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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/19/1980X46 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington August 19, 1980 I CALL TO ORDER The meeting was Called to order by Mayor Haguewood at 7:30 P.b4. IT ROLL CALL , Members Present: Mayor Haguewood, Councilmen Boardman, Buck, Duncan, Polhamus, Quast. Members Absent: Councilman Hordyk. Staff Present: Manager Flodstrom, Attorney Miller, Deputy Clerk Caso. M. Cleland, P. Carr, R. Orton, J. Pittis, R. French, K. Rodocker, A. Rose, B. Willson, D. Frizzell. Public Present: E. Tinkham, B. & A. Price, W. Wallace, L. Western, Pfl. Bishop, B. & J. Folden, B. Nickovich, A. Riely, W. Smith, J. Miller, L. Fowler. III MINUTES Prior to any Council action on the minutes of July 29, August 5 and August 13, 1980, Councilman Duncan pointed out that the July 29th minutes, page 433, V-3 should be corrected to read that a report was made by the EFSEC Application Processing Committee Chairman. Councilman Buck then moved the Council accept and place on file as corrected the minutes of the July 29, August 5 and August 13, 1980 meetings. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried. IV ITEMS FROM THE AUDTENCE NOT ON THE AGENDA , Pat McDowell, of the legal firm of Velie & McDowell, addressed the Council in regard to the Chance-Siemens rezone request which was denied by the Council at the June 3, 1980 meeting (the application was for rezone of Lots 1 and 2, Block 70 TPA (Third & Laurel) from RMF to RB). Mrs. McDowell pointed out several positive aspects of a small professional office building in the subject area, many of which were mentioned by Mr. Brooke Taylor during Council consideration of his rezone request at the August 5, 1980 meeting (Mr. Taylor's request to rezone approximately 16,000 square Peet on the northwest corner o£ Second and Laurel from RMF to RB was approved by the Council). Mrs. Mct7owe11 also pointed out that Drs. Chance and Siemens' current lease will be expiring in January, 1981, and requested-the Council reconsider their rezone application now instead of requiring the applicants to re-apply after the one year waiting period. The Council, Manager Flodstrom and Attorney Miller then discussed the appropriate procedure for responding to Drs. Chance and Siemens' request. Following review of the ordinance (NO. 1709), Attorney Miller informed the Council that the ap- propriate procedure was to direct the Planning Commission to consider rezoning of the property. Councilman Buck then moved that this proposition be "recycled" for consideration, and refer the matter to the Planning Commission for a recom- mendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman. During discussion on the motion, Councilman Quast pointed out that the Council could not reconsider the Chance-Siemens rezone request, but could only request the Planning Commission consider a rezone of the subject property. Councilman Buck then withdrew his motion, and Councilman Boardman withdrew her'second. Councilman Buck then ' moved that the Planning Commission consider rezoning Lots 1 and 2f Block 70, TPA and submit a recommendation to the Council. The ?notion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried with Council-man Polhamus voting °NO.'' V ITEMS FROM THE COUNCIL NOT ON THE AGENDA None. VI LEGISLATION 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY COUNCIL MEETING ~ 4 August 19, 1980 VI LEGISLATION 1. Cont. A. Amendment to Six Year Comprehensive Street Program Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Six Year Comprehensive Street Program which would accelerate the time-table for improvements to Golf Course Road and a crossing at Whites Creek, and requested comments or questions from the audience. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Quast then stated that even though he was the "instigator" of this action to amend the Six Year Street Plan, after reviewing the Plan he will move that the Council maintain the 1980 Six Year Comprenhen- sive Street Program as is, with perhaps the inclusion in the 1981 budget of $25,000 for the Environmental Impact Statement. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan and carried. B. Street/Alley Vacation: Corporation Yard Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on the City's request for vacation of Seventeenth Street between "A" and "B" Streets, and for the vacation of the alleys in Blocks 443 and 448, Townsite of Port Angeles, and requested comments or questions from the audience. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed. Mayor Haguewood then introduced and read by title Ordinance No. 2096 entitled, Ordinance No. 2096 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles vacating Seventeenth Street, between "A" Street and "B" Street; and vacating the alleys in Blocks 443 and 448, Townsite of Port Angeles. ' Councilman Buck moved the Council adopt the foregoing Ordinance as read by title by Mayor Haguewood because, (1) the vacation complies with the Comprehensive Plan; (2) i~/is in the best interests of the community to efficiently use the City Corporation Yard as a public facility; and (3) vacation will not affect circulation patterns in the neighborhood or area because the rights-af-way occur within the Corporation Yard and are currently undeveloped. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan and carried unanimously. 2. PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Haguewood read the Planning Commission minutes of August 13, 1980 with the following action being taken by the Council: A. Conditional Use Permit: Riely Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on Mrs. Riely's request for a conditional use permit to operate a beauty services establishment as a home occupation at 435 East Seventh Street, and requested comments or questions from the audience or staff. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Buck then moved the Council con- cur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the conditional use permit for a period of one year, subject to staff review at the end of that time, and with the following conditions: (1) the busi- ' ness remain a one-person beauty shop, with hours'of operation from 10 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday; L2) that the scale of operation not be enlarged or altered. The motion was seconded by Councilman Polhamus. During discussion on the motion, Planner Carr and the Council discussed whether this was a pre-existing use; the parking requirements and whether the building could be converted into a residence; and how the Planning Commission determined that this was a conditional use. Councilman Duncan also voiced her concern that approval of this use would be setting a prece- dent. On call for the question, Councilman Buck voted "AYE" with Council- men Boardman, Duncan, Polhamus and Quast voting "NO." The motion to approve the conditional use permit was denied. Councilman Quast then 4 4 p CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 19, 1980 VI LEGISLATION 2. Cont. moved that the operation be permitted for one year only, and in that year the salon be relocated. The motion was seconded by Councilman Polhamus. During the discussion which followed, Mr. Nickovich, operator of the beauty salon, addressed the Council to comment on the service he is offering to neighboring residents and the length of time the shop has been existing (8-10 years?. Mr. Nickovich also invited the Council to ' view his shop to determine if it is compatible with the neighborhood. Mrs. Riely, owner of the building where the shop is located, also com- mented that she had no idea that she was to obtain a permit when the shop was first put into operation several years ago. On call for the question, the motion was passed by the Counci3. Councilman Quast then moved that the Council instruct staff and the Planning Commission to look into this matter to determine whether this is a pre-existing use, and also whether there is a possibility of changing the present ordinance to permit such an establishment such as this in general. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan and carried. B. Conditional Use Permit: Price Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on Mrs. Price's request for extension of a conditional use permit for a reduction in the number of required parking spaces at 321 West Eighth Street, and requested com- ments or questions from the audience or staff. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Duncan then moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the extension for a period of one year, subject to the conditions imposed last year. The motion was seconded by Councilman Quast and carried. C. Temporary Use Permit: Warren Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on Mr. warren's request for , an extension to a temporary use permit for use of a mobile home on the northwest corner of 18th and Reyes Street, and requested comments or questions from the audience or staff. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Boardman then moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the extension of the temporary use permit for the use of a mobile home as living quarters for Mr. & Mrs. w. P. Wallace, exclusively, for a two year period. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and carried. D. Parking Variance: Swain's General Store Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on Swain's General Store's request for reduction in required parking spaces from 150 to 135 for expansion of sales area at 602 East Front Street, and requested com- ments or questions from the audience or staff. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Polhamus then moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the reduction of required parking spaces from 150 to 135, based on the fact that Swain's will not bring in new ranges of merchandise but merely open up the existing retail area. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman. During discussion on the motion, Councilman Quast moved to amend the motion by deleting "Swain's will not bring in new ranges of merchandise" and adding "Swain's will clear up congestion in ' the present merchandising display area," The motion died for lack o~ a second. On call for the question, the origznal 2noton was passed by the Council. E. Conditional Use Permit: Cohen & LaPierre Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on Mr. Cohen and Mr. LaPierre's request for a conditional use permit to sell coffees, teas, and spices as a home occupation at 1425 West Fifth Street, and requested comments or CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 19, 1980 VI LEGISLATION 2. Cont. 1 1 449 questions from the audience or staff. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Buck then moved the Council con- cur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the conditional use permit for a period of six months, with the following stipulations: (1) that the home occupation be limited to the sale of coffee, tea, spices and condiments only, and not to include the sale of items that are manufactured, such as coffee mugs or grinders; (2) that there be no more than two sets of customers on the premises at the same time, and that the total number of customer visitations per day be limited to 20; (3) that there be no form of exterior display or exterior signs that might indicate a business or detract from the residential neighborhood. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman. During discussion on the motion, Councilmen Quast and Buck commented on Condition No. 2 and the problems the City would have in trying to enforce such a condition. On call for the question, the motion was passed with Councilman Quast voting "NO." Councilman Buck moved the Council accept and place on file the Planning Commission minutes of August 13, 1980. The motion was seconded by Council- man Boardman and carried. 3. REVIEW OF ORDINANCE NO. 1980 (SEPA) This agenda item was .passed over by the Council since Councilman Hordyk was absent. 4. PARKING LOT ACTIVITY ORDINANCE Mayor Haguewood introduced and read by title Ordinance No. 2097 entitled, Ordinance No. 2097 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles amending the Parking Ordinance (Ordinance No. 1588 as.-amended); and amending the Municipal Code by adoption of a new chapter containing procedures and standards for Parking Lot Activities. Councilman Duncan moved the Council adopt the foregoing Ordinance as read by title by Mayor Haguewood. The motion was seconded by Councilman Quast. During discussion on the motion, Manager Flodstrom explained the purpose of this ordinance, which is to regulate the placement and occurrence of activities in parking lots (i.e. Derby Days prizes, tent sales, Werinie Wagon types, etc.) and why the permit periods for private businesses and private non-profit and charitable organizations differ (one week and four weeks respectively, Section 6-G). In response to a question from the audience, Manager Flodstrom explained the reapplication procedures if additional time is needed for a certain activity. On call for the ques- tion, the motion was passed unanimously by the Council. 5. AGREEMENT FOR USE OF COUNTY JAIL Manager Flodstrom submitted a proposed agreement between the City and County for use of the County jail facility for City prisoners. This agreement, Manager Flodstrom explained, has not yet been approved by the County Com- ' missioners. Police Chief Cleland briefly explained what is contained in the proposed agreement and stated that both he and Attorney Miller are satisfied with the agreement and recommend its approval.. After a brief discussion with Manager Flodstrom in regard to the cost per prisoner per day, Councilman Buck moved that the City enter into this agree- ment for use of the Clallam County jail facility. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan. During discussion on the motion, Chief Cleland ex- plained the confinement of City prisoners in other facilities when the County jail is at maximum capacity, and the extent of use provided by the County to the City. On call for the question, the motion was passed. V CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 19, 1980 VI LEGISLATION 6. DESIGN PROPOSALS: VERN BURTON MEMORIAL COMMUNITY CENTER During the August 5, 1980 meeting, the Council agreed to call for bids on the renovation of the Vern Burton Memorial Community Center since the analysis done by BJSS was complete. At this meeting, Manager Flodstrom submitted the proposed project scope and request for proposals on the development, renova- tion construction and new construction on the Center. After a brief expla- nation of what is contained in the document, Manager Flodstrom requested ' the Council review its contents and take formal action to call for bids at the September 2, 1980 Council meeting. 7. ORDINANCE: CITY COUNCIL MEETING TIMES Mayor Haguewood introduced and read by title Ordinance No. 2098 entitled, Ordinance No. 2048 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles estab- lishing times for the City Council meetings, and amending Section 1 of Ordinance 195'7 and Section 2.04.010 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Councilman Boardman moved the Council adopt the foregoing Ordinance as read by title by Mayor Haguewood. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan and carried unanimously. 8. DERBY DAYS REQUEST: USE OF COMMUNITY CENTER Mayor Haguewood read a letter from L. w. Hurd, Parade Chairman for Derby nays, Tnc., requesting use of the Vern Burton Memorial Community Center, the surrounding grounds, the parking lot of the swimming pool and the adjacent lot north of that parking lot for the Derby Days parade partici- pants. , During discussion on this request, Parks Director Frizzell pointed out that any use of the swimming pool parking lot by parade participants would interfere with use of that lot by swimming pool patrons. The Council agreed that Parks Director Firzzell should contact Mr. Hurd and inform him that the swimming pool parking lot cannot be used. Councilman Quast then moved the Council grant the request of Derby Days, Tnc. for use of the Vern Burton Memorial Community Center and the surrounding grounds for the Derby Days parade August 23. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and carried. 9. PLANNING MEETING The Council scheduled a special meeting on August 26, 1980 to continue the discussion on pre-budget planning items. The negotiation session with Northern Tier which was scheduled for August 26th has been cancelled. 10. VIEW TRIP TO VALDEZ Councilman Buck moved the Council authorize Mayor Haguewood, Manager Flodstrom, Councilman Duncan, Finance Director Orton and Planner Carr to travel to Valdez, Alaska, September 9 through 12, 1980 to view the oilport facility located there. The motion was seconded by Councilman Polhamus. During discussion on the motion, Councilman Duncan requested other dates for the ' trip, and Mayor Haguewood informed the Council that 'Councilman Hordyk had also expressed interest in the trip. Councilman Buck then amended the motion to include Councilman Hordyk and change the trip dates to September 23, 24 and 25, 1980. The amendment to the motion was seconded by Councilman Polhamus and carried. The original motion, as amended, was then passed by the Council. 11. REQUEST TO PURCHASE PROPERTY: R. BURLILE This agenda item was passed over until the September 2, 1980 Council meeting. CITY COUNCIL MEETING ~ 5 August 19, 1980 VI LEGISLATION 12. DEVIATION FROM DRIVEWAY STANDARDS: W. FOLDEN Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from Public Works Director Pittis con- cerning a request from Mr. & Mrs. W. golden for a deviation from Chapter 11.08 of the Municipal Code (Driveway Construction) to extend the curb cut at their residence (2405 South Laurel) from 39 feet to 59 feet. Mr. Pittis explained that the Folden's main concern is with safety; the safest way to enter the driveway would be from the south (down Laurel), and due to the addition of a three-car .garage, they cannot make the turn into the driveway and garage without an extended cut on the upper side. Councilman Buck then moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Public Works Director and grant a variance permitting a 59 foot curb cut at 2405 South Laurel. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman. During discussion on the motion, Manager Flodstrom suggested the Council consider an amendment to the Ordinance which would allow the City Manager and staff to handle requests such as this instead of using Council time. On call for the question, the motion was passed by the Council. Council- man Buck then moved that the Council direct staff to prepare an amendment to the ordinance permitting a staff step in the processing of citizen's concerns in regard to this matter. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried. 13. PROJECT ACCEPTANCE: MUNICIPAL PIER Councilman Duncan moved the Council accept the Municipal Pier project as complete. The motion was seconded by Councilman Polhamus. After a brief discussion with Manager Flodstrom regarding modifications to the pier which were suggested by the Coast Guard, the question was called for and the motion was passed by the Council. 14. EXPANSION OF LEASE AREA: C. DIVAN ' Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from Manager Flodstrom informing the Council that Mr. Charles Divan, who currently leases some 1,500 square feet of building space in the building at the foot of Oak Street, has requested additional space (approximately 870 feet) in the small building just west of the foot of Oak Street. Currently this space is vacant and would be used by Mr. Divan for a'storage area. Councilman Quast moved the Council approve the rental agreement for lease of approximately 870 additional square feet just west of the foot of Oak Street, to Mr. Charles Divan, dba Pisces Seafood. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan and carried. VII ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE NOT ON THE AGENDA Mrs. Leone Western addressed the Council to thank the City staff for their cooperation with and consideration of the elderly who were working on the utility discount questionnaire. Mrs. Western also requested the summary . report on the data derived from the questionnaire he put on the September 2, 1980 Council meeting agenda. VIII FINANCE 1. DOWNTOWN L.I.D. N0. 203 ' Councilman Buck moved the Council authorize payment o~ $79,497.00 to DelGuzzi Construction Company as the first, August estimate of work done and materials furnished by said contractor on L.3.D. No, 203, Downtown Renovation `.Project, as certified by the Director of Public Works, Jack Pittis. The motion was seconded by Councilman Quast and carried. VIX CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Buck moved the Council approve the-items listed under the Consent Agenda including Vouchers Payable of $673,655.82 and Payroll of $54,882.70. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried. Items listed under the Consent Agenda are as follows: Q. ~ 2 CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 19, 1980 VIX CONSENT AGENDA 1. Authorize payment of $10,554.53 to Cohen Andrews and Keegan for work done in July on the Northern Tier Pipeline Proposal (EFSEC hearings). 2. Authorize payment of $3,658.82 to Makers for design development work on the Marine Lab. 3. Authorize the Public Works Department to call for bids on the resurfacing of the Ediz Hook roadway. . 4. Notification has been received from the Washington State Liquor Control Board of the approval of E1 Amigo's Class AC license application. X LATE ITEMS/STAFF REPORTS Manager Flodstrom: Reminded the Council that the negotiation session August 26, 1980 with Northern Tier had been cancelled. Informed the Council of a meeting on August 22 at the Senior Center sponsored by the Olympic Area Agency on the Aging. Gave a brief report on the status of the Winona bell which is to be placed on the Municipal Pier. Announced that he will be on vacation August 20, 21 and 22, 1980_- Finance Director Orton will be Acting City Manager in his absence. Informed the Council that the new County jail will be formally dedicated on Saturday, August 23 at 11:00 AM; the Council indicated that they would like a private viewing of the facility perhaps before the August 26th special meeting. Informed the Council that Mr. Sommers has withdrawn his re- quest to purchase City property on Eighth Street. Reported that the new Light Director, Lew Cosens, will be reporting for work September 15th. XI ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. to an Executive Session. XII RETURN TO OPEN SESSION/ADJOURNMENT The meeting returned to open session at 11:00 P.M, and was adjourned. li ~~[J ~ . p ~Lld-l~iJ City Clerk T Mayor 1 1 1