ORD 2007-03 MODIFYING REVIEW PROCESS FOR DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
ORDINANCE NO. 2007-03
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Bainbridge Island, Washington modifying the
review process for the Design Review Board; amending Sections 2.48.010,
2.48.040,2.48.050, and 2.48.060 of the Bainbridge Island Municipal Code.
WHEREAS, Comprehensive Plan policies W1.3 and NSC1.9 direct the City to establish
a design standards for development; and
WHEREAS, the City has adopted design guidelines for development within the Mixed
Use Town Center and High School Road zoning districts, multifamily zoning districts, light
manufacturing zoning district, and neighborhood service centers (Lynwood Center, Island
Center, Rolling Bay); and
WHEREAS, the City established a design review board and its review procedures with
the adoption of Ordinance No. 2003-52; and
WHEREAS, a design review board consisting of members with expertise in the design
and construction of development projects provides valuable input on the compliance of land use
applications with the design guidelines; now therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WASHINGTON DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 2.48.010 of the Bainbridge Island Municipal Code is amended to read
as follows:
"2.48.010 Created - Membership, appointment, compensation and
term.
A. There is created a design review board (board) for the city. The
design review board shall consist of seven members who shall be appointed
by the mayor and confirmed by the city council. Board membership shall
include at least one representative with expertise in the following
disciplines and/or groups: landscape architecture; urban design; city art
commission; local artists; developers; at-large community member; and at
least two architects. The members of the design review board shall not be
officers or employees of the city.
B. The members of the board shall serve without compensation. The
terms for appointed members shall be three years. Terms are to be
staggered, with no more than three positions expiring in any given year.
C. A member may be reappointed and shall hold office until his or her
successor has been appointed and confirmed. Members may be removed
by the mayor upon consent ofthe city council."
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Section 2. Section 2.48.040 of the Bainbridge Island Municipal Code is amended to read
as follows:
"2.48.040 Powers and duties.
The board shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
A. Serve in an advisory capacity to the site plan and design reviews
and conditional use permits that are authorized under Chapters 18.105 and
18.108 BIMC and that are subject to city-adopted design guidelines.
Applications related to single family residences such as family day care
homes, minor/major home occupations, and single family residential height
variations are exempt from design review board consideration. In addition,
applications related to utility facilities and to outdoor recreation facilities
are exempt from design review board consideration.
B. Review and make recommendations to the planning commission
and the city council on changes, amendments and/or additions to the design
guidelines.
C. Such other powers and duties as may be provided by resolution or
ordinance of the city council."
Section 3. Section 2.48.050 of the Bainbridge Island Municipal Code is amended to read
as follows:
"2.48.050 Design review board review and recommendation process.
The design review board shall review and make recommendations on
all land use applications as set forth in this section. This design process
reflects a collaborative effort between an applicant, the design review
board, and community to better incorporate the vision of the city as
outlined in the adopted comprehensive plan and regulations.
A. In order to identify potential design issues and opportunities,
planning staff shall direct a prospective applicant to meet with the board
during the conceptual stages of development formulation. This initial
review is optional, but strongly recommended, and shall occur prior to the
proposal's preapplication conference. The applicant shall submit
conceptual drawings and diagrams as well as site information (topographic,
existing development, surrounding development, and critical area
information). Following this optional, initial review, an applicant may
proceed with the design of a project, including development of the site plan
and elevations that must be submitted as part of the preapplication
materials.
B. Subsequent to submittal of pre-application materials, the board shall
review a proposal for conformance with applicable design guidelines. The
board's written recommendations shall be attached to the formal pre-
application letter generated by planning staff.
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C. Subsequent to submittal of the site plan and design review and/or
conditional use permit application, the board shall review a proposal for
incorporation of the board's previous comments into the project's design.
At the conclusion of its consideration, the board shall submit to the director
a recommendation of approval, approval with modifications, or denial of
the application based on compliance with design guidelines. The director
shall consider the board recommendation prior to making a decision on the
application.
D. A board recommendation is not a decision and there is no city
appeal of the recommendation.
E. A board recommendation shall be valid for the term of the
underlying permit or approval.
F. All board meetings shall be open to the public. The board, in its
discretion, may allow interested citizens to speak and submit documents."
Section 4. Section 2.48.060 ofthe Bainbridge Island Municipal Code is amended to read
as follows:
"2.48.060 Design review process.
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Denotes Mandatory Step
Denotes Optional Step
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: Applicant meets
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I Applicant submits Applicant submits
I pre-application. application. DRB
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I DRB reviews reviews proposal &
I proposal & recommends ap-
I provides applicant proval, conditional
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with specific approval, or denial.
recommendations.
DRB recommen- PC/HE considers For site plan
dation incorporated DRB and other reviews, PC
into staff s report to agency comments, recommendation is
Planning Commis- along with public submitted to Direc-
sion (PC) or comments, and tor for decision.
Hearing Examiner formulates a recom-
(HE). mendation (PC)/
decision (HE).
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Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five days after its passage,
approval, and publication as required by law.
PASSED by the City Council this 28th day of February 2007.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 15t day of March 2007.
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ATTEST/AUTHENTICATE:
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Rosalind D. Lassoff, City Clerk
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE NUMBER:
January 3,2007
February 28,2007
March 7, 2007
March 12, 2007
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