11/19/1997 - Special - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
November 19, 1997
Mayor Pro -tern Carolyn Powers called the Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington, to order in
special session at 7:30 P.M. at City Hall, 216 Prospect Street
Council members present: Clauson, Wyatt, Geiger, Powers, Van Zee and Grable.
Staff present: City Planner Gross, City Engineer Curles and Deputy Clerk Merlino.
Mayor Pro -tern Powers reopened the Draft Zoning Ordinance Public Hearing which was continued from
November 12, 1997. The purpose of holding a series of continued meetings that constitute one public
hearing is to allow a detailed and thorough review and discussion on the Draft Zoning Ordinance. Public
input is invited and encouraged during discussions on the Draft Zoning Ordinance.
Councilmembers confirmed the following dates for continuation of the Draft Zoning Ordinance Public
Hearing:
Wednesday, December 3, 1997 at 7:30 P.M.
Wednesday, December 10, 1997 at 7:30 P.M.
Wednesday, December 17, 1997 at 7:30 P.M.
City Planner Gross facilitated continued review and discussions of Chapter D1: Density, dimensions, and
design requirements.
Section 4 Measurement methods: As requested at the November 12 session City Planner opened
discussion regarding the review of Gig Harbor Ordinance 1 b(i-iv) and Steilacoom Ordinance 18.20.040 (E).
City Engineer suggested the following wording for Section 4c:
Building heights must be no greater than 15' above uphill property line to the ridgeline of the roof
and the building cannot exceed a maximum height of 33' to the dripline, without approval of the Fire
Department.
After careful consideration by the Council, the Council directed the City Planner to further review this
section and present graphics which would illustrate and focus on building heights for the entire city.
At 9:15 P.M. Mayor Pro-tem Powers declared the Public Hearing continued to 7:30 P.M. Wednesday,
December 3, 1997.
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Michelle Merlino, Deputy Clerk Carolyn Power , Mayor Pro -tern