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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
OFFICIALS IN
ATTENDANCE
REPORTS
Fire District #1
Annex Petiton
Fire Truck Repairs
Social Services
Needs Study
CONSENT AGENDA
Ord. #1355
Regular Meeting
M I N U T E S
a. Approval of Minutes: July 1, 1985
b. Approval of Vouchers
Claims Fund Vouchers #22478 #22601
Current Fund
Golf Course Spec. Rev.
City Street
Arterial Street
Federal Shared Rev.
Land Acq, Bldg, Dev.
Water Fund
Sewer Fund
Equipment Rental
Firemen's Pension
32,188.49
9,924.95
24,597.08
23,323.30
593.47
37,323.48
29,841.51
36,251.80
2,567.18
186.55
$196,797.81
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
July 15, 1985 Tukwila City Hall
7:00 P.M. Council Chambers
Mayor Van Dusen called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila
City Council to order and led the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
LIONEL C. BOHRER, EDGAR D. BAUCH, Council President, JOE H.
DUFFIE, WENDY A. MORGAN, CHARLES E. SIMPSON.
MOVED BY MORGAN, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT COUNCIL MEMBER
HARRIS BE EXCUSED. MOTION CARRIED.
JAMES HANEY, City Attorney; MAXINE ANDERSON, City Clerk;
DON MORRISON, City Administrator, BYRON SNEVA, Public Works
Director.
Council President Bauch reported that the Council has
received an official communication from the Office of the
Prosecuting Attorney. They have certified that the petition
for the Fire District #1 Annexation is sufficient.
Don Morrison, City Administrator reported that the Fire
Department pumper blew a head gasket and the repair estimate
is $11,000. This may run the repair budget in the red.
He reported that the Mayor has received a reply from the
Cities of Renton and Auburn in regards to the inquiry to see
if they would co -fund a social service needs assessment.
They both have the feeling that the responsibility should not
be borne by the municipalities but by other agencies that
have already gathered needs information.
c. Accepting the petition of intention to commence annexa-
tion on a small parcel of property adjacent to So. 133rd
(Macadam Road).
d. An ordinance of the City of Tukwila vacating certain pro-
perty located in the City of Tukwila dedicated for street
purposes, said property being described as So. 133rd St.
lying easterly of So. 134th Place.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
July 15, 1985
Page 2
CONSENT AGENDA cont.
Res. #964
Res. #965
Ord. #1356
Res. #966
7:10 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING
Continued From
June 17, Appeal of
Board of Arch. Review
decision by Windmark
Homes
Council Member Phelps arrived.
e. A resolution of the City of Tukwila approving a collec-
tive bargaining agreement between the City of Tukwila and
Public, Professional Office- Clerical Employees and
Drivers Local Union No. 763 for the period commencing
January 1, 1985 and ending December 31, 1986 and
authorizing the Mayor to sign the same on behalf of the
City.
f. A resolution of the City of Tukwila authorizing the exec-
ution of the Southcenter South Industrial Park Agreement,
including the acceptance of Southcenter South Industrial
Park utilities and street improvements, easements, and
street right -of -way dedications.
g. An ordinance of the City of Tukwila to appropriate unan-
ticipated revenues in the Current Fund for a temporary
secretary position, supplies, professional services and
other services and charges to implement Effluent Transfer
System Agreement with Metro.
h. A resolution of the City of Tukwila designating the Daily
Record Chronicle as the official newspaper of the City
for the purpose of publishing ordinances and legal
notices.
MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA
BE ADOPTED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Van Dusen noted that this Public Hearing was continued
from the meeting of June 17, 1985 with the approval of both
parties.
The application for Phase III of the Sunwood Development was
filed with the City in January, 1984, by Pacific Townhouse
Builders. It went before the Board of Architectural Review
for design review. In February, 1984, the Planning
Commission tabled consideration of the application at the
request of the applicant. In March, 1985 a new application
was filed with the City showing Windmark Homes as owner. The
Planning Commission held a Public Meeting on April 25, 1985
to review the application. Based on testimony received, they
denied the application. An appeal on behalf of the applicant
was filed May 3, 1985. The intention of the applicant is to
present revised plans and demonstrate that the concerns of
the Board of Architectural Review have been satisfied.
Mayor Van Dusen asked if there were any challenges against he
or the Council over the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine.
There was no comment.
Brad Collins, Planning Director, presented the following
Exhibits:
1. Master Land Use Application filed January 5, 1984
2. Master Land Use Application filed March 6, 1985
3. Revised staff report to Planning Commission
4. Minutes of April 25, 1985, Planning Commission meeting
5. Appeal of Planning Commission decision received May 3, 1985
6. Planning Commission findings and conclusions
7. Notice of June 17, 1985, Public Hearing of the City Council
8. Notice of April 25, 1985, Public Hearing of the Planning
Commission, mailing list and affidavit of distribution
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
July 15, 1985
Page 3
PUBLIC HEARING cont.
Windmark Homes
Appeal
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9. Letter of April 25, 1985, from Lawrence E. Hard on behalf
of Sunwood Condominium homeowners and presented to
Planning Commission at the April 25, 1985, Public
Hearing.
10. Memorandum of April 23, 1985, from Lawrence E. Hard to
Sunwood Homeowners Association and presented to Planning
Commission at the April 25, 1985 Public Hearing
11. Letter of March 1, 1985, from Pacific Townhouse Builders
notifying City of the sale of the property to Windmark
Homes.
Lawrence E. Hard, Attorney representing Sunwood Condominium
Homeowners, presented a letter written by him dated July 15,
1985 to the City Council and it was labeled Exhibit 12.
Mayor Van Dusen opened the Public Hearing to consider an
appeal filed by Windmark Homes, Inc. He noted that 12 exhi-
bits had been read into the record.
Mayor Van Dusen asked everyone wishing to speak during the
hearing to stand and be sworn in. Attorney Haney issued the
oath.
Brad Collins, Planning Director, gave the opening remarks.
This is an appeal of a decision by the Board of Architectural
Review that was heard at their April 25, 1985 meeting. The
Findings and Conclusions of the Planning Commission are
listed in Exhibit 6. He reviewed the Findings and
Conclusions and listed the options the Council has in
reviewing the appeal.
1. Review the information presented to the BAR and make
their own decision regarding the criteria and the ade-
quacy of the application in meeting the criteria.
2. Review and agree with the BAR.
3. Since the applicant has submitted revisions to the site
plan, the decision could be remanded back to the BAR to
review the new information.
George Kresovich, Attorney with the firm of Hillis,
Cairncross, Clark and Martin at 403 Columbia Street, Seattle,
said he represents the applicant, Windmark Homes. Their pre-
sentation will consist of statements by:
1. John Lane, Architect for the project
2. Steven Shea, Landscape Architect
3. John Snyder, President of Windmark Homes
John Lane, Architect and Planner representing Windmark Homes,
115 West Denny Way, Seattle, discussed their project. The
zoning allows 77 dwelling units on the site, but they are
proposing 66 units in 8 buildings 3 six- plexes and 6 nine
plexes. The location of the structures is in agreement with
the site plan submitted by the previous owner. The building
locations have been maintained, but the density has been cut.
Exhibit #13, Proposed Site Plan for the development, was
recorded.
Mr. Lane said they reviewed slopes of drives, Fire Department
access to buildings and maximum building areas and they
concluded that the site plan developed by the previous plan-
ners and themselves is, not only the best, but possibly the
only solution for an efficient development of the site.
Their proposal sits very well with existing development and
are consistant with existing structures to the north. They
are proposing two story buildings with daylight basements and
units two or three wide. The buildings are cedar siding and
shingles and earthtone colors as suggested by the Planning
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
July 15, 1985
Page 4
PUBLIC HEARING cont.
Windmark Homes
Appeal (Cont.)
Staff. Mr. Lane displayed Exhibit #3, Attachment D (Side
Elevation Study) which shows end gables. They are also
showing carports and covered trash receptacles. To mitigate
impacts the proposal may have on the community, they have
added an indoor jacuzzi and barbecue structure throughout the
site. The total of the recreation and open space areas is
18,000 square feet. Their structures are well within the R -4
zoning requirements. The setback from the development to the
north is a minimum of 60 feet, and in some places 80 feet.
Their elevation of 200 is well below the eye level of occu-
pants of all of the units east of Sunwood Boulevard. There
is a view corridor between Buildings 1 and 2.
Exhibit #14, Building Location Plan, was recorded.
Steven Shea, Landscape Architect at Thomas Bing and
Associates, said they were hired to redesign the landscaping.
Planning Staff has reviewed their plan and concur with it.
He explained the landscape plans as shown on Exhibit #13.
Along with the landscape plan there is a path system that
allows access throughout the site that connect the
recreation areas and gazebos. They have addressed the con-
cerns of the Board, have provided better views and still pro-
vided separation between the units.
Council Member Morgan asked who monitors landscaping for
compliance. Mr. Collins said the Planning Department in
cooperation with the Building Official.
John Snyder, Vice President and Project Manager for Windmark
Homes, 510 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, commented that they
obtained the property in February, 1985. It had already been
rezoned to R -4 allowing up to 20 units per acre. The concep-
tual site plan was used throughout the proceedings. Their
present proposal asks for approval for 66 units. They will
be the same type units as in Sunwood I and II. They have
done everything they could to respond to the concerns of the
Homeowners' Association, but it has been to no avail. They
feel the Homeowners are primarily interested in using this
process to leverage the settlement of their dispute with
Pacific Townhouse Builders, the previous owners. They have
settled the concerns expressed by the Association. They have
assured the Homeowners that they intend to build con-
dominiums, that the purchase prices will be around $85,000,
that their parking ratio is 2 to 1, and they had a joint
maintenance agreement drafted and sent to the Association.
They have never responded. The Homeowners agreed to drop
their appeal if Windmark agreed to join their Association.
Then, they were told that the compliance with the Homeowners'
request was not good enough.
Mr. Snyder said they want to build a fine project in Tukwila
one they can be proud of and they want to comply with all
the requirements. They want to be treated like everyone
else. He asked Council to approve their project.
Attorney Haney explained that Council is sitting as the Board
of Architectural Review. Council has the same criteria to
look at as they did.
George Kresovich, Attorney, said they agreed to join the
Homeowners' Association providing they would not oppose this
project and informed their attorney of the agreement. The
Homeowners' Association was not agreeable. In reviewing the
BAR decision, it is clear there are three major problems:
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
July 15, 1985
Page 5
PUBLIC HEARING Cont.
Windmark Homes
Appeal (Cont.)
1J 7
1. Adequacy of the recreation areas and facilities. In an
effort to satisfy the concerns of the Board of
Architectural Review the recreation areas were revised.
2. The Landscape Plan. The BAR said the Landscape Plan was
incomplete. Rather than fight about it, they prepared a
new plan, which was developed by professionals.
3. Concern about view blockage. The Board of Architectural
Review relied on two provisions in the Code to make their
findings. The first says that the height and scale of
each building should be considered in relation to its
site. The next says buildings should be to appropriate
scale and be in harmony with neighboring developments.
The type of buildings that are proposed for this site are
precisely the same type and precisely the same scale as
the buildings in the existing Sunwood Development. The
buildings have been sited very carefully in order to
minimize the view blockage. The project has been
designed to be a good neighbor. Mr. Kresovich asked that
the same standards be applied to them that have been
applied to other developments. He asked Council to
approve the project as proposed.
Lawrence E. Hard, Attorney representing the Sunwood
Homeowners, 2400 Columbia Center, Seattle, said he was asked
to assist the Homeowners with some problems relating to their
application of Windmark Homes. He prepared a letter, now
marked Exhibit 12, that has been distributed to Council.
There are three people that would like to speak.
1. Ryan Thrower, President of the Board of the Homeowners'
Association
2. Dick Taylor, Homeowner
3. Joan Hernandez, Board Member.
Mr. Hard said he is concerned about statements that have been
made by Mr. Snyder and Mr. Kresovich about conversations and
statements that have been made. If this were a trial those
would be hearsay and not admissible. He asked to have these
comments taken with a grain of salt. He is concerned about
the impression trying to be made here that the Sunwood
Homeowners' Association consists of nothing but a bunch of
angered Homeowners angered, not at what is happening at the
Windmark side, but at the company that sold them their homes.
He reminded Council they are to consider only the application
of Windmark Homes. The Homeowners are concerned about what
is going to be placed on the piece of property immediately to
the south of them. The property was originally part of the
Sunwood development. It was to be developed by the same
people as Phase III, but in March of this year, they were no
longer dealing with these people, but rather with a company
called Windmark Homes.
Ryan Thrower, 15232 Sunwood Boulevard, is President of the
Homeowners' Association and a member of the Board of
Directors. There are 178 households in Sunwood. When they
bought their homes, they thought they were buying into a
total community. They felt they would have a voice in how
the community would be run, how rules would be adopted and
enforced. At the time of purchase, they received a copy of
the declarations of the Condominium Association which con-
tained a legal description of the Phase III property. The
legal said the property was subject to the convenants and
restrictions of the Homeowners' Association. They found that
this did not give them the protection they thought they had.
Now they are looking to Tukwila and the Land Use Planning
Policies to protect their investment. They asked that, if
the development is allowed, they have to live up to the same
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
July 15, 1985
Page 6
PUBLIC HEARING Cont.
Windmark Homes
Appeal (cont.)
set of standards that the Sunwood Complex followed. We feel
this proposal is lacking recreation facilities. It would be
easy for residents of another complex to wander in and use
their facilities. He asked the City to help them to protect
their investments, stand behind the decision of the Planning
Commission and reject any project that does not meet the
requirements.
Dick Taylor, 15278 Sunwood Boulevard, expressed concern over
blockage of their view. At the time they bought they were
given a maximum elevation for Phase III. He recalled that it
was 203 feet. There have been several figures discussed so
he asked what the "iron clad" maximum elevation is at this
time.
Joan Hernandez, 15224 Sunwood Boulevard said she is on the
Board of Directors for the Homeowners' Association. A copy
of her letter to the Planning Commission is included in
Exhibit #3 as Item H. Sunwood is a beautiful place to live
and she would like to stay there. She hopes that this deve-
lopment will not affect their quality of life. She would
like to have the Phase III property governed under the same
convenants and restrictions they live by. She would not like
to see the cheap housing units being built in the area deve-
loped on this property. She said she has faith in the
Council that they will not allow a developer to ruin their
property.
Lawrence E. Hard called attention to Exhibit #12, his letter
dated July 15, 1985. It outlines the legal reasons why the
Homeowners are asking the City Council to affirm the decision
of the Planning Commission sitting as the Board of
Architectural Review. That decision was to require this
developer to go back and resubmit a design plan that met the
requirements of the Tukwila Municipal Code. The applicant
has submitted a revised site plan, but it does not address
the fundamental problems that the Planning Commission had
with the plan. They continue to have a concern over 1) who
is the applicant and 2) who is the record property owner.
The deed to the property is to Windmark Homes, Inc. whereas,
the applicant is Windmark Homes Tukwila, Inc. Their con-
cerns are that Council has had inadequate materials for a
proper review. The landscaping plans are not sufficiently
detailed, there has been no analysis of the slope profile,
and a more detailed environmental analysis should be made.
The fundamental problem with this application is the question
of adequate recreation space. The Code requires 200 square
feet of recreation space per unit. Nothing shows how this
applicant has calculated the recreation space. What they
have done is say open space equals recreation space. There
has been no analysis of the amount of open space on slopes
over 4 to 1. This applicant has not complied with the
Tukwila Municipal Code on its analysis of what is proper
recreation space. It is up to the Council to make the deci-
sion as to whether or not the application meets the intent of
the code. This proposed application does not meet commit-
ments that were made by the previous owner. He asked that
the City Council affirm the decision of the Planning
Commission at their meeting of April 25, 1985. If Council
wishes to modify the application and approve it, he asked
that the applicant be required to submit a new environmental
checklist and that a new environment review be made.
Council Member Morgan asked what happens if Council upholds
the Board of Architectural Review decision. Mr. Collins said
they could submit a new application or proceed their appeal
through the Court System.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
July 15, 1985
Page 7
PUBLIC HEARING Cont.
Windmark Homes
Appeal (cont.)
Attorney Haney noted that TMC 18.90.020 provides that the
City Council shall affirm, deny or modify the decision of the
Planning Commission (BAR) within 90 days after the filing of
the appeal. Prior to making a decision, the City Council may
hold a Public Hearing. If Council wanted Staff to prepare
additional information, the hearing could be continued and
Staff directed to bring the information back.
John Lane clarified the issue of height of the buildings.
The buildings will be 168 feet above floor grade and 32 feet
above that to the peak. We are going to stand on the 200
feet for the record. The condominium market is very com-
petitive and you do not put out a bad product and expect it
to sell.
George Kresovich discussed the new information they had sub-
mitted to Planning Staff and the Homeowners' Association for
review. He commented that it was not new information just
for this evening. If the developer intended to put as many
units on the property as he could and then leave, he would
not be reducing the number of units. The property was
rezoned in 1981 to allow 77 units. The developer is trying
to build a marketable product that people can afford to buy
and will be in keeping with the neighborhood.
Lawrence E. Hard stated that they do not think Council has
enough information to make an intelligent decision. If
Council does not affirm the decision of the Planning
Commission, they do have the power to send it back to them
and allow them to reconsider the application with the addi-
tional information. If Council does not do this, they ask
that the application be denied because it is not clear.
There is no analysis of open space versus recreation space or
how much of it is on slopes of 4 to 1. If Council should go
ahead and permit this design plan as proposed, we think that
the applicant should be required to submit a new environmen-
tal check list. There is not enough adequate data here for
anybody to make a decision. Lastly, nothing has been said
about who the applicant is or who the owner of the property
is. This should be of concern to Council. If the applicant
says something is going to be done, what assurance do you
have when we do no even know for sure who the applicant is or
that is is the property owner. We have presented information
that raises that question. We think this is another reason
why the Council should affirm the action of the Planning
Commission.
Attorney Haney suggested that Council look over the City of
Tukwila Board of Architectural Review Design Review
Evaluation Guide which lays out the criteria by which Council
needs to decide whether or not this application should be
approved or denied. If Council wishes to ask any additional
questions, now is the time before you close the Public
Hearing.
Mayor Van Dusen asked if anyone had anything more they would
like to put into the record.
Council Member Phelps asked what the relationship to the
street is as far as a shared use for ingress and egress for
the development. Mr. Kresovich said that there is an ease-
ment across the Windmark property to the Sunwood Homeowners'
Association so they have a right to use the right -of -way and
both properties have that right.
MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING
BE CLOSED. MOTION CARRIED.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
July 15, 1985
Page 8
PUBLIC HEARING Cont.
Windmark Homes
Appeal (cont.)
RECESS:
9:30 P.M.
9:35 P.M.
OLD BUSINESS
Proposed Ordinance
Amending the Comp.
Land Use Map to change
certain property from
Low Density Residen-
tial and Commercial
to Professional
Office
MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
REMAND THIS BACK TO THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW.*
*COUNCIL PRESIDENT BAUCH WITHDREW HIS MOTION WITH APPROVAL OF
THE SECOND.
MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY MORGAN, THAT COUNCIL CONCUR WITH
THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND ADOPT THEIR FINDINGS
AND CONCLUSIONS. MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY MORGAN, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT COUNCIL RECESS FOR
FIVE MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Van Dusen called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila
City Council back to order with Council Members present as
previously reported.
MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE PROPOSED
ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Van Dusen read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila,
Washington, amending the Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan
Map adopted by Ordinance Number 1039 to change the designatin
of certain property previously shown as low density residen-
tial to professional office.
MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ.*
Attorney Haney explained the Exhibits attached to the ordi-
nance. Exhibit A is the legal description of the entire
annexation area. Exhibit B should change the designation
from Low Density Residential to Professional Office. Exhibit
C should be the commercial property. It was difficult to
draft the Exhibits now knowing what Council was going to do
with some of the property. He reminded Council that they
need to adopt Findings and Conclusions.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE MOTION BE
AMENDED TO ASK THAT STAFF PREPARE THE LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS AND
THE FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS FOR COUNCIL THAT SUPPORT THE
PLANNING COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION ON THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN AMENDMENT.
Mr. Collins explained that Exhibit B is the proposed changes
to the Comprehensive Plan. It designates the properties
shown as 16218, 16228 and 16234 to Professional Office. The
properties at 16238 and 16360 are designated Commercial.
Council Member Phelps asked is the Office designation or any
other, other than R -1, applicable to the DiGiovanni property.
Mr. Collins explained that 4230 and 4220 So. 164th Street
would remain Low Density; there would be no change in the
City's Comprehensive Plan, per the Planning Commission recom-
mendation.
Mr. Collins explained that Day Care facilities require a
Conditional Use Permit. The facility on Mr. DiGiovanni's
property would be Grandfathered in. Any changes they might
make would require a Conditional Use Permit.
Councilman Bohrer said he favors the recommendation of the
Planning Commission. Mr. DiGiovanni submitted a request for
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
July 15, 1985
Page 9
OLD BUSINESS
Proposed Ordinance- zoning to the County for 21 units on 2/3 of an acre. It is
Amending the Comp. very high density and is as dense as anything we currently
Land Use Map to change have in Tukwila and would require a buffer. It would be
certain property from opening the door to further multi family in the area. Our
Low Density Residen- cascading zoning approach doesn't allow us to designate 4220
tial and Commercial as office. If we were to do that, it would permit RMH or
to Professional multi family. There is no way, at this general session, that
Office (cont.) Council could change it to permit office use. It could only
come from a contractural rezoning request. The other pro-
perty that has been discussed is the Markham property located
at 42nd and the freeway. The request to designate this as
multiple family opens, again, the penetration of multiple
family into the entire area and it would be the only multiple
family designation in the area. It is not unique; it is
similar to all the other land along the freeway. Council
should go forward with the approach that is recommended by
the Planning Commission.
Council Member Phelps said that, where Mr. DiGiovanni's pro-
perty is concerned, there is a special economic hardship
involved. However, I would not approve a density of 21 units
on that lot. It far exceeds what Tukwila has in mind as far
as adequate standards for development. A lower density might
seem more reasonable. I feel that an R- 1.7200 designation is
not fair on parcel 4220. As far as the Markham property is
concerned, I would prefer to look at a rezone request so that
specific conditions or controls could take place.
Councilman Duffie said he looked at the Markham property;
then, he surveyed the citizens. He asked the people how they
feel about apartments coming into the neighborhood -5 people
were for; 5 people don't care; 47 people said, no; and 1 was
neutral. The people are very concerned about what is going
on in their neighborhood.
Councilman Simpson said that in the case of Mr. DiGiovanni,
he got caught in the middle. I don't agree that high density
is the way to go; low density would be the best compromise in
this situation. As far as the Markham property, people who
are building single family houses do not want to build them
next to a freeway. Apartments next to a freeway would be
appropriate.
Council President Bauch said the Comprehensive Plan has been
in effect since the early 80's. The planning area is shown
as low density for this area. The County Council has con-
sistently turned down zoning changes to higher density.
Proposed Ordinance
Amending the official
zoning map by estab-
lishing zoning classi-
fications on recently
annexed property known
as McMicken Heights
*MOTION CARRIED WITH PHELPS AND SIMPSON VOTING NO.
*MOTION CARRIED WITH PHELPS AND SIMPSON VOTING NO.
*MOTION CARRIED WITH PHELPS VOTING NO.
Council President Bauch said this will come forward as soon
as the legal descriptions and the Findings and Conclusions
are ready.
MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT STAFF PREPARE THE
LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS AND THE FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS THAT
SUPPORT THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION.*
Council President Bauch clarified that this adopts the zoning
to match the Comprehensive Plan.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
July 15, 1985
Page 10
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance #1357
Appropriate unanti-
cipated revenues in
the Fed. Rev. Sharing
Fund
Approval to purchase
two ton roller
MISCELLANEOUS
Undergrounding
Utilities
MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE PROPOSED
ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED.
City Attorney Haney read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila,
Washington, amending the 1985 Budget adopted by Ordinance No.
1340 of the City, passed by the City Council on December 17,
1984, as amended by Ordinance No. 1346, passed by the City
Council on April 1, 1985, and Ordinance No. 1351, passed by
the City Council on June 17, 1985, to appropriate unan-
ticipated revenues in the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund for
chemical suits, typewriter, Council Chambers equipment and
estimated ending fund balance and establishing an effective
date.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY SIMPSON, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1357
BE ADOPTED AS READ.*
Council President Bauch commented that he does not like the
changes that happen in mid -term. The chemical suits are an
emergency, but the other two items are just things that would
be nice to have. He specifically objected to Council
Chambers improvements without having requested any comment
from Council.
*MOTION CARRIED WITH BAUCH VOTING NO.
Don Morrison, City Administrator, explained that this request
is to substitute the purchase of one capital item in the
Equipment Rental Fund for another.
It was recommended that the paint striper go through a
rebudgeting process for 1986 and to purchase a self propelled
2 -ton vibrating roller compactor at this time.
MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY SIMPSON, THAT COUNCIL CONCUR
WITH THE REQUEST FROM ADMINISTRATION TO PURCHASE A TWO -TON
ROLLER FROM THE EQUIPMENT RENTAL DEPARTMENT.*
Council President Bauch said that Council spent many hours
reviewing the Capital Improvement Plan. The first thing we
do is violate the program. We don't have a plan. We don't
know how this purchase fits in with the other priorities in
this City. Unless something is an emergency, we should not
consider capital items until the next budget period.
Mr. Morrison explained that the intent is not to buy a new
toy for the Street Department, but to provide a roller that
meets compaction standards under the codes. After adding up
the rental costs, the analysis is that we purchase a more
cost effective approach.
*MOTION CARRIED WITH BAUCH AND BOHRER VOTING NO.
Mr. Morrison explained that the 55th Avenue Street project is
under construction. The past several months there has been
on -going discussions with Puget Power and City Light
regarding undergrounding the overhead utilities. The City
has an undergrounding agreement with Puget Power to do the
work at their own expense. City Light refuses to consider
any language in an undergrounding agreement which obligates
them to pay for the undergrounding. There are three options;
stop the 55th Avenue Street Project; require them to relo-
cate the overhead lines; or go ahead with the undergrounding,
pay for it, and send them a letter stating we will seek reim-
bursement.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
July 15, 1985
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MISCELLANEOUS
Undergrounding
Utilities (cont.)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
10:43 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
10:50 P.M.
MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE CITY PROCEED
WITH THE PROJECT AND BILL CITY LIGHT. MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY MORGAN, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT COUNCIL GO INTO
EXECUTIVE SESSION. MOTION CARRIED.
Executive Session called to discuss the N.A.A.C.P. Lawsuit.
MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY SIMPSON, THAT COUNCIL GO OUT OF
EXECUTIVE SESSION. MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY SIMPSON, THAT THE MAYOR BE
AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH CENTRAL
SCHOOL DISTRICT TO SHARE THE COST OF THE FOSTER PARK PROPERTY
LITIGATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,250, THAT THE TERM OF THE
LEASE AGREEMENT BE EXTENDED TO 30 YEARS, AND THAT AN
AMENDMENT BE DRAWN TO TAKE THE FUNDS OUT OF ENDING FUND
BALANCE. MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED.
GA4t. Vn`Difsen, Mayor
Makine Anderson, City Clerk