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AUBURN , WASHINGTON
MONDAY
MARCH 7, 1966
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Auburn was held at 8:00 P.M.
in the Council Chambers at the City Hall.
Mayor Gaines called the meeting to order.
Councilmen present:
Councilman absent:
Lea, Kline, Fitzsimmons, Nickson, Aaby and Sonnemann.
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Minutes of the previous meeting, held February 21, 1966, were approved as mailed.
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PUBUC HEARINGS
Mayor Gaines declared the public hearing open on the request of R. Fordice to rezone
from R-2 to R-4 property located between 19th and 21st on F Street Southeast.
The Auburn Planning Commission recommended that this request be granted because it
conforms to the City's comprehensive land use plan.
It was moved by Kline and seconded by Fitzsimmons that the public hearing be closed.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Kline and seconded by Nickson that the request of R. Fordice to rezone
from R-2 to R-4 property located between 19th and 21st on F Street Southeast be
returned to the Planning Commission with the recommendation that a special property
use be pursued.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Kline, Fitzsimmons, Nickson, Aaby, and Lea, YES. Sonnemann, NO.
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Gaines declared the public hearing open on the request of James P. Hawley to
rezone from R-2 to R-4 property located on H Street N.E. between Fourth and Fifth.
Robert Kuzmer, representing James P. Hawley, listed reasons why this property should
be rezoned.
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R. K. Calkins and Dick Messo spoke against the granting of this rezone.
A petition signed by eleven residents in the area was submitted protesting the granting
of this rezone.
The Auburn Planning Commission recommended that this request be denied because it does
not fit in with the over-all comprehensive land use plan of the City.
It was moved by Lea and seconded by Nickson that the public hearing be closed.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Lea and seconded by Aaby that decision on the request of James P. Hawley
be held in abeyance until the next regular meeting of the Council.
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Gaines declared the public hearing open on the request of Jones-McLaughlin to
rezone from R-2 to R-4 property located on Harvey Road North of 12th Street Northeast.
Leon Jones spoke in favor of the granting of this rezone.
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The Auburn Planning Commission recommended that this request be granted because it
conforms to the City's comprehensive land use plan provided, however, that the South
5 feet be dedicated to the City of Auburn for street purposes.
It was moved by Aaby and seconded by Sonnemann that the public hearing be closed.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Aaby and seconded by Sonnemann that we concur with the Planning
Commissions recommendation and grant the rezone from R-2 to R-4 property located on
Harvey Road North of 12th Street Northeast subject to the dedication of the South 5
feet to the City of Auburn for Street purposes.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Aaby, Sonnemann, Lea, Fitzsimmons, YES. Kline, Nickson, NO.
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Gaines declared the public hearing open on the request of Mardel Investment
Company to rezone Parcel A from R-2 to C-l, Parcel B from R-2 to R-4, property
located East of the East Valley Highway at approximate¡Y 17th Street Northeast.
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Mr. Reiber spoke in favor of granting this rezone.
Mardel Investment Company submitted a letter authorizing the dedication of the necessary
streets as requested by the Planning Commission.
A. T. LaPlante, Ronya LaPlante, Malcolm Wight and Peter Fleck opposed this rezoning.
Residents in the area of this property submitted a petition against the granting of
this rezone.
William Simmermon, representing Mardel Investment Company, stated why he felt this
rezone should be granted.
The Auburn Planning Commission recommended that this request be granted because it
conforms with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan of the; City provided that the South 25
feet of the property ¡Ying between Auburn Avenue and I Street be dedicated to the
City of Auburn for street purposes, together with a dedication of a 60 ft. right of
way to continue I Street to said property owners Northerly boundary for street purposes.
Also, that consideration should be given for didication of the NE portion as may be
necessary for street as described in plan.
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It was moved by Nickson and seconded by Kline that the Public Hearing be closed.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Kline and seconded by Fitzsimmons that the request of Mardel Investment
Company to rezone Parcel A from R-2 to C-l, property located East of the East Valley
Highway at approximately 17th Street Northeast, be granted subject to the dedication
of those right of ways recommended by the Planning Commission which abutt aforesaid
parcel of land.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Nickson and seconded by Kline that the request of Mardel Investment
Company to rezone Parcel B from R-2 to R-4, property located East of the East Valley
Highway at approximately 17th Street Northeast, be denied.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Niêkson, Sonnemann, Kline, YES. Lea, Fitzsimmons, NO. Aaby, ABSTAIN.
MOTION CARRIED
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Mayor Gaines declared the public hearing open on the request of Ruby Moroni to rezone
from R-2 to R-4 property located on 8th $treet N.E. off Auburn Avenue.
Mrs. Joy White spoke against the granting of this rezone.
The Auburn Planning Commission recommended that this request be granted because it
conforms with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan of the City provided that the N 30 ft.
is dedicated to the City of Auburn for future development of 8th Street N.E.
It was moved by Kline and seconded by Nickson that the public hearing be closed.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Fitzsimmons that we concur with the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and grant the request of Ruby Moroni to rezone from R-2 to
R-4 property located on 8th Street N.E. off Auburn Avenue subject to the dedication of
the N 30 ft. to the City of Auburn for future development of 8th Street N.E.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Gaines declared the public hearing open on the request of Dr. G. Nickelsen to
rezone Parcel 1 from R-2 to R- 3 and Parcel 2 from R-2 to R-4 property located at 7th I
and F Streets N.E.
The Auburn Planning Commission recommended that this request be granted because it
conforms with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan of the City provided, however, that
sufficient property be dedicated to permit 7th Street N.E. to be continued to the
West line and E Street be extended South along the West boundary.
It was moved by Nickson and seconded by Sonnemann that the public hearing be closed.
MOTION CARRIED
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It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Lea that this matter be tabled until the
March 21, 1966 meeting of the Council in order for the Auburn Park Board and the
Street Committee to make recommendation concerning this rezone.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Sonnemann, Lea, Fitzsimmons, Aaby, YES. Kline, Nickson, NO.
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Gaines declared the public hearing open on the request of Herman Nirschl to rezone
from A-l to M-l property located at 4005 Auburn Avenue.
The Auburn Planning Commission recommended that this request be granted because it
conforms with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan of the City, keeping in mind, however,
that on the future rezoning of Mr. Nirschl's property, dedications of right of way
as originally designated in the initial proposal be provided.
It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Kline that the public hearing be closed.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Fitzsimmons that we concur with the Planning
Commissions's recommendation and grant the request of Herman Nirschl to rezone from
A-l to M-l property located at 4005 Auburn Avenue.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Gaines declared the public hearing open on the request of United Homes Corporation
to rezone from R-2 (SPU) to R-4 property located on the south side of PSH #5 East of
Dogwood Street S.E.
United Homes Corporation submitted convenant concerning height of structures to be built.
The Auburn Planning Commission recommended that this request be granted because it
conforms with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan of the City, provided that curbs and
gutters and sidewalks be installed along the Enumclaw Highway and that a deceleration
lane be improved as shown on the plot plan.
It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Sonnemann that the public hearing be closed.
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Gaines declared a five minute recess at 9:55 P.M.
Mayor Gaines reconvened the meeting at 10:00 P.M.
It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Lea that the Council concur with the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant the request of United Homes
Corporation to rezone from R-2 to R-4 property located on the south side of PSH #5
East of Dogwood Street S.E. subject to the installation of curbs, gutters, and
sidewalks along the Enumclaw Highway, and deceleration lane as shown on the plot plan,
and to the convenant limiting height of structures to be built on this property.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
The report of the finance Committee meeting held at 10 A.M. February 28, 1966, was
read recommending approval of emergency ordinances to provide $6,000.00 for underground
sprinkling system for GSA park area; approximately $10,000.00 for two additional
patrolmen and approximately $5,000.00 for an assistant building inspector.
The Washington State Highway Commission submitted a letter advising that a hearing
will be held at 10 A.M. Wednesday, March 23, 1966, at Kent City Hall for a Federal Aid
route to bypass the commercial areas in the City of Kent.
Mayor Gaines asked that this letter be placed on file, and requested City Engineer
Harold A. Hagestad to attend this meeting.
KTNT-TV, Tacoma, submitted application for a Community Television Franchise along and
across the public rights-of-way in the City of Auburn.
Mayor Gaines referred this application to City Attorney Smythe, Councilman Aaby,
Councilman Lea, and Councilman Kline.
The final assessment rolls on L.I.D. Nos. 160, 162, and 163 were submitted to the
Council for consideration and public hearing by City Engineer Harold A. Hagestad.
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It was moved by Lea and seconded by Sonnemann that the City Clerk be instructed to
call for public hearings on the final assessment rolls on L.I.D. Nos. 160, 162, and
163 to be held 8 p. m. April 4, 1966, in the Council Chambers at the City Hall.
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MOTION CARRIED
The following Zone Change Applications were submitted to the Council:
1. The request of Ruby Gray to rezone from R-2 to R-4 property located at R Strèet
N.E. and Eighth Street N.E.
2. The request of John M. Porter to r.ezone from R-2 to R-4 property located on
Eighth Street N.E.
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3. The request of Francis E. Ballard to rezone from R-2 to R-4 property located at
21st and F Streets S.E.
4. The request of O. R. Chase and Associates to rezone property on the former Auburn
Airport site: Parcel 1 from C-l to C- 3; Parcel 2 from LF to C- 3 and Parcel 3 from
R-l to R-4.
5. The request of Myron M. Massey to rezone from A-l to R-4 property located at 29th
and M Streets S.E.
6. The request of Henry B. Knickerbocker to rezone from R-l to R-4 property located
on the North side of 8th N.E.
7. The request of Puget Sound Power Company to rezone from R-l to R-4 property located
on M Street S.E. immediately south of Freeway.
Mayor Gaines referred these requests to the Planning Commission.
Auburn Lodge No. 1808, B. P. O. E. submitted letter requesting that 14th Street S.E.
between Auburn Avenue and Harvey Road be vacated from 6 p.m. to midnight on March 14
through March 19, 1966, for parking spaces during their Anniversary Week observation.
Mayor Gaines referred this request to the Fire Chief, Police Chief, and Chairman of I
the Street Committee.
A letter from Edgar C. Short expressed his appreciation for the fine paving-patch
job at the intersection of Second Street and A Street.
Ferguson's Tavern, 234 East Main Street, requested approval of Card Game License.
This request was referred to the License Committee.
~Thomas E. Agee, attorney, submitted a letter regarding the bequest of $5,000 from
... Estate of Edward Hart for historical museum for the City.
(.Mayor Gaines asked that a copy of this letter be given to the Historial Society, and
that the matter be left in the hands of our city attorney.
R. K. Calkins, Fire Department Chief, requested permission for himself and three
captains of the department to attend a Command School for fire affairs in Yakima,
April 11 to 14, 1966.
It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Lea that Fire Chief Calkins, and three
captains of the Auburn Fire Department be given permission to attend the COJTIIIIB.nd
School in Yakima April 11 to 14, 1966.
MOTION CARRIED
PROCLAMATION
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Mayor Gaines proclaimed March 6 through March 12 as Girl Scout Week and March 12th
as the 54th Anniversary of Girl Scouting in the United States.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
STREET COMMITTEE - COUNCILMAN LEA
It was moved by Lea and seconded by Sonnemann that the City Clerk be instructed to call
for bids for the installation of curbs and gutter excavation ballasting, asphaltic
surfacing, sidewalk, and storm sewer for L.I.D. #168, bids to be opened March 17, 1966,
at 3 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
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It was moved by Lea and seconded by Sonnemann that the City Clerk be instructed to
call for bids for installation of curbs and gutter excavation ballasting, asphaltic
surfacing and storm sewer, bids to be opened March 17, 1966, at 3 p.m. L.I.D. No. 171.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Lea and seconded by Sonnemann that the City Clerk be instructed to call
for bids for one self-propelled paint striper for the Street Division, bids to be
opened March 17, 1966, at 3 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
AIRPORT COMMITTEE - COUNCIlMAN KUNE
Councilman Kline reported on the last meeting of the Airport Committee when the matter
of obtaining an Airport Feasibility Study was discussed. He stated that another
meeting would be held March 10, 1966 at which time Mr. Frankfurter of Frankfurter and
Associates will present the Committee with an estimated cost of such a study. He also
reported that the Airport Committee would meet every 2nd Thursday of the month.
POLICE & LICENSE COMMITTEE - COUNCILMAN SONNEMANN
It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Nickson that William M. Nicoletta be granted
a Cabaret License.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Fitzsimmons that the request of Ferguson's
Tavern, 234 East Main Street, for Card Game License be granted.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Nickson that Auburn Aerie #2298, Order of
Eagles, be granted permission to hold a parade on Saturday, June 25th starting 25 3 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Gaines asked that the request of Auburn Aerie #2298, Order of Eagles, for permissiom
to use the City Park for sleeping facilities and events of the day during June 24, 25,
and 26th, be put on the agenda for the next meeting of the Auburn Park Board.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
PARK DEPARTMENT - PARK SUPERINTENDENT GEORGE FREEMIRE
Park Superintendent George Freemire reported that Mrs. Theodore Lerch, daughter of
the late Les Gove, donated $25.00 for the purchase of a pine tree to be planted in the
Les Gove Memorial Park in memory of her father.
He also reported that some new playground equipment had been installed in the Auburn
City Park.
FIRE DEPARTMENT - FIRE CHIEF CALKINS
Fire Chief Calkins reported that a meeting of the Puget Sound Fire Fighters would be
held 8 p.m. Tuesday, at the Fire Station, also, he reported that the Fire Department
Ball will be held March 18, 1966.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT - PLANNING DIRECTOR GEORGE SCHULER
Planning Director George Schuler reported that he had received street dedications from
George and Ethel Lyden, and Ruby Moroni.
PUBUC WORKS DEPARTMENT - CITY ENGINEER HAROLD A HAGESTAD
City Engineer Harold A. Hagestad reported that soil testing is to be started on the
south end of the West Side Sewer Line Monday, and Hill & Ingman will start design on
this as soon as the first tests are made allowing them to meet their deadline to apply
for Federal Grant.
City Engineer Harold A. Hagestad reported that 50% of the new Mercury Vapor Lights have
been installed in the City.
City Engineer Harold A. Hagestad reported that Utilities Superintendent Robert B.
Tollefson had passed the examination for Professional Engineer in the State of Washington.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1835
It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Fitzsimmons that Ordinance No. 1835 entitled,
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF AUBURN, CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION THEREOF FROM A-l TO
M-lfl be adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 1858
It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Lea that Ordinance No. 1858 entitled "AN I
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON DECLARING A PUBUC EMERGENCY TO EXIST
AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $6,000.00 FROM UNBUDGEl'ED FUNDS IN THE CURRENT EXPENSE
FUND OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, TO PROVIDE NECESSARY FUNDS FOR AN UNDERGROUND SPRINKUNG
SYSTEM FOR THE GSA PARK AREA," be introduced.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 1859
It was moved by Kline and seconded by Nickson that Ordinance No. 1859 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON DECLARING A PUBUC EMERGENCY TO EXIST AND
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $5,162.00 FROM UNBUDGETED FUNDS IN THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND
OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, TO PROVIDE NECESSARY FUNDS FOR THE E11PLOYMENT OF A BUILDING
INSPECTORS! : ASSISTANT DURING THE REMAINDER OF THE CALENDAR YEAR 1966," be introduced.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 1860
It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Nickson that Ordinance No. 1860 entitled
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON DECLARING A PUBLIC EMERGENCY TO EXIST
AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $9,745.00 FROM UNBUDGETED FUNDS IN THE CURRENT EXPENSE
FUND OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, TO PROVIDE NECESSARY FUNDS FOR THE E11PLOYMENT OF TWO NEW
PATROLMEN IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF AUBURN," be introduced.
MOrION CARRIED I
ORDINANCE NO. 1861
It was moved by Sbnnemann and.: second.èdtlyrNicksonthat' Ordinance' No. 1861':entitlêèi !IAN,
ORDINANCE\0FTHE CJ:TYOF AUBURN, "wA~HING~ON,AK»JDINGSEGTIONS 5.16.100,5:..16.;;1201ANli
5i~·16.]jO öFTH.E lHJWRN CITY CODE, SAID SECTIONS AMENDED RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF
PERFORMERS, EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS OF CABARETS UCENSED BY THE CITY OF AUWRN, PURSUANT
TO SECTIONS 10, 12 AND 13 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1072," be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 1862
It was moved by Fitzsinnnons and seconded by Sonnemann that Ordinance No. 1862 entitled,
flAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF AUBURN, CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION THEREOF FROM R-2 TO
R-4," be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilman voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
OLD BUSINESS
Councilman Kline stated the City Attorney had determined that the decision to return
the R. Fordice Zoning Application back to the Planning Commission for consideration I
for Special Property Use Permit did not come within the jurisdiction of the Council,
therefore, it was moved by Kline and seconded by Nickson that this matter be reconsidere .
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Kline and seconded by Sonnemann that the Council rescind the motion
referring the request of R. Fordice to rezone from R-2 to R-4 property located between
19th and 21st on F Street Southeast back to the Planning Commission.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Aaby that the Council concur with the
reconnnendation of the Planning Commission and grant the request of R. Fordice to rezone
from R-2 to R-4 property located between 19th and 21st on F Street Southeast.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Sðnnemann, Kline, Fitzsimmons, Nickson, and Aaby, YES. Lea, NO.
MOTION CARRIED
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It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Fitzsimmons that the request of J & B
Construction Company for rezoning from R-2 to R-4 property located at 7th and F Street
N.E. be brought off the table.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Kline that the Council concur with the
Planning Commissions recommendation and grant the request of J & B Construction
Company for rezoning from R-2 to R-4 property located at 7th and F Street N.E.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 1863
It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Kline that Ordinance No. 1863 entitled
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF AUBURN, CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION THEREOF FROM R-2
TO R-4,1I be introduced and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDINANCE NO. 1864
It was moved by Sonnemann and seconded by Fitzsimmons that Ordinance No. 1864
entitled, !"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING
OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF AUBURN, CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION THEREOF
FROM R-2 TO R-4," be introduped and adopted.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Sonnema.nn,~line, Fitzsimmons, Nickson, and Aaby, YES. Lea, NO.
MOTION CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
City Attorney Robert Smythe reported that he was in receipt of an easement from Jeff's --f
Orphans Home.
It was moved by Fitzsimmons and seconded by Sonnemann that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to sign this easement and that the City Attorney be instructed to record
same.
MOTION CARRIED
CLAIMS
It was moved by Nickson and seconded by Fitzsimmons, that the claims as approved by
the Audit Committee be paid.
MOTION CARRIED
There being no further business, the meeting was declared adjourned at 11:30 P.M.
subject to the call of the Mayor.
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