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19650713 City Council Minutes239 • PARK PROPERTY ACQUISITION The Park Board recommended that the Mayor be given authority to proceed with the purchase of a parcel of land betwwen 801' and 81st and 1901' and 192nd in the Seaview area for a park site. This had been given 711 priority by the Park Board, and was approximately 600 square feet less than 5 acres. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Council- man-Slye thatuthe Mayor be authorized to negotiate for the purchase of this Seaview area park site (priority #1). A roll call vote showed 5 councilmen in favor; Olds and Bevan against, and the motion carried. It was then asked for authority to be given the Mayor for purchasec,of 7.8 acres of waterfront area for a park site, and after discussion it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the Mayor be authorized to enter into negotiations with the owner, Rex Strickland, for the purchase of 7.8 acres for a waterfront park site, and the appraisal having been $78,000.00. A roll call vote showed 5 councilmen voting in favor; Harrison and McGinness voting against, and the motion carried. 1 • EDMONDS' DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATION Mayor Maxwell stated that he wished to commend the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce and all those involved in the execution of the 4k of July and 7514 Anniversary Celebration. It had been an overwhelming success. There was no further business and the meeting was July 13, 1965 a 'ou ned. yor This was the night set for a special meeting to hold hearings on several Resolutions from the Planning Commission. Hearings were opened by Mayor ProTem Tuson, with all councilmen present. The first hearing combined three Resolutions, since they all were in direct relation to one another:c Planning Commission Resolution No: 114, File No. ZO-8-659 recommending an amendment to the Official Zoning Ordinance of the City by creating a new zoning classifi- cation of "IP" (Industrial Park Districts); Planning Commission Resolution #115, File No. CP-3-65, recommending an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan by designating as Commercial that area south of Dayton St., East of Admiral Way, and west of 2nd Ave.; and Planning Commission Resolution No. 117, File No. R-3-65, recommending an amendment to the Official Zoning Map of the City by rezoning from CW (Waterfront Commercial) to IP (Industrial Park) property owned by Union Oil Co. Mr. Walter Scott, representing Union Oil Co., stated that they would prefer a higher business zoning than the IP, but agreed with the council that Union Oil Co. could request a rezone of this property in the future when a specific use might be decided for it. There were no other objections to these amendments and after discussion, it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Olds that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance amending the Compre- hensive Plan as recommended by Planning Commission Resolution No. 115, designating as commercial that area south of Dayton, east of Admiral Way, and west of 2nd Ave. Motion carried, with Councilman Bevan abstaining, as he has a vested interest in the property. A motion was then made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Slye that the Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance creating the new IP zone, in accordance with Planning Commission Resolution No. 114, by the addition of four new sections to Chhpter • 12.13 of the Edmonds City Code, and substituting the words "approval of the final development plan" for "this ordinance" in Section 12.13.3409 subsection F. Motion carried. It was then moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Slye that the Attorney be instructed to draw an ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map by changing the zone classification of certain property from CW (Waterfront Commercial) to IP (Industrial Park) pursuant to the recommendation of the Planning Commission in their Resolution No. 117. This was file No. R-3-65, Union Oil Co. property legally described as that portion of Lot 3, Section 23, Township 27 North, Range 3 East W.M., lying East of the Great Northern Railway Company right-of-way and south of Dayton Street in the City of Edmonds, Snohomish County, Washington. Motion carried. Next hearing was an Appeal from the Strom Development Co. from the Planning Commission decision denying their request for a rezone from RML to BN certain property located west of the Five Corners intersection at 5k S.E. and 1714 Ave. S., Planning Commission Reso- lution No. 1219 File No. R-13-65. Attorney Wilson represented Strom Development Co. City Attorney Murphy read the minutes of the Planning Commission dealing with this hearing. Present besides Mr. Wilson were: Mr. Watness, attorney representing the Rendler estate; Mr. Sievert, representing Strom Development Co.; Mr. Westland, architect for the Strom Development Co., and Mr. Quarnstrom, a land owner whose property is involved in this appeal, as well as having a separate hearing on rezone of his property. Mr. Don Westland, architect for the proposed development, stated that previous requests for rezone of this area had no definite plan, but he presented architect's drawings and explained plans for the proposed development, which would probably include an A & P Supermarket as the center of the development. Mr. Quarnstrom stated that the Compre- hensive Plan says that the best use of this area is for commercial, so there would be no need to amend the Comprehensive Plan, and that there is not much protest from property owners in the area. Mr. Watness, Attorney representing the Rendler estate, said that when the first application came before the Planning Commission in August of 1961 for • rezone of this area, there was no plan to present at that time. The request had been 240 turned down, and the following year in March was asked for again and the applicants were then • told it would be spot zoning. A year later in March of 1963 commercial zoning had been granted, but in August of 19631 the applicants for a rezone were told the Planning Commission had re- considered and the overall planning program found that the zoning there should be deferred. He Y� felt that an apartment building there was not good planning, because of its proximity to the Fire Statimn, which was why Mr. Quarnstrom had been asking for a rezone of his property. Council- man McGinness asked if the FHA had refused financing for an apartment building there, and was told hot for apartments, but for single residences. Attorney Wilson then summed up the argu- ments for the rezone as (1) This is in the Comprehensive Plan as a commercial area, so there would be no need to -amend the plan; (2) The proposed developers have a definite plan in- cluding architect's drawings, and a letter was introduced showing interest in the area from the A & P; and Mr. Quarnstrom's property was recommended for BN zoning, but this is only a part of the whole section asking for this classification. Councilman Olds felt that with the Comprehensive Plan listing this area as commercial, and with the plans as evidenced by the Strom Development Co., this rezone appeal should be allowed. After much discussion pro and con, it was moved by Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the Attorney be instructed to draw an ordinance changing the existing zoning to BN and granting the appeal for this property at Five Corners. Discussion again followed, and Councilman McGinness agreed that the long range plan shows commercial for this, but that does not necessarily mean zone it commercial today - perhaps the area isn't ready yet for full commercial development. He added that the Planning Commission had held hearings and looked into this, and he was ready to go along with the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission, Councilman Olds answered that the Planning Commission hasn't changed the Comprehensive Plan, so should they now decide when to allow the zoning here to comply with the plan? Gouncilman Kincaid stated that the A & P might write letters of in- tent to several places for possible location of their supermarkets. Councilman Olds answered that he felt the A& P did not write a letter of interest unless they were pretty sure they would follow up if the area became available. He also added that with an arterial going in there, the location for this sort of development was a natural. Also that if the Planning Commission decided to give Mr. Quarnstrom relief from having his bedroom 40 ft. from the fire siren, how could they expect an apartment building to go in and result in not one, but several bedrooms right near the siren. Attorney Murphy was then asked to read the minutes of the Planning Commission dealing • with the Quarnstrom request for a rezone from RML to BN. Following this, it was moved by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Kincaid tbatable Councilman Olds' motion until the meeting of August 3rd, when the council had had an opportunity to meet with the Planning Commission and professional planner to learn the specific reasons for the denial of the request. This motion carried with a roll call vote showing all councilmen in favor except Olds and Harrison. Regarding Planning Commission Resolution #1229 File No. R-6-659 recommending the amendment to the official zoning map by rezoning from RML to BN the property known as that of Mr. Quarnstrom, it was moved by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Olds that action on this Quarnstrom- Johnson rezone hearing be deferred to the August 3 meeting to conform to the Strom Development hearing date. A roll call vote showed Councilmen Olds, McGinness, and Bevan voting yes; Harrison, Slye, and Kincaid voting no; and therefore Mayor Pro Tem Tuson voted yes, breaking the tie, and the motion carried. Hearing was opened on Planning Commission Resolution #123, File No. CP-4-659 recommending an amendment of the comprehensive plan by including the property situated at the NE extremity of the City of Edmonds in Sections 4 and 89 Township 27 North, Range 4 East, W.M., annexed by Ordinance #1104, dated July 16, 1963, as set forth in Ordinance #1074. It was moved by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Olds to defer this hearing for action at the August 3 meeting. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Olds that the hearing on the appeal from Ernest'B. Olson from the Planning Commission Resolution #116, File No. R-12-65, denying a redone from RS-6 to RML on 3rd Ave. S., wouth of Alder be postponed to the July 20-meeting. Motion carried with Councilmen Harrison and Bevan voting against. Attorney Wilson, representin# LaPierre Industires and North Star Sand & Gravel, stated that their appeal from Planning Commission Resolution #1289 denying the petition to rezone from RML to BN, File No. R-11-65, was being with- drawn, and no action was therefore necessary. • Planning Commission Resolution #1189 File No. R-2-659 was presented, and hearing was held on this recommendation to amend the official zoning map by rezoning from RMH to BN property on 2nd Ave. S., south of the Edmonds sewage treatment plant. Attorney Wilson also represented these petitioners. There were no protests, and it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the Attorney be instructed to draw an ordinance amending the official zoning map by rezoning this property from RMH to BN. Motion carried with Councilman Bevan abstaining from voting, as he has a vested interest in this property. Hearing was•held on Planning Commission Resolution #1259 File R-7-65, recommending an amendment of the official zoning map by rezoning from RS-6 property west of Olympic Ave. and north of Glen Street. No one was present to protest, and it was moved by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Slye that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved, and that the attorney be instructed to draw an ordinance amending the official zoning map reflecting this change. Motion carried. Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution #1269 File No. R79-65, recommending an amendment of the official zoning map by rezoning from RMH to RD the east 163' of Tract 3, Lake McAleer Five Acre Tracts, located between 242nd S.W. and 240k-S.W. There were no protests, and it was moved by Councilman Olds, seconded by Councilman Slye that the Council accept the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission and instruct the attorney to draw an ordinance reflecting this change. Motion carried. Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution #127, File R-10-65, recommending the amend- ment to the official zoning map by rezoning from RML to BC the Deming property on 2241� S.O., east of Highway 99. There were no protests and it was moved by Councilman McGinness, seconded by Councilman Slye that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved, and the Attorney be instructed to draw an ordinance to amend the official zoning map as stated. Motion carried. 241 • Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution #119, File No. CP-5-650 recommending an amendment to the comprehensive plan by designating as "Commercial" the west side of 51� Ave. S. from Walnut St. to Erben Drive, and the east side of 51� Ave. S. from Walnut St. to Howell Way. There were no'protests from the audience, and council discussion followed. It was then moved by Councilman McGinness that action on this be deferred until the council had a chance to discuss this with the Planning Commission. He ex- plained that this area was considered strip zoning a few years back by the Planning Commission. There was no second to this motion, and it was then moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the attorney be instructed'to draw an ordinance amending the comprehensive plan to reflect the change as recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion carried with Councilman McGinness opposing. Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution #1202 File No. R-8-65, recommending an amendment of the official zoning map by rezoning from RMH to BC the west side of 51� Ave. S. from Erben Drive north to the present BC zone. There were no protests and it was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Harrison that the attorney be instructed to draw an ordinance amending the official zoning map to reflect this change. Motion carried. There were no further hearings scheduled, and the meeting was adjourned. City Clerk 117 Ma July 159 1965 A special meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Tuson, with Councilmen Olds, Tuson, Slye, Kincaid and Bevan present. • Bids were opened on the sale of $350,000 General Obligation Park Bonds. Bids were: BIDDER EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE NET INTEREST COST Foster & Marshall Inc. 3.1675% $68,577.50 Seattle First National Bank 3.1679% 68,585.00 National Bank of Commerce 3.1384% 67,947.50 Bids were then opened for the sale of $440,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds. They were: BIDDER EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE NET INTEREST COST Seattle First National Bank 3.30% $1229100.00 National Bank of Commerce 3.293% 121,845.00 The City Treasurer advised that he recommended acceptance of the National Bank of Commerce as low bidder on both issues. It was moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Slye that the bid of the National Bank of Commerce for the $350,000 Park bonds be accepted subject to approval at the regular council meeting on July 201�. Motion carried. It was then moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Slye that the bid of the National Bank of Commerce for $440,000 G. 0. Refunding bonds be accepted subject to approval at the regular council meeting on July 2014. Motion carried. Meeting was then adjourned. City Clerk / yor July 20, 1965 V AT.T. P A T.T. Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Maxwell with all councilmen present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES There being no additions nor corrections to the minutes of July 61�, they stood approved as presented. HEARING - PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL - LID #136 Hearing was held on Resolution of Intention #184, proposed LID for paving of 151� S. from Bowdoin Way to Fir; Pine from 141� to 161�; 500 feet on Juniper; and easterly half of 1614 from Pine to Juniper. Consulting Engineer Wayne Jones explained the scope of the project and the zone termini method of assessment. Hearing was then opened. Mrs. Tomlinson, 1440 Juniper, sgid she was in favor of the LID until she received her assessment notice. She asked why everyone was assessed the same. The Mayor answered that it is the zone and termini method as prescribed by btate law. Stan Kozlowski, 1453 Fir, stated he is not on the street being paved, and asked why he was being assessed. Mr. Larson explained that he was within the district and receiving the special benefits of the improvement. Grady Knight, 919 15:!4 S., questioned his assessment figure, and was invited to review the computation with the Engineer. • John Scoll, 912 15:L-h S., presented letters of protest which were accepted by the Acting City Clerk.