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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/25/1974 Business Meeting A-111 FEBRUARY 25, 1974 The City Council met in session at 1:30 P.M. on this date in the Conference Room at Yakima City Hall. Councilmen present at the meeting were Mayor Bert Broad, Wray Brown, Betty L. Edmondson, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Charles A. Rich, Don Schussler and Bill Whitaker. Kermit Smith, Purchasing Agent, reviewed the requisition and purchase order procedure conducted in his department. A flow diagram of the process was analyzed by the Council and explained in detail by Mr. Smith. The Council reviewed City Manager Report No. 209 concerning Humane Society Shelter Needs and adjourned to the Shelter for a tour of 111 the facilities conducted by Mrs. Lela Linker, President of the Humane Society. Upon completing the tour, the Council decided to review this request in line with other requests for Federal Revenue Sharing. At 3:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the Council Chambers for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Broad presiding, Councilmen Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker, City Manger McMicken and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. The Invocation was given by City Attorney Andrews. The minutes of the previous regular meeting of February 19, 1974, and the adjourned regular meeting of February 22, 1974, having been duly certified accurate by two Councilmen, and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly, Mayor Broad declared said minutes approved as recorded. This being the time set for the Hearing on L.I. D. No. 993, Englewood Heights West Domestic Water District, Director of Public Works, Dave Vargas, reported that Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence McLaughlin, 6108 Engle- wood Avenue, owners of Lot No. 1, were present to protest their assess- ment. He indicated that this party already receives water service from the Nob Hill Water Company, but that the developer included their lot in his plat. Mr. Vargas further indicated that they have been included in this water district and that if the City should excuse them, the Water-Sewer Fund would have to pick up this amount. This was the only protest received. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Rich that this Hearing be continued for one week, or until March 4, 1974: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. This being the time set for the Hearing on the Rezone Application filed by Glascam Builders, Inc., requesting rezone of property located at 2405 West Lincoln Avenue, Principal Planner, Dick Hill, reviewed the Planning Staff Report.and Planning Commission Minutes dated January 30, 1974, and February 5, 1974, respectively. He indicated the recommended denial of this request by the Planning Commission at their meeting on February 5, 1974, and the subsequent appeal received from Walters, Whitaker and Finney, attorneys representing Glascam Builders, Inc. Mr. Hill reviewed the locations for this proposed 16-unit condominium, reviewing the surrounding land uses and zoning as found in the report. Referring to the site plan for this proposal, Mr. Hill indicated that this is the second plan submitted by the developer and, covered the changes that have been made from the previous plan. He noted that the Planning Staff recommends approval subject to the following condi- tions: 1. That fifteen feet of additional right-of-way on the north side of Lincoln Avenue be deeded to the City. 2. That sidewalks be installed adjacent to the property line within the fifteen foot dedication. 3. That the parking area be redesigned to accommodate six- teen open parking spaces and that the asphalt paving area be reduced in size. 4. That the unit be set back a minimum of twenty feet from the P P & L canal. 5. That landscaping and irrigation plans be submitted to and approved by the Office of Environmental Planning prior to issuance of any building permits. ,1412 FEBRUARY 25, 1974 6. That the project be inspected and a Certificate of Occu- pancy be granted prior to occupancy of any of the units. 7. That any conflict in the alignment and right-of-way of P P & L canal be negotiated between the City and Glascam Builders, Inc. Mr. Hill reported that the Planning Commission's denial was based on the fact of too high a density for this parcel. The developer has agreed to all seven of the above conditions. Mr. Lee Campbell, Glascam, Inc., used the constructed model in reviewing his plans for this condominium. He indicated that he is in agreement with the seven conditions stipulated by the City. Mr. Ron Whitaker, Attorney representing Glascam Builders Inc., assured the Council that this proposed Planned Development would be main- tained, indicating that this proposal would provide a good buffer between zones. He referred to the plans for one driveway onto Lincoln Avenue and noted that this arrangement would be better than duplex units. Dorothy Allen, 2401 Powerhouse Road, expressed concern over the placement of this Planned Development in front of her house and the possible construction of other similar types of developments in this area. Warren Dewar, Attorney representing Mr. and Mrs. Don Werst, reported that he saw no substantial changes from the plan submitted earlier to the Planning Commission and expressed concern over maintaining the property value of homes in the area. Referring to the plan for 32 parking spaces and one driveway, Mr. Dewar noted that a possible problem would be created with cars lining up to make a left-hand turn from the driveway onto Lincoln Avenue. He further noted the objections to the density per acre inasmuch as this is a predominantly residential area. He further referred to the differences in landscaping as proposed by the site plan and the constructed model. Mr. Dewar requested that if changes are to be made in the plans that this matter be referred back to the Planning Commission and that the decision of the Planning Commission be upheld. Mr. William Duerr, 410 north 23rd Avenue, expressed concern over the possible decrease in property values. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Whitaker that the Motion requesting a rehearing by the Planning Commission, be passed: carried, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. Mayor Broad abstained from voting. MOTION, A MOTION requesting a rehearing by the Planning Commission of a rezone application filed by Glascam Builders, Inc. Referring to Ordinance No. 1615, passed by the City Council on January 28, 1974, which prohibits the sale or occupancy of buildings without obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy, Councilman Rich indi- cated that he has found many persons opposed to this ordinance. Mrs. Jean Rich submitted a petition of approximately 744 signatures of registered voters who are in oppostiion to this ordinance. Mrs. Rich indicated that the petition requests repeal of Ordinance No. 1615 and that if not repealed, this ordinance would be submitted to the electors at the next election. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Whitaker, that this petition be received and referred to the City Manager: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. Referring to the proposed resolution assuming obligations of local cooperation by the City with regard to restoring a damaged levee by the Department of the Army, Director of Public Works, Dave Vargas, explained that the high river waters had washed out the dike and that repair is needed to protect the irrigation spray field. He noted that two paragraphs were added to this resolution which were not included in the resolution passed at the previous regular meeting. Mr. Vargas noted that there is no financial obligation on the City's part for the repair work. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Schussler that Resolution No. D-3083, providing for said local cooperation be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. FEBRUARY 25, 1974 RESOLUTION D-3083, A RESOLUTION assuming obligations of local cooperation by the City of Yakima in the restoration by the Department of the Army of a levee near the Yakima Sewage Treatment Plant (Jobs, YAK-5-74, NA-1-74). Referring to the matter of the Group Home Conditional Use Permit and the proposed zoning ordinance amendment, Director of Community Development, Jay Otto, reviewed the memo on this subject dated February 25, 1974, noting the definition of a group home facility and the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance which would include this definition along with an amendment to the Special Property Uses Section allowing group homes as a special use in residential zones. He reported that the final decision on such conditional use permits rests with the Board of Adjustment where each request is considered at a public hearing. City Manager McMicken indicated that appeals to the decisions made by of Adjustment must be made through the courts. There was discussion by the Council concerning possible future action to allow such appeals to come through the Planning Commission and City Council. Chief Building Inspector, Newell Pock, indicated that there is presently no definition in the zoning ordinance for group homes which are handled like an apartment. Mrs. Majorie McCormick, Washington Group Homes, being present, spoke to the Council regarding the group home for eight mentally retarded women proposed for 1412 West Chestnut. She indicated that these women, whose problems are similar, are presently living at the Naches Valley Group Home. She stated 'that the proposed home is for those who are educable and trainable. Mrs. McCormick reported that the women work with Special Projects for the . Handicapped and should be able to live in residential areas and have available community services. She further indi- cated that there is a March 1 deadline in connection with ac- quiring the property at 1412 West Chestnut for use as a group home. Councilman Moore spoke in favor of this request. Mr. Frances Draper spoke in opposition to the location of this home in a residential area noting that facilities across the street from the proposed home could be used for this purpose. Lula M. Bjorge, 1002 South 25th Avenue, spoke in favor of the proposed group home. Also present and speaking to this matter was Mr. Art Church. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Moore that this matter be referred to the Planning Commission for hearing and consideration: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. City Manager McMicken referred to the proposed resolution authorizing the City to petition the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission for authorization to improve the Walnut Street at-grade railroad crossing, explaining that this will include reconstruction of the crossing and upgrading of the signalization devices. The noted a total project cost of $30,000, explaining the State and local shares. It was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Schussler that Resolution No. D-3084, authorizing said petition, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3084, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to petition the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission for authorization to improve Walnut Street at-grade railroad crossing. It was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Edmondson that Resolution No. D-3085, authorizing the City to submit a construction pros- pectus to the State of Washington, Urban Arterial Board, requesting a grant to finance improvements to a portion of South 3rd Avenue, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3085, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute and submit a con- struction prospectus to the State of Washington, Urban Arterial Board, as a request for a grant to finance improvements to a portion of South 3rd Avenue. A FEBRUARY 25, 1974 Referring to the Irrigation Maintenance Assessment Rolls for 1974, City Manager McMicken noted the four assessments which have changed, explaining that three of the four changes are reductions. It was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Edmondson that Resolution No. D -3086, setting a hearing date for March 11, 1974, on said Irrigation Maintenance Assessment Rolls, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D -3086, A RESOLUTION setting a date for hearing on the confirmation, of the irrigation maintenance assessment roll for the year 1974. City Manager McMicken reviewed City Manger Report No. 210 concerning the Proposed Uniform Sign Code, recommending that a hearing date be set on the proposed adoption of the 1973 addition of the I/ Uniform Sign Code. Chief Building Inspector, Newell Pock, reported on a number of non - conforming signs and indicated that the sign industry is in favor of the proposed changes. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Rich that April 1, 1974, be the date set for hearing on this matter: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. City Manager McMicken referred to the request for outside sewer services to the single - family residences owned by R. W. Kleweno, 406 South 48th Avenue, and Elmer Grable, 417 South 49th Avenue, noting that both parties have signed Outside Utility Agreements, but that annexation is not feasible at this time. An 8 -inch sewer line is readily accessible to serve both properties. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Brown that the requests of Mr. Kleweno and Mr. Grable for outside utility service be granted: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. City Manager McMicken reported that bids were received and considered by the Bid Board on February 22, 1974, for the Tahoma Cemetery Irrigation Improvements, as follows: 1. Fuller Soils, Bothell, WA $49,224.00 2. W. A. McConnachie, Selah, WA 50,748.60 3. Landscaping by Don, Yakima, WA 57,162.00 4. Valley Cement Construction Co., Auburn, WA 61,671.23 5. B & B Sprinkler Co., Spokane, WA 64,575.00 6. K & C Irrigation & Landscaping, Seattle, WA 67,158.00 7. DeBlasio Construction Co., Inc., Yakima, WA 68,250.00 8. May Nursery, Yakima, WA 69,220.20 I/ The City Engineer recommending that the bid be awarded to Fuller Soils, Inc., who submitted the lowest and best bid, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that the bid be awarded to Fuller Soils, Inc., and that the City Manager be authorized to enter into contract with said con- tractor upon the filing of the proper bond and insurance: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. An Ordinance transferring $1,382.87 from the Contingency Fund to the General Fund and appropriating that amount for expenditure by the Department of Environmental Planning, having been read by title only at this meeting was laid on the table for one week,or until March 4, 1974. City Manager McMicken explained that this amount covers costs associated with the Housing Resource Center, budgeted but not paid in 1973. 6. A - //5 FEBRUARY 25, 1974 It was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Rich that Ordinance No. 1629, fixing the time of delinquency and providing for the issuance of Local Improvement District Installment Notes for the payment of the unpaid portion of L.I.D No. 991, Haven Way Sanitary Sewer, be passed: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 1629, AN ORDINANCE fixing the time of delinquency of installment of assessments levied for the payment of the cost of the improvement in Local Improvement District No. 991, and providing for the issuance of Local Improvement District Installment Notes for the payment of the unpaid portion thereof. Parks Director, Bill Hutsinpiller, reviewed the Lions Park Site Development Plan which is being recommended by both the Parks and Recreation Commission and Yakima School District Board of Directors. He reviewed the preliminary plans for tennis courts, a spray pool, creative play area, walkways, picnic facilities and new parking areas. Mr. Dean Starr, school principal, discussed the need for additional parking for Davis High students and discussed several possibilities for providing more parking. City Manager McMicken indicated that the final plan would be brought back for approval in approximately two weeks. After due discussion, it was MOVED by Edmondson, seconded by Schussler that this matter be referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. A Damage Claim having been filed with the City Clerk on February 21, 1974, by Mr. Carl Kuatt, 1516 South 12th Avenue, in the amount of $20,000 for personal injuries, it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Rich that said Damage Claim be referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. City Manager McMicken requesting out-of-state travel for the City Manager and Administrative Assistant, Dick Zais, to travel to Victoria, B.C., Canada to attend the spring conference of the Northwest Management Association, March 6-10, 1974,'it was MOVED by Whitaker, seconded by Moore that said travel be approved and expenses paid: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. There being no further business tocome:Ire the Council, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Rich that this meeting be adjourned at 5:20 P.M., to Friday, March 1, 1974, at the hour of 12:00 Noon, to then meet at the Flight Deck Restaurant: carried, Broad, Brown, Edmondson, Moore, Rich, Schussler and Whitaker voting aye by voice vote. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY (K:7 • , DATE COUNC1AN 1 ATTEST: (0 ' COUNCILMAN DATE1)-k.14- 1, CIT/CLERK i MAYOR