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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 05/19/1987 Kent, Washington May 19, 1987 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7 : 00 p.m. by Mayor Kelleher. Present: Councilmembers Bailey, Biteman, Dowell, Houser, Johnson and Woods, City Administrator McFall, City Attorney Driscoll , Planning Director Harris and Public Works Director Wickstrom. Councilmember White and Finance Director McCarthy were not in attendance. Also present: Fire Chief Angelo and Police Chief Frederiksen. Approximately 20 people were at the meeting. PROCLAMATIONS Youth Week. Mayor Kelleher read a proclamation de- claring the week beginning May lst as Youth Week in the City of Kent. Duwamish-Green River Cleanup Day. A Proclamation was read by the Mayor declaring June 6 , 1987, as Duwamish-Green River Cleanup Day in the City of Kent. United States Constitution Day. The Mayor read a proclamation declaring September 17, 1987, as United States Constitution Day in the City of Kent. CONSENT BITEMAN MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A through CALENDAR M be approved, with the exception of Items G, H and K which were removed by Councilmember Bailey. Woods seconded and the motion carried. MINUTES ( CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3A) Approval of Minutes. APPROVAL of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of May 5, 1987 . HEALTH & (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3F) SANITATION Carpinito Short Plat. ACCEPTANCE of the Bill of Sale and Warranty Agreement for continuous opera- tion of maintenance of approximately 930 feet of sanitary sewer extension constructed in the vicinity of 88th Avenue South and South 228th for the Carpinito Short Plat. LID 319 - 38th Avenue South Sewer Improvements._ At its meeting on April 17 , 1987, the Council conducted a public hearing on the final assessment roll for LID 319. Upon closing the hearing, the Council referred certain matters concerning ob- jections to the assessment formula. The Committee - 1 - May 19, 1987 met and determined that the protests were un- timely and that the assessment formula was proper. Biteman noted that he would abstain from voting because he is a resident within that boundary. JOHNSON MOVED to accept the report and recommen- dation of the Public Works Committee for the adoption of the final assessment roll for LID 319 and for the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. Bailey seconded. The motion carried with Biteman abstaining. LID 319 - Financial Assistance. Mr. and Mrs. Knapp, who were assessed under LID 319 , requested Senior Citizen Lifeline assistance, pursuant to Kent Resolution 993. A dispute arose as to the timeliness of the request, and whether or not the individuals were informed of their opportunity to apply for Lifeline Assistance. The Public Works Committee has examined the issue and determined that, under the facts of the particular dispute, the application timeliness in Resolution 993 should be waived. The request clearly meets the intent and purpose of the Resolution and the applicants meet the requirements for such assis- tance. Mr. Knapp noted that his concerns have been taken care of to his satisfaction. JOHNSON MOVED that the application timeliness in Resolution 993 be waived for Mr. and Mrs. Knapp because of apparent lack of notice of the Senior Citizen Lifeline Assistance Program and for the City Attorney to prepare a transfer of development rights agreement, as required by the resolution. Woods seconded and the motion carried. WATER (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3E) Regional Water Association-Critical Water Service Area. AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to execute an interlocal agreement in conjunction with the Public Water System Coordination Act which stipulates the boundary limits of the City ' s Water Utility future service area. (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3L ) LID 316 - 94th Avenue South - Water Mains. ADOPTION of Ordinance 2723 confirming the final assessment roll for LID 316 for which the public hearing was concluded on May 5, 1987 . - 2 - May 19, 1987 TRAFFIC CONTROL (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3I ) Six Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) . AUTHORIZATION to set June 2 as date for public hearing on the City ' s six year Transpor- tation Improvement Program. GREEN RIVER (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3J) Green River Levee Improvement-SR 516 to Russell Road. AUTHORIZATION to establish a budget for this project in the amount of $100 , 000 from un- encumbered drainage fund, as approved by Public Works Committee. CBD IMPROVEMENTS (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3D) CBD Improvement Project. AUTHORIZATION to proceed with the placement of a directional sign and six historic street lights along Titus and the adjacent alley to be funded out of the balance of CBD Improvement Project Fund No. 3183, as re- commended by the Public Works Committee. ANIMAL CONTROL Animal Ordinance. Pat Schriver, a resident of a recently annexed area, voiced her concern about the number of horses on her neighbors property, and asked that the City limit the number allowed. Harris noted that the Zoning Code presently allows one horse per 20 , 000 sq. ft. He indicated that he would review the situation, and since there was no objection from the Council it was so ordered. COMPUTER SYSTEM (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3K) REMOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER BAILEY Deltasystems Contract. AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to sign a contract with Deltasystems, Inc. which would provide the necessary software to implement the computerized mapping system con- templated in the City ' s Automation Plan. The Deltasystems contract totals $50, 000 and includes Delta Map Proprietary Software, User Manuals, In- stallation, Training, System Testing, Software System Maintenance for 1 year and certain specified consulting services. When fully operational the City ' s Computerized Mapping Program will provide a parcel-based Geographic Information system for use by City Departments . Upon Bailey ' s question regarding software re- visions, McFall noted that the City would have the option of refusing upgraded software, but that eventualy Deltasystems would no longer support the older version of the software. BAILEY MOVED that the Mayor be authorized to sign the contract with Deltasystems, Inc. Biteman seconded and the motion carried. 3 - May 19, 1987 FIRE ( CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3H) DEPARTMENT REMOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER BAILEY Donation of Breathing Apparatus to Kent Fire Department. ACCEPTANCE of the donation from Norman G. Angelo, Fire Chief of the Kent Fire Department , of one complete set of MSA 4500 Breathing Apparatus to the Kent Fire Department. Bailey thanked Chief Angelo on behalf of the City and commended him on his interest in the continued development of the Fire Department. BAILEY MOVED to accept the donation of the MSA 4500 Breathing Apparatus. Biteman seconded and the motion carried. FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3B) Approval of Bills. APPROVAL of payment of the bills received through May 21 after auditing by the Operations Committee at its meeting at 7: 30 a.m. on June 1 , 1987. PERSONNEL (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3C) Transportation Division Personnel. AUTHORIZATION to increase a temporary part-time Signal Mainte- nance Technician position to permanent part- time for the remainder of 1987 and for it to be included as a full time position in the Public Works Department 1988 Budget requests, as approved by Public Works Committee. SHORT PLAT (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3G) REMOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER BAILEY. Brooks Short Plat No. SP-87-4 Appeal. AUTHORIZATION to set June 2 as the date for the public hearing on the appeal of the Brooks Short Plat No. SP-87-4 . Upon Bailey ' s question, Harris noted that the Short Plat Committee had approved this short plat with conditions, and that the applicant had appealed the matter to the Council. BAILEY MOVED to set June 2 as the date for the public hearing on the appeal of the Brooks Short Plat No. SP-87-4. Biteman seconded and the motion carried. H & CD ( CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3M) Soames House - H&CD Block Grant. AUTHORIZATION to contract with Z & J Roofing for reroofing of the Soames House, in the amount of $5, 100 plus tax, as discussed at the May 19 Parks Committee meeting. 4 - May 19, 1987 PRELIMINARY Walnut Park Phase I Preliminary Plat No. SU-87-1 . PLAT - Walnut Walnut Park is proposed as a zero lot line develop- Park ment. Phase I will consist of 82 lots on 14 acres ( 5. 85 dwelling units per acre) . Phase I and Phase II (which will follow later ) will contain 115 lots on 17. 9 acres ( 6 . 42 dwelling units per acre) . The Hearing Examiner recommends approval with 15 condi- tions. Included in the packet were copies of the following: Location maps, Hearing Examiner Find- ings, Minutes, Conditions and Staff Report, Recon- sideration Request and Response. Woods requested that comments from the residents of the area be heard and made a part of the record. Ed Heiser of the Planning Department described the project and showed a short video of the area. He noted that the Hearing Examiner had held a hearing on this application in March. Heiser noted that there were three requests for reconsiderations on the Hearing Examiner ' s recommendation: one from the City Planning Department, one from Jim and Leona Orr and one from the applicant, Randy Brealey. Brealey ' s request was received after the appeal period and was disallowed by the Hearing Examiner. Heiser noted that as a result of the request for reconsideration, the Hearing Examiner made a revision to Conditions 7 and 8. Heiser noted that the appli- cant had submitted a letter to the Mayor and Council and that the Planning Department is in agreement with the applicant ' s request. He stated that Brealey ' s letter suggested that in Condition 10 the words "and gutter" be deleted, and noted that the Public Works Director feels that this is an acceptable alternative. Brealey also suggested in Condition 12 that the City permit Lot 65 access to Street A. Heiser noted that this was discussed at the Hearing Examiner ' s hearing, but that it was not included as a part of her conditions, and that the Planning Department would have no problem with it. Upon Dowell ' s question, Heiser noted that Condition 11 includes lights, hydrants, signs, etc. , and that the street profiles include an inverted crown section, eliminating the need for a concrete gutter. Wickstrom noted for Dowell that when sewer repairs are made, the City, rather than a homeowners association, would be required to restore the street to its original condition. Upon Bailey ' s question, Heiser explained that there is to be no direct vehicular access to S.E. 252nd Street, S.E. 5 - May 19, 1987 PRELIMINARY 248th Street and Street A, with the exception of PLAT - Walnut Lot 65 since there is no other way to serve it. Park Heiser noted for Dowell that Condition 7 deals with how the stream would be reconstructed and pointed out the area on the map. He noted for Biteman that it would be culverted across Street A. James Orr, 24909 114th Avenue S.E. , voiced his con- cern regarding the tree plan and the safety of children on S.E. 248th because of the increase in traffic in the area. He also stated that the lots should be 7200 sq. ft. , which would provide a better transition from apartments to acreage. Randy Brealey noted that because they are using the inverted crown type street plan, a gutter would not be appropriate. He said access to Lot 65 had been discussed at the hearing and agreed to by the City Engineer. Upon Bailey ' s question, Brealey noted that the units range in size from 1127 sq. ft. to 1557 sq. ft. Leona Orr, 24909 114th Avenue S.E. , voiced her con- cern regarding the stream, the potential dangers of building homes so close together, and the pro- posed buffer zones. Chief Angelo noted that the development would have to meet all codes, and that fire zones would have to be maintained. He noted that a ladder truck may have problems getting through the streets, but that they are considering purchasing a different type of truck which would be easier to maneuver. Laurie Sunsted, 24805 114th Avenue S.E. , stated that S.E. 248th should be upgraded before the development is begun. Sheila Ridings, 25003 114th Avenue S.E. , noted that although the City is cutting down large trees to build this development, she was told that she could not cut down trees on her property larger than 6" in diameter. She also voiced concern about her liability. Harris noted that developers must submit a tree plan, and that the Planning Department reviews the tree plan and allows removal of trees where there would be buildings or streets. He noted that if Ridings submitted a tree plan, the Planning Department would review it. Woods noted that the City ' s tree ordi- nance has worked well and that the Planning Depart- ment has worked in a flexible, cooperative manner over the years. 6 - May 19, 1987 PRELIMINARY Ed Heiser noted for Ridings that Phase I and Phase PLAT - Walnut II are completely separate applications, but that Park the development is designed so that if both phases are approved, they will fit together as one common development. Upon Woods question, Heiser noted that it would take approximately a year to process Phase II. Brealey noted that they had looked at trees on the site before designing the project, and had worked around some of the trees. He noted that when they apply for a building permit for any particular lot, the building permit has to deal with all the trees on that site. He also noted that it is his desire to either fence the property or use hedges . Harris noted that City departments, including Police and Fire, had been asked for input during the development of the plat, and that the input was reviewed by the Planning Department. Driscoll noted for Bailey that Condition 1 speaks to coordination with the Fire Department. Upon the Mayor ' s question, Harris noted that there were no conditions requested by the Fire Department which were not added by the Hearing Examiner. Upon Dowell ' s question, McFall stated that parking may have to be restricted, and clarified that there would be a higher density of dwelling units in Phase II because the common open space is contained in Phase I. Jim Singletary, 24823 114th Avenue S.E. , voiced his concerns regarding liability and parking problems. Heiser noted that it is the intention of the developer to provide guest parking in Phase I . Driscoll noted that the developer is aware of the potential for liability and has taken it into consideration. McFall noted for Mrs . Orr that enforcement of recreational vehicle parking regulations on private streets is difficult. Woods noted that one of the conditions states that a homeowners association must be established to be responsible for that type of concern. Mrs. Ridings stated that guest and/or recreational vehicle parking should be included at the time the development is built, and inquired as to when Phase II would be discussed. Woods stated that since Phase II would not be ready for at least a year, she would prefer not to consider it at this time. BAILEY MOVED to continue the dis- cussion to the second meeting in June. Dowell seconded. 7 - May 19, 1987 PRELIMINARY Motion failed with Johnson, Houser, Woods and Biteman PLAT - Walnut voting against it. WOODS MOVED to adopt the findings Park of the Hearing Examiner and concur with the Hearing Examiner ' s recommendation of approval with the con- ditions and amendments outlined in the staff report. Biteman seconded. Motion carried with Bailey voting nay. COUNCIL Operations Committee. Bailey noted that the COMMITTEES Operations Committee would meet at 7: 30 a.m. on June 1 , 1987. Public Safety Committee. Houser noted that the Public Safety Committee would meet on Tuesday, May 26, at 7: 30 a.m. ADJOURNMENT WOODS MOVED that the meeting be adjourned at 8: 45 p.m. Houser seconded and the motion carried. i Brenda Jacober Deputy City Clerk 8 -