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1770 - Resolution - Residential Subdivision MoratoriumRESOLUTION NO. 1770 ,/ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON SETTING FORTH FACTS, FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS RELEVANT TO THE RENEWAL OF A SIX MONTH RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION MORATORIUM WHEREAS, the City Council did declare a moratorium on all residential subdivisions on March 25, 1996; and WHEREAS, this moratorium was declared to allow the City to adopt zoning standards more consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan; and WHEREAS, this moratorium was expected to last only nine months in accordance with the work plan to allow the drafting and adoption of these new zoning standards; and WHEREAS, the Zoning Code Task Force did complete their draft of a new zoning code in September 1996; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did recommend approval of the revised draft zoning code in December 1996; and WHEREAS, the City Council is reviewing the draft zoning code; and WHEREAS, in accordance with RCW 35.63.200, moratoriums must be renewed after one year; and WHEREAS, the City Council expects to complete their review in the next several months and adopt a new zoning code; and WHEREAS, the City Council did decide on March 24, 1997, to renew the existing residential subdivision moratorium for another six months; and WHEREAS, the City Council did hold a public hearing on April 28, 1997 to take testimony, review materials and consider all information presented regarding the renewal of the moratorium, now, therefore, THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD CITY COUNCIL DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: THAT the City does renew the residential subdivision moratorium for another six months with the following facts and findings. Fact: (1) The Zoning Code must be consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan. (2) The City Council is meeting twice per month to specifically discuss the draft zoning code and expects to complete their review within the next several months. Resolution No. 1770 Page Two of Two (3) No members of the public submitted written or verbal testimony at either the City Council meeting on March 24, 1997 or the public hearing on April 28, 1997 concerning the renewal of the moratorium. Finding: (1) The draft zoning Code is consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan because it includes more flexible development standards. (2) A six month renewal of the residential subdivision will not significantly affect development within the city. Conclusion: Based on testimony, materials presented and findings of fact, the City Council of the City of Port Orchard does hereby renew the residential subdivision moratorium for a period of six months which will expire on September 25, 1997. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, APPROVED by the Mayor and attested by the Clerk in authentication of such page this 12th day of May, 1997. ESLIE J. WEATHERILL, MAYOR ATTEST: Patricia Parks, City Clerk