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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/15/2005 MINUTESMinutes for Planning Commission Regular Meeting March 15, 2005 I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Streissguth at 5:31 p.m. H. Roil Call Those present were: Commissioner Kennedy, Commissioner Kosusko, Commissioner Cockburn, Commissioner Friedberg -Nerf, Commissioner Hoell, and Commissioner Streissguth. Quorum certified. Also attending: Roger Lubovich, City Attorney, and Paul Rogerson, Planning Manager. III. Approval of Agenda Commissioner Streissguth introduced the agenda. A motion was made by Commissioner Kosusko and seconded by Commissioner Kennedy to approve the agenda as presented. Called for a vote: Cockburn: Yes; Friedberg -Nerf: Yes; Hoell: Yes; Kennedy: Yes; Kosusko: Yes; and Streissguth; Yes. The motion carried. IV. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the Regular Meeting held on February 15, 2005 were. presented for approval by Commissioner Streissguth. A motion was made by Commissioner Friedberg -Nerf and seconded by Commissioner Kosusko to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 15, 2005, as presented. Called for a vote: Cockburn: Yes; Friedberg -Nerf Yes; Hoell: Yes; Kennedy: Yes; Kosusko: Yes; and Streissguth; Yes. The motion carried. V. PUBLIC MEETING A. Call To The Public (public comments on any item not on tonight's agenda). Commissioner Streissguth asked if there were any comments from citizens. Seeing none, she closed this portion of the meeting. B. Public Hearing: Paul Rogerson, Planning Manager, gave an overview of the staff report which had been distributed to the Commissioners prior to the meeting. He summarized a proposed change to §20.16.110, Adult Entertainment Businesses, to reduce the standoff radii of adult entertainment businesses to 500 feet, from the previous measurement of 1,000 feet. This change would affect all zones and uses listed in Planning Commission Meeting March 15, 2005 Page 1 of 4 §20.16.110(a)(1)(i — v). Staff provided maps of West Bremerton showing the areas affected by the change; West Bremerton is the only area of the city that could accommodate adult entertainment businesses. There was concern regarding adding licensed day care facilities and publicly owned recreational facilities. Roger Lubovich, City Attorney advised the Commissioners that, if they have concerns regarding those uses, they should be added to the list of uses under §20.46.110(a)(1). Commissioner Kosusko noted that most of the areas available for adult entertainment businesses were currently zoned IP (Industrial Park). Paul responded that the zones would have to be rewritten to make sure they comply with the State Constitution. Commissioner Streissguth asked for comments from the public. Seeing none, she closed this portion of the meeting and moved on to Commission statements. Commissioner Friedberg -Nerf asked for clarification on where the 30% rule comes into play. Roger Lubovich explained that a business such as a video store can have up to 30% of their inventory be of an adult nature, as long as it is kept separate from the other non -adult merchandise, and not be held to the zoning rules of businesses that are specifically adult entertainment. This is regulated through the business license process. Commissioner Friedberg -Nerf asked about residential areas that are not within the city limits that might be affected by this ordinance. Paul replied that the City would have to work with the County to address that situation if it were to come up. A motion was made by Commissioner Kosusko and seconded by Commissioner Kennedy to amend §20.46.110(a)(1) to add items (A) licensed daycare facilities and (vii) publicly oivned recreational facilities to the list of uses, and to change the standoff radii to 500 feet for all of the uses listed. Called for a vote: Cockburn: Yes; Friedberg -Nerf: Yes; Hoall: Yes; Kennedy: Yes; Kosusko: Yes; and Streissguth; Yes. The motion carried. C. Workshop: Initial Zoning Strategy for GMA Compliance Paul Rogerson, Planning Manager, reviewed the Zoning Strategy outlined in the handout Paul had distributed before the meeting. He explained each item and discussed sections of the existing Zoning Code that he recommends be recodified in the new zoning package. He reminded the Commissioners that activation of the new zoning code will not take place until a zoning map is adopted. Zoning Package 3 will not be discussed at the next Regular Planning Commission Meeting due to the Critical Areas Ordinance still needing work. Paul recommended having a Special Meeting to continue work on the Zoning Package in a time efficient manner. Commissioner Kosusko asked if the City of Bremerton will begin using a zoning permit, similar to a Master Use Permit (MUP) that is currently used in the City of Seattle. Roger Lubovich did not see that happening, but will look into it further. Paul gave an update on the Critical Areas Ordinance. A "citizen working group" has been formed, of which Commissioner Streissguth is a part, as well as a Technical Review Committee. The citizen's group has met once, is scheduled to meet again on March 21, Planning Commission Meeting March 15, 2005 Page 2 of 4 2005, and has begun to look at aquifer recharge areas. Also, staff has begun to draft a section on fish and wildlife habitats. It is hoped that there will be five or six new sections to the code when this process is completed. Paul Rogerson left the meeting at this time. VI. Business Meeting A. Chairman's Report: Commissioner Streissguth spoke briefly about a letter she had received from a resident in the county who is concerned with street width. It was generally agreed upon to forward the letter to the appropriate department(s) for follow up. Copies of conference information were distributed to the Commissioners to let them know of upcoming training opportunities. Also, Commissioner Streissguth passed along information about Puget Sound Regional Council's membership meeting and awards dinner. Congressman Norm Dicks is to be honored at this event. B. Director's Report: Commissioners Streissguth reported she participated with staff in interviews conducted Iast Friday for the two vacant positions in the planning department. It is anticipated the positions will be filled in the next month following the return of Director Hugo. C. Old Business: None. D. New Business: Commissioner Streissguth distributed copies of a proposed change to Section 3 of the City of Bremerton Planning Commission By -laws, Ditties of the Commission. A motion was made by Commissioner Kennedy and seconded by Commissioner Hoell to adopt the proposed change to Section 3 of the Bremerton Planning Commission By -laws to read as follows: III. DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION The planning commission may: a) Review and recommend to the council the adoption of coordinated comprehensive planning and land use objectives for the development of the City or particular areas of the City; b) Review and recommend to the council the adoption of regulations and code amendments which implement the City's comprehensive planning objectives; c) Review and recommend to the council the adoption of short plat regulations and long subdivision regulations; d) Participate in regional planning activities or serve on a regional planning commission; e) Make rules and regulations for the conduct of its business; fy Other planning duties or functions as requested by the City, which may, from time to time, be appropriate and acceptable to the Planning Commission members. Planning Commission Meeting March 15, 2005 Page 3 of 4 Called for a vote: Cockburn: Yes; Friedberg -Nerf. Yes; Hoell: Yes; Kennedy: Yes; Kosusko: Yes; and Streissguth; Yes. The motion carried. Commissioner Streissguth then reported that there had been some concern in the past regarding what length of term a City of Bremerton Planning Commission should serve. She had had discussions with the City Attorney and it was determined that Bremerton is in compliance as a First Class City to have their Planning Commission members serve terms of four years, staggered to prevent large turnovers at any given time. The Commissioners then spoke of having "cover sheets" for items that are coming before the Commission for action. It was unanimously agreed upon that staff would begin providing these cover sheets to supply more exact language for motions. Commissioner Kennedy also suggested implementing a consent agenda for approval of the agenda and meeting minutes. Roger felt that if the Commission had .draft versions of proposals before them rather than concepts it would reduce the chance of changes occurring before items are brought before Council. It was generally agreed upon to have Commissioner Streissguth follow up with Chris Hugo on these items to see if it would be feasible to implement the items discussed. VIL Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 6:33 p.m. The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for April 19, 2005. Respectfully submitted by: Chris Hugo, Executive Secretary Approved by: Linda Streissguth, Chairman Planning Commission Meeting March 15, 2005 Page 4 of 4