07/27/1981 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
July 27, 1981
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington, called to regular
session by Mayor Pro-tem Lee Caldwell . Council members present:
Dominguez, Wilson, Geiger, Miller, Grosso and.Clark. Also present;
Attorney Riehl, Engineer Kane and Provisional Police Chief Benton.
Mayor Powers and Fire Chief Weatherill excused.
Mayor Pro-tem Caldwell led the Council and audience in the Pledae.of
Allegiance.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, Council approved
the minutes of the July 13, 1981 meeting as circulated.
Terry Olson, attorney representing Harold Drive Community Association
requested an opportunity to discuss matter of City's proposed develop-
ment of Lundberg RV,Park located on Harold Drive.
Mayor Pro-tem Caldwell advised Mr. Olson that it has come to the City's
attention that Lundberg Park property is not in the City limits as
previously reported. At this time, matter was referred to Parks
Committee who will meet with Terry Olson and Harold Drive Community
Association for their input on Lundberg RV Park.
Bobbi Saran, representing Kitsap Peninsula Housing and Transportation
Association, approached Council to request a downgrade of zoning
for property located at 1430 West Street (Weatherill-Bloomquist
rezone Ordinance N'o.. 1053 E/22/78. )
Mayor Pro-tem Caldwell informed Ms. Soran that in order to downgrade
the zoning of this property the matter will have to be referred to
the Planning Commission and go through a rezone process.
Councilman Grosso moved to hold Public Hearing August 10, 1981 relative
to lone Reclassification of property located at 1430 Test Street as
requested by Bobbi Saran, seconded and carried.
Mayor Pro-tem Caldwell re -opened Public Hearing (continued from 7/13/81
meeting) relative to application for Zone Reclassification as submitted
by Leonard Hanson/Schilling Enterprises, Inc. for property located
on Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6, Block 1, Pottery Addition to Sidney
Volume 1, Page 68. Manson/Schilling are requesting a rezone from
Residential -low to Residential -high in order to construct a four-
plex townhouse.
City Clerk introduced into record a statement submitted by property
owner, James Picinich, stating that he, as owner, has appointed
Steve Schilling to act as agent on his behalf for the purpose of
obtaining a Special Use Permit.
Steve Schilling spoke in favor of this rezone detailing the need for
additional rental units within the City of Port Orchard and listing
the improvements which would be made to streets and sidewalks in the
immediate neighborhood as a result of this development.
Mayor Pro-tem Caldwell called for public input at this time and the
following citizens spoke relative to application for rezone.
Charles Fleishbein, 410 Kendall, spoke against rezone request citing
potential problems relative to surface water runoff, inadequate roads
and sidewalks to handle increased traffic which would be a result of
development. Mr. Fleishbein also expressed concern of effect of
development of four -plea in single-family residential area.
Mike Rochon, 1010 Tacoma, stated he shared Mr. Fleishbein's concerns.
Dave Rolfs, 511 Kendall,questioned who would be financially liable for
sidewalkand street improvements and also expressed concern of ability
of emergency vehicles capability of negotiating a very sharp turn at
entrance to proposed development.
Walter Sand, 501 Kendall, who lives across the street from proposed
development stated existing water lines would be covered by street
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in the event it would be widened by this rezone. Mr. Sand questioned
who would bear the expense of installing new water lines to existing
homes. Mr. Sand was informed the only expense to property owners
would be running a line from their home to connect with new line
at their property line.
Mayor Pro-tem Caldwell closed public input phase of •rezone hearing
and opened Council discussion on matter.
Councilman Wilson moved to refer rezone application to Street/Alley
Committee to investigate several questions posed relative to street
and sidewalks and to give recommendation at August 10, 1981 Council
meeting, seconded and carried.
Mayor Pro-tem Caldwell declared Public Hearing continued to August
10, 1981 Council meeting.
Mayor Pro-tem Caldwell re -opened Public Hearing (continued from July
13, 1981 meeting) relative to petition for vacation of a portion of
Best Street (153 feet between Kendall & Smith Street) as submitted
by Walter Sand and Edward Hahn.
Councilman Wilson moved that petitioner obtain a valid survey indicating
property lines and at that time, if it is found that additional
property is needed by Mr. Sand to allow him a four foot clearance
between his patio/garage and the street, seconded and carried with five
ayes and one no. Councilman Dominguez voting no.
Councilman Dominguez stated he would like to go on record as being
in favor of granting vacation.
Holly Fisher, 1134 Spokane Street requested Council take action to
relieve problem of speeders on alley that was paved last summer.
Alley located between Melcher and Sroufe Street.
Councilman Dominguez moved that speed bumps be installed in alleyway,
as needed, to curtail speeding in alley between Melcher and Sroufe
Street. Seconded.
Councilman Wilson moved to table motion until August 10, 1981 meeting
to allow Street/Alley to investigate matter and the City Attorney
to establish legality of installation of speed bumps in an alley way.
Mayor Pro-tem Caldwell declared recess with meeting to reconvene at
9:00 P.M.
George Bowers, representing East Port Orchard Towing, requested an
extension beyond August 1, 1981 deadline for his company to have an
office and holding yard within the City limits. Mr. Bowers informed
Council that they have property on which they are in the process of
clearing and developing. Their firm also has an application for a
Special Use Permit submitted to the City. They can not obtain
building permit until Special Use Permit is issued.
Councilman Wilson moved that East Port Orchard Towing be granted a
30 day extension on deadline to have an office and holding yard
operating within the City of Port Orchard or have their name removed
from the Police Department Rotation List. Seconded.
Councilman Grosso moved to amend motion to reflect December 1, 1981 in -
lieu of 30 day extension, seconded and carried.
Original motion as amended to extend East Port Orchard Towing's
deadline (until December 1, 1981) to establish an office and holding
yard within the City limits or have their name removed from the Port
Orchard Police Department Towing Rotation List carried.
Mayor Pro-tem Caldwell opened Public Hearing relative to amendment
to include Perry Avenue Retaining Wall Construction Project in the
1981-1987 Six -year Transportation Improvement Program.
Mayor Pro-tem Caldwell called for public input at this time. No
response.
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On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council adopted
Resolution No. 1247 approving the amendment of the 1981-1987 Six Year
Transportation Improvement Program to include Perry Avenue Retaining
Wall Construction Project.
Mayor Pro-tem Caldwell opened Public Hearing relative to adoption of
proposed 1982-1988 Six year Transportation Improvement Program.
Mayor Pro-tem Caldwell called for public input at. this time. No
response.
On motion by Councilman Grosso, seconded and carried, Council moved
to approve Resolution No. 1248 adopting the Six Year Transportation
Improvement Program for the years 1982 - 1988.
Clerk read letter submitted by Vida Heckel representing Port Orchard
Soroptimists requesting permission to use Active Club Building for their
annual Salad Luncheon and Fashion Show on Tuesday, October 13, 1981.
Councilman Dominguez moved to grant Port Orchard Soroptimists permission
to use the Active Club Building Tuesday, October 13, 1981 providing
that room # 1 is available.
Councilman Miller moved to amend motion to include that Soroptimists
must pay regular rental fee for use of building if schedule can be
arranged. Seconded and carried.
Original motion as amended to allow Port Orchard Soroptimists use
of Active Club Building on Tuesday, October 13, 19.81 for their annual
Salad Luncheon and Fashion Show providing room # 1 is availabe and
that Soroptimists must pay standard rental fees and deposits, carried.
On motion by Councilman Clark, seconded and carried, Council approved
Ordinance No. 1166 amending Ordinance No. 1152, Section 12 (Port
Orchard Municipal Code, Chapter 10.12,020) Prohibiting parking during
certain hours on certain streets.
On motion by Councilman Clark, seconded and carried, Council approved
Ordinance No. 1167 amending Ordinance No. 1152, Section 9 (Port Orchard
Municipal Code Chapter 10.080.010) decreasing speed limit on certain
streets.
On motion by Councilman Clark, seconded and carried, Council approved
Ordinance No. 1168 amending City of Port Orchard Comprehensive Plan
Ordinance No. 895; amending the Comprehensive Plan map of certain
properties owned by Frank Shiers and William Kamps, Legal Description:
Lots 1, 4 & 5, Block 7, S. M. Stevens Town Plat of Sidney, according
to Plat, Volume 1 of Plats, Page 1, Kitsap County.
On motion by Councilman Grosso, seconded and carried, Council approved
Ordinance No. 1169 amending the Use and Area Maps of Ordinance No.
899; reclassify property owned by Frank Shiers and William Kamps
from Residentail-high to Commercial General. Legal Description:
Lots, 1, 4 & 5, Block 7, S. M. Stevens Town Plat of Sidney, according
to Plat, Volume 1 of Plats, Page 1, Kitsap County.
Councilman Grosso moved to approve Ordinance No. 1170 amending Ordinance
No. 1084 setting forth "Weight Limits" for certain streets within
the City of Port Orchard (Port Orchard Municipal Code, Section 10.62).
Seconded and carried with five ayes and one no. Councilman Wilson
voting no.
On motion by Councilman Dominguez, seconded and carried, Council set
August 10, 1981 as date of Hearing relative to application for Special
Use Permit as requested by Yvonne Williams. The proponent has requested
the permit in order to use an existing duplex as a ceramic shop at
675 Sroufe Street.
On motion by Councilman Dominguez, seconded and carried, Council approved
Ordinance No. 1171 creating a new Chapter 10.22 relating to and
regulating the use of privately owned burglary and/or robbery alarm
systems: defining false alarms and offenses in connection therewith:
prescribing fees and penalties.
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On motion by Councilman Miller, seconded and carried, Council denied
request submitted by Judy Parks to allow the use of Central Field
for a soccer practice field.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council moved
to recommend Planning Commission amend Zoning Ordinance to allow owners
of Multiple -Family 20 zoned property to develop their property with
a lesser density if so desired.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council moved
to increase the speed limit on Pottery Avenue from Tremont to the
South City limits from 25 MPH to 35 MPH with the exception of school
hours.
On motion by Councilman Grosso,seconded and carried, Council moved
to establish a speed limit of 35 MPH for that portion of Sedgwick
Road which is in the City limits.
Meeting adjourned at 10.10 P.M.
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