Project Status
On March 29, 2012 the City of Bremerton announced the public availability of the Final Planned Action Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for South Kitsap Industrial Area (SKIA) Subarea Plan. The Final EIS identifies a preferred alternative and responds to the public comments submitted during the public comment period (June 4 through July 11, 2011). The documents can be accessed electronically by clicking the links below:
The Draft EIS, released on June 9, 2011, can be accessed by clicking here.
The City of Bremerton is releasing the Final Draft Subarea Plan concurrently with the Final Planned Action EIS, which can be downloaded at the following link(s):
Upcoming Meetings
Draft Subarea Plan & Planned Action EIS Open House will be held on May 7, 2012 from 5PM to 7PM in the Council Chambers of the Norm Dicks Government Center.
Land Use in Draft Subarea Plan
The SKIA Subarea Plan will consider land uses compatible with the area’s existing Manufacturing Industrial Center (MIC) designation in Puget Sound Regional Council’s Vision 2040 Plan. This designation requires the majority of development in SKIA be focused on industrial activities but allows some non-industrial land uses – services and other uses that would be directed to industrial employers and users. The plan will also consider increased office and retail development in some portion of the SKIA area. The combination of land uses will be tested through the alternatives analysis in the
Planned Action EIS.
 Project Overview
For an overview of the SKIA Final Planned Action EIS and Draft Subarea Plan, please click here to view presentation slides. The presentation was given to the Planning Commission on April 17, 2012.
The City of Bremerton is preparing a new subarea plan for the South Kitsap Industrial Area, commonly known as SKIA. The project will support green economic development, ensure that future development will result in reduced greenhouse gas emissions, promote sustainable low-impact development and environmental stewardship. Preparation of a Planned Action EIS as part of the project will support future streamlined environmental review for qualified projects.
Project Goals
- Enhance sustainability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- Incorporate low impact development techniques
- Promote job creation for the region
- Explore options for clean technology economic development
- Provide environmental stewardship
- Incorporate green and sustainable infrastructure
- Provide regional leadership in sustainable economic development
Proposed Scope of Review
Natural Environment
- Earth (wetlands, hydric soils, critical areas, geologically hazardous areas)
- Water (water supply and recharge, waterways)
- Plants and Animals (wildlife, fish)
- Air Quality (emissions)
Built Environment
- Land Use/Plans and Policies
- Cultural Resources
- Aesthetics
- Transportation (automobile, truck and rail)
- Public Services (police, fire)
- Utilities (sewer, domestic water, stormwater)
Technical & Executive Committee Summaries
Regional partners, including Kitsap County, City of Port Orchard, Tribal Governments, US Navy/PSNS, Port of Bremerton, SKIA property owners and others, play a key role in plan development and future implementation. The City has convened two groups — a Technical Working Group (TWG) comprised of property owners and senior staff from participating agencies, and an Executive Committee (EC) comprised of elected officials of affected agencies, to assist.
Public Workshop Downloads
Draft Planned Action EIS & Draft Subarea Plan
A Planned Action Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is a form of EIS authorized in 1995 by the Washington State Legislature to streamline the development process. It provides for early environmental review of potential development in a specified area, identifies mitigation measures upfront, and eliminates onerous environmental review requirements for proposed projects that fit the desired intent of the area. NEW - Comment deadline has been extended until July 21, 2011!
Press Releases
If you have any questions, please contact Alyce Fierro at (360) 473-5269.
For information on the City's request for proposals on the Sustainable SKIA Sub Area Plan, please visit the City's website.
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