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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-09-12 Special MinutesSeptember 12, 1988 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS CITY STAFF CITIZEN'S COMMENTS Sign for Blood Bank BID AWARDS Award bid for No. Hill Reservoir Pump Sta. Ph. I Excavation Proj., Sch. A &B,in amt. of $398,409.60. PUBLIC HEARINGS Pre annexation zoning comprehensive plan amendments for prop. Thorndyke annexation (1st Public Hearing). o/l_E p TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL City Hall SPECIAL MEETING Council Chambers M I N U T E S Mayor Van Dusen called the Tukwila City Council Special Meeting to order and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. MABEL J. HARRIS (COUNCIL PRESIDENT), JOE H. DUFFIE, EDGAR D. BAUCH, MARILYN G. STOKNES. JOAN HERNANDEZ, DENNIS L. ROBERTSON, CLARENCE B. MARIWAKI. Maxine Anderson (City Clerk), Rick Beeler (Planning Director), Moira Bradshaw (Associate Planner), John Colgrove (City Attorney), Alan Doerschel (Finance Director), Ross Earnst (Public Works Director), Lucy Lauterbach (Legislative Coordinator), Jack Pace (Senior Planner), Don Williams (Parks and Recreation Director). Linda Baker, Puget Sound Blood Center, stated the Blood Center would like an exception to the sign code. The new building owners have put out their sign and many people are unable to find the Blood Center. They have approximately 65 70 donors a day and the sign is important. They are a nonprofit organiza- tion. Mayor Van Dusen said he would refer the problem to the Planning staff. Senior Planner Jack Pace stated he would advise Ms. Baker as to the procedure to follow in requesting the sign. Ross Earnst, Public Works Director, explained the bids that were submitted. He recommended the bid be awarded to the low bidder, Jack McCann Company, Inc., in the amount of $398,409.60. MOVED BY STOKNES, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE BID FOR SCHEDULES A &B FOR THE NORTH HILL RESERVOIR AND PUMP STATION, PHASE I EXCAVATION CONTRACT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $398,409.60 BE AWARDED TO THE JACK MCCANN COMPANY. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Van Dusen opened the Public Hearing at 7:20 p.m., stating the second public hearing on this subject will be heard in 30 days on October 17, 1988. Mayor Van Dusen stated a letter dated September 12, 1988 with seven signatures regarding the zoning on the west side of 51st Avenue South from South 144th to South 152nd has been received. Melvin E. Roberson, 14859 51st Avenue South, stated he was talking about a portion of the annexation which deals with zoning on the west side of 51st Avenue South from South 144th to South 152nd. The debate at the task force meetings centered around zoning as R -3 versus R -4. The opposition for the R -4 zoning comes from non residents of that area with the affected owners wanting R -4. The present County zoning is RM -2400 which is closer to the Tukwila R -4 code. Recently two builders have shown interest and signed purchase agreements based on the County zoning of RM 2400 and acquisition of several acres on which to build. Both builders have signed agreements for sufficient acreage, however, one builder has stated he cannot build with a density of less than RM 2400 because of the high cost of upgrading sewer and water lines. An R -3 zoning kills any market for the property. It would be impossible for the people in the area to support a favorable vote when it would cost from $40,000 to $50,000 each. We would like the City Council to consider this as R -4 rather than R -3. Across the street it is compatible to R -4. James Angle, 4831 S. 146th, stated he has lived here for 51 years. R -4 is what the zoning designation should be. It has been RM 2400 for a long time. Vern Merryhew, 4431 S. 148th, was in the Task Force meetings. It was a big concern what the impact of R -4 would have on the TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING Sentember 12, 1988 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARINGS Contd. Pre annexation zoning comprehensive plan amendments for prop. Thorndyke annexation (1st Public Hearing) contd. Purchase of Property neighborhood. As R -3 it will provide a buffer. In the Task Force meetings the R -3 designation was decided upon. Phillip R. Swanderhearst, 14809 51st S., said he attended the Task Force meetings. They were influenced that it would be R -4. They would lose money. Verna Ketchused, 14637 51st Avenue South, stated she agreed with Mr. Roberson. There should be a buffer zone. When the Council seesthe nroperty the back is steep. Joan Merryhew, 4431 S. 148th, stated this area was discussed extensively. The investers do not live in the community and do not care about the zoning, except to make money. It would be detrimental to have a business come in and rape the land. R -3 is the zoning she would like. Councilmember Harris stated this area is almost 10 acres. She asked if the owners would collectively build or build on an individual basis. Mel Roberson, 14859 51st Avenue South, stated none of the owners plan to do their own building. Builders would come in and develop the land. They would sell their property to a developer to come in and build. Don Pitts, developer, stated he is associated with a developer for investment and it has been assumed this property will be R -4. The new buildings would upgrade the area because there would be improvements to the streets and sidewalks. Donna Swanberg, 14809 51st So., stated she would like the zoning to be R -4. Councilmember Moriwaki asked if these citizens were members of the Task Force and if they made their desires known at that time. Melvin E. Roberson, 14859 51st Avenue S., said he thought density was being talked about in the Task Force meetings. He did not know they were talking about R -4. He did not know it was 3000 sq. ft. density. They have never been talking about high desnity apartments. The buffer is not an issue. The lay of the land becomes a buffer. James Angle, 4831 S. 146th, said there is a noise problem. If apartments are developed provision is made to abate the noise. Moira Bradshaw, Associate Planner, stated the Thorndyke Task Force and the Planning Department recommendations were alike. King County designation was medium density. The Planning Commission has recommended medium density. The City zoning is different than the County. Our R -3 allows 14.5 units per acre. The County allows 18 per acre. R -4 allows 24. The Planning Commission and Task Force recommendations are the same. MAYOR VAN DUSEN CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:56 P.M., STATING THE SECOND PUBLIC HEARING WOULD BE HELD ON OCTOBER 17, 1988. Larry Hard, City Attorney, asked if the purchase of property could be considered next on the agenda. Purchased property is next to the Foster Golf Course and deals with environment. An old tank has been dug up and there is still some contaminated soil from gas and oil. The cost to clean the soil was estimated at 58,000. The amount of $7,800 has been spent and there is need of more. Mr. Hard recommended that the City continue with the purchase. Some of the soil will have to be removed. The additional cost will be $15,000 to $20,000. This will make clean soil without health hazards. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING September 12, 1988 Page 3 PURCHASE OF PROPERTY contd. PUBLIC HEARINGS Pre annexation zoning comprehensive plan amendments for prop. Foster annexation (1st Public Hearing) MAYOR VAN DUSEN OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:12 P.M. Councilmember Hernandez asked if the City could negotiate with the seller if the cost exceeds $20,000 so the seller would be paying some of the cost. Larry Hard, City Attorney, stated it would probably be up to the City to pay the cost. There is a possibility that the the contaminated soil could be spread out over the entire site. Councilmember Robertson said he would prefer to clean the soil and not spread it over the entire site. Jack Pace, Senior Planner, explained the history of the Foster annexation. Mayor Van Dusen entered as an Exhibit a letter dated September 10, 1988 regarding Foster Annexation, Issue Area #1 with five pages of signatures from the area; letters dated September 10 and 11, 1988 from Ronald and Nancy Lamb; letter from Eva Painter and letters in the agenda packet. Peter Thomson, 13450 tlst South, stated he supported the annexation with cascading effect and restrictions on the cascading. He would like to keep the P -0 designation, that would be economical use of the property. Councilmember Bauch pointed out that the City Council has not approved P -0 without restriction. Councilmember Moriwaki asked Mr. Thomson if he was a resident of the area. He stated he has been but is not at present time. Terri Craig, 5306 S. 137th, stated the area is unique and surrounded by Tukwila. The area lends itself to apartment living. She pointed to a map of the area that she provided. The apart- ments have been using the area as a thoroughfare. The County came in and improved the road with 18' of asphalt but it has not helped. Many children cannot walk to the bottom of the hill. It has been suggested to be R -3. RMH is across the street. The traffic is terrific. She stated she had been at the Task Force meetings. At present we would be unable to sell our single family homes due to traffic noise. There is no future for home owners on the street; it is no longer a single family neighborhood. What is needed is P -0 non restrictive cascading zoning. Norris Saari, 13535 53rd Ave. So., stated it seems the property is more suitable for high density. Tukwila is annexing more property; Tukwila is growing because more people are coming in. He would propose it should be given high density rating. Joan Merryhew, 4431 S. 148th, stated she was speaking for a friend who would like the area to remain single family. The friend is Elanor Whitmore. Ron Lamb, 4251 S. 139th, stated he was a member of the Task Force and the Planning Commission came up with a recommendation not in line with the Task Force. Their concerns are the same as in the area to the south. Macadam Road is narrow and twisting; traffic is busy and no sidewalks. He suggested this be changed to the P -0 zoning. David Craig, 5306 S. 137th, stated the area is impacted by apartments. Karen Layton, 14115 43rd So., stated there are concerns about the traffic, by zoning higher traffic will be added. Putting in a light will not help. The zoning should be lower. Dennis Westphall, 2261 NE 68th, stated he owns property at 53rd and 137th. He moved because of the traffic and noise. He was in favor of P -0 zoning with cascading. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING September 12, 1988 Page 4 PUBLIC HEARINGS Contd. Pre annexation zoning comprehensive plan amendments for prop. Foster annexation (1st Public Hearing) contd. NEW BUSINESS Larry Howe, 13568 139th P1. SE, stated he was not included in the Task Force meetings. In Area 2 his property is located. It is zoned R -1 and recommended R -3. It is not R -1 by the County zoning. He would like to see the area between 136th to 144th be C -M. In the agenda packet there is a letter signed by the residents and they are all in agreement. One would like it to remain R -1; it is RM1800 according to the County. Mildred Saari, 13535 53rd Ave. S., stated they do not have a community any more. The noise is terrible, from traffic, voices and planes. They have found they cannot sell their property for these reasons. They would like to stay in the community. Ray Vomenici, 4822 S. 135th, stated he was not at the Task Force meetings. They would like to come into Tukwila. They would like this to be an improved area for the community. Diane Deano, 4622 S. 138th, stated she is in the part zoned C -M. None of the residents were on the Task Force. There are 9 people who are land owners; 6 are in favor of the zoning and 1 would not comment. The noise is terrifc. They would like to move. Councilmember Moriwaki said they moved there in 1977, how was the noise then? Ms. Deano said she did not notice the noise at that time. She has not attempted to sell her home. Pam Carter, 4115 S. 139th, stated she was on the Task Force. R -4 zoning was discussed; the office designation is different. She would support the change to allow P -0 to R -3 and below. She said she did not believe anyone developing will widen or straighten Macadam Road. The traffic will remain. Eva Painter, 13526 53rd, stated they have decided to sell their property. She recommended P -0 unrestricted in order to develop the property. She stated she would like to live in Tukwila, but not where she is. Diane Meyers, 13919 42nd Ave. So., stated high desnity zoning will bring in more traffic. She stated it is not feasible for light industrial as it will bring in more traffic. Bob McGreger, 5351 S. 136th, stated the area is natural for apartments. Teri Craig, 5306 S. 137th, stated the area has been impacted by the high density. The zoning will have to be changed to make it right. We would like P -0. 95% of the people signing the petition want P -0 unrestricted; maybe design review is needed so people will want to stay. Joan Merryhew, 4431 S. 148th, said she did not mean they wanted P -0 unrestricted. Mr. Whitton has said it is perfect for offices. Norris Saari, 13535 53rd Ave. S., said the people on the Task Force looked for lower density zoning and they are not the ones living in the area. He stated he was speaking for the ones living here. MAYOR VAN DUSEN CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 9:38 P.M., STATING THE SECOND PUBLIC HEARING WOULD BE ON OCTOBER 17, 1988. Approve scope of work MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT COUNCIL APPROVE THE authorize contract $55,000 FOR THE PROPOSED STUDY OF THE SEA -TAC ANNEXATION PRIOR for Sea -Tac annexa- TO THE VOTE. MOTION CARRIED. tion study. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING September 12, 1988 Page 5 ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT COUNCIL ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING AND GO INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING TO CONTINUE THE AGENDA ITEMS. MOTION CARRIED. Norma Booher, Recording Secretary