2040 - Resolution - Berg Preliminary PlatCity of Port Orchard
216 Prospect Street
Port Orchard, WA 98366
RESOLUTION NO. 2040
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON,
APPROVING WITH CONDITIONS THE BERG PRELIMINARY PLAT AND
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 215 WILKINS DRIVE, FILE NO. SUBDIV 2001-
01/PRD
Tax Account No. 272401-4-002-2006
Legal Description: SW Y. of the SW Y. of Section 27, Township 24N, Range
01E,WM.
FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION: That portion of Government Lot 4, Section
27, Township 24 North, Range 1 East, W.M., in Kitsap County,
Washington described as follows: Beginning at the southeast comer of
said Section 27; thence North 2 *38'1 0" West 642.77 feet, thence south 87
* 21' 50" West 673.52 feet; thence South 1 * 01' 28" West 642.85 feet;
thence North 87 * 27' 50" East 714.80 feet to the point of beginning.
WHEREAS, Richard and Karen Berg submitted an application for a preliminary plat and
planned residential development to subdivide one 447,750 sq. ft. {10.23-Acre) parcel containing an existing
single family residence, into an 11-lot single family plat on property generally located at 215 Wilkins Drive;
and
WHEREAS, the application was assigned City file number SUBDIV 2001-01/PRD; and
WHEREAS, a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance was issued on September 19,
2001, and modified on October 3, 2001; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public meeting for the application on
November 19, 2001, a special meeting site visit on January 5, 2002, continued the public meeting on
January 22, 2002, and after the public meeting adopted Resolution No. 324-02 recommending denial of
the application; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on the application on March 25, 2002,
which was continued on May 28, 2002, August 26, 2002, November 25, 2002, April 14, 2003, and July
28,2003;and
WHEREAS, being fully advised, the Council finds and concludes as follows:
TESTIMONY AND EXHIBITS
The Council bases its Findings and Conclusions upon the following Exhibits and
Testimony that it finds to be relevant, credible, and persuasive.
1. The following documents were admitted into the record:
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A. Memorandum to Mayor Weatherill and City Council dated July 21, 2003, with
attachments 1 through 6.
B. "Plat of Bergs First Addition" presented by Ward C. Muller & Associates.
2. Rob Wenman, City Planner, informed the Council that the application was complete.
He then reviewed the nature of the proposed project and identified several deviations
from City regulations including those relating to critical areas, property configuration,
roadway design, and stormwater.
3. Reid Muller, surveyor, spoke on behalf of the applicant and explained why the
applicant believed the proposed project complied with all applicable City regulations.
FINDINGS
Based upon the above testimony and exhibits, the City Council finds as follows:
1. The property owner submitted an application for preliminary plat on April 13, 2001
and a revised application for a planned residential development on April 9, 2003. The
application is complete.
2. The applicant proposes to subdivide one 447,750 sq. ft. (10.23-Acre) parcel
containing an existing single-family residence, into an 11-lot single-family plat on
property that will be accessed by a private road, Caseco Lane, from Wilkins Drive.
3. The site is zoned Residential -4.5 units/net useable acre (R4.5); minimum lot size is
9,680 square feet. The Comprehensive Plan designation is Low Density Residential-
(4.5DU/AC; up to 6DU/AC with a PUD).
4. A Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance was issued on September 19, 2001
and modified on October 3, 2001.
5. Subsequent to the Planning Commission's denial of the application, the applicant
made changes and/or accepted conditions to the project that are consistent with
Planning Commission and City staff recommendations.
6. Chapter B3, Section 6 and Chapter B5, Section 4 of the City of Port Orchard Zoning
Ordinance set forth specific requirements for planned residential developments.
7. The proposed development deviates from the City's road construction standards
including: a feeder road has a 20-foot minimum width, exceeds a 12% grade in
places, and does not provide for curb, gutter or sidewalks; a cui de sac has a
hammerhead turnaround rather than a 40-foot radius; and a private road will serve
more than 5 dwelling units.
8. A variance is requested to retain an existing garage on Lot 11 for use as an
accessory structure to a future single-family residence.
9. The requirements for granting a variance are set forth in Chapter 83, Section 7 of the
City of Port Orchard Zoning Ordinance.
10. A variance is necessary because of the unique size of the stand-alone structure. The
property owner will suffer an unnecessary hardship if required to remove the existing
garage. The variance will not create a health and safety hazard provided the
applicant complies with the conditions set forth in Exhibit "A."
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11. The proposed development makes appropriate prov1s1ons for the public health,
safety, and general welfare and for such open spaces, drainage ways, streets, alleys,
other public ways, water supplies, sanitary wastes, parks, playgrounds, sites for
schools and school grounds, and that the public use and interest will be served by
the development.
CONCLUSIONS
1. The proposed development is consistent with the requirements for planned
residential developments set forth in Chapter B3, Section 6 and Chapter B5, Section
4 of the City of Port Orchard Zoning Code; and
2. The site's conditions are unique and therefore for purposes of this development only,
the applicant's proposed deviations from the City's road construction standards, as
set forth in Resolution No. 1971, are allowed and will not compromise public safety;
and
3. The applicant has met the requirements for a variance as set forth in Chapter B3,
Section 7 of the City of Port Orchard Zoning Ordinance and a variance is granted for
the existing garage on Lot 11; and
4. The proposed development is not detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the
community and is in harmony with the general purposes and provisions of the Zoning
Ordinance, the Port Orchard Municipal Code, the Growth Management Act, and the
Comprehensive Plan., now therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON RESOLVES
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Based upon the recommendations of City Staff and the Planning
Commission and the findings and conclusions contained herein, the City Council approves Berg
preliminary plat and planned residential development application (SUBDIV 2001-01/PRD) subject to the
conditions attached hereto as Exhibit "A."
SECTION 2. Prior to final plat approval, the City Engineer shall concur that the
applicant's stormwater plan meets all City requirements for stormwater management
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, SIGNED by the Mayor and attested
by the Clerk in authentication of such passage this 25th dayof Art 2003.
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Berg Plat
Exhibit "A"
Conditions of Preliminary Approval:
1. A 25 ft. native vegetation slope buffer shall be maintained from the top of slope, with an additional
15 ft. building setback, as depicted on the preliminary plat.
2. Required buffers shall be located outside of building lot areas. dedicated as common open space,
with a protective easement depicted on the face of the Final Plat, and marked "Existing Natural
Vegetation to Remain".
3. Prior to site construction plan approval, a Tree Retention Plan meeting the requirements of
Chapter C4, Section 17 of the City's Zoning Ordinance 1748, shall be submitted and approved.
Trees proposed for retention shall be indicated on the site plan and recorded with the final plat.
4. Prior to site construction, all clearing limits shall be flagged and inspected for approval by the
Department of Public Works.
5. An access easement shall be shown on the face of the final plat to provide ingress/egress across
the common areas that surround the individual lots.
6. Prior to final plat approval, the applicant shall either provide for the dedication of a tot lot, with
play structures, picnic tables, and play court sufficient in size to meet the needs of the plat, or
shall make a donation to the City of Port Orchard Park Fund in an amount equivalent to the cost
of a tot lot.
7. Prior to final plat approval, the existing garage located on lot 11, shall be certified by the City's
Building Inspector for structural integrity. The final plat shall contain the note: "The accessory
structure, existing on Lot 11 shall not be occupied prior to issuance of a residential building permit
for the lot.
8. A road maintenance agreement and easement agreement for access across Caseco Lane shall
be recorded, and reflected on the face of the final plat.
9. Final construction plans shall include designs for and the applicant shall construct an enhanced
pedestrian route along Caseco Lane that will provide a 3ft. gravel shoulder walkway with
pedestrian step outs where appropriate, to ensure the safety of pedestrians.
10. This proposal is a Major Development as defined in the City of Port Orchard Municipal Code,
Chapter 15.32 Stormwater Management, and as such shall require an Excavation/Stormwater
Permit from the Public Works Department prior to site construction. The submittal documents
shall be prepared by a civil engineer licensed in the State of Washington. The Stormwater Plan
shall address stormwater quantity control, water quality treatment, and erosion and sedimentation
control designed in accordance with the City of Port Orchard Municipal Code, Chapter 15.32
Stormwater management or as amended at the time of Excavation/Stormwater Permit
Application. Final submittal documents shall be prepared in accordance with the minimum
requirements as specified in Chapter 2 of the City of Port Orchard Stormwater Manual.
11. Maximum water surface elevation of stormwater detention and retention facilities shall be a
minimum of 200 feet from any slope steeper than 30%. This distance may be reduced based on
the recommendations of a geotechnical engineering report. That analysis will be prepared by a
Civil Engineer licensed in the State of Washington, knowledgeable in the practice of soils
engineering and mechanics. The analysis will address the effects of groundwater infiltration,
seepage, potential slip planes, and changes in soil bearing strength. The proposed facilities will
be designed following the recommendations of the geotechnical analysis.
Berg Plat
Exhibit "A"
Conditions of Preliminary Approval:
12. The owner(s) shall be responsible for maintenance of the on site storm drainage facilities for this
development following construction. Before issuance of building permits for this development, the
person{s) holding title to the subject property for which the storm drainage facilities were required
shall record a declaration of Covenants that guarantees the City that the system will be properly
maintained. Wording must be included in the covenant that will allow the City to inspect the
system and perform the necessary maintenance in the event that the system is not performing
properly. This would be done only after notifying the owner and giving him a reasonable time to
do the necessary work. Should the City be required to do the work, the owner will be billed the
maximum amount allowed by law.
13. The owner(s) shall be responsible for maintenance of the on site erosion and sedimentation
control facilities for this development during and following Construction. The person(s) holding
title to the subject property for which the Erosion/Sedimentation Control facilities were required
shall record a declaration of Covenants that guarantees the City that the facilities will be properly
maintained. Wording must be included in the covenant that will allow the City to inspect, sample
and monitor the erosion and sedimentation control facility components and discharges to ensure
continued performance of their intended function and compliance with the accepted Erosion and
sedimentation control plan, and perform the necessary maintenance in the event the facilities are
not functioning properly. This would be done only after notifying the owner and giving him a
reasonable time to do the necessary work. Should the City be required to do the work, the owner
will be billed the maximum amount allowed by law.
14. Upon completion of the storm drainage facilities, the developer will be required to post a two-year
maintenance bond for the facility. The developer will be responsible for providing regular and
adequate maintenance during this two-year period and supportive maintenance records. At the
end of this time or when 80 percent of the homes have been completed,whichever is earlier, the
Homeowner's Association will take over maintenance and operation of the system. Wording to
this effect must appear on the plat and in the covenants before final plat recording.
15. The Engineer of Record shall certify that the stormwater improvements, including dead storage
pond volumes, pond side slopes, and water quality treatment facilities meet the design criteria of
the City's Stormwater Manual.
16. A fire sprinkler system shall be built within all houses within the development. This shall be noted
on the face of the plat.
17. Lots 2, 3, 9, 10, 11 shall provide an engineered foundation.
18. All required plat improvements including replacement of significant trees, stormwater, pedestrian
walkways and road improvements shall be completed prior to final plat approval, and issuance of
any building permit applications for homes within the plat.