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CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
June 17, 1985 7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
I. A. Flag Salute
The regular meeting of the City of Auburn Council was
called to order by Mayor Bob Roegner at 7:30 p.m. in the
City of Auburn Council Chambers. Mayor Roegner led those
in attendance in the pledge of allegiance.
B., Roll Call
Those in attendance included Mayor Bob Roegner, Council-
members Burns, Colburn, Kurle, Larson, Walters, Whittall
and Wisner; staff members Jack Bereiter, City Attorney;
Len Chapman, Parks & Recreation Director; Dan Clements,
Finance Director; Pat Dugan, Planning Director; Jake
Evans, Police Chief; Bob Johnson, Fire Chief; Coralee
McConnehey, City Clerk; Marv Seabrands, Public Works
Director; and Gretel Sloan, Personnel Director. Also in
attendance was Police Captain Dave Schuur and Val Batey,
Associate Planner.
C. Announcements and Appointments
Announcement - Mayor Roegner reported both the new fire
stations were dedicated last Friday and an open house held
Saturday. He added anyone wishing to see the stations
' was invited to do so.
Appointment Mayor Roegner recommended Diane Lander for
appointment as Hearing Examiner. MOTION by Wisner, SECOND
by Walters, to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Diane
Lander as Hearing Examiner. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
D. Agenda Modifications included a petition from residents in
the area of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints, a letter from John Lashley objecting to one of the
recommendations for his conditional use permit, the
Finance Committee minutes and Resolution 1599 calling for
a public hearing for LID 337.
CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
II. A. Public Heari
1. Church of Jesus Christ
Conditional Use Permit for
center, property located
' S. E., north side of 19th
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of Latter Day Saints for a
construction of a stake
between "F" and "G" Streets
Street S.E.
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AUBURN COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE TWO JUNE 17, 1985
II. A. Public Hearings (Cont.)
1.
if Jesus C
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(Cont.
Allen Bolles, Stake President, reported at any given
time approximately 150 stakes being built Auburn was
the only City that required an Environmental Impact
Statement. He stated all items brought up had been
mitigated.
Donald Smith, 602 17th Street S.E., resident near
the church, indicated that 17th Street was a full
street and the traffic was intolerable. He noted he
was not against the church because he felt it would be
a good neighbor. Smith reported he had started the
petition because of the traffic problems. He said the
traffic from the church and the high density zoning on
19th combined made it bad. He stated they would like
to suggest that 19th Street be improved and let the
church decide which way to improve it.
Ralph Blakely, 1716 F Street S. E., property owner on
adjacent property, said he felt the City was not
following its ordinances. He said the total square
footage in the building does not comply with the
number of parking spots required.
MOTION by Wisner, SECOND by Burns, to close the public
hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Larson, Kurle, Wisner and Colburn wondered about the
recommended alternative for street improvements.
Dugan reported each alternative had a different level
of improvement and that the basic question was whether
to focus the traffic into one street or spread it
around. He stated they recommended alternative one
because it focused the traffic on 17th Street which
was designed to handle it. He added if the traffic
was to be spread over the area it would raise the cost
of the improvements and magnify traffic problems in
the neighborhood.
Walters said he thought most of the parishioners came
from the south and he felt traffic would split
somewhat. He wondered if the streets would have to be
improved somewhat. Seabrands reported "F" Street was
scheduled to be improved.
Whittall inquired about the question on parking
meeting the code. Dugan indicated the parking require-
ments had been reviewed and the proposal meets the
code. Whittall wondered also about how much increased
traffic this would add. Dugan reported they figured
at the maximum 300 cars.
Allen Bolles reported there would be three wards that
would meet at staggered times. He stated there was a
potential of 350 or 400 people at each meeting. He
also noted there would be two exceptions to this with
one meeting in the spring and one in the fall where
there could be in excess of 1000 people. Bolles
stated they had worked out an agreement with the First
Christian Church to utilize their parking lot in
exchange for improvements on "F" Street from 17th to
21st to cover the increased need for parking during
these two meetings.
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AUBURN COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE THREE JUNE 17, 1985
II. A. Public Hearings (Cont.)
1. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
(Cont.)
Whittall said he had not had time to absorb the
proposal of the petitioner and felt that 100 cars did
not seem to be a problem. He felt it was better to
spread the traffic out rather than just focus on one
area.
Wisner asked about the chain link fence on the
property line on the north side. Dugan reported they
would be required to have a combination of landscaping
and burm to reduce light and glare. Wisner wondered
about what assurance the City had the landscaping
grow. Dugan stated they have a one year condition
and a bond and usually in a year it would take. Wisner
also wondered about the sidewalk requirement on "F"
Street. Dugan said the sidewalks were required because
of the backyards on the east side and the right-of-
way was constrained.
Colburn asked what the applicant's thought of the
Smith petition. Bolles reported he had not seen the
petition. Colburn asked Dugan if the petitioners
liked alternative three. Dugan indicated he was mot
sure because it did not come out before.
Wisner asked if the half street was in compliance with
the regular half street ordinance. Seabrands reported
it was. Wisner inquired further about the landscaping
with the chain link fence. Dugan indicated the
' applicant would hire a landscape expert. Bolles
reported there would be a burm and slatted chain link
fence that was designed to protect the neighbors from
glare. Wisner wondered about the graveled "G" Street.
Seabrands reported it had ragged edges and many
potholes and was probably an oil and gravel type of
construction with limited life. He also reported they
would improve about 24 feet of the street which was
two lanes. Wisner asked if parking would be
disallowed since it would only allow one lane.
Seabrands indicated it would be allowed.
Whittall said he would feel better if this alternative
was aired and recommended it be referred to committee.
MOTION by Whittall, SECOND by Colburn, to refer the
matter to committee.
Larson responded the matter had been through nearly
every committee and that the three would be affected
no matter what happened.
Wisner asked to modify the motion to carry it as old
business. Whittall and Colburn agreed to modify the
motion.
' Walters said whether it was one or fourteen residents
the Council should be required to consider all
alternatives.
Burns, Kurle and Larson voted NO. MOTION CARRIED.
2. Joe Feist Rezone from A-1 (Agricultural) to C-3 (Heavy
Commercial), property located west of the intersection
of 15th Street S.W. with West Valley Highway.
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AUBURN COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE FOUR JUNE 17, 1985
II. A. Public Hearings (Cont.)
2. Joe Feist Rezone (Cont.)
John Feist, 1515 Auburn Way South, reported in 1956
the county zoned this property commercial and later
the city zoned it agricultural. He indicated since
there was a business out there he just wanted to have
it rezoned back to commercial.
No one else spoke for or against the request. MOTION
by Wisner, SECOND by Burns, to close the public
hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Wisner wondered about the comment there was no storm
drainage. Dugan reported it would be required through
the building permit if there was a substantial change
in the use.
MOTION by Wisner, SECOND by Walters, to approve the
rezone from A-1 (Agricultural) to C-3 (Heavy
Commercial) based upon the Findings of Fact as
outlined and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare
the necessary ordinance. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Mr. and Mrs. Ming Wong Rezone from R-2 (Residential)
to R-4 (Multi-Family), property located on the
northeast corner of 4th and "R" Streets S.E. I
Harvey Griffiths, 1701 3rd Street N.E., spoke in
opposition because he felt it was an eyesore and he
had not received any notice or seen anything posted.
Griffiths indicated he only saw it in the paper. He
suggested the matter be delayed because he thought
there would be many people who would oppose it if they
were aware of it.
No one else spoke for or against the request. MOTION
by Wisner, SECOND by Burns, to close the public
hearing.
Burns wondered about the type of notice given. Dugan
indicated notice was given adjacent owners per state
law. He reported this rezone was just an
ackowledgement of an existing use.
Kurle asked for clarification and if this was to
correct a non-conforming use. Dugan indicated this
was correct. Kurle wondered how many more units could
be added under a R-4 zone. Dugan said at most two
more units but they would have to see a site plan.
Kurle asked if the Council would see a site plan.
Dugan reported not unless the Council made it a
condition now.
Wisner asked who would conduct a flow test to see if
service was acceptable. Seabrands stated the Fire
Department does the flow test. Wisner asked who would
do the perc test. Seabrands reported the Engineering
Department would review the test which the applicant
would provide. Wisner asked about the street
improvement. Seabrands responded they usually like to
do at least a block at a time.
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AUBURN COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE FIVE JUNE 17, 1985
II. A. Public Hearings (Cont.)
3. Mr. and Mrs. Ming Wong Rezone (Cont.)
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Burns asked if the City did not object to the rezone
to additional units. Dugan reported they did not know
why the applicant was seeking rezone; however, they
were comfortable with the request. He added if this
were a new development the City probably would not be
recommending R-4.
MOTION by Wisner, SECOND by Walters, to approve the
rezone based upon the applicable Findings of Fact and
subject to the Condition as outlined and to instruct
the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance,
and further to require the site plan be reviewed by
the Council. Burns and Walters voted NO. MOTION
CARRIED.
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of 24th Street
y Conditional Use Permit to allow
lt, property located 210 feet
N.E. in the 900 block.
John Lashley, 8655 138th Street S.E., asked if his
letter had been received by the Council. The Mayor
indicated it had been received. Lashley said they
agreed with the recommendations except one -- the
vacation of the assessor's lot lines. He indicated
the existing lender and title company were unable to
remove the lot lines without completely refinancing
the property. Lashley said this would be prohibitive.
He said he would be willing to find an alternative.
MOTION by Wisner, SECOND by Burns, to close the public
hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Colburn asked if all nine conditions were met would
the staff then recommend approval. Dugan said this
was correct.
Whittall wondered if Dugan would comment on the
applicants' letter. Dugan indicated the rezone
problems were from a previous owner and with the
assessor doing something with property lines the
problem was compounded. He added the problem could be
manageable if one lot; however, with the lots separate
there would be problems with conditions such as
setbacks.
MOTION by Wisner, SECOND by Walters, to deny the
Conditional Use Permit.
Larson asked if the denial went through would there
be a fee if the applicant wanted to reapply. Bereiter
indicated if the Council set a time certain the fee
could be waived; however, he thought if the Council
might get new information it might be more appropriate
to delay it and re-examine.
Colburn voted NO. MOTION CARRIED.
5. Paul and Marv Ann Wilson Final Plat to be known as
Wilson's Addition, property located on the northwest
corner of "R" Street N.W. and West Valley Highway.
No one spoke for or against the request. MOTION by
Wisner, SECOND by Burns, to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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II. A. Public Hearings (Cont.)
5. Paul and Mary Ann Wilson (Cont.)
MOTION by Wisner, SECOND by Burns, to approve the
final plat as outlined and to instruct the City
Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
B. Audience Participation - None
C. Correspondence included the petition submitted from Mr.
Smith, Mr. Lashley's letter and a letter from Michael
Allman opposing alternative one for the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter Day Saints Conditional Use Permit.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
III. A. Municipal Services - Vice-Chairman Gene Colburn - Minutes
are of public record.
B. Planning & Community Development - Chairman Linda Wisner -
No Report.
C. Public Works - Chairman Bud Larson - Minutes are of public
record.
D. Finance - Chairman Gene Colburn - Minutes are of public
record.
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CITIZEN INPUT
IV. CITIZEN INPUT - None
CONSENT AGENDA
V. A. Minutes - June 3, 1985, Regular Meeting.
B. Vouchers
1. Claims #15666-15844 in the amount of $354,883.87.
2. Payroll #107728-107885 in the amount of $206,617.74.
C. Utility Bill Adjustment for Mitchell and Susan Layman of
11827 S. E. 218th Place, Account #423-5640 in the amount
of $66.40.
D. Call for a Public Hearing before the Council at its July
1, 1985, meeting on approval of a Final Plat known as
McHugh's 1st Addition, property located on the north side
of 21st Street S.E. at "C" Street S.E.
E. Change Order No. 2 for Street Improvement #150, increase
in the amount of $4,956.08 due to discovery of underground
fuel tanks in construction area.
MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Burns, to approve Consent
Agenda Items A through E. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
OLD BUSINESS
VI. OLD BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
VII. A. Proposed Urban Arterial Project
Larson reported monies had become available for the West
Valley Highway and the Peasley Canyon left turn. MOTION
by Larson, SECOND by Burns, to authorize submission of the
Preliminary Project Prospectus for consideration by the
Urban Arterial Board for funding of improvements to
intersection of West Valley Highway and Peasley Canyon.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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AUBURN COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE SEVEN JUNE 17, 1985
VII. New Business (Cont.)
B. Ordinances and Resolutions
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1. Ordinance 4052 - Procedure for the seizure and
forfeiture of property used in violation of the
Uniform Controlled Substances Act. MOTION by Kurle,
SECOND by Colburn, to introduce and adopt ordinance
4052. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Ordinance 4059 - Amends Section 13.04.220 damage from
Water Shut-Off-City Nonliability to change NSF charge
from $5.00 to $10.00. MOTION by Colburn, SECOND by
Larson, to introduce and adopt ordinance 4059. Burns
voted NO. MOTION CARRIED.
3. Ordinance 4060 - Amends Sections 8.08.266(B) and
8708.270 to reflect current garbage billing policies.
MOTION by Colburn, SECOND by Larson, to introduce and
adopt Ordinance 4060. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Ordinance 4061 - Amends Sections 13.04.280 to reflect
current billing dates and service charges. MOTION by
Colburn, SECOND by Larson, to introduce and adopt
ordinance 4061. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Resolution 1598 - Authorizes contract with Myron
Anderson & Associates for professional engineering
services. MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Burns, to adopt
Resolution 1598. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Resolution 1599 - Calls for a public hearing for LID
337, construction of street improvement including
pavement, curb and gutter and sidewalks, street
lighting and storm drainage along Lund Road and
including a storm drain project along West Main Street.
MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Burns, to adopt Resolution
1599. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MAYOR'S REPORT
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT - None
ADJOURNMENT
IX. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned to executive session at 9:25 p.m. to
discuss personnel matters.
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Bob Roegner, Mayor
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Coralee McConnehey, City Clerk
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