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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-17-1980 MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 17, 1980 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tem, E.A. Snider. ROLL CALL: By City Clerk. Councilmen present were: S.K. Adams, Beverly Green, Charles Grigg, Ira Schmidt, E.A Snider and Bill Wilkins. Mayor Bailie was absent from the meeting as he was out of town (excused). Also present were: Lee Kraft, City Manager; Dennis De Felice, City Attorney; James Ajax, City Engineer; Richard Erickson, Director of Parks/Recreation; Webster Jackson, Administrative Assistant and Gary Crutchfield, Director of Community Development. CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Wilkins moved that consent agenda be approved. Seconded by Mrs. Green. Motion carried by roll tail vote of six (6). Consent items are as follows: a) Approval of Minutes. Minutes of regular and special meetings, held March 3rd and 10th respectively. b) Bills. To approve general claims in the amount of $359,201.98; claim warrant nos. 22685 through 22831. c) Senior Citizen Center - Benton Franklin Nutrition Program. To authorize staff to proceed with negotiations with the Benton -Franklin Council on Aging in order to establish the new Senior Citizen Center as the preparation site for the Benton -Franklin Bread and Butter Program. d) East Pasco Neighborhood Facility - Lease Agreement. To approve the Lease Aoreement with the Mid -Columbia Mental Health Center. e) Purchase of Cemetery Lot. To authorize staff to purchase a cemetery lot currently owned by Mrs. Bernice Meyers for a price of $374.50. f) Lease Agreement - East Pasco Neighborhood Facility. To authorize the Mayor to sign the lease agreement between the City of Pasco and the East Pasco Neighborhood Council. g) Agreement with Benton -Franklin Counties and the State of Washington. To authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with Benton -Franklin Counties and the State of Washington to receive a grant of $3,500 for services performed on behalf of the Special Olympics Program. h) Resolution No. 1339. A Resolution accepting the proposed Easement No. 394514 from Jim Castrey, which provides for the construction, operation and maintenance of utilities lying within this easement. i) Block Grant Public Hearing. To set a public hearing on the 1980 Block Grant Entitlement Application for 8:00 P.M., April 7, 1980. PUBLIC HEARINGS: MAYOR SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON PARK ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT FEE - CONTINUED FROM MARCH 3, 1980: Mr. Gar C u chfield explained the three related Ordinances for consideration and co Recietd several minor typographical errors. It appeared developers and the City were agreeable to new Ordinance. - Following three (3) calls from Mayor Pro Tem Snider, the Public Hearirng:was,,,._.­ declared closed. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARINGS - CONTINUED: MARCH 17, 1980 MAYOR PRO TEM SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF REZONING THE NW QUARTER OF THE NE QUARTER OF SECTION 28, T9N, RANGE 30 EWM FROM R -T (RESIDENTIAL TRANSITION) TO RMH-2 (MOBILE HOME PARK), C-1 (RETAIL BUSINESS) AND C-3 (GENERAL BUSINESS) It was noted that the hearinn had been duly published and posted. There were no adverse communications. Mr. Gary Crutchfield, City Planner, reported that the Planning Commission, after considerable discussion, adopted findings as stated in the report and recommended the Council grant the C-1 zone, deny the C-3 zone, and grant the RMH-2 zone as modified to include that portion of the property for which the C-3 zone is denied. Generally, the Commission agreed that the C-3 zone and development would be better located along the East Lewis Street corridor as it would conflict with the object of the residential north of the corridor. Hith regard to the C-1 zone, it will be well situated to provide neighborhood services (grocery and drug store) to the surrounding residents. The RMH-2 zone establishes the higher density area east of Cedar Street and will heln affirm the separation from the potential Commercial/ Industrial"development east of these parcels. Mr. Evan Hawker, representing Mr. Pischel, stated that mobile sub-divisions/parks do not adequately provide for storage of recreational equipment, recreational vehicles and surplus household goods. Consequently, the lack of off street storage in neighborhoods causes the utilization of car ports, etc. for storage and en- courages on street parking of inoperable vehicles. Further, they were proposing that the C-3 zone be utilized for mini -warehouses and vehicular storage. With an on-site office and full time employee, the area would be attractively fenced and locked. They were willing to enter into a "Contract Zone" with the City of Pasco that only mini storage units can be constructed on the property and a time limit such as 5 years for construction can limit the permit. If not constructed within 5 years, the zone reverts to its original designation. Mr. Hawker further emphasized that they were not being adament about the C-3 zone because the property could be used for more mobile home sites; however, they felt this was a good buffer zone between commercial and residential. Mr. James Ajax, City Engineer, felt it was important for the record to show that as development occurs, the petitioner (Mr. Pischel) would have to deed to the City for right of way purposes, the east half of Cedar Street between Adelia and Parkview Streets. Further, at some point and time in the near future, substantial development in this area will depend on major trunk sewer line because of growth. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Snider for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. MAYOR PRO TEM SNIDER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN ON !BLOCK GRANT: Mr Webster Jackson reported that the Block Grant Citizen's Advisory Committee had held three public meetings for the purpose of providing information on the City of Pasco's Block Grant Program, and to obtain citizen input on community development and housing needs. A three ,Year program was outlined and the following criteria must be met. 1. Benefit low and moderate income people 2. Erase Blight 3. Must be need or urgency The City Ehgineer briefly enlightened the Council on need of street improvements in the East Pasco area. Mr. Jackson introduced the Chairman of Block Grant Committee; namely, Larry Vance and co -members, Sam Haskins and Joe Balthazor. Mayor Pro Tem Snider commended the group for their tireless efforts and stated they were "seldom thanked and never paid." Following three (3) calls for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING VISITORS: MARCH 17, 1980 Mr. Paul Lawson was in the audience and requested a driveway variance at his residence. He drew a diagram to illustrate his problem.in a culdesac area, After brief discussion, Mr.. Grigg moved to allow a 2116" driveway which would amount to curb cut. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). Mr. Snider requested that staff research this problem so that it will not occur again. RECESS: 9:10 RECONVENED: 9:20 ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 2138: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO RESTRICTION OF PARKING BY AMENDING SECTION 10.56.090 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE. (Parking Restriction, 18th Ave.) Ordinance No. 2138 was rdad by title only. Mr. Grigg moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2138. Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 2139: AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FUND FOR THE DEPOSIT OF MONIES DERIVED FOR SPECIAL PARKS PURPOSES AND PROVIDING FOR THE KEEPING AND EXPENDITURE THEREOF. Ordinance No. 2139 was read by title only. Mr. Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2139. Seconded by Mr. Grigg. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 2140: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SUBDIVISIONS AND ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER TO TITLE 21 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE. �rdinance No. 2140 was read by title only. Mr. Grigg moved to adopt Ordinance o. 2140. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 2141: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND AMENDING TITLE 22 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE. Ordinance No. 2147 was read by title only. Mr. Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2141. Seconded by Mrs. Green. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Councilman Adams voting no. ORDINANCE NO. 2142: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND CHANGING THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO (Pischel Rezone) Ordinance No. 2142 was read by title only. Mr. Grigg moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2142. Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). ORDINANCE NO. 2143: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1120 AND ADOPTING A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT POLICY PLAN. Ordinance No. 2143 was read by title only. Mr. Grigg moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2143. Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). HINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 17, 1980 ORDINANCES - Continued: ORDINANCE NO. 2144: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PARKS AND RECREATION AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2106 BY SETTING NEU RATES FOR THE SWIMMING POOLS. Ordinance No. 2144 was read by title only. Mr. Schmidt moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2144. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 1340: A. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK DONE BY CORNERSTONE BUILDERS ON THE DATA PROCESSING CENTER PROJECT. Resolution No. 1340 was read by title only. Mr. Grigg moved to adopt Resolution No. 1340. Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). RESOLUTION NO. 1341: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER. THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SE QUARTER OF SECTION 30, T9N, R30 EWM, LYING SOUTH OF SYLVESTER STREET, NORTH OF LEIS STREET, WEST OF 10TH AVENUE AND EAST OF 14th AVENUE, WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON. Resolution No. 1341 was read by title only. Mr. Schmidt moved to approve Resolution No. 1341 which reflects the City Council's intent to create a street improvement L.I.D. in the "Library Area", the area being generally located between 10th and 14th Avenues and Sylvester and Lewis Street, West of 10th Avenue and East of 14th Avenue, within the City of Pasco. Seconded by Mrs. Green. Mr. James Ajax, City Engineer, stated that the City had allocated approximately $100,000 of H.U.D. Block Grant monies to pay for storm drains, required prior to or as part of the proposed L.I.D. construction. Several informal meetings have been held with property owners and general indication is a definite "go ahead." Main motion carried by roll call vote of six (G). NEW BUSINESS: PERMISSION TO CONSTRUCT APPA' `S i" COiii'iERCIAL ZONE (MURRAY, 80-13): Mr. Schmidt moved to determine ii, n mo^osed residential use of commercially classified land is contrary Ic L'.:a lone term public interest and the Comprehensive Plan and, therefore, the rea,ue;: is denied. Seconded by Mr. Wilkins. Mr. Adams asked why the Planning Commission felt that apartment complex in this area would be undesirable. The City Planner reiterated the following: a) It would consume a relatively signiFicant parcel. within the professional/ commercial office area established by virtue of the Courthouse, hospital and related uses. b) It is contrary to the 1963 Comprehensive Plan, and appears to conflict with the goals and policies of the proposed 1980 Community Development Policy Plan. c) The highest and best use of the subject site (and, therefore, the greatest public benefit) is professional/commercial offices in conformance with the C-1 zone presently assigned to the property, Mr. Snider stated that proposed apartment complex would be in the middle of perimeter of property. MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS - Continued: MARCH 17, 1980 Mr. Frank Murray, petitioner, approved of apartments because there were many investors who wanted to invest in small projects and this was one way of utilizing vacant property. Mr. Grigg suggested that staff take a good look at R-3 zoning provisions and report back. Mr. Adams moved to amend original motion to allow R-3 zoning. Motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Wilkins moved to table this item of business to workshop session of the City Council. Seconded by Mr. Adams. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Mr. Snider voting no. APARTMENTS IN COMMERCIAL ZONE AT CLARK STREET (Murray, 80-14): Mr. Grigg moved to find that the proposed construction of apartments is not contrary to the public interest and is not contrary to the general intent of the Comprehensive Plan and, therefore, grant permission to construct apartments on Lots 22 - 24, Block 8, Helm's Addition. Seconded by Mrs. Green. Motion carried by roll call vote of six (6). SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL - GENERAL DISCUSSION: Mr. llilkins asked if something could be done about pickups, campers, mobile homes, etc. parking at intersections. He suggested some type of Ordinance which would require them to park at least 20 - 30 feet from an intersection. The City Manaoer r^niinded the Council of meeting to interview applicants to various Boards and Commissions on March 19, 1980. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. E.A. SNTDER,-MAYOR PRO TEM rfldel Is; City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED thi s day of - 1980.