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April 16, 1968
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ROLL CALL
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Harrison. All councilmen were present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
In the minutes of April 2, it was noted that on page 3, last paragraph before Cor-
respondence, the fourth sentence should read " Attorney Murphy noted that the
ordinance would have to be re -drafted to include the sight leash.". On the Park
Board Report, page 4, the application for county aid on the Edmonds park sites
should read "especially for lots 2,3,4,5, and 6, of Block 13, Plat of Edmonds, which
were deleted from the application to the IAC on the Sunset Park acquisition." A
question on the $4.00 and $2.00 assessments on Ordinance #1357, passed for Resolu-
tion of Intention #220, was spelled out in the ordinance, and not necessary to be-
come a part of the actual minutes. The minutes were then approved as corrected.
PRESENTATION TO COUNCIL OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION FROM JAYCEES
Al Leonard, outgoing president of the Edmonds Jaycees, presented a certificate of
appreciation to the Edmonds City Council from the Edmonds Jaycees, which was
accepted with appreciation by Mayor Harrison. Mr. Leonard then introduced Barry
Clark, the new president of the Jaycees.
LETTER _,IN ,REGARD TO LID #151
A letter from Frances Hunter was read, in regard to a claim for damages against the
contractor on LID #151. This was to be handled by the City Clerk, who would send
Miss Hunter a claim for damages form to file with her office before this could be
properly processed.
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HEARING: FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL LID #153
Hearing was held on the final assessment roll for LID #153, sewers on Main from 9tn
to llt^. City Engineer Leif Larson gave a comparison of the preliminary and final
figures on this project, and the hearing was then opened.
Mr. Frank Peak, 221 - 1Oth P1. N., stated that the contractor on this project ran
into some water troubles, but that they were courteous and had done a good job. No
one else.in the audience wished to comment, and the hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that proposed
Ordinance #1359 be passed, approving and confirming the final assessment roll for
LID #153. Motion carried.
HEARING: FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL LID #157
Hearing was held on the final assessment roll for LID #157, paving of 25th S.
Engineer Larson gave the comparison of preliminary and final cost figures on the
project, and the hearing was then opened.
Leo Schoenle complained that the contractor on this project had removed part of his
front yard,.and this was referred to the City Engineer. There was no one else in
the audience who wished to comment, and the hearing was closed. It was moved by
Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that proposed Ordinance #1360 be
passed, approving and confirming the final assessment roll for LID #157. Motion
carried.
HEARING:. ON APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS #268 AND #269
Hearing was held on the appeal from the Sierra Village Committee.from Planning
Commission Resolutions #268 and #269, recommending denial of a change in the com-
prehensive plan and rezone to single family from RML of properties lying along both
sides of 196th S. W. between the east city limits and 86+h Ave. W. as expended, as
described in Planning Commission Files #CP-8-67 and R-17-67.
City Planner Merlin Logan noted the area in question and offered to read the
minutes of the Planning Commission hearings on this, but council had received copies,
and therefore waived reading of the minutes. Mr. Logan noted that he was in favor
of grouping, or cluster zoning of apartments rather than strip zoning. He also
added that this appeal had been sent back to the Planning Commission from a council
hearing, and had now come to council with a second recommendation of denial. Hearing
was then opened.
Jim Krider, 19708-82nd Pl. W., spokesman for the Sierra Village Committee, felt that
the Planning Commission had great reluctance to change the comprehensive plan. He
stated that Mr. Logan had advised that strip zoning was not a favorable situation
and that he preferred cluster or grouping of apartment zones. Mr. Krider added that
a decision from the council to over -rule the recommendation of the Planning Com-
mission would retain a home -like suburban atmosphere in Edmonds without strips of
apartment houses lining each street. He asked for single family zoning from 80th to
84th on 1960h. A gentleman living on 81st pl. W. said that the area at present is
being used as single family. Mrs. Audrey McGinness stated that it isn't feasible to
have apartment houses in that area along 196th, and the people need the protection of
single family zoning, and she added that she hoped this would be decided tonight and
not have the matter put onto someone else's desk for decision at a later date. Mr.
Robinson spoke in opposition to the present apartment zoning. Richard Dickson,
member of the Planning Commission and resident of the area, stated that what we want
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for our city is the question. Mrs. McGinness asked how did the apm"tment builders
know about a request from RML to single, and therefore the flurry of apartment
building permits? It had been noted that perhaps the people in the area had forced
the apartment building speculators to act quickly because of their appeals to the
council for single zoning. Councilman Bennett noted that he was not aware of any
rezone in that area since its annexation to the city, and a few small rezone re-
quests had been denied. Mrs. McGinness added that after the sewers came in, specu-
lators put up "cracker box" apartments, which had not been put up before the sewers
because perc tests would not allow building on the lots prior to that. Councilman
Bennett noted that if a city has a comprehensive plan, people should be allowed to
take advantage of the zoning established. Mr. Benjamin Asia,, with an interest.in
property in this area, answered that he wished to put up good apartment buildings,
not "cracker Boxes". He also took exception to one gentleman's view that Edmonds
should change its comprehensive plan to please the people who lived in each area.
Mr. Asia felt that the comprehensive plan should not be changed without great
thought; that people had put up single dwellings in a multiple area, and now they
wished all areas rezoned to single residential. He felt the .council should go along
with the Planning Commission recommendations and that in this case there was no
justification for over -ruling. Leo Gese stated that 25 years ago the farmers were
the "good guys" with their large tracts of land, and the "bad guys" were the ones
with the single plots. Now it was the other way around, and it might in the future
go back to the large tract owners being the "good guys" again. He added that this
was not the type of area for single dwellings. Don Torrey, 19221 - 80th W.., said that
he chose Edmonds in which to live, but would put his house up for sale in the Spring
or Fall, whenever he can, and will be very careful in the future where he moved to
for protection. He added that he felt the city had a professional in Mr. Logan, and
should take his advice and cluster zone for apartments; and that he did not think
the council was a rubber stamp for the Planning Commission. Mr. Ronald Freitag
stated that the solution to the whole problem would be to buy up the property for
parks. No one else wished to comment, and the hearing was closed.
In answer to a question from Councilman Tuson, City Planner Logan stated that
approximately 15016 of the area now zoned for apartments was being used as such. A
motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Haines to uphold the
recommendation of the Planning Commission in their Resolutions #268 and #269 and
deny the appeal. It was then moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman
Nordquist to amend the motion and take the recommendation of the Planner to exclude
the area on 196th between 801h and 84Lh from the Planning Commission Resolutions, and
change the comprehensive plan and rezone this from RML to single family RS-8.
Councilman Bennett felt this amendment was out of order. Councilman Haines stated
that the reason for his second to the original motion was in hopes that the Planned
Unit Development soon to come before council would protect the single dwelling
areas. Attorney Murphy suggested that the original motion made by Councilman
Bennett be voted upon first, and if it failed, then the amendment could be voted
upon. Councilman Tuson at this point withdrew his motion to amend, and Councilman
Nordquist also withdrew his second.
Roll call vote was taken on the original motion to uphold the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and deny the appeal, and with all councilmen voting in favor
except Tuson and Nordquist, the motion carried.
SECOND READINGS: UNIFORM BUILDING, MECHANICAL, AND PLUMBING CODES
Second reading was held on the Uniform Building Code, and Building Inspector
Slabaugh explained that this was to update the code with the later edition. A
motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that proposed
Ordinance #1361 be passed, adopting the Uniform Building Code, and the motion
carried.
Second reading was held on the Uniform Mechanical Code and Mr. Slabaugh explained
that this also would adopting the 1967 edition to update the Code. It was moved
by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that proposed Ordinance #1362
be passed, and the motion carried.
Second reading was held on the Uniform Plumbing Code, and this was explained by Mr.
Slabaugh to be the 1967 edition, as we were at present using the 1964 edition. A
motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that proposed
Ordinance #1363 be passed. Motion carried.
CONTINUATION ON CONTRACT WITH DOCES - PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #248
City Planner Logan presented a new set of plans submitted by Doces, along with a
statement that they would participate in street improvements on 240L and.242nd.
The plans showed adequate parking spaces left for the store, and a 25,ft. setback
from all property lines for the apartment complex. However, the width in the park-
ing aisles for the apartment buildings was shown to be substandard, although it was
noted that this could be easily resolved. 110 units were shown on the plan. Mr.
Logan noted that all questions had now been resolved and they could easily arrange
for adequate spacing in the parking lanes. Following some discussion, it wasmoved
by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Slye that the Attorney be instructed
to draw an ordinance approving the contract with Doces and rezoning the property as
requested. A roll call vote resulted in Councilmen Bennett, Nelson, and Slye voting
in favor; Tuson;.Nordquist, Kincaid and Haines against, and the motion failed to
carry. It was then moved by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Haines that
this matter be continued to May 7 for final action by council when plans must be
submitted by Doces, with the final changes made according to city requirements, with
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ACTION ON UNITS 2 AND 3 SEWER PROJECT
Action on Units 2 and 3 sewers had been tables to this meeting from February 20L.
A second report received from the Snohomish County Health District showed 8 addit-
ional readings and the contamination was worse than on the former samples taken.
Mayor Harrison suggested that the council consider the possibility of deleting a
portion of the 10 inch trunk in front of the park property from the LID and assess-
ment roll and having thecity finance this with revenue bonds. There was council
discussion pro and con, and a motion was then made by Councilman Bennett, seconded
by Councilman Kincaid to implement Ordinance #1344 to proceed with Units 2 and 3 as
proposed. In the audience, Mr. Dave Larson stated that deletion should be made as
the Mayor suggested. Attorney Murphy recommended that perhaps in conjunction with
Councilman Bennett's motion, the Engineer should be authorized to hire a real estate
appraiser to study the assessment roll. Vote was taken on the motion to proceed
with the project in its entirety, and carried unanimously. It was then moved by
Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that an appraiser be hired to
review the assessment roll. This motion also carried.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #264
A proposed ordinance on Planning Commission Resolution #264, landscaping require-
ments for parking lots, had been studied and revised with the help of the City
Planner, aid a motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that
proposed Ordinance #1364 be passed, setting forth landscaping requirements for
parking lots in the City of Edmonds. Motion carried.
AUDITING OF BILLS: REGULAR MONTHLY LID, 1967 WATER -SEWER REVENUE BOND
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nelson that vouchers
#6603 through #6760 be approved for payment, and warrants in the total amount of
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$103,912.26 be drawn in payment of these regular monthly bills. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that warrants #22
and #23 in the amount of $17,737.93 be authorized for payment from the 1967 Water -
Sewer Revenue Bond issue. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nelson that the follow-
ing LID bills be paid:
LID #153: $4,474.48 to Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc. for final engineering
services, and $15.03 to Edmonds Tribune Review for legal publications, and the City
Clerk be authorized .to issue interest bearing warrants in the amount of $4,489.53 to
Grande & Co., Inc. to cover these bills;
LID #157: $6,720.22.to Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc. for total engineering fee
and $15.05 to Edmonds Tribune Review for legal publications,and the City Clerk be
authorized to issue an interest bearing warrant to City of Edmonds in the total
amount of $6,735.27 to cover these;
LID #159: $96.19 to Norm's Print Shop for printing bonds and $9.40 to Edmonds
Tribune Review for legal publications, and the City Clerk be authorized to issue an
interest bearing warrant to City of Edmonds in the amount of $105.59 to cover these
bills;
LID #161: $56.00 to Edmonds Tribune Review for legal publications;
LID #163: $150.00 to James A. Murphy for legal services, and the City Clerk be
authorized to issue an interest bearing warrant in the same amount to City of O
Edmonds;
LID #164: $72.45 to Edmonds Tribune Review for legal publications, and the City
Clerk be authorized to issue an interest bearing warrant in the same amount to City
of Edmonds to cover this bill;
LID #165: $26.95 to Edmonds Tribune Review for legal publications and the City
Clerk be authorized to issue an interest bearing warrant to City of Edmonds in the
same amount;
LID #166: $22.40 to Edmonds Tribune Review for legal publications, and the City
Clerk be authorized to issue an interest bearing warrant to City of Edmonds in the
same amount to cover this bill.
Motion carried.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Mr. Jim Murphy, Main Street property owner, spoke on the proposed LID for paving of
Main from 6Lh to Five Corners. He was opposed to the portion between 6Lh and 9Lh and
wished to try to convince the council that elimination of that area would not
jeopardize the funding of the entire project. He stated that Mr. Hoggins, our state
representative, had contacted the chairman of the Arterial Board in Olympia and
found that this area could be deleted without effecting the matching funds. Mr.
Murphy again noted the widening of the streets would result in loss of-#rees lining
Main and would endanger the children going to and from the Ddmonds Elementary school.
Councilman Bennett stated that widening of this street from 61h had been on the com=
prehensive plan for a long time, and it was needed. Councilman Haines felt instead
of taking a chance on having this protested out, a G. 0. bond issue might be put 0
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• on the ballot in the Fall for the 10% on all arterials under the Urban Arterial
system. Discussion followed, noting that the property owners from 60 to 90 had in
the past paid for street improvements. It was therefore moved by Councilman Bennett,
seconded by Councilman Kincaid that with regard to LID #165, Main Street paving, the
city pay the cost of the improvement from bin to 90, and delete this area from parti-
cipation in the assessment roll. A roll call vote showed Councilmen Bennett, Tuson,
Nordquist and Kincaid in favor; Nelson, Slye and Haines against, and the motion
carried.
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PREPAYMENT ORDINANCE LID #151
A motion was made. by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Bennett that proposed
Ordinance #1365 be passed, prepayment expiration on LID #151. Motion.carried.
RESOLUTION TO PURSUE APPLICATION FOR -GRANT FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS EXPANSION
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Haines that proposed
Resolution #181 be passed, authorizing the Mayor and new administration to further
pursue application for grant for sewage treatment works expansion and extension pur-
suant to the Federal Pollution Control Act. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
Councilman Kincaid noted that the Edmonds Art Festival to be held in the Civic Center
would be using the council chambers from June 14 to 24Lh, and this would conflict
with the council meeting of June 18. It was suggested that the council meeting that
evening be held elsewhere. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by
Councilman Nelson that the council chambers be made available to the Edmonds Art
Festival from June 14ih to 24+b inclusive. Motion carried.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
A claim for damages from Edward W. Miller, Jr. was acknowledged, and referred to the
City Clerk for processing.
QUIT CLAIM DEEDS AUTHORIZED
A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Slye that the City
grant quit claim deeds to Henderson and Webster for moving of 81st in north Edmonds.
Motion carried unanimously.
AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE STRIP OF LAND FOR PARK DEPT.
A motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Slye that the Park
Dept. be authorized to purchase a strip of land known as the "Brandt property" on
the west side of Sunset Avenue, north of Bell. Motion carried.
REOUEST FOR CONCESSION STAND
A letter was read from the Women's Guild of the Woodway Community Reformed Church
asking permission to run a concession stand at Sunset Beach from July 3 through
July 6. It was the recommendation of the Park Board that the council look upon this
favorably. Following much discussion, however, it was moved by Councilman Slye,
seconded by Councilman Tuson that the Women's Guild of the Woodway Community Re-
formed Church be granted permission to set up a concession stand at Sunset Beach
from July 3 through July 6. A roll call vote was taken, with Councilmen Slye and
Tuson voting in favor, all remaining five councilmen voting against, and the motion
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PARK BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS
Councilman Slye reported that the Park Board wished to recommend investigation of
the status of the Coast Guard site owned by Edmonds School District 15, and also
ask council to endorse the state bond issue for park properties. It was therefore
moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the council go on
record as endorsing the $40,000,000. state bond issue. Motion carried.
PUGET SOUND GOVERNMENTAL CONFERENCE
In order for Edmonds to be represented on the Puget Sound Governmental Conference,
a fee of $1500. would have to be paid, and a motion was made by Councilman Bennett,
seconded by Councilman Tuson that the Mayor be authorized to join the Puget Sound
Governmental Conference, at a cost to the City of $1500.00. Motion carried unani-
mously.
UNION OIL BEACH
Councilman Kincaid reported that a very popular and much used section of waterfront
south of the Port property, owned by Union Oil Co. was worth investigating for a
park. He stated he felt many people use and enjoy this area more than any other
waterfront in the Edmonds area, and it would be money well spent if the City could
lease or purchase this for its citizens. A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid,
seconded by Councilman Haines to authorize the Mayor to proceed with plans to look
into the possibility of leasing or purchasing the Union Oil Co. beach property
south of the Port. Motion carried unanimously.
BLOCK PARENT PROGRAM.
• Councilman Bennett reported that signs will?be allowed to be erected for the Block
Parent program where they do not obstruct vision for traffic, and placed on the
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public domain under city supervision. Mr. Gilbert will be authorized to proceed
with these regulations.
DRAINAGE PROBLEM
A drainage problem brought to the attention of Councilman Bennett by Harry Mouldey
was referred to the City Engineer.
2 HOUR PARKING SIGNS
A motion was made by Councilman Kincaid, seconded by Councilman Haines that 2 hour
parking signs be placed on the east side of Railroad Avenue from James north to
Main. Motion carried.
There was no furtherbusiness and the meeting adjourned.
Irene Varney Moran City Clerk Harve Harrison, Mayor
May 7, •1%8
ROLL CALL
Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Harrison. All councilmen were present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting of April 16 had been posted and mailed and since there were O
no omissions or corrections they stood approved as presented.
HEARING: ON APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #270
Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution #270, recommending denial to rezone
from RS-6 to RMH property described in File R-2-68 (Harold Groat property). City Planner
Merlin Logan projected the existing zoning and land use maps of the area on the screen
and read the minutes of the Planning Commission for this hearing. Hearing was then open-
ed.
Mr. Bill Wilson, Attorney, spoke in behalf of the petitioner, Mr. Groat, whouas also
present. Mr. Wilson noted that Mr. Groat had purchased the property in 1960 and at that
time it was useable for apartments. After 1964, when the comprehensive plan was adopted,
the area which had been zoned R-6A was changed to RS-6 for residential only. Mr. Groat,
however, will accept the low -density multiple, rather than high. Mr. Wilson showed the
Council the zoning map from the old Planning Commission files showing these facts. He
added that there was no doubt that this area is a logical extension of multi -family dwell-
ings and not suited to single family. No one wished to speak against the matter and the
hearing was closed. There was some discussion. Councilman Bennett felt that the area
lent itself to multiple, and therefore made a motion that the appeallbe granted, revers-
ing the recommendation of the Planning Commission, and that the City Attorney be instruct-
ed to prepare an ordinance to rezone this area from RS-6 to RML. The motion, however,
died for lack of a second.
It was then moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Sly,e that the council uphold
Planning Commission Resolution #270 and deny this rezone. Motion carried with Councilman
Bennett voting against. e
A motion was then made by Councilman Haines, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that the
Planning Commission initiate a study of this entire general area known as "Missouri
Valley" as regards the comprehensive plan and zoning ordinances of the city. Motion
carried.
At this point Mayor Harrison noted that there was a distinguished member in the audience
this evening, and recognized former Mayor Gordon Maxwell.
Following this, Mr. Richard Dickson, member of the Planning Commission, reported on the
progress of the Southwest Snohomish County Joint Planning Council and its current work
on South County parks. He commended Edmonds Recreation Director Ron Taylor on his pre-
sentation at the last Southwest Snohomish County Joint Planning Council meeting.
HEARING: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #266
Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution #266, to amend Section 12.12.090 of the
City Code, Definition of Home Occupation. City Planner Logan explained the amendment was
a re -definition for more precise regulatory controls. Hearing was then opened. There was
no one in the audience who wished to comment and the hearing was closed. Following some
discussion a motion was made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Slye that this
matter be continued to the next regular council meeting. Motion carried.
HEARING: ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #267
Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution #267, to amend Section 12.14.060 of the
City Code regarding General Requirements for Planned Unit Development. A review of the
present code was given by City Planner Merlin Logan, with an explanation that this amend-
ment would give tighter controls to the city. Hearing was then opened.
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