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
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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
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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.
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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
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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."