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19680507 City Council Minutes426 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. O • A woman living in the Meadowdale area stated that she was opposed to Planned Unit Develop- ments. Jim Krider, 197o8 - 82nd P1. W., also was opposed to Planned Unit development. He noted that he and.the people in the Sierra Village area did not want more apartment houses. Eric Skinner, Olympic View Drive, felt that this was a radical departure from the present land use in Edmonds and stated that the need in Edmonds for this was not great, but the Council should consider increased set -back requirements on any proposed PUD ordinance. A gentleman from 81st Pl. W. read a letter to the Council regarding the dangers of over- building in any area. Robert Clifton, 7026 - 156th,was opposed to the Planned Unit Development and was concerned with policing and servicing of an area such as this. Mr. Robinson, 8315 - 194th S. W., stated that he felt there was a great lack of publicity on this proposed PUD ordinance and the whole concept was contrary to the wishes of the people in Edmonds. Mrs. Cooper, 17127 - SeaLawn Place, said she was opposed to a Planned Unit Development. Councilman Bennett felt that the people in the.audience had no real idea of planned unit developments, but seemed to feel that it was all apartment dwellings and that an explanation was needed. Mayor Harrison noted that the city now does have a - PUD ordinance but there is a need to update it at this time. He added that it does not necessarily mean apartments or duplexes, but single dwellings were used and that areas unsuitable for other developments could be used for planned unit development. Max Meyring, 3327 = 800 S. W., Lynnwood, was in favor of planned unit development and noted that both Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace had ordinances to this effect. Mrs. Knouse, 9110-.192nd said that people simply do not want more partments here. A gentleman in the audience supported the value of the ordinance for logical land use. Captain Shields stated that with the great influx of people coming into this area, planned unit developments would be of great value. He.noted that having all private homes in the area was not economically feasible and that apartment houses were needed. Ann Allen, 19921 - 81st pl. W., said that the city would make more tax money from private homes than from apartments. Mr. Krider stated that he felt PUD might have worked in other cities but that we do not wish • to live in other cities; we wish to live in Edmonds and we do not want a PUD ordinance here. There were no further comments and the hearing was closed. Councilman Bennett felt that more publicity should be given to the proposed ordinance on Planned Unit Development and that copies of the proposed ordinance should be available to the public. Copies could be in the library. Councilman Nordquist asked that a news- paper column be placed discussing planned unit developments. Following discussion, ai motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that an informal hearing be set for June 5th in order to hear more comments from the public on this matter. A roll call vote was taken with all councilmen in favor except Bennett and Nelson. It was then moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid that the matter of a planned unit development ordinance be continued to June 18Lh. Motion carried. FINAL ACTION ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #248 Planning Commission Resolution #248, the contract with Doce's, came before the council for final action. City Planner Merlin Logan presented a final corrected plan submitted by Doce's with all requirements to meet city standards. It was moved by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Tuson that the contract as prepared, and amended by Mr. Logan, be approved and the attorney be authorized to draw an ordinance for this re- zone and the Mayor be authorized to execute the contract. Motion carried with Councilman Nordquist voting against. FAIR HOUSING ORDINANCE Several petitions had been received in favor of an open housing ordinance, and there were several people in the audience who were concerned with this. Reverend Orval Taylor stated that he was in favor of a strong and comprehensive open housing ordinance for the City of Edmonds to cover all people including non -whites. Maybelle Chapman, representing • the Community Service Committee of the Edmonds Unitarian Church, strongly recommended an ordinance such as Seattle has passed recently. Blair Patrick, representing the Edmonds Educational Association, said that they had passed a resolution unanimously endorsing this proposal. Al Leonard, past president of the Edmonds Jaycees, speaking for that organiza- tion, said that the time had come to face human relations and the brotherhood of man. He read a resolution from the Jaycees petitioning the City Council to adopt an open housing ordinance. Elmer Harris, of the South Snohomish County Board of Realtors, stated that if Edmonds did pass an ordinance they should pass one similar to the ordinance in Seattle. Harry Skinner spoke of the need for our consideration of minority groups, but was against the possibility of establishing a precedent for vociferous groups to initiate legislation on moral issues, and although he was in sympathy with this particular item, the law would restrict individual freedom. John Lord, 8616 - 182nd P1. felt that we needed an ordinance and needed it now. Mrs. Miller stated that good publicity had been given on this matter so that the people do know about it and that now is the time to prevent school and personal problems in this area. Captain Shields felt that these petitions for an open housing ordinance did not have as many signatures as the dog leash petition, and the dog leash petitions were held to be put on the ballot for decision by the people. Therefore, he felt that this matter could also be put on the ballot in the fall. Councilman Bennett noted that as an individual he was in favor of a strong ordinance, but he did not feel that Edmonds at this time was in any desparate trouble and he did not wish to be pressured into passing something quickly without thought. Harry Skinner added that he felt there was no great need at present for an ordinance of this sort and he preferred to voluntarily accept people and not insist by an ordinance that they be accepted. Following lengthy discussion a motion was made by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nelson that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance similar to the one in Seattle, but that before Council action was taken on this proposed ordinance, a public hearing be held to give the people opportunity to be heard. This hearing to be informal and set for June 5th. A roll call vote was taken with all Councilmen voting in favor, and the • motion carried unanimously. 428 REPORTED ABSENCES OF COUNCILMEN FROM FUTURE MEETINGS e Councilman Kincaid reported that he would be gone until June lst and would be missing two council work meetings and one regular meeting. Councilman Bennett noted that he would be leaving August 16t^ and be gone until September, and would miss several meetings' during his vacation. REPORT ON CLEAN-UP WEEK It was noted that the annual clean-up in Edmonds and surroundings areas had been a great success, and Mayor Harrison presented Certificates of Recognition to show appreciation to people who took part in the effort. Certificates went to Troop #310 of the Boy Scouts; to Joseph Wicklund for Northwest Garbage Company Inc.; Leo Lehman for Apex Garbage Com- pany Inc; to Dick Slye for Sound Disposal Company; and to John Moran for the efforts of the Public Works Department of the City of Edmonds. A letter was received from Janice Payne asking permission for the Edmonds Rainbow Assembly to have a concession stand at the Fourth of July activities. A letter for permission to sell cotton candy and popcorn on the 5!� of July this year was also received from the American Legion Auxiliary. Both letters were referred to the council work meeting. A letter was read from Mrs. James Dunn, 824 - Main St., asking that the Council reconsid- er any project on Main from 6+h to 9Lh that would destroy the beautiful Hawthorne trees. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES Claims for damages were acknowledged from Frances C. Hunter and two separate ones from Ronald L. Dede, Jr. and Juanita Dede. These were referred to the City Clerk for pro- cessing. O COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Motion was made by Councilman Nordquist, seconded by Councilman Bennett that the agendas for the Edmonds City Council meetings include an insertion designating Council discussion to".be called "Council Participation". Motion carried. AUTHORIZATION FOR OPENING BIDS - FIRE DEPARTMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nordquist that bids be opened on June 3 for an articulating arm aerial platform truck for the Fire Department. Motion carried. With a recommendation from City Supervisor Lawson, it was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that Public Works be authorized to call for bids on June 3, at 2:00 P.M. for: 1 - An asphalt servicing on the balance of the public works building lot at an estimated cost of $2500.00. 2 - A tilt -bed machinery trailer with an estimate of an $1800.00 to $1900.00 expense. Motion carried. REPORT ON PROPOSED MAIN STREET LID City Engineer Leif Larson reported that protests had been received on the proposed Main Street paving and that they had exceeded the 60%. At this point, Attorney Murphy re- O ported that he had prepared a proposed resolution in;accordance with the sidewalk im- provement program with the intention of following through with sidewalk improvements at a cost to the abutting property owners from 9+h to the intersection at 5-Corners. This would insure a complete improvement in conjunction with the paving to be done under the Urban Arterial program. There was much discussion both pro and con, and a motidn.was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Nelson that proposed Resolution #182 be passed. A roll call vote was taken with all councilmen in favor accept Bennett and Haines. COUNCIL AUTHORIZATIONS A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Kincaid to authorize the Mayor to proceed with the Casper, Puget Drive, and 9th Avenue improvement. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Kincaid authorizing the Mayor to proceed with the Ballinger drainage project. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that the Mayor be autho- ized to hire an Assistant City Engineer. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye that a call for bids be authorized for the purchase of approximately 950' of pipe for replacement purposes. Motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that Resolution #183 be passed, authorizing the application for funding assistance to Snohomish County for matching funds for the Sunset Beach and Paradise Park recreation projects. Motion car- ried. U • A motion was made by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Slye, that the Mayor be Chairman of the official bargaining agents for the City to meet with the Police Depart- ments representative from the Teamster's Union. It was moved by Councilman Tuson, seconded by Councilman Nelson that letters of commend- ation be sent to the two members of the Planning Commission who have recently resigned, Mr. Propst, and Mr. Stallbaum. Motion carried. There was no further7business and the meeting was adjourned. Irene Varney Moran City Clerk May 21, 1968 ROLL CALL Harve Harrison, Mayor The Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor Harrison with all Councilmen present except Kincaid, who was on vacation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES In the retyping of the minutes of May 7, a paragraph.had been omitted dealing with the presentation of Planning Commission Resolutions. Denial on Planning Commission Resolution #272 had been confirmed and June 4 had been set as the date for hearing on Resolutions #271 and #274 and also for the hearing on the appeal on Resolution • #273• In the last section of the May 7 minutes on the council authorizations, the Mayor had been authorized to hire an Assistant City Engineer. This motion should have stated "to hire an Assistant City Engineer at a salary range of from $850.00'to $950.00 per month". There were no further omissions nor corrections and the min- utes stood approved as corrected. HEARING: PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL - RESOLUTION OF INTENTION #221 Hearing was held on the Preliminary Assessment Roll for Resolution of Intention #221, paving of Howell Way between 3rd and 5th. A petition for this improvement had been received from the property owner of the A & P store. Engineer Larson reported on the proposed improvement and explained the zone'and termini method of assessment. A petition of protest was presented and it was determined that at least 50% but not quite 60% of the project assessment was represented on this petition. Hearing was then opened. Andy Armes felt that the protesters were well over 60°16. Howard Wilson, owner of the property on which the new A & P store will be erected, stated that he was in favor of the L.I.D. and had submitted the original petition. No one else wished to speak and the hearing was closed. Councilman Slye stated that it was against his policy to deny street improvements in the city, but with the heavy protest on this one he moved that this proposed L.I.D. not be approved. Motion was seconded by Councilman Bennett and carried unanimously. HEARING: SECOND READING ORDINANCE ON PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #266 • Hearing was held on the second reading of the Ordinance on Planning Commission Resolution #266, Definition of Home Occupation, to amend Section 12.12.090 of the Edmonds City Code. City Planner Merlin Logan briefed the council on the present ordinance and the proposed amendment. Hearing was then opened. No one in the audience wished to be heard on this matter and the hearing was therefore closed. d Following council discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that proposed Ordinance #1366 be passed, Definition of Home Occupation. Motion carried unanimously. SECOND READING - DOCE'S REZONE ORDINANCE The second reading of the ordinance for the Doce's Rezone was held and it was determined that all plans had been received in proper form and were acceptable. Following some discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Nelson, seconded by Councilman Bennett that proposed Ordinance #1367 be passed and the area be rezoned RMH. Motion carried with Councilman Nordquist voting against. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION A petition was presented for a pavi goml �;.D. for 184th S. W. from 80tb W. to Andover Street; 80th W. from 186th to 180n,�rc5 to Olympic View Drive. This borders the new park in the area. A gentleman in the audience stated that he felt they had over 50% of the people in the area who had signed the petition in favor of this. Attorney Murphy suggested that the blank spaces on lineal footage and area figures in the petition be filled in and they then could proceed with the petition method if 50'' of the lineal footage was on the petition. This would eliminate a Resolution of Intention and of course there would be no protest. The petitioners asked if the city would protest or would they participate with the park property in that area, and after discussion and decision that the city would of course prefer to participate • and have an L.I.D. go through, it was determined that the Mayor and the City Clerk could sign the petition for the city park area. A motion was therefore made by