Volume 2: Draft Gorst Planned Action Environmental Impact Statement

GORST PLANNED ACTION EIS | AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT, SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS, AND MITIGATION MEASURESoPolicy LU-88 Encourage mixed use development that contributes to a compact, pedestrian-oriented landuse pattern at selected locations within the urban area.• LAND USE GOAL 21: Ensure compatibility of industrial uses with neighboring areas.oPolicy LU-111. Provide development regulations that contain minimum performance standards for noise,vibration, smoke and particulate matter, odors, heat and glare and other aspects as appropriate, whichshall address potential environmental impacts and ensure compatibility with adjacent land uses includingresidential neighborhoods.• TRANSPORTATION GOAL 4: Provide the public with the opportunity to make choices among alternativemodes of travel:ooPolicy T-11. Provide a transportation system that allows people to get to and from their destination in anacceptable time period via alternative mode options.Policy T-12. Support and encourage high occupancy vehicle (HOV) and transit use.• TRANSPORTATION GOAL 10: Coordinate land use and transportation planning to help manage growth:oooPolicy T-36. Encourage Transit Oriented Development (TOD) that supports compact growth by designatinghigher density zones near ferry terminals and near transit stations that generate pedestrian activity.Policy T-39. Increase the percentage of Kitsap County residents located within reasonable walkingdistance of designated transit stops.Policy T-40. Encourage the location of development to minimize vehicle miles of travel.• TRANSPORTATION GOAL 11: Where appropriate, designate and encourage mixed use, high density uses, andTOD to reduce reliance on the single occupancy vehicle (SOV):ooPolicy T-42. Develop and implement transit-supportive design standards and facilities for all residential,commercial and institutional developments.Policy T-43. Encourage pedestrian linkages between parking lots and adjacent land uses.• TRANSPORTATION GOAL 12: Promote High Capacity Transit to the greatest extent feasible as an alternative tothe SOV:ooooPolicy T-44. Design roadways classified as minor arterial or higher to accommodate transit vehicles.Policy T-45. Coordinate with Kitsap Transit to develop a transit supportive transportation system.Policy T-52. Maintain the Kitsap County Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) program and make every effort toreduce Kitsap County employee SOV trips.Policy T-54. Increase the percentage of residents who can reach neighborhood retail centers using transit,and who can reach major retail shopping centers without excessive transit/transfer delay.• TRANSPORTATION GOAL 14: Maximize the opportunity for non-motorized travel, including development ofgreenways that are safe for all ages:oPolicy T-63. Require the provision of accessible bicycle/pedestrian facilities within the roadway system ofnew developments.• TRANSPORTATION GOAL 15: Build a greenways network of non-motorized on-road commuter trails and offroadrecreational trails, within and outside of road rights-of-way that interconnect open spaces, urban areas,communities, and recreational areas.oPolicy T-66. Develop a system of non-motorized transportation facilities.Draft | June 2013 3-42