06/11/1990 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
June 11, 1990
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, and Powers.
Staff present: City Attorney Sells, Deputy Clerk Thomas, Police
Sergeant Loflin, City Engineer Curles, Fire Chief Snow. Councilmen
Smith, Grable and City Clerk Hower excused to attend AWC
Conference.
Councilman Geiger led the audience and Council in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Morrison,
Council approved the minutes of the May 29, 1990 meeting as
circulated.
Wayne Wright, Fish Pro, reported on the wetlands inventory taken
for the City of Port Orchard and availed himself to answer
questions.
Marilou Wilcox, representing Port Orchard Senior Citizens,
requested permission to purchase a new carpet for Room No. 2 of the
Active Club Building with the City disposing of old carpet.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Morrison,
Council authorized the Port Orchard Senior Citizens to purchase a
new carpet for Room No. 2 of the Active Club Building and the City
will remove and dispose of old carpet.
Aaron Hallgarth, student from South Kitsap High School, read letter
from Dr. Novak, principal, requesting the City install a crosswalk
on Mitchell Avenue south of high school. Dr. Novak, who was also
present, answered questions from Council.
Mayor Weatherill referred matter concerning a crosswalk on Mitchell
Avenue south of high school to the Street/Alley Committee for
review.
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 N.L. Olson &
Associates to establish engineering and architectural offices at
2453 Bethel Avenue. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Section 36, Township 24
North, Range 1 East WM, Kitsap County: A portion of the Northwest
Quarter, Southwest Quarter described as follows: Beginning at a
point on the east right of way margin of State Highway 14 (Bethel
Avenue) from which the west quarter corner of said section 36 bears
S 89* 24' W 47.35 feet, thence N 89* 24' E 173 feet, thence S 2*
51143" W 125 feet, thence westerly to a point on the easterly
margin of State Highway 14 which is S 2* 51' 43" W 125 feet from
the point of beginning, thence N 2* 51143" E 125 feet to the point
of beginning.
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City Engineer Curles updated Council on the Planning Commission's
recommendation for approval with conditions.
Norm Olson, proponent, presented revised site plans depicting
ingress and egress driveways on the property. Mr. Olson availed
himself to answer questions.
Mayor Weatherill called for additional input either for or against
the proposed rezone. As no further input was received Mayor
Weatherill closed Public Hearing and referred matter to Council for
consideration.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Morrison,
Council adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. 149-90 setting
forth findings of fact, conclusion and conditions as their own and
approved the zone reclassification from Residential -Low to
Commercial General in order to convert an existing residence to
professional offices at 2453 Bethel Avenue with a revised condition
allowing two access points for ingress/egress on the property.
At 8:00 PM Mayor Weatherill reopened continued Public Hearing and
called for input relevant to a Petition to Vacate a portion of
Alder Lane as submitted by Group Health. LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Situated in Section 34, Township 24 North, Range 1 East, Kitsap
County: the west half of the City of Port Orchard street called
Alder Lane, starting at Tremont Street for the length of 400 feet
northwesterly as measured on the centerline of Alder Lane, with the
north margin being perpendicular to the centerline.
Don Baker, Group Health/Project Manager, availed himself to answer
questions.
City Engineer reported on the Street/Alley Committee meeting and
updated Council on the land value calculations regarding Alder Lane
vacation.
Mayor Weatherill called for additional public input. As no
response was received Mayor Weatherill closed Public Hearing and
referred matter to Council for consideration.
On motion by Councilman Powers, seconded by Councilman Geiger,
Council approved Petition to Vacate a portion of Alder Lane
contingent upon the City receiving compensation of $1,482.00 to be
redistributed from Street Fund to the Designated Unreserved Fund
Balance for parks and a Quit Claim deed for the ten feet of
property abutting Pottery Avenue.
Brandon Sather and Gordon Laiengell asked where they could
skateboard in the City. Mayor Weatherill advised Mr. Sather and
Mr. Laiengell the fenced area above the water tank at Van Zee Park
can be utilized for skateboarding, however no apparatus or
materials is to be installed or used for jumps or tricks.
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Mayor Weatherill referred to letter from Dorothy Williams, 601
South Street, requesting the City to pave South Street, east of
Sidney.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Powers,
Council added South Street, east of Sidney, to a list of roads to
be considered for paving, when funds become available and
instructed staff to notify Mrs. Williams of this action.
Councilman Clauson moved to suggest an alternative plan to Dorothy
Williams, advising her a LID for paving of South Street, east of
Sidney, could be established, seconded by Councilman Powers and
carried.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Morrison,
Council authorized the issuance of a Firework Stand Permit to
Stripes Retail, Inc., location of stand 1039 SE Bethel Road.
(Thurman's parking lot)
Councilman Clauson moved to approve Ordinance No. 1487 amending
Port Orchard Zoning Ordinance No. 1469 by amending the area and use
maps thereof reclassifying property owned by Doug Eide located at
528-534 DeKalb Street from Residential -High to Multiple -Family 20
with conditions. Motion seconded by Councilman Morrison.
Councilman Geiger moved to amend motion to require a height
restriction of two feet (2') above main floor of Marty mcMurray's
residence. Motion died for lack of second.
Council approved the original motion, with no amendments, to
approve Ordinance No. 1487 amending Port Orchard Zoning Ordinance
No. 1469 by amending the area and use maps thereof reclassifying
property owned by Doug Eide located at 528-534 DeKalb Street from
Residential -High to Multiple -Family 20 with conditions. LEGAL
DESCRIPTION: Lots 9, 12, 13 and the West 20 feet of Lot 16, Blcok
2, Plat of S.M. Stevens Township Plat of Sidney. Section 26,
Township 24N, Range 1E, W.M. (Vote: 4 ayes and 1 nay, Councilman
Geiger voting nay.)
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Childress,
Council adopted Resolution No. 1541 approving the issuance of a
variance authorizing relief from the minimum front yard setback
requirements of the zoning ordinance, as submitted by Doug Eide,
for 528 and 534 DeKalb Street. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 9, 12, 13
and the West 20 feet of Lot 16, Blcok 2, Plat of S.M. Stevens
Township Plat of Sidney. Section 26, Township 24N, Range 1E, W.M.
June 11, 1990
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On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Geiger,
Council set July 9, 1990 at 7:45 PM as date and time for a Public
Hearing relevant to a Petition to Vacate a portion of an unnamed
alleyway as submitted by Dr. Robert C. Browning, Sherman A. Coulon
and Westbay Medical Center, Inc., P.S. LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Situated in Section 25, Township 24 North, Range 1 East, Kitsap
County, that portion of an unnamed alley which abuts Lots 13, 14,
15, 16, 17 and 18.of Block 1 of Tom Cline's Addition to Sidney as
recorded in Volume 1 of Plats, Page 29, in Kitsap County,
Washington: together with that portion of the said alley which
extends 30 feet southerly to the centerline of vacated Taylor
(Central) Street.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Powers,
Council adopted Resolution No. 1543 authorizing the Mayor to sign
municipal agreements with Washington State Department of
Transportation for Federal Funding to install guardrails on
residential streets.
On motion by Councilman Powers, seconded by Councilman Morrison,
Council concurred with Mayor Weatherill's appointment of Jim Scott
to the Police Civil Service Commission to fill an unexpired term
vacated by Al Mares. Term will expire on December 31, 1990.
Councilman Powers introduced letter from Kathy Menz, Executive
Director South Kitsap Helpline, requesting to be removed from
Unfinshed Business because of time limit restrictions.
Councilman Powers, Chairman of Property Committee, moved to contact
Fur, Fin and Feathers stating the City is giving notice of
non -renewal of Lease Agreement, seconded by Councilman Morrison.
Councilman Clauson moved to amend motion to notify Fur, Fin and
Feathers the City is not going to renew Lease Agreement, however
the City is interested in discussion on a new agreement, seconded
by Councilman Geiger. Motion failed with 3 nays and 2 ayes.
Councilmen Powers, Morrison and Childress voting nay.
Council approved the original motion to contact Fur, Fin and
Feathers stating the City is giving notice, not to renew Lease
Agreement.
Councilman Geiger moved to write a letter to Mrs. Barringer to work
out a month to month rental agreement with Fur, Fin and Feathers
with rent being one half of her sub -rental agreement, seconded by
Councilman Clauson. After much discussion Councilman Geiger
withdrew motion and Councilman Clauson withdrew second.
At 9:30 PM Mayor Weatherill called for a 5 minute recess.
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Councilman Powers, Chairman of Property Committee, moved to renew
Lease Agreement with Ronald D. Ness and David Carl Hill at a rate
of 7% of the fair market value with the market value being reviewed
and adjusted on an annual basis, seconded by Councilman Clauson and
carried.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Clauson,
Council excused Councilman Powers from the June 25, 1990 Council
meeting.
Mayor Weatherill advised Council of a Study Session for Wednesday,
June 20, 1990 at 8:00 PM, City Hall Council Chambers, to discuss
three facility issues concerning Fire Department, City Hall and
Parks.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Clauson,
Council unanimously approved payment of those vouchers as follows:
Claims Warrant No. 13444-13503 in the amount of $39,512.35 and May
1990 Payroll in the amount of $119,981.58 (Warrant No. 111825 -
111935).
Mayor Weatherill appointed a special Land Use Committee to study
amendments to the Zoning Ordinance concerning open storage yards
and named Councilman Geiger (Chairman), Councilmen Morrison and
Clauson to serve on this committee.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Morrison,
Council declared a 1980 Chevrolet (Fire Vehicle No. 3) as surplus
and authorized disposal in the best interest of the City.
Meeting adjourned at 10:09 PM.
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