1628 - Resolution - South Kitsap Health Care Campus ProjectRESOLUTION NO. 1628 v
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD,
WASHINGTON SETTING FORTH FACTS, FINDINGS
AND CONCLUSIONS RELEVANT TO THE APPEAL(S)
TO THE DETERMINATION OF NON --SIGNIFICANCE
ISSUED ON THE SOUTH KITSAP HEALTH CARE
CAMPUS PROJECT, N.L. OLSON AND ASSOC.,
INC., PROPONENT
WHEREAS, a City of Port Orchard Environmental Checklist was
submitted for the South Kitsap Health Care Campus Project, by N. L.
Olson and Associates, Inc., Proponent; and
WHEREAS, the City of Port Orchard responsible SEPA Official
did issue a Determination of Non -significance (DNS) for the South
Kitsap Health Care Campus Project; and
WHEREAS, the City did receive an appeal to the
Determination of Non -significance for the South Kitsap Health Care
Campus Project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Port Orchard SEPA Appeal Board did
hold a Public Hearing on December 28, 1992 to receive testimony and
evidence relevant to the Appeal(s) of the Determination of Non -
significance; and
WHEREAS, the City SEPA Appeal Board did consider the facts
of the appeal(s), testimony and materials presented at the hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD SEPA APPEAL BOARD
DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: THAT the City of Port Orchard SEPA Appeal Board
does deny the appeal to the South Kitsap Health Care Campus
Determination of Non- significance as filed by Gayle HeIseth-Kenison
as follows:
APPEAL ITEM #1:
"The DNS fails to consider the enormous increase in car
trips that this development will generate when Built out,
with many of these cars turning left to go to Highway 16.
The sight distance onto and from Tremont Street is
extremely poor, and will result in many accidents. The
alternative would be a re --alignment of the roads and a
traffic light, resulting in traffic back-ups, and a change
of Tremont from a smooth moving arterial to another traffic
clogged, accident infested city street."
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FINDING: The project will increase the traffic volumes on the
adjacent streets.
FACT: Traffic mitigation measures have been considered as an
integral part of the proposed project; and have been
adequately addressed in the Traffic Analysis Report.
CONCLUSION: Based on testimony, materials presented and findings of
fact, the Port Orchard SEPA Board of Appeals does
hereby uphold the Determination of Non -significance in
regard to traffic impact as sufficient consideration
was given to traffic impacts
APPEAL ITEM #2:
"The DNS fails to consider the massive amount of storm
water runoff created by a development of this magnitude
with the amount of impervious surface proposed.
Considerable environmental impacts have already occurred to
Ross creek and Sinclair inlet with the clearing and grading
of this property."
FINDING: The stormwater from the project will be significantly
altered as compared to the stormwater prior to
development.
FACT: Stormwater management will be required to meet the
standards as established by the Department of Fisheries
and impacts have been adequately addressed.
CONCLUSION: Based on testimony, materials presented and findings of
fact, the Port Orchard SEPA Board of Appeals does
hereby uphold the Determination of Non -significance in
regard to stormwater management as potential adverse
environmental impacts have been identified and
addressed based on best management practice standards
and policies.
APPEAL ITEM #3:
"The DNS fails to consider the Growth Management Act and
mandated changes upcoming in the near future for the
comprehensive plan for the area, as well as the required
coordination of planning between infrastructure (such as
storm water plans, schools, services, and roads) and land
use planning."
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FINDING: The Growth Management Act rules and regulations were
enacted to address and control urbanized development in
rural areas and encourage development of urban areas.
(cities). Rules and regulations for growth management
have not yet been enacted.
FACT: This project is within the boundaries of an urban area
and thus Growth Management rules and regulations when
adopted will relate to projects of this size and
nature.
CONCLUSION: Based on testimony, materials presented and findings of
fact, the Port Orchard SEPA Board of Appeals does
hereby uphold the Determination of Non -significance in
regard to Growth Management Act.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard,
APPROVED by the Mayor and attested by the Clerk in authentication
of such passage this 11th day of January, 1993.
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LESL I E J. WEATHER LL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Patricia Hower, City Clerk