04/09/1979 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
April 9, 1979
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington called to regular
session by Mayor Pro -tern Robert Geiger. Council members present:
.Eugene Caldwell, Wilson, Lee Caldwell and Miller. Councilman Clark
and Police Chief Mares excused. Also present: Fire Chief Weatherill
Attorney James Riehl and .Engineer Knobbs.
Mayor Pro-tem Geiger led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Pro -tern Geiger informed Council and audience the Public Hearing
scheduled relative to application for zone reclassification as sub-
mitted by Deal Enterprises for property located on a 2.60 acre site
250 ft. from the intersection of Rockwell and Morton Street will not
be held at this time, due to improper notification of property owners
within 300 feet of proposed rezone site. Public hearing has been re-
scheduled for April 23, 1979 at 7:30 P.M.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the minutes of the March 26, 1979 meeting as circulated.
Ken Rogers, Fiberglass & Repair requested permission to park his vehicle
in the public boat launch parking area. Mayor Pro-tem referred the
matter to the Street/Alley Committee.
Mayor Pro-tem Geiger opened Public Hearing relative to rezone applica-
tion as submitted by Ron Olson, Alpha Homes, Inc. for property located
on Lippert Drive near Sidney Avenue. The proposed request is
to rezone 4..2 acres from Residential High to Multi --Family 20 to permit
the development of a 56-unit low income housing project.
Pat McCullough, Entranco Engineers, representative of developer pre-
sented project plans and drawings to Council explaining projected
amenities to be provided, Federal funds that have been applied for
under the Rural rental housing subsidy, water run-off and retention
features incorporated into this development.
Ron Olson, Developer, requested that Planning Commission condition #3
be amended to state that sidewalks for this project to be constructed
upon development of his adjacent property, as a sidewalk constructed
in front of the proposed development would connect to no existing side-
walk. Mr. Olson stated he is willing to write and record letter
stating that he will construct sidewalk in front of this proposed
development in the event the adjacent property is developed or if he
sells adjacent property.
Mayor Pro-tem Geiger called for public input at this time. (No public
input) .
Councilman Lee Caldwell moved to approve rezone application as submitted
by Ron Olson, Alpha Homes, to reclassify property located on Lippert
near Sidney Avenue (legal description attached) subject to conditions
as set forth by the Planning Commission. Seconded.
Councilman Wilson moved to amend motion to specify additional conditions:
1. Water retention and oil trap devices will be provided.
2. Sidewalks will be constructed when:
a. adjacent property owned by developer is developed.
b. owner sells adjacent property. (letter from developer to be
recorded stating sidewalks will be constructed at this time.
C. Lippert Drive is improved by City.
Seconded. Motion to amend carried.
Original amended motion to approve rezone application submitted by
Ron Olson, Alpha Homes to reclassify property located.on Lippert Drive
near Sidney from Residential High to Multi -family 20, subject to
conditions as set by the Planning Commission and Council, carried.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved Final EIS as submitted by Ron Olson, Alpha Homes, relative
to rezone application for property located on Lippert Drive near
Sidney Avenue.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the following organizations to operate fireworks stands with-
in the City over the Fourth of July Holidays.
1. Port Orchard Rotary Club.
2. Lions Club.
Fire Chief Weatherill reported 30 alarms were answered during the month
of March:
10 fire alarms 10 aid calls
2 gas wash .downs 2 service calls (boat sinking at
4 injury accidents marina & flooding in parking lotJ.
2 mutual aid calls (Retsil)
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Police
Department and Police Committee were directed to proceed with plans
for firing range at garbage dump site on Old Clifton Road, with plans
to be approved by Parks Committee and Council.
Mayor Pro-tem Geiger declared recess at 8:50 P.M. with meeting to re-
convene at 9:00 P.M.
Councilman Eugene Caldwell reported that Don Clark, Blue & Gold Cab Co.
has submitted a request for permission to -increase rates as of May 1,
1979. Clerk's office has no rate sheet.
Councilman Eugene Caldwell moved to sanction rate increase as requested
for Blue & Gold Cab Co. Seconded.
Councilman Lee Caldwell moved to table motion until Council meeting
April 23, 1979 to allow Council to study requested rate increases.
Seconded and carried. Matter referred to Police Committee for study.
Mayor Pro--tem Geiger appointed Councilman Wilson temporary Chairman of
Parks Committee to fill vacancy created by the resignation of Councilman
Alex Roos.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
granted permission to Fathoms 0' Fun to use waterfront parking lot
adjacent to Marina parking area for the carnival from June 20, 1979
to July 5, 1979.
Councilman Lee Caldwell moved that Council authorize Finance Committee
to investigate feasibility of City purchasing home at corner of Sidney
and Tremont for right-of-way. Seconded.
Councilman Wilson moved to amend motion to authorize Finance Committee
to investigate feasibility of purchasing right-of-way property along
Tremont Street. Seconded and carried.
Original amended motion carried.
Mayor Pro--tem Geiger set date of Monday, April 16, 1979 at 8:05 P.M. as
a study session relative to rezone request submitted by Deal Enterprises
for property located approximately 250 feet from the intersection of
Rockwell and Morton Streets.
On motion by Councilman Miller, seconded and carried, Council approved
payment of the bills (voucher *5649 - 5729) in the amount of $31,505.89
and the March payroll (voucher #8691-#8841) in the amount of $85,380.09.
Meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
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