10/14/1991 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
October 14, 1991
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington, called to
regular session by Mayor Leslie J. Weatherill at 7:30 PM.
Councilmembers present: Clauson, Morrison, Geiger, Smith and
Grable. Staff present: City Attorney Haberly, Deputy Clerk
Thomas, City Treasurer Miller, Police Chief Mathews, City
Engineer Curles, City Planner Davis, Fire Chief Snow and City
Clerk Hower. Councilwoman Powers excused 9/23/91 Council
meeting; Councilman Childress unexcused.
Police Chief Mathews 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 September 23, 1991 regular
meeting as distributed.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Grable,
Council acknowledged receipt of the Notice of Intent to Petition
for Annexation as submitted by Emory J. and Shirley Bourdeau and
set November 12, 1991 at 8:00 PM as date and time for meeting
with the proponents to discuss possible annexation.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Morrison,
Council adopted Resolution No. 1585 endorsing the concept of
Kitsap County as an entitlement County in the Community
Development Block Grant Program.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Grable,
Council adopted Resolution No. 1586 approving the City of Port
Orchard Shoreline Master Program. Motion passed with 4 ayes and
1 nay. Councilman Morrison voted nay stating he supports all but
one section of the Shoreline Master Program.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Grable,
Council adopted Resolution No. 1587 setting November 12, 1991 at
7:45 PM as date and time on a Petition to Vacate a portion of
Bayview Street (Division Street) as submitted by Sunset Lane
Cemetery. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: All that portion of Fir Street
lying between Blocks 9 and 10, of the Plat of Wheeler's Addition
to Sidney as per recorded Plat filed in Volume 1 page 61 of Plats
record of Kitsap County, Washington, extending South from the
North line of Lot 6, Block 9 of said Plat of Wheeler's Addition
to the South line of Bayview Street (Division Street) as shown on
the recorded Plat of Tom Cline's Addition to Sidney filed in
Volume 1, page 29 of Plats. All that portion of Bayview Street
(Division Street) in said Plat of Wheeler's Addition to Sidney,
lying East of the West line of Block 9 and West of the East line
of Lot 13, Block 9 of said Plat of Wheeler's Addition.
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Also all that portion of Bayview Street (Division Street) in said
Plat of Tom Cline's Addition to Sidney, lying East of the West
line of Block 9 of said Wheeler's Addition to Sidney and West of
the East line of Lot 1 of Block 2 of Tom Cline's Addition to
Sidney.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Smith,
Council adopted Resolution No. 1588 setting November 12, 1991 at
8:30 PM as date and time on a Petition to Vacate a'portion of
Rockwell Avenue as submitted by Albert C. and Helen E. Kleffner.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: That portion of Rockwell Avenue fronting Lots
22 to 27 inclusive, and fronting the south 2 feet of Lot 28 in
Block 5 of the Plat of Sweany's 2nd Addition to Sidney, per plat
recorded in Vol. 2 of Plats on Page 18, records of Kitsap County,
Washington and situated within the corporate limits of the City
of Port Orchard.
Kathy Dixon representing the Port Orchard Peace Committee,
requested permission to install temporary directional signs for
the Community Peace Symposium on Saturday, October 19, 1991. The
signs will be placed at (1) Bay Street and Beach Drive
intersection (2) Mitchell Avenue and Bethel Avenue intersection
(3) Mitchell Avenue and Bay Street intersection.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Grable,
Council allowed the Port Orchard Peace Committee to install
temporary directional signs for the Community Peace Symposium on
Saturday, October 19, 1991. The signs will be placed at (1) Bay
Street and Beach Drive intersection (2) Mitchell Avenue and
Bethel Avenue intersection (3) Mitchell Avenue and Bay Street
intersection.
Brian Petro invited Council and audience to the Bay Street
Playhouse, October 18-19, 1991 to attend a free performance of
the "Three Wishes". A production about teen pregnancy with a
discussion following.
On motion by Councilman Grable, seconded by Councilman Geiger,
Council excused Councilman Smith from the October 28, 1991
Council meeting.
Mayor Weatherill opened Public Hearing scheduled for 7:45 PM
regarding an application for a Zone Reclassification from
Residential Low to Commercial General as submitted by Larry
Williams, L.A. Williams Construction for property located at 4913
S. W. Hovde Road. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Section 11, Township 23,
Range 1E, W. 12 Rds. of N. 10 A. of E 1/2, NW 1/4, NW 1/4.
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City Planner Davis gave a brief background of the Planning
Commission's recommendation to deny the rezone application,
specifically stating the project appeared to be more industrial
than commercial use and not compatible with other uses in the
area. City Planner also read into record the reasons for denial
from the Planning Commission.
Larry Williams, proponent, presented a new site plan for the
project and advised Council construction of the homes would not
be on site only modular home displays, mini storage warehouses
and nursery.
Kathy Dixon from the audience, questioned what is meant by
"affordable housing". Mr. Williams responded housing would be
between $20,950 and up.
Bob Mitton, 6515 Sunnyboy Drive, Gig Harbor, proponent, stated
the revised site plan had been discussed with Grey Chevrolet and
the First Christian Church and no objection from them had been
expressed. Mr. Mitton also assured Council fire flow would not
be a problem.
Mayor Weatherill called for additional input either for or
against the proposed rezone. As no response was received Mayor
Weatherill closed Public Hearing and referred matter to Council
for consideration.
On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilmen Clauson and
Morrison, Council approved the zone reclassification from
Residential Low to Commercial General with the following
conditions: (1) apply for a Special Use Permit for the mini
storage warehouse, (2) provide adequate fire flow, (3) short plat
property, (4) project be site plan specific, any changes to
original site plan as presented needs to be brought back to
Council for considertion, (5) no construction on site, modular
home display only, (6) A lighting plan shall be submitted and
approved prior to placement of outdoor illumination, (7) A
landscape plan shall be submitted identifying type of materials,
location and size. All landscape areas around the site entrance
and modular home shall be maintained by an automatic sprinkler
system, (8) Landscaping found dead or diseased within one year
after planting shall be replaced at the property owners expense,
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(9) The access road shall be paved with asphalt or another city
approved all-weather surface, (10) A minimum six foot high fence
shall be constructed on the east and west property lines and
between the mini -storage site and the modular home display
property. An additional fence shall be constructed on the south
property lines between proposed lots 1 and 4, 2 and 3, (11)
Whenever possible, ex.isting mature trees shall be preserved as a
mature landscape amenity during site clearing and grading, (12)
the stormwater detention system shall be designed by a licensed
engineer and shall conform to the standards of Kitsap County,
(13) the stormwater system shall receive Department of Fisheries
approval, (14) the proposed septic system shall be approved by
the Health Department prior to issuance of a building permit,
(15) the applicant agrees to participate on a proportional basis
in the cost of any needed improvements to the Hovde Road/Sidney
Avenue intersection.
Mayor Weatherill called for a 5 minute recess with meeting to
reconvene at 8:50 PM.
Phyllis Mann, Department of Emergency Management, spoke to
Council regarding K-PREP Program, (Kitsap Practices Responsible
Emergency Preparedness). Ms. Mann spoke on how the program is
preparing cities, schools and neighborhoods for major disasters.
Elaine Shiner, 510 Sroufe St., spoke to Council concerning lack
of consistent garbage pick up at her residence. Ms. Shiner
suggested smaller cans made available and designate a contact
person for fielding questions concerning garbage service. Mayor
Weatherill advised Ms. Shiner the staff would contact South Sound
Sanitation concerning her garbage service.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Clauson,
Council approved Ordinance No. 1524 establishing rate of
compensation for City Councilmembers.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Clauson,
Council unanimously approved payment of vouchers as follows:
Claims warrant No. 15750-15862 in the amount of $114,725.32.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Morrison,
Council authorized the City Engineer to upgrade computer
terminals in his department.
Mayor Weatherill requested Street/Alley Committee review
requirements and policies for sandwich board signs on city
sidewalks.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Morrison,
Council authorized the City Engineer to install a motorola radio
in the Building inspector's vehicle and provide him with a pager.
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On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Grable,
Council amended the Port Orchard Emergency Operations Plan,
(Hazard Assessment (1) Earthquake).
Meeting adjourned at 10:10 PM.
TY CLERK MAYOR