HomeMy WebLinkAbout5434ORDINANCE 11N 0.5434
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of
Bremerton, Washington, for the 2021 Comprehensive Plan docket
to amend the Comprehensive Plan to add housing displacement
policies, and to revise the Charleston District Center for consistency
with the Charleston Area -wide Planning Study.
WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton adopted a Comprehensive Plan on May 18,
2016, by Ordinance No. 5299, hereinafter referred to as the "Comprehensive Plan;" and
WHEREAS, the Washington State Growth Management Act ("GMA") requires
internal consistency among comprehensive plan elements and applicable regional plans; and
WHEREAS, to assure that comprehensive plans remain relevant and up to date,
the GMA requires each jurisdiction to establish procedures whereby amendments to the plan are
considered by the City Council (RCW 3 6.70A. 130(2)), and limits these amendments to once
each year unless an emergency exists$ and
WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton has established a procedure for amending the
Comprehensive Plan in Title 20.10.010 of the Bremerton Municipal Code ("BMC"), that limits
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan to no more than once each year; and
WHEREAS, the zoning code must be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan,
therefore the City Council will be considering a subsequent ordinance to amend the zoning code
to maintain consistency with these 2021 Comprehensive Plan amendments; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a workshop on the 2021
Comprehensive all amendments and associated Zoning Code changes proposal on March 15,
2021 which throughout the processes the Commission received written comments and various
verbal testimonies; and
WHEREAS, on July 9, 2021, the public was notified by a legal advertisement in
the Kitsap Sun of the opportunity to make comment and participate in the public hearing by the
Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, on July 13, 2021, the Washington State Department of Commerce was
notified of the City's Comprehensive Plan Amendment docket for 2021; and
WHEREAS, on July 13, 2021, a SEPA Determination of Nonsignificance was
issued for amendment docket items with a 14-day comment period; and
WHEREAS, on July 19, 2021, the Planning Commission conducted a public
hearing on the 2021 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket, and the Planning Commission
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recommended the City Council make recommendations on the amendments as presented; and
WHEREAS, on October 6, 2021, the public was notified by a legal advertisement
in the Kitsap Sun of the opportunity to make comment and participate in the public hearing by
the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on October 20, 2021 the City Council conducted a public hearing
and considered all testimony prior to their decision; and
WHEREAS, the proposal meets requirements of the GMA; and
WHEREAS, the proposal is consistent with Kitsap County Countywide Planning
Policies ("KCCPP"); NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON,
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Findings and Recitals Inco�poNated. The findings and recitals set
forth above are hereby incorporated by reference.
SECTION2. The findings and conclusions adopted by the Planning Commission
on July 19, 2021 and attached hereto as Exhibit A are adopted and incorporated as if set forth
fully herein.
SECTIONS. The City of Bremerton Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended by
approving and adopting docket items listed in this section as follows:
• Amendment #1.1 Modifypolicies for the Charleston District Center. Revise the District
Center Designation within the Comprehensive Plan's Land Use Element (page LU-19
and LU-20) for consistency with the Charleston Areawide Planning Study, more
particularly described in Exhibit C affixed hereto.
• Amendment #1.2 Establish Housing Displacement Policy. Revise the Implementing
Policies section within the Comprehensive Plan's Housing Element (page H-9) to
mitigate displacement of extremely -low and low income resident's housing when new
development occurs on sites that have existing units, more particularly described in
Exhibit B affixed hereto.
SECTION 4. Cotions. The City Clerk and codifiers of this corrections to this
ordinance including, but not limited to, the correction of scrivener, clerical, typographical, and
spelling errors, references, ordinance numbering, section/subsection numbers and any references
thereto.
SECTIONS. Severability. If any provision of this ordinance is held invalid or
unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or
constitutionality of the remainder of this ordinance. Provided however, that if any provision of
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this ordinance is held invalid or unconstitutional, then the provision in effect prior to the
effective date of this ordinance shall be in full force and effect for that individual provision as if
this ordinance had never been adopted.
SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force ten
(10) days from and after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council the
day of ��C.:,eI , 2021.
KEVIN GORMAN, Council President
Approved this �►Z..''� day of Q c�.,o�,, � c , 2021.
ATTEST:
ANGEL`A�HOOVER, City Clerk
G
LER, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
KYLIE FINNELL, City Attorney
PUBLISHED the�� _ day of , bc� , 2021.
EFFECTIVE the day of , 2021.
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2021 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket:
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FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE
CITY OF BREMERTON PLANNING COMMISSION
2021 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments and associated Zoning Code changes
I. FINDINGS OF FACT
1. Project Description: Comprehensive Plan Annual Docket for 2021.
The City adopted an updated Comprehensive Plan in June 2016. Comprehensive Plan
amendments are processed on an annual cycle to allow for changes to the Plan that
reflect conditions that may not have been addressed prior or since the Plan's adoption.
Amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code are regulated by BMC
20.10: Comprehensive Plan Amendments and 20.18: Text Amendments. The Planning
Commission is considering city -initiated proposals for the 2021 docket. The
amendments can be summarized as: 1) adding policies for housing displacement of
extremely -low and low-income residents from new individual developments, and 2)
implementation of significant findings of the Charleston Area -wide Planning Study
including: community vision, temporary uses, parking flexibility, light industrial uses,
and potential improvements to streetscapes and open space areas.
2. Procedural History:
2.1 The Bremerton Municipal Code allows applications for Comprehensive Plan
Amendments annually between August 1 and November 15th.
2.2 On March 15, 2021 the Planning Commission held an informal public workshop to
introduce the 2021 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket.
2.3 On April 22, 2021 a Charleston Outreach Workshop was held.
2.4 On July 13, 202i staff notified the Washington State Department of Commerce
the intent to adopt an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan.
2.5 On July 13, 2021 staff published the SEPA Determination of Non -significance in
the Kitsap Sun and sent out notice to agencies, jurisdictions, and interested
parties.
2.6 On July 9, 2021 a notice of Planning Commission public hearing was published in
the Kitsap Sun and the public was invited to comment.
2.7 On July 19, 2021 Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the 2021
Comprehensive Plan docket and associated Zoning Code changes.
2.8 Within that September Public Hearing the Planning Commission recommended
the proposed amendments to Council for their consideration.
EXHIBITA
3. Public Comment:
3.1 One individual provided verbal testimony at Planning Commission's March 15th
Workshop:
• Edward Coviello, Kitsap Transit: Provided update on Kitsap Transit recent
purchase of the Gateway Shopping Center. Believes that the Charleston Area -
wide Plan provides a lot of flexibility that will attract further investment.
3.2 At the April 22, 2021 Charleston Outreach Workshop, 33 persons attended and
participated in discussion about the future of Charleston.
3.3 Individuals providing verbal testimony at Planning Commission's Public Hearing
testimony.
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4. SEPA Determination:
4.1 A Determination of Non -Significance was issued on July 13, 2021, with a
comment deadline of July 27. No appeals have been filed.
5. Consistency:
Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan shall meet the decision criteria outlined in BMC
20,10,080, The Planning Commission may recommend, and the City Council may adopt
or adopt with modifications, amendments to the comprehensive plan if the criteria
outlined below are met.
5.2 BMC 20.10.080(a) technical error. This criterion allows amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan if there is Cl" obvious technical error in the pertinent
comprehensive plan provisions. This criterion is not applicable to the current
proposals.
5.3 BMC 20.10.080(b)(1) the amendment is consistent with the Growth
Management Act.
The amendments have been evaluated with the goals and policies of the Growth
Management Act (GMA) and has been found to be consistent with the Act. The
GMA requires that development is encouraged in urban areas where services
already exist. Increasing the residential density helps to further that goal. The
amendment has also been formulated to be consistent with the City's
Comprehensive Plan, which was created to achieve the goals of the GMA.
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5.4 BMC 20.10.080(b)(2) the amendment is consistent with the
comprehensive plan or other goals or policies of the City.
The amendment continues to uphold the objectives, goals and policies of the
Comprehensive Plan such as:
o Land Use Goal LUI. Plan for Bremerton's population and employment growth.
o Policy LU1(B): Coordinate Bremerton's growth consistent with the Kitsap
Countywide Planning Policies and the Puget Sound Regional Councils Vision
2040, and state requirements.
o Policy LU1-DC(A). Encourage increased density that uses clustering by
offering development incentives and zoning flexibility.
o Land Use Goal LU2: Encourage economic development within the City.
o Policy LU2-Cen(C): Provide incentives and flexibility that encourage
development in Centers, including alternative parking options like payment in
lieu of parking spaces.
o Policy LU4(C): Provide land use regulations that give opportunities for the
community to have fair access to livelihood, education, and resources.
o Policy LU4(D): On an annual basis review and provide amendments, if
necessary, to the goals and policies and the Land Use Map to address
changing circumstances and/or emergencies.
o Housing Vision: To encourage the growth of Bremerton by strategically
locating a wide variety of housing types throughout the City in a way that
protects the environment and fosters community health.
o Housing Goal HI Support access to quality and affordable housing for all
Bremerton residents.
o Policy H3(A): Provide opportunities for the production of new housing for all
incomes, ages, and family types through infill by stimulating growth of non-
traditional housing types such as townhomes, carriage units, accessory
dwelling units, and duplexes in locations where they will seamlessly infill into
the fabric of the existing neighborhoods.
o Policy H3(E): Eliminate unnecessary regulatory impediments to the
development of affordable housing.
The proposed Amendments are also consistent with additional goals the City will
be considering. The Kitsap County Coordinating Council is updating Countywide
Planning Policies to adopt displacement strategies; please see proposed language
below:
Element F. Contiguous, Compatible, and Orderly Development (D).
D-6 Displacement. As the region continues to grow, population and employment
growth is focused within our urban areas. As redevelopment takes place, however,
there is a potential for physical, economic, and cultural displacement of low- income
households that may result from planning, public investments, private redevelopment,
and market pressures As important planning, transportation, and redevelopment
takes place:
c. Consider developing coordinated strategies and interjurisdictional processes
between the County and cities to mitigate the impacts of displacement.
d. Consider implementing flexible strategies that will encourage development of a
range of affordable housing, both public and private.
5.5 BMC 20.10.080(b)(3) if the amendment was reviewed but not adopted
as part of a previous proposal, circumstances related to the proposed
amendment have significantly changed, or the needs of the City have
changed, which support an amendment.
The proposed amendment is not part of a previous proposals.
5.6 BMC 20.10.080(b)(4) The amendment is compatible with existing or
planned land uses and the surrounding development pattern.
The amendment is compatible with existing land uses and the surrounding
development pattern. Generally, the proposed amendments are concerned with
temporary uses, utilization or small expansions of existing structures, and
retention of existing populations.
5.7 BMC 20.10.080(b)(5) The amendment will not adversely affect the
City's ability to provide urban services at the planned level of service
and bears a reasonable relationship to benefitting the public health,
safety and welfare.
The amendment will not affect the City's ability to provide urban services, though
it will benefit the public health. All areas effected by the current proposal are
already provided urban utility services.
5.8 Consistency with the Zoning Code
Amendments to the Zoning Code Shall meet the criteria in BMC 20.18.020 and
specifically subsection (d) and (e) that states that a text amendment may be
approved if it is found that it is consistent with the goals and policies of the
Comprehensive Plan and it does not conflict with other City, state and federal
codes, regulations and ordinances. In addition, it states that, if a Comprehensive
Plan amendment is occurring, approval of the Comprehensive Plan amendment is
required prior to or concurrently with the granting of the text amendment. The
Planning Commission also reviewed proposed Zoning Code text amendments
concurrently with the Comprehensive Plan amendments to ensure that they do
not conflict with other City, state and federal codes, regulations and/or
ordinances.
II. CONCLUSIONS &RECOMMENDATION
Based on the findings above, the Planning Commission concludes that the 2021
Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket, and its associated Zoning Code amendments, have
met the requirements in Bremerton Municipal Code, and therefore recommends approval by
the City Council.
Respectfully submitted by:
rea �. Sper,�cer; Executive Secretary
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Element EXHIBIT B
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Vision, Goals & Policies
H2(EJ: Support efforts to provide for a variety of housing options such as:
• Emergency group housing, homeless shelters and short term housing to meet the needs of those
in the lower income categories.
• Promote housing for the special needs of students, particularly in the vicinity of Olympic College.
Encourage apartments and dormitories in locations that directly service the college.
• Plan for and support episodic surges and reductions in military personnel. Provide opportunities
to allow for different housing densities to accommodate the diverse needs of military personnel.
• Respond to the special needs of the growing elderly population within the City. Encourage a full
range of housing options including retirement housing complexes in all residential zones
particularly in areas with direct proximity to services and amenities. Encourage programs which
allow elderly to remain in their homes as long as possible.
• Provide for integration of special needs housing within the community by allowing for
government -assisted housing, housing for low-income families, manufactured housing, group
homes, and foster care facilities.
• Encourage construction to meet and exceed ADA standards whenever possible.
H2(FJ: Promote a sense of community, or gathering places, within new neighborhoods by creating
spaces where residents can interact.
H2(G): Partner with Community Development Block Grant and other applicable programs and funding
sources to encourage removal or abatement of blighting influences in and around residential areas.
Implementing Policies for Goal H3:
H3(A): Provide opportunities for the production of new housing for all incomes, ages, and family types
through infill by stimulating growth of non-traditional housing types such as townhomes, carriage units,
accessory dwelling units, and duplexes in locations where they will seamlessly infill into the fabric of the
existing neighborhoods.
H3(B): Disperse below market rate, publicly assisted, affordable, and rental housing throughout the
City in a way that accommodates Bremerton's fair share of the Countywide need. Disperse such housing
throughout the City to avoid concentrations in any particular area and encouraging development close to
employment and public transportation.
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3(C): Support increased densities and infill projects and the use of Low Impact Development (LID)
techniques and Best Management Practices (BMPs) in order to capitalize on the cost efficiency of
utilization of existing utility services. Additionally, encourage maintenance of City services such as
sidewalks, bike lanes, parks, and utilities in order to enhance the overall affordability and health of the
community.
City of Bremerton Comprehensive Plan H-8
Housing Element
EXHIBIT klement 3
Housing
Vision, Goals & Policies
H3(D)0 Encourage expanded availability of incentives for development within the City such as the
Multifamily Tax Exemption, Community Empowerment Zone, Historically Underutilized Business zone,
etc.
H3(E): Eliminate unnecessary regulatory impediments to the development of affordable housing.
H3 F� The City shall implement measures to mitigate displacement o extremelylow and low income
resident's housing when new development occurs on sites that have existing units that house the Citv's
ostlncome-vulnerable population.
o facilitate improvements to the housing stock.
Implementing Policies for Goal H4:
44(A): Promote private and public efforts to provide adequate capital for rehabilitation of housing
projects; such efforts should include commitments to remove or abate blighting influences near or within
residential areas.
H4(BJ: Promote financial assistance for low and moderate incomes that assist in essential repairs to
substandard structures. Support private sector low interest loan programs for such repairs, combined
with public resources when available.
H4(CJ: Target and enhance the use of tax incentives to improve affordable housing throughout the City,
and particularly in Centers where housing is intended to be in close proximity to public transportation
and employment.
H4(DJ: Encourage efficient permit review by eliminating unnecessary regulatory impediments,
improving certainty in development regulations, and provide an expedited permit process.
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4(E): Aim to improve coordinated, effective planning programs that improve access to affordable
housing. Specifically promote intergovernmental cooperation and agreements that support strategies
and programs to achieve City housing goals.
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4(F): Promote increased housing density to provide a broader customer base for more affordable public
services including utilities.
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City of Bremerton Comprehensive Plan
Housing Element
H-9
DC (District Center)
Intent
This center is intended to provide a mixed -use "Town Center" to support the surrounding
neighborhoods and general public.
Character &Location
For specific character description and location, please see following pages.
Land Uses
Mixed -use, Commercial and Residential
Intensity
• 30 units per acre
• Six to eight stories, with consideration for lower building heights to transition to Low Density
Residential
District Center Specific Policies:
LU1: Plan for Growth
LU1-DC(A): Encourage increased density that uses clustering by offering development incentives and
zoning flexibility.
LU1-DC(B): Encourage the implementation of design elements for new development and redevelopment
that complement the designated purpose and scale of the Center and surrounding neighborhoods.
Buildings should be designed to accommodate a human scale and urban livability.
LU1-DC(C): Building facades shall utilize architectural features that provide for horizontal and vertical
modulation.
LU1-DC(DJ: Encourage the use of Low Impact Development (LID) techniques and Best Management
Practices (BMPsJ0
LU2: Encourage Economic Development
LU2-DC(A): Encourage commercial, mixed -use and higher density residential development within district
centers.
L112-DC1BJ: Promote commercial infill of higher densities into district centers.
LU2-DC((): Encourage adaptive reuse and preservation of existing commercial buildings that are
compatible with surrounding community.
LU2-DC(D): In the Charleston District Center, provide additional flexibility for temporary uses, parking
standards for infill projects, and allowed uses for light industrial and live/work occupancy types in select
areas.
LU2-DC(EJ: In the Charleston District Center, consider potential private and public investments in
improved streetscapes, recreational opportunities, and open space as identified in the Charleston Area -
wide Planning Study.
LU3: Protect the Natural Environment
LU3-DQA): Encourage compact urban environments in district centers which have existing high -intensity
infrastructure and contain very few environmental sensitive areas, therefore preserving other areas in the
city for open space and less intensive uses.
District Center Character &Location
Charleston District Center Character:
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historic district that celebrates its eclectic
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The existing developments provide a variety of
services for adjacent residential areas and are part
of a pedestrian -oriented streetscape with potential
for stories to be added above active street-leve
uses. The Center designation seeks to build on this
existing nucleus. Areas on the surrounding blocks
will be designated for mixed -use or fairly dense
residential structures. Emphasis in the Charleston
District Center should be on preserving the stores
fronting on the streets, better utilization of existing
second floor spaces, and the addition of new
residential uses in the immediate vicinity.
Wheaton/Sheridan District Center Character:
This center is anticipated to become an urban village will provide
residential opportunities along a major transit route, close to
downtown, and within easy pedestrian reach of a large variety of
employment and shopping sites. Recognizing the surrounding
neighborhood significance, existing commercial development,
and the redevelopment of the Bremerton School site, there is
still opportunity to serve mixed uses in a pedestrian -based urban
village atmosphere.
Residential units will benefit from an orientation towards the
interior and green spaces. Commercial uses, mostly expected
along an interior network of streets, can accommodate parking
areas that do not disrupt the pedestrian design of the Center
Core.
Wheaton/Riddell District Center Character:
This center will serve a regional population, some of whom must access the center by car. Higher levels
of parking are retained here than in other centers. Parking is generally placed behind street -fronting
buildings or moved to areas near the perimeter of the center. Careful attention is necessary in the
planning and design of this center to create a pedestrian friendly environment while still
accommodating a certain level of regional, auto -dependent uses. Development of the center will also
need to take into consideration the fact that the area is already developed and will need to infill over a
long period of time and several phases before the overall center is realized.