policies of the Plan and the interests of the entire community: The Comprehensive Plan has adopted and incorporated by reference the Bremerton Parks and Recreation Plan. The 5 Pendergast Regional Park Sports Complex is designated as first priority park development project of that plan The plan amendment is consistent with the following goal and plan polices: GOAL: The Public Service Element, Goal states: "Provide a recreational opportunities future population." Parks and Recreation variety of quality for the present and Policies: Policies) (Public Service Element, Parks and Recreation Provide a wide range of open space, park and recreational facilities and services, consistent with the Bremerton open Space, Parks And Recreation Plan. Provide active and passive recreational opportunities for all members of the community, with consideration for the special needs of teenage and retired persons. Acquire land in small or large parcels for open space and recreational purposes within urbanized areas of the community to compensate for higher densities. The potential effect of the amendment on the natural. economic. and social environment of the City will be beneficial: The proposal would encourage park development of this site. This would be in the best interests of its future users and of benefit the community economically, socially, and otherwise. Bremerton and Kitsap County need new Parks. This location is convenient and located within close proximity of Bremerton. Jobs created as a result of development would provide economic benefits to the community. Bremerton needs future recreational facilities, open space and natural areas in order to provide social benefits to the community. This proposal appears to be consistent with the approval criteria for Comprehensive Plan amendments. REZONE REQUEST: Present ZoninG: "Forest Management (FM]" -- This district is applied only to public lands and is very restrictive in its 6 allowed uses. Permitted uses include most forestry, hydropower, educational and research activities, and groundwater and aquifer protection. Accessory uses include a caretaker's dwelling and storage or work- related structures. Reuuested Zoning: Parks a~ Schools This zoning district is intended to protect and preserve areas of public land that are currently developed and/or used for recreation, open space, and educational or recreational facilities, or that are planned or otherwise devoted to such uses. This zone will promote and provide for such public uses while enhancing the identity.and livability of the community and its neighborhood. Approval Criteria for Rezones: Zoning Ordinance Chapter X, Section 5-B contains the criteria for approval of rezones: The Rezone is substantively consistent with the Comprehensive Plan: The Plan designation (as proposed) would be "Parks and Open Space". The proposed "Parks and School" zoning would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan policies contained in the Land Use Element also support the rezone action. The rezone is necessary because conditions have so markedly chanqed that a Rezone is required in the public interest: The designation of this property as surplus utility land means it is no longer needed for watershed or forestry, and it is in the best interests of the City to determine a new public use of the site. This major change in the status of this property requires a change in zoning to allow for a potential park uses - other than forests production activities The Rezone would not result in adverse consequences: environmental A "Phased" environmental review has been initiated on this property. Since there is only a conceptual plan for future development at this time, development impacts will be assessed later, when additional information is available. Impacts will be evaluated at that time, and mitigated as necessary. 7 The rezone bears a substant{al relat.{on to the publ.~c welfare because there is a public need for a change of the kind in question~ and the public need will be best served by changing the zoning of the subject property| The City of Bremerton and Kitsap County are feeling increasing growth and development which induces pressures on the park ~s system. The development of a regional sports complex can alleviate such pressures. The recent loss of park land which occurred by the Roosevelt Field condemnation will be replaced and the level of service increased. This is Bremerton~s largest available and developable site for such a park, and it needs appropriate zoning to allow its potential development- in the best interests of the public. Essential public facilities and services are DresentlV 'available and adequate. or can be reasonably made available: Electricity and water, waste water, phone service, and emergency police and fire services are currently available and adequate. The proposed Rezone appears to be consistent with the criteria for approval of a Rezone. SUM14ARY OF FINDINGS & CONCLUSIONSz 1. The subject site intends to lease Department. is surplus City utility land. the site to the Park and The City Recreation 2. The present Comprehensive Plan designation is low-density residential. Present zoning is "Forest Management". 3. The applicant (Bremerton Parks and Recreation Department) has requested a Comprehensive Plan designation of "Parks and Open Space" and zoning designation of "Parks and School" to provide for a regional sports complex park development. 4. A Phased environmental review is being conducted to best assess the future impacts of future development when a specific development plan is submitted. 7. The proposals meet the criteria for approval of both a · Comprehensive Plan amendment and a fezone, as proposed herein. 8 IV. DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION BASED ON THE RECORD DEVELOPED, THE BREMERTON PLANNING COMMISSION: 1) Recommends approval the Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the subject surplus utility property from its present designation of "Residential, 0-7 Units/Acre to "Parks and Open Space". 2) Recommends approval the rezone for the subject surplus utility property from its present "Forest Management (FM)" zone to the Parks and School (PS) designation. Rural Nickers~, Vice Chai"an Bremerton Planning Commission Date DONALD L. PRATT Executive Secretary 9