HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 11/19/1979 i
Kent, Washington
November 19, 1979
Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at
8:00 o'clock p.m. by Mayor Hogan. Present: Councilpersons Carey,
Elliott, B. Johnson, J. Johnson, Masters, McCaughan and Mooney,
City Administrator Cushing, Planning Director Harris and Acting
Public Works Director Wickstrom. City Attorney Mirk was absent.
Also present: Personnel Director Webby, Parks Director Wilson,
and URS representative Abed. Approximately 30 people were in
attendance at the meeting.
PARKS Mayor Hogan noted that a fellowship award had
DEPARTMENT been given to Parks Director Wilson by the
State Parks & Recreation Association and that
it was not usually given to a municipal employee.
The Mayor presented a certificate to Roger Boyer
of the Kent Commons, issued by the State Parks
& Recreation Association, noting that he is now
certified as a professional administrator in the
Parks & Recreation field. Congratulations were
extended to both from all present.
PROCLAMATION A proclamation was read by Mayor Hogan declar-
ing November 19, 1979 as Kent Volley Ball Day
in the City of Kent and noting that K-M and
Kentridge placed first and second in the
State.
CONSENT CAREY MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A
CALENDAR through Q be approved, McCaughan seconded.
Motion carried.
MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5A)
APPROVAL of the minutes of the regular meeting
of November 5, 1979 as printed.
HEALTH & (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5K)
SANITATION Eastridge Division No. 2 - Sewer, Water and
Streets Bill of Sale. ACCEPTANCE of the Bill
of Sale and Warranty Agreement for approxi-
mately 3258 LF of 6" water main extension,
890 LF of 8" water main extension, 3325 LF of
8" sanitary sewer extension, and approximately
4,629 feet of street improvements and related
appurtenances , constructed for Eastridge
- 1 -
i
November 19, 1979
HEALTH & Division No. 2 in the vicinity of S.E. 229th
SANITATION Street to S.E. 232nd Street between 112th
Avenue S.E. and 116th Avenue S.E. , for continu-
ous maintenance and operation, and AUTHORIZA-
TION for the City Treasurer to release the
cash bond upon payment of any outstanding
bills against the project, with a copy of said
release to Engineering. All billing to the
project is complete.
WATER (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5M)
1979 Water System Plan. PASSAGE of Resolution
No. 879 adopting the 1979 Water System Plan as
prepared by URS.
(CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5F)
Bill of Sale - Echo Glen Water Main Extension -
S.E. 271st & 108th S .E. ACCEPTANCE of the Bill
of Sale and Warranty Agreement for the Echo Glen
water main extension consisting of approximately
348 LF of 6" D.I. water main in S.E. 271st Street
and 3245 LF of 8" D. I. in 108th Avenue S.E. and
AUTHORIZATION for the City Treasurer to release
the cash bond upon payment of outstanding bills
against the project, with a copy of said release
to Engineering, all billing to the project now
being complete.
(CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5C)
Late Comer Agreement - Echo Glen. AUTHORIZATION
for the preparation of the necessary documents
for a late comer agreement as requested by Grant
Wiley for the water main extension constructed
on 108th Avenue S.E. , subject to the developer
paying all City costs for same.
(CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5H)
Bill of Sale - Kent Methodist Church Water Main
Extension. ACCEPTANCE of the Bill of Sale and
Warranty Agreement for approximately 1950 LF of
8" C.I. water line constructed in the vicinity
of S.E. 248th Street west from 116th Avenue S.E.
by Kent Methodist Church, and AUTHORIZATION for
the City Treasurer to release the cash bond upon
2 -
November 19, 1979
WATER payment of outstanding bills against the pro-
ject, all billing to the project now being
complete, with a copy of said release to Engi-
neering.
(CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5D
Late Comer Agreement - Kent Methodist Church.
AUTHORIZATION for the preparation of the neces-
sary documents for a late comer agreement as
requested by Kent Methodist Church for the water
line and hydrants constructed on S.E. 248th
Street west from 116th Avenue S.E. , subject to
the developer paying all City costs for same.
(CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 51)
Bill of Sale - Maple Lane Court Water Main
Extension (1601 Maple Lane.) ACCEPTANCE of the
Bill of Sale and Warranty Agreement for approxi-
mately 744 LF of 6" C.I. water line constructed
in the vicinity of 85th Avenue S. & S. 263rd
Street, and AUTHORIZATION for the City Treasurer
to release the cash bond upon payment of any
outstanding bills against the project, with a
copy of said release to Engineering. All
billing to the project is now complete.
STREETS (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 50)
Reiten Road Asphalt Overlay & Storm Drainage
Project Change Order No. 1. APPROVAL of
adding Schedule II of the original contract
as recommended by the Public Works Committee
and in which action the City Attorney concurs.
TRAFFIC (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5N)
CONTROL Temporary Construction Speed Limit. ADOPTION
of Resolution No. 880 reducing the speed limit
from 40 mph to 25 mph on 84th Avenue S. from
S. 212th Street to S. 192nd Street for the
duration of the 84th Avenue S . street improve-
ment project.
(CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5J)
No Parking Restrictions. ADOPTION of Ordinance
No. 2191 placing No Parking restrictions on
3 -
November 19, 1979
TRAFFIC SR 99 (Pacific Highway South) , east side only
CONTROL from a point 1630 feet south of the intersec-
tion of S . 240th Street to the intersection
of S. 240th Street, and on Pioneer Street,
south side only, from 170 feet west of the
center line of State Avenue to the center line
of State Avenue.
PHASED LAND (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5P)
DEVELOPMENT Interim Planning Ordinance No. 2164. ADOPTION
of Ordinance No. 2192, repealing Section 3 of
Ordinance No. 2164, and adding a new section
extending the effective date to January 31, 1980.
ANNEXATION (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5L)
Gregory/Illian Annexation. SETTING of a meeting
date for the workshop of December 10, 1979 at
7:00 o'clock p.m. with the initiators of the 100/.
petition notice of intent to circulate an annexa-
tion petition, which petition has been certified
as sufficient.
BOUNDARY Kent/Auburn City Limits. The Public Works Com-
LINES mittee has reviewed and recommends passage of
a motion similar to that passed by the Auburn
City Council relating to the establishment of
S . 272nd and S . 277th Streets between I-5 and
the Green River as the Kent/Auburn City limits,
leaving open, however, the area east of the
River until a natural boundary is established.
B. JOHNSON MOVED that the common boundary between
Kent and Auburn for future annexations be estab-
lished as between I-5 and the Green River along
S. 272nd Street and S. 277th Street and that the
area east of the Green River be left as is until
a natural boundary is established, such as. the
extension of S . 277th eastward across the River
to service the upper plateau. Masters seconded.
Motion carried.
FINAL PLAT Cambridge Highlands . The Final Plat of Cambridge
Highlands has been signed by the City Engineer
and the Planning Director. The Mayor opened the
public meeting which is required to comply with
- 4 -
November 19, 1979
FINAL PLAT the Subdivision Ordinance regulations . There
were no comments or letters received and CAREY
MOVED that the Final Plat of Cambridge Highlands
be accepted with the conditions of Preliminary
Plat approval, B. Johnson seconded. Motion
carried.
CONDITIONAL (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5E)
USE PERMIT Widing Trucking Company Report. DIRECTING the
Hearing Examiner to review the existing opera-
tion of Widing Trucking Company, for compliance
with the Conditional Use Permit approved on
November 7, 1967, to determine whether the
operation should be allowed to continue, and
if so, under what conditions.
NOISE Carey referred to a recent complaint about
POLLUTION airplane noise in the Scenic Hill area. Mooney
reported that in 1973 noise abatement procedures
had been established by the major airlines at
Sea-Tac Airport and complaints should be
channeled to the airline involved. He suggested
that perhaps some of the problems were caused
by planes using local small airports in the
area. The Mayor suggested that she would
contact Auburn to see what they were able to
do about controlling the flight patterns of
small aircraft.
EAST HILL PLAN Amendment. On August 6, 1979 the Kent City
Council requested that the Planning Commission
review and make recommendations concerning the
East Hill Plan's land use designation for the
area in the vicinity of 116th Avenue S .E. between
S.E. 256th Street and Kent-Kangley Road. On
August 28, 1979 the Planning Commission formed
a committee to review the facts related to the
land use element of the East Hill Plan and on
October 23, 1979 the Planning Commission recom-
mended that the Comprehensive Plan be amended
to reflect the following:
1) The area located on the east side of 116th
Avenue S.E. be designated Single Family
Residential.
5 -
November 19, 1979
EAST HILL PLAN 2) The area located on the north side of S.E.
256th Street westerly of 116th Avenue S.E.
to just westerly of lllth Avenue S.E. be
designated Single Family Residential.
3) The area located west of 116th Avenue S.E.
north of Kent-Kangley Road and south of
S.E. 256th Street be designated Multi-
Family Residential.
4) All of the remaining areas to be modified
to reflect the existing zoning.
The scheduled hearing before the Council was
opened by the Mayor. Harris reviewed the pro-
posed plan and pointed out the proposed zoning,
encompassing areas both inside and outside the
City limits. There were no comments from the
audience and no correspondence has been received.
MOONEY MOVED that the hearing be closed, B.
Johnson seconded. Motion carried. MASTERS MOVED
that the amendment to the East Hill Plan be
approved as recommended by the Planning Commis-
sion, B. Johnson seconded. Elliott noted that
there were objections to the proposal at the
Planning Commission hearing. Motion carried,
with Elliott and B. Johnson voting nay, and
Carey abstaining.
KENT COMMONS Bids - Folding Tables and Table Trucks. On
November 13, 1979 a bid opening was conducted
on 150 folding tables and 12 rectangular table
trucks for the Kent Commons. In accordance
with the recommendation of the Parks Department,
McCAUGHAN MOVED that the bid of Action Media
Furniture, the only bid received, in the amount
of $9, 398.03 be accepted, Carey seconded.
Motion carried.
Bids - Folding Chairs and Chair Trucks. A bid
opening was held on November 13, 1979 for 700
stacking chairs and 5 stacking chair trucks
for the Kent Commons, at which time only one
bid was received. In accordance with the
- 6 -
November 19, 1979
KENT COMMONS recommendation of the Parks Department, B.
JOHNSON MOVED that the bid from Action Media
Furniture in the amount of $9, 939.79 be
accepted, J. Johnson seconded. Elliott ques-
tioned why only one bid was received on the
items and Boyer determined that several prospec-
tive suppliers had expressed interest in the
items but that no other bids had been received.
He noted that the bids received were lower
than the proposals previously considered.
Motion carried.
Bids - Pool Tables and Foosball Tables. Only
one bid was received on November 13, 1979 for
two pocket billiard tables and two foosball
tables for the Kent Commons. In accordance
with .the recommendations of the Parks Department,
MASTERS MOVED that the Queen City Billiard Manu-
facturing Co. bid in the amount of $3, 769.74 be
accepted, J.Johnson seconded. Motion carried.
ZONING Rowley #2 Annexation. On October 1, 1979 the
City Council moved to continue the hearing on
the Rowley #2 Annexation zoning to allow time
to draft a precise agreement signed by the
property owners to be presented to the Council
at the November 5, 1979 meeting. The Planning
Commission recommended this annexation be zoned
MR-M, Medium Density Multi-Family Residential
(ROWLEY #2 (23 units per acre) , subject to a satisfactory
road system for the annexed area, and proper
ANNEXATION) environmental controls being provided for the
ravine which would be established in the precise
agreement. On November 5 the Council moved to
continue the public hearing for two weeks to
give the Engineer and Parks Director sufficient
time to work with the property owners to resolve
the problem. The continued public hearing was
opened by the Mayor.
Barney Wilson reported that he had met with the
property owners to discuss the canyon but that
no solution had been reached. Wickstrom reported
7 -
November 19, 1979
ZONING that there were now enough owners in agreement so
that an LID could be formed for S. 252nd, improve-
ment of the intersection at Kent-Kangley and to
tie S . 252nd to S. 248th. He noted for the Mayor
that the proposed street would not dip into the
canyon, but would go along the rim.
Mike Rogers, attorney for Heutmaker, noted that
the Planning Commission had recommended MR-M and
that guidelines would be developed to assure the
City that the canyon would be developed in an
aesthetically pleasing manner. Upon the Mayor's
question, Harris determined that if no development
(ROWLEY #2 occurred in the ravine, there would be a higher
ANNEXATION) density in the remaining acreage, since the density
of 23 units per acre would be based on the gross
acreage, which included the approximately 9 acres
of ravine.
i
Carey suggested that the City would have the
desired controls if the rezone was tied to a
PUD concept. Harris stated that such a decision
was the Council 's prerogative. Cushing noted
that under a PUD, the City would review the
designs.
Mooney noted the proximity of the K-M Athletic
Field and that future apartment dwellers in this
area might have complaints about the noise and
lights resulting from many night games on the
field. Jack Ewing, engineer for the developers,
stated that the canyon could be developed, and
pointed out that apartments on Canyon Drive had
been built on slopes comparable to the slope of
the canyon.
Mike Rogers submitted a recap of the minutes of
a meeting held November 16 attended by City staff:
Cushing, Mirk, Wilson and Harris, as well as Rogers,
Ewing and Heutmaker. The document has been marked
Exhibit "A" and was made a part of the official
record by motion. The recap reads as follows:
"City of Kent MRM zoning is granted with the
express condition that site plans for any
- 8 -
i
November 19, 1979
ZONING development below the 375-foot contour line
shall be reviewed by the City of Kent Planning
staff to determine that such development maxi-
mizes the retention of trees and other signifi-
cant vegetation while allowing development to
the MRM zoning density.
"The owners of all property below the 375-foot
contour line shall not remove any timber or
other significant vegetation until development
plans have been reviewed and approved by the
City of Kent Planning Department staff.
"If any conditions contained herein are violated,.
the Kent City Council shall be permitted to
review and/or reconsider the MRM zoning and
(ROWLEY #2 development below the 375-foot contour line. "
ANNEXATION)
Harris read his notes from the same meeting,
pointing out that no reference was made to
MRM zoning. His notes have also been made a
part of the record and read as follows:
"Site plans for any development below the 375 foot
contour line shall be reviewed by the City staff
to determine that such development maximizes
the retention of trees and other significiant
vegetation while allowing development to the
zoning density.
"The owner shall not remove any timber or signifi-
cant vegetation until development plans have been
approved by the City.
"violation of this condition will result in the
review of the zoning by the City Council. "
Wickstrom noted that the agreements for the
road improvements were predicated on MRM zoning
and that they would not be valid for other than
MRM zoning. Bob Hastings noted that MRM had been
the zoning recommended and that the owners of
other properties did not want to be further
delayed while the matter of the canyon was
- 9 -
i
November 19, 1979
ZONING resolved. Gene Oliver, representing Frank Wright,
also urged that the zoning matter be resolved at
this meeting. Heutmaker urged action tonight,
for the ravine property as well as the other
properties. Dan Rowley noted that neither he
nor the Seventh Day Adventist Church objected
to the conditions and both had signed the agree-
ments regarding the road improvement.
Mooney objected to left turns on Canyon Drive,
noting the traffic hazard already existing in
the neighborhood of the existing apartments.
He suggested that access to the development
should be on S. 248th and not on S. 252nd.
Wickstrom noted that plans included a left turn
pocket for access to S. 252nd.
Masters asked what procedure would take place
if development should indicate adverse impact
on the lower part of the ravine, and Harris
noted that such conflicts could either be heard
by the Council or by the Board of Adjustment.
McCaughan commented on the difference between
(ROWLEY #2 Harris 's report and the report of Rogers. Harris
ANNEXATION) noted that Rogers and Mirk were to have met today
to go over the matter, but that Mirk was ill.
He stated that the staff had not mentioned grant-
ing MRM zoning at the meeting, since the matter
of establishing zoning was the function of the
City Council. Upon McCaughan's question, Cushing
noted that the basic conditions were to protect
the ravine and establish a road system, in accord-
ance with the Planning Commission recommendations,
but that the Council had the option to change con-
ditions. J. Johnson noted that he favored the
PUD concept. Harris confirmed for B. Johnson
that the Council could establish zoning allowing
fewer than 23 units per acre. Masters favored
19 units, noting that any development would impact
the surface water runoff and the traffic conges-
tion. McCaughan suggested that the open area of
the canyon should not be lost and that he would
prefer that the housing units be clustered away
10 7
November 19, 1979
ZONING from the canyon. Wickstrom noted that the
zoning was conditioned on certain road improve-
ments and that the covenants for these improve-
ments were tied to MRM zoning.
Carey suggested that the City would have to
approve site plans under a PUD concept and thus
have more control. Harris confirmed that a PUD
could be required with MRM Zoning. Rogers
stated that they would agree to the PUD concept
if the zoning for the ravine was given as MRM
with 23 units per acre. He further stated
that if action was not taken tonight that they
would withdrawn their "no protest" for the
formation of the LID for the road.
Heutmaker stated that they couldn' t speak for
the other owners in accepting conditions of PUD
(ROWLEY #2 zoning, but only for the area below the 375
ANNEXATION) topog line.
Gene Oliver stated that the Wright property did
not abut the ravine and that there was no rea-
son to impose PUD requirements on, this parcel.
Mr. Hoover, representing himself and Bob Hastings,
stated that Heutmaker had made concessions re-
garding the ravine and that the rest of the area
should be straight MRM zoning. Cushing noted
that the Council could elect to apply PUD zoning
to the ravine and the property abutting the
ravine only. Harris noted that this would
exclude several owners to the west who did not
border the ravine.
Dan Mackelwaite expressed concern as to whether
there was enough access for a road between the
ravine and his duplex on S. 248th. It was deter-
mined that Mackelwaite would be involved in the
proposed LID.
After all who wished to speak had been heard,
MOONEY MOVED to close the hearing, Carey seconded.
Motion carried.
i
November 19, 1979
ZONING McCAUGHAN MOVED to zone the property MRM with the
condition that any development by any property
owner in or adjacent to the ravine be subject to
PUD requirements, and further, that a suitable
road system be approved by the staff, and in
addition, that the conditions contained in Ex-
hibit A submitted tonight by Mike Rogers be
(ROWLEY #2 made a part of the agreement. Carey seconded.
ANNEXATION) It was clarified that this would be MRM zoning
with a maximum of 23 units per acre. Mooney
noted that the Council and the developers have
been made aware that the noise and lights from
the nearby athletic field may pose a problem
to future residents. Motion carried unanimously.
Rogers asked for clarification as to what was meant
by "adjacent to the ravine. " Harris stated that
it meant any property touching on the ravine
and the Council concurred.
COUNCIL Public Works Committee. McCaughan reported
that there would be no meeting of the Public
Works Committee this week.
Parks Committee. Mooney reported that the
Parks Committee would meet on November 27.
Public Safety Committee. Masters noted that
the Public Safety Committee had met last
Tuesday and that minutes of the meeting had
been distributed.
Council/Planning Commission. Cushing reported
that there would be a joint meeting with the
Planning Commission at 5:00 o ' clock p.m. ,
Monday, December 3, at Meeker's Landing.
Council Election. Elliott reported that
Bailey would be certified as Councilman before
the next meeting, and therefore this would be his
last official meeting as a councilperson.
The Council expressed appreciation for his
services.
12, -
November 19, 1979
FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5G)
District Court Filing Fees. AUTHORIZATION for the
Mayor to sign an interlocal agreement between
King County and Kent establishing District Court
fees as discussed and approved at the Council
workshop of November 13, 1979.
(CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5Q)
Advance Construction Clearing Fund. ESTABLISHMENT
of a revolving fund as recommended by the Public
Works Committee using $20,000 Current Expense
funds for the purpose of paying for engineering
services relating to the formation of a Local
Improvement District for those instances where
the formation of the district is assured but
staff work load would not permit it to do the
preliminary workups.
(CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5B)
Approval of Bills. APPROVAL of payment of the
bills received through November 16, 1979 after
review by the Finance Committee at its meeting
of November 30, 1979 at 3:00 o'clock p.m.
Claims approved by the Finance Committee at
its meeting of November 15, 1979 are as follows:
Current Expense $119, 285.76
Parks & Recreation 20, 185.67
Library 2,073.28
City Streets 29, 231.60
Kent Commons Operating Fund 943.77
Federal Shared Revenue 4, 609.85
Russell Rd Park Ph. II 26,024.00
S. 180th - WVH-EVH 1,477.76
Kent Commons Ph. II Const 84,653. 28
UAB 13 - 84th Ave. S. Const. 133,702.53
Lower Mill Creek Basin 4,477.55
1978 Water Rev Const 14, 295.00
Kent Springs Chlor Equip 64,493.63
Equipment Rental 3,045.73
Housing & Comm Dev 634.75
Arts Commission 692.63
Unemployment Trust Fund 279.94
13 -
November 19, 1979
FINANCE Workmen 's Comp $ 121.27
Firemen 's Rel & Pension 37.88
LEFF Disability 1, 773.37
LID 283 135. 16
Sewer 4, 713.87
Garbage 112, 174.50
Water 27,662.09
$656, 719.87
Interest Bearing Warrants
LID 283 - Streets, Sewer & Water
S. 216th, S. 220th, 72nd S. , 70th S . & WVH
Daily Journal of Commerce $ 42.50
Royal Graphics 92.66
$ 135. 16
ADJOURNMENT ELLIOTT MOVED that the meeting be adjourned
at 9: 30 o 'clock p.m. , J. Johnson seconded.
_- Motion carried.
Marie Jent CMC
City Clerk
14 -