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04/09/1979 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington April 9, 1979 Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington called to regular session by Mayor Pro -tern Robert Geiger. Council members present: .Eugene Caldwell, Wilson, Lee Caldwell and Miller. Councilman Clark and Police Chief Mares excused. Also present: Fire Chief Weatherill Attorney James Riehl and .Engineer Knobbs. Mayor Pro-tem Geiger led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Pro -tern Geiger informed Council and audience the Public Hearing scheduled relative to application for zone reclassification as sub- mitted by Deal Enterprises for property located on a 2.60 acre site 250 ft. from the intersection of Rockwell and Morton Street will not be held at this time, due to improper notification of property owners within 300 feet of proposed rezone site. Public hearing has been re- scheduled for April 23, 1979 at 7:30 P.M. On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved the minutes of the March 26, 1979 meeting as circulated. Ken Rogers, Fiberglass & Repair requested permission to park his vehicle in the public boat launch parking area. Mayor Pro-tem referred the matter to the Street/Alley Committee. Mayor Pro-tem Geiger opened Public Hearing relative to rezone applica- tion as submitted by Ron Olson, Alpha Homes, Inc. for property located on Lippert Drive near Sidney Avenue. The proposed request is to rezone 4..2 acres from Residential High to Multi --Family 20 to permit the development of a 56-unit low income housing project. Pat McCullough, Entranco Engineers, representative of developer pre- sented project plans and drawings to Council explaining projected amenities to be provided, Federal funds that have been applied for under the Rural rental housing subsidy, water run-off and retention features incorporated into this development. Ron Olson, Developer, requested that Planning Commission condition #3 be amended to state that sidewalks for this project to be constructed upon development of his adjacent property, as a sidewalk constructed in front of the proposed development would connect to no existing side- walk. Mr. Olson stated he is willing to write and record letter stating that he will construct sidewalk in front of this proposed development in the event the adjacent property is developed or if he sells adjacent property. Mayor Pro-tem Geiger called for public input at this time. (No public input) . Councilman Lee Caldwell moved to approve rezone application as submitted by Ron Olson, Alpha Homes, to reclassify property located on Lippert near Sidney Avenue (legal description attached) subject to conditions as set forth by the Planning Commission. Seconded. Councilman Wilson moved to amend motion to specify additional conditions: 1. Water retention and oil trap devices will be provided. 2. Sidewalks will be constructed when: a. adjacent property owned by developer is developed. b. owner sells adjacent property. (letter from developer to be recorded stating sidewalks will be constructed at this time. C. Lippert Drive is improved by City. Seconded. Motion to amend carried. Original amended motion to approve rezone application submitted by Ron Olson, Alpha Homes to reclassify property located.on Lippert Drive near Sidney from Residential High to Multi -family 20, subject to conditions as set by the Planning Commission and Council, carried. On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved Final EIS as submitted by Ron Olson, Alpha Homes, relative to rezone application for property located on Lippert Drive near Sidney Avenue. On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved the following organizations to operate fireworks stands with- in the City over the Fourth of July Holidays. 1. Port Orchard Rotary Club. 2. Lions Club. Fire Chief Weatherill reported 30 alarms were answered during the month of March: 10 fire alarms 10 aid calls 2 gas wash .downs 2 service calls (boat sinking at 4 injury accidents marina & flooding in parking lotJ. 2 mutual aid calls (Retsil) On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Police Department and Police Committee were directed to proceed with plans for firing range at garbage dump site on Old Clifton Road, with plans to be approved by Parks Committee and Council. Mayor Pro-tem Geiger declared recess at 8:50 P.M. with meeting to re- convene at 9:00 P.M. Councilman Eugene Caldwell reported that Don Clark, Blue & Gold Cab Co. has submitted a request for permission to -increase rates as of May 1, 1979. Clerk's office has no rate sheet. Councilman Eugene Caldwell moved to sanction rate increase as requested for Blue & Gold Cab Co. Seconded. Councilman Lee Caldwell moved to table motion until Council meeting April 23, 1979 to allow Council to study requested rate increases. Seconded and carried. Matter referred to Police Committee for study. Mayor Pro--tem Geiger appointed Councilman Wilson temporary Chairman of Parks Committee to fill vacancy created by the resignation of Councilman Alex Roos. On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council granted permission to Fathoms 0' Fun to use waterfront parking lot adjacent to Marina parking area for the carnival from June 20, 1979 to July 5, 1979. Councilman Lee Caldwell moved that Council authorize Finance Committee to investigate feasibility of City purchasing home at corner of Sidney and Tremont for right-of-way. Seconded. Councilman Wilson moved to amend motion to authorize Finance Committee to investigate feasibility of purchasing right-of-way property along Tremont Street. Seconded and carried. Original amended motion carried. Mayor Pro--tem Geiger set date of Monday, April 16, 1979 at 8:05 P.M. as a study session relative to rezone request submitted by Deal Enterprises for property located approximately 250 feet from the intersection of Rockwell and Morton Streets. On motion by Councilman Miller, seconded and carried, Council approved payment of the bills (voucher *5649 - 5729) in the amount of $31,505.89 and the March payroll (voucher #8691-#8841) in the amount of $85,380.09. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M. Clerkfrrlic..1 � ,�.,��� z"LL���,� 'JiY� Mayor