08/10/1994 - Work Study - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
August 10, 1994
Mayor Weatherill called the City Council to order at 7:35 PM for a Study Session
with Kitsap County Department of Community Development representatives to
discuss Kitsap County's Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Draft
Comprehensive Plan and the Draft Land Use Element of that Plan.
Council members present: Clauson, Childress, Morrison, Geiger, Powers, and
Grable. Kitsap County Department of Community Development representatives
present: Ron Perkerewicz, Director of Kitsap County Department of Community
Development and Glenn Gross, Advance Planning Division Head. City Staff present:
City Engineer Curles, City Planner Brown and Deputy Clerk Hager.
City Engineer Curles opened discussion stressing the importance of this meeting
with regard to the Urban Growth Boundaries.
Ron Perkerewicz, DCD Director, brought Council up to date on the progress of the
Kitsap County Comprehensive Plan and the scheduling of the final adoption of the
plan.
Mr. Perkerewicz, discussed population allocation for South Kitsap and percentages
of growth as they relate to the Urban Growth Boundaries.
Mr. Perkerewicz, discussed the four alternative Land Use Plans, indicating
alternative 2 includes the proposed Urban Growth Boundaries, map 1 reflects the
current Land Use map, alternative 3 being more restrictive and alternative 4 less
restrictive.
Councilwoman Powers questioned the meaning as to "restrictive", Mr. Perkerewicz,
advised more restrictive allows for less land to be developed in the rural areas
and stricter standards for development in forestry areas.
William Palmer, William Palmer and Associates, questioned if Port Orchard's Urban
Growth Boundary is not compatible with the County in relation to the Sedgwick
Area and Woods Road.
Mr. Perkerewicz, advised the County would probably not appeal, however the state
may not recognize this boundary, because urban services are not available at this
time.
Councilman Clauson expressed concern about urban sprawl specifically in the
Sunnyslope area, where urban services are also not available.
Dick Brown, real estate agent, expressed concern about the meaning of Growth
Management, in light of recent Hearings Boards' decisions with his interpretation
as being forcing population into cities.
Councilwoman Powers asked if low density is permitted in urban areas, as long as
the urban area can maintain the anticipated growth. Mr. Perkerewicz advised
Councilwoman Powers, he thought that was a true statement, until he read the
Tumwater decision, and further advised Council to request the City Attorney read
the Tumwater Decision for his interpretation.
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Councilwoman Powers asked what the County's intent was for commercial development
along the Bethel Corridor.
Mr. Perkerewicz advised commercial was anticipated to Sedgwick road and beyond to
Bethel Garage, only in alternative 4 of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement
Dick Brown, Real Estate agent, stressed concern with the cities making sure they
take a hard look at the negative impacts of downzoning in the rural areas.
In closing Mr. Perkerewicz advised Council based on discussions this evening, he
will be able to bring back to the County Commissioners the City's intent on urban
growth boundaries. Mr. Perkerewicz also suggested a follow-up letter from the
Mayor stating the reasons for any proposal to moving Urban Growth Boundaries.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM.
Deputy City Clerk Hager
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Mayor Leslie J. Weatherill