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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/18/2009 MINUTES(DRAFT) AGENDA Regular Meeting - Bremerton Planning Commission (Subject to PC approval) August 18, 2009 5:30 P.M. th 345 – 6Street Meeting Chamber – First Floor I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL (quorum present) III. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA IVAPPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 16, 2009 Regular meeting. o V. PUBLIC MEETING A. Call to the Public: Public comments on any item not on tonight’s agenda B. Workshop 1. 2009 Comprehensive Plan Amendments (L. Sehmel, DCD) 2. 2008 Stormwater Management Plan Update (Public Works) 3. Commute Trip Reduction Program (Public Works) VI. BUSINESS MEETING A. Chair Report: Chairman Wheeler B. Director Report: Andrea Spencer. C.Old Business: D.New Business VII. ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is September 15, 2009 Planning Commission meeting packets are available on-line at www.ci.bremerton.wa.us Minutes for City of Bremerton Planning Commission Regular Meeting August 18, 2009 I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chairman Wheeler at 5:30 p.m. IL Roll Call Those present were: Commissioner Cockburn, Commissioner Hoell, Commissioner Kennedy, Commissioner Kosusko, Commissioner Mosiman, Commissioner Streissguth, and Chairman Wheeler. Quorum certified. Also present: Lindsey Sehmel and Pam Bykonen (DCD staff). III. Approval of Agenda Chairman Wheeler introduced the agenda. A motion was made by Commissioner Kennedy and seconded by Commissioner Hoell to approve the agenda as presented. It was agreed by general consensus to approve the agenda as presented. IV. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the Regular Meeting held on June 16, 2009 were presented for approval by Chairman Wheeler. A motion was made by Commissioner Kosusko and seconded by Commissioner Kennedy to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2009 as presented. Called for a vote: Commissioner Cockburn: Yes; Commissioner Hoell: Yes; Commissioner Kennedy: Yes; Commissioner Kosusko: Yes; Commissioner Mosiman: Yes; Commissioner Streissguth: Yes; Chairman Wheeler: Yes. The motion carried. VI. Public Meeting A. Call To The Public (public comments on any item not on tonight's agenda). Chairman Wheeler asked if there were any comments from citizens. Seeing none, he closed this portion of the meeting. B. Workshop: 1. Comprehensive Plan Amendments: Lindsey Sehmel, City Planner, gave a presentation on four proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments: adoption of the official land use map, change in a land use designation, updates to the City Services element and appendix, and updates to the Transportation element and appendix. Planning Commission Meeting August 18, 2009 Page 1 of 3 Because of the adoption of the Manette Sub -Area Plan and the annexation in the South Kitsap Industrial Area (SKIA) as well as minor cartographic changes, the official Land Use map needs to be updated to reflect the current land use within the City of Bremerton. There is a proposed change in land use designation for property located north of Kitsap Lake along Kitsap Way near the Kitsap County boundary. Due to the surrounding land designations and the limited use allowed on the site now, staff recommends re- designating this area from Neighborhood Business to Limited Commercial but is seeking historical information from the Commission before moving forward with a re- designation. Commissioner Streissguth noted that the area was intended to be part of a future sub -area plan and the zoning and allowed uses would be addressed during that planning process. Currently, it is not anticipated that this area would achieve its full build -out within the next 20 years because of a lack of population growth. Staff does not intend to remove the Reserve Center designation, but merely revisit the underlying land use to ensure appropriateness. Commissioner Streissguth cautioned against a change in land use designation to accommodate a single land owner /tenant, in this case, Red Apple Market, which has a non- conforming status in the current land use designation, while acknowledging this is an area that needs attention, perhaps in the form of incentives for businesses to be located there. Lindsey reviewed the surrounding uses of light industrial, N.A.D. Park, and little residential, to explain why a land use designation of Limited Commercial would be logical. She encouraged the commission to forward to her any historical information that should be included in the proposal. The City Services element of the Comprehensive Plan needs to be updated to include newly adopted plans from other departments such as Water, Waste Water, and Parks. Amendments to this Comprehensive Plan element would include text to incorporate the new or updated plans. Each plan section will also include an updated 2010 -2015 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for ease of locating information. The Transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan will be updated to include text for the newly adopted Non - Motorized Transportation Plan The Comprehensive Plan Amendments are scheduled for a Public Hearing at the next regular Planning Commission meeting in September. 2. Stormwater Management Plan Update: Larry Matel, Managing Engineer, Public Works, gave a presentation on the updated Stormwater Management Plan. Mr. Matel had initially reviewed the updated document in March, 2009, and returned with additional revisions that reflect the suggestions made at the March meeting including comments regarding the use of Low Impact Development (LID) for stormwater management. The proposed capital improvement budget includes a line item of $150,000.00 to be used for Low Impact Development projects to establish a mindset that the City is serious about LID. Current street projects are incorporating LID practices on a smaller scale to give the department a realistic snapshot of what types of bids contractors make and how the LID projects measure up to traditional stormwater projects in the long run. 3. Commute Trip Reduction Program: Mike Mecham, City Engineer, Public Works presented the Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Program. The City of Bremerton approved an updated Commute Trip Reduction Program in 1999 in order to reduce the number of single - occupant vehicles and to encourage alternate modes of transportation to relieve traffic Planning Commission Meeting August 18, 2009 Page 2 of 3 congestion and improve air quality. Kitsap Transit is the lead agency for CTR in Kitsap County and has contributed to Kitsap County's success in trip reduction by implementing programs such as the "worker /driver" buses for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard employees and the "Scoot" car for government center employees' use if they ride the bus to work but need to run an errand in the middle of the day. Agencies with more than 100 employees must participate in the CTR program. The goal is to have only 47% of city employees driving to work alone and an average travel distance of seven miles by 2013. The implementation of the Non - Motorized Transportation Plan, increased service to outlying areas by Kitsap Transit, and other incentives offered by the Department of Transportation are some of the means used to reduce the number of single - passenger vehicles on the roadways. Commissioner Streissguth asked if any part of the program referred to re- implementing the passenger -only ferry service for Bremerton. Mr. Mecham said that while passenger -only ferries were discussed, he did not believe they were included in the CTR plan. Chairman Wheeler closed the Public Meeting. VI. Business Meeting A. Chairman's Report: None. B. Director's Report: None. C. Old Business: None. D. New Business: None. VII. Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 6:19 p.m. The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for September 15, 2009. y submitted by: , Executive Secretary Approved by: A Greg Ydeeler, Chairman Planning Commission Meeting August 18, 2009 Page 3 of 3 Commission Meeting Date: August 18, 2009 CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA TITLE: Staff Briefing on the 2009 Comprehensive Plan Amendments DEPARTMENT: Department of Community Development PRESENTED BY: Lindsey Sehmel, Long Range Planner Memorandum SUMMARY The City adopted a new Comprehensive Plan in December 2004. Comprehensive Plan amendments are processed on an annual cycle. Six amendments are included for the Planning Commission’s consideration in 2009. Amendments to the City’s Comprehensive Plan are regulated by BMC 20.10.010 The scope of these amendments is small in nature and work to address the needs for future growth patterns that follow the standards developed in the 2004 Comprehensive Plan. The Public Hearing will be held on the regular Planning Commission meeting on September 15, 2009 where the full docket will be reviewed in detail. Amendments Include: Adoption of Official Land Use Map Change in Land Use Designation Kitsap Lake Reserve Center region o City Services Element Updates to the Level of Services table o City Services Appendix Update sections such as Capital Facilities, Open Space, Sanitary Sewer, o Stormwater to reflect current plans Adopt and incorporate annual Capital Improvement Program o Transportation Element Update to include Commute Trip Reduction Program o Transportation Appendix Add CTR and Non-Motorized Transportation Plan o Adopt and incorporate annual Transportation Improvement Program o Public Works staff will provide an overview of the Stormwater Management Plan Update and the Commute Trip Program for your consideration after a brief presentation from DCD staff. We look forward to your input on these future docket items.