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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/23/1966 Business Meeting 165 MAY 23, 1966 • ` The City Council met in regular session, Mayor Larson presiding, Councilmen Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Lynch and Robinson, and City Manager Smith present on roll call. City Attorney Andrews absent. The Invocation was given by Councilman Lynch. The minutes of the regular meeting of May 16, 1966, having been duly certified accurate by two councilmen and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly, Mayor Larson declared said minutes approved as recorded. This being the time fixed for the continuation of the Hearing on Petition No. 456, as filed by Ruby W. Harrison, requesting rezone of property situated at 24th and Washington Avenues, it was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Brown that said hearing be continued to June 20, 1966 carried, Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. This being the time set for the Hearing on Petition No. 444, as filed by Ralph Sundquist and Morrie Stotsenberg, requesting rezone of property located at the intersection of Power - house Road, Lincoln Avenue and 24th Avenue, it was MOVED by Brown, seconded by Lambert that Ordinance No. $05 accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezoning said property, be passed as read: carried, Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Mr. Don Tunstall, attorney representing Mr. Morrie Stot- senberg, pointed out that while the original application to rezone said property had been made by Mr. Stotsenberg and Ralph Sundquist, that Mr. Stotsenberg is now purchasing said property and is requesting that it be rezoned from R -1, One Family Zone, to R -2, Two - Family Zone, for the purpose of building duplex type buildings. Mr. Tunstall displayed an archi- tect's sketch of the proposed units, each one -half unit to be approximately 1200 Sq. Ft. and 530,000, with extensive landscaping and adequate parking. He further stated that befor:; the Planning Commission Hearing there had been quite a few people opposed to said requested rezone. Mr. Tunstall filed petitions with the City Clerk at this meeting and stated that approximately half of the people that had been opposed to the previous request for rezone, have signed these petitions in favor of said rezone. Mr. Fred Velikanje, attorney for the people in the neighborhood of the requested rezone, stated that they have now withdrawn their objections to the R -2 residential area rezone request. ORDINANCE NO. $05, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission to rezone property in the 2400 block on Lincoln Avenue, in the City of Yakima, Washington, from R -1, One - Family Zone, to R -2, Two - Family Zone. This being the time set for the hearing on the appeal to the Planning Commission's action t• / deny the rezone of property located at 3$03 Nob Hill Blvd. as filed by Whitechester Heating'. Company, Inc., on Petition No. 461, it was MOVED by Lambert, seconded by Brown that Resolu- tion No. D - 953, affirming the action of the Planning Commission in denying said application to rezone certain property, be passed as read: carried, Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Mr. Fred Velikanje, attorney represen- ting Whitechester Heating Company, Inc., spoke in favor of the appeal from the Planning Commission's action. He stated that Whitechester is already in business across the street outside the City Limits, and does some pre -fab plumbing work.. He further stated that they would like the property at 3$03 Nob Hill Blvd. rezoned so that some of this work could be cb w- in this location, as well as moving their offices to the new location. Mr. Rudy Gast, Planning Director, stated that the Bowling Alley surrounds the requested rezone area and is zoned B -2, and stated that the Planning Commission, although denying the B -3 rezone request suggested that they would be in favor of extending the B -2 zone to this area. Mr. Tom a Whitechester, being present, stated that the suggested B -2 zone would allow the offices to be moved to this area, but would not allow any of the fabrication work to be done there. RESOLUTION NO. D - 953, A RESOLUTION affirming the action of the Planning Commission in deny- ing the application of Whitechester Heating Company, Inc. to rezone property situated at 3803 Nob Hill Boulevard, in the City of Yakima from R -1, One- Family Zone, to B -3, General Business Zone. I . The Planning Commission having recommended that the property located at 3$03 Nob Hill Blvd. 1 as filed by Whitechester Heating Co., Inc. on Petition No. 461, be rezoned from R -1 to B -2, it was MOVED by Lynch seconded by Lambert that Ordinance No. 806, accepting the recommenda- tioniof the Planning Commission to rezone said property, be passed as read: carried, Brazie , Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Mr. Fred Velikanje, attorney representing Whitechester, stated that since the requested B -3 rezone request and appeal has been voted down by the City Council, that Whitechester Heating Co., Inc., will accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission. ORDINANCE NO. $06, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission to rezone property situated at 3$03 Nob Hill Boulevard, in the City of Yakima, Washington, from R -1, One- Family Zone, to B -2, Local Business Zone. This being the time set for the Hearing on the appeal to the Planning Commission's decision in denying the rezone request on Petition No. 462, as filed by Ray Hayes and George Com- stock, requesting rezone of property located at the Northeast corner of the intersection of 40th Avenue and Tieton Drive, it was MOVED by Lambert, seconded by Robinson that Resolution No. D - 954 affirming the action of the Planning Commission in denying the rezone of said property, be passed as read: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Brown excused from voting. Mr. Richard Newbre, representing It Albertson's from Boise, Idaho, explained the reason for the B -3 rezone request is to build their store more in the center of the property, with adequate parking on the side and back of the building, away from the traffic. He further explained that the B -2 zone this proper I/ ty now has is adequate for their use, but that a smaller building would have to be built to the edge of the property and he showed drawings of the two ways they can build their store. Mr. Newbre indicated that they would much prefer to have the B -3 zone, but if this request is denied, they can and probably will build on the property anyway. He stated that they would be spending about one -half million dollars and employing approximately 40 people and feels that this is a prime location to have such a store. Mr. Fred Velikanje, attorney representing Hayes and Comstock, stated that if the rezone request is turned down, Albert - sons can and probably will put in a store anyway and the plan showing the building to the edge of the property is not as practical as the one with their store more in the center of 166 MAY 23, 1966 of the property. Others speaking in favor of this requested rezone, were B. D. Benedictson Veterinarian, located of the property to the east of the Hayes- Comstock property, Ralph Johnson, 3910 Tieton Drive, feels that it will increase the value of his property and that businesses will eventually come in along this street, and Mr. K. E. Thomas. Mr. Don Tun - stall, attorney representing a group of property owners in this area, stated that they are bitterly opposed to the construction of a supermarket in this area. Mr. Claude Brannon, safety representative of the Yakima School District, stated that the Albertson Company Couldn't have chosen a worse spot, with three major schools in one area in a radius of a few blocks, which would create a traffic hazard. Others present and speaking against this rezone, were Mr. Lloyd Raab, who has ten acres a few blocks away in which he plans to have a•shopping center, Mrs. Robert McGee, Mr. Thomas E. Grady, Mr. Prather, Mrs. Martin, Mr. Walter D�r;;qq,�, Mr. Greenup and Mr. LeMaster. Councilman Brazier stated that he is against e �+ g busines /in his area. Councilman Lambert stated that she concurred with Councilman Brazier and stated that she is very much against any commercial building in this area. She further stated that she is glad to have Albertsons coming into Yakima in another area, but definitely thinks this location would be a traffic hazard, the worst of any in the City of Yakima. Councilmen Larson, Lynch and Robinson each stated that they hoped Albertons would not put a supermarket in this location, and that they all feel any type of business in this particular area would be a traffic hazard. Mr. Robert McGee, 3704 W. Walnut, filed a Peti- tion with the City Clerk at this meeting, signed by approximately 70 property owners, re- questing the City Council to ask the City Planning Commission to review the present zoning . in the general area of the north side of Tieton Drive and the east side of 40th Avenue, to consider changing the B -2 Zone to a residential zone to prevent the further .development of business in this area. RESOLUTION NO. D -954, A RESOLUTION affirming the action of the Planning Commission in deny- ing the application of Ray C. Hayes and George A. Comstock to rezone property situated at the northeast corner of West Tieton Drive and South 40th Avenue, in the City of Yakima from B -2 and R -2, Local Business Zone and Two- Family Zone, to B -3, General Business Zone. This being the time set for the hearing on Petition No. 463, as filed by Harry E. Borland and Bentley Kern, requesting rezone . of property located at the S.W. corner of the intersec- tion of Nob Hill Blvd. and South 2nd Avenue, it was MOVED by Lynch, seconded by Brown that Ordinance No. $07 accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezoning said property, be passed as read: carried, Brazier, Brown, Larson, "Ly.nch.'andI.Robins,on voting...aye :_Lambert voting nay on roll call. Kurbitz disqualifying himself and not vot- ing. Mr. Howard Hettinger, attorney representing the proponents 6f said rezone, explained that the purpose of asking for this rezone is to extend the B -3 Zone already existing on west half of the lot, to include the east half of the lot which is presently zoned R -2, for the purpose of building an Automatic Car Wash building and will have adequate room for cars to park and wait, and provide ingress and egress to the car wash that will not cause a traffic hazard. • ORDINANCE NO. $07, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezoning certain property situated at the Southwest corner of Nob Hill Boulevard and South 2nd Avenue, Yakima, Washington, from R -2, Two - Family Zone, to B -3, General Business Zone. Petition No.. 471, as filed by Eva L. Willson and Others, requesting the improvement of cer- tain streets by constructing curbs, . gutters and the surfacing,of South 3rd Avenue from West Nob Hill Blvd., to West Mead Avenue, was noted by Council members and no formal action taken at this point. .. MOVED by Brown, seconded by Lynch that Resolution No. D -955 authorizing execution of a Lease Agreement with Puget Aviation, Incorporated, be passed as read: carried, Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson and Lynch voting aye on roll call. Robinson temporarily absent. . RESOLUTION NO. D -955, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerq of the City of Yakima to execute a Lease Agreement with Puget Aviation, Incorporated. MOVED by Lambert, seconded by Robinson, that Resolution No. D -956 authorizing the execution of an Addendum to certain airport lease agreements, be passed as read: carried, Brazier;,_ Brown Kur-bit -' Larson, Lynch and Ro.binsoriwoting aye on roll '.call +:: C Manager Smith;- explained t=hat this_ Lease Agreement Addendum - is • in cco . wi . th . ' . Federal laws and adds' =a non - discriminatory clause to said airport lease agreements. RESOLUTION NO. D -956, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerq of the City of Yakima to execute an Addendum to certain airport lease agreements. MOVED by Lynch, seconded by Lambert that Resolution No. D -957 authorizing the auction sale of City owned surplus equipment, be passed as read: carried, Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz, Lam- , bert, Larson, Lynch and Robinson voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D -957, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the auction sale of surplus personal property owned by the City of Yakima. MOVED by Lynch, seconded by Robinson that Resolution No. D -95$ transferring $60,000 within the 1966 Budget for the Water -Sewer Fund for purchase of real estate for public works and public utility facilities, be passed as read: carried, Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz, Larson, Lynch and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Lambert not voting and requesting that she be excused from voting on this Resolution, stating "I request to be excused from voting on this Resolution for the reason that Shelton Realty, with which firm I am associated, is the real estate office which represents the seller in this transaction. Although no commission or other direct or indirect benefit has been or will be received by me as a result of this transaction, and I am advised by the City Attorney that no conflict of interests exists from a legal standpoint, nevertheless, I desire to be excused from voting, as a matter of personal policy, because of my association with Shelton Realty, and its involvement in the transaction as previously mentioned." City Manager Smith explained that this transfer of funds within the 1966 Budget is requested to purchase the site located near 2201 Fruitvale Boulevard for a joint Utility and Public Works facility. RESOLUTION NO. D -95$, A RESOLUTION transferring the amount of $60,000 within the 1966 appropriation for 520, Water -Sewer Fund. Al 161 mAY 23, 1966 • MOVED by Brown, seconded by Lynch that Resolution No. D -959 authorizing the purchase of real estate for public works and public.utility facilities, be passed as read: carried, Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz,. Larson, Lynch and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Lambert not voting and excused,•for reasons stated previously. RESOLUTION NO. D -959, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the purchase of real property. MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lynch that Resolution No. D -960, being a Resolution of In- tention to improve certain streets by constructing curbs, gutters and surfacing, in accor- dance with Petition No. 471, referred to earlier in this meeting, be passed as read: carr- ied, Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch and Robinson voting aye on roll call. • RESOLUTION NO. D -960, A RESOLUTION of intention to create a local improvement district. • A damage claim having been filed with the City Clerk on May 1$, 1966 by Anna E. Tappe, 3310 • Sharon Way, for damages received by City sewer backup, it was MOVED by Robinson,. seconded by Lynch that said claim be referred to the City Manager and Staff for study and recommenda- tion: carried, Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. A Petition having been filed with the City Clerk on May 23, 1966 by property owners on Summitview Avenue, opposing the abolishment of parking on Summitview Avenue and requesting the Council to leave the parking as it is, Mayor Larson opened the meeting to those present wishing to speak on the matter of the Summitview parking situation. Mr. Robert Dittmar • stated that he doesn't feel that removing the. parking will change anything, or that a buffer zone will solve the problem. He further stated that he thinks if the parking is removed, the traffic will go faster and wants to leave the parking just as it is. Mr. Francis.Millay stated that he had signed the Petition to put the parking on 'the North side in the first place because there was no buffer zone of any kind on that side, but that at the last coun- cil meeting he had indicated he would be for removing the parking if there will be a buffer zone on each side of Summitview. He. further stated that he still favors a buffer zone, if it can be marked, but if it is not going to be marked, he is against removing the parking. Mrs. Orkney, who is against removing the parking, stated that she felt that if the buffer zones were not marked, the cars will drive to the right. Others speaking against removing • the parking on Summitview were: Mrs. Phillips, Mr. W. C. Britt, Mr. George Millard, Mrs. Driver, Mr. Chester Thomas, Mrs. Robert Adamson, Mr. Claude. Brannon, safety representative of the Yakima School District, stated he.is in favor of a buffer zone of any kind that will keep children away from traffic. Mrs. Phillips stated that the traffic is a problem and it push is difficult. to get across Summitview and suggested the possibility of a pusbutton stop: signal that pedestrians could use to stop traffic so they can get across the street on Summitview. Present, and speaking for removing the parking on the North side and putting a buffer zone on each side of Summitview, as they had suggested at. the previous Council meet- . ing were Mrs. Joe Davidson, representing the Roosevelt P.T.A., and Mr. Vandenbrink, Princi- pal of Roosevelt.School. Mrs. Davidson stated that the P.T.A. had previously requested that the Parking on Summitview be changed from the North side to the South Side, but at the previous Council meeting had agreed to go along with the Safety Council's recommendation to eliminate all parking on Summitview Avenue and divide the parking lane to have a 32 buffer lane on both sides of Summitview. Councilman Brazier indicated that rather than have a - buffer zone he would prefer to leave it as it is. Councilman Kurbitz indicated that he felt that the immediate concern of those who either wish to have the parking or do not, is essentially the people who are living on Summitview. He further indicated that he has not made up his mind how he will vote on the Ordinance to be drawn up. Mayor Larson stated that the Council will do the best it can in this situation to satisfy the majority of the people concerned with the Summitview Parking situation. City Manager Smith explained that an Ordinance will be drawn up as ordered at the -last Council meeting on May 16,1_966, so that the 30 -day period needed to make the Ordinance effective and. the city's striping pro- gram will coincide. At the time this Ordinance is read and considered, which will be about June 20, 1966, further discussion on this matter will be held. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Kurbitz, • seconded by Lynch that we do now adjourn at the hour of 7:00 P.M.: carried, Brazier, Brown, Kurbitz, Lambert, Larson, Lynch and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. • I ACCURATE BY ��Lt r men DATE " f ' 6 READ AND CERTIFIED UR I �► COUNCILMAN • a E --v DATE 5 3�' 7 7 . • ATTEST: C I T Y C L E R K • ' M A Y O R • • • • • •