This is a public notice of a development proposal that may interest you. You have the right to comment on this application, receive notice, request a copy of the decision once made and appeal the project decision. Included in this notice is a summary of the proposal, code reference for associated permits that may be required, and the targeted timeframe for City review and decision.
Please be aware there are deadlines for comments and appeal; if you do not adhere to these deadlines, your comments may not be considered and/or you may lose your right of appeal. Please read this notice carefully and call the Staff Contact listed in this notice if you have questions.
Date of Issuance: January 15, 2025.
File Number: PW24-055.
Project Name: Bethel Ave Parking Lot.
Type of Application: Major Land Disturbing Activity & Storm Drainage Permit.
Assessor Parcel Number:4062-007-011-0009.
Applicant: WestSound Engineering, 217 Wilkins Drive SW, Port Orchard, WA 98366. Applicant Representative: Paul Bogataj, 217 Wilkins Drive SW, Port Orchard, WA 98366.
Date of Application: November 25, 2024.
Date Application was Determined Technically Complete: January 10, 2025.
Site Description: Location: 581 Bethel Avenue, Port Orchard, WA 98366.
Nearest road intersection: Bethel Avenue & Bay Street.
Size: 0.57 Acres.
Zoning District: Gateway Mixed Use (GMU)
Shoreline Designation: N/A.
Project Permits included with Application: An application for transportation concurrency determination has been received by the city.
Description of Proposed Project: Construction of a parking lot to serve adjacent property.
Preliminary State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Determination: The City of Port Orchard SEPA Responsible Official has not issued a SEPA determination for the project at this time.
Existing Studies and Environmental Documents Evaluating the Proposal: Storm Drainage Report, Soils/Geologic Report, SEPA Checklist.
Other Applicable Codes Which May Require Additional Project Review / Permits: Port Orchard Municipal Code Title 12, Title 13, Title 20.
Public Comment Period and Appeals: Any interested person may comment on this application. The comment period will remain open for 14 days. The deadline to submit comments is January 29, 2025. Any interested person may request notification of any hearings or meetings and request a copy of the decision once made. Requests must be addressed to City of Port Orchard Permit Center, Attn: Public Works Permit Clerk, 216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366. Any interested party may appeal a Type II decision to the Hearing Examiner within 14 calendar days of the Notice of Decision. The Notice of Decision will be provided to all parties of record.
Examination of File: The application file may be examined at the Permit Center, 720 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366, by appointment between the hours of 8 AM and 4 PM, Monday through Friday, except holidays. To schedule an appointment please call 360-874-5533 and indicate the Permit Number and Project Name for the file you would like to examine.
Staff Contact for this Application: Christian Williams, PE Assistant City Engineer cwilliams@portorchardwa.gov 360-876-4991
Review Authority: The Public Works Director. A Type II permit is an administrative decision and shall be reviewed consistent with the requirements of POMC 20.24.