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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-04-01 Regular MinutesApril 1, 1968 The regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order at 8 :00 p.m, by Mayor Stan D. Minkler. Council members present were R. Bowen, D. Gardner, R. Anderson, H. Nelsen, T. Forsythe, L. E. Crostick and L. Popejoy. The minutes of the previous meetings were approved. PUBLIC HEARING Investment Exchange area in vicinity of Freewe}y Interchange and South 154th. Rezone petition from RMH to C -2. Mayor Minkler opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Crostick reported the Planning Commission recommended denial of the rezone petition due to lack of sufficient space for the proposed development and protests from abutting property owners. Mr. Richard McLenen 15238 53rd Ave. So. stated a portion of the property in question belonged to her and she wished her portion withdrawn from the petition. She had signed an option which committed her to support the original petition but as the option had been dropped, she was not in favor of the rezone unless the entire area was included. Mr. Phillip Neunan, 15208 52nd Ave. So. of, abutting property on the north protested the rezone as it is being done in a piece neat fashion. There were no further statements. Mr. Anderson made a motion the petitioners plea be denied in accordance with the Planning Commission recommendation. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. The Public Hearing was closed. PUBLIC HEARING Height variance petition of T. S. Williams on R -4 property. (Portion of Lot 18, Interurban Addition to Seattle) Mayor Minkler opened the hearing. Mr. Crostick reported the Planning Commission had recommended granting of the variance to allow for seven stories and one story for parking. Mayor Minkler read a letter from Mr. Eric Zinke, 14439 57th Ave. So., which protested granting of the variance. Mr. Williams, 1931 S. W. 170th spoke for the granting of the variance. 277 Fire Chief Joe Langer was questioned regarding adequate fire fighting apparatus for a building of this height and reported the department was not equipped for this at the present. John Yates, 1732 N. W. Market, Architect for the proposed apartment, reported the building would be built according to code which requires two main exits on the side and dry stand pipes. The building will be a concrete and steel type fire proof construction. After further discussion, Mr. Forsythe made a motion the height variance be granted as the stated location does not lie within the residential core of the city. Motion seconded by Mr. Anderson. Voting in favor: Anderson, Forsythe, Gardner, Nelsen, and Crostick. Voting against: Bowen and Fopejoy. Motion carried. Mr. Forsythe requested it be stated the granting of this variance does not set a precedent of the council. All requests for variances and zoning matters will be studied individually in regard to their location, geography and type of construction. Miss Nelsen stated her concurrence. The Public Hearing was closed. The determination of Mr. Todds request for reaone was opened for discussion. Mayor Minkler reported Mr. Todd had applied for an excavation permit and the findings of Mr. Todd's engineer had been submitted to Hill, Ingrnan, Chase and Company for review before such a permit could be granted. Mr. Fujuki reported these documents were in their office and more time would be needed for study. After further discussion of the zoning matter, Mr. Anderson made a motion the request for rezone be granted. No second. Mr. Bowen stated the city needs more park property in the area in question. Mr. Popejoy stated the only place the present park could expand is on Mr. Todds property. Mr. Popejoy made a motion the request for rezone be denied. Seconded by Mr. Bowen. Discussion followed. CURRENT EXPENSE 20,106.79 STREET FUND WATER FUND SEWER FUND ATTEST: 3,555.25 3,689.39 4,194.76 Meeting adjourned at 9/45 P.M. c, /2.c? Gte. CLERK April 1, 1968 (Con tt Page 2 LID 13 FUND 733.64 LID 14 FUND 3,885.66 ARTERIAL FUND MAYOR 279 Mr. Todd stated the proposed development would add a 1,000,000. tax base bringing $10,000 to the school district alone. Mr. Malcolm illeed, attorney representing adjoining property owners spoke for the the development, stating the cost to develop the land would be great and apartment developments are the only ones that can feasibly spend the kind of money necessary. Mr. Todd stated the area in question is on the Comprehensive Plan map as a multiple residence area. Mr. Forsythe stated since the park is a natural green area, added property would also remain much in its natural state, further pointing out there were other apartment sites on the south side of the city which could be developed at a lesser cost. The Question was called. Voting for denial were: Bowen, Gardner, Nelsen, Forsythe, Popejoy and Crostick. Voting against denial: Anderson. The request was denied. Mr. Bowen made a motion the following claims against the city which had been approved by the Finance Committee be paid with warrants drawn for their respective amounts. Motion seconded by Mr. Popejoy and carried, with Mr. Anderson voting no on the photography bill only. URBAN ARTERIAL STREET FUND 3,822.16 Mayor Minkler announced the creation of a Park Bcard and appointed the following citizens to serve. Eugene W. Ives, Chairman, Jon Sterling and Katherine Harris. Mayor Minkler read a letter from Hill, Ingman, Chase and Company recommending acceptance of the 12 inch Sanitary Sewer Line in proposed 60 ft. easement between Minkler Blvd. and Southcenter Parkway. Mr. Anderson made a motion the city accept salt utilities and 60 foot easement from Samamish Commercial. Motion seconded. by Mr. Bowen and carried. Mr. Bowen presented the specifications for the installation of the water mains under LID 14. He made a motion the city request Hill Ingman to advertise for bids Bor materials and labor with the bids to be opened at City Hall April 15, 1968 at 3 :00 P. M. Motion seconded by Mr. Popejoy and carried. Mr. Forsythe announced that after April 15th, dogs without dog licenses or identification tags will be picked up by the King County Humane Society. Ordinance 515, creating L. I. D. 15 for the improvement of South 178th, was introduced. Mr. Forsythe made a motion Ordinance 515 be adopted. Motion seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried. Mr. Zepp reported 9 building permits had been issued during the month of March, with a valuation of $137,600.00 and permit fees of $493.00. Rezone requests from Alvin B. Harrison and Willard C. Fox and Associates were discussed. Mr. Crostick made a motion a Ftzblic Hearing be held on the Harrison request with the date set for May 6th and a Public Nearing be held on the Fox request with the date set for May 20, 1968. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen and carried. Mr. Popejoy requested investigation by the Finance Committee into the possibility of obtaining additional health and accident insurance for Volunteer Firemen. This matter was turned over to Mr. Bowen. Mr. Bergquist, 14455 58th Abe. So., reported a damaged fire stand pipe on 58th and requested repair to working order. Mr. Zepp to take care of this.