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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09/16/1980~5~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington September 16, 1980 I CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Haguewood at 7:00 P.M. zI ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Haguewood, Councilmen Boardman, Duncan, Hordyk. Members Absent: Councilman Buck, Polhamus, Quast. Staff Present: Manager Flodstrom, Attorney Miller, Deputy Clerk Caso. P. Carr, J. Pittis, M. Cleland, A. Rose, L. Cosens, L. Glenn, D. Frizzell, R. Orton, R. French. Public Present: L. Sunny, W. & E. Rausal, C. whidden, B. Irwin, B. MacCully, D. Rudolph. III MINUTES Councilman Hordyk moved the Council accept and place on file as received the minutes of the September 2 and 4, 1980 meetings. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried. IV ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE NOT ON THE AGENDA None. V ITEMS FROM THE COUNCIL NOT ON THE AGENDA Manager Flodstrom introduced Mr. Lew Cosens to the Council and audience. Mr. Cosens is the new Director of the City Light Department. VI LEGISLATION 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Rezone Request: Olson Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on Ms. Olson's request to rezone 14,000 square feet do the southwest corner oP Seventh and Race Streets from RS-7 to RB, to construct a professional office building, and requested comments or questions from the audience or staff. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Hordyk then stated that he concurred with the minority position of the Plan- ning Commission and moved the Council deny the rezone request for the following reasons: (1) the permitted commercial uses in RB will not implement Commercial Policy No. 11; (2) the proposed rezone, if devel- oped commercially, may encourage strip commercial 'on Race Street ratfier than cluster development, which would be contrary to Commercial Policy No. 4; and (3) sufficient commercially zoned land is available else- where for the commercial uses permitted in the RB District. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman. During discussion on the motion, Councilman Hordyk pointed out that the rezone of only two lots does not benefit the entire area. On call for the question, the motion gassed , with Councilman Boardman voting "NO."' B. Final Plat: Galaxy Estates Mayor Haguewood opened the public hear~.ng on the final plat o~ Galaxy Estates, consisting of 16 single-Ramily lots on 4.17 acres, located on the south side of Ahlvers Road, 700 feet west of Old 'Mill Road and requested comments or questions from the audience or staff. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Boardman CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 16, 1980 VI LEGISLATION 1. Cont. 461 then moved the Council approve the final plat of Galaxy Estates, because: (1) it complies with the design of the Preliminary Plat; (2) physical improvements have been installed and have been found to meet City stan- dards; and (3) acceptance of the final plat is in the best interests of the community: The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried. C. Final Plat: Kedter Woods Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on the final plat of Kedter Woods, consisting of 8 lots on 4.1 acres, located 300 feet east of "O" Street, between 14th and 16th Streets, and requested comments or ques- tions from the audience or staff. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Duncan moved the Council approve the final plat of Kedter Woods for the following reasons: (1) it complies with the approved Preliminary Plat and with the City Subdivision Regu- lations; (2) the physical improvements and utilities have been installed and inspected by the Public Works Department; and (3) acceptance of the final plat is in the best interests of the community. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried. 2. PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Haguewood read the Planning Commission minutes of September 10, 1980 with the following action being taken by the Council: A. Shoreline Permit: City of Port Angeles Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on the City of Port Angeles' request for revision to Substantial Development Permit No. SMA-42 for construction of a marine laboratory structure on the City Pier, and re- quested comments or questions from the audience or staff. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Hordyk then moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the revision to Substantial Development Permit No. SMA-42 for the following reasons: (1} the original bond campaign mentioned a Marine Labo- ratory as a possible use on the site; (2) the original Substantial Develop- ment Permit site plan contains a location for the future Marine Biology Lab; (3) no additional over-water construction will be involved; (4) area for the structure was set aside, and it could therefore be considered not a new structure, outside the intent of the Permit; (5) authorized use of the Pier is not changed by this revision; and (6} no additional adverse impact will result. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried. B. Annexation: Solleder & Bruck Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on the Solleder and Bruck petition to annex property west of Fairmount Avenue, between Hazel and Glenwood Streets, and requested comments 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 annexation petition, subject to the following conditions: (1) that the area be zoned R5-9; (2} that the area bear its pro rata share of the City's general obligation in- debtedness; and (3) that the annexation comply with the Annexation Policy of March 6, 1972, and Annexation Resolution No, 1878, The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried. Mayor Haguewood then introduced and read by title Ordinance No. 2101 entitled, Ordinance No. 2101 AN ORDINANCE of the City o~ Port Angeles annexing approximately one-ha.lf acres contiguous to the City of Port Angeles upon petition of Edward J'. Solleder and Gordon Bruck. `rv~CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 16, 1980 VI LEGISLATION 2. Cont. Councilman Hordyk moved the Council adopt the foregoing Ordinance as read by title by Mayor Haguewood, for the following reasons: (1) the annexation of the property will eliminate a hardship resulting from land straddling the corporate boundary; and (2) since it is not a promotional annexation, City services and utilities will not be en- cumbered by the annexation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried unanimously. C. Conditional Use Permit: Olson Mayor Haguewood opened the public healing on the Olson request for a conditional use permit to construct a duplex on two 7,000 square foot lots, located at 818 and 820 West Fifteenth Street, and requested com- ments or questions from the audience or staff. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Hordyk then moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the conditional use permit because: (1) the duplex is in con- formance with the Comprehensive Plan; (2) it is compatible with the surrounding land uses; and (3) there will be no significant impact on planned population density, public facilities, and utilities. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried. D. Temporary Use Permit: Allen Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on Mr. Allen's request for a temporary use permit far the use of a mobile home for a caretaker to protect their property at 2828 South Cherry Street, and requested com- ments or questions from the audience or staff. During the discussion which followed, Planner Carr explained the proposed location of the mobile home. Bart Irwin, attorney for the applicant, was also present to explain why the Allens have made this application (they need a care- taker to protect the residence during the period of the year when they are operating their business away from the City). Mr. Irwin also point- ed out that no complaints have been received from neighboring residents, and the cost of a manufactured home would exceed construction of a low- quality standard residence, which would cheapen the applicant's existing house and depreciate the value of the large land-holding. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Boardman then moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the temporary use permit for a period not to exceed five years, subject to staff review on a yearly basis for a report to the Planning Commission on the appearance of the property; that the occupant of the mobile home, who will act as a care- taker, be an employee o£ Allen Logging, not a relative; and that a bond be posted by Allen Logging to insure removal of the mobile home at the end of the five-year period, at the expense of the applicant. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan and carried with Councilman Hordyk voting "NO." E. Conditional Use Permit: James Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on Mr. James' request for a conditional use permit to construct a duplex in an RS-7 zone, located on Whidby Avenue and Vine Street, and requested comments or questions from the audience or staff. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Hordyk then moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the conditional use permit for the following reasons: (1) it provides for the maximum utilization of a relatively large parcel of land; (2) it may result in a buffer between the existing apartments and the surround- ing single-family homes; and (3) it will not increase population density and demand on public utilities significantly. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried. CITY COUNCIL MEETING ~~~ September 16, 1980 VI LEGISLATION 2. Cont. F. Conditional Use Permit/Parking Variance: Ellul Mayor Haguewood informed the Council that these applications had been withdrawn by the applicant. 1 G. Rezone Consideration: City of Port Angeles Mayor Haguewood scheduled a public hearing date of October 7, 1980 for consideration of this rezone request. H. M-1 Permit: P.U.D. No. 1 Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on the PUD's request for ex- tension of an M-1 permit to construct an addition to an existing ware- house, located on Eighteenth Street, east of "N" Street, and requested comments or questions from the audience or staff. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Hordyk moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the extension, subject to the original conditions imposed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan and carried. Councilman Hordyk moved the Council accept and place on file the Planning Commission minutes of September 10, 1980. The motion was seconded 'by Councilman Boardman and carried. 3. MUNICIPAL PIER 1 Councilman Hordyk moved the Council authorize payment of $109,707.51 to General Construction Company, as the retained percentage on the Municipal Pier project. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried. 4. REQUEST TO PURCHASE PROPERTY: CLALLAM TRANSIT AUTHORITY Mayor Haguewood read a letter from Bill MacCully, Clallam Transit Manager, informing the Council that the Clallam Transit System is interested in acquiring the southwest quarter of Block No. 443 for the future location of the Transit's operations and administration center. This property adjoins the City's current maintenance facility, where the Transit has contracted for the storage, refueling, and maintenance of the transit vehicles. After a brief discussion, Councilman Hordyk moved the Council table this agenda item until the next regular Council meeting, when more of the Council members are present. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried. 5. LEASE OF RADIO REPEATER SITE: CHRIS' AUTO REBUILD ~l Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from Lieutenant Myers, of the Police De- partment, regarding an application from Chris' Auto Rebuild for installation of radio gear at the Ediz Hook repeater building. This request is based on the need for coverage, as this repeater'site best serves to cover the City of Port Angeles, even to the extreme south, and is the only location suitable to then serve for communications to the east and west at optimum coverage. Councilman Hordyk moved the Council concur with. the recommendation of Lieutenant Myers and approve Chris' Auto Rebuld's request for installation of radio equip- ment at the City radio repeater site on Ediz Hook, and instruct staff to draft the necessary agreement. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried. 6. REQUEST TO PURCHASE PROPERTY: R. BURLILE During the September 2, 1980 regular Council meeting, the Council and Manager Flodstrom discussed the need for an updated appraisal on the property abutting that property which Mr. Burlile is proposing to purchase. At this meeting, 't64 CITY COUNCIL MEETING September lb, 1980 VI LEGISLATION 6. Cont. Manager Flodstrom reported that the abutting property (3.28 acres, owned by Mr. Burble) is currently assessed at $13,100 or $3,994 per acre. The City property is equal to approximately 0.88 acres. Councilman Hordyk then moved the .Council approve the sale of City property on Deer Park Road to Mr. Robert Burble, on the basis of 50~ of $3,994 per acre. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried. 7, DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS NEW CAR SHOW: MUNICIPAL PIER Mayor Haguewood read a letter from Jim MacDonald, KONP Radio Station, re- questing the Council's permission to stage the Downtown Merchant's annual New Car Show on the Municipal Pier. The show is scheduled for November 1st. Mr. MacDonald requested the parking area be blocked off the night before, if possible, and the entrance opened so cars can be put on the entire pier at approximately 7:30 AM; if the City Pier is unavailable, the Downtown Merchants requested use of Laurel Street, between First and Front Street, as was done last year. During discussion on this request, Manager Flodstrom pointed out that the needs of the Coast Guard Cutter Campbell and construction of the Marine Lab on the pier must be taken into consideration, as well as a hold-harmless agreement. Following this discussion, Councilman Hordyk moved the Council grant the Downtown Merchant's request for use of the Municipal Pier for the New Car Show, scheduled for November 1, 1980, provided the above-mentioned items can be worked out, and, if not, approve the use of Laurel Street be- tween First and Front Streets, except for the alley, for the show. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried. 8. DOWNTOWN PARKING LOT ASSESSMENTS Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from Manager Flodstrom concerning the downtown parking lots and their Z.I.D. assessments. Of the City owned properties, the downtown parking lots comprise the largest share, and will carry an assessment amount of approximately $75,000. The Downtown Parking Association feels that it cannot bear the burden of these assessments without a total loss of its operating reserve and much of'its'future years' revenue. The Parking Association feels that the City should pay the assessments while keeping the parking fine revenues, or return the fine revenues to the Parking Association, which would then be able to afford the assessment payments. (The contract agreement which the City has with the Parking Association calls for the City to maintain, patrol and operate the parking lots at the expense of the Parking Association. The Parking Association is to receive both the parking meter revenue and the fines for overtime parking. From this revenue, the Parkinq Association reimburses the City for its maintenance, patrol and operating services.) After a brief discussion with Manager Flodstrom and Attorney Miller, the Council agreed that the subject needed additional research by the City Attorney, plus a meeting with members of the Downtown Parking Association. 9. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN This agenda item was passed over by the Council. 10. REQUEST TO CIRCULATE ANNEXATION PETITION: MELODY LANE Manager Flodstrom submitted a petition from four residents of the Melody Lane area requesting permission to circulate an annexation petition in that area. The petition was signed by Tom Newcomb, KAPY Radio Station; C. Hopkins, 920 Golf Course Road; P. Orban, 1826 Melody Lane; and W. Barber, 1834 Melody Lane. Councilman Hordyk then moved the Council grant this re- quest and allow circulation of an annexation petition in the Melody Lane area. The motion was seconded by Councilman Duncan and carried. CITY COUNCIL MEETING ~ 6 September 16, 1980 VII ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE NOT ON THE AGENDA 1. Olson Rezone Request Ms. Marian Olson addressed the Council in regard to the public hearing on the Olson rezone application. Ms. Olson apologized for arriving late and missing the public hearing on this matter, and requested the rezone appli- cation be reconsidered. Councilman Duncan then moved the Council reconsider the Olson rezone application. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried. Mayor Haguewood then reopened the public hearing on Ms. Olson's request to rezone 14,000 square feet on the southwest corner of Seventh and Race Streets from RS-7 to RB, and requested questions or comments from the audience or staff. In response to a request from Ms. Olson, Councilman Hordyk stated his reasons for moving that the rezone be denied; he felt that the area was too small for a rezone and two lots could be construed as spot rezoning. Planner Carr then briefly discussed spot rezoning and the Comprehensive Plan with the Council. Mr. Carr explained that the Comprehensive Plan does not contain language which would limit the number of lots which can be rezoned. During this discussion, Ms. Olson also pointed out that none of the neighboring residents objected to a RB zone, and rezone of this prop- erty, with subsequent development, would put the subject property back on the tax rolls and improve an eyesore. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Councilman buncan then moved the Council table this matter until more Council members are present. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried with Councilman Hordyk voting "NO." VIII FINANCE 1. L.I.D. N0. 203: PROGRESS PAYMENT Councilman Hordyk moved the Council authorize payment of $80,077.79 to DelGuzzi Construction Company as the second, August payment of work done and materials furnished by said contractor on L.I.D. No. 203, Downtown Improvement Project, as certified by the Director of Public works, Jack Piths. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried with Councilman Duncan abstaining. 2. L.I.D. N0. 203: RETAINED PERCENTAGE Councilman Boardman moved the Council authorize payment of $13,661.83 into an escrow account at Seattle First National Banc, Port Angeles, Washington, as the retained percentage on contractor progress payment No. 1 and No. 2, as certified by the Director of Public Works, Jack Pittis. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried with Councilman Duncan abstaining. VIX LATE STEMS 1. UTILITY BILL DISCOUNT PROPOSAL Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from Manager Flodstrom submitting the following proposal for City assistance to low income senior citizens: (I) an "information referral" system be established which will be a cen- tralized directory of assistance program information; (TT) Those low in- come seniors needing or seeking assistance must apply, first, for assis- tance from programs provided by the State or Federal government; (III) The City would establish an "Energy Credit" scale. This Energy Credit scale would allow for a lump sum credit against City utility charges. The amount of the credit would depend upon the income of the applicant anfl the amount of State or Federal assistance which the applicant is eligible for; {IV) Eligibility for the "Energy Credit" would be tied to: (a) residing within Port Angeles; (b) application for State and Federal programs completed; (c) low income and poverty income level compliance; (d) commitment to a conservation program, either home weath- erization or consumption reduction; (e} yearly renewal of application. (V) Additionally, the City would offer "average monthly billing" for seniors who would benefit by averaging high winter utility bills with lower summer utility bills; (VI) The City would participate in informa- tional programs to assure better public knowledge of and participation d 6 6 CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 16, 1960 VIX LATE ITEMS 1. Cont. in available programs; and (VII) The City would limit its initial 1981 contribution to this program to $30,000. Annual review of the program and the offsetting benefits of related conservation would be required. After a brief discussion on this proposal, the Council concurred with Manager Flodstrom and directed him to present the proposal to the Senior Citizens during his next meeting with them (scheduled for September 22). X CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Hordyk moved the Council approve the items listed under the Consent Agenda including Vouchers Payable of $344,256.28, Payroll of $161,098.98, and L. I.D.'s of $225,038.82. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried. Items listed under the Consent Agenda are as follows; 1. Authorize payment of $6,570.94 to Diamond Roofing for reroofing the Fire Hall, and accept the project as complete. 2. Authorize payment of $8,525.02 to Henkles & McCoy as the retained percentage for the 12.5 xV conversion on Peabody Street between Park and Boulevard, Seventh to Tenth Streets, "A" Street to "G" Street, and the 69 KV stringing on Lincoln Street and from Park to Boulevard. 3. Authorize payment of $2,810.67 to Cohen, Andrews and Keegan for the services of Arlon Tussing on the Northern Tier application. 4. Notification has been received from the Washington State Liquor Control Board of a Class A, C license for Steven L. Quaintance, dba La Casita, 203 East Front Street. XI COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTS Manager Flodstrom: Informed the Council that a negotiation session with Northern Tier has been scheduled on September 30, 1980 at 5:00 PM. Re- ported briefly on the updated Valdez itinerary. Reminded the Council of the AWC Mini-Conventions being held in September and October. He and Councilman Buck will be attending the October 17th mini-convention in Mt. Vernon. Councilman Boardman: Requested an updated report from the Planning Department on the duplex situation~in the City.' Councilman Hordyk: Discussed needed improvements to the Airport crossing road on 18th Street with Public Works Director Pittis. Informed Manager Flodstrom that one of the bracket bolts on a Civic Pier float is in need of repair. XII ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M. to an Executive Session. XIII RETURN TO OPEN SESSION/ADJOURNMENT The meeting returned to open session at 9:15 P.M, and was adjourned. ~~~~ ~ _ City Clerk Mayor