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• 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.
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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
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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
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rezone of this area, there was no plan to present at that time. The request had been
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turned down, and the following year in March was asked for again and the applicants were then
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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
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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
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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.
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• 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.
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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.
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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.