HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-11-21 Regular MinutesNovember 21, 1966
The regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order
by the Mayor, John B. Strander at 8:00 P.M. Councilmen present were Stan Minkler
A.G. Radford, E.W. Ives, Richard A. Bowen, Dwights'R. Gardner, Helen Nelsen and
Robert B. Anderson.
First order of business was the reading of the minutes of the November
7th meeting, the minutes were approved as read.
The recessed public hearing regarding a reauest for a street vacation
was opened for discussion at this time. Mr. '.ither stated anew that he would
improvecthe property by building a home on it, and that an easement would be
gaarnted for the purpose of getting to the river for emergencies and soforth.
Mr. Radford stated that an on sight inspection was made of the area, and in view
of the fact that the Flood Control Committee stated that this was the only area
accessable to them for their operations, Mr. Radford moved that council deny
this request, as per the Planning Commission recommendations, seconded by Mr.
Bowen and carried.
A Public Hearing regarding the Land Use Plan revision was opened for
discussion at this time, at which time Mr. Minkler read a letter from the
Planning Commission stating that this matter be forwarded to the council for
action. Mr. Zepp pointed out on the map the areas to be affected by the rivision.
Mrs. Warren B. Davis spoke against this revision, stating that the roads
were to narrow, therefore it would not be feasible at this time, to have the
trea rezoned, and that it would be costly to tear down the existing dwellings
to make room for apartments.
Mr. Aden O'dell, Mrs. Whitney and Mrs. Glyden opposed the plan for the
same reasons mentioned above.
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Mr. Hawley questioned Mrs. Davis as to the zoning of her property at the
time she moved into the area, stating that it was zoned R -4 (multiple residence).
Mr. Bernhard stated that there is a lot of untapped area suitable for
R -4 zoning and that this area should be left for private residences. Mr. Bernhard
also presented a letter of protest to council, this received from Mr. Mrs. Finkas.
Mr. Forysthe stated that Tukwila needs ac low cost housing we need multiple
dwelling, but the zoning should stay as is.
Mr. Frank 'Fiedler stated that the streets in the presentcpndition. Are
inadequate, with apartment zoning the city couldn't handle the increase in
traffic. Mr. Todd stated that the roads are bad 3 but without taxes these
roads can not be built.
Mr. Harrison, Chairman of the Planning t
ngspoke on the why's and where's
of the land use plan, Mr. Harrison stated that rapid growth of the City was
not anticipated at the time the original plan was drafted, but because of
this growth now was the time to change the plan.
Mr. Anderson stated that definate boundaries should be established.
Mr. Mettler spoke in regard to the revisions, stated that it was his motion
at the Planning Commission meeting, that tuts acted upon. Mr. Mettler stated
that it was his belief that the line should be 59th south, not the brow of
of the hill, that he couldn't see any point in making jogs to circumvent any
area, a definate boundary is needed.
Mr. Minkler moved that council delete this portion in question from the
Revised plan, returning this to the Planning Commission for further study, Mr.
Bowen seconded the motion, after a brief discussion by council a 5 minute recess
was called.
When council was re- convened, Mr. Minkler withdrew the above mentioned
motion and Mr. Bowen withdrew the second. Mr. Bowen moved that the public
hearing be closed. following more discussion Mr. Bowen withdrew his moti -'r.
At which time Mr. Radford moved that the public hearing be continued til the
December 5th meeting, seconded by Mr. Anderson. motion carried.
Mr. Harrison spoke briefly on the proposed Civic Center plans, study as of
T961 revised as of 1962. Said plans were presented to council.
Mayor Strander ask council approval of Mrs. Warren B. Davis to the Planning
Commission. Mr. Minkler moved that council aprrove this appointment, seconded
by Mr. Bowen and carried.
Mayor Strander also ask council approval on a replacement on the Valley Regional
Planning Commission. Irving Iverson replacing Harold Iverson, this approved by
council
Mr. Kriedler questioned council about the water study. Mr. Kriedler ask to be
included in this study group. Mr. Forsythe and Mr. Harrison will also be added
to the committee for the sstudyof'.the water system.
It was brought up at this time that the sewer line on Maule Ave. should be
straightened out, so that more hook -ups could be made by way of the developer
extension plan.
ATTEST:
There being no further bysiness for discussion the meeting was adjourned.
LILLIAN BALK, CLERK
MAYOR, JOHN B. STRANflM
November 21, 1966 (Con't)
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