HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Planning and Economic Development Committee - 05/16/1989 KENT CITY COUNCIL
PLANNING COMMITTEE
May 16, 1989 4:00 PM
Committee Members Present Planning Staff Present
Judy Woods, Chair Charlene Anderson
Jon Johnson Jim Harris
Carol Proud
City Administration Fred Satterstrom
Ed Chow, City Administrator Other City Staff
Jim Hansen
Carolyn Lake
Others Present Alana MacIalwain
John Marchione
Leona Orr
Lee Sanchez
Linda Van Nest
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT ORDINANCE
Carol Proud indicated she had talked with Paul Morford regarding the proposed
ordinance. The title report to which the ordinance refers is considered a
`service report" which verifies ownership of the property; the report can be
obtained for about $25. Chairwoman Woods asked that Ms. Proud talk also to
Council President White regarding the proposed ordinance. Councilman Johnson
MOVED and Chairwoman Woods SECONDED the motion to forward the ordinance to
the June 6, 1989 City Council Consent Calendar. Chairwoman Woods requested
that Carol Proud speak to Councilman Dowell to answer any questions he might
have in this regard.
PONSSEN MANSION
Assistant City Administrator Hansen displayed the Master Site Plan proposed
by Larry Campbell. Mr. Campbell represents three attorneys who approached
the City regarding a land exchange which would enable them to build law
offices and which would enable the City to consolidate land around Aukeen
Court for future use. The proposal includes providing access to the City
property via S. 259th. This proposal had been placed on hold pending
resolution of restoration of the Ponssen Mansion.
Mr. Novak who represents the owners of the Ponssen Mansion declined interest
in the City's offer of a land exchange which would allow the mansion to
Y-emain on its present site. A cost of approximately $50, 000 is anticipated
to move the mansion to another location. This cost has not been budgeted,
nor does historical preservation rank high in the CIP process. The informal
Internal Budget Committee (IBC) does not recommend allocation of funds for
this purpose. However, Planning Director Harris noted that the IBC did
recommend keeping options open and that the burden of preservation be placed
)n a citizen's group. The City would consider contributing some funding to
the project, as matching funds or on a percentage formula. Jim Harris stated
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it might be good to have an official historic preservation committee formed
by Mayor Kelleher.
Chairwoman Woods stated she was concerned about having enough time to
initiate citizen support of preservation of the mansion. Linda Van Nest
added that it is preferable, indeed required for national historic status and
funding, to maintain the mansion on its original site.
Lee Sanchez of Aukeen District Court stated they do not have a problem with
the Campbell proposal.
Councilman Johnson MOVED and Chairwoman Woods SECONDED the motion to forward
to the June 6, 1989 Council meeting (under Consent Calendar) the Committee's
recommendation to proceed with the land exchange proposed by Larry Campbell.
This issue will appear again on the Planning Committee agenda of June 6th.
Linda Van Nest stated she had done additional research on the mansion and
found that it had been built in 1908 and was a poultry farm prior to being
taken over by Northern Pacific Railroad. Linda Van Nest will contact Mr.
Novak again regarding preserving the mansion. Jim Harris and Alana
MacIalwain will talk to Mayor Kelleher about formation of an historic
preservation committee.
ADDED ITEMS
Carol Proud responded to Councilman Johnson that the Public Notice Boards
issue would be heard by the Planning Commission on May 22nd.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 4:45 PM.
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