HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOA 1973.pdf BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT January 4, 1973
Pasco, Washington
SPECIAL MEETING
A Special Meeting of the Board of Adjustment was held at 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January
4, 1973, at the call of the Chairman, in the Council Chambers of Pasco City Hall.
MOLL CALL: Members present were Willie Vaughn, Dorothea Jones and David Squires.
APPROVAL OF NLINUTES: Lotion made by Squires, seconded by Jones, to approve the minutes
of the Special Meeting held 'November 30, 1972, as written. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - RID LION MOTOR INN, FRONT YARD VARIANCE
At the request of the Chairman, the Red Lion Motor Inn application for a variance was
read to the Board by the secretary. Application indicated that a 5,000 square foot
accessory building was being proposed for location in the south=east corner of the Red
Lion property. The Zoning Ordinance calls for a 15 foot set-back from public right-of-
way, but since the right-of-way is State Highway 12, which is a fenced limited access
roadway, the Red Lion would like to place this building to within four feet of their
property line. The building will be used for the motel laundry, storage and a shop area.
The Board was advised that no cummunication has been recieved by the secretary either
for or against this variance. Public Hearing was then declared open by the Chairman.
Ed Olson, Construction Superintendant for the Red Lion Motor Inn, spoke in favor of the
variance. He stated that this building-would be Just under 5,000 square feet, constructed
of concrete block with a wood shake mansard roof to match the existing buildings, and
would house the motel laundry, storage area and a, small maintenance shop. T.W. Evans,
1835 W. Jay, asked Mr. Olson several questions concerning noise, smoke or vibrations, and
was assured that no new industry would be -.r'�ed at this location. The existing laundry,
storage and shop would be relocated from the main buildings to this building. fir. Evans
then asked the reason for the 15 foot set-back. This was explained by the secretary.
Mr, Evans then stated that the Red Lion Motor Inn has been a good neighbor in the past
and he had no objection to this new structure. , Paul Groves, 1815 W. Jay, stated that he
is pleased with the operation of the Red Lion ?rotor Inn, the beauty of the buildings,
and he has no ohections to the new building being located closer to the property line.
There being no one else wishing to speak either for or against the proposed variance,
the public hearing was then declared closed. After discussion by the Board, motion was
made by Jones, seconded by Squires, to grant the Red Lion Motor Inn an 11 foot variance
from the front yard as required by Section 22.40.050, Pasco Municipal Code, since it has
been determined by the Board that this use will not be detrimental to the immediate
neighborhood or the public welfare; will not discourage the appropriate development of
adjacent land and buildings or impair the value thereof; and does not constitute a grant
of special privilege inconsistant with the limitations upon other properties in the same
zone. Motion was carried by the following vote: Squires, yes; Jones, ,yes; Vaughn, yes.
PUBLIC HF,ARING - ALBERTO CASTILLO, 8�4 S. W, Ave. , SIDE & REAR YARD VARIANCE
At the request of the Chairman, The Alberto Castillo application for a variance was read
to the Board by the secretary.Applicatmon indicated that this property is zoned R--2
and contains enough square footage to permit two dwelling units on the property; an exist-
ing two car garage is structurally capable of being converted into a dwelling unit; all
other codes can be complied with except the existing building violates the side yard by
one foot and the rear yard by h feet. Applicant requests a variance of one foot in the
side yard and 6 feet in the rear ,yard, stating that the building would be converted to
a dwelling unit for his son, who is soon to be married. The Board was advised that no
communication has been recieved by the secretary, either for or against this variance.
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Public Hearing was then declared open by the Chairman. Mary Penstermacher, owner of
property at 902 S. 6th, stated she had recieved the notice and had attended the hearing
.'lust to find out what was proposed. After hearing the application, she has no objection
to this variance. Alberto Castillo, applicant, stated that his only desire is to provide
living quarters for his son. The building would be brought up to code for a dwelling
and off—street parking would be provided for both dwellings. There being no one else
wishing to speak either for or against the proposed variance, the public hearing was then
closed. After discussion by the Board, motion was made by Squires, seconded by Jones,
to grant Alberto Castillo a one foot variance From the side ,yard required by Section
22.28.0801, Pasco Municipal Code, and a six foot variance from the rear yard as required
by Section 22.21 .080 (c), Pasco Municipal Code, since it has been determined by the Board
that this use will not be detrimental to the immediate neighborhood or the public welfare;
will not discourage the appropriate development of adacent land and buildings or impair
the value thereof; and does not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistant
with the limitations upon other properties in the same zone. Motion was carried by the
following vote: Jones, yes; Squires, yes; Vaughn, yes.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
me s H. McCurry
secretary
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Janmary 23, 1973
Pasco, Washington
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Adjustment was held at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday,
January 23, 1973, in the Council Chambers of Pasco City Nall.
ROLL CALL: Members present were Willie Vaughn, Dorothea Jones and G.V. Manderville.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion was made by Jones, seconded by Manderville, to approve
the minutes of the Special Meeting held January 4, 1973, as written. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING: D20 W. Sylvester Street_ - Front yard variance
At the request of the Chairman, application for a front yard variance as submitted by
A.B. Schindler, 1320 W. Sylvester Streht, was read by the Secretary, and an explanation
of the request was given by the Secretary. It was noted that the notice had been
properly posted and no communication bad been received against granting the variance.
One property owner had sent in a letter stating she was in favor of the variance.
Application indicated that the owner wished to change his front door entrance to make
a safer entry during inclimate weather and in order to do so it would require extending
the front of the house into the required front yard. Public Hearing was then declared
open by the Chairman and the audiance was requested to speak either for or against the
proposed variance. Mr. Schindler then explained his proposed building alteration and
the reason for it, stating that he had contacted his neighbors and two (2� of them had
indicated approval of the variance. His plan is to change the front door to open from
the east side rather than the north side and to extend his roof overhang to shelter
the walkway and steps as they are dangerous when wet or icy. There being no one else
wishing to speak either for or against the proposed variance, the Public Hearing was
then declared closed. After discussion by the Board, notion was made by Manderville,
seconded by Jones, to grant the front yard variance as requested by Nor. Schindler, since
it had been determined that this use will not be detrimental to the immediate neighbor—
hood or the public welfare, will not discourage the appropriate development of
adjacent land and buildings or impair the value thereof, and does not constitute a
grant of special privelege inconsistant with the limitations upon other properties in
the same zone. Motmon was carried by the following votez— Manderville, .yes, Jones, yes,
Vaughn, yes.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business be6fre the Board, the meetinft was
adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
A
am'es H. McCurry
Secretary
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT March 27, 1973
Pasco, Washington
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Adjustment was held at 8.00 p.m., Tuesday,
March,2'7, 1973, in the City Manager's Office at Pasco City Hall.
ROLL CALL Members present were G.V. Manderville, David Squires and Dorothea Jones.
Due to the absence of Chairman Willie Vaughn, Squires conducted the hearing.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion was made by Jones, seconded by Manderville, to approve
the minutes of the Regular Meeting held January 23, 1973, as written. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING 1925 N. Chase_ Avenue - Special_ Permit for an Office_ in R-3 Zone
At the request of the Chairman, application for Special Permit for an office in the R--3
High Density Residential Zone as submitted by Richard J. Willsey and James G. O'Connor,
Clark-Jennings & Associates, Pasco, was read by the secretary. Application consisted
of a request to erect an office building in an R-3 Zone as required by Pasco Municipal
Code 22.36.010. Board members were advised that one phone call had been received from
a neighbor who had inquired into the height of the proposed building, and also a two (2)
page petition had been received by the secretary a few minutes prior to the hearing
indicating that they were not opposed to the structure as long as the building does not
exceed one (1) story in height and access is limited to Chase Street. This petition was
signed by twenty-seven (27) residents of that area.
Public Hearing was then declared open by the Chairman who asked if anyone in the audience
wished to speak for the Special Permit. Mr. Willsey and Mar. O' Connor were in attendance
and spoke for the application, stating that the proposed building would house a mortgage
office. They have been in business in Pasco for the past six years and are presently
located at 26th & Sylvester Streets. They have signed an option to purchase this property
and are awaiting state approval for access to the property from the limited access on
Chase Avenue, stating they would not proceed without the access. The building will be
designed in Spanish Architect and will be one story in height. Any future buildings will
be of the same type and will house professional services offices such as attorneys. The
businesses planned for will create limited traffic and ample off-street parking will be
provided. Sidewalks will be installed when required by the City.
C.L. Michelson, Bob Mapes and Jim Carey then questioned that would be done with the
remaining lots, whether or not the alley would be vacated or would be used by the offices,
and questioned the height of the buildings. Mr. Willsey advised all concerned that lots
19 and 20 would be developed first with other buildings to be constructed as tenants are
found. The remaining lots would be gravelled for parking.
There being no one else wishing to speak for or against the Special Permit, the Public
Hearing was then closed. Mr. Manderville advised the applicants that if a Special Permit
were issued it would be only for Lots 19 & 20 and the Special Permit procedure would
have to be followed for each of the other buildings as they are constructed. Also, that
all access to the property would have to be from Chase Avenue. He then asked for a set
of plans for the proposed construction to insure that the building was not over one story
in height and that access was from Chase Avenue. Mr. O'Connor advised the Board that no
plans have been drawn to this date because they will not build unless the Special Permit
and access from the State is obtained. They expect to hear from the State within a few
days and will proceed with the plans if the access is granted. Mr. Manderville made
motion, seconded by Mrs. Jones, that the Public Hearing be continued until 7.30 p.m. on
4-10-73 so that the Board can preview the plans. Motion carried.
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VISITORS Ray Fleiger and Gary Cameron, State Department of Social and Health Services,
3061 W. Kennewick Avenue, Kennewick, advised the Board of their interest in an Alcoholic
Treatment and Referral Center to be located in the Tri City Area, stating that this would
have to come before the Board at a Public Hearing and requesting a Special Meeting due
to their time schedule. They have two (2) locations in Pasco in mind and would like to
bring both of them before the Board for approval, one to be a detoxification center and
the other a boarding house type activity. One property is zoned R-3 (500 block West
Yakima Street) and the other is zoned C-1 (600 block West Lewis Street). They were
advised by the Board that this meeting has been continued until 4-10-73 and that these
hearings would be worked in at that time provided there is sufficient time as required
to make legal notice to the residents. Secretary advised that if the applications were
recieved right away the notification could be made.
OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Mandervill e advised the Secretary that he was displeased with the
method used by the Side Track Tavern in improving their off-premise parking area and
requested that this be brought to the attention of the owner to insure the lot is
completed as agreed.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned
at 9.08 p.m., to be continued at 7.30 p.m. on April 10, 1973.
Respectfully submitted,
mes H. McCurry
ecretary
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT April 10, 1973
Pasco, Washington
CONTINUED ITETING
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Adjustment, continued from March 27, 1973, was
held at 5:00 p.m. , Tuesday, April 10, 1973, in the Council Chambers of Pasco City Hall.
ROLL CALL: Members present were G.V. Manderville, David Squires and Dorothea Jones.
Due to the absence of Chairman Willie Vaughn, Squires conducted the hearing.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion was made by Manderville, seconded by Jones, to approve
the minutes of the Regular Meeting held March 27, 1973, as written. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - 1925 N. Chase Avenue - Special Permit for an Office in R-3 Zone
Chairman Squires declared the Public Hearing open and asked if there was anyone in the
audience who wished to speak for or against this Special Permit application. There being
no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was then declared closed. Chairman stated
that all testimony had been heard on March 27, 1973, and that this hearing had been con-
tinued until today to allow the applicant to present drawings of the proposed building,
which had been done. He then requested a motion from the Board. Motion made by Mander-
ville, seconded by Jones, to grant Special Permit to Clark/Jennings & Associates to
construct an office building in the R-3 Zone at 1925 N. Chase Avenue. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - 5th & Lewis Streets - Special Permit for Off-Premises directional sign
Chairman Squires declared the Public Hearing open and requested the Secretary read the
application as submitted by the Standard Oil Company. Application is to replace an
existing freestanding off-premises directional sign at the north-west corner of 5th &.
Lewis Streets with a more modern sign. This sign directs traffic to their service station
located at 5th & Clark Streets. No correspondence has been received on this request,
either for or against. Chairman then called for persons from the audience who wished
to speak either for or against this proposed use. There being no one wishing to speak,
the Public Hearing was then declared closed. After some discussion by the Board members ,
motion was made by Jones, seconded by Manderville, to approve the remodeling of the sign
at 5th & Lewis Streets by the Standard Oil Company. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
PUBLIC HEARING- 517 W. Yakima Street - Special Permit - Boarding House for Alcoholics
Chairman Squires declared the Public Hearing open and requested the secretary_ read the
application as submitted by the Alcoholism Information and Referral Center. Application
requests Special Permit to operate a non--medical alcoholism rehabilitation boarding house
in an R-3 Zone at 517 W. Yakima Street. Board members were advised that only one tele-
phone call had been received from a Mrs. Carpenter who was seeking information as to the
operation of this proposed facility. Upon; call by the Chairman for anyone to speak for
or against this Special Permit, Gary Cameron, Alcoholism Information and Referral Center,
3062 W. Kennewick Avenue, Kennewick, Wn. , gave an accounting fo what the program was and
what it attempted to accomplish, stating that State Senate Bill #29 has been enacted into
law, to become effective January 1, 1975. This law implies that public intoxication is no
longer a criminal violation, but a disease, and is to be treated as such. The State and
Counties have granted funds to set up an alcoholism referral center to give immediate
and continued treatment to anyone found to be under the influence of alcohol, or anyone
who is addicted to alcohol and would like help in overcoming it. He stated that the
center would be staffed 24 hours per day by nurses, orderlies and consultants, and a
doctor would be available to assist those that needed medical attention. He stated that
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a survey has been completed and they have an immediate need for 4 beds for the detox`
ification process and 11 beds for the rehabilitation process. Those persons that need
medical attention when they are brought in will be taken to the hospital for treatment
and returned to the center for consultation regarding alcoholism. Following this, Mr.
Camroncfielded questions from the audience as follows:
Rev. Bill Jones, 15t Methodist Church, 6th & Clark - What does detoxification mean?
Ans. The removal of all alcohol from a person's system.
Dr. A.M. Putra, 503 N. 5th - Why was this site picked rather than somewhere near the
new Mental Health Center in Richland? (Stated that these two facilities would fit in
together as both would be dealing with mental problems. )
Ans. There is a transportation problem by locating in Richland and the Mental Health
Center building has not been completed yet as it is scheduled for completion in September,
whereas the detox center has to be in operation by June 30, 1973, or the funding will be
lost back to the State. Dr. Putra stated that he does not object to the operation of
the facility, but does object to the location as he feels that better and more qualified
service could be obtained for the patients in Richland as Kadlec Hospital is set up for
this type patient and all psychiatrists live and have offices in Richland.
Dr. J.L. Greenwell, 702 W. Clark - What doctor will be in attendance?
Ans. Unknown at this time. The need for a doctor will not be great, so he will be on call
Only about 5% of the people brought into the center will need medical help. Dr. Greenwell
then stated that many diseases have the same wymptons as drunkeness and unless the doctor
or person admitting the patient were qualified there could be some repercussions. Cameron
stated that presently the Police mill not be able to arrest a person because of drunkeness,
and unless there is an alcoholism center to take them to, they will just roam the streets.
Carla Maulden, 1727 W. Marie - Spokane already has a detoxification center set up, do
they have any trouble filling the beds they have?
Ans. No.
Ray Pfleuger, Alcoholism Center - How would this save money to both the taxpayer and the
individual?
Ans. At present, it costs about $28 per day per man for detoxification in the center,
whereas the same service in a hospital would cost about $80 per day per man.
Wayne McGuffin, 521 W. Yakima - States that most diabetics act the same as drunks and he
agrees with the doctors that the center should hire only qualified personnel, He is a
father and family man and doesn't want this facility next door to him as he fears what
it might do to his children. Kennewick is the geographical center of the Tri Cities,
why can't the facility be placed in Kennewick, or as Dr. Putra stated, near the Mental
Health Center in Richland?
Ans. They have looked all over for a location, noting that Kennewick would be a more
logical place for the center, but they are unable to locate a suitable facility there.
Ed Critchlow, 9308 Merrick Drive - Stated he did not believe this facility to be objec-
tionable and thinks it should be in a residential area more so than commercial. This
brought a row from the audience, most of whom requested that he see about getting the
facility placed in his neighborhood.
Steve Hatch, Tri City Herald - Asked Mr. MCGuffin what he feared about the facility being
placed next to his residence. Mr. McGuffin stated that some drunks become very violent,
and stated one recent case.
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Don Murri; 511 W. Yakima -- Asked if this would be a permanent or temporary facility?
Ans. The program is a long range program and as of now it has been funded for 2 .years.
Jerry Whitish, 522 W. Yakima - Will there be any alterations made to the building and
where would the entrance be located?
Ans. Alterations would be minor. The rear entrance would be used generally by the
patients with the front entrance being used more by the staff personnel.
Mrs. L.A. Merk, 527 W. Yakima - Would this property be leased or purchased by the State?
Would the use of the property tend to devalue the surrounding property such as it would
have the property near the C.B.C. dorms?
Ans. The property would be purchased if the price were not too high. Ed Frost, Alcoholism
Center, stated that property devaluation had not been proven on the D.B.C. Dorms.
John Rogers, 510 W. Yakima - Stated that this facility would have an effect on the
neighborhood children and he did not want the facility at this location. He requested
that the Board take a vote of the surrounding property owners to see how many objected
to this location, stating that he was not against the facility, but did not want it
placed in his neighborhood.
Dale Schreck, 620 Road 37 - Stated that Pasco does not need a detoxification center.
Asked how the area had gotten along this far without one and why was there a sudden need
for such a facility. He stated he was against this facility due to it being tax supported
and thought that the State had caused the problem on one had by allowing 19 ,year olds
to drink. Stated that the State and Federal government is continually finding new ways
to spend the tax payers money and there should be a stopping point somewhere along the
line.
Rev. Darold Hauge, 626 W. Bonneville - Stated that he supported the detoxification
center and asked what persons would need and use these services?
Ans. 95/' of all alcoholics are local citizens who lives and work in the community. 5%
are transients.
Walla Elledge, 1719 W. Oneonta -- States she has had long term house guest who is an
alcoholic and she has used the Referral Center on several occassions. She stated she
does not object to the detox center and would like it as near as possille.
Jenny Bixler, Alcoholism Center - Stated that many alcoholics are unable to obtain
admission to the local hospitals for one reason or another and this center would be able
to carp for such persons. This drew an immediate retort from the doctors present who
stated that in all their years of practice they knew of no one being turned away from
Our lady of Lourdes Hospital.
John Rogers, 510 W. Yakima - What areas would this facility service?
Ans. Benton and Franklin Counties.
There being no new questions or information added to the hearing, the Public Hearing was
then declared closed by the Chairman. After some discussion between the Board Members
and Mr. Cameron, Chairman asked for a motion, either for or against, such a facility
being permitted or the location at this address, or both. Motion made by Mnnderville,
seconded by Jones, to deny the location of this facility at 517 W. Yakima Street.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
PUBLIC HEARING -- 622_W. Lewis Street_- SRecial Permit - Detoxification Center
Chairman Squires declared the Public Hearing open and requested the secretary read the
&pplication as submitted by the Alcoholism Information and Referral Center. Application
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requests Special Permit to operate a non-medical alcoholism detoxification and rehabil-
itation center in a C--1 Zone at 627 W. Lewis Street, the now vacant Pasco Motor Inn.
Board Members were advised that only one phone call had been received regarding this
location, from Otto S. Rasmussen representing Scott Buildings, Inc., of Seattle, who
own Lots 17, 18 & 19, Block 14, GerryTs Addition, specifically the north-east corner of
5th &. Lewis Streets. 14r. Rasmussen stated that they were in opposition to this type of
operation in the downtown area since downtown Pasco is presently suffering from loss of
business and they feel that this facility would be a detriment to future businesses
locating nearby. Stated that he would put their objections in letter form and mail it
in. Chairman then stated that since this proposed facility had been discussed for loca-
tion at 517 W. Yakima Street, there would be no need to go through the same procedure
again, but he would open the meeting for new or different testimony on the 627 W. Lewis
Street location. Mr. Cameron was again asked to field questions from the floor, which
were as follows:
Willa Elledge, 1719 N. Oneonta - Stated she was definately for a facility of this type
being located in the Tri Cities area and preferrably Pasco.
Rev. Bill Jones, Methodist Church, 6th & Clark - Stated he is in favor of this facility
and asked what present facilities are available for intoxicated persons?
Ans. Mr. Cameron stated he has visited various jails and found that some are referring
the physically sick drunks to local hospitals for treatment, but some others do not and
consequently some intoxicated persons have died in jail due to a lack of treatment. He
stated this may or my not be the case in the `tri Cities, but it does happen.
Bruce Whitemarsh, 1327 N. Mead, Franklin County Commissioner - Stated that both Franklin
and Benton Counties endorse and support the services that would be made available at
this facility.
Dr. A.M. Putra, 503 N. 5th - Stated that he is not against this facility being located
in the Tri Cities, but would rather see it placed near the Richland Mental Health Center
Where better medical services could be obtained for this type illness.
Wanda Cotner, 1104 Gribble, Apt #1, Richland - Stated that although the Mental Health
Center has not been completed, all available space has already been taken, therefore,
the detox center could not locate in this building.
Ed Frost, Alcoholism Center - Stated that the Mental Health Center does not have the
staff nor the funds to provide the services that will be available at the del-lox center.
Don Murri, 511 W. Yakima - Stated that he can see a definate need for this facility in
this area.
Rev. Harold Hauge, 626 W. Bonneville - Stated that he was in favor of this facility being
located at the Pasco Motor Inn.
Dorothea Jones, Board of Adjustment - What length of time will the average person spend
in this facility?
Ans. No definate length of time as each case is different. For some it will be only a
few days and others it will take 2 to 3 weeks. After being detoxicated, some will need
to return to the facility an occassion for consultation. The more serious cases will
be referred to other facilities such as Sundown M Ranch or Swarf Center.
Wayne McGuffin, 521 W. Yakima - He has always thought that Alcoholics Anonymous has
done a good job, is this inadequate?
Ans. Alcoholics Anonymous is the best system that has been devised to date, but they
do not require attendance to their meetings as it is all voluntary, whereas the new
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law will require treatment. The detox center will work with AA and other units that
deal with the same problems.
Dale Schreck, 620 Road 37 - Stated that AA is strictly voluntary and the State will
force detoxification on alcoholics by law.
Willa Elledge, 1719 N. Oneonta - Will people who have been detoxified be able to
return to the center for follow-up counciling?
Ans. Yes. This will be a major roll of the detox center.
Dale Schreck - Where was the need for a detox center before money was appropriated by
the government? It would appear that the government is inventing ways to spend the tax
dollar in order to keep the taxes at a high level. The building in question, the Pasco
Motor Inn, contains about 100 beds, whereas the detox center's needs are only 5 beds.
The cost of renting and furnishing this building are too great for the amount of good
that will be done.
Ans. In 1606 a public drunkeness law was passed making it a crime to be found drunk in
public. The solution was to put the person in ,jail and collect a fine. This did notling
to solve the problem. In 1956 alcoholism was diagnosed as a disease whereby medical
treatment would be needed. Only a small protion of the building will be used to the detox
center. The remainder of the building Will be used for other purposes.
Dale Schreck - What type of other uses? Will the government decide that prostitution and
gambling are also diseases and need facilities for them?
Ans. Ray Pfleuger, Detox Center - Stated that this Special Permit is for the detox
center only and that other non-conforming uses, before being installed, would have to be
processed through -the Special Permit procedure.
Police Chief Tebaldi was in the audience and Chairman Squires asked him to state his
opinion of a detox center. Chief Tebaldi stated that he agrees with the legislature in
the need for this type facility and thinks that the Pasco Motor Innwould be an ideal
location for the center. Stated that Pasco has a serious problem with drunks on the
street and the police department policy at this time is to place them in the tank until
sober and then turn them back onto the stretts to get drunk again. He would rather see
these people obtaining treatment for alcoholism.
There being no further information being discussed, the Chairman closed the public hearing.
After some discussion by the Board, motion was made by Jones, seconded by Manderville, to
grant a Special Permit as requested by the Alcoholism Information:-and Referral Center to
operate a detoxification center at the Pasco Motor Inn, 627 W. Lewis Street. Motion
carried by unanimous vote.
OLD BUSINESS: Side Track Tavern parking lot
Letter to Tom Hill, owner of the Side Track Tavern, 118 W. Columbia Street, was read by
the Board. Letter advised Mr. Hill that a re-hearing for his off-street parking would
be scheduled if the lot was not improved as agreed on within 30 days. Board concurred
with the intent of the letter.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned
at 9:08 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
/�mes H. McCurry, Se Lary
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Va.,y 22, 1973
Pasco, Washington
REGULAR MEET ING
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Adjustment was held at 5:35 p.m., Tuesday,
May 22, 1973, in the Council Chambers of Pasco City Mall.
ROLL CALL: Members present were David Squires, Dorothea Jones and G.V. Manderville.
Due to the absence of Chairman Willie Vaughn, Squires conducted the hearing.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Since the minutes of the April 10, 1973, meeting were extensive
and the members hadn't had a chance to read them thDroughly, motion was made by Jones,
seconded by Manderville, to table approval until the next, meeting.
PUBLIC DARING - 1912 W. Sylvester - SPECIAL PERI,aT - File No. 7 -6
Chairman Squires declared the Public Hearing open and requested the secretary read
the application. Application was from Roberta Smith to reopen a photo finishing shop
in the existing facility at 1912 W. Sylvester Street. No correspondence had been
received, either for or against, this Special Permit. Chairman asked for comments
from the audience and Mrs. Smith stated that her husband had done custom photo work
at this location, but since his death two .years ago the business has not operated. She
would like to reppen the business which would consist of portrait and commercial work.
She stated there would be very little traffic connected with this operation and she
has laid out four off-street parking spaces in her back ,yard. There was no one else
in the audience to speak regarding this proposal, so the public hearing was then closed.
After some discussion, regarding nearby businesses, advertising signs, liquid affluent,
additional garbage, motion was made by Jones, seconded by Manderville, to grant Mrs.
Smith a Special Permit to operate a custom photo shop at 1912 W. Sylvester Street.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
PUBLIC HEARING _ 118 W. Columbia `OFF PREMISES OFF-STREET PARKING File No. 72
Chairman Squires declared the Public Hearing open, stating that a Special Permit had
been issued to the Sidetrack Tavern, 118 W. Columbia Streit, in November, 1972, allowing
them to utilize a parking lot across the street from the tavern with the stipulation
that this lot be improved. In the Board's opinion, the lot has hot been improved to
a usable state and therefore the operator has been advised to appear to show cause for
the delay. Mr. Tom Hi11, Sidetrack Tavern, stated that he has placed 283 cubic yards
of rock on these lots and has paid lb hours of grader time, but has gotten little re-
sults from this due to the uneveness of the .land. He has installed 3 lights, but hasn't
leveled the lot enough to set any parking curbs. States the owner of the Crescent
Hotel has asked him to maintain 30 feet of buffer on the west side of the lot, which
he has agreed to do. The lot is not normally used dueing the week, but is used during
the week-ends. States he is required to sprinkler the building at a cost of $16,000
and remodel the interior of the building that he had not planned on and he is disturbed
at the requirements of the City. He would like to know exactly what requirements he
will have to meet. The Board stated they expected the lot to be leveled and the surface
bound with either gravel or asphalt, a sign to indicate that this is private parking
with the driveways properly marked and a time limit placed on completion of this work.
Mr. Hill stated that this could be dome within 30 days. Chairman then advised Mr. Hill
that if these improvements were not made by July 1, 1973, the matter would be turned
over to the City Council for further action.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Re Vec fullyubmitted,
C
ames . McCur Secretary
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT June 14, 1973
Pasco, Washington
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Adjustment was held at 7:05 p.m., Thursday, June
14, 1973, in the Council Chambers of Pasco City Hall.
ROLL CALL: Members present were David Squires, Dorothea Jones and G.V. Manderville.
Due to the absence of Chairman Willie Vaughn, Yanderville conducted the hearing.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the Regular Meeting held !lay 22, 1973, were read and
approved as written.
PUBLIC HEARING_ -_1831 W. Hopkins - SIDE YARD__V_ARIANCE - File No. 73-7
Chairman Manderville declared the Public Hearin. open and requested the secretary read
the application. Application was from Ralph Grohs, 1831 W. Hopkins, who proposed to add
a small addition to his kitchen/dining room and requested that he be granted permission
to within ten (10) feet of his side property line on Meridian Street to match the existing
structure. No correspondence had been received, either for or against this request for
waiver. Chairman asked fvr comments from the audience. Mr. & Mrs. Grohs stated they
couldn't add much more that what was written in their request, and stated that due to the
size of their family they are in need of larger kitchen and dining room facilities. The
only feasible way to add to the existing kitchen/dining room is to attach to the north
wall. Mr. & Mrs. Alfred P. Perry, 182.8 W. Shoshone, stated they had no objection to this
proposed addition. Mr. Squires asked if the addition couldn't be revised to where the
required 15 foot set-back would not be violated. Yr. Grohs stated that this would place
a ,jog in the wall, would waste considerable floor space, and would cost nearly twice as
much to build as his original design. There was no one else in the audience to speak
regarding this proposal, so the Chairman declared the Public Hearing closed. After some
further discussion by the Board, Chairman called for a motion on this request. Yrs. Jones,
seconded by Mr. Squires, made a motion that this request to waiver five (5) feet of the
required fifteen (15) foot side-yard be granted. Voice vote by the board was: Jones,
Yes; Squires, No; Manderville, Yes. Chairman advised i"r. Grohs that sinee the affirmitive
vote did not account for the majority of the entire board membership his request for a
waiver was denied.
ADJOURNMENT: Therebeing no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned
at 7:43 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
��eL&
ames H. Merry
Secretary
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT July 24, 1973
Pasco, -fashinjvton
RECULAn I&Ei'INC
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Adjustment was not held due to a lack of quorum.
Members present were: David Squires and G.V. Manderville.
Also in attendance were Orville Olson and Roger Olson, who had made application for
Variance from a front ,yard requirement in a Commercial Zone.
It was noted, at, the request of the applicants, that no objectors to this proposed
variance were present at the scheduled meeting.
Meeting was continued until 11:00 a.m., July 30, 1973, or until such time as a quorum
could be present.
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V. ��
mes H. McCurry
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT August 2, 1973
Pasco, Washington
CONTINUED MEETING
The meeting continued from July 24, 1973, of the Board of Adjustment was held at
3 :56 p.m., Thursday, August 2, 1973, in the City Manager's Office of Pasco City Hall.
ROLL CALL: Members present were David Squires, G.V. Manderville and Willie Vaughn.
APPROVAL OF MIIRJTES: Chairman Vaughn stated that since this was a continued meeting,
approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 14, 1973, would be omitted.
PUBLIC HEARING - 4th & Margaret Streets - FRONT YARD VARIANCF -- File No. -8
Chairman requested that the Secretary read the application. Application for Variance
submitted by Royer Olson and Orville Olson, attorneys, requesting that the required 15
foot front yard in Commercial C-1 Zone be waived. Applicants propose to erect a law
office on the south-west corner of lith & Margaret Streets, building to face north, and
design of the building would place the structure within 4 feet of their north property
line. Secretary advised the Commission that notice had been duly distributed and no
correspondence had been received, either for or against said variance.
Public Hearing was then opened by the Chairman. Roger Olson spoke for the variance,
stating that the building can't be moved west due to the required parking, and they don't
want to move it south as they and the owner of the building to the south would like to
develope a common use in that area, such as an entryway or other improvement. Stated
that the Johnston Fur building is already located on the front property line as well as
the Kurbitz Pharmacy building and he would like his building to be nearly the same set-
back as these two buildings. Richard Willsey, Clark-Jenning & Associates, stated that
he has purchased the Johnston Fur building and is planning some remodeling for office
space. He supported the variance, stat&ng that thev could develope a joint parking area
and an entryway between the buildings. Chairman had the secretary read Section 22.40.050
of Pasco Municipal Code. Air. WillseY then stated that he would purchase the building and
convert it to his office regardless of whether the waiver were granted or denied. There
was no one else in attendance to speak either for or against this proposal, so Chairman
Vaughn declared the public hearing closed.
After some discussion by the Board Members concerning set back of existing buildings and
sight obstruction of vehicular traffic, Chairman asked for a motion to grant or deny this
request. Motion made by Squires, seconded by 1anderville, to grant waiver of the required
15 foot set-back on Margaret Street provided the east wall was aligned with the Johnston
Fur building and the north wall was aligned with the Kurbitz building. Motion passed by
following vote: Manderville, ves; Squires, yes; Vaughn, Tres.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned
at 4:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
J es H. McCurry
ecretary
BOARD OF ADJUSTMTT August 28, 1973
Pasco, Washington
REGULAR MEETING
No Meeting was held due to lack of a quorum. Members present were David Squires
and G.V. Manderville.
In the audience was Morris Clark and Marvin Canadav, both representing the Tastee
Freeze Drive In.
Also present was Dale Schreck who wished to protest erection of an outdoor advertising
sign at 5th & Lewis Streets.
aures H. McCurry
Secretary
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT September 25, 1973
Pasco, Washington
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Adjustment was held at 8:10 p.m., Tuesday,
September 25, 1973, in the Council Chambers of Pasco City Hall.
ROLL CALL: Members present were G.V. Manderville, David Squires and Dorothea Jones.
Due to the absence of Chairman Willie Vaughn, Squires conducted the hearing.
APPROVAL OF 14INUTES: Motion made by Mandervill.e, seconded by Jones, to approve the
minutes of the meetings held on 4-10-73, 6-14-73 and 8-2-73. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - 1501 W. Sylvester - FRONT YARD IARIANCF _ File Fo. 73-9
Chairman Squires declared the Public Hearing open and requested the secretary read the
application. Application was from the Tastee Freeze Drive In Cafe, 1501 W. Sylvester,
requesting a variance from the required 15' front yard set back to enable them to ex-
tend their roof line out to the front property line on Sylvester Street. Reason for the
request was to update the structure for immediate use with future plans of removing the
existing building and erecting a modern building at a different location on the parcel.
Morris Clark, 1€16 Sacaiawea Dr. , part--owner of the Tastee Freeze, spoke in favor of the
requested variance, stating that the building is dated in appearance and this variance
would permit them to improve the looks of the structure. L.S. Tippett, Tipco Steel
Carports & Canopies, Boise, Idaho, also spoke in favor of the variance. He also stated
that the appearance of the building would be improved by permitting the roof to overhang
into the front yard and provided the Board with photos of other buildings that he has
remodeled. There being no one else wishkng to speak either for or against the request,
the Public Hearing was then closed. After some discussion between the Board members
concerning interference with traffic signals and blocking of view at the intersection,
Motion was made by Jones, seconded by Manderville, to grant this variance as requested
and permit the erection of a mansard roof and rebuilding of the drive through canopy to
the front property line on the south side of the parcel. Vote of the Board was: Mander-
ville, yes; Jones, Vires; Squires, 77es.
PUBLTC HEARING -- 5th & Lewis Streets - OFF PREMISE SI NT - File No. 73--10
Chairman Squires declared the Public Hearing open and requested the secretary read the
application. Application was from Obie Outdoor Advertising Co., 1000 Obie Street,
Eugene, Oregon, requesting a Special. Permit to erect an off-premise advertising sign on
a parcel of land located at 5th & Lewis Streets. Board was advised that letters had
been received from Frank Thomsen, Pasco Chamber of Commerce; Dale Schrock, 624 W. Lewis;
Rupert S. Johnston, 701 W. Columbia; Donald D. Linton, Washington Collectors, 124 N.
5th; Charles F. Grigg, 501 W. Columbia; Marvin J. Nelson, 1906 N. Chase; John E. Fllson,
1906 N. Chase; all requesting that this request be denied. There was no one present at
the hearing to speak either for or against the request. After consideration by the
Board, motion was made by Manderville, seconded by Jones, that this request be denied
due to the fact that this Board is not authorized by Ordinance to set in ,judgement of
this request. Vote of the Board was : Manderville, z*es; Jones, yes; Squires, ves.
OLD BUSTNESS : Sidetrack Tavern off-street, off—premise parking lot. Board members
referred to the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Mav 22, 1973, where the owner of the
Sidetrack Tavern was givan until Julv 1, 1973, to make improvements to his leased parking
lot. Neither Board member could see where any improvements have been made to this lot,
and therefore requested that the secretary turn this information over to the Citv Council
for action and posible business license revocation.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned
at 5:55 p.m. ia
Respectfully submitted, es H. McCurry, ecretary
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POST OFFICE BOX 293 PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301
October 17, 1973
Mar Winegar
City Manager
P.O. Box 293
Pasco, Washington 99301
Re: SIDETRACK TAVERN - off-premise parkin? lot
Dear Mr. Winegar,
At the Board. of Adjustment regular meeting held September 25, 1973, I was
directed by the Board to furnish the City Council with information concern-
ing a Special. Permit issued to I&H Enterprises, Inc. , owner/operator of the
Sidetrack Tavern, 118 W. Columbia Street, regarding revocation of the Spec-
ial Permit and possibly the City Business License.
Attached in the complete file on this matter:
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1. Application for Special. Permit - aff.--premise off-street parking
2. Location of off-premise property
3. Plot plan for parking lot improvement
4. Propert7T lease to Carl G. Lind
5. Pro�ert7, sub-lease to LSH Enterprises, Inc.
b. Notice of Public Hearing
7. Staff review
8. r inutes of Board of Ad justnen.t meeting* on 11-30--72
9. Minutes of Board of. Adjustment meeting on 3-27-73
10. Letter to Tom Hill requesting he comply with conditions of Special
Permit
11. Tinutes of Board of. Adjustment meeting on 4-10-73
12. Notice to Tom Hill regarding Continuation of Hearing
13. Minutes of Board of Adjustment meeting on 5-22-73
14. Minutes of Board of Adjustment meeting on 9-25-73
Board of Adjustment members feel that this lot should have been improved as
agreed upon by Mr. Hill prior to issuance of the Special Permit as required
by Zoning Ordinance. Since this improvement has not been made, they Feel
that the Special Permit should be revoked. However, in accordance with Zoning
Regulations, this business would not he allowed to operate without the
required off-street parking facilities, which would therefore require
revocation of the Cit-;* Business License as well.
Please present this information to the City Council for their action.
Yours truly,
aures H. cGtrry
Secretary
Board of Adjustment
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT October 23, 1973
Pasco, Washington
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Adjustment was held at 8 :00 p.m. , Tuesday,
October 23, 1973, in the City Council workshop chambers of Pasco City Hall.
ROLL CALL: Members present were David Squires, Dorothea Jones and C-.V. Manderville.
Due to the absence of Chairman Willie Vaughn, Squires conducted the hearing.
APPROVAL OF YJNUTES: Motion mad-e by Manderville, seconded by Jones, to approve the
minutes of the meeting held on September 25, 1973, as written. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING -- 1535 W. Howard - MONTESSORI SCHOOL - File No. -11
Chairman Squires declared the Public Hearing open and requested the secretary read the
application. Application was from Ray Kelly, 1535 W. Howard, requesting a Special Permit
for his wife to operate a Yontesscri School for three and four ,year old children in the
basement portion of their home. A letter has been received from Terry C. & Patricia L.
Crabb, 1520 W. Howard, stating they objected to this use at this residence but would be
unable to attend the hearing. A petition supporting the school was handed in by Mrs.
Kelly, signed by Donald L. Livingstone, Lawrence J. Heiser, Larry D. Ledington, Shirley
Kilbury, C.J. Rabideau, Lena LePehre, Lesa Lewis, D.E. Bentley, Sharon L. Skinnell and
Alfred G. Skinnell. (Another petition was submitted after the meeting had adjourned.
This petition was against issuing the special permit and was signed by Eloise Carpenter,
Gordon Carpenter and Louie Weber.) Chairman then requested comments from those in attend-
ance, either .for or against the request. Mrs. Kelly stated that this school would teach
the Montessori method; the class size would be between 14 and 20 children from 3 to 5 years
of age; there would be one class per day from 9:00 a.m.. to 11:30 a.m. on Monday through
Friday; the children would be kept inside the building during this time and would be given
special training in numbers, sounds, gardening and cooking; the children are all normal and
it is not a school for retarded children; none of the children's mothers work; the children
are brought to the school in car pools and picked up by their mothers after class.
Jack Williams, 1532 W. Howard, asked if this special permit, if granted, would allow total
use of the property for school purposes, or if it would be limited to a specific portion
of the building, stating he would not object if the use was limited to the basement area,
but would object to the building being used exclusively for the school purpose. The Board
answered by stating that certain restrictions or limitations could be made conditions of
the special permit. Mrs. Jack Williams stated that the Montessori system can be used from
pre-school through high school grades and is a system designed to permit pupils to learn
at their own rate of speed.
Sharon Skinnell, 1543 W. Howard, stated her son attends Mrs. Kelly's school and the
school is not detrimental to the neighborhood, but that there is a day care center located
in the adjacent dwelling; which creates more problems, to her-°mind, than does the Montessori
school.
The Board (Manderville) then questioned if the school is presently operating, to which
Mrs. Kelly replied that it had opened in September and due to misinformation she was not
aware that a special permit was necessary to operate. Squires asked if she had received
any verbal objections from Mx. & Mrs. Crabb and received a negative answer. Squires also
asked if there were any future plans to enlarge the program, either by enrolling more
children into the class or conducting a second class in the afternoon. Mrs. Kelly stated
that children learn more readily in the morning and she feels that one class a day is as
much as she wishes to handle. The school will run from September through May, the same
as public school, and the children will be kept inside the building except for a few trips
into the garden area during the spring sessions.
Board of Adjustment • ont inued: -2- 10-23-73
Jack Williams then stated that he has no objections to the present operation of the
school.
The Public Hearing was then closed.
The Board then went into a discussion period and Mrs. Kelly was requested to explain
the Montessori teaching system, which she did. She stated that she is registered in
the State of Washington as a public school teacher and also has a diploma for teaching
the Montessori method. She would like to maintain this school for an indefinate period
unless for some reason she is forced back into full time teachin-u, at which time she
would close the school. She prefers the Yontessori method over teaching in a public
school, and it is more of a hobby than an occupation.
Motion was mady by Manderville, seconded by Jones, to grant Mrs. Kelly a Special Permit
to operate a Montessori School for pre-school aged children for a period of five (5)
years on condition that the building be used as a full time residence and only a portion
of the building be used as part time class rooms. Votr of the Board was: Manderville,
yes; Jones, ves; Squires, yes.
OLD RUSIA'ESS: Sidetrack Tavern off-premise parking lot. Board members noted the fact
that a letter and supporting information had 'been forwarded to the City Planager for
review by the City Council regarding lack of improvement of the Sidetrack Tavern parking
lot as required by the Special Permit.
NEW BUSI 73S : Comm dome Special Permit. Board stated that they had read in the newspaper
that another hearing* was coming up an the Comm Home special permit and they were advised
that the hearing would be set for November 27, 1973. It was then learned that David
Squires would be out of town on that date, so it was suggested that this hearing be held
on November 20, 1973. This was agreed upon by the Board. Secretary was directed to
contact City Officials for imput into the hear.ng ragarding theirdesireGent InIze
ADJOURNPENT : There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned
at 8:57 P.M.
Respectfull« submitted,
J mes H. McCurry
ecretary
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT November 20, 1973
Pasco, Washington
REGULAR ISI STING
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Adjustment was held at 8:05 p.m., Tuesday, Yovember
20, 1973, in the Council Workshop chambers of Pasco Cit77 Hall.
ROLL CALL: Members present were David Squires, Dorothea Jones, G.V. Manderville, and
Clark Daniels. John Koster did not attend. David Squires conducted the hearing.
APPROVAL OF MIYUTES: Motion made by Manderville, seconded by Jones, that the minutes of
the meeting held October 23, 1973, be corrected as follows: last sentence in New Business
should read "Secretary was directed to contact City Officials for input into the hearing",
and that the minutes be approved as corrected. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - COM,,-HOME - 527 W. Bonneville Street - File No. ?3-12
Chairman Squires directed the Secretary to read the application as submitted by the Tri
Cities Work and Training .Release Center (Comm-Home, Inc.), whichwas done. It was in-
dicated by the secretary that the following correspondence had been received concerning
this Special Permit :
Approval : Pasco City Council
A.M. Tebaldi, Chief of Police, Pasco
Carol M. Ezell, 1701 NT. Oneonta, Pasco
Arnold G. Feely, 919 W. Lewis, Pasco
Disapproval: Florence Montgomery, 610 W. Shoshone, Pasco
Chairman Squires then declared the Public Hearing open and asked if anyone wished to speak
in favor of this request. Crain Bergdahl addressed the Commission, stating that he is
presently Chairman of the Board of Directors of Comm-Home. He introduced five of the
Directors, Ken Hutton, Bill Stough, Bob Hodgson, Max Andrus and Al Tebaldi. He stated
that this project had started in NoIrember 1971 and was contracted by the State until taken
over by the State just recentl7T. Since the program started, no crimes against persons
have been committed by any of the inmates. There have been some violations of house rules
and a forgery case, but no violent crimes. The program now includes probationers and the
County release program. Inmates are offenders from the Tri City area, but they have taken
some men from Walla Walla and Yakima. They are now considering taking in female inmates.
All inmates are either emploved .full time or are full time students and pay room and board
from their earnings. Some men are paving support to their families and some are paving
on back debts. Bill Stough stated he is a full time employee, but will be leaving the
area in three weeks. Stated that these men are screened by the local board prior to
acceptance, and of the 41 men that have been through the house they have had a success
rate of 75%, with 7 failures that were returned to prison. They have experienced no
crimes of violence, either against the public or in the house, and one man has escaped
after writing about $2,000.CO worth of checks on his father's business. This man will be
returned to prison when he is captured. Ben Rae, City Planner, asked if a change in
policy had been made, since the original application had stated that no one with a record
of violence would be accepted in this program, but he understands now that some men are
now being accepted although. their have a violent past. Mr. Bergdahl stated that the
Directors are now considering men who do have a minor bit of violence in their past, but
these men are screened thoroughly. No one with a history of murder, rape or armed robbery
are considered. Discussion followed:
Squires - Differentiate between ma,cr and minor. offender.
Stough Minor offenders are more likely to repeat if placed on probation without guidance
and counciling.
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Manderville - Do the Directors have written specific rules and have the: violated the
original Special Permit in permitting men with records of some violence into the program?
Bergdahl - The house was set up on a pilot proprarn and since then some of the hugs have
been worked out. They have operated conservatively. The '3oard is composed of 15 members
of the community* and then work in the best interest of the community.
Hodgson - The criteria for acceptance of inmates was changed about six months ago after
much consideration and with full acceptance of the Board.
Tebaldi - The Board is concerned with early release of prisoners and they have an oppor-
tunity to screen the applicant and preview the results.
Hutton - The inmates are less likely to re--offend if they are in such a program.
Chairman asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak against this Special Permit.
Mrs. Bruce Lee, 607 d. Shoshone, stated that she had been sent as a neighborhood represent-
ative and she kas seen these men in the allevs and on the streets and they were connected
with some dope incidents that took place next door to her at 603 W. Shoshone. Chief Tebaldi
stated that there had been some narcotic arrests made at 603 W. Shoshone, but this was not
related to Comm-Home. At this point, Mrs. Lee walked out of the room stating she would
Ret scree of her neighbors to come to the meeting.
Stough - Stated that they had one liquor and one ma.rjuana violation at the house and both
of these men were sent back to prison. The contraband had been smuggled in by sponsors.
Ma.nderville - Has there been a reading taken from the community?
Stough - An open house has been held with a sizeable turnout. They received no complaints
from either the neighbors or the community.
Jones - Do all inmates have jobs?
Stough - Inmates are given ten days in which to find emplovement and are sent back to
prison if thev fail to do so. Some men are on a school program which is funded by -the
State.
Jones - What is the percentage of house rule violations?
Stough - 4 of 41 men. With constant supervision this is kept to a minimum.
Daniels - ghat is considered as minor violence by the Board?
Stough - Second degree assault with no history of other violence.
Squires - What is the normal length of stav by the inmates?
Bergdahl - Maximum is one near. Generally the men have onlv two to four months left of
their sentence to be eligible for parole.
There being no other comments from the audience, the Public Hearing was closed.
Chairman called for discussion by the Board Members, and since there was nose he asked
for a motion.
Motion made by Jones, seconded by Daniels, that the Tri Cities work and Training Release
Center be granted a Special Permit to continue their program at this location for a period
of two (2) :Years under their existing criteria. Motion carried by following vote : Jones,
Yes; Yanderville, Yes; Daniels, Yes; Squires, Yes.
OLD BUSINESS : Board members were brought up to date on the Sidetrack Tavern parking lot
by the secretary. The City Manager has contacted Mr. Hill regarding improvements to the
lot and has sent him notice to comply.
ADJOURR►P"sENT: There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned
at 9:33 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
rr�es H. Mcfr
ecretary