01/12/1981 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
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Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington, called to regular
session by Mayor Paul D. Powers, Jr. Council members present:
Dominguez, Wilson, Caldwell, Geiger, Miller and Grosso. Also present:
Attorney Riehl, Engineer Kane and Fire Chief Weatherill. Councilman
Clark and Police Chief Mares excused.
Mayor Powers led Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the minutes of the December 22, 1980 meeting as circulated
with the following corrections: (1) Councilman Gerald Grosso excused
himself as a member of the City Council and presented himself to the
City as a citizen of the City and requested that the City allow his
property and that of Mrs. Marie Olszewski to hook up with the Annap-
olis Sewer District. Matter referred to Water/Sewer Committee.
(2) Add; On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council
approved the minutes of the December 8, 1980 meeting as circulated.
Cliff McIntosh, 9072 Austin, approached Council requesting permission
to maintain 2 single family residences for a period of five years on
property presently zoned for only 1 single family residence. Mr.
McIntosh wished to rebuild the front house as it now exists (with
addition of 2 dormers) and live in the small building located at the
rear of his property (9072 Austin).
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council moved
to allow Mr. McIntosh to retain a second residence on his property
located at 907/9072 Austin fora period of five years to facilitate
his rebuilding the large house (907 Austin) with the same foundation
dimensions as present. At the end of the five year period, the smaller
building (9071-, Austin) must revert to a non-residential use.
Mr. William Evans, owner of property located between the National
Guard Armory and the South Kitsap Mall, approached Council to in-
quire as to status of his request (December 22, 1980 Council meet-
ing) to amend condition of zone reclassification granted Iliad, Inc..
(Ordinance No. 1148) which stipulates property located at 1730 & 1750
SR 160 must have ingress and egress other than directly to SR 160.
Mayor Powers informed Mr. Evans that as of this date Council is not
ready to take action on this matter. Mr. Evans stated he will provide
Council with letter stating his concurrence in Iliad rezone request
application and provide City of Port Orchard with proof of ownership
for subject property.
Nancy Mahan, 103 Rockwell, voiced concern for safety of Bay/Rockwell
Street intersection. Mayor Powers assured Ms. Mahan the City will
study this intersection for potential ways of reducing the hazards.
Mayor Powers opened Public Hearing relative to Special Use Permit as
submitted by Gerald Matosich & Ronald Ness to permit their property
located at 420 Cline Street, a single family residence to be used as
a law office.
Clerk read Planning Commission's findings and conditions for recommend-
ations for approval as submitted to Mayor and City Council.
Mayor Powers requested public input at this time.
Mr. Ronald Ness, applicant, appeared on behalf of himself and Mr.
Matosich and requested that condition for approval "parking area
to be paved and approved by the City Engineer prior to occupancy"
be changed to eliminate paving requirement. Mr. Ness and his partner
would like to maintain a natural state as much as.possible to retain
the residential neighborhood atmosphere and avoid a "commercial"
look to the property.
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Richard Brown, Crown Properties, spoke in favor of the proposed Special
Use Permit stating it is his opinion that locating offices of the legal
profession in the area of the Courthouse is in accordance with the
Comprehensive Plan.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council approved
Special Use Permit application as submitted by Gerald Matosich and
Ronald Ness to permit their property located at 420 Cline Street, a
single family residence to be used as a law office. Council also
accepted and adopted Planning Commission recommendations for conditions
of approval as follows: 1. That a lease agreement be signed between
the City of Port Orchard and the proponent for the proposed R/W lease
(parking) area, as designated on the site plan. 2. Storm drainage
system to be installed and approved by the City Engineer prior to
occupancy of the Structure. 3. Parking area to be graveled and
approved by the City Engineer prior to occupancy.
Mayor Powers declared Special Use Permit approved and Hearing closed.
Mayor Powers opened Public Hearing relative to application for Zone
Reclassification as submitted by Karen Plummer, owner of property
located at 1200 Bethel to upgrade zoning from Residential Low to
Commercial General and a change in the Comprehensive Plan Map from
Greenbelt to Commercial General.
Clerk read facts of finding and recommendation for approval as sub-
mitted to Mayor and City Council by Port Orchard Planning Commission.
Mayor requested public input from audience at this time.
Mayor read letter from Ruby Roller, 1140 Bethel Avenue, in protest
of this application stating increased traffic will cause additional
burden on neighborhood.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved Zone Reclassification application as submitted by Karen
Plummer, owner of property located at 1200 Bethel to upgrade zoning
from Residential Low to Commercial General and institute a change in
the Comprehensive Plan Map from Greenbelt to Commercial General.
Council also accepted and adopted Planning Commission conditions of
approval. (See attached)
Mayor Powers declared Zone Reclassification approved and Nearing closed.
Mayor Powers opened Public Hearing relative to Petition for Vacation
of a portion of Guthrie Street as submitted by Howard Minor, Virginia
King and Larry J. King, owners of record.
Mayor Powers requested public input from audience at this time.
After much discussion, Councilman Wilson moved to approve petition
requesting vacation of that portion of Guthrie Street extending
westerly from Flower Avenue to the easterly R/W of Port Orchard
Boulevard EXCEPT: that portion of Canyon Lane extending across
Guthrie Street. The City of Port Orchard also retains an easement
15' in width running along the southerly side of Guthrie Street
from Flower Avenue to the easterly R/W of Port Orchard Blvd. for
utilities.
Mayor Powers declared Vacation approved and instructed Ms. King to
contact Clerk's Office for payment for vacated property. bearing
closed.
Mayor Powers declared recess with meeting to reconvene at 9:30 P.M.
Councilman Gerald Grosso excused himself as a member of the City
Council and stepped down from Council table to present himself as
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a citizen of this City due to conflict of interest on upcoming matter.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved Gerald Grosso and Marie Olszewski obtaining sewer services
from Sewer District No. 5 for their respective properties on Mitchell
that are not presently served by Port Orchard sewer lines. Approval
is contingent upon Mr. Grosso and Mrs. Olszewski entering into a
covenant with the City of Port Orchard stating that in the event
an L.I.D. is formed in this area, they will agree at that time to
connect with Port Orchard sewer lines. Covenant is to be recorded.
(Councilman Grosso not present at Council table due to conflict of
interest).
Councilman Grosso, Chairman Police/Fire/Safety Committee, reported
the loth police officer, Dave Anderson, is now on board. Officer
Anderson and Patterson will be leaving for police academy training
on February 2, 1981 for 10 weeks.
Fire Chief Weatherill reported on Federal Grant Funding (50% City
matching) is available for a Trauma Kit ($300.00 funding) and
Traction Splint ($600.00 funding). Chief Weatherill stated City
matching funds are allocated in the 1980 Federal Shared Revenue Fund
Budget.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
authorized agreement to be prepared (for Mayor's signature) by
City Engineer and Entranco Engineers to do design work and prepare
necessary plans and specifications to issue a call for bids on the
construction of Perry Avenue wall at a cost of $6,500.00.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
authorized Mayor Powers to sign document titled First Amendment to
Washington State Department of Transportation City/County Agreement
No. GC-5914 which eliminates in --kind services on Federal aid projects.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
authorized Mayor Powers to sign Supplement No. 1 of Washington State
Department of Transportation City/County Agreement No. GC-5914, Project
No. HES-6611(1) for installation of new signal control at the inter-
section of Bay and Sidney Streets.
Mayor Powers announced study sessions will be held by the City
Council in Council Chambers, 216 Prospect Street on the following
dates:
1. Monday, January 19, 1981, 8:00 P.M. - to discuss revisions in
the zoning ordinance.
2. Monday February 2, 1981, 7:30 P.M. - (a) to discuss proposed
sub -division ordinance. (b) to discuss proposed 1981 Federal
Shared Revenue Fund Budget.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council author-
ized specifications and a call for bids to be issued for purchase of
a computer system for the City of Port Orchard as allowed for in the
1981 budget.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council approved
payment of the bills in the amount of $26,503.77 (Warrants No. 7487 -
7571) and the December payroll in the amount of $65,000.58 (Warrants
No. 11096 - 11210).
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
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