01/08/1979 - Regular - Minutesfe
Port Orchard, Washington
January 8, 1979
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington called to regular session
by Mayor Paul D. Powers, Jr. Council members present: Lee Caldwell,
Geiger, Roos, Miller, Eugene Caldwell and Clark. Also present: Attorney
Karen Conley, Fire Chief Weatherill and Chief Mares. Councilman Wilson
and Engineer Knobbs excused.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved
the minutes of the December 28, 1978 meeting as circulated.
Mayor Powers announced that the Rezone Hearing relevant to application
for Rezone as submitted by Roland & Roland, Inc. scheduled to be heard
at this time must be rescheduled. Mr. John Piety has filed an appeal to
this rezone application and non -sufficient notice was given, to adjacent
property owners. Mayor Powers stated anyone present could give testimony
concerning the rezone at this time and it would be read into the minutes
of the rescheduled hearing.
Mr. Piety questioned the Council as to conflict of interest to convene
as an appeal board and also give judgement on the rezone application.
Mr. Piety requested a hearing before a disinterested appeal board. Attorney
Conely informed Mr. Piety that the appeals process negates two hearings
(ie. appeal hearing and rezone hearing) and the Council has three choices;
1. Affirm the Planning Commission recommendation and grant the rezone
classification.
2. Disaffirm the Planning Commission recommendation and deny the rezone
reclassification.
3. Modify or amend the Planning Commission's recommendation and therefore
no conflict of interest is present.
Lon Nickerson stated that residents of the affected area would suffer
greatly by the construction of a shopping center in the Southwest quadrant.
Mr. Nickerson stated that loss of quality of life was not worth the
monetary price which was to be paid. (See tape #1, 1/8/79 (001--232).
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved February 12.. 1979 as date of hearing relevant to application
for rezone as submitted by Howard and Robert Roland for approximately
54 acres of land located at the intersection of Sedgwick Road and SR 16
situated in Section 2 & 11, 'Township 23 North, Range 1 East, W.M. annexed
to the south end of the City by Ordinance No. 977. Appeal hearing filed
by John Piety relevant to rezone application submitted by Howard and
Robert Roland will be heard at this time also.
Norm Olsen, Marina Enterprises, questioned Council as to parking require-
ments for a dry storage marina. Parking requirements for this type of
business are not given in Ordinance No.1051. Mayor Powers set January
10, 1979, 7:30 P.M. as date of study session on this matter.
Susan Cyr approached Council concerning City crews cutting shrubs on her
property without giving her proper notice to remove the branches which
are blocking the alley or the City would remove them at her expense.
Mrs. Cyr stated that many of the cuts are weeping heavily and some of
the cuts were improperly made. A nurseryman has advised her the improper
cuts should be corrected and all the cuts painted to prevent sap from
being lost. Mayor Dowers assured Mrs. Cyr the City crews would repair
the damage caused.
Lou Rector, Downtown Merchants Ass'n. approached Council concerning a
building at904.-4Bay Street. Their Association feels this building
represents a possible fire hazard and also grossly detracts from the
image that Port Orchard business area is trying to project. Mayor Powers
referred the matter to Parks, Playgrounds & Public Buildings Committee
and Fire Chief Weatherill for recommendation.
Jerry Grosso, Mitchell Street, questioned Council as to reason for the
low water pressure on Mitchell Street. Mayor Powers requested City
Engineer to investigate this matter.
John.Bannon, Entranco Engineers, reported to Council that the Urban
Arterial Board (UAB) is holding a meeting Thursday, January 18, 1979
in Olympia. Mr. Bannon recommended.to Council that a delegation attend
this meeting to request the UAB update the priority rating for funding
of the Fay -pass project. Mayor Powers stated Council will consider the
matter at the study session to be held January 10, 1979, 7:30 P.M.
Councilman Lee Caldwell, Street and Alley Committee reported to Council
that Harrison Street, (Bay Street to waterfront) has been properly marked
and signs installed indicating one-way traffic as per Ordinance No. 1066.
Police Chief Mares informed Council that officers have been informing and
warning motorists of the one-way status of Harrison Street for one week
and that citations will be issued beginning January 9, 1979.
Councilman Roos reported that the perimeter fence around Wm. Van Zee Park
has been 100% completed.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved payment of $30.00 for membership in South Kitsap Chamber of
Commerce for the year 1979.
Clerk submitted letter from Port Orchard Convalescent Center requesting
Council consider changing access to the Convalescent Center from Pottery
Avenue. Mayor Powers referred the matter to Street/Alley Committee,
Engineer Knobbs and Chief Mares for investigation.
On motion by Councilman Roos, seconded and carried, Council approved
payment of $8.00 for 1979 membership in South Kitsap Improvement Council.
(Good Roads Ass'n).
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council set
date of January 22, 1979 for Public Hearing .relevant to application for
annexation to the City of Port Orchard as submitted by Lavena G. McIntyre
for her property described as follows: the Na of the NE 4 of the NWa of
the NW4 Section 35, Township 24, Range 1 East, WM, situated in Kitsap
County. Also known. as 1067 Hill Avenue, Port Orchard, Washington.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council approved
payment of the bills (Vouchers #5350-5439) in the amount of $19,403.89
and the December Payroll (Vouchers #8373-#8485) in the amount of
$51,583.16. Voucher for Annapolis Water Distract in the amount of
$1,200.00 to be held for further study.
Mayor Powers announced Kitsap County Commissioners are sponsoring a
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration, Monday January 15, 1979, 7:00 PM
at St. Pauls Episcopal Church, 700 Callahan Drive, Bremerton, Washington.
All who can attend are invited.
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M.
%' L. Clerk f .a Mayor