ORD 2007-35 FERRY TERMINAL AMENDING LAND USE ELEMENT
ORDINANCE N0.2007-35
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Bainbridge Island, Washington,
relating to the Ferry Terminal Overlay District of the Mixed Use
Town Center, amending the Land Use Element (Goal 3 and Policy
W 3.1) of the Comprehensive Plan, and Chapter 2, Chapter 4,
Chapter 6 and Chapter 7 of the Winslow Master Plan.
WHEREAS, the City of Bainbridge Island (the "City") adopted a Comprehensive Plan on
September 1, 1994, which establishes the long range vision for the Island and identifies the
important characteristics that the community desires to retain, promote and foster; and
WHEREAS, the City adopted an updated Comprehensive Plan on December 8, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the City's Comprehensive Plan, as required by the Growth Management
Act, includes a Land Use Element, as well as the other required and optional elements; and
WHEREAS, the City's Comprehensive Plan also includes a Winslow Master Plan Sub
Element, which establishes a vision for the Mixed Use Town Center, including the Ferry
Terminal Overlay District; and
WHEREAS, in 2006 the City initiated a community planning process to develop a
neighborhood urban design plan for the Ferry Terminal Overlay District and the Gateway
Overlay District that builds upon the vision in the Winslow Master Plan; and
WHEREAS the City has identified specific policy amendments that will encourage the
development of a new mixed-used neighborhood adjacent to the ferry terminal with improved
connectivity and recreational opportunities; now, therefore
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAINBRIDGE ISLAND,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Goal 3 and Policy W 3.lof the Land Use Element of the City of Bainbridge
Island Comprehensive Plan is amended as follows:
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Ferry Terminal Overlay District
GOAL3
The r'°~~~~°~^~^' Ferry Terminal Overlay District is intended to provide an attractive setting for
the ferry and associated transportation-oriented uses ~~ ^~ ^++~^^+~~~° ^°*+~~^ +''^+ and serves as the
entry point into Winslow. This District is also intended €er as a new r°^~a°~*~^'~°~~^° pedestrian
and transit oriented, mixed-use neighborhood that complements the character and vitality of the
core and serves the neighborhood and commuters.
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W 3.~1
Limit commuter parking and locate parking underground below new residential/office
development in the ferry terminal wherever feasible.
W 3.3-2
Require new development to provide landscaping, landscape buffers and signage that enhances
the setting of this visually important area, and limits the undesirable visual impacts of parking
lots.
W 3.~3
Protect adjacent, residential zones from the encroachment of parking, a~ traffic impacts, and
development.
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Landscaping and signage standards should provide an attractive entry point that emphasizes
Winslow's intimate character and natural setting.
Section 2. Policy WMP 2-2.4 of Chapter 2 (Land Use) of the City of Bainbridge .Island
Winslow Master Plan is amended as follows:
Policy WMP 2-2.4• lie ~ nn~ (.= 1, (.F \~7:,~^1.,~~__~ 7__~T~ Pro.,; ,]° x,11 .•~c°,cu*cz`~'~screcn
. Afull-screen vegetative buffer shall be maintained along SR 305. A similar
screen should be provided within the SR 305 right-of--way. This requirement would not apply to
the interior renovation of existing buildings.
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Section 3. Goals and policies pertaining to the Ferry Terminal Overlay District
contained in the Land Use Chapter of the City of Bainbridge Island Winslow Master Plan
are amended as follows:
Ferry Terminal Overlay District
Discussion: The Ferry Terminal yea Overlay District -currently dominated by parking
could "'~+~°^^ +'~° ^~°^+°^+ ^~~^"~* ^f undergo significant change as it transforms from surface
parking lots for commuters to re~i~ent~~l~t~--s~i ^'~1--t~°'~~--Q~~~~-r-°~t~il~~~-e€~ee
. =t~~~er~i~ion~te-bc-~e-xtens-ion~t~ee ,'~ + *'~ anew pedestrian and
transit oriented, mixed-use neighborhood. Although the Core District is designated for the most
intense development in the Mixed Use Town Center, new development in the Ferry Terminal
District should complement the character and vitality of the Core District. Higher density
housing is appropriate for this area because of its proximity to the ferry and downtown and
because it is a prime view location. u;°''°~ ~'°~^~*"''^•~^~~'- ' ~~'~' ^'^^'^° '~°°d-~~ ^~ ~ ~+'"°
un~e~. Parking for both commuters and new development may be integrated within (or
under) housing or in adjacent garages.
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Policy WMP 2-10.1: Establish FARs and development standards that provide for a
pedestrian/transit oriented, mixed-use neighborhood with higher density residential development,
•<~~*'~ ^°~~° ~°*^~' ^~~' commercial development, and some retail, while protecting the adjacent
residential neighborhoods.
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Policy WMP 2-10.2: Enhance the district's status as the " ag teway" to Winslow by maximizing
~~ortunities for visual and physical access to the shoreline while protecting reclaiming and
sustaining high quality native shoreline vegetation.. Civic and public uses should be provided
along the waterfront.
Policv WMP 2-10.3: The area south of Winslow Way is intended to redevelop as a transit and
pedestrian friendly mixed-used neighborhood with small blocks served by a network of streets,
alleys public men space and pedestrian walkway
Policv WMP 2-10 5• Any redevelopment of the ferry terminal and/or related transit services
should maximize public open mace and minimize the development footprint and should provide
shoreline views a public plaza and a~edestrian accessible waterfront.
Discussion• The transit center should address multimodal users and should integrate access to
the public plaza and shoreline "Stacking" of vehicle holding transit and terminal activities is
preferred.
Policy WMP 2-10.6: Commuter parking located in the Ferry Terminal Overlay District shall
be limited in number and/or area to achieve the following objectives:
• Protect the character of the district from being further dominated by parking;
• Encourage the redevelopment of the district;
• Limit traffic impacts; and
• Encourage transit, non-motorized, and other travel methods as alternatives to low-occupancy
vehicles.
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.North of Winslow Way, the City shall protect adjacent residential neighborhoods
from adverse impacts associated with development by establishing transition standards, such as
landscaped buffers, lower height limits, small-scale buildings and other appropriate measures.
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Section 4. Policy WMP 4-2.3 in Chapter 4 (Open Space and Trails) of the City of
Bainbridge Island Winslow Master Plan is amended as follows:
WMP 4-2.3: New parks should be acquired ranging from pocket parks (approximately 10,000
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Section 5. Policy WMP 4-3.2 in Chapter 4 (Open Space .and Trails) of the City of
Bainbridge Island Winslow Master Plan is amended as follows:
Policy WMP 4.3.2: The City shall Wwork with Washington State Ferries to ensure
preservation of open space and trail connections in Winslow throughout redevelopment.
of the ferry terminal including the extension of the Waterfront Trail along the shoreline.
Section 6. Policy WMP 6-4.2 in Chapter 6 (Transportation) of the City of Bainbridge
Island Winslow Master Plan is amended as follows:
Policy WMP 6-4.2: Pedestrian amenities should be provided in the Ceore District and Ferry
Terminal Overlay District to provide sufficient safety and meet or exceed ADA needs standards,
using the principles of universal design, for those streets where commuters/residents walk.
Section 7. Policy WMP 6-11.7 in Chapter 6 (Transportation) of the City of Bainbridge
Island Winslow Master Plan is amended as follows:
Policy WMP 6-11.7: D'^~ ~ ~ ~•+~~~° ~^~~' ~^~'~~~II, If the City determines in the future that paid
parking is necessary as a parking management strategy conversion to paid parking should occur
simultaneously in the Core and Ferry Terminal Overlay Districts.
Section 8. Anew Policy WMP 6-12.2 is added to Chapter 6 (Transportation) of the City
of Bainbridge Island Winslow Master Plan as follows:
Policy WMP 6-12.2: Where ~propriate allow parking requirements for new development to
be met by creating new on-street parkin paces in conjunction with the development. This
may include new on-street parking spaces as a result of the construction of new roads.
Section 9. Policy WMP 16-3.1 is amended and new .Policy WMP 6-13.2 is added to
Chapter 6 (Transportation) of the City of Bainbridge Island Winslow Master Plan as
follows:
Commuter Parking
Goal WMP 6-13:
Commuter parking within the Ferry Terminal Overlay District shall be limited and planned to
ensure consistency with a new mixed-use neighborhood in the District and limit traffic impacts
within the District, Winslow, SR-305, and Island-wide.
Policy WMP 6-13.1: Commuter parking located in the Ferry Terminal Overlay District shall be
limited ~~ ~.,w.~°~ ~„a~°r ~r°~ to achieve the following objectives:
• Protect the character of the district from being further dominated by parking;
• Encourage the redevelopment of the district;
Limit traffic impacts within the Ferry Terminal Overlay District, Winslow, and
Island-wide; and
Encourage transit, non-motorized, and other travel methods as alternatives to low-
occupancy vehicles.
Policy WMP 6-13.2: The City should develop an overall parkin management strategy that
balances the parking needs of downtown residents and visitors, long-term and short-term ferry
commuters, and commercial uses. The parkin management strategzy should include:
• Promoting the availability and use of park & ride lots and transit to reduce the number of
vehicle trips and associated parking demand in the downtown.
• Improving
parking enforcement.
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• Offering incentives for providing parking for non-commuter ferry passengers in off-peak
hours (e.g., after 9:00 a.m.j
• Encouraging the owners of existing_parking lots to redevelop their properties in a coordinated
manner to ensure enhanced pedestrian safety and efficient traffic flow.
• Developin sg trate~es and innovative financing techniques to promote the construction of
commuter parking structures b~private entity or public/partnership, in conjunction with
mixed-use projects.
• Creating a mechanism to hold funds generated in the Ferry Terminal Overlay District from
any future paid parking revenues, including but not limited to a fee in-lieu program and/or
meter revenue.
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Section 10. Chapter 7 (Washington State Ferries) of the City of Bainbridge Island Winslow
Master Plan is hereby amended as follows.
CHAPTER 7
WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES TERMINAL AND
TRANSPORTATION ISSUES
EXISTING CONDITIONS
(See Appendix C.4)
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FRAMEWORK
The Comprehensive Plan establishes a Ferry Terminal Overlay District intended to provide €er~he an
attractive settin:7 fir ferry and associated transportation-oriented uses, a mix of retail, office and
residential uses that complement the Winslow Way uses in the Core District, and to serve as a welcoming
~ entry point into Winslow and the Island. This district is designated for the ferry terminal and associated
loading and parking bays, and residential and office development, including ~~~~*"~ retail adjacent to
the terminal +° ~°~~~° °°w,,,,,.+°~~ Commuter parking wetrld should be ~-ited--ate encouraged to be
located underground and under building. New development should provide landscaping and public
plazas and open spaces that gig-na~ge-€e visually enhance the setting and connect the district to the
waterfront. Winslow core and the Winslow Ravine. Adjacent residential and mixed-use development
would be encouraged, while associated pre*°°~«n parking and. traffic impacts should be miti atg ed as
much as possible for example by a finer .grid system of streets, alleyways and. pedestrian corridors and
trails. Impacts such as air pollution associated with vehicles idling at SR305 and Winslow Way should
also be reduced.
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Goal WMP 7-1: The ferry terminal should be developed in a manner that is consistent with the
goals of the Winslow Master Plan and that coordinates key land use and circulation elements
contained in the Master Comprehensive Plan, while meeting the basic needs of Washington State
Ferries and Kitsap Transit. To ensure coordinated and consistent development, plans for the ferry
terminal should be developed in cooperation with the City, Washington State Department of
Transportation, Kitsap Transit and private landowners.
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Policy WMP 7-1: In conjunction with the planning for and pPrior to construction of long-term
infrastructure improvements at the Bainbridge terminal, such as a transit deck/new
terminal, WSF should consider *'~° ~ "°..,"„~ ~'°~~ regional transportation planning documents, such as
the current Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) visioning document, Coun and re ig onal plans and
any SR305 corridor studies.
(Also reference the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan, including Goals W3 and W4 and
Transportation Element, Goal 11. )
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Goal WMP 7-2: Washington State Ferries, Kitsap Transit and the City
shall coordinate efforts to integrate
and improve intermodal connections and transit service to in the
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Policy WMP 7-2.1: Provide a new transit deck/terminal facility that is scaled to l forecasted
demand and is the most cost-effective in terms of the improvements to the overall Kitsap Transit
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Policy 7-2.2: WSF should ensure .easy, direct and safe access for all bicyclists to and from the
ferry terminal, including those arriving from the north east.
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Policy 7-2.3: WSF should provide safe and efficient pedestrian access to the terminal including
connections to Waterfront Trail. Pedestrian walkways should be safe and convenient for walkers,
adequately sized meet or exceed ADA standards using the principles of universal design, connect to
existing and proposed pedestrian and appropriate multimodal systems and take advantage of marine
vistas.
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improvements at the Winslow Way/SR 305 intersection needed to accommodate projected
multimodal traff c generated by terminal activities and the public facilities located at the southeast
corner of the intersection Andproposed intersection improvements must address pedestrian and
bicycle safety and circulation including~edestrian and bic~le waiting times to cross intersection
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segments, and crossing alternatives. East-west vehicular waiting time should also be addressed.
Acceptable LOS for vehicles and pedestrians should be maintained.
(Also reference the Transportation Element o the Comprehensive Plan, Goals 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10;
and Chapters 2 and 6 of the Winslow Master Plan. ~
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Goal WMP 7-3: .Incorporate open space and public gathering spaces in the redevelopment of
the ferry terminal and/or related transit services.
Policy WMP 7-3.1: Work with Washington State Ferries to ensure preservation of open s ace,
shoreline views, and access to the waterfront.
Policy 7-3.2: Extend the Waterfront Trail along the shoreline.
(Also reference Chapter 2 ofthe Winslow Master Plan, especially Policies WMP 2-10.1 through
WMP 2-10.5, and Chapter 4 of the Winslow Master Plana
Section 11. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance shall be held to be
invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
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unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence,
clause or phrase of this ordinance.
Section 12. This ordinance shall take effect on and be in force five days from and after its
passage, approval, and publication as required by law.
PASSED by the City Council this 19th day of December, 2007.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 20t~' day of December, 2007.
arlene Kordonowy, Mayor
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATE:
Rosalind ~. Lassoff, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Paul McMurray, C~'i3~-Afit~
FILED WITH THE CIT~S
PASSED BY THE CITY
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE No.:
K: November 5, 2007
CIL: December 19, 2007
December 26, 2007
December 31, 2007
2007-35
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