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004-12 - Resolution - Adopting the Comp PlanIntroduced by: Development Director Requested by: Development Director Drafted by: Development Director Reviewed by: Gregory A. Jacoby Introduced: February 14, 2012 Public Hearing: February 14, 2012 Adopted: February 14, 2012 RESOLUTION NO. 004-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF , PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE PARKS PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD WHEREAS, the Planning Department of the City of Port Orchard has actively sought citizen input to improve the municipal parks and to develop future programs; and WHEREAS, the City of Port Orchard has conducted a public survey regarding municipal parks to seek citizen input to improve the municipal parks and to develop future programs; and WHEREAS, the City of Port Orchard has actively sought citizen input utilizing several public informational media, including a City sponsored Port Orchard Parks Plan website and survey, multiple stakeholder and subcommittee focus group meetings, comment cards and flyers, press releases and newspaper articles, local agency meetings, public announcements, in addition to the regularly noticed public meetings and public hearings; and WHEREAS, On February 14, 2011, following proper notice, the Planning Commission held a Open House / Kick Off public workshop for the Port Orchard Comprehensive Parks Plan , including project schedules, proposed sub -committees, plan elements, and public involvement plan; and WHEREAS, On March 16, April 20, May 18, and June 22 2011, the 2011 Comprehensive Parks Plan sub -committee conducted public meetings to discuss the elements of the 2011 Parks Plan to provide recommendations to the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, On March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20 and July 18, 2011 following proper notice, the Planning Commission held public meetings to discuss the Port Orchard Comprehensive Parks Plan, including reports from the 2011 Comprehensive Parks Plan sub -committee; and Resolution No. 004-12 Page 2 of 3 WHEREAS, On November 21, 2011, Port Orchard issued the draft 2011 Port Orchard Comprehensive Parks Plan. The document was posted on the CityofPortOrchard.us web page and made available to the public and agencies; and WHEREAS, On November 21, 2011, following proper notice, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to take testimony, consider public input and to generally discuss the elements of the draft 2011 Port Orchard Comprehensive Parks Plan and begin the 6o day comment period; and WHEREAS, On November 21, 2011, at the conclusion of the public hearing the Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 007-11 with a recommendation for approval to the Port Orchard City Council; and WHEREAS, Port Orchard issued an Environmental Checklist, signed on December 15, 2011, pertaining to the 2011 Port Orchard Comprehensive Parks Plan; and WHEREAS, On January 13, 2012, pursuant to WAC 197-11-340(2)(a)(v), Port Orchard issued a Determination of NonSignificance (DNS) for the Adoption of the 2011 Port Orchard Comprehensive Parks Plan. The appeal period closed at 4:30 PM on January 27, 2012, and no appeals were filed; and WHEREAS, On November 8, 2011, the 2011 Comprehensive Parks Plan was sent to the Washington State Department of Commerce; and WHEREAS, after proper notice, the City Council of Port Orchard conducted a public hearing on Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 and considered additional public testimony regarding the proposed Port Orchard Comprehensive Parks Plan; now therefore, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council hereby adopts as its own the Findings and Conclusions set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 007-11, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit A and made a part of this Resolution. SECTION 2. In accordance with the above described Findings and Conclusions, the City Council hereby amends the text and map of the Comprehensive Parks Plan by approving and adopting the following: 1. The revisions to the 2011 Comprehensive Parks Plan as set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 007-11, attached as Exhibit A and made a part of this Resolution No. 004-12 Page 3 of 3 Resolution. 2. The 2011 Port Orchard Parks Plan Errata Matrix, attached as Exhibit B and made a part of this Resolution. SECTION 3. The City Council hereby approves and adopts the Comprehensive Parks Plan for the City of Port Orchard, with the revisions set forth in Section 2. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, SIGNED by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk in authentication of such passage this 14th day of February 2012. Timothy C. lYfatthes, Mayor ATTEST: Brandy Rinearson, CMC, Interim City Cleric Resolution No. 004-12 Exhibit A CITY OF PORT ORCHARD PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 007-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD PLANNING COMMISSION AMENDING THE PORT ORCHARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO INCLUDE THE 2011 COMPREHENSIVE PARK PLAN AS SHOWN ON "EXHIBIT A". WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has undertaken a comprehensive review of the draft 2011 Comprehensive Parks Plan amendment to the Port Orchard Comprehensive Plan in order to guide Park development, maintenance acquisition and funding in the City of Port Orchard; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on November 21s', 2011 which meeting was properly noticed and open to the public, to review or amend the draft 2011 Comprehensive Parks Plan, Comprehensive Plan Amendment as shown in "Exhibit A"; and WHEREAS, after considering input from Planning Commission members and the public, the Planning Commission finds that the draft 2011 Comprehensive Parks Plan serves the public health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of Port Orchard; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission also finds that the 2011 Comprehensive Parks Plan is consistent with the goals and policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan and with the Growth Management Act, Chapter 36.70A RCW; now, therefore, WHEREAS, Following timely and effective notice, on November 21 st, 2011 the Planning Commission closed the Public Hearing and deliberated in regards to the proposed changes for City's Comprehensive Plan as shown in attached "Exhibit W. FINDINGS The Port Orchard Planning Commission makes the following findings regarding the policy and text amendments to the 2011 Comprehensive Parks Plan: 1. On November 21 ", 2011 a public hearing was held on the proposed draft 2011 Comprehensive Parks Plan amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. 2. During the public hearing verbal testimony was heard in regards to the draft 2011 Comprehensive Parks Plan 3. During the comment period, written comments were received and are attached herein. 4. The Planning Commission reviewed and discussed comments received, and recommended to forward to the City Council all technical and clerical comments received regarding the draft 2011 Comprehensive Parks Plan for Council review and consideration. Resolution No. 004-12 Exhibit A CONCLUSIONS 1. The Planning Commission has deliberated the merits of the proposed draft 2011 Comprehensive Parks Plan shown in attached "Exhibit X. 2. The Planning Commission forwards to the City Council this resolution with a recommendation for approval of the draft 2011 Comprehensive Parks Plan shown in attached "Exhibit A". 3. The Planning Commission has determined that the proposed revisions to the Port Orchard Comprehensive are consistent with the goals and policies of the 2008 Comprehensive Plan, as amended. 4. The Planning Commission forwards to the City Council this resolution with a recommendation for approval of the draft 2011 Comprehensive Parks Plan for implementation and recommendation to the City Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Planning Commission of the City of Port Orchard hereby recommends that the City Council approve the attached 2011 Comprehensive Parks Plan amendment to the Port Orchard Comprehensive Plan. PASSED by the Planning Commission of the City of Port Orchard this 21st day of November, 2011. Tim Matthes, Planning Commission Chairman ATTEST: Ja R. Weaver, City Development Director Resolution No. 004-12 Exhibit B 2011 Port Orchard Parks Plan Update: Errata Sheet Page i Need to update Acknowledgements to reflect Page is Acknowledgements was updated to reflect proper spelling of names and public involvement. proper spelling of names and public involvement. Appendix A Appendix A: Trail Map Omitted Appendix A: Inclusion of Port Orchard Trail Map from 2009 Port Orchard Comprehensive Plan; adopted via Council Ordinance No. 034-09. Page 7-6 Goal 7.4.2 Page 7-6 Goal 7.4.2: Revise Goal 7.4.2 to read: Create a system of trails that provide interesting "Create an environmentally sensitive system of trails and diverse hiking opportunities that provide a that provide interesting and diverse hiking refuge from the urban environment. opportunities that act as a refuge from the urban environment' Page 8-2 Goal 8.3.1 Page 8-2 Goal 8.3.1 policy #3: Revise Goal 8.3.1, Policy #3 to read: Develop relationships with citizens and "Develop relationships with citizens, community community service groups to develop existing service groups and non-profit land trusts to develop open space facilities. existing open space facilities."