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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/18/2008 PACKET(DRAFT) AGENDA Regular Meeting - Bremerton Planning Commission (Subject to PC approval) March 18, 2008 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: February 19, 2008 Regular meeting. o V. PUBLIC MEETING A. Call to the Public: Public comments on any item not on tonight’s agenda B. Workshop 1. 2008 Work Program VI. BUSINESS MEETING A. Chair Report: B. Director Report: Andrea Spencer. C.Old Business: D.New Business CDBG Citizen Advisory Committee Appointee VII. ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is April 15, 2008 Planning Commission meeting packets are available on-line at www.ci.bremerton.wa.us DRAFT FOR APPROVAL ON 3/18/08 Minutes for City of Bremerton Planning Commission Regular Meeting February 19, 2008 I. Call to Order Chairman Mosiman The meeting was called to order by at 5:30 p.m. II. Roll Call Those present were: Commissioner Cockburn, Commissioner Hoell, Commissioner Kennedy, Commissioner Kosusko, Commissioner Streissguth, Commissioner Wheeler, and Chairman Mosiman. Quorum certified. Also present: Andrea Spencer, Nicole Ward, Geoff Wentlandt, and Pam Ransier (DCD staff). III. Approval of Agenda Chairman Mosiman introduced the agenda. It was agreed by general consensus to approve the agenda as presented. IV. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the Regular Meeting held on January 15, 2008 were presented for approval by Chairman A motion was made by Commissioner Streissguth and seconded by Commissioner Mosiman. Kosusko to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2008, as presented. Called for a vote: Commissioner Cockburn: Yes; Commissioner Hoell: Abstain; Commissioner Kennedy: Yes; Commissioner Kosusko: Yes; Commissioner Streissguth: Yes; Commissioner Wheeler: Yes; Chairman Mosiman: Yes. The motion carried. VI. Public Meeting A.Call To The Public. (public comments on any item not on tonight’s agenda) Chairman Mosiman asked if there were any comments from citizens. Seeing none, he closed this portion of the meeting. B.Public Hearing:Nicole Ward, City Planner, presented the proposed amendments to the zoning code. She reviewed the current setback and landscape requirements for the Commercial Corridor areas which were adjacent to residential uses and explained how the requirements were too restrictive in some areas and did not provide the intended buffering in others. She proposed reducing the setback from 60’ to 10’ – 20’ and increasing the amount of vegetative screening and fencing. Also, setbacks could be increased depending on the height and bulk of the commercial structure. The landscape requirements would be consolidated into a single chapter in the zoning code and the maintenance of the landscaping will be monitored by Code Enforcement. Planning Commission Meeting February 19, 2008 Page 1 of 4 DRAFT FOR APPROVAL ON 3/18/08 Chairman Mosiman opened the Public Hearing and asked if there were any comments from . citizens John T Taylor, John L. Scott Real Estate, Poulsbo: “I’m here representing a client named Dobson. I would just like to go on record as expressing appreciation for Nicole Ward’s work on this setback issue and give it our full support, as written. Thank you very much.” Chairman Mosiman asked if there were any further comments from citizens. Seeing none, he closed this portion of the Public Hearing. Commissioner Kosusko asked for clarification on how the setback landscaping would be Nicole monitored by Code Enforcement. explained that the Code Enforcement process is typically complaint driven, meaning someone would have to complain about the landscaping or lack of landscaping before Code Enforcement could respond, although Code Enforcement action could be initiated by a City of Bremerton employee. She assured the commission that the Code Enforcement officer would be flexible regarding types of landscaping installed versus what was shown in the landscaping plan, such as a pine tree planted where a spruce tree was shown on the plan. Commissioner Streissguth asked if the City required a maintenance bond be posted for five years to ensure compliance with the landscaping plan. Nicole explained that posting a maintenance bond was not required at this time to keep the process less complicated. Commissioner Wheeler asked if the City had ever required a maintenance bond on landscaping. Nicole said it had not. Commissioner Wheeler asked about the reference to setting aside 125% of the cost of the landscaping. Nicole explained this requirement was made only when the developer wanted to occupy the building before the landscaping was complete; for example, if occupancy were to occur in January when most plants would not survive installation. Commissioner Cockburn asked why the code requires the use of the common name of plants on Nicole the landscaping plan instead of the Latin name. suggested changing the language of the code. Commissioner Kosusko pointed out a typographical error on page 8 under “Plant Type and Size (3)”; the word “inch” needs to be removed from the description. Commissioner Streissguth asked for more information regarding maintenance bonds and how Andrea Spencer, Director of Community Development the City tracks them. , said the City is working on a better process for tracking bonds for Community Development as well as Public Works. Once improved procedures are in place to track bonds the code could be updated. The guarantee on page 5, section i(1-3) is monitored and triggered by the issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, and is only utilized for short periods of time such as months and not years. A motion was made by Commissioner Streissguth and seconded by Commissioner Kennedy to recommend adoption of the Zoning Code amendments that relate to setback and landscape requirements in Title 20 for commercial properties adjacent to low-density residential zones for City Council adoption. Called for a vote: Commissioner Cockburn: Yes; Commissioner Hoell: Yes; Commissioner Kennedy: Yes; Commissioner Kosusko: Yes; Commissioner Streissguth: Yes; Commissioner Wheeler: Yes; Chairman Mosiman: Yes. The motion carried. Planning Commission Meeting February 19, 2008 Page 2 of 4 DRAFT FOR APPROVAL ON 3/18/08 Workshop C. 1.Traffic Analysis. Geoff Wentlandt, Senior City Planner, gave a PowerPoint presentation of the traffic analysis being conducted as part of the Downtown Regional Sub-area Plan. This analysis will be presented to City Council at the study session scheduled for March 12, 2008. The analysis primarily focused on five key intersection during peak hours: Warren Avenue & thth Burwell Street, Warren Avenue & 6 Street, Washington Avenue & 6 Street, Washington th Avenue & the Manette Bridge, and Warren Avenue & 11 Street. Current traffic models were compared to future traffic models, with and without mitigation, and how it will impact the existing street network. Each intersection was graded according to its ability to handle current and future traffic congestion with “A” being no congestion ever and “F” or higher as failing; the goal is to maintain intersections with C through E ratings to encourage people to seek alternate transportation such as walking, biking, or taking the bus. Parking availability was not figured into this analysis. Geoff explained that this was not a complete report and expects the consultant to have a completed draft around the end of February or beginning of March, 2008. As this is an engineering item, it will not return to the Planning Commission for approval. 2. Historic Transfer of Development Rights Program. Geoff Wentlandt presented the main idea behind the Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program: In exchange for a recorded “promise” to preserve a residential structure of historical significance within the Highland Overlay, the right to develop that property (the “sending” site) may be sold to a property in the adjacent MR-1 zone (the “receiving” site) to increase its height up to 80’. The City would be involved only in the capacity of setting the rules and not in the monetary transfer between property owners. It is hoped to include natural areas in a TDR program in the future; CTED is reviewing that possibility, specifically looking to Bremerton and other jurisdictions for potential program participation. Chairman Mosiman closed the Public Meeting. VI. Business Meeting A.Chairman’s Report:None . B.Director’s Report: AndreaSpencer, Director of Community Development, reported that the position of Planner I has been offered and accepted by Lindsey Sehmel, a graduate of UW Tacoma. Potential consultants for the Manette Sub-area Plan have been reviewed and the top three will be interviewed the first week of March. The Mayor underwent back surgery and should be back to work by next week. Staff will be advertising for a consultant to work with the City and the Bremerton School District to locate a new middle school site; this is part of the $125,000.00 grant Community Development received from CTED. C.Old Business:None New Business: Commissioner Streissguth D.asked about developing a work plan for the Planning Commission. Suggestions can be forwarded via e-mail to Pam Ransier. Staff is Planning Commission Meeting February 19, 2008 Page 3 of 4 DRAFT FOR APPROVAL ON 3/18/08 waiting for City Council to complete their list of work items before scheduling additional training or workshops. Commissioner Kosusko invited everyone to attend “Green Drinks” hosted by Sustainable Bremerton at the Side Bar in Manette to discuss green/sustainable topics such as food co-ops or green building. It is hoped that this will be a monthly event. VII. Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 6:34 p.m. The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for March 18, 2008. Respectfully submitted by: _______________________________________ Andrea Spencer, Executive Secretary Approved by: _______________________________________ Bill Mosiman, Chairman Planning Commission Meeting February 19, 2008 Page 4 of 4