Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 11/21/197898 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington November 21, 1978 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Haguewood at 7:30 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Mayor Haguewood, Councilmen Anderson, Boardman, Buck, Duncan, Hordyk, Wray. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Manager Whorton, Attorney Walrath, Deputy Clerk Caso. P. Carr, M. Cleland, D. Flodstrom, J. Honnold, D. Frizzell, R. Orton. Guests Present: N. Pendley, C. Lundgren, J. Doherty, M. & F. Spxingob, T. Sample, C. Lester, R. Johnson, D. Williams, D. Schlosser, L. Watts, C. Whidden, W. Smith, L. Button, R. Anderson, M. Libera. III MINUTES Councilman Wray moved the Council accept and place on file as received the minutes of•the November 7, 1978 Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried. IV LEGISLATION 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS lov7ee N OTICE OF HEARING I NOTICE IS HEREBYI GIVEN that the Port Angelesy City Council will holtl a puhlic( hearing on November.7, 1970 at: 7 :10 p.m. In the Councily Chambers, 134 West Front Street, to consider a re~zo~e 0f7 B 0.84 acres from PBP (Public Buildings antl Parks) to RMF (MUlii~family Residence). Location: Southeast of the Plaza and north of the golf ( •I course. i Legal Description: That portion of the following described parcel lying within ~ the Southwest Quarter o} the' ~SOUthwest Quarter of Section ~12, Township 10 North, Range 6 West, W.M., Clallam County, Washington: 0eginning at ine southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 12: }hence North 87 degrees 28 minutes 57 seconds West along t the South line Of saitl southwest ~ Quarter, a distance of 710.00 ;feet; thence North 18 tlegrees 30 • minutes 00 secontls East, a' distance of 510.55 feet to a tangent curve Concave to the r West having a radius of 180.00 feet; thence Northerly along ' saitl curve 179.07 feet, through a central angle of 57 degrees 00 : minutes 00 seconds; thence North 38 degrees 30 minutes 00 ( R seconds West, a distance of 1557.82 feet; thence North 76 degrees ]4 minutes 00 seconds; West, a tlistance of 779.32 feet; thence North 2 degrees 19~ minutes 19 seconds EasT, a distance of 50.00 feet to the north line of the South half of said Southwest quarter; thence South 67 degrees 40 minutes 21 seconds East, along said north line, a tlistance of 1147.16 feet to the Northeast corner of saitl SOUth hdlf Cf the Southwest Quarter; thence South 3 degrees 36 minutes 34 seconds West, a distance of 1340.68 feet to ine true point of beginning. Applicant: Tony Sample. Property owner: DELHU R, INC. All interested parties may appear at the hearing antl express their opinion on this proposal. Date: October 27, 1978. Marian C. Pa rrlsh, City Clerk Pub.: Oct. 27, 1978. A. Downtown L.I.D. No. 203 Manager Whorton informed the Council that the Downtown Development Group has requested a two week continuance of L.I.D. No. 203 in order to give the group adequate time to prepare a recommendation to the Council on the LID. Councilman Wray then moved the Council indefinitely postpone the public hearing on L.I.D. No. 203. The motion died for lack of a second. After further discussion on the group's request, during which Mr. Clarence Fidler requested a ninety day postponement of the public hearing, Councilman Duncan moved the Council continue the public hearing on L.I.D. No. 203 until the December 5, 1978 regular Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck. During discussion on the motion, Councilman Hordyk reiterated that the final decision on the proposed LID will be up to the property owners, not the Council. On call for the question, the motion was passed by the Council. De1HUr Rezone Mayor Haguewood read a memorandum from the Planning Department outlining the Planning Commission's decision to recommend approval of this request from De1Hur Inc. to rezone 0.84 acres southeast , of the Plaza from PBP, to CAD, and opened the public hearing for questions or comments from the audience. Mr. Tony Sample, re- presenting De1Hur inc. then explained the future plans for this area, which is construction of a housing complex for the elderly. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 21, 1978 IV LEGISLATION 1. Cont. 99 Mayor Haguewood introduced and read by title Ordinance No. 2003 entitled, Ordinance No. 2003 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles amending Ordinance No. 1709 by rezoning a portion of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 12, Township 30 North, Range 6 West, W.M. from PBP to CAD. Councilman Hordyk moved the Council adopt the foregoing Ordinance as read by title by Mayor Haguewood, because the request would be in keeping with the Comprehensive Plan, it would be an extension of the existing CAD zone, and the property does not have the topographic constrainst against development that are typically found in the PBP zone. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wray and carried unanimously. C. Rezone Request: City of Port Angeles Councilman Buck moved the Council table this agenda item until the December 5, 1978 regular Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson and carried. 2. PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Haguewood read the Planning Commission minutes of November 8, 1978 with the following action-being taken by the Council: A. Conditional Use Permit: C. Schlosser ~ \ Mayor Haguewood read that portion of the Planning Commission minutes which dealt with Mr. Charles Schlosser's request for a conditional .use permit to operate an auto repair shop as a home occupation at 535 West 16th Street; the Planning Commission re- commended denial of the request. A letter from Mr. Ken Williams, attorney for Mr. Schlosser, was then read by Mayor Haguewood. In his letter Mr. Williams proposes five provisions which Mr. Schlosser has agreed to. Councilman Buck then moved the Council again refer this matter, along with the letter from Mr. Williams, back to the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wray and carried with Councilman Hordyk voting "NO." B. Conditional Use Permit: J. Becker Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on Mr. J. Becker's request for reduction in parking requirements for a proposed new tavern located on the 1000 block of East First Street, and requested comments or questions from the audience and staff. The Council and Planner Carr then discussed at length the location of the proposed new tavern, the parking requirements Mr. Becker must meet, and the possibility of submitting an alternate plan. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Buck then moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny Mr. Becker's request without prejudice. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wray. During discussion on the motion, the Council and Planner Carr discussed alternatives available to Mr. Becker and the possibility of vacating the alley to the east of the proposed tavern. On call for the question, the motion was passed by the Council. 0 Q CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 21, 1978 IV LEGISLATION 2. Cont. C. Conditional Use Permit: Springob Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on Mr. Frank Springob's request for approval of two duplexes located on the southeast corner of Viewcrest and Laurel, and requested questions or comments from the audience and staff. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Buck then moved the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission and apgrove Mr. Springob's request on the condition that the slope be replanted with trees and shrubs similar to native vegetation in the rest of the ravine to control erosion and prevent slippage. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried. D. Annexation Request: L. McHone Mayor Haguewood opened the public hearing on Larry McHone's re- quest to annex 3.08 acres on the south side of SR 101, east of Harding Avenue and west of Ennis Creek to the City of Port Angeles, and requested comments or questions from the audience or staff. During the discussion which followed, Councilman Hordyk and Planner Carr discussed zoning of the proposed area to be annexed. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Buck then moved the Council concur with the recommen- dation of the Planning Commission and allow Mr. McHone to circu- late an annexation petition with the following conditions: (1) the area assume the bonded indebtedness of the City as required by the March 7, 1972 Annexation Policy; (2) the area be zoned as designated in Resolution 5-72 (the periphery zoning resolution) i.e., the level area is CAD and the ravine area is PBP; and (3) the annexa- tion is classified as a promotional annexation as defined by the Annexation Policy of March 7, 1972. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried. E. Councilman Hordyk moved the Council accept and place on file the Planning Commission minutes of November 8, 1978. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buck and carried. WALNUT STREET VACATION: COMPENSATION Councilman Buck moved the Council take this agenda item from the table. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried. Mayor Haguewood then read a memorandum from Attorney Walrath concerning City policy of requiring payment from owners of lots abutting vacated streets. Tt was Attorney Walrath's opinion that the City should adhere to this policy since the applicant, in this case, Mike Libera, has failed to establish the requisite special circumstances which would justify the City Council in recognizing his as a case worthy of making an exception to the policy of requiring compensation for street vacations. Councilman Buck then moved the Council adhere to the policy of re- quiring payment from owners of lots abutting vacated streets. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried. 4. ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY POSITION Mayor Haguewood read a copy of a letter to Nathan G. Richardson Jr. from City Manager Kenneth Whorton, informing Mr. Richardson that he has been appointed to the temporary position of Assistant City Attorney. Councilman Hordyk then moved for confirmation of the appointment and approval of the letter. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boardman and carried. CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 21, 1978 IV LEGISLATION 5. RESOLUTION RE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY:7TH AND PEABDDY Manager Whorton explained to the Council that negotiations have been underway between the City and Housing Authority for purchase of City property at the intersection of 7th and Peabody for the Housing Authority's current Turnkey Project; this Resolution authorizes the City to sell the property to the successful bidder on the project which, the Housing Authority feels, would be faster than purchasing the property themselves. l0I Following Attorney Walrath's explanation of the important points contained in the proposed Resolution, the Council discussed the deadline date for purchase of the property, and the need for a formal appraisal of the property. Mayor Haguewood then introduced and read by title Resolution No. 48-78 entfrtled, Resolution No. 48-78 A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles ordering the sale of certain surplus real property. Councilman Anderson moved the Council adopt the foregoing Resolution as read by title by Mayor Haguewood, and have the property appraised by a professional appraiser. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried. V ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE NOT ON THE AGENDA None. VI FINANCE None. VII CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Hordyk moved the Council approve the items: listed under the Consent Agenda including Vouchers Payable of $333,023.32, LID's of $800.40 and Payroll of $121,501.97. The motion was seconded by Council- man Wray and carried. Items listed under the Consent Agenda are as follows: 1. Authorize payment of $51,235.59 to Del Guzzi Construction as a partial payment of the retained percentage for work and equipment furnished on the Elwha River Water Project. 2. Authorize payment of $1,409.75 to Worthington Pump Corporation as the final progress payment and retained percentage for work and equipment furnished on the Elwha River Water Project. 3. Authorize payment of $986.22 to CH2m/Hill for engineering services on the Elwha River Water Project. 4. Notification has been received from the Washington State Liquor -- Control Board of a Class E, F license renewal for B and M Grocery, 534 Marine Drive. VIII LATE ITEMS 1. ITT RAYONIER LITIGATION Attorney walrath advised the Council that no decision. is expected from the Federal District Court for one to two weeks on the City's request for a preliminary injunction against ITT Rayonier- O ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 21, 1978 VIX STAFF REPORTS 1. Councilman Hordyk: Announced that Senator Jackson will be in Port Angles on Thursday, December 14, 1978 with a dinner in his honor to be held at Haguewood's Restaurant. 2. Councilman Buck: Suggested some arrangements be made to shut off the Lights at Elks Playfield when it is not in use. 3. Councilman Wray: Regyested a report on the number of senior citizens from the County and from the City which are using the Senior Center. Discussed the parking facilities of the new Post Office with Public Works Director Flodstrom. 4. Councilman Anderson: Commended the Public Works Department on the good job done in keeping the streets clear during the recent snowy weather. 5. Manager Whorton: Requested a brief Executive Session following the meeting. X ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M. to an Executive Session. ~~~ ~, City Clerk 1 "` "ctG~ MaY Diu ~s-,w