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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-19-198583 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 19, 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, Councilmembers Burns, Colburn, Kurle, Larson, Walters, Whittall, and Wisner; staff members Jack Bereiter, City Attorney; Len Chapman, Parks & Recreation Director; Frank Currie, Public Works Director; Pat Dugan, Planning Director; Jake Evans, Police Chief; Bob Johnson, Fire Chief; Dan Clements, Finance Director; Coralee McConnehey, City Clerk; Gretel Sloan, Personnel Director; and Darlene Cruz, Deputy City Clerk. C. Announcements and Appointments - None D. Agenda Modifications included a petition opposing the rezone application and an appeal application of Environmental Determination for Don Hodson Rezone. Finance Committee minutes. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE II. A. Public Hearings 1. Mark Holcomb Rezone from Unclassified to R-S (Suburban Residential), property located on the east side of Randall Avenue S. E. in the 5400 block. No one spoke for or against the request. MOTION by Wisner, SECOND by Walters, to close the public hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Kurle questioned if it was a pre-existing plat. Dugan indicated that it was. MOTION by Wisner, SECOND by Walters, to approve the rezone from Unclassified to R-S (Suburban Residential) based upon the Findings of Fact as outlined and to instruct the City Attorney to pre- pare the necessary ordinance. Burns voted no. MOTION CARRIED. 2. Greg and Ramona Large Rezone from Unclassified to C-3 (Heavy commercial), property located on the west side of Auburn Way North in the 5100 block. Greg Large was in the audience to answer any questions. -1- 84 AUBURN COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE TWO AUGUST 19, 1985 II. A. Public Hearings (Continued) 2. Greg and Ramona Large Rezone (Continued) Dorothy Thompson, 427 Auburn Way North, who spoke against the rezone was concerned with the traffic and what type of heavy commercial business would be located there. MOTION by Wisner, SECOND by Burns to close the public hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Kurle questioned if property to the north, south and east were commercial. Dugan indicated the Comprehensive Plan indicated it was commercial. Kurle questioned the difference between C-3 and C-1. Dugan remarked that C-3, heavy commercial, allowed outdoor activities which C-1, light commercial, did not. Kurle asked Large if he had any plans for the property. Large indicated he had none. Wisner inquired about the King County neighborhood business designation. Dugan stated when annexed, pro- perty was zoned unclassified and county guidelines would apply until the property was rezoned. Wisner also questioned if Large could request a R-4 rezone: Dugan remarked that he may if he so desired. MOTION by Wisner, SECOND from Unclassified to C-3 the Findings of Fact and outlined and to instruct the necessary ordinance. Larson voted no. MOTION by Burns to approve the rezone (Heavy Commercial) based upon subject to the Conditions as the City Attorney to prepare CARRIED 3. Don Hodson Rezone from R-2 (Single Family) to R-3 (Duplex), property located on the north side of 29th Street S.E. in the 800 block. Mayor Roegner noted an appeal on the Environmental Determination had been filed and this aspect of the rezone could not be discussed until the matter was resolved. Tom Barghausen, engineer for Hodson, gave a history on the property and stated that Hodson had been a property owner in Auburn for 15 years. He reported Hodson had discussed his plans with the planning staff. Exhibits A and B showing the Comprehensive Plan and zoning map for the area were presented. He noted to the Council that surrounding property had been rezoned to multi- family. Barghausen noted there would be no access to 28th Street and no traffic to the north. He said on the 1-1/3 acres five to six duplexes, with a maximum of seven, were proposed to be built. He presented the three considerations offered by Hodson if the rezone was to be approved: 1) The rezone would be limited to 300 ft. north of 29th; 2) Hodson would fence property with 6 ft. wood fencing; and 3) There would be installation of a 10 ft. landscape buffer to the west to buffer the impact to the neighbors. 1 1 -2- 85 AUBURN COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE THREE AUGUST 19, 1985 II. A. Public Hearings (Continued) 3. Don Hodson Rezone (Continued) Darrell Egge, 2814 H Street S.E., who spoke against the rezone voiced concerns on the noise, traffic, increase in population for the area, and the deva- luation of the neighborhood. He also commented on the amount of footage for street - noting there was only 32 feet. Richard Grim, 815 29th Street S.E., who spoke against the rezone presented a letter from his attorney. He expressed concern over the 30 foot right-of-way being wide enough. Pierre W. Sand, 808 26th Place S.E., a resident for 221 years, spoke against the rezone and questioned who would be enforcing the maintenance of the proposed fence and landscape of the property. He also was con- cerned of the amount and quality of the duplexes to be built on the property. Robert Cook, 905 28th Street S.E., who spoke against the rezone was concerned with uncontrolled and unlimited family dwellings in the vicinity. / MOTION by Wisner, SECOND by Burns to continue the public hearing until the next scheduled Council meeting on September 3, 1985. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4. 1986 - 1991 Six Year Street Plan. No one spoke for or against the Six Year Street Plan. MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Burns to close the public hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Kurle commented on the list for the Street Improvement Program. The streets listed will not necessarily be improved, but because the state mandates an updated list it was produced. MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Burns to adopt Resolution 1612. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. B. Audience Participation West valley Highway Road Conditions. Pierre W. Sand spoke on the road conditions of West Valley Highway*. He stated there were no guardrails and it was dangerous in inclement weather. The Council requested a report from the Public Works Department. *In front of the Case plant. C. Correspondence - none. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS III. A. Municipal Services - Chairman Don Kurle - Minutes are of public record. -3- 86 AUBURN COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE FOUR AUGUST 19, 1985 III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (Continued) B. Planning & Community Development - Chairman Linda Wisner- Minutes are of public record. C. Public Works - Chairman Bud Larson Access to Property on 28th and I Streets N.E. Larson reported he had received a request from Centennial Villas, Inc. requesting an affadavit be signed by the City indicating access to property on 28th and I Streets N.E. and subject to approval of Committee and findings of City Attorney, Public Works and any other appropriate admin- istrative staff member. The Council questioned the process of the request, and the reason for granting authority to the committee. Larson indicated it was necessary to clear a title for sale of the property which will close before the next Council meeting. MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Kurle to adopt the motion. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. D. Finance - Chairman Gene Colburn - Minutes of the 8/19/85 meeting will be of public record when they are transcribed. IV. CITIZEN INPUT - None. CONSENT AGENDA V. A. Minutes - August 5, 1985, Regular Meeting. B. Vouchers 1. Claims #16842-17119 in the amount of $796,256.33. 2. Payroll #109119-109484 in the amount of $420,585.75. C. Surplus Vehicles - Surplus of three police vehicles. D. Accounts Receivable Write Offs - Authorize write off of four delinquent accounts totalling $895.06. E. Inter-Fund Loan in the amount of $400,000 from Fund 430 to Fund 732 until 7/1/86 at 108 interest. F. Out-of-State Travel 1. Auburn police officer to attend American Polygraph Association 1985 Seminar in Reno, Nevada, on August 4 through 9, 1985. 2. Firefighter John Dodd to Richmond, Virginia to attend service training school on Mack Aerial scopes on October 28 to November 1, 1985. G. Call for public hearings before Council 1. Final Assessment Roll for L.I.D. 335 to be held September 16, 1985. 2. Amendment to the Hearing Examiner ordinance to be held September 3, 1985. H. Bid Call Authority for Water Improvement 158. I. Utility Bill Adjustment 1. Account #457-2145 in the amount of $325.88. 2. Account #291-4410 in the amount of $156.92. MOT ION by Larson, SECOND by Burns to approve Consent A genda Items A through I. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. -4- 87 AUBURN COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE FIVE AUGUST 19, 1985 OLD BUSINESS 1 VI. Ordinance 4072 - Authorizes 1985 Budget Reallocation of Funds. MOTION by Colburn, SECOND by Larson to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4072. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. NEW BUSINESS VII. Ordinances and Resolutions A. Ordinance 4074 - Park Bond Issue. MOTION by Wisner, SECOND by Walters to introduce and adopt Ordinance 4074. Colburn voted NO. MOTION CARRIED. B. Ordinance 4076 - Street Improvement Bond Issue. MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Kurle to introduce and adopt Ordinance 4076. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. C. Ordinance 4077 - Provides for RST Disposal of unscheduled pickups for 4, 6 and 8 cubic yard containers. MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Kurle to introduce and adopt Ordinance 4077. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. D. Ordinance 4078 - Approves Final Plat of Lakeland Hills Division No. 3. MOTION by Wisner, SECOND by Burns to introduce and adopt Ordinance 4078. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. E. Resolution 1611 - Authorizes Agreement to lease Massey Field. MOTION by Wisner, SECOND by Walters to adopt Reso- lution 1611. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. i F. Resolution 1612 - Approves the 1986-1991 Six-Year Street Plan. (Passed under Item II. A. 4. Public Hearings.) G. Resolution 1613 - Authorizes Latecomer Agreement with Timberland Homes. MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Burns to adopt Resolution 1613. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. H. Resolution 1614 - Authorizes Lease Agreement for Installation of Telephone Communications Tower with Interstate Mobile Phone Company. MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Burns to adopt Resolution 1614. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MAYOR'S REPORT VIII. Mayor Roegner suggested that the Council look over the ten- tative budget schedule and adoption of goals timeline to see if they had any scheduling problems. ADJOURNMENT IX. The meeting w djourned at 8:52 BOB ROEGNER, MAYOR p.m. ?71e Av? CORALEE MCCONNEHEY, CITY CLERK -5-