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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-10-17 Regular MinutesOctober 17, 1988 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL OFFICIALS CONSENT AGENDA Amend Agenda and withdraw Item 7A Cascading zoning 7:15 p.m. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting M I N U T E S Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers Mayor Mayor Van Dusen called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. EDGAR D. BAUCH; MARILYN STOKNES; JOAN HERNANDEZ; DENNIS L. ROBERTSON; CLARENCE B. MORIWAKI. JOHN COLGROVE, City Attorney; MAXINE ANDERSON, City Clerk; ROSS EARNST, Public Works Director; LUCY LAUTERBACH, Council Analyst; JACK PACE, Senior Planner. a. Approval of Minutes: October 3, 1988 b. Approval of Vouchers Claims Fund Vouchers #36593 #36763 Current Fund City Street Arterial Street Land Acq., Bldg., Dev. Water Fund Sewer Fund Water /Sewer Construction Foster Golf Course Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension 60,658.88 8,850.54 155,657.00 70,142.00 8,779.69 52,580.94 226,359.01 14,030.10 9,276.52 1,312.89 $607,647.57 MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY MORIWAKI, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY STOKNES, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, THAT NEW BUSINESS BE CONSIDERED AT THIS TIME AND THAT ITEM 7A (Acceptance of road- way and utilities at Silverview Development) BE WITHDRAWN. MOTION CARRIED. Authorize Mayor MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY STOKNES, THAT THE MAYOR BE to execute an emergency AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO AN EMERGENCY INTERTIE AGREEMENT WITH agree. with W.D. #25 WATER DISTRICT NO. 25 FOR THE SALE OF WATER. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Van Dusen asked for the clarification of a motion made by Council Member Bauch at the September 26, 1988, meeting concerning cascading zoning. Council Member Bauch explained that the intent of the motion is to eliminate cascading zoning. It is mainly aimed at the present City. If approved, it will revise the zoning code. This will control the building of high density residential in commercial zones. Council Member Robertson explained that there would be no residential cascading allowed in commercial or industrial zoning. If this passes, you cannot build any residential developments on property zoned for commercial business or industrial. COUNCIL MEMBERS HARRIS AND DUFFIE ARRIVED AT THE MEETING. 0/C3 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING October 17, 1988 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARING Pre Annexation Zoning and Comp. Plan Amendments for the Thorndyke annexation area (Second Hearing) Mayor Van Dusen declared the public hearing open on the pre- annexation zoning and comprehensive plan amendments for the Thorndyke annexation area located south of South 144th and north of South 160th from Pacific Highway to the current City boundary on the east. Letters from the following people were acknowledge: Wayne and Hazel Ketchersid 14637 51st Ave. So., Seattle, WA 98168 Myrtle Roberson 14859 51st Ave. So., Seattle, WA 98168 Melvin E. Roberson 14859 51st Ave. So., Seattle, WA 98168 Steven Lawrence 4461 So. 144th, Seattle, WA 98168 Hazel Ketchersid, 14637 51st Avenue South, said she has lived on her street since 1930. She and her neigh- bors are interested in what is happening to their area. She requested that Council change the Planning Commission's recommendation for the property west of 51st Avenue South from South 144th to South 154th, from R -3 to R -4. She stated the following reasons: R -4 Zoning is more in line with the present King County RM 2400 Zoning they have paid taxes on this zoning for over 20 years Developers feel there is no way they can recover their cost of developing this property if the number of units is limited to that designated in the R -3 Zone. The only way the street can be improved is for developers to be allowed to develop it. She added that when she and her husband were going to build their home in 1949, banks would not grant a loan for their area because it was too run down. Donna Swanberg, 14809 51st Avenue South, explained that she has lived next to the Ketchersids for 17 years. They have put a lot of time and money into remodeling their home. With the zoning change, everyone on the street feels they are forced to sell their homes before the annexation takes place because afterward, the deve- lopment costs will be high. This is the reason they are requesting that they retain the RM 2400. Myrtle Roberson, 14859 51st Avenue South, said they are neighbors of the Swanbergs and have lived their since 1949. They have been very happy with the area, it is a small Community and a small School District. With the on -set of the freeway and the shopping mall, their street became a thoroughfare. The freeway has created a lot of traffic noise, they never leave their doors open. Their land value has gone down considerably because of this noise from the freeway. They did not ask to be zoned 2400, King County felt that is what it should be and increased their taxes accordingly. They are willing to come into Tukwila but feel they should retain their 2400. Melvin Roberson, 14859 51st Avenue South, discussed the same area as previous speakers. He, along with the rest of the property owners, would like to retain their pre- sent County zoning of RM 2400. They have been paying taxes based on this, the zoning is correct. Improvements to the street will have to be borne by the City unless the zoning is raised to R -4. This would TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING October 17, 1988 Page 3 PUBLIC HEARING Cont. Pre Annexation Zoning and Comp. Plan Amendments for the Thorndyke annexation area (Second Hearing) (cont.) allow a developer to install new utilities and upgrade the street. There have been no new homes built along here since 1959. He asked Council to hold to the County Zoning of RM 2400. Phillip Swanberg, 14809 51st Avenue South, reviewed what the previous speakers had said. They are requesting an equivalent designation of R -4 with 2400 square feet size restriction. The King County 2400 has been in effect on their property for 20 years. Development costs are con- siderable and are not economically feasible for develo- pers under the R -3 Zoning proposed. Development of this property will bring improvements to the utilities and streets. There is a Right -of -way along the west side of 51st Avenue South already designated for improvements of the street. Topography on the back of this property is quite steep and provides a natural buffer. He thanked Council for listening to them. Clifford Godwin, 15819 42nd Avenue South, explained that his property is now zoned single- family residential but would be more fair to have it as a buffer zone around the commercial and RMH development. He felt R -2 or R -3 would be better zoning. Pastor Gary Cowden, 15880 Military Road South, from the Riverton Heights Presbyterian Church. He explained that the church property lies on the boarder of the Thorndyke annexation. The map indicates that this property is designated single- family residential. The church has been located here since 1931. They would like the pro- perty zoned to reflect the Church Ministry and the potential for growth. Vern Merryhew, 4431 South 148th, stated that as a member of the Task Force, he would support C -2 Zoning for the church property. This zoning would match the rest of the area. Robert Aldrich, 4059 South 158th, said he owns a very large piece of property with a single house on it which is completely surrounded by large complexes of con- dominiums. He asked Council to consider upgrading the zoning on his property for multiple use. Cecelia Wheeler, 3723 South 150th, asked Council what kind of services she is going to get should her property come into Tukwila. She has some real concerns about cost. Mayor Van Dusen referred her to a pamphlet put out by the City that should answer her questions. Cecil Hendricks, 4234 South 154th, explained that his property lies between a large apartment complex and a 15 unit apartment. He asked to have the RMH Zoning, to his east, extended to include his property and the 15 unit apartment. There being no further comments from the audience, Mayor Van Dusen closed the Public Hearing. MOVED BY STOKNES, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, THAT COUNCIL DISCUSS THE PRE ANNEXATION ZONING FOR THORNDYKE AND FOSTER AT THE NEXT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. MOTION CARRIED WITH BAUCH VOTING NO. MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT ORDINANCES BE PREPARED FOR ADOPTION BY COUNCIL AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING October 17, 1988 Page 4 PUBLIC HEARING Cont. Pre Annexation Zoning and Comp. Plan Amendments for the Foster Annexation area (Second Hearing) Mayor Van Dusen declared the Public Hearing open on the Pre Annexation Zoning and Comprehensive Plan amendments for the foster annexation area located north of South 144th to the Riverton annexation boundary and between Pacific Highway to the west and the current city limits on the east. Letters from the following people were acknowledged: Rena Sawyer 4318 So. 140th, Seattle, WA 98168 Clarence Cook 13604 Macadam Road So., Seattle, WA 98168 Michael Silver, Superintendent South Central School District 406 4640 So. 144th St., Seattle, WA 98168 Alan Pachuck, speaking for Audrey Bullock, 4011 South 139th, under the King County zoning her property is zoned high -use commercial; under the proposed Tukwila zoning she would be single family. On one side of her property there is a hotel, across the street there is a hotel, and in back of her a laundromat. For single family, her property is worthless. She has been paying taxes on high use property and this is the only way she can sell it. She would like the zoning to stay commer- cial or multi unit. Alva Davis, 13806 Macadam Road South, said she has lived at this address since 1965. She signed a petition two weeks ago asking for commercial zoning on the property east of Macadam Road. She doesn't really care as long as all of the property east of Macadam Road is zoned the same otherwise, it will split the neighborhood. Her King County zoning is for apartments. The noise from the freeway is so bad you do not open the windows. The area from South 144th to South 136, east of Macadam Road should all be zoned the same. Peter Thomson, owns of property at 13450 51st Avenue South that is currently zoned P -0. He was on the Task Force for the Foster annexation. They do want to become a part of Tukwila. They are in favor of the P -0 zoning but would like to see some latitude. Until this evening, they did not know Council was considering deleting the Cascade zoning. They would like the P -0 with R -4 use, if not this, then C -1. Ken Eldridge, 4821 South 136th, said he bought his home about 6 months ago but has lived in the area all his life. The freeway noise does not bother them. He has a nice big yard where his son can play. A house about 50 feet from the freeway sold recently. He feels the area between Macadam Road and the Freeway should stay residential. Mildred Sarri, 13535 53rd Avenue South, said she agrees with what Mr. Thomson had to say. They came to the meeting with one idea and now it is going to be changed. She wondered if the property that sold, was sold at a loss or if the new owner is planning to do something else with the property. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING October 17, 1988 Page 5 PUBLIC HEARING Cont. Pre Annexation Zoning and Comp. Plan Amendments for the Foster Annexation area (Second Hearing) (cont.) cs /‘7 Norris Sarri, 13535 53rd Avenue South, feels that apart- ment living is a little different than single- family. Apartments are built more solid, better insulated for noise control. Apartment dwellers are more apt to be away from the property during the day and not out working in the yard like single family owners are. Apartment units would be more suitable for the noisier areas. They would like to sell their property for a good price but with R -1 zoning, it is not appropriate for the area. People will not buy a house in this area to live in. He asked Council to reconsider the cascading zoning for their area so they will have more opportunities to sell their property. He proposed that the property be zoned commercial or P -0 with cascading zoning. Roy Dailey, 14220 and 14228 41st Avenue South, said his property is located one block west of Foster High School. First, he explained that he does not live in the area but would like a chance to vote on this. Second, there has been considerable comment about noise pollution along the freeway, there is also emissions pollution from the vehicular traffic. A lot of the area along the freeway in King County is greenbelt, Tukwila should look into this possibility. Larry Howe, 13568 139th Place SE, Renton, owns property along Macadam Road South of South 138th. The more of these meetings he attends, the more confused he becomes. There has been much said about the areas adjacent to the freeway not being suitable for single family or multi family for that matter. The area lends itself more to commercial activities. Development problems could be discussed later. It doesn't seem practical that people would buy this property for residential. C -M seems reasonable with cascading zoning. If the property is not suitably zoned to sell, you could create a greenbelt while not really intending to. He would like to see C -M or RMH with some flexibility. Terri Craig, 5306 South 137th, has lived on this pro- perty for 15 years. They bought here with the understanding they would raise their family, have the property zone apartments and sell to a developer. They would like P -0 zoning unclassified. This is what they agreed to at the Task Force meetings. Maybe it should be C -1 which would allow P -0. The only way to get the property developed is to get the zoning so a developer can afford to do it. Joan Merryhew, 4431 South 148th, representing Eleanor Whitmore who lives at 14006 Macadam Road. Mrs. Whitmore would like to live her remaining days in her single family home without being pushed out by commercial. Mrs. Merryhew said she has noticed that directly across the freeway they have moved in at least three single family homes. Maybe a greenbelt is a good suggestion for some of this property. Mrs. Whitmore agreement with duplexes of triplexes for the property under long range planning. Pam Carter, 4115 South 139th, clarified that Audrey Bullock's house on South 139th is currently zoned RM 1800. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING October 17, 1988 Page 6 PUBLIC HEARING Cont. Pre Annexation Zoning and Comp. Plan Amendments for the Foster Annexation area (Second Hearing) (cont.) RECESS: 9:00 p.m. -9:15 p.m. REPORTS LID #32 o /68 Thomas Whitley, 14240 41st Avenue South, owns three pieces of property and two businesses in the annexation area. One of his major concerns is what are the taxes going to be like after the annexation. Also, it con- cerns him that mobile homes are not allowed in Tukwila. If an existing one is destroyed he understands that it could not be replaced. This eliminates the use he has planned for his property. He understands this annexa- tion was started in April 1988 and wonders what the hurry is to get this through. Annexation should be looked at very closely because it is going to affect our taxes greatly. Dave Whitlow pointed out his property on the map and said that at this time they do not know how to develop this whole piece. It will depend on how roads and uti- lities can be developed. We should have the flexibility to decide with the Planning Commission and the City Council together at the time we want to propose a deve- lopment. Committing hard and fast right now is a mistake, it should be kept flexible. David Craig, 5306 South 137th, explained that their pro- perty is a buffer zone between the Terrace Apartments and Commercial. If their area is designated P -0 without cascading zoning that is not what the Task Force discussed. If we had known about this change, we would have asked for C -1 so we would have had some flexibi- lity. Eva Painter, 13526 53rd Avenue South, explained that they tried to sell their home as residential and could not sell it. Finally, through the County they were zoned RM 2400 and they put it up for sale again and it sold. The house was divided into four apartments but the owners could not make a go of it so they had to let it go. They need higher zoning in this area to make sale of their property desirable. There being no other comments from the floor, Mayor Van Dusen closed the Public Hearing. Council declared a recess. Mayor Van Dusen called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council back to order with all Council Members present. Council Member Moriwaki, Transportation Committee, reported that the engineers have discovered the sewer pipe installed under LID #32 is settling. It will take $30,000 more to correct the problem. The soil in which the pipe is installed is inadequate. Also, the pipe was mismeasured; they were short by 6 It will take $4,000 to correct this. We are responsible for these projects. John McFarland, City Administrator, explained that test borings were taken on either side of the street but not in the middle. It appears that there is a vain of peat that the pipe has been placed over and there was no way to determine visually that the peat was there. Because of vibration of traffic over the street, there has been some settlement. The consultant has proposed a solution TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING October 17, 1988 Page 7 REPORTS LID #32 Cont. Reservoir Right -of -Way Telephone survey of businesses by Chamber ADJOURNMENT 9:50 p.m. and the contractor will be back this week to repair it. The pipe has settled and the system will not work the way it is now. We want to get this line repaired before the Christmas traffic starts. This is the No. 1 priority in the Public Works Department. Lawrence Hard, Attorney, reported that they are still negotiating with the Sweeneys for the right -of -way through their property for the reservoir. The City is taking a firm stand; the offer is a good one. Council President Harris reported that Council had received a letter from the Chamber about a telephone survey to the business relating to annexation and incor- poration. This survey was done as part of their contract with the City. As part of this, they had a question relating to the Mayor's salary. It was suggested that Council should have reviewed the questions prior to the survey. The Chamber said they will give the results to Council prior to release. If Council is not pleased, they would not want it released. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. Gary L. Van Dusen, Mayor axine An erson, City Clerk