HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-06-19 Regular MinutesJune 19, 1978
7:00 P.M.
FLAG SALUTE AND
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL OF
COUNCIL MEMBERS
OFFICIALS IN
ATTENDANCE
MINUTE APPROVAL
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Recommendation for
water service and
parking for the
WEA and SPEEA
Projects,
Southcenter Blvd.
and 52nd Ave. So.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
M I N U T E S
Mayor Bauch, presiding, led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the
Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order.
Tukwila City Hall
Council Chambers
LIONEL C. BOHRER, GEORGE D. HILL, J. REID JOHANSON, DANIEL J. SAUL,
DWAYNE D. TRAYNOR,MABEL HARRIS, GARY VAN DUSEN, Council President.
LAWRENCE E. HARD, Deputy City Attorney; KJELL STOKNES, OCD Director:
MAXINE ANDERSON, City Clerk; TERENCE MONAGHAN, Public Works Director,
HUBERT CRAWLEY, Fire Chief.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 5, 1978, BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. MOTION
CARRIED.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE VOUCHERS BE ACCEPTED AND
WARRANTS BE DRAWN IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AMOUNTS. MOTION CARRIED.
Current Fund
Golf Course Special Revenue
Street Fund
Fed. Shared Revenue
City Hall Construction
Water Fund
Sewer Fund
Vouchers No. 6178 6327
PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS AND SIMILAR MATTERS
6178 6274 47,371.11
6275 6327 21,262.91
6276 6292 2,847.77
6293 6299 20,062.84
6300 6303 122,930.59
6304 6316 4,854.25
6317 6326 9,857.48
$229,186.95
Terence Monaghan stated that he was notified by the manager of Water
District 125 that the commissioners met and voted not to ask the City
for a purveyors agreement for temporary water service to the proposed
WEA and SPEEA Projects located at the corner of Southcenter Boulevard
and 52nd Avenue South.
Kjell Stoknes, OCD Director, addressed the request from the developers
of the WEA and SPEEA Projects to use the public right -of -way to the
west of the property for development of a private parking lot. At the
time of submission of the site plan, the applicants apparently were
under the assumption that they owned more property than they actually
do. Mr. Stoknes recommended that the City Council not authorize the
location of any private parking facilities on public rights -of -way for
this property. This right -of -way fits into the 60 -foot corridor for
roadway improvements and will be needed at some time in the future.
Also, it is not parking that is needed to develop this project.
There is 20 feet of right -of -way needed on a portion for the proposed
street improvement but the Planning Commission could require this
as a condition of approval for a Conditional Use Permit and it could
be obtained prior to the issuance of the Building Permit. Councilman
Van Dusen asked what the specific reason for not allowing them this
temporary parking would be? It has been built into the plans. The
development of the 60 -foot right -of -way is a long way down the road.
Mr. Stoknes said it is a policy matter, and it could become precedent
setting. Councilman Van Dusen stated that the City can never lose
this right -of -way through adverse possession. Attorney Hard agreed
that a person cannot take property away from a governmental agency
by adverse possession. Councilman Johanson reminded Council that they
have been asked by another developer for permission to use the right
of -way. This would be the same thing.
Mayor Bauch noted the differences in the two situations. One is on
a right -of -way that could be used within the next five to ten years.
The other is property that could be turned back but it would cause
so many problems at the present time it would just muddle the situation.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
June 19, 1978
Page 2
PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS AND SIMILAR MATTERS
Recommendation for
water service and
parking for the
WEA and SPEEA
Projects,
Southcenter Blvd.
and 52nd Ave. So.
Cont.
Councilman Van Dusen stated that he thinks they are the same and he
asked Attorney Hard for an opinion. Attorney Hard said there are two
things to ask: first, can you do it? The City has the authority to do
it. Second, should you do it? It is a matter of policy are you
going to be bound by it? It might be precedent setting. He
advised Council not to do it at all; preserve the public right -of -way.
Councilman Saul said Council should vote on each one on its own merit.
We shouldn't have to have a reason why we voted one way and then vote
forever that way. In this case, one involves a safety factor on
an egress while the other is just additional parking.
Attorney Hard stated that the facts may be different and justify a
different act, but in the future, you may get someone between these two
facts and they will obviously argue for the one closest to their situ-
ation.
Councilman Hill said the City has always had the policy to hold on to
any right -of -way, because you never know when you might need it.
Councilman Van Dusen said you need to set a policy and try to follow
it.
MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE OCD DIRECTOR. "It is recommended that the City
Council not authorize the location of any private parking facilities
on public rights -of -way for this property. Further, it is recommended
that this type of proposal be discouraged in the future and that the
City be consistent in the application of this policy."
Councilman Bohrer asked if the applicant needs to redesign his project
to meet the code on the number of parking stalls? Mr. Stoknes said
they only need to design one more parking stall. Councilman Bohrer
stated, if the request is granted, Council is granting a benefit
to an individual from public property. It is not something that every-
one is free to use.
MOTION CARRIED WITH HILL AND VAN DUSEN VOTING NO.
MOTION CARRIED.
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Design Services Terence Monaghan, Public Works Director, recommended that Council
for Southcenter Blvd.- engage U.R.S. Company as the design consultants for Southcenter Boule-
Phase II and Phase III yard Phase II and Phase III projects. Phase II is from 65th Avenue
South to Interurban Avenue. Phase III is for the portion of Southcenter
Boulevard between 65th Avenue South and 62nd Avenue South.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT COUNCIL APPROVE THE
RECOMMENDATION OF TERRY MONAGHAN AND ENGAGE U.R.S. COMPANY FOR DESIGN
SERVICES FOR PHASE II AND PHASE III OF SOUTHCENTER BOULEVARD.*
Councilman Bohrer asked why the survey costs for the two projects
are approximately equal? The terrain to the west is much easier
and smaller than that going to the east. Mr. Monaghan explained
that the City will be paying for only the man -hours of survey time
necessary.
Councilman Bohrer said he also expected construction costs to be
more to the east than to the west. Mr. Monaghan said that is correct.
The $150,000 estimate for the west is probably high and the $173,000
for the east side is probably low. You will be paying on final
construction costs on the portion to the east. The portion to the
west will be based on the final construction estimate made at the
time the design is complete.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
June 19, 1978
Page 3
ORDINANCES
Ordinance #1060
regulating the
construction,
maintenance, and
operation of a
cable communication
system.
R -1, R -2, R -3, and
R -4, (south of the
elementary school)
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MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED.
Deputy City Attorney Hard read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila
regulating ',the construction, maintenance, and operation of a
cable communications system within the City of Tukwila, Washington,
establishing and defining terms, conditions, rates and charges,
requirements, obligations and duties, and setting forth penalties.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1060 BE
ADOPTED AS READ.
Councilman Bohrer said he noted that the City of Issaquah runs their
own TV system and were granted the right to do this by the Superior
Court. At the present time, Tukwila is assisting in the cost to
underground the TV cables so the City owns the conduit and the wires.
Mayor Bauch asked Attorney Hard for his opinion on the clause
concerning the selling, leasing, or repairing of television sets by
the cable industry. Attorney Hard said that basically it is not
illegal for the City to pass this clause. The purpose of it seems to
be to protect the interest of persons already in the business of
repairing TV sets. It is a lawful clause if Council wants to include
it.
Councilman Bohrer asked who will install the conduits and cables under
the 1978 Undergrounding Program and was told the City will as they have
done before. He wondered if the citizens in Tukwila get a lower rate
because of the City participation and was told no.
Councilman Bohrer suggested that the City should consider getting
totally into the TV business.
Mayor Bauch reminded Council that the TelePrompTer franchise has
at least ten more years to run. He explained that the City has no
ordinance now regulating Cable Communication Systems.
Councilman Bohrer, referring to Section 7, Page 5, said he is
reluctant to establish the franchise term of 15 years and again
suggested the City get into the business.
Councilman Traynor said this section gives the City the power to
terminate the franchise if the company isn't proving the service.
Mayor Bauch said this is a housekeeping ordinance to give the City the
procedures to regulate the cable industry.
MOTION CARRIED WITH BOHRER AND HILL VOTING NO.
Ordinance MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
reclassifying property READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED.
from R -1 and R -3 to
Deputy City Attorney Hard read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila
reclassifying certain property from R -1 -12.0 and R -3 to R- 1 -9.6, R -2,
R -3 and R -4 within the City of Tukwila as contained in the Planning
Division Master File No. 78 -06 -R.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED
AS READ.
Councilman Johanson asked Council to consider the egress point on
this development, it goes directly onto South 153rd. If they use
153rd, it will rob us of our residential atmosphere that Council
has previously decided we should be able to maintain. If you are
going to run the egress out that way then do not down -zone us to R -1.
He said he has found that the Planning Commission did not discuss a
loop system that would egress out 152nd on the west side of the hill.
He asked Council to consider a loop system that would exit only onto
South 152nd to the west.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
June 19, 1978
Page 4
ORDINANCES Cont.
Ordinance
reclassifying property
from R -1 and R -3 to
R -1, R -2, R -3, and
R -4, (south of the
elementary school)
Cont
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Mr. R. W. Thorpe, R. W. Thorpe and Associates, stated he has worked
the project for a year and one -half now and feels that the question
of access to 152nd was discussed and rediscussed with every department
head and the Planning Commission. He said they have some design
suggestions that would tend to move traffic down 62nd rather than
allow them to go down South 153rd. He reminded Council that there are
already 400 units of apartments existing on South 152nd. By providing
through access,this development would go through that area or, if
both ends were open, that traffic could come east and exit on 62nd
or 153rd. He said they want to work with the City on the design
of 62nd.
Mr. Leonard Milbrandt stated that it is possible, through the
design of the intersection, that the traffic could be routed without
the capability to turn onto South 153rd.
Councilman Bohrer said that the intersection under discussion
has been described as probably the worst corner in town. He
asked if this project fixes the corner or casts it in concrete
so the City has to live with it forever?
Mr. Milbrandt said that not knowing the status of South 153rd makes
it difficult to propose design solutions.
Mr. Terence Monaghan, Public Works Director, stated that 62nd Avenue
South is to be improved by LID in 1979 and that 20 feet will be
acquired along South 153rd to improve it to the full width at the same
time. Sometime in the future the opening up of 62nd as a through
street should be considered but it may never be a reality.
Councilman Johanson said he understands that the development south
of South 153rd (Black Development) is also proposing an exit onto
South 153rd.
Councilman Traynor said he would like someone to show him the need for
more high density living in the City. He stated he walked the entire
hillside, studied the plans and the location of the trees and it
looks like the entire hillside will be scraped. He further looked
at the plans for the Black Development and suggested that Council
should take a look at both plans.
Mr. Thorpe stated that an economic feasibility study shows the vacancy
rate in South King County is less than one percent and a three percent
vacancy is normal. There is a housing problem. Basic housing costs
in this area are running $50,000. The housing in this project is
proposed to start at a low $40,000. You have seen more work put into
a zoning issue right here than you have ever seen. He stated that they
have tried to show good faith. The market does support this type of
development.
Councilman Traynor again stated he is not convinced we need more high
density living. Councilman Bohrer said the EIS says that 66 percent
of the people in Tukwila live in high density dwellings and this
is exactly opposite to all of King County:
Mr. Thorpe discussed the proposed density of their development.
Councilman Hill asked how you determine whether all of the rest of
Tukwila should be single family. The multiple and single should be
able to live in harmony. He stated that the older residents who no
longer want to maintain their homes should be able to move into
condominiums in Tukwila.
Councilman Harris stated that we are over stocked with high density
rental units, but this is the first real condominium unit that has
come into town, and she said she was pleased with it. It will be
home -owned instead of all transient.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
June 19, 1978
Page 5
ORDINANCES Cont.
Ordinance
reclassifying property
from R -1 and R -3 to
R -1, R -2, R -3, and
R -4, (south of the
elementary school)
Cont.
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Councilman Traynor said it is high density living no matter what
you call it. Take a look at the traffic it is going to generate.
I don't want to wish, on any single family home, this kind of density.
The only alternative I can see is to cut South 153rd off; don't make
it through. We can not just look at this development, we have to
take a look at the whole area when we talk about traffic density.
Mr. Milbrandt stated that there are 44 units proposed for the Black
Development, 188 on ours and, based on the size of the property,
probably no more than 44 on the Emke property. This makes approxi-
mately 300 units exiting down 62nd compared to the 400, with a
potential of 200 more, exiting down South 152nd. This gives you a
feeling for your traffic flow. It is a good idea to isolate the
single family and exit all the multiple down 62nd. A study in BellevuE
shows that people with families are buying condominiums, because they
can't afford single family homes any longer. This is the type of
life style that people are looking for that can't get into a single
family house. I would think you would want to encourage people to
buy property and take an active interest in the community. The whole
hillside will not be scraped; 52 percent of the site is open space.
Of this, 2.56 acres to the front will be retained in its natural state.
This will be an addition to the City we will all be proud of.
Councilman Saul stated that it is going to be a nice development, but
on the other hand, he said he felt a responsibility to the people who
already live there. If Council passes this, we are going to have to
look at the single family area and tell the people they can't be
single family anymore.
Councilman Bohrer said there are a number of things he likes about the
project the condominium aspect, the open space, the trails and
some of the buildings. He continued that he also has a great deal of
problem with it, particularly with the Environmental Impact Statement.
It does not really treat fairly what he considers the environmental
impacts and what Council has considered before. It is described as
being on the south face of the Tukwila hill. It is not; it is on
the crest of the south hill. Councilman Bohrer discussed the view
of the proposed buildings from the various sides. Looking at the
vegetation, there are a lot of deciduous trees that will lose their
leaves for part of the year and do no screening. The impression is
not going to be that the trees have been preserved but rather, where
the hillside has been stripped. When Council was considering the
Comprehensive Plan Map, there was discussion on where the dividing linE
should be between single family and multiple family residences. At onE
time, we were saying it should be set down over the crest of the hill.
This one really moves it back over the crest. When we consider this
development, we have to consider all of the surrounding properties.
And finally, why are we here without a waiver to Ordinance No. 1035?
Ordinance 1035 says that an area that has a designation of being
environmentally sensitive requires a waiver.
Mayor Bauch explained that this is a rezone action; Ordinance No. 1035
does not preclude someone asking for a rezone.
Mr. Stoknes said that was intended for the time when a building permit
is applied for. If taken literally, it could come back to Council
again, but it should be considered in the approval of the rezone.
Mayor Bauch explained that this rezone has to be in conformance with
the Comprehensive Plan or the Plan has to be amended.
Councilman Bohrer said his interpretation is that it is not in
compliance with the map. There is no place in the material furnished
that the contours of the Comprehensive Plan Map are overlayed with
the contours requested in this rezone.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
June 19, 1978
Page 6
ORDINANCES Cont.
Ordinance
reclassifying property
from R -1 and R -3 to
R -1, R -2, R -3, and
R -4, (south of the
elementary school)
Cont.
2/6c6
Mr. Thorpe stated that this has been reviewed with both the Planning
Commission and the Council. As the Planning Director noted, the
original Comprehensive Plan was done from aerials shot when there was
considerable vegetation. There is significant error in those.
A complete survey by their engineers determined where the ridge line
is. He explained that he went to the Planning Staff and made the
specific request for a determination on the issue of the ridge line.
He was told that it had been discussed, and their plan (proposed
development) was in general compliance with the Comprehensive Plan.
It has been designed so that the ridge line runs right down where
the four plexes and duplexes are. We all sat through this several
times while you discussed the Comprehensive Plan, and you talked
about the very issues you are talking about tonight. I was under
the impression when the plan was adopted that it was your intent to
guide the City. Now we are back with a proposal we thought complied
with the Comprehensive Plan. Now we are going back to the question
as to whether we are compatible with the Comprehensive Plan.
Councilman Bohrer said it is his interpretation that we have, in this
proposal, an advocates' interpretation of the Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Stoknes discussed the location of the high, medium, and low
density areason the Comprehensive Map. He said the applicant
demonstrated that the knolls are actually further north and, through
the policies, the lines should be further north. Based on their
contour maps, staff felt it was a reasonable interpretation of the
Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Commission supported this.
Councilman Traynor said he looked at the drawing and that was what
he meant.
Councilman Hill said he thought it was from the ridge line. Where
it shows on the map is where we thought it was but, if actually
it is further north, he said he thought it was Council's intention
to follow the ridge line.
Councilman Bohrer said he is not disbuting where the ridge line
is, but Council said they will consider where they think the ridge
line is and will draw the contours for the densities with that as
a reference but not rigidly prescribed as the ridge line.
Councilman Traynor said he is concerned about the fire flows. Maybe
this problem should be addressed now.
Councilman Hill asked if this wouldn't be settled at the time they
get the building permit.
Hubert Crawley, Fire Chief, said the thing to take into considera-
tion is that the project may have to be altered due to inadequate
fire flows. We don't know whether the water is there or not.
Mr. Dave Halinen, engineer for TRIAD and Associates, explained the
location of the four water mains in the area of the site. They are
proposing that the four mains be linked to improve the fire flows.
A detailed study to determine the exact flow that could be obtained
would be expensive, and they felt it shouldn't be taken on by the
applicant at this time. Since neighboring developments would
benefit by the study, it would be reasonable for the City to
participate and then charge the neighboring properties when they
obtain a building permit. If the fire flow is found inadequate,
there are other alternatives. This problem is not unworkable.
Attorney Hard asked everyone who speaks to identify themselves and
give their address.
Councilman Johanson said he knows it has been a policy of the City
for a long time and that is, developers develop in total. If they
need something additional, they develop it.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
June 19, 1978
Page 7
ORDINANCES Cont.
Ordinance
reclassifying property
from R -1 and R -3 to
R -1, R -2, R -3 and
R -4, (south of the
elementary school)
Continued.
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Mr. Halinen said they are not asking the City to increase the
facilities for this development. It was just a suggestion if a
study was necessary.
Councilman Van Dusen said his input to the discussion is tying down
some of the stipulations to the ordinance. He sighted Item f on
"Planning Commission review" and said the type of building materials
the applicant is going to use is missing. This would give them
some type of a guide to review by.
Mr. Leonard Milbrandt, representing the Architects, McClarty and
Johnson, said the construction is Type 5 which is wood frame
construction. The duplexes and fourplexes are Type 5N (nonrated).
This is standard residential construction. The higher density
buildings are one -hour. This is also normal construciton. Councilman
Van Dusen said if this is in the code he doesn't want to include it.
What kind of exterior? Mr. Milbrandt said in the R -2 and R -3 zones
they would have wood siding of a lapboard nature. Cedar shingles
are indicated in the duplex zone. The R -3 zone would have diagonal
cedar siding. The R -4 zone, building Type C, would have wood siding
also. The three major buildings would be a combination of stucko
and wood.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE TYPES OF BUILDING
MATERIALS BE INCLUDED IN SECTION f.
Councilman Bohrer said that Section f, to him, already says Planning
Commission review of building materials. Councilman Van Dusen
said he wants the type of material included. Councilman Johanson
said if your going to specify the material maybe you don't need
Planning Commission review.
ROLL CALL VOTE: YES HARRIS, HILL, SAUL, VAN DUSEN
NO BOHRER, JOHANSON, TRAYNOR.
MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Van Dusen said his next concern is the street. Mr.
Monaghan said it is proposed as a private access. We can require
that it be developed to certain standards.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE PRIMARY NORTH /SOUTH
ROAD, BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SITE AND ENDING AT
THE CUL -DE -SAC AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SITE, SHOULD BE
CONSTRUCTED TO STANDARDS REQUIRED IN THE TUKWILA SUBDIVISION CODE.
Councilman Traynor asked if this motion would foul -up the site plan.
Mr. Stoknes pointed out the motion said "should This would give
Public Works the option to allow for deviation. Councilman Johanson
asked if this sets the road in that position? Councilman Van Dusen
said NO. Councilman Johanson did not agree.
Mr. Halinen, TRIAD associates, expressed concern about including
the road since the Public Works Department would have sufficient
review authority. He is concerned that things might become rather
inflexible. Mr. Monaghan sighted the minimum standards and
suggested amending the motion to add "upon approval of the site plan."
Councilman Johanson said when the street was recommended as a through
street it was presented by Staff. This was Staff talking. He said
he would like to think he was speaking for the citizens that live
there and that is to limit access in residential areas. He is
concerned about leaving this decision to Staff. Councilman Traynor
said that one of the criteria in reviewing street plans has been
to eliminate the through streets to keep traffic from taking a
short cut across the hill. Mr. Stoknes clarified that the Planning
Staff and Planning Commission were both of the same opinion on the
circulation of this street.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
June 19, 1978
Page 8
ORDINANCES Cont.
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Ordinance Councilman Van Dusen and Councilman Harris agreed that the wording,
reclassifying property "upon approval of the site plan" be added to the motion.
from R -1 and R -3 to
R -1, R -2, R -3 and ROLL CALL VOTE: YES BOHRER, HARRIS, TRAYNOR, VAN DUSEN
R -4, (south of the NO HILL, JOHANSON, SAUL
elementary school) MOTION CARRIED.
Continued.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE UTILITIES BE
CONSTRUCTED TO CITY STANDARDS AND, WHERE NOT LOCATED IN PUBLIC
RIGHT -OF -WAY, AN ACCESS AND MAINTENANCE EASEMENT SHALL BE PROVIDED
TO THE CITY.
Councilman Traynor stated it is obvious that this development has
to have hydrants and you have to have access.
Mr. Monaghan said the site plan and utility plan have not been
developed. Until we have a site plan it is conceivable that some
of the utilities we have to maintain will be located off the traveled
right -of -way. If they are not dedicated to the City, we should
have easements. Councilman Hill said he is concerned about the
City having to maintain the utilities right up to the buildings.
Mr. Monaghan said this doesn't obligate us, just provides the
mechanism to obtain the right -of -way if it is necessary. Councilman
Harris stated that this is quite important. This is not going to
be a one owner apartment complex. Mr. Halinen said they will loop
the system therefore he assumed the lines would be dedicated to the
City and the City would have easements for maintenance.
MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE STREET AND UTILITIES
BE DEDICATED TO THE CITY AFTER THEY ARE CONSTRUCTED AND ACCEPTED.
Attorney Hard said he is getting concerned because this is only
an ordinance to rezone the property. You are putting restrictions
on that are more properly handled some other way. For example, you
maybe requiring that the arterial be located there. Worried that you
are going beyond the proper domain of this ordinance. At this
point your talking only about a rezone. Your function is to be
sure that the public's health, safety and welfare is protected.
Your job is to be sure they will be.
Mr. Monaghan suggested that Council could authorize the Public Uorks
Director to require a dedication of the street in the interest of
the City. Mayor Bauch said he thought the street should be built
to City standards but they don't necessarily have to dedicate it
to the City. If the people want to control the street they should
have the right.
MOTION FAILED
Councilman Van Dusen made a motion (but failed to receive a second)
that a ten foot public access be provided to the City on the northeast
portion of the property connecting 62nd Avenue South to Tukwila
Elementary School. Mr. Thorpe said this had been discussed and was
all right with them.
Councilman Traynor commented that Council is now back to the
original motion. He has looked at the Comprehensive Land Use Map
and, no way, can he relate this rezone request to the map. Councilman
Van Dusen said that if you look specifically at the map that is
right but if you look at the goals and policies it is a different
story. Councilman Saul asked if this property was ever more than
R -1 and was told a portion was R -3.
Attorney Hard told Council that they are required by a recent
opinion of the Supreme Court to specifically state the reason
or conclusion for theiraction. You can not simply vote yes or no
on this ordinance.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
June 19, 1978
Page 9
ORDINANCES Cont.
Ordinance ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS AMENDED:
reclassifying property
from R -1 and R -3 to
R -1, R -2, R -3 and
R -4, (south of the
elementary school)
Continued.
RECESS:
9:45 P.M.
9:55 P.M.
Ordinance #1061
Requiring the
installation of
smoke detectors.
BOHRER NO, my reasons are:
1. I do not find the zoning requested in compliance with the
Comprehensive Land Use Map.
2. I do not think the environmental impact statement addresses
adequately a number of factors. One of these is drainage.
3. A large part of the site will be cleared and the views from the
single family areas will be buildings, not vegetation.
4. I do not feel we have adequately resolved the issue of access
to the development. In terms of the policies of the Comprehensive
Plan, the applicant has not proven that he is adequately avoiding
development on steep slopes.
HARRIS YES, because I think the intent of the Comprehensive Plan
was to follow the curve of the ridge.
HILL YES, I'll agree that there are some points that need
clarification but I don't feel that these can't be worked out
by the Staff and the Developer. When the Comprehensive Plan was
adopted there was a question on the ridge line in this area. The
development is one of the best I've seen in the City. It makes a
transition from high density to low. I'll agree there has got to
be some way to work out the traffic flow down 62nd. I think it
would be a good project.
JOHANSON NO, some of the reasons, I've already stated, for
relocating the egress road. It does affect individual areas and
creates less than a desirable atmosphere in that particular area.
We have additional developments in the area that haven't been
addressed. After any rezone of this property, I lose some control.
The other areas have already been stipulated by Mr. Bohrer. I'm
concerned about the 16 percent grade. I just can't vote for it in
good faith.
SAUL NO, I feel most of the land has been R -1 and should remain so.
It is an encroachment on the hill residents. It does not follow
close enough to the Comprehensive Plan.
TRAYNOR NO, it does not show the need for more high density
living in the City of Tukwila. It does not review the Comprehensive
Plan.
VAN DUSEN YES, because I feel it follows the goals and policies
of the Comprehensive Plan. They have presented an excellent plan
that a lot of work and thought went into. Also, economic situations
are going to require this kind of developments.
MOTION FAILED: 4 NO 3 YES
MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT COUNCIL RECESS FOR TEN
MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Bauch called the meeting back to order with all members
present as previously reported.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE
BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED.
Deputy City Attorney read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila,
Washington, requiring the installation of smoke detectors in new
and existing buildings.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1061 BE
ADOPTED AS READ.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
June 19, 1978
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ORDINANCES Cont.
Ordinance #1061
Requiring the
installation of
smoke detectors
Continued.
Ordinance #1062
Providing for
imposition of a
4% leasehold excise
tax.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #636
Designating the
Public Works
Director as the
official to certify
sanitary sewer
extensions.
Resolution #637
Honoring the memory
of Burton P. Lutes,
outstanding citizen,
former City Council-
man.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Finance Director's
Investment Report
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE ORDINANCE BE
AMENDED TO DESIGNATE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AS THE ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY.
Hubert Crawley, Fire Chief, questioned if it was necessary to
include it in the ordinance. Mayor Bauch stated this might cause
confusion as the U.B.C., under the Building Department, covers
all new buildings. There is quite a range of responsibility
between the Building Department and the Fire Department. Councilman
Van Dusen asked if the Fire Department doesn't check all smoke
detectors in new buildings. Chief Crawley said they do it but
it is under the building code.
MOTION FAILED.
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Councilman Bohrer explained that on May 22nd the ordinance was sent
to the Public Safety and Health Committee, then back to Council
on June 12th where a Public Hearing was set for June 26th. Since
the Public Hearing has not been advertised, he said he didn't
believe a Public Hearing was absolutely essential and he had no
problem with the alternatives selected by Countil Part of the
reason for the Public Hearing was for public education.
Councilman Bohrer suggested a motion to substitute the word "alarm"
for'Uetector" in the ordinance. There was no second.
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT THE PROPOSED
ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED.
Deputy City Attorney Hard read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila
providing for imposition of a 4% Leasehold Excise Tax.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1062
BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION
BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED.
Deputy City Attorney Hard read a resolution of the City of Tukwila,
Washington, designating the Public Works Director as the official
to certify sanitary sewer connections and extensions.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 636
BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION
BE READ. MOTION CARRIED.
Deputy City Attorney Hard read a resolution of the City of Tukwila,
Washington, honoring the memory of Burton P. Lutes, outstanding
citizen, former City Councilman.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 637 BE
ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Harris read the investment report submitted by Mr. Ron
Swanson, Finance Director.
Investment activity for the month of May was as follows:
Investments Sold $1,894,500
Investments Purchased $1,825,000
Interest Income 24,354.86
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
June 19, 1978
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DEPARTMENT REPORTS Cont.
Continue July 3
regular council
meeting to
July 5
MISCELLANEOUS AND FURTHER AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Golf Tournament
Construction Mess
Community Affairs
Committee Meeting
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF JULY 3 BE CONTINUED TO JULY 5. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Bohrer announced the "Duffers and Hackers" Golf Tournament
is scheduled for August 5. The committee decided to invite all
residents of the City and make it an open tournament to play and have
a good time.
Councilman Johanson said that at the construction site at 65th Avenue
South and Southcenter Boulevard, there are scraps of wood, dirt
and debris on the sidewalk and road. He asked that it be brought to
their attention for cleanup.
Councilman Traynor reported that the Community Affairs Commiteee will
meet Wednesday. They will discuss the use of old city hall and
the location for basketball hoops.
Cleanup Day Mr. Leo Sowinski, audience, announced cleanup day for the McMicken
Heights Park on Saturday, June 24, and everyone is invited to attend.
Introduction of Mayor Bauch introduced Ray Doll of the Public Works Department,
Ray Doll, Maintenance Division. He is the newly elected Shop Steward for the
Maintenance Teamsters.
Department
ADJOURNMENT
10:23 P.M. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL ADJOURN.
Mayor Ed such
"CTtt. Clerk Maxine Anderson
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