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Home My WebLink About03-01-1977 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Jan Tidrick, Mayor. ROLL CALL: MARCH 1, 1977 By Deputy City Clerk. Councilmen present were: S.K. Adams, J.C. Bailie, Vernon-Schuelein, David Sheeley, E.A. Snider and'Jan Tidrick. Councilman'Bill Wilkins was absent (excused) as he was out of town. Also present were: George Smith, City Manager; Pat Roach, City Attorney; Leo Olney, Director of Finance; Jim Ajax, City Engineer; Al Tebaldi, Chief of Police; Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation and Michael Corcoran, Planner. CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Sheeley moved that Consent Agenda be approved. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). The consent items are as follows: a) Approval of Minutes: Minutes of regular meeting, held February 15, 1977. b) Bills and Communications: General Claimsin'the amount of $153,921.78; Claim warrant=nos. ..11516 through 11594. Payroll claims in the amount of $152,972,48; payroll warrant nos. 13862 through 14227. c) Public Hearings: Set date of public hearing for 8:00 P.M., March 15, 1977, to consider an Ordinance appropriating $10,000 of unanticipated revenue and making an addition to the Boat Basin Fund. Set March 15, 1977, 8:00 P.M. as the date of public hearing on the Eiseman rezone and comprehensive plan amendment; and the Marquez rezone and comprehensive plan amendment. PUBLIC HEARINGS: MAYOR TIDRICK DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON AMENDMENT TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE AGRI-CENTER PLAT Alf Transeth): It was reported that the hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. Mr. Michael Corcoran, City Planner, showed area on map and stated it was comprised,of-approximately 35 acres and located in the SE qua &ant of Highway 395 and SR 12. He reported that the area' had been annexed; further, that considerable time and thought had been given in the development of this plat, and it was in the best public interest to change comprehensive plan. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Tidrick for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. MAYOR TIDRICK DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO REZONE THE SW QUARTER OF SECTION 21, T9N, Ranqe 30 EWM, FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON, FROM R-1 TO C-3: (A. Transeth) It was reported that the hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. Mr. Alf Transeth was recognized by the Council and favored zone change as he was a partner in Agri -Center development. He felt this was the last hurdle to complete their plans. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Tidrick for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. MAYOR TIDRICK DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR CITIZEN INPUT ON PROPOSED MOBILE HOME ORDINANCE: It was reported that the hearing had been duly published and posted. There were :1 no adverse'communications. Mr. Michael Corcoran, City Planner, submitted the following memorandum in part, "...The RMH-1 Residential Mobile Home Zone regulates what has been known as mobile home subdivisions. By adding this zone, we can delete the section in Title 19 adressing mobile home subdivisions and rely on Title 21 which provides for plats and subdivision of land. RMH-1 is a low density single family residential zone with a maximum density of six units per acre, corresponding very MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARING - Continued: MARCH 1, 1977 similiarly to the R-1 low density residential zone. The primary difference of course would be that mobile homes would not be permitted uses in the R-1 zone and "stick built" housing would not be a permitted use in the RHM-1. The intent of this zone is to provide for neighborhoods of similiar character and to regulate :.�.:-7,4bl a uses. By -.the uses of this zone, the-. C .ty .can plan for areas tos: be , ry, utilized for mobile homes residences rather -than react to a developers request......-...: The RMH-2 Mobile Home Park Zone progressively provides for a higher density residential use corresponding very similarily to the R-2 medium density .residential zone. The primary permitted uses is mobile home parks. The RMH-2 zone is a medium density residential zone with a maximum density of fourteen units per acre. The mi�nimum parcel size is-f-ve-acres which would provide for a maximum of 70 units on a minimum five acre lot. The actual density may be somewhat less than 70 units because of the varying sizes of mobile homes. The reason why a minimum parcel size of five acres was selected is because there is some consensus that a mobile home park with less than 50 units is skating close to economic thin ice. The RMH-3 Mobile Home/Recreational Vehicle Park zone provides for high density residential uses similar in terms of density to the R-3 high density residential zone. Primary permitted uses are mobile home parks and recreational vehicle parks. The minimum parcel size is 2.5 acres for each and the maximum density is 29 units per acre. Mobile homes and recreational vehicle parks will differ in character and clientel. To preserve a residential character,recreational vehicles will not be allowed as primary dwelling units in a mobile home park. It is expected that recreational vehicle parks will be more transient in character....." As a matter of input on the proposed Mobile Home Ordinance, Councilman Adams questioned Section Nos. 19.04.040, relating to size; 19.08,030, relating to asphaltic concrete; 19.08.090, relating to compliance with Department of Labor and Industries; 19.08.110, relating to 20' requirement and 19.08.130, relating to natural gas or liquified petroleum gas requirements. Staff noted these questions for consideration. Councilman Snider questioned Section 19.20.020 (9), relating to occupancy; Section 22.37.020, relating to permitted uses; 22.38.040, relating to day care centers and he recommended striking Sub -Section 4 under Section No. 22.39.070. Councilman Sheeley disagr4 with Mr. Snider on whether or not a day care center should be allowed. He felt the Council did not have the right to regulate type of business in area as that would be taken care of by public hearings. Mr. Snider countered by stating that tenants should have some protection as they have a large expense involved if they have to move. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Tidrick for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. To be discussed at Work- shop. MAYOR TIDRICK DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON PROPOSED SHORT PLAT (WEST SIDE OF ROAD 24, NORTH OF ISAAC STEVENS JUNIOR HIGH) TO REVIEW THE DECISION OF THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REJECTING THE SHORT PLAT OF DEBCO. It'was reported that the hearing had been duly published and posted. There were no written communications. Mr. Stanley Taylor, Attorney for Debco, was recognized in the audience as well as Mr. Johnson, representing the developer. Mr. Ajax opened hearing :;,:by stating that Debco was appealing his rejection of proposed short plat, located on the west side of Road 24, north of Isaac Stevens Junior High. Decisions were complicated by the fact that our Short Plat Ordinance does not have any specific requirements on lot size that are spelled out in Long •.�:= p:lat.Ordinance. For information of the Council, Mr. Ajax read the following:.requirements from Pasco Municipal Code Book: 21.24.010. MINIMUM DIMENSIONS. The minimum width for residential lots shall be sixty feet for rectangular lots and fifty feet at the front building line for lots with side lot lines radial to the street line. The minimum depth of lots shall be one hundred and ten feet where alleys are provided and -one --hundred and twenty feet where -easements are provided-.—--—-. Continued Next Page MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARING - Continued: MARCH 1, 1977 In no case shall a residential lot contain less than six thousand square feet of lot area. Lot areas shall conform as nearly as possible to the requirements of Title 22, zoning so as to avoid replotting when building. Excessive depth in relation to width shall be avoided." Mr. Ajax continued that our Short Plat Ordinance passed in late 1974 or early•1.975.i.-_ Since that time, Mr. Ajax has continued former City practices of denying flag lots. He felt the City would be wise to. make provisions for flag lots not conforming with Long Plat Ordinance. Mr. Taylor questioned, "On February 1, 1977, you rejected Parcel B & C and they had only 25' frontage." Mr. Ajax replied that 25 to 30' did not satisfy requirements. Further, Parcel A was in accordance with the Ordinance. Mr. Taylor asked if two footages would comprise the 60'. Mr. Ajax replied that each lot should have 60' independently of front footage. Mr. Ajax stated he contacted the School Board and discussed the possibility of putting a right of way from Road 22 to 24 as well as amending easement for utility easement only and not roadway. He still felt his original rejection was correct as not being in the best interest of the City and contrary to school decision. ,. , Mr. Sheeley asked if the area was zoned for apartments. The developer stated it was and he planned to build duplexes and 4-plexes. Mr. Schuelein asked if there were other problems with flag lots in addition to L.I.D.'s, etc. Mr. Ajax replied, "just personal opinion." Mr. Johnson, developer, stated they bought the property with the intention of properly sub -dividing it and providing good access. Further, flag lots are acceptable in most cities, and if left, this property could become an island. At this point, the City Attorney reminded the Council that they could affirm, reverse, or send back the rejection of City Engineer. Mr. Sheeley moved to uphold the decision of the Director of Community Development on short plat, as submitted by Debco Enterprises. Seconded by Mr. Schuelein.- Motion -- carried by roll call vote of five (5). Mayor Tidrick abstained as he rented equip- ment to Debco and felt it was a conflict of interest. RECESS: 9:15 P.M. RECONVENED: 9:30 P.M. VISITORS: Mr. Larry Brunelle was recognized by the council and he•, in turn, submitted a- - computer ° computer print-out of council activity. This was done as part of a class assignment at CBC and he felt it would be of interest to the council to see the finished product. All information was secured direct from the official minute book of the City. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1839: (Second Reading) AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH THE PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED FROM FUNDS RECEIVED UNDER TITLE II OF THE PUBLIC WORKS ACT OF 1976, AND AMENDING THE 1977 BUDGET TO REFLECT THESE PROJECTS. Ordinance No. 1839 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No. 1839 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 1, 1977 ORDINANCES - Continued: ORDINANCE NO. 1840: (Transeth - Agri -Center) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1120, BEING AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PASCO AS A POLICY STATEMENT, TO BE USED AS A GUIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT OF PASCO. Ordinance No. 1840 was read by title only. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No. 1840 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schuelein. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 1841: (Transeth) AN ORDINANCE CHANGING•-THE.ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY : WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO FROM R-1 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO C-3 GENERAL BUSINESS. Ordinance No. 1841 was read by title. Mr. Sheeley moved that Ordinance No. 1841 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 1073: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AMENDED COMMERCIAL CONCESSION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASCO AND WATER WORLD MARINA, INC. Resolution No. 1073 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved that Resolution No. 1073 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Bailie. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). UNFINISHED BUSINESS: CONSOLIDATION OF BONDING FOR L.I.D. NOS. 93, 94 & 95: Mr. Sheeley moved that the staff be authorized to consolidate for bonding purposes, L.I.D. Nos. 93, 94 and 95, and to negotiate with bonding firms for the sale of such bonds. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ESTABLISHMENT OF A CROSSWALK ACROSS 20TH AVENUE: Mr. Sheeley moved that the staff be directed to establish a crosswalk across 20th Avenue in the vicinity of Marie Street. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: SALE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT: Mr. Sheeley moved that the staff be authorized to accept and reject bids as provided in the February 25th staff report. Seconded by Mr. Schuelein. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). EQUIPMENT RENTAL - VEHICLE PURCHASE: Mr. Sheeley moved that the staff be authorized to purchase vehicles under the State of Washington bid. Seconded by Mr. Schuelein. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Mr. Snider moved that staff also be authorized to purchase one Police Van and two Fire vehicles under the State of Washington bid. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). APPOINTMENTS: Mr. Snider moved to appoint Earl Warren (expiration 2/2/83),.RicharUBe!own (/2/2/83) and Paul Lawson (2/2/80 - succeeding Robert Orange) to the City Planning Commission. Seconded by Mr. Sheeley. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Mr. Sheeley moved to reappoint David Squires to the Board of Adjustment, term of office expiring 11/19/80. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6) MISCELLANEOUS - There will be a workshop on March 22nd for water rate study and March 29th for regular workshop meeting. ADJOU . Meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M. 77�^� //W VAN TIDRICK, MAYOR EVELYN. WELLS; DEPUTY CITY CLERK