HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Works/Planning - 09/27/1988 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 27, 1988
PRESENT: Jon Johnson Ed White
Judy Woods Jerry McCaughan
Berne Biteman Bill Williamson
Gary Gill Jim Hansen
Comments by Jim Lambkee Regarding 4th Avenue
Johnson asked if we had determined the ownership of the property.
McCaughan pointed out a 30-foot dedicated street which was closed
off by a limited access line of the State s. Biteman stated that
cars are gaining access and houses in the area are experiencing
break-in problems. Hansen asked what the status was of the
development proposal for the area east of this. Gill stated that
was the Mari-Park proposal and is pending. Woods asked if the
State would be receptive i,-o putting up a barricade across their
limited access line. Williamson stated this would be between DOT
and the property owner. We can raise the issue with the State but
the City has no control over the outcome. Gill stated we would
contact DOT and the property owner. Biteman moved that staff
contact DOT and the owner. The Committee concurred. Woods asked
this be communicated to the Lambkee's. (It was noted the Lambkee's
were notified of the meeting but were unable to attend. )
Gill stated there was also a speed issue raised. A .speed study was
done in February of this year for the area showing 45 MPH as the
85th percentile speed being traveled in the area. It is posted at
40 MPH. At the time 4th was extended through to 212th it was
recommended the speed be changed on the remaining portion of 4th
to 35. The ordinance needs to be drafted for adoption. Johnson
suggested the speed limit be 30 MPH on 4th from the freeway to
James and 35 MPH on 4th from the freeway to 228th. Biteman
concurred. The Committee recommended the Attorneys office prepare
the ordinance for adoption. With reference to the street lighting,
Gill stated there are a few lights in the area between James and
228th mounted on existing power poles. Johnson asked if street
lighting was something that could be - requested of development.
Gill stated it could be addressed as 'part of the needs for new
development in the area. It would not be a major cost when mounted
on existing power poles. Johnson asked that Gill look into that
and report back to the Committee.
Moss Construction Water Availability
Bill Williamson reviewed what has taken place on this subject since
the last meeting. There have been staff meetings reviewing the
legal options for the City and looking at it from the standpoint
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of trying to develop criteria or exemptions from requirements.
Inasmuch as neither Steve Elkins or Nancy Mann were 't this meeting
it might be best to continue this to the next meeting. In general,
Williamson continued, staff has concluded that the City should
expedite a comprehensive plan study of the area and the Planning
Department should be asked to prioritize the study. Hansen stated
he has spoken with Jim Harris and Fred Satterstrom who are putting
together a time line as to when this study could occur. He stated
he would like to have Mr. Elkins and Ms. Mann here to explain why
the City can not create special exceptions. Referring to Ms.
Mann's request for the Attorney's office to review her earnest
money agreement, that has not been done since she has been on
vacation. The Elkins matter is a different situation whereby he
has existing service from the City for a residential use and he
signed a covenant whereby the City has no obligation to provide
service or certificate of availability based upon an inconsistent
use. Williamson stated he does not know if Mr. Elkins has met with
the County to determine if he can develop the property using the
existing well. It was determined this matter would be brought
before the Committee at their next meeting.
Other
Biteman stated he has had calls asking what Seattle Water
Department is doing with their property on 243rd. Gill stated he
thought it was still in their comp plan for a potential site.
Biteman asked Gill to inquire into it.