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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-06-09 Committee of the Whole MinutesJune 9, 1980 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC HEARING Denial of Shoreline Management Permit filed by Gazecki Associates to con- struct a pre -cut log home display area near intersec- tion of Interurban Ave. Southcenter Blvd. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING M I N U T E S c eo3 City Hall Council Chambers Council President Saul called the Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting to order. MABEL J. HARRIS, GEORGE D. HILL, J. REID JOHANSON, DORIS PHELPS, Council President DANIEL J. SAUL, GARY L. VAN DUSEN. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 27, 1980 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. MOTION CARRIED. Council President Saul declared the Public Hearing open at 7:10 p.m. James Stewart, Rocky Mountain Log Homes, stated he would like to have the City Council consider the granting of the permit application to construct a pre -cut log home display area at the intersection of Interurban Avenue and Southcenter Boulevard. He said they are the second largest distributor of log homes in the country, as a guarantee of their quality they are FHA and VA approved, they use Montana pine that has been cut dead standing. They have chosen Tukwila as a location because it is a regional center due to Southcenter, they could take advantage of existing traffic that goes past the location, being on the banks of the river it ties in with the Fort Dent motif, it fits in with the wooded area and with the identification of the waterway. Ed Robinson, audience, said the City put a pre -cut log house along the river in the industrial area. He could not see why the man is being denied the permit. Mayor Todd asked if it would be in compliance with the set -back requirements of the Shoreline? Mark Caughey, Planning Department, said the requirement is 40 feet and they are set -back more than that. They will grant an easement to the City. Randy Coleman, Tukwila Chamber of Commerce, said it seems the surrounding area would not conflict with the idea of a log cabin. Council President Saul said the area had been considered for a convention center. Dave Stewart, Rocky Mountain Log Homes, said they were in a home show at the Southcenter Mall where there were booths for homes and home ideas. The response they had to a mini -model of their log cabin was immense. They received 100 leads from their display. Ed Robinson, audience, said when the Bicentennial log cabin was built there was talk about using it for other things. Maybe this log cabin could be put to some other use. Since there were no further comments, Council President Saul declared the Public Hearing closed at 7:23 p.m. Councilman Van Dusen said he disagreed with Mr. Caughey in his Staff Report that this site has a high potential for recreational uses. Mr. Caughey said he is concerned about a building located so close to a recreation area. Council President Saul said he thought Rocky Mountain Log Homes would find there would be a small amount of business attracted by the log cabin. Councilman Van Dusen said the Planning Department seems to have a problem with the architectural differences to some of the other buildings. He referred to the statement in the Staff Report that stated the structure looks temporary both in form and in use. He said he thought it will be a permanent office building. Mr. Stewart said it will be a permanent building that will be built on a concrete foundation. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COM•1MITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING June 9, 1980 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARING Contd. Denial of Shoreline Management Permit filed by Gazecki Associates to con- struct a pre -cut log home display area near intersec- tion of Interurban Ave. Southcenter Blvd. contd. AUDIENCE COMMENTS Council Intern DISCUSSION review of the prop. 1981 6 -year Transp. Improvement Program and Prop. Res. adopting revised extended Comprehensive Transportation Program. <Soy Councilman Van Dusen remarked that any signs that were put up would have to comply with the sign code. Mr. Caughey said that was correct. Councilman Van Dusen said the concern about increased traffic would not compare to the increased traffic due to Longacres and the park. Mr. Caughey said most of the traffic will be during the weekend when the park is used the most. Councilman Van Dusen said with regard to the architectural differences, he is getting tired of tilt -ups and concrete walls and glass. Mr. Caughey, Planning Department, said one of the key ideas is to have a continuity of architectural style. At the present time it is a mixture. This site is gateway property and might set a trend. If a small Lincoln -type log cabin is erected there it will be in contrast to the glass and concrete walls in the area. He said he felt there should be a restaurant with a view of the river or an office building that would complement the site. It is 0.35 acres. The City Council is requested to offer a recommendation of concurrence or reversal of the decision not to issue a development permit. The Council's recommendation is advisory only and the final decision on the matter will rest with the local Shoreline Official or with the State Shoreline Hearing Board. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ASK FOR A REVERSAL ON THE SHORELINE MANAGEMENT SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION FILED BY ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOMES. MOTION CARRIED, WITH HARRIS VOTING NO. Council President Saul introduced Mr. Dennis Hydel, Council Research Intern. He will be working for the City Council during the summer on various projects assigned to him. Ted Uomoto, Public Works Director, introduced Mr. Terry Gibson, Entranco Engineers. Mr. Gibson reviewed the background information on the six -year Transportation Improvement Plan and the funding sources. He said each City and County must annually update its 6 -year Transportation Plan and file a copy of adopted program with the Secretary of Trans portion. This makes the transportation improvement plans known so available funding sources can be allocated, after prioritization, for specific city and county projects. He said the new route additions to the Federal Aid Urban System is the 188th Connector, the I -5 interchange at South 188th to 57th Avenue South; the Grady Way Bridge Extension the west end of Grady Way Bridge to Southcenter Boulevard; Minkler Boulevard Extension (Andover Park West to South- center Parkway; Minkler Boulevard Bridge (east terminus to SR 181). A letter to PSCOG is being drafted with the request that these new four routes be added to get 1981 funding for these projects. Councilman Hill said he feat the projects listed as top priority are not realistic. At the last Public Works Committee meeting he thought the City was trying to find projects that we could get funded and get immediate relief. The Grady Way extension is fine, but it is still too expensive for the City. Mr. Gibson said the projects are not necessarily listed in order of priority. Some are regional traffic projects. Councilman Hill said we have a lot of projects that 'nave been committed, but we have not had the money because we have had to take money to study the requirements. He said he did not want to take a project that will take four years to complete. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING June 9, 1980 Page 3 DISCUSSION Contd. Review of the prop. 1981 6 -year Transp. Improvement Program and Prop. Res. adopting rev. extended Comprehensive Transportation Program contd. Prop. Res. adopting a Transportation Improvement Plan (Entranco Study) Interim Comprehen- sive Transp. Policy Plan recommended by Ad Hoc Committee. RECESS 8:30 8:45 P.M. Request by LeRoy Bowen to have strip of land 150'x20', adjacent to Southcenter Blvd. vacated. Councilman Phelps asked if we have any idea of the plans other cities might have? Mr. Uomoto, Public Works Director, said King County is planning to meet and plan the regional joint priorities. Mr. Gibson said Item 11, the grading, drainage, paving and other street improvements will be joint with King County. Councilman Phelps said she would like to see the priority moved on Item 12, street improvement of Macadam Road, Southcenter Boulevard to 144th Street. She said citizens have contacted her and they would like to have sidewalks. Mr. Gibson said changes can be made to the six -year plan after it is adopted. Mr. Gibson answered various questions the City Council had concerning the extent of the various projects. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE REVISED AND EXTENDED COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTA- TION PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH RCW 35.77 AND RCW 36.81 BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE JUNE 16, 1980 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. Randy Coleman, Tukwila Chamber of Commerce, said the plan as proposed is important and should be adopted, even though it cannot be funded right now. As a Chamber of Commerce, they are trying to know of ways to get these projects funded and it is important to have the plans read. *MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION ADOPTING A TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE JUNE 16, 1980 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Phelps said she was a member of the Ad Hoc Committee who had discussed the Interim Comprehensive Transportation Policy Plan. Councilman Bohrer was the chairman of the Committee and he was unable to be present at this meeting. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE DISCUSSION ON THE INTERIM COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION POLICY PLAN RECOMMENDED BY THE AD HOC COMMITTEE BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE JUNE 23, 1980 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED, WITH HILL AND VAN DUSEN VOTING NO. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED. Council President Saul called the Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting back to order with Council Members present as previously listed. Ted Uomoto, Public Works Director, said he saw no reason the City should hold this land. There is sufficient right -of -way for any purpose the City might have. Councilman Hill said this request has been before the City Council three or four times. Councilman Bohrer has expressed the opinion that at the present time we want a bus stop down at Southcenter. We will have to buy property. If there are other businesses that go along there we might have a need for a bus stop and have to buy the property back. It has been a City policy for years that once we have property we take a long Lard look at it before vacating it. Mr. Uomoto said the Public Works Department does not have a use right now for the property but they calnot see into the future. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING June 9, 1980 Page 4 DISCUSSION Contd. Request by LeRoy Bowen to have strip of land 150'x20', adjacent to Southcenter Blvd. vacated contd. Review of Bids: 57th Ave. So. So. 147th Street Improvement Proj. Review of Metro's request to install 6 bus shelters in the City. Approval of Change Orders No. 23 and 24, LID 29, Contract #79 -03, for restroation, sodding, broken curbs gutters. '1r. LeRoy Bowen showed the location of the property on a map. He said he has a valuable piece of property that he has owned for several years. That property cannot be used by anyone except himself. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE REQUEST BY LEROY BOWEN TO HAVE A STRIP OF LAND 150' X 20' ADJACENT TO SOUTHCENTER BOULEVARD VACATED BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE JUNE 16, 1980 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Johanson said the Committee received bids based on two different time schedules one for 100 -day construction and the other for 80 -day construction. Mr. Uomoto, Public Works Director, said both contractors are reliable and have completed their projects on schedule. oC) Councilman Harris asked why it costs more to do the shorter job than the longer job? Mr. Uomoto answered the contractor probably has to have more men on the job and possibly pay overtime. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT SCHEDULE I TAKING 100 DAYS BE SELECTED AND IT BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE JUNE 16, 1980 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. P10TION CARRIED, WITH HILL AND PHELPS VOTING NO. Drainage Easement, Phil Fraser, Public Works Department, said he had met with the Tukwila Elementary school board to work on an easement on the lower end drainage of School. the elementary school playground. He said it would be his recommen- dation to look at alternatives so we do not have to obtain this easement. Councilman Phelps asked if they are looking for the City to eliminate the ditch? Mr. Fraser said he had told them that was not our intent. Councilman Hill said we could go through the Schultz property. Mayor Todd stated there is a creek down there. We might be able to get into the drainage system. Mr. Fraser said this information was given as a status report. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ENDORSE THE BUS SHELTER LOCATION PROPOSALS AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED. Phil Fraser, Public Works Department, explained the need for the change orders No. 23 and 24 in the amount of $3,510. Councilman Hill asked why this sodding and restoration was not in the original bid. Mr. Fraser said apparently this item was not included in the original contract. Councilman Harris asked how we can avoid this happening in the future? Mr. Fraser said it should be included in the description. Councilman Phelps said there should be someone other than the consultant out there to inspect the work as it is done. Mayor Todd said he thought there should be an employee out there inspecting rather than a representative that works for the engineering firm. City Attorney Larry Hard said the City was understaffed and there was no one here to look into the matter. There was a change in the Public Works Director and bad weather. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT CHANGE ORDERS NO. 23 AND 24 BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE JUNE 16, 1980 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AND THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR BE ATUHORIZED TO PROCEED WITH THE WORK PRIOR TO THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. R10TION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING June 9, 1980 Page 5 DISCUSSION Contd. Letter from Pacific Townhouse Builders concerning reloca- tion of the prop. fire emergency lane required for the Sunwood Phase II Development. junction of I -5 405. Prop. Ord. vacating portion of 44th P1. So. located betwee,i So. 134th St. Primary S. R. 1. COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance personnel OTHER AWC Meeting Community Impact Statements Mark Caughey, Planning Department, said Fire Chief Crawley had not seen the plans. The 12 foot lane is not in compliance. *MOTION CARRIED. *MOTION CARRIED, AS AMENDED. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE LETTER FROM PACIFIC TOWNHOUSE BUILDERS TO RELOCATE THE PROPOSED FIRE EMERGENCY LANE BE REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. Mayor Todd said he would like the Committee to consider this request as quickly as possible so it can be on the agenda of the next meeting. He suggested the Fire Department offer input. Prop. Res. authoriz- MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION ing Mayor to execute AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH NUTRITION agreement w /Nutrition PROJECTS FOR THE ELDERLY TO CONTINUE THE MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM Projects for Elderly BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE JUNE 16, 1980 REGULAR MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. to continue Meals on Wheels. Community Affairs Councilman Phelps said the Community Affairs Committee would like Committee recommen- to see the entire block petition for annexation rather than just the dation on Boyd Annexa -small portion of the block. ti on Petition. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPER DOCUMENTS AND PROCEDURES BE ESTABLISHED FOR THE BOYD ANNEXATION PROPOSAL AND IT BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE JUNE 16, 1980 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED, WITH HARRIS AND PHELPS VOTING NO. Prop. Res. to enter MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION into agreement w /Port AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENW WITH THE PORT OF of Seattle for SEATTLE FOR PROVISION OF ELECTRICAL POWER FOR USE IN TRANSMITTING provision of elec. TRAVELER'S INFORMATION FROM A TRANSMITTER /ANTENNA TO BE LOCATED AT power for use in THE JUNCTION OF I -5 AND 405 BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE JUNE 16, 1980 transmitting REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. traveler's info from a transmit- ter /antenna to be Option I or Option II in the proposed resolution. located at John McFarland, Administrative Assistant, said there is a choice of MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE CITY CHOOSE OPTION II IN THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE VACATING THAT PORTION OF 44TH PLACE SOUTH GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN SOUTH 134TH STREET AND PRIMARY STATE HIGHWAY NO. ONE BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE JUNE 16, 1980 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Chairman Phelps reported that the Committee will meet Thursday at 5 p.m. to consider Sick Leave /Part -time employees. Council President Saul reported that Councilman Phelps will represent the City as a voting member at the AWC meeting. Councilman Van Dusen said the community impact statements deal with non family businesses. The cities of Des Moines and Lynwood have the requirement. He said he has a sample ordinance. He suggested it be put in the Community Affairs Committee. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING June 9, 1980 Page 6 OTHER Contd. Jr. Statesman- ship Symposium. ADJOURNMENT 10:00 P.M. Council President Saul said there will be a symposium on Junior Statesmanship. The City can submit the names of two candidates. The cost will be $160 per person if the candidates from the City are selected. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF HE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. Daniel J. Saul/ Ci Co�lncil President O (43 Norma Booher, Recording Secretary