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Home My WebLink About11-06-19891 ' , CITY OF AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES November 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 Bdb Roegner at 7:30 p.m. in the City of Auburn Council Chambers. A. Flae Salute Mayor Roegner Ied those in attendance in the pledge of allegiance. B. Roil Cal( , Those in attendance included Mayor Bob Roegner and Councilmembers Whittall, Walters, Burns, Larson, Roland, Brothers, and Kurle. Staff members in attendance included Police Chief Jake Evans, Police Captain Bill Pitzl, Assistant Fire Chief Steve Shropshire, Personnel Director Gretel Sloan, Parks & Recreation Director Len Chapman, Finance Director Pat Dugan, Public Works Director Frank Currie, Acting Planning Director Rob Chave, Senior Planner Lynn Rued, City Attorney Marguerite Schellentrager, and City Clerk Robin Wohlhueter. C. Announcements and Aouoin[ments Announcements a. Proclamation Mayor Roegner presented [he Auburn's Childrens' Librarian Terry Hendershott a proclamation proclaiming November 13 through 17, 1989 as "Children's Book Week". b. 1988 Annual Audit Mayor Roegner announced the City of Auburn has once again received a perfect audit for the year 1988. Mayor Roegner expressed thanks to Finance Director Pat Dugan and his staff for an excellent job. 2. Aopointments - None D. Aaenda Modifications Ivlayor Roegner stated there were no modifications, but requested that the Council consider pulling Consent Agenda Item IV.C. regarding utility bill adjustments. II. CITIZEN INPUT. PUBLIC HEARiNGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearines - None C� 196 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING � C. Audience Particioation - None. Corresoondence - None IIL COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPOR"I'S November 6, 1989 A. Municinal Services � Chairman Whittall reported the Municipal Services Committee met on November 2, 1989, and discussion centered around recent news articles concerning mental health treatment centers, and Fire and Police performance statistics. The next Municipal Services Committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday, November 16, 1989. B. Plannina & Communitv Develonment Chairman Burns stated the Planning & Community Development Committee met on October 23, 1989 and the minutes are of public record. The next meeting of the Planning & Community Development Committee is November 14, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. C. Public Works Chairman Kurle repor[ed the Public Works Committee has not met since the last Council meeting. Chairman Kurle invited members of the Council to a scheduled Public Works Committee workshop on Thursday, November 16, 1989 at 7:00 p.m. to update the Council on the progress of the ciry's Comprehensive Storm and Surface Water Management Plan. D. Finance Chairman Walters stated the Finance Committee met prior to the Council meeting tonight, and reviewed claims and payroll, which are included in this evening's agenda. Chairman Walters noted the Finance Committee reviewed an interlocal agreement with Federal Way for the City of Auburn to act as a depository of Federal Way's funds. The next Finance Committee meeting wili be prior to the next Council meeting of November 20, 1989 at 7:00 p.m. A. [] IV. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes 1. October 16, 1989 reguiar Council meeting. Vouchers Claim numbers #49138 through #49560 in the amount of $557,883.06. 2. Payroll tt149111 through #149528 in the amount $449,503.22. C.. Utilitv Bill Adiustments Recommend approval of utility bill adjustment to account #312-4380 in the amount of $257.58, and #449-3570 in the amount of $115.02. Motion by Councilmember Larson, second by Councilmember Kurle to approve Consent Agenda Items IV.A. through IV.B.2., and to exctude item IV.C. PAGE 2 ' , �' CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. OLD BUSINESS - None. VI. NEW BUSINESS November 6, t989 , A. Application No. CUP0004-89 Apolication No. REZ0006-89 The.request of the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and Simon Devetopment Co., Inc. and John Lewis to rezone from RMHP to R-3 along with a Conditional Use Permit to ailow construction of eight 4-plexes to be built on 4.03 acres located on the northeasterly side of Auburn Way South in the 3900 block. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Walters to approve the Conditional Use Permit and Rezone based upon the Hearing Examiner's Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Conditions; and, to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance. Mayor Roegner asked if there were questions from members of the Council. Some Councilmembers questioned staff and applicant regarding whether o� not Auburn Way South would even[ually be developed to full arterial standards, building height, traffic impacts, sidewalks, and number of units per lot. Staff responded Auburn Way South is a state highway, and would not be developed to a full arterial for off site improvements. A second access will be provided through the R-4 parcel. The developer would be responsible for on site improvements such as full arterial standards. A traffic analysis is on file, and continuation of a dual left mrn lane is proposed. � Regarding building height, and based upon the original application a new site plan was submitted, and the maximum building height would be thirty feet if proposed application is approved. Steohen Demarest-818 South Yakima, Tacoma, WA Stephen Demarest, Attorney, representing the purchaser of the property addressed the question of the number of units. Mr. Demarest explained the Council is currently reviewing a total of nine acres. On the property zoned R-4 there is proposed 90 units, and the rezone property is proposed to have a total of 32 units. At this time the unit count on the triangle shaped piece of property originally proposed does not receive a high enough return for Mr. Demerest's client. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. B. Aoolication No. CUP0005-89 The request of David and Phyllis Giboney and US West/New Vector Communications for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a 70 foot cellular telephone tower at 412 8th Street SW. PAGE 3 ' 19� •• CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETINO�' November 6, 1989 Mayor Roegner asked for questions from the members of the Council regarding Application No. CUP0005-89. Councilmember Brothers questioned whether a requirement exists to screen the tower, and questioned the color. Lynn Rued responded there is not a requirement for screening, and that the Planning Director will approve the coior of the tower. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Walters to approve the Conditional Use Permit based upon the Hearing Examiner's Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Conditions; and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. C. Aoolication No. CUP0006-89 The request of James and Beverly Reich for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Montessori day care/school for up to a maximum of 38 children 3-8 years old located at 1015 Harvey Road. Councitmember Brothers questioned Mr. James Reich if the proposed recommendation to initially limit the number of children to twenty created any probiems. Mr. James Reich, 1902 Riverview Drive N.E., Auburn, responded that it did not. Mr. Reich stated he is the property owner of the proposed Conditionai Use Permit, and that Green River Montessori day car/school is expanding at this location. Due to the size of the lot, Councilmember Kurle questioned if there is room for expansion. Lynn Rued verified there is room for expansion at this location. Motion by Couniclmember Burns, second by Councilmember Walters to approve the Conditional Use Permit based upon the Hearing Examiner's Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Conditions; and ro instruct the Ciry Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0. VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances Ordinance No. 4376 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the Final Plat of Marycon Division No. 1 located on the South side of 12th Street S.E. in the 500 block, to the City of Auburn, according to the plat on file with Clerk of the City of Auburn. PAGE 4 s 1 � ' C[TY OF AiJBURN COUNCIL MEETING November 6, 1989 Motion by Couniclmember Burns, second by Councilmember Kurle to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4376. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. B. Resolutions ' I. Resolution No. 2007 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk ro execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Federal Way for the deposit of funds. ' ' Motion by Counciimember Walters, second by Councilmember Whittali to adopt Resolution No. 2007. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Roegner encouraged all citizens to exercise their right to vote in tomorrow's election. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Auburn City Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. 89M11-6 PAGE 5 � 19