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Home My WebLink About01-05-1987� CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 5, 1987 7:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER 35 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, and Councilmembers Whittall, Walters, Burns, Larson, Brothers, Wisner, and Kurle. Staff inembers included City Attorney Jack Bereiter, Planning & Community Development Director Mary �,cCumber, Parks & Recreation Director Len Chapman, Public Works Director Frank Currie, Finance Director Pat Dugan, Personnel Director Gretel Sloan, Assistant Fire Chief Monroe Shropshire, Police Chief Jake Evans, Senior Planner Lynn Rued, Library Director Mary Stanton, and City Clerk Robin Wohlhueter. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Proclamation - Greg "MUtt" Haugen ' Mayor Roegner requested all Auburn citizens join in honoring Greg "Mutt" Haugen as the City of Auburn top 1986 spor�s stars for his professional accomplishments as a boxer. 2. Mayor Pro-Tem For Year 1987 Motion by Councilmember Kurle second by Councilmember Larson to appoint Pat Burns to serve as Mayor Pro-Tem for the year 1987. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Proclamation - Don Kurle Mayor Roegner presented a proclamation for all citizens of the City of Auburn to thank Don Kurle for serving as Mayor Pro-Tem for the year 1986, and for his continued years of service on the Auburn City Council. - D. Agenda Modifications Mayor Roegner stated the agenda modification is found under VII. Ordinances and Resolutions on Resolution 1719 which rela- tes to and calls for a public hearing before the City Council on February 2, 1987 for the purpose of determining whether or not a certain portion of 3rd Street N.E. should be vacated. II. A. B. � � CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE. Citizen Input - None Public Hearings 1. Lance Annexation Application No. Anx-3-86 The Council of the City of Auburn is to conduct a public hearing regarding the annexation of approximately one acre of land into the City of Auburn commonly known as 28421 85th Avenue South, Auburn, WA, and invites all interested ,persons to appear and voice approval or disapproval of the annexation. � -1- IV.A 36 CITY OF AUBIIRN COUNCIL AGENDA January 19, 1987 Mary McCumber, Director of Planning & Community Development, briefly highlighted the issues before the Council. Mary McCumber stated an annexation petition and rezone applica- tion had been received and is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan policies. The parcel is located in an area of transition to industrial uses with property deve- loped as industrial to the west and a preliminary plat has been approved for industrial development to the south. It was noted as a condition of the rezone any change from single family use to a use allowed by the M-1 zone shall be required to provide the necessary infrastructure including the dedication of 15 feet of right-of-way adjacent to the property on 85th Avenue South. Mary McCumber stated the owner/developer would have to work out how they would obtain urban facilities if they want to change too more intensive use than the existing single family house, and the rezone would only come into effect if the annexation is approved by the Boundard Review Board. Mayor Roegner drew attention to agenda item under correspondence pertaining to the letter and petition sub- mitted to the City by Margaret Sheehan on December 19, 1986 protesting this annexation and rezone. Mayor Roegner opened the public hearing. Greu Sparkmen 8003 South 277th, Kent WA Greg Sparken, Real Estate Representative, stated there is no other way to market Margaret Lance's property for its highest and best use, and requested the Council to approve the annexation and re2one to M-1. Marqaret Sheehan - 28307 85th Avenue South, Kent, WA Margaret Sheehan stated 100 percent of the property owners are against this annexation. Margaret Sheehan expressed concern over the costs that wou�d be incurred for neighboring property owners, and felt a majority of people affected by annexation should have an impact on decision. Dennis Sheehan - 28307 85th Avenue South, Kent, WA Dennis Sheehan expressed concerns over reasons why rezone should be M-1. Dennis Sheehan felt if 2D properties in this area are zoned single family residential the Council should consider leaving the proposed annexation at single family zone. Dennis Sheehan indicated he was not informed of this public hearing, and expresed concern regarding the road access if annexation is approved. Mary Hartman - 20301 353rd Avenue S.E., Rent, WA Mary Hartman expressed concern over her six rental proper- ties that are near the proposed annexation. Mary Hartman pointed out there is extreme flooding conditions on her property ever since "Dedicated Trucking" has maintained the property to the south of hers. It was noted that Storm Drainage Engineer Carey Roe has been working with Dedicated Trucking to install a drainage system. Mary Hartman stated traffic impacts is a concern if the proposed annexation is approved. Lester Williams - 28207 85th Avenue 'South, Rent, WA Lester williams expressed concerns regarding an increase in his taxes associated with new roads, sidewalks, and sewers. Lester Williams stated he would vote no on this annexation. Leonard Fenster - 28330 85th Avenue South, Kent, WA Leonard Fenster stated he would not be able to incur the costs associated with new roads, sidewalks, and sewers. -2- � � CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MINUTES January 5, 1987 Katherine Parker - 28222 85th Avenue South, Kent, WA Katherine Parker stated the traffic increase would be a detriment to this area, and she would not be able to incur the costs associated with development. Larry Lance - 11719 159th Avenue South, Renton, WA � Larry Lance noted the current road is old and will need to be improved. Larry Lance recommended the Council approve the annexation and rezone because the property would be at its highest and best use at the M-1 zone since the proposed property borders the City of Auburn land which is zone M-1. Motion by Councilmember Burns second Walters to close the public hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. by Councilmember Discussion centered around various solutions to the con- cerns of property owners near the proposed annexation such as forming ao LID, long range planning of the proposed site, how the City can protect neighborhoods, and traffic concerns in proposed area. Motion by Councilmember Burns second by Councilmember Walters to approve annexation and instruct the Planning staff to prepare a notice of intention to be forwarded to the State Boundary Review Board at King County, and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolu- tion indicating the Council's action. MOTION CARRIED. 6-1 with Councilmember Brothers voting no. 2. Lance Rezone Application No.44-86 The Council of the City of Auburn is to conduct a. public hearing regarding the request to rezone from SR (County Residential) to M-1 (Light Industrial) in conjunction with the proposed annexation of property located on the north city limits on the west side of 85th Avenue South. Mayor Roegner opened the public hearing. Mayor Roegner stated the public testimony. received for or against agenda item II.B.1 has been made part of the record as testimony received on the rezone of application no. 44-86. Motion by Councilinember Burns second by Councilmember Wisner to close the public hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Councilmember Iturle questioned if the Council would take further action on this plat if the property is approved for annexation and rezone, if a Li� could be formed in order to improve roads, and what protection the property owners in order to maintain their neighborhood. Mary McCumber pointed out the Council will take action on the final plat to the south of the proposed rezone, and requirements for the infrastructure will be met prior to issuance of building permits. It was noted an agreement to annex would provide the pro- perty owners protection in maintaining their neighborhood. Some of the Councilmembers expressed concern over "Dedicated Trucking" completing their requirements per- -3- �\ . � �s CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MINUTES C III. A. IV. B C. D. January 5, 1987 taining to landscaping. Frank Currie stated the property has been landscaped, but "Dedicated Trucking" has not met their requirement for a site obscuring fence. There is a performance bond which the City can use in order to complete the project. Councilmember Wisner requested a report back to the Council regarding "Dedicated Trucking" property. Motion by Councilmember Burns second by Councilmember Walters to approve the M-1, Light Industrial, zone based upon the Findings of Fact and Conditions as outlined, and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 The meeting recessed at 8:20 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:25 p.m. Correspondence 1. MarQaret Sheehan - Letter and petition received on December 29, 1986 in protest to proposed annexation and rezone of property located at 28421 85th Avenue South. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS , Municiaal Services Linda Wisner; Chairman, stated the Municipal Services Committee did not meet, and the next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on January 15, 1987. � Planninq & Community Development Chairman Burns stated the Planning & Community Development Committee did not meet, and the next regularly scheduled meeting wil be held on January 13, 1987. Public Works Chairman Larson reported the Public Works Committee did not meet, and the next regularly scheduled meeting will be January 22, 1987. Finance Chairman Kurle indicated the Finance Committee met at 6:30 p.m before the Council meeting this evening. The Finance Committee recommends approval of claims and vouchers on tonight's consent agenda. Councilmember Kurle introduced Tony Small, First Class Boy Scout from Troop 401. Tony Small is attending tonight's Council meeting because he is working on his Communication Merit Badge. The members of the Council extended their welcome. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes - December 15, 1986 Regular Council Meeting B. Vouchers 1. Payroll #121927 through #122326 in the amount of $430,559.71. 2. Claims #26292 through #26494 in the amount of $1,291.95o.06. � C. Out of State Travel 1. Police Deoartment Request authorization for out-of-state travel for,Chief Evans, Records Manager Darough, and Officer Detrick to the Los Angeles area from January 6 through January 8, 1987 for the purpose of on-site inspection of control data systems in Ontario, Whittier, West Covina, and Hawthorne, Californi3 Police Departments. 2, planning Department . -4- CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL AGENDA V 39' January 19, 1987 Request authorization for Library Director Mary Stanton to attend and participate at the American Library Association mid-winter convention in Chicago, I11 from January 17 through January 21, 1987. Motion by Councilmember Larson second by Councilmember Wisner to approve Consent Agenda Items IV.A through IV.C.2 MOTION CARRIED Old Business - None VI. New Business - None Y. 7-0. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS VII. Ordinances and Resolutions A. Ordinances 1. Ordinance 4196 An ordinance of the City of Auburn adding a new sub-section to chapter 10.36 of the codified ordinances of the City of Auburn relating to prohibited parking areas - Southeast Auburn. Motion by� Councilmember Larson second by Councilmember Whittall to introduce and adopt Ordinance 4196. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. B. Resolutions 0 1. Resolution 1718 A resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn adopting the 1987.1egislative package and requesting that the Mayor of the City of Auburn transmit said package to the Washington State.Legislature. Motion by Councilmember Larson second by Councilmember Wisner to approve.Resolution 1716. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Resolution 1719 A resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn relates and calls for a public hearing before the City Council on February 2, 1987, for the purpose of determining whether or not a certain portion of 3rd Street should be vacated. Councilmember Larson stated that due to a possible conflict � of interest he would abstain from the action being taken on Resolution 1719. Councilmember Larson excused himself from the Council meeting. Motion by Councilmember Burns second by Councilmember Whittall to approve Resolution 1719.� MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Counci.l.�nember Larson returned to the Council meeting. -5- �� . n / , CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL AGENDA VIII. Mavor's Report - None MAYOR'S REPORT ADJOURNMENT IX. Adiournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. 87M1.5-1,2 0 � January 19, 1987 �,(l�L.�P/lC� W��t,l'�C��c� Ro in Wohlhueter, City Clerk � � �