1996 10 085166
MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL
October 8,1996
Council Present:Daryl Jackson,Ron Covey,Wayne Rimple,Grant Nichols, Bob Chapman,Bill Reese,
and Richard Pearce
MINUTES: Mr.Rimple moved that the minutes of the September 24 meeting be approved as submitted,
seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS.CHECKS.AND PREPAID CLAIMS
\^_j Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the bills,checks,and prepaid claims issued beapproved,seconded
by Mr.Nichols, and passed unanimously.
Vouchers audited and certified by the Finance Director as required by RCW42.24.080,and those expense
reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW42.24.090,have been recorded on 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 of October 8,1996 for the funds listed below are approved in the amount of
$723,973.16.
GENERAL FUND
PATHS &TRAILS
STREET
STREET REPAIR/RECON
CAPITAL
STREET IMPROVEMENT
PARK &REC.IMPROVEMENT
CENTRAL DRIVE LID
WATER/SEWER FUND
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 $205,180.84 for all funds.
GENERAL FUND $204,317.51 CENTRAL SERVICES 2.65
WATER/SEWER FUND 860.68 TOTAL $205,180.84
Checks:Checks 10105 through 10417 issued on September 25,1996 were approved for payment at the
Council meeting held on October 8, 1996 in the total amount of $816,229.53.
Payroll:The payroll issued on September 30,1996 having been approved pursuant to the ruleof the City
Council set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 97183 through 97198 in
the amount of $8,399.02.
Payroll:The payroll issued on October 4,1996 having been approved pursuantto the ruleof the City
Council set forth in Moses Lake Municipal Code 3.42.040,was paid by checks 97199 through 97371 in
the amount of $214,728.55.
I.CITIZEN INPUT -None
II.PRESENTATIONS
Aquatic Center: At its annual 1996 Training Institute and Awards banquet in Corvallis,Oregon on
September 18,19,and20,1996,the International Parks and Recreation Association presentedits Design
of the Year award to Moses Lake for the Family Aquatic Center.
III.CONSENT AGENDA -None
O IV.CONSIDERATION OF BIDS -None
V.PETITIONS.COMMUNICATIONS.OR PUBLIC HEARINGS
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION -STREET PROJECTS
Dan Sarles,Department of Transportation,explained tothe Council the department's projects in the Moses
Lakeareainthe next two years.Information was distributed to the Council on the proposed construction
projects.
COLUMBIA RIVER AREA AGENCY ON AGING
Angela Adams,Program Manager for theColumbia River Area Agency onAging,gave a presentation on
the services provided by this organization.
$40,935.25 1996 BOND REDM FUND 14,026.39
369.00 WATER/SEWER CONSTRUCTION 32,358.57
6,924.35 SANITATION FUND 77,515.02
297,950.49 AIRPORT 216.31
4,352.38 CENTRAL SERVICES 13,210.42
29,647.85 EQUIP RENTAL-OPERATIONS 15,731.99
30,653.17 BUILD MAINT-OPERATIONS 137,147.59
55.00 FIREMANS PENSION 25.50
20,288.88 M. L.YPTF 2,565.00
TOTAL $723,973.16
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MARCUS CABLE -UNDERGROUND CABLE -VARIANCE
Marcus Cable requested a varianceto the requirementto underground utilities on Monroe Street between
Sharon and Nelson. Since there is an existing polelineat this location it will cost about $225 forthe aerial
construction as opposed to $3,392 for underground construction.
There was some discussion by the Council since there is little development in this area even though the
poles are currently existing.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the variance to construct an aerial cable be granted,seconded by f •
Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB -USE OF CITY PROPERTY/STREET CLOSURE
The Boys and Girls Club of the Columbia Basin is requesting the use of the old fire station to house the
club untilthe building is demolished.The other request was to close off Beech Street in frontof the Lake
Theater.The Club is sponsoring a free "Halloween Eve at the Movies" on October 31 which will begin
after the Downtown Trick or Treat.
Lee Blackwell,secretary of the Boys and Girls Club,stated that in addition to the movies it is proposed
to have a "hay maze",and the Youth Against Drugs will provide music.They are going to talk to the Post
Office about putting up cardboard on the post office building so the kids can create graffiti and there will
also be a "build the scarecrow"project.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that Beech Street be closed between Fourth and Third from 5 p.m.
to 11:30 p.m. on October 31, 1996,as requested by the Boys and Girls Club,subject to the approval of
city department heads,seconded by Dr.Covey.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the motion be amended to close Beech street beginning at 5:30
p.m.,seconded by Mr.Chapman,and passed with Mr.Rimple and Mr.Reese opposed.
The motion passed unanimously.
Mr.Blackwell stated that the Boys and Girls Club would like to utilize the old fire station as a facility until
funds can be raised to purchase property and construct their own building.He felt that the building could ^n
be upgraded to meet codes at a minimal cost.
Mr.Pearce wanted to know if an organization can be allowed to use city property.
James A. Whitaker, City Attorney,stated that a contract for services for an identified segment of the
community would be required.
There was some discussion and it was the consensus of the Council that the request be discussed during
budget study sessions.
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION -STREET CLOSURE
The Moses Lake Business Association requested the closure of Third Avenue from Alder to Beech on
Thursday, October 31 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. forthe annual "Trick or Treat"evening.
Lee Blackwell,representing the Moses Lake Business Association,stated they would likethe street closed
starting at 5 p.m.to make it safer for the trick or treaters.
Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the request from the Moses Lake Business Association to close
Third Avenue from Alder to Beech from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on October 31,1996,be granted,seconded
by Mr.Chapman,and failed with Mr.Chapman,Mr.Pearce, and Mr.Nichols in favor.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved the request from the Moses Lake Business Association to close Third
Avenue from Alder to Beech from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on October 31, 1996, be granted,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed with Mr.Pearce opposed.
COVENANT RELEASE -PATTON PARK
Larry Fowler,owner of the Patton Park store, requested that the covenants placed on the property to
prohibit drainfields within 1,000 feet of Well 28 be released. The well has been sealed to protectit from
contaminates and the Health Department has indicated that drainfields may be within 100*of the well.
Gary Harer, Municipal Services Director,mentioned that Well 28 has been sealed to the 400'level and
there is a state law that only requires a 100' separation between a sealed well and a drainfield.He
mentioned that the covenant also stipulates that the property will connect to sewer when it is available.
A sewer line was installed on Patton Boulevard in 1976 but the property was not connected.However,
it would be very expensive to hook to the existing sewer line.
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Action Taken:Mr.Pearce moved that the first condition ofthe covenant be amended to allow a drainfield
no closer than 100'to the well and the second condition of the covenant be deleted,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed unanimously.
VI.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE -SAMARITAN HOSPITAL ZONE CHANGE -2ND READING/PUBLIC HEARING
Grant County Hospital District #1 has requested a zone change from R-2,Single Family and Duplex,to
\^J R-3,Multi-family Residential,for property north of Plum Street and described as Tax #4193.The zone
change is sought in order to facilitate the future construction of medical facilities on the property.The
Hospital District has submitted a letter of intent stating that the property will be used for medical facilities
or a rezone back to R-2 will be requested.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments.
Action Taken:Mr.Nichols moved that the public hearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
The ordinance amending Section 18.09.020 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Dr.
Covey,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -FIRE HYDRANTS -2ND READING
An ordinance was presented which increases the maximum distance from buildings to fire hydrants in
commercial areas to 250' and 400'in residential areas,while not changing hydrant spacing on streets.
The ordinance amending Chapter 16.48 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Fire Hydrants"was
read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Rimple moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Pearce,and passed unanimously.
KJ ORDINANCE -MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS -SETBACKS -2ND READING/PUBLIC HEARING jO^I
An ordinance was presented which clarifies the separation standards within manufactured home parks to
allow nonhabitable additions to manufactured homes to be within 6'of adjacent manufactured homes.
The public hearing was opened.There were no comments.
Action Taken:Dr.Covey moved that the publichearing be closed,seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed
unanimously.
The ordinance amending Chapter 18.65 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Manufactured Home
Parks"was read by title only.
ActionTaken:Dr.Covey moved that the second reading of the ordinance be adopted,seconded by Mr.
Reese,and passed unanimously.
VII.REQUESTS TO CALL FOR BIDS -None
VIII.REFERRALS FROM COMMISSIONS
LAGUNA WEST 1STADDITION PRELIMINARY PLATA/ARIANCE REQUEST ,,3 {?
Phil Bloom,Columbia Northwest Engineering,representing Dr.Milo Novotny,has submittedan 11 lotmajor
plat along with a variance request,for lots 3 through 10,tothe requirement that lot lines be within 20%
of perpendicular tothe street right of way.The development is located atthe intersection ofSage Road
K-J and Laguna Drive -south of I-90.The Planning Commission recommended that the variance request be
granted and the preliminary plat be approved.
ActionTaken:Mr.Pearcemoved thatthe variancerequestto allow lots3 through 10 to notbe within 20%
of perpendicular be granted,that the preliminary plat be approved,and the findings of fact be accepted,
seconded by Mr.Nichols,and passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE -MARINA SHORES PURD PRELIMINARY PLAT -1ST READING
Todd Moore,Basin Surveying and Associates,has submitted the Marina Shores Preliminary Plat for a44
lot planned unit residential development within the R-3 zone.The proposed plat would belocated in the
1300 block of Marina Drive.The proposed PURDD will be served with city water and sewer.The internal
roadsandwaterandsewer mains will be privately owned. The Planning Commission recommendedthat
the Marina Shores PURDD Preliminary Plat be approvedwiththe following conditions:
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1.That a 10' foot traffic access be provided to the city's property through Lot 1 of Moulton Landing
PURD with the developer to fence one side and the city to fence the other.
2. No parking be allowed on the internal streets.
3. No storage of RVs or boats be allowed on the individual lots.
4.A 25'buffer area shall be maintained on the shoreline which shall be left in its natural state.
5. A designated walkway shall be provided.
6.Streets will be constructed 30' wide with no curbs, gutters, or sidewalks.
Gary G.Harer,Municipal Services Director,stated that this development proposes to havea home owners
association maintain the water and sewer utilities and the street improvements rather than dedicating them
to the city.The majority of the lots are approximately 5,000 square feet in size.There will be no curbs,
gutters,or sidewalks and the street will be 30'in width.
Mr. Moore stated that it was always the intent to have rolled curbs constructed.No sidewalks are
proposed but it is proposed to have a striped walkway around the interior island. He mentioned that the
entrance area will be landscaped and two parks are being provided.The smaller park will be developed
as an arboretum.
Mr.Pearcewas concerned aboutenforcementofsome ofthe conditions placed on the plat by the Planning
Commission such as no parking on the internal streets or storage of RVs or boats on individual lots.
Mr. Harer mentioned that it would be very difficult for the city to enforce those types of conditions.
Mr.Jackson questioned the requirement for the fencing of the 10'access to be provided to the city's
property.
Mr.Chapman stated that he has discussed this project with the proponent.He was concerned about
enforcement by the city of parking and storage on private streets.
Mr.Rimple stated that hehas also talked with the proponent about this project.^"^
Mr.Pearce was opposed to not having sidewalks.
Mr.Chapman pointed out that the proposed 10'access intothe city's propertywould not allow forvehicular
access in the future. He felt that the access should be of sufficient size to allow for parks maintenance
vehicles and fire truck access.
There was some discussion by the Council on this project and some concern was expressed that this
project did not really meet the criteria for developing as a planned unit development.
Kim Hemphill,proponent,stated that the water and sewer lines would be built to city standards and
dedicated and maintained by the city. Also, Lot 27 would be adjusted to provide vehicular access to the
city's property.
The ordinance creating a planned unit residential development district of Moses Lake pursuant to Moses
Lake Municipal Code 18.22.020(8) and Moses Lake Municipal Code 18.67 was read by title only.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the ordinance be amended as follows, the first reading be
adopted,and a public hearing be set for October 22,
1. That a 10' foot traffic public access be provided to the city's property located northof the proposed
plat by a permanent easement with the developer to fence one side of the access and the city to
fence the other.
2. That a permanent easement be granted to the city to permitcity vehicular trafficto travel along the
internal streets of the plat and along adjoining property to permit vehicular access to the city's
property to the north of the proposed plat.
3. A 25'buffer area shall be maintained on the shoreline which shall be left in its natural state.
4. A designated walkway and sidewalk constructed per community standards along one side of all
internal streets shall be provided.
5. Water and sewer will be constructed per community standards. City employees will be permitted
access to the platted area to read meters,inspect lines,make repairs, and perform maintenance as
deemed appropriate by the city. All street repairs associated with water and/or sewer line repairs
will be the responsibility of the owner's association.
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6.Streetswill be private and will be constructed per community standards to a 30' width.Those streets
to be maintained and repaired by the owner's association.
seconded by Mr.Reese,and passed unanimously.
Action Taken:Mr.Chapman moved that the Marina Shores PURD Preliminary Plat be approved and the
Planning Commission's Findings of Fact and Conclusions be approved,and the Planning Commission's
Recommendations be amended as follows:
\^J A.That a 10'foot traffic public access be provided to the city's property located north ofthe proposed
platthrough the portionof Tract B,Government Lot 5 in Section 22,Township 19 Norht,Range 28
East, W.M. adjoining the eastern edge of the proposed plat and across the northeast corner of
proposed Lot 27 by a permanent easement with the developer to fence one side of the access and
the city to fence the other.
B.That a permanent easement be granted to the city to permit city vehicular traffic to travel along the
internal streets of the plat and along a 20'wide parcel adjoining the westerly boundary of the
proposed platsufficient to permitvehicular access to the city's propertyto the northof the proposed
plat.
C.A 25'buffer area shall be maintained on the shoreline which shall be left in its natural state.
D. A designated walkway and sidewalk constructed per community standards along one side of all
internal streets shall be provided.
E.Streets will be private and will be constructed per community standards to a 30' width.Those streets
to be maintained and repaired by the owner's association.
seconded by Mr.Pearce,and passed unanimously.
IX.OTHER ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
GREAT PROGRAM -CHIEF MOSES/FRONTIER
•^'~Interlocal agreements to providethe GREAT Program forChief Moses Jr.High and Frontier Jr.High were
^J presented.
Action Taken:Mr.Reese moved that the City Manager be authorized to sign the agreements,seconded
by Mr.Rimple, and passed unanimously.
X.COUNCIL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS -None
XI.CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS -None
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
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IN THE MATTER OF THE HOSPITAL DISTRICT ) NO. ZC 96-2
#1 ZONE CHANGE )
)FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,
)AND DECISION
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1.HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
1.1 Date. A public hearing was held upon proper notice before the Commission on Septem
ber 12,1996.
1.2 Proponent.Grant County Hospital District#1 is the proponent of this zone change.
1.3 Purpose.The proponent has requested a zone change of property legally described as
follows from R-2,Single Family and Two Family Residential,to R-3, Multi-family Residen
tial.
Tax #4193
1.4 Evidence. The Commission considered the following materials in reaching its decision.
A.The application of the proponent for the zone change.
B.Comments from the proponent.
C.Comments from the public.
2.FINDINGS OF FACT BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
Based upon the evidence presented to them,the Planning Commission made the following
findings of fact:
\^J 2.1 The proponent isthe owner of property legally described above.
2.2 The property is unplatted.
2.3 The zone change is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
2.4 The zone change is in the public interest and will benefit the public welfare.
2.5 A medical facility will have less of an impact on the area than a residential development.
3.CONCLUSIONS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
From the foregoing findings of fact the Commission made the following conclusions:
3.1 The Planning Commission of the City of Moses Lake is vested with the authority to
recommend to the City Council the advisability of the proposed change in zoning.
3.2 The rezone request ofthe proponent is properly before the Commission for its recommen
dation.
3.3 It is proper at this time for the Planning Commission to make a recommendation on this
rezone request.
3.5 It is in the best interests and welfare of the city's citizens to rezone 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 Lake to the City Council of the City of Moses Lake that
the request fora rezone of this property be granted with the stipulation that the Hospital District
submit a letter ofintent stating that the property will be used for medical facilities or a rezone back
to R-2 will be requested.
5.FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL.
5.1 Date. A public hearing was held upon proper notice before the City Council on October
8,1996.
5.2 Proponent.Grant County Hospital District#1 is the proponent of this rezone.
5.3 Purpose.The City Council considered the request for a rezone.
5.4 Evidence.The City Council considered the following materials in reaching its decision:
A.The application of the proponent for the rezone.
B.The history of the property.
C.Comments from the public.
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 OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
From the foregoing findings of fact the City Council makes the following conclusions:
7.1 The City Council ofthe City of Moses Lake is vested with the authority to make a decision
on a proposed change in zoning.
7.2 The rezone request of the proponent 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 rezone request.
8.DECISION OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
The City Council ofthe City of Moses Lake agrees with the recommendation of the Planning f~*>
Commission and grants the zone change request.
Dated:October 8,1996
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF THE LAGUNA WEST
FIRST ADDITION PRELIMINARY PLAT
LAGUNA WEST FIRST ADDITION
FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS,
AND DECISION
1.HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
1.1 Date. A public meeting was held upon proper notice before the Commission on September
12,1996.
1.2 Proponent.Milo Novotny 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 platis 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.
D.Comments from the public.
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-3, Multi-Family Residential.
2.3 The development is consistent with existing developed property.
2.4 The lot lines as proposed are consistent with adjacent property uses.
2.5 No negative comments from the public on the plat.
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 PlanningCommission to make a recommendation on this plat.
3.4 Itis in the best interests and welfare of the city's citizens to platthe propertyas proposed.
4.RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
On the basis of the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions,it is the recommendation of the
^J Planning Commission oftheCity of Moses Lake tothe City Council ofthe City of Moses Lake that
the preliminary plat be approved.
5.FURTHER HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL.
5.1 Date. A public meeting was held upon proper notice before the Council on October 8, 1996.
5.2 Proponent.Milo Novotny is the proponent of this plat.
5.3 Purpose. The proponenthas submitted a preliminary platforproperty legally described upon
the plat.City staff has confirmed the property describedonthe plat isthe 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.
Based upon the evidence presented to them, the Council makes the following findings of fact:
6.1 The proponent is the owner of the property.
6.2 The property is currently zoned R-3, Multi-family Residential.
6.3 The development is consistent with existing developed property.
6.4 The lot lines as proposed are consistent with adjacent property uses.
6.5 No negative comments from the public on the plat.
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.f^
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 plat.
Dated:October 8,1996
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