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02/20/2018 - Work Study - Packet Please turn off cell phones during meeting and hold your questions for staff until the meeting has been adjourned Meeting materials are available on the City’s website: www.cityofportorchard.us or by contacting the City Clerk’s Office, 360.876.4407 The City of Port Orchard does not discriminate on the basis of disability. Contact the City Cler k’s office should you need special accommodations. City of Port Orchard Council Work Study Session February 20, 2018 6:30 p.m. 1. Design Standards Page 3 (Bond) Estimated Time: 45 Minutes 2. Pavement Management System Page 163 (Dorsey) Estimated Time: 20 Minutes 3. Engineering Technician II Position Page 165 (Mayor) Estimated Time: 10 Minutes 4. GAAP to Cash Accounting Page 173 (Crocker) Estimated Time: 20 Minutes 5. PSRC Vision 2050 Scoping Notice Page 175 (Bond) Estimated Time: 20 Minutes Mayor: Rob Putaansuu Administrative Official Councilmembers: Bek Ashby Chair: ED/Tourism/LT Committee Staff: Development Director Finance Committee KRCC / PSRC TransPol / KRCC TransPol KRCC PlanPol-alt / PRTPO Shawn Cucciardi Finance Committee Land Use Committee PSRC EDD-alt Fred Chang Utilities Committee Sewer Advisory Committee (SAC) Staff: Community Development Jay Rosapepe ED/Tourism/LT Committee Utilities Committee Sewer Advisory Committee (SAC) KRCC-alt / KRCC TransPol-alt John Clauson Chair: Finance Committee Staff: Finance Director Kitsap Public Health District-alt KEDA/KADA-alt Cindy Lucarelli Chair: Utilities Committee Staff: Public Works Director Sewer Advisory Committee (SAC) Staff: Public Works Director Chair: Chimes and Lights Committee Staff: City Clerk KEDA/KADA Scott Diener (Mayor Pro-Tempore) Chair: Land Use Committee Staff: Development Director ED/Tourism/LT Committee PSRC Growth Mgmt-alt Department Directors: Nicholas Bond, AICP Development Director Mark Dorsey, P.E. Director of Public Works/Engineering Debbie Hunt Court Administrator Noah Crocker, M.B.A. Finance Director Geoffrey Marti Police Chief Brandy Rinearson, MMC, CPRO City Clerk Contact us: 216 Prospect Street Port Orchard, WA 98366 (360) 876-4407 This Page Intentionally Left Blank City of Port Orchard Work Study Session Executive Summary Issue Title: Design Standards  Meeting Date: February 20, 2018  Time Required: 45 Minutes Attendees: Nick Bond, Community Development Director; Bob Bengford, MAKERS  Architecture and Urban Design               Background/Issue: In 2016, the Mayor and City Council expressed concerns about the quality of  some recent developments within the City, and requested the Department of Community  Development to begin working toward design standards for new and remodeled single‐family  and duplex residential development. In June 2017, the resulting design standards were adopted  as Chapter 20.139 of Title 20 (Unified Land Use and Development Code) POMC, which became  effective on September 1, 2017.  For multi‐family and commercial development, the City budgeted funds and selected a  consultant, MAKERS Architecture and Urban Design, to assist in the creation of design standards  for these types of development.  A citizen review committee was also appointed to work with  staff and MAKERS on the initial draft. The draft Design Standards were presented by MAKERS at  a public open house in November 2017.  A public hearing was held by the Planning Commission  at its January and February 2018 meetings, and testimony was received from one person. The  draft Design Standards were also provided in January 2018 to the citizen review committee for  additional comments (none received).  The draft Design Standards were then provided to City  Council in February 2018 for an initial review.    On February 6, 2018, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt the  Design Standards as presented, subject to several corrections and revisions, including:   Map #3: Include Taylor Street as a “Landscape” street.   Map #5: Extend “Mixed” street designation to east side of movie theater on Mile Hill Rd.   Clarify review and permitting authority in several places in the document.   Revise parking location recommendations for “Marine” designation along the north side  of Bay Street, so that parking is not encouraged to be at the rear of these buildings (i.e.,  along the waterfront).  Action Requested at this Meeting:  Discuss draft Design Standards, ask any questions, provide  feedback to staff and consultants, and set a date to consider the ordinance. Page 3 of 198 ES Design Standards  Page 2 of 3    These changes have been incorporated into the draft presented at this meeting.  The design standards as prepared by Maker’s architecture also required changes to other code  sections and ordinances to ensure internal consistency including:   Repealing Ordinance 1479 concerning access from Port Orchard Blvd.   Amending Chapter 2.78 concerning the Design Review Board.   Amending Chapter 20.12 to add new definitions related to the new design standards.   Amending POMC Sections 20.38.200‐230 concerning the Downtown Overlay District.   Repealing POMC Sections 20.38.600‐633 concerning the Tremont Overlay District.   Amending POMC Sections 20.100 concerning the City’s existing Development Standards  and Design Guidelines.  Alternatives:  Direct staff and consultants to further revise the draft design standards; or, do not  make changes to the draft design standards.    Recommendations:  Staff recommends that Council provide direction to the staff and consultants  on any desired revisions to the draft design standards and to set a date to either continue  discussing the ordinance or to consider adoption of the ordinance.    Relationship to Comprehensive Plan: The proposed design standards are supported by the  following goals and policies as found in the comprehensive plan:    Policy LU‐3 Update and establish building and site design standards that support an attractive  and functional built environment in all areas of the City.     Policy LU‐25 Incorporate the following principles in planning for commercial areas:    Create lively and attractive places at a human scale.    Support a mix of retail, office, and residential uses in multistory structures.    Create transitions between commercial areas and surrounding residential neighborhoods.    Protect residential areas from excessive noise, exterior lighting, glare, visual nuisances, and  other conditions that detract from the quality of the living environment.    Encourage multi‐modal transportation options, especially during peak traffic periods.    Promote an intensity and density of land uses sufficient to support effective transit and  pedestrian activity.    Promote a street pattern that provides through connections, pedestrian and vehicular  access.    Establish urban and architectural design standards that support an attractive and functional  pedestrian environment, such as block size limits and requiring street‐facing windows and  doors.    Encourage pedestrian travel to and within commercial areas by providing:    Safe and attractive walkways.   Page 4 of 198 ES Design Standards  Page 3 of 3     Close groupings of land uses.    Parking lot design that provides safe walking routes and pedestrian connections between  adjacent properties.    Off‐street surface parking to the backs or sides of buildings to maximize pedestrian access  from the sidewalk(s).     Policy CN‐20 Adopt design standards for Gateways.     Policy CN‐24 Create an aesthetically pleasing entryway to the City with the use of high‐quality  signs, artwork, and landscaping.    Housing Goal 6: Formulate and implement innovative development regulations and design  standards that maintain and strengthen neighborhood character.    Policy HS‐19: Consider commercial building design standards that establish and protect  neighborhood character.     Policy ED‐29:  The City shall encourage the redevelopment of strip commercial areas through  changes to the land use code, landscaping code, and signage code.     Transportation Goal 18. Provide aesthetically pleasing streets.     Policy TR‐81 Develop design guidelines and standards for street wise landscaping, sidewalks, and  maintenance within new developments.     Policy TR‐82 Street Design Guidelines: Reflect the more urban nature of roadways within the City  and within residential developments by encouraging, where appropriate, crosswalks and  sidewalks, street trees and landscaping, traffic‐calming strategies.     Attachments:  Design Standards Ordinance; Draft Design Standards; Design Standards User  Instruction, Redline changes to existing code sections.    Follow‐up Notes & Outcomes:    Page 5 of 198 This Page Intentionally Left Blank Page 6 of 198 ORDINANCE NO. __  ‐18              AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING  CHAPTER 20.127 (DESIGN STANDARDS) OF THE PORT ORCHARD MUNICIPAL CODE;  PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND CORRECTIONS; AND ESTABLISHING AN  EFFECTIVE DATE.      WHEREAS,  on June 13, 2017, the Port Orchard City Council adopted Ordinance 019‐ 17 establishing a new unified development code (Title 20 POMC); and    WHEREAS, on June 27, 2017, the Port Orchard City Council adopted Ordinance 022‐ 17 which created new Chapter 20.139 (Single‐Family Residential, Duplex and Residential  Fence Design Standards); and    WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to establish additional design standard  requirements that will apply to commercial, multifamily residential and mixed‐use  development; and    WHEREAS, City staff, in conjunction with consultants and a citizens design standards  committee, have developed design standards for commercial, multifamily residential and  mixed‐use development, to be codified as Chapter 20.127 (Design Standards); and    WHEREAS, the adoption of Chapter 20.127 requires the repeal of a number of  existing code sections in Title 20 that address guidelines and standards for building and site  design; and    WHEREAS, on January 2, 2018, the City submitted to the Department of Commerce  a 60‐day request for review of the proposed Chapter 20.127, pursuant to RCW  36.70A.106(1); and    WHEREAS, on January 10, 2018, the Planning Commission held a duly‐noticed public  hearing on the proposed adoption of minor revisions and corrections to Title 20, and public  testimony was received, and the Planning Commission recommended approval of the  proposed adoption; and    WHEREAS, on January 12, 2018, the City’s SEPA official issued a determination of  non‐significance for the proposed Chapter 20.127, and there have been no appeals;     WHEREAS, the design standards in Chapter 20.127 implement numerous  Page 7 of 198 Ordinance No. __‐18    Page 2 of 19  comprehensive plan goals and policies, including:    Policy LU‐3:  Update and establish building and site design standards that support an  attractive and functional built environment in all areas of the City.    Policy LU‐25: Incorporate the following principles in planning for commercial areas:   • Create lively and attractive places at a human scale.  • Support a mix of retail, office, and residential uses in multistory structures.  • Create transitions between commercial areas and surrounding residential  neighborhoods.  • Protect residential areas from excessive noise, exterior lighting, glare, visual  nuisances, and other conditions that detract from the quality of the living environment.  • Encourage multi‐modal transportation options, especially during peak traffic  periods.  • Promote an intensity and density of land uses sufficient to support effective  transit and pedestrian activity.  • Promote a street pattern that provides through connections, pedestrian and  vehicular access.  • Establish urban and architectural design standards that support an attractive and  functional pedestrian environment, such as block size limits and requiring street‐facing  windows and doors.  • Encourage pedestrian travel to and within commercial areas by providing:  • Safe and attractive walkways.  • Close groupings of land uses.  • Parking lot design that provides safe walking routes and pedestrian connections  between adjacent properties.  • Off‐street surface parking to the backs or sides of buildings to maximize  pedestrian access from the sidewalk(s).    Policy LU‐28: In conjunction with the proposed Centers strategy, enhance  downtown Port Orchard’s role as the center of the South Kitsap region, reflecting the  following principles in development standards and land use plans:   • Encourage land uses that support transit centers and promote pedestrian  activity.  • Promote a mix of uses, including retail, office, and housing.  • Encourage uses that will provide both daytime and evening activities.  • Support civic, cultural, and entertainment activities.  • Provide sufficient public open space and recreational opportunities.  • Enhance, and provide access to, the waterfront.  Page 8 of 198 Ordinance No. __‐18    Page 3 of 19  • Develop enhanced design guidelines and design review requirements that  promote attractive, pedestrian‐scale development and redevelopment within the City’s  historic downtown area.    Policy CN‐20: Adopt design standards for Gateways.    Policy CN‐24:  Create an aesthetically pleasing entryway to the City with the use of  high‐quality signs, artwork, and landscaping.    Policy HS‐19: Consider commercial building design standards that establish and  protect neighborhood character.    Policy TR‐81: Develop design guidelines and standards for street wise landscaping,  sidewalks, and maintenance within new developments.    Policy TR‐104:  Restore/create unique neighborhood aesthetics via formation of  distinctive streetscapes and traffic controlling devices.    Land Use Goal 7:  Encourage the development of active, vibrant, and attractive  destinations throughout the community.    Housing Goal 6:  Formulate and implement innovative development regulations and  design standards that maintain and strengthen neighborhood character.    Transportation Goal 18:  Provide aesthetically pleasing streets.    NOW, THEREFORE     THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS  FOLLOWS:    SECTION 1.  The City Council adopts all of the “Whereas” sections of this ordinance as  findings in support of this ordinance.    SECTION 2.  New Chapter 20.127 Adopted.  The commercial, multifamily residential and  mixed‐use development regulations, to be codified as Chapter 20.127 POMC, attached as Exhibit  1 hereto and incorporated fully herein by this reference, is hereby adopted in its entirety.      Page 9 of 198 Ordinance No. __‐18    Page 4 of 19  SECTION 3.  Ordinance 1478 Repealed.  Ordinance 1478 (Designating Port Orchard  Boulevard as a Limited Access Road) is hereby repealed in its entirety.    SECTION 4.  POMC Chapter 2.78 Revised.  Chapter 2.78 of the Port Orchard Municipal  Code is hereby revised to read as follows:    Chapter 2.78  DESIGN REVIEW BOARD    Sections:  2.78.010    Purpose of board.  2.78.020    Definitions.  2.78.030    Board established – Membership.  2.78.040    Terms of membership.  2.78.050    Meetings.  2.78.060    Powers and duties.  2.78.070    Conflict of interest.  2.78.080    Administrative support.    2.78.010 Purpose of board.    The purpose of the design review board (DRB) is:  (1) To provide recommendations regarding an applications’ consistency with the City’s  adopted design standards.  (2) To review completed projects and evaluate design outcomes for the purposes of  determining whether amendments to the design standards in POMC 20.127 should be  recommended, and to make recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council for  amendments to the City’s Design Standards as found in POMC 20.127.    2.78.020 Definitions.  (1) “Board” or “DRB” means the design review board.  (2) “Director” means the Department of Community Development Director or designee.  (3) “Design standards” means the design and building standards adopted in sections  20.127.     2.78.030 Board established – Membership.  (1) Appointment. There is created a design review board consisting of not less than five  and not more than seven members who shall be appointed by the mayor subject to  confirmation by the city council. Vacancies occurring otherwise than upon the expiration of  Page 10 of 198 Ordinance No. __‐18    Page 5 of 19  terms may be filled for the unexpired terms by the mayor subject to confirmation by the city  council.  (2) Membership. A five‐member board shall consist of three lay members who reside  within city limits or reside within the Port Orchard urban growth area and have an interest in  architecture, building, or design, and two professional members who reside within city limits or  reside within the Port Orchard urban growth area or own a business within the city of Port  Orchard, and who are desired to have expertise in any one of the following fields: architecture,  landscape architecture, urban design/planning, structural engineering, graphic, industrial, and  interior design, building or carpentry, or similar disciplines. A seven‐member board shall consist  of four lay members and three professional members who meet the qualifications set forth  above.  (3) Compensation. Board members shall serve without compensation.     2.78.040 Terms of membership.  (1) Terms. The initial terms of the appointed positions by position number shall expire  on December 31st of the year set opposite said position number as follows:  Lay Position No. 1 – 2009;  Lay Position No. 2 – 2010;  Lay Position No. 3 – 2011;  Lay Position No. 4 – 2011;  Professional Position No. 5 – 2009;  Professional Position No. 6 – 2010;  Professional Position No. 7 – 2011.  Thereafter the terms of membership for members shall be three years.   (2) Removal. When a member misses three consecutive meetings without excuse by the  board, the position may be declared vacant by a majority vote of the other members of the  board.     2.78.050 Meetings.  (1) Meetings. The board shall meet at such times deemed necessary for conducting  business.  (2) Quorum. No business shall be conducted without a quorum at the meeting. A  quorum shall exist when the meeting is attended by a majority of the members of the board,  which may include the chairperson.  (3) Chairperson. The board shall elect one of its members to serve as chairperson for a  term of one year. The chairperson may be elected to serve one consecutive additional term, but  not for more than two successive terms.  (4) Voting. All actions of the board shall be represented by a vote of the membership.  Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, a simple majority of the members present at the  Page 11 of 198 Ordinance No. __‐18    Page 6 of 19  meeting in which action is taken shall approve any action taken. The chairperson may vote at  the meetings.  (5) Rules and Procedures. The board may adopt rules and procedures it deems  necessary for the conducting of business.     2.78.060 Powers and duties.  The board is not delegated any executive or legislative power, authority or responsibility  and is not acting on behalf of the city council or the mayor but rather serves in an advisory  capacity and makes recommendations. The powers and duties of the board shall consist of the  following:  (1) Application Review. Review applications for  compliance with design standards as  prescribed elsewhere in this code and make recommendations regarding the consistency of  projects with adopted design standards.   (2) Annual Review and Recommendations.  The Board shall meet at least once annually  to review completed projects and evaluate design outcomes for the purposes of determining  whether amendments to the design standards (POMC 20.127) are required.  The design review  board shall make its recommendation, even if it recommends that no changes are required,  prior to December 31 every year.  (3) Such other design‐related matters as shall be referred to the board for review and  recommendation by the mayor or city council.     2.78.080 Administrative support.  The Department of Community Development shall provide administrative support for  the board.     SECTION 5.  POMC Chapter 20.12 Revised.  Chapter 20.12 (Definitions) of the Port  Orchard Municipal Code is hereby revised to include the following additional definitions:    “Articulation” shall mean the giving of emphasis to architectural elements (like windows,  balconies, entries, etc.) that create a complementary pattern or rhythm, dividing large buildings  into smaller identifiable pieces. See POMC 20.127.430 for articulation standards.    “Articulation interval” shall mean the measure of articulation, the distance before  architectural elements repeat. See POMC 20.127.430 for articulation standards.    “Blank wall” shall mean a wall (including building façades and retaining walls) over 10 feet  in height and with a horizontal length greater than 15 feet and which does not include a  transparent window or door.    Page 12 of 198 Ordinance No. __‐18    Page 7 of 19  “Block frontage” refers to the portion of a property that fronts onto a street or other  public right‐of‐way.  This includes the front yard and the building façade facing the street.    “Cornice” shall mean a horizontal molding projecting along the top of a wall or building.    “Departure” shall mean a provision allowing applicants to propose alternative means of  compliance with a specific standard on a voluntary basis provided they meet the “purpose” of  the standards. See POMC 20.127.060 for departure standards.    “Fenestration” shall mean the design, proportioning, and disposition of windows and  other exterior openings of a building.    “Front‐loaded” shall mean a dwelling unit with an attached private garage that faces a  public street or highway.      “Habitable floor” shall mean any floor used or able to be converted to use for living  purposes, which includes working, sleeping, eating, cooking, or recreation, or a combination  thereof. A floor useable only for storage or parking is not a habitable floor. An unfinished  basement or attic which could be finished and converted to habitable space must be counted as  a habitable floor.    “High visibility street corners” shall mean special sites identified in the community design  framework maps (see POMC 20.127.130 for the location of street corners that warrant the  special design standards set forth in POMC 20.127.250).   “Level I, II, or III Improvements” refer to different thresholds for site improvements,  building remodels, and additions that are used to determine the levels of compliance needed for  the design standards in Chapter 20.127 POMC. See POMC 20.127.020(2) for details.    “Modulation” shall mean stepping forward or backwards a portion of the façade as a  means to articulate or add visual interest to the façade .      “Pedestrian‐oriented space” shall mean a courtyard or plaza space of varying sizes  serving commercial or a mixture of uses that meets the criteria of POMC 20.127.350(4).    “Roofline” shall mean the highest edge of the roof or the top of a parapet, whichever  establishes the top line of the structure when viewed in a horizontal plane.    “Streetscape” shall mean the space between the buildings on either side of a street that  defines its character. The elements of a streetscape include block frontage, building façades,  Page 13 of 198 Ordinance No. __‐18    Page 8 of 19  landscaping (trees, yards, bushes, plantings, etc.), sidewalks, street paving, street furniture  (benches, kiosks, trash receptacles, fountains, etc.), signs, awnings, and street lighting.    “Storefront” shall mean the ground floor façade of a commercial use adjacent to a  sidewalk or internal walkway.    “Transom window” shall mean a window or series of windows placed above a beam  separating a door and/or storefront windows. Transom windows are often placed above a canopy  or marquee to admit extra daylight into a commercial space.    “Transparency” shall mean the degree to which rays of light may transmit through a  substance.  For storefronts and other ground level non‐residential uses, transparency also refers  to the ability to see through the window and into the building as clarified in POMC 20.127.140.     “Trellis” shall mean a frame supporting open latticework used as a screen or a support for  growing vines or plants.    “Vertical building modulation” shall mean a stepping back or projecting forward of the  vertical walls of a building face, within specified intervals of building width and depth, as a means  of breaking up the apparent bulk of a structure’s continuous exterior walls.    “Weather protection” shall mean a horizontal structure above pedestrian areas such as  sidewalks and building entries that blocks rain, snow, and sun.    SECTION 6.  POMC Sections 20.38.200‐.230 Revised.  Sections 20.38.200 through  20.38.230 (Downtown Overlay District) of the Port Orchard Municipal Code are hereby revised  to read as follows:    20.38.200 Downtown overlay district (map designation ‐dod).   (1) Boundaries. The DOD consists of three subareas: the central DOD subarea, DOD west  gateway subarea, and DOD east gateway subarea shall consist of all real property located within  the area depicted on the comprehensive plan DOD map.   (2) Purposes. The purposes of the DOD are to:  (a) Implement the land use goals and policies set forth in the comprehensive plan.  (b) Provide for the development of an integrated mixed use downtown district that  contains office, service, retail, residential and recreational uses within close proximity to one  another.  (c) Maintain view corridors.  Page 14 of 198 Ordinance No. __‐18    Page 9 of 19  (d) Identify significant environmental impacts and ensure appropriate mitigation with  attention to sustainable or low‐impact development.  (e) Encourage environmentally sustainable development.  (f) Promote economic development and job creation in the city. (g) Encourage the  development of buildings with ground floor retail with office uses and residential uses above.  (h) Promote a walkable community by encouraging the development of public open  spaces, waterfront access, and pedestrian‐friendly walkways.  (l) Locate and combine parking areas in order to minimize the number of points of access  to and from Bay Street.  (n) Promote greater public transportation availability within Port Orchard and across  Sinclair Inlet during the evening hours to improve access to/from the DOD.     20.38.201 DOD – Permitted uses.   All uses listed below are permitted uses. No other uses shall be permitted in the central  DOD, unless said use is accessory to the principal permitted use or uses. Uses within the east and  west “gateways” may include uses allowed within the underlying zone or any of the central DOD  uses.    (1) On lots that do not abut Bay Street the following are permitted uses:  (a) Single‐family attached dwellings.  (b) Multifamily dwellings above the first floor, including but not limited to condominiums.  (c) Amusement/entertainment including but not limited to theaters, bowling,  amusement arcades; but excluding adult entertainment.  (d) Barbers and beauticians.  (e) Bed and breakfasts.  (f) Boat dealers; provided no inventory shall be allowed on site.  (g) Conference centers.  (h) Daycare.  (i) Dock.  (j) Commercial recreation.  (k) General business services.  (l) Health services, including offices, patient clinics, and medical/dental laboratories.  (m) Hotels and motels.  (n) Library.  (o) Liquor and wine stores.  (p) Marinas and marine supply.  (q) Museums.  (r) Parks.  (s) Parking lots and parking structures.  Page 15 of 198 Ordinance No. __‐18    Page 10 of 19  (t) Post office.  (u) Professional offices and services, including financial, accounting, and legal.  (v) Public agency offices.  (w) Retail sales and services listed as permitted uses in a commercial or mixed use zones,  except for motor vehicle dealers, auto supply stores, gas stations, boat dealers, adult  entertainment, and fuel dealers.  (x) Trails.  (y) Water transportation facilities.  (z) Medical marijuana cooperatives as permitted in this chapter.    (2) On lots that abut Bay Street the following are permitted uses:  (a) Single‐family attached dwellings above the first floor.  (b) Multifamily dwellings above the first floor, including but not limited to condominiums.  (c) Amusement/entertainment including but not limited to theaters, bowling,  amusement arcades; but excluding adult entertainment.  (d) Barbers and beauticians.  (e) Bed and breakfasts above the first floor.  (f) Boat dealers; provided no inventory shall be allowed on site.  (g) Conference centers.  (h) Daycare above the first floor.  (i) Dock.  (j) Commercial recreation.  (k) General business services, except bail bonds and similar uses under SIC Code 7389 are  prohibited from the ground floor and must be located above the ground floor.  (l) Health services, including offices, patient clinics, and medical/dental laboratories  above the first floor.  (m) Hotels and motels.  (n) Library.  (o) Liquor and wine stores.  (p) Marinas and marine supply.  (q) Museums.  (r) Parks.  (s) Parking lots and parking structures.  (t) Post office.  (u) Professional offices and services, including financial, accounting, and legal above the  first floor.  (v) Public agency offices above the first floor.  Page 16 of 198 Ordinance No. __‐18    Page 11 of 19  (w) Retail sales and services listed as permitted uses in a commercial or mixed use zone,  except for motor vehicle dealers, auto supply stores, gas stations, boat dealers, adult  entertainment, and fuel dealers.  (x) Trails.  (y) Water transportation facilities.  (z) Tattoo parlors shall only be allowed on or above the second floor.  (aa) Medical marijuana cooperatives as permitted in this Title.     20.38.203 DOD – Conditional uses.   Uses that require a conditional use permit:  (1) Any retail store or complex of retail stores with more than 40,000 square feet of total  combined floor area that is otherwise allowed as a permitted use;     20.38.204 DOD – Conditional uses, decision criteria.   Applicable standards for granting a conditional use permit are as follows:   (1) Meets the criteria set forth in Chapter 20.50 POMC;     20.38.205 DOD – Lot area.   No minimum lot size is required within the central DOD area.     20.38.206 DOD – Lot coverage.   Development shall comply with the maximum land coverage requirements for the  underlying zone, as set forth in Subtitle VI of this Title; provided, there is no maximum lot  coverage for development on either side of Bay Street between Harrison Avenue and Orchard  Avenue.     20.38.207 DOD – Minimum setback requirements.   (1) Except as otherwise required by the shoreline master program and critical areas  ordinance, as now or hereafter amended, there is no minimum setback from a property line that  does not abut a street right‐of‐way or alley.   (2) There is no minimum setback from a property line that abuts a street right‐of‐way  provided there is a 10‐foot‐wide pedestrian walkway. If there is inadequate right‐of‐way to  establish a 10‐foot‐wide pedestrian walkway, then the building shall be set back a sufficient  distance to accommodate a 10‐foot‐wide pedestrian walkway.   (3) The setback from a property line that abuts an alley shall comply with the  requirements for the underlying zone as set forth in Subtitle VI.     20.38.208 DOD – Structure and measurements.   Page 17 of 198 Ordinance No. __‐18    Page 12 of 19  (1) For purposes of the DOD, structure and building height shall include: Roof forms and  decorative elements not intended for occupancy; mechanical penthouses and elevator overruns  and machine rooms; parapets; and all other roof structures.  (2) Where existing grade and finished grade are different, the lower of either existing  grade or finished grade shall be used to calculate vertical height. For those lots that are between  Bay Street and Prospect Street/Alley and currently abut Bay Street, the existing Bay Street  elevation shall be the basis for measuring structure height.  (3) For those lots within the DOD abutting Bay Street, the Bay Street elevation shall be  the basis for measuring building height.  (4) For those properties in the DOD gateway abutting Bethel Avenue, Bethel Avenue shall  be the basis for measuring building height.     20.38.209 DOD – Allowable building heights.  Building heights may vary based on location of parcel within the DOD and by the  opportunity to achieve a higher structure if certain amenities are incorporated into the  development design.     20.38.210 DOD – Heights within the central DOD and DOD east and west gateways on the north  side of Bay Street.                                                            The maximum allowable building height limit shall be 27 feet, which may be increased up  to 39 feet when the applicant provides water access and/or views amenities or other special  amenities in accordance with POMC 20.38.214.    20.38.211 DOD – Heights within the central DOD and DOD east and west gateways south of Bay  Street.   For lots that are between Bay Street and Prospect Street/Alley and abut Bay Street, the  maximum allowable building height limit shall be 39 feet, which may be increased up to 55 feet  when the applicant: provides water access and/or views amenities or other special amenities  in  accordance with POMC 20.38.214.     20.38.212 DOD – Heights for lots that do not abut Bay Street.   The maximum allowable building height limit shall be 27 feet, which may be increased up  to 39 feet when the applicant:  provides water access and/or views amenities or other special  amenities in accordance with POMC 20.38.214.     20.38.213 DOD – Gateways heights for those lots abutting Bethel Avenue.   The maximum allowed building height limit shall be 39 feet, which may be increased up  to 55 feet when the applicant provides water access and/or views amenities or other special  amenities in accordance with POMC 20.38.214.   Page 18 of 198 Ordinance No. __‐18    Page 13 of 19    20.38.214 DOD – Amenities for maximum building and structure height.   Maximum building heights may be increased in accordance with POMC 20.38.210 to  20.38.213 when water access and/or views amenities or other special amenities are provided as  prescribed in this section.  The amenities listed below may not be suitable for all sites and may  require additional city and state approvals (i.e shoreline permits).  Height bonuses will not be  approved in the absence of required permits when applicable.  The amenities listed below are  weighted using a point system.  In order for a height increase to be granted pursuant to POMC  20.38.210 to 20.38.213, an applicant shall provide amenities worth at least 3 points from the  following list:    (1) Construct a public water access corridor and sidewalk through the site or along the site’s  edge where no such access preexists.  The sidewalk shall be a minimum of 12‐feet in width  with public access provided in an easement or through another legal instrument. (2  points).  (2) For Waterfront Development, construct a water viewing platform at the water’s edge  measuring at least 400 square feet. (2 points)  (3) For Waterfront development. Construction of 14‐foot paved pedestrian pathway along  the entire waterfront in a 20‐foot easement. (1‐point per 100 lineal feet of pathway  constructed.  For properties less than 100 linear feet in width, 1 point shall be awarded  for a pathway that spans the property.)  (4) Construct a water feature. (1 point)  (5) For waterfront development, a harbor access opportunity by means of public access to a  pier constructed in a manner consistent with the city’s shoreline master program and  connected by a minimum five‐foot‐wide public pathway to the frontage street. A  minimum of 10 feet of open water on each side shall surround the pier. (2 points)  (6) For waterfront development, a harbor access opportunity by means of public access to a  small boat landing available for transient use by rowboats, canoes, dinghies, kayaks, etc.,  constructed in a manner consistent with the city’s shoreline master program and  connected by a minimum five‐foot‐wide public pathway to the frontage street. A  minimum of 10 feet of open water on each side shall surround the small boat landing. (1  point)  (7) Construct an enclosed plaza (such as an atrium or galleria) consisting of a publicly  accessible continuous open space located within a building and covered to provide  overhead weather protection while admitting natural daylight and which meets the  following design standards:  a. The space has a dimension ratio of not more than 5:1 (length: width);  b. Seating is provided at one seat for each 100 square feet of public space;  c. At least five percent of the area must be landscaped;  Page 19 of 198 Ordinance No. __‐18    Page 14 of 19  d. Must be accessible to the public at least during normal business hours;  e. Must be signed (interior and exterior) to identify the enclosed plaza is available  for public use; and  f. Must be visible from the building’s primary public entrance. (1 point)  (8) Public Restroom. A room or rooms containing toilets and lavatories for the use of the  general public, with only limited control for purposes of personal safety and which are:  a. Accessible to the public at least during normal business hours;  b. ADA Accessible;  c. Signed for Public Use;  d. Not Otherwise required by law. (1 Point)    20.38.215 DOD – Parking requirements.   The general parking standards set forth in Chapter 20.124 POMC shall apply unless a more  specific provision is set forth in the DOD specific parking standards in Subtitle VI.     20.38.221 DOD – Covered walkway.   All development within the central DOD either fronting Bay Street or fronting Sidney  Avenue north of Bay Street shall meet the following additional standard:  (1) Existing City‐Owned Covered Walkway. With respect to property where there is an  existing city‐owned covered walkway, a property owner who is constructing a new building shall  either replace the existing city‐owned covered walkway with an identical structure or propose an  alternative form of weather protection such as a canopy, second floor exterior deck, or similar  protective structure that extends not less than five feet over the sidewalk. The building owner  shall be responsible for maintaining and repairing any such alternative structure in an attractive  manner for the life of the building. Vinyl or soft plastic canopies shall not be allowed. In addition,  a performance bond shall be required in an amount to be determined by the city engineer to  assure that the existing city‐owned covered walkway on the adjacent properties is not damaged  and the new structure is built as designed and approved.  (2) No Existing City‐Owned Covered Walkway. With respect to property where there is no  existing city‐owned covered walkway, at least 50 percent of the building frontage on either the  Bay Street or Sidney Avenue side of the building located north of Bay Street shall include weather  protection in the form of a canopy, second floor exterior deck, or similar protective structure that  extends not less than five feet over the sidewalk. The building owner shall be responsible for  maintaining and repairing any such alternative structure in an attractive manner for the life of  the building. Vinyl or soft plastic canopies shall not be allowed.     20.38.223 DOD – Landscaping requirements.   The general landscape standards set forth in this Title shall apply unless a more restrictive  provision is set forth in the DOD specific landscape standards.  Page 20 of 198 Ordinance No. __‐18    Page 15 of 19    20.38.224 DOD – Pedestrian walkway requirements.   Pedestrian walkways within the central DOD shall meet the following requirements:  (1) If the subject property is adjacent to a street, it shall provide a pedestrian walkway  that shall be constructed of concrete or unit pavers, a minimum of 10 feet in width as measured  from the face of the street curb to the face of the structure, and shall extend the entire frontage  of the property adjacent to a street. If the pedestrian walkway cannot be accommodated within  existing public right‐of‐way, the difference shall be made up with a public easement over private  property or right of way dedication. Buildings may cantilever over the pedestrian walkways  provided the building extension does not overpower the pedestrian space or create a tunnel,  cave or similarly confined spatial effect.  Additional city approvals may be required to allow a  building to project into the right of way.    SECTION 7.  POMC Sections 20.38.600‐.633 Repealed.  Sections 20.38.600 through  20.38.633 (Tremont Street Corridor Overlay District) of the Port Orchard Municipal Code are  hereby repealed in their entirety.    SECTION 8.  POMC Chapter 20.100 Revised.  POMC Chapter 20.100 of the Port Orchard  Municipal Code is hereby revised to read as follows:    Chapter 20.100  DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS – DESIGN GUIDELINES    Sections:  20.100.010    Purpose.  20.100.020    Block and lot layouts.  20.100.030    Roadway elements.    20.100.010 Purpose.  (1) The purpose of this section is to ensure that developments are compact, pedestrian‐ friendly, provide necessary infrastructure and services, and contribute to the character of the  town and surrounding neighborhoods,  by providing building and site design standards that:  (a) Reduce the visual impact of large residential buildings from adjacent streets and  properties;  (b) Enhance the aesthetic character of large residential buildings;  (c) Contain sufficient flexibility of standards to encourage creative and innovative site and  building design;  (d) Meet the on‐site recreation needs of project residents;  (e) Enhance aesthetics and environmental protection through site design; and  Page 21 of 198 Ordinance No. __‐18    Page 16 of 19  (f) Allow for continued or adaptive re‐use of historic resources while preserving their  historic and architectural integrity.  (2) These guidelines do not alter the land uses or densities allowed in the underlying  zoning districts defined in this code. Projects shall comply with all relevant criteria set forth in  this chapter.     20.100.020 Block and lot layouts.  (1) Blocks should have sufficient width to provide for a maximum of two tiers of lots of  appropriate depths. Exceptions should be permitted in blocks adjacent to major streets,  railroads, waterways, or involving unique site conditions that make this requirement impractical.  (2) Lots to be created within a proposed site plan or subdivision should comply with the  following requirements:   (a) Every lot should have a minimum frontage of 25 feet on a public or privately dedicated  right‐of‐way. A repair and maintenance access should be provided to all lots by site plan or plat  easement and property deed. Required easements shall be shown on the face of the site plan or  plat.  (b) Lot lines should be at right angles to street lines or radial to curvilinear streets unless  a variation will result in a better street or lot plan.  (c) Dimensions of corner lots should be large enough to allow for front yard setbacks off  both streets.  (d) Corner lots should be graded to provide sufficient sight clearance at intersections.     20.100.030 Roadway elements.  (1) Right‐of‐Way Dedications.   (a) All site plans and subdivisions should provide direct access to at least one existing  improved and publicly dedicated street.  (b) When a proposed site plan or subdivision is abutting an existing street or streets with  a right‐of‐way of lesser width than specified by city code, the applicant may be required as a  condition of approval to deed additional right‐of‐way width and to improve said right‐of‐way to  the design specifications of the city engineer. The city may require dedication of right‐of‐way in  excess of standards in the following cases:  (i) Where additional width is necessary to maintain continuity with the adjoining rights‐ of‐way; and   (ii) Where additional width is necessary to maintain alignment with adjoining streets and  sidewalks improvements or to allow for provision of sidewalks or bicycle facilities.  (iii) Dead‐end streets shall be used on access streets only and shall terminate in a cul‐de‐ sac. Streets which dead‐end and which would normally be continued if the adjacent property  were developed should be shown as temporary turnarounds. The land beyond the normal right‐ of‐way for such streets shall revert to the abutting property owners when the street is continued.  Page 22 of 198 Ordinance No. __‐18    Page 17 of 19  (c) Half‐streets shall not be allowed.  (2) Street Layouts.  (a) The street within and adjacent to a site plan or subdivision should be classified and  designed to comply with the road standards as adopted by city resolution or ordinance,  comprehensive plan and major street map of the city. Major streets should refer to designated  arterial and collector streets and minor streets should refer to access streets and cul‐de‐sacs.  (b) Proposed streets should extend to the boundary lines of the proposed site plan or  subdivision in order to provide for the future development of adjacent tracts unless prevented  by natural or manmade conditions or unless such extension is determined to be unnecessary or  undesirable by the planning commission or city council.  (c) The street pattern for commercial site plans and subdivisions should be designed to  expedite traffic movement, reduce conflicts between various types of land uses including  pedestrian and bicycle access, and coordinate the location of proposed buildings with vehicular  loading and parking facilities. To the extent practical and feasible, commercial site plans should  provide common driveways and integral access through or between the property and adjacent  properties and surrounding residential neighborhoods.  (d) The street pattern for industrial site plans and subdivisions should be designed to  expedite traffic movement, reduce conflicts between various types of land uses including  pedestrian access, and coordinate the location of proposed buildings with airport, railroad,  waterfront, and vehicular loading and parking facilities.  (3) Street Signage. Public street names shall conform to the city of Port Orchard system.  Street signs shall be installed as designated by the city engineer before final site plan or plat  approval.       SECTION 9.  Severability.  If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance  should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such  invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity of constitutionality of any other  section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance.    SECTION 10.  Corrections.  Upon the approval of the city attorney, the city clerk and/or  code publisher is authorized to make any necessary technical corrections to this ordinance,  including but not limited to the correction of scrivener’s/clerical errors, references, ordinance  numbering, section/subsection numbers, and any reference thereto.    SECTION 11.  Effective Date.  This ordinance shall be published in the official newspaper  of the city and shall take full force and effect five (5) days after the date of publication.  A  summary of this ordinance in the form of the ordinance title may be published in lieu of  publishing the ordinance in its entirety.     Page 23 of 198 Ordinance No. __‐18    Page 18 of 19  PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, APPROVED by the Mayor and  attested by the City Clerk in authentication of such passage this **th day of ** 2018.                            ______  Robert Putaansuu, Mayor    ATTEST:            ________  Brandy Rinearson, CMC, City Clerk        APPROVED AS TO FORM:       Sponsored by:         _________________       ______________________  Sharon Cates, City Attorney      **, Councilmember            PUBLISHED:      EFFECTIVE DATE:      Page 24 of 198 Ordinance No. __‐18    Page 19 of 19  ATTACHED:  EXHIBIT 1  (CHAPTER 20.127, DESIGN STANDARDS)  Page 25 of 198 ORDINANCE NO. ____  ‐ EXHIBIT 1    CHAPTER 20.127  DESIGN STANDARDS    ARTICLE I INTRODUCTION  20.127.010 Purpose.  20.127.020 Applicability and compliance.  20.127.030 Optional design review board project recommendation.  20.127.040 Supplemental submittal requirements.  20.127.050 Pre‐submittal design review.  20.127.060 Departures.    ARTICLE II BLOCK FRONTAGE STANDARDS    20.127.100 Purpose.  20.127.110 Applicability and compliance.  20.127.120 How to use this chapter.  20.127.130 Community design framework maps.  20.127.140 About the transparency standards.  20.127.150 Storefront block frontage standards.  20.127.160 Landscaped block frontage standards  20.127.170 Mixed block frontage standards.  20.127.180 Marine block frontage standards.  20.127.190 Gateway block frontage standards.  20.127.200 Internal roadway storefront frontage standards.  20.127.210 Other block frontage standards.  20.127.220 Trail/Park frontage standards.  20.127.230 Special residential frontage standards along sidewalks and internal walkways.  20.127.240 Where a property fronts onto multiple streets/frontage designations.  20.127.250 High visibility street corners.  20.127.260 Community design framework master plan.    ARTICLE III SITE PLANNING STANDARDS    20.127.300 Purpose.  20.127.310 Applicability and compliance.  20.127.320 Relationship to adjacent properties.  Page 26 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 2 of 110   20.127.330 Non‐motorized circulation and design.  20.127.340 Vehicular circulation and parking.  20.127.350 On‐site open space.  20.127.360 Location and design of service areas and mechanical equipment.    ARTICLE IV BUILDING DESIGN STANDARDS    20.127.400 Purpose.  20.127.410 Applicability and compliance.  20.127.420 Building character.  20.127.430 Building massing and articulation.  20.127.440 Building details.  20.127.450 Building materials.  20.127.460 Blank wall treatments     Page 27 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 3 of 110   CHAPTER 20.127 Article I - INTRODUCTION 20.127.010 - Purpose. This chapter implements the Port Orchard Comprehensive Plan. Overall, the purpose of this chapter is to: (1) Provide clear objectives for those embarking on the planning and design of development projects in Port Orchard. (2) Preserve and protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Port Orchard. (3) Ensure that new commercial and multi-household development is of high quality and beneficially contributes to Port Orchard’s character. (4) Upgrade the visual appearance of Port Orchard’s principal vehicular corridors. (5) Ensure that new developments within existing neighborhoods are compatible with, and enhance the character of, Port Orchard’s neighborhoods. (6) Promote an increase in walking and bicycling throughout the city. (7) Enhance the livability of Port Orchard’s residential developments. (8) Maintain and enhance property values within Port Orchard.   Page 28 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 4 of 110   20.127.020 - Applicability and compliance. (1) Applicability. The provisions of this chapter apply to all development within Port Orchard, except: (a) Detached single-family and two-family(duplex) dwellings in any configuration. Single Family and Duplex Design Standards are found in Chapter 20.139 POMC. (b) Properties within the designated Old Clifton Industrial Park. See the figure below for a map clarifying the location of properties which are exempt.   Figure 20.127.020(1) Old Clifton Industrial Park   (c) The directorreviewing authority may waive these provisions in other Employment – Industrial/Office zoned properties where they are screened from view from the public right of way and adjacent non Employment – Industrial/Office properties by a minimum 20-foot wide landscaped buffer meeting the requirements of Table 20.128.296 for Urban Buffers – Full Screening or by preservation of comparable existing landscaping on the site. (2) Relationship to other codes and documents. Where provisions of this chapter conflict with provisions in any other section of the Port Orchard Design Standards, this chapter prevails unless otherwise noted herein. Page 29 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 5 of 110   (3) For building additions, remodels, and site improvements, three different thresholds have been established to gauge how the design standards in this chapter are applied to such projects. See Figure 20.127.020(3) below for examples of site development and the respective types of improvements required under each of the three levels of improvements. (a) Level I Improvements include all exterior remodels, building additions, and/or site improvements that affect the exterior appearance of the building/site or cumulatively increase the gross floor area by up to 20 percent of the gross square footage that existed three years prior to the date of permit issuance. The requirement for such improvements is only that the proposed improvements meet the standards and do not lead to further nonconformance with the standards. For example, if a property owner decides to replace a building façade’s siding, then the siding must meet the applicable exterior building material standards, but elements such as building articulation (see POMC 20.127.430) would not be required. (b) Level II Improvements include all improvements that cumulatively increase the gross floor area by 20 percent or more, but not greater than 75 percent, of the gross square footage that existed three years prior to the date of permit issuance. All standards that do not relate to repositioning the building or reconfiguring site development apply to Level II Improvements. For example, if a property owner of an existing home in the BP Zone wants to convert the home to an office and build an addition equaling 45 percent of the current building’s area, then the following elements would apply: (i) The location and design of the addition/remodel must be consistent with the block frontage standards (see Article II of this chapter), to the extent possible given the location of the existing building. For such developments seeking additions to buildings where an off-street parking location currently does not comply with applicable parking location standards, building additions are allowed provided they do not increase any current non-conformity and generally bring the project closer into conformance with the standards. See Figure 20.127.020(3) for an example of this. (ii) Comply with applicable site planning and design elements (see Article III of this chapter). (iii) Comply with all building design provisions of Article IV of this chapter, except architectural scale and materials provisions related to the existing portion of the building where no exterior changes are proposed. The entire building must comply with building elements/details, materials, and blank wall treatment standards of POMC 20.127.450. (iv) The proposed improvements shall comply with the off-street parking, landscaping, and signage provisions of Chapters 20.124, 20.128, and 20.132 POMC. (c) Level III Improvements include all improvements that cumulatively increase the gross floor area by more than 75 percent of the gross square footage that existed three years prior to the date of permit issuance. Such developments must conform to ALL applicable standards.    Page 30 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 6 of 110     Figure 20.127.020(3) Examples of improvement types and required compliance.   Page 31 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 7 of 110   (4) Review for compliance. Proposals for development, including design standard departure requests, shall be reviewed for consistency with the design standards as found in this chapter in conjunction with every underlying permit application(s) (i.e. building permit, stormwater drainage permit, conditional use permit, binding site plan, etc.) at each stage of the development. The city recognizes that every project is unique and that permits are not always submitted in a single package simultaneously. For instance, a project may require a conditional use permit, building permit, land disturbing activity permit, and stormwater drainage permit. It is common that a building permit application be submitted after site development activities have begun. It is also common to develop building pads for future construction as part of an approved development. 20.127.030 - Optional Design Review Board project recommendation. Applicants for development subject to the design standards contained in this chapter may optionally request that the city’s Design Review Board provide project review and a recommendation on the application. When requested by the applicant, the Design Review Board shall review permit applications for consistency with this chapter and make a recommendation to the director or hearing examiner, as appropriate to the permit typereviewing authority, who shall give substantial weight to the recommendation of the Design Review Board as long as that recommendation does not conflict with the provisions of this chapter and is consistent with its purposes. Requests for optional Design Review Board project recommendations shall be made at the time of permit application submittal. 20.127.040 - Supplemental submittal requirements. A pre-application meeting is strongly recommended to determine which of the below listed supplemental application materials are needed for a specific development in order to determine compliance with the design standards. Applications subject to review under this chapter may be deemed incomplete if they are missing any of the following materials, as needed to determine compliance with the design standards: (1) Block frontage standards. (a) Identification of the block frontage type(s) applicable to the development. (b) A site plan and/or other plans illustrating proposed improvements and how the block frontage standards are being met, including (where applicable): (i) Building envelope location and setbacks/dimensions. (ii) Site elevation/topography at minimum two-foot intervals. (iii) Parking location and vehicular access design. (iv) Percentage of street frontage that is occupied by parking areas and garage entries. (v) Weather protection elements and dimensions/percentages. (vi) Façade transparency elements and dimensions/percentages. (vii) Storefront interior dimensions, including floor to ceiling height and storefront depth. (viii) Landscaping elements (common or scientific name and size) and design (layout and location). Page 32 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 8 of 110   (ix) Right-of-way improvements and dimensions (including planting strip and sidewalk). (x) Undeveloped areas, including critical areas and associated buffers). (2) Site planning standards. A site plan and/or other plans illustrating proposed improvements and how the site planning standards are being met, including (where applicable): (a) Building envelope location and setbacks/dimensions. (b) Site elevation/topography at minimum two-foot intervals. (c) Building elevations of all façades, including the location of doors, windows, and balconies. (d) The location and height of adjacent structures within 25 feet of the property proposed for development. (e) Non-motorized circulation elements, including materials, dimensions, and necessary details. (f) Parking location and vehicular access design, including materials, curb edge, lane configurations, dimensions, and other relevant details to support compliance. (g) Existing and proposed pedestrian-oriented space, usable residential open space, and other recreational features, including design elements, materials, and necessary details. (h) Location, design, and configuration of service areas and mechanical equipment. (i) Landscaping elements (common or scientific name and size) and design (layout and location). (j) Right-of-way improvements and dimensions (including planting strip and sidewalk). (3) Building design standards. Graphics illustrating proposed improvements and how the building design standards are being met, including (where applicable): (a) Building elevations showing: (i) Exterior materials. (ii) Doors and windows and associated design details. (iii) Roofline design and dimensions. (iv) Details on proposed exterior materials and finish. (v) Blank wall treatment details. (b) Building plan view drawings showing: (i) Façade articulation and dimensions. (ii) Entry locations and design. (c) Three dimensional graphics emphasizing: (i) Building massing and articulation. (ii) How the development (proposed improvements) fit within the surrounding context. The graphic must illustrate the general massing of buildings within 50 feet of the site. (4) Departures. If any departures are requested, such elements must be clearly identified in the above materials. Documentation to support how such proposed departures meet the applicable approval criteria must be included. Page 33 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 9 of 110   20.127.050 - Pre-submittal design review. (1) It is the city’s intent to offer a pre-submittal design review process to allow applicants to vet their building and site designs prior to completing full architectural and engineering construction plans required for technical plan review and permit application submittal. Applicants seeking pre-submittal design review may request that a preliminary review of conceptual site and/or building plans be conducted by the director Department of Community Development Director or their designee city to evaluate consistency with the design standards found in this chapter. (2) Anyone seeking pre-submittal design review shall: (a) Ccomplete an application form. (b), pPay the appropriate fee as set by resolution., and s (b) Submit these conceptual plans along with the materials listed in POMC 20.127.040 to the Department of Community Development. (3) The directorDepartment of Community Development Director or their designee city shall review the request for pre-submittal design review and provide a pre-submittal design review letter and/or marked up plans describing which portions of the conceptual design meet and do not meet the design standards (4) . Any letter and/or marked up plans generated in a pre-submittal design review shall not be considered a final decision and are only intended to assist an applicant in the preparation of complete application materials. 20.127.060 - Departures. (1) Overview and purpose. This section chapter provides for a number of specific departure opportunities to development standards. For brevity in tables, departure opportunities are noted with the  symbol. The purpose of this section is to provide applicants with the option of proposing alternative design treatments, provided such departures meet the “purpose” of the particular standard and any additional departure criteria set forth for the particular departure opportunity. (2) Departures are voluntary. This provision allows the flexibility for applicants to propose alternative designs on a voluntary basis as provided herein. (3) Variances versus departures. Variances, as set forth in Chapter 20.28 POMC, require conditions in place on the property, not created by the property owner, that create practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships in complying with the applicable development regulations. Such conditions are not necessary in order to qualify for departures, which can be proposed as an alternative to complying with specific design standards in this chapter provided they comply with approval criteria listed in subsection (6) of this section. (4) Applicability. Departure opportunities are available only to those specific standards that allow for departures. (5) Review procedures. Departure requests are to be reviewed in conjunction with the underlying development permit and processed as set forth in POMC 20.127.020(1) and Chapters 20.22, 20.24, 20.25 POMC. Page 34 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 10 of 110   (6) Approval criteria. Project applicants must successfully demonstrate to the reviewing authority (the director or hearing examiner, as appropriate to the permit type) how the proposed departure meets the purpose(s) of the standard and other applicable departure criteria that apply to the specific standard. (7) Documentation. For each departure approved, the reviewing authority must make findings that document the manner in which the departure satisfies the approval criteria in subsection (6) above. The findings are to be maintained with project application records for the purpose of providing consistency in decision-making by the city. Page 35 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 11 of 110   Article II - BLOCK FRONTAGE STANDARDS 20.127.100 - Purpose. (1) To provide standards to implement the Comprehensive Plan and applicable adopted sub-area plans. (2) To design sites and orient buildings with an emphasis on compatible development and creating a comfortable walking environment. (3) To provide standards that recognize the need for a system of streets and block frontages. 20.127.110 - Applicability and compliance. The provisions of this Article apply to all development within Port Orchard, except detached single- family and two-family(duplex) dwellings in any configuration. (Single Family and Duplex Design Standards are found in Chapter 20.139 POMC) Also: (1) Applicability. (a) See POMC 20.127.020(1) for clarification on the types of development to which these standards apply. (b) See POMC 20.127.020(2) for the relationship between the provisions in this Article and other documents and codes. (c) See POMC 20.127.020(3) for the application of building additions and remodels and site improvements. (2) The default block frontage for new streets in commercial and mixed-use zones is Other (POMC 20.127.210) unless a designation is already provided. The default block frontage for undesignated streets within annexed land is Mixed (POMC 20.127.170). (3) The block frontage designations apply to development on both sides of the street except where otherwise specified on the maps. For example, on a street with two designations, the designation on the east side of the street applies to properties on the east side of the street. 20.127.120 - How to use this chapter. (1) About the maps. The maps together with the block frontage standards in POMC 20.127.150-250 guide the look and feel of development in commercial and multi-household areas throughout Port Orchard when viewed from the street. The provisions herein recognize that there is a hierarchy of different streets and block frontage types ranging from the pedestrian-oriented storefronts to arterial streets/frontages that warrant greater flexibility in the design of frontages. The block frontage standards address site planning and building design elements including: (a) Building location and orientation. (b) Parking lot location. (c) Window transparency. (d) Weather protection. (e) Landscaping. Page 36 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 12 of 110   The community design framework maps also identify high visibility street corner sites that warrant special design treatment. Refer to POMC 20.127.250 for high visibility street corner requirements. (2) Block frontage standards for individual properties depend on the type of street properties front onto. Thus, consider the following steps in using this Article: (a) Go to the maps in POMC 20.127.130 to find the property and the block frontage type designation for the street or streets fronting the property. For properties in residential zones, the standards for Landscaped block frontages apply (POMC 20.127.160). For properties that front onto multiple streets, see POMC 20.127.240. (b) Table 20.127.120(2) summarizes standards for each of the designated block frontage types. Go to the appropriate section in this Article for the detailed and applicable block frontage standards for applicable block frontage type designation.   Table 20.127.120(2) Summary of block frontage types. Design Cross Section Example Parking Location Other Key Provisions Storefront  Surface parking lots shall be located to the rear, below, or above storefronts. Parking on the side and front of buildings is prohibited.  Special façade transparency and weather protection provisions  Minimum commercial space depth  No ground floor residential uses except lobbies for upper level units Landscape  Parking is preferred to the rear of the building, but is allowed on the side. if For multi-building developments, no more than 50 percent of the street frontage is may be occupied by parking and drive aisles. Parking in front is prohibited.  Landscaping to soften façades, screen blank wall surfaces, and screen parking  Provide minimum façade transparency for non- residential uses (variable depending on building setback)  Minimum façade transparency for residential buildings Mixed Storefront or Landscape Page 37 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 13 of 110   Table 20.127.120(2) Summary of block frontage types. Design Cross Section Example Parking Location Other Key Provisions Marine Storefront or Landscape  Parking must be located to the side, above, or below buildings. No more than 50 percent of the street frontage may occupied by parking and drive aisles. However, the City recognizes the challenges of developing waterfront properties as well as the limitations created in the Shoreline Master Program. Therefore, departures to allow parking to be located at the front of buildings (between the building and the street) may be approved on properties subject to the Marine designation. Parking to the rear of a building may only be approved in conjunction with a variance and/or shoreline variance. The construction of any parking within a shoreline area must be consistent with the requirements of the City’s Shoreline Master Program. (See section 20.127.180 (3) for departure criteria) Gateway  No parking lot location standards, except that a 10’ buffer of landscaping between the street and off street parking areas  For multi-building developments, surface and structured parking areas (ground floor) are limited to no more than 60 percent of the street frontage  Minimum building setback is 25 feet  At least one building entrance must be visible and accessible from the street Other Storefront or Landscape  No parking lot location standards, except that a 10’ buffer of landscaping between the street and off street parking areas  Special façade transparency and weather protection provisions  At least one building entrance must be visible and accessible from the street     Page 38 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 14 of 110   (3) Changes to the block frontage designation for new and existing streets may be made through the following procedures: (a) Text amendment per Chapter 20.06, Code Amendments. (b) Community Design Framework Master Plan per POMC 20.127.260. 20.127.130 - Community design framework maps. (1) Figure 20.127.130 below is an overview map of the applicable planning areas within Port Orchard. Examine the map to determine which map or figure relates to individual properties. (2) Figures 20.127.130(1-16) include community design framework maps for applicable mixed-use and nonresidential zones throughout Port Orchard.   Figure 20.127.130 Port Orchard community design framework maps index.      Page 39 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 15 of 110   Figure 20.127.130(1) Map #1 - Downtown West.      Page 40 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 16 of 110   Figure 20.127.130(2) Map #2 - Downtown East.    Page 41 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 17 of 110   Figure 20.127.130(3) Map #3 - County Campus.    Page 42 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 18 of 110   Figure 20.127.130(4) Map #4 - Lower Mile Hill.    Page 43 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 19 of 110   Figure 20.127.130(5) Map #5 - Upper Mile Hill.    Page 44 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 20 of 110   Figure 20.127.130(6) Map #6 - Bethel North.    Page 45 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 21 of 110   Figure 20.127.130(7) Map #7 - Lund Bethel.    Page 46 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 22 of 110   Figure 20.127.130(8) Map #8 - Bethel South.    Page 47 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 23 of 110   Figure 20.127.130(9) Map #9 - Sedgwick Bethel SR16.    Page 48 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 24 of 110   Figure 20.127.130(10) Map #10 - Bethel Cedar.    Page 49 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 25 of 110   Figure 20.127.130(11) Map #11 - Bethel Lider.    Page 50 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 26 of 110   Figure 20.127.130(12) Map #12 - Tremont.      Page 51 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 27 of 110   Figure 20.127.130(13) Map #13 - Cedar Heights.      Page 52 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 28 of 110   Figure 20.127.130(14) Map #14 - Sidney Glen.      Page 53 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 29 of 110   Figure 20.127.130(15) Map #15 - Sidney Sedgwick.      Page 54 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 30 of 110   Figure 20.127.130(16) Map #16 - McCormick Woods.     Page 55 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 31 of 110   20.127.140 - About the transparency standards. All block frontage designations contain distinct minimum façade transparency standards. The purpose of these standards are to maintain “eyes on the street” for safety and create a welcoming pedestrian environment. Table 20.127.140 below includes details in how they are measured.   Table 20.127.140 Clarification of transparency standards Transparency zones Storefront Ground floor non-residential and non-storefront Residential buildings and residential portions of mixed-use buildings The transparency zone is on the ground floor between 30 inches and 10 feet above sidewalk grade The transparency zone is between 30 inches and 8 feet above grade All vertical surfaces of the façade are used in the calculations Other Transparency Provisions Windows must be transparent Ground level window area for storefronts and other non-residential uses that is covered, frosted, or perforated in any manner that obscures visibility into the building must not count as transparent window area. Exception: Window signs conforming with POMC 20.132.280 may be counted as transparent window area provided the areas generally around the sign are transparent. Display windows Display window may be used for up to 50 percent of non-residential transparency requirements provided they are at least 30 inches deep and allow changeable displays. Tack-on display cases as in the far right Page 56 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 32 of 110   example don’t qualify as transparent window are(1) Integrated display windows Tack-on display cases Structured parking facilities Where structured parking facilities occupy a portion of the façade, any openings simulating windows may be used to help comply with transparency requirements. Parking garage with windows Parking garage without windows     Page 57 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 33 of 110   20.127.150 - Storefront block frontage standards. (1) Description/purpose. Storefront block frontages are the most vibrant and active shopping and dining areas within the city and serve the purpose of attracting pedestrians to enliven the streetscape. Blocks designated as storefront blocks include continuous storefronts placed along the sidewalk edge with small scale shops and/or frequent business entries.   Figure 20.127.150(1) Storefront vision and key standards.     Page 58 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 34 of 110   (2) Standards. All development as set forth in 20.127.130 on sites containing a storefront block frontage designation must comply with the following standards (on applicable block frontages):   Table 20.127.150(2) Storefront block frontage standards. Element Standards Examples & Notes Ground floor Land use Non-residential uses specified in Chapter 20.46 POMC, except for lobbies associated with residential or hotel/motel uses on upper floors. Floor to ceiling height 15 feet minimum (applies to new buildings only). Retail space depth 20 feet minimum (applies to new buildings only),  Building placement Required at front property line/back edge of sidewalk. Additional setbacks are allowed for widened sidewalks, pedestrian-oriented space [POMC 20.127.350(4)], or where additional future right of way acquisition is planned by the city. Building entrances Must face the street. For corner buildings, entrances may face the street corner. Façade transparency 60 percent minimum.  Also see POMC 20.127.140 for additional clarification on transparency standards. Weather protection Weather protection with 8 to 15 feet vertical clearance at least 6 feet in minimum depth along at least 80 percent of façade.  Retractable awnings may be used to meet these requirements. Weather protection must not obstruct utility poles or street trees. Weather protection shall comply with WSDOT standards for setback from the face of the curb and may have the effect of reducing the minimum weather protection depth. For downtown properties on Bay Street and adjacent to the city-owned marquee, new development may utilize the existing marquee (subject to approval by the Public Works Director) or new independent weather protection to meet this provision. Page 59 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 35 of 110   Table 20.127.150(2) Storefront block frontage standards. Element Standards Examples & Notes Parking location Also see Chapter 20.124 POMC for related parking requirements New surface or ground level parking areas must be placed to the side or rear of structures and are limited to 60 feet of street frontage.  Provide a 6 feet minimum buffer of landscaping between the street and off street parking areas meeting the standards of Chapter 20.128 POMC.  Sidewalk width 12 feet minimum between curb edge and storefront, including a minimum walking surface width of 8 feet and a clear/buffer zone with street trees.   (3) Departure criteria. Departures from the above standards that feature the  symbol will be considered by the reviewing authority (the director or hearing examiner, as appropriate), provided the alternative proposal meets the purpose of the standards, plus the following criteria: (a) Retail space depth. Reduced depths will be considered where the applicant can successfully demonstrate the proposed alternative design and configuration of the space is viable for a variety of permitted retail uses; (b) Façade transparency. The proposed alternative design treatment of façade area between ground level windows provides visual interest to the pedestrian and mitigates impacts of any blank wall areas. No less than 40 percent of the façade between 30 inches and ten feet above the sidewalk may be approved with a departure; (c) Weather protection. Other proposed alternative design treatments must provide equivalent weather protection benefits; and (d) Parking location. There must be an acceptable tradeoff in terms of the amount and quality of storefront area that is integrated with the development and the applicable parking location Page 60 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 36 of 110   departure. Plus, the alternative must include design features to successfully mitigate the visual impact of additional parking areas along designated storefront streets. (e) Sidewalk width. Alternative designs may be considered where topographical challenges exist. Alternative designs must be able to accommodate safe and comfortable pedestrian traffic anticipated for full block development.   Page 61 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 37 of 110   20.127.160 - Landscaped block frontage standards. (1) Description/purpose. The landscaped block frontage designation emphasizes landscaped frontages and clear pedestrian connections between buildings and the sidewalk and serves the purpose of including attractive vegetation within the streetscape. This designation applies to all streets designated Landscaped in POMC 20.127.130, Community design framework maps, and the all development in residential zones.   Figure 20.127.160(1) Landscaped block frontage vision and key standards.     Page 62 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 38 of 110   (2) Standards. All development as set forth in 20.127.130 on sites containing a landscaped block frontage designation must comply with the following standards (on applicable block frontages):   Table 20.127.160(2) Landscaped block frontage standards. Element Standards Examples & Notes Ground floor: Land use See Chapter 20.46 POMC for permitted use details. Building placement 10’ minimum front setback, except where greater setbacks are specified in the district in Chapter 20.122 POMC or where future right of way need and/or acquisitions have been identified in city plans.  See POMC 20.127.230 for special design provisions associated with ground level residential uses adjacent to a sidewalk. Building entrances Building entrances must be visible and directly accessible from the street.  For uses that front on multiple mixed designated block frontages, an entry along both streets is encouraged, but not required. Façade transparency 25 percent minimum for buildings design with ground level non- residential uses.  15 percent minimum for residential uses.  Windows must be provided on all habitable floors of the façade. Also see POMC 20.127.140 for additional clarification on transparency standards. Façade transparency example. Weather protection Provide weather protection at least 3 feet deep over primary business and residential entries. Page 63 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 39 of 110   Table 20.127.160(2) Landscaped block frontage standards. Element Standards Examples & Notes Parking location Also see Chapter 20.124 POMC for related parking requirements Parking must be placed to the side, rear, below or above uses. For multi- building developments, surface and structured parking areas (ground floor) are limited to no more than 50 percent of the street frontage. Private or shared garage entries must occupy no more than 50 percent of façade width. Provide a 10 feet minimum buffer of landscaping between the street and off street parking areas meeting the standards of Chapter 20.128 POMC.  New parking structures must feature landscaped setbacks at least 10 feet in width.  Landscaping Also see Chapter 20.128 POMC for related landscaping standards The area between the street and building must be landscaped, private porch or patio space, and/or pedestrian-oriented space. For setbacks adjacent to buildings with windows, provide low level landscaping that maintains views between the building and the street. Also provide plant materials that screen any blank walls and add visual interest at both the pedestrian scale and motorist scale. For extended wall areas, provide for a diversity of plant materials and textures to maintain visual interest from a pedestrian scale. Example of low level landscaping that screens foundation walls, provides visual interest, and maintains views from dwelling units to the street. Sidewalk width 6-foot minimum sidewalks are required. Wider sidewalks may be required where designated in other code sections or in the public works standards.   Page 64 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 40 of 110   (3) Departure criteria. Departures from the above standards that feature the  symbol will be considered by the reviewing authority (the director or hearing examiner, as appropriate), provided the alternative proposal meets the purpose of the standards, plus the following criteria: (a) Building entrances. Block frontages with steep slopes and/or those facing busy arterial streets and very limited pedestrian traffic mat warrant some flexibility to this standard (particularly in residential districts). (b) Façade transparency. The proposed alternative design treatment of façade area between ground level windows provides visual interest to the pedestrian and mitigates impacts of any blank wall areas. No less than 40 percent of the façade between 30 inches and ten feet above the sidewalk may be approved with a departure. (c) Parking location. There must be an acceptable tradeoff in terms of the amount and quality of landscaped area that is integrated with the development and the applicable parking location departure. Plus, the alternative must include design features to successfully mitigate the visual impact of additional parking areas along designated landscaped streets.   Page 65 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 41 of 110   20.127.170 - Mixed block frontage standards. (1) Description/purpose. The Mixed block frontage designation serves areas that accommodate a mixture of ground floor uses and allows a diversity of development frontages for the purpose of contributing to the visual character of the street and enhancing the pedestrian environment.   Figure 20.127.170(1) Mixed block frontage options and standards. Storefront Landscaped Frontage OR   (2) Standards. All development as set forth in POMC 20.127.130 on sites containing a Mixed block frontage have the option to comply with either the Storefront or Landscaped block frontage provisions as set forth above, with the following modifications (on applicable block frontages):   Table 20.127.170(2) Mixed block frontage standards. Element Standards Examples & Notes Building placement Buildings may be placed up to the sidewalk edge provided they meet storefront standards set forth above. 10’ minimum front setback for other buildings, except where greater setbacks are specified in the district per Chapter 20.122 POMC.  Additional setbacks may be required where future right of way need and/or acquisitions have been identified in city plans. See POMC 20.127.230 for special design provisions associated with ground level residential uses adjacent to a sidewalk.   Page 66 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 42 of 110   Table 20.127.170(2) Mixed block frontage standards. Element Standards Examples & Notes Façade transparency Any storefront buildings on these block frontages must meet the storefront block frontage transparency standards above.  40 percent minimum for buildings designed with non-residential uses on the ground floor within 10’ of sidewalk.  25 percent minimum for buildings designed with non-residential uses on the ground floor.  15 percent minimum for residential buildings.  Windows must be provided on all habitable floors of the façade. Also see POMC 20.127.140 for additional clarification on transparency standards. Façade transparency example - non-residential use. Façade transparency example - residential use.   (3) Departure criteria. Departures from the above standards that feature the  symbol will be considered by the reviewing authority (the director or hearing examiner, as appropriate), provided the alternative proposal meets the purpose of the standards, plus the following criteria: (a) Minimum setback. For residential uses, provide design treatments that create an effective transition between the public and private realm. This could include a stoop design or other similar treatments that utilize a low fence, retaining wall, and/or hedge along the sidewalk.      Page 67 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 43 of 110   Figure 20.127.170(3) Stoop examples.        Page 68 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 44 of 110   20.127.180 - Marine block frontage standards. (1) Description/purpose. The Marine block frontage designation serves areas that accommodate a mixture of ground floor uses and allows a diversity of development frontages for the purpose of contributing to the visual character of the street and enhancing the pedestrian environment. (2) Standards. All development as set forth in POMC 20.127.130 on sites containing a Marine block frontage have the option to comply with either the Storefront or Landscaped block frontage provisions as set forth above, with the following modifications (on applicable block frontages). Additionally, all development within the 200-foot shoreline zone must comply with the requirements of the City’s Shoreline Master Program, including but not limited to requirements for location (including setbacks from the shoreline), allowable uses within the applicable shoreline environment designation, view protection and public access.:   Table 20.127.180(2) Marine block frontage standards. Element Standards Examples & Notes Building placement Buildings may be placed up to the sidewalk edge provided they meet storefront standards set forth above. 10 feet minimum front setback for other buildings, except where greater setbacks are specified in the district per Chapter 20.122 POMC.  Additional setbacks may be required where future right of way need and/or acquisitions have been identified in city plans. See POMC 20.127.230 for special design provisions associated with ground level residential uses adjacent to a sidewalk.   Façade transparency Any storefront buildings on these block frontages must meet the Storefront block frontage transparency standards above.  40 percent minimum for buildings designed with non-residential uses on the ground floor within 10 feet of sidewalk.  25 percent minimum for buildings designed with non-residential uses on the ground floor within 20 feet of the sidewalk.  Also see POMC 20.127.140 for additional clarification on transparency standards. Façade transparency example - non-residential use. Page 69 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 45 of 110   Table 20.127.180(2) Marine block frontage standards. Element Standards Examples & Notes 15 percent minimum for residential buildings.  Windows must be provided on all habitable floors of the façade. Façade transparency example - residential use. Parking location Parking must be placed to the side, front, rear, below, or above uses.  For multi-building developments, surface and structured parking areas (ground floor) are limited to Nno more than 50 percent of the street frontage may be occupied by parking and drive aisles. . Parking in the front requires a departure (see 20.127.180(3)(c)). Parking to the rear may only be approved in conjunction with a variance and/or shoreline variance. The construction of any parking within a shoreline area must be consistent with the requirements of the city’s shoreline master program. No more than 50 percent of the street frontage may be occupied by parking and drive aisles. A 10-ft minimum buffer of landscaping must be provided between the street and offstreet parking areas, which meets the landscaping requirements of Chapter 20.128. Provide a 10 feet minimum buffer of landscaping between the street and off street parking areas Page 70 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 46 of 110   Table 20.127.180(2) Marine block frontage standards. Element Standards Examples & Notes meeting the landscaping requirements of Chapter 20.128 POMC. Landscaping and other design features must successfully mitigate the visual impact of parking areas along designated Marine streets. New parking structures must feature landscaped setbacks at least 10 feet in width.   (3) Departure criteria. (a) Minimum setback. For residential uses, provide design treatments that create an effective transition between the public and private realm. This could include a stoop design or other similar treatments that utilize a low fence, retaining wall, and/or hedge along the sidewalk. (b) Façade transparency. The proposed alternative design treatment of a façade area between ground level windows shall provide visual interest to the pedestrian and mitigate impacts of any blank wall areas. Up to a 40 percent reduction in the minimum amount of façade transparency may be approved via departure. (c) Parking location. Parking may be located in front of a building (in the front between a building and an adjacent street) if other parking locations are demonstrated to be infeasible due to topography, property shape or size, or other contextual circumstances. When a departure is requested to allow parking in front of a building, the parking must provide an if there is an acceptable tradeoff in terms of the amount and quality of landscaped area that is integrated with the development and the applicable parking location departure. Plus, the alternative must include design features to successfully mitigate the visual impact of additional parking areas along designated Marine streets.the street.   Page 71 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 47 of 110   20.127.190 - Gateway block frontage standards. (1) Description/purpose. The Gateway block frontage designation serves strategic areas fronted by highways or other high visibility arterials that feature heavy vehicular traffic. These standards serve the purpose of providing attractive landscaped frontages, limiting the extent of visible surface parking, and accommodating the needs of pedestrians.   Figure 20.127.190(1) Gateway block frontage vision.   (2) Standards. All development as set forth in POMC 20.127.130 on sites containing the gateway block frontage designation must comply with the landscaped block frontage provisions as set forth above, with the following modifications:   Table 20.127.190(2) Gateway frontage standards. Element Standards Examples & Notes Building placement The minimum setback for buildings is 25 feet.  Building entrances At least one (publicly accessible for commercial buildings) building entrance must be visible and directly accessible from the street.  Page 72 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 48 of 110   Table 20.127.190(2) Gateway frontage standards. Element Standards Examples & Notes Parking location Parking must be placed to the side, rear, below or above uses.  For multi-building developments, surface parking and the ground floor of structured parking areas are limited to no more than 60 percent of the street frontage.  A 25 feet buffer of landscaping between the street and off street parking areas meeting the performance standards of POMC 20.128.  (3) Departure criteria. See the departure criteria for landscaped frontages, subsection 20.127.160(3).   Page 73 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 49 of 110   20.127.200 - Internal roadway storefront frontage standards. (1) Description/purpose. The Internal roadway storefront block frontage designation is intended to apply to some existing commercial storefront areas that are located on internal roadways or parking lots. The purpose of this designation is to reinforce and enhance the storefront environment if and when changes occur over time.   Figure 20.127.200(1) Internal roadway storefront frontage vision.     Page 74 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 50 of 110   (2) Standards. Development as set forth in POMC 20.127.130 on sites containing the internal roadway storefront block frontage designation must comply with the storefront block frontage standards as set forth above, with only the following modifications:   Table 20.127.200(2) Internal roadway storefront block frontage standards. Element Standards Façade transparency At least 50 percent of ground floor between 30 inches and 10 feet above the sidewalk.  Landscaping Trees must be integrated along the sidewalk every 50 feet of lineal frontage on average. Trees may be in tree grates or in planting strips. Sidewalk width 12 feet minimum between curb edge and storefront, including a minimum walking surface width of 8 feet and a clear/buffer zone with street trees.    (3) Departure criteria. See the departure criteria for storefront frontages, POMC 20.127.150(3)   Page 75 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 51 of 110   20.127.210 - Other block frontage standards. (1) Description/purpose. All other block frontages in districts that are not designated in the design framework maps are provided greater flexibility with regards to the design of development frontages. These block frontages include a combination of side streets (where most uses front on other adjacent streets) and service oriented streets (often characterized by industrial or service types of uses). While there is greater flexibility in the amount of transparency of façade and the location of surface and structured parking, the purpose of these standards is to ensure that development frontages along these streets provide visual interest at all observable scales and meet the design objectives of the city. (2) Standards. All development as set forth in POMC 20.127.130 with applicable block frontage designations must comply with standards below (on applicable block frontages):   Table 20.127.210(2) Other block frontage standards. Element Standards Ground floor land use See Chapter 20.46 POMC for permitted use details. Building placement Where allowed in the applicable zoning district, buildings may be placed up to the sidewalk edge provided Storefront block frontage standards above are met (except where otherwise noted herein). 10 feet minimum front setback for other buildings, except where greater setbacks are specified in the district per Chapter 20.122 POMC.  See POMC 20.127.230 for special design provisions associated with ground level residential uses adjacent to a sidewalk. Building entrances Building entrances facing the street are encouraged. At a minimum, at least one building entry visible and directly accessible from the street is required. Where buildings are setback from the street, pedestrian connections are required from the sidewalk. Façade transparency For storefronts, at least 60 percent of ground floor between 30 inches and 10 feet above the sidewalk is required.  Other buildings designed with non-residential uses on the ground floor within 10 feet of sidewalk, at least 30 percent of the ground floor between 4-8 feet above the sidewalk.  Other buildings, at least 10 percent of the entire façade (all vertical surfaces generally facing the street).  Window area that is glazed over or covered in any manner that obscures visibility into the storefront space shall not count as transparent window are(1) Weather protection At least 3 feet deep over primary business and residential entries. Parking location There are no parking lot location restrictions. Page 76 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 52 of 110   Table 20.127.210(2) Other block frontage standards. Element Standards Also see Chapter 20.124 POMC for related parking requirements A 10 feet buffer of landscaping between the street and off street parking areas meeting the performance standards of Chapter 20.128 POMC is required.  Landscaping Also see Chapter 20.128 POMC for related landscaping standards The area between the street and building must be landscaped and/or include private porch or patio space. For setbacks adjacent to buildings with windows, provide low level landscaping that maintains views between the building and the street. Also provide plant materials that screen any blank walls and add visual interest at both the pedestrian scale and motorist scale. For extended wall areas, provide for a diversity of plant materials and textures to maintain visual interest from a pedestrian scale. Sidewalk width Where storefront buildings are proposed, sidewalks must meet Storefront block frontage standards above. Otherwise, 6-foot wide minimum sidewalks are required.   (3) Departure criteria. Departures from the above standards that feature the  symbol will be considered by the reviewing authority (the director or hearing examiner, as appropriate) provided the alternative proposal meets the purpose of the standards, plus the following criteria: (a) Minimum setback. Provide design treatments that create an effective transition between the public and private realm. This could include a stoop design to other similar treatments that utilize a low fence, retaining wall, and/or hedge alone the sidewalk. (b) Façade transparency. The design treatment of a façade and/or landscape element provides visual interest to the pedestrian and mitigates impacts of any blank wall area.   Page 77 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 53 of 110   20.127.220 - Trail/Park frontage standards. Trails referenced in the community design framework maps in POMC 20.127.130 aligned adjacent to a street are subject to the applicable block frontage designation for the street. For trails referenced in the community design framework maps that are not adjacent to streets, developments fronting such trails must comply with the Other block frontage standards set forth in POMC 20.127.210.   Figure 20.127.220 Trail/Park frontage examples The development in the left image includes a courtyard that orients towards the trail. The low fence allows visibility between the uses, yet divides public and private space in an acceptable manner. The right image illustrates an active commercial use fronting on the trail.   Page 78 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 54 of 110   20.127.230 - Special residential frontage standards along sidewalks and internal walkways. For residences with ground floor living spaces facing a sidewalk or pedestrian path in a residential or mixed use development, the building must feature at least one of the public/private space transition elements described below. The objective of this standard is to ensure privacy and security for residents, and an attractive and safe walkway that complements the qualities of the adjoining residences within a residential complex. (1) Raised deck or porch option. Provide at least a 60 square foot porch or deck raised at least one foot above grade. The porch or deck must be at least six feet wide, measured perpendicular to the building face. (The deck may be recessed into the unit floor plan so that deck does not extend from the building face a full six feet.) A low fence, rail or hedge, two feet to four feet high, may be integrated between the sidewalk or internal walkway and deck or porch. (2) Front setback options. Provide a minimum ten-foot setback between the sidewalk or internal walkway and the face of the residence. Design options for the front setback: (a) Landscaped area, meeting the provisions of Chapter 20.128 POMC. (b) Semi-private patio space screened by a low fence or hedge (see POMC 20.128, Landscaping). (3) Raised ground floor. If the residence’s ground floor is a minimum of three feet above the grade adjacent to the building, then the landscaped area in (2)(b), may be reduced to four feet wide (except where greater setbacks are specified for the applicable zoning district in Chapter 20.122 POMC). Departures: Other transition design measure that adequately protects the privacy and comfort of the residential unit and the attractiveness and usefulness of the walkway at least as effectively as options (1) through (3) above. See Figure 20.127.230 below for examples of the above treatments.      Page 79 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 55 of 110   Figure 20.127.230 Acceptable public/private transitional space design between sidewalk or walkways and ground level residential units. The upper left image uses a low fence and landscaped setback. The right images use landscaped terraces and elevated ground level units. The lower left image uses a landscaped berm between the walkway and semi-private open space.     Page 80 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 56 of 110   20.127.240 - Where a property fronts onto multiple streets/frontage designations. Where a property fronts onto more than one street and each street has a different frontage designation, each building frontage must comply with the standards for the block frontage upon which it fronts, with the following clarifications: (1) Where a conflict exists between frontage standards, the review authority will apply the standards of a block frontage pursuant to the following order of preference: (a) Storefront. (b) Mixed. (c) Marine. (d) Landscaped. (e) Gateway. (f) Other. Items (2)-(5) below clarify how the order of preference works for particular frontage elements. (2) Building Location: For corner sites with landscaped block frontage on one street and storefront or mixed on another, a storefront frontage may wrap around the corner (on the landscaped block frontage side) for up to a half block width or no more than 120 feet (whichever is more). (3) Entrances: For corner sites, entrances on both streets are encouraged, but only one entrance is required. For corner sites with frontage on a storefront block frontage on one side, an entrance must be placed on the storefront block frontage side. For corner sites with a mix of designations that do not include a storefront block frontage, the entry must be placed in the order of preference identified above. Departures may be considered, provided the location and design of the entry and block frontage treatments are compatible with the character of the area and enhance the character of the street. (4) Transparency: For corner sites at least one block frontage must meet the applicable transparency standards (based on the order of preference above). For the second block frontage, the review authority may approve a reduction in the minimum amount of transparency by 50 percent. For street corners with the same designations on both frontages, buildings must employ the full transparency on the dominant frontage (based on the frontage width or established neighborhood pattern). (5) Parking: Surface parking (including ground floor parking in a structure) adjacent to a street corner is not allowed, except: (a) Corner lots with non-designated frontages (other) on both streets. (b) Other combination of block frontages, except those with a storefront designation, via a departure and subject to the applicable departure criteria.      Page 81 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 57 of 110   Figure 20.127.240 Clarifying block frontage standards on street corners.   20.127.250 - High visibility street corners. (1) Description/purpose. The high visibility street corner requirements apply to those sites designated as such on the community design framework maps in POMC 20.127.130. The purpose is to accentuate street corners with high visibility to the public. (2) Designation criteria. High visibility street corners may be designated in: (a) Special high visibility intersections in business districts. (b) Intersections with a high level of pedestrian activity. (c) Special high visibility gateway intersections leading into the city or a particular business district. (d) Existing or planned intersections that are intended to become the focal point of a particular business district or neighborhood center. (3) Standards. Sites located on high visibility street corners must meet the following requirements: (a) Buildings must be located within 20 feet of the street corner. (b) At least one of the following special features must be included (Figure 20.127.250 below illustrates acceptable examples): (i) Corner plaza. (ii) Cropped building corner with a special entry feature. (iii) Decorative use of building materials at the corner. (iv) Distinctive façade articulation. Page 82 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 58 of 110   (v) Sculptural architectural element. (vi) Other decorative elements that meet the purpose of the standards.    Figure 20.127.250 Acceptable high visibility street corner /gateway site examples.   Building 1 includes a corner tower. Building 2 feature cropped building corners with decorative elements. Building 3 uses a decorative canopy. Building 4 uses a change in building materials and façade articulation at the corner. Building 5 incorporates a plaza at the corner. Image 6 shows a decorative landscaped area with a trellis and neighborhood gateway sign.   2  1  3  5 4  6  Page 83 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 59 of 110   20.127.260 - Community design framework master plan. Recently annexed or rezoned commercial or mixed-use properties along with large undeveloped sites necessitate a different approach to applying block frontage standards. The provisions below identify the purpose, applicable sites, block frontage designation options, and special standards for developing community design framework master plans. Such master plans are also an option for property owners to change designations on existing community design framework maps (POMC 20.127.130). (1) Purpose. (a) To provide a thoughtful and fair process to plan for the development of large and new commercial and mixed-use sites consistent with Port Orchard’s Comprehensive Plan. (b) To promote the arrangement of streets, buildings, open space, parking and service areas that creates a strong sense of community and enhances the character of Port Orchard. (c) To avoid uncoordinated patterns of development that waste valuable land, compromise vehicular and pedestrian access, and degrade the character of Port Orchard. (2) Applicable sites. (a) Recently annexed sites zoned as one of the commercial or mixed-use zoning districts. (b) Sites recently rezoned to one of the commercial or mixed-use zoning districts that are not addressed in the community design framework maps in POMC 20.127.130. (3) Block frontage designations options. (a) Prior to site development of applicable sites, a community design framework master plan must be developed, approved and adopted into the Port Orchard Comprehensive Plan per the procedures set forth in Chapter 20.04, Comprehensive Plan Amendments. The master plans must include: (i) New streets and internal roadways along with block frontage designations (types included in this section). (ii) Any designated high visibility street corners. (iii) Any planned open spaces, trails, and shared use paths. (iv) Any special phasing conditions. (v) Other special design conditions unique to the site and plan that must be implemented with future site plan development. (b) Community design framework master plans may utilize any existing block frontage designations that border the site, or include an alternative block frontage designation type or types, subject to master plan approval. (c) Alternatively, site plan development may occur on applicable sites without an approved and recorded community design framework master plan provided all block frontages comply with the standards for mixed block frontages as set forth in subsection (4) of this section.   Page 84 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 60 of 110   (4) Design standards. Community design framework master plans must meet the purpose as set forth above plus the following parameters for specific sites:   Table 20.127.260(4) Community design framework master plan design standards The provisions below are intended to guide the design of individual community design framework master plans. They are referred to as standards, since all proposed plans must successfully demonstrate how they comply with the provisions herein. All Sites  Configure site to create a pedestrian-oriented focal point. Such a focal point could be a main street (storefront), a central square surrounded by storefronts or other similar.  Larger sites have greater expectations in the amount of storefront designated frontages.  Goals, policies and concepts from adopted plans must be used to help determine compliance with these standards.   Figure 20.127.260(4) Development examples. Examples of commercial centers configured to create a pedestrian-oriented focal point. Parking areas are carefully located to provide convenience while minimizing impacts to the visual and pedestrian environment.     Page 85 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 61 of 110   (5) Review process and application requirements. (a) Community design framework master plans must be processed as a Type II decision set forth in POMC 20.22.040. (b) Community design framework master plans are subject to application requirements set forth in Chapter 20.24 POMC. Supplemental application submittal requirements include: (i) A conceptual site development plan that identifies the following elements (if applicable): (A) Proposed new public and private streets (including any public rights-of-way). (B) Proposed block frontage designations. (C) Proposed land use(s) concept (to the extent anticipated or desired). (D) Proposed non-motorized circulation elements. (E) Proposed pedestrian-oriented focal point and/or other open spaces or recreational features. (F) Critical areas and buffers. (G) Utility areas. (H) Proposed or potential development phases. (ii) Other information as necessary to support compliance with the design standards set forth in subsection (4) of this section.   Page 86 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 62 of 110   Article III - SITE PLANNING STANDARDS 20.127.300 - Purpose. (1) To preserve and protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Port Orchard. (2) To promote the thoughtful layout of buildings, parking areas, circulation, service areas, landscaping, and amenity elements that enhances Port Orchard’s visual character, promotes compatibility between developments and uses, and enhances the function of developments. Also see the individual “purpose” statements for each section in this Article. 20.127.310 - Applicability and compliance. (1) See POMC 20.127.020(1) for clarification on the types of development to which these standards apply. (2) See POMC 20.127.020(2) for the relationship between the provisions in this Article and other documents and codes. (3) See POMC 20.127.020(3) for the application of building additions and remodels and site improvements. 20.127.320 - Relationship to adjacent properties. (1) Purpose. (a) To promote the functional and visual compatibility between developments. (b) To protect the privacy of residents on adjacent properties. (2) Balconies adjacent to side property lines abutting residentially zoned properties. Balconies or rooftop decks within 15 horizontal feet of a side and rear property line abutting a residentially zoned property must feature a railing system that is at least 50 percent opaque. Specifically, 50 percent of the area below the railing must be a sight-obscuring structure. Departures will be allowed where it is determined that the proposed design will not create a compatibility problem in the near- and long-term based on the unique site context.     Page 87 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 63 of 110     Figure 20.127.320(2) Privacy standards for balconies within 15 feet of side property lines.     (3) Light and air access and privacy along the side and rear property lines. Buildings or portions thereof containing multi-household dwelling units whose only solar access (windows) is from the applicable side of the building (facing towards the side property line) must be set back from the applicable side or rear property lines at least 15 feet. See Figures 20.127.320(2) and (3). Departures will be allowed where it is determined that the proposed design will not create a compatibility problem in the near- and long-term based on the unique site context.        Page 88 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 64 of 110   Figure 20.127.320(3) Solar access and privacy standards for multi-household residential buildings along side/rear property lines. Where side setbacks are required. Where there are no side setbacks and where windowless firewalls may be built up to the property line.     Page 89 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 65 of 110   20.127.330 - Non-motorized circulation & design. (1) Purpose. (a) To improve the pedestrian and bicycling environment by making it easier, safer, and more comfortable to walk or ride among residences, to businesses, to the street sidewalk, to transit stops, through parking lots, to adjacent properties, and to connections throughout the city. (b) To enhance access to on- and off-site areas and pedestrian/bicycle paths. (2) Access to sidewalk. All buildings must feature pedestrian connections to a sidewalk per applicable block frontage standards in Article II of this chapter. See subsection (4) of this section for access design requirements.   Figure 20.127.330(2) Examples of direct pedestrian access to buildings from the street.   (3) Internal circulation. (a) For sites with multiple buildings, pedestrian paths or walkways connecting businesses and residential entries on the same development site must be provided. Routes that minimize walking distances must be utilized to the extent practical. Departures will be allowed where steep slopes prevent a direct connection or where an indirect route would enhance the design and/or use of a common usable open space. See subsection (4) of this section for walkway design standards.    Page 90 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 66 of 110     Figure 20.127.330(3)(a) Internal and external pedestrian connections are important.   (b) Sites with residential units. Provide direct pedestrian access between all ground related unit entries and a public street or to a clearly marked walkway network or open space that has direct access to a public street. Residential developments must provide a pedestrian circulation network that connects all main entrances on the site to other areas of the site, such as: (i) Parking areas. (ii) Recreational areas. (iii) Common outdoor areas. (iv) Any pedestrian amenities. For townhouses or other residential units fronting the street, the sidewalk may be used to meet this standard.    Page 91 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 67 of 110     Figure 20.127.330(3)(b)(i) Direct walkways between the street and dwelling units are required. The entries of the example on the left connect directly to a public sidewalk while the entries in the right example connect to a common path that extends to the sidewalk.   Figure 20.127.330(3)(b)(ii) Examples of attractive pedestrian connection through a residential development.   (c) Crosswalks are required when a walkway crosses an on-site paved area accessible to vehicles. Crosswalks must contain contrasting material (such as concrete) and/or patterns (such as stamped asphalt), excluding painted surfaces. (d) Pedestrian walkways through parking lots. Developments with 50 parking spaces or more must provide specially marked or paved walkways through parking areas. At least one walkway must be provided every four rows of parking or at a maximum spacing of 200 feet. The walkways must provide a safe connection to the building entrance and meet the walkway design standards set forth in subsection (4) of this section. See examples below.   Page 92 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 68 of 110   Figure 20.127.330(3)(d) Parking area walkway standards and examples. Note the location of the parking lot walkway in the upper right example (connecting shops in one building to the main entry of a grocery store). Note in the both examples that the concrete walkway extends into the vehicular area to provide a highly visible and safe crosswalk.   (e) Connections to adjacent properties (including parks and trails). Except for when adjacent properties have less than five dwelling units, provide pedestrian walkways that connect to adjacent properties. Public sidewalks in the right-of-way shall not count towards this requirement. Departures will be allowed where it is determined that internal connections are not necessary or practical due to shallow lot depths, steep slopes, or other contextual challenges. (f) Barriers that limit future pedestrian access are prohibited. Gates that limit access to employees are permitted. See subsection (4) of this section for walkway design standards.   Page 93 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 69 of 110   (4) Walkway design. (a) All internal pedestrian walkways must have a minimum five-foot-wide unobstructed walking surface, except where wider walkways are prescribed in this Article or where the applicable uses and context dictate wider walkways. (b) Where parking is adjacent to perpendicular or angled parking, an extra two feet of walkway width must be provided to mitigate for parked vehicles overhanging the walk way. (c) Pedestrian walks must be separated from structures at least three feet for landscaping except where the adjacent building façade meets the Storefront block frontage standards per POMC 20.127.120(2). Departures will be considered where other landscaping and/or façade design treatments to provide attractive walkways are proposedwill be considered. Examples include sculptural, mosaic, bas-relief artwork, or other decorative treatments that meet the purpose. Figure 20.127.330(4)(c) below provides one example.   Figure 20.127.330(4)(c) Standards for internal walkways adjacent to buildings. Internal walkways adjacent to building walls that do not meet storefront façade standards must provide at least three feet of landscaping to enhance the character of the walkway. The reviewing authority will consider alternative treatments, such as decorative walls (right example).     Page 94 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 70 of 110   (d) Walkway design where multi-tenant commercial or mixed-use buildings 100 feet or more in length abut parking lots. Such walkways must feature a 12-foot wide sidewalk with: (i) Eight feet minimum unobstructed width. (ii) Trees, as approved by the director or hearing examinerreviewing authority, placed at an average of 50 feet on-center and placed in grates or in planting strips as set forth in subsection (iii) of this section. Departure: Breaks in the tree coverage will be allowed near major building entries to enhance visibility. (iii) Planting strips may be used between any vehicle access or parking area and the walkway, provided that the trees required above are included and the walkway meets the applicable width standards herein and the combined walkway and planting strip is at least 12 feet wide. (iv) See also POMC 20.127.340(4), internal roadway design.   Figure 20.127.330(4)d Example of a successful pedestrian sidewalk between parking lot and storefront.     Page 95 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 71 of 110   20.127.340 - Vehicular circulation & parking. The standards herein supplement the provisions of public works standards and Chapter 20.124 POMC. Where there is a conflict, the provisions herein apply. (1) Purpose. (a) To create a safe, convenient, and efficient network for vehicle circulation and parking. (b) To enhance the visual character of interior access roads. (c) To minimize conflicts with pedestrian circulation and activity. (2) Driveway provisions. (a) Driveways must comply with the public works standards. Where there is a conflict between the driveway provisions in this chapter and those in the public works standards, the driveway provisions in this chapter apply. (b) Drive aisles must meet the standards set forth in POMC 20.124.270, Off-street parking design standards. (c) Minimize parking lot entrances, drive aisles, and other vehicle access routes onto private property from a public right-of-way through the following means: (i) Driveway lanes crossing a public sidewalk must be no wider than the minimum required per entry or exit lane. The city may impose additional restrictions to parking lot and vehicle access points to reduce impacts to public safety, pedestrian movement, on-street vehicle circulation, and visual qualities. (ii) Minimize the number of driveway entrances and comply with the public works standards for driveway entrances. (iii) The reviewing authority may require joint drive aisles serving adjacent developments when joint access is physically and legally available. (iv) Minimize conflicts between entries and vehicle parking and maneuvering areas. (v) At street corner sites, drive aisles must be located on the lowest classified roadway and as close as practical to the property line most distant from the intersection, unless the reviewing authority finds there is a compelling reason to the contrary. (d) Standards for driveways for front-loaded townhouses and other similar attached housing types. (i) Individual driveways are limited to a single lane 12-feet wide. (ii) Driveways shared between two attached units are limited to 20 feet in width. (iii) Front loaded townhouses or other similar attached housing types must be at least 30 feet wide to qualify for individual or shared driveways.     Page 96 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 72 of 110   Figure 20.127.340(2)(d) Driveway standards for front-loaded attached housing types. The left image shows an acceptable front loaded townhouse example in plan view, where individual units are at least 30 feet wide. The below example does not meet that requirement.   (e) Port Orchard Boulevard access. Access from Port Orchard Boulevard except for areas with a designated block frontage as shown in the community design framework maps in POMC 20.127.130 shall be prohibited. (3) Inter-site connectivity. The provision of through vehicle access connections between commercially or non-residentially zoned properties is required except where the reviewing authority determines it is infeasible or undesirable (e.g., where it is determined that such a vehicle connection would impact safe pedestrian movement). See Article II of this chapter for specific block frontage standards. Vehicle access may be in the form of a dedicated or private alley, connected or shared parking lots, shared drive aisles, or similar features. (4) Internal roadway design. (a) To increase the function and appearance of internal roadways on large sites (greater than two acres), street trees and sidewalks must be provided on all internal access roadways, excepting access roads designed solely for the purpose of service (e.g. waste pick-up) and loading. (b) In some instances where traffic speed and volume are low, the reviewing authority may approve a street where vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian movement are mixed such as in a “woonerf” or “shared street”. Woonerf streets must feature traffic calming and safety measures as well as landscape and amenity features as determined by the reviewing authority.    Page 97 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 73 of 110     Figure 20.127.340(4) Good internal roadway examples. The examples above include angled parking and planter strips with street trees. Pedestrian-scaled lighting also contributes to the character in the upper right image. The above left image illustrates a thoroughfare lane with a row of street trees. A sidewalk is included on one side of the street to provide a strategic connection between businesses. The right image illustrates the curbless “woonerf” design where travel speeds are low and lanes are shared between pedestrians and vehicles.   (c) Drive-through facilities. Where allowed, drive through facilities (e.g., drive-up windows) must comply with the following. (i) Drive-through lanes, including waiting and holding lanes, must be buffered from the street and internal walkways by one or both of the following: (A) A planting strip at least five feet wide with continuous plantings of evergreen shrubs and/or trees that will, at maturity, provide a continuous evergreen screen at least four feet tall. (B) A wall at least three feet high constructed of brick, stone or siding materials that matches the principal walls of the building to which the sign applies Page 98 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 74 of 110   Departure: Alternative screening schemes may be approved provided they include both the wall and a substantial vegetative screen. The landscaping must comply with Chapter 20.128 POMC. (ii) All sides of drive-through accessory signs must be screened from the view of the street or public right-of-way with landscaping and/or walls of brick, stone or siding materials that match the principal walls of the building to which the sign applies. If landscaping is used for screening, it must provide full screening at maturity and must be large enough at planting to provide at least 70 percent screening of the sign. (ii) Drive-through lanes must not restrict pedestrian access between a public sidewalk and on- site buildings. Walkways must not be located within required stacking space as set forth in the public works standards. (iii) This section contains standards for drive-through lanes and facilities. Signs associated with drive-through lane are regulated under POMC 20.132.050 (7). 20.127.350 - On-site open space. (1) Purpose. (a) To create useable space that is suitable for leisure or recreational activities for residents. (b) To create open space that contributes to the residential setting. (c) To provide plazas that attract shoppers to commercial areas. (d) To provide plazas and other pedestrian oriented spaces in commercial areas that enhance the employees’ and public’s opportunity for active and passive activities, such as dining, resting, people watching, and recreational activities. (e) To enhance the development character and attractiveness of commercial development. (2) Usable residential open space. (a) All multi-household development, including multi-household portions of mixed-use development, must provide minimum usable open space equal to 100 square feet per dwelling unit for studio and one-bedroom dwellings and 150 square feet per dwelling unit for dwellings with two or more bedrooms. Developments adjacent to or across the street from a public park can qualify for a 50 percent reduction in the required open space via a departure, where it is determined that both the park and access to the park help to meet the usable open space purpose. The required open space may be provided in a combination of ways: (i) Shared open space. 100 percent of the required open space may be in the form of shared open space available to all residents and meeting the requirements of subsection (2)(b) of this section. Shared open space may be in the form of courtyards, front porches, patios, play areas gardens or similar spaces. (ii) Ground level private outdoor space. 100 percent of the required open space may be provided by ground level outdoor space that is adjacent and directly accessible to the subject unit. Such open spaces must be enclosed by a fence and/or hedge at least 32 inches in height to qualify. Ground level private open space in excess of minimum requirements Page 99 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 75 of 110   must not be used in the calculations for determining the minimum useable open space requirements for other units in the development. (iii) Balconies. Up to 50 percent of the required open space may be provided by private balconies provided they are at least 36 square feet with no dimension less than six feet. Individual balconies in excess of minimum requirements must not be used in the calculations for determining the minimum useable open space requirements for other units in the development. (iv) Common indoor recreation areas. Up to 50 percent of the required open space may be provided by common indoor recreation areas meeting the requirements of subsection (2)(c) of this section. (v) Shared roof decks. For mixed-use buildings, up to 100 percent of the required open space may be provided by shared roof decks located on the top of buildings which are available to all residents and meet the requirements of subsection (2)(d) of this section. Roof decks in mixed-use buildings shall not be accessible to commercial tenants, employees, or customers. (b) Shared open space. Shared open space can include landscaped courtyards or decks, entrance plazas, gardens with walkways, children’s play areas, pools, and water features provided they are accessible to all residents of the development. Accessible areas used for storm water retention or other multipurpose recreational and/or green spaces that meet the design criteria herein may qualify as shared open space. Special requirements for common usable open spaces include the following: (i) Shared open space must be located in centralized areas that are visible from units within the development. (ii) Required setback areas must not count as shared open space unless the design of the space meets the standards herein. (iii) Shared open space must feature no dimension less than 15 feet in order to provide functional leisure or recreational activity (unless otherwise noted herein). (iv) Shared open space must feature paths or walkable lawns, landscaping, seating, lighting, and play structures, sports courts, or other pedestrian amenities to make the area more functional and enjoyable for a range of users. (v) Shared open space must be separated from ground level windows, streets, service areas and parking lots with landscaping, fencing, and/or other acceptable treatments that enhance safety and privacy for both the shared open space and dwelling units. (vi) When possible, the space should be oriented to receive sunlight, face east, west or preferably south. (vii) Stairways and service elements located within or on the edge of shared open space must not be included in the open space calculations. (viii) Shared porches may qualify as shared open space provided they are at least 8 feet in depth and 96 square feet in total area. (ix) The space must be accessible to all residents of the development. Page 100 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 76 of 110   (x) Natural, artificial, and stormwater ponds may be included in the shared open space. A maximum of 50 percent of the pond surface area, as measured when the pond is at its maximum designed depth, may be counted towards the minimum requirements of subsection (2)(a) of this section. Ponds must be integrated with trails and other features listed above to qualify as shared open space.   Figure 20.127.350(2)(b)(i) Shared open space examples. The upper examples include a combination of open lawn area for informal recreation plus walkways and decorative landscape areas to enhance the setting for residents. The left image above includes a covered gathering space with outdoor grills adjacent to a landscaped commons with a central walkway. The right image includes a pond/wetland type area with boardwalk and seating areas.        Page 101 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 77 of 110   Figure 20.127.350(2)(b)(ii) Acceptable and unacceptable examples of ponds as open space. The above images show an acceptable example of using a pond as shared open space. Lawns, gentle slopes, and a perimeter walking path are integrated into this amenity. The above image shows a stormwater pond that would not qualify as shared open space. The pond is fenced, inaccessible to users of the development, and it is lined by steep rocky banks.   (c) Indoor recreational areas. Such spaces must meet the following conditions: (i) The space must be located in a visible area, such as near an entrance, lobby, or high traffic corridors. (ii) Space must be designed specifically to serve interior recreational functions and not merely be leftover unrentable space used to meet the open space requirement. Such space must include amenities and design elements that will encourage use by residents. (d) Shared rooftop decks. Such spaces must meet the following requirements: Page 102 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 78 of 110   (i) Space must feature hard surfacing and provide amenities such as seating areas, landscaping, and/or other features that encourage use. (ii) Space must integrate landscaping elements that enhance the character of the space and encourage its use. (iii) Space must incorporate features that provide for the safety of residents, such as enclosures, railings, and appropriate lighting levels.   Figure 20.127.350(2)(d) Rooftop deck examples.   (3) Usable commercial open space. New developments with non-residential uses (except for development within the Employment – Industrial/Office zone) on sites with a total site area greater than 0.5 acre must provide open space equal to at least two percent of the gross square footage of the development. The open space may be in the form of pedestrian-oriented space per subsection (4) of this section, garden, play area or other open space feature that serves both as a visual amenity and a place for human activity. Portions of sidewalks that are wider than 12 feet and which meet the standards of pedestrian-oriented space may be counted toward this requirement. For this specific standard, “Site area” includes all land needed for the non-residential portion of the project including parking, service areas, access and required landscaping. Non-residential open space features must be approved by the reviewing authority. Departure: Open space area may be reduced to one percent of the development envelope if the reviewing authority finds the project includes exceptional design features and elements that meet the purpose of the standards. This includes open spaces that feature a combination of design (site materials, amenities, and configuration) and location/context that clearly exceed typical plaza designs found in the region.        Page 103 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 79 of 110   Figure 20.127.350(3) Example site development integrating usable commercial open space.   (4) Pedestrian-oriented space design criteria. This subsection describes the requirements and desired characteristics of pedestrian-oriented space (which may be used to meet the requirements of subsection (3) of this section). (a) Required pedestrian-oriented space features. (i) Visual and pedestrian access into the site from a street, private access road, or publicly- accessible parking area. (ii) Paved walking surfaces of either concrete or approved unit paving. (iii) The spaces must be located in or adjacent to areas with significant pedestrian traffic to provide interest and security, such as adjacent to or visible from a building entry. (iv) At least two linear feet of seating area (a bench or ledge at least 16 inches deep and appropriate seating height) or one individual seat per 60 square feet of plaza area or open space. (v) Landscaping components that add visual interest and are not a visual barrier. This could include planting beds, raised planters, and/or potted plants. (b) Desirable pedestrian-oriented space features. (i) Pedestrian amenities, such as site furniture, lighting, artwork, drinking fountains, shade structures or other similar features. (ii) Adjacent buildings with transparent windows and doors covering at least 50 percent of the façade between 30 inches and 10 feet above the ground level. (iii) Pedestrian weather protection, alcoves, seating, or other features along building edges to allow for outdoor gathering. (iv) Concrete or unit paving. (c) Features prohibited within a pedestrian-oriented space. Page 104 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 80 of 110   (i) Asphalt pavement. (ii) Adjacent service areas (e.g., trash areas) that are not separated with landscaping, as required in POMC 20.127.360, Location and design of service areas and mechanical equipment. (iii) Adjacent chain-link fences. (iv) Adjacent "blank walls" without "blank wall treatment" (see POMC 20.127.460(3)). (v) Outdoor storage.   Figure 20.127.350(4)(i) Example of standards applied to a small pedestrian-oriented space.   Page 105 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 81 of 110   Figure 20.127.350(4)(ii) Desirable examples of pedestrian-oriented space. The left example above is a colorful plaza with outdoor seating, landscaping elements and direct access to adjacent retail uses. The upper right image is a commons area with adjacent covered areas. A covered outdoor gathering space (left) may be used to meet pedestrian-oriented space requirements. In the right image, the widened sidewalk area may be counted as pedestrian-oriented space.   (5) Useable mixed-use open space. Developments with a mix of residential and non-residential uses may double-count useable open space for both residential units and commercial square footage, provided the double-counted open space meets the requirements of both subsections (2) and (3) of this section. Page 106 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 82 of 110   20.127.360 - Location and design of service areas and mechanical equipment. (1) Purpose. (a) To minimize adverse visual, odor, and noise impacts of mechanical equipment, utility cabinets and service areas at ground and roof levels. (b) To provide adequate, durable, well-maintained, and accessible service and equipment areas. (c) To protect residential uses and adjacent properties from impacts due to location and utilization of service areas. (2) Location of ground related service areas and mechanical equipment. (a) Service areas (loading docks, trash dumpsters, compactors, recycling areas, electrical panels, and mechanical equipment areas) must be located for convenient service access while avoiding negative visual, auditory, olfactory, or physical impacts on the streetscape environment and adjacent residentially zoned properties. Service areas must be sited for alley access if available. The director and/or hearing examinerreviewing authority may require evidence that such elements will not significantly impact neighboring properties or public areas. (For example, the reviewing authority may require noise damping specifications may be required for fans located near residential zones.) (b) Exterior loading areas. Exterior loading areas for commercial uses must not be located within 20 feet of a single family residentially zoned property Departure opportunity: Exterior commercial loading areas are exempt from this standard if the reviewing authority finds such a restriction does not allow feasible development and alternative design measures can successfully mitigate potential negative impacts. For example, areas and drives may be required by the reviewing authority to be separated from the residential lot by a masonry wall at least eight feet high. (c) Service areas must not be visible from the sidewalk and adjacent properties. Where the reviewing authority finds that the only option for locating a service area is an area visible from a public right-of-way, resident/customer parking area, internal walkway or pedestrian area, or from an adjacent property, the area must be screened with structural and landscaping screening measures provided in subsection (3) of this section and Chapter 20.128, Landscaping. Departure opportunity: Service elements accessible from an alley are exempt from screening requirements. (d) Design for safety. Other provisions of this section notwithstanding, service areas used by residents must be located to avoid entrapment areas and other conditions where personal security is potentially a problem. The reviewing authority may require Ppedestrian-scaled lighting or other measures may be required to enhance security. (e) Locate and shield noise-producing mechanical equipment, such as fans, heat pumps, etc. to minimize sounds and reduce impacts to adjacent residentially zoned properties.    Page 107 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 83 of 110     Figure 20.127.360(2) Service element location. Locate service elements to reduce impacts on the residential and pedestrian environment, and provide appropriate enclosure   (3) Screening of ground related service areas and mechanical equipment. (a) Where screening of ground level service areas is called for [see subsection (2) of this section], adhere to the following: (i) A structural enclosure must be constructed of masonry, heavy-gauge metal, or decay- resistant material that is also used with the architecture of the main building. The reviewing authority may allow materials other than those used for the main building if the finishes are similar in color and texture or if the proposed enclosure materials are more durable than those for the main structure. The walls must be sufficient to provide full screening from the affected roadway, pedestrian areas or adjacent use. The enclosure may use overlapping walls to screen dumpsters and other materials (see Figure 20.127.360(3) below). (ii) Gates must be made of heavy-gauge, site-obscuring material. Chain link or chain link with slats is not an acceptable material for enclosures or gates. (iii) Where the inside of service enclosures are visible from surrounding streets, walkways, and buildings, an opaque or semi-opaque horizontal cover or screen must be used to mitigate unsightly views. The horizontal screen/cover should be integrated into the enclosure design and compatible with adjacent development. Page 108 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 84 of 110   (iv) Collection points must be located and configured so that the enclosure gate swing does not obstruct pedestrian or vehicle traffic, or does not require that a hauling truck project into any public right-of-way. Ensure that screening elements allow for efficient service delivery and removal operations. (v) The service area must be paved. (b) The sides and rear of service enclosures must be screened with landscaping at least five feet wide in locations visible from the street, parking lots, and walkways to soften views of the screening element and add visual interest. Departures from the provisions of subsections (3)(a) and (3)(b) above will be considered provided the enclosure and landscaping treatment meet the purpose of the standards and add visual interest to site users.   Figure 20.127.360(3) Acceptable screening enclosures.   (4) Utility meters, electrical conduit, and other service utility apparatus. (a) These elements must be located and/or designed to minimize their visibility to the public. Project designers are strongly encouraged to coordinate with applicable service providers early All three examples use durable and attractive enclosures with trees and shrubs to soften views of the enclosures from the side. The lower left example uses a trellis structure on top – a desirable example particularly where the top of the enclosures are visible from surrounding buildings, streets, and walkways (due to topography or building heights). Page 109 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 85 of 110   in the design process to determine the best approach in meeting these standards. If such elements are mounted in a location visible from the street, pedestrian walkway, shared open space, or shared auto courtyards, they must be screened with vegetation and/or integrated into the building’s architecture.   Figure 20.127.360(4) Utility meter location and screening - good and bad examples. Place utility meters in less visible locations. The upper and lower left examples are successfully tucked away in a less visible location and/or screened by vegetation. The right images are poorly executed and would not be permitted in such visible locations. Such meters must be coordinated and better integrated with the architecture of the building.     Page 110 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 86 of 110   (5) Location and screening of roof mounted mechanical equipment. (a) All rooftop mechanical equipment, including air conditioners, heaters, vents, and similar equipment must be fully screened from public view both at grade and from higher buildings with the exception of solar panels and roof-mounted wind turbines. Screening must be located so as not to interfere with operation of the equipment. (b) For rooftop equipment, all screening devices must be well integrated into the architectural design through such elements as parapet walls, false roofs, roof wells, clerestories, or equipment rooms. Screening walls or unit-mounted screening is allowed but less desirable. Wood must not be used for screens or enclosures. Louvered designs are acceptable if consistent with building design style. Perforated metal is not permitted (c) The screening materials must be of material requiring minimal maintenance, and must be as high as the equipment being screened. (d) Locate and shield noise-producing mechanical equipment, such as fans, heat pumps, etc. to minimize sounds and reduce impacts to adjacent residentially zoned properties.     Figure 20.127.360(5) Examples of how to screen roof-mounted mechanical equipment. The examples above use walls to screen rooftop mechanical equipment from view from the street.   Page 111 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 87 of 110   Article IV - BUILDING DESIGN STANDARDS 20.127.400 - Purpose. See the individual “purpose” statements for each section in this Article. 20.127.410 - Applicability and compliance. (1) See POMC 20.127.020(1) for clarification on the types of development to which these standards apply. (2) See POMC 20.127.020(2) for the relationship between the provisions in this Article and other documents and codes. (3) See POMC 20.127.020(3) for the application of building additions and remodels and site improvements. 20.127.420 - Building character. (1) Purpose. (a) To promote buildings with an architectural character that reflects the region’s aesthetic and is based on human scaled design details, durable high quality materials, sustainable design measures, and respond uniquely to the site’s context. (b) To emphasize that high quality design is most critical to Port Orchard’s high visibility sites and corridors. (c) To avoid generic, corporate architectural design that degrades the character and identity of Port Orchard. (2) Corporate architecture. (a) Architecture that is defined predominately by corporate identity features and is difficult to adapt to other uses is prohibited. For example, some franchise convenience uses have very specific architectural features (such as a distinctive roofline design that functions as a sign) that reinforce their identity. As tenants change in these types of buildings, these corporate identity features can negatively impact the character of the area and identity of new tenants. These features can also be very expensive to reconfigure and adapt to new uses. (b) Exemptions. This prohibition does not apply the Bravoce Terrace and Sedgwick Road areas identified in Figure 20.127.420.    Page 112 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 88 of 110     Figure 20.127.420 Areas exempt from the prohibition of corporate architecture.     Page 113 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 89 of 110   20.127.430 - Building massing & articulation. (1) Purpose. (a) To employ façade articulation techniques that reduce the perceived scale of large buildings and add visual interest from all observable scales. (b) To create clear and welcoming building entries. (2) Façade articulation - non-residential. Storefronts and other buildings with non-residential uses on the ground level façade must include articulation features every 40 feet (maximum) to create a pattern of small storefronts. At least three of the following features must be employed at intervals no greater than 40 feet: (a) Window patterns and/or entries. (b) Use of weather protection features. (c) Use of vertical piers/columns. (d) Change in roofline per subsection (6) of this section. (e) Change in building material or siding style. (f) Other design techniques that effectively reinforce a pattern of small storefronts compatible with the building’s surrounding context. Other features that could be used to meet the standards on block frontages that are not designated as storefront (g) Vertical elements such as a trellis with plants, green wall, art element. (h) Providing vertical building modulation of at least 12 inches in depth if tied to a change in roofline per subsection (6) of this section or a change in building material, siding style, or color. Departure: Other articulation features may be used provided they meet the purpose of the standards and the design criteria set forth in subsection (4) of this section.   Page 114 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 90 of 110   Figure 20.127.430(2) Façade articulation examples. The left image uses window patterns, weather protection elements, and roofline modulation. The photo example to the right also includes window patterns and weather protection along with a change in masonry texture and color to articulate the façade. The lower example illustrates how a multitenant retail building can successfully be articulated (windows, weather protection, vertical building modulation, and roofline changes)   (3) Façade articulation - residential. Residential buildings must include articulation features at intervals that relate to the location/size of individual units within the building (or no more than every 30 feet) to break up the massing of the building and add visual interest and compatibility to the surrounding context. At least three of the following features must be employed at intervals no greater than the unit interval or 30 feet (whichever is less): (a) Use of windows and/or entries. (b) Change in roofline per subsection (6) of this section. (c) Change in building material, siding style, and/or window pattern. (d) Providing vertical building modulation of at least 12 inches in depth if tied to a change in roofline modulation per subsection (6) of this section or a change in building material, siding style, or Page 115 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 91 of 110   color. Balconies may be used to qualify for this option if they are recessed or projected from the façade by at least 18 inches. Juliet balconies or other balconies that appear to be tacked on to the façade will not qualify for this option unless they employ high quality materials and effectively meet the purpose of the standards. (e) Vertical elements such as a trellis with plants, green wall, art element. (f) Other design techniques that effectively break up the massing at no more than 30-foot intervals. Departures: Other articulation features will be considered provided they meet the purpose of the standards and the design criteria set forth in subsection (4) of this section.   Figure 20.127.430(3) Residential façade articulation examples. Below examples use a combination of vertical building modulation, window patterns, material changes, and roofline modulation.   (4) Departure criteria associated with articulation standards. Proposals must meet the purpose of the standards. The following criteria will be considered in determining whether the proposed articulation treatment meets the “purpose”. (a) Consider the type and width of the proposed articulation treatment and how effective it is in meeting the purpose given the building’s current and desired context (per Port Orchard’s Comprehensive Plan or applicable adopted subarea plan). Page 116 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 92 of 110   (b) Consider the applicable block frontage designation. Undesignated block frontages warrant more flexibility than block frontages designated as mixed or landscaped. (c) Consider the size and width of the building. Smaller buildings warrant greater flexibility than larger buildings. (d) Consider the quality of façade materials in concert with doors, windows, and other façade features and their ability to add visual interest to the street from a pedestrian scale and more distant observable scales.   Figure 20.127.430(4) Façade articulation departure examples. This building would be a good departure example. Its two clear articulation features are the window patterns and the entry/building modulation feature (3 minimum are required). However, the overall effectiveness of these articulation features combined with the high quality of materials and detailing and the relatively small width of the building help it meet the purpose of the standards.   (5) Maximum façade width. For most buildings, small scale articulation techniques (see subsections (2) and (3) above) are sufficient to reduce the perceived scale of buildings, add visual interest, and contribute to the pedestrian environment. Larger buildings need more substantial articulated/modulated features to break up the massing and add visual interest. Building façades wider than 100 feet must include at least one of the following features to break up the massing of the building and add visual interest. Building walls facing alleys, rear or side yards are not subject to the standards herein, except for zone edge properties, when adjacent to a lower intensity zoning district. Page 117 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 93 of 110   (a) Provide vertical building modulation at least 20 feet deep and 30 feet wide. For multi-story buildings, the modulation must extend through more than one-half of the building floors. (b) Use of a contrasting vertical modulated design component featuring all of the following: (i) Component extends through all floors above the first floor fronting on the street. Exception: upper floors that are set back more than ten feet horizontally from the façade are exempt. (ii) Utilizes a change in building materials that effectively contrasts with the rest of the façade. (iii) Component is modulated vertically from the rest of the façade by an average of six inches. (iv) Component is designed to provide roofline modulation per subsection (6) of this section. (c) Façade employs building walls with contrasting articulation that make it appear like two distinct buildings. To qualify for this option, these contrasting façades must employ all of the following: (i) Different building materials and/or configuration of building materials. (ii) Contrasting window design (sizes or configurations). (d) Departures will be considered provided the design meets the purpose of the standards. Supplemental consideration for approving alternative designs: (i) Width of the façade. The larger the façade, the more substantial articulation/ modulation features need to be. (ii) Block frontage designation. Storefront designated block frontages warrant the most scrutiny while undesignated streets warrant more flexibility. (iii) The type of articulation treatment and how effective it is in meeting the purpose given the building’s context.    Page 118 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 94 of 110     Figure 20.127.430(5)(i) Illustrating maximum façade width standards. Less than 100 feet wide: Meets standard More than 100 feet wide: Does not meet standard   Building incorporates a 20-foot x 30-foot courtyard along the façade to effectively break it up into smaller components: Meets standard.     Page 119 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 95 of 110     Figure 20.127.430(5)(ii) Façade width good and bad examples. Both buildings use modulated entry features to help break up the perceived massing and add visual interest. The left building on East Main (about 110 feet wide) uses an articulated partial third floor along with smaller articulation treatments on the main floors to effectively break up the perceived scale and add visual interest (this would be a good departure example). The building to the right would not be an acceptable example. While the articulated features on the lower floors help, the monotony of the very long upper floor and roofline would not be acceptable.   (6) Roofline modulation. In order to qualify as a façade articulation feature in subsections (2), (3), and (5) of this section, rooflines must employ one or more of the following: (a) For flat roofs or façades with horizontal eave, fascia, or parapet, the minimum vertical dimension of roofline modulation is the greater of two feet or 0.1 multiplied by the wall height (finish grade to top of the wall) when combined with vertical building modulation techniques described in subsections above. Otherwise, the minimum vertical dimension of roofline modulation is the greater of four feet or 0.2 multiplied by the wall height. (b) A pitched roofline or gabled roofline segment of at least 20 feet in width. Buildings with pitched roofs must include a minimum slope of 5:12 and feature modulated roofline components at the interval required per the applicable standard above. (c) A combination of the above. Departures: Other designs will be considered provided the roofline modulation design effectively reduces the perceived scale of the building and adds visual interest.    Page 120 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 96 of 110     Figure 20.127.430(6) Acceptable examples of roofline modulation. Roofline modulation examples for flat roofs. The bottom left building illustrates a pitched roof example and the bottom right building includes a combination of flat and gabled rooflines.     Page 121 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 97 of 110   20.127.440 - Building details. (1) Purpose: (a) To encourage the incorporation of design details and small-scale elements into building façades that are attractive at a pedestrian scale. (b) To integrate window design that adds depth, richness, and visual interest to the façade. (2) Façade details - non-residential and mixed-use buildings. All commercial and mixed-use buildings must be enhanced with appropriate details. All new buildings and additions associated with Level II and III Improvements (see POMC 20.127.020) must employ at least one detail element from each of the three categories below for each façade articulation interval (see POMC 20.127.430). For example, a building with 120 feet of street frontage with a façade articulated at 40-foot intervals will need to meet the standards for each of the three façade segments below. (a) At least one window and/or entry treatment, such as the following, must be employed for each articulation interval: (i) Display windows divided into a grid of multiple panes. (ii) Transom windows. (iii) Roll-up windows/doors. (iv) Other distinctive window treatment that meets the purpose of the standards. (v) Recessed entry. (vi) Decorative door. (vii) Other decorative or specially designed entry treatment that meets the purpose of the standards.     Figure 20.127.440(2)(a) Examples of decorative or specially designed windows and entries. C  B A  Page 122 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 98 of 110   Figure 20.127.440(2)(a) Examples of decorative or specially designed windows and entries. Examples of decorative or specially designed windows and entries. A = openable storefront window. B = transom windows. C = openable window with decorative details. D = decorative window shades. E = Decorative door. F = recessed entry.     D E E  Page 123 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 99 of 110   (b) At least one building element or façade detail, such as the following, must be employed for each articulation interval: (i) Custom-designed weather protection element such as a steel canopy, cloth awning, or retractable awning. (ii) Decorative building-mounted light fixtures. (iii) Bay windows, trellises, towers, and similar elements. (iv) Decorative, custom hanging sign(s) (option only available for building remodels). (v) Other details or elements that meet the purpose of these standards.   Figure 20.127.440(2)(b) Examples of attached elements that enhance the visual intrigue of the building. Examples of elements attached to façade that enhance the visual intrigue of the building. A = retractable awning. B = custom hanging bike rack and repair station integrated as a storefront design element. C = decorative façade/sign lighting D and E = custom decorative canopy. F decorative tower.     C B A  D F E  Page 124 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 100 of 110   (c) At least one building material and other façade element, such as the following, must be employed for each articulation interval: (i) Use of decorative building materials/use of building materials. Examples include decorative use of brick, tile, or stonework. (ii) Artwork on building, such as a mural or bas-relief sculpture. (iii) Decorative kick-plate, pilaster, base panel, or other similar feature. (iv) Hand-crafted material, such as special wrought iron or carved wood. (v) Other details that meet the purpose of the standards. “Custom,” “decorative,” or “hand-crafted” elements referenced above must be distinctive or “one-of-a-kind” elements or unusual designs that require a high level of craftsmanship. Departures will be considered provided the façade (at the overall scale and at the individual articulation scale) meets the purpose of the standards above.   Figure 20.127.440(2)(c) Examples of decorative surface materials. Examples of decorative surface materials. A = decorative brick/design. B = decorative tile-work and column pattern. C = decorative medallion. D = decorative mosaic tile work. E = decorative bulkhead. F = Decorative materials and design.   A  B  C  F  E  D  Page 125 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 101 of 110   (3) Window design standards. All windows (except storefront display windows) must employ designs that add depth and richness to the façade. At least one of the following features must be included to meet this requirement: (a) Recess windows at least two inches from the façade. (b) Incorporate window trim (at least three inches wide) around windows (c) Incorporate other design treatments that add depth, richness, and visual interest to the façade. Departures from the window standards above will be considered provided the design meets the purpose of the standards.   Figure 20.127.440(3) Acceptable and unacceptable window design examples. Recessed and/or trimmed windows above. The window in the left image lacks any other detail that adds visual interest. However, the right example, with its prominent black sash and muntins and frieze/apron details above and below the windows would be acceptable departure design.     Page 126 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 102 of 110   (4) Cornice/roofline design for flat roofs. Non-residential and mixed-use buildings employing a flat roof must employ a distinctive roofline that effectively provides an identifiable “top” to the building, including one of the following (Figure 20.127.440(4) below illustrates acceptable and unacceptable examples): (a) A traditional cornice line or a contemporary interpretation of a traditional cornice line. Such rooflines must be proportional to the size and scale of the building. (b) Understated cornice lines are permitted depending on the materials and design of the base and middle elements in reinforcing the base/middle/top configuration. Rooftop solar units are permitted, provided the placement and design of units visible from the surrounding streetscape are carefully integrated into the overall design concept of the building. Departure: Alternative roofline designs may be acceptable provided the building design, collectively, meets the purpose of the standards. For example, adding additional articulation treatments and/or detailing may help the building meet the departure criteria.   Figure 20.127.440.D Examples of buildings employing confident and distinctive rooflines.       Building 1 uses a dramatic overhanging cornice at the corner. The left portion of Building 1 uses a very simple cornice line - to go with the upper level setback. Building 2 uses a traditional cornice line. 2 1  Page 127 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 103 of 110   Figure 20.127.440.D Examples of buildings employing confident and distinctive rooflines.        Building 3 uses capped projecting columns along with an understated cornice line. Building 4 uses a very simple roofline - which is acceptable in this case due to the prominence of the wooden canopy.   (5) Articulated building entries. The primary building entrance for an office building, hotel, apartment building, public or community-based facility or other multi-story commercial building must be designed as a clearly defined and demarcated standout architectural feature of the building. Such entrances must be easily distinguishable from regular storefront entrances on the building. Such entries must be scaled proportional to the building. See Figure 20.127.440(5) below for good examples.   Figure 20.127.440(5) Acceptable building entry examples.     4  3  Page 128 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 104 of 110   20.127.450 - Building materials. (1) Purpose. (a) To encourage the use of durable, high quality, and urban building materials that minimize maintenance cost and provide visual interest from all observable vantage points. (b) To promote the use of a distinctive mix of materials that helps to articulate façades and lends a sense of depth and richness to the buildings. (c) To place the highest priority on the first floor in the quality and detailing of materials at the pedestrian scale. (2) Quality building materials. Applicants must use high quality durable materials. This is most important for the base of buildings, particularly for commercial and mixed-use buildings where the façade is sited close to sidewalks. At a minimum, stone, brick or tile masonry, or architectural concrete (first two feet only) must be used (excluding window and door areas) for the first floor of cladding on non-residential or mixed-use buildings and the first two feet of residential buildings. (3) Special conditions and limitations for concrete block (also known as concrete masonry unit or CMU). Concrete block may be used as a cladding material if it is incorporated with other permitted materials and/or incorporates a combination of textures and/or colors to add visual interest. For example, combining split or rock-façade units with smooth blocks can create distinctive patterns. The figure below illustrates acceptable concrete block use/designs.   Figure 20.127.450(3) Acceptable concrete block use/design. CMU is the primary cladding for the corner element above, but secondary to brick on the main façade s. The corner element uses a combination of decorative split faced CMU closer to the sidewalk and smooth- faced CMU that is colored to look more like traditional white terra cotta tiles. The above façade illustrates an acceptable alternative example, as CMU is used as the primary cladding material. Note the use of split-façade CMU’s above each of the awnings and coupled with the use of smooth-façade CMU’s on the vertical columns (which employ black accent tiles for added interest).     Page 129 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 105 of 110   (4) Special conditions and limitations for metal siding. Metal siding may be used as a secondary cladding material if it is incorporated with other permitted materials and complies with the following standards: (a) It must feature visible corner molding and trim and must not extend lower than two feet above grade. Masonry, concrete, or other durable material must be incorporated between the metal siding and the ground plane. (b) Metal siding must be factory finished with a matte, non-reflective surface. (c) Use of at least two colors of metal siding on the façade is encouraged but not required. Departures: Other designs will be considered provided the material’s integration and overall façade composition meets the purpose of the standards.   Figure 20.127.450(4) Acceptable metal siding examples. The use of metal siding in each example above is secondary to masonry. The left and right images are more contemporary in character, whereas the middle image is more rustic and industrial, with more refined windows.     Page 130 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 106 of 110   (5) Special conditions and limitations for the use of Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS). Such material/finishes may be used as a decorative accent cladding material if incorporated with other permitted materials and compliant with the following: (a) EIFS is limited to no more than 20 percent of the total façade area and may not be the primary cladding material. (b) EIFS must feature a smooth or sand finish only. (c) EIFS must be trimmed in wood, masonry, or other material and must be sheltered from weather by roof overhangs or other methods. (d) EIFS must not extend lower than eight feet above grade. Concrete, masonry, or other durable material must be used for ground level wall surfaces to provide a durable surface where damage is most likely. Departures to allow up to 50 percent coverage of the façade and other design treatments will be considered provided the material’s integration and overall façade composition meets the purpose of the standards.   Figure 20.127.450(5) Acceptable and unacceptable EIFS examples. Note the use of brick and decorative concrete block on the ground level and EIFS on the second floor of the left image. The window treatments visible on the second floor add depth and interest to the façade. The right image employs EIFS between the window and sidewalk - this design is prohibited.   (6) Special conditions and limitations for cementitious wall board paneling/siding. Such material may be used provided it meets the following provisions: (a) Cement board paneling/siding may not be used on the ground floor of non-residential or mixed- use buildings where adjacent to a sidewalk or other pedestrian path. (b) Where cement board paneling/siding is the dominant siding material, the design must integrate a mix of colors and/or textures that are articulated consistent with windows, balconies, and modulated building surfaces and are balanced with façade details that add visual interest from the ground level and adjacent buildings. Departures: Other designs will be considered provided the material’s integration and overall façade composition meets the purpose of the standards. Page 131 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 107 of 110     Figure 20.127.450(6) Acceptable and unacceptable cementitious wall board examples. The above building uses cementitious wall board in different textures and colors to help articulate the façade. The white color replicates the board and batten style in the left image and green color in the right image effectively replicates horizontal wood siding. The wall board panels covering a large area in a single color would not meet the purpose of the standards. The right image is a better example and combines larger panels (dark maroon color) with horizontal wall board siding (beige color) as effective articulation features. Below is a similar acceptable example. Page 132 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 108 of 110   Figure 20.127.450(6) Acceptable and unacceptable cementitious wall board examples. Another acceptable wall board example replicating board and batten style with horizontal siding integrated with different colors and roofline modulation.     Page 133 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 109 of 110   20.127.460 - Blank wall treatments. (1) Purpose. (a) To avoid untreated blank walls. (b) To retain and enhance the character of Port Orchard’s streetscapes. (2) Blank wall definition. A wall (including building façades and retaining walls) is considered a blank wall if it is over ten feet in height, has a horizontal length greater than 15 feet, and does not include a transparent window or door.   Figure 20.127.460(2) Blank wall definition.   (3) Untreated blank walls visible from a public street, pedestrian-oriented space, common usable open space, or pedestrian walkway are prohibited. Methods to treat blank walls can include: (a) Display windows at least 16 inches of depth to allow for changeable displays. Tack on display cases do not qualify as a blank wall treatment. (b) Landscape planting bed at least five feet wide or a raised planter bed at least two feet high and three feet wide in front of the wall with planting materials that are sufficient to obscure or screen at least 60 percent of the wall’s surface within three years. (c) Installing a vertical trellis in front of the wall with climbing vines or plant materials. (d) Installing a mural as approved by the reviewing authority. (e) Special building detailing that adds visual interest at a pedestrian scale. Such detailing must use a variety of surfaces; monotonous designs will not meet the purpose of the standards. For large visible blank walls, a variety of treatments may be required to meet the purpose of the standards.    Page 134 of 198     DRAFT PORT ORCHARD DESIGN STANDARDS Revised: February 13, 2018 Page 110 of 110     Figure 20.127.460(3) Acceptable and unacceptable blank wall treatments. The left image illustrates that heavy landscaping can be very effective in treating a large blank wall. The building in the middle image uses a combination of planted trellises and display ads integrated with the building’s architecture along a façade facing a drive-through. The example in the right image simply doesn’t use enough treatments and the result is a stark and unwelcome streetscape.   Page 135 of 198 DRAFT Port Orchard Design Standards  2/14/2018  OVERVIEW  (1) Project Goals The Design Standards are a key tool in implementing the goals and policies of Port Orchard’s Comprehensive Plan. Specific goals:  Provide clear objectives for those embarking on development projects in Port Orchard.  Ensure that new commercial and multi-household development is of high quality and beneficially contributes to Port Orchard’s character.  Promote Port Orchard’s quality of life for residents and businesses  Upgrade the visual appearance of Port Orchard’s principal vehicular corridors.  Ensure that new developments within existing neighborhoods are compatible with, and enhance the character of, Port Orchard’s neighborhoods.  Promote an increase in walking and bicycling throughout the city.  Maintain and enhance property values within Port Orchard. (II) Suggested Regulatory Approach: Providing Predictability AND Flexibility The Design Standards seek to provide a combination of predictability and flexibility that fits the Port Orchard situation. We’ve often called this the “Guidard” approach – which strategically integrates standards and guidelines. Our suggested way to accomplish this is to:  Provide clear minimum standards so applicants and decision makers understand what the base requirements are. This is where we need to be clear about what’s the minimum acceptable compliance level, whether it’s the amount of façade transparency along a street, the amount of usable open space that’s required, or the maximum width of a building before some form of articulation or modulation is needed to break up the building’s massing.  Offer a number of ways of meeting particular standards. For example, many standards include a toolbox of options, whereby the applicant needs to accomplish one or more of the choices. This allows the applicant some flexibility in designing the project. It also allows the applicant some control over design and materials costs. On our end, we need to make sure that the minimum standards meet the city’s design objectives, but aren’t so difficult to achieve that they increase costs excessively or overly restrict design.  Offer strategic departure opportunities. These allow applicants to propose alternative techniques to comply with specific standards. Unlike variances, departures are voluntary options. Applicants need to demonstrate how such alternative designs meet the purpose and other special departure criteria. We suggest that departures are offered only for certain standards where flexibility is warranted. Page 136 of 198 DESIGN STANDARDS ‐  REVISIONS TO EXISTING CODE        Repeal Ordinance 1478 prohibiting access from Port Orchard Boulevard.    Chapter 2.78  DESIGN REVIEW BOARD  Sections:  2.78.0102.78.010    Purpose of board.  2.78.0202.78.020    Definitions.  2.78.0302.78.030    Board established – Membership.  2.78.0402.78.040    Terms of membership.  2.78.0502.78.050    Meetings.  2.78.0602.78.060    Powers and duties.  2.78.0702.78.070    Conflict of interest.  2.78.0802.78.080    Administrative support.    2.78.010 Purpose of board.  The purpose of the design review board (DRB) is:  (1)  Tto review development applications associated with development in the downtown overlay district  area. The DRB will review applications and makeprovide  recommendations to the director of planning  regarding the an applications’ consistency with the City’s adopted design guidelinesstandards.   (2) To review completed projects and evaluate design outcomes for the purposes of determining  whether amendments to the design standards (POMC 20.128‐131) should be recommended, and to  make recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council for amendments to the City’s  Design Standards as found in POMC 20.128.     2.78.020 Definitions.  (1) “Board” or “DRB” means the design review board.  (2) “Director” means the director of planningDepartment of Community Development Director or  designee.  (3) “Design guidelinesstandards” means the design and building standards for the downtown overlay  district as now or hereafter adopted by city council resolution or ordinance.adopted in sections 20.128.  (Ord. 006‐08 § 1; Ord. 035‐07 § 1).    2.78.030 Board established – Membership.  (1) Appointment. There is created a design review board consisting of not less than five and not more  than seven members who shall be appointed by the mayor subject to confirmation by the city council.  Vacancies occurring otherwise than upon the expiration of terms may be filled for the unexpired terms  by the mayor subject to confirmation by the city council.  (2) Membership. A five‐member board shall consist of three lay members who reside within city limits or  reside within the Port Orchard urban growth area and have an interest in architecture, building, or  design, and two professional members who reside within city limits or reside within the Port Orchard  urban growth area or own a business within the city of Port Orchard, and who are desired to have  expertise in any one of the following fields: architecture, landscape architecture, urban design/planning,  structural engineering, graphic, industrial, and interior design, building or carpentry, or similar  Page 137 of 198 disciplines. A seven‐member board shall consist of four lay members and three professional members  who meet the qualifications set forth above.  (3) Compensation. Board members shall serve without compensation.     2.78.040 Terms of membership.  (1) Terms. The initial terms of the appointed positions by position number shall expire on December  31st of the year set opposite said position number as follows:  Lay Position No. 1 – 2009;  Lay Position No. 2 – 2010;  Lay Position No. 3 – 2011;  Lay Position No. 4 – 2011;  Professional Position No. 5 – 2009;  Professional Position No. 6 – 2010;  Professional Position No. 7 – 2011.  Thereafter the terms of membership for members shall be three years. No person shall serve more than  two full consecutive terms. An appointment to fill a portion of an unexpired term less than one year in  length shall not be considered a full term.  (2) Removal. When a member misses three consecutive meetings without excuse by the board, the  position may be declared vacant by a majority vote of the other members of the board.     2.78.050 Meetings.  (1) Meetings. The board shall meet at such times deemed necessary for conducting business.  (2) Quorum. No business shall be conducted without a quorum at the meeting. A quorum shall exist  when the meeting is attended by a majority of the members of the board, which may include the  chairperson.  (3) Chairperson. The board shall elect one of its members to serve as chairperson for a term of one year.  The chairperson may be elected to serve one consecutive additional term, but not for more than two  successive terms.  (4) Voting. All actions of the board shall be represented by a vote of the membership. Unless otherwise  provided in this chapter and Chapter 18.94 POMC, a simple majority of the members present at the  meeting in which action is taken shall approve any action taken. The chairperson may vote at the  meetings.  (5) Rules and Procedures. The board may adopt rules and procedures it deems necessary for the  conducting of business.     2.78.060 Powers and duties.  The board is not delegated any executive or legislative power, authority or responsibility and is not  acting on behalf of the city council or the mayor but rather serves in an advisory capacity and makes  recommendations to the director. The powers and duties of the board shall consist of the following:  (1) Preapplication Meeting. One member of the board shall, whenever possible, attend the pre‐ application meeting with staff and the proponent of a project that is subject to design guidelines. The  chairperson shall be responsible for ensuring that this duty is rotated among the board’s members.  (21) Application Review. Review all applications for building permits in areas having adopted design  guidelines compliance with design standards as prescribed elsewhere in this code and make  recommendations regarding the consistency of projects with adopted design standards. The board shall  review the application for consistency with the applicable design guidelines and make a  recommendation to the director.  Page 138 of 198 (3) Biannual Review. Not later than September 30, 2009, and every two years thereafter, provide the  mayor and city council with a written report setting forth the board’s assessment of the design  guidelines, in light of the applications reviewed in the prior two years, and recommending changes to  the design guidelines that are intended to reinforce the purpose of the design guidelines and to provide  greater clarity to applicants.  (42) Annual Review and Recommendations.  The Board shall meet at least once annually to review  completed projects and evaluate design outcomes for the purposes of determining whether  amendments to the design standards (POMC 20.128) are required.  The design review board shall make  its recommendation, even if it recommends that no changes are required, prior to December 31 every  year.  (3) Such other design‐related matters as shall be referred to the board for review and recommendation  by the mayor or city council.     2.78.070 Conflict of interest.  A member of the board shall not participate in review of a project for which the member has a conflict  of interest.   2.78.080 Administrative support.  The planning Department of Community Developmentdepartment shall provide administrative support  for the board.     20.38.200 Downtown overlay district (map designation ‐dod).   (1) Boundaries. The DOD consists of three subareas: the central DOD subarea, DOD west gateway  subarea, and DOD east gateway subarea shall consist of all real property located within the area  depicted on the comprehensive plan DOD map.   (2) Unless exempt pursuant to POMC 20.38.226, no city permit or approval shall be issued for,  and no person shall start, any development that is subject to the design review process until  the development has received design review approval.  (32) Purposes. The purposes of the DOD are to:  (a) Implement the land use goals and policies set forth in the comprehensive plan.  (b) Provide for the development of an integrated mixed use downtown district that contains office,  service, retail, residential and recreational uses within close proximity to one another.  (c) Encourage imaginative site and building design and development while maintaining viewMaintain  view corridors and a small town feel.  (d) Identify significant environmental impacts and ensure appropriate mitigation with attention to  sustainable or low‐impact development.  (e) Encourage environmentally sustainable development.  (f) Promote economic development and job creation in the city.  (g) Encourage energy conservation in building design and layout.  (h) Promote an integrated system of pedestrian‐friendly walkways and parking areas.   (i) Enhance the city’s waterfront character while maintaining the maritime presence.  (jg) Encourage the development of buildings with ground floor retail with office uses and residential  uses above.  (kh) Promote a walkable community by encouraging the development of public open spaces, waterfront  access, and pedestrian‐friendly walkways.  (l) Locate and combine parking areas in order to minimize the number of points of access to and from  Bay Street.  Formatted: Space After: 0 pt, Line spacing: single Page 139 of 198 (m) Encourage architectural and site designs that serve as gathering places in wet and dry  conditions.  (n) Promote greater public transportation availability within Port Orchard and across Sinclair Inlet during  the evening hours to improve access to/from the DOD.     20.38.201 DOD – Permitted uses.   All uses listed below are permitted uses. No other uses shall be permitted in the central DOD, unless  said use is accessory to the principal permitted use or uses. Uses within the east and west “gateways”  may include uses allowed within the underlying zone or any of the central DOD uses.  (1) On lots that do not abut Bay Street the following are permitted uses:  (a) Single‐family attached dwellings.  (b) Multifamily dwellings above the first floor, including but not limited to condominiums.  (c) Amusement/entertainment including but not limited to theaters, bowling, amusement arcades; but  excluding adult entertainment.  (d) Barbers and beauticians.  (e) Bed and breakfasts.  (f) Boat dealers; provided no inventory shall be allowed on site.  (g) Conference centers.  (h) Daycare.  (i) Dock.  (j) Commercial recreation.  (k) General business services.  (l) Health services, including offices, patient clinics, and medical/dental laboratories.  (m) Hotels and motels.  (n) Library.  (o) Liquor and wine stores.  (p) Marinas and marine supply.  (q) Museums.  (r) Parks.  (s) Parking lots and parking structures.  (t) Post office.  (u) Professional offices and services, including financial, accounting, and legal.  (v) Public agency offices.  (w) Retail sales and services listed as permitted uses in a commercial or mixed use zones, except for  motor vehicle dealers, auto supply stores, gas stations, boat dealers, adult entertainment, and fuel  dealers.  (x) Trails.  (y) Water transportation facilities.  (z) Medical marijuana cooperatives as permitted in this chapter.  (2) On lots that abut Bay Street the following are permitted uses:  (a) Single‐family attached dwellings above the first floor.  (b) Multifamily dwellings above the first floor, including but not limited to condominiums.  (c) Amusement/entertainment including but not limited to theaters, bowling, amusement arcades; but  excluding adult entertainment.  (d) Barbers and beauticians.  (e) Bed and breakfasts above the first floor.  (f) Boat dealers; provided no inventory shall be allowed on site.  (g) Conference centers.  Page 140 of 198 (h) Daycare above the first floor.  (i) Dock.  (j) Commercial recreation.  (k) General business services, except bail bonds and similar uses under SIC Code 7389 are prohibited  from the ground floor and must be located above the ground floor.  (l) Health services, including offices, patient clinics, and medical/dental laboratories above the first floor.  (m) Hotels and motels.  (n) Library.  (o) Liquor and wine stores.  (p) Marinas and marine supply.  (q) Museums.  (r) Parks.  (s) Parking lots and parking structures.  (t) Post office.  (u) Professional offices and services, including financial, accounting, and legal above the first floor.  (v) Public agency offices above the first floor.  (w) Retail sales and services listed as permitted uses in a commercial or mixed use zone, except for  motor vehicle dealers, auto supply stores, gas stations, boat dealers, adult entertainment, and fuel  dealers.  (x) Trails.  (y) Water transportation facilities.  (z) Tattoo parlors shall only be allowed on or above the second floor.  (aa) Medical marijuana cooperatives as permitted in this Titlepter.     20.38.202 DOD – Nonconforming uses.   (1) All existing nonresidential uses other than the uses specified in POMC 20.38.201 shall be  legally nonconforming uses. Provided, an existing nonresidential use may be expanded if the  expansion does not more than double the square footage of the use as it existed on the  effective date of these regulations.  (2) All existing single‐family detached residential uses shall be legally nonconforming uses and  may be expanded, altered, or rebuilt provided the structure continues to comply with this  subtitle.   20.38.203 DOD – Conditional uses.   Uses that require a conditional use permit:  (1) Any retail store or complex of retail stores with more than 40,000 square feet of total combined floor  area that is otherwise allowed as a permitted use;   (2) Any building or structure that exceeds the maximum allowable building heights set forth in  POMC 20.38.211 through 20.38.213 and that is otherwise allowed as a permitted use.     20.38.204 DOD – Conditional uses, decision criteria.   Applicable standards for granting a conditional use permit are as follows:   (1) Meets the criteria set forth in Chapter 20.50 POMC;   (2) Project will be designed in accordance with the design standards set forth in POMC  20.38.217 through 20.38.223; and  (3) The applicant agrees to provide a special amenity or amenities as listed in POMC 20.38.214  with a monetary value of one percent of the value of the new/proposed building and land. This  Formatted: Space Before: 0 pt, After: 0 pt Formatted: Space Before: 0 pt, After: 0 pt Page 141 of 198 requirement shall be in addition to any amenity(ies) that the applicant is providing in order to  exceed the basic allowable structure height.     20.38.205 DOD – Lot area.   No minimum lot size is required within the central DOD area. It is the intent of this title that each  enterprise or use be located on a site commensurate with its use and sufficient to meet the  requirements for off‐street parking, loading and unloading, and setbacks.     20.38.206 DOD – Lot coverage.   Development shall comply with the maximum land coverage requirements for the underlying zone, as  set forth in Subtitle V of this Title; provided, there is no maximum lot coverage for development on  either side of Bay Street between Harrison Avenue and Orchard Avenue.     20.38.207 DOD – Minimum setback requirements.   (1) Except as otherwise required by the shoreline master program and critical areas ordinance, as now  or hereafter amended, there is no minimum setback from a property line that does not abut a street  right‐of‐way or alley.   (2) There is no minimum setback from a property line that abuts a street right‐of‐way provided there is a  10‐foot‐wide pedestrian walkway. If there is inadequate right‐of‐way to establish a 10‐foot‐wide  pedestrian walkway, then the building shall be set back a sufficient distance to accommodate a 10‐foot‐ wide pedestrian walkway.   (3) The setback from a property line that abuts an alley shall comply with the requirements for the  underlying zone as set forth in Subtitle VI.         20.38.208 DOD – Structure and measurements.   (1) For purposes of the DOD, structure and building height shall include: Roof forms and decorative  elements not intended for occupancy; mechanical penthouses and elevator overruns and machine  rooms; parapets; and all other roof structures.  (2) Where existing grade and finished grade are different, the lower of either existing grade or finished  grade shall be used to calculate vertical height. For those lots that are between Bay Street and Prospect  Street/Alley and currently abut Bay Street, the existing Bay Street elevation shall be the basis for  measuring structure height.  (3) For those lots within the DOD abutting Bay Street, the Bay Street elevation shall be the basis for  measuring building height.  (4) For those properties in the DOD gateway abutting Bethel Avenue, Bethel Avenue shall be the basis  for measuring building height.     20.38.209 DOD – Allowable building heights.  Building heights may vary based on location of parcel within the DOD and by the opportunity to achieve  a higher structure if certain amenities are incorporated into the development design.     20.38.210 DOD – Heights within the central DOD and DOD east and west gateways on the north side  of Bay Street.                                                            The maximum allowable building height limit shall be 27 feet, which may be increased up to 39  feet when the applicant:   Page 142 of 198 (1) Meets the requirements for a conditional use permit, as set forth in Chapter 20.50 POMC;   (2) P provides water access and/or views amenities or other special amenities a special amenity(ies) in  accordance with POMC 20.38.2144 with a monetary value of one percent of the value of the  new/proposed building and land; and.  (3) Complies with the requirements of POMC 20.38.218 regarding reduced floor area above 27  feet. Provided, in no circumstances shall the maximum allowable structure height exceed 27  feet, which may be increased up to 39 feet when the conditions listed in subsection (1) of this  section are satisfied.     20.38.211 DOD – Heights within the central DOD and DOD east and west gateways south of Bay  Street.   For lots that are between Bay Street and Prospect Street/Alley and abut Bay Street, the  maximum allowable building height limit shall be 39 feet, which may be increased up to 55 feet  when the applicant:   (1) Meets the requirements for a conditional use permit, as set forth in Chapter 20.50 POMC;   (2) Provides  provides water access and/or views amenities or other special amenities a special  amenity(ies) in accordance with POMC 20.38.214214. with a monetary value of one percent of  the value of the new/proposed building and land; and  (3) Complies with the requirements of POMC 20.38.218 regarding reduced floor area above 39 feet.  Provided, in no circumstances shall the maximum allowable structure height exceed 39 feet, which may  be increased up to 55 feet when the conditions listed in subsection (2) of this section are satisfied.     20.38.212 DOD – Heights for lots that do not abut Bay Street.   The maximum allowable building height limit shall be 27 feet, which may be increased up to 39  feet when the applicant:    (1) Meets the requirements for a conditional use permit, as set forth in Chapter 20.50 POMC;   (2) P provides a water access and/or views amenities or other special amenitiesspecial amenity(ies)  in accordance with POMC 20.38.2144 with a monetary value of one percent of the value of the  new/proposed building and land; and  (3) Complies with the requirements of POMC 20.38.218 regarding reduced floor area above 27 feet.  Provided, in no circumstances shall the maximum allowable structure height exceed 27 feet, which may  be increased up to 39 feet when the conditions listed in subsection (2) of this section are satisfied.     20.38.213 DOD – Gateways heights for those lots abutting Bethel Avenue.   The maximum allowed building height limit shall be 39 feet, which may be increased up to 55 feet with a  conditional use permit (CUP) when the applicant p:   (1) Meets the requirements for a conditional use permit, as set forth in Chapter 20.50 POMC;   (2) Provides a water access and/or views amenities or other special amenities special amenity(ies) in  accordance with POMC 20.38.214 with a monetary value of one percent of the value of the  new/proposed building and land; and  (3) Complies with the requirements of POMC 20.38.219 regarding reduced floor area above 39 feet.  Provided, in no circumstances shall the maximum allowable structure height exceed 39 feet, which may  be increased up to 55 feet when the conditions listed in subsection (2) of this section are satisfied.     20.38.213 214 DOD – Amenities for maximum building and structure height.   Formatted: Space Before: 0 pt, After: 0 pt Page 143 of 198 Maximum building heights may be increased in accordance with POMC 20.38.210 to 20.38.213 when  water access and/or views amenities or other special amenities are provided as prescribed in this  section.  The amenities listed below may not be suitable for all sites and may require additional city and  state approvals (i.e shoreline permits).  Height bonuses will not be approved in the absence of re quired  permits when applicable.  The amenities listed below are weighted using a point system.  In order for a  height increase to be granted pursuant to POMC 20.38.210 to 20.38.213, an applicant shall provide  amenities worth at least 3 points from the following list:One or more special amenities at a cost at  least equal to the monetary values set forth in POMC 20.38.211 and 20.38.212 are required to  be provided whenever a development proposes to exceed the maximum allowable building  height or structure height, or as provided in POMC 20.38.210. Under no circumstances shall a  building exceed the maximum structure height except as provided in POMC 20.38.211 and  20.38.212. The design of each amenity will be reviewed to ensure that it is appropriate for the  proposed location and provides for a public benefit. All amenities must be maintained for the  life of the building. All amenities must be constructed on the site of the proposed development.   Any one of the following meets the requirement for a special amenity:  (1) Construct a public water access corridor and sidewalk through the site or along the site’s edge  where no such access preexists.  The sidewalk shall be a minimum of 12‐feet in width with  public access provided in an easement or through another legal instrument. (2 points).  (2) For Waterfront Development, construct a water viewing platform at the water’s edge measuring  at least 400 square feet. (2 points)  (3) For Waterfront development. Construction of 14‐foot paved pedestrian pathway along the  entire waterfront in a 20‐foot easement. (1‐point per 100 lineal feet of pathway constructed.   For properties less than 100 linear feet in width, 1 point shall be awarded for a pathway that  spans the property.)  (4) Construct a water feature. (1 point)  (1) Exterior public space that meets all of the following design standards:  (a) The space has a dimension ratio of not more than 5:1 (length: width);  (b) Seating is provided at one seat for each 100 square feet of public space;  (c) Incorporates a variety of trees and other plantings covering at least 20 percent of the  space;  (d) Includes art or water features;  (e) Maximizes solar exposure during the summer; and  (f) Provides access and visibility from the nearest public sidewalk or walkway or signage  to indicate the same.  (2) A water feature that provides access and visibility from the nearest public sidewalk  or walkway or signage to indicate the same.  (3) Public access opportunity by means of a 10‐foot‐wide public sidewalk or walkway  between buildings for the entire length of the property such that the pathway is  perpendicular to an existing public sidewalk and provides mid‐block access between  existing buildings. At least 20 percent of the area shall be landscaped.  (4) For waterfront development, a water view opportunity by means of a 10‐foot‐wide  public pathway along the property perimeter down one side line of the property for the  entire length of the property to mean higher high water, bulkhead, or to the waterside  face of a structure, whichever is further waterward, then across the waterside face of  the property or structure.  Formatted: Space Before: 0 pt, After: 0 pt Formatted: Space Before: 0 pt, After: 0 pt, Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: 1, 2, 3, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.25" + Indent at: 0.5" Page 144 of 198 (5) Water view opportunity by means of a public viewing platform. The minimum area of  the platform shall be 25 percent of the structure’s footprint. The platform may have  access that is independent from the primary access in and out of the building. The  platform shall also contain landscaping elements. Railings around the platform may  exceed the maximum height permitted for the structure. In addition, the public viewing  platform shall comply with the following requirements:  (a) Seating shall be provided at one seat for each 100 square feet of public space;  (b) Incorporate a variety of trees and other plantings covering at least 20 percent of the  space;  (c) Include art or water features; and  (d) Has direct solar exposure during the summer.  (1) (6) For waterfront development, a harbor access opportunity by means of public access  to a pier constructed in a manner consistent with the city’s shoreline master program  and connected by a minimum five‐foot‐wide public pathway to the frontage street. A  minimum of 10 feet of open water on each side shall surround the pier. (2 points)  (5)   (6) (7) For waterfront development, a harbor access opportunity by means of public access to a  small boat landing available for transient use by rowboats, canoes, dinghies, kayaks, etc.,  constructed in a manner consistent with the city’s shoreline master program and connected by a  minimum five‐foot‐wide public pathway to the frontage street. A minimum of 10 feet of open  water on each side shall surround the small boat landing. (1 point)    (2) (8) For waterfront development, a harbor access opportunity by means of public access  to transient moorage for up to two 30‐foot boats, which must have a minimum water depth of  eight feet, must be easily accessible to visiting boats, and posted with signage that can be read  at a distance of 100 feet.  (9) A vegetated roof as defined in the “Low Impact Development Technical Guidance  Manual for Puget Sound” (January 2005), as now or hereafter amended. Provided, a  minimum of 50 percent of the total rooftop area of the building, excluding the space  occupied by mechanical equipment, shall meet the requirements of a vegetated roof. As  used herein, the rooftop area is not limited to the uppermost portion of the building but  includes all roof areas.  (10) With regards to the special amenities described in subsections (1), (2), and (3) of  this section, nothing shall prohibit two or more property owners from combining their  several special amenity obligations into a single amenity; provided, the amenity is  constructed on at least one of the parcels being developed. When two or more property  owners combine their special amenity obligations, then the requirements for the  combined single amenity shall be 100 percent of what would otherwise have been  required if done separately.  (11) With regards to the special amenities described in subsections (1) and (2) of this  section, a property owner may apply to the city to contribute to an amenity to be built  on public land within the central DOD; provided the property owner must contribute an  amount equal to two percent of the value of the new/proposed building and land. The  city shall have sole discretion to accept or reject the application as it deems appropriate.  Formatted: Space Before: 0 pt, After: 0 pt, Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: 1, 2, 3, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.25" + Indent at: 0.5" Formatted: No bullets or 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The space has a dimension ratio of not more than 5:1 (length: width);  b. Seating is provided at one seat for each 100 square feet of public space;  c. At least five percent of the area must be landscaped;  d. Must be accessible to the public at least during normal business hours;  e. Must be signed (interior and exterior) to identify the enclosed plaza is available for  public use; and  f. Must be visible from the building’s primary public entrance. (1 point)  (4)(8) Public Restroom. A room or rooms containing toilets and lavatories for the use of the  general public, with only limited control for purposes of personal safety and which are:  a. Accessible to the public at least during normal business hours;  b. ADA Accessible;  c. Signed for Public Use;  d. Not Otherwise required by law. (1 Point)      20.38.215 DOD – Parking requirements.   The general parking standards set forth in Chapter 16.4520.124 POMC shall apply unless a more  restrictive specific provision is set forth in the DOD specific parking standards in Subtitle VI.   20.38.216 DOD – Design and building standards.   The design and building standards set forth in POMC 20.38.218 through 20.38.225 shall be  interpreted and applied so as to promote development that is compatible with the city’s  historic character and the scale of existing buildings, to maintain views, and to create a  pedestrian‐friendly environment, and shall be used during the Design Review Board (DRB)  review of all development applications.   20.38.217 DOD – Rooftop mechanical equipment and roof design.   (1) Rooftop mechanical equipment shall be concealed from view by a roof form integrated with  the overall architecture of the building, either by locating the equipment within the structure or  concealing it from view behind a parapet that is at least as high as the equipment. Views of  rooftop mechanical equipment from nearby hillsides shall be minimized.  (2) Roof design shall reduce the mass and scale of buildings, add visual interest and prevent  glare. Flat roofs shall have parapets or screening to conceal the roof and mechanical  equipment. Sloping roofs shall have three or more roof planes. When designing rooftops visible  from hillsides, special attention shall be given to prevention of reflective glare and  placement/design of mechanical equipment. Roof gardens or vegetated roofs, as defined in  POMC 20.38.214(9), are encouraged. Roof ridgelines that are perpendicular to Bay Street are  encouraged.   20.38.218 DOD – Structure height modulation.   If the structure height of a building exceeds 39 feet, its height shall be modulated as follows:  (1) If a building’s facade is within 10 feet of a sidewalk, plaza, courtyard, or similar pedestrian  area, then at no higher than 20 feet in height, as measured from finished grade, and at each  floor or story above 20 feet its height shall be modulated by adding building elements such as a  wing of the building, trellis, lower roof overhand, horizontal projection at least two feet deep,  Formatted: Space Before: 0 pt, After: 0 pt Page 146 of 198 awning, balcony, or other architectural feature to reduce the apparent height to a more human  scale.  (2) For structures on lots that are between Bay Street and Prospect Street/Alley and that abut  Bay Street, above 39 feet, the gross floor area shall be not more than 75 percent of the gross  floor area immediately below, which shall be designed and constructed to create view corridors  perpendicular to Bay Street on one or both sides of the structure that rises in excess of 39 feet  in height.  (3) For structures north of Bay Street or south of Bay Street that do not abut Bay Street, above  27 feet, the gross floor area shall be not more than 75 percent of the gross floor area  immediately below, which shall be designed and constructed to create view corridors  perpendicular to Bay Street on one or both sides of the structure that rises in excess of 27 feet  in height.  (4) All view corridors should be located to maximize the views and solar access of neighboring  lots.  20.38.219 DOD – Building facades.   (1) A building facade, whether the front, side, or rear of the building, that exceeds 50 feet in  length shall be broken down into smaller elements by jogging the wall in or out a minimum of  four feet for at least 10 feet of length, or by adding an element such as a porch, recessed entry,  bay window, projecting trellis, or similar substantial architectural feature at least four feet deep  by 10 feet wide by one story high, at intervals so that no continuous wall plane is more than 50  feet in length.  (2) Any sidewalk level building facade that faces a downtown street shall have at least 30  percent of the street level frontage area in transparent glass windows.  (3) Every building north of Bay Street that is on a waterfront lot shall have attractive front  facade qualities on both the street frontage and the side facing the waterfront.   20.38.220 DOD – Service and loading areas.   Dumpsters, loading platforms, storage areas, and similar functions shall be screened from  public rights‐of‐way and adjacent properties by attractive view‐obstructing fencing, dense  landscaping, or other improvements. Screening shall be at least six feet in height and shall be  complementary to building design and materials. The use of a chain link‐slat combination for  fencing is prohibited. On waterfront lots, dumpsters and storage areas shall be located to the  side of the building, and not between the building and the water. Wherever possible, adjoining  property owners are encouraged to designate a common area for dumpsters and storage.     20.38.221 DOD – Covered walkway.   All development within the central DOD either fronting Bay Street or fronting Sidney Avenue north of  Bay Street shall meet the following additional standard:  (1) Existing City‐Owned Covered Walkway. With respect to property where there is an existing city‐ owned covered walkway, a property owner who is constructing a new building shall either replace the  existing city‐owned covered walkway with an identical structure or propose an alternative form of  weather protection such as a canopy, second floor exterior deck, or similar protective structure that  extends not less than five feet over the sidewalk provided it is structurally sound and consistent with the  design guidelines set forth in these regulations. The building owner shall be responsible for maintaining  and repairing any such alternative structure in an attractive manner for the life of the building. Vinyl or  soft plastic canopies shall not be allowed. In addition, a performance bond shall be required in an  Page 147 of 198 amount to be determined by the city engineer so as toto assure that the existing city‐owned covered  walkway on the adjacent properties is not damaged and the new structure is built as designed and  approved.  (2) No Existing City‐Owned Covered Walkway. With respect to property where there is no existing city‐ owned covered walkway, at least 50 percent of the building frontage on either the Bay Street or Sidney  Avenue side of the building located north of Bay Street shall include weather protection in the form of a  canopy, second floor exterior deck, or similar protective structure that extends not less than five feet  over the sidewalk. The building owner shall be responsible for maintaining and repairing any such  alternative structure in an attractive manner for the life of the building. Vinyl or soft plastic canopies  shall not be allowed.     20.38.222 DOD – Building exteriors and materials.   (1) High‐quality materials and colors should bring a visually interesting experience into the  streetscape. Color should be carefully considered in relation to the overall design of the  building and surrounding buildings. Variations in materials and colors should be generally  limited to what is required for contrast or to accentuate architectural features. Piecemeal  embellishments and frequent changes in materials are to be avoided. Building design and  materials should embody the distinctive characteristics of the late nineteenth and early  twentieth centuries.  (2) Exterior building facades should be constructed of high‐quality and durable materials such  as brick, concrete tinted a subdued or earthen color, sandstone, similar stone facing material,  wood siding or other building materials consistent with this section. Aluminum, painted metal,  wood, and other materials may be used for signs, window and door sashes and trim, and for  similar purposes when compatible with adjacent uses. Materials and colors should be used with  consistency on all sides of a building. Materials which are prohibited on the exterior facades  include beveled metal siding, mirrored glass, and vinyl siding.   20.38.223 DOD – Landscaping requirements.   The general landscape standards set forth in this Title shall apply unless a more restrictive provision is  set forth in the DOD specific landscape standards.    20.38.224 DOD – Pedestrian walkway requirements.   Pedestrian walkways within the central DOD shall meet the following requirements:  (1) If the subject property is adjacent to a street, it shall provide a pedestrian walkway that shall be  constructed of concrete or unit pavers, a minimum of 10 feet in width as measured from the face of the  street curb to the face of the structure, and shall extend the entire frontage of the property adjacent to  a street. If the pedestrian walkway cannot be accommodated within existing public right‐of‐way, the  difference shall be made up with a public easement over private property or right of way dedication.  Buildings may cantilever over the pedestrian walkways provided the building extension does not  overpower the pedestrian space or create a tunnel, cave or similarly confined spatial effect.  Additional  city approvals may be required to allow a building to project into the right of way.  (2) Pedestrian walkways must be visually distinct from parking lot and driveway surfaces and  shall be characterized by concrete or masonry materials. Walkways must be functionally  separate from parking lots and driveways except where the crossings are located. Plans shall  indicate details regarding pedestrian walkway surface treatments, planned interruptions,  widths, course and lighting.    Formatted: Space Before: 0 pt, After: 0 pt Page 148 of 198 20.38.225 DOD – Design review process.   (1) Application. The design and building standards set forth for the DOD sections of this chapter  (POMC 20.38.200 through 20.38.231) apply to the following activities within the central DOD:  (a) Developing an undeveloped site;  (b) Constructing or locating a new building on a developed site;   (c) Adding a new floor area to an existing building; or  (d) Changing the exterior appearance of over 20 percent of a facade visible from a public right‐ of‐way, park, or the water.  (2) Exemptions. The following activities are exempt from the design review and building  standards set forth in this section:  (a) Any activity which does not require a building permit;  (b) Any activity on the exterior of a building for which the total cost or fair market value,  whichever is higher, does not exceed $5,000;  (c) Interior work which does not alter the exterior of the structure; or  (d) Normal building maintenance including the repair or maintenance of structural members.    20.38.226 DOD – Preapplication meeting.   The proponent of a development project subject to design review shall meet with staff and one  member of the design review board (DRB) at a pre‐application meeting to identify and review  applicable design guidelines. Staff shall identify the appropriate permit process, provide a list of  application materials, and provide design recommendations based upon applicable standards.  This pre‐application meeting shall be part of the overall land use or building preapplication  meeting covering other project‐related issues.     20.38.227 DOD – Application requirements.   Applications for design review shall be submitted to the planning department and shall consist  of a completed application on a form prescribed by the planning department, the appropriate  fee and the following materials:  (1) Preliminary architectural renderings with elevations and details of architectural features,  but not construction ready documents.  (2) The type and finished color of exterior siding, windows and roofing to be used, signs and  trim to the extent known. The applicant is encouraged but not required to provide sample  colors of all factory finished materials.  (3) Site plan (including landscaping details if required) drawn to scale no smaller than one inch  equals 30 feet showing location and size of all structures, buffer areas, yards, open spaces,  common areas or plazas, walkways, and parking areas sufficiently complete to show  comprehensive project design.  (4) Details on how mechanical and utility equipment will be screened.  (5) Color, type, and specification of all fencing materials.  (6) The type, model, color, location, height, wattage, and area of illumination for all outdoor  light fixtures.  (7) The type, model, location, and color of all outdoor furniture, trash receptacles, accessories,  and such other items as the director of planning deems necessary for effective review.     Formatted: Space Before: 0 pt, After: 0 pt Formatted: Space Before: 0 pt, After: 0 pt Formatted: Space Before: 0 pt, After: 0 pt Page 149 of 198 20.38.228 DOD – Design review procedure and appeals.   After the applicant has attended a preapplication meeting pursuant to POMC 20.38.227 and  submitted a complete design review application pursuant to POMC 20.38.228 then the  development project shall be considered in the following manner:  (1) The planning director shall schedule a meeting with the applicant and the DRB. The planning  department shall send notice of the meeting to property owners within 300 feet of the subject  property. The meeting shall be open to the public and shall consist of a presentation by the  applicant, or his representative, that focuses on how the proposed design meets the criteria of  the applicable design and building standards. The DRB will ask clarifying questions and take  public comment.   (2) The DRB shall review the application materials to determine whether the proposed  development meets the identified standards. The DRB shall provide a written recommendation  to the director for approval, approval with conditions, or denial.  (3) It is possible that an alternative design or departure from the design standards may fulfill  the intent and objectives of the applicable design standards and this chapter, while not  complying with the requirements of those standards. The DRB may recommend approval or  approval with conditions for an application that proposes an alternative design or departure  from the design standards provided:  (a) The recommendation is approved by three‐quarters or more of the appointed members of  the DRB;   (b) The alternative design or design departure is consistent with the purposes, intent, and  objectives of the applicable design standards;  (c) Approval will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitation upon  uses of properties in the vicinity of the subject property; and   (d) Due to the physical characteristics and/or existing buildings on the site or on abutting  properties, or due to unique characteristics of the site, strict adherence to the applicable design  standards would create an unreasonable hardship for the applicant or would be unsafe.  (4) The applicant may request additional meetings with planning staff or the DRB, for instance,  in circumstances where the applicant has subsequently made extensive revision and desires  reconsideration of his request. Should the proposed development be found to have one or  more standards that have not been successfully addressed, the DRB or staff will work with the  applicant to remedy, if possible, the identified circumstances. If it is not possible to come to a  workable solution, the DRB may recommend denial of the proposal.  (5) Once the planning director has received the DRB’s recommendation, an open record hearing  before the city council shall be scheduled for the application or both the application and the  underlying permit application.   (6) The DRB’s recommendation shall hold substantial weight. Following the public hearing and  consideration of the DRB’s recommendation, the city council shall grant, deny, or conditionally  approve the design features of the proposed development. Any deviation from the DRB’s  recommendation shall be documented in the city council’s findings and conclusions.  (7) The city council’s decision shall be a final decision and is appealable to Kitsap County  superior court.     20.38.229 DOD – Duration of approval.   Formatted: Space Before: 0 pt, After: 0 pt Formatted: Space Before: 0 pt, After: 0 pt Page 150 of 198 (1) Time Limit. Construction on development projects that receive design approval shall  commence within 12 months from the date of design approval, or the city council’s approval  shall be null and void unless the applicant submits a fully completed application for an  extension of time prior to the expiration date. For the purposes of this section, the date of  approval shall be the date on which the city council’s took final action on design approval. In  the event of an appeal, the date of approval shall be the date on which a final decision is  entered by a court of competent jurisdiction.  (2) Time Extension. The applicant may apply for a one‐time extension of up to one year by  submitting a letter, prior to the date that approval lapses, to the planning director along with  any other supplemental documentation which the director may require, which demonstrates  that circumstances beyond the applicant’s control are preventing timely compliance. In the  event of an appeal, the one‐year extension shall commence from the date a final decision is  entered in favor of such extension. The applicant shall include with the letter of request such  fee as the city may require, if any.   (3) Review of Request for Extension. The review of a request for an extension shall be reviewed  by the planning director as an administrative determination.     20.38.230 DOD – Approval runs with the land.   Subject to the time limits set forth in POMC 20.38.230, the design approval for a project shall remain in  force upon a change of ownership of the site, business, or use that was the subject of the permit  application. In the event the new owner desires to change existing design aspects that are otherwise  regulated by applicable design and building standards, then the new owner must submit a new  application for design review and comply with the provisions of this chapter.    20.38.600 Tremont Street corridor overlay district (TRMT) (map designation ‐trmt).   (1). Boundaries. The TRMT is an overlay district which shall be delineated on the city’s official zoning  map.   (2). Purposes. The purpose of the Tremont Street corridor overlay district (TRMT) is to:  a. Provide site development standards which establish minimum regulations for all development  within the specific plan area and which contribute to a high quality of development; and  b. Create an attractive gateway to Port Orchard along one of the primary corridors that visitors  would utilize to reach the downtown city center and waterfront.    20.38.601 TRMT – Compliance with Design Standards.  Compliance with the TRMT standards is required for all new construction of structures and for  modifications to an existing structure whereby the interior square footage of an existing structure is  increased by 50 percent or more.      20.38.602 TRMT – Exemptions.   The following actions are exempt from the TRMT standards:  (1). The modification of existing single‐family structures;  (2). Demolition of existing structures;  (3). Any interior building remodeling or alterations that are not included in POMC Section 16.20.601;  and  Formatted: Space Before: 0 pt, After: 0 pt Page 151 of 198 (4). The repair of existing structure exteriors provided that exterior materials are replaced in kind or  are brought into compliance with, POMC Sections 16.20.600 through 16.20.633, except where the  threshold in 16.20.601 is met or exceeded.    20.38.603 TRMT – Preapplication meetings encouraged.   All applicants for new development within the TRMT overlay district, except for those actions which are  exempt in POMC 20.38.602, are encouraged to complete a preapplication meeting process with the city  prior to submitting applications for a master development permit and/or building permits. While  preapplication meetings are encouraged, applications for building permits may be submitted at any  time.   20.38.604 TRMT – Project application requirements.  (1) In order to develop property in the TRMT zone, a property owner must obtain a stormwater  management permit and a building permit as required by this Title. A property owner may submit these  permit applications separately or concurrently, but a building permit will not issue prior to approval of  the clearing and grading permit.   (2) At the time the stormwater management permit application is submitted for development in the  TRMT zone, the following materials shall be submitted to make the application complete:   (a) A narrative of the overall project description which demonstrates how it is consistent with the TRMT  design standards and any other applicable city standards, and such other information as will assist in  establishing that the proposal meets the TRMT requirements and purposes.  (b) A site development plan, which consists of:   (i) Vicinity map with adjoining street location and names;  (ii) Property boundaries and directions;  (iii) Public and private easements;   (iv) Adjacent land uses for site context purposes;   (v) Proposed building envelopes for all structures including proposed entryway locations and building  orientation to streets;  (vi) A landscape plan including plant lists by name; quantities and size of plantings including the  identification of existing significant trees (over 36 inches in diameter) to be retained; and landscape  perimeter and screen;  (vii) A parking and access plan including: parking entry location from the street; entry construction  details; stall types delineated and dimensioned; location of disabled parking; and parking tabulation  information including shared parking with adjoining uses (within 100 feet).  (c) In addition to the elements of a complete building permit application, building permit applications for  development in the TRMT shall additionally include the following drawings:  (i) Building elevations;  (ii) Refuse container enclosure and gate details;  (iii) Wall sections and details; and  (iv) The type and finished color of exterior siding, windows and roofing to be used, signs and trim to the  extent known.   20.38.605TRMT – Review process.  The permit processing requirements for stormwater management permit applications are described in  Chapter 20.150 POMC. The permit processing requirements for building permit applications are  described in Subtitle II.   20.38.606 TRMT – Appeals.  The hearing examiner’s decision with regard to a TRMT permit shall be appealable to the city council.  The city council shall be the city’s final action for the purpose of any and all appeals.    Page 152 of 198 20.38.608 TRMT – Front yard setbacks.   Front yard setbacks shall be 20 feet for all buildings. Monument signs may encroach into a front yard  setback provided they are set back at least five feet from the front property line and any sidewalk. No  parking may encroach into the front yard setback. All front yard setbacks shall be landscaped.    20.38.609 TRMT – Side yard setbacks.   No side yard setback is required except in the following conditions:  (1) Where adjacent to a residential district or land use a 10‐foot side yard setback is required.   (2) Where the side yard is adjacent to a public street, the building setback shall be 10 feet. Parking areas  and monument signs may encroach into a side yard setback provided they are set back at least five feet  from the side property line and any sidewalk. All side yard setback areas shall be landscaped.     20.38.610 TRMT – Rear yard setbacks.   No rear yard setback is required except in the following conditions:  (1) Where adjacent to a residential district or land use, then a 15‐foot rear yard setback is required.   (2) Parking and monument signs may encroach into a rear yard setback provided they are set back at  least five feet from the rear property line. All rear yard setbacks shall be landscaped.     20.38.611 TRMT – Lot coverage.   The maximum allowable lot coverage by structures shall be 100 percent for commercial/office uses less  required parking area, landscaping, and setbacks. Residential and multiple‐family developments shall  conform to lot coverage found within their respective zone designations.     20.38.612 TRMT – Minimum street frontage.   The minimum street frontage for any commercial/office development shall be no less than 100 feet. If  necessary, lots of 150 feet or less shall design parking facilities to adjoin future adjacent developments  (combined street access).     20.38.613 TRMT – Building height.   The maximum building height shall be 33 feet as measured to the top of the gable or pitch of the roof.  Uninhabited architectural elements such as spires, towers or rooflines may extend to 35 feet.     20.38.614 Blank walls.   (1) Blank Wall Definition. A wall (including building facades and retaining walls) is considered a blank  wall if:   (a) A ground floor wall or portion of a ground floor wall over six feet in height has a horizontal length  greater than 15 feet and does not include a transparent window or door; or   (b) Any portion of a ground floor wall having a surface area of 400 square feet or greater and does not  include a transparent window or door.   Figure: Blank Wall Definition.  (2) Blank Wall Standards. Untreated blank walls visible from a public street or pedestrian pathway are  prohibited. Methods to treat blank walls can include:   Page 153 of 198 (a) Display windows at least 16 inches of depth to allow for changeable displays. Tack on display cases  shall not qualify as a blank wall treatment.   (b) Landscape planting bed at least five feet wide or a raised planter bed at least two feet high and three  feet wide in front of the wall with planting materials that are sufficient to obscure or screen at least 60  percent of the wall’s surface within three years.   (c) Installing a vertical trellis in front of the wall with climbing vines or plant materials.   (d) Special building detailing that adds visual interest at a pedestrian scale. Such detailing must use a  variety of surfaces; monotonous designs will not meet the intent of the standards. For large visible blank  walls, a variety of treatments may be required to meet the intent of the standards.   Figure: Blank Wall Treatment Examples.       Good and bad blank wall treatment examples. Image A illustrates that heavy landscaping can be very  effective in treating a large blank wall. Image B uses a combination of planted trellises and display ads  integrated with the building’s architecture along a facade facing a drive‐through. Image C simply doesn’t  use enough treatments and the result is a stark and unwelcome streetscape.    20.38.615 TRMT – Building walls and modulation.   All buildings which contain two stories or have a building footprint of more than 10,000 square feet or  which have facade length greater than 100 feet and which are visible from a public street or located  within 100 feet of a residential zone shall use the following elements and features in design and  construction of the building:  (1) No wall plane visible from any public right‐of‐way shall be wider than two and one‐half times the  height of the wall plane (a wall plane is a flat vertical surface on a building facade, which may include  doors, windows, openings, or other incidental recessions that do not extend through to the roofline).  (2) Any wall or portion of a wall which is visible from a public street must contain 35 percent surface  transparency.   (3) All building walls shall provide horizontal modulation consistent with the following standards:  (a) The maximum allowable horizontal length of a building wall between modulations is 100 feet;  (b) The minimum depth of each modulation is three feet; and   (c) The minimum width of each modulation is 15 feet.   (d) As an alternative treatment, horizontal modulation may be provided by installation of one stand of  trees for each required modulation, located within 20 feet of that portion of the building wall requiring  modulation.     Page 154 of 198 20.38.616 TRMT – Roofline modulation.   (1) Rooflines visible from a public street, open space, or customer parking area must be varied by  emphasizing dormers, gables, stepped roofs, prominent cornice or fascia, or a broken or articulated  roofline. The width of any continuous flat roofline should extend no more than 100 feet without  modulation. Modulation should consist of either:   (a) For flat roofs or facades with a horizontal eave, fascia, or parapet, the minimum vertical dimension of  roofline modulation is the greater of two feet or one‐tenth multiplied by the wall height (finish grade to  top of wall). The required change in elevation noted above may be reduced by approximately one‐half  provided the roofline change corresponds with a change in building materials.  (b) A sloped or gabled roofline segment of at least 20 feet in width and no less than three feet vertical in  12 feet horizontal.  (c) A combination of subsections (1)(a) and (b) of this section.  (2) All roof equipment shall be screened from public view. Mechanical equipment should be located  below the highest vertical element.     20.38.617 TRMT – Windows and awnings.   (1) Large, continuous expanses of glass shall provide detailing such as subdivisions by mullions, panes, or  decorative millwork.  (2) Horizontal repetition of single windows over long distances is to be avoided.  (3) The use of bay, bow and box windows is encouraged.  (4) Tinted glass may be used to reduce solar gain; however, deeply tinted glass which stops interior  views is to be avoided. Mirrored glass or highly reflective glass is prohibited. Electro‐chromatic windows  are permitted.  (5) Window frames may be constructed of materials including steel, anodized aluminum, wood, wood  and metal and vinyl‐covered wood; silver, gold and other bright‐colored frames should be avoided in  favor of natural colors.  (6) Window awnings along a row of contiguous buildings shall be restricted to the same form and color.  Awnings shall maintain an eight‐foot minimum vertical clearance. Plexiglas and glossy vinyl illuminated  awnings are prohibited. Canvas, treated canvas, matte finish vinyl, and fabric awnings are encouraged.     20.38.618 TRMT – Building design.   (1) Multiple‐tenant office buildings shall be clustered and designed with common materials, colors and  styles across their entire facades so as to create cohesive building designs. However, they can be  characterized by variation in the application of said materials and colors and also in fenestration details.  For example, siding materials or colors may be alternated between building sections; provided, that no  single section be of a material or color that is not found on other portions or elements of the facade  design. Accent siding materials and prominent siding materials may also be reversed to create interest.  Tenant‐specific motifs are prohibited if they do not reflect the style, colors and materials that  characterize the overall facade design. For purposes of this section, a single building is defined as any  structure that is not completely separated from another structure by at least a 10‐foot distance.   (2) Common materials, colors and styles are encouraged for multiple buildings on a single site; however,  each building shall be unique in terms of its general massing design and fenestration design. Variety in  design may be achieved by variation in each building’s footprint, rooflines, facade modulation, and  window arrangement. Color and materials may also be varied.  (3) Buildings greater than 40,000 square feet in area shall use one or more of the following elements in  an effort to reduce the appearance of excess bulk in large buildings:  (a) Variety in surface planes of exterior walls in depth or direction;  (b) Variety of the height of the building so it appears to be divided into separate distinct sections;  Page 155 of 198 (c) Articulation in different parts of the building’s facade by use of color, change in materials, and  arrangement of elements;  (d) Use of landscape and pavement materials at ground level to encourage the transition from building  to parking areas;  (e) Use of building trellises, wall articulation, change in materials, arcades, or other features.  (4) To enhance the pedestrian scale of any new development or redevelopment, buildings must:   (a) Provide project‐appropriate details including window patterns, structural bays, roof overhangs,  siding, awnings, moldings, fixtures, and other details.  (b) Include pedestrian connections between new and existing pedestrian areas (i.e., plazas, courtyards,  street sidewalks) and new and existing buildings.   (c) Create transitions in bulk and scale between large buildings and adjacent smaller buildings through  the use of appropriately scaled landscaping, fencing, art or other structures.   (d) Provide overhead weather protection and interior lot pedestrian oriented lighting.  (e) Public sidewalks shall be separated from the public roadway through use of landscape planting strips,  parking bulb‐outs and street furnishings where appropriate.  (f) Pedestrian walkways internal to the site shall be a minimum of six feet in width.   (g) At least one building entrance shall face each public street frontage on a corner lot but in any event,  no building shall be required to have more than two front entrances. A corner entrance shall count as  two entrances when it faces two public street frontages. Directly linking pedestrian access shall be  provided between the street right‐of‐way and each building entrance.     20.38.619 TRMT – Siding materials.   Acceptable siding materials include brick, stone, split‐face cement block, shingles, and horizontal lap  siding. Other materials may also be used if:   (1) They are used as accent materials in conjunction with acceptable siding materials; or   (2) Singular materials are characterized by details or variations in the finish that create a regular pattern  of shapes, indentations, or spaces that are accented or highlighted with contrasting shades of color.     20.38.620 TRMT – Landscape standards.   The general landscape standards set forth in Subtitle VI shall apply unless a more restrictive provision is  set forth in the TRMT specific landscape standards set forth in Chapter 20.128.230 POMC through  20.138.239.     20.38.627 TRMT – Utilities.   Underground utilities shall be installed for all new development.     20.38.628 TRMT – Parking and circulation standards.   The general parking standards set forth in Subtitle VI shall apply unless a more restrictive provision is set  forth in the TRMT specific parking standards set forth in POMC **.     20.38.633 TRMT – Signs.   All permanent freestanding signs within the Tremont Street corridor overlay district shall be of  monument type. Pole signs are prohibited. All other applicable conditions of Chapter ** POMC shall  govern the placement of signs within the TRMT.      Formatted: Space After: 0 pt, Line spacing: single Page 156 of 198 Chapter 20.100    DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS—DESIGN GUIDELINES    Sections:  20.100.010    Purpose.  20.100.020    Block and lot layouts.  20.100.030    Roadway elements.  20.100.040    Site plan elements.  20.100.050    Streetscape elements.  20.100.060    Commercial and mixed‐use design guidelines.  20.100.010 Purpose.  (1) The purpose of this section is to ensure that developments are compact, pedestrian‐friendly, provide  necessary infrastructure and services, and contribute to the character of the town and surrounding  neighborhoods,  by providing building and site design standards that:  (a) Reduce the visual impact of large residential buildings from adjacent streets and properties;  (b) Enhance the aesthetic character of large residential buildings;  (c) Contain sufficient flexibility of standards to encourage creative and innovative site and  building design;  (d) Meet the on‐site recreation needs of project residents;  (e) Enhance aesthetics and environmental protection through site design; and  (f) Allow for continued or adaptive re‐use of historic resources while preserving their historic  and architectural integrity.  (2) These guidelines do not alter the land uses or densities allowed in the underlying zoning districts  defined in this code. Projects shall comply with all relevant criteria set forth in this chapter.     20.100.020 Block and lot layouts.  (1) Blocks should have sufficient width to provide for a maximum of two tiers of lots of appropriate  depths. Exceptions should be permitted in blocks adjacent to major streets, railroads, waterways, or  involving unique site conditions that make this requirement impractical.  (2) Lots to be created within a proposed site plan or subdivision should comply with the following  requirements:   (a) Every lot should have a minimum frontage of 25 feet on a public or privately dedicated right‐of‐way.  A repair and maintenance access should be provided to all lots by site plan or plat easement and  property deed. Required easements shall be shown on the face of the site plan or plat.  (b) Lot lines should be at right angles to street lines or radial to curvilinear streets unless a variation will  result in a better street or lot plan.  (c) Dimensions of corner lots should be large enough to allow for front yard setbacks off both streets.  (d) Corner lots should be graded to provide sufficient sight clearance at intersections.     20.100.030 Roadway elements.  (1) Right‐of‐Way Dedications.   (a) All site plans and subdivisions should provide direct access to at least one existing improved and  publicly dedicated street.  (b) When a proposed site plan or subdivision is abutting an existing street or streets with a right‐of‐way  of lesser width than specified by city code, the applicant may be required as a condition of approval to  deed additional right‐of‐way width and to improve said right‐of‐way to the design specifications of the  Page 157 of 198 city engineer. The city may require dedication of right‐of‐way in excess of standards in the following  cases:  (i) Where additional width is necessary to maintain continuity with the adjoining rights‐of‐way; and   (ii) Where additional width is necessary to maintain alignment with adjoining streets and sidewalks  improvements or to allow for provision of sidewalks or bicycle facilities.  (iii) Dead‐end streets shall be used on access streets only and shall terminate in a cul‐de‐sac. Streets  which dead‐end and which would normally be continued if the adjacent property were developed  should be shown as temporary turnarounds. The land beyond the normal right‐of‐way for such streets  shall revert to the abutting property owners when the street is continued.  (c) Half‐streets shall not be allowed.  (2) Street Layouts.  (a) The street within and adjacent to a site plan or subdivision should be classified and designed to  comply with the road standards as adopted by city resolution or ordinance, comprehensive plan and  major street map of the city. Major streets should refer to designated arterial and collector streets and  minor streets should refer to access streets and cul‐de‐sacs.  (b) Proposed streets should extend to the boundary lines of the proposed site plan or subdivision in  order to provide for the future development of adjacent tracts unless prevented by natural or manmade  conditions or unless such extension is determined to be unnecessary or undesirable by the planning  commission or city council.  (c) The street pattern for commercial site plans and subdivisions should be designed to expedite traffic  movement, reduce conflicts between various types of land uses including pedestrian and bicycle access,  and coordinate the location of proposed buildings with vehicular loading and parking facilities. To the  extent practical and feasible, commercial site plans should provide common driveways and integral  access through or between the property and adjacent properties and surrounding residential  neighborhoods.  (d) The street pattern for industrial site plans and subdivisions should be designed to expedite traffic  movement, reduce conflicts between various types of land uses including pedestrian access, and  coordinate the location of proposed buildings with airport, railroad, waterfront, and vehicular loading  and parking facilities.  (3) Street Signage. Public street names shall conform to the city of Port Orchard system. Street signs  shall be installed as designated by the city engineer before final site plan or plat approval.   20.100.040 Site plan elements.  (1) Grading and Storm Drainage.   (a) Structures, roadways, and other site improvements should be designed to blend with the natural  topography with the minimum amount of site disturbance and grade changes. Large cuts and fills  requiring tall or long retaining walls or rockeries may be allowed at the City’s discretion.  (b) Major drainage corridors and detention facilities should be graded and landscaped to blend with the  natural landscape in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 15.32 POMC. Where possible,  stormwater facilities should be incorporated into the site’s design as aesthetic amenities, enhanced  portions of walkway or trail corridors, and/or special visual accents.   (c) Where retention/detention ponds are highly visible or used as a design feature, water levels within  the pond should be maintained during the dry season for visual accent purposes.  (2) Landforms and View Sheds.  (a) Buildings should be fit into the existing topography to appear to be an integral part of the natural  landform. On sloping sites, buildings should be stepped into the slope to reflect the sloping grade.  (b) Buildings should be placed to preserve and frame views of natural features including the waterfront  and mountain ranges, and significant townscapes including the downtown and significant architectural  landmarks from other properties within the surrounding view shed.  Formatted: Space Before: 0 pt, After: 0 pt Page 158 of 198 (3) Parking Lots and Areas.  (a) Parking areas or lots should be located along the side, rear or in courtyard configurations to retain a  building frontage along road corridors and control the scale of the streetscape.  (b) Parking lot aisles should be aligned perpendicular to commercial, retail, and office building entries to  provide protected walking spaces and visual focus on building entrances.   (c) Where feasible, parking lots should be varied in grade, bermed, and/or differentiated with planting  materials to reduce the visible extent of paved surfaces and to manage stormwater.   (d) Parking structures should be integrated into surrounding buildings or streetscapes using facades,  artworks, landscaping, or other means that visually filter the view of parked cars from pedestrian  walkways and trails, adjacent building occupants, and the commercial roadway.  (e) Downtown streets will be reserved for short‐term, customer oriented parking spaces, particularly  during off‐peak traffic hours and prime retail hours and events. Where possible and practical, loading  activities should be accomplished from a side street or back property location to reserve through access  streets for customer parking use.     20.100.050 Streetscape elements.  (1) Walkways and Trails.   (a) Buildings should front onto walkways or trails to be developed within each district in accordance with  the nonmotorized transportation element of the comprehensive plan.   (b) The walkways or trails should be incorporated into the site development as the principal, publicly  accessible pedestrian space and design focus of the development and between the development and  adjacent properties and surrounding residential neighborhoods.  (c) The walkways or trails should integrally connect each development, particularly retail and  commercial projects, with adjacent properties and residential neighborhoods.  (d) The walkways or trails should extend through parking lots and parking areas in separated medians or  other placements that protect pedestrians from vehicular traffic.  (2) Walkway and Trail Corridor Zones. A minimum width of five feet of any walkway or trail corridor will  be clear of any temporary furnishings in order to accommodate pedestrians. The periphery sections of  the corridors, which may be combined on one side, may be used to display advertising signage, flower  pots or other moveable plantings, and/or outdoor seating areas on a temporary, special event basis.   (3) Building Entry and Access.  (a) Building entry and access shall be provided within the private property beyond the public walkway or  trail corridor.   (b) Vestibules and other recessed areaways should be used to define and provide pedestrian access  apart from the public walkway space. Vestibules and recessed areaways should visually alert pedestrians  within the public walkway or trail corridor and be sufficiently attractive to invite visual interest.  (4) Outdoor Activities.  (a) As an amenity, ground floor outdoor spaces such as plazas, squares, eating, seating areas, and/or  retail alcoves and inner courtyard spaces or greens should be provided as integral parts of the  development.   (b) The ground floor outdoor spaces should adjoin and be accessible from, and may occasionally be  permitted to spill over into, the public walkway or trail corridor space – but may not include permanent  improvements or uses of the public walkway or trail corridor space.  (5) Streetscape Furnishings.   (a) Improvements to the public walkway or trail corridor spaces may utilize the public streetscape  furnishings palette selected for the corridor.   (b) Improvements to the adjoining private spaces should incorporate or continue the materials, colors,  and/or styles of the public furnishings palette in order to provide design continuity.  Formatted: None, Space Before: 0 pt, After: 0 pt Formatted: Space Before: 0 pt, After: 0 pt Page 159 of 198 (c) Where appropriate, project developments should provide pedestrian scaled lighting fixtures to  illuminate walkways, trails, parking areas, and other people spaces. Lighting shields should direct  illumination onto pedestrian spaces and away from adjacent properties or uses. Freestanding fixtures  should not exceed 14 feet in height.   (6) Public Artworks.  (a) Building and property developments should incorporate outdoor artwork.   (b) Artwork may be permanently incorporated into functional areas that are accessible to the public  including parking lots, accessory buildings and structures, as well as building entries.   (c) Where the building or site is of historical or cultural interest, interpretive signage and other exhibits  or monuments should be incorporated into building or site improvements that are physically and  visually accessible to the public.     20.100.060 Commercial and Mixed‐Use Design Guidelines.  (1) Building Frontages.  (a) Buildings that face onto commercial parking streets and/or public walkway and trail corridors should  be built to front onto the pedestrian space or activity area to create continuous frontages of interest to  the corridor.   (b) Buildings may abut or share common sidewalls subject to International Building Code (IBC), fire code  and emergency access requirements.  (2) Building Heights. Building elevations facing public areas should incorporate offsets, modulations, and  additional setbacks above the second story to reduce massing at the pedestrian scale. The purpose of  this is to prevent imposing or tunnel‐like effects and to visually break up long, continuous facades. It also  encourages more aesthetically pleasing architecture.   (3) Modulation and Articulation.  (a) Building elevations should be horizontally modulated in no larger than 40‐ to 60‐foot increments to  create architectural relief and interest.   (b) Vestibules, entries, and other architectural adaptations should provide further visual definition and  reduce the mass of larger commercial and industrial structures.    (4) Building Entries.  (a) Building entrances should be visually defined from access walkways, fronting streets, and parking  areas. Building designs may use columns, arches, porches, recesses, or other concepts to create  architectural focus and interest.   (b) The principal building entrance should be accessed from major walkways or trail corridors or other  pedestrian ways, or otherwise address the street, opposed to the building’s parking lots and access  roads.  (5) Ground Floor Activities – Mixed Use Developments.   (a) First or ground floors should be devoted to retail, commercial or a similar public use with pedestrian  appeal where the building fronts onto a commercial street or the public pedestrian walkway or trail  corridor. Activities that serve the elderly or handicapped may be located or accessed from the ground  floor or street level of proposed developments.  (b) Upper floors may be commercial or office where the building has a double frontage, but should be  residential where the building is not publicly accessible.   (c) The first or ground floor should be at least 12 feet and preferably 14 feet in height where the ground  floor use is retail or commercial, and the building fronts onto a commercial street or the public  pedestrian walkway or trail corridors.   (d) Upper floors may be 10, 12 or 14 feet in height depending on occupant uses and exterior  appearances.   Formatted: Space Before: 0 pt, After: 0 pt Page 160 of 198 (6) Upper Floor Balconies, Alcoves, Decks. Upper floors should incorporate balconies, alcoves, decks or  other outdoor spaces to provide an amenity and increase visual definition to the building – particularly  of the building frontages that face onto commercial streets and the public pedestrian walkway or trail  corridors.   (7) Awnings and Canopies.  (a) As an amenity, commercial or retail developments may provide permanent or retractable awnings,  overhangs, arcades or skylights sheltering pedestrians and shoppers from the elements where the public  walkway or trail corridor traverses through the site.   (b) The design of awnings and canopies should provide natural lighting and openness and continuous  protection from the elements but not overly obscure or shadow the walkway or trail corridor.   (c) Awnings or canopies should be hung above the display window space at least 10 to 14 feet above the  public walkway with a minimum eight‐foot vertical clearance.   (d) Structural supports for awnings or canopies will be provided from the building or adjacent private  property. Such awnings or canopies may be supported by posts or columns within the public walkway or  trail corridor with variance approval.   (8) Display Windows.  (a) Ground floor retail and commercial spaces along the public walkway or trail corridors should provide  display window space to showcase commercial, retail or other public uses and wares in a storefront  style typical of main street or marketplace architecture. Window space coverings should be translucent  materials to provide pedestrians views into ground floor spaces and activities.  (b) The corners of buildings that are located at the intersections on commercial streets and principal  public walkway or trail corridors should provide some form of visual interest such as window displays,  artwork or signage.  (9) Accessory Buildings. Independent parking structures, storage buildings or other accessory enclosures  should be designed to complement the principal, adjacent buildings in form, detail, color, and material.  Generally, accessory buildings and structures should be designed with similar or complementary roof  slopes and building materials as the primary structure.  (10) Rooftop Equipment. Roof‐mounted mechanical equipment and other accessories that are not to be  accessed or viewed from adjacent properties or public corridors should be screened and integrated into  the building structure and shell.  (11) Solar Orientations. Building designs, particularly within new developments, should be located to  maximize the use of passive solar potentials. Where possible, major window areas and outdoor activities  should be oriented along the south‐facing facades and yards.       Page 161 of 198 This Page Intentionally Left Blank Page 162 of 198 City of Port Orchard Work Study Session Executive Summary Issue Title: Paving Project Planning with the Pavement Management System Meeting Date: February 20, 2018 Time Required: 20 Minutes Attendees: None: Action Requested At This Meeting: In 2016, a Pavement Management System (PMS) Report and an ADA Transition Plan was developed to assist the staff in prioritizing projects in the future. Staff is requesting direction on immediate and future projects. Issue: There are a significant number of surface improvements needed within t he City of Port Orchard. Resources for projects are limited with the Tremont Project starting in 2017. Staff has used the PMS report, the ADA plan, the 2016 Tranportation Improvement Plan (TIP), and the 2017-2018 budget to select the restoration of Horstman Road. Staff has been notified by the Washington State DOT that they are making improvements to SR-166 from Bay Street the eastern city limits in 2019. They have estimated an investment from the City of up to $100,000 for replacement of curb ramps to comply with ADA requirements. Background: The City of Port Orchard is required by the State of Washington to maintain a street and sidewalk inventory. Additionally, whether for local decision makers or for State Grant purposes, having a robust pavement conditions assessment is necessary. Recommendation: Staff recommends a paving rehabilitation project on Horstman. The 2019-2020 biennial budget may require funding for the ramp improvements. Relationship to Comprehensive Plan: Chapter 8 of the Comprehensive Plan covers Transportation. It includes details of the PMS, ADA Transition Plan and the TIP. Follow-up Notes & Outcomes: Attachments: Page 163 of 198 This Page Intentionally Left Blank Page 164 of 198 City of Port Orchard  Work Study Session Executive Summary      Issue Title:  Engineering Technician II Position  Meeting Date:  February 20, 2018   Time Required: 10 Minutes     Attendees:  None     Action Requested At This Meeting:  Staff is requesting permission to immediately advertise  for a new Public Works Department – Engineering Technician II position to assist primarily in  private residential/commercial development review and permitting, and to also assist as‐ needed in the inspections associated with the private development and to provide internal  design and/or CAD work as needed.                                                                                                                                       Issue:  Given both the current and projected private development growth (residential and  commercial) and the number of Capital Improvement Projects either underway or planned,  the City of Port Orchard Public Works Department is not able to meet the demand without  additional staffing.     Background:  The City’s Public Works Department consisits of 6.6 FTE at City Hall and 14 FTE  at the Public Works Shop.  In the past 10‐years, the City’s population has nearly doubled.     Alternatives: Do not approve.                                     Recommendation: Approve the additional 1.0 FTE.    Relationship to Comprehensive Plan: N/A.    Attachments: Job Description.    Follow‐up Notes & Outcomes:    Page 165 of 198 This Page Intentionally Left Blank Page 166 of 198 JOB DESCRIPTION: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II Revised 2/5/2018 PAGE 1 OF 5 CITY OF PORT ORCHARD JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Engineering Technician II FLSA: Non-Exempt Civil Service: Exempt Department: Public Works Department Reports To: Assistant City Engineer The Engineering Technician II shall report to the Assistant City Engineer and serve under the direction of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer and the Assistant City Engineer. Attendance at evening or weekend meetings or other off-duty events may be required. May also be called back to work before or after regularly scheduled work hours or on scheduled days off. Major Function and Purpose The major function and purpose of the Engineering Technician II will be to assist the Assistant City Engineer and the GIS Specialist/Inspector in 1) development plan review/permitting services for private residential and commercial development activities, which consists of plan review and permitting coordination with the City’s Permit Center staff, the general public, developers/contractors and associated engineering professionals, 2) construction inspection of road, storm, sewer water and associated improvements as part of private development projects as needed and 3) preparation of AutoCAD maps, details and design drawings. General Function This is a responsible, professional and administrative position providing assistance to the Assistant City Engineer and the GIS Specialist/Inspector in their activities in the Public Works Department. Supervision Responsibilities None Job Duties & Responsibilities Under direction of the Assistant City Engineer, the Engineering Technician II will conduct reviews of engineering plans and building permits for subdivisions and private commercial development projects and make an informed recommendation for approval; and investigate and respond to questions and inquiries from the general public, developers, contractors, engineering professionals, the local fire protection district and City staff regarding complaints. This person also inspects private development construction projects, in all stages of construction, improvement, alteration and repair; reviews plans, specifications and technical drawings, and verifies compliance to codes, regulations, ordinances, specifications and standards; and may perform contract administration duties on public works construction contracts. Page 167 of 198 JOB DESCRIPTION: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II Revised 2/5/2018 PAGE 2 OF 5 REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. • Review of engineering plans and building permits for subdivisions and private commercial development projects; attends pre-application and pre-construction meetings between various City staff and developers to discuss the proposed project and communicate Public Works’ development requirements. • Conducts private development reviews within the City; reviews pre-application submittals; ensures compliance with City design standards, state regulations, and municipal codes; recommends plan approval to Assistant City Engineer/Stormwater Manager. • Reviews and approves Right-of-Way Permits for both City and Non-City projects. • Conducts inspections for private development permitted projects within the City to ensure installation meets approved plans, specifications, and regulations. • Prepares basic drafts of plans, specification and cost estimates for City utility and street construction projects from conceptual design through construction. • Independently performs basic CAD drafting to assist with development, design, and construction of public work projects and other related drafting tasks. • Responds to questions and inquiries from the general public, developers, contractors, engineering professionals, and City staff regarding engineering and development projects. • Assists the Public Works Director/City Engineer, Assistant City Engineer and the GIS Specialist/Inspector in coordinating the activities of the division. • Performs related duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of: • Basic civil engineering principals, practices and mathematics, Basic hydrological and hydraulic principals. • Basic elements and procedure related to roadway and drain system construction, operation and maintenance. Interpreting plans specifications, drafting terminology and symbols, ordinances, regulatory documents, standards, maintenance manuals and construction manuals and application of these resources and regulations to work assignments. • Methods, materials, and techniques used in civil engineering projects including those used in the design and construction of development projects • Methods and techniques of engineering plan review and analysis. • Methods and techniques of conducting site and field investigations. • Engineering maps and records. • Trouble shooting and problem solving. • Use of reference manuals and other documentation. • Effective oral and written communication principles and practices. • Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, AutoCAD, GIS and other specialized engineering software programs. • Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations affecting civil engineering projects. Ability to: • Gather and assimilate information from a broad range of resources. Page 168 of 198 JOB DESCRIPTION: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II Revised 2/5/2018 PAGE 3 OF 5 • Effectively coordinate, manage, and track multiple project activities on several projects concurrently. • Review, interpret, and analyze engineering plans, drawings, specifications, contract documents, and engineering reports for conformance to professional standards and local, state, and federal policies. • Reading, understanding and applying information from technical manuals and procedures. • Interpret and explain engineering projects to the business community and the general public. • Understand, interpret, explain, and apply applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations. • Perform technician level computations in engineering. • Conduct site inspections and monitor project progress. • Communicate effectively with business owners, City Staff, consultants, and the general public tactfully and courteously in person and on the telephone. • Provide technical assistance to other division, department and City staff regarding assigned engineering issues and problems. • Operate office equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases and specialized engineering software programs. • Ability to perform field work in less-than-ideal weather conditions or settings while utilizing safe work practices. • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. • Maintain regular, reliable and punctual attendance. • Prepare/plot AutoCAD drawings under the supervision of the Assistant City Engineer. Working Conditions The Engineering Technician II may work either indoors or outdoors as required. The employee must be capable of working in confined spaces, on ladders, inclines and/or in noisy work areas. He/she may be exposed to extremes in temperature, chemicals or noxious fumes, and to insect stings. The Engineering Technician II may be required to walk in, or around construction sites to perform the essential functions of the position. Exposure to hazards is commonplace. Among the hazards encountered are dampness, direct sunlight, communicable disease, dust, pollen, epoxy chemicals, machinery or its moving parts, cleaning fluids, chemicals, pesticides, insecticides, paints, cleaning agents or similar solutions, insect stings, liquid chemicals, noisy work area, noxious odors, fumes or chemicals, and smoke. Hazardous areas may be encountered, including open ditches, vaults, manholes, heavy machinery, hazardous gases, excessive noise, and vehicle traffic. Protective clothing may be required in the performance of some job duties. Page 169 of 198 JOB DESCRIPTION: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II Revised 2/5/2018 PAGE 4 OF 5 Contacts and Relationships The Engineering Technician II may have frequent contact with City elected officials, state, county and municipal government officials, and outside consultants, auditors and other business-related individuals or agencies. In the normal course of business, the Engineering Technician II will have contact with other Public Works employees, contractors, other city personnel and the public. These contacts involve a wide variety and range of purpose, including the need to provide or collect information, coordinate projects or activities and to solve or negotiate solutions to problems. Communication may be either by telephone, in person or through written message. Physical Requirements The Engineering Technician II must have the overall stamina and ability to perform moderate to strenuous physical activity, including the ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time, traversing rough terrain, working in or over water, working at heights or on scaffolding, and lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds. Job requirement may include the ability to climb up to 20 feet off the ground; bend and/or work in tight or confined areas. The incumbent must be able to hear alarms and have the ability to audibly identify the presence of a danger or hazard. Must have the ability to sit at a desk and operate a computer for extended periods of time as necessary to complete work responsibilities. Desired Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: • Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology, Environmental Science, Construction Managements or Two years of progressively responsible technical engineering experience in roadway, storm drainage and/or underground utilities construction required; or any equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the applicant with the desired skill, knowledge and ability to perform the work. Special Requirements: • Possession of or the ability to obtain within one (1) month, a valid Washington State Driver’s License. • 3 years preferred experience with Civil Engineering related activities • 3 years preferred experience with plan review • 3 years preferred experience with inspection services • 3 years preferred experience with AutoCAD • Experience with application software including Word, EXCEL, and AutoCAD • Hydrologic Computer Modeling preferable • ESRI/Arc Online Experience preferable • All city employees must successfully pass a pre-employment Drug Testing as prescribed by the City's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy Requirements outlined in this job description may be subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified for employment in this position. However, some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Employer and employee and is subject to change as the needs of the Employer and requirements of the job change. Page 170 of 198 JOB DESCRIPTION: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II Revised 2/5/2018 PAGE 5 OF 5 Page 171 of 198 This Page Intentionally Left Blank Page 172 of 198     City of Port Orchard  Work Study Session Executive Summary    Issue Title:  GAAP to Cash Accounting  Meeting Date:  February 20, 2018  Time Required: 20 minutes  Attendees:     None  Action Requested At This Meeting: Provide any questions on the recommendation and set a  date to consider the resolution to change reporting standards.    Issue:  GAAP accounting is a more complex and time consuming method of reporting with  little added value to the City.  GAAP accounting takes significant resources to implement and  are increasing each year with additional staff training, auditing costs, additional  requirements, etc.  GAAP reporting is not timely and not useful for budgeting    Background: RCW 43.09.200 requires the state auditor to formulate, prescribe, and install a  system of accounting and reporting for all local governments.  The state auditor has  prescribed and authorized reporting requirements through the Budgeting, Accounting, and  Reporting System (BARS) manual for both GAAP basis and Cash basis methods of  accounting.  Approximatley 80% of local governments report on a cash basis as prescribed in  the Washington State Auditor’s Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting System (BARS).    Cash basis reporting will simplify the annual reporting process, thereby significantly reducing  the staff time required for preparation of the annual financial report, resulting in a positive  budgetary impact.  Cash basis will save on auduiting cost as well as allow for more efficient  use of staff time.  Cash basis will provide more useful and timely information for monitoring  and budgeting.  Cash basis financial reporting is simplier and easier to understand and use.    Alternatives:  N/A    Recommendation: The Finance Department recommends converting to Cash basis of  accounting to increase efficiency of the City’s accounting system and the annual audit  process    Relationship to Comprehensive Plan: N/A    Attachments:  Will be provided at meeting.    Follow‐up Notes & Outcomes:    Page 173 of 198 This Page Intentionally Left Blank Page 174 of 198     City of Port Orchard  Work Study Session Executive Summary      Issue Title:    PSRC Vision 2050 Scoping Notice   Meeting Date:   February 20, 2018  Time Required:  20 Minutes  Attendees:     Nicholas Bond        Action Requested At This Meeting:  Discuss Draft Comments and Provide Direction to Staff  and/or Council Committee         Issue:  The City has been asked by PSRC to provide comments on the update to Vision 2040  with the new regional plan to be called Vision 2050.  A copy of the scoping notice published  by PSRC is attached.  Comments on this scoping notice are due on March 19, 2018.  It is very  important that the City think about how the region, county, and city should grow between  now and 2050.  The population forecasts that were just released by PSRC calls for 1.8 million  additional people in the 4 county region by 2050!  A large part of Vision 2050 will focus on  deciding where these people will live and work and how they will move throughout the  region.  There are several alternatives for how this growth can be accommodated as a  region and we’ll want to discuss the pros and cons of each.    A draft outline has been created and attached which the council may or may not wish to use  as the basis of a comment letter from the City to PSRC.  Council may want to discuss its  contents or may wish to take the discussion in a different direction.    Background: As you may recall from our comprehensive plan periodic update that was  completed in 2016, Vision 2040 was the first step in an 8 year planning cycle.  Vision 2040  led to countywide planning policies that ultimately required the city to plan for 8,235 more  residents and 3,132 more jobs by 2036.  The contents of Vision 2050 will greatly influence  our next comprehensive plan update in 2024 and will very likely result in new population  and employment targets, in addition to those previously allocated, which we will have to  plan for through zoning and infrastructure policies.     Vision 2040 can be viewed at: https://www.psrc.org/vision‐2040‐documents    Page 175 of 198 ES Vision 2050  Page 2 of 2 Alternatives: The purpose of the scoping notice is to begin identifying alternatives to be  considered as part of the SEPA review process that will lead to Vision 2050.  The alternatives  will be evaluated to inform the policy makers at PSRC.  One of the alternatives could be  selected, or elements of each alternative could be combined into a preferred alternative.  At  this time, there are an endless number of alternatives that could be considered and the  scoping notice will help to narrow down the number of alternatives to a few.  The default  option would be the no action alternative whereby we continue on the Vision 2040 path.      Recommendation: Council should discuss Vision 2040 and determine if and how a comment  letter from the city should be developed.  Perhaps the land use committee can work with  staff on a letter that will be brought back to Council on March 13th.  Alternatively, Council  may want to take a more active role in the development of a letter at its February 27 and  March 13 meetings.  The City will certainly be affected by Vision 2050, so staff would  strongly recommend that the Council review Vision 2040 and prepare comments on this  scoping notice.    Relationship to Comprehensive Plan:  Vision 2050 will lead to regional policies that the City  will be required to comply with in its 2024 Comprehensive Plan update.    Attachments: PSRC Vision 2050 Scoping Notice, Draft Comment Outline    Follow‐up Notes & Outcomes:  Continue drafting a letter on behalf of the City, submit a  letter by the March 19th deadline.    Page 176 of 198 VISION 2050 Plan AND SEPA Scoping Notice February 2018 Page 177 of 198 PSRC is extending the region’s growth plan to 2050. VISION 2050 will build on the region’s existing plan, VISION 2040, to keep the central Puget Sound region healthy and vibrant as it grows. As the region prepares to add more people and jobs in the coming decades — about 1.8 million more people by 2050 — VISION 2050 will identify the challenges we should tackle together as a region and renew the vision for the next 30 years. Page 178 of 198 VISION 2050 Plan and SEPA Scoping Notice 1 Ways to Get Involved • Submit comments or questions about VISION 2050 scoping to VISION2050@psrc.org • Attend listening sessions to be held in each county (dates and locations on page 11) • Learn more about VISION 2050 and sign up for updates from PSRC at www.psrc.org/vision 6,000,000 5,000,000 4,500,000 4,000,000 3,500,000 3,000,000 2,500,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 3.4 million jobs 5.8 million people FORECAST (Draft) Population and Employment Growth in the Central Puget Sound Region PSRC’s draft forecast shows 1.8 million more residents and 1.2 million more jobs in the region by 2050. Sources: U.S. Census, Office of Financial Management, Employment Security Department, PSRC VISION 2040 helps to coordinate the local growth and transportation plans developed by cities and counties to make sure they are consistent with the Growth Management Act and regional transportation plans. The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) is the planning agency for the central Puget Sound region, which includes King, Pierce, Snohomish and Kitsap counties. PSRC has specific responsibilities under federal and state law for transportation planning and funding, economic development, and growth management. PSRC is updating VISION to consider new information and perspectives about a chang- ing region. PSRC is seeking community input to shape the plan. What important regional issues should we focus on during the update? How should the region’s growth strategy be up- dated to plan for 2050? As we consider different ways to grow as a region, what impacts and actions should be evaluated through environmental review? Over the next two years, PSRC will work with cit- ies, counties, tribes, other agencies and interest groups, and the public to develop VISION 2050. PSRC will engage the public through surveys, workshops held throughout the region, formal comment periods, and input to PSRC’s elected board members. Page 179 of 198 VISION 2050 Plan and SEPA Scoping Notice2 Planning as a REGION Since 2010, the region has experienced significant growth with about 375,000 new neighbors calling the central Puget Sound home. Meanwhile, major infrastructure investments — like completing the 520 bridge and extending light rail from Everett to Tacoma to Redmond — are moving forward. The region has had important successes implementing VISION 2040, which helps to fulfill the goals of the state Growth Management Act (GMA). The plan has helped coordinate state and regional initiatives and supported local decisions. Cities are thriving. Regionally, growth is shifting towards more compact, sustainable development occurring within urban areas and cities, with cost effective and efficient services, reduced impacts on the environment, and positive health outcomes. At the same time, the region continues to face significant challenges, including the climb- ing cost of housing. Congestion from rapid growth is reducing access to jobs, services, and housing. While recent economic growth has been strong, prosperity hasn’t benefited every- one or all parts of the region. Finally, pressing environmental issues, such as climate change and preserving open space, require more collaborative, long-term action. VISION 2050 is an opportunity for cities and counties to work together to address the key challenges that extend beyond the boundaries of any single community. Page 180 of 198 VISION 2050 Plan and SEPA Scoping Notice 3 What is in VISION 2040? VISION 2040 is the region’s current plan for managing growth forecasted through the year 2040. The plan includes overarching goals, an environmental framework, a strategy to sustainably guide growth in the region, and multicounty planning policies. The plan also includes actions at the regional, county, and local level to make the plan a reality. VISION has six chapters ad- dressing the environment, development patterns, housing, the economy, transportation, and public services. The plan includes goals and policies to: • Protect and restore the natural environment and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. • Plan for growth in cities and urban centers, while reducing sprawl. • Improve the balance of jobs and housing across the counties. • Create more vibrant and resilient urban centers. • Support health, well-being, and active living. • Provide affordable housing choices to meet the needs of all residents. • Improve mobility for people and goods. • Maintain and operate the transportation system safely and efficiently. • Encourage a strong, diverse economy. • Provide services like solid waste, energy, and water systems to support the region’s growth. VISION 2040’s Regional Growth Strategy defines a role for different types of places in ac- commodating the region’s residential and employment growth. The strategy is organized around guiding most employment and housing growth to the region’s largest cities and urban centers. Other cities and unincorporated urban areas are expected to play a more modest role as locations for new growth. Outside the urban area, rural communities, farms and for- ests will continue to be a permanent and vital part of the region. Environmental review for VISION 2040 showed that, compared with a broad range of alter- natives, the desired growth pattern would have significant benefits for mobility, air quality, environmental stewardship, and healthy communities. Page 181 of 198 VISION 2050 Plan and SEPA Scoping Notice4 VISION 2040 Regional Growth Strategy VISION 2040 guides most new growth to cities and urban areas. Source: VISION 2040 Page 182 of 198 VISION 2050 Plan and SEPA Scoping Notice 5 Where Growth is Happening Growth has been focused in the urban area. In 2015, for example, 96% of new permitted housing was in cities and urban areas. Source: PSRC Building Permit Data 290,000 jobs have been added to the region since 2000, with strong growth in employment centers along the I-5 corridor. Source: PSRC Covered Employment Data Page 183 of 198 VISION 2050 Plan and SEPA Scoping Notice6 SCOPING and Environmental Impact Statement Process Determination of Significance and Request for Comments on Scope of Environmental Impact Statement PSRC has proposed to update and revise the long-range growth, economic, and transpor- tation strategy for King, Pierce, Snohomish and Kitsap counties. PSRC, as lead agency for environmental review, has determined that the proposal to update VISION 2040 is likely to have significant adverse impacts on the environment, and is therefore issuing a Determina- tion of Significance (DS). This notice announces PSRC’s intent to prepare a supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) on the proposed update to VISION 2040, pursuant to RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). The SEIS will contain new information and analysis, and may also build on data and analysis contained in existing environmental documents, any of which may be adopted or incorporated by reference as appropriate, according to State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) rules. The process will integrate SEPA and GMA to allow for consideration of environmental information as well as public input, and to assist decision makers in meeting the goals of GMA while identifying and mitigating probable significant adverse environmental impacts under SEPA. Under the SEPA process (WAC 197-11-408), PSRC is com- pleting a scoping period to inform the environmental review process for the VISION 2040 update. Pursuant to SEPA, PSRC is notifying the public of the intent to prepare an SEIS so that residents, jurisdictions, agencies, and tribes have an opportunity to comment on the scope of the impacts to be analyzed. Affected members of the public, jurisdictions, agencies, and tribes are invited, by this notice, to comment on alternatives, mitigation measures, prob- able significant adverse impacts, and licenses or other approvals that may be required. The method and opportunities for comment are provided on page 11. The official comment period on the scope of the SEIS will run through Monday, March 19, 2018. Page 184 of 198 VISION 2050 Plan and SEPA Scoping Notice 7 Input on Environmental Review PSRC is seeking input on environmental issues for analysis. Natural and built environment. PSRC has identified the following environmental areas for potential discussion in the SEIS: • Land use and population; employment; housing; transportation; air quality; ecosystems; water quality; public services and utilities; parks and recreation; environmental health; energy; visual quality and aesthetic resources. • The scoping process may be used to expand or narrow the environmental areas that need updated analysis. Additional issues that may be addressed. In addition to the areas listed above, PSRC contemplates that environmental analysis may address the following subjects, which may be modified in response to public comments and further analysis: • Housing affordability; economic inequality; social equity and access to opportunity; healthy communities; climate change adaptation and mitigation; demographic shifts or changing needs; and funding for infrastructure and other improvements. • Some issues may be addressed by existing information in the VISION 2040 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Other issues may require new information or analysis. Scoping Question: What issues should be considered for environmental review? $450,000 $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0 Increasing Median Housing Costs Nationally, the region is at or near the top among peer regions in annual housing cost increases. $1,800 $1,600 $1,400 $1,200 $1,000 $800 $600 $400 $200 $0 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Rents Home Prices Sources: Dupre+Scott, Zillow Page 185 of 198 VISION 2050 Plan and SEPA Scoping Notice8 Input on Assumptions, Themes, and Issues PSRC is seeking input on key assumptions to inform the plan update. This SEIS will build on the VISION 2040 EIS and include information analyzing the environmental impacts of updating VISION 2040. • Plan for 2050. A new regional forecast will show expected employment and population through 2050. PSRC is planning for 1.8 million more people and 1.2 million jobs by 2050. • Implement the Growth Management Act. VISION 2050 will continue to further the Growth Management Act’s objectives of preventing sprawl; conserving farmlands, forests, and open spaces; supporting more compact, people-oriented communities; focusing a significant amount of new employment and housing into vibrant urban centers; and coordi- nating between local governments. • Use VISION 2040 as starting point. PSRC will build on VISION 2040’s current framework — goals, policies, and Regional Growth Strategy — as the starting point for developing VISION 2050. • Focus on emerging and important issues. To efficiently use public resources and time, the plan update will focus on a limited set of issues that may benefit from additional regional discus- sion, coordination, and planning. Issues such as housing affordability, climate change, social equity, and shared economic prosperity have been discussed as key regional challenges. • Reflect the diversity of the region. The plan update will seek to reflect the demographic, cultural, geographic, and economic diversity of the region. • Review trends and actions. Key data trends will inform the update, as well as progress towards implementing the actions contained in VISION 2040. The update will identify actions and roles to realize the goals of VISION 2050 and outcome measures from which to measure progress. • Integrate recent initiatives. The update will consider recent initiatives of PSRC and part- ners, such as recent local comprehensive plan updates, the Growing Transit Communities Strategy, Puget Sound Clean Air Agency climate change targets, the Puget Sound Part- nership Action Agenda, and the Regional Centers Framework Update. • Acknowledge and leverage major regional investments. Since VISION 2040 was adopt- ed, voters have approved two Sound Transit ballot measures to expand high-capacity transit. Other regional transit agencies have expanded service, local governments have built key proj- ects, and the state adopted Connecting Washington to fund major transportation projects. The update will address the impact of these investments on regional policies and strategies. • Update the document. PSRC will review the existing plan for out-of-date information or statutory changes since the 2008 adoption of VISION 2040. PSRC will also look for opportu- nities to make VISION 2050 more accessible and usable. Scoping Questions: What regional issues should the plan address? What information should guide the update? Page 186 of 198 VISION 2050 Plan and SEPA Scoping Notice 9 Planned Regional Transit System (2040) Transit investments are planned throughout the region to provide more transportation options. Source: Regional Transportation Plan Page 187 of 198 VISION 2050 Plan and SEPA Scoping Notice10 Input on framework for considering modifications to growth strategy. One purpose of this scoping process is to gain information so that PSRC can craft a limited range of alternatives for analysis within the Draft SEIS. The existing Regional Growth Strategy will be considered in the context of recent and projected trends, adopted plans, infrastructure investments, and broad goals for the region. The wide range of alternatives studied for the VI- SION 2040 EIS provides a robust starting point for this process. Within the range of alternatives previously studied, several options may be available to modify the existing Regional Growth Strategy to more effectively achieve the region’s sustainability goals. The alternatives that will be developed will use the same assumptions and forecasts for growth through the year 2050. • No Action Alternative. A “no action” alternative must be evaluated in accordance with SEPA. In this proposal, the no-action alternative will be defined as continuing forward with the adopted growth patterns in VISION 2040, to essentially “stay the course.” The existing Regional Growth Strategy would be extended to reflect forecasts for 2050 without amend- ment or revision to growth shares or regional geographies. • 2050 Modified Regional Growth Strategy Alternative(s). A modified 2050 growth strategy(ies) may be defined and evaluated with modified regional geographies, adjusted growth allocations among counties and regional geographies, and/or actions to promote the desired pattern of future popu- lation and jobs. Scoping Question: How should the region’s growth strategy be updated to plan for 2050? Page 188 of 198 VISION 2050 Plan and SEPA Scoping Notice 11 Preview PROCESS Schedule and Anticipated Milestones in SEPA Process PSRC anticipates that a Draft SEIS will be completed in summer 2019 and a Final SEIS will be issued in spring 2020. Engagement Opportunities There will be many opportunities to provide input throughout the planning process, including PSRC meetings, workshops, surveys, online open houses, and opportunities to comment on the draft plan and environmental review document. PSRC is accepting comments on the VISION 2050 scoping from Friday, February 2, 2018, through Monday, March 19, 2018. We want to hear from you! What issues should be con- sidered for environmental review? What regional issues should the plan address? What information should guide the update? How should the region’s growth strategy be updated to plan for 2050? There Are Several Ways to Comment: SEPA Responsible Official: Erika Harris, AICP, Senior Planner E-mail: VISION2050@psrc.org U.S. Mail: ATTN: VISION 2050 Comment, 1011 Western Avenue, Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98104 In Person: March 1, 2018 / Growth Management Policy Board meeting / 10 am Fax: ATTN: VISION 2050 Comment, 206-587-4825 Visit the website: https://www.psrc.org/vision Listening Sessions: King County / February 13 / 3-5 pm .......................Union Station, Ruth Fisher Board Room 401 South Jackson Street, Seattle 98104 Pierce County / February 20 / 3-5 pm ....................Fife Community Center 2111 54 th Avenue East, Fife 98242 Snohomish County / February 22 / 3-5 pm .............Lynnwood City Hall 19100 44th Avenue West, Lynnwood 98036 Kitsap County / February 27 / 3-5 pm ....................Norm Dicks Government Center 345 6th Street, Bremerton 98337 Page 189 of 198 VISION 2050 Plan and SEPA Scoping Notice12 What is PSRC? The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) is the regional transportation, economic develop- ment, and growth planning agency for the central Puget Sound — King, Pierce, Snohomish and Kitsap counties. It serves as a forum for cities, counties, ports, transit agencies, tribes, and the state to work together on important regional issues. Key responsibilities include: • Long range growth, economic, and transportation planning • Transportation funding • Economic development coordination • Regional data • Technical assistance The elected leaders of King, Pierce, Snohomish and Kitsap counties, the region’s cities and towns, port districts, transit agencies, and tribes direct PSRC’s work. Once a year, these elect- ed officials meet as a General Assembly to vote on major decisions and elect new leadership. Each month, an Executive Board makes decisions on behalf of the General Assembly with the input of several advisory boards made up of local elected officials and representatives of busi- ness, labor, environmental and community interests, as well as input from the public at large. Page 190 of 198 Funding for this document provided in part by member jurisdictions, grants from U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, Federal Highway Administration and Washington State Department of Transportation. PSRC fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. For more information, or to obtain a Title VI Complaint Form, see https://www.psrc.org/title-vi or call 206-587-4819. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information: Individuals requiring reasonable accommodations may request written materials in alternate formats, sign language interpreters, physical accessibility accommodations, or other reasonable accommodations by contacting the ADA Coordinator, Thu Le, at 206-464-6175, with two weeks’ advance notice. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may contact the ADA Coordinator, Thu Le, through TTY Relay 711. Additional copies of this document may be obtained by contacting: Puget Sound Regional Council Information Center 1011 Western Avenue, Suite 500 Seattle, Washington 98104-1035 206-464-7532 • info@psrc.org • psrc.org psrc.org back cover image courtesy of: Bryan Reinbold, Local 302 Union OperatorPage 191 of 198 Puget Sound Regional Council Page 192 of 198 1 Outline of Vision 2050 Comments (Draft) Vision 2040 Part One – Towards a Sustainable Environment  The City is very supportive of the existing focus on environmentally sustainable growth, however, the existing plan is short on other important components of sustainability: o Quadruple bottom line. Part One should be expanded to include balanced discussion of all 4 legs of the sustainability “stool.” By emphasizing environmental policy above the other 3 legs of the stool, the plan does not balance all elements of a sustainable region.  Environmental – Sustainability (Seems to be the highest Priority) (Word “Enviro” occurs 62 times in Part One)  Social – Equity (Mentioned, but seems far less important than environment and economic concerns) (Word “Social” appears twice in Part One)  Economic – Prosperity (Mentioned, but seems secondary to environmental concerns) (Word “Econ” Appears 17 times in Part One)  Cultural – Vitality (Mentioned in intro, not discussed elsewhere in part one) (Word “Culture” appears once in Part One) o Fiscal Sustainability: The EIS should consider alternatives for ensuring fiscal sustainability of local government. Cities and counties within the region should grow in a more fiscally sustainable manner. Throughout the region there are unincorporated urban areas under county control that are fiscally unsustainable in terms of the costs of providing services and replacing infrastructure vs. the revenue that is generated to local governments. Because of this fiscal unsustainability, these areas have not been annexed. We should ensure that these areas (and all areas) grow to be assets rather than liabilities. Transportation funding from PSRC should support projects that won’t create long term liabilities that aren’t supported by the revenue streams from existing or planned development. Perhaps funds should be awarded only after verification that the project area is fiscally sustainable over the long term, and/or that legislative actions have been taken to make the area more fiscally sustainable. As part of an application process, cities and counties should be asked to identify barriers to growth in the vicinity of a candidate transportation project and take action to remove those barriers prior to seeking funding. o Under the Social – Equity category, Vision 2040 doesn’t discuss housing affordability. There are many alternatives for ensuring affordability, however a one-size fits all approach should be avoided. For instance, inclusionary zoning may be appropriate in Seattle or Bellevue, but would likely be a barrier to increasing housing supply in Port Orchard. o There is very little mention of Native American tribes in Part One. The one mention is not in a cultural context, but rather in regard to restoration work being performed by tribes. o The military and its regional significance is not mentioned in Part One. Part Two – Regional Growth Strategy  In terms of the missions of city and county governments, our plans, roles and growth strategies seem to say one thing but do another. Vision 2050 should clearly state that Page 193 of 198 2 cities are the preferred entities for urban growth and that a county’s role is to support expansion of cities, the annexation of urban areas, the incorporation of new cities. County governance is also preferred for rural, resource, and agricultural management and growth, and for coordination of multi-jurisdictional services such as health departments. As it is now, counties are competing with cities for urban growth and the one-time revenues that new growth provides. Counties should be doing more to encourage annexations, joint city/county planning, and incorporations of stand-alone urban growth areas. The local view of a county’s role varies greatly between counties and frequently what is spoken or written in a plan is not the same as what is practiced. Some counties more than others seem to be creating more fiscally sustainable urban development that is ripe for annexation or incorporation.  Regional Geographies – Metropolitan Cities, Core Cities, Larger Cities, Small Cities, Unincorporated UGA, Rural are the current Vision 2040 Geographies. Recent PSRC reports show that we are missing our regional growth targets in some geographies. Perhaps our 6 regional geographies don’t capture the diversity in cities and counties throughout the region. Additional geographies may allow us to direct growth in a more targeted way that maximizes the quadruple bottom line. One way to do this would be to create sub-geographies within the existing 6 types. o It could be beneficial to divide unincorporated UGAs into affiliated and unaffiliated (those that function as a city i.e. Silverdale). Silverdale (and areas like Silverdale) could be considered a large city within the regional framework since it is a standalone UGA that can’t be annexed by another city. o More growth could be directed to affiliated UGAs. This would possibly encourage annexation either because existing residents may seek to have more local control as provided within a city or because the counties would be forced to invest in infrastructure in support of growth which would ultimately make the areas more attractive to an adjacent city as a candidate for annexation. o LAMIRDs (or functional equivalent) could be split from or become or a sub category of the rural geography. Perhaps some growth in LAMIRDs be encouraged as urban lands become more constrained. o Perhaps we should create an island sub-geography. Bainbridge Island and Mercer Island are unique from their small and large city counterparts. There are unique infrastructure challenges facing islands. For instance, both have 2 ways in and out vs. many roads in and out of most other cities. Additionally, there are unique challenges related to providing water and sewer services on an island. o Small Satellite Cities (i.e. Eatonville, Wilkeson, Gold Bar, Buckley) could be treated differently than contiguous Small Cities (Edgewood, Milton, Normandy Park). Small Satellite Cities are typically connected to the region by state highways and by directing regional growth to these places, we could exacerbate regional transportation problems. Many of small satellite cities are also located outside of transit service areas. Directing more growth to contiguous small cities may be more sustainable in the context of the quadruple bottom line. o Small cities outside of transit service areas should be exempt from certain PSRC planning policy requirements. It is not reasonable to require slow growing towns of 400 people to complete technical planning documents with the same frequency as rapidly growing cities. Page 194 of 198 3 o Consideration should be given to the investment under ST3 in terms of those jurisdictions how are being served by light rail expansion. Perhaps cities that are being served by light rail should be a regional geography sub category under the 6 categories. These areas should be shouldering a larger share of the burden when it comes to accommodating 1.8 million more people compared to the cities that are not directly benefitting from that investment.  Consideration should be given to what happens after we as a region build out our existing cities and unincorporated UGAs. At some point it will be unreasonable to expect that reasonable measures to densify existing cities and UGAs will be sufficient for accommodating future growth. We need to evaluate how to grow once this occurs. Counties should begin evaluating long term (beyond 20 year) alternatives for growth. Policies should require an evaluation in advance of future updates to Vision to identify which lands would be most suitable for future growth based on utility capacity, transportation capacity, and quadruple bottom line considerations. This way, a predefined alternative will exist that can be evaluated in comparison to other alternative growth strategies. There are several alternative growth strategies that should be evaluated: o Keep generally fixed urban growth boundaries. This may be the most environmentally sustainable alternative but may not maximize social and cultural considerations. In terms of economic sustainability, it is not clear whether this alternative would be better or worse that expanding existing UGAs. o Expansion of existing UGAs into rural areas. Cities (other than those that are landlocked) like Port Orchard could expand UGA boundaries outward. This may address social and cultural concerns, but at the expense of the environment. In terms of economic sustainability, it is not clear whether this alternative would be better or worse keeping fixed urban growth boundaries as described above. o New compact high density (+/-100 Activity Units Per Acre planning requirement (64000-120000 dwellings units/jobs that are no larger than 1-2 square miles) sustainable satellite communities supported by high capacity transit. Building new compact well-designed transit-oriented development communities supporting a large population of people and jobs could maximize the quadruple bottom line approach in conjunction with preserving fixed urban growth boundaries. Counties could identify potential sites that are likely to be successful, such as sites in proximity of an amenity such as a tourism/recreational area or areas with access to existing rail corridors that are underutilized. Perhaps new technology or transportation solutions could play a role in the PSRC area becoming a global leader in that technology. Each county could be asked to identify 1-2 locations where a new sustainable city could be constructed. o Convert rural LAMIRDs to UGAs/cities. Convert a place like Southworth or Manchester to become a UGA/City. It is not clear whether this would be more or less sustainable under the quadruple bottom line considerations compared to a new city approach.  We need to decide whether cities ought to be reclassified as they grow (i.e. Port Orchard changing from Small to Large City). The alternative would be to have the regional geography classifications grow (i.e. a small city threshold going from <22,500 to Page 195 of 198 4 <35,000). There may be benefits to letting the geography grow with the region in terms of tracking progress towards meeting targets and implementing the growth strategy. Parts Three and Four – Planning Policies and Implementation  The region continues to grow more in rural areas than is envisioned in Vision 2040. We should more aggressively look to bend the trend. A major goal of Vision 2050 should be to protect and preserve the rural areas in between UGAs, LAMIRDs (or functional equivalents), and cities from development. The following graphs were provided by PSRC and show how the regional growth strategy are being implement in Kitsap County and the Region. Page 196 of 198 5  Regional transportation concurrency policies could be used as a tool to implement the regional growth strategy and bend the trend away from rural development and towards centers.  As we plan for the future, rural growth allocations could be split into Rural and LAMIRDs (or functional equivalent) or could remain as one regional geography and see growth spread evenly across rural areas.  Concurrency: Throughout the region, cities and counties use different transportation concurrency methods and standards. It may be beneficial to standardize these systems in some way. Concurrency policies are required in GMA, but inconsistent implementation can hugely interfere with achieving the regional growth strategy. If one jurisdiction has a lax concurrency standard, they could be encouraging more growth than has been allocated. Likewise, a city with too strict a standard could be preventing growth from occurring in accordance with the regional growth strategy. As a region, we could allow transit-oriented development areas to have a lesser concurrency LOS due to the presence of an alternative transportation strategy. In rural areas, we could require a higher level of service on road segments and at intersections to discourage growth that is likely to exacerbate congestion. Uniform standards would also simplify interjurisdictional mitigation of traffic impacts. Kitsap County - Specific Items for Consideration  High Capacity Transit in Kitsap County o Kitsap County needs to establish or explicitly state its policy not to establish long term countywide goals for providing high capacity transit connections aside from marine based transit and the existing bus network that utilizes existing roadways.  A Poulsbo to Bainbridge connection.  Connect the County to Gig Harbor, Tacoma, and Pierce County.  Transit to the Shipyard.  Connections between 4 KC cities. o Additional consideration should be given to expanding the passenger ferry network.  Silverdale to Seattle.  LAMIRDs to Seattle.  Intra-County marine connections. Page 197 of 198 This Page Intentionally Left Blank Page 198 of 198