HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-18-1985CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
November 18, 1985 7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
I. A
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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.
Roll Call
Those in attendance included Mayor Bob Roegner,
Councilmembers Burns, Kurle, Larson, Walters,
Whittall, and Wisner; staff members Jack Bereiter,
City Attorney; Len Chapman, Parks & Recreation
Director; Dan Clements, Finance Director; Frank
Currie, Public Works Director; Pat Dugan, Planning
Director; Jake Evans, Police Chief; Bob Johnson, Fire
Chief; Gretel Sloan, Personnel Director; and Darlene
Cruz, City Clerk. Also in attendance was Dave Fugit.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Mayor Roegner read the proclamation for American
Education Week, and proclaimed November 17-23,
1985 American Education Week. Jan Knuth, teacher
at Lakeview, was presented with the proclamation.
Amy Mennett, senior at Auburn High School, who was
assisted by Sandra Burroughs, Vice Principal; gave a
presentation on the "Auburn Connection", a
program that prepares the student for life after
high school.
2. Mayor Roegner announced that the swearing in of
new Councilmembers will be on December 16, at
6:30 p.m.
D. Agenda modifications included a fully printed page 3
for Item II A 2 agenda bill, Economic Development
Board Minutes, and correction of payroll vouchers
amount total of $213,394.38.
CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
II. A. Public Hearings
1. Request of Donald C. Myrick to rezone from
Unclassified to R-S (Single Family Residential)
property consisting of 1+ acre and located on the
north side of 53rd Street S.E. in the 2900 block.
Don Myrick, owner, noted to the Council the
purpose for the request was to comply with the
ordinance adopted in late spring of 1985.
No one spoke 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 (continued)
1. Request of Donald C. Myrick (continued)
Burns voiced his concern on the Council's aware-
ness of the significance their vote would have
on the City's Comprehensive Use Plan for the
southeastern section of Auburn. In other words,
are we going to have the large lot - Hidden Valley
type of development, or another type of develop-
ment - something more concentrated, spoke Burns.
He said that he opposed the rezone because citi-
zens of the City are being asked to subsidize the
life style. Some of them want to live in a rural
area, and the citizens are being asked to fund
the higher costs for police and fire protection,
road maintenance, and other costs such as sewer and
water. Burns felt the City should look toward it
being a more concentrated development that can
pay for its needs. He mentioned the City pre-
viously adopted an ordinance so that homes in
that area would be built with fire sprinkler
systems because the fire department would not be
able to serve the area fast enough in case of a
fire.
Larson asked Dugan if the lot was one that was
grandfathered in on a previously adopted ordi-
nance pertaining to a rezone. Dugan replied it
was one of the lots that he counted when Larson
was asking what the worst case would be. It was
not intended at that time to indicate that was
where the western most extremity in that rural
area should be, but merely that it would be one of
' the lots that would be included. Larson
questioned if that (as indicated on the diagram)
would be another private road that goes up into
the cul-de-sac. Dugan responded it already was.
Wisner asked Burns what kind of zone he felt it
should be. Burns suggested an R-1. Wisner
asked Dugan what complications would arise if the
area would be rezoned R-1. Dugan stated the area
must have adequate water flow to support a fire
hydrant, or as a fire protection. He referred the
question of the amount of water required to Chief
Johnson. In a residential area it would be a
minimum of 1,000 gallons per minute, Johnson
replied. Wisner asked Burns if he did not want
the area developed. Until there are adequate
streets, hydrants, and the such; others will want
to go R-S and the City will have to maintain the
streets, Burns said.
Walters disagreed with Burns. He felt both life
styles could be accommodating, but he shared
Burns' reluctance to rezone at this time because
the City is developing a Comprehensive Use Plan.
Larson stated that an ordinance had recently been
adopted pertaining to the lot and others. He
also said it will be many years before the City runs
water out there, and the owner cannot be expected
to wait until the City can afford it.
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MOTION by Wisner, SECOND by Whittall to approve
the rezone based upon the Findings of Fact and to
instruct the City Attorney to prepare the
necessary ordinance. Burns, Walters voted no.
MOTION CARRIED.
2. Request'of Mark Robison to rezone from C-4 with
Conditions to C-4 without Conditions and a rezone
from Unclassified to C-4 (Wholesale Commercial)
property consisting of 4.10 acres and located on
the southeast corner of "G" and 52nd Streets N.E.
Mayor Roegner noted the Request for Rezone had
previously been referred to the Planning Commission.
Barry Anderson, representative for Robison, noted for
the Council that the Request for Rezone had been
modified by the Planning commission, and that the
application had changed to a contract zone for a ten-
tative period as opposed to an outright C-4
zoning.
Mark Robison, property owner, submitted documen-
tation from surrounding property owners favoring
the rezone.
Anderson explained to the Council the property is
the most northerly boundary line in the City of
Auburn, and is surrounded by six pieces of pro-
perty. Property to the northwest is owned by the
Monk family. It is currently used as a dairy and
pasteur land, and has sold into the King County
Agricultural Preservation Program for a period to
exceed 50 years. Property to the northeast is
owned by King County and is likewise zoned for
agricutural open space preservation. Property to
the east by the river is owned by Wembley Enterprises,
Ltd. in Vancouver, British Columbia. Property
directly east is owned by Butterfield Development
Corporation of Santa Anna, California. The pro-
perty to the south is owned by Ronald Stein, and
is an opened space zoned Unclassified at the pre-
sent time and unused. The property to the west
is designated Auburn Properties or Valley Drive
Ins. Anderson told the Council Mr. Robison is a
second generation owner of the Robison
Construction, an underground excavation firm, and
his family has operated the business for tr.n
years. He felt the business is operated in a
professional manner. Anderson spoke of 1980 and
mid 1979 when Robison first came before t)-e
Council to request a rezone from C-3 to C-4. At
that particular time, numerous meetings ware
held, and finally found that the C-4 zone was the
most appropriate zone under which the property
could exist. A photograph taken in 1981
illustrating the area was submitted to the
Council. Anderson referred to the agrel:ment that
was entered into between the City and P)bison on
7/8/80 during his presentation. He spoke of the
the mobile trailers that are parked on the pro-
perty, and said they were not permaner:: struc-
tures.
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He said there previously was no mention in the
agreement that the owner had to install landscaping
as required by the_City of Auburn. Robison had
requested the opportunity to do so, but the City did
not set a criteria or had informed him as to the type of
landscape required. Public improvements that were
required by the Public Works and Fire departments
were found to be in compliance after discussing it
with the departments. He stated the Planning
Department had never contacted Robison or visited the
site prior to application or in sanctification.
There are no combustible materials stored nor had there
been stored on the property, Anderson said referring
to the requirements of a fire hydrant. Owner will
landscape what is necessary to improve peripheral
boundary of the property. Anderson felt that
Robison's storage yard is exemplary to others in the
city. Mention was made of the $1.9 million property
sold to Butterfield that was an appreciation from
$1.4 million. He asked the Council to support the
continued use of the property in the manner it has
been used.
Bob Smythe, attorney for Robison, stated that Robison
had agreed to fulfill all the conditions as stated in
the original application of 1980. Robison was not
aware there was a landscaping ordinance existing,
but would complete the landscaping in a 60-day period,
rather than 90-day, if the Council deemed it
advisable. Smythe asked the Council to extend the
contract period of rezone renewal to 5 years, and to
include the property Robison had purchased to the
east as part of that, subject to the conditions set
forth in the original agreement, and subject to the
conditions relative to the landscaping.
MOTION by Wisner, SECOND by Burns to close the public
hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Burns questioned Dugan why a 1-year instead of a
5-year extention was recommended. Dugan replied it
was because the use of the property interferes with
the development of the adjacent areas for residential
uses. There is no problem as long as that use does
not occur and as long as there is some way of
avoiding that C-4 designation. Five years is too
long a time period. Burns also asked Dugan if there
was any plan use for the adjoining properties. Dugan
responded that R-4 has been approved in the past, and
R-2 zoning specifically by request of the property
owner. Preliminary plats had been approved; however,
the finances for those projects had fallen through.
The representative for the property owner of the
yellow area (referring to chart) did appear at the
Planning Commission hearing and testified against a
C-4 zoning for the site.
' Kurle was concerned with the 1-year renewal. Dugan
remarked that one of the reasons for recommending a
1-year renewal was because the Comprehensive Use Plan
would be approved by then, and at which time they
could review the rezone.
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A. PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued)
Walters asked Dugan what the effect would be on
the property if the Council did not act on the
rezone request. Dugan replied the zoning would
lapse and it would not be an authorized use.
Walters questioned if Robison was to post a bond,
and conditions were not completed in 90 days,
could the City have the work done and utilize the
bond money to pay for it. Dugan replied yes.
Walters felt a 1-year renewal was too short.
Wisner inquired about the fence surrounding the
property. Smythe responded there is a 6 ft.
fence. A discussion was made on the surronding
properties and how a residential package was used
as a link for financing. Wisner suggested to
renew contract on a 24-month basis. Burns con-
curred.
Larson made comments on 52nd St. being the boun-
dary between Auburn and Kent, and the present
zoning of the adjoining properties. Larson felt
five years is an adequate amount of time to renew
the contract for.
Kurle confirmed with Dugan that the City does
not have control of what is stored on the pro-
perty.
Dugan informed the Council if a 5-year period of
renewal was considered then the area needed to be
regulated for combustible materials.
Whittall felt 5-years was sufficient for
renewal. Walters concurred.
A motion by Wisner was made for a 24-month
renewal period, but was amended to the following:
MOTION by Wisner, SECOND, by Kurle for the
Council to approve C-4 with conditions for 36
months for both parcels of property; that bonding
be posted for landscaping and screen fencing;
with provisal that applicant and fire marshall-
work out an acceptable agreement for combustible
material storage that would protect the City's
lands; and to instruct the City Attorney to pre-
pare the necessary ordinance executing a contract
rezone. Larson and Whittall voted no.
MOTION CARRIED
3. Combined Hearing for 1986 Preliminary Budget and
Mayor Roegner noted that the staff presentations will
be on November 21 and 25, and Council deliberations on
November 26. An additional hearing will be held on
December 2.
No one spoke for or against the hearing. MOTION by
Larson, SECOND by Burns to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
B. Audience Participation - None
C. Correspondence
Correspondence from Mr. Ronald B. Stein, Bob Alden,
and Mr. Schildren was received.
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
III. A. Municipal Services - Chairman Don Kurle - Kurle
reported the 11/26/85 meeting was cancelled due to
budget work sessions, and the next meeting will be on
12/10/85. Minutes are of public record.
B. Planning & Community Development - Chairman Linda Wisner -
Wisner reported there was no report due to meeting
cancellation.
C. Public Works - Chairman Bud Larson - Larson reported
the 11/21/85 meeting was cancelled due to budget work
sessions. Minutes are of public record.
D. Finance - Chairman Pete Whittall - Whittall reported
on the meeting held prior to the Council meeting.
The committee reviewed the Industrial Development
Bond proposals from Stephen Woomer and General Auto
Partnership. Minutes will be of public record when
they are transcribed.
CITIZEN INPUT
IV. Citizen Input - None
CONSENT AGENDA
V. A. Minutes - November 4, Regular Meeting.
B. King County Rape Relief Insurance - Modification of
contract from a $1.0 million to a $300,000 liability
limit.
C. Vouchers
1. Claims #18468-18732 the amount of $1,303,307.63.
2. Payroll #111354-111524 in the amount of
$213,394.38.
D. Inter-fund Loans
1. For LID 335 in the amount of $50,000 at 9% interest
until 10/3/86.
2. For LID 332 in the amount of $60,000 at 98 interest
until 10/30/86.
3. For 1985 GO Bond 220 in the amount of $11,000 at 98
interest until 6/1/86.
E. Surplus of Fuel Pumps - Authorization to surplus three
used fuel pumps located at the old fire station.
F. Surplus of Units
1. Unit 463A: 1953 Backhoe/Trailer
2. Unit 561-U: 1949 Utility Trailer
3. Unit 6748A: 1978 Datsun Pickup
4. Unit 6432A: 1970 Rosco Roller
MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Wisner to approve Consent
Agenda Items A through F excluding Item B. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Wisner to refer Consent
Agenda Item B (King County Rape Relief Insurance) to the
Finance Committee. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
OLD BUSINESS
VI. Old Business - None
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NEW BUSINESS
VII. Ordinances and Resolutions
A. Ordinance 4097 - Reduces the speed limit on 37th Street
N.E./N.W. from Auburn Way North westerly to the Union
Pacfic Railroad tracks from 45mph to 40 mph. MOTION
by Larson, SECOND by Kurle to introduce and adopt
ordinance 4097. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
B. Ordinance 4098 - Prohibits parking on 37th Street N.E./N.W.
from the Union Pacific Railroad tracks to Auburn Way
North. MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Kurle to intro-
duce and adopt Ordinance 4098. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
C. Resolution 1635 - Authorizes the Mayor to join the City of
Auburn in a study with the cities of Kent, Renton, and
Tukwila, King County, the Washington State Department of
Transportation, and the Puget Sound Council of Governments
to develop an action plan for arterial highways in the
Valley area. MOTION by Larson, SECOND by Burns to
adopt Resolution 1635. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
D. Resolution 1642 - Authorizes the issuance of approximately
$2.7 million Industrial Development Bonds for Stephen J.
Woomer. MOTION by Whittall, SECOND by Larson to
adopt Resolution 1642. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
E. Resolution 1643 - Authorizes the issuance of approximately
$4.5 million Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for
General Auto Partnership. MOTION by Whittall, SECOND
by Larson to adopt Resolution 1643. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
MAYOR'S REPORT
VIII. Mayor's Report - None
EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ADJOURNMENT
IX. The meeting was adjourned to an executive session at 9:25 p.m.
to discuss labor negotiations.
Bo egner, Mayor Darlene L. Cruz, Cit lerk
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