HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/19/2010 MINUTESMinutes for
City of Bremerton Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
October 19, 2010
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Hoell at 5:30 p.m.
11. Roll Call
Those present were: Commissioner Cockburn, Commissioner Jose, Commissioner
Kosusko, Commissioner Streissguth, Commissioner Tift, and Chairman Hoell.
Commissioner Mosiman was excused. Quorum certified.
Also present: David Sherrard (Parametrix), Nicole Floyd and Pam Bykonen (DCD staff).
Ill. Approval of Agenda
Chairman Hoell introduced the agenda. A motion was made by Commissioner Jose
and seconded by Commissioner Kosusko 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 September 21, 2010 were presented for
approval by Chairman Hoell. A motion was made by Commissioner Streissguth and
seconded by Commissioner Jose to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of
September 21, 2010 as presented. Called for a vote: Commissioner Cockburn: Yes;
Commissioner Jose: Yes; Commissioner Kosusko: Abstain; Commissioner Streissguth:
Yes; Commissioner Tift: Yes; Chairman Hoell: Yes. The motion carried.
V. Public Meeting
A. Call To The Public (public comments on any item not on tonight's agenda).
Chairman Hoell asked if there were any comments from citizens. Seeing none, she
closed this portion of the meeting.
B. 1. Workshop — Shoreline Master Pro — "Regulatory Approach
Options 2 ". David Sherrard, SMP Consultant, Parametrix, began the educational
workshop with an update of the process. The shoreline inventory is in the draft
stage, policy and procedures are being developed through 2011, and staff and
consultants are continuing public outreach and educational workshops. During the
Shoreline Master Program update, a shoreline environmental designation system will
be created which must contain guidelines such as classification criteria,
management policies, types of permitted shoreline uses, etc. The current system of
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shoreline classification is generally consistent with the Department of Ecology's
guidelines with the suggestion of having single- family residential and multi - family
residential each in its own classification. There are also options of utilizing map
overlays or creating additional zones. A draft map of the shoreline designations will
be presented to the Commission at the January 2011 meeting. Commissioner
Streissguth urged the consultant group and staff to create policy that is easy for
staff to administer and property owners to understand. Commissioner Kosusko
wondered if there could be policy written to address properties that are mostly
outside of the shoreline area but must adhere to shoreline requirements because a
small portion of the property is inside the shoreline area.
Mr. Sherrard moved on to Critical Areas. Critical Areas are described as wetlands,
aquifer recharge areas, geological hazards, fish and wildlife conservation areas, and
frequently flooded areas. Washington State Critical Area rules changed in the 2010
legislature and now must assure no net -loss of shoreline ecological functions as
defined by the Department of Ecology guidelines.
Sunny Wheeler asked who determines if there has been "no net loss" during
development. Mr. Sherrard said that the Shoreline Master Program is charged with
including regulations assuring no net loss through bulk standards (size, height, etc.)
or performance standards.
Sunny Wheeler asked if the City or the County would be responsible for the cost of
ensuring compliance. Mr. Sherrard said the property owner is responsible for
fulfilling the terms of a permit that is issued which is why it is important to design
approvals in a way that are readily enforceable and trackable. Commissioner Jose
further clarified by noting that the baseline for ecological functions will be recorded in
the shoreline inventory.
Buffers are required in Critical Areas and can range from 25 feet to 200 feet,
depending on the type of Critical Area and the land use designation. The options for
managing Critical Areas in the Shoreline Master Program are to leave the existing
regulations based on the shoreline jurisdiction and environment, add a reach -based
buffer and performance standard, or move the Critical Area regulations for
shorelines to the shoreline section and integrate it with the other sections. The staff
recommendation is to adopt by reference Critical Area regulations in the Land Use
Code for aquifer recharge areas, geologic hazards, and wetlands; add additional
"reach- based" provisions for buffers and setbacks based on the shoreline inventory;
and include additional provisions to recognize hardship caused by existing
development where lot dimensions would not allow standard buffers to be
implemented such as near Kitsap Lake.
Karen Danis asked for an example of changing a buffer from 175 feet to 75 feet and
how that would result in no net loss. Mr. Sherrard used the scenario of a property
that is 100 feet deep with a house set back 35 feet from the shoreline (which
establishes the existing level of ecological function), adding that a buffer of 175 feet
would not fit on a lot that is only 100 feet deep. One way to promote no net loss is to
replace lawn with native vegetation to reduce the amount of chemicals in rainwater
runoff, and provides food and habitat for wildlife. Vegetation conservation is part of
the Shoreline Master Program and will be included in the Critical Areas regulations.
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Building height within a shoreline area is currently limited by the building code to 25
feet in residential areas and 35 feet in commercial areas but the height can be
increased if the structure meets other requirements such as not obstructing views,
positive public interest, and allowances through the Shoreline Master Program.
Technical memos, inventory maps and workshop slide presentations will be
available on the City's Shoreline Master Program web page. Historical or anecdotal
information will be taken into consideration but cannot be used unless the
information can be verified. Mr. Sherrard encouraged citizens to contact staff if the
maps are incomplete or are not accessible.
Nicole Floyd, City Planner, urged the commission members to review the City of
Kirkland's Shoreline Master Program which is similar to the document Bremerton will
produce.
Chairman Hoell closed the Public Meeting.
VI. Business Meeting
A. Chairman's Report: None.
B. Director's Report: None.
C. Old Business: None.
D. New Business: Pam Bykonen, Commission Clerk, reminded the commissioners
of the City of Bremerton Wellness Committee wellness walk for city employees and
commission members on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at Gold Mountain Golf
Course.
VII. Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 6:24 p.m. The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for November
16, 2010.
Respectfully submitted by:
Andr
7 a Spencer, Executive Secretary
Approved by:
Lois Hoell, Chairman
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