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ORDINANCE NO. 014-09
City Clerk
City Clerk
City Clerk
City Attorney
June 9, 2009
June 9, 2009
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REGARDING THE PROVISION OF
SANITARY SEWER SERVICE FOR THE SOUTH KITSAP INDUSTRIAL AREA TO
RESOLVE THE CITY OF BREMERTON'S APPEAL TO THE GROWTH
MANAGEMENT HEARINGS BOARD
WHEREAS, in December 2008, the Port Orchard City Council adopted Ordinance No. 042-
o8 which contained extensive amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan includes references to the provision of sanitary sewer
service to the South Kitsap Industrial Area (SKIA); and
WHEREAS, on or about February 5, 2009, the City of Bremerton filed a petition for review
of the City of Port Orchard's amendments to its Comprehensive Plan by and through Ordinance No.
042-o8 ti2th the Central Puget Sound Growth Management Hearings Board; and
WHEREAS, Port Orchard and Bremerton desire to resolve the appeal through the
amendment of certain provisions and figures of Port Orchard's Comprehensive Plan, as set forth
below; and
WHEREAS, RCW 36.7oA.130(2)(b) authorizes a city to amend its comprehensive plan
more often than once per year, after appropriate public participation, in order to resolve an appeal of
a comprehensive plan filed with the Growth Management Hearings Board; and
WHEREAS, a properly notice public hearing was held before the City Council on June 9,
20o9; now, therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 6.3 of Port Orchard's Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended as set
forth in Exhibit A, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated by this reference.
SECTION 2. Section ro.6.r of Port Orchard's Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended as set
forth in Exhibit A, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated by this reference.
SECTIONS. Section 10.7.2.7 of Port Orchard's Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended as
set forth in Exhibit A, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated by this reference.
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SECTION a. Section ii.1 of Port Orchard's Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended asset
forth in Exhibit A, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated by this reference.
SECTION 6. Section 11.2.1 of Port Orchard's Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended asset
forth in Exhibit A, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated by this reference.
SECTION 6. Section 11.2.2 of Port Orchard's Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended as set
forth in Exhibit A, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated by this reference.
SECTION 7. The figure originally labeled "Port Orchard Urban Growth Area" is hereby
amended as set forth in Exhibit B, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated by this
reference.
SECTION 8. 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 cZ Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) days
after i) the Central Puget Sound Growth Management Hearings Board enters an order of dismissal or
takes such other action as the Board deems appropriate to dismiss the appeal in case No. 09-3-0003
and 2) posting and publication as required by law. A summary of this Ordinance may be published
in lieu of the entire ordinance, as authorized by State Law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, APPROVED by the Mayor and
attested by the Clerk in authentication of such passage this 9th day of)�ihe 209g. /f
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Patricia J. Kir atri , CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Gregory A. Va b , ity Attorney
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6.3 Economic Development Goals and Policies
This plan addresses Economic Development in several categories, each with associated
goals and policies for economic development identified for Port Orchard as they
provide the primary foundation for this Economic Development element, supporting
both the overall vision of the Comprehensive Plan and the needs and desires of the
community.
Goal 1. Support a vital diversified economy that provides living
wage jobs for residents, supported by adequate land
for a range of employment uses, and that encourages
accomplishment of local economic development goals.
Policy ECON-1 Provide, through sub -area & comprehensive plans, zoning, & land use
designations, that create an adequate supply of land to accommodate the
targeted employment growth.
Goal 2. Encourage economic growth and diversification that
minimizes long-term and short-term cyclical
unemployment, decreases dependence on the national
defense industry and decreases dependence upon the
income of residents who commute out of the city.
Policy ECON-2 Implement long-term economic policies that will encourage and assist in
developing an economic market analysis and a strategy to support the needs of
employers, thus meeting diversification and employment objectives and
improving the City's tax base.
Policy ECON-3 Improve competitiveness in economic development by encouraging and
developing incentives for business growth, expansion, and relocation.
Policy ECON-4 Improve the jobs/Housing balance on a City-wide basis.
Policy ECON-5 Adopt an employment target for the creation of one new living wage
employment or job opportunity for every new household population growth
forecasted through the 2025 planning period.
Policy ECON-6 Encourage office development to increase Citywide share of office space.
Goal 3. Increase the number of primary jobs, which are jobs
producing goods or services that are principally sold to
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clients outside of the City, that in turn enable the
creation of secondary jobs, which are jobs that
produce goods or services that principally serve clients
within the City.
Policy ECON-7 Recapture a percentage of retail and service sales occurring within the City.
Concentrate on local community goods, unique services, and an emphasis on
quality and service.
Policy ECON-8 Support implementation of the City of Port Orchard Economic Development
Plan and complement economic growth of the City of Port Orchard.
Goal 4. Promote and support a healthy, diverse economy that
provides for a strong and diverse tax base, encourages
expansion of business, creates industrial and
employment opportunities to attract new industry to
Port Orchard, and fosters new industry that is
environmentally responsible and consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan.
Policy ECON-9 Recognize the arts as a growing component of the South Kitsap economy.
Encourage and support the creative and economic contribution of the arts as an
ongoing economic contribution to the diversity of Port Orchard.
Policy ECON-10 Recognize tourism as a growing component of the South Kitsap economy.
Encourage and support the economic contribution of tourism as an ongoing
economic contribution to the diversity of South Kitsap. Encourage participation
in selected community events and destinations by visitors with multiple -day
stays.
Policy ECON-11 Encourage small business enterprises and cottage industries, and allow
appropriate and traditional home occupations as permitted by local regulations.
Policy ECON-12 Encourage providing space for small-scale low -impact enterprise developments
to allow for non -retail business uses that have minimal impacts on the
environment and surrounding uses, including, but are not limited to, artists'
studios, research and development, computer software development and
manufacture, commercial kitchen for value-added farm product processing,
duplicating services, and small-scale assembly. Creative ways of providing
affordable commercial space should be considered, and live -work opportunities
should be explored as a component of the development.
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Policy ECON-13 Establish Port Orchard as a unique and significant waterfront destination with
recreational and retail opportunities for tourists and residents.
Policy ECON-14 The City shall value and preserve its historic commercial district creating a
visible link to its unique maritime past.
Goal 5. Provide a diverse mix and appropriate range of
commercial, industrial, and business park uses within
Port Orchard and South Kitsap area that will provide
living wage jobs.
Policy ECON-15 Encourage mixed use developments within commercial districts that will
enhance the visual, economic, and environmental quality of these areas and
improve the transition between commercial and residential districts.
Policy ECON-16 Encourage pedestrian orientation for non-residential uses and office or
residential uses above ground floor retail uses.
Policy ECON-17 Discourage strip commercial development type patterns and signage, and
concentrate commercial/office development into "nodes" or pedestrian friendly
village -type developments.
Goal 6. Balance business and industrial development with
environmental protection and continue to maintain
and enhance the quality of life in Port Orchard as
growth occurs.
Policy ECON-18 Provide for the location of environmentally responsible light industrial,
manufacturing, commercial, and high technology firms within Port Orchard.
Policy ECON-19 Encourage the use of "green" materials and techniques in all types of
construction. Adopt the US Green Building Council, Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED) certification and evaluation process.
Policy ECON-20 Encourage public sector solid waste reduction and recycling. Develop and utilize
methods to help businesses find markets for surplus materials, byproducts and
waste.
Policy ECON-21 Encourage local enterprises to participate in programs such as the Solid and
Hazardous Waste and EnviroStars programs of the Bremerton-Kitsap County
Health District and the Green Works program of the Kitsap County Public
Works Department, which recognize and assist business efforts to protect the
environment.
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Goal 7. Support and coordinate economic expansion and
diversification through the development of capital
facilities, multi -modal transportation and urban
services.
Policy ECON-22 Encourage the full utilization and development of designated commercial and
industrial areas. Promote revitalization within existing developed areas to take
advantage of the significant investments in existing buildings and infrastructure.
Policy ECON-23 Rehabilitation and expansion of existing commercial facilities should be
encouraged in preference to building of new commercial facilities.
Goal 8. Ensure that economic development will be concurrent
with the existing capacity of required capital facilities.
Policy ECON-24 Development plans shall consider, in addition to other infrastructure, a
technology infrastructure component depicting the type and siting of technology
infrastructure, including fiber optic or other high-speed data links, provisions for
reserve capacity and future expansion, such as reserve space inside planned
conduits.
Goal 9. Make use of the land use and strategic location of the
Port Orchard to attract new employers to the City
and allow existing employers to expand.
Policy ECON-25 Encourage the cooperation of agencies and groups interested on economic
development of the sub -area in developing a campaign to attract new
businesses, while retaining existing ones.
Policy ECON-26 Encourage economic development opportunities utilizing Rew..c�a:dcncl •1.e e*istiag
well as aviation, rail, marine, and transportation
infrastructure connecting Port Orchard and the South Kitsap Industrial Area.
Policy ECON-27 Encourage business opportunities that maximize the availability of highly skilled
workforce and geographic proximity associated with existing military facilities.
Goal 10. Foster and facilitate partnerships and cooperation
among government, private corporations, and nonprofit
entities to promote the economic development goals
and policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
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Policy ECON-28 As appropriate, work with other jurisdictions and agencies such as state and
federal agencies, Tribes, the Port of Bremerton, the cities, the Kitsap Economic
Development Council (KEDC), Chamber of Commerce, and the Kitsap County
Public Utilities Districts, in marketing and developing the City of Port Orchard.
Policy ECON-29 Collaborate with tribal governments, ports, and other special districts to
identify innovative development methods such as public and private partnerships
and community development assistance financing to increase economic vitality.
Policy ECON-30 Property Owners and the Chamber of Commerce will encourage Kitsap
County, adjacent cities, and the KEDC in actively recruiting new employers to
locate within the City of Port Orchard and in encouraging existing employers to
expand their business within the City of Port Orchard.
Goal 11. Attract new educational institutions and improve, and
expand existing educational institutions that provide
vocational and postsecondary programs to assure a
highly skilled, technically trained resident work force.
Policy ECON-31 Encourage development of a state or private 4-year university, or promote
further expansion of existing educational institutions.
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10.6.1 Wastewater System Summary Page 8 of 15
The City of Port Orchard Public Works Department provides wastewater service in
coordination with the West Sound Utility District to the citizens of Port Orchard, as
well as the majority of the citizens in adjacent Urban Growth Areas. The wastewater
service areas include the Port Orchard Urban Growth Area, the McCormick Woods
Urban Growth Area, and tia__I_future servicg_ar�iacluding—the South Kitsap
Industrial Area Urban Growth Area. The City of Port Orchard has developed
Comprehensive Sewer Plans in coordination with both Kitsap County, West Sound
Utility District (Formerly Karcher Creek Sewer District), most recently updated in
December 2006 (Ordinance 026-06) Ongoing Wastewater Capital Facilities Plans. It is
based upon information available to the City and from several consultant studies as well
as joint West Sound Utilities District data, analysis, and input. The existing Wastewater
Plans provide an in-depth analysis of the system characteristics and potential areas for
improvement and expansion using a twenty-year time frame. This Wastewater Plan will
be updated in the very near future as changing demographics and technologies arise in
coordination with shifting needs resulting from annexation, and most likely the
Wastewater Capital Facilities Plans will be updated yearly. To help protect water quality,
it should be noted that the City's Shoreline Master Program already requires the
installation of sewage disposal facilities at private and public marinas.
The population served by the system was estimated in Equivalent Residential Units
(ERU) which account for people present on a daily basis but who may not be residents
(e.g. school children or employees). Metered water use is based upon 180 gallons per
day, which is a State standard. The projected system population is based upon current
trends in water system use. Unanticipated major new developments are not included in
this calculation.
The basins within the Wastewater Service Area conform to the service area of the
system including the South, Central and East branches. The Southern branch serves
from Pottery Avenue northward along Port Orchard Boulevard. The Central branch
serves from the intersection of Sidney Avenue and Tremont Street northward along
Cline Avenue. The East branch serves the area to the east of Blackjack Creek. Thee
threa--hr n_c._h.es4an_ seryc._e_x st ng _service areas south--Gf to Sidney and West to
McCormick Woods and potential future connections beyond to SKIA-duct-thFough
tL....,�,�-three bF needs. These three main trunk lines connect to the pump station at the
Port Orchard Marina and are pumped to the treatment facility in Annapolis.
Improvements recommended in the Sewer Plan are for increased maintenance and
replacement of basin areas that have high inflow and infiltration. Inflow and infiltration
result from rain water leaking into the lines during storms, filling up the lines and
requiring the distribution system and treatment plant to handle more water than is
necessary. In older areas of the City this problem is largely due to side sewer
connections. In order to make any meaningful improvements to the system, expensive
basin -wide repairs would be necessary. This would include replacing both laterals and
side sewers. The City's studies recommend an alternative approach (bio-membrane
package scalping plants) to assist in the major replacement of increased maintenance and
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repair to extend and increase the efficiency of the existing laterals and trun lines. It has
been determined that there is little growth potential in the Eastern branch service basin
because it is bordered to the east by the West Sound Utility District. The Central
branch is surrounded by the service area of the Eastern and Southern branches. The
Southern branch appears to be in the best position to serve most of the undeveloped
properties in, and surrounding, the City.
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10.7.2.7 Wastewater collection and treatmWntliacilides
Goal 9 Utilize best construction methods and practices and
innovative techniques in the design and construction of
sewer utilities.
Policy CF 53 Schedule construction activities to avoid sensitive times in the lifecycle of fish
and wildlife, such as spawning, nesting, and migration.
Policy CF 54 Coordinate construction of sewerage improvements with other utilities.
Policy CF 55 Whenever possible, construction should be scheduled to minimize disruption of
access to area residences and businesses.
Policy CF 56 The City shall require all new development to connect to public sewer and
water systems, unless physically or financially infeasible.
Policy CF 57 Provide coordination efforts to the Port of Bremerton and adjacent jurisdictions
for potential, future wastewater infrastructure improvements within South
Kitsap Industrial Area.
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CHAPTER 11. IMPLEMENTATION
.1 Implementation
The primary goal of the Port Orchard Comprehensive Plan Update is to provide for
orderly development at urban levels for parcels within the City of Port Orchard and for
parcels within the Port Orchard Urban Growth Area, the unassociated McCormick
Woods Urban Growth Area, and as tk,-a potential future wastewater service provider
oAy-for the South Kitsap Industrial Area (SKIA) Urban Growth Area. With its adoption,
this City of Port Orchard Comprehensive Plan Update adopts the population,
methodology, analysis, and capital facilities planning identified in the 2006 Kitsap County
Comprehensive Plan 10 Year Update and Environmental Impact Statement and will
concurrently amend the Land Use Map designations for the City of Port Orchard.
The City recognizes the need for cooperation with Kitsap County in the designation of
UGA boundaries, provision of public services, concurrency requirements and inter -local
agreements. The goals, policies and implementation strategies of this chapter are
intended to guide the future actions of affected jurisdictions. The goals and policies of
this chapter will be further accomplished by the implementation of coordinated water
system plans, storm water system management plans, sanitary sewer plans,
transportation plans, capital improvement plans, zoning changes and other actions
undertaken by the jurisdictions, either individually or jointly.
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11.2 Goals and Policies
1 1.2.1 Governance
The following summarizes the key policies and implementation steps pertaining to future
governance of the sub -area.
Goal I. To establish general guidelines for orderly
development within the City of Port Orchard and
future annexation areas.
Policy IMP -I Amend existing development regulations and the zoning map to be
consistent with, and implement, this Comprehensive Plan Update.
Policy IMP-2 Address specific issues regarding the provision of services to the Port
Orchard UGA, McCormick Woods/ULID #6 UGA and Wgtgntial.. f i�r .r__�
pro_v_s on,_of wastewater service to the South Kitsap Industrial Area
(SKIA) UGA, dispute resolution, and other issues relating to the
implementation of this Plan through inter -local agreement(s) between the
City of Port Orchard and adjacent jurisdictions.
Policy IMP-3 The County will be the lead agency for coordinating and reviewing
developments proposals until such time as the area is annexed by the
City.
Policy IMP-4 The City should provide timely notification of proposed development
actions or annexation actions that may impact adjacent jurisdictions to
promote inter -jurisdictional communication and participation.
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1 1.2.2 Capital Improvements
Detailed information on the capital improvements and services necessary to meet the
adopted levels of service for the City, with identification of funding to implement the
planned facilities and urban service improvements, is set forth in the Capital Facilities
Plan Update, the 2006 Kitsap County Comprehensive Plan 10-Year Update and
Environmental Impact Statement, and by the implementation of coordinated water
system plans, storm water system management plans, sanitary sewer plans,
transportation plans, capital improvement plans, zoning changes and other actions
undertaken by the jurisdictions, either individually or jointly. The following policies set
forth the general implementation strategies for the provision of urban services.
Goal 2 To implement the necessary capital improvements
identified in Port Orchard and to ensure the timely
and efficient provision of urban services to the City,
and adjacent Urban Growth Areas.
Capital Improvements - Generally:
Policy IMP-5 The City and each provider of urban services within the sub -area will
assist in the planning, coordination and establishment of urban services
and facilities to serve the projected build out of the area.
Policy IMP-6 The City and service providers will seek opportunities for providing joint
infrastructure or combining operations to achieve greater efficiency and
effectiveness in service provision.
Water Service:
Policy IMP-7 The City of Port Orchard and the West Sound Utilities District, are the
water service providers for the City and coordinated Comprehensive
Water System Plans should be formally endorsed by resolution by each
service provider, documenting the intent to conform with all applicable
utility, water service and capital facilities plans.
Policy IMP-8 Water service to the City should be accomplished through inter -local
agreements and be reflected in amendments to relevant utility plans of
the various service providers.
Wastewater Collection and Treatment:
Policy IMP-9 The City of Port Orchard provides wastewater collection and treatment
to the City, McCormick Woods and is a potential _wastewater
service provider to the South Kitsap Industrial Area (SKIA). The City of
Port Orchard and West Sound Utilities District have planned the
improvements to both conveyance facilities and the joint wastewater
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treatment plan to accommodate the new urban development will be
implemented through the City's utility planning and inter -local
agreements.
Policy IMP-10 Where future urban development in the sub -area necessitates a short
extension of the force main and construction of sewer trunks and
laterals, these improvements shall be funded, to the extent reasonably
necessary to serve the proposed development and as allowed by law,
through developer extension of improvements as part of the project
permit process.
Stormwater:
Policy IMP-1 1 Stormwater facilities needed by new urban development in the city will
be comprised of on -site facilities provided by the developer consistent
with the requirements of the Port Orchard Stormwater Management
Regulations, and the Washington State Department of Ecology
Stormwater Management Manual for the Puget Sound Basin.
Policy IMP- 12 The City of Port Orchard endorses that collaborative stormwater
planning is desirable and encourage City and County public works staffs
continue to work together to ensure comprehensive stormwater
control/management for the City and Urban Growth Areas, and identify
in the process areas for coordination, joint protections, development
standards and cost estimates.
Policy IMP-13 The City and County should seek to establish uniform and consistent
urban stormwater standards and requirements for property owners and
developers.
Transportation:
Policy IMP-13 The City of Port Orchard and the County should consider entering into
inter -local agreement(s) to develop recommendations regarding the
future development and maintenance of transportation facilities within
the adjacent urban growth areas.
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NOTICE OF CITY OF PORT ORCHARD
ORDINANCE
The following is a summary of an Ordinance approved by the Port Orchard City Council at their regular
Council meeting held June 9, 2009.
ORDINANCE NO. 014-09
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REGARDING THE
PROVISION OF SANITARY SEWER SERVICE FOR THE SOUTH
KITSAP INDUSTRIAL AREA TO RESOLVE THE CITY OF
BREMERTON'S APPEAL TO THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT
HEARINGS BOARD
Copies of Ordinance No. 014-09 are available for review at the office of the City Clerk of the City of Port
Orchard. Upon written request a statement of the full text of the Ordinance will be mailed to any
interested person without charge. Thirty days after publication, copies of Ordinance No. 014-09 will be
provided at a nominal charge.
City of Port Orchard
Patti Kirkpatrick
City Clerk
Publish: Port Orchard Independent
June 19, 2009