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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-02-14 Committee of the Whole MinutesFebruary 14, 1978 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING M I N U T E S CALL TO ORDER Council President Van Dusen called the Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting to order. ROLL CALL OF BOHRER, HARRIS, HILL, JOHANSON, SAUL, TRAYNOR, VAN DUSEN. COUNCIL MEMBERS APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 30, 1978, COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED. DISCUSSION Prop. Ord. reclassifying property located at NE corner of 65th Ave. Southcenter Blvd. from R -4 to C -1 Mayor Bauch stated the item under discussion was rezoned from R -4 to C -1 in 1973. The zoning and conditions were not implemented within four years so the zoning reverted back to R -4. The owner, James Huntington, has now applied for C -1 zoning to construct a professional office build- ing. When this was considered at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on January 23, 1978 it was the concurrence of the Council that a stipula- tion be placed on the zoning stating it would be granted only if the property was cleaned up, including removal of the concrete bulkhead. Mr. Huntington said when rezoning was granted before the Council had said they wanted all of the brush cut down, but someone had said if the concrete was removed all of the hill would end up in the sewer. Council- man Traynor asked Mr. Huntington if he planned to build in the near future. Mr. Huntington said he would build as soon as he could get tenants which would enable him to get financing. Councilman Saul said the intent of the Council was to eliminate the cement it is an eyesore. Councilman Traynor said we have expertise in -house who can determine whether or not the concrete can be removed without danger to the hill. Kjell Stoknes, OCD Director, said this determination could be made in- house. Mr. Hungtington said he did not want to go to the expense of having the concrete removed right away until he gets his loan and the contractor tells him it needs to be removed. He said he would like to get a bulldozer in to do all of the work at one time. Councilman Saul expressed the opinion that it could be removed for less than $1,000. He said there was no way the existing foundation could be used for another building. The street is the entrance to the residential area and it is an eyesore. Council President Van Dusen said the rezone would be granted if the clean up is accomplished in a reasonable length of time, the Council had considered 90 days. Chris Crumbaugh, audience, expressed the thought that the time limit could be a little longer if it presents a hardship to the applicant. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT DISCUSSION BE TABLED UNTIL MR. HUNTINGTON COMES BACK TO THE COUNCIL AND TELLS THEM HE IS EAGER TO BUILD. Councilman Hill said the property was rezoned for three years and nothinc was done. The only thing the Council has to use as a control on how the City looks is the restriction placed on building. He said the Council thinks this property should be C -l. He said the City is tired of the scars being left in the City. Councilman Traynor said the Counci would like to know what it will cost to have the property cleaned up and then they could make a decision as to the hardship it would be. Councilman Hill said the City has an ordinance that is enforced requirinc property owners to clean up unsightly lots. Mr. Huntington asked whose fault it would be if he took out the concrete and the hill slid down. Councilman Hill said the hill is too flat, that would not happen. Council President Van Dusen expressed the opinion that perhaps the stipulation in the ordinance should say 120 days to clean the lot, then if it has not been done the Council could review the case and see if Mr. Huntington has his financing and how close he is to removal of the concrete. *CARRIED, WITH TRAYNOR AND VAN DUSEN VOTING NO. 2 FC City Hall Council Chambers Councilman Bohrer said he was trying to allow some time for Mr. Hunting- ton to find out how much it is going to cost to remove the bulkhead, then he can contact Mr. Stoknes and tell him he is ready to have his rezone request considered. Mr. Huntington said his building would be 12,000 to 16,000 feet and estimated cost would be $600,000. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING February 14, 1978 Page 2 DISCUSSION Contd Prop. Outline of Rev. Zoning Ord. (per Formal Motion 78 -01) Ltr. Geo. S. Bush Co. re the use of Christian- son Rd. as access to their east side of whse. Prop. Res. adopting by ref. the "Annexation Policy Databook" and declaring the contents therein to be the policy of the City 020.57 Kjell Stoknes, OCD Director, explained the intent of the proposed Table of Contents. He said he would like an informal motion from the Council stating they concur with the Staff recommendations. Councilman Harris said she had thought there would be a new category entitled "Office Space." Mr. Stoknes said it would be inserted as Section 18.26. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE PROPOSED OUTLINE OF REVISED ZONING ORDINANCE. Chris Crumbaugh, audience, said he would ask consideration be given to a public hearing on the zoning before it starts to get public input. Mr. Stoknes said Staff had not intended to do that. Their intent was to go to the Planning Commission, then into work sessions, and then a public hearing. Mr. Crumbaugh said it would be good to get public input. That information could be used in making the decisions as the work progresses. Councilman Bohrer said the City has just gone through a two year process getting a comprehensive plan. He said he wondered if the general popu- lace would have much to say before it is all put together. Mr. Crumbaugh said all during the hearings on the comprehensive plan it was said that zoning would be considered later. He felt the public should get in on it from the beginning. Councilman Hill said the zoning could be divided into three categories: residential, commercial, and manufacturing. Councilman Traynor said since the Planning Commission would be handling it first, maybe they should be asked if they would like to have the public input. *CARRIED. Councilman Hill said the Council had unanimously agreed that Christian- son Road would never be used for ingress or egress. Mr. Gene Cameron, George S. Bush and Co., said at the time they wrote their letter of request on December 21, 1977 they were not aware of the fact that Christianson Road had been dedicated as a park road. He said they had abandoned the idea and taken on additional space to fit their needs. Councilman Harris said the Planning Commission had pointed out an alter- nate plan, such as a truck door in the rear of the building rather than the side. Mr. Cameron said a door in the rear would not be acceptable, a truck could not be put back there. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE COUNCIL CONCUR WITH STAFF RECOMMENDATION REGARDING THE USE OF CHRISTIANSON ROAD AS ACCESS TO THE EAST SIDE OF GEORGE S. BUSH AND COMPANY BUILDING. CARRIED. Councilman Johanson said he had found the draft to be a negative article and he did not agree with the policy statement. Mayor Bauch said there will be a Public Hearing on Noise and at the same time the "Annexation Policy and Databook" and use of the old City Hall building could be discussed. This way public input on the three items could be obtained. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT A PUBLIC HEARING BE HELD ON MARCH 22, 1978 AND THE FOLLOWING ITEMS BE CONSIDERED: NOISE, ANNEXATION POLICY AND DATABOOK, AND USE OF THE OLD CITY HALL BUILDING. Councilman Johanson said he thought the City did not need to annex to have "vitality." Councilman Harris said she had heard it said at semi- nars, if you are not willing to grow you will stagnate and die. She thought the City must be willing to put forth effort to give service to others. Mayor Bauch said the entire book was scoured at the Committe( of the Whole Meeting on January 30, 1978; there was a lot of input, and the book being considered is the amended version. Councilman Bohrer saic it is an important document, but if Council Members have any more input it should be considered. *CARRIED. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ANNEXATION POLICY AND DATABOOK BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ON FEBRUARY 27, 1978. CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING February 14, 1978 Page 3 DISCUSSION Contd. *CARRIED. Planning Committee Kjell Stoknes, OCD Director, explained that S M Investments (E. Mora, recommendations of applicant) applied for a building permit to construct a 30 unit condo density: (a) E. Mora minium. It was determined by the Planning Division that the proposed Waiver (30 unit Condo- building required a waiver from Ordinance No. 1035. The minium), So. 152nd Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map designates the subject site for low (b) E. Mora Waiver density and medium density residential use. He said the conclusions of (90 Unit Condominium)the Planning Commission was that the 30 unit condominium proposal is So. 152nd consistent with the current R -4 zoning of the property. Based on the finding that the property is designated approximately one -half medium and one -half low density residential on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map the total units allowed would be 21. He said the placement of the 30 unit structure on the northerly portion of the site (near the low density area) seems inconsistent with the purpose of the medium density "transition" area, i.e., to create a buffer between single family and apartment districts. The proposed number of units (30) does not appear to be consistent with that generally intended by the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map (21). Situated at the crest of the hill between the multiple family and single family districts, it is important that a transition in density and bulk be established in order to protect exist- ing residential development and the future integrity of that area planned for single family use. At the same time, development on the site should be situated so as to take advantage of the "buffer" oppor- tunity of the knoll. The Planning Commission recommended that the overall proposal does not seem to be consistent with the policies of the Plan or the general density guidelines of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map. It is the recommendation that a maximum of 21 units be allowed on the site. It is also recommended that the maximum number of units in any single structure be limited to four, with duplex or triplex development on the eastern portion of the site. Furthermore, it is recommended that any proposed structures be built far enough "down" from the crest of the knoll that they be mostly concealed if viewed from the single family residentail areas to the north. Mr. Stoknes, OCD Director, said with respect to the Mora waiver request for a 90 unit condominium at the end of south 152nd and just east of the Hampton Heights apartments, the size of the site is approximately 3 acres. According to the drawings submitted with the waiver applica- tion, South 152nd Street is proposed to be extended through the prop- erty with a cul -de -sac turn around. Presently, South 152nd Street is unimproved with a substandard right -of -way width. An LID has been formed for the improvement of South 152nd Street but legal problems have delayed the actual improvement of the street. Present zoning is R -4, low apartments. According to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan map, approximately 1.0 acre is designated high density, 1.5 acres medium density, and .5 acre low density residential. The site is located along the transition area between apartments and single family resi- dential development. This circumstance is borne out by the medium density designation which splits the property. It was the staff recom- mendation that a maximum of 60 units be allowed on the site. Further- more, it was recommended that the medium density transition area be firmly established on the eastern one -half of the property by the construction of duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes, bulk (and height) of structures diminishing as the east property line is approached. Councilman Bohrer said Tukwial has its share of low cost housing and what it needs now is good quality housing. People have said that is the reason they do not live in Tukwila, we do not have housing of the quality they would like to purchase or live in. Councilman Bohrer asked if the condominiums would be in the $25,000 classification. Mr. Mora, applicant, said they would cost $28,000 and up. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE E. MORA WAIVER REQUESTS BE ON THE FEBRUARY 21, 1978 AGENDA OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. Councilman Traynor said the Council could vote on the waiver but not on the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Mr. Stoknes said the Council could say they concur with the Planning Commission recommen- dation and then the developer can redesign if he wants to. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING February 14, 1978 Page 4 RECESS 8:55 9:05 P.M. Prel. Plat Glacier Indus. Pk. Interior of new City Hall Prop. Ord. Name custodian for Adv. Travel Expense Health Services Agreement Mobile Library Uplands Plat MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING RECESS FOR TEN MINUTES. CARRIED. The Committee of the Whole Meeting was called back to order by Council President Van Dusen with all Council Members present as previously listed. Kjell Stoknes, OCD Director, explained that Burlington Northern's Land Development Company has initiated platting procedures to subdivide the land area to facilitate development of the planned Glacier Industrial Park. The corporate boundaries of Tukwila and Renton coincide near the northwest portion of the planned industrial park. As such, the two individual portions of the park must be processed under the respec- tive jurisdiction's regulations. The Public Works Department has indi- cated that the extension of Renton's public utilities to service the Tukwila portion of the park will require a franchise agreement between the two cities to define the actual extent of service and the costs to Tukwila. Mr. Stoknes said the Planning Commission recommends the City Council approve the Preliminary Plat with the following stipulations: A written franchise agreement between Renton and Tukwila to define the extent of utility service and costs associated thereto must be executed. Design and construction of all utilities shall conform to Department of Public Works standards. Longacres Parkway shall be designed and constructed in accordance with City of Renton requirements. All rights of way shall be established for local streets in accordance with TMC, and shall include utility easements of 15 feet in width each side. All street improvements, except Longacres Parkway,shall conform to TMC. The land area noted as the P -1 Drainage channel shall be reserved on the Final Plat for public drainage purposes. Mr. Neil C. Kretzer, representing Burlington Northern, agreed to the stipulations. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT A RESOLUTION BE PREPARED AND IT BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE FEBRUARY 21, 1978 REGULAR COUNCIL MEET- ING. CARRIED. Mayor Bauch said the City is about ready to go to bid for the furnish- ings of the new City Hall. Presentations have been made to the Council by the interior decorators. A preliminary estimate has been made on the furnishings and the carpet estimate has been made. He said the upstairs will be all new furniture, downstairs is split up and the new furniture purchased two or three years ago will be used for the detec- tives. The interior decorator has used mainly earth tones. Mayor Bauch said he would be meeting with the interior decorator on Thursday, February 16, 1978 at 3 p.m. if any of the Council would like to be present during the discussions. Delivery of the furnishings will take about four months. He said dedication of the new City Hall will likely not be on July 1 as previously planned due to unavoidable delays. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE MAYOR SET THE DATE FOR CALL FOR BID FOR THE CITY HALL FURNISHINGS. CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE FEBRUARY 21, 1978 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE HEALTH SERVICES AGREEMENT BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE FEBRUARY 21, 1978 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. Councilman Traynor said he would like to know the volume of library business how many adults and how many children are availing themselves of library service. Mayor Bauch said when it was parked on the City parking lot every other Wednesday he noted many adults using it. Now it is parked at the school for the convenience of the school children. Mayor Bauch said he would like to bring a resolution to the Council stating the Bill Boeing property and the Uplands plat had put in a road and upgraded it. The City has been contacted by their attorney requesting they not dedicate the road to the City so they can amortize it. Mayor Bauch explained this would be advantageous to the City as they would not have to maintain the road. The Council concurred with the suggestion. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING February 14, 1978 Page 5 DISCUSSION Contd. Schneider Property "Spheres of Influence" Medic I Medical Coverage, USTME ADJOURNMENT 10:20 P.M. Norm Booher, Recording Secretary 060 Mayor Bauch said with regard to the Schneider property, he would have a soils test taken to see what an independent soils man says about the stability of the hill. He said he had walked the road back of Canyon Estates and he is concerned as to whether or not it is safe to put a building on the side of that hill. Councilman Bohrer said the consul- tant had only made one statement relating to the slope and that was to say the slope appeared to be stable. Mayor Bauch said a 20 inch hole will be drilled to test the compaction. Mayor Bauch reminded the Council that a King County representative would be in attendance at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on February 27, 1978 to discuss "Spheres of Influence." Mayor Bauch said he had received a contract from the hospital to sign for a one year period of time. It is for $163,000 and no mention is made as to how it is going to be funded. He said he was concerned about signing it. Mayor Bauch said he concurred with the motion passed last week by the Council that he explore all methods of funding Medic I. He said he had been trying all week to arrange a meeting with Mr. Spellman so he could discuss it with him. The Council concurred with the action the Mayor had taken. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT A RESOLUTION BE PREPARED GIVING USTME EMPLOYEES ONE HUNDRED PERCENT MEDICAL COVERAGE. CARRIED. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED. Mir