HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 05/18/1964Kent, Washington
May 18, 1964
Regular meeting of the Kent City Council called to order at 8:00 p.m.
Present: Mayor Thornton, City Attorney Rereiter, Councilmen: Armstrong
Buxton, Durand, Mooney, Pozzi, Strain, and Woodworth.
Minutes of the last meeting approved as printed.
Clerk's and Budget reports submitted, accepted, and placed on file,
by motion.
WATER A petition, signed by approximately 15, was read, requesting a water
LID for the East side of Lake Fenwick. By motion, referred to the
Water Committee.
HEALTH &
SANITATION North End Mooney reported that work was progressing on the North Kent
sewage treatment facilities, and a call for bids would be issued soon.
Plant City Engineer Shbrwood reported that the treatment plant was
Bac�cR -in full operation again.
STREETS James Pozzi reported that the discussions with the Milwaukee Railroad
on the James Street extension problems were at a standstill. Bereiter
reported condemnation was being considered and that he would report
further at the next meeting.
West Hill A letter was read from Fire District #30 endorsing the
extens on of S. 268th from 40th W to the Military Road. A petition
was read from residents of the area requesting that the street be
opened to relieve the congestion in the area. By motion, referred to
the Street Committee.
Woodford Bereiter reported that the suit to condemn a portion of Wood
ford Ave. for a road to the park would be presented in court this week
Pierce's Addition Mooney asked the City Attorney what had been done
toward repairing the portion of 45th Place S. Bereiter reported that
the bonding company will settle when we can give them a figure as to
the probable cost. The amount of the bond is $3,000. Pozzi said he
doubted that the street could be fixed for that amount and he was
against the city repairing the street and then trying to collect for
it, in as much as the street had never been accepted by the city. It
was ascertained that the City Attorney would make his services avail-
able to residents of the area who wish to bring suit on this issue.
BIDS Bonds Bids were read on the $200,000 bond issue for the Fire Depart-
ment. The National Bank of Commerce was low bidder at 3.35217%• By
motion the bid was awarded to the NB of C, subject to verification,
and the return of the bid bond checks was authorized.
Trucks Bids were read on two pick-up trucks for the Water De art2eentt.
By.motion the bid was awarded to Bowen Scarff low bidder at 15,0
0.88
including tax for both trucks, with trade.
Cars Bids were read on two cars for the Police Department. By motic
the bid was awarded.to Valley Garage, low bidder at $2,000. including
tax for both cars, including trade ins.
ZONING Wolvin A public hearing was opened on the Wolvin application for a
rezone from MA to M-1. There were no objections, and the hearing was
closed. Ordinance 1237, approving the rezone was passed by motion.
Johnson A public hearing was opened on the application of Fran John-
sonand Norman Anderson for a rezone from MA to C-3• There were no
objections and the hearing was closed. Ordinance 1240, approving the
rezone was passed by motion.
BBooe�in& A public hearing was opened on the Boeing request for a re-
zone from MA to M-1. There were no objections and the hearing was
closed. Ordinance 1240, approving the rezone was passed by motion.
Walms��ltyy�� A public hearing was opehed on #she Walmsley request for a
rezone�rom R-3 to R-4. The application originally requested R-4 to
and C-3 zoning but the Planning Commission recommended the granting
of R-4 only, for all the lots in Block 2 and in Block 3, which was
acceptable to the applicant. Mr. Harold Schultz -of Woodford Avenue
presented a petition against the rezone, signed by 28 residents of the
area. The signers felt that R-4 for this area would result in in-
creased traffic congestion and would decrease their property values.
BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT
ZONING
Zoning (Continued)
Walmsley stated that the apartments would be built whether the rezone
was granted or not, that it was a question of density. Walmsley re-
ported he was willing to dedicate a portion of the land necessary for
the extension of State Street North of James. The public hearing was
closed, by motion. Pozzi moved for the Council to approve the rezone
as recommended by the Planning Commissin.Motion
the seconded
dzone eEs andreapassed
with Durand's nay. Ordinance 1239 approving
passed by motion with Durand's nay.
Aaber
Baker A peal A public hearing was opened on the appeal filed by g
Fue Company against the Board of Adjustment's Resolution #30, which
granted a Conditional Exception to allow a wrecking yard on the Baker
property on Highway 99. The resolution stated that burning would not
be allowed. Mr. Johnson and Mr. Kay both of Aaberg Fuel Company spoke
against the wrecking yard and Mr. Kay submitted a petition with sig-
natures of approximately 170 who were against the measure.
Letters of
protest were r6ad from the Midway Chamber of Commerce and the Salt Air
Hills Community Club. Mr. Johnson stated that Mr.
Baker knew the plans
for the wrecking yard when the property was rezoned to M-1 in January.
Baker said that the earnest money agreement was not drawn until after
the rezone. Mr. Human, who proposes to operate the wrecking yard state
he felt that the "no burning" restriction would be obsolete when the
state law requiring incinerators was passed. 11oodworth said that his
understanding of the restriction would preclude burning in an inciner-
ato r as well as an open fire. A motion to reverse the Board of Adjust -I
ment's Resolution was passed unanimously.
Griffen Appeal The continued public hearing on the Eldon Griffen ap-
peal was opened. Mr. Don Davidson of Kirkland, representing Mr. Griffe
explained that the delay in presenting the proof of.title was due to
the fact that some of the documents were unrecorded. Bereiter and Cur -I
ran agreed'that they were not satisfied as yet as to the legal owner
Davidson pointed out he would ship of the property. soon have a title
report which would prove that Griffen was the technical owner, and that
both Griffen and Bay Construction Company were willing to guarantee by
bond that the land would be properly used in compliance with Kint's
ordinances. By motion the hearing was continued to. the June lst meet-
ing.
Calhoun A letter was read from the Planning Commission containing the
report of the special committee assigned to study the rezone request
made by Calhoun Construction Company for the lower hillside area on
Titus Street. The Council had requested that the study be made. The
Planning Commission recommended that only the area described in the
Calhoun application be zoned R-4, hot the larger area which was studied
By motion a public copy
oofntheaPlanning Commission'sset for the June trecommendationzzi
be
requested that a copy g
sent to each Councilman.
FIREWORKS A request from the Jaycees for a permit to sell fireworks was read
along with a permit issued to them by the State Fire Marshall. A motio.
was passed to notify the Jaycees that the City Attorney is in the
process of drafting a new ordinance, and they would be informed.
LIBRARY Mooney made a motion to have the Kent Librarian keep records for one
mohth which will show how many people use the library facilities, with
a breakdown as to how many of these users are residents of the City and
how many live outside the city limits. This will enable the city to
tell if we are getting a fair return for the money spent, on a per
capita basis. Motion carried.
PARKS 'North Park Pete Curran proposed the city and the Kent Swim Club trade
small parcels of land. of equal size, at the site of the property just
purchased by the Klub. The Park Board is in favor of the trade. By
motion, the City Attorney was instructed to draft an amendment to the
ordinance and to prepare a corrected deed.
BUILDING CODE City Clerk Bridges reported that the copies of the uniform Building
Code had been delivered to his office today. The City Engineer was in-
structed to edit the code and the City Attorney was instructed to draft
the ordinance to adopt it.
CLAIMS PRESENTED AND ALLOWED AS FOLLOWS:
Current Exp. $ 6,733.64 Sewer Construction 3,9I$•a
Water 495.47, Garbage 1,344.17
Water Construction 2,346.13 Library 534.3$
Street 1,276.33 Park
Sewer
373.36 LID 230 9.5$
MEETING ADJOURNED: 10:35P.M.
Ci y Clerk
Mayor Chas. Bridges
Alex Thornton