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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-07-17 Special MinutesJuly 17, 1968 3 A special meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order at 8:10 P.M. by Mayor Stanley Minkler. Council members present were: Richard Bowen, Miss Helen Nelsen, Tom Forsythe, Larry Popejoy, L. E. Crostick, and Robert Anderson. One sealed bid was received for the surplus 1955 International Cab and Chasis, submitted by Mr. Carl Orpilla, Box 654, Tukwila, Washington for $300.00. It was felt that the value of the truck is more than this. L. E. Crostick made a. motion that we reject the bid and that we readvertise. Mr. Bowen seconded the motion and it carried. Mayor Minkler asked Mr. Forsythe to help the City Clerk draw up an ad to readvertise for bids for the truck. The Public Hearing for the revised Comprehensive Street Plan was declared open. Mr. Zepp presented a map of the updated plan and explained it. Mr. K. Osness, 14406 58th Ave. So. asked if it was possible to make a road from Interurban Avenue to service the apartments on 65th Avenue. The terrain makes this impossible. The only possibility is the extension of 62nd Avenue at 149th, winding down the hill. Mr. A. Harrison, 5702 South 152nd Street asked if this was a platted street. It is not. Mr. D. Traynor, 14910 58th Avenue South asked if it is possible to put 65th Ave. on the Comprehensive Street Plan. Mr. A. Harrison, 5702 South 152nd stated that he was surprised that 65th Ave. is not on the plan as there is a cut and fill problem in completeing 62nd Ave. Mr. Popejoy asked if there is anything that can be done to improve 65th Ave. for the present. Discussion followed. Mr. A. Harrison, 5702 South 152nd recommended that we add 65th Ave. South as are additional Arterial Street to the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Crostick suggested we consider an extension of South 139th, from 56th Place South to Interurban Ave. to take care of the traffic from the new apartment units. With no further discussion, Mr. Forsythe moved we close the Public Hearing, motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. Mr. Forsythe moved to add item 6 to Section B, Secondary Arterials, of the Comprehensive Street Program to read, include 151st Avenue from 62nd, proceeding Easterly to 65th Avenue, then 65th Avenue proceeding South to 154th Street. Miss Nelsen seconded the motion and it carried. Discussion followed on the extension of 139th Street, it may be advisable to add it tt the Comprehensive Street Plan at this time. Mr. Zepp clarified the difference in the 2¢ gas tax money to improve these streets and the financing through the Urban Arterial Board. Mr. Forsythe made a motion that item 7 be added to Section B of the Comprehensive Street Plan to read, that 139th Street be extended, proceeding Easterly from the intersection of 56th Place South to Hiway 181 (Interurban Ave. South) Motion seconded by Mr. Crostick and carried. Mayor Minkler granted a 5 minute recess. Mayor Minkler called the Council back to order and opened the Public Hearing on the proposed amendments to Ordinance 251 (Zoning Ordinance) Bill Crostick read the newly revised sections and compared them with the original. Section 4 -4A, Sub- section, "Parking Regulations" 4r.. D. Traynor 14910 58th Ave. Sottth asked, that with past experience would the change to 1 and t parking places per unit be adequate? Discussion followed. Mr. Osness, 14406 58th Ave. South, suggested that it is a good idea to set our standards high, we can always reconsider. Section 4 -20, "Parking for Apartments" Section 4 -20, "Minimum Space Allotment" Section 4 -25, "Request for changes in zoning" July 17, 1968 Special Meeting Continued Mr. Anderson asked for a clarification of that is a truck much discussion followed, this point needs to be clarified. Mr, Harrison explained that a plot plan could be well organized and less square footage used than the required 350 square feet per car. In such a case a variance could be granted. Mr. Traynor asked if the amendment in the Ordinance meant that the citizens could no longer object to the Council on a rezone passed by the Flanning Commission with4irst filing an appeal and paying $50.00. There was considerable discussion on this point. Mr. Crostick explained that the Flanning Commission feels it is e waste of time for them to hold Fublic Hearings when they are duplicated by the Council. In this case the Council will be the appeal board. Section 4-31 "Variances" No discussion Section 4 -20, "Parking for one to four dwellings" Mayor Minkler asked if the restricted parking pertains to just that developed after the passing of. this Amendment, or to all the existing residence. After sor_.e discussion he protested this section as there must be a_clarificaticn so there will be no problem develop at a later date. Mr. Osness, 14406 58th Ave. South asked if it was not discrimination when you require 2 parking spaces for 1, 2, 3, and 4 family units and 3 for 2 in apartments, maybe it should be 2 for 1 all the way. Mr. Traynor, 14910 58th Ave. South asked if there is anything in this Ordinance about buffer zones between R1 and RANI. No, not area buffers. Mr. Anderson made a motion that the Public Hearing be closed. hr. Bowen seconded the motion. Mr. Fopejoy questioned the wisdom of closing the Fublic _fearing at this time, they were informed that the Planning Commission had previously had a Public Hearing. Mr. Forsythe called for the question, the motion carried. .ter. Crostick made a motion the Council meet Tuesday, July 23, 1968 at 8:00P.M. to further discuss the amendments tc Ordinance 251. Mr. Bowen seconded the motion and it carried. Mr. Fopejoy made a motion the meeting adjourn, Mr. Bowen seconded the motion and it carried. ATTEST: The meeting adjourned at 11:10 P.M. lC DEPUTY CLERK MAYOR 3 °y