06/28/1976 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
June 28, 1976
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington called to regular
session by Mayor Paul D. Powers, Jr. Council members present:
L. Caldwell, Wilson, E. Caldwell., Libby and Geiger. Councilmen
Haberlach and moos excused. Also present were Attorney Sells,
Engineer Knobbs, Chief Dow and Chief Weatherill.
On motion by Councilman L. Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the minutes of the June 14, 1976 meeting as corrected.
Mr. Robert Gans, developer of the Bayview Building at Bay and Rock-
well Streets, spoke to the Council regarding his development and
what he proposes to do about securing the additional parking spots
which would be required if the Plum Tree Restaurant will be a
tenant of the Bayview Building. He also stated he was sorry the
City has requested a hold on the issuance of a Class H License as
applied for by Monty Tsang, operator of the restaurant, until
sufficient parking and compliance with the fire and building codes
has been settled. He further stated there was a possibility of
additional parking to the north of his building on property owned
by Mr. Gary Deal. City Engineer stated that the distance from the
Gans property is 110 feet and the Zoning Ordinance specifies not
more than 100 feet. Attorney Sells stated that a variance had to
be obtained from the City Planning Commission before the parking
area could be approved. Council informed Mr. Gans that if he ob-
tained evidence or an agreement for adequate parking spots, the
City would withdraw its objections relative to the issuance of
the Class H License.
Mr. Robert Gehring, 751 Mitchell, addressed the Council relative to
his request for free -turn traffic activity at the intersection of
SR 160 and Plisko Lane. He submitted two maps showing the traffic
patterns. Councilman L. Caldwell moved that the motion made at
the June 14, 1976 meeting by Councilman Geiger to table the motion
made by Councilman E. Caldwell (that the traffic pattern remain
as approved by the Council in the original plan) be taken from the
table. Seconded and carried.
Attorney Frank Shiers, representing Mr. Gehring, related to the
Council the background of the development and the plans previously
considered and spoke briefly on the economics of the development,
making reference to the letter from the State Highway Department
stating they were not opposed to the proposed plan of free turns
at this intersection. On the motion made on June 14, 1976 meeting
that the traffic pattern remain as approved by the Council in the
original plan, the Council voted four nays and one yea. Motion
lost. Councilman Libby moved that the plan of free movement to
and from SR 160 be approved and a trial time limit of six months
be allowed and be evaluated at the end of the six months by the
Street and Alley Committee. Seconded. Councilman Geiger moved to
amend that this trial period would be at the western most entrance
(Plisko Lane). Seconded and carried. Original amended motion
carried.
Mr. Tom. Kearns, KCM, gave Council a progress report on the lntertie
stating that the estimates were still within the range of cost as
indicated in the 1975 report, that bid calls were being prepared
and the opening date would be July 23, 1976. The final plans have
been approved by DSHS and there is no further information on the
appraisal.
Mayor Powers declared a recess at 9:14 until 9:30 P.M.
Mr. Clarence Dahlke informed Council that the striping fronting the
Bowling Alley (Hi Joy) and the cemetery is in need of painting.
Councilman Caldwell reported that the Mitchell Street building is
in need of painting and an estimate was given of $1,400.00 for two
coats of paint including the roof and an estimate of $1,000.00 to
paint the Street shed. Councilman L. Caldwell moved that the
City call for bids on the painting of the Street shed and the
funds to be expended from Federal Shared Revenue. Seconded.
Councilman Geiger moved to amend that the Motion include the
Mitchell Street building. Seconded and carried with three yeas
and two nays. Original amended motion carried.
City Engineer reported that the Kitsap County Bank would like
to revise their Shorelines Substantial Permit #827--18-A approved
May 12, 1975 by the removal of the existing structure, .instead
of building within the structure. Engineer stated that after
inspections, the existing structure has to be demolished due to
the damage revealed by engineering investigation of the foundations
and soil borings. Engineer stated that in his opinion the re-
quested revision is within the original scope and intent of the
original. permit. On motion by Councilman L. Caldwell, seconded
and carried, Council approved the revision of S.M. Permit #827-18--A
as shown on the site plan and concurred that the revision is
within the scope and intent of the original permit.
Engineer Knobbs reported that the reservoir site has been mulched
and the filling has been completed, also a temporary fence has
been installed to restrict bikes and people from the reservoir.
The cost of the fencing is $5.50 per foot.
Engineer would like to retain the part time fare marshal as a
part time building inspector and so requested permission to
accomplish this. Council approved the request.
Chief Weatherill informed Council that he will be on vacation.
July 6 thru 9th, 1976. On motion by Councilman E. Caldwell,
seconded and carried, Council approved the Fire Chief to send
four volunteers to Vancouver on July 28, 29, 30 & 31, 1976 to
fare school..
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council
approved the Mayor to sign a letter to the County Commissioners
agreeing to have an Infiltration/Inflow analysis (sewage system)
and agreeing to pay all local -share costs for the work performed.
On motion by Council L. Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the passage of Ordinance #979 amending Section 1 of
Ordinance No. 918, Parking Meters - Description and Operation.
On motion by Councilman L. Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the passage of Ordinance #980 amending Section 1 of
Ordinance No. 918, Coins Required - Overtime.
There will be a meeting. with Fire District 47 Wednesday evening
June 30, 1976 on the feasibility of a levy for the purpose of
acquiring additional first aid vehicles and the possibility of
the City joining in on the levy.
Mayor Powers assigned Councilmen to committee positions as
follows:
Frank Haberlach, Finance Committee & Police Committee
Alex Roos, Chairman of Parks & Recreation Committee
Mary Wilson, Chairman Fire & Light Committee
Eugene Caldwell, Chairman Police Committee
Adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
Clerk's =� ' - Mayor