HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-07-1988CITY OF AUBURN
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(`A(,T, 'I1� ORDER
March 7, 1988 7:30 p.m.
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�The regular meeting of the City of Auburn Camcil was called to order by Mayor Bob Roegner
at 7:30 p.m. in the City of Auburn Council Chambers.
I. A. Flag Salute
Mayor Roegner introducecl Boy Scout Troop 343. Scout Master Brad iake was
acco�apanied by Boy Smuts Cris Fandolph, Ryan Kilstron, Mark Schmitke, Jason Ebert,
Shawn Lake, Cris Rawlinqs, and David Meneghini. Boy Scout Troop 343 posted the
colors of the flag, and led those in atter�ance in the pledge of allegiance.
B. Roll Call
Those in attendance included Mayor Bob Roegner, and Councilmembers Whittall,
Wal-ters, Burns, Larson, Brothers, Wisner, and Kurle. Staff inembers included Parks
& Recreation Director Len Chapman, Public Works Director Frank Currie, Fire Chief
Bob Johnson, Planning Director Mary McCumber, Senior Planner Lynn Rued, City
Attorneys Jack Bereiter and Marguerite Schellentrager, Police Chief Jake Evans,
Finance Director Pat Dugan, Police Captain Ray 5herman, Fire Marshal Dave FUgit,
Deputy City Clerk Gayle Butcher, and City Clerk Robin vJbhlhueter.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
Annual Basketball Game
Mayor Roegner announced the annual basketball game between Auburn School
� Administration and City Hall will be held March 24, 1988. The games will be
held at the Auburn High School Gym with the firs± game beginning at 6:00 p.m.
and the sernnd game at 7:00 p.m.
National Youth Art Nbnth
Mayor Roegner called attention to the art displayed in the lobby of City Hall
whi.ch represents entries into the third annual youth art competition sponsored
by the City of Auburn Arts Commission. Mayor Roegner pointed out this is in
reoognition of National Yout'h Art Nbnth. Invitations to participate were sent
to all schools within the City of Auburn. The competition will be judged and
awards presented at the next Arts Cotmnission meeting.
Alpac Art Exhibit
Independent of the annual youth art competition, Alpac Elementary School is
exhibiring paper mache animals in the lobby of Auburn City Hall.
2. A�ointments - None.
D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications are included under Council Agenda Items II.C.1 through II.C.4
which are letters submitted related to P,pplication No. 33-87, Preliminary Plat of
"Laus Deos". Letters were received from L. Annette Steffensen, Presi.dent of Anfed
Corporation; Andy J. Rykels, Rupert Engineering, Inc.; Ibn and Esther Hodson,
applicants; and Joyce Celver, citizen representing neighborhood. Other
modifications are included �r�der N.B.2 transmitting Claims #34679-24191 in the
amount of $1,085,291.24, and VII.A.1. relating to Ordinance 4261. VII.A.1
transmit.s page three of Ordinance 4261 which has been amended t.o reflect an added
subsection number 11..
II. CITIZIN INPUP, PUBLIC E�'ARINGS 6 OORRF�pONpEIQCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Application 33-87 Preliminary Plat
The request of Don and Esther Hodson for a 12 lot single family preliminary
plat to be known as "Laus Deo" subdivision consisting of 2.70 acres zoned R-2
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(Single Family) and located on the north side of 29th Street S.E. in the 800
Ulock.
Prior to opening the public hearing Mary McCumber updated the Council, staff,
and citizens on the request of Don Hodson for preliminary plat approval of a 12
lot single family subdivision located on the r�rth side of 29th Street S.E. in
the 800 block. 'I'he proposed plat is consistent with the city's Comprehensive
Plan and R-2 zoning. The major issue is the proposed connection of 28th Street
S.E. to 29th Street S.E.. Mary McCumber discussed the perspective of the Fire
and Police Departments by pointing out that a tvro way access would reduce
response time for public safety vehicles. Fire Chief Bob Johnson discussed t
need for the streets to connect.
Mayor Roegner opened the public hearing.
Arrly Rykels - 1501 West Valley Highway North/Suite 101, Auburn, F�.
Andy Rykels, FY�gineer for the Laus Deos subdivision, encouraged the Council to
approve the preliminary sudivision application because the plat is consistent
with the city's current comprehensive plan, zoning eodes, and design standards.
Mr. Rykels stated the Hearirig Examiner has reviewed the application and con-
ducted a public hearing, and based upon the Hearing Examiner's findings recom-
mended approval. At the request of the neighboring property owners a request
for reconsideration was reviewed by the Hearing Examiner and denied. Final
comments centered around consistent application of the city's Comprehensive
Plan in order to insure orderly development of the City of Auburn.
Joyce Celver - 907 28th Street S.E., Aubum, t�
Jayce Celver, citizen representing the neighUors surrounding the proposed pre-
liminary plat, read from the letter she submitted on March 7, 1988 requesting
Council consider three major modifications. The modifications inclix3e: 1.
"The new development be accessed solely by a cul�le-sac from 29th St. S.E.;"
2. "Twenty-eighth Street S.E. be left a dead end as it now is;" and 3. "The
density of the housing be decreased." By way of visual display, exhibits were
presented to the Council in an attempt to seek approval for recommended modifi-
ca*_ions. The rertainder of Joyce Celver's cro�nents referenced her letter
describing her reasons why her suggested modifications are consistent with th
Canprehensive Plan. �
Dan Dixon - 1017 28th Street S.E., Aub�rn, 4�,
Dan Dixon, resident in neighUorhood of proposed plat, expressed concern of
traffic impacts in their neighborhood due to the new Game Farm Park. Concerns
centered around the additional traffic in his neighk�orhood as a result of
sporting events at the Game Farm Park.
F�1 Fisher - Fbrt Lewis, N41
Ed Fisher, Federal Criminal Investigator, explained that he conducted a site
survey on 28th Street S.E., at the request of the neighborliood, and noted it is
a iiomogeneous type area. Mr. Fisher commented the cul�le-sac street provides
for a more secure environment, while a*_hroughfare alla.as for a higher degree
of potential criminal escape and devaluation of property.
Jim Nbntgomery - 1106 28th Street S.E., Auburn, NR�
Jim Montganery stated he had no objection to Mr. Hodson improving this pro-
perty, but objected to the connection of 28th Street S.E. to 29th Street
because of the traffic impact.
Ladislav Moravec - 908 28th Street S.E., Auburn, V�
Ladislav Moravec, resident, expressed concern in obtaining informa*_ion
regarding this application for the Hearing Examiner review. Mr. hbravec
expressed pride in the opportunity to express his views, opinions, and concer,
before this legislative body.
Otis Short - Corner of 28th 6 H Street S.E., Auburn, V�
Otis Short, resident, submitted photos shonding concern for being able to navi-
ga*_e his diesel tractor out of his property by widening the street.
Robert Caoke - 905 28th Street S.E., Auburn, NU�
Robert Cooke related his concerns of the effect this subdivision would have on
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tlie integrity of existing properties, and traffic volumes. Ro}�ert Cook
displayed four types of traffic with greater emphasis on "multi-family" and
"t.liru" not Ueinq mnsistent with the city's Comprehensive Plan. Robert Caok
re�rommended that a fence not a road be placed between the two types of develop-
ments in order to maintain hom�qeneity within area.
Ronna Cooke - 905 28th St. S.E., Auburn, WA
Ronna Cooke commented on the proposed curve of the street as beinq hazardous,
and noted examples. Ronna Cooke touche3 on her concern of the effects construc-
' tion �uld have on her cedar trees.
Phil Celver - 907 28th Street S.E., Auburn, 4�
Phil Celver directed attention to the availability of information regarding the
proposed plat and what is going to be measured tonight. Phil Celver thanked
the Council for the opportunity to present mncerns.
Ernestine Else - 2612 "O" Street S.E., Auburn, FR11
Ernestie Else opposed the connection of 28th to 29th Streets S.E. due to the
fact that she had bought her home in a traffic free neighborhood.
Rick Parker - 1017 28th Street S.E., Auburn, WA
Rick Parker displayed a plat map of the neighborhood showing the number of
children liviny in the area of the proposed subdivision. Fbr this reason, Rick
Parker felt there is legitimate concern of safety with mnnection of 28th
Street to 29th Street.
Kathy Clyde - 906 28th Street S.E, Auburn, V�,
Kathy Clyde briefly described the history behind the development of Mr. � Mrs.
Hodson's property relating to water and sewer hookups, and access into pro-
perty. Kathy Clyde presented the neighborhood proposal of limiting density
development to eight to nine homes instead of twelve. 'Po illustrate her posi-
tion with the Planning Department's proposal being in conflict with the
Cm�rehensive Plan, Kathy Clyde submitted an exhibit explaining her eoncerns.
� Concerns centered around elimination of 28th Street in that it is not greater
than 800 feet, and where linkage of street would reroute through traffic onto
the street. On behalf of the neighborhood Kathy Clyde expressed a desire to
work with Mr. & Mr. Hoclson on development of their property.
Q�n Hodson -
Don Hodson reported to the Council that in 1985 he applied for a rezone and
Uecause of the public process of an emerging comprehensive plan policy it was
denied. Mr. Hodson stated he now has a request before the Council which inclu-
des what the neighborhood indicated they wanted, and what the Council requested
by the denial of the rezone. Mr. Hodson urged the City Council to approve the
preliminary plat as it meets the requirements of the current wning ordinance,
land division ordinance, and is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Morion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Whittall to close the
public hearing.
MO'PION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
The �eting was recessed at 8:55 p.m.
Mayor Roegner reconvened the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
The Council requested staff respond to initial comments.
' Lynn Ru�d addressed the concerns raised by neighbors of the proposed sub-
division. It was pointed out that the neighborhood option of mnstructing two
cul�le-sacs would not allievate the concerns of public safety which will be
addressed by the Fire and Police Chiefs.
Lynn Rued reiteriated the plat dces meet with the requirements of the R-2
zoning with the lots being larger than what is required in that type of zone,
and is consistent with the Canprehensive Plan. Lynn Rue3 stated the length of
28th Street is 920 feet of right-of-way going to the last tax lot #286, and spe-
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specified that 125 feet. going to lot 286 is dedicated for street purposes and
is a pubLic right-of-rsy.
Lynn Rued addressed the concern of increased traffi,c volumes due to vehicle
traffic using 28th as a short cut. The proposed through street of "M" Street
and 29t.h intersecti,on is a distance t.hat would be longer to a m�torist.
especially with a reduced speed limit compared with current intersection of
29±h and "M" even though there is a four way stop. Therefore, Lynn Rued
sumnarized that motorists would not. u*_il.itize *_he new street through t�
proposed plat and 28th Street S.E. as a short cut.
Bob Johnson recogni2ed the concerns expressed by the neighbors of the proposed
plat, but pointed out that as Chief of Fire he could only recort¢nerx9 what is in
the best interest ot the city, and that is upgrading the Fire Department's
response time. The connection of 29th Street S.E. and 28th Street S.E. would
provide secondary access to this area making a safer thoroughfare and reduce
risk of accident associated with backing up a fire engine.
Cliief Evans noted while the Fire Department responds from the two station, the
Police Department responds from anywhere in the city. By connecting 29th
Street S.E. and 28t.h Street S.E., Chief Evans pointed out the Fblice
Department's reponse time would be faster. Chief EWans stated that deadend
streets do not limit crime activity, but neighborhood �etch do.
Motion by Councilmember Burns to approve the Preliminary Plat. of "Laus Deos"
based upon the Hearing Examiner's Firidinqs of Fact, Conclusions and Conditions
bur_ to delete Conclusion #5 and Condition #5 and to instruct the City Attorney
to prepare the necessary resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Walters.
Councilmembers Walters and Whittall asked why staff recortrtnended deletion of
conclusion #5/Condition #5. Staff responded that signs for "children at play"
were not recormnended because they enmurage children to play in the street and
drivers become complacent to them.
MOTION CARRIED. 4-3 with Councilmembers Whittall, Brok.hers, and Kurle voti
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B. Audience Participation - None.
C. Corresporx3ence
Correspondence was submitted under aqenda modifications. Four letters were
received regarding P.pplication No. 33-87.
III. �OUCICII, Q'x3�7ITTEE REPORTS
Municipal Services
Chairman Whittall reported the Municipal Services Co�nittee met on February 24,
1988 and the minutes are of public record. Tiie next meetings of the Muni.cipal
Services Committee will be on March 10, 1988, and March 31, 1988.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chairman Burns stated the Planning & Community Development Co�mnittee met on
February 23, 1988 and r_he minutes are of public record. The next Planning &
Communiry Development Committee meeting is schedul.ed for Tuesday, March 15, 1988 a±
7:30 p.m.
C. Public Works
Public Works Chairperson Wisner reported this co�mnittee met on February 18, 19
and the minutes are of public recvrd. The next meeting of the Public hbr
Commit.tee will be held on March 10, 1988 at 7:30 p.m.
D. Finance
Chairman Kurle reported the Finance Committee met at 7:00 p.m. prior to the Council
mee*_ing tonight and the minutes will be of public record when published. The next
meeting of tlie Finance Committee will Ue held on Monday, March 22, 19fl8.
N. CONSENT AGFSIDA
A. Minutes
1. February 16, 1988 Regular Council Minutes.
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B. Vouchers
l. Payroll #132237-132606 in the amount of $400,716.69.
2. Claims #34679-24191 in the amount of $1,085,291.24.
C. Liquor License
Recommend approval of
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liquor license for U-Save Oil Company located at 615 Auburn
� D. Out-of-State Travel
1. Fire Department
Request approval for Lt. Petersen to attend the Second Annual Aeranedical
Conference in Orlando, Florida March 18-20.
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E. Change Order #2 Street Improvement 267
Reques± approval of change order number two on Contract No. 86-07 for Street
Improvement. #267 for lump sum quantity increase of $2,406.22.
F. Utilir.y gill Ad'ustment
Recommend approval of utility adjustment to account #361-1590 in the amount of
$322.87.
Motion by Councilmember Larson, semnd by Councilmember Wisner to approve Consent
Agenda items N.A. through N.F including agenda modification IV.2.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOIJSLY. 7-0.
V. OLD BUSINFSS
A. Resolution 1809
The Auburn City Council at its December 21, 1987 Council meeting referred Resolution
No. 1809 to the Public Works Committee for review. Resolu*_ion No. 1809 pertains to a
solid waste interlocal agreement with King County.
No action required the City Council until the er� of June.
B. Resolution 1810
The Auburn City Council at its December 21, 1987 Council meeting referred Resolution
No. 1809 to the Public Works Cortunittee for review. Resolution ]810 authorizes the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute a forum interlocal agreement with King County thar_ will.
consider issues of policy regarding terms and conditions of the solid waste interlocal
agreement entered into by the cities and towns located witti King County.
No action required by the City Council until the end of June.
C. A�lication No. 26-87
The Auburn City Council at its December 7, 1987 Council meeting referred this item to
the Planning & Canmunity Development Committee for their review regarding *_he requesr
of Theron Torgerson to rezone from R-4 (Multiple Family Residential District) to C-3
{Heavy Commercial District) and Comprehensive Plan Map amendment fran High Density
Residential to Heavy Commercial Land Use Classification in the vicinity of 4400 block,
east of Auburn Way North.
The Planning & Canmunity Development Camnittee will consider this during the month of
April, 1988,
No action required by the Cit Council at this time
VI. NEW BUSINESS - None.
VII. ORDINA[10E5 }1Np RFSpL[�'IONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 4261
An Ordinance of r_he City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, repealing
Auburn City Ordinance No. 3929 (passed December 19, 1.983) and creating a new
Ordinance adopting Public [�brks Specifications to be followed by the
appropriate Auburn City Council Committee.
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Motion by Councilmember Wisner, second by Councilmember Burns to intrcduce and
adopt Ordinance No. 4261.
M�'['ION CARRIID IJNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Ordinance No. 427]
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, creating and establishing a
pe*_ty cash fund in the amount of $200 of the City to be known as the Valle
Drug Task Force Flind, and declaring a public emergency.
Motion by Councilmember Whittall, second by Councilmember Brothers to inkrodu _
and adopt Ordinance No. 4271.
M�'I'IO[V CARRIED U[�II1NI[�90USLY. 7-0.
3. Ordinance No. 4272
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, creating and establishing a
Narcotics Task Force Buy Flind in the amount of $10,000 for the purpose of
financing law enforcement and investigation activities of the Valley Drug Task
Force, and declaring a public emeryency.
Motion by Councilmember Whittall, seeond by Councilmember Brothers to introduce
and adopt Ordinance No. 4272.
MO'I'ION C1IRRIID UNANINIDLUSLY. 7-0.
4. Ordinance No. 4274
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, relating to and providing
forthe vacation of a portion of the plat of New Auburn Addition lying on the
nort.heasterly cvrner of 7th and "A" Streets N.E., west of Auburn Way Nortli,
within the City of Auburn, Washington.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Whittall to
and adopt Ordinance 4274.
MO'PION CARRIID
Resolutions
6-1 with Councilmember Larson voting no.
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1. Resolution No. 1824
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a South Valley Special Operations
Interlocal Government Agreement be±ween the City of Auburn and King County Fire
Distric*_ Nos. 40, 43, 44, 46, Pierce County Fire District No. 22, and the City
of Puyallup.
Mo*_ion by Counci.lmember Whittall, second by Councilmember Brothers to approve
Resolution No. 1824.
M�'I'ION CARRIID UNANIhi�USLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 1827
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, declaring
it.s intention to order the construction and installation of asphalt pavement,
including crushed rock subbase, storm drainage ditches, gravel shoulders,
right-of-wey acquisition and miscellaneous related work along 53rd Street S.E.,
Ward Avenue S.E., Bridget Avenue S.E., 55th Streer S.E., Duncan Avenue S.E.,
Foster Avenue S.E. and proposed 47th Street S.E, west of Fbster Avenue S.E
construction and installation of asphal.t pavement, includinq gravel- lxs
crushed rock subbase, storm drainage ditches and miscellaneous related wo�
along proposed 47th Street S.E., west of Bridget Avenue S.E.; installation o
street lights at 53rd Street S.E. and Ward Avenue S.E., 53rd Street S.E. and
F3ridget Avenue S.E., SSth Street S.E. and Faster Avenue S.E., Bridget Avenue
S.E. and proposed 47th Street S.E. and north end cul-de-sac Foster Avenue S.E.,
within the Coun±y of King, State of washington, and to crea*e a Local
Improvement District to assess the cost and expense khereof against the
properties specially benefited thereby; and notifying all persons who desire to
object to the improvement to appear and present their objections at a hearing
before the Auburn City Council to be held April 4, 1988.
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Motion by Cpuncilmember Wisner, second lry Councilmember Walters to approve
Resolution No. 1827.
MO'['ION GIRRIID l]NA[VIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Resolution No. 1834
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving
an Interlocal Agreement with King County for the development of Game Farm Park,
through which Agreement, the County shall provide up to $100,000 to the City
� for cronstruction costs of the Game Farm Park.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Cpuncilmember Wisner to approve
Resolution No. 1834.
MO'I'ION CARRIED UNANIMO[JSLY. 7-0.
VIII. hp�ypR'=�•
A. Execu+.ive Session
Nlayor Roegner announced there would be a brief Executive Session to discuss
personnel, and recommended adjournment because he did not anticipate any action
reyuirec9 by the Council as a result of the Executive Session.
IX. A[a7pURNM��
The meeting adjourned at 9:58 p.m.
'ile: Council Minutes, 1988
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