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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-11-14 Committee of the Whole MinutesNovember 14, 1977 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION Request for Waiver Permit to build 48 unit apartment on 65th Ave. So. at approx. So. 151st (Schneider Const.) MINUTES /99/ Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers Council President Hill called the Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting to order. GEORGE D. HALL, PHYLLIS D. PESICKA, DANIEL J. SAUL, DWAYNE D. TRAYNOR, GARY L. VAN DUSEN. Council President Hill excused Councilman Bohrer as he was out of town. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY PESICKA, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 24, 1977 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED. Kjell Stoknes, OCD Director, said the Schneider Construction Company had applied for a building permit for a 48 -unit apartment complex located on the east side of 65th Avenue South between the Maplecrest Apartments and Canyon Estates. Two structures are proposed: one with 18 units, the other with 30 units. The size of the site is 2.2 acres. The property is currently zoned R -4 and RMH. The proposed density of the project is consistent with current zoning. Mr. Stoknes said the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map designates the site as medium density residential. This designation allows up to 16 units per acre in duplexes, triplexes, or fourplexes. The appli- cant proposes to build 48 units in two structures, for an average density of approximately 22 units per acre. The proposal requires a waiver from Ordinance 1035. He said the applicant proposes to build the entire complex on the bench at the top of the slope. The wooded area on the steep slope will not be affected. A soils report has been obtained from applicant which indicates the site will support the proposed structures. Council President Hill said the density would be 21.6 units per acre. He said that is within the present land plans. Councilman Pesicka asked if the layout conforms to the open space ordinance. Mr. Stoknes said it does because of the steep hillside. Councilman Traynor asked if the waiver is granted will the Council have control over the type of structure and the materials that will be used. Mr. Stoknes said he thought that was not the intent of Ordinance 1035. Council President Hill asked if the builder had plans showing the appearance of the outside of the building. Mr. Schneider, applicant, showed drawings of his proposed apartment complex. He said the buildings were going to be broken up and jogged every modular or two. Mr. Schneider said the outside of the building would be siding. Council President Hill asked about additional expense of putting on overlapped siding. Mr. Schneider said it would depend on the type of siding that is used; you cannot buy cedar right now and when you can find it you cannot afford it. Councilman Gardner arrived at the meeting at 7:13 P.M. Councilman Traynor said he did not want to see the overlapped siding warped as it had on the Canyon Estates. He said when you look at the proposed plans you do not know how it is going to look when it is built or if the buildings will be maintained and kept in good condi- tion. Councilman Saul asked about greenery on the 20 foot strip along the street. Mr. Schneider said they have landscaping plans. Councilman Saul said the Canyon Estate and Maplecrest Apartments are taller than the proposed complex. He added that Staff recommends the waiver. Councilman Traynor said he did not want any more structures like the Canyon Estates built in Tukwila. Councilman Saul said everyone seems to like the apartments built by Graydon Smith. He asked if that material is more expensive. Mr. Schneider said it does not blend with his proposed type of structure as it is a contemporary style. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY PESICKA, THAT THE PROPOSED WAIVER BY SCHNEIDER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY BE ON THE NOVEMBER 21, 1977 AGENDA OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. TUKcWiIILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING November 14, 1977 Page 2 DISCUSSION Contd. Request for Waiver -Build duplex or triplex in area designated single family (52nd Ave. So. So. 151st) Toltec Builders Request for Waiver Jack Bryant for apt. complex at So. 160th and 53rd Ave. So. Report Sanitary sewer connection to Jim Patton residence /99 Kjell Stoknes, OCD Director, said Toltec Builders (Anton P. Skya, applicant) have applied for building permits for a single duplex and a single triplex on land located on the west side of 52nd Avenue So. near its intersection with South 151st Street. The size of the site is approximately 1/2 acre. He said the subject property is currently zoned RMH. The proposed project is within the density limits of RMH zoning. Mr. Stoknes said the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map designates the subject location as low- density residential (single family). Neither the density proposed nor the bulk of the proposed structures conforms to the low desnity residential classification. Mr. Stoknes said the site is located near the I -5 freeway on the east and near a designed and developed commercial area to the south. It is the intent of the policies of the Comprehensive Plan to create transition areas between low density residential districts and activity centers and because the Comprehensive Plan Map is by nature a general guidline rather than a specific statement, staff recommends waiver from Section 3.1 of Ordinance No. 1035. Councilman Traynor said he would like someone to contact the three houses in the area and see if they want to say something about the proposed project. Mr. Skya, applicant for the waiver, said the project will be deluxe units containing 1800 square feet of living space in each. They will have daylight basements. Councilman Pesicka said the planned buildings look nice and yards have been planned. Mr. Skya said there are tall poplars behind the buildings that break up the area. Mr.Skya said the whole area is high noise, the duplex and triplex will have double panes to shut out the noise. The homes in the area do not have them. He said it is not easy to get loans for single family buildings in high noise areas. MOVED BY PESICKA, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE PROPOSED WAIVER BY TOLTEC BUILDERS BE ON THE NOVEMBER 21, 1977 AGENDA OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. Mayor Bauch said he had read the Staff report and contacted the City Attorney regarding this matter. It was the opinion of the City Attorney that he issue a written legal opinion on the matter. MOVED BY PESICKA, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED REQUEST FOR WAIVER FROM RESOLUTION NO. 489 BY JACK BRYANT FOR APARTMENT COMPLEX AT SOUTH 160TH AND 53RD AVENUE SOUTH BE REFERRED TO THE CITY ATTORNEY FOR A LEGAL OPINION. CARRIED. Mayor Bauch said the Staff Report was distributed about 4:30 p.m. this date and the Council has not had an opportunity to read it. He said Alternative 5 is preferred and the quoted cost would be $5,600. He said the Pattons have not sei the Staff Report. Council- man Saul asked if the City could get some more bids. Mayor Bauch said they had called everyone they thought would be interested. He said the area to be worked on is beyond the reach of the City -owned back hoe so the City cannot do the job. Councilman Traynor asked if a back hoe could be rented that would reach. Mayor Bauch said they had already looked into that possibility and it was not feasible. Council President Hill said he thought the Council should study the Staff Report and go down and look at the situation. He said he would like to talk to the Pattons about the problem. Councilman Van Dusen said all of the figures on the alternatives were just up to the property line. Mayor Bauch said the City Attorney has said the City is liable for providing sewer service. Councilman Van Dusen said the Pattons had followed the direction of the Staff and had gone to the expense of having a drain field put in. He said he thought it was up to the City to connect the sewer for the Pattons. Mayor Bauch said the City authorized the drain field put in by the Pattons and he thought the City should be obligated to pay for that. Mrs. Patton, audience, said Gene Ekberg had done the work for them and he was reasonable. She suggested he be contacted to do the work. Mayor Bauch said the City is obligated to provide sewer service TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING November 14, 1977 Page 3 DISCUSSION Contd. Sanitary Sewer connection Jim Patton resi- dence contd. RECESS 8:00 -8:15 P.M. Interlocal Agreement for Housing inspec- tion services under Sec. 312 Housing Rehab. Program Prop. Res. Estab. Wage Salary Plan Prop. Res. setting forth City's position on Housing under Sec. 312 of the Housing Act of 1964 Prop. Ord. transfer- ring funds in the 1977 Budget /993 regardless of the cost. He said we have no authority in the City to issue continued use of a drain field, that is only done by the Health Department. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE MATTER OF THE SANITARY SEWER CONNECTION TO THE JIM PATTON RESIDENCE BE ON THE NOVEMBER 21, 1977 AGENDA OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. Mayor Bauch said he was told all residences in the area are hooked to the sewer. There is one lot owned by Burton Lutes and should a house with basement be built there it could be a problem. Burton Lutes, audience, said he owned the lot next to the Pattons and it can be hooked into the sewer if it is gravity flow. He said they can get an easement from the Pattons. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY PESICKA, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING RECESS FOR FIFTEEN MINUTES. CARRIED. The Committee of the Whole Meeting was called back to order by Council President Hill with Council Members present as previously listed. Mayor Bauch said this item was a duplication of the proposed Resolu- tion referred to in Item 8 of the Agenda. MOVED BY PESICKA, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT ITEM 6 OF THE AGENDA BE DELETED. CARRIED. Mayor Bauch recommended this item be tabled until after the City Council has met with the USTME employees. MOVED BY PESICKA, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE TABLED UNTIL THE COUNCIL HAS HAD A DISCUSSION WITH THE USTME EMPLOYEES, CARRIED. Kjell Stoknes, OCD Director, said a letter had been received stating King County has now contracted with the Housing Authority of King County to make available funds to lend to low and moderate income families for the rehabilitation of homes in accordance with the pro- visions of Section 312 of the Housing Act of 1964. This program is made available to the areas defined in the Housing Assistance Plan which include parts of unincorporated King County and to those cities and towns who wish to participate. Mr. Stoknes said the passing of the resolution would say Tukwila is interested in making this loan available and would authorize the Mayor to enter into an interlocal agreement with the County. Councilman Pesicka asked if this would require any personnel hours from the City. Mr. Stoknes said it would not require any hours from the City. Council President Hill said he thought there would be some citizens in Tukwila who would make use of this. MOVED BY PESICKA, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ON THE NOVEMBER 21, 1977 AGENDA OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. Mayor Bauch said this proposed ordinance was a housekeeping ordinance. Councilman Traynor asked if the Section 1 part for Municipal Court was money going out or coming in. Mayor Bauch said it is to pay the judge. There was not enough money to pay the judge and the extra labor is to pay the night clerk so we will not have to go into over- time. Councilman Traynor said during the last election campaign it was said the court was running in the red. Mayor Bauch said that is not true, the court is making money. Mayor Bauch explained the other sections of the proposed ordinance. Section 6, he said, is a transfer of monies within the Recreation Department to create a new line item that was not in there. It is the Bluff Street retaining wall. Kjell Stoknes, OCD Director, said on the Bluff Street retaining wall the lowest bid was $7,100 and $1,000 to trim the trees. Earlier, the sum of $5,000 had been established. He said they had contacted ten companies and got only two bids. The other bid was $13,000. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING November 14, 1977 Page 4 DISCUSSION Contd. Prop. Ord. transfer- ring funds in the 1977 Budget contd. Extended Unemploy- ment Ins. coverage for employees of the City Schedule dates for Hearings on the Preliminary Budget Prop. Res. Author. Mayor to execute an automatic response agreement with City of Kent EXECUTIVE SESSION 9:05 9:15 P.M. ADJOURNMENT 9:15 P.M. /999 MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ON THE NOVEMBER 21, 1977 AGENDA OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. Mayor Bauch said a letter had been received from the Employment Security Department stating Senate Bill 2480, passed by the State Leg- islature under Federal mandate, extends unemployment insurance cov- erage to certain groups of employees previously exclused by law. This has been appealed and may later be rescinded. If the Federal law is replealed the State law will be repealed. This coverage would also apply to part time employees if they work 680 hours a year. Mayor Bauch said he would be watching very closely so no part time employee would get more than 680 hours a year. He said we have two options; we can go ahead and pay a fixed part of 14% to the State and then the State takes care of everything, then after a couple of years the records are adjusted, according to experience, or you can pick up all of the unemployment costs yourself for the period that the person is unemployed. He said he preferred having the City pick up all of the unemployment costs rather than pay in the 14% fee. He said if the Council concurs he will have a resolu- tion drawn up and it could be on the agenda for the first Council meeting in December. The Council concurred with this plan. Mayor Bauch said the preliminary budget should be available to the public by November 18, 1977. He suggested a schedule be established so Department Heads and the public would know when each Department's budget would be discussed. Council President Hill suggested the following schedule: November 16 Revenue, Treasurer, Boards, and Commissions. November 17 Fire Department November 22 OCD November 28 Municipal Court, City Clerk, City Attorney, Non- depart- mental November 29 Police Department November 30 Public Works December 1 Revenue Sharing and Clean -up MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ON THE NOVEMBER 21, 1977 AGENDA OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. MOVED BY PESICKA, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE COUNCIL GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS FIREFIGHTERS NEGOTIATIONS. CARRIED. Those in attendance at the Executive Session in addition to Council Members was Mayor Bauch. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURN. CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED. Norrrra Booher, Recording Secretary