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MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
July 22,1997
Council Present:Daryl Jackson, Richard Pearce, Ron Covey, Grant Nichols,Bill Reese,and Bob
Chapman Absent:Wayne Rimple
MINUTES:Mr.Chapman moved that the minutes of the July 8 meeting be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
m ActionTaken:Mr.Pearce moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued be approved,seconded
by Mr.Nichols, and passed with Mr.Chapman abstaining from voting on that portion of the bills to S. G.
Morin &Son,Inc.
Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Directoras required by RCW42.24.080,and those expense
reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recordedon a listing which has
been made available to the City Council.
Claims:The vouchers included on the below list as modified by the Council and noted upon said list for
the Council meeting ofJuly 8,1997 forthe funds listed below are approved in the amount of $356,050.95.
GENERAL FUND
STREET
STREET REPR/RECON
EQUIPMENT LEASES
CAPITAL
STREET IMPROVEMENT
PARK AND REC IMPROVEMENT
CENTRAL DRIVE LID
WATER/SEWER FUND
WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION
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$39,198.38 WATER/SEWER LEASES 1,503.12
36,329.65 SANITATION FUND 29,938.63
1,084.09 AIRPORT 18,224.37
16,428.85 SELF-INSURANCE 1,889.09
25.85 CENTRAL SERVICES 17,145.47
94,583.26 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 37,495.33
162.00 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 21,325.18
151.02 FIREMANS PENSION 78.92
31,663.28 M L YOUTH PARTNERSHIP TF 208.47
6,739.99 LID #56 1,876.00
TOTAL $356,050.95
Prepaid Claims: Prepaid claims approved by the City Manager according to the process established by
Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.030 and the internal control policy approved by the City Council have
been recorded on a listing which has been made available to the City Council.The claims listed below
are approved in the amount of $159,847.25 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND
CAPITAL
STREET IMPROVEMENT
PARK AND REC IMPROVEMENT
CENTRAL DRIVE LID
Claims Checks:Checks 13018 through 13321 issued on July 9,1997 were approved for payment at the
Council meeting held on July 22, 1997 in the total amount of $766,573.78.
Payroll:The payroll issued on July 11,1997 having been approved pursuant to the ruleof the City Council
set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 53432 through 53708 in the amount
of $260,680.13.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.PRESENTATIONS
Finance Department:Warren Taylor waspresented with a certificate asaGovernment Financial Manager./J/<^
5 31.69 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 52,787.11
26,954.35 AIRPORT 400.00
28,647.24 CENTRAL SERVICES 2.70
13,537.60 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 87.40
37,399.16 TOTAL $159,847.25
PROCLAMATION
The proclamation declaring Tuesday,August5,1997 as National Night Outwas read in its entirety.
III.CONSENT AGENDA
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Resolution - Accept Easement-Cochran Sewer Proiect:A resolution was presented which accepts an /O/
easement from Richard Buck for the Cochran sewer project.
Resolution -Accept Donation -Northwest Sports- Bike Proiect:A resolution was presentedwhichaccepts /S>V
parts and labor from Northwest Sports in support ofthe Police Bike Patrol Program.
Request to Charge Admission -Softball Tournament -Lions Club:The Lions Club has requested A
permission to charge admission and sell souvenirs at their first annual All City Softball Tournament to be
held on August 1 and 2.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the Consent Agenda be approved,seconded by Mr.Reese,and
passed unanimously.
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IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
jKfij;KNOLLS VISTA/LARSON WATER MAIN INTERTIE PROJECT
Staff recommended that the bid for the Knolls Vista/Larson Water Main Intertie Project be awarded to R.
M.Shearer.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the bid for the Knolls Vista/Larson Water Main Intertie Project be
awarded to R. M.Shearer,seconded by Mr.Chapman,and passed unanimously.
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Staff recommended that the bid for the 5 cubic yard mechanical street sweeper be awarded to Western
Power and Equipment.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the bid for the 5 cubic yard mechanical street sweeper be awarded
to Western Power and Equipment in the amount of $120,532.45,seconded by Dr.Covey,and passed
unanimously.
-/STREET CONSTRUCTION
Staff recommended that the bid for the 1997 Street Construction Project be awarded to Basin Paving,
including Additives A, B, and C.
Gary Harer, Municipal Services Director,stated that staff is requesting a change order in order to overlay
a second tennis court because of the good bids that were received.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the bid for the 1997 Street Construction Project be awarded to
Basin Paving,including Additives A, B,and C in the amount of $310,381.05,and a change order be
approved for the overlay of another tennis court,seconded by Mr.Nichols, and passed unanimously.
'Q/J/^Ps CHIP SEAL PROJECT/
Staff recommended that the bid for the 1997 Chip Seal Project be awarded to Basin Paving.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the bid forthe 1997 Chip Seal Project be awarded to Basin Paving i)
in the amount of $127,325.00,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
//(fib AMERICOLD -REQUEST FOR CITY SERVICES
Americold has requested city water service fortheir facility on Wheeler Road in order to provide adequate
fire flow.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that the city has sufficient water to provide the requested service
and an Extra Territorial Utility Agreement would have to be executed.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the request to connect to city water be granted,seconded by Dr.
Covey,and passed unanimously.
}0b0 HOUSING -HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Habitat for Humanity has requested a waiver of building permit and other city fees in connection with
houses that Habitat for Humanity will build in Moses Lake.
Kirk McLaren,President of Habitat for Humanity,stated that they are a non-profit corporation and are
officially affiliated with Habitat for Humanity International.Landon Margaret Street has been donated and
volunteers are just waiting forconstruction to begin.
James A.Whitaker,City Attorney,stated that,under state law,the city is prohibited from making agift of (~\
public funds to a private entity,which iswhatthe waiver of fees comes down to. The only waythe city —
could waivethe fees is ifthe cityitselfwere involved in providing housing anda contract was in placewith
this organization.
There was some discussion by the Council andstaffwas directed to look into how the city maybe able
to provide some relief for Habitat for Humanity.
Mr.McLaren stated that he can also contact the international office to see if a waiver of fees has been
done in other places and how it was done.
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HOLIDAY LIGHTING DECORATIONS
The Moses Lake Business Association requested time before the Council to discuss the proposed holiday
lighting decorations for the downtown area and other sections of the city.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,pointed out that sufficient funds are available in the General Fund for
this project.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the city participate in Plan A of the Holiday Lighting Decoration
(\Program,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
SIX-YEAR STREET PLAN -PUBLIC HEARING
A resolution was presented which amends the six year street program for 1998-2003.
The public hearing was opened.
Alan Nelson,Halls Body Shop on Wheeler Road,Penn Street,and Block Street,would like to have the
streets paved as soon as possible.He felt that Block Street especially should be paved to Wheeler Road
as it would be a good access point for the fire trucks.He stated that other property owners in the area
wold also like to know what needs to be done to get the streets done in 1998,how much it would cost the
property owners,and how to get the process started.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Nichols, and
passed unanimously.
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,explained that the six year street program is required by state law.The
streets on the plan will be funded, at least partially,by state funds but just because a street is on the plan
does not mean it will be done in the next year.Some streets have been on the list for 10 years or more.
There was some discussion by the Council.
The resolution amending the six year street construction program for 1998-2003 was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the resolution be adopted,seconded by Dr.Covey, and passedl^J unanimously.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -WATER CONNECTION FEES -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which amends the water connection fee ordinance to bring it into conformity
with the recently amended ordinance dealing with water connection fees.
The ordinance amending Chapter 13.08 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Water and Sewer
Connections"was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Nichols,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -GARBAGE COLLECTION FEES -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which increases the garbage rates.
The ordinance establishing charges for garbage collection was read by title only.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Pearce,and passed unanimously.
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VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
SAGE BAY #8 FINAL PLAT
Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,has submitted a final plat for a 42 lot major plat located in
the Sage Bay area.The area is zoned R-1.The Planning Commission recommended that the final plat
be approved.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the final plat be approved and the Findings of Fact be accepted,
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
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..")/>BFS PRELIMINARY PLATA/ARIANCE
Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,has submitted a preliminary plat for a 1 lot,4.19 acre,major
plat located at the corner of Nelson Road and SR-17.The plat is in the contract zone for the South
Campus area.The developer has requested a variance to the requirement to improve Nelson Road to
city standards since it is a county road and currently improved to county urban standards,a variance to
the requirement to improve Highway 17,anda variance toextendsewerwithin Highway 17 right-of-way.
Highway 17 is a limited access state highway and currently improved to Department of Transportation
standards.A Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance has been issued forcontribution to future traffic
signalization atthe Nelson Road/SR-17 intersection.The Planning Commission recommended that the C~\
variance request to defer improvements to Nelson Road be granted with the stipulation that a covenant
run with the land for the improvements at a later date,the variance request to defer improvements to
Highway 17be approved,the variance request to the requirement to extendsewer down Highway 17be
approved,the developer be required to participate in future signalization of the Highway 17 and Nelson
Road intersection, and the preliminary platbe approved.
There was some discussion by the Council on the future signalization of the intersection of Highway 17
and Nelson Road.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the BFS Preliminary Plat be approved with the stipulation that a
covenant runwith the land for the improvements to Nelson Road at a laterdate, the variance request to
defer improvements to Highway 17 be approved,the variance request to the requirementto extend sewer
down Highway 17 be approved, the developer be required to participate in future signalization of the
Highway 17 and Nelson Road intersection,and the Findings of Fact be accepted,seconded by Mr.
Chapman,and passed unanimously.
}$^BROADWAY BUSINESS PARK NORTH PRELIMINARY PLATA/ARIANCE
Phil Bloom, Columbia Northwest Engineering, has submitted a preliminary plat for a 1 lot, 19.64 acre,
major plat located on East Broadway. The area is zoned Light Industrial.The developer has requested
a variance to the requirement to construct sewer lines on East Broadway from Block Street to the end of
the plat. The Planning Commission recommended that the sewer variance request be granted and the
preliminary plat be approved.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the variance request to construction sewer lines on East Broadway
from Block Street to the end of the plat be granted,the Broadway Business Park North Preliminary Plat
be approved,and the Findings of Fact be accepted,seconded by Mr. Nichols, and passed unanimously.
//A (j?PIONEER COMMERCIAL PARK PRELIMINARY PLAT
PhilBloom, Columbia Northwest Engineering, has submitted a preliminary plat fora 5 lot, 6.94 acre, major
plat.The proposed plat is located at Sharon Avenue and Pioneer Way.The area is zoned C-2,General
Commercial and Business.The developer has requested a variance to the requirement to improve the
proposed cul-de-sac at the end of Chief Moses Boulevard.The developer has stated that he will provide
a covenant for the cul-de-sac improvements if the street is not extended within five years.A Mitigated
Determination of Non-Significance has been issued which states that the developer shall contribute a
proportionate share towards future traffic signalization and/or improvements at the Pioneer Way and SR-17
intersection.
Staff has met with the project engineer to discuss the traffic impacts that the proposed Chief Moses
Boulevard would have on the Washington State Employment Security Department,whose current access
offof PioneerWay would be immediately adjacent to the proposed Chief Moses Boulevard.The proponent
has come to an agreement with the property owner and the Washington Employment Security Department
that would remove their access off Pioneer Way and allow them to use Chief Moses Boulevard to access
the Washington Employment Security Department building.
The Planning Commission recommended that the variance request to defer improvements to the cul de
sac at the end of Chief Moses Boulevard be granted with the stipulation that a covenant run with the land
for the improvements to the cul de sac within five years,the developer be required to participate in future
signalization ofthe Highway 17 and Pioneer Way intersection,the agreement concerning the removal of _^
the curb cut for the DSHS building be submitted to the city prior to filing of the final plat,and the \\
preliminary plat be approved.
Mr.Bloom explained the proposed plat for the Council.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the variance request to defer improvements to the cul de sac at the
end of Chief Moses Boulevard be granted with the stipulation that a covenant run with the land for the
improvements to the cul de sac within five years, the developer be required to participate in future
signalization of the Highway 17 and Pioneer Way intersection, the agreement concerning the removal of
the curb cut for the DSHS building be submitted to the city prior to filing of the final plat, the Pioneer
Commercial Park Preliminary Plat be approved, and the Findings of Fact be accepted,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed unanimously.
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IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
DNR ANNEXATION -NOTICE OF INTENT
The Department of Natural Resources has submitted a Notice of Intent to annex property located south
of Interstate 90 and abutting both sides of SR-17.A Notice of Intent was also presented forthat property
on which the city has Extra Territorial Utility Agreements as well as some additional propertyto provide
for reasonable boundaries.
t j Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed amap showing the property included in the Notice ofIntent.
Mr.Chapman stated that he had requested staff to bring back three different scenarios for the inclusion
of property to the city at this time. Once the information on the property proposed to be included is
obtained,the Council could then adjust the boundaries as desired.
Dr.Covey pointedout that the boundaries as proposedwouldtake intothe city the proposed IUGA on the
south and east boundaries of the city. He felt that the area should be reduced rather than increased.
Some of the area is agricultural in nature and should remain that way. He felt that the areas with extra
territorial agreements,areas that are developed to urban densities at this point, and the existing industrial
area should be included.
Mr.Pearce also felt that the proposed boundaries are too large and they should be reduced.
Mr.Nichols pointed out that in some areas agriculture land lies between the city limits and property
developed to urban standards.The only way to serve that urban developed property may be to include
some agriculture land within the city limits.
Mr.Chapman stated that there is a considerable amount of agriculture land within the proposed annexation
area and if it is taken in,the city would have to immediately deal with it.The city would have to make
provision for the agricultural use to continue.
There was considerable discussion by the Council and the consensus was to hold a study session on
Tuesday,July 29, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
—HEADQUARTERS FIRE STATION
Leone and Keeble,Inc.has completed construction of the Moses Lake Headquarters Fire Station.The
final cost was $1,960,009.95.The work should be accepted and the 30-day lien period entered into.
The resolution which accepts the work done on the Headquarters Fire Station was read by title only.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the work on the Moses Lake Headquarters Fire Station be accepted,
seconded by Mr.Nichols, and passed unanimously.
STOCK PLAN APPROVAL POLICY
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,distributed information on the stock plan approval process and
information dealing with how other cities in the state deal with this issue. He pointed out that Pierce
County is the only jurisdiction that has a stock plan approval policy.He pointed out that ifthe Council
wishes to endorse such a policy staff will implement it.He mentioned that it takes 3 to 4 weeks for
approval of both residential and commercial building permits.
There was some discussion by the Council.
ActionTaken:Mr.Chapman moved thatthe stock plan policy be adopted as presented, seconded by Mr.
Nichols, and passed unanimously.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
GROWTH MANAGEMENT -IUGA
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Mr.Jackson stated thatthe county has sent a letter setting July 29 as the date to begin the discussion
between the county and city onthe Moses Lake IUGA.The county has indicated they would prefer no
attorneys be present atthese meetings.The preference would exclude theCity Manager for thecity.He
has suggested to Commissioner Leroy Allison that meetings be held every Tuesday from 10 to noon and
every Thursday from 1to3 in order to move forward on the IUGA.Dr.Covey has volunteered to attend
these meetings.He has indicated tothe county that the Senior Planner,Gilbert Alvarado,and the City
Manager,Joe Gavinski,would also be attending the meetings.
Mr.Pearce felt that,ifthe Hearings Board approvesthe 60 day extension,the meetingsbe required to be
held as part of that extension.
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James A. Whitaker, City Attorney, pointed out that there is a motion before the Hearings Board for a
clarification of 36.70A.110 (5) on implementation and designation of interim urban growth areas. The
county has taken some exception to that and the motion is to clarify the meaning of the statute.This
requested clarification will affect two other cities that are a party to this action before the Hearings Board.
Mr.Jackson pointed out that during the county public hearingthe Portof Moses Lake requested they be
included in the IUGA as did several other large propertyowners.
ActionTaken:Mr.Chapman moved that Dr.Covey be appointedto represent the Council at the meetings
with GrantCounty on the Cityof Moses Lake's proposed IUGA,and that the City Manager,Joe Gavinski,f)
and the Senior Planner,Gilbert Alvarado,representthe City of Moses Lake,seconded by Dr.Covey, and
passed unanimously.
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
AGCCT MEETING
Joseph K.Gavinski, City Manager,stated thatthe AGCCT meeting will be Thursday, July31, inSoap Lake
at 7 p.m.
1998 BUDGET CALENDARS
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager, distributed the 1998 budget calendars.
SALES TAX/TRANSIENT RENTAL INCOME ^.*/^£>
Joseph K.Gavinski,City Manager,stated that on July 31,1997 the city will receive $263,287.40 in sales ,/$<fi~&
tax revenue and $14,130.03 in transient rental income.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 10 p.m.
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF THE BFS
PRELIMINARY PLAT
BFS PRELIMINARY PLAT
FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,
AND DECISION
1.HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
1.1 Date.A public hearing was held upon proper notice before the Commission on June 26,
1997.
1.2 Proponent.Basin Feed and Supply 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 Light Industrial under a contract zone.
2.4 The proposed use is appropriate in this zone.
2.5 There were no negative comments from the public.
2.6 The plat conforms with the Comprehensive Plan.
2.7 The plat is in the public interest.
2.8 Mitigation has been required for future traffic impacts.
3.CONCLUSIONS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
From the foregoing findings of fact the Commission makes the following conclusions:
3.1 The Planning Commission ofthe City of Moses Lake is vested with the authority to recom
mend to the City Council the advisability of approving a plat.
3.2 The plat is properly before the Commission for its recommendation.
3.3 It is proper at this time for the Planning Commission tomakea recommendation onthis plat.
3.4 It is in the best interestsand welfare of the city'scitizensto plat the property as proposed.
4.RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
On the basis of the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions,it is the recommendation of the
Planning Commission ofthe City of Moses Laketo the City Council ofthe City of Moses Lakethat
the plat be approved,thatthe variance requestto defer improvements to Nelson Roadbe granted
with the stipulation that a covenant run with the land for the improvements at a later date, the
variance requestto defer improvements to Highway 17 be approved,the variance requestto the
requirement to extend sewer down Highway 17 be approved,and the developer be required to
participate in future signalization of the Highway 17 and Nelson Road intersection.
5.FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL.
5.1 Date. A public meeting was held upon propernotice before the Council on July 22, 1997.
5.2 Proponent. Basin Feed and Supply is the proponentof this plat.
5.3 Purpose.The proponent has submitted a preliminary plat for property legally described upon
the plat.City staffhas confirmed the property described onthe plat isthe property submitted
for platting.
5.4 Evidence.The Council considered the following materials in reaching its decision:f~*)
A.The submitted plat.
B.Testimony from the proponent.
C. Written comments from various parties.
6.FURTHER FINDINGS OF FACT BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
No further evidencewas presented to the City Council.The City Council adoptsthose findings of
fact made previously by the Planning Commission as its own.
7.FURTHER CONCLUSIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
From the foregoing findings of fact the Council makes the following conclusions:
7.1 The City Council of the City of Moses Lake is vested with the authority to make a decision
on a preliminary plat.
7.2 The plat is properly before the Council for its decision.
7.3 It is proper at this time forthe City Council to make a decision on this preliminary plat.
8.DECISION.
The City Council of the City of Moses Lake agrees with the recommendation of the Planning f)
Commission and approves the preliminary plat with the stipulation that a covenant run with the land
for the improvements to Nelson Road at a later date,the variance request to defer improvements
to Highway 17 be approved,the variance request to the requirement to extend sewerdown Highway
17 be approved,and the developer be required to participate in future signalization ofthe Highway
17 and Nelson Road intersection.
Dated: July 22,1997
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF THE BROADWAY
BUSINESS PARK NORTH PRELIMINARY PLAT
BROADWAY BUSINESS PARK NORTH
PRELIMINARY PLAT
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FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,
AND DECISION
HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
1.1 Date. A public hearing was held upon proper notice before the Commission on June 26,
1997.
1.2 Proponent. Maiers Development Corporation 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 describedon the plat isthe 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.
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 Light Industrial under a contract zone.
2.4 The proposed use is appropriate in this zone.
2.5 There were no negative comments from the public.
2.6 The plat conforms with the Comprehensive Plan.
2.7 The plat is in the public interest.
CONCLUSIONS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
From the foregoing findings of fact the Commission makes the following conclusions:
3.1 The Planning Commission of the City of Moses Lake is vested with the authority to recom
mend to the City Council the advisability of approving a plat.
3.2 The plat is properly before the Commission for its recommendation.
3.3 It is proper atthistime for the Planning Commission tomake a recommendation onthis plat.
3.4 It is in the best interests and welfareof the city's citizens to plat the property as proposed.
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
On the basis of the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions,it is the recommendation of the
Planning Commission of the City of Moses Laketo the City Council of the City of Moses Lakethat
the plat be approved andthatthe variance requesttodefersewer improvementson East Broadway
be granted.
FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL.
5.1 Date. A public meeting was held upon propernotice before the Council on July 22, 1997.
5.2 Proponent. Maiers Development Corporation is the proponent of this plat.
5.3 Purpose.The proponent has submitted a preliminary plat for property legally described upon
the plat.City staffhas confirmed the property described onthe plat isthe property submitted
for platting.
5.4 Evidence.The Council consideredthe following materials in reaching its decision:
A.The submitted plat.
B.Testimony from the proponent.
C. Written comments from various parties./""*\
6.FURTHER FINDINGS OF FACT BY THE CITY COUNCIL
No further evidence was presented tothe City Council.The City Council adopts those findings of
fact made previously by the Planning Commission as its own.
7.FURTHER CONCLUSIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
From the foregoing findings of fact the Council makes the following conclusions:
7.1 The City Council of the City of Moses Lake is vested withthe authority to make a decision
on a preliminary plat.
7.2 The plat is properly before the Council for its decision.
7.3 It is proper at this time for the City Council to make a decision on this preliminary plat.
8.DECISION.
The City Council of the City of Moses Lake agrees with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and approves the preliminary platandthe variance request to construction sewer lines
on East Broadway from Block Street to the end of the plat.
Dated: July 22,1997
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF THE PIONEER
COMMERCIAL PARK PRELIMINARY PLAT
PIONEER COMMERCIAL PARK PRELIMINARY
PLAT
FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,
AND DECISION
1.HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
1.1 Date. A public hearing was held upon proper notice before the Commission on June 26,
1997.
1.2 Proponent.John Hobbs 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 C-2,General Commercial and Business.
2.3 The driveway reconfiguration for DSHS is an improvement.
2.4 The proposed use is appropriate in this zone.
2.5 There were no negative comments from the public.
3.CONCLUSIONS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
From the foregoing findings of fact the Commission makes the following conclusions:
3.1 The Planning Commission of the City of Moses Lakeis vested with the authority to recom
mend to the City Council the advisability of approving a plat.
3.2 The plat is properly before the Commission for its recommendation.
3.3 It is proper atthistime for the Planning Commission tomakea recommendation onthis plat.
3.4 Itis in the best interests and welfare of the city's citizens to plat the property as proposed.
4.RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
On the basis of the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions,it is the recommendation of the
Planning Commission of the City of Moses Laketo the City Council of the City of Moses Lakethat
the plat be approved and that the variance request to defer improvements to the cul de sac at the
\J end ofChief Moses Boulevard be granted with the stipulation that a covenant run with the land for
the improvements to the cul de sac within five years,the developer be required to participate in
future signalization ofthe Highway 17and Pioneer Way intersection,andthe agreement concerning
the removal of the curbcut for the DSHS building be submitted to the city prior to filing of the final
plat.
5.FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL.
5.1 Date.A public meeting was held upon proper notice beforethe Council on July 22,1997.
5.2 Proponent. John Hobbs is the proponent of this plat.
5.3 Purpose. The proponenthas submitted a preliminary platfor property legally described upon
the plat.Citystaff has confirmedthe property described on the platis the property submitted
for platting.
5.4 Evidence. The Council considered the following materials in reaching its decision:
A.The submitted plat.
B.Testimony from the proponent.
C.Written comments from various parties.f~}
6.FURTHER FINDINGS OF FACT BY THE CITY COUNCIL
No further evidence was presentedto the City Council.The City Council adoptsthose findings of
fact made previously by the Planning Commission as its own.
7.FURTHER CONCLUSIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL
From the foregoing findings of factthe Council makes the following conclusions:
7.1 The City Council of the City of Moses Lake is vested with the authority to make a decision
on a preliminary plat.
7.2 The plat is properly before the Council for its decision.
7.3 Itis properat this time for the City Council to make a decision on this preliminary plat.
8.DECISION.
The City Council of the City of Moses Lake agrees with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and approves the preliminary plat subject to the following:the variance request to
defer improvements to the cul de sac at the end of Chief Moses Boulevard be granted with the
stipulation that a covenant run with the land for the improvements to the cul de sac within five
years, the developer be required to participatein future signalization of the Highway 17and Pioneer
Way intersection, and the agreement concerning the removal of the curb cut forthe DSHS building
be submitted to the city prior to filing ofthe final plat.fi
Dated: July 22, 1997
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF THE SAGE BAY
DIVISION #8 FINAL PLAT
SAGE BAY DIVISION #8
FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,
AND DECISION
HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
1.1 Date. A public meeting was held upon proper notice before the Commission on July 10,
1997.
1.2 Proponent.ASPI Group is the proponent of this plat.
1.3 Purpose.The proponent has submitted a final 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.
\^J 2.3 The development is consistent with residential development in the area.
2.4 The development is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
2.5 The development is in the public interest.
3.CONCLUSIONS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
From the foregoing findings of fact the Commission makes the following conclusions:
3.1 The Planning Commission of the City of Moses Lake is vested with the authority to recom
mend to the City Council the advisability of approving a plat.
3.2 The plat is properly before the Commission for its recommendation.
3.3 Itis properat this time forthe Planning Commission to make a recommendation on this plat.
3.5 It is in the best interests and welfare of the city's citizens to platthe property as proposed.
4.RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
On the basis of the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions,it is the recommendation of the
Planning Commission of the City of Moses Lake to the City Council of the City of Moses Lake that
the final plat be approved.
{J 5.FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL.
5.1 Date. A public meeting was held upon proper notice before the Council on July 22, 1997.
5.2 Proponent.ASPI Group is the proponent of this plat.
5.3 Purpose.The proponent has submitted a final 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.
5.4 Evidence.The Council considered the following materials in reaching its decision:
A.The submitted plat.
B.Testimony from the proponent.
C. Written comments from various parties.
6.FURTHER FINDINGS OF FACT BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
No further evidence was presented to the City Council.The City Council adopts those findings of (*~)
fact made previously by the Planning Commission as its own.
7.FURTHER CONCLUSIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
From the foregoing findings of fact the Council makes the following conclusions:
7.1 The City Council of the City of Moses Lake is vested with the authorityto make a decision
on a final plat.
7.2 The plat is properly before the Council for its decision.
7.3 It is proper at this time forthe City Council to make a decision on this final plat.
8.DECISION.
The City Council of the City of Moses Lake agrees with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and approves the final plat.
Dated: July 22,1997
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