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09/14/94~: 14 CITY OF YELM CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1994, 7:30 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS Agenda/Motion Nu~bers 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm by Mayor Wolf, all present joined in the flag salute. Council present: Don Miller, Martha Parsons, Amos Lawton and Velma Curry. Absent: Bob Gallagher. Guests: Mollie Hendrickson, Jay and Jan Tribitt, Denise Hendrickson and Dennis Su. Steve Voorhies, John Huddleston, Robert and Betty Shaw and Charles Wittenberg. Sheldon Blue, Elaine Horsak, Dean Hooper, Bob Lincoln, Darlene and Virgil Baker, Susie Baker, Adam Boyce and Anthony Bontragor. Gay Newby, Kristin Blalack, Jocelyn Eastland and Rodney Orosko, Nisqually Valley News and Jim Blundell, Owens Davies Mackie. Staff: Shelly Badger, Gene Borges, Ken Garmann, Ty Peterson, Glenn Dunnam and Agnes Colombo. 94-178 2. MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS APPROVING THE AGENDA WITH CANCELLATION OF THE ITEM 6 REZONE/ROAD PROJECT PUBLIC HEARING AND A NEW PARK USE REQUEST, ITEM 13, B. CARRIED. 94-179 3. MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON APPROVING THE AUGUST 24, 1994 COUNCIL MINUTES AS PRINTED. CARRIED. 94-180 4. MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON APPROVING PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS 17168-17265 TOTALLING $228,543.73. CARRIED. 5. Public Hearing - SW Yelm Conceptual Master Plan. Mayor Wolf closed the regular meeting and opened the public hearing at 7:35 pm. No objections to participants or conflicts of interest were identified. Jim Blundell, city attorney: explained that a number of Planning Commission conditions were identified in the Findings, Conclusion and Recommendation document and that the intent is to reach a unifying characteristic that holds the plan together, while still allowing the property owners to proceed with their development proposals. The corridor running through the property from 510 to 507 was identified as this characteristic. The document contains a mechanism for planning the corridor as one unit. Assorted funding possibilities for the corridor are being explored. Mr. Blundell recommended that the public hearing be held and that comment be accepted with no action to be taken at this meeting. Dennis Su, KCM: expressed concern about the Planning Commission's commercial area restrictions which are detailed in a letter to the City. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 14, 1994 PAGE 1 ~~~~ °~~' Anthony Bontrager, Rainier Estates: Explained that the position of Rainier Estates was discussed in a letter to the City. ~" Mayor Wolf acknowledged receipt of letters from KCM, Bontrager/Rainier Estates (Apollo Realty) and Prairie Security Bank and requested that the letters be entered into the official record, along with the SEPA checklist and Planning Commission recommendations. John (Last name unclear), Berry Valley Road: questioned the change to multi-family along Berry Valley Rd. Jim Blundell explained that this was a logical progression of land use from higher to lower and that served as a transition between commercial and single family residential. Sue Baker, Berry Valley Road: questioned if the multi-family housing was being planned is low income housing. Jim Blundell responded these were zoning designations; that there was no specific development proposal for any of the properties and that multi-family was not necessarily low- income housing. John Huddleston, Yelm Chamber of Commerce: complemented the Planning Commission for their work and felt that they were thoughtful and concerned in being careful to avoid creating a point of destination shopping center. He suggested that the total commercial buildout of 165,000 square feet not be tied to construction of the Y-1 highway, which may need be constructed to accommodate regular traffic rather than due to development. A percentage linked to buildout was offered as a possible alternative so that the commercial area remains a community shopping area. Mayor Wolf thanked Mr. Huddleston for his input and requested that written comments be submitted for the record. Adam Boyce: sought additional information about the proposal and the master plan. Shelly Badger responded that copies of the Planning Commission recommendation and map are available to the public. Existing copies were distributed and a sign up sheet provided for additional requests. Bob Lincoln: sought information about location of a water tower symbol on the map. Gene Borges responded that the area is a natural high spot and could be used provide water storage, either above or underground. The area identified did not necessarily indicate placement of a well and that several test wells would be started soon. Mr. Borges invited Mr. Lincoln to stop in his office to discuss water scenarios. Being no additional comment, Mayor Wolf closed the public hearing at 8:57 pm, with the record left open for additional CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 14, 1994 PAGE 2 [1 6. Public Hearinct - Proposed rezone and road project to connect Yelm Ave. E. with the SW Yelm Master Plan area and to serve adjacent properties. The public hearing was cancelled and will be rescheduled at some time in the future. 7. Public Hearing - Assessment Reimbursement Contracts (Latecomers Agreements). Mayor Wolf closed the regular meeting and opened the public hearing at 7:58 p.m. No objections to participants or conflicts of interest were identified. Shelly Badger explained that the 2 ordinances proposed would permit recovery of costs due to installation of water/sewer/street improvements. The ordinances provide procedures to be followed in entering into agreements. Being no additional comment Mayor Wolf closed the public hearing at 8:03 p.m. comment until 5 pm, Monday, September 26. All present were encouraged to attend the work session at 4:15 on Tuesday, August 27 and the Wednesday, August 28 City Council meeting. 94-181 MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON THAT ORDINANCE NO. 519 (WATER/SEWER ASSESSMENTS) AND ORDINANCE NO. 520 (STREET PROJECT ASSESSMENTS) BE ADOPTED. CARRIED. 8. Public Hearino - Rezone to C-1 of property located in the Central Business District. Mayor Wolf closed the regular meeting and opened the public hearing at 7:58 p.m. No objections to participants or conflicts of interest were identified. Ty Peterson, planner, explained CBD allows smaller lots and additional control over types of businesses permitted and is suitable for retail/service type business that serve pedestrian traffic. Suggested rezone on both sides of Yelm Ave. between Solberg and Cullens would be in the best interest of the City as the area's characteristic is vehicle oriented, McDonald's, Shell/NW Deli-Mart, Nisqually Clinic. Staff and the Planning Commission recommend approval of this rezone. Discussion continued on reasons for creating CBD zone. Port Townsend was used as an example of viability of small businesses in condensed areas that encourages foot traffic. Questions concerning possible location of specific types of businesses were answered. r ~1 Being no additional comment Mayor Wolf closed the public hearing at 8:16 pm. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 14, 1994 PAGE 3 ~11 .-i,.1 94-182 MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 525 REZONING BOTH SIDES OF YELM AVENUE WEST BETWEEN CULLENS AND SOLBERG FROM CSD TO C-1. CARRIED. ,_„ 9. Public Hearing - Rezone from R-1 to CBD of watertower property located on 2nd Street between Mckenzie and Washington and Determination of Similar Use. Mayor Wolf closed the regular meeting and opened the public hearing at 8:17 p.m. No objections to participants or conflicts of interest were identified. Ty Peterson, planner: concerning the rezone to CBD, explained that more appropriate uses for the property exist and that it is adjacent to current CBD zoning. The Determination of Similar Use for the SkateBoard Park is not specific to this particular location but throughout the CBD zone and is appropriate as at least one park currently exists in the CBD zone. Gene Borges added that all well protection requirements would have to be met regardless of future uses for the site. A letter from Mr. and Mrs. N. Henderson recommending alternative sites for the skateboard park was entered into the record along with Wellhead/Source Protection information. Glenn Dunnam, police chief, explained that other areas throughout the CBD zone are being looked at for the skateboard park. "'"'" Jocelyn Eastland - suggested a decision wait until after the October 11 Visioning Meeting. In response to Councilman Miller's questioning if the rezone would permit location of a library on the property, Peterson said yes. Gene Borges added that any use of the property would require that all runoff be carried away from the well area via a solid pipe. The parking lot proposed for a portion of the area is possible through a private contribution and that parking for Yelm Telephone Company would be available during business hours and for other businesses after hours and on weekends. It will also help with parking needs of the Yelm Senior Citizen's Center. Mayor Wolf summed up by saying that the rezone was needed for the library and that the Similar Use Designation for the skateboard park is not site specific, but for a location in the CBD zone. Being no additional comment Mayor Wolf closed the public hearing at 8:32 pm. ~~ CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 14, 1994 PAGE 4 ~0~ ~_ 94-183 MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON ADOPTING ORDINANCE 526 REZONING THE WATER TOWER PROPERTY FROM R-1 TO CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT. CARRIED. 10. Public Comment/Questions Gay Newby - stated that the flags along Yelm Avenue are faded and should probably be removed. Mayor Wolf indicated that staff would check with the VFW as the flags are their property. Chief Dunnam added that flags had to be removed if tattered or disfigured. 1 i 11. New Business a. Ordinance No. 518 cash in lieu of medical insurance. 94-184 MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY DON MILLER ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 518 GRANTING CASH IN LIEU OF MEDICAL INSURANCE FOR A CITY EMPLOYEE. CARRIED. b. Ordinance No. 521. Shelly Badger explained that this is for the creation of a new position to take minutes for Planning Commission meetings. The individual recommended has satisfactorily taken minutes for one meeting. Payment would be for time spent attending meetings and for transcribing minutes at $7.00 per hour. 94-185 MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS ADOPTING ORDNANCE 521 ESTABLISHING A RECORDING SECRETARY POSITION WITH PAY AT $ 7 .00 PER HOUR. CARRIED . Counci lae~er Layton opposed. c. Amtrak Depot funding agreement calling payment of $398.40 for 1995. 94-186 MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS ADOPTING AMTRAK DEPOT OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SUPPORT. CARRIED. d. Ordinance No. 523 - Ken Garmann explained that this will allow E.A.R. to recover a portion of the costs of running utilities to the developer's property. Costs would be assessed at a set amount per frontage foot for the individuals identified in the agreement. 94-187 MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY AMOS LAWTON ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 523 PRAIRIE HEIGHTS DIVISION I AND II LATECOMER' S AGREEMENT FOR WATER . CARRIED . vela furry abstained_ 94-188 MOTION BY DON MILLER, SECONDED BY MARTHA PARSONS ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 524 PRAIRIE HEIGHTS DIVISION I AND II LATECOMER' S AGREEMENT FOR SEWER . CARRIED . vela curry abstained. 12. Old Business a. Ordinance No. 517. Chief Dunnam explained that this is the formal ordinance for the draft introduced at the last meeting. Ordinance No. 517 will exempt the City from restrictions on transporting hunting/target practice weapons. Approval was recommended by Chief Dunnam. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 14, 1994 PAGE 5 r~ ', a _ 94-189 MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY DON MILLER ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 517 EXEMPTING YELM FROM RCW 9.41.050, SECTION ~" 405, SS (4), SS(6) FIREARM TRANSPORT. CARRIED. b. Draft speed limit ordinance for SR510/507. Chief Dunnam reviewed the draft and based upon conversations with DOT and public works stated that he believed that a step-down from 45 to 25 miles per hour was too great a reduction for motorists to adapt to. Shelly explained that the ordinance was not ready for adoption at this time. DOT uses 10 mile p/h step down increments. Follow up scheduled for the next meeting. Mayor Wolf pointed out that no action had been taken on the second part of item 9, Determination of Similar Use. A proposed site for the skateboard park will be submitted at the next meeting. Council continued a decision on this matter until a later date. 13. Reports a. Planning - No report from Councilmember Parsons who was on vacation. b. Park Use Requests - 1) 10/1/94, Rainier Chapel Picnic; 2) 9/24/94, Charming Birthday Party; and 3) 9/24/94 McGinnis Birthday Party. 94-190 MOTION BY MARTHA PARSONS, SECONDED BY DON MILLER APPROVING --M THREE PARK USE REQUESTS. CARRIED. c. Police - Councilmember Lawton reported that the department stays busy. d. Public Works - Activity reported by Ken Garmann included: Walk through on Yelm Avenue E. improvements, irrigation system etc.; Yelm Telephone Co. testing program of new equipment and radio gear, using water tower as part of base; Pre-sub for storage construction project on Grove Road; preliminary meeting re 507 & Grove Rd waterline extension; meeting with DOT re overlay on Yelm Ave. W.; Park View subdivision recording with county; construction drawings of sewer system, all 4 phases; landscaping at the park restrooms; meeting with Thurston Co. Wastewater - interested in STEP sewer program and looking for some ways to save dollars for residents of other small towns; Preconstruction for Kingsview II, project scheduled to begin October 1. e. Mayor - Meetings reported on: Thurston Regional Planning Council, Scope of Work for '95; Kickoff for the American Heart Walk, Martha has agreed to be team captain again this year; Festival of Waters at Wa He Lut School; Chamber of Commerce . '~""' CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 14, 1994 PAGE 6 At Mayor Wolf's request Gene Borges announced that Yelm had $420,000 committed for the water reuse project. Funding comes from a $210,000 grant along with a small amount from the City and the balance from private developers. Shelly Badger announced that the UCBO has been awarded $500,000 from the '94 Community Development Block Grant applied for to complete the UCBO Community Center. f. Council - Councilman Miller reported that he will be traveling to Boston to take part in training for Intercity Transit board members. Shelly Badger announced that an audit by the state is in progress at this time for '92 and '93 and that she met with Thurston County on a commercial recycling plan, which will probably be the subject at the October Chamber of Commerce meeting. Additional news was that Yelm been nominated as Home Town filming on September 28. The this time. 14. Correspondence: was reviewed. 1 15. Adjourn: 9:15 pm Ka hryn Wol Mayo ATTEST: ~~ ~~~ L- <~l~l~~ Agnes P. Colombo, City Clerk L1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 14, 1994 Police Chief Glenn Dunnam has Hero. KOMO will be in Yelm date for airing is unknown at PAGE 7