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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-04-23 Committee of the Whole MinutesApril 23, 1979 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS APPROVAL OF MINUTES AUDIENCE COMMENTS 56th Ave. So. Street Remodeling. DISCUSSION Tow Truck Rates d93/ TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL City Hall COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Council Chambers M I N U T E S Council President Bohrer called the Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting to order at 7:20 p.m. L. C. BOHRER, GEORGE D. HILL, J. REID JOHANSON, DAN SAUL, DWAYNE D. TRAYNOR, GARY L. VAN DUSEN. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 9, 1979 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED. Ernest Dahl, audience, representing property owners on 56th Avenue South, said they have reviewed the street that is being remodeled and it will be lowered 21/2 feet. The property owners feel it will devalue their property, upset their driveways, lose parking, and generally throw the appearance of their homes off balance. He said he understood the action to be taken would be for the City Council to tell the contractor not to take it down so deep. Councilman Traynor asked why it is necessary to go down so deep? Mr. Dahl replied they are trying to cut the hill down for sight distance, although there has never been an accident there. Council President Bohrer asked if the original design was reviewed by the property owners before work was commenced. Mr. Dahl said the actual plan seemed not quite so drastic as the 22 foot cut that is being made. Council President Bohrer recalled that in 1977 there was a similar project where the storm drains and pipes were already in. He said he did not know if this project had progressed to that point or not. Councilman Hill suggested there be a Public Works Committee meeting on April 25. He suggested Mr. Monaghan, Public Works Director, and Mr. Hawkins, Project Engineer, meet with the committee to explain the project. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE 56TH AVENUE SOUTH STREET REMODELING BE REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. Councilman Johanson, Chairman of the Public Works Committee, said the matter would be discussed at the Wednesday, April 25, meeting of the committee. He said he felt if the residents want to maintain a certain grade that is what should be done. Council President Bohrer said in previous instances when streets have been lowered the drive- ways have been realigned at City expense. Mr. Dahl said he knew that was the policy of the City, but they would still like to have the street lowered only 6 or 8 inches. *CARRIED. Councilman Johanson suggested the Public Works Committee and those attending the committee meeting meet at the church parking lot at 4:30 on Wednesday, April 25, and they go to the project site. Councilman Saul said this matter came from the Community Affairs Committee. Mayor Bauch said he had been advised by the City Attorney that the City has the power to set tow truck fees within the City. Council President Bohrer noted the towing truck rates for the two towing companies within Tukwila were more for private impound than three other towing companies in nearby cities. It is $50 in Tukwila whereas it is $35 and $24.50 in neighboring communities. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED BACK TO THE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. Discussion continued with private impound definition explained as cars towed off private property. Mayor Bauch explained towing competition is limited in Tukwila, as there are only two towing companies operating within the City limits. He said with respect to the police impound, where the police call the towing company, the calls to the towing com- panies are rotated. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING April 23, 1979 Page 2 DISCUSSION Contd. Tow Truck Rates contd. RECESS 8:00 8:08 P.M. Prop. Annexation, 28 acres located south of So. 178th east of I -5. Mr. Melvin Dickey, Dick's Towing, said there are few calls for private impound. He said there had not been a car towed out of Southcenter in two years. Mr. Dickey explained they have more paper work to do on a private impound and that would explain the reason for the private impound rate to be higher than the police impound where the Police De- partment does the paper work. Mr. Dickey maintained that the City did not have a right to set the rates of a private industry. He said it is expensive to maintain storage yeards. *MOTION FAILED. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE TOW TRUCK RATES BE TABLED TO THE AGENDA OF THE MAY 7, 1979 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES. CARRIED. The Committee of the Whole Meeting was called back to order by Council President Bohrer with Council Members present as previously listed. Council President Bohrer stated the City Council had received a letter from Schneider Homes stating that they were considering annexation and wanted to discuss the subject with the City. Richard Wilson, attorney for Schneider Homes, said that Schneider Homes being the owner of at least 10% by assessed valuation of the area pro- posing annexation, was filing with the City of Tukwila their Notice of Intent to circulate petitions requesting annexation to the City of pro- perty adjacent to the City. He said the property is a parcel of about 28 acres located south of South 178th Street and east of I -5. Schneider Homes owns approximately 22 acres. Mr. Wilson stated that he also rep- resents the other property owners. He said the area would seek annexa- tion subject to the general indebtedness of the City. He said it was the intent of Schneider Homes to request medium density residential zoning and a similar comprehensive plan amendment from the Council pur- suant to the procedures set forth in RCW Ch. 35A.14. He said they con- template seeking zoning of various portions of the property as R -2, R -3, and R -4 under the Tukwila zoning code. He said they would like to meet with Council and planning staff to present the development proposal. Councilman Hill asked if they were interested in the planned unit devel- opment? Mr. Wilson said that is what they would like, if there were a planned unit development ordinance in the future they would like to tie into it. Kjell Stoknes, OCD Director, said it would be September before the planned unit development ordinance would be ready. Mr. Wilson replied that was longer than they were hoping for, but they would like to see zoning as soon as possible. Council President Bohrer said this specific piece of property has been discussed for the last three years and he wondered what new aspects are proposed. Mr. Wilson said he was not acquainted with past proposals as his client had just acquired the property. He said Schneider Homes would be happy to work with the Planning Department and they would prefer to do a planned unit development. Councilman Saul said Schneider Homes built nice homes, why do they want to go to multiple housing? Mr. Wilson said single family residences have become so expensive the average home owner cannot afford to buy. Councilman Harris said the objections to multiple homes in that area have been the steepness of the hillside and the inability of the roads to take the traffic. Councilman Hill said he understood all Schneider Homes is requesting at this time is that the matter be forwarded to the Planning Commission. He said the Council would see the plans before they go to the Boundary Review Board. Councilman Saul said when the comprehensive plan was developed a lot of consideration went into it and he did not know what could be presented now that would make the Council go against the comprehensive plan. He said he thought it is a wonderful area for residential housing. Mr. Wilson said they wanted the opportunity to try and convince the Council that multiple family housing should be in that area. He said they would like to see condominiums and duplexes that would be like single family units in an attached situation. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING April 23, 1979 Page 3 DISCUSSION Contd. Prop. Annexation, 28 acres located south of So. 178th east of I -5 contd. Capital Improve- ments to Foster Golf Course. y3 6 MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION BE FORWARDED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. Mayor Bauch said he thought the matter should go to the regular City Council Meeting where the Council will say whether or not they will allow the petition to be circulated. Councilman Saul asked what if the petitioners do not like the way the City zones the area. Mr. Wilson said they could then say whether or not they wanted to come in as it was zoned. Kjell Stoknes, OCD director, said a planned unit develop- ment would allow development of about seven single family units per acre. He said if a majority of the Council feels they do not want anything but single family unattached homes he would prefer not to take the matter through the channels. If the Council feels they would like some density, he would prefer an additional hearing. Mr. Stoknes said there is a clause that lets the City bring in land unclassified. Mr. Wilson said he thought the developer would not want to come in not knowing what the zoning will be. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION BE TABLED UNTIL THE MAY 7, 1979 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. Councilman Van Dusen suggested the Council get a ruling on this from the City Attorney. Mr. Stoknes recalled the procedure followed in the Segale request for annexation. Councilman Harris noted that private homes are being built in neighboring communities, but no one wants to build them in this area. Mr. Schneider, property owner, said many people cannot afford the homes that are presently built. He said these homes would be in the $100,000 class if they were private homes. He said they are trying to build housing that people can afford. *CARRIED, WITH HILL AND VAN DUSEN VOTING N0. Councilman Saul said the Community Affairs Committee met with Mr. Moore, Golf Management, and a meeting has been set up for May 16, 1979 at which time Papsco, Inc., and Mr. Moore will meet with the Committee and discuss an engineering design study for a sprinkling system for the golf course. He said they could supply an engineering design for $4,950. Mr. Moore would also like a 30' x 60' building for storage. Councilman Harris said Mr. Moore has applied for a liquor license and if it is granted they want to enlarge the clubhouse. If the liquor license is not granted they are not interested in enlarg- ing the clubhouse because they would not get a fast return on their investment. She said Mr. Moore had said the sprinkling system could be installed in phases. He had also suggested cart paths of blacktop or crushed rock. She said she had liked Mr. Moore's suggestion that trees be planted, but this would have to be done in the fall. Councilman Johanson said the Committee had favored the crushed rock for the paths, Mr. Moore had said they would furnish the design and labor if the City would furnish the material. Council President Bohrer said the contract with Mr. Moore requires that he furnish the City with plans of what he will do to the golf course. Mayor Bauch remarked that Mr. Moore could not make any changes without the approval of the Council. Councilman Harris remarked that even though the golf course is functioning at capacity, it has to be maintained or golfers will go elsewhere to play. She said as far as she is concerned the restaurant is secondary to the maintenance of the golf course. Council President Bohrer said the problem of the liquor license is holding up everything. Council President Bohrer said he would like to see a complete plan for capital improvement to the golf course, the total plan laid out. He said as soon as the committee has the complete plan they should present it to the City Council. Kjell Stoknes, OCD Director, said he had a draft prepared in his office that he would present if no plan is forthcoming from Golf Management. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING April 23, 1979 Page 4 DISCUSSION Contd. City Council Motion Council President Bohrer asked that a Council Motion be enacted, setting meeting time, setting the meeting time, place, and date for the four Standing place, and date for Committees. four Standing Committees. Full -time Mayor, salary, and compar- ison of City Council salaries with sur- rounding cities. RECESS 9:26 9:35 P.M. Prop. Zoning Ord. Sec. 18.18.030 through 18.20.080. COMMITTEE REPORTS Public Safety Committee ADJOURNMENT 10:45 P.M. J937 Chairman Johanson said the Public Works Committee would meet on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. at the City Hall. Chairman Van Dusen said the Public Safety Committee would meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. at the City Hall. Chairman Harris said the Finance and Personnel Committee would meet on Thursdays preceding the regular City Council Meeting at 4:30 p.m. at the City Hall. Chairman Saul said the Community Affairs Committee would meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays following the Committee of the Whole Meetings at 4:30 p.m. at the City Hall. Councilman Traynor requested that discussion on a full -time Mayor, the salary, and the comparison of the salaries of surrounding areas with that of Tukwila be considered at the May 14, 1979 Committee of the Whole Meeting. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES. CARRIED. The Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting was called back to order by Council President Bohrer with Council Members present as previously listed. The Council began the review of the zoning ordinance with Section 18.18.030. Fred Satterstrom, Planning Supervisor, said 18.18.030 (1) should refer to Section 18.06.310. Council President Bohrer said the City Council indicated the desire to have cascading zoning which would restore single family dwellings to this category. Fred Satter strom said it was not the intent to limit the car port from being in the single family area. He said on page 15, line 11, the words "or car port" should be inserted between "garage" and "provided." Council President Bohrer sugguested the Council let Staff insert the City Council changes as they are proposed. Sections 18.18.030 through 18.20.080 were approved. The Council concluded the review with Section 18.20.080. Council President Bohrer suggested that a meeting be held on April 30, 1979 for the purpose of reviewing the zoning ordinance. It will start with Chapter 18.24. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR HARD SURFACED "FIRE LANES" TO PROVIDE ACCESS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT APPARATUS AROUND CERTAIN OCCUPANCIES BE ON THE MAY 7, 1979 AGENDA OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED. rm` ‘.6e 4' —oo— 7 Bohrer, City Council President Nor ooher, Recording Secretary