HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-05-21 Regular MinutesMay 21, 1979
7:00 P.M.
FLAG SALUTE AND
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL OF
COUNCIL MEMBERS
OFFICIALS IN
ATTENDANCE
MINUTE APPROVAL
VOUCHER APPROVAL
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Proposed zoning
classification
for the Allentown
annexation area
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.
LIONEL C. BOHRER, Council President; MABEL J. HARRIS, GEORGE
D. HILL, J. REID JOHANSON, DANIEL J. SAUL, DWAYNE D. TRAYNOR,
GARY L. VAN DUSEN.
LAWRENCE E. HARD, City Attorney; KJELL STOKNES, OCD Director;
TERENCE MONAGHAN, Public Works Director; MAXINE ANDERSON,
City Clerk.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 7, 1979 BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED.*
MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE MINUTES BE
AMENDED TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE IN THE DISCUSSION
ON THE PROPOSED SCHNEIDER ANNEXATION.
"Councilman Traynor said, 'We are not talking something 3 or
4 stories high Are you talking townhouses of 1 or 2 stories
at the most.' Mr. Schneider said, '2 stories.'"
MOTION CARRIED.
*MOTION CARRIED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS AMENDED.
MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE VOUCHERS,
APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, BE ACCEPTED AND WARRANTS
BE DRAWN IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AMOUNTS. MOTION CARRIED.
Claims Fund Vouchers #2861 #3018
Current Fund
Golf Crse. Spec. Rev.
Street Fund
Fed. Shared Revenue
Land Acq, Bldg, Dev.
Foster Golf Crse. Acq.
Water Fund
Sewer Fund
Firemens Pension
L.I. Guarantee
Unemployment
2861 -2957
2958-
2959 -2973
2974
2975
2976
2977 -2995
2996 -3009
3010 -3016
3017-
3018
93,377.14
14,798.75
9,526.51
600.00
17,297.55
20.25
15,312.19
17,095.75
100.26
312.26
547.90
$168,988.56
Tukwila City Hall
Council Chambers
Mayor Bauch noted that the Public Hearing to consider "adoption
of proposed zoning classifications to become effective if the
unincorporated area known as Allentown is annexed to the City
of Tukwila" was published in accordance with the State Law.
Mayor Bauch declared the Public Hearing open and asked Fred
Satterstrom, Associate Planner, to review the Staff Report.
Mr. Satterstrom explained that the maps on display include the
zoning pattern for certain properties which are beyond the
boundaries of the proposed annexation area. There is a reasonable
expectation that the Boundary Review Board may add this to the
annexation. This area lies west of Pacific Highway South and
north of South 112th Street.
The existing land use in the annexation area includes a
single family residential area bordered by the Burlington
Northern Freight Yard and, on the north, by a commercial/
industrial area. The residential area consists of approximately
357 single family homes, 4 duplexes, and 1 apartment. The
present King County zoning basically reflects the existing
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
May 21, 1979
Page 2
PUBLIC HEARING Continued
Proposed zoning
classification
for the Allentown
annexation area
land use pattern. The King County zoning establishes the
single family zoning as well as the industrial land use on the
east (Burlington Northern), north and west. Heavy industrial
zoning in King County does allow for some mixed commercial
land use. It provides for a manufacturing park at the
intersection of 46th Avenue and 44th Place South. It also
provides for neighborhood business locations. The Tukwila
Comprehensive Plan provides for the core area of single family
zoning (R -1.72) and establishes the business zone (M -1) to
the north and east. The Planning Commission has recommended
the City Council approve the zoning pattern as illustrated on
the map which is on display marked Exhibit 1.
Mr. Paul Tilder, 1223 43rd South, asked if the Allentown grocery
would be discontinued. Mayor Bauch said no, it would be a
legal non conforming use. He also asked about the farm property
and was told that it is County Park property bought with Forward
Thrust monies. He asked if there has been any proposal made to
change the area from single to multiple dwelling. He said he
has talked to several people who are concerned about the expense
involved in annexation if sewers are required. These people
are on a fixed income and feel they might be forced to sell
and will not get much for their small lots as single family.
Mayor Bauch said annexation does not mean the area will be
automatically sewered.
Mr. Clem La Voy, 11234 Rainier Avenue South, explained that he
owns two lots next to Big John's Trucking. The company pays
his taxes to store trucks on his property. To build a residence
next to a trucking company wouldn't be feasible. He said he
would like to put a mobile home on each lot for rental units.
Mayor Bauch explained that mobile homes are only allowed in
Mobile Home Parks in the City of Tukwila. Mr. La Voy said there
are a number of them in the Allentown area now. Nobody would
want to build a permanent residence on my two lots. They
have a freight yard at the back and next to a trucking company.
The only thing I could use it for is rental property.
Councilman Bohrer asked what kind of a mobile home or was he
talking about a modular home. Mr. La Voy said one with wheels
that they move in and put on a foundation.
Mr. Vernon Mahn, 124 South 51st Street, explained that he has a
small workshop in the back of his home and has already applied
to the County for a light manufacturing zone. If it is granted
will the zoning stay. The property is next to the Burlington
Northern Freight yard.
Mr. Satterstrom said the Comprehensive Plan shows the site as
zoned single family. Mr. Mahn said it would be impossible to sell
as a residence. The traffic in front of my place is congested.
This morning there were 8 trucks in front of my place and 4 coming
down the street. This is why I would like to have the business
zone. It is three lots with a small shop. Councilman Bohrer
asked Mr. Mahn if he lives on the site and was told he does.
Councilman Harris asked Mr. La Voy if he has a mobile home on
his property now. He said he does not; he is renting the lots
to Big John who stores trucks on the site. The whole block
should be zoned commercial /industrial. It is not desirable for
residents.
There being no further comments,the Public Hearing was closed.
The second Public Hearing will be June 25.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
May 21, 1979
Page 3
PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS AND SIMILAR MATTERS
PROCLAMATION:
Public Works Week
Formal Motion
#79 -05:
Authorizing
modification to
certain annexation
legal descriptions
Waiver Request
53rd Ave. So. at
So. 158th
(McNamara
Investments)
Criteria No. Z
The City Clerk read a Proclamation signed by Mayor Bauch. It
states:
I, EDGAR D. BAUCH, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, DO HEREBY
PROCLAIM MAY 20 THROUGH MAY 26, 1979 AS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS
WEEK.
Terence Monaghan, Public Works Director, introduced Wes
Jorgenson who has recently been employed by the City as Junior
Engineer. He noted that the newly employed Office Engineer,
Phillip Fraser, was unable to attend this evening because of
a previous commitment and invited Council to stop by the
Department to meet him.
Mayor Bauch explained that, with the employment of the two
engineers, the State of Washington has recognized the City
as able to certify Public Works Projects without State approval
first. We are the 23rd jurisdiction in the State to be certified
under this procedure.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED FORMAL
MOTION BE READ. MOTION CARRIED.
City Attorney Hard read a formal motion of the Tukwila City
Council authorizing modifications to certain annexation
legal descriptions.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT FORMAL MOTION NO.
79 -05 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED.
On April 5, 1979, the City received a waiver application to
ordinance #1109, for a 2.7 acre piece of property on 53rd Ave.
South adjacent to the Bow Lake Pipeline (South 158th Street).
The property is presently zoned RMH while the Comprehensive
Plan shows the property as single family.
Councilman Bohrer explained that under the waiver checklist
there are 5 criteria to be voted on.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT COUNCIL REGISTER A
YES VOTE ON CRITERIA #1 DOES THE PROPOSED ACTION REPRESENT
A UNIQUE CONDITION WHICH IS NOT SIGNIFICANT IN SCALE
Stephen Clark of Harstad Associates, representing the applicant,
reviewed the proposal. The major conflict with the development
is that, although the Comprehensive plan designates the area as
single family residential, the existing zoning indicates the
area should be for multi family, higher density use. By using
the proper site planning, screening, proper location of
buildings and proper construction techniques makes the site
economically feasible for a medium density residential development
as opposed to a low density development.
They are proposing on 2.7 acres of land, 11 triplexes for
a total of 33 dwelling units. The units will be row house
design concept. The family room, dining area, kitchen and
bath will be on the main floor; on the second floor, 2 or 3
bedrooms and bath. Their intention is to work with the
topography of the property. The total of the 33 units will
cover approximately 17% (19,000 sq. ft.) of the site;
surfaces for parking, walkways, roads will be about 32,000
sq. ft.; 10,200 sq. ft. will be dedicated for playgrounds
and the remaining 54,710 sq. ft. will be left in the natural
state. By working with the topography, they can easily put
parking under the structure.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
May 21, 1979
Page 4
PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS AND SIMILAR MATTERS Continued
Waiver Request
53rd Ave. So. at
So. 158th
(McNamara
Investments)
V3
Councilman Bohrer said he is having a problem with the
elevations. Referring to the site plan, it appears several
of the buildings will be approached from the hillside so you
can see three stories. It was agreed that you would see
the three story side of about five units. Mr. McNamara said
they are two story townhouses with a garage in the basement.
Putting basements under the buildings makes a more expensive
project but this has to be done to adhere to the topography
of the ground and to make it look right.
Councilman Saul asked for an explanation of the water control
problem on the hillside. Mr. Clark explained that control
of the shallow water would be done through the installation
of an interceptor trench with a perforated pipe. Councilman
Saul asked where the runoff from the rooftops and blacktop
would go. Mr. Clark said it would go into a contained
system, then into a retention area. The final analysis
on the water retention system hasn't been done yet.
Councilman Traynor expressed concern that the density is on
the high side of the medium density range rather than the
low side. Will this be precedent setting for the hill to
the west. Mr. McNamara said that the City's definition of
medium density is triplexes, four plexes 6 to 16 units per
gross acre.
Mr. Dennis Robinson, 16038 48th South, commented that the
hill side already has a strong community of single family
and they want it to remain single family. The only reason
the development covers 17% of the land is because they are
going three stories high.
Councilman Hill asked what is the maximum number of houses
you could build on an acre. Mr. Stoknes said, 5. Councilman
Saul asked if you could get five per acre on this property
or is the grade too great. Mr. Stoknes said on the lower
elevation you possibly could but on the western part probably
not.
Councilman Harris said, with the possibility of slope instability,
it seems that getting rid of the surface water should be a
real concern. Mr. Clark said it has been addressed but this
is just a very preliminary discussion. We would like to
continue the waiver process with the stipulation that we
satisfy the recommendations of the City Council and the Planning
Commission. Mr. McNamara said, rather than get too detailed,
they would like some reaction from the City Council that the
waiver will be approved or denied. If they get approval then they
will get into the engineering and detailed matters. This is
an expensive process and there is no sense spending the money
if it won't be approved.
Councilman Johanson said he had hoped to see some actual drawings
because once a commitment is made it is hard to reverse the
decision.
Mayor Bauch reminded the Council that they amended the waiver
procedure to allow the granting of a preliminary waiver as
long as the developer returned with detailed plans that were
essentially the same as the plans approved at the time of the
preliminary waiver request.
Councilman Traynor suggested that, if Council desires to approve
this waiver, a Public Hearing should be held to get the voice
of the people.
Mr. Robinson, audience, asked if it was proper to request a
Public Hearing at this time.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
May 21, 1979
Page 5
PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS, AND SIMILAR MATTERS Continued
Waiver Request
53rd Ave. So. at
So. 158th
(McNamara
Investments)
Criteria No. 2
*COUNCILMAN HILL WITHDREW HIS SECOND TO THE MOTION.
COUNCILMAN BOHRER WITHDREW HIS MOTION.
MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT COUNCIL HOLD A PUBLIC
HEARING ON THE GRANTING OF THIS WAIVER.*
Councilman Van Dusen said he believes Council already knows
what the testimony of the citizens will be. A public hearing
would be a waste of time.
Mr. Clark asked if this is procedurally correct. Attorney Hard
said Council has the power to ask for a public hearing on anything
they consider.
*MOTION FAILED.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT COUNCIL REGISTER A YES
VOTE ON CRITERIA #1.*
BOHRER NO, does not feel the condition on this property is
unique. There are several other neighboring pieces of property
that have essentially the same desires and problems the applicant
has. Also, it is significant in scale since it is similar in
size to the surrounding property areas.
HARRIS NO, it is significant in scale.
HILL NO, the whole hillside has a drainage problem. There
are a lot of significant items that need to be addressed.
JOHANSON NO, it is significant. There is a particular
increase in density and will have the appearance of three
story structures.
SAUL NO, on the same basis that everyone else has stated.
TRAYNOR NO.
*MOTION FAILED: 7 NO.
VAN DUSEN NO, based on a lot of previous discussions on
requests for rezones up there. This type of density is significant
in scale.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT COUNCIL REGISTER A YES
VOTE ON CRITERIA #2 HAS THE APPLICANT INVESTIGATED REASONABLE
ALTERNATIVES AVAILABLE WHICH WOULD NOT REQUIRE A WAIVER
Mayor Bauch asked the Attorney how Council knows if the
applicant has investigated alternatives. Councilman Bohrer
cited Section 4 of the waiver application -Are other reasonable
development alternatives available which would not require a
waiver? The applicant has answered "None." Councilman Bohrer
asked the applicant if he had considered a single family
development on the site. Mr. Clark said they had considered
it but don't feel it practical. The cost of developing the
property, for the amount of return, is not worth risking the
investment on for a single family development. Mr. McNamara
said it would cost too much money and you couldn't sell the
houses for what you had in it. It doesn't lend itself to
individual housing. It sits right on top of the freeway.
To the north is a house with a bunch of old trucks in the
yard and a sign that reads "for sale, high density." To the
south is the Bow Lake Pipeline Easement with a high bank next
to it. This property sits below the road. If you did build 10
houses, who would you sell them to and how much would you have
to ask? By the time you do the foundation work and what this
property is goino to require, you will have around $100,000 a
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
May 21, 1979
Page 6
PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS AND SIMILAR MATTERS Continued
Waiver Request
53rd Ave. So. at
So. 158th
(McNamara
Investments)
Criteria No. 3
home and that area won't carry that. Do to the topography,
they don't feel it will handle that price range. They could not
possibly build houses there and come out. If you let individual
builders come in there you lose control. If just isn't for
that type of housing.
Attorney Hard explained that this particular question has another
problem. There are two reasons a waiver is being required. One,
the proposed use is consistent with the zoning but not with the
Comprehensive Plan. The second i s that this property is located
in an area identified as having some unique physical characteristics.
Even if they were to come in with an application to put single
family residences, it still needs a waiver. There is no alternative
available to them where they don't need a waiver.
Councilman Traynor said he has noticed homes being built along
the freeway between here and Tacoma. If it is feasible to do
elsewhere, he said he couldn't understand why it isn't feasible
here.
*MAYOR BAUCH RULED THAT CRITERIA #2 IS "NOT APPLICABLE."
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT COUNCIL REGISTER A YES
VOTE ON CRITERIA #3 IF THE REQUEST FOR WAIVER INVOLVES BUILDING,
GRADING, CLEARING, EXCAVATION, OR FILLING IN A GEOGRAPHICAL AREA
GENERALLY IDENTIFIED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL BASEMAP AS AN AREA OF
HIGH NATURAL AMENITY OF DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINT, ARE MITIGATING
MEASURES PROVIDED
Councilman Bohrer asked the applicant to explain what mitigating
measures he is providing. Mr. Clark said the mitigating measures
they are talking about are the sculptured architecture that
adapts to the natural land form, introduction of additional
groundcover, retention of existing vegetation. Other concerns
are the reduction of noise through the use of structural
insulation, double wall construction and Thermo -Paine glass.
Another is taking into account the recommendations of Shannon
Wilson in their geological study as far as water control and
having additional soils studies made to ensure their under-
standing of the type of foundation necessary. He offered
that they would be happy to provide working drawings to identify
the specific concerns.
Councilman Bohrer noted that the soils report was done for a
larger development. It raises some uncertainties as to the
slide areas. It indicates the work the State did to stabilize
the freeway slopes which are limited to the freeway area. The
stability of that area has long been a concern of the City and
Council. He asked the City Attorney if there should be a problem
with the hillside and if it were unstable, and the City had
allowed construction to proceed, is the City liable sometime in
the future. Attorney Hard said basically the City would not be
liable. The City should look out for possible problems and
require certified soils and engineering studies. If you have
done this, you have done all you can to protect the City.
Mr. McNamara said they are prepared to have another soils study.
They want to be sure they can proceed before they spend this
additional money. The study may show that pilings are necessary
and they have considered this.
BOHRER YES, the applicant has provided adequate measures.
HARRIS YES, mitigating measures are being provided.
HILL YES, even though they are not provided at the present
time, they will be because they are aware of them.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
May 21, 1979
Page 7
PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS AND SIMILAR MATTERS Continued
Waiver Request- JOHANSON YES, since we do have another opportunity to
53rd Ave. So. at see plans and there are mitigating measures being planned.
So. 158th If there was no other access to this waiver I would vote
(McNamara NO. I want to see the plans.
Investments)
Criteria No. 4
Criteria No. 5
SAUL NO, I do not believe we know anything about the excavation
and saving the trees. I am really concerned about the water
retention on the property. This is a big problem on the hill.
TRAYNOR YES, I agree with the statement made by Councilman Hill.
VAN DUSEN NO, even though the information will be provided,
I don't see it.
*MOTION CARRIED: 5 YES; 2 NO.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT COUNCIL REGISTER A
YES VOTE ON CRITERIA 4 IS THE REQUEST FOR WAIVER CONSISTENT
WITH THE GOALS AND POLICIES OF THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE
POLICY PLAN
Councilman Bohrer gave the applicant the chance to review the
table presented. Mr. Clark said the table provided is their
formal review of the elements of the Comprehensive Plan, the
objectives and policies and how they intend to implement the
particular policies as they relate to their development. They
are trying to meet the intent and the overall philosophy of
the Comprehensive Plan and would like an indication of how
they have failed if they have not met it at this point.
TRAYNOR NO.
SAUL NO.
4
HILL YES, this is where I have disagreed with our Comprehensive
Land Use Policy Plan. I have a problem with the difference
between townhouses that are coupled together and two single
family residences that are ten feet apart. One of the goals
and policies is to provide housing for people and this does that.
VAN DUSEN YES, I feel they meet 5 of the 9 items.
BOHRER YES, I believe the proposed development is generally
in concurrence with the goals and policies.
HARRIS I'm undecided, pass me by.
JOHANSON NO.
HARRIS YES.
*MOTION CARRIED: 4 YES; 3 NO.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT COUNCIL REGISTER A YES
VOTE ON CRITERIA #5 DO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDINANCE
IMPOSE A SPECIAL HARDSHIP TO A SITE FOR WHICH A WAIVER OF THE
PROVISIONS WOULD NOT NECESSITATE A MAJOR POLICY COMMITMENT
PRIOR TO THE ADOPTION OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND MAP
VAN DUSEN NO, it would necessitate a major policy commitment.
TRAYNOR NO, it does make a major policy commitment.
SAUL NO, same reason.
JOHANSON NO, it would necessitate a major policy commitment.
HILL YES, don't think it would be a major policy commitment.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
May 21, 1979
Page 8
PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS AND SIMILAR MATTERS Continued
Waiver Request
53rd Ave. So at
So. 158th
(McNamara
Investments)
RECESS:
9:15 P.M.
9:25 P.M.
ORDINANCES
Ordinance #1111
Prohibit the parking
of commercial vehi-
cles in residential
areas.
HARRIS YES, the provisions of the ordinance do impose a special
hardship to the site.
BOHRER NO, the introduction of multiple family homes into a
section of the City where there currently are none is a major
policy commitment.
*MOTION FAILED: 5 NO; 2 YES.
Attorney Hard said, as long as you have voted on the criteria
and did it knowingly and intelligently, you can now decide
whether you approve or deny the preliminary application.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT SINCE COUNCIL HAS
CRITICALLY REVIEWED THE FIVE CONDITIONS FOR GRANTING PRELIMINARY
APPROVAL TO THE WAIVER, THAT THE WAIVER BE GRANTED SUBJECT TO
THE CONDITION THAT THE PROJECT RECEIVES A FAVORABLE SOILS
SOLUTION FROM INVESTIGATION BY A QUALIFIED SOILS SPECIALIST.*
BOHRER NO, of the four criteria we voted on I voted yes on
2 and no on 2. I give more weight to criterion #1 and #5, the
ones I voted no on.
HARRIS NO, because it does not conform with the present
Comprehensive Plan.
HILL YES, I would like to see the whole plan laid out. If
you vote no you never get to see it. Everybody doesn't have
to live in a single family home.
JOHANSON NO, in considering an action of this matter in this
area you have to consider the density.
SAUL NO, it doesn't comply with the Comprehensive Plan, the
land has slope instability and too high a density for this area.
TRAYNOR NO, no additional reasons to add to those stated.
VAN DUSEN NO, there are two unanswered questions to this
request. Drainage is one of the biggest ones. Second, I am
in no condition to vote for any rezone on that hill until there
is public pressure or some other pressure to get me to change
my mind. Economics and time will probably change all vacant
land into densities we have yet to see.
*MOTION FAILED: 6 NO; 1 YES.
MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT COUNCIL RECESS FOR
TEN MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Bauch called the Regular Meeting back to order with Council
Members present as previously reported.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE
BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED.
City Attorney Hard read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila,
Washington, to prohibit the parking of commercial vehicles
in residential areas.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1111
BE ADOPTED AS READ.*
Councilman Johanson said we have a few people in town who operate
businesses out of their trucks and they will be forced to find
other places to park. Then, they will have to use a second
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
May 21, 1979
Page 9
ORDINANCES Continued
Ordinance #1111
Prohibit the parking
of commercial vehi-
cles in residential
areas.
Ordinance #1112
Recreating the
Tukwila Planning
Commission.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Mayor's Report
Finance Director's
Monthly Report of
Investments
MISCELLANEOUS AND FURTHER AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Approval to
proceed with
Phase II,
Christensen
Trail Design
Approval to
proceed with
the restoration
of Old City Hall
vehicle to get to the truck. Councilman Hill asked if this
would cover the tractor without the flatbed. Parked on our
narrow streets they are a traffic hazard. Mayor Bauch reminded
Council that, under the zoning code, storage of trucks over
8,000 pounds is not allowed on private property in the residential
area.
Councilman Bohrer said that some recreation vehicles are large
enough in size that they make visibility along the streets
more difficult. Once the streets are reduced in size they
are going to reduce the width of the driving lanes. Perhaps,
this problem should be addressed at another time.
Councilman Johanson said he is against semis parking on the
roads but can't accept this ordinance as it is.
Councilman Saul said he feels the same way.
*MOTION CARRIED WITH JOHANSON AND SAUL VOTING NO.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR,THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE
BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED.
City Attorney Hard read an ordinance recreating the Tukwila
Planning Commission, prescribing its duties, authority, and
procedure, and repealing Ordinance No. 242 and Ordinance No. 839.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1112
BE ADOPTED AS READ.*
Mayor Bauch said this ordinance eliminates the two councilmen
as ex officio members of the commission. It will now comply
with the requirements of the Optional Municipal Code. The
ordinance also provides for new expiration dates of the terms
served.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE ORDINANCE BE
AMENDED TO ADD SECTION NO. 7 REPEALER, TO REPEAL ORDINANCE
NO. 242 AND ORDINANCE NO. 839. MOTION CARRIED.
*MOTION CARRIED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS AMENDED.
Mayor Bauch explained his request for approval to proceed on
Phase II of Christensen Trail design and grant application.
This is from the Bicentennial Park north. $1,800 should cover
the preliminary design.
MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT COUNCIL CONCUR WITH
THE MAYOR'S REQUEST. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Bauch explained that he would like approval to proceed
with the design and specifications for the conversion of Old
City Hall to a Library. The amount of money needed at this
Mayor Bauch announced that the Governor has signed House Bill
No. 1031. This Bill provides for the turning over of Interurban
Avenue to the City on July 1, 1979. 1031 is the Transportation
Study Bill.
Councilman Harris read the investment report submitted by Ron
Swanson, Finance Director. Interest income for the month of
April amounted to $21,851. This resulted from interest on
the following activity: Investments Sold $1,400,000
Investments Purchased $1,450,000
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
May 21, 1979
Page 10
MISCELLANEOUS AND FURTHER AUDIENCE COMMENTS Continued
Approval to
proceed with
the restoration
of Old City Hall
ADJOURNMENT:
10:01 P.M.
time is unknown. It will be done in two phases, removal of the
existing interior additions and go back to the original high
ceiling structure. Once this is done the old folding doors will
open and the whole area can be used for a library. The project
will be coordinated through Wes Jorgenson, Junior Engineer.
Councilman Van Dusen said that the City needs some citizens to
steer this. We need some control. Mayor Bauch said this is to
restore it back to the original structure as it was before it
was used for City Hall.
MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT APPROVAL BE
GRANTED TO PROCEED WITH THE RESTORATION OF OLD CITY HALL.
MOTION CARRIED WITH VAN DUSEN VOTING NO.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED.
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