HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/19/2010 MINUTESMinutes for
City of Bremerton Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
January 19, 2010
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Cockburn at 5:30 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Those present were: Commissioner Cockburn, Commissioner Hoell, Commissioner Kosusko,
Commissioner Mosiman, and Commissioner Streissguth. Commissioners Kennedy and Wheeler had
resigned prior to this meeting. Quorum certified.
Also present: Andrea Spencer, Nicole Ward, and Pam Bykonen (DCD staff).
III. Elections
Commissioner Streissguth nominated Commissioner Cockburn for the position of Chairman.
Commissioner Kosusko seconded the nomination. The vote was unanimous in favor of
Commissioner Cockburn as Chairman of the Bremerton Planning Commission for 2010.
Commissioner Streissguth nominated Commissioner Hoell for the position of Vice - Chairman.
Commissioner Mosiman seconded the nomination. The vote was unanimous in favor of
Commissioner Hoell as Vice - Chairman of the Bremerton Planning Commission for 2010.
IV. Approval of Agenda
Chairman Cockburn introduced the agenda. Staff noted that the February meeting date was
incorrect on the agenda that was distributed in the meeting packet. An amended agenda had the
correct date. A motion was made by Commissioner Hoell and seconded by Commissioner
Streissguth to approve the agenda as amended. It was agreed by general consensus to approve the
agenda as amended.
IV. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the Regular Meeting held on December 15, 2009 were presented for approval by
Chairman Cockburn. A motion was made by Commissioner Streissguth and seconded by
Commissioner Hoell to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of December 15, 2009 as
presented. Called for a vote: Commissioner Hoell: Yes; Commissioner Kosusko: Abstain;
Commissioner Mosiman: Yes; Commissioner Streissguth: Yes; Chairman Cockburn: Yes. The
motion carried.
VI. Public Meeting
A. Call To The Public (public comments on any item not on tonight's agenda).
Chairman Cockburn asked if there were any comments from citizens. Seeing none, he
closed this portion of the meeting.
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1. Workshop — Shoreline Master Program Update: Nicole Ward, City Planner,
presented the latest information on the Shoreline Master Program update. Staff held a public
open house on January 11, 2010, and during the workshop the public had the opportunity to
participate in an exercise to determine areas of Bremerton shorelines that are enjoyed and
areas that could use improvement. Parametrix has been hired as the technical consultant. An
advisory committee made up of "Key Communicators" will be working with staff throughout
the update process. Key Communicators are citizens who act as a liaison between their
neighbors and city staff.
Reusable tote bags have been purchased that have. the City's logo and the shoreline website
(v w w.br e merto nshoNelri es,com ) printed on them and they are given away at each outreach
meeting to increase public awareness. Also, a night -time walk along the shoreline is
scheduled for January 27, 2010 for citizens to learn about nocturnal shoreline creatures and to
encourage citizens to be active participants during this update. The Shoreline Master
Program must be completed by 2012. It was suggested to try to combine SMP workshops
with Planning Commission meetings, and the Commission was also highly encouraged to
attend workshops that are not scheduled on regular meeting nights.
Chairman Cockburn closed the Public Meeting.
VI. Business Meeting
A. Chairman's Report: None.
B. Director's Report: Andrea Spencer, Director of Community Development, listed items
anticipated to be on the Planning Commission's schedule for 2010:
o Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Update
• SKIA Sub -Area Plan.
• Code changes as a result of Comprehensive Plan and map updates and better
consistency throughout the code.
• Code changes carried over from 2009.
• Work on strategies for outreach opportunities to engage the public.
C. Old Business: None
D. New Business: None.
VII. Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 5:53 p.m. The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for February 16, 2010.
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, Executive Secretary
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