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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1974-04-22 53 City Council, Adjourned Regular Meeting Police Dept, & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California P'pril 22 , 1974 7:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P. M, by Mayor Denny with the following Councilmen present: Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny. A.bsent: Councilman A.nderson A.lso present were Planning Commissioners Woods, Tallerico, Williamson, Bodenhamer, Fitzpatrick and Moss, Airports Coxnxnissioners Wilson, Regiriato, Kennedy; Hesse, and Barker, City A.ttorney Murphy, Public Works Director A.rness, Planning Director Harris , A.ssociate Planner Owen, A.ssistant Planner Perry, A.irports Manager McCall, and City Clerk Brayton. RESOLUTION - re Parking Prohibition MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 74-20 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding establishing parking prohibitions on both sides of East Cypress Avenue west of Bechelli Lane and on both sides l j�y� of Bechelli Lane between Cypress A.venue and the north property line of Leila Avenue Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Demsher, Fulton, Pugh; and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Anderson Resolution No. 74-20 on file in the office of the City Clerk. AWARD OF BID - Redding Municipal Airport - Construction of T Hangars A.irports Manager McCall submitted the recommendation of the A.irports Commission re award of Bid Schedule No. 733, construction of 10 Place T Hangars at Redding Municipal Airport. It is recomrnended that said Bid Schedule, minus A.lternate 1 , be awarded to K�nighten-Gallino Con- . struction, in the amount of $73,69�3, �and that hangar rentals in said � n � structure be established at $55/inonth and office space' at' $14/month. I Mr. McCall noted that at the recommended rental rate the City will recover its initial investment in nine years' of continuous rental. The Department of Fish and Game has-,� agreed to pay an additional amount of $127. 72 per�month for one hangar and office space for a period of 10 years to cover special construction of facilities they arerenting. In response to an inquiry from Councilman� Pugh; Mr: McCall said that all�hangars at Redding Municipal A.irport`are fu11, and 10 people have indicated they wish to rent hangar space at $55/month. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving che recommendation of the Airports Comrriission re award of Bid Schedule No. 733, minus A.lternate 1 , to Knighten-Gallino Construc- tion in the a'mount of $73, (i93, and establishing hangar rentals in said structure at $55/xnonth and office space at $14/month. Voting was as follows: - >; ' . A.yes: Councilmen - Demsher; Fulton, Pugh, and..Denny Noes: Councilmen - -None . . , . . - A.bsent: Councilmen - A.nderson REIDDING MUNICIPA.L AIRPORT - �Policy re Development A.round A.irport Mayor Denny announced that this item concerns itself with problems re- lating to the General Plan and zoning for land use in the vicinity of the � � � Redding Municipal A.irport. This study session with the A.irports Com- mission and Planning Commission is to determine whether or not the City officially supports the position publicly expressed by staff in opposition to residential encroachment near this airport. Staff has 54 reasonably assumed �that a policy of opposition to such encroachment is justified from language contained in the officially adopted Redding General Plan and .the� Master Plan for Development of the Redding Municipal Airport arid from consultation with individual members of Council and the Commissions, as well as from numerous actions of Council and Commissions designed to implement a long-range program of airport development. Mayor Denny noted that although a tentative draft of a resolution Ihas been prepared for Council consideration, it is not intended as a pre-judgment of the opinions of. Commission and Council Members, and he.accepts responsibility for requesting the City Attorney to prepare a resolut�on that might serve as a basis for discus sion�and possible action. � The Mayor recommended the following procedure for this meeting: 1 . Com.xnents from Planning Director Harris 2,.. Review of County General Plan by Associate Planner Owen 3. Review of noise level findings by A.s.sociate Planner Owen 4. Review of written comznents of Commissions �5.. Comments by Planning Coxnmissioners 6. Comments by A.irports Commissioners 7. Comrnents by the general pizblic 8. Consideration of appropriate action by Council pertaining to policy direction in relation to development around Redding Municipal Airport In reviewing the Staff report to Council dated 4/22/74, Planning Director Harris stated that M'embers of City Council, the Planning Commission, and Airports Commi�ssion had been provided background data on land-use conflicts in and arou;nd the Redding Municipal Airport, as follows, and all of such data, includi�ng the staff report, shall be considered a part of these minutes by reference: Memo to Council from Planning Director, dated 4/ 18/74 re A.irport Land-Use Issues, with attachments:_ .Memo.to Mayor:from.Planning Director, dated 4/8/74, re historical outline of past land-use conflicts with Redding Municipal Airport Letter to Sha�sta County Planning Commission, Airport Zoning Commission, and A.irport Land Use Commission from A.irportsl Manager James McCall, dated 5/9/72 Land Use Ma�p Land Use Map-Zoning Map Minutes of Public Hearing before Shasta County Planning Com- mission ,on 5/11/72 re UP #126-72 - W. Jaxon Baker , Memo to City Planning Director from A.ssistant Planner, dated 5/16/74Ire Background information pertinent to Shasta County Use Permit #126-72 - 180 space mobilehome park adjacent to R'edding I1VIunicipal A.irport Letter to Shasta County Board of Supervisors from City Manager Brickwood, dated 5/16/72 , re A.ppeal by'City of Redding from Grant of Use Permit #126-72 by Shasta County Planning Commis�sion on 5/11/72 Record Searchlight news article - 5/17/72 re Protest filed against trailer park Record Searehlight news article - 7/10/72 re airport land issue Record 5earchlight news article - 7/14/72 - Planners defer study of airport land proposal Memo to file' from Associate Planner, dated 10/25/73, re Rezoning hearing on Redding Municipal Airport - Board of Supervisors hearing of 10/23/73 Memo to file from Associate Planner, dated 12/3/73 re .Rezoning hearing on Redding Municipal A.irport - Board of Supervisors meeting - 11/19/73 55 ' Re'cord Searchlight news article - February 15, =1974 - Trailer park proposal causes Cit_y-County clash Memo to file from A.ssistant Planner, dated 2/15/74 - re Trailer park near Redding Municipal A.irport Minutes of Shasta County Planning Commission Meeting - 3/14/74 . Record Sear chlight news article - 3/15/74 - County insists on report Record Searchlight news article - 3/30/74 - Judge� asked City to take stand on prop'osed trailer park Environmental Impact Report for Use Pernzit #63-74, dated 3/ 15/74, prepared by John H. Sharrah, P.E. Civil Engineer and Environmental Analyst Memorandum to Council dated 4/22/74 re Policy direction in relation to development around Redding Municipal Airport, with attachments: Land Use Map Land Use Map-Zoning Map Map re Peak Noise Level dBA. DC-9 Inbound Map re Peak Noise Leve1 dBA DC-9 Outbourid " Communication to Robert Woods, Chairman of Redding Planning Commission from George Greenleaf, Member Redding Planning Commission, dated 4/22/74 ' ' Mr. Harris point'ed out on the Vu Graph the property�for which Werner Ahrbeck has applied to the County`for a us'e"permit to allow 'construction of a mobilehome park. This property is located south of Redding Munici- pal A.irport, west of A.irport Road, adjacent to Tucker Oaks Golf Course, and an existing mobilehome park: The site, wh'ich is 1 ,000 feet west of the centerline of the runway and 4,200 feet south of the rriain runway, is partially within the instrument approach zone of the Airpor`t and is wholly within the 100 dBA. noise-level isoline as delineated in the Redding General Plan. 'I.'he adopted'General'Plan for this portion of Shasta County includes the subject prop'erty in an industrial`land-use classification. The present zoning enacted by Shasta Countg is� "C-2" General Commercial, which, in addition to�the typical commercial uses, allows a mobilehome park, subject to obtaining a use permit: � -� � - Mr. Harris noted that the consideration procedure requires the prepara- tion of an environrnental impact report and its approval by the County. A.t the initial hearings in the County proceedings, City Planning 5taff appeared and spoke in opposition to the grant of the proposed use permit. A.s the owner and operator of Redding MunicipaT A.irport, the City of Redding would be remiss in the performance of�its governxnental and proprieta�ryfunctions if it did not do all within its power-to protect that airport from the development of incompatible neighboring uses. Mr. Harris said that the 'specific use-permit application has `been opposed by City staff for the following reasons: � 1 . In the judgment of City staff; it is incompatible with the express intent of the Shasta County General Plan as that Plan is drawn in the vicinity of Redding Municipal Airport'. 2. ' The site of`the�proposed mobilehome park is'partialTy within'the established clear zones of Redding Municipal Airport. ' 3. The proposed mobilehome park'is entirely within the 100-decibel contour isoline for the Airport. This is tlie 'generaliy accepted area within which it is considered noise levels'.are excessive for satisfactory resid"ent'ial living. i 56 Mr. Harris conclude`d his presentation with the statement that it is the recommendation of City staff. that ,Council approve the proposed draft resolution, which outlines in general the proposed policy of the City. In addition, it is recommended that Council authorize staff to. submit to the Shasta County Planning. Commission this report, ,a. copy of the resolution and a ;copy of the minutes of this meeting as .the C.ity's official comment on the Environmental Impact Report for the Ahrbeck Us.e Pe-rmit. ,It is further. reques.ted that ,the staff be directed to repre- sent these views at b�oth the County Pla,nning Commi�ssion and Board of Supervisors. A.t this point in the meeting, Werner Ahrbeck as.ked ,if he could make his presentation as he had a conflicting school board meeting which he had to attend. � , . , . . . . Mayor Denny acceded to his request. Mr. A.hrbeck noted the view taken by Planning staff re development in the area to protect the airport but believes consideration,must also be given as tq the econoinic factors.involved. He stated that thi,s land was purchased eight years ,ago for reside.ntial development and that he and his partner had $60,000 invested in tk�e property, in acldition to $5, 000 in engineering costs for layout of streets, etc. Mr. A.hrbeck referred to the, noise level factor, brought up b.y City.staff, and the effect it might.have. on ,personfs� in the mobilehome park, and sai.d that persons could move their mobilehomes if the noise level became objectionable. Mr. Ahrbeck said that when the land was purchased it was zoned single family .residential and that approximately two years ago the County Master Plan was changed and this area was subsequen,tly zoned light industrial/ heavy commercial. Mr. Ahrbeck said he was not informed of,the change in the General Plan. �When specific zoning on his property was made last July or A.ugust he� appeared before the .County Planning Commission and objected. He; was told that the zon-ing had to conform to the County�General Plan. The zoning was .ultimately changed to C-2 expressly to allow mobile- home park developme�nt. He feels it is Council's�responsibility to recognize that property owners have rights to develop their property and thinks it is improper to take the position that the City's airport must be protected at the expense of properity owners. Mr. Ahrbeck said he �has been advised by real estate people that there is no economic use of subject property ,for C-2 purposes other than mobile- home parks .and that t�he value of the property.is zero if not used for some type of residential use. . He thanked Council for their attention and asked that consideration.be lgiven to the points he.had raised.. A.ssociate Planner O�en reviewed the land uses permitt,ed in the vicinity of Redding Municipal 1Airport by the County, General Plan, which were illustrated on a largelmap. The map also showed the noise level readings in the various areas which he described. Planning Director Harris read a letter received from Planning Commissioner Greenleaf who was uriable to attend this meeting, which letter is made a part of these minutes by reference. Mr. Greenleaf supports ,the position taken by staff re development around the airport. A,.irports Manager Mc.Call reviewed the. flight patterns of planes landing at the airport �and stressed the fac.t„that larger planes must circle in a larger arc and, in all probability., the larger jebs would be circling over tlie controversial proposed mobilehome park. The following Members of the Planning Commission appeared liefore Council: Robert Woods stated that he concurs with staff's recommendation. He believes the time to control property around the airport is now, not in years to come. 57 Joe Tallerico asked when the Redding General Plan was adopted, and wa.s advised that it was adopted. in 1970; the County General Plan was adopted.in 196Z, and the A.irport Master Plan was adopted in 19-6.7. Mr. Tallerico said that he has empathy for Mr. Ahrbeck � but sees the need for protecting the airport. He feels he needs more information before arriving at a decision as to his stand on the issue. Paul Bodenhamer recalled that when Benton A.irport was established in the 1920s there was no development nearby; however, residents built up around it and an effort was made in the 1940s to do away with the Airport. He noted that during World War II the �rr�c�.�Sal quested the City and County to purchase property for.the/airport, and in 1946 turned over the airport to the City. IVIr . Bodenhamer said this should have been a County or,regional responsibility but the County did not respond and the only agency that could or would was the City. The City took over the re sponsibility and the airport not only serves the City and County, but also neighboring counties. He . feels there is a particular resp,onsibilit.y on the ,part of County Govern- ment to, protect the air�ort that the City was willing to take over. Mr. Bodenhamer believes it is important to protect the airport so the same fate does not occur that has been true in other areas; i.e. , Sacramento, Orange County, Los A.ngeles , et,c. , where residential deveiopment has caused problems. John Fitzpatrick said he is disturbed about land use and what local government does to owners rights but feels over the long range the City must protect the airport. He agrees with staff's objections to the proposed development. Charles Moss noted that several years ago he had the opportunity to work on the expansion of the airport. He noted that Mr. Carr, former manager. of 5an Francisco International A.irport, was very enthusiastic about the long range prospect .of Redding Municipal Airport, but ex- pressed concern with keeping clear. _zones . Mr.. Moss noted that there hav.e been compla'ints from residents in the City of Anderson regarding the n'oise level and he therefore_ agrees with the staff recommendation re dis-allowing residential d'eve'lopment adjacent to the airport ' ' " The following Members of the Airports Commission appeared be.fore C ouncil: . _ " _ , ... Frank Wilson noted that the City could be called as'a defendant in legal action if residential development is�allowed adjacent to the airport, .even though 5hasta County rules on planning. He feels the County should be urged to go aTong with the- City staff recommen- dation. Mrs. Reginato stated.that the Jet A.ge has been in existence for many years and that Mr. Ahrbeck purchased tHe land with�the _ knowledge that jets would be coming into Redding eventually,_ Mrs. Reginato said. she objected when the first mobilehome park was� . permitted and feels strongly.that residential de.velo�ment'in the_ area should not be allowed. � Messrs. Kennedy and Hesse concur with staff and other members of the Coxnxnission. Mr, Barker said he does not like to see the rights of property owners taken away but feels the airport must be protected and concurs with staff recommendation. i 58 John Sharrah, Rt. 1 ; Box 2221 , Anderson, Engineer for Werner Ahrbeck, stated thatlonly two spaces in the mobilehome park.are within the, airport clear zone area and these two spaces could be cut out. . He raised the issue of vertical distance vs, horizontal distance and suggested that the other runway be used to avoid sub- ject property and the� City of Anderson. He said the City should have met with the County many years ago regarding zoning and noted that there is iricompatible development all around. He feels that Mr. Ahrbeckhas the right to use his propertyas other owners have been allowed to do. Mr. Edwin Limond advised Council that he is a fixed base operator at Redding Municipal Airport.(Beva-A.ero, Inc. ) with an investment of $100,000, and believes the airport must be protected. He cited the plight of the City; of Sacramento where the airport had to be re- located because of residential growth around the original airport. � IVIr. Bauder, FA.A. Supervisor of the Control Tower at Redding Muni- cipal Airport, said lie, has no authority to change.the traffic patterns; these are determined by the Airports Manager . Mr. Bauder noted that switching runwa,ys only changes areas subjected to noise and would cause aircraft to fly over the City of Redding. Airports Manager McCall said that traffic patterns have been estab- lished, to alleviate problems.that exist and to try to eliminate future problems ... �� i I Councilman Demsher indicated approval of staff's recomrriendation, noting that it would be a disservice to the economic development, of the airport if Council failed to endorse the pr.oposed resolution, Councilman Pugh stated he has had an opportunity to review all of the material and believes it is imperative .upon the City to maintain the integrity of the airport as well as safety of persons around it. Mr. Pugh noted that complaints have been received from A.nderson residents and he does not feel it is in the interest of good government to add to the problems that ali eady exist. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman.Demsher that Resolution No. 74-21 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding confirming a policy of opposition to the develop- ment of incompatible residential uses in the vicinity of Redding Muni- cipal Airport within defined areas. - Voting was as follow's: . • A.yes: Councilmen - Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and D'enny Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Anderson I Resolution No, 74-2 i on file in the office of the City Clerk. A.DJOURNMENT There being no further business , at the hour of 8:58 P.M. , on the motion of Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Pugh, �he meeting was adjourned. � . A.PPROVED: A.TTEST: Mayor . Cit lerk