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02 - BethelLund_DRAFT_2024-0828_clean_webBethel Lund Subarea Plan DRAFT August 2024 Prepared for the City of Port Orchard ORCHARD Prepared by MAKERS AHBL Leland Consulting Group Introduction • DRAFT August 2024 Contents 1. Introduction.................................................................................................................. 3 1.1 Plan Background and Context................................................................................ 3 1.2 Study Area.................................................................................................................. 3 1.3 PSRC Regional Centers Framework......................................................................... 3 2. Existing Conditions....................................................................................................... 5 2.1 Existing Land Use and Zoning................................................................................... 5 2.2 Transportation...........................................................................................................17 Previous Transportation Planning Efforts.........................................................................17 Vehicular Circulation and Access..................................................................................20 Pedestrian Circulation and Access................................................................................23 BicycleFacilities...............................................................................................................24 Transit................................................................................................................................25 2.3 Parks, Open Space, and Critical Areas..................................................................27 Parksand Open Space...................................................................................................27 CriticalAreas....................................................................................................................27 2.4 Market Conditions Assessment................................................................................29 EconomicProfile..............................................................................................................29 DevelopmentPipeline.....................................................................................................32 Buildable Lands & Future Capacity...............................................................................33 2.5 Port Orchard Comprehensive Plan.........................................................................34 3. Goals and Vision........................................................................................................ 36 3.1 Opportunities, Assets, and Challenges...................................................................36 3.2 Proposed Alternatives.............................................................................................37 3.3 Planning Framework.................................................................................................45 PlanValues.......................................................................................................................45 PlanConcept...................................................................................................................46 PlanFeatures....................................................................................................................48 3.4 Subarea Goals & Policies.........................................................................................50 Land Use, Development, and Livability........................................................................50 Transportation..................................................................................................................50 Parks, Open Space, and Critical Areas.........................................................................50 Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan • Existing Conditions 1 Introduction • DRAFT August 2024 Exhibit EXHIBIT 1-2 EXHIBIT 2-1 EXHIBIT 2-2 EXHIBIT 2-3 EXHIBIT 2-4 EXHIBIT 2-5 EXHIBIT 2-6 EXHIBIT 2-7 EXHIBIT 2-8 EXHIBIT 2-9 EXHIBIT 2-10 EXHIBIT 2-1 1 EXHIBIT 2-12 EXHIBIT 2-13 EXHIBIT 2-14 EXHIBIT 2-15 EXHIBIT 2-16 EXHIBIT 2-17 EXHIBIT 2-18 EXHIBIT 3-1 EXHIBIT 3-2 EXHIBIT 3-2 Table TABLE 1-2 TABLE 1-2 TABLE 2-1 TABLE 2-2 TABLE 2-3 TABLE 2-4 TABLE 3-1 Bethel -Lund Study Area.................................................................................. 2 BethelJunction............................................................................................... 5 LandUse.......................................................................................................... 6 Zoning.............................................................................................................. 8 Block Frontage Map#7 and Map#8............................................................13 Looking west from Lund Avenue..................................................................15 Bethel Sedgwick Corridor Plan Conceptual Rendering .............................17 Bethel Sedgwick Corridor Schematics.........................................................18 Bethel Sedgwick Corridor Cross Sections.....................................................19 Port Orchard Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Map.................22 Planned Non -Motorized Routes...................................................................25 Kitsap Transit Existing and Planned Facilities...............................................26 Parks, Open Space, and Critical Areas.......................................................28 Age in Bethel -Lund Subarea and Port Orchard, 2023...............................29 Household Incomes in the Bethel -Lund Subarea and Port Orchard, 2023. .........................................................................................................................30 Top Job Sectors in Bethel -Lund Subarea, 2012 and 2021 ..........................31 Commuting Patterns in the Bethel -Lund Subarea, 2021 ............................31 Existing and Pipeline Units and Commercial Development in the Bethel - LundSubarea................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................32 Vacant and Redevelopable Parcels in Bethel -Lund Subarea..................33 Bethel -Lund Opportunities, Assets, and Challenges...................................36 Bethel -Lund Subarea Framework Map.......................................................47 Bethel -Lund Height Overlay Districts.............................................................49 Designation Criteria for Countywide Growth Centers .................................... 3 Bethel -Lund Subarea Capacity Summary ........................................................ 4 Permitted Building Types.................................................................................... 8 PermittedLand Uses........................................................................................... 9 Port Orchard Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) ............................21 Planned Nonmotorized Routes.........................................................................24 Bethel Subareas Proposed Alternatives Overview.........................................37 Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan • Existing Conditions Introduction • DRAFT August 2024 1. Introduction 1.1 Plan Background and Context 1.2 Study Area The Bethel -Lund Subarea is centrally located at the intersection of Bethel Road and Lund Avenue and bounded on the west by Blackjack Creek and east by Port Orchard's unincorporated area. The study area covers a total of 211.2 acres and extends north and south to capture areas of recent and upcoming developments. Following consultation with the City, the Bethel -Lund Subarea expanded beyond the current boundary to align with PSRC latest guidance for countywide growth centers, which create new opportunities for residential and commercial growth. Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan • Existing Conditions Introduction - DRAFT August 2024 EXHIBIT 1-1 Bethel -Lund Study Area J y f SL SEPLNADF-'NA Y r _ Proposed New Subarea Boundary E40ng 5ubarea boundary Port Orchard Port Orchard UGA D A�-- a>;O Fee1 Maxar. Larthstar Gecgrapr cs. and the GIS User Community SOURCE: City of Port Orchard, 2024 Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan • Existing Conditions 2 Introduction - DRAFT August 2024 1.3 PSRC Regional Centers Framework PSRC 2018 Regional Centers Frameworks establishes eligibility requirements for Countywide Growth Centers, for which designation criteria is listed below: TABLE 1-1 Designation Criteria for Countywide Growth Centers - Criteria CritIdentified as a countywide center in the countywide Kitsap Countywide Planning Policies Appedix D: planning policies List of Centers Located within a city or unincorporated urban area Yes Demonstration that the center is a local planning and investment priority: Identified as a countywide center in a local comprehensive plan; subarea plan recommended Clear evidence that area is a local priority for investment, such as planning efforts or infrastructure The center is a location for compact, mixed -use development; including: A minimum existing activity unit density of 10 activity units per acre Planning and zoning for a minimum mix of uses of 20 percent residential and 20 percent employment unless unique circumstances make these percentages not possible to achieve. Capacity and planning for additional growth The center supports multi -modal transportation, including: Transit service Pedestrian infrastructure and amenities Street pattern that supports walkability Bicycle infrastructure and amenities Compact, walkable size of one -quarter mile squared (160 acres), up to half -mile transit walkshed (500 acres) Capacity Port Orchard Comprehensive Plan Centers Planned Transportation Improvements: ■ Bethel Road and Sedgwick Road Corridor Plan ■ Kitsap Transit Long -Range Transit Plan 2022-2042 See TABLE 1-2 Bethel -Lund Subarea Capacity Summary Planned Transportation Improvements: ■ Bethel Road and Sedg_ wick Road Corridor Plan ■ Kitsap Transit Long -Range Transit Plan 2022-2042 Policies: XX In addition to the PSRC Countywide Growth Centers framework above, Kitsap County's Countywide Planning Policies establish that Countywide Centers must show a minimum of 10 Activity Units per acre. An Activity Unit is one person or one job. TABLE 1-2 below summarizes the existing, pipeline, and additional land capacity for housing and jobs in the Subarea. As shown, the Subarea's existing and pipeline development meets the Countywide Centers Designation Criteria and, with additional land capacity, can Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan - Existing Conditions 3 Introduction - DRAFT August 2024 accommodate up to 14.5 Activity Units per acre. (See 2.4 Market Conditions Assessment) TABLE 1-2 Bethel -Lund Subarea Capacity Summary Bethel -Lund Existing Pipelin Existing + Additional Total Pipeline Land Capacity Acres 211.2 211.2 Vacant/Redevelopable Residential Acres 19.5 Vacant/Redevelopable Commercial Acres 0.1 Housing Units 259 213 472 358 830 Single Family 174 39 213 37 250 Condo 0 0 0 0 Multifamily 85 174 259 321 580 People per Household Single Family 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 Condo 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 Multifamily 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 Population 665 460 1,124 749 1,873 Jobs 988 0 988 21 1,009 Activity Units 1,653 460 2,112 770 2,882 AUs / Acre 10.0 13.6 Requirements Required Acres 160-500 160-500 Actual Acres 211.2 211.2 Surplus /Shortfall 51.2 51.2 Required Use Mix 20% Res. / Emp. 20% Res. / Emp. Actual Res. Mix 53% 65% Actual Emp. Mix 47% 35% Required AUs/Acre 10 10 Actual AUs/Acre 10.0 13.6 Surplus /Shortfall 0.0 SOURCE: City of Port Orchard, LCG Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan - Existing Conditions 4 Existing Conditions • DRAFT August 2024 2. Existing Conditions 2.1 Existing Land Use and Zoning Bethel -Lund is a commercial hub that is EXHIBIT 2-1 Bethel Junction surrounded by residential neighborhoods. It contains a mix of land uses including detached single-family homes, mobile/manufactured homes, grocery stores, restaurants, and a variety of retail and service businesses (see EXHIBIT 2-2). At the heart of Bethel -Lund lies a commercial cluster that includes big box store shopping centers with anchors like Safeway and Walmart, alongside smaller retail and restaurant establishments. SOURCE: Google Earth, 2024 Additionally, other civic uses and religious institutions, such as East Port Orchard Elementary School and Christian Life Center, are located just beyond the Subarea extent to the north. Clusters of residential uses are located to the east and west of Bethel -Lund, including Orchard Bluff Mobile Home Park, an 88-lot low-income affordable senior living community owned and managed by Housing Kitsap, and two multifamily residential complexes, Lund Pointe and Lund Village. Along Harold Drive, pockets of detached - single family homes are expected to expand with new subdivision development and several multifamily projects are currently in the pipeline (see 2.4 Development Pipeline). Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan • Existing Conditions 5 Existing Conditions • DRAFT August 2024 EXHIBIT 2-2 Land Use ■ 11, R� SOURCE: City of Port Orchard, MAKERS, 2024 �Xl/"' �SE,BgSIL T Retail _ Community Shopping Center Grocery/Market _ Restaurant/Eateries _ Bank Fwto Serviceiconvenience Store j _ Office _ Veterinary Hospital j _ Storage Warehouse Single Family Housing Multitamlly Housing (5+Units) _ Manufactured home j Undesignated _ Greenbelt _ Parks and Recreafion rBethel Lund 17-1 Port Orchard / Port Orchard UGA SE i} 400 Btta Feet The Subarea is zoned Commercial Mixed Use (CMU), Commercial Heavy (CH), Commercial Corridor (CC), and Residential 1 (RI), Residential 2 (R2), and Residential 3 (R3). (EXHIBIT 2-3). TABLE 2-1 and TABLE 2-2 list the building types and land uses permitted in these zoning districts. Generally, the maximum building height allowed within Bethel -Lund is three stories or 35 feet. Port Orchard's subarea policies (established in the Land Use element of the City's Comprehensive Plan) describe a need to support focused growth with compact development forms and the height limits are a significant barrier to achieving the Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan • Existing Conditions 6 Existing Conditions • DRAFT August 2024 added dwelling units and vertical mixed -use buildings necessary to concentrate growth in the Subarea. Allowing for more height enables developers to create additional dwelling units which help spread out of the cost of construction. The cost and risk of developing mixed -use structures and leasing ground -floor commercial space typically can be offset by a higher amount of residential floor area. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, developers are indicating increased risk associated with commercial development due to continued uncertainty about retail and office markets. This further increases the attractiveness of developments with a higher share of residential floor area. Port Orchard allows height increases through the use of a transfer -of -development - rights (TDR) ordinance adopted in 2019 in partnership with Kitsap County (Chapter 20.41 POMC). TDR programs are complex and require savvy and willing participants. To date, no project has used Port Orchard's TDR program and other Washington jurisdictions have found it difficult to attract participants to TDR programs outside of the highest - priced markets. Increased height limits and potentially larger buildings will be mitigated by a broad set of multifamily and commercial design standards Port Orchard already has in place (Chapter 20.127 POMC). These include but are not limited to standards for building massing, light and air access, useable open space, building materials, and windows and entries. According to the Port Orchard Housing Action Plan (HAP), the economic benefits of light wood frame construction are maximized with height limits in the 65-85 feet range. The HAP makes specific recommendations for height limits in several zones that exist in the Subarea. Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan • Existing Conditions 7 Existing Conditions - DRAFT August 2024 EXHIBIT 2-3 Zoning Lundberg a Park East _ Port Orchard - ti Elementary School Daffodil j - tislid Y�� r• storage j o j cntr.• Mon star Car a a Wash • < c Kitsop Veterinary rj Epg} Hospital Port Orchard Orchard 81uff -g1.�,,.,—,—,—, Mobife Home Puerto Vollarla Walgreens Safeway — Rife T u Aid Lund J T N Polnf ilsap i) W+ aiik t Lundl Village _ Greenbelt jGBI j Residential I (Ri1 Residential 2 (R21 W dy 1 a Residential 3 (R31 .SF rI Commercial CorNdor (CC1 Commercial Heovy (CH) 4 i3 t B SE SE Business Prof. M xed Use (I]INAU1 R. Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) _ Civic and Institutional (Cq Public Facilities {PF} •f _ Parks and Recreation (PRI w z t.� Bethel Lund Port Orchard �. Port Orchard UGA O � .SE 1 0 4a0 800 Feet � r r f: N --- Source. Es hlaxar Earinsfar Geographies. and theG18 User Comm" SOURCE: City of Port Orchard 2023 Zoning TABLE 2-1 Permitted Building Types Building Type Residential Zones R1 R2 R3 R4 Townhouse -- P* P P Fourplex (and Triplex) -- -- P P Apartment -- -- P P Mixed Use Shopfront -- -- -- -- Single-Story Shopfront -- -- -- -- Commercial Zones CMU CC CH P -- -- P -- -- P P -- P P P Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan - Existing Conditions 8 Existing Conditions - DRAFT August 2024 Building Type Residential Zones Commercial Zones R1 R2 R3 R4 CMU CC CH Detached House P P P -- -- -- -- Backyard Cottage P P P -- -- -- -- Cottage Court P P P -- -- -- -- Duplex: Side -by -Side -- P P -- -- -- -- Duplex: Back -to -Back -- P P -- -- -- -- Attached House -- P P -- -- -- -- Live-Work -- -- -- -- P P -- General Building -- -- -- -- P P P Shopfront House -- -- -- -- P P -- Key: P= Permitted Use C=Conditional Use -- = Use Note Permitted SOURCE: Port Orchard Municipal Code 20.32.015 Building type zoning matrix *Note: In the R2 zone townhouses are limited to three or four units (POMC 20.32.090.2) TABLE 2-2 Permitted Land Uses Land Uses Residential Zones Commercial Zones R1 R2 R3 R4 CMU CC CH Residential Single-family detached P P P -- -- -- -- Two-family -- P P -- -- -- -- Single-family attached -- (2 units) P P -- -- -- -- Single-family attached -- (3-4 units) P P P P P -- Single-family attached -- (5-6 units) -- P P P P -- Multifamily (3 or more units) -- -- P P P P -- Permanent supportive C housing C C C C C C Commercial Group day care (7 to 12) C C C -- P P -- Day care center (13 or more) -- -- -- -- C P P Indoor recreation* -- -- -- -- P P P Outdoor recreation* -- -- -- -- C P P Hotel -- -- -- -- P P P Medical* -- -- -- -- C P P Office* -- -- -- -- P P P Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan - Existing Conditions 9 Existing Conditions • DRAFT August 2024 Land Uses Residential Zones R1 R2 R3 R4 Personal service* -- -- -- -- Restaurants -- -- -- -- Commercial Zones CMU CC CH P P P P P P Retail sales: Up to 5,000 SF GFA -- -- -- -- P P P 5,001 - 15,000 SF GFA -- -- -- -- P P P 15,001 - 50,000 SF GFA -- -- -- -- -- P P Over 50,000 SF GFA -- -- -- -- -- C P Convenience store w/ fuel -- -- -- -- -- -- C Convenience store w/o fuel -- -- -- -- C P P Drive -through facilities -- -- -- -- C P P Industrial Light manufacturing -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Brewery, distillery: Up 5,000 square feet -- -- -- -- -- -- P 5,001 - 15,000 square feet -- -- -- -- -- C P Over 15,000 square feet -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Food processing, boutique -- -- -- -- P P P Self-service storage -- -- -- -- C C C Key: P= Permitted Use C=Conditional Use -- = Use Note Permitted SOURCE: Port Orchard Municipal Code 20.30.040 Use Table *Note: Some specific types of uses within these categories have further restrictions per POMC 20.39.040 The CMU zone offers the most flexibility for residential uses because it allows single - purpose apartment buildings, townhouses, and mixed -use buildings; the CC zone allows apartments only in mixed -use buildings and residential use is mostly prohibited in the CH zone. For residential zones, notably the R4 zone prohibits low -density residential building types/land uses (single-family residential uses containing 2 or less units). Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan • Existing Conditions 10 Existing Conditions • DRAFT August 2024 Middle Housing The City is taking proactive measures to ensure compliance with Washington State's new middle housing bills, HB 1110 and HB 2321, adopted during the 2023 and 2024 legislative sessions respectively. HB 1 1 10 mandates cities of specific sizes and locations to permit multiple dwelling units per lot in areas that are traditionally exclusive to single- family detached homes. HB 2321 modified the requirements created under HB 1 1 10. The law is codified under RCW 36.70A.635. What is Middle Housing? "Middle housing" includes duplexes, townhouses, cottages, courtyard apartments, and other building types that fall between the scale of single-family detached houses and larger apartment buildings. Middle housing units tend to be more affordable to build than single-family houses and offer greater varieties of layout and sizes that are suited for a wider range of households. Expanding the areas where middle housing is allowed offer greater opportunities for "starter homes", or homeownership, to all residents of a community. ADUs Duplexes/ Triplexes Fourplexes Cottage Clusters Townhouses Courtyard apartments Small apartments (5-10 units) Source: Makers, 2023 Currently, Port Orchard is a Tier 3 city as described by the Department of Commerce Middle Housing Model Ordinance User Guide. Tier 3 cities must allow at least two units per lot. Port Orchard is anticipated to cross the 25,000 population threshold and become a Tier 2 city, which are required to allow at least two units per lot and also at least four units per lot when any lot provides one affordable housing unit and on lots near major transit stops. Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan • Existing Conditions Existing Conditions • DRAFT August 2024 To implement middle housing effectively, Port Orchard proposes the redesignation of properties currently within the R1 zone to R2, effectively repealing existing R1 zoning standards and implementing middle housing building types mandated by HB 1 110 in the R2 zoning district. The Port Orchard HAP provides guidance to promote middle housing while the middle housing compliance strategy is part of the broader update and adoption of the Citywide Comprehensive Plan. Block Frontage Standards Chapter 20.127 POMC provides citywide multifamily and commercial design standards. Article II provides block frontage design standards that emphasize compatible development and creating a comfortable walking environment. Many of Port Orchard's streets are designated on block frontage maps for which specific standards apply to different frontage designations. In this Subarea, Bethel Road and Lund Avenue are both designated as "varied" in the community design framework maps (POMC 20.127.130) meaning developments fronting these streets are subject to either "storefront" or "landscaped" block frontage standards. Storefront frontages feature traditional ground -floor commercial spaces at the edge of the public sidewalk. Landscape frontages feature landscaped setbacks between the sidewalk and building. In some cases, parking is restricted from being located and visible adjacent to public sidewalks. The large commercial site hosting Safeway and other stores on the southeast corner of the Bethel Road and Lund Avenue intersection is designated as subject to "optional community design framework master plan approval." This designation allows such recently rezoned sites the option to propose alternative and/or additional block frontages and is intended to promote the arrangement of streets, buildings, open space, parking, and service areas that enhance the pedestrian experience and reinforce Port Orchard's community character. In addition to the existing streets, EXHIBIT 2-4 Block Frontage Map #7 and Map #8 use black dashed lines to indicate planned locations for new streets. Such streets can be created through a City capital project or as a condition of approval for private development occurring on applicable lots. Planned streets are subject to the "other block frontage standards" under POMC 20.127.210. Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan • Existing Conditions 12 Existing Conditions • DRAFT August 2024 EXHIBIT z--.+ Block Frontage Map#7 and Map#8 Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan • Existing Conditions 13 Existing Conditions • DRAFT August 2024 SOURCE: POMC 20,127.130 Community design framework maps Existing Aesthetics and Design Standards The Subarea aesthetic is typical of low -density, auto -oriented commercial and residential development in the Puget Sound region. Most commercial properties contain one-story buildings setback from the street by expansive parking lots. There are multiple drive -through businesses. Commercial signage is typical for the region and mostly consists of monument and wall -mounted signs. Larger commercial buildings typically have service access in rear -facing areas, while smaller commercial buildings have screened trash collection located in in parking areas. Travel in the area is primarily by automobile and likely related to the long distances between residential and commercial land uses and the incomplete nature of the sidewalk and bicycling infrastructure network. See more information in 2.2 Transportation. Residential development mostly consists of single -unit detached homes. Older subdivisions are isolated on dead-end side streets while newer subdivisions in the northwest portion of the Subarea include street networks that provide multiple external connections. There are a few single-family properties on larger lots of fronting Bethel Road and Lund Avenue. Orchard Bluff Mobile Home Park, owned by Housing Kitsap is Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan • Existing Conditions 14 Existing Conditions - DRAFT August 2024 located behind a thick landscape buffer along Lund Avenue. Multi -unit residences include three small apartment complexes located on the eastern and southern fringes of the Subarea, all of which consist of two-story buildings. Landscaping is inconsistent across the Subarea. Some properties have landscaped perimeters and parking lots, while other developed areas, including segments of Bethel Road and Lund Avenue, are void of any plantings. Several vacant and/or undeveloped properties are densely vegetated and contain stands of mature trees, particularly to the west. The Subarea is mostly flat with the exception of the Blackjack Creek ravine. EXHIBIT 2-5 Looking west from Lund Avenue SOURCE: Google, 2024 Subarea aesthetic and pedestrian experience are expected to improve with the implementation of the Bethel and Sedgwick Corridor Plan, which calls for continuous sidewalks and landscape strips along the length of Bethel Road. Aesthetics will also improve over time through redevelopment and required compliance with the Port Orchard multifamily and commercial design standards under Chapter 20.127 POMC which ensure that new development is high quality and positively contributes to Port Orchard's community character. These design standards consist of: • Article II - Block Frontage Standards (described above). Most importantly, new buildings must be located adjacent to Bethel Road and Lund Avenue rather than setback behind parking. • Article III - Site Planning Standards o Standards for light and air access to residential dwelling units Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan - Existing Conditions 15 Existing Conditions • DRAFT August 2024 o Nonmotorized circulation standards, including minimum connectivity o Vehicular circulation standards for internal roadways o Open space standards o Standards for the design of service areas and mechanical equipment • Article IV - Building Design Standards o Prohibition on corporate architecture o Building massing and articulation standards that reduce the perceived scale of large buildings o Building detail requirements for commercial ground floors o Exterior material standards o Requirements for treating blank walls Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan • Existing Conditions 16 Existing Conditions • DRAFT August 2024 2.2 Transportation Previous Transportation Planning Efforts Bethel Road and Sedgwick Road Corridor Plan The objective of this study was to develop a comprehensive plan and conceptual design for the two critical corridors in Port Orchard, Sedgwick Road (State Route 160) and Bethel Road. The two corridors are major arterials that serve the Bethel -Lund Subarea and provide connections to State Route 16, Downtown Port Orchard, and the Southworth Ferry Terminal. Elements of the study were centered on: Ensuring safe mobility for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders Supporting existing businesses and future commercial growth in the area Guiding future development of the corridors through design considerations and funding tools The proposed conceptual design introduces roundabouts on key segments of both roadways. Additionally, the study recommends enhancing sidewalk connectivity, bicycle facilities, and implementing green stormwater infrastructure. The multi -phase reconstruction of Bethel Road and Sedgwick Road offers a unique opportunity to transform these corridors into attractive, pedestrian -friendly EXHIBIT 2-6 Bethel Sedgwick Corridor Plan Conceptual Rendering LqW ,+a v streets, while strengthening connections among the area neighborhoods. Green SOURCE: Bethel Road and Sedgwick Road Corridor Plan, City of Port Orchard, 2018 streets are Phase I of the Bethel Road corridor improvements includes roundabouts at the intersections of Bethel Road with Blueberry Road and Salmonberry Road as part of the City's 2024-2020 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan • Existing Conditions 17 Existing Conditions - DRAFT August 2024 EXHIBIT 2-7 Bethel Sedgwick Corridor Schematics LEGEND Bethel Road- Typical Section A — Beihei Road - Typical Section 8 — Se4wiek Road - Typical Swim EAsiiing 5ingleaane Roundahout Proposed Single -lane RDundabDut Proposed Multi -lane Roundabout hakkkk Tremont ALIIEGL12 SOURCE: Bethel Road and Sedgwick Road Corridor Plan, City of Port Orchard, 2018 Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan - Existing Conditions 18 Existing Conditions - DRAFT August 2024 EXHIBIT 2-8 Bethel Sedgwick Corridor Cross Sections Bethel Road - Typical Section A Bethel Road - Typical Section B PI 8 6 31 12' 6 6 B, Sidewalk 610.%Wd - Vehicle I" Median Vehicle lane Hike lane Hioswale Sidewalk Sedgwick Road - Typical Section 4 TY 4 d t_:cUh w: ,:1- __11_ LI , iL e _are ec a- I J- —w h _1, � -Ine ;­ia L, SOURCE: Bethel Road and Sedgwick Rood Corridor Plan, City of Port Orchard, 2018 Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan - Existing Conditions 19 Existing Conditions • DRAFT August 2024 Vehicular Circulation and Access Bethel Road and Lund Avenue are crucial streets providing access and mobility through Bethel -Lund. Salmonberry Road is a residential street that connects the outlying neighborhood within the Port Orchard Urban Growth Area to the Bethel Road commercial corridor. Bethel Road is a key north -south connection that provides access to transit centers, ferry terminals, and other major commercial centers, such as Downtown Port Orchard. Bethel Road also links State Route 160 and State Route 166, creating a crucial network that connects the City to other parts of the County. Bethel Road is generally a three - lane street with a center turn lane that carries 11,500 to 16,900 Average Weekly Daily Traffic (AWDT), depending on the segment. The Bethel and Sedgwick Corridor Plan analyzed the crash frequency along the study segments from 2013-2017. Based on the report, certain intersections on Bethel Road experienced more crashes than others, including Lund Avenue, Salmonberry, and Mitchell Road. Turning movement related crashes, either onto or off the corridor, were more common on Bethel Road than Sedgwick Road due to Bethel Road having more driveways and intersections which increases the likelihood of crashes occurring. The study recommends access management strategies along Bethel Road to address these issues and preserve safety, function, and capacity of the corridor. Lund Avenue is a minor arterial street connecting neighborhoods between Tremont Center and East Port Orchard. Lund Avenue is primarily a three -lane street with a center turn lane and serves 16,000 AWDT. West of Bethel Road, Lund Avenue transitions to a four -lane street and changes names to Tremont Street. Salmonberry Road is a two-lane east -west connector that runs through unincorporated residential neighborhoods in the urban growth area connecting Jackson Avenue to Bethel Road, serving an estimated 2,300 AWDT. The subarea does not have a conventional grid system, concentrating traffic to a limited number of streets leading to increased congestion, safety concerns, and road deterioration. Side streets primarily function as low -volume, local residential streets and connectors to East Port Orchard Elementary School. Developers are expected to complete the roadway connections from Walmart to Salmonberry Road, which will allow greater flexibility for vehicular access and circulation in the area. See EXHIBIT 2-9. The City's Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) lists planned transportation projects and enhancements including pedestrian and bicycle facilities, stormwater systems, and construction of new connector streets. TABLE 2-3 lists the planned transportation projects related to Bethel -Lund. Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan • Existing Conditions 20 Existing Conditions - DRAFT August 2024 TABLE 2-3 Port Orchard Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) SegmentProject Road F I Cost Description Bethel/Sedgwick 1 Phase 5a - Bethel/Lincoln/ Safety and capacity improvements to 2022 Bethel/Lincoln RAB Lunberg/Mitchel intersection $3,674,000 Bethel Road / Road extension and intersection Vallair Ct improvements previously included in 2 Connector Walmart Drive the Bethel Road Corridor ROW & 2027 $1,000,000 Intersection Construction project Bethel/Corridor Bethel Road: Phase 1 b. Bethel/ Salmonberry RAB 3 Phase 1 b - Salmonberry Round and roadway segment design 2023 $1 1,467,000 Salmonberry RAB intersection from Blueberry to Salmonberry Salmonberry Ramsey Road to Widen road to two travel lanes with 4 Road Widening Bethel Road bike lanes, sidewalks and stormwater 2028 $225,000 system improvements Bethel/Sedgwick Design, ROW acquisition and 5 Corridor Phase 4 Bethel Road: Lund construction of the fourth phase of the 2021 $8,744,000 - ROW and to Salmonberry street improvements per the Construction Bethel/Sedgwick Corridor Plan Ramsey Road Design, ROW acquisition and Bethel/Sedgwick Bethel Road: Mile construction of the fifth phase of the 6 Corridor Phase 5 Hill Drive to Lund street improvements per the 2036 $1 1,467,000 - ROW and Bethel/Sedgwick Corridor Plan Construction Walmart to 7 Salmonberry Salmonberry Complete roadway connector 2040 $800,000 Connector SOURCE: City of Port Orchard Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) Tier 1 2024-2029 and Tier 2 2030-2043 Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan - Existing Conditions 21 Existing Conditions • DRAFT August 2024 EXHIBIT 2-9 Port Orchard Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Map L. Lundberg P a roc Eq st Port Orchard Elementary 1""may 1 School Daffodil Christian Storage 6 Life Center Monstar Car - Wash - E Kifsap Velerinary Hospital i Puerto Vallarta Walgreens Safeway L .y Rife Aid BEThtEL Fuel tun !UNCTION Poin Kitsap L.—,—.— —.—.,� Z Bank Safeway - Lun it 2 Villa i ■ l . ■ �4 ~ Wendy's ■ ■ ff Walmarf ff Dutch Bras Coffee Tra n s port at! o n Improvements Program (TIP) 41I,# Planned intersection P. improvement Planned street improvement New street ■ connecfion TIP Project Tier 40 Fier 1 2024-2029 E •PI:NA-)E 0 Tier 220342043 Bethel/Sedgwick Corridor Study Parks Bethel Lund Q Port Orchard Port Orchard UGA B 400 8139 Feet I r SOURCE: City of Port Orchard Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) Tier 1 2024-2029 and Tier 2 2030-2043 Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan • Existing Conditions 22 Existing Conditions • DRAFT August 2024 Pedestrian Circulation and Access The majority of existing Subarea sidewalks are located along Bethel Road and Lund Avenue. Sidewalks are being installed in concert with new development generally seen in new subdivisions. Many older existing sidewalks have substandard widths and curb cuts and sidewalks along arterial streets are fragmented and usually not present on both sides of a street. Most streets outside of the commercial areas have paved or gravel shoulders, which forces pedestrians to share high -volume roadways with vehicles and bicyclists. Safe pedestrian crossings are limited to the two signalized intersections on Bethel Road. Side street intersections and private driveways often have wide turning radii, which increases pedestrian crossing distances and allows vehicles to turn at higher speeds. Street lighting is also limited, which can improve the safety and comfort of walking at night. The fragmented active transportation network has resulted in a lack of safe and attractive connections to neighboring destinations and car dependency. Notably, there is no attractive active transportation option for travelling east -west between Bethel Road and Harris Road for a distance of one-half mile although Harris Road has numerous residential developments that are physically close to the shopping and job opportunities in the Bethel -Lund Subarea. A similar challenge exists for the Hoover Avenue/Green Dale Drive neighborhood northeast of the subarea. Overall, the environment in the Subarea is unpleasant for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other wheeled device users (like wheelchairs, strollers, and scooters). Continuous active transportation infrastructure would improve the functionality of the existing network and quality of the pedestrian environment, providing a convenient, safe, and attractive option alternative to driving. The City has planned nonmotorized routes that are intended to improve bicycle and pedestrian access throughout the City, those within the Bethel -Lund Subarea are listed in TABLE 2-4. Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan • Existing Conditions 23 Existing Conditions • DRAFT August 2024 Bicycle Facilities Currently, there are no existing bicycle facilities within Bethel -Lund. However, the City's planned nonmotorized routes will improve pedestrian and bicycle access and connection from residential neighborhoods to commercial centers, recreation areas, and other nonmotorized routes outside of the city limits. These routes include Bethel Road (Bay Street to Sedgwick Road), Tremont Lund (State Route 16 to Jackson Avenue), and Salmonberry Road West (Bethel Road to Jackson Avenue). Both Bethel Road and Tremont Lund connect to Kitsap County nonmotorized routes and are included the Kitsap County Non -Motorized Facilities Plan. The Bethel and Sedgwick Corridor Plan includes street improvements on Bethel Road. Tremont Lund includes the Tremont Street Improvement and the Lund -Jackson Avenue corridor improvements. The Tremont Street Improvement is partially constructed, and other phases of development are ongoing. The Kitsap County TIP identifies four improvement projects along Lund Avenue including sidewalks and bicycle lanes and three new roundabouts from the Port Orchard city limits to Jackson Avenue. The eastern end route to Jackson Avenue extends beyond the city limits requiring collaboration with Kitsap County. Continued design improvements for Salmonberry Road West are part of the Bethel Phase 1 project. TABLE 2-4 Planned Nonmotorized Routes Bethel Road (Bay Street to Sedgwick Arterial Street - Bike Lane/Sidewalk 2.62 Planned Art Road) Tremont Lund On -Street - Bike Lane/Sidewalk 2.63 Partialy Built (SR 16 to Jackson Avenue) Arterial Salmonberry West (Bethel Avenue to Jackson On -Street - Residential Bike Lane/Sidewalk 0.98 Planned Avenue) SOURCE: City of Port Orchard Non -Motorized Transportation Plan, 2024 Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan • Existing Conditions 24 Existing Conditions • DRAFT August 2024 EXHIBIT 2-10 Planned Non -Motorized Routes ►� LunEmk Ii�• _� 5E !'tif:•yCa iRr,: Daffodil C Storage Monstor Car j Wash Kitsap Velerinor Hospital East Port Orc h a rd J Elementary F School Lire Confer Orchard lui; r,.......�.�. a.r Mobile Home Puerto al, Vallarta :�Walgreens �f1i1/14Pr1I.414�11111.1411111AatSafeway .� Rile Aid BETHEL — Fuel JUNCTION Kitsap Bank Safeway - =Wendy's i Walmart r Dutch Bras j Coffee SOURCE: City of Port Orchard Non -Motorized Transportation Plan, 2024 Transit .M.CKINLEY P1 SE. a < C] C_] 5'" EASI'- C? t111111 11111111114111 95_ QS :v Non -Motorized Routes nail Arterial Planned uy= SE s F'ChJ _,E 11111 Residential Planned Bethel/Sedgwick Corridor Study S Parks Bethel Lund i Q Port orchard Port orchard UGA '•,,,,11111 0 400 SW Feet 1911 I 1 1 Kitsap Transit currently provides bus service in the Bethel -Lund Subarea six days a week with half-hour headways via Routes 8 and 9. Route 8 serves the Bethel Corridor operating between the Port Orchard Ferry Dock and the Fred Meyer at Sedgwick Road. Route 9 serves East Port Orchard with stops in Town Square, Annapolis Ferry Dock, and the Port Orchard Ferry Dock. Projects outlined in the Kitsap Transit 2022-2042 Long -Range Transit Plan are expected to bring significant improvements to the transit service in Bethel -Lund. In the near -term, frequency upgrades for Route 9 will reduce transit service headways to fifteen minutes. Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan • Existing Conditions 25 Existing Conditions - DRAFT August 2024 In the long-term, Bethel Road has been identified as a potential location for high - capacity transit options, such as bus rapid transit (BRT) (See EXHIBIT 2-1 1). And an east to west bus route is planned on Lund Avenue, connecting McCormick Wood. These projects are expected to enhance accessibility and convenience while reducing travel times for commuters in the area. EXHIBIT 2-11 Kitsap Transit Existing and Planned Facilities �4 East i „. Port Orchard • Elementary C�Lundberg r "--'— School y Daffodil Storage Monstar C Wash — Ritsop Veferil Hospital 1rc11ard Bluff Mobile Home C h ri stia i Life Center 0 w La Pverto—.�•�•�•� VaIIarta Walgreens Safeway Rile Fuel Aid BETHEL lun JUNCTION Porn Kitsap Bank Safeway 1 lun L Villo �, �•-w Wendy's W al m art r s. Dutch Bros Coffee 1 SOURCE: City of Port Orchard, Kitsap Transit riP4 LAG MCMLEY I'L Sr a East Port Orchard Y SE BASIL CT w Kitsap Transit Se l,r,'C;�ti ^ � Route 8 1 ,y 0 Route 8 stops Route 4 l�'' Route 9 stops Planned BRT Route Parks Bethel Lund Q Port Orchard Pnr Orchard UGA Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan - Existing Conditions 26 Existing Conditions • DRAFT August 2024 2.3 Parks, Open Space, and Critical Areas Parks and Open Space The Port Orchard Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan (PROS) identifies Lundberg Park, South Kitsap Regional Park, and East Port Orchard Elementary School as the nearest existing parks and recreation spaces to the Bethel -Lund Subarea. Lundberg Park is an undeveloped, forested city -owned park property located just outside the northwest Subarea boundary. It currently has no public access or amenities, but its proximity to Blackjack Creek and a steadily growing residential area makes it suitable to become a neighborhood park. South Kitsap Regional Park, also known as Jackson Park, located one mile east of the Subarea, provides a wide range of activities including sport fields, a playground, skate park, and walking and biking trails, across 209 acres. Additionally, East Port Orchard Elementary School includes a playground and large open playfield open for use by residents. There are opportunities to promote local neighborhood parks or park plaza spaces within the subarea through mixed -use and residential developments, particularly near the commercial center and pending multifamily homes on Salmonberry Road. A large park could be sited on the undeveloped parcels south of Vallair Connector, which, due to its size, has the potential to include a mix of recreation facilities and/or programming (i.e., playground, picnic shelters, nature trail, etc.) (See EXHIBIT 2-12). Critical Areas Wetlands are vital to the local hydrologic cycle and offer a range of beneficial functions, such as wildlife habitat, improving water quality, reducing flood risks, and retaining stormwater. The City aims to preserve and protect wetlands and their buffers, but when impacts are unavoidable, wetland replacement or wetland mitigation banks must be utilized to mitigate impacts in accordance with Chapter 20.162 of the Port Orchard Municipal Code. Blackjack Creek is the largest stream system in Port Orchard spanning a length of approximately three miles within the city limits (not including tributaries) and is considered one of the largest and most productive fish producing streams in South Kitsap. In recent years, the City has taken steps to protect the Blackjack Creek corridor and preserve and/or restore ecological function. Blackjack Terrace Open Space, located west of Vallair Connector, acts as a dedicated natural wooded buffer and much of the area surrounding Blackjack Creek is zoned Greenbelt. There is no public access to Blackjack Creek near Bethel -Lund, presenting an opportunity for a potential new trail connecting Blackjack Creek to adjacent subdivisions. The creation of such trail would promote outdoor recreation and cultivate environmental stewardship within the Subarea. Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan • Existing Conditions 27 Existing Conditions - DRAFT August 2024 The 2023 the Port Orchard Stormwater and Watersheds Comprehensive Plan assessed stormwater system impacts on local receiving waters based partly on impervious surfaces land coverage. Lower Blackjack Creek was ranked Moderate/High, indicating a greater level of water quality degradation. Impacts to water resources could increase due to new and upcoming development in the area. Surface water and stormwater capital improvement projects were developed to address the problems identified in the plan. Among the ten prioritized projects is the Salmonberry Road Lower Blackjack Creek Culvert Retrofit, which will remove and replace an existing culvert with a new storm conveyance system (see EXHIBIT 2-12). The Bethel/Sedgwick Corridor Plan also programmed stormwater infrastructure along the Bethel Road and Sedgwick Road to protect critical downstream creeks and waterways (i.e. Blackjack Creek). EXHIBIT 2-12 Parks, Open Space, and Critical Areas Lundberg 5 Park East Port Orchard Elementary '�•� School Daffodil Christlari 94 Storages Life Center Monsfor Car _ L Wash r w Kitsap Vefer y 7 Hospital l C9chard Bluff _ 1.—.— n & Puerto s MoBile Ham� R Vollarta Wol3reereens F Safeway Rife Fuel Aid _ Lu Po. Kitsap �;...� Bank Lu % .i• j Sc Vif+ p a Terrace T,.r.. ,�. �i I n pace II r Wendy's � Wolmart I � ry r $lackjae Dutch Bros A ti Coffee SOURCE: City of Port Orchard, MAKERS 2024 �z^-K!NLEYH SE 'Y o " SE EiASiL CT r" South Kitsap Regional Park East n Port Orchard 'J - Greenbelt _ Open Spore Parks Park Opportunities Lr, Biockjack Creek Wetlands Hyddc Sot a ,�7 � �• Slopes Bethel Lund z, Q PartOrchard Pori Orchard LIGA >t 0 400 8M Feet N I r J� Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan ' Existing Conditions 28 Existing Conditions - DRAFT August 2024 2.4 Market Conditions Assessment Economic Profile Demographics Port Orchard is a rapidly growing city with population growth rates in recent decades exceeding those of the county and state due to annexation, in -migration, and natural population growth. This has driven a rapid increase in housing unit demand and production, including in the Bethel -Lund Subarea. Overall, Port Orchard's population is younger and more diverse than regional averages, with smaller household sizes than the county and the state, and somewhat lower incomes than county and statewide averages, and the Bethel -Lund area has very similar age breakdown to the City as a whole with a relatively large share of young residents, as shown below in EXHIBIT 2-13. EXHIBIT 2-13 Age in Bethel -Lund Subarea and Port Orchard, 2023 24% ■ 65+ ■ 45-64 AL 15% 15% ■ 35-44 ■ 25-34 14% 14% ■ 15-24 Lund Port Orchard SOURCE: ESRI ■ 0-14 Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan - Existing Conditions 29 Existing Conditions - DRAFT August 2024 Incomes in the Subarea are somewhat higher than in Port Orchard as a whole, based on American Community Survey data, however; estimates for smaller geographies can be subject to significant margins of error. EXHIBIT 2-14 Household Incomes in the Bethel -Lund Subarea and Port Orchard, 2023 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Lund Port Orchard SOURCE: ESRI Employment ■ $200,000+ ■ $150,000 - $199,999 ■ $100,000 - $149,999 ■ $75,000 - $99,999 $50,000 - $74,999 ■ $35,000 - $49,999 ■ $25,000 - $34,999 ■ $15,000 - $24,999 ■ <$15,000 According to 2023 data received from the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC), there are 988 jobs in the Bethel -Lund Subarea. PSRC does not provide a detailed breakdown of these jobs by sector, but the U.S. Census's OnTheMap tool does provide estimates for job sectors in the Subarea, shown below. Retail jobs comprise the majority of employment in the subarea, with food and other service jobs are also present in smaller quantities. The employment mix has shifted in the past decade towards retail, and, with the forthcoming Home Depot, this shift is likely to continue. Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan - Existing Conditions 30 Existing Conditions - DRAFT August 2024 EXHIBIT 2-15 Top Job Sectors in Bethel -Lund Subarea, 2012 and 2021 70.0% 60.0% 50.0% 40.0% 30.0% ■ 2021 - ■2012 20.0% 10.0% 0.0% _ Retail Trade Food / Lodging Other Services Wholesale Health Care / Arts, Social Entertainment, Assistance and Recreation SOURCE: LEHD via Census OnTheMap Commuting The map below shows estimated commuting patterns in the Subarea. As shown, essentially no residents of the Subarea also work in the Subarea. Given the commercial activity in the area, there is a significant net inflow of commuters into the Subarea. EXHIBIT 2-16 Commuting Patterns in the Bethel -Lund Subarea, 2021 . {F Y s ♦ 139 SOURCE: LEHD via Census OnTheMap Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan - Existing Conditions 31 Existing Conditions - DRAFT August 2024 Development Pipeline The map below, EXHIBIT 2-17, shows the current housing unit counts as well as pipeline development in the Subarea. There are currently 174 single-family units and 85 multifamily units, for a total of 259 existing units, with an additional 39 single-family units and 194 multifamily units currently under construction or in the development pipeline. Once completed, this will total 492 units in the Subarea. EXHIBIT 2-17 Existing and Pipeline Units and Commercial Development in the Bethel - Lund Subarea Port Orchard Lund Existing and Pipefi Legend Port Qi Chacd City Li ill its - -_ J Port Orchard UGA Water Bodies Roads State Highway Collector 1 Arterial Loral Road Existing Units by Parcel Do oT - 3-5 - 5+ Pipeline Units by Parcel � � 0 oz �S+ . SOURCE: Kitsap County, City of Port Orchard, LCG Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan - Existing Conditions 32 Existing Conditions • DRAFT August 2024 Buildable Lands & Future Capacity The map below in EXHIBIT 2-18 shows parcels classified as Vacant, Underutilized, or Partially -Utilized in the Subarea. These classifications were based on the 2019 Kitsap County Buildable Lands Report and updated to reflect recent development in the Subarea. After deducting critical areas, future infrastructure, right-of-way, and market factor considerations, there are a total of 19.5 acres available for residential development and 1.1 acres available for commercial development in the Subarea. This equates to a capacity for 380 housing units (37 single-family and 343 multifamily), and 127 jobs, given the assumptions used in the Land Capacity Analysis for Port Orchard's 2023 Comprehensive Plan. EXHIBIT 2-18 Vacant and Redevelopable Parcels in Bethel -Lund Subarea Port Orchard Lund Parcel Classifications Legend © Port Orchard City Limits E _ Port Orchard UGA Water Bodies ' Roads — State Highway — Collector 1 Arterial Lora! Road Parcel Status - PARTIALLY UTILIZED� UNPERUT7LIZED f 0 VACANT �L ■ LeC•, Pa,[ S' SOURCE: Kitsap County, City of Port Orchard, LCG I _4 l I � vv. r:,y,,;,.:rn. haia.ICU Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan • Existing Conditions 33 Existing Conditions • DRAFT August 2024 2.5 Port Orchard Comprehensive Plan In order to ensure consistency with the Comprehensive Plan's policies for centers planning, the following centers goals and suggested policies should be implemented for this Subarea. Policy CN-1. Prioritize the City's residential, commercial and light industrial growth and infrastructure investments within designated Centers, in accordance with VISION 2050 and the Countywide Planning Policies. Policy CN-2. Focus future growth in designated, higher intensity areas in an effort to encourage the preservation of open space and maintain surrounding neighborhood character. Policy CN-3. Shorten commutes by concentrating housing and employment in strategic locations, which provides residents opportunities to live and work in the same neighborhood. Policy CN-4. Provide commercial services that serve the population of the Center, surrounding neighborhoods, the city, and the region (dependent on the suitability of the scale of each Center). Policy CN-5. Support pedestrian and transit uses by promoting compact, mixed -use areas with appropriate infrastructure that provide a variety of activities. Policy CN-6. Balance objectives for accommodating growth, encouraging compatibility, promoting housing affordability, and offering a wide range of housing types. Policy CN-7. Provide access to parks and public pedestrian spaces by creating them within each Center or by creating connections to existing public and open spaces. Policy CN-8. During subarea planning for Centers, develop an implementation plan that addresses how the City will meet Center goals through appropriate land use designations, annexation, development of capital facilities and utilities, and related measures. Policy CN-9. The City shall direct growth to Centers of all types through focused regulations and directed capital projects. Policy CN-10. The City should support employment growth, the increased use of non - automobile transportation options, and the preservation of the character of existing built-up areas by encouraging residential and mixed -use development at increased densities in designated Centers. Policy CN-1 1. The City shall ensure that higher density development in Centers is within walking or biking distance of jobs, schools, and parks and is well -served by public transit. Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan • Existing Conditions 34 Existing Conditions • DRAFT August 2024 Policy CN-12. The City shall create and designate zoning that allows a mix of uses to accommodate concentrations of employment and housing. Policy CN-13. The City shall encourage abroad range of housing types and commercial uses within designated Centers through zoning and development regulations that serve a local, citywide, or regional market. Policy CN-14. The City shall encourage the creation of public open space, private open space, and parks within and serving designated centers. Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan • Existing Conditions 35 Goals and Vision - DRAFT August 2024 3. Goals and Vision 3.1 Opportunities, Assets, and Challenges Bethel -Lund is rich with economic opportunities and community assets, but faces challenges from a disconnected, auto -oriented environment. Exhibit 3-1 summarizes the assets and challenges this plan addresses. EXHIBIT 3-1 Bethel -Lund Opportunities, Assets, and Challenges ''sap Transit is planning bus rapid transit along Bethel Road between Downtown and Sl�vp �Ic�F.::s Tremont t of the subarer E T Consider this area for annexation - to create a more continuous rr planning area and streamline tronsporfafion improvements for o- I r safe routes to school -A' + Some indlrecl routes for students to walk and bike T _ from the subarea to the I f Elementary School. but streets pre not up To current safety standards 1__ -. (:r:pnrfun ity tnr a traiE :i ang Blockjack Creek F i _ •` 7 Epsf Fort Orchard 1 5oufh I(Plspp — Elementary with connections F Regipnpl Pork to/from subdivisions Less than one mile is major regional park, but Lurd Avenue . everra older one-story lacks sole walking ::ommercid lots Of the y- -� and biking routes heart of the subarea couldbe redeveloped j i.j... ,: ....:uair:..: ...r:,•.:'C...-- ;till nixed -use when they reach n - Ca'mmer ial ,- end of Ate. opportunity nity fa - y v-vv�ni - "Cent@rj Active CUnlrYleralal ce--titer [:entrpl pprk/pk". pt ane of ;,l that serves as a hub for iha 'I�cs^ corners • neirlhboihood and citywide 1 ~ Iwn grocery and home' East stores provides daily - East Pori Orchard .wo"A trndsuppodsjobs Ae. Neighborhood _ t ESIah is r-d -u dMklons - 1 r-- a are dicannected and ` E r >'1'uusite i, a major use that s k7 J r� Inward -faring from the r�Urnn r�ric�l uyus unlikely to change r. �. E -o r p $olmanberry Largci7. there E p .ipI-ui:u-iiiybu- are uncertain plans for a Home _. ' I o _ Depot development which would Ridge r mostly serve people living outside Village ++ of the subore:.• _ _ i� E General ❑pportunfffes/Obsenrofions: o e. r Sedgwick . , • Kitsap Transit planned SRT route on Bethel Road Bethel r could facilitate more compact development OpporlunRles Challenges 4-0 ♦t'iaior connections 11111 Tast moving traffic) • • i Street extension bamer Infilf development /jj, Pedestrian -challenged intersection 49 Parkoppadunities wr Londusa - Nature boil development barrier Potential annexation area SOURCE: City of Port Orchard, MAKERS Existing Conditions * Assets Bethel/Sedawlck Corridor Study Pending development Natural areas ■ Bus slops Pam • Commercial - Streams Centers �_;BetheILund • Neighborhoods _- Port Orchard / schools Port Orchard UGA • The Bethell5edgw1rk corridor planned pedesirianlblcycle infrastructure will create safer routes for ail travelers • Needloppodunity for parks and/or gathering spaces to serve the subarea • Property ownership and public street grid is highly fragmented • Extend sheet grid as development occurs to enhance connectivity Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan - Existing Conditions 36 Goals and Vision - DRAFT August 2024 3.2 Proposed Alternatives Bethel -Lund Land Use alternatives present potential development scenarios tailored to the unique characteristics of the Subarea, informed by a thorough analysis of existing assets, challenges, and opportunities. These alternatives serve as a framework for evaluating different development pathway. The chart below describes the key features recommended in each of the land use alternatives. Alternative 1 No Action Utilize current zoning and moves forward with existing policies and planned public improvements. A notable exception will be zoning changes necessary to comply with the State's middle housing legislation. Alternative 2 Alternative 3 1 Light Touch Mixed Use/Transit-Oriented Development Create flexible regulations and implement strategic zoning changes to accommodate growth and promote efficient mix of uses. Improve pedestrian mobility and access to parks and open space. Leverage planned transportation improvements and expand growth through mixed use opportunities to support walkable neighborhoods and economic vitality. Advance regional trail and safe routes to school to support multimodal network. The table below present the distinctions between each alternative, focusing on whether the assumed future development will prioritize greater vertical mixed -use development or retain the current configuration while strategically redesignating zones to encourage more commercial and residential capacity within Bethel -Lund. TABLE 3-1 Bethel Subareas Proposed Alternatives Overview Height limits No change, current Adopt the "proposed base Adopt the "proposed limits of 35-40' height limit" from HAP bonus height limit" from Strategy 2.3.2. These HAP Strategy 2.3.2 as changes would only apply the base height limit. within subarea boundaries These changes would and not citywide. only apply within Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan - Existing Conditions 37 Goals and Vision - DRAFT August 2024 Commercial/ mixed -use zoning Residential zoning Affordable housing Parking Public space/plaza Public parks/green space Limited or no changes. There is a mix of CC, CMU, and CH zoning in the areas today. No change No change No change No change No change. Lundberg Park and Bethel South properties remain in limbo with no development plans R4 - 45 feet (no change) and not citywide. CC - 45 feet (+10 feet) CMU - 55 feet (+15 feet) R4 - 55 feet (+10 feet) Retain CH zoning only for gas stations and the big box stores (Fred Meyer, Safeway, Walmart, and future Home Depot sites). Other CH sites get rezoned to CC or CMU. Consider rezoning CC to CMU in strategic locations. This creates some non- conforming uses. Rezone R1 and R2 zones to R3 or R4, except for residential lots which were recently developed. Explore MFTE opportunities for the subareas. Reduce multifamily and commercial minimum parking requirements within the subarea boundaries. For example, up to 1 space for studio/one-bedroom apartment and do not require extra parking when on -street parking is not present. POMC 20.127.350(3) is amended to apply larger commercial open spaces within the subarea boundaries, e.g. 3% of site area. Bethel -Lund: 1. Lundberg Park is developed with a connection to a trail in the Blackjack Creek ravine. CMU - 75 feet (+35 feet) Rezone all CH and CC sites to CMU. This creates some non- conforming uses. Rezone all residential lots to R4. Rezone some commercial properties to R4 when such properties are some distance from an arterial street (e.g. southwest corner of Bethel- Sedgwick subarea). Same as Alternative 2. Remove all minimum parking requirements within the subareas boundaries, per HAP Strategy 4.2.4. Apply a maximum parking requirement for commercial use. POMC 20.127.350(3) is amended to apply larger commercial open spaces within the subarea boundaries, e.g. 4% of site area. Bethel -Lund: Same as Alternative 2 with addition of: 1. Large iconic park south of Vallair Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan - Existing Conditions 38 Goals and Vision • DRAFT August 2024 Off-street trails Street design and are at risk of disposition. No change Bethel-Sedgwick improvements and other TIP projects occur as currently planned. 2. A central plaza at the Bethel Junction area. 3. Neighborhood park within future residential development in Sedgwick Road Sedgwick-Bethel: 1. Develop PROS identified potential park north of the Sedgwick-Geiger intersection. 2. Bethel South property is leveraged to acquire adjacent properties and create a neighborhood park on the southwest corner of Bethel-Sedgwick intersection. 3. An additional future neighborhood park location is identified east of the Bethel - Blueberry intersection. A limited Blackjack Creek ravine trail is planned adjacent to each subarea. For Bethel- Sedgwick (South) an additional trail is planned in the Geiger Road corridor north and south of Sedgwick and in the northeast area between Sedgwick and Salmonberry. Bethel-Sedgwick improvements and other TIP projects occur as currently planned. In addition: • Midblock crossings are added on Lund and Sedgwick east and west of Bethel • Sidewalks and bike lanes are added on 2. Restore and developed a wetland park north of Walgreens Sedgwick-Bethel: Same as Alternative 2; focus investments on Geiger Park Same as Alternative 2, but a longer Blackjack Creek ravine trail is planned to connect between the two subareas. A new east - west pedestrian/bike connection across the ravine is planned in the vicinity of Salmonberry Road. Same as Alternative 2. In addition, new all -ages - and -abilities walking and biking routes (such as a wider sidewalk or off-street trail and protected bike lanes) are added to connect the subareas to East Port Orchard Elementary School and Hidden Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan • Existing Conditions 39 Goals and Vision • DRAFT August 2024 New street connections Transit service Capital facilities Utilities Natural systems None except for minor street extensions as part of new developments. Kitsap Transit provides enhanced bus service on Bethel Road at an undetermined future date. No change TBD. Bethel- Sedgwick improvements appear to include some stormwater system upgrades. TBD. Continue preserving the Blackjack Creek ravine. Some Lund and Sedgwick Creek Elementary east of Bethel. School. • Existing commercial driveways are right -sized for pedestrian safety and comfort New planned streets as shown in the block frontage maps (POMC 20.127.130) are implemented by future development. Kitsap Transit provides bus rapid transit to Downtown, with a terminus at Bethel- Sedgwick. In a citywide facilities plan: • Assess whether Bethel - Lund (North), which is more centrally located to the city, is a viable location for a civic use such as a library branch or community center. • Assess whether Bethel- Sedgwick (South), which has more vacant land available, is a viable location for public works and/or public safety facilities needed to support the eastern part of the city and the adjacent urban growth area (future annexation area). TBD TBD Same as Alternative 2. In addition, new through - block connection requirements are added to add more frequent vehicle and pedestrian routes. Kitsap Transit provides bus rapid transit to Downtown, with service extending west on Sedgwick (possibly to the Ruby Creek area at Sedgwick-Sydney). Same as Alternative 2. :N TBD Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan • Existing Conditions 40 Goals and Vision • DRAFT August 2024 existing vegetated properties could be opportunities for open space preservation and/or City acquisition for park space. Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan • Existing Conditions 41 Goals and Vision • DRAFT August 2024 Alternative 1 - No Action No action would assume no change to zoning or other land use regulations. This alternative assumes that development will still occur, but at a density similar to the existing conditions. Lundberg Park remains in limbo with no development plans and at risk of disposition Adopt proposed zoning changes to promote middle housing (This citywide effort is separate from the subarea planning process) Support Kitsap Transit bus service enhancements Lundberg rk U East R '„------ Port Orchard GO i �� S00 Elementary �a School P SE LUNDBER .RD =9 MCKINLEY PL SE x Christian 1 // 1 Lire F South Kitsap Regional Park Center !%/'//V� n . Mo �s��Car � ¢ o 1 GL Q z W Kitsop eteril nary O i a -� o Puerto algreens uallarta greens SE BASIL CT I _ - Rite w Safeway — Aid m BETHEFuel L ¢ 1 JUNCTION w 16— Sofewoy U _ - - SE VALLAIR C± East Port Orchard 1 1. Wnlmarl SE TBURON CT 1 li SE BER SE SERENADE WAY h — o a 1 w 0 2 m � z z o + UO 0 400 800 Feet SE SALMONBERRY RD N i I Transportation Ideas Mobility Support BRT improvements F _ ► Potential new Potential street bus routes connection ♦1♦ Planned P40 Roundabout Zoning/ Height Limits Residential I (Rl)/35feet Residential 2 (R2)/35 feet Residential 3 (R3)/35 feet Commercial Corridor (CC)/ 35 feet t� Commerical Heavy (CH)/ 35 feet Business Prof. Mixed Use (BPMU)/ 40 feet Commercial Mixed Use (CMU)/ 40 feet Zoning. No change in zoning and code regulations Bethel/Sedgwick improvements and other street projects occur as currently planned Minor street extensions as part of new developments Existing Conditions — Blackjack Creek Greenbelt Bethel Lund Port Orchard Port Orchard UGA Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan • Existing Conditions 42 Goals and Vision - DRAFT August 2024 Alternative 2 - Light Touch This alternative focus on increasing residential and commercial capacity with zoning changes to accommodate multifamily residential options and commercial and mixed - use development along arterials. The maximum building height and densities would see increases. Support efforts to activate Lundberg Park Zoning. Create more flexible development regulations within the subarea to allow more housing and an efficient mix of land uses Include additional multimodal improvements, and consider midblock crossing and complete streets features including green stormwater infrastructure Create a limited trail along the Blackjack Creek ravine 4 Lundberg 4� % Pork v East ox P R r Part Orchard \�G Elementary rjpF<iN� �`� School `q` I SEW DBERG RD O<N R3 R4 U MCKINLEY PL SE v Christian F'w `^ sF South Kitsap J , 'L (// Life Center Mo Regional Park 1 a//J� o �sI °Y a �Was o Kitsap Yet ary w > F` Hospill I- ¢ n o 0 r Puerto SE r wal reens Valla�rla g T CC3CMU R3>R4 it afeway >�- Fuel 1 � BETL JUNCTION w j � Safeway u C::�SE_VgL'CAIR_CT � East Port Orchard t , wolmart � r R1 a R2 SE TfSURON CT SE BER SE SERENADE WAY CHI A Q Q w o Q Bethel w saloon w Z o }R4 400 r 800 Feet SE SALMONBERRY RE)0 N I Maxar, Micros Hub Features Transportation Ideas Zoning/ Height Limits pocatro @exibfet Mobility *—/ Support BRT Residential (R2)/35 feet (no change) F-17aning change Mixed use improvements f _ Potential new Residential 3 (R3)/45 feet (+10 feet) hub; investment Potential street bus routes Residential 4 (R4)/45 feet (no change) focus area connection Commercial Corl (CC)/ Park/plaza 00 Planned 45 feet (+10 feet) 110 Roundabout Commerical Heavy (CH)/ - Ravine trail 35 feet (no change) rL Business Prof. Mixed Use (BPMU)/ 40 feet (no change) O/y Commercial Mixed Use (CMU)/ 55 feet (+15 feet) BETHEL JUNCTION PLAZA. (NAME TBD) Support the development of an accessible open/plaza space in conjunction with new developments Encourage park/ open space with any new development Existing Conditions — Blackjack Creek Greenbelt F"1 Bethel Lund 0 Port Orchard Port Orchard UGA Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan - Existing Conditions 43 Goals and Vision • DRAFT August 2024 Alternative 3 - Mixed Use/Transit Oriented Development This alternative assumes an increase in mixed -use residential and commercial retail development. Potential zoning changes focus on increasing residential capacity in both existing commercial and residential zones. The maximum building height and densities increase within the Subarea to encourage more vertical mix use buildings. Support efforts to activate Lundberg Park Zoning. Create more flexible development regulations within the subarea to allow more housing and an efficient mix of land uses Create a trail network to connect parks and open spaces between Bethel -Lund and Sedgwick-Bethel SOUTH VALLAIR. (NAME TBD). Creole a large iconic park to buffer the ravine and support recreational needs in the area w Lundberg 4 1�5� Park U East O��P R Port Orchard V4v# \�G �p Elementary O` !�F(q� School FR34 SE LUNaBERG RD C'4 MCKINLEY SE ELF 1 1 Christian F s� South Kitsap a t Life ` 1 �� Center Regional Park 1 + a Monslar Car Z 1 sF p Wash �p zz. G z Kitsap Yeterinory I 9 w Hospital ¢ a i I 0 oPuerto vallarta Walgreens SE BASIL CT ` CC-CMU R3 R4 % Rite Safeway ' — Ald w Fuel r l 16......... JUNCTION w Safeway/ z 4 SE vALLAIR CT U �/ ,�x East Port Orchard r R1 -R4 Walmart r r r SE TIBURON CT r � SE BER SE SERENADE I d � z i o Connect to J r 0 , Sedgwick-Bethel m Trail w Z z o 0 R3 R4 0 400 800 Feet SE SALMONBERRY RC) I N I Hub Features Transportation Ideas Zoning/ Height Limits ilocrrrion ilexrbleJ Mobility Safe routes Residential 2 (R2)/35 feet (no change) =Zoning change Mixed use improvements to school Residential 3 (R3)/45 feet (+10 feet) hub; investment F-* Potential street +-0- Support BRT Residential 4 (R4)/55 feet (+f 0 feet) focus area connection Commercial Corridor (CC)/ Park/plaza � �, Planned t - I Potential new 45 feet (+10 feet) 4l Roundabout bus routes I>• Commerical Heavy (CH)/ - + Ravine trail 35 feet (ro charge) Business Prof. Mixed Use (BPMU)/ 40 feet (no change) ov Commercial Mixed Use (CMU)/ 75 feet (+35 feet) Improve active transportation routes to school, and better buffering for people walking, biking, and rolling Restore wetland and create a gathering space Encourage park/ open space with any new development Existing Conditions — Blackjack Creek Greenbelt Bethel Lund Port Orchard Port Orchard UGA Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan • Existing Conditions 44 Goals and Vision • DRAFT August 2024 3.3 Planning Framework Plan Values The following values were produced from the plan's purpose and context combined with engagement activities with the community including the workshop and inputs from the online survey: Safe, efficient, and comfortable multimodal mobility. Prioritize the development of a transportation system that is safe, efficient, and comfortable for all users, whether they are walking, biking, driving, or using public transit. This value underscores the importance of creating a connected and accessible neighborhood where residents and visitors can easily move around using various modes of transportation Thriving centers with diverse uses. Foster the growth of vibrant community centers that offer a mix of residential, commercial, and recreational spaces. These centers will serve as hubs where people can work, live, and play, contributing to a dynamic and economically resilient neighborhood. Access to recreational facilities, parks, and open space. Ensure that all residents have easy access to high -quality recreational facilities, parks, and open spaces. These areas are vital for promoting physical health, mental well-being, and social interaction, and they contribute to the overall quality of life in the community. Resilient and sustainable community. Build a community that is resilient to environmental, economic, and social challenges. This value emphasizes the importance of sustainable practices in urban development, including the integration of green infrastructure and the preservation of critical areas. Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan • Existing Conditions 45 Goals and Vision • DRAFT August 2024 Plan Concept Informed by the results of community engagement, analysis of existing assets, challenges, and opportunities, and evaluation of alternative scenarios, this plan recommends a set of actions to transform Bethel -Lund into a thriving urban center. The vision is to create a vibrant, sustainable and well-connected neighborhood. Plan recommendations include: Integrate transit infrastructure investments with enhancements to public spaces such as streetscapes, parks, and plazas, to create a neighborhood rich in amenities for residents, workers, and visitors. Improving walking, biking, and rolling connections to make it easier and more comfortable for people to navigate the neighborhood and access existing transit stops and future BRT stations without needing a car. Update zoning, design standards, and regulations strategically to stimulate private investment in new housing and workplaces. This will foster a balanced mix of residential and commercial spaces, contributing to the neighborhood's growth and vitality. The map below illustrates the key feature recommend in the subarea plan that support neighborhood vision of Bethel -Lund. Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan • Existing Conditions 46 Goals and Vision - DRAFT August 2024 EXHIBIT 3-2 Bethel -Lund Subarea Framework Map Support efforts to activate Lundberg Park Zoning. Create more flexible development regulations within the subarea to allow more housing and an efficient mix of land uses Create a trail network to connect parks and open spaces between Sedgwick-Bethel and Bethel -Lund SALMONBERRY PARK. (NAME TBDJ Create a central park to buffer the ravine and support recreational needs in the area Lundberg ! r or r v ! �NDBERC — 1 N �o MonNai Kitsap�V r I ! � P.ZVI Va�llar r ff `Rite + i -� >-� iI, 13 ♦`TSEVALLAIR_CT_::I ` 1 L j r 1 ' r j , L ieet y� East sti �P g Port Orchard UGC ► y© Elementary School Ulf, MCKIN LEY PL SE Christian �CF Fs Life F South Kfisap Center 0 Regional Park Z a 0 H w > a > o u O z BASIL Ci Fuel U East Port Orchard walmart SE TIsURON cr SE SE SERENADE WAY a 0 Q SE SALMONBERRY RE) Maxar, M Bethel/Sedgwick improvements and other street projects will occur as planned Support Kitsap Transit bus service enhancements Improve connectivity and explore other active transportation improvements, such as midblock crossing and sidewalk buffer enhancements, along key routes to schools and other destinations Nub Features Transportation Ideas Zoning Existing Conditions (location Rexible) Mobility ' Enhance Residential 1 (R1 I = Commercial Corridor (CC) — Blackjack Creek Park/plaza improvements crossings Residential 2 (R2) = Commerical Heavy (CH) M Greenbelt -* Potential street Support BRT Residential 3 iR3) OW Commercial Mixed Use (CMU( Parks and Recreation Ravine trail connection r - � Potential new Public Facilities (PF) %/. Business Prof. Mixed Use (BPMUj Bethel -Lund 4141 Planned bus routes O Port Orchard fit. roundabout 0 Port Orchard UGA Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan ' Existing Conditions 47 Goals and Vision - DRAFT August 2024 Plan Features Land Use and Zoning Change Integrate strategic adjustments to the Port Orchard Municipal Code to reduce barriers to desired redevelopment and emphasize pedestrian -oriented development. Such adjustments include applying larger commercial open space and propose through block connections requirement. Reduce multifamily and commercial minimum parking requirements within the subarea boundaries. Rezone areas west of Harold Drive to increase housing capacity and allow for greater flexibility of residential developments. Rezone to expand commercial capacity and flexibility along Bethel Road to promote a more pedestrian friendly mix of uses Adopt the height overlay districts, as shown on EXHIBIT 3-2, to modestly increase height limits to support compact growth, encourage vertical mixed -use buildings and additional dweling units. Priorities and Investments ■ Support the Bethel/Sedgwick Corridor Plan to maximize north to south connections along Bethel Road, improve pedestrian and bicycles infrastructure, and promote green storm water infrastructures. Such improvements would also enhance the visual character of the corridor. Explore opportunities to improve internal connectivity for people walking, bicycling and rolling to access neighboring destinations, such as East Port Orchard Elementary School and South Kitsap Regional Park. These improvements could include midblock crossing, protected or buffered facilities, street trees, traffic diverters, and other character -defining features to improve mobility and comfort. The type of enhancement would be determined by further study. Pursue public/private partnerships to provide neighborhood amenities to catalyze desired development. Salmonberry Park could serve dual function as a park to address the recreational and open space needs in the area and buffer between Blackjack Creek. Study options to create a regional off-street trail along Blackjack Creek to provide opportunities to offer alternative transportation options and improve health and wellbeing of residents. Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan - Existing Conditions 48 Goals and Vision • DRAFT August 2024 EXHIBIT 3-3 Bethel -Lund Height Overlay Districts a 4 Lundberg Park T t......r...... � 1 SE LUNDBERG.RD m ; I Christian c h Life Center Monstar Car Wash Gyp iy = Kitsap Veterinary Hospitall 1 Puerto Vallarta Walgreens Rite H ►�.� Aid gETHEL l J N-I• w v.—.—.—.—s.� - - Safeway ¢�¢ i SE VALLAiR CT U 1 i Bethel Saloon w z O 0 U 0 400 800 Feet N i Bethel -Lund Height Overlay District (BLHOD) BLHOD 5: 55 feet - five stories BLHOD 4: 45 feet - four stories BLHOD 3: 35 feet - three stories SOURCE: City of Port Orchard, MAKERS J East Qr�P Port Orchard Elementary JAG School MCKINLEY PL SE F sF South Kitsap Regional Park n z w w h h O a O w 0 o z SE BASIL CT East Port Orchard a V SE TISURON `r SE BERGER Lr�' SE SERENADE WAY a - G 4 c r O a iY T SE SALMONBERRY R❑ Maxar. Microsoft Existing Conditions Blackjack Creek Bethel Lund 17-1 Port Orchard Port Orchard UGA Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan ' Existing Conditions 49 Goals and Vision - DRAFT August 2024 3.4 Subarea Goals & Policies Land Use, Development, and Livability Goal LDL-1 An attractive and vibrant urban form that has a mix of activities to live, work, and play Goal LDL-2 Encourage development in the center and along primary corridors to create walkable neighborhoods Transportation Goal T-1 Promote safe, efficient, and comfortable multimodal mobility Goal T-2 Improve connectivity between Bethel -Lund and areas to the west, including East Port Orchard Elementary School and Kitsap Regional Park. Goal T-3 Support Kitsap Transit planned improvements to expand service and improve transit service frequency Parks, Open Space, and Critical Areas Goal POC-1 Strengthen and expand the neighborhood's park and recreational assets. Goal POC-2 Promote low impact walking path and trail along Blackjack Creek to promote education, environmental stewardships, and active outdoor recreation Goal POC-3 Ensure that existing open space, natural areas, and critical areas are protected, enhanced, and maintained Port Orchard Bethel Lund Subarea Plan - Existing Conditions