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a great place to live…”
Action Items:
1) Discuss potential voters’ forum at August meeting.
Minutes:
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chair, Carole Leininger at 6:34PM
in the Manchester Library. Carole welcomed
the 16 people (all current members) in attendance.
Foundation Program announcements:
Crime Prevention and Public Safety Group: Bud Larsen reported that
the Port Marine Regulations are back in the hands of the All Ports group and
they are awaiting the approval from the Kitsap Sheriff’s department. The extension of the boat launching ramp is
scheduled to occur 9/4-18. A sailboat
that has been anchored near
Business meeting: The MCC mission was read by Carole and past minutes approved.
Reports:
Treasurer: Debby Trudeau reported a treasury balance of $1076.99 with the addition of one new member. There was no significant correspondence.
Sewers Sub-Committee: No report.
MCC Action Groups:
-Downtown Design: The draft Design Standards were sent to the County for review on 7/10. On 7/24 representatives from the group attended a review of the draft with the Planning Commission and responded to questions on the history of the group’s efforts to formulate the proposed Design Standards. Design Standards were not a part of the original Plan, but the idea of such standards was suggested. A public hearing on the proposal is scheduled for 8/14 at 6:30PM.
A member of the audience asked why the group was requesting that a land use attorney review the draft prior to final submittal. Debby Trudeau responded that the County attorneys cannot advise the public on such matters per State Law. The group is seeking the land use attorney’s input to insure that the verbiage included in the proposal is enforceable and avoids the problems with the current Plan which resulted in lack of enforcement. The draft is available on the County web-site at: www.kitsapgov.com/dcd/community_plan/subareas/manchester/default.htm.
-Historic Village Character: No report.
-Partnerships with other Agencies: Debby Trudeau reported that as issues with the Plan revisions wind down the group will focus their efforts on the Community Center discussions.
-Village Commons: Ron Robinson and John Winslow met on 7/5 in an effort to re-invigorate this goal project. Discussions included a review of key issues, development of a clear geographical area likely affected by a community center to provide funding support, alternate locations for a Community Center, and John mentioned that the Federal Government might be approached for a donation of land currently occupied by the Fuel Depot.
- Recreational Venues: No report.
Matti Walters reviewed her findings on several County land use actions. The Colchester Commons project has had a change in ownership with new owners listed as Edith Allen and Patricia Ruiz. Also, Manchester Realty has applied for a residential addition.
Old Business:
Plan updates continue on schedule and the current drafts for each section are available at: www.kitsapgov.com/dcd/community_plan/subareas/manchester/Plan_Update.htm. The next meeting of the Zoning committee is this Thursday in the Library at 6:30PM.
New Business:
As noted previously, the group drafting Downtown Design Standards is requesting financial support to hire a land use attorney, Ryan Vancil, to review the current 22 page document. Mr. Vancil has estimated the cost to be $300-350, and with his review he will provide input on the language used to insure that it is statutorily correct, which should improve enforcement. After discussion a motion was approved to authorize payment of MCC funds of up to $400 to cover the review.
The Executive Board had previously discussed the possibility of hosting a candidate’s forum prior to the general election in November, asking Water District and Port District candidates to review their platforms with the voters. It was generally agreed that this would be a good idea and will be brought-up at our August meeting shortly after the primary election. The League of Women Voters would be solicited to conduct the forum to insure impartiality.
Mike Valentino briefly discussed input for the Zoning committee on their draft language for Plan revisions and Carole Leininger said that Mike’s input would be read to the committee at their Thursday meeting.
Topics from the floor:
There were not topics brought from the floor.
There being no other discussion, Vice-Chairman Leininger adjourned the meeting at 7:45PM.
Our next meeting is scheduled on Tuesday August 28th
at 6:30PM in the Library.
Ron Rada and
John Winslow will jointly develop an agenda for our next meeting. If you have any additional items for the agenda,
contact John Winslow prior to 8/17.
Respectfully
submitted,
John
Winslow, Member-at-Large: