Volume 2: Draft Gorst Planned Action Environmental Impact Statement

GORST PLANNED ACTION EIS | ALTERNATIVESCommercial CorridorTable 2-4Alternative 2 Land Use Designation DescriptionsThe commercial corridor designation provides locations for high intensity commercial uses serving the entire communitywhile preserving maritime views, forested areas, and buffering impacts to adjacent residential areas. The corridoraccommodates access to businesses by automobile while also creating a pedestrian-friendly, transit-supporting corridor.A planned action would not apply waterward of SR 16 and SR 3, along Sinclair Inlet.Medium Density ResidentialThis district promotes a variety of attached and detached low and medium density housing including detached singlefamily, attached single family, cottages, small scale flats, townhomes, and accessory dwelling units. Developments aredesigned in an environmentally sustainable pattern, such as through clustering, LID techniques, energy conservation, andsimilar methods.Low Density ResidentialThe intent of the low density residential designation is to accommodate single-family housing by infilling at a range of lotsizes consistent with urban growth patterns. Some attached single-family housing may be appropriate when respondingto sensitive areas or with innovative design. Residential development at higher densities is encouraged at the edge ofdesignated centers.Open Space/RecreationThe Open Space/Recreation designation allows for active and passive parks, recreation, and open space facilities.Secondary uses include accessory commercial such as concessions, recreation equipment rental, and other small-scalefacilities that support and enhance public access and recreation.Source: City of Bremerton and Kitsap County, Draft Gorst Subarea Plan, June 2013Figure 2-7Alternative 2 Percentage of Land in Each Land Use/Zoning DesignationDraft | June2013 2-23