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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-03-18 Regular Minutes271 March 18, 1968 The regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order by Mayor Stan Minkler at 8 :00 P. M. Council members present were Richard A. Bowen, Dwight R. Gardner, Robert B. Anderson, Helen B. Nelsen, Tom Forsythe, Larry D. Popejoy and L. E. Crostick. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved. A Public Hearing was held in regard to the petition of B T Construction Co. for a rezone from R -1 To RMH of ,the f©llowing.`desetibed &l6hg .with! cation of a portion of 67th Avenue South: Lots 17, 18, 19 and 20, Block 2 Gundaker's Interurban Addition to Seattle. Mr. Crostick read the letter from the Planning Commission dated January 26, 1968 which recommended granting of the rezone petition subject to certain stipulations. Mr. Robert Moffat, 229 Williams Street, Renton, Washington stated the development would be qn asset to the community. In answer to council questions, he stated the property was owned by Mr. Herman Anderson. Mr. Moffat was acting as Mr. Anderson's agent. Miss Nelsen pointed out the Planning Commission had only recommended granting of the rezone petition and not the included petition for vacation of 67th Avenue South. Mr. Anderson made a motion the rezone be granted in compliance with the recommendation of the Planning Commission. (The stipulations were amended to read as follows: 1. South 154th and that portion of 67th Avenue So. as applicable be improved to minimum City standards, including suitable turn around provisions. 2. The water main be connected with the proposed 8 -inch water main on 65th Avenue So. 3. Sewer lines connect with the public sewer on South 154th Street. 4. Off- street parking be provided at the rate of not less than three spaces for each two units. The Motion was seconded by Mr. Forsythe and carried. Mr. Forsythe and his Street Committee were instructed to review the necessary developers agreement in regard to the satisfactory inclusion of the street development stipulations. The Public Hearing was closed. A Public Hearing was held in regard to Mr. Frank Todd's petition for rezone of the North 916.28 feet of Block 28, Interurban Addition from R -1 to RMH. Mr. Cvvstick read the letter from the Planning Commission dated January 26, 1968 recommending granting of the rezone subject to the following stipulations: 1. 67th Avenue South, Where it joins the property be improved to minimum City standards 2. Water service be provided sufficient for fire protection, with hydrants installed as required by City standards. 3. An easement which will loop a City main through the property from the Renton Three Tree Point Road to the main in South Idaho Street, to be completed as buildings are constructed. 4. Off- street parking be provided at a minimum ratio of three spaces for each two units. 5. A decorative fence be erected at the south boundry of the RMH zoning to prevent access by way of existing easement. 6. Access from Renton Three -Tree Point Road must meet City Engineer's requirements and approval of the State Highway Department. Mr. Frank Todd, 14446 59th Avenue South introduced Mr. Dwight Wyant of Sprout Engineers, Kent, Washington to present plans and details of the development. Mr. Wyant presented a topographic map, a revised plot plan, a cross section plan and drawings illustrating findings of geological explorations performed on the site. He explained storm drainage would be disposed of in storm drain on Interurban, a fence would be constructed on the southern boundry of the development, there would be access with a 12% grade off of Three Tree Point Road and more than the required parking. Mr. E. W. Ives, 14247 56th Avenue So. questioned the difference in the building plans originally presented to the Planning Commission and the revised plans. Mr. Wyant explained the physical features of the terrain did not allow for the development of the originally proposed plans. Mr. Ives stated the proposed development of this property would block or obscure the view to the east from the park. March 18, 1968 Page 2 Mr. Malcom Cloud, attorney representing the Lee Phillips,6550 South 154th, John Merricks, 6532 South 154th and Alvin Henkes, 6542 South 154th, stated his clients who are adjoining property owners have reached a satisfactory agreement with Mr. Todd on any objections they had previously held and they feel the apartment develop- ment would be an asset to the area. Mr. Ron Doyle, 14722 57th Avenue South asked the council if they had given any thought to adding the property in question to the City Park either by purchase or condemnation. Kathleen Harris, 5610 South 141st stated if rezone was granted the city park will be bounded on all sides with no where to expand. She would like to see the city purchase the property as an addition to the park. Mr. John Merrick, 6532 South 154th, asked what the City's comprehensive plan is for future park development. Mr. Jon Sterling, 14431 58th Avenue South asked if the City had plans for develop- ment of parks with the forthcoming: Forward Thrust allocation. Mr. Al Harrison, Planning Commission Chairman, stated the southern end of the City has a.:park and playground and the City might be better served with several green belt type parks distributed throughout the City. The area in question is already surrounded by apartment developments. Joanne Davis, 5906,South 144th, proposed zoning only the lower elevation of the development and leave the remainder as R -40 in order not to obstruct the park view. After further discussion, Mr. Crostick made a motion the Public Hearing be closed. Motion seconded by Mr. Fortythe and passed. Mr. Anderson made a motion the petitioners plea be granted subject to the six stipulations listed by the Planning Commission. No second. Mr. Crostick made a motion the council take the matter under advisement until the next regular meeting to be held April 1st. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen and carried with Mr. Anderson casting a dissenting vote. Ordinance 513, providing for condemnation of property rights, was introduchd. Mr. Anderson made a motion Ordinance 513 be placed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Mr. Popejoy and carried. Mr. Anderson made a motion Ordinance 513 be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen and carried. Mr. Bowen made a motion Ordinance 513 be placed on its third and final reading for adoption, by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. Ordinance 514, Granting a rezone from R -1 and R -3 to R -4 on the Williams property, was introduced. Mr. Anderson made a motion Ordinance 514 be placed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen and carried. Mr. Forsythe made a motion Ordinance 514 be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Crostick and carried. Mr. Bowen made a motion Ordinance 514 be placed on its third and final reading for adoption, by title only. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen and carries with Mr. Popejoy casting a dissenting vote. Mr. Forsythe made a motion Ordinance 509, the meeting proceedure ordinance, be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen and carried. Miss Nelsen made a motion Ordinance 509 be placed on its third and final y reading for adoption, by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Popejoy and carried. Mayor Minkler read a letter from the Highway Department in answer to the City's request for acquisition of property in the vicinity of the SR405 and SR181 Interchange to be developed into a road side park. The letter stated that access to the property from the State Highway Interchange would not fall within set safety standards, there- fore development of a roadside park in the area would not be possible unless other access could be provided such as a foot bridge from the other side of the river. Mr. Forsythe requested another letter be sent to the Highway department asking them to defer present plans to move the fence to the river bank and removal of trees until further study could be made. Mr. Crostick reported a lack of civic spirit in regard to the planning of the Tukwila Days Celebration and requested the active support of everyone. Meeting adjourned at 11 :00 P. M.