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September 28,2004
Council Present:Ron Covey,Richard Pearce,Brent Reese,Lee Blackwell,Steve Shinn,Dick
Deane,and Jon Lane
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Mayor Covey led the Council in the Pledge ofAllegiance.
MINUTES:Mr.Blackwell moved that the minutes ofthe September 14,2004 meeting be approved
as submitted,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
Vouchers audited and certified bythe Finance Director as required by RCW 42.24.080,and those
expense reimbursementclaims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on
a listing which has been made available to the Council for approval.
As of September 14,2004 the Council does approve for payment vouches in the amount of
$368,081.12 and prepaid claims of $134,981.90,$1,251.15,$96,179.53,and $41,138,698.00.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
Finance Department:Julie Wright,UtilityClerk,and Sophia Vasquez,UtilityAccounts Technician,
were presented to the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr.Shinn declared a conflict of interest with regard to the Valley View Major Plat and exited the
Council Chambers.
Accept Work -2004 Crack Seal Project:B.C.V.,Inc.has completed work on the 2004 Crack Seal /O/9/)
Project.The projectincludedcrack sealing 305,400'of cracks withrubberizedasphalt, and 6,620'
ofwide cracks with poly patch material.The work should be accepted and the 45-day lien,period
entered into.
Ridaecrest Preliminary Major Plat:Columbia Northwest Engineering has submitted a7.13 acre,//A^
30 lotmajor platlocated south ofValley Road between Crestview Driveand Paxson Drive.The site
is zoned R-1,Single Family Residential.The Planning Commission recommended that the
preliminary plat be approved with the following stipulations:
1.That a variance be granted to the requirement to install a landscaped buffer on the north
propertylinein orderto allowthe adjacent propertyowners to install a jointbuffer and that
avariancebe grantedtothe timing ofthe requirement to install street frontage landscaping
in front of each lot so that the landscaping shall be installed before a certificate of
occupancy forthe dwelling unit constructed on that lot is issued.
2.The comments of the City Engineer shall be addressed.
3. The developer shallbe required to pay parkassessment fees of $225 perlot prior to final
plat approval.
4. The developer shallbe required to paya traffic mitigation fee of $200 per lot.
5. The platcannot be finaled until the Council accepts the improvements to Virginia Street
associated withthe Ridgecrest Short Platand the Short Platis finaled and recorded with
the Grant County Auditor.
The Council should approve the preliminary platand the Findings of Fact.
Resolution -Accept Easement - Teslow: A resolution was presented which accepts a municipal y^>/S
easement from CD.and Sandra D.Teslow along Battery Road.
Resolution -Accept Improvements -Valley View Major Plat: A resolution was presented whichaccepts the street and utility improvements constructed as part ofthe ValleyView Major Plat.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.
Deane,and passed unanimously.
Mr.Shinn re-entered the Council Chambers.
^J COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -None
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
WELL 10 PUMPHOUSE PROJECT
The city received 6 bids for the 2004 Well 10 Pumphouse Project.This project includes removingtheexistingbuildingandconstructinga new removable pumphouse and a main structure withelectrical,control,andtelemetry systems, and removing and reinstalling the pump assembly.Staff
recommended that the bid be awarded to Apollo Inc.as the low bidder.
Action Taken:Mr.Shinn moved that the bid be awarded to Apollo, Inc. in the amount of
$233,666.04,seconded by Mr.Pearce, and passed unanimously.
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PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
/OsY ORDINANCE -CREATE 18.23 -MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING TAX EMEMPTION -1st READING/7 PUBLIC HEARING
An ordinance was presented which creates an ordinance that encourages new privatemulti-family
housing development and redevelopment withina designated area of the city.
The ordinance creating Chapter 18.23 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Multi-Family
Housing Tax Exemption"was read by title only.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,stated that the tax abatement program is used f^)
in other communities.This program exempts multi-familyprojects from taxes for1u years.The taxabatementisonlyforthestructure,notthe land.This program canonlytarget property that would
benefit the downtown core. He distributed a map of the area that staff proposes to includeinthe
program.
There was some discussion by the Council.
The public hearing was opened.
Ralph Kincaid,899 Westshore Drive,spoke in favor of the ordinanceand pointedout thatthistax
abatement program was a recommendation of both Leland and Stasny,Vision 2020 consultants,
and Dan Burden,Walkable Communities.This will help bring housing closerto the downtown area.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and
passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the first reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded
by Mr Lane.
Mr.Pearce pointed out that a fee needs to be established forthe yearly review required by staff.
Mr.Alvarado stated that in other cities with this type of program there is a one time fee which
ranges from $300 to $500.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the motion be amended to include a one time fee of $300,
seconded by Mr.Shinn.
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Mr.Blackwell pointed out thatthe fee is to coverthe administrative costs of the Grant County
Assessor and those costs are unknown at this time.
There was some discussion.
The motion passed with Mr.Blackwell opposed.
The amended motion passed unanimously.
CASCADE VALLEY-EXTEND CITY SERVICES
Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,requested time before the Council to discuss the
extension of city utilities to service property in Cascade Valley.
Mr.Bloom stated that the property in question is located across Lewis Horn from Crestview Drive.
Discussions have been held with staff concerning extending city water and sewer services across
the lake which is probably more feasible than extending them along Valley Road into Cascade
Valley.
There was discussion by the Council.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that this is good opportunity for the cityto extend its
utilities.The city has extended utilities in the past and recovered its costs through reimbursement
agreements or surcharges.Staff is requesting direction from Council on whether or not the city is
interested in pursuing additional discussions on extending cityservices to Cascade Valley.He
mentioned that itis estimated to cost about $750,000 to extend both water and sewer to Cascade
Valley.
Gilbert Alvarado,Community Development Director,pointed out that Cascade Valley is within the
city's urban growth area.
There was some discussion and it was the consensus that staff should continue discussions on
extending city utilities to Cascade Valley.It was felt thatthe extension of waterand sewer would s~\help protect the lake by reducing the number ofseptic tanks.It will also give the city some say on ''
the traffic problems created by the developments in Cascade Valley since most ofthat traffic uses
Valley Road to access the city.
MOSES POINTE
Scott Wagner, Development Manager for Moses Pointe Golf Resort, requested a one yearextensiontotherequirementtoreplacetheexistingwellbyJune1,2005.Thecurrent system is
capableof supplying waterfor approximately 225 residential unitsandthereare currently only four-
single family units,six-duplex units, and six condo units completed.The entire project is being
offered for sale.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the request for a one year extension to the requirement
to drill a well be granted,seconded by Mr.Shinn.
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Mr.Pearce felt that the well should be constructed and the cost be included in the purchase price.
There was some discussion about the well and it was pointed out that the extension would affect
no other part of the project.
The motion passed with Mr.Pearce opposed.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -BONDS -SINGLE READING
An ordinance was presented which authorizes the issuance and sale of water and sewer revenue
bonds in the amount of $7,545,000.The funds raised by the issuance of the bonds will pay the
costs of a new city maintenance facility and funding the bond reserve fund.
The ordinance of the Cityof Moses Lake, Washington; authorizing certain additions,betterments
and improvements tothe city'scombined system ofwaterand sewerage;authorizing the issuance
of the bonds;approving a purcnase contract Tor tne oonas;reserving tne ngnt to issue revenuebondsonaparitywithtriebondshereinauthorizeduponcompliancewithcertainconditionsand
approving an agreement forongoing disclosure was read by titleonly.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed a summaryfrom Standard &Poor's which gavethecityanA-rating for this bond issue.He also distributed information from D.A.Davidson &Co.on
this bond issuance.He pointed out that the original amount of the bond issue was set at
$7,545,000 but has been reduced to $7,015,000.
Mr.Shinn wanted to know if the bonds could be paid off early.
Jack McLaughlin,D.A. Davidson &Co., explained the bond market forthe Counciland pointedout
that this is a very good deal for the city.
There was some discussion by the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Deane moved that the ordinance be adopted on a single reading,seconded by
Mr.Pearce.
Mr.Shinn submitted a letter explaining his reasons for opposing the issuance of the bonds.He
stated that an analysis has not been done on this bond issue northe publicworks facility which the
i i funds will be used to construct.He pointed out that the bonds cannot be called early and so the
Vs-^city cannot reduce the debtif funds becomeavailable.He felt that the Council should review the
water/sewer funds and how these bonds would affect the rates.He also felt that Mr.Pearce has
a conflict of interest in constructing the new public works facilityat the Municipal Airport since he
has a hanger there.
Dr.Covey stated that he objected to the portionof the letter from Mr.Shinn concerning the City
Manager and Councilman Pearce.
Mr.Pearce pointed out that he would receive no benefit from the construction of the maintenancefacilityadjacenttotheMunicipalAirport.He mentioned thateven should the existing road be paved
as a result ofthat construction,the pavement probably would not extend to his hanger.He did not
believe he had a conflictof interest with this project.
Mr.Lane wanted to know if adopting the ordinance is legal and if it would raise the water/sewer
rates.
James A.Whitaker,City Attorney,statedthatadopting abondordinance suchastheone presentedis how municipalities sellwater/sewerbonds and is perfectly legal.
Ron Cone,Finance Director,stated that the issuance of bondswould not increase the water/sewer
rates.
Cynthia Weed,Preston Gates & Ellis,stated that the decision of the Council to pass a bond
ordinance is legal and the bonds will be legal, valid, binding,and enforceable upon their issuance.
Mr.Blackwell did not feel there was sufficient information on the details of the proposed
maintenance facilityto warrant passing a bond issue at this time.
The motion passed with Mr.Shinn and Mr.Blackwell opposed.
^J REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
SCULPTURE WALK
The Moses Lake Tourism Commission recommended a Sculpture Walk project for Moses Lake.This project would give the city an opportunity to build an inventory of public art with minimal
monetary investment over a period of time. Itwould also encourage private purchase of outdoor
sculpture for Moses Lake.
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Spencer Grigg, Parks and Recreation Director,stated that both the Council and the public have
commented in the past on the lack of public art within the city.The Museum and Art Center
Manager looked into various programs and the one thatwas mostwell received was in Souix Falls,
South Dakota.It is a program called a Sculpture Walk and it is where artists are asked to
participate for a 12 month period.The artobjects are broughtintothe cityand then, based upon
popularvote, the city purchases one of the pieces.Souix Falls dedicates $10,000 peryearforthis
program.This is the model that the cityis looking at. Both the Parks and Recreation CommissionanatheTourismCommissionareinfavorofthisproject.Hestated thata written proposal isbeing
prepared with a suggestion of about 6 to 8 pieces the first year with a suggested limit of $7,000.This project would tie in with the downtown redevelopment.
Mr.Blackwell felt that the project is a good one for the city and the Council should seriously (^*)
consider it.
Mr.Grigg stated that the city is researching grants for this type of public art. He stated that theywouldalsoneedsomehelpwithplacementoftheartobjects.The towns that do this type ofproject
use the objects to direct the public to various areas oftheir cities.
It was the consensus of the Council that staff should proceed with the project.
OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
///P PAXSON DRIVE AREA-STREET CONCEPT
A conceptual plan of the street layout in the Paxson Drive area was presented.This type of street
layout promotes traffic circulation,walking,connectivity,and looped water mains.
Gary Harer, Municipal Services Director,stated that this street layout plan ofthe Paxson Drive area
will provide guidance to the developers when a project is proposed.The Paxson/Crestview area
was considered because it is still undeveloped and a street layout could be designed.This layout
provides for connectivity,traffic flow,and encourages the use of Paxson Drive to access ValleyRoad.He pointed outthat the proposed layout is better for police and emergency vehicles.He
mentioned that the Engineering Division and the Community Development Department have beendiscussingflaglots and cul-de-sacs and the proposed street layouteliminates the need for both.
He submitted information concerning the pros and cons of cul-de-sacs in residential areas.He
mentionedthatthe Council previously approveda street layout for the lower peninsula area.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,pointed outthatthe Council has adopteda conceptual street
layout on the lower peninsula which was used as a guide for a development currently being
constructed.
Larry Peterson,1009 Laguna,stated that he is opposed to this concept.He felt that the lower (^)
peninsula areaisa different situation thanthe Crestview area. The lower peninsula areaisownedbymanydifferentpeople,while the majority ofthe Crestview area is owned bytwo individuals.HesnowedaproposedplanofdevelopmentoftheCrestviewareawhichshows manycul-de-sacsand
a possible planned unit development.He stated that the cul-de-sacs and curved streets lend
character to an area while a grid type development has no character.He felt that a developer of
nice homes would not be interested in building in the Crestview area if the Council were to adopt
the street layout as proposed by staff.
Mr.Blackwell felt that the developer and staff should discuss the issue and develop a plan
acceptable to all concerned.
Mr.Lane stated that he lives in the area and is interested in its development but felt that what is
being discussed is design standards.He felt that additional information is needed.
P.J.DeBennetti,Moses Lake School District,stated that the through street concept is more
acceptabletothe School District as itaids in getting children to schooland iseasier for the buses
as there are problems with cul-de-sacs when it is necessary forthe buses to pick up the special ed
children.
ChrisBlessing,726 Shipmaster Court,pointedoutthatthe cityis looking atthe walkablecommunityconceptandwhileconnectingstreets area big part ofthat in residential areas, he felt thata city-
widewalkablecommunities plan shouldbe developed prior tothe adoptionofanyconceptualstreet
plans.
Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,representing ASPI,statedthattheyareconcerned
aboutthe conceptual street plan as presented.He mentioned thatthe street layout proposed bythecitydoesnottakeintoaccountthetopographyoftheland,the view,marketability ofthe lots,and other things that need to be considered.He pointed out that the information Dan Burdenprovidedincludedhigherdensitylots,landscaped lots,and motivation to install them, as well as
other things.He mentioned that there are many things that can be done with the development of f~*\
property.'
Mr.Shinnstated thathe does notlike"race tracks"andthe conceptual plan has a coupleofthose.
He felt the Engineering Division,the Community Development Department,and the property
owners need to discuss this issue.
Ralph Kincaid,899Westshore Drive,pointed outthattherearesome goodideas provided by Dan
Burden such as smaller streets,different sized lots,green belts,and other things.It is a whole
system that needs to be considered.He pointed outthat what sells homes is character,interesting
neighborhoods,and different sized lots and not straight lines.
Mayor Covey mentioned that the city is tryingto establish some ground rules for the communityand
conceptual designs willlet a developer know what the community is looking for.
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There was some discussion by the Council.
ActionTaken:Mr.Blackwell moved thatthe street grid layoutinthe lowerPaxson Drive/Crestview
area in particular and the use of cul-de-sacs in plats in general be referred to the Planning
Commission for a recommendation back to Council,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed
unanimously.
COMMUNITY STANDARDS -AMENDMENT
The proposed amendments to the 2004 Community Street and Utility Standards were presented.
These amendments are minor in nature.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the amendments be approved,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,
and passed unanimously.
GRANT COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
An amended agreement between the city and Grant County EDC was presented.The amendmentwouldincreasethe city's contribution to Grant County EDC from $15,000 to $16,500.The
additional funds willaid the District in its economic development efforts for the City of Moses Lake.
Action Taken:Mr.Blackwell moved that the City Manager be authorized to execute the amended
agreement,seconded by Mr.Shinn,and passed unanimously.
BATTERY ROAD STREET IMPROVEMENTS ,,„.
Staff isinthe process of calling inthe covenantthatwas attachedtothe Parker Horn Plateau Short Jq7&
Plat for improving Battery Road and Lakeshore Drive.The reason for calling in this covenant now /
is that the contractor for Glenmoore Reach 2 Major Plat is improving Battery Road next to the
Parker Horn Plateau Short Plat.
Gary Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that the street improvements on Battery Road will
cost each lot in the Parker Horn Plateau Short Plat about $1,800.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved thatthe covenant attached to the Parker Horn Plateau Short Plat
be called in for the street improvements to Battery Road,seconded by Mr.Lane,and passed
unanimously.
CRITTENDEN NO.1 PRELIMINARY MAJOR PLAT
Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,is working with Del Crittenden ona major plat offof
i i Westshore Drive and Hansen Road.The plat proposestne termination ofWestshore Drive in a cul-
^-^de-sac.The existing "Y"intersection is not ideal from a design standpoint andwas discussed at
the time the area was annexed.
GilbertAlvarado,Community Development Director,stated that the area was annexed in 1994 and
oneof the mitigation requirements was to address the intersection of Westshore Driveand Hansen
Road.
Mr.Bloom stated that this area is being looked at for development and this intersection needs to
be addressed.
Ralph Kincaid,899 Westshore Drive,stated that he lives inthe vicinityand would liketo participate
in any discussions concerning this intersection.
There was some discussion by the Council and it was the consensus that further discussions
should be held between the developer,the county,and city staff.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Richard Beeson,3010 Peninsula,#120,stated that he had submitted a letter on Wednesday,
September 22, forthe Council. He wanted to know why itwas not inthe agenda.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,statedthatthe letter from Mr.Beeson did notspecifically request
timebeforethe Council.Hepointed outthatthe city receivesmany letters addressed tothe Council
that are not placed on the agenda,since they do not specifically request agenda time.
Mayor Covey explained that the City Manager informed him ofthe letter prior tothe meeting and
he directed him to respond to the letter.
K^J NORTHLAND CABLE -VARIANCE
Kim Svetich,Northland Cable,statedthattheyare requesting a variance tothe requirement toplacecable service underground at 2908 West Broadway.Utility service to this building is currentlyserved overhead bythe PUD and Northland wouldliketo attachtothe existingpoles. The cost toplacetheoverheadlineisabout$4,200andto place the line underground would costabout$6,200.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved thatthe variance request be granted,seconded by Mr.Blackwell,
and passed unanimously.
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THE LAKES PRELIMINARY PLAT -APPEAL
The Council heard the appeal of the denial of The Lakes Preliminary Plat by the Planning
Commission atits last meeting.The Council trie
if additional time is needed in order to make a
Commission at its last meeting.The Council may consider continuing the deliberation of the appeal
decision.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,recommended thatthe Council adjourn toan executive session
to further consider this appeal.He mentioned that the assigned legal counsel from WCIA is
available to provide advice to the Council.
The Council recessed at 10:23 p.m. to an executive session to discuss The Lakes Preliminary Plat
appeal.The executive session was adjourned at 11:05 p.m.and the regular meeting was
reconvened.
COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
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The AGCCT meeting will be held in Soap Lake on September 30.Mayor Covey,Mr.Deane,and
Mr.Blackwell indicated they would be attending.
LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Mayor Covey announced that he has appointed Nan Davis,Administrative Sales Representative
for the Best Western Hallmark Inn, to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee to replace Steve
McFarland.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
AMBULANCE SERVICE
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated that the Department of Health is requesting interest in
a new license inthe area outside the city's limits.Part of the requirements are some place to house
ambulances outside the city in a couple of populated service areas.The city cannot meet that
requirement and so has not submitted another application for that license.Grant County Fire
District No.5 will probably apply but it is unknown if anyone else will apply.The license will
probably be issued no sooner than the end of November.He distributed information concerning
the financial situation of Grant County Fire District 5.
j J INVESTMENT REPORT
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,reported that the city earned $18,168.84 in investment income
for the month of August 2004.
BUDGET STUDY SESSIONS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that preliminary budgets will be ready by October 8 and
wanted to know when the Council would like to schedule the study sessions.
It was the consensus of the Council that budget study session be set at the next Council meeting.
//ls(f PELICAN POINT SEWER SYSTEM AGREEMENT
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,reported that a draft agreement between the city and Huck
Goodrich for the provision of city sewer to the Pelican Point area has been forwarded to Columbia
Northwest Engineering for their review.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 11:15 p.
ATTEST:
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF THE RIDGECREST MAJOR
PLAT
FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,AND
DECISION
1.HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
1.1 Date. Apublic meeting was held upon proper notice before the Commission on July 29,2004.
1.2 Proponent.Olsen Homes is the proponent of this plat.
1.3 Purpose.The proponent has submitted a plat for property which is legally described upon the
plat. City staff has confirmed the property described on the plat is the property submitted for
platting.
1.4 Evidence.The Commission considered the following materials in reaching its decision:
A.The submitted plat.
B.Testimony from the proponent.
C.Written comments from various parties.
2.FINDINGS OF FACT BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
Based upon the evidence presented to them,the Commission makes the following findings of fact:
2.1 The proponent is the owner of the property.
2.2 The property is currently zoned R-1,Single Family Residential.
2.3 The Ridgecrest Major Plat is consistentwith the Comprehensive Plan and meets the minimum
requirements and intent of the Zoning and Subdivision Regulations.
2.4 The project will not create adverse environmental impacts or adversely affect existing
development;existing regulations prevent adverse impacts to surrounding properties.
2.5 Existing regulations ensurethatthe plat is compatible with existing andfuture development and
will mitigate impacts from the use.
2.6 The development is beneficial to the public health,safety,and welfare,and is in the public
interestas itallows orderly and efficient division of land in compliance with state law; it creates
buildable lots on vacant land within the R-1 Residential Zone consistent with the intent of the
zone.
2.7 The development does not lower the level of service of transportation below the minimum
standards established in the Comprehensive Plan since the developmentwill contribute to the
cost of a traffic light which will maintain existing traffic conditions.
2.8 The developmentmakes adequate provisionsfor drainageways,streets and other public ways,
water supply,and sanitary wastes through the dedication of right-of-way and public utility
easements.
2.9 The park development fees are reasonably needed to assist the city with the development of
a neighborhood park in an area with identified park deficiencies.
2.10 The landscaping is reasonably needed to buffer the residential development from the school
since the land uses are of different intensities and adverse impacts of the school may include
light,noise,and glare.
2.11 The street frontage landscaping required softens the impact of the paved surfaces,provides
shadefor pedestrians and structures,and enhancesthe right-of-wayfor pedestrian use.As the
trees mature the canopies will narrow the driver's perception of the right-of-way width causing
drivers to drive slower speeds more conducive to typical residential development.
3.CONCLUSIONS BYTHE PLANNING COMMISSION.
From the foregoing findings of fact the Commission makes the following conclusions:
3.1 The Planning Commission of the Cityof Moses Lake is vested with the authority to recommend
to the City Council the advisability of approving a plat.
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3.2 The plat is properly before the Commission for its recommendation.
3.3 It is proper at this time for the Planning Commission to make a recommendation on this plat.
3.4 It is in the best interests and welfare of the city's citizens to plat the property as proposed.
DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
On the basis of the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions,it is the decision of the Planning
Commission of the City of Moses Lake that the plat be approved.
DECISION OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
The CityCouncil of the Cityof Moses Lake approves the final plat.
Ronald C.Covey,Mayor/
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