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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1975-09-02 , _ , 131 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. , Redding, California September 2, 1975 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of A.11egiance to the Flag was led by A.ssistant City Manager C ourtney The invocation was offered by the Reverend Earl Johnson, Pastor of Redding Bethel Church. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Denny with the following Councilmen present: Anderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny. A.bsent: None Also present were Assistant City Manager Courtney, City Attorney Murphy, Public Works Director Arness, Planning and Comrnunity Development Director Harris , Hous'ing.and�Re'develo�pment A.dministrator Henson, A.ssociate Civil Engineer Hastings , Parks Director Riley, A.ssociate Planner Perry, A.ssistant Planner King , and City Clerk Brayton. A.PPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the minutes of the regular meeting of August 18, 1975 , as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes WRITTEN COMMUNICA.TIONS Kathy Furey With the approval of Council, Mayor Denny referred the communi- cation from Kathy Furey regarding traffic conditions on the south end of California Street, to the Traffic and Parking Commission ���� for study and recommendation to Council. Petition re Appointment of Women to Committees and Commissions A communication was received, signed by 39 women, requesting that the City of Redding use the one to three ratio in considering women for appointment to committees and comrnissions . _\j� -7 Councilman Demsher asked if the City is required to develop an affirmative action policy insofar as committees and commissions are concerned. City A.ttorney Murphy replied that it is not. Councilman Demsher feels that perhaps it would be, in the best ; interest of the City to do so. It is his belief that the City should , either publicly let it be known that it is cognizant of the affirma- tive action concept or the City could set a policy of formula in making such appointments, endorsing the affirmative action policy. ! Councilman Anderson said he believes in the philosophy of affirma- tive action, and believes the City has followed this policy. in the past, but he does not feel the need to establish such a policy. Paulyne Mason, one of the signers of the communication, said the problem is that women are not aware when there are vacancies on boards and corr�nissions. She suggested that Coizncil publicly announce vacancies, or perhaps women's organizations could supply naxnes of women who are interested in serving on boards, � committees, or commissions. � Mayor Denny acknowledged that vacancies had not been publicly announced in the past, but noted that he does maintain a list of people who have indicated a desire to serve on commissions, and recommendations from others. 132 A.PPROVA.L OF' A.CCOUNTS PA.YA.BLE A.ND PA,YROLL MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that A.ccounts Payable Register No. 5 , check nos. 38871 to 39155, inclusive, in the amount of $302, 893.06, be approved and paid, J�� and that Payroll Register No. 5, check nos . ?120? to 71540, inclusive, salaries in the amount of $146,742 .24 for the period A.ugust 10, 1975 through A.ugust 23, 1975, be approved. Total $449, 635.30 Voting was as follows; A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher , Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noe s: C ouncilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None CLA.IM FOR DA.MAGE - lst hearing Jack Jarman - Claim filed 8/27/75 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the Claim for Damage filed by Jack Jarman on �� �'�j A.ugust 27, 1975, be referred to the City Attorney and the City Insurance Carrier, and that the City Clerk be instructed to place this Claim on the A.genda for the meeting of October 6th. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CLA.IM FOR DAMAGE - 2nd hearing � � Homer and Ethel Fournier - Claim filed 6/27/75 MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by � �� Councilman Pugh that the Claim for Damage filed by Homer � and Ethel Fournier on June 27; 1975 be denied , and that the claimants be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes ORDINA.NCE - re Speed Limits MOTION: Made by Gouncilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that full reading of Ordinance No. 1198 be waived, and that the City A.ttorney be instructe�d to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ��� i� � MOTION: Made by C�ouncilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Ordinance No. 1�198 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Redding City Code, 1959 , as amended, by repealing Section 18-5 and substituting a new Section 18-5 ; pertaining to speed limits on portions of Lake Boulevard, Twin View Boulevard, Benton Drive, Placer Street, Railroad A.venue, Cypress A.venue, Hilltop � Drive, Bechelli Lane�, Butte Street, Park Marina Drive and Parkview ' A.venue. ; Voting was as follows: i A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Demsher , Fulton, Pugh, and Denny 'F Noe s: C ouncilmen - None � A.bsent: Councilmen - None ` Ordinance No. 1198 i!s on file in the office of the City Clerk. I ORDINA.NCE - re RZ-4-75 MOTION: Made by C�ouncilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh � that full reading of Ordinance No. 1199 be waived, and that the City , � � � A.ttorney be instructe`d �o scan same. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Ordinance No. 1199 be adopted, an ordinarice of 1he City Council of � the City of Redding amending Section 30-3 of the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, relating to the rezoning of certain real property in the City ' of Redding. (RZ-4-75) � Voting was as follows: ' Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher , Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None ' Absent: Councilmen - None � Ordinance No. 1199 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. i , 133 RESOLUTION - Approving Rehabilitation Loan Policy and Housing Standards MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman A.nderson that Resolution No, 75-86 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving t he Rehabilitation Loan Policy and the Housirg. Rehabilitation Standards as prepared by the Department of� Planning and Community Development. Voting was as follows � ��=� Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None �j,�� A.bsent: Councilmen - None - Resolution No. 75-86 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. REDDING MUNICIPA.L A:IRPORT - Permit for Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Co.uncilman Anderson � approving the permit agreement between the City of Redding and Evergreen ��S Helicopters, Inc. , and authoriz'ing the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes RESOLUTION - A.ccepting Dedication of Land from T. R. Woods MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher , seconded by Councilman Pugh that Resolution No. 75-87 be adopted, a resolution of the. City Council of ��� the City of Reddirig accepting the dedication of 18.98 acres of land from T. R. Woods for park and open space, alley and slope purposes . Voting was as follows; A.yes� Councilmen - A.nderson, Demsher , Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 75-87 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. REQUEST FOR LEA.VE OF A.BSENCE - George Greenleaf Mayor Denny submitted a letter he received from Planning Commissioner George Greenleaf, requestin� a four-month leave o£ absence from the Commission from September 15, 1975 to .Tanuary 15,: 1976 . Mayor Denny noted that Mr . Greenleaf is also a member of the Community Development Advisory Board. The Mayor said he had discussed the request with Plan- ��� ning and Community Development Director Harris, who recommends approval, and the Mayor concurs with the recommendation. - . Mr. Harris was asked if Mr . Greenleaf's absence would cause a problem with respect to as,suring a quorum at Commission meetings, and he replied that it would not. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman A.nderson ' approving a four-month leave of absence, from September 15, 1975 to January l5 , 19,76 fo-r Geor.ge Gr-eenleaf from the Planning Commission and , Community Development A.dvisory Board. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes AWA.RD OF BID - Underground Cable MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher �y� approving the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 836, Under-.ground Cable, be award'ed to I'ndustri�.F EIectric Service on their low bid of $6, 030.23, sales tax included, Tlie three bids appearing to be lower do not meet specifications . ; Voting was as follows; . A.yes: Councilmen = Anderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - None - - • � - . � REVENUE SHA.RING - A.ctual Use Report A.ssistant City Manager Courtney submitted the Revenue Sharing - A.ctual Use Report of Funds Received as of June 30, 1975, which is required to S / � ' be filed by September 1, 1975. a � ' 134 � ZONING CODE A1VI:ENDMENT MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher `� � that a Public Hearing be set for 7:30 P.M. , September 15 , 1975 to con-- sider a Zoning Code A.mendment re "R-4"� Multiple Family Residential District. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes CAMPING FA.CILITIES - Turtle Bay ` Parks Director Riley� submitted the recommendation of the Recreation ��Gl "' and Parks Commission that camping be prohibited in the Turtl'e Bay A.rea adjacent to the Civic A.uditorium for the following reasons: 1. It is not economically feasible. (Construction of necessary accoxninodations; e.g. showers , toilets , washrooms, etc, would not be amortized for many years in relation to camping fees � revenue. ) 2. It would not be compatible w-ith existing Bird .Sanctuary. 3. It would compete with private enterprise for camping accommodations; e.g. KOA and Park Marina Drive Campground. 4. Potential funds could be put to better use;.e.g. development of existing facilities that have a higher priority. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, s ec onded by Councilman Pugh concurring with the r�ecommendation of the Parks and Recreation Com- mission. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes I RECREATION AND PA.RKS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS ; Slow Pitch Softball Tournament It is the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Commission �� � that the Fifth Annual Roaring Twenties 51ow Pitch Softball 'Durna- ment 'request to 5ell beer at tHe Redding Softball Park on September 12 , 13, and 14 be denied. MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving; the request to sell beer at the Roaring Twenties 51ow Pitch Softball Tournament at the Redding Softball Park on September 12 , I13, and 14. Voting was as follows: � Ayes: Couricilmen - A,nderson, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny � Noes: Councilmen - Demsher ' Absent: Coun�cilmen - None � � ! Rho Omicron C'hapter of Beta Sigma Phi � ' " ' J The Recreation and Parks Commission recommends approval for , ��� �j the`Rho Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority to sell liquor ' at their invitati�onal dance to be held at the Senior Citiznes Building ; on October 25 , � 1975. � � MOTION: Made by CouncilmanAnderson, seconded by Councilma:n ` Demsher approving the recommendation re th'e request to sell ' liquor a s outlined above. The Vote: Unanimous Aye s ' � CONTINUED PUBLIC HEA.RING - re Temporary Closure of Portion of ' Overhill Drive ' � ��� The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Denny opened the , Continued Public Hearing re temporary closure of portion of , Overhill Drive � . . � � . ,. � 135 Planning and Community Development Director Harris reported that, at the request of Council, the Planning Commission recon- sidered the proposed temporary closure of the unimproved portion of Overhill Drive at its regular meeting on August 26, 1975. A.fter considering the testimony of adjacent land owners , the Commission felt it would be inappropriate to close the street, as private properties would be denied access. The Commission members voted unanimousl'y to rescind their previous action and to reconzmend to Council that Overhill Drive not be closed. It is therefore suggested that Council close the hearing and drop further proceedings to close the street. ` MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Fulton that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote� Unanimous Aye s MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher to terminate proceedings re closure of a portion of Overhill Drive. The Vote: ` Unanimous A.yes PUBLIC HEA.RING - A.ppeal of Requirement for Sidewalks in Placer Hills Subdivision, Unit 2 The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Denny opened the L�7�i Public Hearing on an appeal filed by Melvin A.. Peck of the Planning Commission's requirement that sidewalks be installed throughbut Placer Hills 5ubdivision, Unit No. 2. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing A.ffidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Memo from Dir.ector of Planning and Gommunity Development dated A.izgust 28, 1975 � The City Clerk advised Council that a written statement had been submitted by Melvin A.. Peck, setting forth his justification for this appeal. Planning and Community Development Director Harris reviewed his memo to Council, dated A.ugust 28, 1975, which sets forth the reasons for the Planning Corrimission decision to require sidewalks throughout the Placer Hills Subdivision, Unit 2, which memo is made a part of these minutes by reference. Mr. Harris pointed out that the Code provides that where the average lot size is in excess of 10,000 square feet, the sidewalk requirement may be waived; however, in order to maintain the integrity of the Placer Hills Subdivision, the Commission and staff recommend that sidewalks be installed in Placer Hills, Unit 2 , and that the appeal be denied. Melvin Peck, representing Gibraltar Savings and Loan A.ssociation and Statewide Developers read'the following statement and requested that it be entered in the minutes: "Honorable Members of Redding City Council: "My following remarks pertain to the Planning Commission's approval of tentative map for Placer Hill's Subdivision Phase I. I respectfully reqizest that one of the conditions for approval of the tentative map, � namely that "sidewalks be installed on all streets" be waived for the , following reasons': "1 . It is basically a waste: That which is wasted be it energy, I gasoline, food, concrete, or whatever can never be recovered, it is �, gone forever. In my judgment waste has caused many of the problems ; 136 which exist in the �world and particularily in this country today. Waste' of the above mentioned cominodities and others have been a contributing factor in causing shortages, which in turn 'cause higher prices, higher interest rates, and inflati'on: We are now trying to correct these wasteful habits through conservation and are making remarkable progress. It can be done. ,� "In my ju'dgmen�' sidewalks in this kind of semi-rural subdivision are 1�'� wasteful, completely unnecessa'ry, and would not increase the sala- ;'�' biTity or value �of the shelter improvements one dime. In fact, I believe they would tend to decrease the value due to the fact that in the larger lot subdivisions the residents do not either have or want sidewalks, whi�ch certainly tend to minimize the feeling of spacious- ness . I assum�e this is the reasoning behind the regulation that permits the Planning Commission to waive sidewalk requir. ements in subdivisions that have lots averaging 10,000 sq, ft. or more. I call your attention to the fact that this Unit rneets this requirement, in addition to the Hillside A'rea provision contained in Code Sec. 25-1 and has a density of only 2 , 1 units per acre, as compared to the first utiit with a density of 3+ per acre (approximately 1/3 less lots per acre): "2. Increased Costs: It is estimated that sidewalks will cost approximately $225 per lot or a total cost of over $13, 000. This amount does not represent an additional profit to the developer, butwould reflect in a lower cos.t to the buyer. I'm sure most of you have e'ither read or heard about tlie problems in the home con- struction industry today caused by increased costs, higher interest, and iriflation`as before rrientioned. The main probTem now is that many buyers cannot afford to buy the home that they eit�ier need or feel that they should have according to prior standards. The need and demand is ythere, but their monthly take hoxne pay will just not make the monthly payments. A. successful development today must be extremely well organized and cut�'costs in every way without comprom.ising �too much quality. Many frills will have to be omitted and certainly a�y wasteful practices cannot be tolerated. ', "If profit were the only motive, certainly a strong consideration from a developer's viewpoint would be to revert back to the old standard '� grid minimum �lot of 60 x 100 sq, ft, subdivision and construct the � minimum size ihome which was built after the war , known as a '`! "dingbat" . We' have not seriously consider.ed this plan because of ' i the pride we ta'ke in the first development and the possible moral � '� obligation we feel towarcls the residents, many wlio are our customers. ' However, to continue our plans we must have cooperation from the ; � city regulators� and from the� restdents in� Unit ##1 . Thi�s Unit is de- i ; signed with a g�reenbelt buffer between it and �'hase 2 and 3, which � ; will be a planned development with more greenbelt area., but with � ! an� increased density per acre to help average out to reasonable ; density for this complete 80-acre development, We feel the over- ! � all development is well planned and that it will be an asset to this ; � part of Redding. � i "3. Mail Delivery: The following is �a direct quote from the post office regarding mail delivery: i "Please be advised that it is the policy of the U. S. � Postal Service to provide curb delivery to new sub- � divisibns and developments . ' . "When mail service is to be extended, our policy does not require sidewalks for delivery service of this tYPe. �� R. L. Kiel SCF Manager/�bstmaster � � ._ _ , 137 "This shows that conditions do change �and they have changed and that delivery'service to the horne is no longer conditioned upon a sidewalk f.or the mailman to walk on., . . . _ �j � "4.. Precedent. Soxne tirrie ago an asses.sment district was � formed in Redding Heiglits for street improvements. This is ` where Mr. Paul Bodenhamer, a member of the Planning Com- 1 mission, and Mr . Carl A.rness, our City Engineer, have their � homes. It is interesting to note that they and�other property � owners, when given a free .choice, decided not to install side- E walks. There is probably other similar situatioris in Redding i and elsewhere that I have not taken the time to research. For ; example, in many unit§ in Sunset Terrace the sidewalks were i � waived. I � "This presentation is getting a little long and I don't want to j impose on your time any more than is necessary and I suppose � some kind of compromise, as President Ford has advocated, � is in order. Therefore, we would agree to modifying this re- i� quest by consenting to: i "1 . Place sidewalks on the through street "Wisconsin". � "2. Widen the right of way from 50' to 56' to provide for � 36' in place of 32' of paving. This would-allow striping j one side of the road four feet for pedestrians and bicycle ' travel, if deemed advisable, i I "I regret and apologize that I was not prepared with this p"resenta- � tion when the Planning Commission met. I was overly optimistic � that.our request was valid and that .it would pass the commission. ± I appreciate the time you have given me arid request your fair consideration, i "Thank you. " ' " i - : . . ;-. .. .., � � Melvin A. Peck � ; � . � Mr. �Peck said he beTieves'that a'w'rong decisi`on has be-e'n made j by the Planriing Coxnxnission in requir.ing� sidewalks throughout i the subdivision. He feels. that b.eing.for:ced to, ins.tall sidewalks will deter sales from a cost standpoint, and that there will be a � loss in.the aesthetic.value of the.property. . He .mentioned areas , near the Country Club and in the Mistletoe area where quality � ' homes have been built and where no sidewalks exist, and that ; Placer Hills is also a xural..type sizbdivision. . _ . ` Mr. Peck noted that he agreed to provide sidewalks .on Wisconsin ' ; A.venue, the main thoroughfare in the subdivisiori, and has sug- ` gested that a 6' strfp could be marked off on one side of the other �� streets for bicycles and pedestrians. �` Robert Rettke,., a resident in Rolling Hills Subdivision, stated � that there are sidewalks throughout his subdivision and he appreciates them. He spoke of the need for sidewalks for joggers and roller skaters. - . � . � Tom Arias, 4175 Meander Drive, said he thought that sidewalks ' were required when a certain number of sidewalks wer.e installed ! in a given area: .. . .� , ; 138 ,� Mr. A.rias was advised that this requirement is:contained in Chapter 27 ,/� j of the 1911 Im�provement A.ct in the Str.eets and Highways Code and it `� applies _ori.�a:blfock to_block basis; :i.e: , if more:than 50°jo of a block has curb, g utter, and sidewalks, the City may require the remainder of the block to install same. However; this-section is not applicable to place- ;`� ment of improvements in a new°s:ubdivisi�on: , i Dori Regis of Statewide Developers pointed out on the map the proposed i� greenbelt that will ha�ve jogging paths . He also pointed out that all streets in Unit 2: are not through streets but end in a cul=de-sac, hence there will � not be the traffic that�.would be generated on a through street. i � � +' Cindy Howland, 205-0�,Quartz Way, spoke in favor of sidewalks, noting ; that the proposed lane for bicycles and pedestrians would. be £ull of jparked cars, trailers, and boats. � MOTION: 'Ma.de by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman A.nderson ! that the. Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes � , i � r ,. . . . . . . . .. . . . , � In a discussion of the issue, Mayor Denny said he fe_lt,that t$e Code i should be amended to give more precise direction in matters of this � ki nd. . . ; . . .. I � � Mr. Harris` stated that the Subdivision Ordinaizce is currently under study for major revision and that this is one area that will be clarified. Councilman Pugh said he feels that sidewalks are necessary. Council- man Demsher concurred, adding that he thinks the proposed strip in the street for bicycles and pedestrians is a dangerous suggestion. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, s'econded by Councilma.n Demsher that the appeal be deiied. ��� Mayor Denny said that he intended to vote against the motion as he feels that this is a new dev`elopment and the people who purchase lots in a development of this kind will know in advance what the conditions are relative to sidewalks�. Thus, those people who prefer not to have side- walks will think favorably of purchasing lots in this subdivision, and ' those who want sid'ewalks will purchase lots elsewhere. He referred to portions of Sunset;Terrace with no sidewalks, ancl that the residents ' there are happy with ;such arrangement. The Mayor feels there is a ' valid reason for having both types of subdivision, and the Code does � allow for�sidewalk re�quirements to be waived in a development such as ' this . I . i ' Voting on the aforestated motion was as follows• � A.yes; Councilmen�- Anderson, Demsher, Fulton, and Pugh '� Noes: Councilmen��- Denny � Absent: Councilment= None PUBLIC �-EARING - Rezoning A:pplication RZ- 10-74 by Richard Walker � " I The.hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Denny opened the , Public Hearing•on Rezoning Application RZ-10-74 by: Riehard Walker. .. ' � ' ` The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk� ; A.ffidavit of Mailing .- Notice of Public Hearing ' Affidavit of Publication = Notice of Publi�c Hearing � � - Memo from Director of Planning and Commuriity Development � dated A.ugust 28, 1975 � i � . . _ _ , 139 The City Clerk advised Coizncil that no protests had been received. l y y Planning and Community Development Director Harris showed the the area under consideration for rezoning. Subject prop.erty is located on the southwest corner of Lake Boulevard and .Santa Rosa j'� Way and�consists of approxirnately 4. 8 acres .of undeveloped land. • The western 147 feet is zoned "R- 1-5T�-B10" Single, Family Resi- ; dential District, and the remainder of the parcel fronting on both ' Lake Boulevard and Santa Rosa Way is zoned "C2-RT�-.B40-F" '� Central Cornmercial District. Mr . Walker has requested that the � entire subject parcel be rezoned to "R-3" Multiple Family Resi- ' dential District. � i Mr. Harris reviewed his memo,to CounciT dated A.ugust 28, 19Z5, �i whicli set forth� the permitted uses under present zoning, the development proposed by Mr , :Wal�ker , the density allowed by the ''� General Plan, opposition to the rezoning by property owners to ! the west of tlie site, and �the �recommendation of the Planning I Comrriission tliat the application for rezoning be denied. Said �' memo is made a part of these minutes by reference. � . i In re.sponse to a question, Mr. Harris stated that staff felt that ; future development would be'more compatible with the neighbor- hood if the rezoning were approved, noting that "the 3.84 acres '� pres'ently zoned "C2-RT-B40-F" allows a variety of commercial � uses and, by use permit, aTlows apartments and other uses, such ; as drive-in restaurants, service stations, taverns, use,d-car sales , etc. In tlie case of apartments, the �density limitations would be ! deterrnined by the use permit procedure and the General Plan. i � There was discussion as to how it was determined that 77 units j would be the maximum which could be placed on subject property. � Mr. �Harris explained that staff determined that in 'the 80 acre � l area classified as medium density residential (illustrated on a map) ! a total of 279 dwelling units may be established. There are pres- � ently 104-dwelling. units �within t�he:.80. acre:area a�nd;>based ugon the � existing R= 1 a�nd�R=2 zoning standards, there is a potential for the � development.of 98' additional: units in�the ..unimpr,oved and:vacant � land (.other than�tlie property;propozed for rezoning). A.s�the i General Plan would allow a total of 2.79 units within the..area, it ` would be possible to place 77 units on-.1VTr. Walker's property ! without exceeding_the•.overall�density specified �in the �General '� Plan .(3.5.units per aere): � � . � , _ � 1� .. . ' . I ' "' .: . ., . . ._ ' . . . . - � ', When asked:if the 77 units includes the area not zoned "R- 1", I Mr. Harris said it does arid .that'the present R-1 zoning would no:t perm.it.:apartments but_would allow _parking when adjacent to coznmerical-zoning..- ,. : . � . .. . � ; Ralph McCarthy, attorney for the applicant, acknow,ledged that ; present zoning will allow the construction of 77 units on subject ' property;:by,use permit. .=He questioned the�.prote:sts about � traffic; _noting that there�w.ould. be no .inc.rease:in traffic past the ! homes of. the protestors. Mr. McCarthy also referred to the ob- �� jecti:on as,- to the type of residents.who would occupy the units , stating that:the-proposed development is;for one,. two; and a. fewthree • / � bedroom apar.tments.; It is -his -belief that the .protest:ors feel the land ' should b.e developed •for mobile homes ,. and that the objections are ; based.on sentiment. Mr: McCarthy alluded to the increased tax , assessment if the development goes forward, but:.said that this � probably should not be considered a valid reason for rezoning. , City:A.ttorne.y Murphy; agreed on this latter point. 140 i 1 A.ttorney Bill Braun, representing Warren Carmona, the present /�`� owner of subject property, pointed out an easement between the portion of'the property presen�tly zoned R-i and propert.y to the �� w,est, whic.H could act as a buffe'r. He stated=that a use p'ermit ; �.:allow the developer to accomplish what rezoning will_do,. and he j feels Co:uric'il� should over:rule� t•h�e Planning Commission,and i approve the rezoning. ; . - . .� � A.ttorney Harri`son-Smith spoke on behalf of the 43 property � owners who are. pr�otesting the rezonirig:' He spok.e'of the quality i of the neighborhood, noting .that .the present residents were in- strumental in forming an assessrnent distr.ict for street and curb ``. and gutter improvements. He argued that the Santa Rosa Assess- 'I ment District, formed under the Street Improvement Act of 1911, i should be treated as an integr.al� unit in relation .to.this.rezoning � appTicatiori and•that the proposed rezoning, if granted, would ; endanger. the securi-ty of the- bond hoiders.whospurchased the bonds i of such assessment district-in that i�t.would diminish the value of �i the property which secured those bonds. Mr. Harrison-Smith questioned that the develop'er could build apartment houses with a � use permit as he feels there would be objections to the granting of i such a use permit: Neither does he'.feel that'the �present R-1 ' portion of the property could be used for parking,� �He alleged that ! this rezoning could be considered spot zoning. With respect to i density; he� questioned the validity of the figures p'resented by staff � and noted that action can be taken if the General Plan is not adhered , to. In summary, Mr. Harrison-Smith said that the present resi- � dents have enhanced the area and that what is being requested would i be a use� in�the area which is 'ineompatible to the development that is there. ; � ' � � Councilman A.nderson asked the. City A.ttorney if any of the points � raised by Mr. Harrison-Smith .are of concern to Council. ; � i City A.ttorney Murphy said, "No, except possibly the 'spot zoning' � allegation;" noting that spot zoning usually invoTves one or two ' i lots, whereas �his rezoning is a good sized piece of property, well over a city block. Mr, Murphy therefore feels it unlikely that the � courts would.call"this spot .zoning, He f.urther stated that multiple residen.tial zoning could be considered as a buffer between the ' � commercial and single family residential districts. Wi�th respect ! ; to the use perrnit issues, Mr. Murphy said they are not entirely � � pertinent as use permits do not come before Couricil. . A.ny use ; f permit applica�ion will be made to the Board of Administrative � � Review and could then be referred f;o the Planning Commission. ' i Any,appeal of a�.use permit would go to the courts , not.back to � ; Counci'1: Mr. Murphy noted that use permits are generally , � granted subjectg to the imposition of necessary conditions that '� �, will reduce the�impact of any adverse effect on adjoining property iowners. -, . . , 1 Mr. Willis Vardanega, 1640 Lake Boulevard, advised Council � that the "easement" referred to by Mr. Braun'is-'an 'access � dr'iveway. He-questioned the parking requiremerits for the pro- ; i posed development qnd was advised that�off-street�parking is � j required. Mr . Vardane'ga noted that owners of mobile homes are ! j required to provide two covered parking spaces per unit. Mr . � ' 'Harris stated tfiat the Code requires 1.5 spaces per unit for f one bedroom apartments and 1 . 75 for two bedroom units under ; � the proposed zoning. r � � Fred Champion of Ona Drive questioned the population density calculations and also questioned whether the schools can handle additional children. 141 j�/`/ Mr. Murpliy said that the. General Plan is laid.out. in various colors,. each color illustrating the densities througliout large sectioris of the City. He pointed out that it is impossible that � ! each lot be developed equally with respect to density; however, �` the existing development in an area,_ plus the �maximum po;ten- � tial development that is permitted under the -.zoni�ng, is..con- sidered in determining the maximum permissible residential �� density on a given parcel, i, It was established that an Environmental Impact Report was ', prepared by the applicant, was considered at a public hearing, � and was approved. ` - � � � , Mr., Olson of Deodar Way commented that there are no side- ,�� �walks o�n Santa Rosa Way and questioned where the children , would .play. ' �, � �� Mr. Larry Miller of Santa Rosa Way stated that much of the �1� pr;operty,_o.n Santa Rosa:Way �vas zoned�for 10,-000 sq, ft, per family and� they want to keep it that way. • ; Mr. Herb Miles, 850 Northridge Drive, stated that he formerly '� owned� property on Tordan Way, but was speaking tonight as an ``; interested citizen. He _said he can understand why the residents ` are :upset with the propos.ed development.as the. �present neighbor- `�` hood is low density. _ Mr: Miles recommends that the low density be i retained: � " - { � Mrs. Vardanega advised Council that the Buckeye Trustees were � of the opinion that the proposed development was for adults only, i She mentioned that the Rocky Point School.. has only certain grades � so will not be available to children of some age•groups. � . . i � Mr. McCarthy-r'esponded to Harrison-Sinith's st'atement -regarding � the assessment district bonds, noting that the bonds are held by � Mr. T. R. Woods, and that the lender is _going to require payment of the bonds. With respect to the E.I.R. , Mr. McCarthy said f that all aoncerned agencies were contacted, the E.I.R. was ; carefully checked, and it passed in every respect., � � MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman � Fulton that the Public Hearing be closed. The'Vote: Unanimous j �A.ye s �` . . � i MOTION: -Made by Gouneilman _Fulton;, seconded by Councilman � A.nderson that the matter be referred back to the Planning Com- ! ; mission for review and recommendation in relation to the prob- ; able zone change. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes � � Councilman Pugh suggested the removal of on street parking on � Santa Rosa Way be considered. ! i Councilman Demsher feels that the impaet of school-"age children � � on Rocky Point School should be considered by the Planning Com- � mission. ' - � j PUBLIC WORKS MONTHLY PLA.NNING REPORT+ � � Public Works Director A.rness submitted the Public Works Monthly Planning ,Report for September, 1975-. There was discussion about ;?/� traffic congestion on Hilltop Drive and Highway 44, and it was sug� �'J . gested that consideration be given to signalization of this intersection. i � . ._..._.-.___ . _ _.�._.. . _ __ .. 142 I AWA.RD OF BID - Reconstruction of Market-Loma A.11ey • MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving tlie �recommendation of tlie Department of Public�W.orks that Bid Sch-edule No: 838, Reconstruction of Market=-L;oma Alley�-from Del , �� � Mar North, be awarded to Gary� H. Drumm on his low'bid of $27, 395. � Voting was as�foTlows: � � A.yes: ` Councilrnen-+- Anderson, Dernshe'r , Fulton; Pugh; and�Denny Noes: Councilmen - None - Absent: Councilmen - None � . . �� :, � , . � .,, . AWARD OF BID=- R(dding Museum and� A.rt �Genter, Sewer ; :Water, and Electrical Extensions MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the recorrimendation of the Department of Public Works i /� � that Bid Schedule No: 837, Redding Museum and A.r•t Center Sewer, Water, `�� and Electrical Extensions , be awarded to C . L. Fog1e, �Inc. , on their low bid of $42,485. Voting was as follows; : � � - .� r � • , A.yes: • Counciimen = Anderson, IDemsher , Fulton, �Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None - � � A.bsent: Councilmen - None RESOLUTION - re abatement•of substandard building at 180•1� Willis St. City A.ttorney Murphy subxnitted the Report of:the Board sof Appeals of the City of Redding, pursuant to Se'ction 15-28 of t.he Redding Gity Code, which repor.t states that is the una�nimous finding of.the :Board of A.ppeals t�.�� that good and sufficient cause does not exist why the building located at 1801 Willis Street in the City of Redding should not be demolished and remove ;.: , . ., _ � .: , ,. � �•: , .. . MOTION: 1Vlade by Councilman Pugh, seconded�by� Councilman�Anderson __ that Resolution.No. '75-88 be adopted, a resolution of the Gity Council of the City of Redding approving the report and findings of the Board of Appeals and orderingi the abatement, by rehabilitation or by demolition and removal of an unsafe and unsightly building on property at 1801 Willis Streeb (Benoist).. � . ' Voting was as' follows: � � � A.yes; � Councilmen '- Anderson, Demsher , Fizlton, Pugh, �and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None ' A.bsent: Councilmen - None ' Resolution No. 75=88 is on�file in the office� of the �City�Clerk. ' ! RESOLUTION - Appr;eciation of Services of Sid Cowgill ' MOTION: Made by C"ouncilman P�ugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher � that the 'adoption of Resolution No. 75=85 be ratified"as follows: � ` . , ' RESOLUTION NO. 75-85 � j ' A-RESOLUTION. OF,�THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE GITY OF REDDING � IN A.PPRECIA.TION OF THE SERVICES OF SID COWGILL TO THE � GREATER REDDING CHA.MBER OF COMMERCE, UPON THE ; OCCA.SION�OF HIS RE'TIREIvIENT. ` /�� , . , WHEREA.S, Sid Cowgill, the Manager of the Greater Redding ' Chamber of Commerce, has announced his retirement effective the � � lst day of October, 1975, and . . _ � � � ; WHEREA.S, Sid Cowgill has served as Chamber Manager with � diligence and distinction during the past twelve years, and ' � I , .. _ , 143 WHEREA.S, �en Sid first came to Redding in 1963, the Chamber had a mexnbership of approximately 550, today that membersliip has grown to 800 under his managernent, and WHEREAS, while�the list of Chamber projects and programs that Sid has managed or expedited or worked on is far too numerous to men- tion, special recognition should be given to his efforts in connection with the Whiskeytown Dam Dedication, where President John F. Kennedy made one of his last speeches,: the Mountain Lakes Industrial Park, the Bright Waters Festival, and the Chamber's exhibits at the State Fair, and WHEREA.S, during the twelve years of Sid Cowgill's management, the Chamber has promoted for the City, pursuant to contract, che econ- omic and commercial interests of the City and its citizens , and in con- nection with these efforts, Sid has worked closely, and always coopera- tively, with City officials and staff, and WHEREA.S, the City Council of the City of Redding is most appreciative of the many services of Sid Cowgill to the City of Redding through and by reason of his management of the Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce, and thus deems it most fitting and proper that its appre- ciation of these services be preserved upon the official records of the City, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Gity Council of Redding that this Resolution of A.ppreciation honoring Sid Cowgill be spread upon the I�Zinutes of the meeting of September 2, 1975 , and that a suitable copy of this Resolution be prepared, certified by the City Clerk, and delivered to Sid upon the occasion of his retirement dinner on August 27, 1975. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Redding wishes Sid Cowgill every success and good fortune in his retirement and in all of his subsequent activities. WE HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution is unanimously adopted by the entire City Council. s/ Charles F. Denny� " � CHARLES F. DENNY, MAYOR `s/ Lee D'. F�,ilton, M.D. LEE D. FULTON, M.D. , Councilman � A.TTEST: s/ Robert C. Anderson � ROBERT C. A.NDERSON, Councilman s/ Mildred L. Br�ton MILDRED L. BRA.YTON, City Clerk s/ Donald M. Demsher DONALD M. DEMSHER, Councilman ' FORM A.PPROVED: s/ Archer F. Pugh ', s/ Earl D. Murphy ARCHER F. PUGH, Councilman EA.RL D, MURPHY, City A.ttorney ROUTINE COMMUNICA.TIONS � Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association Publicity �� � ' Application to PUC by Pacific Telephone for revised tariff �-�� � � for SG- 1 Private Branch Exchange Service . _ . . . - . -. . _. .� ._ _ _ _ . .. . . . 144 ADJOURNMENT There beirig no furthe�r business , at the hour of 9:55 P. M. , Mayor Denny declared the meeting :adjourned. , A.PPROVED; � Mayor � ATTEST: f , _ . � . . . - - i Clerk , i � - _ ; I , _ .. . ` ; � ' f . . � ' � . 1 : �f . �.�. F - � '� � , l . . . . _ ; � . � r � , ; , _ w � _ -- _ .