03/14/1994 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
March 14, 1994
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington, called to regular session at 7:30 PM by
Mayor Leslie J. Weatherill. Councilmembers present: Clauson, Childress, Morrison, Geiger,
Powers, Van Zee and Grable. Staff present: Police Chief Mathews, Deputy Clerk Hager, City
Engineer Curles, City Planner Brown, Fire Chief Snow, City Attorney Goodwin and City Clerk,
Parks.
Fire Chief Snow led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
In response to Mayor. Weatherill's request for audience comments for items not listed on this
agenda, Gene Baker, Harbormaster, Port of Bremerton, spoke concerning an IAC Grant the
Port of Bremerton is trying to secure for a boardwalk along the marina waterfront.
On motion by Councilman Grable, seconded by Councilman Van Zee, Council approved
Consent Agenda items as corrected:
3.a. Minutes of February 28, 1994 Council meeting.
3.b. Payment vouchers as follows: Claims Warrant No. 20195-20284 in the
amount of $76,897.56 and February, 1994 Payroll Warrant No. 119310-
119478 in the amount of $173,708.05.
3.c. Resolution No. 1662 amending Resolution No. 1549 by deleting Condition
No. 4 which required a concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter, per City
standards and necessary drainage improvements shall be constructed for
the length of the property, for property located at 700 Mitchell Avenue,
(U.S. West NewVector Group, Inc., owner of record).
City Planner Brown introduced Margaret Kavanaugh as the Code Enforcement/Associate
Planner to the Council and in turn the Council welcomed her to the City of Port Orchard Staff
Mayor Weatherill opened the 7:35 PM Public Hearing regarding a Conditional Use Permit
application and an Application for a Variance to expand the Port Orchard Library at 87 Sidney
Ave. as submitted by the Port Orchard Public Works Dept. Tax Parcel # 4053-013-001-0208.
City Engineer gave the staff report regarding the variance application and conditions
necessary for the library expansion project.
Mayor Weatherill called for public input from those either for or against the conditional use
permit and variance to expand the Port Orchard Library building. As no response was
received Mayor Weatherill closed Public Hearing and referred matter to Council for their
consideration.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council adopted
Resolution No. 1663 providing a Conditional Use Permit and Variance for the Port Orchard
Library expansion at 87 Sidney Avenue.
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3114 Mayor Weatherill placed into the Committee, for review and study the 1992
ecrrza;t7o j rent revaluation of the Harbor Area Lease.
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Mayor Weatherill called for a 5 minute recess with meeting to reconvene at 8.00 PM.
Mayor Weatherill reconvened meeting and stepped down from Council table as he is the
applicant for the next Public Hearing.
Protem Mayor Clauson opened the 8:00 PM Public Hearing regarding an application for a
Special Use Permit as submitted by Leslie J. Weatherill to allow the conversion of a garage on
a residential site into a dental lab at 1607. Sidney Avenue. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Attachment
"A31
City Planner Brown updated Council on the Planning Commissions recommendation for
approval of the Special Use Permit.
Leslie J. Weatherill, 1607 Sidney Avenue, applicant, addressed Council and availed himself to
answer questions from Council.
Protem Mayor Clauson called for public input either for or against the Special Use Permit to
allow the conversion of a garage on a residential site into a dental lab. As no response was
received, Mayor Protem Clauson, closed the Public Hearing and referred matter to Council for
their consideration.
On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman Geiger, Council adopted
Planning Commission Resolution No. 206-94 as their own and approved the issuance of a
Special Use Permit to Leslie J. Weatherill to allow the conversion of a garage on a residential
site into a dental lab at 1607 Sidney Avenue with the following 9 conditions:
A minimum of four parking spaces shall be provided on site for use by the residents of
the house and the employee of the business.
2. If repeated complaints are received regarding the early start time of the business, then
the business hours shall be amended to begin no sooner than 8:00 am and end no
later than 7:00 pm.
3. A five foot fence shall be maintained between the subject property and the adjoining
property to the north to ensure adequate screening between the business and the
neighboring residence.
4. A lighting plan shall be submitted and approved prior to placement of any new outdoor
illumination and shall be oriented away from neighboring residences.
5. Future occupants shall apply for, and be required to receive, a business registration
issued by the City.
6. Before any future change in occupancy, the City Council shall review and approve the
proposed new use to ensure it is still in the best interest of city residents.
7. Signage shall be in compliance with the adopted Uniform Sign Code and must be
approved by the City prior to implementation.
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8. Due to the change in building classifications, the building must meet UBC standards
pertaining to safety prior to business occupancy and pay any applicable utility
connection fees.
9. A building permit shall be obtained prior to the beginning of any construction or
demolition work on site.
Mayor Weatherill returned to Council table and opened 8:10 PM Public Hearing on the Draft
Comprehensive Plan and requested staff report from the City Planner,
Donna Brown, City Planner, reviewed Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee and Planning
Commission process to establish the Comprehensive Plan goals and policies. Ms. Brown
recommended Council walk through the draft Comprehensive Plan element by element to
enhance their understanding of the complete document. She cautioned those present that
when the Comprehensive Plan is adopted, it can only be amended once each year.
Mayor Weatheriil called for public input and discussion relative to the draft Comprehensive
Plan.
Bobby Gallegos, 340 Tremont W. Steering Committee Chair, availed himself for questions.
Howard Minor, 1400 Bay Street, suggested the City make every effort to involve the average
property owner in development of the new Comprehensive Plan. He voiced concern that
"planning" takes away individual property rights.
Council members requested (1) percentage of area for various designations including non -
useable properties be clarified; (2) draft Comprehensive Plan maps be revised in a more user
friendly format; and (3) additional meeting dates (other than regular Council meeting dates) be
set to allow thorough review and discussion on the Comprehensive Plan.
Mayor Weatherill continued the Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing until the next City Council
meeting, March 28, 1994 at 8:30 PM.
Mayor Weatherill placed into the Health and Animal Control Committee the review and study of
City's animal control ordinance as requested by Councilman Grable.
On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council authorized
the City Engineer to move the Kendall Street Public Works operation to Fire Station No. 2
2051 Sidney Avenue when premises are vacated by the Fire Department.
On motion by Councilman Van Zee, seconded by Councilman Morrison, Council declared as
surplus the 1986 Chevrolet Camero, VIN #1 G1 FP87HXGL137366 and authorized the Police
Chief Mathews to dispose of in the best interest of the City.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council authorized
Police Chief Mathews to commit his 1994 Law and Justice monies and the Washington State
DCD Grant to the SHOCAP Program.
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Mayor Weatherill placed into the Street/Alley Committee a sign application which was
submitted on behalf of Norm Olson and Associates by Randy Hanson, applicant, to place a
sign on public right of way along Bethel Avenue.
Mayor Weatherill referred Puget Power's request to transition a temporary building at 1430
Retsii Avenue to a permanent structure to Growth Management Committee for review and
recommendation.
City Planner Brown presented a letter from Norm Olson and Associates, requesting deviation
from the Harrison Memorial Hospital site plan approval, specifically deleting the ornamental
paving of streets to asphalt paving with stripped crosswalks and planting 6' to 7' trees instead
of 8' trees as recommended in the Tremont Corridor Plan. On motion by Councilman
Morrison, seconded by Councilman Geiger, Council tabled further discussion to allow City
Attorney to determine if these proposed amendments should be considered in a public
hearing forum.
Mayor Weatherill called for a recess with meeting to reconvene at 10:10 PM.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Grable, Council authorized the
City Engineer to purchase a John Deere 31 OD Backhoe in the approximate amount of
$46, 000.00.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Grable, Council authorized the
Mayor to sign the time extension for the Department of Natural Resources Tree Planting Grant.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council authorized
the City Engineer to purchase a 486 computer for the Engineering Department.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Grable, Council authorized the
City Engineer to proceed with the appraisal and process to purchase additional property from
Mrs. Tripp for the future Sedgwick water reservoir.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council authorized
the Fire Chief to hire Kenneth E. Russel of Engineering Services Company to design the
generator electrical system and the electrical system for the bay doors to inter -tie the doors
with the bay exhaust system, design cost not to exceed $3,000.
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 PM.
�" CITY CLERK MAYOR
March 14, 1994
Attachment "A"
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Section 35, Township 24, Range 1E, that portion of NE1/4 of the
SW1/4 conveyed by Aud_ No. 1103833 DAF commencing at center of
Section thence SO*49' 20E along N & S center line of said Sec.'
912.33ft to true point of beginning thence N63*12W 270.55FT to
Easterly margin of Sidney Road as established Dec 20, 1943 thence
S19*541W along said Easterly margin of Sidney Road 122.33Ft thence
S74*31'23E 249.21Ft thence S89*50158E 43.38Ft to N & S center line
of said Section thence N0*49120W along S N & S center line 59.67FT
to true point of beginning except that portion on the southwesterly
side for right-of-way_