07/13/1992 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
July 13, 1992
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington, called to
regular session by Mayor Leslie J. Weatherill at 7:30 PM.
Councilmembers present: Clauson, Childress, Morrison, Geiger,
Smith, Powers and Grable. Staff present: City Attorney
McCluskey, Deputy Clerk Hager, Police Chief Mathews, City
Engineer Curles, Fire Chief Snow, City Planner Davis and City
Clerk Hower.
Councilman Grable led the audience and Council in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
On motion by Councilman Grable, seconded by Councilman Geiger,
Council approved the minutes of the June 22, 1992 regular meeting
as distributed.
Mayor Weatherill informed Council and audience the 8:30 PM Jack
Fitzgerald Zone Reclassification Public Hearing has been canceled
due to improper notification of adjacent property owners. This
Public Hearing was to take public input on an application for
Zone Reclassification as submitted by Jack Fitzgerald, to allow
construction of a duplex located at 461 Farragut Avenue from
Residential Low to Residential High.
Mayor Weatherill referred to Street/Alley Committee, for review
and recommendation, L. William Rill's request for Council
consideration of a proposed property exchange in the Prospect
Street Alley area, adjacent to 730 Prospect building. Mr. Rill
stated a relocation of the alley would provide better traffic
control in the alley and more clearly define property lines.
City Engineer Curles reviewed Richard Jacobsen's request for an
18 month extension of the commercial general zone classification
for property located at Plisko Lane and Mile Hill Drive.
Richard Jacobsen addressed Council concerning the requested 18
month extension and also advised Council the abandoned house on
property will be removed.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Morrison,
Council authorized a 12 month extension of the commercial general
zone classification for property located at Plisko Lane and Mile
Hill Drive, conditioned upon demolition or progress of repair to
the structure located on this property within 30 days.
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At 7:45 PM Mayor Weatherill opened the second and final Public
Hearing regarding the proposed Comprehensive Plan Designation(s)
for Vine Street Corporation Annexation area.
City Planner Davis briefed Council on the numerous meetings and
the Planning Commissions recommendation to approve the proposed
Comprehensive Plan Designation(s).
Mayor Weatherill called for input either for or against the
proposed Vine Street Corporation Annexation area Comprehensive
Plan Designation(s).
Howard Minor, 1400 Bay Street, voiced concern on what appears to
be spot zoning in the Vine Street Annexation area.
William S. Palmer, Land Use Consultant, reviewed the past history
of the Comprehensive Plan.
Gayle Helseth-Kenison, 3678 Horstman Road, urged Council to
adopted the plan as submitted.
Mayor Weatherill called for further input either for or against
the proposed Comprehensive Plan Designation(s) for the Vine
Street Corporation Annexation area. As no response was received,
Mayor Weatherill closed Public Hearing and referred matter to
Council for consideration.
On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman Clauson,
Council adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. 180-92 as
their own and approved City Comprehensive Plan Designations
within the area known as the Vine Street Annexation Area.
Mayor Weatherill opened the 8:00 PM Public Hearing regarding the
proposed design and land uses for the Tremont Street corridor.
City Planner Davis reviewed the developmental process of the
Tremont Corridor Specific Plan.
Mayor Weatherill called for input either for or against the
proposed design and land uses as described in the Tremont
Specific Plan.
Howard Minor, 1400 Say Street, urged Council to take each land
use application on a case by case basis.
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Bob Hubert, 261 Tremont Place W., recommended denial of new
commercial development along Tremont which would require a zone
reclassification.
Vern Bjorkheim, 344 Sunset Lane W., requested the area remain
residential.
Dora Boyd, 136 May St. W., questioned the present zoning of the
area and also inquired about a traffic signal at Pottery and
Tremont. City Engineer Curles advised Ms. Boyd a traffic signal
would be functional August 1.
City Planner read "Land Use Categories" from the Tremont Corridor
Specific Plan.
Gayle Helseth Kenison questioned why proposed commercial zoning
was removed from Pottery Avenue. Council Clauson advised Ms.
Kenison the Council did not want to encourage commercial
development.
Mayor Weatherill called for further input either for or against
the proposed design land uses for the Tremont Street Corridor.
As no response was received, Mayor Weatherill closed Public
Hearing and referred matter to Council for consideration.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Morrison,
Council adopted the Tremont Specific Corridor Plan with two
amendments: (1) page 2(A) Purpose - removing the word "future"
in the second paragraph; (2) page 21(D)1. Maximum Building Height
shall be 33 feet as measured to the roof drip line at any point
around the structure measured from the lowest point of finished
grade.
Mayor Weatherill opened the 8:15 PM continued Public Hearing
regarding the application for a Special Use Permit as submitted
by Dennis and Beverly Janson to allow conversion of a single
family home to professional offices at 504 Sidney Avenue. LEGAL
DESCRIPTION: Section 36, Township 24, Range 01E, Block 18, Lot
8, of the S.M. Steven's Town Plat of Sidney, Plat recorded in
Vol. 1 of Plats, Page 1 in Kitsap County.
City Engineer Curles gave staff report on communication with Mr.
Janson and reviewed the Planning Commissions recommendation for
Council approval.
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Mayor Weatherill called for input either for or against the
proposed application for a Special Use Permit as submitted by
Dennis and Beverly Janson to allow conversion of a single family
home to professional offices at 504 Sidney Avenue.
Howard Minor, 1400 Bay Street, requested Public Hearing be
continued to allow Mr. Janson an opportunity to speak on this
matter. Dr. Minor spoke in favor of this special use permit.
Virgil Reams, representing the Sidney Museum Arts Association
Board of Directors, spoke in opposition to this Special Use
Permit Application. S.M.A.A. would like property to be
maintained in the natural setting and also submitted a letter
from Gerry Bruckhart who donated adjacent property to Sidney
Museum Arts Association with the intention the property remain a
natural setting.
Gerry Bruckhart spoke to Council on behalf of her family who
would like this area to be preserved as a park in its natural
state.
Mayor Weatherill called for further input either for or against
the proposed application for a Special Use Permit as submitted by
Dennis and Beverly Janson for property located at 504 Sidney
Avenue. As no response was received, Mayor Weatherill closed the
Public Hearing and referred matter to Council for consideration.
On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman Smith,
Council denied the application for a Special Use Permit as
submitted by Dennis & Beverly Janson which would have allowed
conversion of a single family home to professional offices at 504
Sidney Avenue.
Mayor Weatherill called for a recess with meeting to reconvene at
8:45 PM.
Mayor Weatherill opened the 8:15 PM Public Hearing regarding an
application for a Special Use Permit to allow a community center
and Kitsap County Administrative Offices to be located at 1026
Sidney Avenue - formerly Givens Elementary School site, as
submitted by Kitsap County. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Block 7 and 8,
Pottery Addition to Sidney, as per plat recorded in Volume 1 of
Plats, page 68, records of Kitsap County; situate in Kitsap
County, Washington.
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City Planner Davis reviewed the Special Use Application, outlined
staff concerns and read recommendations from the Planning
Commission.
Mayor Weatherill called for input either for or against the
proposed application for a Special Use Permit as submitted by
Kitsap County.
Howard Minor, 1400 Bay Street, spoke in favor of this Special Use
Permit, indicating this will be a real asset to the City.
Robert Baglio, representing Kitsap County, advised Council that
Kitsap County has no objections to the 12 conditions placed on
this Special Use Permit. Mr. Baglio also stated the Kitsap
County Administrative Offices will not be moved into the
community center.
Bob Heinz, Kitsap County Planner, addressed and answered
questions concerning landscaping around the proposed community
center.
Mayor Weatherill called for further input either for or against
the application for a Special Use Permit as submitted by Kitsap
County. As no further response was received, Mayor Weatherill
closed Public Hearing and referred matter to Council for
consideration.
Councilman Morrison moved to adopted Planning Commission
Resolution No. 184-92 as their own and approved the issuance of a
Special Use Permit to Kitsap County to allow the conversion of
Given's School into a Community Center with the following
conditions: (1) A final landscape plan shall be submitted and
approved by the planning department prior to issuance of any
building permits; (2) An outdoor lighting plan shall be
submitted and approved prior to any placement of elevated outdoor
illumination; (3) A property maintenance agreement shall be
signed and submitted to the planning department; (4) A use
agreement and paving of Spokane Street right-of-way shall be
agreed to by the City and conveyed to the County prior to any
construction of parking stalls within such area. Emergency
vehicle access and security lighting will be maintained during
all functions; (5) A use agreement conveying the right of the
County to park vehicles on Pony Colt property shall be signed and
recorded prior to construction of parking stalls on said
property; (6) A joint use agreement shall be signed and
recorded between the County and Masonic Temple. Such agreement
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shall run with the land and may not be revoked upon new
ownership, except with council approval; (7) All stalls shall
be striped and handicap stalls identified. Wheelchair access
shall be provided from all handicap stalls to the building front
entrance; (8) All grass areas and planting beds shall be
irrigated in the best judgement of City Engineering Department;
(9) The special use permit shall be reviewed annually by the
City Council for the first five years after approval. Additional
conditions shall be applied, if necessary, to mitigate unforseen
impacts. This may include, but is not limited to, the
installation of additional parking; (10) New parking areas
shall conform to City circulation standard; (11) Curbing shall
be placed within proposed parking areas per City requirements;
(12) A transportation demand plan shall be submitted to the city
identifying the means and methods to reduce single occupancy
vehicle used by all building employees. Motion seconded by
Councilman Childress.
Councilman Clauson moved to amend motion to add Condition No. 13
a ramp be installed allowing disabled persons access to the front
entrance of the building from Sidney Avenue sidewalk, seconded by
Councilwoman Powers and carried.
original motion as amended and unanimously carried to adopt
Planning Commission Resolution No. 184-92 as their own and
approved the issuance of a Special Use Permit to allow the
conversion of Given's School into a Community Center as submitted
by Kitsap County with 13 conditions.
Mayor Weatherill called for a recess with meeting to reconvene at
10:10 PM.
Mr. and Mrs. Hethcock addressed Council concerning their
violation of ordinance No. 1444 which restricts people from
living in recreational vehicles and requested Council authorize
the City Engineer to issue a temporary Use Permit.
City Engineer advised Council Mr. and Mrs. Hethcock have been
living in a recreational vehicle at the Port Orchard Railway
while doing some construction work on a tug boat.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Geiger,
Council authorized a temporary Use Permit to Mr. and Mrs.
Hethcock for 60 days which allows them to live in their
recreational vehicle at the Port orchard Railway Marina.
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Mayor Weatherill opened the 9:00 PM Public Hearing relevant to
the Proposed Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program for
1993-1998.
City Engineer Curles reviewed the Six -Year Program, future
improvements and funding sources.
Mayor Weatherill called for public input relevant to the proposed
Six -Year Program.
Howard Minor, 1400 Bay Street, supported street improvements and
congratulated the City Engineer on his efforts to maintain the
quality of our streets.
Mayor Weatherill called for additional public input, as no
response was received, he closed the Public Hearing and referred
the proposed Six -Year Transportation Program to.the Council for
consideration.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Morrison,
Council adopted Resolution No. 1605 adopting the Six Year
Transportation Program for the years 1993-1998.
Pastor Charles Jones, Greater Cornerstone Baptist Church, 717
Sidney Avenue, submitted an Application for Public Events
requesting to block Sidney Avenue between Taylor and Ada Street
to hold a "House of Refuge Fund Drive".
Councilwoman Powers stepped down from the Council table, due to a
potential conflict of interest. Councilwoman Powers lives near
the subject site.
After much discussion on possible alternative locations,
Councilman Morrison moved to deny request to block Sidney Avenue
between Taylor and Ada Street to hold a "House of Refuge Fund
Drive", seconded by Councilman Clauson and carried.
City Clerk reported on bid opening held July 9, 1992 for the
Radey/Melcher sewer Main Project. Bids were received and opened
with the required bid bonds as follows:
Case Excavating $10,047.00
Fox Island Construction 11,041.76
Babbitt Construction 13,995.00
Westmark Excavating 19202.60
Sound Excavation 14:924.00
Lyrch and Associates
S & W Utility
D.B.S, Inc.
R.T & T Construction
Gene Russell Construction
Engineer's Estimate
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6,318.00
16,424.00
12,140.00
14,615.00
11,100.00
$13,540.00
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilwoman Powers,
Council accepted the bidding and awarded the contract for the
Radey/Melcher Sewer Main Project to the low bidder, Lyrch and
Associates in the amount of $6,318.00.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilwoman Powers,
Council adopted Resolution No. 1606 designating the City Council
as the Board of Adjustments and Appeals for the SEPA process.
On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman Grable,
Council approved Ordinance No. 1552 amending Ordinance No. 1288,
Section 12 (POMC 14.04.110) relating to the designation and
adoption of critical area protection policies.
City Planner Davis outlined the creation of the City of Port
Orchard Vision Statement.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilwoman Powers,
Council adopted the City of Port Orchard Vision Statement.
Councilman Smith moved to approve the Advanced Life Support
Service Agreement between the City of Port Orchard and Kitsap
County Fire District No. 7, seconded by Councilman Morrison and
carried with 6 ayes and 1 nay. Councilwoman Powers voting nay.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Smith,
Council approved Ordinance No. 1553 authorizing the calling of a
special election of the qualified electors of the City of Port
Orchard for September 15, 1992, pursuant to RCW 84.52.069, to
levy a six year tax estimated at $.50 per thousand of assessed
valuation for the purpose of paying Port Orchard's share of
Emergency Medical Services for the City of Port Orchard.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Clauson,
Council approved Ordinance No. 1554, authorizing the City
Treasurer to close the Local Improvement Guaranty Fund;
authorizing transfer of balance of said Local Improvement
Guaranty Fund to General Fund for Municipal Facilities;
authorizing transfer of funds from Water -Sewer Equipment
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Replacement Fund and from Water -Sewer Cumulative Reserve Fund to
the Water -Sewer Operating Fund.
William S. Palmer, land use consultant, representing Willis and
Sandra Wolf, spoke concerning their request for Council to reopen
the Wolf rezone application (775 Olney Avenue).
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Morrison,
Council moved to deny the reopening of the Willis and Sandra Wolf
rezone for property located at 775 Olney Avenue.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilmen Grable and
Clauson, Council unanimously approved payment of vouchers as
follows: Claims Warrant No. 17128-17205 in the amount of
$189,019.69 and June 1992 Payroll Warrant No. 115657-115813 in
the amount of $150,829.57.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Clauson,
Council authorized the City Engineer to prepare the deed to
facilitate the land donation by Gerry Bruckhart.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Clauson,
Council declared the collapse of a culvert on City property
located near Lloyd Parkway as an emergency and authorized the
City Engineer to prepare the bids and specifications to replace
the culvert along the former landfill, on an emergency basis, at
an approximate cost of $60,000.00.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Morrison,
Council approved reconsideration of Ordinance No. 1554
authorizing the City Treasurer to close the Local Improvement
Guaranty Fund; authorizing transfer of balance of said Local
Improvement Guaranty Fund to General Fund for Municipal
Facilities; authorizing transfer of funds from Water -Sewer
Equipment Replacement Fund and from Water -Sewer Cumulative
Reserve Fund to the Water -Sewer Operating Fund.
Councilman Geiger moved to amend Ordinance No. 1554 to include
authorizing the City Treasurer to transfer $65,000 from
Cumulative Reserve Fund to Water/Sewer Operating Fund to fund
culvert replacement on Lloyd Parkway property, seconded by
Councilman Morrison and carried.
?riginal motion as amended to approve Ordinance No. 1554
including transfer of $65,000 from Cumulative Reserve Fund to
Water/Sewer Operating Fund carried unanimously.
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On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman
Morrison, Council authorized the Mayor to sign the Department of
Natural Resource urban Forestry Grant.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Clauson,
Council authorized the City Engineer to accept the Apply -A -Line
proposal for the annual street striping project in the amount of
$6,268.00.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Clauson,
Council authorized the City Engineer to accept the cost proposal
from Swanlund ideating in the amount of $3,467.00 for the
conversion of the Active Club Building to natural gas.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Smith,
Council authorized the Mayor to sign Change Order #2 as requested
by the City Engineer for Phase I of the new Fire Station Project.
On motion by Councilman Clauson,
Council authorized the Mayor to
Bethel Avenue Water Main.
On motion by Councilman Geiger,
Council authorized the Mayor to
the Tremont Street Water Mains.
Meeting adjourned at 12:10 AM.
seconded by Councilman Morrison,
sign Change Order #1 for the
seconded by Councilman Smith,
sign Change Order No 1 and 2 for
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