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acknowledged receipt of these two claims and referred them to the City Clerk for
processing.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilman Welling stated that he would like to see a review of the city's policy
for insurance on equipment.
There was no further business to come before council, and the meeting was adjourned
at 11:45 P.M.
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Irene Varney Mor , City Clerk Harve H. Harrison, Mayor
February 5, 1974
ROLL CALL
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to,order by Mayor
Harve Harrison with all council members present except Nelson, who arrived
at 7:50 P.M.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the council work meeting of January 29 had been posted, mailed and
distributed, and with no omissions nor corrections, they were approved as written. •
APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF APPEALS - INTERVIEW OF EARL MORRIS
Earl Morris, architect, was interviewed by members of the council. Following
this, a motion was made by Councilman Nordquist and seconded by Councilman
Winters to confirm the appointment of Earl Morris to the Board of Appeals. Carried.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Nordquist asked that the CDC Minutes indicate who was present at
the meeting.
Councilman Nordquist asked the Fire Chief if anything has been done with regard
to the accident claim for the aid car. Chief Cooper answered that the file has
been turned over to the City Attorney. Mr. Wallace said that he has just reviewed
the file and he briefly explained what has taken place to date.
Councilman Welling inquired about minutes of the Board of Appeals Meetings.
Building Official Whitcutt stated that the Building'Department secretary takes
these minutes. A motion was made by Councilman Welling and seconded by Council-
woman Shippen that council request Building Department to furnish the council
members with copies of the minutes from the Board -of Appeals Meetings. Carried.
Mayor Harrison announced that the Capital Improvements Committee Meeting which
had been scheduled for February 13th, has been changed to February 20th at
7:30 P.M.
Councilman Gellert stated that he was absent from the last meeting of the
Classification Review Committee, and that he would like to have minutes of that •
meeting. M.A.A. Whaley said that he would provide these.
Mayor Harrison said that the members of the Blue Ribbon Committee were anxious
to get started and he asked that Councilman Nordquist set a date for the first
meeting of that committee.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Jim Mueller asked if there would be a report on the Harbor Building. Attorney
Wallace stated that at the last council meeting Chet Bennett had made a proposal
on behalf of Harbor Construction Company, and that the council had indicated
that they would like to considet that proposal. This proposal was an agreement
to submit all three of the proposed buildings to be constructed by Harbor
Construction to the Amenities Design Board for review. This was with the
stipulation that the two new buildings, Laebugten Wharf and the Alaska Publishing
Warehouse, would be subject to the new regulations that are proposed for the
Amenities Design Board. Neither party would be bound by the Design Board's
review as to the existing Harbor Building and either party would be free to
pursue whatever course of action after that review by the Design Board as to
the Harbor Building that they felt they should take. Following further discussion
on this, a motion was made by Councilman Gellert and seconded by Councilman
Anderson to request the representatives of Harbor Construction and the Hager
Building to reduce their offer of January 29th to writing and then the city accepting
the offer on that basis. This offer should be reduced to writing by the next council
meeting. Motion carried. ,
HEARING: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLTUION ##425
Hearing was opened on Planning Commission Resolution #435, recommending amending Sec.
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of projections in side yard setback areas in RS-6 and RS-8 zones. Planner
Wallis reported, stating that the request for this change had come from the
Building Department. Harry Whitcutt stated that the intent of the proposed
ordinance is to more closely control permitted projections. 'Mr. Paul Roy remarked
that he thought this would restrict the use of many 60' lots. Ward Phillips
asked the Building Official for further clarification of this amendment, and
Mr. Whitcutt complied with his request. No one else wished to speak on this
matter, and the hearing was declared closed. A motion was then made by Councilman
Nelson and seconded by Councilwoman Shippen to pass Ordinance #1693. Carried.
HEARING: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #426
Hearing was opened on Planning Commission Resolution 4426 which recommends
amending the Official Street Map by revising a portion of -the alignment of a
projected right-of-way and by proposing a public right-of-way approximately
6-101,•in width to extend 86th Place West across Main .Street to connect with the
existing proposed right-of-way in Shell Valley. Planner Wallis reported on
this matter, which has a rather lengthy history. Jim Mueller asked to see
the area on a map. Dave Larson said that he lives in this area and he does not like
to have this area developed, but that it is better that it be planned. There
were no further comments, and the hearing was closed. A motion was made by
Councilman Gellert.and seconded by Councilwoman Shippen that Planning Commission
Resolution #426 be denied. Councilman Gellert stated, in support of his motion,
that he feels this is an awkward access and will cause nothing but traffic
problems. Following some discussion, the motion was voted upon. A roll call,
vote resulted in Nelson, Nordquist, Anderson,,Welling and Winters.voting "no", and
• Gellert -and Shippen voting "yes". The motion, therefore, failed. A motion was
then made by Councilman Nordquist.and seconded by Councilman Nelson to pass
Ordinance #1694, upholding Planning Commission Res. #426. This motion carried,
with Gellert and Shippen voting against.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Lester Scott stated that he is in the bait business. He.requested permission
to probe electrically for worms in the parks. He said that he would do this
at a time when it would not interfere with the public or with our maintenance
people. Following some discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Gellet and
seconded by Councilman Nordquist to refer this matter to the Park Board, Park
Director and Police Department for recommendations and action. Motion carried.
HEARING: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #427, #428 and #429
City Planner, Joe Wallis, showed dlides and photographs of the proposed zoning
for the Everett Trust & Savings and Vicinity Annexation. Mr: Wallis displayed
the Zoning Map, County Zoning Map and the Comprehensive Plan. He indicated that
there is very little difference between our zoning and the county. The
resolutions referred to above our recommendations to change the zoning in that
area to comply with City of Edmonds Zoning. Hearing was then opened. Ward
Phillips asked if the changes in zoning fell on a property line, and'Mr. Wallis
assured him that this had been carefully looked into. No one else wished to
speak, so the hearing was declared closed. Councilman Nelson moved, seconded
by Councilman Winters to pass Ordinance #1695, amending the Official Zoning Map,
by adopting the zoning classification for certain property newly annexed, to
be zoned Neighborhood Business (BN). Motion carried. Councilman Nelson moved,
seconded by Councilman Winters to pass Ordinance #1696, amending the Official
• Zoning Map, by adopting the zoning classification for certain newly annexed
property, to be zoned Multi -Family Residential, Low Density (RML). Motion carried.
Councilman Nelson then moved, again seconded by Councilman Winters to pass
Ordinance #1697, amending the Official Zoning Map; by adopting the zoning
classification for certain property newly annexed, to be zoned Single -Family
Residential 8,000 square feet (RS-8). Motion carried.
HEARING: ON ADOPTION OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 4397, REGARDING AMENITIES
DESIGN BOARD PROCEDURES AND CRITERIA.
City Planner, Joe Wallis, commented that the Design Board had met last night and
that he was very pleased at how the Board is functioning so far. Councilman
Gellert said that he had reviewed the proposed ordinance and that it was acceptable
to him. Mr. LaTourell said that he and the Board would concur. The hearing
was opened. Mr. Paul Roy thought this was an ordinance to control design and
was not in favor of it. Jay Starr thought'the review process would delay many
projects and increase costs. Mr. McConnachie remarked that he'belie've's'in more
individual design, rather than controlling design. Jim Mueller stated that he
would like•to speak for the ordinance as he thinks people appreciate what Edmonds
was and is, and that they have a right to have a voice in what happens'to Edmonds
now. Jim Martin commented that he did not believe in design control. Mr. Morri-S
Bay said that he was concerned about how long the review procedure would take.
Following more comments from the audience, the hearing was closed.
Acmotion was made by Councilman Gellert and seconded by Councilwoman Shippen
to pass Ordinance'#1698, adopting procedures, criteria and requiring review by
the Amenities Design Board of any building, structure or any other improvement
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in the City of Edmonds, excepting single family residential dwellings as a pre-
requisite to the issuance of a Building Permit and creating a new chapter 12.20
in the Edmonds City Code in modification of Planning Commission•Resolution #397.
More discussion followed. A roll call vote resulted in Welling, Gellert, Shippen
and Anderson voting "yes"; and Nelson, Nordquist and Winters voting "no". 'The
motion, therefore,carried.
QUESTION OF RELIEF TO BOAT LOFT, INC. AND DEWEY LEYDA REGARDING BUILDING MORATORIUM
Bill Karr, owner of Boat Loft, Inc., stated that he has a steel storage building
on the ground ready to be put up and that he would like permission from the council
to proceed on the basis of plans that have already been approved by the Building
Department. Planner Wallis showed slides of the existing structure on the
Boat Loft property. The,proposed structure is to be the same and is compatible
with what is already there. A motion*was made by Councilman Winters and seconded
by Councilman Nelson to allow Boat Loft, Inc. to go ahead with their permit
without.any more delary. Motion carried,. 4y
Dewey Leyda displayed photographs of his building to members of the council and
explained what he intended' to do. A motion was made by Councilman Nelson and
seconded by Councilman Nordquist to accept the re -design of Dewey Leyda "and
exempt him from the moratorium contingent upon his meeting the Building Department
requirements. Motion carried.
A gentleman representing the Turkey House, which is to .be constructed on Highway 99
adjacent to'Doces, stated that he had submitted plans to the City of Edmonds
some four months ago and they had been approved. His major concern at the moment
is a sign for the business. The sign and its design, etc. was discussed at length.
Councilman Winters moved, seconded by Councilman Anderson to•grant relief to the
Turkey.House.,from the moratorium. Following more -discussion, the motion carried:
Councilman Winters made a motion, seconded by Councilman Nelson to allow Paul
Roy to come before council at the next meeting to seek relief from the moratorium.
Motion carried. Councilman Gellert voted "no".
PROPOSED SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
Attorney John Wallace stated that it is mandatory that before this ordinance
is brought for final passage that it be sent down to be reviewed by the State
Planning and Community Affairs Agency at least 30 days prior to the final
adoption. Councilman Anderson then made a motion to submit to the State the
proposed Subdivision Ordinance, incorporating the changes as mentioned in
the memo from the Planning Department dated January 25, 1974. Councilman
Gellert said that he would abstain from voting on this item, as he has just
returned from a trip and has not read the material. Following a discussion
regarding tree cutting restrictions, the motion was voted upon and carried.
PROPOSED SIDEWALK ORDINANCE
There was considerable discussion regarding noxious weeds; and the imposition of
a jail term for failure to correct a violation under this ordinance within 45
days after notification of same. Ward Phillips thought that Item #4 under
Section 7.20.080 should be stricken. He thought that it would be unfair to
require a property owner to bear the full cost of reconstructing a sidewelk
after twenty years. Dave Larson felt that property owners are entitled to
replacement of sidewalks, if.this is necessary, with a substantial percentage
participation by the City. Following further discussion, a motion was made
by Councilman Gellert and seconded by Councilman Nordquist to pass Ordinance
41698 with the deletion of the reference to a jail term in Section 7.20:100.
The motion failed following a roll call vote, which resulted in Welling, Shippen,
Anderson and Winters voting "no" and the others voting in the affirmative. A
motion was then made by Councilman Nelson and seconded by Councilman Welling
to refer the proposed Sidewalk'Ordinance back -to the City Engineer to revise
areas concerning noxious weeds, the jail term, etc. Motion carried.
CONSIDERATION OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR INVESTIGATION OF FEASIBILITY OF
JOINT ANIMAL CONTROL AND ANIMAL SHELTER FACILITIES.
Police Chief, Marlo Foster reported on this item and recommended that the
City enter into this agreement. Following some discussion, Attorney Wallace
recommended that a stipulation be made as to the amount of money to be
contributed by the city. A motion was made by Councilman Nelson to enter into
an agreement for investigation of feasibility of joint animal control and animal
shelter facilities with 'Edmonds as a participant in it to the extent of 12
per capita. Conncilman Gellert seconded. A woman representing PAWS suggested
that someone from an organization such as PAWS be permitted to sit in on the
meetings concerning animal control and shelter facilities. Councilwoman
Shippen agreed that this would be a good idea. The motion was then voted
upon and carried.
FIRST."TREADING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO DOG LICENSE ORDINANCE
First reading was had on a proposed ordinance amending Section 4 of Ordinance
#1663 and Section 5.04.060 of the Edmonds City Code relating to requirements
of licenses for dogs.
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R/W USE PERMIT FOR SOMERSET
Assistant City Engineer, Richard Allen, stated that the developer of the plat
has made an application for a sign that would read "Somerset" (announcing the
plat) and landscaping. This area is within the right-of-way, however the existing
paving is to the east side of the right-of-way, which leaves a large area that
would not be maintained. He said they see no -problem in issuing a street use
permit as it is a temporary permit,•and if any of the street improvements were
done this work would have to be re -located. There is a homeowners association
in this locality that can arrange for the maintenance of this area. Councilman,
Gellert moved, seconded by Councilman Nordquist.to refer this matter to the
Amenities Design Board. The motion carried following a roll call vote, with
Councilman Anderson and Winters voting against.
hNiTER3M REPORT, BY BUILDSNG iDEPT. ON. NQ1T,$ PROBLEM +&_ PARKING REQUI�R3EMEFJT� FOR 5`AIL SIN
Building -Official, Harry-Whitcutt
9:reported that.the:Sail-In Tavern is ins violation
with regard to .their parking requirements. Toeeowners have been -asked -to submit
a revised site plan to the Building Department for-their.review prior to. February
10.
With regard to the noise problem at the convenience store,, the city has hired a
noise consultant -and he has begun.tests. A. -report -will be forthcoming within
the next week or ten days. Mr. Whitcutt reported further that the Building
Department will be bringing this matter to the Planning Commission this month"
for cons idtrat• on of rev191 ons to our .erdi°nance with regard to noi;s-e; -and the
separation between RS . and. B-'N property.
With regard to the parking requirements for the Sail -In Tavern, Mr. Whitcutt
stated that the parking should consist of 11 stalls. The permit was issued
with a parking. requirement of 9 stalls. He said the city was in error on the
number of stalls required. The city had omitted the requirement for a stall
for the residents on the same property; and also did not require the 10 stalls
for the size of the building. Deputy City Attorney, John -Wallace said that the
procedure now is to advise the owner that he is deficient, and the city can
require conformance.
AUTHORIZATION FOR CALL FOR BIDS ON OFFICE FURNITURE
Jack F. Cooper', Purchasing Agent, passed out material to the council members
with suggested dates for advertising and bid opening for the Mayor's office
furniture. Included was,a description of the intended use of the spaces in
the administrative suite, which was provided as an aid in the submittal of
furnishing proposals. No action was taken.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION ADOPTING COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE
A motion was made by Councilman Nelson and seconded by Councilman Nordquist
to pass Resolution #292 adopting rules of procedure for conduct of council
meetings., Motion carried.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION AMENDING COMPREHENSIVE TRAIL SYSTEM
A motion was made by Councilwoman Shippen and seconded by Councilman Nordquist
to pass Resolution 4293, amending Resolution No. 260, passed on May 2., 1972,
establishing additional bicycle routes. Motion carried, Routes were discussed.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION ADOPTING BICYCLE PATH STANDARDS
A motion was made by -Councilman Nelson and seconded by Councilman Nordquist to
pass Resolution 4294, adopting bicycle path standards as guidelines for future
construction of said pathways within the City of Edmonds."Motion carried.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
Council acknowledged receipt of'a Claim for Damages from Mrs. Stanton McLaughlin
in the amount of $23.74, and referred this to the City Clerk for processing. .
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned
at 11:15 P.M.
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ROLL CALL
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Ha ve H. Harrison, Mayor
Regular work meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
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