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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/03/1975 Business Meeting NOVEMBER 3, 1975 1 The City Council met together at 1:30 P.M. on this date for a visit to the new City-County Computer Center. Councilmen present were Mayor Bert Broad, Betty L. Edmondson, Dick Jarms, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Don Schussler and Dr. Bill Simmons. Councilmen were given a review of the new 90/30 Univac Computer System. 1 At 2:15 P.M., the Council returned to the Conference Room in 1 City Hall to discuss the Preliminary 1976 Capitol Improvement Program. Highlights of the discussion concerned the Downtown 11/ Parking Program funded by Local Improvement District 1001 and 1 formation of the Business Improvement Area. Secondly, Council discussed the Downtown General Improvement Program funded from 1 Parking Meter Revenues, Federal Revenue Sharing, a loan from 1 the Economic Development Administration, a grant from the 1 Washington State Economic Assistance Authority and the Parking and Business Improvement Area. The Council also reviewed the Bicentennial Pavilion and Parking Preliminary Budget. The complete text of the Capitol Improvement Program will appear in the 1976 Preliminary Budget. 1 At 3:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the Council Chambers for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Broad presiding, 1 Councilmen Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons, City Manager McMicken and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Councilman Brown absent on roll call and having requested permission to be excused from this meeting, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Schussler that Councilman Brown be excused: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, 1 Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. The Invocation was given by Councilman Simmons. The minutes of the previous meeting of October 27, 1975 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. 1 This being the time set for the Hearing on Petition No. 859, filed by Louise V. Mahre and others, requesting annexation of property located from the existing City Limits between Lincoln and Englewood Avenues west to 66th Avenue, Associate I Planner Glenn Rice reviewed the Planning Staff Report and Planning Commission Minutes on this request dated September 10 and October 7, 1975, respectively. He explained the applicants request annexation of approximately 20.23 acres, being developed primarily as an urban residential area. Both the Yakima County Comprehensive Plan and the City's General Plan indicate 1 the area best suited for residential development. It was the i recommendation of the Planning Staff and Planning Commission for approval of the annexation for the following reasons: 1. The desire of affected property owners within the proposed annexation to join the City; 2. The logical service area represented by this proposal; 3. The need for and availability of full urban services. 1 Zoning of R-1, Single Family Residential is also recommended. 1 There being no one present to speak for or against this Petition, it was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Moore that Ordinance 'No. 1855, providing for the annexation of said property, be passed: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Brown absent. ORDINANCE NO. 1855, AN ORDINANCE annexing property to the City of Yakima, and zoning said property. NOVEMBER 3, 1975 This being the time set for the Hearing on Rezone of certain properties located in the recently annexed Summitview-Cascade Vista areas, Associate Planner Glenn Rice reviewed the Planning Staff Report and Planning Commission Minutes on this subject dated August 15 and October 7, 1975, respectively. By way of review, Mr. Rice explained that in May of this year, citizens of these areas voted to annex, which annexation became final in July. At that time, the area was annexed simply as R-1, Single- Family Residential, without specific zoning designated. Both areas contain a mixture of land uses and there now exists the need to designate appropriate zoning classifications to accommodate the various uses represented. He indicated the recommendations of the Planning Commission for appropriate zonings of these two areas, as indicated by the zoning maps made available to Councilmen. Councilman Schussler questioned the zoning of the Alpine Animal Clinic as R-1, creating a non-conforming use. Mr. II/ Rice indicated the Commission felt if zoned for business, it would encourage similar types of business use in residential areas. He explained that another non conforming use is found west of 49th Avenue and south of Summitview for an establishment selling produce from a site zoned R-1. It is felt that should remain R-1 because of adjacent areas zoned R-1. The Staff does not wish to encourage spot zoning in residential areas. Attorney Richard Weihl spoke to the Council regarding the open letter submitted on behalf of petitioners and clients of Dr. Heffernan, owner of the animal clinic. He explained that other clinics have been given appropriate B-1 zoning in the City of Yakima, noting that the petition was also signed by several local veterinarians. Mr. Weihl explained there are future plans for an addition to the Alpine Animal Clinic, but the Clinic will ; not be able to expand in a non-conforming zone. He asked that this matter be sent back to the Planning Commission for further review. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Edmondson that a Motion, requesting a rehearing by the Planning Commission, be passed: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Brown absent. MOTION, A MOTION requesting a rehearing by the Planning Commission! to consider the rezoning of properties situated in the recently annexed Summitview-Cascade Vista areas. This being the time set for the Hearing on the Rezone Application filed by Noel-Cook-Lewis Company, requesting the rezone of property located on the north side of East Yakima Avenue and 7th Street, Associate Planner Glenn Rice reviewed the Planning Staff report and Planning Commission Minutes on this request dated September 18 and October 7, 1975, respectively. The applicant requests a rezone to B-3, General Business Zone, to allow expansion of the Townhouse Motel and associated facilities. By way of review, he indicated the City recently rezoned property just east of this site for the Bicentennial Pavilion. Current zoning is a combination of B-2 and R-3. The land involved is either vacant or developed as part of the Motel and parking area. The Staff and Planning Commission recommends the rezone for the following reasons: 1. The proposed rezone is in conformance with the City's General Plan; 2. The proposed rezone does provide for a logical expansion of the existing commercial area; 3. The proposed rezone is in conformance with State and City policies supporting development of a Central Business District and Bicentennial Pavilion. Councilman Edmondson and Schussler questioned why the property is being rezoned B-3 instead of B-2. Mr. Bob Lewis, Townhouse ! Motel, explained that they request a B zoning since that allows ! construction of three stories, which are being contemplated t , as part of the Townhouse addiion. It was MOVED by Jarms, seconded by Edmondson that Ordinance No. 1856, accepting the recommendation ' of the Planning Commission and rezoning said property, be ! I 3 NOVEMBER 3, 1975 passed: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Brown absent. ORDINANCE NO. 1856, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezoning property located at East Yakima Avenue and 7th Street on the north side in the City of Yakima, Washington, from R-3, Multiple-Family Zone, and B-2, Local Business Zone, to B-3, General Business Zone. This being the time set for the Hearing on a Rezone Application filed by R. M. R. Company, requesting the rezone of property located at 720 N. 5th Avenue, Associate Planner Glenn Rice reviewed the Planning Staff Report and Planning Commission 1 Minutes on this request dated September 17 and October 7, 1975, respectively. He explained that the applicant requests I rezone from B-2 to R-3 for a residential apartment complex for older citizens. The complex will house approximately 60 elderly persons. The Planning Staff and Planning Commission recommend the rezone request be approved. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Edmondson that Ordinance No. 1857, accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezoning said property, be passed: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Brown I absent. ! ORDINANCE NO. 1857, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation I of the Planning Commission and rezoning property at 720 N. I 5th Avenue from B-2, Local Business Zone to R-3, Multiple-family Zone. City Attorney Andrews explained the arrangement by which APCOA 1 Division will assign its rights, title and interest to APCOA Inc., to include the agreement with the City of Yakima regarding Yakima Air Terminal parking lot management. The staff recommends the City consent to this assignment. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Moore that Resolution No. D-3405 authorizing the execution of said agreement, be passed: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and_Simmons voting aye on roll call. Brown absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3405, A RESOLUTION consenting to the assignment ! of the Parking Management and Operation Agreement for the 1 Yakima Air Terminal. It was MOVED by Schussler, seconded by Jarms that Resolution No. D-3406, authorizing the abatement of fire hazards on private 1 property in accordance with a report received from the Fire Marshal, be passed: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye on roll call. Brown absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3406, A RESOLUTION requiring the abatement ' of fire hazards on certain property, directing notice to property owners to abate such hazards and, in the alternative, authorizing abatement by the Fire Marshal. City Attorney Andrews explained the request to engage James L. Haney as Fee Appraiser for the Yakima 312 Loan Program, explaining that in connection with the rehabilitation of homes, HUD requires independent appraisers. Two local appraisers are acceptable and both have been contacted regarding their interest in doing the work. From the information received back, the Staff recommends engagement of James L. Haney. In accordance with his letter of proposal, his fee will be $50 for each appraisal to be funded by HUD. It was MOVED ! by Moore, seconded by Simmons that the City engage James L. Haney as Fee Appraiser for the Yakima 312 Loan Program: carried, ! Broad, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting I aye by voice vote. Brown absent. NOVEMBER 3, 1975 An Ordinance transferring $4,500 from Cumulative Reserve for Capital Improvements to Central Business District Development , Fund and appropriating $5,534 in the Central Business District Development Fund, having been read by title only at this meeting, i was laid on the table for one week or until November 10, 1975. City Manager McMicken explained that this appropriates parking I meter proceeds to cover CBD Design Team bills, Environmental Impact Statement costs, Planning Office costs and other miscell- aneous bills. City Manager McMicken requesting authorization for out-of-state travel for Paul Page, Sewage Treatment Plant for travel to Boise, Idaho to attend the Pacific_Notthwest Control Convention, October 21-24, 1975, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Edmondson that said travel be approved and expenses paid: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Brown absent. City Manager McMicken requesting authorization for out-of-state travel for Fritz Jaeger, City Engineer, to travel to Portland, Oregon for consultation with Burlington Northern and Union Pacific ' i Officials regarding final bi11in the Walnut, Yakima Ave. ly and Lincoln-"B" crossing projects, =6, 1975 it was MOVED by Edmond- ! son, seconded by Simmons that said travel be approved and expenses paid: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Jarms, Moore, Schussler and Simmons voting aye by voice vote. Brown absent. 1 There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Schussler that this meeting be adjourned at 4:10 P.M. to Tuesday, November 4, 1975, to then meet at the hour of 12:00 Noon in the Holiday Inn Restaurant: carried, Broad, Edmondson, Jams, Moore, Schussler and Simmons ! voting aye by voice vote. Brown abs: I READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY DATE tl • IC 1 14 , c pur*, MAN ,• - , , DATE r/ -lc 7 COUNCILMAN ATTEST: er,eoszo/ CITY CLi 7 MAYOR •