ORD 2013-18 HISTORIC PRESERVATION CPAORDINANCE NO. 2013-18
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Bainbridge Island, Washington, relating to
historic preservation; amending and restating the Comprehensive Plan Land Use
Element Introduction (Historic Preservation), repealing Historic Preservation
Goals 1 -3 and Policies HP 1.1 -1.5, 2.1 -2.7 and 3.1 -3.2; and adopting Historic
Preservation Goals 1 -4 and Policies HP 1.1 -1.4, 2.1 -2.5, 3.1 -3.6 and 4.1 -4.4 in
their place.
WHEREAS, the City Council is authorized to modify the City's Comprehensive
Plan in accordance with Washington State laws; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Commission has recommended revising
the Historic Preservation Element (a) to reflect the existence of the Historic Preservation
Commission and the fact that the City is a Certified Local Government and (b) to add a
public participation goal to promote and recognize historic resources; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a study session on the
proposed language on May 9, 2013; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on June 27,
2013, considered the decision criteria for the amendment request, and forwarded their
recommendation to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a public hearing on this proposed
Comprehensive Plan amendment on November 25, 2013 and considered the decision
criteria; and
WHEREAS, notice was give on September 4, 2013 to the Office of Community
Development in conformance with RCW 36.70A.106; and
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council finds that this Comprehensive Plan amendment is in
conformance with the Comprehensive Plan and all applicable laws in effect at the time of
approval.
Section 2. The Historic Preservation introduction on page 4 of the Comprehensive Plan
is hereby amended and restated to read as follows:
Historic Preservation
Historic Preservation Goals and Policies recognize the importance of
archaeological, cultural and historic resources on the island. Bainbridge
Island is a Certified Local Government (CLG) with a Historic Preservation
Commission (HPC). Responsibilities of a CLG, and its HPC, include
establishing an historic preservation commission, surveying local historic
properties, enforcing state or local preservation laws, reviewing
nominations for the state and national historic registers, maintaining a
Local Historic Register and providing resources and advocacy for historic
preservation.
The City is committed to the preservation and enhancement of Bainbridge
Island's historic character: Historic resources, including archaeological
sites, cultural places, pastoral landscapes and historic structures are
important community assets. The City recognizes that these places are an
essential part of Bainbridge Island's character and shall be identified,
evaluated, and preserved.
Section 3. The Historic Preservation Goals 1 -3 and Policies HP 1.1 -1.5, 2.1 -2.7 and 3.1-
3.2 of the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan (pages 34 -36) are hereby
repealed and the Historic Preservation Goals and Policies set forth below are adopted in
their place:
Historic Preservation
GOAL 1
Maintain and Support a Historic Preservation Program — A successful
historic preservation program requires on -going support of the
community, as well as the City government and its designated
department.
HP 1.1
The City shall maintain its status as a Certified Local Government (CLG),
thereby promoting collaboration among City departments, boards and
commissions.
HP 1.2
The City and its HPC shall regularly review the local historic preservation
ordinance and update where necessary to assure that it achieves the
Comprehensive Plan's goals and policies.
HP 1.3
The City and the HPC shall develop the City's preferred method of project
compliance review and reporting, consistent with state laws and local
ordinances.
HP 1.4
The City and HPC shall coordinate with tribal communities and other
interested stakeholders who have an interest in historic resources on the
Island.
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GOAL 2
Identification and Evaluation of Historic Resources — Historic
property inventory and context statements inform planning efforts by
identifying areas where resources worthy of preservation exist or are
likely to occur.
HP 2.1
The City and HPC shall recognize historic resources listed on, or eligible
for, the local registry as significant historic properties.
HP 2.2
The City and HPC shall continue to inventory historic resources, thereby
maintaining an up -to -date site database using the latest affordable
technologies available.
HP 2.3
The City and HPC shall continue to support and expand the Local Historic
Register program.
HP 2.4
The City and HPC shall develop protocols for the consistent evaluation of
historic resources on the Island.
HP 2.5
The City and HPC shall define and identify its "iconic" structures and sites
(those intended for permanent preservation), which are deemed essential
elements of the community's character, history and identify.
GOAL 3
Preservation and Enhancement of Historic Resources — An effective
historic preservation program provides meaningful practical
incentives and policies for property owners and developers to
preserve historic resources.
HP 3.1
The City shall encourage preservation of existing historic structures and
sites as an important tool in building a sustainable and unique community.
HP 3.2
The City shall encourage the preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of
existing structures through the adoption and implementation of the
International Existing Building Code (IEBC).
HP 3.3
The City and HPC shall collaborate with the Design Review Board to
develop design guidelines for projects within or adjacent to significant
historic properties and /or neighborhoods to ensure compatible
development.
HP 3.4
The City and HPC shall develop guidelines to ensure review of potential
direct and indirect impacts to significant historic properties when planning
and /or permitting projects.
HP 3.5
The City and HPC shall identify and support practical owner /operator
economic incentives and policies to encourage the rehabilitation and
preservation of significant historic resources.
HP 3.6
The City shall engage in cooperative efforts with owners to encourage the
preservation of historic resources.
GOAL 4
Public Participation — Establishing a broad base of support from
citizens and their city government will strengthen the community's
commitment to historic preservation. ,
HP 4.1
The City and HPC shall support an on -going education program to
increase awareness of the historic resources on the Island.
HP 4.2
The City and HPC shall support efforts to publicly recognize preservation
efforts within the Island community.
HP 4.3
The City and HPC shall collaborate with interested stakeholders to
promote historic preservation on the Island.
HP 4.4
The City and HPC shall identify, and give public access to, an appropriate
repository for curating historic preservation records and documentation.
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five days after its passage,
approval, and publication as required by law.
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 25th day of November, 2013.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 25th day of November, 2013.
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Steven Bonkowski, Mayor
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATE
Rosalind D. D. Lassoff, ty Clerk
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: October 10, 2013
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: November 25, 2013
PUBLISHED: December 6, 2013
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 11, 2013
ORDINANCE NUMBER: 2013 -18