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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/22/1963 Business Meeting429 APRIL 22, 1963 his being the time fixed by Council for the hearing on Part II of Petition 185 as initiated by he Planning Commission and signed by Benjamin Hoffman and others requesting rezone of property orated at 1105 to 1304 Lincoln from R -3 to B -3, and a motion disapproving the recommendation of he Planning Commission, and an Ordinance accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission aving been prepared and submitted to Council for selection, it was moved by Robinson, seconded y Lynch, that Ordinance accepting the recommendation of, the Planning Commission be/read; carried razier, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson vote aye by voice vote.VMOVED by Lynch econded by Lemon that Ordinance No. 443 accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission nd rezoning property located at 1105 to 1304 Lincoln Avenue in the City of Yakima from R -3 :ultiple Family Residence zone to B -3 General Business Zone be passed as read: carried,.Brazier, urbitz, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye by roll call. Councilman Robinson tated since this zoning is contiguous to the already existing B -3 Zone, he felt he could approve t, although he realized it violated the principal of having businesses on both sides of an rterial. The City Council met in regular session, Mayor Larson, douncilman brazier, Kurbitz, Lynch, Lemon, Munger and Robinson; City Manager Smith and City Attorney Andrews were present on roll call. Invocation was given by Councilman Munger. Minutes of regular meeting of April 15 were approved as corrected. In accordance with action taken by the Council at their regular meeting of April 17, 1963, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Munger that the ordinance regulating garbage, collection and dis- posal which was read at the previous meeting, be amended in Section 4, Paragraph(F) beginning in Line 9; Section 4, Subsection 3; and that the last sentence of Section 5 pertaining to rates be deleted: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting -aye by voice vote. A motion to pass this ordinance as originally read having been made by Munger and seconded by Robinson at the previous meeting, Mayor Larson called for a roll call vote on the passage of Ordinance No. 411, regulating garbage storage, collection and disposal and amending the Yakima Municipal Code, as amended and Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voted aye on roll call. Kurbitz voted nay on roll call. Councilman Kurbitz explained that he is against the passage of this ordinance because it does not allow the collection of Swill. ORDINANCE NO. 441, An Ordinance regulating garbage storage, collection and disposal and defining terms; and amending Sections 4.16.0101 0130, .140, ..1.$0, and .210.and repealing Section 4.16.200 and Chapter 4.20, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. In accordance with action taken by the Council at their regular meeting on April 1, 1963, the matter of a resolution authorizing the sale of City owned real property to Gene Cahoon was brought on for consideration and it was MOVED by Brazier, seconded by Munger that this matter be laid on the table for one more week or until the next regular meeting of the Council on April 29, 1963: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Prior to Council action on Petition No. 184 as filed by June Buchanan requesting rezoning of cer- tain property, Mr. Don Tunstall, Attorney representing Dr. Reynolds, showed the Council Architects plan for construction of a Clinic on the Buchanan property. Mr. Tunstall stated that in the last 20 years there has been a marked trend toward decentralization, citing as an example the Medical clinics on the Westside. He further stated he felt the property in question, because of the $8,500.00 sale price on the lot, would make it prohibitive to build a home there. He felt that traffic would be no problem, as entry would be from 14th Avenue and not West Yakima, and that ther is ample offstreet parking provided. Mr. Tunstall then read excerpts from Metzenbaum citing sev- eral cases approved by court action which supported spot zoning and stated that since the Planning. Commission has recommended this area be zoned to B -1 that the Council should accept their recom- mendation. Mayor Larson asked Mr. Tunstall if property owners in the area objected to the rezone. Tunstall replied that he knew of none, but that most of the tennants-had indicated approval of the rezone. This being the time fixed by Council for the hearing of Petition No. 1$4, as filed by June Buchanan, requesting rezone of property at 1402 West Yakima; and 1210, 1212 and 1214 Terrace Street, and a motion disapproving the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Ordinance, accepting the recommendation of Planning Commission having been prepared and submitted to Council for selection, it was MOVED by Brazier,_seconded by Lynch, that the Ordinance accepting the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission be read: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson, voting aye by voice vote. MOVED by Brazier seconded by Kurbitz that Ordinan e No. 442 accepting the ' recommendation-of the Planning Commission, and rezoning the property located at 1402 West Yakima Avenue, and 1210, 1212 and 1214 Terrace Street in the City of Yakima from R -# Multiple Family Residence, to-B-1 Modified Business Zones be passed as read: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, and Munger voting aye by roll call, Robinson voting Nay. In.dis- cussion Councilman Munger stated he was not sure as to the Planning Commissions policy regarding' spot and strip zoning, and that Council looks to: the. Commission for guidance in these matters, and asked Planning Director Finley to clarify some of these questions. In answer to Councilman Mungers question as to whether Mr. Finley considered spot zoning a good thing, Director Finley stated this was not an easy question to answer. It is the Planning Commission's duty to promote and attempt to control the development of the City in an orderly way. When you have miscellaneous and hodge podge zoning, it becomes meaningless.. He further stated that strip zoning on arterials is detrimental to flow of traffic, creates hazards, and is not in the best interest of the safety and welfare of the general public. He would hope that a happy medium could be reached. In answer to Munger's question as to how far strip and spot zoning should be allowed, Finley stated that the final decision is up to the Council. Finley also stated that spot zoning does not guarantee improvement of the area. Councilman Brazier favored rezone of this area and stated Dr. Reynolds is making an investment in the community, that the tax roll will be increased, and as far as he could ascertain the,property in question not suitable for other purposes and deteriorating badly. Councilman Kurbitz concurred with Brazier's statement and said if Dr. Reynolds is willing to spend the money, and the welfare of the city is improved by this develooment, we should rezone the property. Councilman Robinson stated it is not wise to pass this ordinance, that it would be better to try to extend the existing B -1 areas in the vicinity. It should not be too difficult to acquire lots in the existing B -1 area for business development. He further stated that we do not have to pick another spot which straddles the street and say that it is necessary to rezone to B -1. This zoning will only be advantageous to the property owner and not to the neighborhood. This is not sound or proper development. Councilman Lemon stated since it is the Planning Com- mission's business to study these matters, and since two meetings were held on this particular subject, he.would go along with the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Mayor Larson stated until he could have the Comprehensive Planning Report as a guide, he would accept the Planning Commissions recommendation and vote yes on this Ordinance. ORDINANCE N0. 442, An ordinance accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and re- zoning certain property located at 1402 West Yakima Avenue and 1210, 1212 and 1214 Terrace Street the City of Yakima from R -3 Multiple Family Residence Zone, to B -1 Modified Business 'Zone. lin , his being the time fixed by Council for the hearing on Part II of Petition 185 as initiated by he Planning Commission and signed by Benjamin Hoffman and others requesting rezone of property orated at 1105 to 1304 Lincoln from R -3 to B -3, and a motion disapproving the recommendation of he Planning Commission, and an Ordinance accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission aving been prepared and submitted to Council for selection, it was moved by Robinson, seconded y Lynch, that Ordinance accepting the recommendation of, the Planning Commission be/read; carried razier, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson vote aye by voice vote.VMOVED by Lynch econded by Lemon that Ordinance No. 443 accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission nd rezoning property located at 1105 to 1304 Lincoln Avenue in the City of Yakima from R -3 :ultiple Family Residence zone to B -3 General Business Zone be passed as read: carried,.Brazier, urbitz, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye by roll call. Councilman Robinson tated since this zoning is contiguous to the already existing B -3 Zone, he felt he could approve t, although he realized it violated the principal of having businesses on both sides of an rterial. 428 AP.R I L!t 22_, -1 --63 ORDINANCE NO. 443, An Ordinance accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and re- zoning certain property located at 1105 to 1304 Lincoln Avenue in the City of Yakima, Washington from R -3 , Multiple Family Residence Zone, to B -3, General Business Zone. This being the time fixed by Council for the hearing of Petition No. 190 as filed by Mabel McPhee requesting rezoning of property located at 316 North 3rd Street from B -2 to B -3, and a motion disapproving the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Ordinance accepting the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission having been prepared and submitted to Council for selection, it was MOVED by Munger, seconded by Brazier, that Ordinance accepting the recommendation of Planning Commission be read: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinsor voting aye by voice vote. MOVED by Munger, seconded by Lemon,- that Ordinance No. 444 accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezoning certain property located at 316 North 3rd Street in the City of Yakima, Washington, from B -2 Local:Business 'Zone, to B -3 General Busi- ness Zone, be passed as read: carr ed, Brazier, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon, Lynch,-Munger and Robinson voting aye by roll call. �Mr. Ken Matson, Contractor, explained that it i.-s necessary to rezone this property from B -2 to B -3 because a three story apartment house is to be built on this property. Petition No. 193 having been -filed with the City Clerk on April 15, 1963, by Robert Wiley and others requesting the formation. of -an L.I.D.--for thle - construction -of curb, gutters and the surfacing of Plath Avenue from 16th to 18th, it was MOVED by Robinson seconded by Munger that said petition be referred to the City Manager and staff for study and recommendation: carried, Brazier,' Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Petition No. 194 having been filed with the City Clerk on April 16, 1963 -1 by Clara Sut or re- questing the formation of an L..I.D. for the construction of Water Mains and other appertenan.ces it was MOVED by Munger, seconded b�, Lemon that said petition be referred to the -City Manager and staff for study and recommendation: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon.,. Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Moved by Lemon, seconded by Munger, that Ordinance No. 445 eliminating certain parcels of real property owned by the State of Washington, Department of Highways from irrigation maintenance charges be passed as read: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robin= son voting aye by roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 445, An Ordinance eliminating certain parcels-of real property owned by the Stat of Washington Department of Highways from irrigation maintenance charges under Local Improvement Districts No. 308 and No. 542. Moved by Lynch, seconded by Lemon, that Resolution No. D -550 excluding certain lots, tracts and parcels of land from the Irrigation maintenance Assessment Rolls be passed as read: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, Munger and Robinson voting aye by roll call. RESOLUTION N0: D -550, A resolution excluding certain lots, tracts and parcels of land from the Irrigation maintenance Assessment Rolls-for the year 1963.: Director of Public Works, John Mayo gave the report•on costs covering certain parking changes.for the area West of Naches Avenue, from,A to Chestnut; both sides of A from Third to Naches, and both sides of Chestnut from 4th street to Naches, the total cost would-be about $27,603.00 and would increase parking space by 61 stalls, averaging out about $452.00 per space. He further stated the costs will vary in different blocks, depending upon the work involved.- Director Mayo also informed the Council that the on final proposal by the 'Chamber of Commerce for 168 addi- tional parking .spots was estimated at 62,000.00.. In answer to Kurbitz question as to how this would be financed, Mayo indicated that it could be,.financed through parking meter revenue or Local Improvement District. Kurbitz stated he thought it would-be of less cost to City if em- ployees of the Street Department could do the job. Mayo stated the Street Department has a full schedule of work outlined for summer, and he felt that a contractor could do a more efficient job. In answer to Braziers question as to what revenue could be realized from meters Mayo stated the 61 parking meters would be 4 hour meters at five cents per hour and should realize about $60.00 per year; at this rate it would take approximately 10 yearw to break even.. Mayo also suggested an increase of 105 spaces can be realized in the area North of C Street, two blocks on North Second and Third Streets, Three blocks on 4th Street. Existing parallel_parking could be converted to diagonal parking on one side of the street by painting in-diagonal stripes. The best sides to be used would be the East side of 2nd;; Westside of Third; and Westside of Fourth. The additional parking space will be needed as the State Highway department had indicated they plan to reroute traffic from Highway 410 to Freeway by wayhof Fifth Avenue to C Street on to 6th Street, South to Yakima Avenue and to Freeway. This will necessitate widening of Lh Street, which will create a shortage of about 60 parking spaces. Council requested that Director Mayo present this information in a written report for the next - regular meeting of the Council. Councilmen Kurbitz and Brazier were excused at the hour of 5:25 p.m. Dr. Bittner of the Downtown Development Association, spoke to the Council on the Parking�Space problem. He stated he did not think it necessary to be:ruthless in making the change to angle parking. All trees-do not have to be removed and certain.areas beautified by Companies like United Pacific, and Shaw and Sons , need not be disturbed. We desparetly need additional space for parking outside the meter zone. Any space that can be picked up by metered area at the cost estimated by Mayo would be helpful as off street parking is about $1,000 per car. Dr. Bittner commended the Council for their patience in this matter' City Manager Smith recommended to-Council that the firm of Anderson, Birkeland, Anderson and Mast of Tacoma design the Lenox Avenue Overpass and that a contract will be presented to Council ' at the next regular meeting.,�-City Manager also informed Council we have warranty deedson all the property for the airport clear zone, with the exception of Christoff land and that City Attorney Andrews will start condemnation proceedings this week. There being no further business on the agenda.,,it was MOV ED by Lynch, seconded by Robinson, tha we do now adjourn at the hour of 5:45 p.m. ATTEST: M A Y O R 1 �F, 11 1