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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-18-1980 MinutesMINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 18, 1980 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 8.00 p.m. by the Honorable Chet Bailie, Mayor. ROLL CALL: By Deputy City Clerk. Councilmen present were: S.K. Adams, J.C. Bailie, Beverly Green, Ira Schmidt, and E.A. Snider. Councilmen Grigg and Wilkins were excused from the meeting. Also present were: Lee Kraft, City Manager; Gary Crutchfield, Director of Community Development; John Hastig, Assistant City Engineer; Ted Johnson, Associate Engineer; and Larry Noland, Assistant Finance Director. CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Snider moved that Consent Agenda be approved. Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). Consent items are as follows: a) ApproNial of Minutes: The minutes of the regular meeting of August 4, 1980, were approved as written. b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of $603,118.28, Claim Warrants numbered 24,368 through 24,535. c) Assistance for Red Cross Transportation Program: To authorize a one±time grant to the Red Cross Transportation Program for the elderly in the amount of $4,950.00 with payment to be made through the Benton County Public Transportation Benefit Authority. d) Ambulance Bad Debts: To write off $98,721.19 of ambulance bad debts dating from 1967 and refer these bad debts to the City's collection agent, and to require that future ambulance past due bills be referred to the Council on the Consent Agenda for collection action. e) Contractor Escrow Agreement: To authorize the Mayor to sign an escrow agreement with L.W. Vail Company and the Mid- Columbia Construction Company and their local bank, for the purpose of investing contractor retainage amounts. f) Resolution No. 1367: A Resolution Fixing the Time nad Place for a Public Hearing to Consider Vacation of a Certain Street within the City of Pasco. To approve Resolution No. 1367, setting a public hearing on the vacation of a portion of "C" Street, for September 15, 1980, at 8-00 p.m. VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Bailie presented to the meeting a Certificate of Appreciation for Albert M. Tebaldi and his service to the City of Pasco and its Board of Adjustment. Mr. Tebaldi was not present but it was noted that the certificate would be delivered to him. Mayor Bailie presented to the meeting a CiviC Improvement Award to Roger Forbes and the Liberty Theatre for the contribution made in the Improvements of the building in the downtown business district. Mr. Forbes accepted the award and stated that in the future the Liberty Theatre and himself will work with the city in other worth- while projects. PUBLIC HEARINGS: MAYOR BAILIE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF HEARING INPUT ON THE PROPOSED HOPKINS STREET, FROM ROAD 24 TO ROAD 28, L.I.D. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 18, 1980 PUBLIC HEARINGS: (continued) John Hastig, Assistant City Engineer, gave a brief report regarding the matter. Mr. Hastig stated that the proposal is the result of and in response to a petition from ten parcel owners within the boundaries of the L.I.D. area. Mr. Hastig stated that there have been two informal meetings for the property owners in the area explaining the costs, method of assessments, and the project in general. The improvements would consist of curb, gutter, sidewalks, paving, storm drainage work, street lighting, and a waterline extension. The waterline extension would be at city expense in order to provide for looping of our water system. Mr. Hastig stated that he felt that there would be some protests of this project, but stated that to date no written protests have been received. Walter Kirkpatrick, owner of the Sahara Motel, stated that the project would be worthwhile but felt that the costs are too high for him. W.S. LaVan, 2600 West Lewis, stated that he too was protesting the formation of the L.I.D. as the costs are too high. Following three (3) calls from Mayor Bailie for further comments from the floor, either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. MAYOR BAILIE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION ON THE COURT STREET ZONING STUDY (80-9-Z). Gary Crutchfield, Director of Community Development, gave a brief report on the Court Street Corridor Zoning Study in which the Planning Commission studied the zoning and development patterns within the corridor adjacent Court Street between 18th and 5th Avenues. The purpose of the study was to determine whether or not any changes in zone should be recommended to the City Council for their consideration to better implement the policies contained in the new Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Crutchfield stated that after one public hearing and three public study sessions at which all property owners within the Court Street Corridor were notified the Planning Commission issued its recommendation as follows: The Commercial Zoning between 14th and 16th along Court Street is situated at the intersection of Court and 14th which is signalized. The Planning Commission recommended that the first three lots adjacent the northwest corner of 14tn and Court remain C-1 while tne balance of the properties west of 16th Avenue be considered for R-3 zoning which is high density apartments. The second parcel is immediately north of the Dairy Queen, presently a vacant lot, and is zone C-1. The Planning Commission recommended that the Council consider R-2 zoning on that parcel. The third parcel is immediately east of the Dairy Queen on which a small office building wasconstructed during the last year and one-half and the Planning Commission recommended that the Council consider an R-3 assignment on that office building. The fourth area for consideration was between Ninth and Tenth Avenues on the north side of court. The Commission recommended that the property located north of McClure's Tire Center that is occupied by the existing apartment structure be reclassified to R-3 to correspond to its present use. The balance of the east half of tills block front was recommended to be changed to R-3 on the entire east half to correspond with the present apartment building and to confine the commercial development to its existing pattern. The fifth area extended from Ninth to Seventh along the north side of Court Street. The Planning Commission after considerable discussion recommended that the Council consider assignment of the R-3 zone over the entire area. The sixth area consisted of the area on the south of Court Street between Fifth and Tenth and the Planning Commission recommended the assignment of R-2 zoning from the existing Coast-to-Coast development west to Tenth Avenue. REGULAR MEETING PUBLIC HEARINGS: MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 18, 1980 (continued) Mr. Crutchfield stated that the Planning Commission has made these recommendations in order to best implement the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Crutchfield stated that the Commission has had virtually 100% opposition to the Commission's discussion throughout the hearing and the study sessions from the property owners of the area. The Clerk read into the record the following letter- "Mr. Lee Kraft City Manager City of Pasco P.O. Box 293 Pasco, WA 99301 Dear Lee: Being an integral part of Pasco for over 25 years, this is the first'time I have found need to contact Pasco City Council and city employees about a serious miscarriage of justice, i.e., the possible adoption by the Council of the Planning Commission's recommendation on Court Street Zoning (80-0-Z). I have two properties which would be affected by this "down- grad" in zoning, one at 905 Court, and a two-story building at 907-919 Court. Both pieces are owned free and clear, the mortgage having been paid down or off recently. My financial needs are such that I now will need to refinance these properties and I have been advised by lenders that if down-zoining is approved, it is doubtful that a commercial loan, or refinancing could be done. This would bring serious consequences to me, and is totally unacceptable for me to live with. I doubt if anyone could convince the present commercial property owners that down-zoning is in their or the city's best interest. With present zoning of Court Street, I see no way it could become another "Clearwater." It seems, too, that the above zoning change would force business to locate outside the city limits or at least away from central Pasco. My future as a business person on Court Street would be seriously jeopardized with this zone change, and I urge you to vote against it, or any such action that would do damage to the business community, the businesspeople, and property owners of Pasco. It seems that when a majority of landowners involved are united against an issue of this nature that the Council should protect these landowners' interests. Sincerely, s/Bob Pischel" Additionally,1 I the following letter was read into the record: "Pasco City Council City of Pasco Pasco, WA 99301 Dear Council Members: The proposed Court Street Zone Change, (80-9-2), has been opposed from the beginning by the property owners affected and near7by residents. I have attended several planning commission meetings on the subject and at no time did I witness any support for the proposed change outside of the Planning Commission members or the City Planner. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 18, 1980 PUBLIC HEARINGS. (continued) I am sure the intentions of the City Planner and the Planning Commission are well and good. However, this is still a government of the people, for the people and by the people, isn't it? Well, the people want things left as they are. Please respect our wishes and vote "NO" on the proposed change. Yours truly, s/ Donald W. McClure" Councilman Snider asked the city planner whether or not any letters in support have been received? Gary Crutchfield stated that he has received one letter from a Mrs. Cartmell stating that she was in favor of the zone change but that was the only one. Mrs. Maurice Brown presented to the council a petition in oppostion of the zone change on Court Street signed by over 300 people. Councilman Snider asked of the audience if there was anyone present who wished to speak in favor of the zone change? There was no response. Councilman Snider moved that the proposed rezoning along Court Street not be referred back to the Planning Commission and that the matter be dropped. Seconded by Mrs. Green. Charles Greer, 730 West Court, suggested that the traffic situation in the area concerning the rezoning should be studied as the area is a hazard to the children in the area. Warren Cassens, 218 S. Perry Place, Kennewick, stated that he has been a developer in the City of Pasco for the past couple of years. He stated that the zone change would down-grade the property and felt that it was not in the best interest of the property owners for the city to do so. 1 Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). RECESS: 8:36 RECONVENED: 8:44 MAYOR BAILIE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION ON THE "A" STREET AREA ZONING STUDY (80-22-Z). Gary Crutchfield gave a brief statement regarding the area of Pasco which is being considered for the zone change. The area is essentially South of "A", East of 10th, North of Ainsworth, and West of Fourth Avenue and is presently involved in a local ,improvement district for street and utility improvements. Tne Planning Commission again studied the area and recommended that the Council consider establishing an R-3 zoning pattern oriented to Ainsworth Avenue over to Fourth Avenue, up Fourth Avenue along the west side of South Fourth up to "A" Street. The Commission also concluded that the present C-1 zoning along "A" Street be changed to the R-2 with the idea of confirming the medium density residential zone. On the east side of Tenth Avenue the Commission recommended that the first lot adjacent to the southeast corner of Tenth and "A" remain C-1 and the first two lots occupied by Hager's Drive Inn at the northeast corner of Tenth Avenue and Ainsworth remain C-1, but that the balance of the lots adjacent to the east line of Tenth Avenue be considered for R-2 zoning to complement the zoning pattern established on the east half of the block and that these parcels rezoned R-2 could then be served from "B" Street in the rear alley for multiple family development thereby avoiding the turning conflicts on the arterial corridor and accomodating a use which does not create the driveways up and down the street and interfere with the desired function of South Tenth Avenue. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 18, 1980 PUBLIC HEARINGS: (continued) The Clerk read into the record the following letter "Gary Crutchfield City of Pasco Pasco, WA 99301 Re: Lots 30, 31; 32, Block 4 Gray Amended Addition Concerning the lots on the South East corner of 4th Lane and "N" Streets. As you know we have intended for over a year to build a 6 plex or a 4 plex on these lots. It is my understanding that the city council is considering changing the zoning on those lots to R-2. I feel that considering the fact that there are -, 3 four plexes directly across the street and it is located on an arterial HWY that the zoning should be R-3. We have spent a great deal of time and money preparing to build on these lots and do not feel that this change is in our best interest or the City of Pasco's for that matter. It is my understanding that the comprehensive plan for the city is to move the people back into the main part of town and that is exactly what we are going to achieve by building a four or six plex on these lots. Gary, I would appreciate your reading this to the council on Monday night as I will be unable to attend the meeting. Thank you, s/ Gary L., Hamilton Councilman Snider stated that he felt that there were merits in this proposed zone change and felt that the matter should be referred back to the Planning Commission so that they could correct some of the oversights and have them bring it back to us corrected so the Council could consider it them. Gary Crutchfield stated that he agreed with Councilman Snider in the matter being referred back to the Planning Commission with a couple of specific directives (1) that they reconsider the recommendation in total to avoid any down-zone; (2) to take a second look at the areas that there is new information on; and (3) then return the recommendation to the council by the first meeting in October. Warren Cassen stated that he is in favor of the zone change to R-3 at the corner of 5th and "B" and 6thand"B". Mr. Cassen stated that he as a committment of loans on his property but'stated that in order to receive the loan it must be zoned R-3. Mr. Cassen's committment of the loan will expire the end of August and he requested that prompt attention to this matter would assist him in his business. Earl Warren stated that he is in favor of the R-3 zoning in the majority of the area but stated that he was not in favor of the taking away of the commercial zoning or industrial zoning in the area. David McDonald stated that he was not in favor of the R-3 zoning on his property but stated that he would be in favor of the R-3 zoning along Ainsworth and 4th. Russ Highland, owner of the commercial property on 7th and "A" Street, stated that he would be in favor of changing the zoning in the residential districts but asked that the property along "A" be kept commercial property. Jerry Larsen stated that he is in favor of the property along Tenth and "A" Streets be kept commercial property and that the property along Ainsworth and 4th should be rezoned R-3. Mr. Austerman spoke in favor of keeping the property along "A" Street commercial zoning. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 18, 1980 PUBLIC HEARINGS: (continued) Thomas Moore, 931 South 9th, stated that he has a residence in the proposed area of rezone and recommends that the zoning in the area remain the same. Madison Salee, 924 South 8th, stated that he was does not want to have any high density zoning in the area. T.J. Edwards, 6th and "A" Street, spoke in favor of keeping the property zoned the way it is. Councilman Snider moved to retkirn this zone chan5etrecomMendation back to the'Planning -Commission 1yr -the -Planning Commission's reference in ,considering -futufe reze e ,p'etitions. Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried by roll call vOte of five (5). MAYOR BAILIE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION ON THE BONNEVILLE STREET ZONING STUDY (80-25-Z). Gary Crutchfield gave a brief report on the Planning Commission's recommendation. He stated that it involves the north side of Bonneville Street between 18th Avenue and 20th Avenue. The current zoning corresponds to the existing use pattern except for the fact that the present office building and the three apartments are zoned C-1 which is retail business. The Planning Commission viewed the study area for the possibility of suggesting R-2 or R-3 between 18th and 19th with two objectives in mind: (1) reduce the commercial zoning to an R-3 which permits apartment buildings, and (2),wculcInaintaan the existing office building as a permitted conditional use. The property owners in the area objected to the premature zoning to apartment densities and the Planning Commission concluded that they should remain R-1 until such time as each individually or as a block front basis apply to a zone change to either R-2 or R-3. The Planning Commission's recommendation is that just the C-1 zoning' west of 18th on the north side of Bonneville be changed to R-3 and the balance remain as R-1. Jeri McMann, 1800 Block Hopkins Street, presented a petition to the Council of the people in the area protesting any change in the zoning at all on Bonneville or Hopkins. She explained that the are not objecting to the recommendation made by the Planning Commission in changing the C-1 to R-3 but stated that they do not wish the R-1 property to be changed to R-3. Lloyd Kestin, 1800 Block on Bonneville Street, stated that he wished that all property along Bonneville Street be changed to R-1 to R-3. Mr. Kestin stated that if the property were R-3 that they would have an easier time selling the property. Mary Lou Martinez, Bonneville Street, stated that she signed the petition presented by Jeri McMann and asked that her name be withdrawn. Councilman Snider moved to direct staff to prepare the appropriate ordinances to enact the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Seconded by Schmidt. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). I ORDINANCE NO. 2173: AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF 32ND AVENUE IN THE CITY OF PASCO. Mr. Adams moved to table Ordinance No. 2173 indefinitely to permit Mr. Osborne time to determine need for the Road 32 Right- of-Way. Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). ORDINANCES: MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 18, 1980 ORDINANCES: (continued) ORDINANCE NO. 2183: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF HOPKINS STREET FROM ROAD 24 TO ROAD 28 WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION NO. 1361 OF THE CITY COUNCIL; ESTABLISHING LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 111; PROVIDING THAT PAYMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT BE MADE BY SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS UPON THE PROPERTY IN THE DISTRICT, PAYABLE BY THE MODE OF "PAYMENT BY BONDS"; AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WARRANTS REDEEMABLE IN CASH AND LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BONDS. Ordinance No. 2183 was read by title only. Mr. Schmidt moved that Ordinance No. 2183 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Snider. Motion carried by roll call vote of four (4) in favor: namely, Adaths, Bailie, Schmidt, and Snider; and one (1) opposed- namely, Green. RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 1368: A RESOLUTION REGARDING EASEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH UTILITY SERVICES AND ACCESS TO THE NEW McGEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN THE RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS AREA. Resolution No. 1368 was read by title only. Mr. Snider moved that Resolution No r 1368 be adopted. Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Snider moved to authorize staff to issue a bid call for the proposed Municipal Golf Course. Seconded by Schmidt. Motion carried by roll call vote of five (5). ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjounred at 9:45 p.m. Chet Bailie, Mayor 1980. ATTESIiiie g.A94, :403-r , 1)</Caly Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this _‘0Z_ day o REGULAR MEETING