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Planning Commission Open House And Public Hearing, May 19, 2016, On The Harbor Zones And Uses

The City's Planning Commission is holding an open house and public hearing to hear from you regarding their considerations to changes in Zoning and Uses currently allowed in The Harbor Area. This project is a continuation of work that began in 2012 that established The Harbor Vision.

Please contact Lindsey Sehmel, Senior Planner to learn more about the project to date and the Planning Commission's tasks. Her direct line is (253) 853-7615.

Additional information and background materials can be found here: https://www.thecityofgigharbor.online/the-harbor-element-implementation/

GIG HARBOR PLANNING COMMISSION

NOTICE OF OPEN HOUSE - 4PM

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - 6PM

Thursday, MAY 19, 2016

Gig Harbor Civic Center Council Chambers

Notice is hereby given that the City of Gig Harbor Planning Commission is holding an Open House and Public Hearing to solicit community feedback on potential zoning code amendments implementing The Harbor goals and policies. You are invited to provide comment to the Commission at the hearing or in writing as outlined at the bottom of this notice. The Commission requests public opinion on the below proposals to find out if these amendments are appropriate for The Harbor area.

The Harbor Zones and Uses:

• Amend the zoning of 5 parcels adjacent to the intersection of Rosedale and Stinson from Single Family Residential (R-1) and Residential and Business (RB-1) to Residential and Business (RB-2) or Multiple Family Residential (R-3).

• Amend the zoning of 2 parcels adjacent to the intersection and between Harborview Drive and Soundview Drive from the existing RB-1 designation to RB-2 or R-3.

• Amend the zoning of 1 parcel adjacent to the North-East intersection of Peacock Hill and North Harborview Drive from the existing RB-1 designation to General Business (B-2).

• Extend the Waterfront Residential (WR) zoning designation to include 7 parcels south of Vernhardson Street located at the mouth of the Bay, which are currently zoned R-1.

• Amend the definition of Marina in GHMC 17.04 to specifically permit marine fueling services.

• For the Downtown Business (DB), RB-2 and B-2 zoning districts in The Harbor, permit all residential uses outright if located over a primary first floor non-residential use.

• In The Harbor area, permit outright Accessory Apartments maintaining the current design and performance standards.

• Permit outright Home Occupation in the DB Zone.

• Consider conditional or outright permitted Museum use in the DB Zone.

• Permit outright Tavern uses in the DB Zone.

• Permit outright Community Recreation Hall in the DB Zone, consider conditional or outright allowance of Community Recreation Hall for the Waterfront Millville (WM) and Waterfront Commercial (WC) zones.

• Permit outright Bed and Breakfasts (lodging level 1) in the WR Zone.

• Conditionally permit commercial parking lots in the DB Zone.

• Prohibit or only conditionally permit Automotive Fuel Dispensing Facility in the DB Zone.

• Consider conditional or outright permitted use of Commercial Entertainment (theaters, concert halls) in the Waterfront Commercial Zone.

Commenting:

All persons will have an opportunity to present their oral comments at the public hearing. Those wishing to submit written comments may do so at the open house or hearing or by submitting them to the Planning Commission via the Planning Department at the address below, or by e-mail at sehmell@cityofgigharbor.net or by facsimile at (253) 858-6408. All written comments must be submitted by NOON on Thursday, May 19, 2016.

Beginning on Tuesday May 10th, 2016 all information on the proposed amendments will be available for public review, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at the Planning Department, located at 3510 Grandview Street in Gig Harbor, 253-851-6170 or online at www.gigharborplanning.com.