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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-06-198977 CITY OF AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 6, 1989 7:30 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER � 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. A. Flae Salute Lakeview Love Birds Campfire group posted the colors of the flag. Members participating include Libby Espe, Andrea Cofer, Lisa Williams, Jennifer Segwin, Crystal Volk, Laura Schrag, and Cheryl Harper. Lakeview Love Bird leader is Wayne Cofer. B. R lo t Ca1! Those in attendance include Mayor Bob Roegner and Councilmembers Whittall, Walters, Burns, Larson, Roland, Brothers, and Kurle. Staff members in attendance include Police Captain Ray Sherman, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Personnel Director Gretel Sloan, Parks & Recreation Director Len Chapman, Finance Director Pat Dugan, Public Works Director Frank Currie, Planning Director Mary McCum6er, Senior Planner Lynn Rued, City Attorney Marguerite Schellentrager, and City Clerk Robin Wohlhueter. C. Announcements and Annointments l. Announcements - None. 2. AnDOintments - None. D. Aaenda Modifications ' Agenda modifications are noted under Council agenda items IV.E. resubmitting the agenda bill for better clarity, and VII.B.2. transmitting Resolution No. 1944 relating to an addendum to extend the contract with Makers Architecture and Urban Design. �J II. CITIZEN INPUT PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearinas ]. A�olication No. 41-88 The request of Ron Anderson, Bernie Scheuble, Christine Lancaster and Ruth Donkelaar to rezone from R-2 (Single Family) to R-O (Office Residential) located on the West side of Harvey Road in the 1200 block. Mayor Roegner opened the public hearing. Charles D. Strand - 807 12th Street N.E., Auburn, WA 98002 : CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING March 6, 1989 Mr. Strand, on behalf of his wife and himseif, stated they are opposed to the change in zoning because it will change what is now a residential area into offices, and potentiaily commercial. Mr. Strand commented that at no time were they notified that the zoning was changed to R-2. Mr. Strand concluded his comments by stating if zoning is approved offices would be located on the side and back of their property. Marilvn Walker - 816 12th Street N.E., Auburn, WA 98002 Marilyn Walker stated she was present on behalf of her husband, James C. Walker, and made reference to his letters which have been transmitted to the Council. ' Beckv Hialev - 812 12th Street N.E., Auburn, WA 98002 Becky Higley, resident near proposed rezone property, rook a few moments to explain the type of neighborhood she lives in. Ms. Higley stated residents include retired and working couples, families with small children, homeowners, and renters. After living in this neighborhood for three years, Ms. Higley has noticed an increase in traffic, and even has a study to prove it. Over the years Ms. Higley and her son would play a game. At 330 p.m. they would guess how many cars would go by before his dad gets home from work at 3:45. In the beginning there were eight or nine, nnd last night the count was nineteen. Ms. Higley stated her street is being used for a short cu[ not only for cars, but now delivery trucks are using it for a short cut. Due to existing traffic problems, Ms. Higley stated she is against the proposed rezone. Henrv Hielev - 812 12th Street N.E., Auburn, WA 98002 Mr. Higley stated he is against the proposed rezone due to increased parking, and recommended 12th Street N.E. be considered as a cul-de-sac. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Walters to close the public hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Mayor Roegner noted that the Council has received the original letter from Mr. Walker signed by other members of the neighborhood including those who ' have testified earlier this evening. Mayor Roegner called on the Pianning & Community Development Director Mary McCumber to provide the Council with a brief on the proposed rezone. Mary McCumber responded ro the concerns raised on the land uses and how they relate to the Comprehensive Plan and zoning. Mary McCumber briefly stated that in 1986 a new Comprehensive Plan was adopted which identified and protected single family areas. It also provided for the economic development of our community. In this particular area both single family with commercial and residential office were combined. The Comprehensive Plan planned for three types of activities to occur within this area separated from each other. Directing the audience attention to the Comprehensive Plan Map, Ms. McCumber stated the yellow is a protected single family area, protected by the Comprehensive Plan. The pink is neighborhood commercial along the east side of Auburn Way. The Comprehensive Plan calls for a new category called PAGE 2 1 79 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING March 6, 1989 Office Residential depicted in purple on the map shown along Harvey Road. The new category allows for professional offices in developments that would be compatible with single family residentiai areas, and was seen as a compatible use adjacent to single family areas. Mary McCumber continued her comments by stating in 1987 the City completed a new zoning code and area zoning. Single family zone was revised to strengthen the zone for single family uses. A new residential office zoning category was written. When the zoning was mapped, the City rezoned a number of areas within the city to make the plan map and zoning categories consistent. In this area, the area that is planned for single family and neighborhood commercial is zoned for that. The City did not rezone some portions of Harvey Road from single family to office. The decision was that it would be better done when the property was ready for that kind of development. The existing single family homes along Harvey Road were appropriate as an interim use. As the properties were ready to redevelop to residential office, the City felt it would be better to come in through as individual reclassifications. Mary McCumber finalized her comments by stating the proposed rezone is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and when properties zoned residential office are adjacent to single family a ten foot landscape buffer is required. Frank Currie commented on the traffic concerns. Frank Currie stated the City concurs that 12th Street N.E. is a residential street, and using it as short cut is not considered to be an appropriate means of accomodating the traffic. It is not intended as an arterial street, and because of the increased traffic the City is looking at some solutions to reduce cut through traffic. Mr. Currie stated one solution is to look at eliminating either one or both of the left turns on or off Auburn Way North. Another solution would be to dead end the street. Mr. Currie further stated the Harvey Road project will help eliminate some of the problems of cut-through because it will have five lanes of traffic instead ' of two. A traffic signal at 8th and Auburn Way North would also help as 8th Street is a street we would intend to have people cut through on. We cannot do that now because the teft turn off of Auburn Way North onto Eighth is difficult to do, and we do not wish to encourage such turns; the left turn from 8th Street onto Auburn Way North is prohibited. In addition, the Harvey Road project presents an opportunity for the City to look at dosing the 12th Street connection and making a ninety degree turn south onto "I" Street N.E. Frank Currie noted that the City did not consider any of these related to the proposed rezone, but from a traffic point of view they are possible to do. Frank Currie stated a traffic study was completed in the area 100 feet east of Auburn Way North and it showed 30 cars within fifteen minutes which supports Ms. Higley's previously mentioned calculations. Under discussion, the Council questioned staff on the amount of property that would be taken away as a result of the Harvey Road project, projected plans for the intersections of 12th N.E. and 8th N.E. and Harvey Road, and if it is reasonable to consider making 12th Street N.E. a cul-de-sac. PAGE 3 ' -- :� CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING March 6, 1989 Frank Currie responded to the Councilmembers' questions by stating that approximately 20 feet of property along the west side of Harvey Road will be taken as Harvey Road develops. Mr. Currie stated that 12th Street N.E. would be connected to Harvey Road as it is now, and I Street N.E. is planned to be a cul-de-sac. Mr. Currie assured the Council that plans are not finalized, and that there is still room to look at other solutions. Motion by Councilmember Burns to approve the rezone based upon the Hearing Examiner's Findings of Fact and Conclusions and to instruct the City ' Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. Second by Councilmember Waiters. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. B. Audience Partici�ation - None. C. Corresoondence I. Aoolication No. 41-88 Transmits a letter dated March I, 1989 from Thomas Weicht regarding Application No. 41-88 which appears as a public h<;aring on tonight's agenda under II.A.I. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Municinal Services Chairman Whittall reported the Municipal Services Committee has not met since the last Council meeting. The next meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is March 16, 1989 at 530 p.m. B. Plannine & Communitv Develooment Councilmember Burns stated the Planning & Community Development Committee met on February 28, 1989 and the minutes are a matter of public record. The next meeting will be March 14, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. ' C. Public Works Chairman Kurle reported the Public Works Committee met prior ro the Council meeting this evening at 5:30 p.m. The next meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for March 20, 1989, at 5:30 p.m. D. Finance Councilmember Walters stated the Finance Committee met prior to the Council meeting tonight to consider claims and payrolL The next Finance Committee meeting will be prior to the regular Council meeting on March 20, 1989 at 7:00 p.m. IV. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes l. February 21, 1989 regular Council meeting. 2. Amendment to the March 7, 1987 regular Council PAGE 4 � �\ CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING March 6, 1989 meeting minutes under item II.A.1 to include action taken by the Auburn City Council. � , C. 0 ' Motion by Couniclmember Burns to approve the proposed use of 1987-88 Community Development Block Grant Funds aliocating $213,000 in CDBG funds for the 1987-88 program year. Second by Councilmember Walters. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Vouchers 1. Claim numbers #43189 through #43437 in the amount of $311,236.52. 2. Payroll tt142128 through #142497 in the amountof $431,782.10. Contract Administration Park imorovement P89-01 To award Contract No. P89-01, Improvements to City Park, to R. C. Petchnick for the base bid and Alternates A, B, C and D in the amount of $49,879.88 including state sales tax. Out of State Travel Li rar Request approval for out-of-state travel for LIbrary Director Mary Stanton to Oakland, California for the purpose of attending Small Computers in Libraries Conference, March 13-16, 1989. 2. Public Works Deoartment Request approval for Out-of-State Travel for the Public Works Director Frank Currie, Operations Manager Jay Armstrong, and Water Supervisor Bill Scheder to attend the Pacific Northwest Section of the American Water Works Association Annual Conference in Eugene, Oregon on May 3, 4, and 5, 1989. 3. Fire Deuartment Recommend authorizing Out-of-State travel for FFIC Public Education Specialist David Goff to travel to Lincoln City, Oregon for the 1989 Western Public Fire Educators School March 6-10, 1989. Recommend authorizing Out-of-State travel for Fire Marshal Senter to travel to the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland to attend the Management/Fire Prevention Program from March 13, 1989 through March 24, 1989. Wayne Class E. Survlus/Unclaimed Prooertv Recommend the equipment and found property listed below as surplus and transfer to Secoma Auction in Federal Way. Items will be auctioned on April 7, 1989. Surolus Prooertv �c021-444 Polaroid Sun 660 Autofocus Camera Braun 380 BVC Flash attachment w/holder PAGE 5 1 : ,� CiTY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING March 6, 1989 #021-242 Baidwin Security System w/monitor SN #267 Model #2802 w/three antennas #021-334 Adler Electric Typewriter SN #4] 158352 #021-42(Underwood Scriptor :;lectric Typewriter SN #8M1065 #021-152 Underwood "Five" Typewriter - no serial # #021-435 Olivetti "Lexikon 90" Olivetti Line 88 Typewriter - no serial # Unclaimed Prooertv: 3/8" RATCHET W/FLEX HEAD Citizens Digital watch Bolt cutters Red/White cooler Silver "Aloha Hawaii" Skateboard Stihl TS350 Concrete cutter Three(3) chrome hubcaps Hatchet JC Penneys VCR SNtt51260591H Camera Case "Olympus" Kraco AM-FM Cassette Car Stereo SN#246280 Two(2) pairs of Chaps & three(3) Western shirts Mini bike 2.SHP (Green) Chrome boys BMX tt320748 Boys Huffy #82306HUFFY838 Schwinn BMX tt40715030 Chrome 20" bike No serial # Schwinn Stingray #LN559046 Huffy #HC9603665 Ralley Mountain Bike #7AA1493 Biue BMX Coast #81317HUFFY835 MURRAY BMX #4156 Red Motocross #8663159 Freespirit #C608246668545 HUFFY - #80487HUFFY866 OYAMA BMX #8645538 McCull Gas Blower No serial # Huffy 10 speed #HC6451300 Schwinn ]0 speed #rL05958 Ralley Scooter No serial # Huffy BMX #82845HUFFY218 Huffy 10 speed #80307HUFFY Red boys bike #21104C43 Raleigh 10 speed #3117760 Huffy aCB208423105 Red Peugot bike #460628954 Murray ]0 speed #B3030233 Huffy #HC3139809 One chain - No serial number JC Penneys Mini bike 3HP - No serial number Huffy BMX #HC9454025 GT-Blue bike - #D560708269 Boys ]0 speed #CF1601 Rollfast 10 speed #D347770 PAGE 6 ' , ' , \ CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEET[NG Girls 10 speed No serial number Mens 10 speed - No serial number Huffy #HC3392104 Murray bike - no serial number' Schwinn 10 speed ttGD701130 Murray Girls bike #M07657571 March 6, 1989 Prior to motion approving the consent agenda, Counciimember Larson noted under consent agenda item IV.D.2 that Councilmember Kurle should be noted. Motion by Councilmember Larson, second by Councilmember Kurle to approve Consent Agenda Items IV.A through IV.E including the modification. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. V. OLD BUSINESS A. Aoolication No. 56A-89 Council consideration on an amendment to the Auburn Zoning Code which would allow recreational vehicles to be used as tiving units through the conditional use permit process in the RMHP (Residential Manufactured Home Park District.) At its February 21, 1989 regular Council meeting, the Council referred Application No. 56A-89 to the Planning & Community Development Committee. VI. NEW BUSINESS - None. VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances - None. B. Resolutions Resoiution No. 1945 A Resolution of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Auburn, to enter into an agreement between the City of Auburn and Auburn Community Suppers. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Walters to adopt Resolution No. 1945. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Resolution No. 1944 A Resolution of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Auburn, to execute an addendum to extend the contract with Makers Arohitecture and Urban Design to ailow for additional funds to complete design and construction specifications for signage at the Bicentennial Park. The original PAGE 7 : • � CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING March 6, 1989 contract was authorized by the 1988 budget approvat as a program improvement. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Walters to adopt Resolution No. 1944. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Roegner stated that as is required by law Councilmembers have chosen position ' numbers for the upcoming election. In position number one Councilmember Brothers, position number two Councilmember Judi Roland, and position number three Councilmember Jim Walters. Mayor Roegner further stated the Department of Elections, and polling places will be so advised. Mayor Roegner invited the Councii to attend a community ni�;ht sponsored by the Seattle Sonics honoring Blair Rasmassen on April 15, 1989. Annual City basketball game is scheduled for March 30, 1989, and the annual Senior Center volleyball game is scheduled for March 13, 1989. Mayor Roegner stated an Executive Session is not required and recommended ad journment. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Auburn City Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Bob Roegner, Mayor Robin Wohlhueter, City Clerk PAGE 8 � .\� ' _.. ,�