02/27/1995 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
February 27, 1995
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington, called to regular session by Mayor
Leslie Weatherill at 7:30 PM at City Hall, 216 Prospect Street. Councilmembers present:
Clauson, Childress, Geiger, Powers, Van Zee and Grable. Councilman Morrison excused.
Staff present: Police Chief Mathews, Deputy Clerk Hager, City Planner Brown, City
Engineer Curl es, Deputy Fire Chief Wernet, City Attorney McCI uskey and City Clerk Parks.
Councilwoman Powers led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Pat Burmaz announced First Western Development Corp. has agreed to designate the sequoia
tree on Mile Hill Drive as a living memorial to the fallen Seattle Firefighters and all
local firefighters who serve as guardians for our community.
On motion by Councilman Grable, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council unanimously
approved the consent agenda as follows:
a. Minutes of the February 13, 1995 Council meeting, with the following
correction: Page 3, paragraph 7, "CeuneiI a Powers �tan,.
Z Chairman of Growth Management Committee ... .".
b. Payment vouchers as follows: Claims 'Warrant No. 22099-22180 in the
amount of $49,530.82.
C. Resolution No. 1696 authorizing segregation of properties (for U.L.I.D.
T1 purposes) in accordance with Section 35.44.410 Revised Code of
Washington. Requested by R. Scott and Gail L. Kiele-118 & 120
Goldenrod.
Mayor Weatherill opened Public Hearing scheduled for 7:35 PM regarding an application
for Zone Reclassification and a Preliminary Plat for the property located in the
southeast corner of Pottery Avenue and May Street. The applicant, Chuck Childress, has
requested a land use reclassification from residential low to residential high to permit
the subdivision of 1.33 acres into 9 lots for single family residences. LEGAL
DESCRIPTION: Section 35, Township 24 N, Range 1E, Lot 1, Block 3 Hayward Home Tracts,
Volume 6, Page 46, records of Kitsap County, Washington.
Councilman Childress, who is the applicant on this land use application, stepped down
from Council table due to a conflict of interest.
City Planner Brown gave staff report and discussed the Planning Commission's
recommendation that the City Council approve the proposed Reclassification and
Preliminary Plat with specific conditions.
Mayor Weatherill called for public input either for or against the proposed land use
reclassification and Preliminary Plat for the subdivision known as Castle Gate.
Jon Rose, Pac-Tech Engineering, representing applicant, spoke on behalf of the proposed
project. He requested Council not adopt proposed condition requiring development to
adhere to new road standards. Mr. Rose stated this subdivision should be held to
standards in effect at time of submittal which was October 1993.
Fred Morrison, adjacent property owner, questioned where the childrens play area is to
be located and voiced concern relative to poor drainage in this neighborhood.
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City Planner Brown explained that the playground (tot lot) being discussed is located
in the nearby Windfall Place Development and stated it is proposed that the applicant
contribute funds for the enhancement of this existing play area.
City Engineer clarified a portion of the proposed subdivision is a peat bog and drainage
problems would require a professional engineer's analysis before any development can
proceed.
Mayor Weatherill called for additional public input regarding the proposed
reclassification and Preliminary Plat for property located on the southeast corner of
Pottery Avenue and May Street, as submitted by Chuck Childress. As no further input
was received, Mayor Weatherill closed public input portion of the public hearing and
referred matter to Council for consideration.
On motion by Councilman Van Zee, seconded by Councilman Geiger, Council adopted Planning
Commission Resolution No. 225-95 as their own and approved the land use zone
reclassification from Residential Low to Residential High to allow construction of not
more than 9 single family residences on property located in the southeast corner of
Pottery Avenue and May Street, as requested by Chuck Childress.
On motion by Councilman Van Zee, seconded by Councilman Geiger, Council adopted Planning
Commission Resolution No. 226-95 as their own and approved the Preliminary Plat
Subdivision of 1.33 acres of property located on the southeast corner of Pottery Avenue
and May Street, as submitted by Chuck Childress to allow the subdivision of not more
than 9 lots for single family residences with the following 25 conditions:
1. A scaled grading plan shall be submitted identifying existing and future
grades.
2. A minimum of one street tree with a minimum height of 4 feet and 2.5 inches in
diameter shall be installed within the front yard of each lot.
3. The lots will be restricted to single family residences.
4. The water main shall be a minimum of Class 50 ductile iron and meet all City
requirements.
5. The developer shall install all water meter assemblies, less the actual meter.
Meters will be installed at the time of payment of the connection fees. The $50
inspection fee will be paid by the homeowner with the other connection fees.
6. All water mains in the right of way will be deeded to the City.
7. Each lot shall have a service line and property line clean out installed. The
$50 inspection fee will be paid by the homeowner with the other connection
fees.
8. All sewer mains in the right of way and easement will be deeded to the City.
9. if a sewer pump station is required, it will meet all City requirements and
will be equipped with an emergency generator.
10. The stormwater management will be designed by a Licensed Engineer and shall
comply with the manual used by Kitsap County.
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11. The developer shall install a street light acceptable to Puget Power standards
at the east end of the street.
12. All roads and easements will be deeded to the City as public roads.
13. The public road will meet the new road standards.
14. During home construction, the contractor shall construct the required 4 foot
wide concrete sidewalk prior to the issuance of a Certificate Of Occupancy.
15. The Developer shall pay the City $100 for a street sign and stop sign.
16. Lots 1, 2, and 3 shall have the driveways on the east side of the property to
avoid conflicts with the Pottery/May intersection.
17. There shall be no direct access of any lot onto Pottery Avenue, except for Moat
Lane.
18. The crossing of Moat Lane over the peat bog will be designed by a Professional
Engineer.
19. A financial donation shall be given to the City to be used to construct an
impact area under the playground equipment at the Windfall Place tot lot (the
nearest playground) to consist of a contained area constructed of 6 inch wide
landscape timber and 6 inches depth of pea gravel, at least five feet from each
piece of equipment. The donation shall be $200.00 per lot and paid prior to
final plat approval.
20. Any construction in a peat area shall be specifically designed by a
Professional Engineer.
21. All lots will be surveyed and recorded.
22. Each lot should have survey markers installed.
23. A fire hydrant shall be placed as required by the Fire Department. At a
minimum, there will be a fire hydrant at the entrance of the roadway.
24. To reduce the impact to the school system, mitigation fees will be paid at the
time of building permit issuance, if the City adopts a general implementing
ordinance of the school impact fees prior to the date that a complete building
permit application is accepted. The proponent can also mitigate the impact to
the school system by negotiating a settlement with the South Kitsap School
District.
25. All utilities will be underground.
Mayor Weatherill reopened continued Public Hearing relative to consideration of the City
of Port Orchard Draft Comprehensive Plan. (Continued from February 13, 1995 City
Council meeting).
City Planner Brown briefly reviewed status of development of the City' s Draft Comp. Plan
and Growth Management Committee comments concerning Russ and Kathy Allaway; amended
wording submitted by South Kitsap School District #402 and Kitsap County.
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Russ Allaway, 600 Lund Avenue, expressed concern with the low density designation for
his property and requested a consideration of high density designation which would allow
for commercial zoning for his property.
City Planner advised the Growth Management Committee had made a recommendation to deny
Mr. Allaway's request.
Councilman Geiger voiced concern with some properties on the proposed Comprehensive Plan
Map as being designated as residential low while adjacent property have proposed
designation of residential high. Councilman Geiger suggested one designation be adopted
for all residential properties with development criteria specified within the City's
Zoning Ordinance.
Howard Minor, 1400 Bay Street, complimented Council and planning staff on providing an
opportunity for property owners to participate in the development of the new
Comprehensive Plan.
Mayor Weatherill called for further public input regarding the draft Comprehensive Plan.
Councilman Childress stepped down from Council table and addressed Council as a property
owner and developer, voicing concern with residential low designations for Flower
Avenue, Tremont and Highway 16 areas.
Mayor Weatherill called for additional input regarding the draft Comprehensive Plan.
As no further testimony was received, Mayor Weatherill closed the public input portion
of the public hearing. As no further discussion ensued, Mayor Weatherill directed City
Planner Brown to submit the City of Port Orchard Draft Comprehensive Plan to the State
of Washington for the 60 day review period and further requested the City Council review
the Draft Comprehensive Plan for any designation changes.
Mayor Weatherill called for a recess with the meeting reconvening at 9:50 PM.
Fire Chief Mike Brown, Kitsap Fire District No. 7, introduced Kitsap County Fire
Commissioners Kanutzen, Reed, Wiley, Schackmann and Gelsleichter. Chief Brown's
presentation on the "Service Partnership" consolidation of fire services highlighted
various topics such as personnel, apparatus, and facilities. He also submitted a
handout depicting potential cost saving factors for the City. Chief Brown thanked the
Mayor and City Council for their time and attention. He requested the Fire District
Commissioners and City Council (or Council Committee) meet to further study a service
partnership.
Pat Burmaz, representing Blackjack Interpretive Center Project, presented letter of
intent from Robert Roland to the Peninsula Fish and Wildlife Foundation outlining his
intent to donate property at the Sedgwick interchange for this project.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council authorized the
City Engineer to submit Letter of Intent Form to the I.A.C. in support of the Blackjack
Creek Interpretative Center Project.
On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman Geiger, Council authorized the
City Engineer to negotiate and execute a lease with Kitsap Transit to store vehicles
on the old land fill site on Old Clifton Road at a rate of $75.00 per half acre/per
month. Motion passed with 5 ayes. Councilman Clauson refrained from voting due to a
conflict of interest.
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Council designated subject matter for April and May Council Study Sessions as follows:
• April 3, 1995 meet with Port Orchard Planning Commission to enhance
communications and discuss land use goals and visions for the City.
• May 1, 1995 meet with Economic Development Council, Port Orchard Chamber of
Commerce and Port Of Bremerton to discuss economic development of Port Orchard
and the South Kitsap area.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Van Zee, Council authorized the
Mayor to sign an addendum to the Labor Agreement between the City and the International
Association of Firefighters Local #2819 to establish a forty (40) hour work week within
the agreement.
On motion by Councilman Van Zee, seconded by Councilman Grable, Council authorized the
Mayor to sign application for federal funding for the design of the Sidney Landing
Project. The City's local match of $5,000 would be allocated in the 1996 budget.
Motion passed with 5 ayes. Councilman Clauson refrained from voting due to a conflict
of interest.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Geiger, Council authorized the
City Engineer to proceed with obtaining survey and topographic map of the new city hall
property and to start discussion with Dr. Minor regarding the vacating of 560 Bay
Street. Motion passed with 4 ayes and 1 nay. Councilman Childress voting nay.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council authorized the
sale of approximately 2 1/2 acres located in the 1300 block of Lloyd Parkway to the
Washington State Department of Corrections for the appraised price of $130,000. The
City will relocate the Police Pistol Range access road.
On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council authorized
the Mayor to sign contract with Parametrix for the design of the 50' sea wall in the
1800 block of Bay Street in the amount of $19,000.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Van Zee, Council authorized the
installation of sidewalk along Lippert Avenue from Pottery Heights to Pottery Avenue
with the following conditions: (1) the existing sidewalk which is flush with the
asphalt road have an extruded concrete curb used to separate the walkway from the
roadway (2) the area still in need of a sidewalk will have a concrete sidewalk and curb
constructed. Motion passed with 4 ayes. Councilwoman Powers voting nay and Councilman
Childress refrained from voting due to a conflict of interest.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Geiger, Council authorized the
Mayor to sign Release of Easement documents upon confirmation by the City Engineer and
City Attorney that such easement is faulty and should be vacated.
Meeting adjourned at 12:15 AM.
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PATRICIA PARKS, CITY CLERK
LESLIE S. WEATHERILL, MAYOR