Public Engagement SummaryPROJECT MEMO ORCHARD
TO: Nick Bond DATE: September 22, 2023
FROM: AHBL PROJECT NO.: 2220437.30
PROJECT NAME: Port Orchard Comprehensive Plan
Update
SUBJECT: Public Engagement Summary
This memo serves to summarize the public engagement efforts associated with the Port Orchard
Comprehensive Plan Update to date. The project is in the primary phase of gathering public input, which
has consisted of a kick-off meeting and an online survey.
Kick -Off Meeting
An initial public meeting was held on January 31, 2023 to kick-off the Comprehensive Plan Update with
the option to attend virtually or in person in the City Council Chambers from 6-8pm. The meeting was
advertised on social media and the city's webpage, but unfortunately, did not attract many participants. A
total of seven community members attended the kick-off meeting, two of which are on the planning
commission.
The meeting consisted of a brief presentation by AHBL and MAKERS that provided an overview of the
project and an explanation as to why the plan is being updated. During their portion of the presentation,
MAKERS conducted a live poll prompting attendees to share their loves, concerns and hopes for Port
Orchard to get folks thinking about their vision for future of the city. After the presentation, participants
were invited to provide their input at five different stations where they were asked to respond to the
following questions by marking up maps/boards with sticky dots and writing their responses on comment
cards provided:
1. How has the city done meeting the current Comprehensive Plan Targets?
2. What types of land use would you like to see in the Bethel/Lund Subarea?
3. What types of land use would you like to see in the Sedgwick/Bethel Subarea?
4. What types of land use would you like to see in the Salmonberry Subarea?
5. Where could transportation be improved and how?
Due to the low attendance, very little input was gathered and is therefore not included in this summary
memo. See Figures 1-6 for a snapshot of the meeting, the different materials displayed, and an idea of
how input was solicited from the public.
After the kick-off meeting, the project team reevaluated their approach and determined that a more
convenient means of providing input should be made available to the community. In efforts to
accommodate, the team developed a Social Pinpoint page for the project that included a survey that
mirrored the input prompts at the kick-off meeting.
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YOU'RE INVITED!
to the
2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update
Kick -Off and Visioning Meeting
When: January 31. 2023@6:00
Where: Port Orchard City Cou nci l Chambers
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Online Engagement
In efforts to gather more initial public
input for the Port Orchard
Comprehensive Plan Update, a survey
was developed on Social Pinpoint and
hosted at https://engage.ahbi.com/
PortOrchard2044. The landing page is
shown in Figure 7. The survey was
open from July 28, 2023 through
September 18, 2023 and advertised on
social media, the city's webpage, and at
the local farmers market.
The online survey was designed to
solicit feedback on the same topics as
the kick-off meeting, with the exception
of the Salmonberry Subarea, which was
omitted from the online survey due to
the redefinition of the subarea
boundaries since the initial kick-off
meeting was held. As seen on the
landing page in Figure 7, the online
survey was broken into four sections
described below:
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Figure 7 - Social Pinpoint Online Survey Landing Page.
1. Comprehensive Plan Targets —Participants were asked to rate the 13 existing Comprehensive
Plan Targets on a scale from 1-10 using a slider bar.
2. Bethel/Lund Subarea Planning — Participants were asked to share land use preferences for the
subarea by indicating on a map with a comment, selecting from photos of land use type
examples, and providing text response to open questions.
3. Sedgwick/Bethel Subarea Planning - Participants were asked to share land use preferences for
the subarea by indicating on a map with a comment, selecting from photos of land use type
examples, and providing text response to open questions.
4. Transportation Planning — Participants were asked to indicate on a city-wide map where and how
transportation could be improved by mode.
Participation Overview
A total of 47 people participated in the
online survey resulting in a total of 103
contributions. The graph in Figure 7
illustrates the activity throughout the
duration of the survey. The spikes in
views, visits, visitors, contributions, and
contributors can be attributed to the city's
advertising efforts as they correspond
with the days where staff was present at
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Comprehensive Plan Target Rating
This portion of the survey asked participants to rate how the city is doing meeting the current
Comprehensive Plan Targets on a scale from poor/one to great/ten using a slider bar as shown in the
example in Figure 9.
Impacts to natural systems are minimized while population and job growth targets are met
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Figure 9 - Slider Bar Used to Rate How the City is Meeting the Current Comprehensive Plan Targets.
Comprehensive Plan Target Rating Results
A total of 31 participants contributed to this section of the survey. The current targets are listed in Figure
10 below followed by the rating average.
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1.
The city has retained its small town character
5.07
2.
The historic downtown is more attractive and vibrant
3.22
3.
More efficient patterns of development have reduced real per capita infrastructure
2.71
costs
4.
Housing has remained available to all members of the community, and the diversity
3.18
of housing types has expanded
5.
Walking, biking, driving, and transit infrastructure make it easy to get around the city
2.81
6.
The city's waterfront and open space resources are highly enjoyed by the community
6.12
7.
Community organizations are better empowered to coordinate events and activities
4.17
8.
Citizens enjoy a comfortable and productive relationship with city government
3.36
9.
Citizens have access to well -paying jobs, have short commutes, and choose to shop
3.32
locally
10.
Citizens have access to well -paying jobs, have short commutes, and choose to shop
4.53
locally
11.
Citizens are better informed and connected to the planning process
3.56
12.
The city's critical areas, shorelines and other natural resources are appropriately
protected with no net loss to critical areas and their functions, and where feasible
5.09
critical areas and shorelines are restored or enhanced
13.
Impacts to natural systems are minimized while population and job growth targets are
3.35
met
Figure 10 — Current Comprehensive Plan Target Rating Results
Comprehensive Plan Target Rating Results Summary
• Participants feel that the city is doing a good job meeting the three targets that aim to retain the
city's small town feel, accommodate the enjoyment of the city's waterfront and open space
amenities, and protect and enhance critical areas, all of which received an average rating over
five.
• The remaining targets did not receive an average rating greater than five and the results reveal
that participants generally do not feel that the city is meeting the majority of the current
Comprehensive Plan Targets.
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Bethel/Lund Subarea Planning
The Bethel/Lund Subarea planning portion of the survey is broken into three parts as follows:
1. Participants were provided with a map indicating the subarea boundary and asked to share what
they would like to see in the Bethel/Lund Subarea by indicating on the map with a comment.
2. Participants were provided with several land use type photo examples and prompted to select the
ones they think are appropriate for the Bethel/Lund Subarea.
3. Participants were asked the following questions in which an open text box was provided:
a. What other cities/neighborhoods should be looked to for inspiration for the Bethel/Lund
Subarea?
b. How is the Bethel/Lund Subarea different from other areas in Port Orchard?
c. What elements from other Port Orchard neighborhoods/districts should be applied to the
Bethel/Lund Subarea?
d. Is there anything else you would like to recommend specific to Bethel/Lund Subarea?
Mapping Exercise Results Summary
• There was a total of 13 map
contributions provided by six different
contributors. Figure 11 shows the
mapping results.
• Three of the contributions were placed
far beyond the subarea boundary with
comments irrelevant to the Bethel/Lund
Subarea and therefore have not been
included in this summary.
• The majority of the map comments refer
to traffic concerns, especially regarding
pedestrian and cyclist safety, and the
need for improved infrastructure to
support safe travel for all modes.
• The few comments that mention land
use express a preference for mixed -use
commercial/residential, grocery stores,
and community oriented recreation
spaces.
Figure 11 — Bethel/Lund Subarea Planning Mapping Exercise Results
Land Use Preference Results
• Of the 14 who responded to this specific
question, 80% would prefer to see mixed -use
commercial/residential in the Bethel/Lund
Subarea (see Figure 12 for photo example).
• The second most popular land use preference
choice was Standalone Commercial which
received support from 29% of respondents.
• No respondents support Manufacturing/
Distribution land uses in the Bethel/Lund
Subarea.
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Figure 12 — Mixed Use Commercial/Residential Example
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Question Response Summary
• Very few chose to respond to the four open questions following the mapping and photo example
exercise.
• Gig Harbor and Bainbridge Island were mentioned as areas to look to for inspiration for the
Bethel/Lund Subarea.
• The Bethel/Lund Subarea commercial and retail oriented land uses were described as the
characteristics that set it apart from other areas of Port Orchard.
• Parks, local retail shops, and community oriented land uses were identified as other elements
participants would like to see in the Bethel/Lund Subarea.
Sedgwick/Bethel Subarea Planning
The Sedgwick/Bethel Subarea planning portion of the survey is broken into three parts as follows:
1. Participants were provided with a map indicating the subarea boundary and asked to share what
they would like to see in the Sedgwick/Bethel Subarea by indicating on the map with a comment.
2. Participants were provided with several land use type photo examples and prompted to select the
ones they think are appropriate for the Sedgwick/Bethel Subarea.
3. Participants were asked the following questions in which an open text box was provided:
a. What other cities/neighborhoods should be looked to for inspiration for the Bethel/Lund
Subarea?
b. How is the Sedgwick/Bethel Subarea different from other areas in Port Orchard?
c. What elements from other Port Orchard neighborhoods/districts should be applied to the
Sedgwick/Bethel Subarea?
d. Is there anything else you would like to recommend specific to Sedgwick/Bethel Subarea?
Mapping Exercise Results
• A total of three map
contributions provided by two
different contributors, as shown
in the Figure 13 mapping
results.
All three comments express
concern for pedestrian and
cyclist safety in the
Sedgwick/Bethel Subarea and
the need for infrastructure such
as protected multi -use paths to
encourage alternative
transportation use,
accommodate for the city's
growing population, and further
promote connectivity and safe
travel across all modes.
Figure 13 — Sedgwick/Bethel Subarea Planning Mapping Exercise Results
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Land Use Preference Results
• Of the 11 who responded to this specific question, 82% would prefer to see mixed -use
commercial/residential in the Sedgwick/Bethel Subarea (see Figure 12 for photo example).
• The second most popular land use preference choice was Middle Housing which received
support from 46% of respondents.
• No respondents support Manufacturing/Distribution land uses in the Sedgwick/Bethel Subarea.
Question Response Summary
• Very few chose to respond to the four questions following the mapping and photo example exercise.
• The few responses received mention Victoria, B.C., Madison, WI, Flagstaff, AZ, Eugene, OR as
areas to look to for inspiration for the Sedgwick/Bethel Subarea.
• The Sedgwick/Bethel Subarea was described as busy with convenient access to the interstate and
the ferry, which set it apart from other areas of Port Orchard.
• Parks, local retail shops, a grocery store, community oriented land uses, and transportation
infrastructure improvements, were identified as other elements participants would like to see in the
Sedgwick/Bethel Subarea.
Transportation Planning
Participants were asked to add a marker to the map based on their mode of travel and describe what they
would like to see in the area in the accompanying text box. Participants were also given the opportunity to
see and react to what others have posted by clicking and rating their submissions.
Mapping Exercise Results Overview
• A total of 30 contributions
were made to the
transportation map provided
by nine different contributors.
• Figure 14 shows all of the
transportation map
contributions for all modes
participants indicated.
• None of the contributors rated
or reacted to other
contributors posts.
• Contributions are
concentrated to the
east/central part of Port
Orchard, with several placed
outside of city limits in the
U GA.
• Only two contributions were
made in the area west of the
WA-16 where most of the
new development is
concentrated.
Figure 14 — Transportation Mapping Exercise Contributions — All Modes
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Mapping Exercise Results by Mode
• Contributions by transportation mode were
distributed as follows:
0 37% Motor Vehicle
0 27% Bicycle/Scooter
o 20% Pedestrian
0 17% Public Transit
o 0% Boat
o 0% Mobility Device
• Pedestrian
o Six pedestrian contributions were made.
o Contributions are concentrated around
Mitchell Ave, Mile Hill Dr, SE Lund Ave, and
Bay St.
o Contributors express concern for pedestrian
safety, in particular for students who walk to
school.
o Contributors express the desire for
sidewalks and pedestrian crossings along
major arterials throughout the city to
improve pedestrian safety.
o Contributors also express the desire for
multi -use paths that connect to amenities
and support for improvements to the
existing waterfront path.
• Bicycle/Scooter
o Eight bicycle/scooter contributions were
made.
o Contributions are concentrated mostly
around Bethel Ave, SE Lund Ave, Sidney
Ave, Bay St.
o Contributors express the desire for
increased connectivity in particular to
downtown and the waterfront from other
areas in the city.
o Contributors express the desire for
separated and protected multi -use paths to
support safer travel for all modes and
encourage the use of alternative
transportation throughout the city in
general.
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• Public Transit
o A total of five transit contributions were made,
however, four of the contributions were
irrelevant to transit and therefore not included in
this summary.
o The remaining contribution was placed far
beyond the city limits in Banner and expressed
a desire for a bus to downtown.
• Motor Vehicle
0 11 motor vehicle contributions were made.
0 Contributions are concentrated around SE
Lund Ave between Bethel Rd SE and Harris Rd
SE with a few scattered to the north along SE
Mile Hill Dr and to the west along SW Old
Clifton Rd.
0 Contributors express safety concerns for all
modes of transportation and identify areas that
are prone to collisions and close calls as well
as provide recommendations for how to
improve specific intersections and road
segments through traffic regulating
interventions such as round abouts, prohibiting
left turns, right turn only lanes, etc.
0 Contributors express frustration with existing
traffic congestion and concern for increased
traffic congestion that is anticipated with new
development and population growth.
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Conclusion
The first phase of public engagement revealed that participants generally support the following:
• Continued protection of the waterfront and the city's small town character.
• Mixed use residential/commercial, middle housing, and standalone commercial in the subareas.
• More amenities such as grocery stores, local businesses, and entertainment in the subareas.
• Elements and character of Gig Harbor and Bainbridge Island as inspiration for the subareas.
• Infrastructure improvements that support safe and convenient alternative transportation options.
• Traffic congestion mitigation and other interventions that support more efficient and safe travel for
all modes.
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