04/11/1977 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
April 11, 1977
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington called to regular session
by Mayor Paul D. Powers, Jr. Council members present: Eugene Caldwell,
Wilson, Lee Caldwell, Geiger, Libby, Roos and Habea:lach. Also present:
Attorney McCluskey, Engineer Knobbs, Chief Mares and'Chief Weatherill.
Mayor Powers led the Council and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
On motion by Council Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved
the minutes of the March 28, 1977 meeting as circulated.
Jesse Sandstrom, City, complained to Council about youngsters bothering
her and her property, but would not give Council any names.
Mrs. Mona Sutherland, representing Mrs. James Hussey, 1010 Bay Street
asked if there was any information on the location of the bulkhead and
if the location of the state right-of-way has been established. Engineer
Knobbs reported that he had located a survey map of the area and will
have the desired information at the next Council meeting.
Councilman Wilson reported no favorable progress in obtaining funds for
the pre-emption devices at this time, but there appears to be 100%
funding through the Traffic Safety Commission.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, Council approved
the sum of $180.00 for attendance at the Fire and Arson Seminar at
Portland, Oregon for the Fire Chief can May 23 through 27, 1977 and for
the sure of $180.00 for the Chief's Conference in Yakima in June, 1977.
Councilman Lee Caldwell reported that the Committee had reviewed the
request of Mrs. Sylvia Beaver to repair her home at 1147 Hull, and upon
inspection of the premises, found the condition of the residence
extremely bad and recommended that the Council concur with the recommen-
dations of the Fire and Building Inspector and deny the request. Council-
man Lee Caldwell moved that the Council concur with the recommendation
of the Fire and Building Inspector and deny the request of Mrs. Sylvia
Beaver to renovate her residence at 1147 Hull Street. Seconded and
carried.
The request of Mr.. Stan Dunn, Gazebo Florists, 730 Bay Street, to park
in front of his business in excess of the one hour regulated parking, was
remanded to the Chief of Police to work out a solution compatible with
all concerned.
Councilman Geiger reported that the Finance Committee had met and
recommends a public hearing be held to determine in which manner the
City will allocate all revenue sharing funds with the assistance of the
public and the meeting to be set for 7:30 P.M. April 25, 1977. On the
above recommendation, Council, on motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded
and carried, set the date of April 25, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council
Chambers to hear the public recommendations as to how the revenue sharing
funds on hand will be allocated.
Councilman Roos moved (On the recommendation of his Park and Playground
Committee) that the Council Chambers be reserved for the use of the City
government related functions only. Seconded. Councilman Wilson moved
to amend that the Council Chambers be reserved for governmental related
functions only. Seconded and carried. Original amended motion carried.
Engineer Knobbs reported that the State Highway Department had found
some extra funds which will be used to complete.Pottery Avenue under SR 16.
Engineer also reported there will not have to be a franchise with the
State on the under SR 16 connections.
Engineer reported that the traffic count at Maple Street indicated there
are approximately 23,000 vehicles per day passing that point.
Chief Weatherill reported there are now 34 volunteers in the Fare Dept.
Clerk informed Council that the rule of thumb used by investors in
income producing multiple residences indicates that the approximate
value of the Mitchell Avenue property is $55,000.00 to $65,000.00.
Council will study the possibility of either selling or leasing the
property.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the passage of Resolution #1178 authorizing applications be
prepared for funding assistance for outdoor recreation projects from
the IAC and authorizing the Mayor to sign all documents relative to
the above.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the passage of Resolution #1179 authorizing participation in
the Interlocal Agreement establishing the Reconstructed Puget Sound
Council of Governments.
On motion by Councilman Libby, seconded and carried, Council approved
the passage of Ordinance No. 1008 amending Ordinance No. 899, Zoning
Ordinance to permit dwelling units in General Commercial Zoning District.
Clerk read letter from Chairman Dominequez, Planning Commission, stating
that the application of Mr. Douglas A. Fox and Robert R.and Andrea
Kitchen, 612 Sidney Street, requesting that the property .located at
that address be re -zoned from Residential High to General Commercial.
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the
request for rezone as submitted, based on the following findings.
1. The proposed re -zone request falls within the scope of the City's
Comprehensive Urban Development Plan adopted by the City Council on
October 25, 1976.
2. Property Meets with the basic requirements as specified in a
General Commercial Zoning District.
3. Evaluation and Declaration of Environmental Significance reviewed
and declared a negative declaration by City Engineer Knobbs.
Mayor Powers stated he felt that a Special. Use Permit would be more
appropriate than a rezone. It was further stated in discussion that
a Special Use Permit would allow the City to have greater control re-
garding the kind of operation that would be allowed now and in the
future. Councilman Geiger moved to deny the request for a re -zone to
General Commercial and recommend that the Planning Commission seek a.
Special Use Permit to be submitted by the petitioners. Seconded. Council-
man Lee Caldwell moved to amend by adding that the $50.00 fee for appli-
cation of Special Use Permit be waived if the petitioner should submit
same. Seconded and carried. Amended original motion carried.
Clerk read letter from Chairman Dominequez, Planning Commission, recom-
mending that the application of Mr. Lloyd Granquist for a rezone of
property located at 603 Taylor Street be approved by the City Council
based on the following findings:
1. The apartments be constructed in accordance with the plot plan and
architectural designs as submitted.
2. The higher density is within the scope of the City's Comprehensive
Plan.
3. The site meets with the basic requirements as called for in the City
Zoning Ordinance for MF-20.
4. The Evaluation and Declaration of Environmental. Significance deemed
to be a Negative Declaration.
On motion by Councilman Libby, seconded and carried, Council approved
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and re --zoned the property
to . fy� P-a 0
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the
application of Alson VanderStaay for a Special Use permit subject to
the following conditions:
1. That the uses be limited to the medical profession and direct support
facilities such as x-ray and laboratory. A pharmacy would be per-
mitted for the sale of (only) prescription drugs and medical supplies.
2. That the proposed professional medical complex shall be constructed
in accordance with the plot plan and architectural designs as sub-
mitted with the original Special Use Permit.
In accordance with procedures set up by the Council relative to 4-20
Multiple Dwellings, both the Planning Commission and the Council shall
review the proposed apartment complex as to plot plan and architectural
design. The City Council did review the plot plans and architectural
designs and in addition to the following conditions as s t forth by the
Planning Commission:/Ac. C rl jar
1. The Evaluation and Declaration of Environmental Significance be
provided to the City Engineer prior to approval of a building permit,
together with a topographic showing existing and proposed surface
drainages.
2. That a drawing be provided which shows the exact location of the
existing and proposed water and sewer mains on the property.
3. A letter from the Annapolis Water District and Sewer District ##5
that both water and sewer is available and stating they would be
capable of furnishing the required service.
a. The structure will require approximately 2,700 GPM water flow
for fire fighting purposes.
b. There shall be a minimum of two (2) fire hydrants required to
supply the specific flow.
Additional conditions set by the City Council:
1. Recreation areas be provided as shall be specified by the City.
2. All shrubbery, plants and bushes shall be maintained in an orderly
manner.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the project with the above conditions.
On motion by Councilman Roos, seconded and carried, Council approved the
Mayor to sign a proclamation declaring the month of May, 1977 as Senior
Citizens Month.
Clerk read .letter from the Kitsap County Humane Society stating that
those services which had been curtailed have now been re -instated at no
additional cost to the City.
Clerk informed Council that the High School is desirous of obtaining the
Mitchell Street property if possible, and/or leasing the property for
school use. Matter referred to Parks and Playgrounds Committee.
Letter from Boulevard Excavators Inc. requesting permission to cross City
property to reach supply pit for fill material on the SIB 16 construction
project was read. Engineer will see that all insurance factors are in
order to protect the City and that they will upgrade roads within the
property as well, as provide covering on the fill.
On motion by Councilman Haberlach, seconded and carried, Council approved
the following organizations to operate fireworks stands within the City
over the Pourth of July Holidays.
1. South Kitsap Pee Wees 2. Lions Club 3. Rotary Club
Councilman Lee Caldwell and Councilman Eugene Caldwell will attend the
AWC Convention at Ocean Shores beginning June 24, 1977 and will be
designated delegates of the City.
Mayor Powers reported he had attended the Kitsap County Sub -Regional
Council and that relative to the countywide study on local transportation,
each unit would have to agree to sign within 60 days. The study would
determine where the needs are,and then the final decision would be up to
the people to decide by the election process.
Mayor also reported that on the CenCom proposal for a Computer System
Program for data banks for all Fire and Law Enforcement agencies, the
County and Bremerton voted for the program and Poulsbo, Winslow and
Port Orchard voted no. The entire fire departments and districts within
the county voted no. The initial cost to the City of Port Orchard would -.
be $9,000.00 and an annual cost of $1,800.00 to $2,000.00.
On motion by Councilman Fiaberlach, seconded and carried, Council approved
that the bills be paid, (Vouchers 3044 - 3145) in the amount of $19,238.76
and that the March payrolls in the amount of $38,833.08 be approved.
Meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M.
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