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11/10/1986 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington November 10, 1986 Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington, called to regular session by Mayor Leslie J. Weatherill. Councilmembers present: Clauson, Wilson, Childress, Geiger, Lloyd, Grosso and Grable. Also present: City Attorney Sells, City Treasurer Miller, Police Chief Mathews, City Engineer Curles, Fire Marshall Wernet, Administrative Assistant Thomas, and City Clerk Hower. Councilman Grable led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. On motion by Councilman Grable, seconded by Councilman Grosso, Council approved the minutes of the October 27, 1986 meeting as distributed. David Nelson approached Council requesting reinstatement of Fire Permit No. 2922 which was issued to him for 1436 Dwight. This permit was revoked by the Port Orchard Fire Department because the fire was unattended at night. Councilman Wilson moved to reissue a fire permit to David Nelson to allow burning at 1436 Dwight Street with the understanding that someone must be present at the fire at all times, and no burning after dark, seconded by Councilman Grosso and carried. On motion by Councilman Grosso, seconded by Councilman Grable, Council approved rescheduling the 7:45 P.M., Public Hearing regarding proposed amendment to Port Orchard Zoning Ordinance No. 1163 to establish rules and regulations to allow Group Homes within the City of Port Orchard. Public Hearing rescheduled for November 24, 1986 at 7:45 P.M. On motion by Councilman Grosso, seconded by Councilman Grable, Council approved rescheduling the 8:00 P.M., Public Hearing regarding Condition No. 1 of Ordinance No. 1327 which describes the requirement for the water supply system of the proposed Sedgwick Mali which is locted on the Southwest Quadrant of the intersection of Sedgwick Road and SR 16. Public Hearing rescheduled for November 24, 1986 at 8:00 P.M. Councilman Grosso moved to approve Resolution No. 1444, declaring City of Port Orchard's intention to create a Local improvement District to extend the Municipal Sewer Collection System from the vicinity of 1125 Bethel Road to the vicinity of 2475 Bethel Road, at a cost of approximately $150,000.00 and setting December 8, 1986 as date of Public Hearing, seconded by Councilman Grable and carried. Councilman Grosso moved to adopt proposed standards for signs within the City's right-of-way, as presented by City Engineer, seconded by Councilman Grable. Councilman Geiger moved to amend motion to delete last paragraph of the standards for signs pertaining to annual rental fees, seconded by Councilman Clauson and carried. Original motion as amended was unanimously approved to adopt proposed standards for signs within the City's right-of-way, with the deletion of the last paragraph pertaining to annual rental fees, (Attachment No. 1), seconded and carried. Council requested City Clerk and City Attorney draft a format for applications to place signs within City right-of-way. November 10, 1986 Page Two Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer (City Clerk) as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on a listing and made available to the Council. On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Grable, Council unanimously approved payment of those vouchers as follows: Claims Warrant No. 7894-7956 in the total amount of $106,942.69 and October, 1986 Payroll Warrant No. 106577-106731 in the total amount of $138,437.81. Engineer Curles expressed concern that houseboats are not addressed in Port Orchard's Zoning Ordinance and discussed problems which could be experienced in the future. Council authorized City Engineer to proceed with drafting of an amendment to Port Orchard Zoning Ordinance to establish rules and regulations for "Houseboats". Councilman Wilson moved to authorize the City Engineer to negotiate, for Council consideration, a contract with Fish Pro for a Base Study of Blackjack Creek, seconded by Councilman Grable and carried. Councilman Wilson moved to authorize the Mayor to sign Consultant Agreement for Preliminary Engineering with Donahue and Associates to do an Environmental Assessment of the Bethel Road Corridor, seconded by Councilman Grable and carried. Councilman Grosso moved to authorize the City Engineer to proceed with proposed negotiation with property owner to correct flooding problems at 108 Tremont, seconded by Councilman Clauson and carried. Mayor Weatherill called for recess and reconvened meeting at 9:05 P.M. Engineer Curles reported Pacific Northwest Bell has requested an easement allowing them to locate telephone equipment boxes on city property (736 Prospect), Mayor Weatherill referred matted to Street/Alley Committee for recommendation. City Treasurer Miller reported on status of delinquent li.L.I.D. No. I account and discussed potential January 1, 1987 foreclosure proceedings. Council requested City Attorney review the foreclosure statutes to determine whether foreclosure is mandatory on all delinquent accounts. Meeting adjourned at 9:35 P.M. CLERK MAYOR TO: City Council FM: City Engineer HE: City Standards For Signs Within The Right Of Way The following standards and policies are proposed for privately owned signs within the righ of way: No sign shall be placed in the public right of way without the written approval of the City Council. Permissible signs within the right of way can ba removed by the City, at no expense to the City, whenever the Council deems the removal to be necessary. Permission by the Council to place a sign in the right of way is made on a case by case basis. In its determination, the Council may consider the quality of the sign, the sign subject matter, the vicinity of other signs, the desires of the neighborhood and puilic safety. Prior approval of one sign does not guarantee the future permission of other sign placements. The Council reserves the right to consolidate signs at a specific location. The Council may require all those concerned to remove thier individual signs and install one joint sign. The design of the joint sign shall be approved by the Council. The following standards are established A. Signs adjacent to residentially zoned property shall be no larger than 8 square feet. B. Signs adjacent to Commercial and Industrial zoned property shall be no larger than 32 square feet. C. Signs shall not be allowed adjacent to Breen Belt and Open Space zones' D. Signs shall not be illuminated. E. Political signs shall not be allowed. ' F. Temporary signs for a specific time may be allowed on a case by case basis and exempt from the size limitations. -Z\L�L'