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Home My WebLink About06-18-1974 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: JUNE 18, 1974 Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by the Honorable Donald Linton, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By Clerk's representative. Councilmen present were: S.K.. Adams, M.R. Denney, Sam Hunt, Donald Linton, Al Schor, Jan Tidrick and Bill Wilkins. Also present were: Harry Kinzer, City Manager; D. Wayne Campbell, City Attorney; and Ben•Rea, Senior Planner. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Wilkins moved that minutes of regular meeting, held June 4, 1974, be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried. BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS: The following claims were presented for approval: Legislative $ (26.76) Judicial 126.27 Executive 604.22 Financial & Administrative 1,800.00 Legal 106.40 Planning 460.42 Building & Property Services 6,849.38 Other Services 2,876.47 Police 5,279.01 Fire 3,698.43 Protective Inspections 305.33 Ambulance & Aid 710.51 Engineering 940.03 Housing & Occupancy 218.97 Other Physical Environment 702.50 TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $ 24,651.18 STREET 1,684.66 INTER -CITY BRIDGE MAINTENANCE 150.00 NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY 156.03 LIBRARY 557.58 CEMETERY 1,215.46 URBAN RENEWAL 2,234.85 PARKS & RECREATION 5,478.44 CAPITAL PROJECT - INTER CITY BRIDGE 90,308.52 CAPITAL PROJECT - NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY 2,785.16 ENTERPRISE WATER/SEWER 73,806.22 ENTERPRISE GOLF 4,426.45 ENTERPRISE SOLID WASTE 27,562.87 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 20,383.71 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 4,549.62. FIREMEN'S PENSION 1,272.50 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $261,223.25 ..Mr. Schor moved that -voucher nos. 276 through 403 in the total amount of $261,223.25 be approved for payment this 18th day of June, 1974. Seconded by _ Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of seven (7). COMMUNICATIONS: PLANNING COMMISSION: A communication was read from Ben Rea, City Planning Commission, recommending a change of zone for Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Columbia Addition, from R-1 to R-3. Mr. Denney moved that a public hearing be held July 2, 1974, for the purpose of hearing this request. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COMMUNICATIONS - Continued: JUNE 18, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION: A communication was read from Ben Rea, City Planning Commission, recommending approval of preliminary+plat_labeled kelt6h.Addition. Mr. Schor moved that a public hearing be held July 2, 1974 for the purpose of hearing this request. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. CITY ENGINEER: Correspondence was read from City Engineer, requesting a public hearing for the purpose of hearing and considering improvements to Six -Year Street Program. Mr. Hunt moved that.a public hearing be held July 2, 1974 on Six -Year Street Improvement Program. Seconded by Mr. Schor. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO REZONE THE WEST 162 FEET OF THE SOUTH 12.75 ACRES OF THE EAST ONE HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 24, T9N,.Range 29 E.W.M., EXCEPT THE SOUTH 335 FEET THEREOF, CONTAINING 1.876 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, FROM R-2 to R-3: It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. The City Manager read letter from Planning Commission, recommending proposed zone change. Jerry Keel, 171.5 Rd. 24, presented a petition bearing approximately.70 signatures opposing zone change for the purpose of allowing high rise apartments. Further, he felt system of notification to adjacent property. owners was inadequate as people don't, as a rule, read notices on telephone poles. Bill McCue, architect for proposed development, stated that the front half was already zoned R-3 and all they were asking for is to get the back piece rezoned the same. Mr. Wilkins asked Mr. Keel what his main objections were. -Mr. Keel replied that increased traffic, devaluation of property and not being properly informed were his main objections. Councilman Hunt concurred that our method of notification was not the most effective way of doing business. Mrs. Virginia Miazga again reminded the delegation that we are only talking of small parcel of land behind Gas A Mat which should not cause problems specified. Mr. James Richter, 1808 Rd. 24, stated he had been a home owner at that address since 1959 and his mother-in-law owned 16 lots just north of proposed zone change area and neither of them had ever been notified of any hearing on previous zone change. Mrs. James Richter stated, that subsidized housing on Jay Street had resulted in increased thievery, vandalism, etc. Further, it had attracted undesirable people to the neighborhood and she felt single family housing would be more advantageous. Jim Herndon stated that portion of development scheduled for area already zoned R-3 would go ahead as planned regardless. John Maki, 2303 W. Pearl, stated that increased traffic along with traffic already generated by Mormon Church, makes it extremely difficult -to raise children in an, atmosphere of residential homes or quiet area. Lloyd Swick, 2415 W. Pearl, asked the Council if any of them had ever driven south on Rd. 24 between the hours of 7:30 and 8:00 A.M. when C.B.C. is in session and attempted to cross Court Street. If apartment complex goes in to add to this congestion, he felt that a traffic light would have to be installed. Mrs. Carol Potts expressed concern over already overcrowded schools and stated that excessive noise had an effect on her entire household. IN MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 1974 PUBLIC.HEARING - Continued: Councilman Hunt had three questions as follows: "What is average lot size on Rd. 24?" Ans: 66 x 126 and proposed development is within 10% of size. "What would the monthly rental be?" approximately $185 - $200 per month. Mr. McCue responded that it would be 1 "What would the public's reaction to an L.I.D.be?" Response didn't appear too favorable; however, Mrs. Miazga stated she had already given easement to the City. Luther Parrott, 1744 Rd. 22, asked if apartment dwellers paid the same taxes for school bond levies, etc. Mrs. Miazga replied yes - she received the assessment, and in turn, passes it on to her tenants in their rent. Mr. Wilkins also responded that everyone pays their fair share of minimum tax. Mrs. James Richter asked how many stories are being planned or could be in an R-3 zone. Mr. Rea replied "up to three." Councilman Schor reminded delegation that approximately 650 new jobs will be created when construction of new bridge starts.• It is anticipated that a good share of these people will choose to live in Pasco, and at the present time, we have a serious shortage of living dwellings. Mr. Schor stated that ratio is now 14 to 1 (Benton County over Franklin County) and it was his opinion that quality apartment dwellings make the best use of the land. Mr. Schor then asked Mr. McCue if the Council failed to pass Ordinance, how would it affect development. Mr. McCue replied that it would effectively reduce apartments by 10%. Mr. Hunt asked if there would be college students in the apartments? Mr. Herndon replied that college students can't pay that kind of rent. Mrs. E.B. Chamberlin asked if there were any areas in Pasco where you could have residences only and no apartments? Mayor Linton replied that this was part of changing trend. Lloyd Swick, 2415 W. Pearl, asked why the City didn't open Road 26. Mr. Kinzer replied that the City did not have the right of way to open it all the way through. Mrs. Susan Bond voiced displeasure over proposed apartment complex as hazardous to children in area. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Linton for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. MAYOR LINTON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO APPROVE PRELIMINARY PLAT, LABELED "VILLA GRANDE." It was reported that the Hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. A letter was read from City Planning Commission, recommending approval of proposed plat with the following exceptions: "the 50'. right of way with a five foot easement on each side were included rather than the standard 60' right of way; 2) the lot depths are 98.75 feet and 103::75 feet rather than 120 feet; however, the lot widths are in excess of minimum and the square footage of lots are in excess of the minimum." Mr. Jerry Keel asked if the developer',tiwould be responsible for damages incurred during construction. The City Attorney ruled this question out of order. John Maki, 2303 W. Pearl, asked if there were adequate sewer facilities. Staff replied yes and noted that the sewer was in the middle of Road 24. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Public Hearing - Continued: JUNE 18, 1974 Mr. Lloyd Swick questioned whether or not storm sewers were going to be put in Road 24. Mr. Rea replied, "not in new sub -division. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Linton for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was -.declared closed. At this time, Mr. Rea announced that developer for Sprouse Addition (Road 22) had withdrawn his request for zone change. Mr. Tidrick stated that residents should be aware that there could be low cost housing.in area; therefore, they should not be mislead to believe that they would be looking at a vacant field. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES: F.I.R.E. Report: Mr. Hunt reported that the three City Councils would be discussing the feasibility of consolidation and that this is only a study period with nothing definite. He stated that the City of Richland had acted on proposal the night before and he would like to see the City of Pasco follow suit. Mr. Hunt moved that F.I.R.E. Committee be urged to continue its efforts and complete a final report for consideration of.the three City Councils. Seconded by Mr. Denney. Motion carried. (Mr. Hunt reported that the City of Richland had hired an experienced consultant to assist them but didn't feel that the City of.Pasco needed one at this point). ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1653: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL R-2 TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL R-3. Ordinance No. 1653 was read by title only. Mr. Wilkins moved that Ordinance No. 1653 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: YES: Adams, Linton, Schor, Tidrick and Wilkins. NO: Hunt & Denney. (Mr. Hunt stated his reason for voting no was that he favored an improved system of notification. Mr. Tidrick questioned why he was allowed to abstain on Kidwell Zone Change as a conflict of interest and not allowed the same privilege on this Zone Change. Mayor Linton responded that it was not noted. Mr. Wilkins stated this type of thing is always in the paper for individuals to read.) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Linton appointed the following individuals to the Social Planning Commission and asked the Council's concurrence: Pearline Collins, C.F. Osterman, Vernon Schueline, Max Andrus, Rose Marie Allen, Mary Taber, Karen Sargent, Joe Balthazor, Jim Lisk, George Haas, Carolyn Furness, Bob Wilson and M.R. Denney, councilman. Mr. Hunt moved that the City Council concurs with appointments::of Mayor Linton to the Social Planning Commission. Seconded by'Mr. Schor. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: PRELIMINARY PLAT - VILLA GRANDE: Mr. Denney moved that preliminary plat of "Villa Grande" be approved. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried. (Mr. Hunt voting no). CONVENTION CENTER PROPOSAL: Mr. Schor moved to approve proposal, contingent upon council review and approval of scope of services prior to the funding of the study, and that we require that a member of the city council be appointed to serve on the Advisory Committee. Seconded by Mr. Hunt. Motion carried. 112 MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: JUNE 18, 1974 Councilman Tidrick asked that -opening of Road'26 and potential traffic light in area of Rd. 24 - 26 be placed on Workshop Agenda. Councilman Hunt asked that -.improved system of notification be placed on Workshop Agenda. In relationship to this request, Councilman Adams suggested that names of streets be incorporated in notice. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M. onald D. Linton, Mayor Atte Evelyn Wells, Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this_jQP% day of A-0 , 1974. Gde dor, [l 11