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Home My WebLink About07-06-1976F~ i PUBLIC HEARINGS AUBURN, WASHINGTON TUESDAY JULY 6, 1976 The regular meeting of the Auburn City Council convened at 8:00 P.M., in the Auburn City Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Councilmen Kitchell, Larson, Anderson, Flechsig and Lea. Councilmen Roegner and Craig excused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Larson, seconded by Kitchell that the Council minutes of June 21, 19 be approved as mailed, with the exception of the date, changed from June 22, 1976, June 21, 1976. MOTION CARRIED Mayor Kersey declared the Public Hearing open on the request of Firdale Supply Co. to rezone from C-3 (Heavy Commercial) to a Conditional Use Permit for property located on the north side of 21st Street S. E., 136 feet west of "R" Street S. E. (Applicati on No. 15-76) It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission to recommend to the City Council approval of this request, because it would provide a desirable transition between the existing commercial and single family area as well as being less detrimental to the surrounding properties because the access and off-street parking will be in the rear from Howard Road, leaving the entire frontage open for landscaping and provided that the plans on file with the Planning Department be attached to and become a part of the ordinance granting the Conditional Use Permit. It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Kitchell that the Public Hearing be closed. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Kitchell, that the request of Firdale Supply Company to rezone from C-3 to a Conditional Use Permit be granted and that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary ordinance, encompassing the recom- mendations of the Planning Commission. Councilman Lea questioned Mr. Schuler in regard to the requirements of the~_Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Schuler stated that the owners are aware of these requirements and they have to be taken care of before a building permit is issued. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES MOTION CARRIED Mayor Kersey declared the Public Hearing open on the request of Ronald Murray & Associates for a preliminary Plat to be known as Park Place and located between 28th and 26th Streets N. E. and east of "I" Street N. E. (Application P-1-76) It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission to recommend to the City Council approval of the revised plot plan, and provided: 1. A turn around with a minimum diameter of 90 feet be provided at the end of 26th Place N. E. 2. That the west line of Lot 11 be extended south to the north right-of-way line of 26th Street N. E. 3. That upon approval by the City Council, the developer shall prepare and sub- mit to the Public Works Department the plans for water, storm and sanitary sewers, streets, including street lighting, for their approval, taking int consideration the engineering comments regarding this plat. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Kitchell, that the Public Nearing be closed. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Lea, seconded by Kitchell that the request of Ronald Murray and Associates for a Preliminary Plat be granted and that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary ordinance, encompassing the requirements of the Planning Commission. Councilman Anderson asked Mr. Schuler if this Preliminary Plat had been through all -1- AUBURN, WASHINGTON TUESDAY JULY 6, 1976 agencies of the City. Mr. Schuler stated that it has been through all of the agencies. Mayor Kersey suggested to Mr. Schuler, that all of the agencies should respond to the .form sent out by the Planning Department. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES MOTION CARRIED Mayor Kersey declared the Public Hearing open on the new proposed Table of Minimum Standards of "Off-Street Parking" to replace Section 18.50.020 of the City of Auburn Zoning Code No. 1702, as amended. It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission to recommend to the City Council approval of the new proposed Table of Minimum Standards of Off-Street Parking to replace Section 18.050.020 of the City of Auburn Zoning Code No. 1702, as amended and that the following changes be included for a more orderly development: 1. Eliminate Item 2c. - This would be covered under retail uses. 2. Eliminate Item 2i. - This would be covered by Heavy Commercial uses or Light Manufacturing depending on the type of shop. 3. Under 2m. eliminate the C-2 zone - This is the Central Business District and in this zone, no off-street parking is required at the present time. The ~~ reason for not requiring parking is to allow full utilization of the property ,~..... for building purposes. r-- ~„u.- 4. Under 4a. - Add the words, "and wholesale distribution facilities." G"; P.a 6"`" It was moved by Lea, seconded by Larson that the Public Hearing be closed. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Lea stated he has heard a number of complaints about the proposal in i tem #3. Mayor Kersey stated that the businesses affected by the off-street parking are paying through a LID process, and they have the balance of the LID to pay for. New businesses in the area would also have to pay for it. Mr. Schuler stated that LID #155 covered about 1/2 of the area in the business district, and at that time there was no requirement for off-street parking. Mr. Schuler stated that 30 ~ of the area is developed and if the requirement for off-street parking was included, the people that participated in LID #155 would be paying double. It was moved by Larson, seconded by Kitchell that the new proposed Table of Minimum Standards of "Off-Street Parking" to replace Section 18.50.020 of the City of Auburn Zoning Code No. 1702 as amended be approved and that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary ordinance, encompassing the recommendations of the Planning Commission. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilmen Kitchell, Larson, Anderson and FZechsig voting YES. Councilmen Lea voting NO. MOTION CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE 1. Zone Change Application from Stephen A. Hynes to rezone from M-2 (Heavy Industrial) to R-TP (Mobile Home Park) a parcel of Zand 120 x 290 feet, Zocated on the south side of 29th S. E. in the 700 block. (Application No. 16-76) 2. Zone Change Application from John V. Fairchild to rezone from R-2 (Single Family) to R-4 (Multifamily), property Zocated on the South side of 10th N. E. in the 700 block. (Application No. 17-76) 3. Zone Change Application from Puget Sound Power & Light Company to rezone from A-1 (Agricultural District) to C-3 (Heavy Commercial District) with a Conditional Use Permit to allow an electrical sub-station, on the West side of Auburn Way No., 125 feet North of 37th St. N. E. (Application No. Z8-76) 4. Zone Change Application from James L. Parmelee and Associates to rezone from R-2 to to R-4, property located at 922 14th Street N. E. (Application No. Z9-76) -2- 1~4s AUBURN, WASHINGTON TUESDAY JULY 6,.1976 5. Zone Change Application from Mr. and Mrs. Ronald W. Buzzard to rezone from M-2 to R-4 property located at 7-11-21-23-25 "F" Street N. W. (Application No. ZO-76) 6. Zone Change Application from Mark Tullis and John Erickson to rezone from Duplex R-3 to Four-Flex R-4, property located at 242 and 246 13th Street S. E. (Application No. 21-76) It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Larson, that items 1 through 6 be referred to the Planning Commission. MOTION CARRIED AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mr. Chuck Johnson, of Roadrunner Taxi .voiced a complaint about Kent Taxi, stating that Kent Taxi was not servicing the area when they get calls. He stated that Kent Taxi is still advertising 24 hour service and not giving it. Councilman Anderson invited Mr. Johnson and other interested parties to the next Public Safety Committee meeting, to be held July 20, 1976, at 7:30 P. M. to discuss this problem with the Committee. RECOMMENDATIONS The following items were submitted for Council Approval by the Director of Public Works: 1. Pay Estimate No. 1 to Galbraith Contracting Company for installation of fencing around the tiedown area at Auburn Municipal Airport, Contract 76-04, in the amount of $4,514.79. Contract Amount $6,492.64 Earned to Date 4,988.04 (Incl. $473.25 retainage) It was moved by Larson, seconded by Kitchell to approve for payment, Pay Estimate No. 1, to Galbraith Contracting Company in the amount of $4,514.79. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES MOTION CARRIED 2. Pay Es timate No. 1, to Associated Sand and Gravel Co., Inc. for construction of Airport tiedowns, Contract 74-20, in the amount of $17,762.72. Contract Amount $18,752.93 Earned to Date 19,624.64 (incl. $1,861.92 retainage) It was moved by Larson, seconded by Kitchell to approve for payment, Pay Estimate No.l, to Associated Sand & Gravel Co., Inc., in the amount of $17,762.72. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES MOTION CARRIED 3. It is recommended that the Infiltration Inflow Study as accomplished by URS Company be approved and accepted. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Larson that the Infiltration Inflow Study be approved and accepted. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen Voting YES MOTION CARRIED 4. It is recommended that Contract No. 76-05, Street Striping, in the amount of $7,922.60 be awarded to Paint-A-Line, Inc., the second low bidder. Swanston Equipment Co. of Fargo, No. Dakota was low bidder and is transferring their contract to Paint-A-Line, the second low bidder at the original low bidder's prices. Funding: Street Division Budget, plus $3,000 authorized by the Finance Committee and City Council on June 21, 1976, to come from within present budget. Councilman Lea questioned City Attorney Bereiter as to the legality of this. Mr. Bereiter stated that this was legal, as long as the original contract price stayed the same. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Flechsig that the Street Striping Contract be awarded to Paint-A-Line, in the amount of $7,922.60, plus $3,000 authorized by the Finance Committee and City Council on June 21, 1976. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES MOTION CARRIED -3- AUBURN, WASHINGTON TUESDAY JULY 6, 1976 5. Authority to call for bids on Sanitary Sewer Imp. #29, miscellaneous sanitary sewer improvements and replacements. It was moved by Larson, seconded by Anderson that the Public Works Department be authorized to call for bids on Sanitary Sewer Imp. #29. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES MOTION CARRIED The following item was submitted by the Department of Planning and Community Development for Council Approval: 1. Authorization for the Mayor to sign a request for a two-month extension to September 8, 1976, for the King County/City of Auburn Block Grant Project Agree- ment CD-10-75. It was moved by Larson, seconded by Anderson to .authorize the Mayor to sign the request for a two month extension for the King County/City of Auburn Block Grant Project Agreement CD-10-75. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES MOTION CARRIED PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Kersey stated he would like to commend the Chamber of Commerce and the City of Auburn for their efforts in the 4th of July celebration. He stated that Dennis Game and Len Chapman are to be congratulated. r-° T"` Mayor Kersey issued a Proclamation of the City of Auburn, honoring Dayton A. Witten for his distinguished public service to the Auburn Community and the Citizens of ~~ the State of Washington. It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Kitchell, that the Secretary be directed to send a letter from the Council to Mr. Witten, concurring with the Mayor's remarks. The motion carried unanimously. MOTION CARRIED COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AIRPORT COMMITTEE - Chairman Kitchell The Airport Committee met June 22, 1976, and the minutes of that meeting are a matter of public record. The next meeting of the Airport Committee will be July 7, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. UTILITY COMMITTEE - Councilman Larson The Utility Committee met~June 25, 1976, and the minutes of that meeting are a matter of public record. Mayor Kersey questioned the assessment revision of Mr. Bob Lucht. Mr. Nevins stated that this was an amendment to the contract. Mr. Bereiter stated that this can be handled in-house, with no council action required. It was moved by Larson, seconded by Anderson that not more than $7,1RO be appropriated from the Water-Sewer Construction Fund for the Rivervista water line. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES It was moved by Larson, seconded by Anderson to approve to pay for the oversizing of the water line on S. E. 320th per a written agreement between Wick Homes and the City of Auburn, subject to a written legal opinion from the City Attorney. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES The next meeting will be held July 8, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. PLANNING AND BEAUTIFICATION - Chairman Larson Councilman Larson stated there was no report, and the next meeting of the Planning and Beautification Committee will be July 13, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - Chairman Anderson The Public Safety Committee met June 22, 1976. MOTION CARRIED MOTION CARRIED -4- X50 AUBURN, WASHINGTON TUESDAY JULY 6, 1976 It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Larson to appoint Councilman Anderson to the post of Auburn Representative to the Paramedic Provider Group. MOTION CARRIED Ina next meeting of the Fublic Safety Committee will be held July 20, 1976, at 7: 3J P, M. MUNICIPAL BUILDING CODES COMMITTEE - Councilman Flechsig The meeting of the Municipal Building Codes Committee was held June 28, 1.976 _ Councilman Larson was appointed alternate member in place of absent members. The minutes of that meeting are a matter of public record. It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Larson that the Mayor be authorized to sign a lease agreement with Mr. Wickham for the rental of the City owned transmission shop with the provision that the demolition of the building by the lessor would not bald the City responsible for any loss due to leasehold improvements. R+OLI. CALT. VUTE: All Councilmen voting YES MOTION CARRIED It w,es mc>t~~rd by Flec.`~sig, seconded by Anderson, that the City Attorney draw up the na4crssary papers snd the Mayor be authorized to sign a contract between 1Cairxi~~:'City of Auburn/ACAP, with the stipulation that the amendment signed by At:A!' bct rnedc~ a part of the contract. ROLL CALL VOTE: AZZ Councilmen voting YES MOTION CARRIED It was moved uy Flechsig, seconded by Larson, that Ordinance. No. 3095, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING AN B~?UIPMENT RENTAL FUND." be introduced and adopted, and that the words Municipal Airport be added to Section 4 of this Ordinance. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES MOTION CARRIED FINANCE COMMITTEE - Chairman Flechsig It was rnovad by Flechsig, seconded by Lea that the Voucher Approval List, dated June' .3J, la7a, in the amount of $3,Q68,686.15 be approved for payment. ROLL. CALL WTE: A11 councilmen voting YES MOTION CARRIED It wee moved by Flechsig, seconded by Lea to approve reinvestment of funds as well as other monies received during the month of Juat.y, 1976. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YE5 MOTION CARRIED An ordinance will be forthcoming on the handling of NSF checks. STREET G~ONMITTEE - Chairman Lea Chairman Loa stated that the meeting was held June 23, 1976, and the minutes are a matter of public record. The 2976 Dust Oiling Project was discussed. Chairman Lea stating that Jack Lange is amberking on this program. The next Street Committee meeting will beheld July 7, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. of tha Soil Conservation Group will be in attendance. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ordinance No. 3090 It was moved by Larson, seconded by Flechsig that Ordinance No. 3090, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ANNEXING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY PURCHASED FOR CEMETERY EXPANSION TO THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON." be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES MOTION CARRIED Ordinance No. 3091 It was moved by Lea, seconded by Anderson that Ordinance No. 3091, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF CERTAIN Representa s -5- 1 AUBURN,. WASHINGTON TUESDAY ~ ~ '~JULY``6'' 1976 PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF 37TH STREET NORTHEAST ADJACENT TO "B" STREET NORTHWEST AND AUBURN WAY NORTH, WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION THEREOF FROM UNCLASSIFIED AND C-1 TO M-1 AND C-3." be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting .YES 1MOTION CARRIED Ordinance No. 3092 It was moved by Lea, seconded by Flechsig, that ..Ordinance No. 3092, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 1, AUBURN CITY ORDINANCE NO. 2698 (PASSED JANUARY 2, 1973) RELATING TO THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY, WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN." be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES MOTION CARRIED Ordinance No. 3093 It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Kitchell that Ordinance No. 3093, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 1 OF AUBURN CITY ORDINANCE NO. 3021 (PASSED OCTOBER 20, 1975) RELATING TO THE VACATION OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY, WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN." be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES MOTION CARRIED Ordinance No. 3094 It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Larson that Ordinance No. 3094, enti tied "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE POLICIES OF THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT AS EXPRESSED IN RCW 43.21C.010 AND RCW 43.21C.020." be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES MOTION CARRIED Resolution No. 727 It was moved by Lea, seconded by Flechsig that Resolution No. 727, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK, TO SIGN, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND LAMBUTH, SILL AND SPRAGUE, INC., AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO UTILIZE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OF SAID LAMBUTH, SILL AND SPRAGUE, INC.", be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES Resolution No. 728 MOTION CARRIED It was .moved by Larson, seconded by Kitchell that Resolution No. 728, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY_:OF AUBURN, TO ENTER INTO A HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR PLANNING, EXECUTION AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE 1976 - 1977 PROGRAM FUNDING OF BLOCK GRANT FUNDS, BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUBURN AND KING COUNTY.", be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES MOTION CARRIED Resolution No. 729 It was moved by Larson, seconded by Anderson that Resolution No. 729, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR ~ THE CITY OF AUBURN TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH URS COMPANY FOR AN ENGINEERING PROPOSAL FOR "R" STREET AND DOGWOOD PUMP STATION, WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN." ~e adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES MOTION CARRIED There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 P.M. APPROVED THIS 13TH DAY OF JULY, 1976. l __ ANLEY P. KERSEY, MAYOR -6- ~~2u~~C.. ~• CITY CLERK