PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 1985
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET AS A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON TUESDAY, MAY 14, 1985, AT 5:00 P.M. IN ROOM 211 CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING.
THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: RONALD WHITEHEAD THOMAS M. GODFREY GRANT MABEY ROSELYN N. KIRK SYDNEY R. FONNESBECK EDWARD W. PARKER EARL F. HARDWICK.
Council Chairperson Sydney Fonnesbeck presided at the meeting.
BRIEFING SESSION
#1. Cheryl Cook, city treasurer, briefed the Council on FY 1985-86 tax anticipation notes. She explained the process and history of this practice in Salt Lake City, and indicated that due to past experience Salt Lake City has a very good record in this area. She recommended a firm to carry the City’s tax anticipation notes, Erlich-Bober Company, who was chosen from a very competitive field of bids.
#2. Carole Stokes, council executive director, reviewed the evening’s agenda with the Council. Councilmember Godfrey indicated that he intended to make a motion to refer the fireworks ordinance to the Committee of the Whole in anticipation of raising the licensing fee to $1,000. Emilie Charles, mayor’s office, briefed the Council on the package of information and procedures which had been prepared by the administration for the public hearing concerning preservation of housing in the downtown area. Discussion was held concerning referring the appointment of David T. Handley to the Public Utilities Advisory Board to the Committee of the Whole.
#3. Brian Wilkinson, council office, presented the Council with a package of information concerning the olympics. He indicated that he and Councilmember Fonnesbeck would meet and prepare a statement prior to the public hearing concerning the olympics scheduled by the Council for May 21, 1985.
The briefing session adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, MAY 14, 1985, AT 6:00 P.M. IN ROOM 301 CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING.
THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: RONALD J. WHITEHEAD THOMAS M. GODFREY GRANT MABEY ROSELYN N. KIRK SYDNEY R. FONNESBECK EDWARD W. PARKER EARL F. HARDWICK.
Mayor Ted L. Wilson, Albert Haines, chief administrative officer, Walter Miller, deputy city attorney, Kathryn Marshall, city recorder, and Lynda Domino, chief deputy recorder, were present.
Council Chairperson Fonnesbeck presided at the meeting and Councilmember Kirk conducted the meeting.
Police Chaplain N. C. Rounds gave the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes.
Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council for the regular meeting held Tuesday, May 7, 1985, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(M 85-1)
PETITIONS
Petition 400-263 of 1984 by Motel, Hotel Sales and Management.
RE: Extending the “C-1” zoning on the north side of North Temple and the west side of Redwood Road to allow for the construction of a 150 room “Embassy Suite” hotel/motel with its accompanying auxiliary uses.
Councilmember Parker moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to adopt Ordinance 31 of 1985, rezoning an area at approximately North Temple and Redwood Road from “R-6” to “C-1”, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(P 85-16)
Petition 400-265 of 1984 by Gregg Revel1/Gulfstream Properties.
RE: Rezoning certain properties lying north of the commercial zone at 1836 West North Temple from “R-6” to “C-1” for a motel/hotel development.
Councilmember Parker moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to adopt Ordinance 32 of 1985, rezoning an area at approximately 1836 West North Temple from “R-6 to “C-l”, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(P 85-17)
Petition 400-281 of 1985 by the Corporation of the Presiding Bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Filtrol Corp., and Union Pacific Land Resources Corp.
RE: The Northwest Quadrant, Phase II annexation and zoning.
Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to adopt Ordinance 33 of 1985, extending the limits of Salt Lake City to include the “Northwest Quadrant Annexation Phase “II”; zoning the same Agricultural “A-1” or Industrial “M-lA”, by amending the use district map as adopted by Section 51-12-2 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, as amended; amending Salt Lake City Council district and school precinct boundary maps; and specifying conditions subsequent to said annexation, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(P 85-20)
DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
#1. RE: An allocation of $2,000 of Community Development Block Grant Funds (10th Year Operating Contingency) to initiate a program to assist the elderly and handicapped with payment of water and sewer bills.
Without objection, Councilmember Kirk referred this item to the consent agenda.
(T 85-12)
FIRE DEPARTMENT
#1. RE: Interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County for exchange of fire protection and rescue services.
Councilmember Parker moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to adopt Resolution 50 of 1985 authorizing the execution of an amendment to the interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and Salt Lake County for exchange of fire protection and rescue services, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(C 84-75)
MAYOR’S OFFICE
#1. RE: The appointment of David Handley to the Public Utilities Advisory Committee.
Without objection, Councilmember Kirk referred this item to the Committee of the Whole.
(I 85-13)
#2. RE: Interlocal agreement with Salt Lake City-County Health Department regarding Rosewood Park Sludge Dump.
Councilmember Parker moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to adopt Resolution 52 of 1985 authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and the Salt Lake City-County Health Department to provide groundwater monitoring services at the Rosewood Park Sludge Dump, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(C 85-190)
PARKS DEPARTMENT
#1. RE: Interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County regarding Tanner Park.
Councilmember Parker moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to adopt Resolution 51 of 1985 authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and Salt Lake County relating to an easement, a grading plan and grading services at Tanner Park, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(C 85-191)
POLICE DEPARTMENT
#1. RE: interlocal agreement with the Utah Department of Public Safety regarding maintenance of mobile speed radar units.
Councilmember Parker moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to adopt Resolution 53 of 1985 authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and Utah Department of Public Safety whereby the Utah Department of Public Safety will furnish telecommunications maintenance service to the Salt Lake City Police Department for maintenance of mobile speed radar units, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(C 85-189)
PUBLIC WORKS
#1. RE: Curb and Gutter Extension No. 38-760, 900 North.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to adopt Resolution 54 of 1985 creating Salt Lake City, Utah, Curb and Gutter Extension No. 38-760 (900 North), and authorizing construction of improvements as set forth in the Notice of Intention and creating the Special Improvement District, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(Q 85-2)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Special Improvement District 40-R-7.
RE: Public comment or protest concerning the creation of or the improvements proposed under Special Improvement District 40-R-7 (miscellaneous streets).
A public hearing was held at 6:00 p.m. to discuss this issue. Mr. Jerold Lyon, engineering, said that the preliminary tabulation of protests received by 5:00 on May 13, indicate that the Sherwood area has a protest rate of 65% and the downtown area has a protest rate of 36%. He said that additional protests have been received and once the protests from the public hearing are tabulated then a recommendation will be presented to the Council. Councilmember Fonnesbeck mentioned that with a protest rate of 65%, by policy an area is automatically deleted. No one from the audience addressed this issue.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Parker moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to refer the protests to the City Engineer for tabulation and a recommendation, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(Q 85-3)
Public Utilities Project 50-1296.
RE: Public comment or protest concerning the creation of the improvements proposed under Public Utilities Project 50-1296, and concerning the financing of said project by the issuance of Industrial Revenue Bonds.
A public hearing was held at 6:00 p.m. to discuss this issue. Tim Doxey, public utilities, said that this is a proposed sewer project on Indiana Avenue. Three written protests were received from property owners and Mr. Doxey said that one was from the lessee of property so this will have to be deferred to the City attorney’s office. No one from the audience addressed this issue.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to refer the protests to the public utilities department for tabulation and a recommendation, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(Q 85-4)
Petition 400-202 of 1984 by Northwest.
RE: The vacation of an alley running north and south between 500 North and Ouray Avenue west of 1100 West.
A public hearing was held at 6:15 p.m. to discuss this issue. Councilmember Whitehead explained that this alley vacation would finish the closure of the alley system, the other portion was vacated by the Council April 9, 1985. No one from the audience addressed this issue.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to vacate the alley and direct the attorney’s office to prepare the necessary ordinance, which motion carried, all members voting aye. Councilmember Whitehead said that the Council does not want to require the removal of the alley entry on Ouray Avenue.
(P 85-15)
Petition 400-228 of 1984 by Thomas Krug, et al.
RE: The vacation of an alley running north and south between Williams and Herbert Avenues and 300 and 400 East.
A public hearing was held at 6:30 p.m. to discuss this issue. Mr. Vernon Jorgensen, planning director, outlined the area on a map and said that one adjoining property owner did not sign the petition. He said that the alley is not used and the various city departments recommended that it be vacated.
Mr. Thomas Krug, petitioner, referred to the property owner who did not sign the petition and explained that the resident of the home signed the petition. Mr. Krug said he later discovered that the resident did not own the home and the owner is now deceased and they are selling the house. No one from the audience opposed this issue.
Councilmember Hardwick moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Hardwick moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to adopt Ordinance 34 of 1985, vacating an alley between Williams and Herbert Avenues and 300 and 400 East, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(P 85-22)
Petition 400-243 of 1984 by Leon Brown Floral/Robert Howell.
RE: The closure of three alleys between 500 and 600 South and Glen and Emery Streets.
A public hearing was held at 6:45 p.m. to discuss this issue. Vernon Jorgensen, planning director, outlined the area on a map and said that this area was originally a platted subdivision which had never been improved. He said that the area has been used by Brown Floral mostly for a growing area. Mr. Jorgensen said that with the closing of Brown Floral there is a proposal that this area be redeveloped, probably into a PUD, which necessitates closure of the alleys. He said that they serve no purpose and there are no homes adjacent to them. He said that all of the property is in the same ownership. No one from the audience addressed this issue.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to adopt Ordinance 35 of 1985, closing three alleys located between 500 and 600 South and Glen and Emery Streets, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(P 85-64)
Sale of Fireworks
RE: An ordinance amending Section 20-38-2 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, increasing the license fee required for the sale of fireworks.
A public hearing was held at 7:00 p.m. to discuss this issue. Carole Stokes, council executive director, said that this ordinance was drafted by the Council staff in response to a request from two departments. She said the licensing department and fire department feel that the current fireworks regulatory fee, which is $350, does not compensate for City costs to inspect fireworks stands. She said that fireworks stands are allowed by state law and the City can only regulate them.
Ms. Stokes said that in the past two years there have been about 45 stands in the City and they are allowed to operate five days before and after the 4th of July, the 24th of July, and Chinese New Year. She said that the fire department is chiefly responsible for enforcing the ordinances and they have found a number of violations, including juveniles selling fireworks and illegal fireworks. She said that because of the violations, the fire department has had to visit each stand every day so the costs to monitor and regulate fireworks stands are increasing. She said this is the reason why they want to increase the regulatory fee to $500.
Councilmember Mabey asked if the City has the authority, through regulation, to close a stand if it is in violation. He said he thought this would solve the problem of having to inspect the stands every day. Walter Miller, deputy city attorney, said he would have to research this question but because the business is transitory the operator of the stand may change by the time the process of closure is completed.
Chief Pederson, fire chief, said that last year on the 4th of July, after dark, they had 80 runs and their resources were depleted. He said on a structural fire they send a minimum of 12 people and because of the numbers of fireworks-related calls he said that they did not have the resources to respond to other calls. He indicated that a situation like this causes a chance for greater loss. Chief Pederson said that sparklers, which are legal, probably cause the majority of fires. He said that hopefully this year there will be a much tighter restriction on fireworks and he said that a lot of the fireworks in the local area are probably not being sold in the stands but are being transported by vehicle from out of state. He said that he opposes fireworks and thinks they are a menace because homes can be destroyed and children can be injured and he said that the last three summers have been wet so there has not been as great a potential for serious fires. Chief Pederson explained that they do not hire additional people to inspect the stands but they stop their normal routine inspection work and commit to inspecting fireworks stands during that time period. Councilmember Godfrey said that last year the City received $13,500 in revenue from fees but according to fire department information it cost $60,000 to inspect stands. Council Members Hardwick, Mabey, and Whitehead agreed that if a stand is violating the ordinances it should be closed.
Ken Lantis, Lantis Fireworks and president of the Utah Pyrotechnics Association, indicated that he wants to work with the City and the fire department to resolve questions and problems. He said they have “spotters” who check their fireworks stands and if a stand is selling illegal fireworks then it is closed for that operator. He mentioned that they require people to be 18 years old in order to sell fireworks in their stands. He said that a fee increase will not hurt his business but it will hurt the non-profit organizations.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmernber Parker seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Godfrey suggested that the Council consider the fireworks situation more closely, especially the fees and regulation.
Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to refer the ordinance to the Committee of the Whole, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(O 85-14)
Petition 400-199 of 1984 by the Utah Department of Transportation.
RE: The closure of two unimproved streets at 600 South and 700 West.
A public hearing was held at 7:15 p.m. to discuss this issue. Vernon Jorgensen, planning director, outlined the area on a map and said that this area is underneath the freeway and is not used. He said the planning department and other City departments recommended that the streets be closed with the following conditions: 1. The petitioner pay all appraisal costs necessary to determine fair market value. 2. Permanent access be maintained through easements for water and sewer facilities and other utilities. 3. A fire hydrant located on the unimproved portion of 600 South Street be moved at the petitioner’s expense to an approved location outside of a fence proposed by the petitioner.
4. “End of Road” closure barriers shall be placed in front of the closed streets. The barrier type and location shall be approved by the City Transportation Engineer. 5. That the area of the street together with the surrounding properties which are owned by the transportation department be cleaned, graded and serviced. That the area be fenced with all improvements being done under a permit issued by the City. Courtney Larsen, Utah State Agency for Surplus Property, said that UDOT made this request on behalf of their agency. He said that they operate the federal and state surplus property program for the State of Utah. Mr. Larsen said that the property in question is south of their existing warehouse and they propose to expand their yard area. No one from the audience opposed this request.
Councilmeinber Whitehead moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to close the hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to approve the request and direct the attorney’s office to prepare the necessary ordinance with the conditions as outlined, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(P 85-62)
Petition 400-195 of 1984 by Bertha Schmidt, et al.
RE: The vacation of a 16 foot wide alley which runs between 400 North and Clark Street and between Oakley and 1300 West.
A public hearing was held at 7:30 p.m. to discuss this issue. Vernon Jorgensen, planning director, outlined the area on a map and said that all but one property owner signed the petition. He said that the alley is not utilized and all City departments recommended that it be vacated. Barry Esham, chairman of the Northwest Community Council, said that they have been working for about one year on the vacation of this alley. He said that he was not sure why the one property owner did not sign the petition but if the alley is vacated he said it would benefit the area. No one from the audience opposed this request.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to adopt Ordinance 36 of 1985, vacating a 16 foot wide alley in Block 2, Oakley Subdivision, at approximately 1275 West as it runs south from 400 North to Clark Street, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(P 85-63)
Petition 400-248 of 1984 by Warner Enterprises.
RE: The closure of a portion of Carson Street between 600 and 700 South and between West Temple and Main Street, and the vacation of Trinidad Court between 700 and 800 South and between West Temple and Main Street.
A public hearing was held at 7:45 p.m. to discuss this issue. Vernon Jorgensen, planning director, outlined the area on a map and said that Carson Street is a half street because the south end was vacated several years ago. He said that there is no public traffic on this street, it is utilized entirely by Warner. He said that this street serves no purpose as a public street. Mr. Jorgensen explained that Trinidad Court is a private Street and the only City interest has been established through use. He said that residents from Lemon Place use this street as access but the Warner Company has indicated that they will establish another right of way. He said that the planning department recommends that Carson Street be closed and sold and that the City vacate its interest in Trinidad Court, with the understanding that a right of way be deeded on another portion of the property for the residents of Lemon Place.
Roxanne Jensen, speaking on behalf of Bill Hales, said that every week garbage trucks enter on Lemon Place and exit on Trinidad Court. She explained that when Warner Enterprises paved the area adjacent to Lemon Place the Planning Commission advised them to leave enough room for the large vehicles. Ms. Jensen said that many people use Trinidad for access. Eric Ensign, general manager of Banj Investment, said that they agree to provide an access for the residents. He said that they do not want to specifically designate where that access will be because at this time there are no specific plans to develop the corner. He said that they want the flexibility to determine the most convenient location.
Mr. Ensign said that they have no objection regarding the access question and they will work with the neighbors. In regards to Carson Street Mr. Ensign said that Warner Enterprises has maintained this street for over 20 years. He said that this street is a hindrance and they want the street closed. Mr. Ensign said they feel that the maintenance costs which they have incurred over many years should be a consideration in the establishment of the fair market value. Councilmember Fonnesbeck suggested that the residents be given an opportunity to read the ordinance vacating Trinidad Court so they can be assured that the ordinance provides for an alternate access. Roxanne Jensen, speaking on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Hewlett, expressed concern about the development of hotels in the area.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Hardwick moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to adopt Ordinance 37 of 1985, closing a portion of Carson Street between 600 and 700 South and between West Temple and Main Street; and adopt Ordinance 38 of 1985, vacating the city’s interest in a private right of way known as Trinidad Court at approximately 750 South and West Temple, with the understanding that the residents will have a right of way, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(P 85-65)
Preservation of Housing.
RE: Public comment concerning the preservation of housing in downtown Salt Lake City.
A public hearing was held at 8:00 p.m. to discuss this issue. Mayor Wilson said that Salt Lake City is losing too much low-income housing. He said that the first victims are those who live in the housing and added that the downtown area depends on these people economically so downtown might be affected if Salt Lake continues to lose housing. He said that many of the establishments’ downtown employ lower-level workers in service businesses who live in low-income housing. He said if people are forced to commute this could affect the business district which has grown dependent on certain wage scales. A document, The Salt Lake City Housing Policy Recommendation, had been distributed to the Council and Mayor Wilson said that this document outlines alternatives and recommendations.
Jon Allred, planning department, said that a recent study by their office shows that housing needs are a serious issue even though the City operates successful housing rehabilitation programs and participates in federal programs for housing. Mr. Allred cited statistics which indicate that many households are in need of significant exterior rehabilitation, that low-income renter households pay an excessive amount of income for rent and that many households live in overcrowded conditions. He said that the rising cost of housing is a continuing problem for about 17,000 households or 24% of the City’s population and a real need exists to provide solutions to the problems of the elderly.
Mr. Allred said that the stock of housing in the downtown area is slowly being replaced by condominiums, mostly for upper-income people, and business uses. Ed Lunt, Housing Advisory and Appeals Board, said that there needs to be an on-going coherent housing policy and there needs to be planning in order to continue to address this problem and make recommendations. Albert Blair, building and housing, said that unwarranted or premature demolition has occurred and it has negative impacts in terms of early displacement as well as unattended vacant lots. He also said that demolition permit fees have been low for many years and the cost and inconvenience of demolitions are not covered by the current fees. He outlined a proposed restructuring of the demolition fee process which includes increasing and changing the fees, requiring a plan for re-use of the property, and offering incentives to the private sector. He also said that much can be done by people to solve their own housing problems and he mentioned that they intend to open Building and Housing Services one night a week beyond normal working hours in order to be more available to people.
Larry Livingston, council office, said that there are two proposals regarding planning. The first addresses elderly housing in residential neighborhoods and he mentioned that the intent for placing elderly housing in any residential district is that it be done selectively. He recommended that this proposal be referred to the attorney’s office to be refined and written into ordinance form. The second proposal addresses mixed use zoning. Mr. Livingston said that there are currently mixed-use districts in the City but for the most part they have functioned only as commercial zoning and mixed use has not been encouraged. He recommended that this proposal be referred to the planning staff to be refined and written into an ordinance draft form. Dave Luscher, Salt Lake Housing Authority, said that over the last five years the Housing Authority has taken the responsibility to try and use their allocation of federal money to help rehabilitate housing in the downtown area. He mentioned that they continue to request more allocations. Mr. Luscher said that they are currently working with private developers to develop housing in the City which is tax exempt.
The following citizens spoke in favor of preserving low-income housing in downtown Salt Lake City: Barry Esham, SLACC, Becky Belnap, Salt Lake Citizens’ Congress, Perry Underwood, Salt Lake Citizens’ Congress, Wendy Bridges, Salt Lake Citizens’ Congress, Cindy Brundage, Salt Lake Citizens’ Congress, Robert Garner, Salt Lake Citizens’ Congress, Michael Ortega, Salt Lake Citizens’ Congress, Sandra Ortiz, Salt Lake Citizens’ Congress, Gene Davis, Sugar House Community Council, Heber Tibbits, Travelers Aid, Jeff Fox, Crossroads Urban Center, Jeff Thoman, Citizens’ Congress, Amy Sherk, student, Irene Fisher, Utah Issues, Bernice Cook.
Several suggestions were discussed such as requiring developers to provide more notice when a renter has to move and to help with moving costs, requiring developers to replace demolished structures with affordable housing, establishing a building fund from demolition fees, rezoning areas to protect residential pockets, considering the detrimental effect of the current zoning ordinance, considering co-op housing, increasing demolition permit fees, discouraging demolitions in order to build parking lots, offering incentives to developers, and encouraging redevelopment. The issue of the low-income hotels was raised and the idea that if these housing units are not considered then the result will be a larger shelter project.
Anna Bellis, Salt Lake Board of Realtors, said they feel that not enough statistical information regarding the loss of low-income housing as been made available and it appears that there have been ample replacement units provided in the last few years. She said that the Board of Realtors supports private property rights and they feel that the free enterprise system provides for the stimulation of new housing as it becomes necessary.
Dell Nichols, Utah Association of Realtors, said they support adequate housing for all income levels and the community needs to address the low-income housing shortages. He said historically the shortages are solved often by public subsidized programs and private enterprise having an economically sound project. He said they feel that all should share in the cost of solving the problem of low-income housing. Mr. Nichols said they support and encourage the idea of co-op housing arid making the projects feasible with the use of incentives. He said they discourage disincentives which would delay development. Craig Peterson, director of development services, said that they will maintain their existing program. He referred to the fee schedule adjustment for demolition and building permit fees and said that their fees remain the lowest in the county. He said that even with the proposed increases the fees will still be lower than other jurisdictions. In reference to zoning amendments, Mr. Peterson said that they are asking for a less restrictive amendment that would provide higher densities in all use districts. He said that the self-help initiatives are an attempt to make it easier to work with government and he said that opening the building department in the evening will not add additional costs to the general fund. Mr. Peterson mentioned that before issuing demolition permits, they are proposing to require plans regarding the future use of property and he said they are asking for replacement tactics for lost federal monies.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(T 85-3)
The meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.