08/06/1990 - Special - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
August 6, 1990
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington called to special
session by Mayor Leslie J. Weatherill at 8:00 pm. Councilmembers
present: Clauson, Morrison, Geiger and Powers. Staff present: City
Attorney McClu_skey, Police Chief Mathews, Fire Chief Snow and City
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Mayor Weatherill explained purpose of this special meeting is to meet
with property owners and discuss the Notice of Intent to Petition for
Annexation which has been submitted by Herbert Loop, et al, for
property commonly known as Ross Point. This area consists of all
property west of existing city limits and north of SR16 to its
intersection with SR160.
City Clerk read three question which Council will address:
(1) Will the City accept annexation petitions as proposed?
(2) Will the City require the simultaneous adoption of comprehensive
plan and zoning designations?
(3) Will the City require the assumption of the City's bonded
indebtedness by property owners upon annexation?
Mayor Weatherill called for input and/or questions from those present.
roperty owners Doug Campbell, Quentin Ogle, Stephen Tate, Mary Monroe,
Jim Miller, Rod Olas, Bill Boyer, Michelle Thompson, Ray Monroe,
Kathleen Kimble, B. J. Suldan and Francis Campbell voiced concerns and
asked questions which included, but were not limited to the following:
What will annexation cost property owners?
City Clerk explained 1990 tax rate for City is 13.102295, the
County rate is 12.996520 per mill which means, property in the City
valued at $100,000 would be assessed $10.57 more than property of
equal value in the County.
Is there a difference in City and County building codes, shoreline
management regulations?
Attorney McCluskey responded that the City and County operate under
the same shoreline management regulations and basically the same
building codes, however, the City has amended some of the codes to
waive permit fees for small building/remodeling projects and/or
senior citizens.
Would State Road 160 become a city street and who would maintain it?
SR160 would remain a State road and continue to be maintained by
State Department of Transportation. Bay Street is also part of
SR160 and is maintained by State DOT.
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Would property owners be required to upgrade Dogwood Hill Road at their
own expense?
Dogwood Hill Road is a private road, and would remain so. The
City does not anticipate a need for this private road to be made a
public street and be upgraded. if at some time in the future,
property owners wanted to deed the road to the city, it would have
to meet standards prior to city accepting as city street.
Will property owners be required to hook up to sewer if sewer lines are
within a certain distance to their property?
Attorney McCluskey read Municipal Code 13.04.140;
A. The owner of each lot or parcel of real property within the
city shall connect to the public sewer system if the public sewer
system is within two hundred feet of the lot or parcel and if one
of the following conditions occur:
(1) A new building or structure is constructed on an undeveloped
parcel or lot and use of the new building or structure generates
wastewater.
(2) An existing building or structure, which is served by an
existing septic tank and drainfield is remodeled or repaired in
such a manner that the drainfield would have to be expanded, as
required by the health officer. in such a case, the entire
structure would have to be served by the public sewer system.
(3) The existing drainfield has failed and needs repair or
replacement, as determined by the health officer.
B. The city council may schedule a public hearing to review the
circumstances of the property to be connected to the sewer system,
if requested by the property owner. The City Council may modify
or remove the requirements of mandatory sewer connection, if it
deems it necessary, (Ord. 1466 S14, 1989)
What is the break in population to go to the next class city?
City Clerk responded Port Orchard is a third class city, 20,000
population would be required to become a second class city.
CORRECTION: population requirements are:
third class 1,500 population
second class 10,000 population
first class 20,000 population
What is annexation process? What are 10% and 75% requirements?
City Clerk reviewed state annexation statute RCW 35.13:
1. A Notice of Intent to petition for annexation must be
submitted to the city's governing body signed by owners
representing a minimum of 10% of the total assessed evaluation of
property proposed for annexation.
2. After receipt of such notice, the council meets with property
owners to discuss proposed annexation and respond to three
questions outlined earlier in this meeting. If response to
questions is in the affirmative then petitions can be circulated.
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3. Property owners representing a minimum of 75% of the total
assessed evaluation must sign petition to proceed.
4. After required signatures are obtained on petitions, the
annexation proposal is presented to the County Boundary Review
Board for review. The BRB reviews proposal and either:
a) votes to not invoke jurisdiction (and proposal is returned
to the City Council for Public Hearing , or
b) votes to invoke jurisdiction and holds a public hearing to
receive testimony. The BRB can approve, disapprove or modify
the annexation proposal. If they approve it returns to Council
for Public hearing.
Concerns were voiced that development of this area would further
destroy ecological balance. It was that stated heron rookeries and
eagle nesting has been damaged or destroyed by logging in this area.
Jim Svensson, Kitsap County informed property owners, logging is
regulated by the State, but he will look into situation.
Would Dogwood Hill need to be widened?
Fire chief Snow stated the road is adequate for emergency vehicles
and other city service vehicles.
question was posed as to why does the City want this area annexed?
Councilman Clauson responded, why would the city not want this
area. The City is supplementing public safety services to this
area now and the city can also provide water and sewer systems
which will aid in preservation of the ecological balance when
property is developed.
If Ross Point property is developed, where will there be access to
SR160?
Mayor Weatherill stated, no development plans have been presented
nor has access to SR160 been discussed. Mel Holgerson, retired
State Dept. of Transportation, stated the city would have control
of access onto SR160.
Jim Svensson, Kitsap County Department of Community Development,
addressed county services and reviewed county zoning of subject area.
Mel Holgerson, local civil engineer, offered observation that for
environmental and ecological benefits, the ability to sewer a property
is a positive asset.
Mayor Weatherill invited additional input or questions. As no further
response was received, The Notice of Intent to Petition for Annexation
was referred to the City Council for consideration.
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Councilman Clauson moved to accept Petition for annexation for area
commonly known as Ross Point area which consist of all properties west
of current city limit and north of the southern boundary of SR16 to its
intersection with SR160, seconded by Councilman Morrison and
unanimously approved by the Councilmembers present.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Powers, Council
unanimously approved adopting City Comprehensive Plan and Zoning
designations for the area as closely related to what is zoned by Kitsap
County at this time.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Powers, Council
required the assumption of all or any portion of existing city
indebtedness by the area to be annexed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:35 PM
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