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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 06/21/1976 Kent , Washington June 21 , 1976 regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 8:00 o'clock P.M. Present : Mayor Hogan, Councilpersons Johnson, Just, Masters, McCaughan, and Storment, City Administrator Street , City Attorney Mirk, Planning Director Harris and Public Works Director Ulett. Councilpersons Kitto and Carey and Finance Director Winkle were absent . Also present : Accounting Supervisor Henderson and Traffic Engineer Olson. Approximately 20 people were in atten- dance at the meeting. MINUTES JOHNSON MOVED that the minutes of the meeting held June 7, 1976 be approved as printed, Storment seconded. Motion carried. FEDERAL It was noted that a public hearing on requests for REVENUE Federal Revenue Sharing funds is scheduled for SHARING this meeting. The total amount available for appropriation is $427,739. H equests have been submitted as follows: a) City_Attor.ney Pendaflex Filing System $ 106 b) City Clerk 3 Electric Typewriters 2,000 c) Planning Department One 3 drawer lateral file 250 One IBM Memory Typewriter 6,500 d) Non-Departmental One Metal Plate Maker 1 ,500 e) En ineerin Electric Measuring Device for Surveying 8,500 Completion of Horseshoe Acres Pumping Station 46,000 Traffic Signals 20,000 N. 2nd Improvement 137,000 Traffic Tape - Keypunch Interface Unit 2,650 f ) Parks Department Bleachers for Kent Memorial Park 5,000 Calculator for Senior Center 300 East Hill Community Hall Replacement 100,000 Garrison Creek Handball Court Improvement 17,000 Phase IA, Kent Commons - City Share 149,500 Lights on Field 2 - Kent Memorial Park 35,000 Parking - Kent Memorial Park 45,000 Parking - Senior Center 50,000 Sanikans, $500 each, plus pump and tank 7,000 Soccer Goal Material , including nets 2,000 Storage Shed - Kent Memorial Park 10,000 g) Fire Department Sewer Extension — Station 6 $ 33,400 h) Police Department Personal Body Armor $ 200 (-This is a request for Matching Funds for LEAA and is therefore ineligible for use of Federal Revenue Shar— ing Funds) Emergency Services Equipment 1 ,414 IBM Typewriter 875 Polaroid Film Pack Attachment and Astra Lite 325 Printing Calculator 200 i ) Equipment Rental Gang Tractor Mower 10,000 j ) Treasurer y— Account i ng U.t i I i t i es Typewriter 800 Mayor Hogan noted that an additional item was to be added to the Fire Department request , as follows: g) Fire Department Automatic Flow Control $ 50,600 and Public Works Department Air Conditioning — City Shops $ 9,500 The public hearing was opened by the Mayor. Upon McCaughan's question, Mayor Hogan noted that in addition to the hearing being held at this meeting there would be another Federal Revenue Sharing hearing in conjunction with the budget hearings in December. Street determined for McCaughan that we were on schedule so far as spending the money was concerned. In response to Masters' question, Street noted that it was anticipated that construction could be started this Fall on Kent Commons in order for the building to be occupied by June or July of 1977. He noted that it was impossible to set a defi— nite date as there were too many items which had to be done before construction could be started, such as the soil analysis. Masters questioned whether it was really in the best interests of the City to tie up $ 149,000 of public funds now if the Federal Revenue Sharing funds would be reviewed again at a later date. It was determined that the funds for Kent Commons Phase IA would be committed either from these Federal Revenue Sharing funds, or from the City's matching fund. Street noted that Revenue Sharing funds could be used for matching funds for Kent Commons and it was determined that this could be done for Phase I , since this involves State monies. It was determined that the Council will set priorities insofar as the funds were concerned. r� FEDERAL Mayor Hogan noted that there was no request REVENUE from the Arts Commission for funds since they SHARING will not be ready to make such a request at this time but may do so later. She noted that she had also received a request for the City clean-up to be held twice a year, in the Fall as well as in the Spring. She suggested that this might also be considered out of these funds or perhaps some other funds. It was noted that the cost was about $8,000. Storment noted that he would like to add an additional item to the Parks Department request for L_ i_g�hts for Russe I I�Road yPark. Street later determined this amount to be $_70,000. McCaughan noted that some of the Park Department items would also be considered in the proposed bond issue, but could be still left in the requests as these were items to be prioritized by the Finance Committee. Street noted that such items could be given a lower priority and if they did not survive the November election could be reconsidered at the December hearings. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the hearina be closed, Masters seconded. Motion carried. STORMENT MOVED that the items and/or pro- jects submitted be prioritized by the Finance Committee, Johnson seconded. In response to Masters' question, it was determined by Street that this would go to the Finance Committee on June 30 but that it might possibly take two meetings to complete the consideration. McCaughan stated that he felt that the prioritization should be done by the Committee as a whole. Storment agreed and suggested that each committee chairman present input to the Finance Committee. MASTERS MOVED to amend the motion to include suggestions from each committee chairman, Storment seconded. Amendment carried, Motion as amended carried. ZONING Mini_-Warehouses. It was noted that a public CODE hearing is scheduled for this meeting to con- AMENDMENTS sider amending the Kent Zoning Code to allow "mini-warehouses" in these sections: 1 ) Section 3. 10.4, Conditional Uses (CC, Community Commercial Zoning District ) 2) Section 3. 13.4, Conditional Uses (HC, Highway Commercial Zoning District ) 3) Section 3. 14.4, Conditional Uses (GC, General Commercial Zoning District ) 4) Section 3. 12. 1 , Principally Permitted Uses, (CM, Commercial Manufacturing Zoning District ) The Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 25 and have recommended that Sections 3. 13.4, 3. 14.4, and 3. 12. 1 be amended to allow "mini-warehouses" as conditional uses in the HC and GC Zonino Districts, and as a ZON I NG or i nc i pa l I.y Perini t t ed use i n t he CM Zon i ng CODE District. It is the Planning Commission's AMENDMENTS recommendation that "mini-warehouses" not be allowed in the CC, Community Commercial 7_oning District and that Section 3. 10.4 not be amended. The public hearing was opened by the Mayor. Harris explained that mini-warehouses were presently under construction throughout the area and it was felt that the Zoning Code should be amended to include such facilities. A letter from Arthur L. Swanson, Agent for V,1. E Ruth Real Estate, was read by the Clerk. The letter referred to a 7.88 acre tract located directly South of Kent-Kangley Road at the intersection of the Kent-Kangley Road and S. E. 256th, and requested that the hearing regarding mini-warehouses be postponed as the developers of the property needed more time to prepare drawings and plot plans for the proposed project. . The letter further noted that they were asking the Council to consider amending the present Zoning Code or to grant a variance to allow a mini-warehouse to be built on the property described. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be made a part of the record, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. Upon McCaughan's question, Harris explained that the area described by Mr. Swanson was in a CC (Community Commercial ) Toning District and that the Commission had recommended against a change to the Code covering this district. Upon Masters' question, he Explained that Swanson's request was for a particular piece of property and could be considered later before the Commission as a variance if Swan- son wished. In response to Masters' question about manu- facturing in such a facility, it was noted that mini-warehouses involved renting space to individuals to use for whatever purpose they chose, and it was a difficult thing to be controlled by zoning. Storment questioned whether the Building Department became in- volved when the owner of the mini-warehouse applied for a building permit, in regard to construction standards, fire protection, etc. , and Harris pointed out that they do issue the building permits, and Mirk added that this would eventually result in inspections by the Fire & Building Department. Street added that this was the only way to control such a facility. JOHNSON MOVED that the recommendation of the Planning Commission to amend the Zoning Code concerning "mini-warehouses" be approved, with the exception of the CC Zoning District, Section 3. 10.4, McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. Printing & Publishing. On May 25, 1976, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to g Conditional consider amending Section 3. 14.4, Cond Uses of the GC, General Commercial Zoning District, of the Kent Zoning Code, to allow in the GC Zone as a conditional use the following: 7.ON1 NG "Printing and publishing establishments, and CODE accessory uses and buildings customarily AMENDMENT appurtenant to such use. " It is the Planning Commission's recommendation that such amendment be approved. The public hearing was opened by the Mayor. There were no comments from the audience and no corres- pondence. JOHNSON MOVED that the hearing be closed, Masters seconded. Motion carried. JOHNSON MOVED that the recommendation of the Planning Commission to amend the Zoning Code concerning "Printing and Publishing Establish- ments" be approved, Masters seconded. Motion carried. REZONE Mobile Home Brokers/Wilma Jiles Request. It was noted that the Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 25, 1976 on an appli- cation filed by Mobile Home Brokers/Wilma Jiles for a rezone from CM, Commercial Manu- facturing, to MR-M, Medium Density Multi- Family Residential Zoning. The subject property is located at approximately 912 S. Central Avenue. The Planning Commission has recommended that this rezone application be DENIED based on the following four findings: 1 ) Although this area is designated by the Comprehensive Plan for Medium-High Density Residential Development, land uses actually located in the area have been commercial and light manufacturing uses rather than residential uses. 2) The City recognized this commercial and manufacturing land use pattern and deter- mined that residential zoning was inappropriate when the new Zoning Code was adopted. 3) The daily operation of the commercial and manufacturing uses situated in the immediate vicinity of this site, and the impacts of the noise and glare generated by Central Avenue would not be conducive to establishing a suitable residential environment unless consider- able buffering and screening was estab- lished. The site in question is too small to provide such screening. 4) There are no other residentially zoned properties along S. Central Avenue between Willis Street and S. 266th Street. The public hearing was opened by the Mayor. There were no comments from the audience and no correspondence. JOHNSON MOVED that the hearing be closed, McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the decision of the Planning Commission to deny the request for a rezone he upheld, Johnson seconded. Harris explained that Mrs. Jiles REZONE also owned the mobile home park adjacent and that apartments could be built if the rezone was granted. Masters asked if the request would have been granted if Mrs. Jiles had asked to have the mobile home park use extended to the adjacent property in question. Harris determined that mobile parks required a multi-family zoning. Masters noted that she had attended the Planning Commission hearing and noted that Mrs. Jiles was con- cerned with improving the appearance of the property. Storment questioned how this differed from a similar request which was discussed at a workshop session. After discussion, it was determined that the request Storment had reference to was behind Kent Memorial Park in a residentially zoned area, and the owners would now have to apply for a Mobile Home Combining Dis- trict permit before the Planning Commission. Motion carried. ANNEXATION Revised Plemmons Annexation. It was noted that the King County Boundary Review Board has indicated that they will not take juris- diction over the proposed annexation. Their 60-day period to do so will expire before the next Council meeting. Accordingly, McCAUGHAN MOVED that the public hearing on the proposed annexation be set for 8:00 p.m. on July 6, 1976, Storment seconded. Motion carried: UNDERGROUND LID 279_-_ Smith Street Shopping Center. A WIRING public hearing has been scheduled for this meeting to consider the preliminary assess- ment roll for the proposed LID 279 for under- grounding service to the Smith Street Shopping Center. Only one property owner is involved. Public Works Director Ulett noted that the need for this undergrounding was the result of the Gowe/Titus improvements and that the property owner was informed of the require- ment for undergrounding. An appeal to the undergrounding requirement was denied and the owner then requested to have the under- grounding accomplished through the creation of an LID. Ulett noted that it was a one- party LID, with the entire cost of $34,000 to be borne by the owner. The public hear- ing was opened by the Mayor. Herbert Reed, of Reed & Associates, Consulting Engineers for the Kent Shopping Center, stated that the original estimate was $20,000. He stated that while they had no objection to the $4,000 added as a result of inflation, he did object to the $9,000 for Puget Power. He stated that it was his understanding that Puget Power would be sharing the cost . It was determined that the owner 's mailing address had changed and that the notice of this hearing had been delayed. On Mr. Reed's request and Mr. Ulett 's recommenda- tion, JUST MOVED that the hearing be con- tinued until July 6, Storment seconded. Motion carried. n-- HEALTH & LID 278 Wigton Sanitar Sewer. The Public .._.. _...� SANITATION Works & Planning Committee has reviewed and recommended approval of the additional expense of $213.23 requested by the contractor, Como Contractors, Inc. , for the relocation of the existing catch basin in the vicinity of 40th Avenue So. between S. 270th and S. 269th Streets. STORMENT MOVED that Chanoe Order No. I for Como Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $213.23 be approved, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. It was noted that Como Contractors, Inc. has completed the installation of sanitary sewers under the Wigton Sanitary Sewer LID 278 contract and the Engineering Department has recommended acceptance of the contract as complete. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the Como Contractors, Inc. contract be accepted as complete and that after receipt of the necessary releases from the State the retainage be released. Storment seconded. Motion carried. JUST MOVED that the public hearing on the final assessment roll for LID 278 be set for July 19, 1976, Storment seconded. Motion carried. In response to Storment 's request, Ulett reported on the LID 278 sewer project , noting that it involved about 40 dwellings and that the sewers were placed on the property lines for the most part rather than in the streets. He noted that it was possible to obtain the easements with- out purchasing them. Ulett commented on the outstanding job done by the contractor and the excellent public relations main- iained by him, and at a lesser cost than anticipated. Proposed Sewer LID 280. Ulett stated that a petition was received last week for a sewer LID in the area of the Plemmons annexa- tion. He noted that approximately 75% of the property owners have signed the petition and it would be brought back to the Council at the July 6 meeting. STREETS Six Year Arterial Street Program. The City Attorney introduced Resolution 806, adopting the 1977 through 1982 revisions to the City of Kent 's Six Year Arterial Street Construc- tion Program, noting that Sec. 2 should be corrected to read 114th and Willis instead of 4th and Saar. MASTERS MOVED to adopt Res. 806, with this correction, McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. 1975 Asphalt Paving Proiects and Kennebeck Intersection. . lJpon the recommendation of the Engineering Department, McCAUGHAN MOVED that the City Transfer contract for the 1975 Asphalt Paving projects and Kennebeck Inter- section improvement be accepted as complete and that after receipt of the necessary re- leases from the State the retainage be released, Masters seconded. Storment questioned whether this included the Gowe STREETS Street project and Ulett noted that it was covered under the contract and also some overlay in a section of South 212th. In regard to comments about the poor condi- tion of a portion of S. 212th Street , Ulett noted that the contractor had completed the work specified, and that the City had not ordered the overlay of one section of S. 212th as it appeared to not need it at the time. Ulett commented that 1976 asphalt overlay monies could be used to go back and complete the sections not covered under the 1975 contract . Storment noted that he did not approve of the S. 212th Street project as it now stands. Motion carried. STREET Green Val ley_Hei_g.hts #6 Plat . The City VACATION Attorney introduced Resolution No. 808 proposing the vacation of certain streets or portions thereof in Green Valley Heights No. 6, and setting the public hearing thereon for July 19, 1976. MASTERS MOVED for the adoption of Res. 808, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. WATER Bill of Sale. A bill of sale for a water line las been received from Everett R. Coates. The water line is located within the plat of Coates Addition on lllth Avenue S.E. and includes approximately 800' of water fine. In accordance with the recommendation of the Engineering Department, STORMENT MOVED that the water line bill of sale be accepted, Masters seconded. In response to Masters' question, Ulett noted that the water line is in use and that a request has been received for service from this line. Motion carried. East Hi I 1 Pumping Stat i on. The Public Works & Planning Committee has reviewed, and recom- mended approval of the additional expense of $805.28 requested by the contractor, George M. Slater Company, for a) overtime paid by the contractor in conjunction with water main connection on James Street in the amount of $282.03 and b) to upsize wiring and conduit per the emergency generator equipment in the amount of $523.25. Accordingly, McCAUGHAN MOVED that Change Order # 1 in the amount of $805.28 be approved, Storment seconded. Motion carried. Icy Creek Property. After several years of negotiations, the City has an offer from the Washington State Department of Fisheries to purchase the Icy Creek property at the appraised price of $45,000, including the land and the timber thereon. The original purchase price in 1962 was $27,500. It is recommended that this offer be accepted for the following rea- sons: 1 ) the use of the land will remain public; 2) it will become a part of the Green River belt ; and 3) the Water Department will receive the money and thus reduce its WATER unuseable assets. The City ,,Attorney intro— duced Resolution No. 807, approving the sale of property owned by the City at Icy Creek and authorizing the Mayor to sign the neces— sary transfer documents. STORMENT MOVED that Resolution No. 807 be adopted, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. FLOOD Green Diver Bank Protection. It was noted CONTROL that the U.S. Corps of Engineers is willing to expend in excess of $50,000 to repair and protect two sections of the Green kiver in Kent. One is adjacent to Fraqer ;load north of Kent—Des Moines Road and the other is adjacent to SR-181 (West Valley Highway) south of the bridge. Kent 's obligation under thr7 proposed agreement includes the furnishing of easements and rights of way and the maintenance and operation after completion of the work. King County has agreed to provide the maintenance and opera— tion. Ulett noted that further investination had revealed that the necessary rights of way along Frager Road have not been acquired and that the Corps of Engineers is willing to delete the Frager load portion from the proposal . STORMENT MOVED that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement for the West Valley Highway por— tion only, Masters seconded. Motion carried. POLICE It was noted that Jay B. Skewes has been DEPARTMENT certified Chief of Police by the Kent Civil Service Commission. In accordance with State and local law, no confirmation is necessary; however, past practice indicates that such appointments have been confirmed by the Mayor and Council . JUST MOVED that the appointment of Jay B. Skewes as Kent Chief of Police effective August I , 1976 be confirmed, Storment seconded. Motion carried. It was determined that the Civil Service Commission certifies to the Mayor, the Mayor recommends to the Council and the Council confirms the appointment. Chief and Mrs. Skewes were then welcomed to the City. FIRE DEPARTMENT West Hill Fire Station. At Storment 's request for information about District 30's old station, Street reported that the station, located on 30th Avenue S. , had been sold to an attorney who will consider renting it for $500 a month. Street noted that he had contacted Chief Foster who is out of town at the present time and he reported that the very best he could hope for was to have two men at the West Hill 's S. 252nd Street station in about 30 days. Street pointed out that the remodeling contract calls for 90 days' completion time but the contractor expected to be finished in 45 days. Storment noted that the two names on the top of the eligibility list were both graduates of the Bates Vocational School , so they both had been trained. Storment commented that the rental facility was available, the firemen were needed now, FIRE and if the equipment was moved to the DEPARTMENT rental station the contractor would be able to complete his work on the S. 252nd station that much faster. STORMENT MOVED that the City Administrator be directed to negotiate a written agreement with the owner of the 30th Avenue S. fire station and that two firefighters and an engine company be placed in service on the West Hill at the earliest possible time, Johnson seconded. In response to Masters' query as to how long it would take to man the West Hill with firefighters, Street noted that if the Fire Chief was directed to place two men on the West Hill , he would be obliged to do so as soon as possible. In response to McCaughan's question, Street noted that the remodeling work on the fire station would be started immediately. Johnson stated that we did not have any assurances that the S. 252nd station would be manned by August I . Just questioned that we would have fire fighters on the 'Nest Hill sooner if we proceeded to rent the old station instead of waiting until the S. 252nd station is ready. Street indicated that he would see if the owner would accept a 30-day rental agreement. He noted further that Foster had stated that it would be necessary to move two men from some other area to man the station at the present time. Storment commented that it would probably take two weeks to process firemen from the eligibility list. JUST MOVED that the matter be tabled until the June 28 workshop, and asked that Chief Foster be present . Motion to table carried, with Johnson and Storment voting nay. KENT A letter was read from Marvin Eckfeldt, COMMONS Minister, First Christian Church, regarding further delay in connection with Kent Com- mons and urging the Council to proceed with the needed facility. JUST MOVED that the letter be made a part of the record, Stor- ment seconded. It was noted that the letter had been received too late to be included at the last Council meeting. Motion carried. At the last Council meeting a motion was made by Councilperson Just to utilize a City staff member to attempt to proceed with leasing space in Phase 1 . At the Finance Committee meeting held June 15, the false economy of this action was discussed and this Committee recommends that Mr. Janacek be hired as proposed, to secure letters of intent or contracts for the consideration of the Council . JUST MOVED that the recommenda- tion of the Finance Committee be accepted and Mr. Janacek be hired to secure letters of intent or contracts for renting of space in Phase I , Kent Commons. McCaughan seconded. i f KENT Just commented that he had voted against COMMONS hiring Mr. Janacek at the last meetina, but he had since determined that the only staff person qualified to handle this would be the City Administrator who has extensive real estate experience. He noted that Street 's time was much more valuable in other City matters than the $ 15 per hour to be paid to Janacek. Just further commented that one of the concerns of the Council seemed to be that Mr. Janacek was being groomed to come in and run the Kent Commons operation when it was completed and stated that he would like to have it made a matter of record that Street had assured him that was not so. Storment questioned the pos- sible use of Jerry McCaughan, the City's Property Manager, to handle this project. Street stated that McCaughan's position involved verifying land rights, acquirina easements, etc. and that he was very qualified in this line, but that he had no experience in dealing with the types of organizations which would be occupying the Kent Commons facility. Street deter- mined for Just that the total amount of the contract with Mr. Janacek was not to exceed $900 and Just stated that he wanted to include this in the motion. McCaughan concurred and the motion carried, with Storment and Masters voting nay. Soi I Analysis - Wallace Murray_ Proper t-Y. It was noted that three proposals have been received for the soil analysis of the Wallace Murray property to enable the architect to continue with Phase IA and IB. The proposals have been reviewed by the architect and the Director of Public Works. In accordance with their recommenda- tions, McCAUGHAN MOVED that the proposal of Paul R. Weber for soil analysis of the Wallace Murray property be accepted, John- son seconded. Motion carried, with Masters voting nay. EQUIPMENT The results of bids opened on June 16 are RENTAL as follows: BIDS One Ton Cab & Chassis. It was noted that no bid was received on this item and that it will be necessary to issue a new call for bids when new models are received by the dealers. Center Line Paintinq Machine. Two bids were received for the paint striping machine: Power Sweeping Service $ 17,496.40, incl . tax Sahlberq Equipment, Inc. 20,055.51 incl . tax It was noted that the bid submitted by Power Sweeping Service does not meet the bid specs in many major areas that will affect the operation of the paint striping program of the City. While the bid of Sahlberg Equipment, EQUIPMENT Inc. took four minor exceptions, these will RENTAL not affect the operation of the program or BIDS the performance of the machine. In accord- ance with the recommendation of the Equipment Rental Department, MASTERS MOVED that the best bid of Sahlberg Equipment be accepted. McCaughan questioned the estimate of $ 16,500 which was given previously when authorization was given to purchase the machine and it was determined that the estimate was based on a stripped down version of the machine. Motion carried. Road Oiling. City Transfer was the only bidder for the liquid asphalt, and the Equipment Rental Division recommends that their bid be accepted in the amount of $ 17.92 per barrel , including tax. STORMENT SO MOVED, Johnson seconded. Street noted that this bid was up 3% over the 1975 bid. Motion carried. CLAIMS Frances C. Phillips. A claim in an undeter- mined amount has been received from Frances C. Phillips for alleged injury to her leg which resulted from stepping on a water meter cover that moved. STORMENT MOVED that the claim be forwarded to the City's insurance carrier, Johnson seconded. Mirk noted that the water meter cover in question was located on City property. Motion carried. ASSOCIATION 1976 Convention. Street reported on OF WASHINGTON various sessions of the conference which CITIES he had attended, including one covering the 1 /21 sales tax. He also noted discus- sion at the City Managers' session of con- solidation of various services, such as police and fire communications which is underway here. Masters noted that she had attended sessions regarding LEFF pension reform, mobile home problems, and animal control . Johnson noted attend- ance at the LEFF pension reform meetings, and pointed out that the greatest percent- age of retirements for Fire and Police Departments were under disability rather than for service. She stated further that she had asked Street to meet with union officials and make some recommenda- tion to the Council regarding Initiative 333. Street noted that Don Mirk had been elected President of the State Municipal Attorneys Association of the State of Washington. Mirk noted that his group had also discussed LEFF problems, and compulsory arbitration. He noted also that placement of mobile homes on single family size lots was now governed by State law, not by the City. ASSOCIATION The City's Building Code restrictions would OF WASHINGTON no longer be imposed with regard to mobile CITIES homes; that only the Zoning Code residential use restrictions would apply. Harris pointed out that the Planning Department had in the past advised the Mobile Home Association that the Zoning Code did not prevent place— ment of mobile homes on single family size lots; that it was the City's Building Code. PLANNING Appoi„ntment. Mayor Hogan has proposed to COMMISSION appoint Harry Williams to replace Dennis Niefert on the Planning Commission. Mr. Williams is a real estate broker and has shown interest in City government by his attendance at both Council and Planning Commission meetings. JUST MOVED that the appointment of Harry Williams to the Planning Commission be confirmed, McCaughan seconded. JOHNSON MOVED to table the appointment until the next meeting for the reason that she believed the Council should be included in the selection process and made aware of the qualifications of applicants and their home addresses. She stated that she did not know where Mr. Williams lived or how many realtors were presently serving on the Planning Commis— sion. Storment seconded. Mayor Hogan noted that she had asked for recommendations to fill the vacancy and had received one from Kitto and one from Carey. She pointed out that another vacancy on the Planning Commis— sion would have to be filled in about a month. Harris stated that there is presently one realtor serving on the Commission whose term expires in July, 1076, and who is not seeking reappointment . He noted that the present members include one who is about to receive a degree as an architect, a housewife, an East Hill businessman, a West Hill businessman, a Boeing employee, and a Weyerhauser employee. He commented that Niefert , who is resigning, is an architect. Johnson stated that the Council has asked previously that they be notified as to which persons were being considered to serve on the various commissions. She suggested that a committee be appointed to work with the Mayor on such appointments so the Council would be better informed. Storment stated that when he first became a Council member he had submitted a name when the Mayor had made a similar request and that his suggestion was rejected simply because the person was a realtor. At that time he had been told that the name would remain on the list . For that reason, he had not felt it necessary to resubmit the name, as he believed it was still on the list. Mayor Hogan stated that this was an oversight on her part, and it was later deter— mined that Mr. Jarvis' name had been submitted as a prospective member for the Board of Adjustment. Just noted that Mr. Williams was an excellent choice for the Planning Com— mission, and that the appointment should not PLANNING be delayed. McCaughan agreed. Just stated COMMISSION that he felt that in the future the matter of appointment procedure could be brought to the committee of the whole. Motion to table carried, with Masters, Johnson and Storment voting in favor. 1t was determined that the matter of the procedure for such appointments would be brought to the next workshop. Johnson stated that she would like to have time to look into a person's background before appointments are made and noted that she felt that the Planning Commission was one of the most important commissions of the City. She stated that while she felt Mr. Williams was a qualified person, she did not know where he lived. Mr. Williams gave his address as 25714 - 135th Ave. S.E. ,and it was determined that while he did not live inside the City limits he did reside within the sphere of interest . PLAT Parkside Preliminary Plat. A public, meeting for consideration of the Parkside Preliminary Plat was scheduled for this Council meeting. It was noted that the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this plat on May 25, 1976 and recommended approval with con- ditions. The conditions are as follows: 1 ) That no two streets in the subdivision which are not continuous shall have the same name. 2) That the developer leave a vegetative buffer along Military Road. 3) Planning Department recommended condi- tions (as amended by the Planning Com- mission) as follows: A. Public Works Street Improvements: 1 ) Streets to be paved with asphalt concrete pavement and shall have cement concrete curbs and cutters. 2) Curb to curb width of 36 feet on 38th Avenue is required. 3) Curb to curb width of 32 feet on S. 257th Street, 36th Place South, 255th Place, 254th Place and 253rd Street is required. 4) Cul-de-sac widths of at least 28 feet are required. However, 32 feet is desirable. 5) All sidewalks as shown on prelimi- nary plat map shall be of cement concrete. 6) Cul-de-sac turn-around shall have a minimum paved radius of 40 feet. 7) Cul-de-sacs shall have a minimum 50 foot radius to right-of-way line. 8) That portion of 38th Avenue S. which adjoins the plat shall be improved with half street improve- ments; asphalt concrete pavement, cement concrete curbs and gutters, storm drainage and street lighting. (A half street shall be construed to mean that portion of said street which lies between the street center- line and the respective right-of-way line). PLAT 9) Street lighting is required. The number of street lights, type and their locations to be determined by the Traffic Engineer. 10) All street lights shall be 175 watt mercy vapor. II ) Any portion of 38th Avenue So. which is in the applicant 's ownership and adjoins the plat, shall be dedicated and/or deeded to Kent. The exact extent of sa),d dedication and/or deed will be determined once the necessary title search has been completed. 12) Dedicate a 25 foot property fine radius at southeast and southwest corners of plat. Storm Drains 13) Storm water run-off from the area shall be restricted to the present run-off level . Provide drainage plans detail- ing how said waters are to be collected, retained and discharged. Sanitary Sewers 14) Provide sanitary sewer plans detailing how individual lots are to he served. Water Mains 15) Provide water main plans detailing how individual lots are to be serviced. Individual lines should be of sufficient size to meet fire flow requirements (no main shall be less than 6" in diameter ) . B. Soi I Conservation Service 1 ) Install streets, utilities and storm drains prior to construction. 2) Design and management of surface drain- age systems should be planned prior to construction and implemented accord- ing to that plan. All water should be conveyed to a safe, non-erosive outlet. 3) Design and management of sub-surface drainage system should be planned prior to construction and implemented accord- ing to that plan. All water should be conveyed to a safe, non-erosive outlet. 4) Avoid soil disturbances during rainy season. 5) Avoid over-the-slope dumpine of soil , vegetative waste or debris. 6) Denuded ground should be protected as soon as construction allows, but not later than October 1 . C. Fire/Building Department I ) Fire hydrants shall be spaced every 300 feet along 38th Avenue S. 2) Loop the 6-inch water main as follows: From 38th Avenue S. westerly on S. 253rd Street to 36th Place S. , then south continuing through the utility easement (which connects the two parts of 36th Place S. ) to S. 257th Street and return to 38th Avenue S. Fire hydrants to be placed every 300 feet along this looped line. { PLAT D. Incremental Development If the subdivision is to be developed in increments these increments shall be approved by the City Council at the time of approval of the preliminary plat and prior to submission of an application for a final plat approval . E. Revised Preliminary Plat Map Prior to the City Council 's public hear- ing of the Planning Commission's recommenda- tions concerning this plat, the preliminary plat map shall be revised to reflect all the conditions the Planning Commission is recommending as part of the approval for the Parkside Preliminary Plat. Harris distributed copies of the Final Environ- mental Impact Statement, noting that a copy has been filed as a part of the record. He noted that the proposed plat is in the West Hill area of Kent consisting of 94 lots (revised from 102) to be constructed on 25 acres. The lots will be approximately 7200 square feet, on which single family dwellings will be constructed. The subdivision is located East of Military Road, West of 38th Avenue S. , and N. of tleith Road. He noted that the State owns a piece of property beyong that. Harris pointed out the schools and parks in the area and noted that there would be no access from Military road, that access would be from six points off 38th Ave. S. including two cul-de-sacs. Harris stated that the Public Works Depar+ment had recommended that the two cut-de-sacs be changed to entries from 35th Ave. S. but that the Commission did not so recommend. The public meeting was opened by the Mayor for comments. Doug Webb, representing the developer and builder, noted that a great deal of time had been spent studying 38th Ave. S. in regard to the cul-de-sacs and that 38th Avenue S. would provide the best access to the plat . He noted that the trees would be kept intact as a buffer against noise and visual separation on Military Road. Webb stated that the Planning Commission and the Planning Depart- ment agree that the plat as designed is superior, and that all of the conditions were acceptable. Upon the Mayor 's question, Webb stated that the plat and covenants will show that there will be no exiting from the plat directly to 38th Avenue S. except through the designated accesses. The Mayor questioned whether it was intended that 38th Avenue be straightened. Webb noted that they have agreed to do this, as well as to widen the road. Upon Johnson's question Webb stated that the green belt on Military Road was native growth and would be owned and maintained by the lot owner, and that a covenant would prevent owners from cutting down trees. Masters noted that there was some concern about the width of 38th Ave. S. , and Webb noted that it was proposed to widen it to 281 . Ulett determined that this was ample since there was no need for parking on the street. PLAT McCaughan and Masters asked about storm water drainage, and Webb stated that this would be handled through an oversized storm sewer pipe retention system which would outfall into the bog to the South and then into Lake Fenwick. He explained further that this is a reservoir type system which would store water and release it gradually, and was not just a pipe which would shoot the water through as quickly as possible, causing over- flows onto adjoining property. Masters noted that in her area water was drained in a matter of hours instead of days, and that excess water flowed then onto adjoin- ing property. Ulett confirmed that the system Webb described was an approved method. Upon Storment 's question, it was determined that curbs and gutters for the East side of 38th Avenue S. across the street from this development were not included. Johnson asked about plans for a walkway through the plat to Lake Fenwick Park. Webb noted that a walkway was provided on the North end of the plat, which would be deeded to the City. He noted further that a walk- way could be made over the sewer easement in the center of the plat, if the City wished, but that there had been some ques- tion as to the safety of crossing Military Road. Storment asked Traffic Engineer Olson about his memo requesting that the- cul-de-sacs opening to 38th Avenue S. be changed to 36th Ave. S. Olson pointed out that his concern was from a traffic safety stand- point, and that it had been determined tonight that 38th Ave. S. would be straightened. He stated that the plat would increase the traffic on 38th Avenue S. and it would become a collector street in the future. There were no further comments and JOHNSON MOVED to close the meeting, Storment seconded. Motion carried. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the Parkside Preliminary Plat be approved with the conditions as recom- mended by the Planning Commission. Masters seconded. Motion carried. BUDGET The City Attorney introduced Ord_i_n_ance No. 1968 amending the 1976 budget for transfers and adjustments made to various budgets during the first quarter. McCAUGHAN MOVED that Ordinance no. 1968 be adopted, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. Transfer of Funds. In accordance with the recommendation of the Finance Committee, STORMENT MOVED that the budget transfers necessary to cover excess laundry service and Industrial Insurance costs be approved, McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. PLAT McCAUGHAN MOVED that the Parkside Preliminary Plat be approved with the conditions as recom- mended by the Planning Commission. Masters seconded. Motion carried. BUDGET The City Attorney introduced Ordinance. No. 1968 amending the 1976 budget for transfers and adjustments made to various budgets during the first quarter. McCAUGHAN MOVED that Ordinance No. 1968 be adopted, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. Transfer of Funds. In accordance with .the recommendation of the Finance Committee, STORMFNT MOVED that the budget transfers necessary to cover excess laundry service and Industrial Insurance costs be approved, McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. FINANCE Se..grecg&t ion. gegwest U,I..I D #.1.. It was noted that a segregation request has been received from Coldwell Banker Escrow for the segregation of Assessment No. 284, ULID #1 , and that all fees have been paid. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the segregation request of Coldwell Banker in'ULID # ► be approved and the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary resolution, Storment seconded. Motion carried. Transfer us of_Funds. Just noted that a discsion had been held in the Finance Committee meeting regarding funds for the Military and Reith Road project. He MOVED for a loan in the amount of $32,500 to be made from the Current Expense Fund to the Military/R eith Road Intersec- tion Fund until the UAB funds are released. Storment seconded. Motion carried. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the bills received on or before June 21 , 1976 and approved by the Finance Committee at its meeting to be held June 30, 1976 at 8:00 a.m, be paid, Storment seconded. Motion carried. The following claims were approved by the Finance Committee at its meeting on June 15, 1976: Current Expense $ 28,257.00 Parks & Recreation 12,275.46 Library 1 ,049. 19 City Streets 6,264.41 Federal Shared Revenue 16,745.33 Reith Road/Military Road 10,220.23 Smith - Central to 4th 220.54 East Hill Booster Pump 86,226.63 Equipment Rental 7,005.76 Arts Commission 145.00 Firemans Relief & Pension 1 ,985.41 Leoff Disability 3,392.60 Sewer 2,042.80 Water 9,347.54 Garbage _ 36,442.34 $221 ,620.244 FINANCE Interest Bearing Warrants LID 278 Como Contractors $ 4,512.46 MEETING ADJOURNED: 11 :00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Jensen, CMC City Clerk 1 • . I