03/02/2006 - Work Study - MinutesCity of Port Orchard
Joint City Council/Planning Commission Meeting
Study Session Minutes
March 2, 2006
The Port Orchard City Council and the Port Orchard Planning Commission met to discuss current
Planning/Building/Zoning requirements for downtown developments.
Those in attendance were as follows:
Port Orchard Council
Fred Chang
John Clauson
Rita DiIenno
Robert Geiger
Tye Moore
Carolyn Powers, Mayor Protem
Rick Wyatt
Port Orchard Planning Commission
Gil Michael, Chairman
Bek Ashby
Annette Stewart
Tim Drury
Rob Putaansuu
Staff: Planning Director Long-Woods, Public Works Director Abed, and Deputy City Clerk
Merlino
Mayor Protem Powers called the Study Session to order at 7:00 p.m.
Planning Director Long-Woods introduced the first presentation relative to future development
proposals on Bay Street from Richard Schwartz, Amajin Architectures, Ink.
Mr. Schwartz presented a conceptual building design for the area located on the south side of
bay in 800 block of Bay Street. The proposed building is known as a sustainable building or
very high tech building, where water and sewage are treated on site. The seven-story building
is proposed to be built into the hillside, with no obstruction to any view property.
Mr. Schwartz encouraged the Council and Planning Commission to develop a theme, which will
help in their planning strategies to develop the downtown development.
Council Member Clauson presented a proposal from Kitsap Bank for a new building located in
the parking lot adjacent to Bank Street and Bay Street.
The Council Members and Planning Commission discussed the following issues, including:
The importance of an Overlay District
The View Protection Ordinance is hard to enforce and interpret
Boundaries for the Overlay District need to be identified
The plan should take into consideration current property owners views
Parking space requirements should be reviewed, i.e., minimum spaces vs. maximum
spaces
Building plans could be site-specific to allow for change and mitigation
Three of the main constraints that could affect downtown redevelopment:
Density allocations
View protection
Parking requirements
Study Session of March 2, 2006
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Planning Director Long-Woods asked the Planning Commission Members and Council Members
to email her their suggestions on boundaries for the downtown development, their vision, and
any ideas for a downtown development theme by March 20, 2006.
Mr. Schwartz also has made himself available to present a proposed model design of the
downtown area.
Next Meeting
The Council Members and Planning Commission Members agreed to cancel the scheduled Study
Session on March 16, 2006 and continue this discussion on March 30, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:14 p.m.