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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 08/04/1975 Kent , Washington August 4, 1975 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 8:00 o'clock p.m. Present; Mayor Hogan, Councilpersons Baffaro, Kitto, Masters, McCaughan and Storment, City Administrator Street, City Attorney Mirk, Planning Director Harris, Public Works Director Ulett. Councilpersons Johnson and Just and Finance Director Winkle were absent . Also present : Planning Commissioners Long, Hamilton and Rosetta Jones, and URS representative Ramsey. Approxi- mately 30 people were in attendance. VISITORS The Mayor introduced the four members of the community who are seeking election to the Council , t: namely: Robert A. Heriot, John Long, Jon Johnson, and William Carey. MINUTES KITTO MOVED that the minutes of the meeting held July 21 , 1975 be approved as printed, McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. HEALTH & Des Moines Sewer District Resolution 1975-13. SANITATION A copy of Des Moines Sewer District Resolution 1975-13 adopting a plan of additions and better- ments to their Comprehensive Plan has been received by the City and reviewed by the Director of Public Works and the City Administrator, who recommend approval . MASTERS MOVED that the Des Moines Sewer District Resolution 1975-13 adopted July 23, 1975 be approved, McCaughan seconded. On Masters' question, Ulett clarified that the Sewer District routinely asked the City's approval for additions to their Plan if even indirectly related to Kent . Motion carried. Sale of Sewer Department Property. The Council directed the City Attorney to prepare a resolu- tion declaring a parcel of land 40' by 40' j belonging to the Sewer Department to be surplus. The property houses the sewage pump station on the south side of West James Street about 500 feet west of Washington Avenue. The City Attor- ney introduced Resolution No. 791 declaring surplus that certain property acquired by the City as part of the utilities system and estab- lishing a price and terms of sale thereof, and setting a public hearing for August 18, 1975 before the Council . MASTERS MOVED that Resolu- tion No. 791 be adopted, McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. HEALTH & East and West Green River Watershed Project. SANITATION Street noted that the Soil Conservation Service will hold a public meeting on the draft Environ- mental Impact Statement for the East and West Green River Watershed project on August 28, 1975• at 7:30 p.m. in the Kent Council chambers. STREETS Proposed Urban Arterial Project - 104th Avenue S.E. - S.E. 252nd Street to S.E. 260th Street. A letter was read from the Urban Arterial Board advising that the above project has rated suffici- ently high in the biennial priority array to permit the UAB to request Kent to consider pre- paration and submission of a project plan. It was noted that the preliminary prospectus should be submitted to the UAB by October I , 1975 for financial assistance from the urban arterial trust account. The letter further stated that August 4, 1975 STREETS in preparing the plans, the City could assume that the maximum amount of UAT funds that will be approved for the preliminary proposal and construction plans for the project will be the amount requested in our 1974 six-year construc- tion program, or $692,000 in UAT funds for that project. MASTERS MOVED to accept the letter and refer it to the Public Works Department for appropriate action, McCaughan seconded. On Street 's question, Ulett noted that some of the survey work on the project has been completed and that all of the project is inside the City limits. Street further noted that Ulett would be attending the UAB meeting on August 21 when the matter would be considered and guidelines adopted for presentation of the City's plans for the project . Motion carried. 42nd Avenue South. The Director of Public Works recommended at the last workshop meeting that 42nd Avenue South be opened from South 261st Street to South 262nd Street . The work, consisting of levelling of the existing base material and the installation of approximately a 16-foot oil mat, is estimated to cost $ 1 ,200. The Street Department would perform the work. KITTO MOVED that the Street Department be auth- orized to expend the funds from their maintenance budget for the street opening, McCaughan seconded. Upon McCaughan's query, Ulett noted that the improvement proposed would not be a full improve- ment as to width and depth but that a full improvement was anticipated for the future. It was further determined that the street is a public street now and any liability for it would be the City's. Street noted that the street would be completed as to gravelling and oiling the same as most of the other resi- dential streets in the City. Motion carried. SIDEWALKS East Side of Reith Road from South 253rd Street to 42nd Avenue South. It was noted that the Federal Way School District has sug- gested: that a walkway is needed. on the east side.of Redth Road from South 253rd Street to 42nd Avenue South and have indicated that they may be willing to provide materials if the City will provide the labor. The estimated cost for materials is $320 and the estimated cost for tabor is $680, including equipment rental . A walkway on 42nd Avenue from South 262nd Street to Cambridge Drive is also needed. Costs for this walkway are estimated at $ 160 for materials and $240 for labor and equipment rental . McCAUGHAN MOVED that the Street Department be authorized to expend $680 for labor and equipment rental for a gravelled walk on Reith Road and $400 for materials, labor and equipment rental for a gravelled walk on 42nd Avenue South, Masters seconded. Don Horowitz spoke from the audience, questioning what would be done to prevent people from driving on the walkways. Ulett noted that this walkway would be barricaded at both ends but that August 4, 1975 SIDEWALKS this would probably not keep bikes or motor- bikes off the walks. He noted that the type of barricade had not been determined but that one would be used to prevent access for cars and that the area would be posted. Motion carried. ALLEY James Gooding Request. It was noted that James VACATION Gooding has requested vacation of an alley 12 feet wide by 144 feet long located in Block 3 of Guiberson's Addition. The Planning Depart- ment recommends that the proposed vacation be approved with a 12' easement to be retained by the City. It was determined that the sewer line in the alley is old and might have to be replaced. Administration has therefore recommended that approval of the vacation provide that replacement of any private improvements are to be done at the expense of the property owner, and further recom- mends that no further charge be made for the vacation. The Mayor opened the public hearing. James Gooding was present to answer any questions which might be forthcoming. There were no comments from the audience and no correspondence. STORMENT MOVED that the hearing be closed, Masters seconded. Motion carried. MASTERS MOVED that the City Attorney prepare an ordinance to vacate the said alley, with the City retaining a utility easement for the full width of 12 feet and providing that the City will not be respon- sible for replacement of any improvements if it should be necessary to work on the sewer line. Storment seconded. Upon McCaughan's question, Street noted that there can be provision made for compensation to the City for such a vacation, but he had recommended against it in this case because of the provisions noted in the motion. Motion carried. Mayor Hogan complimented Mr. Gooding on his improvements to the property in question. TRAFFIC Weiland Street. A petition was read containing CONTROL 47 signatures requesting a change in the present traffic control at Weiland Street and Canyon Drive. KITTO MOVED that the petition be for- warded to the Public Works Department for review and for recommendations to be made to the Public Works Committee. Harris pointed out the area involved. Mr. Rosenkranz spoke from the audience, noting that there were approximately 100 auto- mobiles owned by the residents of the area and pointed out the dangers of entering into Canyon Drive from Weiland Street . Motion carried. METRO PARK & A letter was read from Peter S. Machno, Manager, RIDE LOT Environmental Planning, Metro, enclosing the draft Environmental Assessment for Metro's proposed Park and Ride facility in Kent for the City's review and comments. The facility will consist of 375 stalls initially, on a 10-acre site to be located adjacent to the _ Valley Freeway at West James Street and North Lincoln Avenue, with ultimate development pro- viding for up to 740 stalls. The letter further noted that a public hearing will be held before the Transit Committee of Metro a August 4, 1975 METRO PARK & on September 4, 1975 at 1 :30 p.m. MASTERS RIDE LOT MOVED that the letter be accepted and made a part of the record and referred to the Planning Department. McCaughan seconded. Mayor Hogan noted that copies of the draft Environmental Assessment had already been received and are on file. Harris noted that more hearings will be held on the matter and that a conditional use permit from the City will be required for the parking lot. Upon Storment 's question, it was noted that this site was one of those suggested by the Council at prior hearings. Motion carried. CONDITIONAL Charles Adams Appeal . It was determined that USE PERMIT the Planning Commission had denied a request for a Conditional Use Permit for Charles Adams, and Mr. Adams has filed an appeal from this decision, requesting that the appeal be heard at the Council meeting of September 2, 1975. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the Planning Commission denial of a Conditional Use Permit for Charles Adams for property at the intersection of Kent— Kangley and IOlst Avenue S.E. be reviewed by the Council on September 2, 1975, Storment seconded. Kitto noted that he had read the Planning Commission minutes and that unless there was some additional information that there was nothing for the Council to review. Masters concurred. Mirk noted that at the Council appeal hearing the Council could not consider additional information such as a plan for the use of the property, if it had not been presented before the Planning Com— mission at the time of their decision. Masters noted that there was no reason why Adams couldn't take a finalized plan before the Planning Commission. Mirk con— curred, noting that Adams could reapply to the Planning Commission. Motion carried, with Masters voting nay. ANNEXATION City of Des Moines — Proposed Annexation. The King County Boundary Review Board has notified Kent that Des Moines proposes to annex a small area near the Windjammer Restaurant . The proposed annexation has been reviewed by the Director or Public Works and City Admini— strator who recommend approval . McCAUGHAN MOVED that the City Clerk notify the Boundary Review Board that the Kent City Council believes that #7-1 City of Des Moines Proposed Annexation (South area) is a logical extension of the City of Des Moines, Masters seconded. Motion carried. BIDS Cif Shop Improvements. Eight bids for drainage and grading improvements to the City shops area were opened on August 1 , 1975. The three low bidders were as follows: City Transfer of Kent , Inc. ( Including Alternates I and 2) $59,705.95, including tax Gary Merlino Construction Co. ( including Alternates I and 2) $61 ,596.82, including tax W. C. Frost Construction Co. ( Including Alternates I and 2) $65,826.50, including tax August 4, 1975 BIDS Street noted that the alternates included addi- tional work that would comclete the project, and that this could be done within the monetary restrictions which had been set . Ulett pointed out the area involved, showing which areas were covered by the alternates. He pointed out that the alternates would provide for a parking lot on the north side of the Park with approximately 100 parking stalls. He further noted that the only things then left to be done would be the asphalting and the landscaping. MASTERS MOVED to accept the best bid of City Transfer of Kent, Inc. of $59,705.95, including tax. Kitto seconded. Motion carried. PARKS Masters reported that the Board of Park Commissioners had met this afternoon, August 4, at 4:00 o'clock p.m. Betty Van noted that this was the first meeting of the newly reorganized Board of Park Commissioners and that Jack Gretz was elected Chairman of the Board. She further reported that Wilson has received no response from the WSJSA and that it was recommended that the Park Department proceed with the soccer program as set up by them. At such time as an answer is received, it will still be possible to coordinate the two programs. Soccer Program. A letter addressed to Mr. Karl Grosch, President, Washington State Junior Soccer Association, from Dr. Gerald Post, Secretary, Kiwanis Club of Meridian was read. The letter noted support of the Meridian Kiwanis Club of developing a unified program between the Kent Parks & Recreation Department and the WSJSA and further commented on Mr. Wilson's proposal to the Association as a basis for such a unified program. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be accepted and made a part of the record, Kitto seconded. Motion carried. A petition entitled "Friends of Recreation Support Petition" containing 523 signatures was read as follows: "We the undersigned residents of the Kent area fully agree with the Kent Area Activities Council in their support of the Kent Community Recreation program. We hereby petition the City Council of Kent and the Kent School Dis- trict #415 Board of Directors to pledge their full support for a unified community recrea- tion program coordinated through the Kent Parks and Recreation Department ." MASTERS MOVED that the petition be accepted and referred to the Parks Department, McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. Lake Fenwi_ck. The Board of Park Commissioners has requested that the Attorney prepare an ordinance controlling the use of gas engines on boats on Lake Fenwick. The Board met today at 4:00 o'clock p.m. to review the ordinance and have recommended adoption. August 4, 1975 PARKS The City Attorney introduced an ordinance prohibiting the use of internal combustion engines on Lake Fenwick. MASTERS MOdED that the ordinance be referred to the Public Safety Committee, Storment seconded. Upon Masters' question, Mirk stated that the City owned part of the Lake. Masters noted that a similar ordinance had been presented to the King County Council but that the legality of such an ordinance was challenged and that such an ordinance might prohibit the elderly or handi- capped from using a boat there. Mirk commented _ that it would still be possible to use electric motors. Masters stated that she would like to have more discussion on the matter. Storment questioned the assignment of priorities in preparing ordinances. He noted that he had asked for an ordinance regarding ambulance service in the City of Kent over three months ago which had still not been presented to the Council and questioned how an ordinance recommended by the Board of Park Commissioners today could be avail- able for the Council meeting tonight . Motion carried, with Baffaro and Kitto voting nay. Baseball Program. Mayor Hogan complimented the Kent Pony All-Star Team for taking second place in the recent four-State tournament. SATURDAY It was noted that on Saturday, July 26, the MARKET Saturday Market was held primarily on First Avenue between Meeker and Gowe. This was brought about by a telephone poll of the Council on Friday, July 25. At the last work session James Curran, President of the Saturday Market Committee, suggested that the Market be operated on Meeker Street between First and Second Avenue on Saturday, August 2, and that if the number of participants increases enough vendors will use First Avenue between Meeker and Gowe. Since this proposal follows the spirit of the direction of the Council at the July 21 meeting, this will be the action taken. MULTI-SERVICE After the July 28 worksession, the Parks Depart- CENTER ment compiled the following informational schedule: Program of Work and Deadlines: August I - 8 Letter to community service organizations (Potential users) for the Multi-Service Center including question form. August I - 15 Solicit architectural firm pro- posals - due by August 15 August I - 15 Establish committee to interview proposed firms. (The proposed committee would consist of 1 ) Chairman of Council Parks and Planning Committee; 2) Representative of Planning Commission Community Service Committee; 3) Member of Parks and Recreation Commission; 4 and 5) two staff members. 46 1 August 4, 1975 MULTI-SERVICE August 1 - 22 A-95 review to be completed and CENTER sent. August 15 - 22 Multi-Service Center committee to narrow the architectural firms to three (3). August 22 Return of information from community organizations. August 22 - 28 Committee to interview top three (3) architectural firms between August 22 and August 28. September I Committee to make recommendation as to architectural firm at the September 2 City Council meeting. A budget of anticipated expenditures will also be developed. COMMUNITY It was noted that the City was recently informed SERVICE that our proposed interim facility support fund CENTER of $200 per month for the Community Service Cen- ter may be an ineligible activity for funding under the Housing& Community Development Act of 1974. An interim fund for support of the food program has been determined to be eligible, how- ever, and it is therefore requested that the interim support fund be designated for the food program rather than facility support or rent . The Center will submit purchase orders for approval . Such a change accomplishes the intent of the Council . BAFFARO MOVED that the above change be approved, Kitto seconded. Upon Masters' question, Street clarified that people do give money to the Center and they will use such donated money to pay the rent - and use money from the City to purchase food. McCaughan questioned as to whether Federal Revenue Sharing money had been used prior to this time for paying the rent. Street noted that Federal Revenue Sharing funds could be used for rent and pointed out that the Community Service Center did not pay rent until January I , 1975. He noted that every- thing spent for the Center had been approved by 'tinkle on Purchase Orders. Motion carried. CLAIMS Roger Stoller. A claim in the amount of $80 has been filed with the City by Roger Stoller for alleged injuries to his daughter at the Kent Kiwanis Tot-Lot Park at North Second Avenue and Cloudy Street in Kent on April 25, 1975. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the claim of Roger L. Stoller for $80 be forwarded to the City's insurance carrier, Masters seconded. Motion carried. PERSONNEL Fire Department Contract. McCaughan reported UNION CONTRACT that the Fire Department contract for 1976 has been reviewed and upon the recommendation of the administration, McCAUGHAN MOVED that the contract be accepted and signed by the Mayor, Baffaro seconded. Motion carried. August 4, 1975 REZONE Gary Volchok Application. It was noted that on July 22, 1975, the Planning commission held a public hearing on an application filed by Gary Volchok for a rezone from HC - Highway Commercial , to M-3 - General Industrial, for two parcels of property. Planning Director Harris pointed out the location of the property, noting that the main parcel is located immedi- ately north of South 228th Street between the Valley Freeway and the Burlington-Northern and west of 83rd Avenue South and the smaller parcel is located just east of the main parcel on the east side of 83rd Avenue South. Harris pointed out that the Planning Commission has recommended that the main parcel , consisting of approximately seven acres, be rezoned to M-3, but that the smaller parcel not be rezoned. The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the audience and no correspondence on the matter. KITTO MOVED that the hearing be closed, Storment seconded. On Baffaro's question, Harris noted that the area between South 228th and the East Valley Highway acts as an adequate commercial buffer zone for an industrial zone. Motion carried. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the Attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance to approve the zone change as recommended by the Planning Commis- sion, Masters seconded. Motion carried. Dahl uic ist_Ketchum. The public hearing on the rezone application from R-I (Single Family Residential ) to MRD (Multi-Family Duplex) for Lillian Dahlquist and Eleanor Ketchum has been scheduled for this meeting. Harris described the property as west of the intersection of South 252nd Place and Lake Fenwick Road, con- sisting of five lots, each of which is approxi- mately 11 ,000 square feet. He noted that the Planning Commission had recommended in favor of the rezone which would allow two dwelling units per lot . Mayor Hogan opened the public hearing. The City Clerk read a petition against the rezone containing 24 signatures of residents of the area. It was noted that B of the signators had previously signed a petition which was presented at the Planning Commission hearing on this matter, stating that they had no objection to duplex zoning for the five lots. It was determined that the petition presented at the Planning Commission meeting had con- tained 13 signatures. MASTERS MOVED to accept the petition presented tonight and for it to be made a part of the record, McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. Storment examined the petition. It was clarified for Baffaro that although the Planning Commission had recommended approval of the rezone, the Planning Staff had recommended the application be denied. Upon Kitto's question, Planning Commission Chairman John Long spoke from the audience stating that the Planning Staff recommenda- tion to deny the application was based upon !' 4 August 4, 1975 RE70NE having Lake Fenwick Road as a natural buffer zone with single family residential zoning on the west side and multi—residential zoning on the east side. Long noted, however, that there was a steep bank behind the lots in question which would serve as a buffer zone for the residential lots situated above on 45th Place South. In answer to Masters' question to Harris, Long stated that one lot in the area is vacant and that some of the property owners were "absentee owners." Storment asked how far back the bank extended and Masters stated that she had visited the site and thought that the duplex concept was a practical and logical use of this property as the bank would prevent residents of even two—story duplexes from observing the back yards of the residents on 45th Place South, located on the top of the bank. In answer to McCaughan's question, Mrs. Dahlquist stated that she had listed her property with two real estate firms and had been unable to sell the lots for single family residential use. She stated that she had sketches of the proposed duplexes and was financially able to build them. She noted that the bank behind the lots in question was 40' to 50' high. Esther Zimmerman spoke from the audience, noting that the 24 signators of the peti— tion against the rezone were all property owners, and none were renters, and expressed concern over the increased traffic which would be generated by duplexes. She noted that others in the area had built single family homes in the area in spite of the steep bank. Mr. Platt stated that when he bought his home some six years ago the apartments across Lake Fenwick Road were under construc— tion and he had inquired of the City if apartments could be built on the property now being considered for rezone. He was told that this could not occur as the lots were zoned for single family dwellings. John Long noted that the chief opponent to the rezone had his own property for sale. Upon Masters' question, Ms. Dahlquist stated that her plans were to have one duplex ( two living units, side by side) on each of her two lots. She explained that the lots each had 90' front— age. 1t was further noted that Us. Ketchum owned the other three lots in question. Ms. Ketchum opined that the bank to the rear of the property provided the desirable buffer zone and that her lots were level . Penny Rittierodt stated that those objecting to the re- -2:one were concerned with the resale value of their homes and with the danger to their child— ren because of the increased traffic which would result from multi—family >oning. She stated that multiple housing which might be built to the north would have access to the Reith Road and to the Kent—Des Uoines Road. L August 4, 1975 REZONE Upon McCaughan's request , Harris explained that the Comprehensive Plan for the City showed single family residential zoning for the area in question. Storment asked to examine the "no objection" petition which was submitted at the Planning Commission hearing. There were no further comments and McCAUGHAN MOVED to close the public hearing. Kitto seconded, motion carried. MASTERS MOVED to direct the attorney to prepare an ordinance to approve the rezone, as recommended by the Planning Commission, Kitto seconded. Under discussion, further questions from the Council were considered and it was determined for McCaughan that if the rezone was granted no higher density than duplexes would be allowed, and that duplexes could be two-story structures. Masters noted that the four houses behind the site would be 30 to 40 ' above the lots in question. Harris pointed out for McCaughan that the necessary posting and mailing was accomplished prior to the Planning Commission hearing. Masters opined that the traffic generated by the duplexes would make use of the major roads rather than using the residential streets. Harris verified that only about two-thirds of the residents of the area had voiced an opinion either for or against the rezone. Baffaro objected to decreas- ing the single family residential area in that vicinity. Upon a roll call vote, Kitto, Masters, and McCaughan voted aye, and Baffaro and Storment voted nay. Motion carried. FINANCE Seareazit i on Request - ULID #I and LID 252. A request for segregations in ULID #1 and LID 252 has been requested by the law firm of Quigley, Hatch, Loveridge & Leslie, upon behalf of Andy & Florence Toth. McCAUGHAN WVED that the request of the Toths for segregations in ULID #1 and LID 252 be approved and for the Attorney to be directed to prepare the necessary resolution. Kitto seconded. Motion carried. McCAUGHAN MOVED to pay bills received through August 5, 1975 after approval by the Finance Committee at its meeting to be held at 8 a.m. , August 15, 1975, Storment seconded. Motion carried. Claims approved by the Finance Committee on July 31 , 1975 are as follows: Current Expense $ 44,769.37 Parks & Recreation 11 ,970.51 City Streets 4,098.41 Central Business District 517.95 Housing & Community Devlpmnt 16.34 Federal Shared Revenue 55,235. 17 Kent-Des Moines Swr Intrcptr 382.09 Benaroya Sewer Construction 25,000.00 Equipment Rental 987.47 Firemans Relief & Pension 2, 116.86 Leff Disability 2,270.21 Sewer 44,094.73 Via t er 6,947.23 Garbage ______ 460.20 $200p866.54 August 4, 1975 MEETING ADJOURNED: 9:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Jens , CMC City Clerc