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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-17-198555 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 -1- of Latter Day Saints for a construction of a stake between "F" and "G" Streets Street S.E. 56 AUBURN COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE TWO JUNE 17, 1985 II. A. Public Hearings (Cont.) 1. if Jesus C er (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. 1 -2- 57 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. -3- 58 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. 1 -4- 59 AUBURN COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE FIVE JUNE 17, 1985 II. A. Public Hearings (Cont.) 3. Mr. and Mrs. Ming Wong Rezone (Cont.) 4 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. John a tri south and Dawn La -plex to be bu 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. -5- 60 AUBURN COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE SIX JUNE 17, 1985 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. i 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. r- i L -6- 61' AUBURN COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE SEVEN JUNE 17, 1985 VII. New Business (Cont.) B. Ordinances and Resolutions 1 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. -.1-6 Jr/ - Bob Roegner, Mayor 6ta& (7?e- 4??? f Coralee McConnehey, City Clerk -7-