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courts, lighting of the football/soccer field, rest, room construction, upgrading and lighting of baseball
field, upgrading of bleachers (covered) and contingency construction funds, fora total of $160,000.
Rod noted that IAC prefers improvement of existing facilities, and the funding amounts to 75% IAC, 25%
city. IAC also states that the city must have the money before making application, but Rod said he
felt the IAC would accept approval from council, with the cash not needed until 1977. He noted that the
program would cost the city an estimated $45,000, and he would ask council if they would agree to the basic
concept. The minutes of the Park Board show a motion recommending this project. Rod advised that the
application must be submitted by May 1. The item of the Boy's Club repair and upgrading was debated by
council. Rod added that a proposed bond issue for park improvement, which will be given to council for
consideration, could provide monies for this, if passed.
MOTTON�:: The re"wat',somd- further„discussion'; .and'-'A"MOTI:ON"-V4AS THEN")MADE�_.BY.''COONCILMAN'.CARNS, :SECONDED'.BY'1
COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST TO AUTHORIZE DIRECTOR GARRETSON TO PROCEED WITH THE PRELIMINARY WORK ON
THIS IAC APPLICATION AND SUBMIT IT TO COUNCIL ON APRIL 27. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION:
OLYMPIC VIEW ANNEXATION POLICY CONSIDERATIONS
M.A.A. Ron Whaley submitted to council a report containing a summary of statistical information
of the Olympic View area, giving comparative data, predicted financial flow, and impact on the
City of Edmonds of providing services to the area, if annexed. The information had been author-
ized by council to be provided by the city staff for the benefit of both proponents and opponents
to supply them with factual and accurate data.
Councilman Carns told council that he had attended a couple of the anti. -annexation meetings held
by people in that area, and he personally felt any attempt at annexation would not survive.
M.A.A.Whaley introduced Mr. Jack McRae, leading proponent for annexation, who had originally
requested this information. It was.council'.s opinion that the city should not be placed in
the position of encouraging annexation, but should give the gathered information to Mr. McRae
and let him proceed from this point. Mr. Whaley said the proponents would like the council to
provide the answer as to whether or not the city would provide comparable services to this
area, if annexed. There was discussion, and IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN HERB, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN CARNS TO CONTINUE THIS DISCUSSION AT THE APRIL 13 COUNCIL MEETING, AND THE MOTION
CARRIED.
There was no further business, and the meeting was adjourned'at 8:45 P.M.
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April 6, 1976
ROLL CALL
ROB ERT:'A':..'.ANDERSON;, Mayor ProTem
Regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tem
Robert A. Anderson in the Council"Chambers of the Edmonds Civic Center. Councilmen Gould,
Gellert, Carns and Herb answered roll call, and Councilmen Clement and Nordquist arrived'shortly
thereafter.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the work meeting of March 30 had been posted, mailed and distributed, and with no
omissions nor corrections, they were approved as printed.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Carns brought to council attention page 3-2 in the City Code, which refers to a council- •
man -at -large elected for a two year term. He noted that this is no longer true under the Code City
MOTION:" designation, and.therefore COUNCILMAN CARNS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO INSTRUCT THE
CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 1..1.2.010, 0.20, 030, AND ANY OTHER REFER-
ENCE TO A SINGLE COUNCILMAN -AT -LARGE POSITION, WHICH CHANGED WHEN EDMONDS WENT FROM A THIRD CLASS
MOTION: CITY TO A CODE CITY. A MOTION TO AMEND THEN WAS MADE BY.000NCILMAN GELLERT AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL' -
MAN CARNS TO INSTRUCT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO SCAN THE CODE TO ELIMINATE ANY OTHER AREAS NOT IN CONFOR-
MANCE , AND NOT TO EXCEED A 2 HOUR PERIOD FOR THISPROJECT. VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT CARRIED, AND THE
MOTION AS AMENDED ALSO CARRIED, WITH COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST ABSTAINING BECAUSE HE WAS NOT PRESENT IN
TIME TO HEAR THE BEGINNING OF THE PRESENTATION.
Councilman Gould reported that he had represented Edmonds city CrAvernment at a meeting in Everett
where they were informed about the new cancer care center at Providence Hospital. He said it was
a very good presentation,and the construction for the facility would be about $560,000. One of
their important pieces of equipment would be a linear accelerator.
At council request, Ron Whaley at this point reported on the CETA funding. He said he had attend-
ed a Manpower Consortium meeting in Seattle today and although there are several. factors in the
mill; nothing would be known for sure until the 14th. He noted that Senator Magnuson may attach
an emergency appropriation to carry the funding to the end of the fiscal year; that there was
some possibility of some funding from October 1 to September 30, 1977 contained in one measure;
and that what is happening in the political.field in Wash.ngton,D.C. in the next couple of weeks
-will determine what the outcome will be in regard to CETA. If none of these proposals come to pass,
the present funds will carry the City of Edmonds CETA employees to the end of May. Mr. Whaley
advised that there was a meeting scheduled for this Thursday at 4 P.M. with the -.City of Edmonds
CETA employees. He added that if there was no CETA funding forthcoming, it would be quite an
impact on -.the City of Edmonds.
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Nordquist felt that the property owners in that area who had been in favor of the tree cutting;
etc., should pay for the project as they had stated at the time. M:A.A. Ron Whaley answered
that there seemed to be a difference of opinion with the citizens as to just what the committment
MOTION: was. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MADE A MOTION'TtO SET THIS ITEM FOR HEARING ON APRIL 27. Councilman
Gellert suggested that maybe the Staff could resolve the problem in a week or so. THE MOTION TO
SET FOR HEARING ON THE 27TH DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST THEN MOVED, SECONDED
MOTION: BY COUNCILMAN GOULD TO INSTRUCT THE MAYOR'S ADMINISTRATIVE_ ASSISTANT TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM IN
TWO WEEKS, AND THE MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Nordquist acknowledged receipt of the memo from M.A.A. Whaley reminding the committee
of the meeting on the 7th in regard to exempt positions.
Councilman Herb commented on the inadequate notices of hearings, and felt that the Staff should
check to see how much publicity could be given to these, as well as publishing in other papers in
MOTION: addition to our legal Tribune Review requirements. IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN HERB, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN CARNS TO HAVE THE CITY PLANNER CHECK TO SEE HOW MUCH IT WOULD COST TO PUBLICH AGENDAS
IN THE NEWSPAPERS SUCH AS THE WESTERN SUN OR SEATTLE PAPERS, AND ANY OTHER ALTERNATIVE INVESTIGATION
FOR THIS PURPOSE. THE MOTION CARRIED. Council was advised that the City Council agendas had been
on Cable Television for approximately 9 months.
Councilman Herb.memtioned the seminar being held for three days in June in Olympia, and he felt
that a although the cost of attending was expensive at $200, it would be worthwhile for someone
from the council or city staff to attend and report back. It was decided to discuss at next week's
council meeting the possibility of sending a representative to this June 9-11 seminar.
MOTION: M.A.A. Ron Whaley asked for a date for hearing on approval of Brookacres PRD, and A MOTION WAS MADE
BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO SET THIS AGENDA ITEM FOR APRIL 27. MOTION
CARRIED.
M.A.A. Whaley read a letter from Edlyn Soccer Club. asking to be placed on the April 20 council
agenda in order to discuss the Park and Recreation policy regarding the Edmonds Junior High field
MOTION: facility. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST TO PLACE THIS
ITEM ON THE APRIL 20 COUNCIL AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION: In response to a request from Staff, IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
CARNS THAT THE REPORT ON THE APRIL 13 AGENDA FROM ENGINEER ON STUDY OF WATER -SEWER RATES AND
FUTURE FUNDING OF WATER -SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND BE MOVED TO MAY 11 MEETING AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
:A.meno was read from Herb Gilbo, announcing that an article written by Jack Mitchell and Ken Kukuk
appeared in a recent Water & Sewage Works publication.
Council was advised to let Judie know by April 16 who would be attending the dinner meeting of -the --
Association of Snohomish Council Cities and Towns on April 22 at the Moose Lodge in Maryville.
Councilman Gould said he planned to attend.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
A gentleman in the audience told council that he was representative for the people in the Esperance
area who were opposed to annexation, and he asked if he could present a petition with approximately
1000 signatures at the meeting when this would again be discussed. He was advised that the petition
could be presented at any time, and that he should file it with the City Clerk.
HEARING: P.C. RESOLUTION 499 - RECOMMENDING REZONE, BODINE'S ADDITION
Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution 499, recommending rezone'from RS-6 to RML,
Lot 1, Bodine's Addition. City Planner Joe Wallis explained that this was a contract rezone in the
Paradise Lane area, and he gave a brief history of the requests submitted in the past from this area.
He also projected on the screen a drawing of the comprehensive plan and proposed rezone; showed the
• zoning map of the surrounding area; and then projected slides taken in the,vicini.ty of the request.
He noted that the number of allowed building units was 17 under the RMH designation, and the platter
proposes 13. The site plan proposal was shown, and after.reading the highlights of the agreement
and covenants, signed by R. M. and Beverly Baltzell, the City Planner recommended the contract
rezone as presented. It was noted that there seemed to be some question as to applicant and owner
of this.property, and the Attorney advised that this would be unquestionably resolved before any-
thing is signed by the city. Phil Sawers, architect for the applicant, told council that there
would actually,be a lesser lot coverage than the original proposed. There would be a height of 25
to 30 feet at the peak of the roof, with 12 units placed.in 3 living stories. He pointed out the
plans for parking'on the site plan, and this would be in the existing RS zone. Hearing was then
opened.
Mayor Pro Tem Anderson stated that the hearing would be in three segments: (1) Those people who
wished to speak in favor; (2) those opposed; and (3) anyone with additional comments to add. No
one wished to speak in favor at this time.
Warren LaFon, 546 Paradise Lane, questioned the removal of the multiple designation from the area
on the comprehensive plan, and City Planner Wallis answered that he was not aware of removal from
the plan, and it was apparently taken off when the street went through the area, but the platter
was talking about fewer units than the present zoning allows. Attorney Wallace explained the loss
of the grandfather rights on the property, and that they were faced with a situation now where
they cannot use the RS-6 area for parking. Bud Wheat, 545 Paradise Lane, said he was curious as
to how the building would eventually be, and Edward Miller, 549 Paradise Lane, said he could not
see having this number of additional cars in the area with no sidewalks and so many children. Mr.
LeFon had a question on the low water pressure and what impact this would have on it. City
Engineer Larson said this was the first indication he had that there was low water pressure in
this area,and he would look into it. The building should have no effect. No one else wished to
comment, and the hearing was closed.
Councilman Carns said he would support the rezone, especially since they planned to go from 17 to
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MOTION: 12 units. Following some council discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED
BY COUNCILMAN GOULD TO INSTRUCT THE ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE TO INCORPORATE THE CON-
TRACT REZONE: THAT THE APPLICANT PREPARE A SKETCH FOR A 10 FT. SETBACK FROM SR 104; THAT A MAX-
IMUM NUMBER OF 12 UNITS BE ALLOWED AND THE BUILDING NOT BE EXTENDED INTO THE RS-6 ZONE; THAT THE
APPLICANT ALSO PREPARE A SKETCH AND AMEND THE AGREEMENT AND COVENANTS TO AGREE WTIH THE CHANGES
AS PRESENTED AND TO BE INCLUDED WITH THE PREPARED ORDINANCE; WITH LAND SCREENING PLANS FOR THE
PARKING LOTS AND SHOWING ELEVATIONS FOR THE TOPS OF THE BUILDINGS. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCIL-
MAN NORDQUIST VOTING AGAINST.
HEARING: P.C. RESOLUTION 502 - TO PERMIT AUCTIONS IN BC WITH CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS
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Hearing was held on Planning Commission Resolution 502, recommending approval of a proposed
amendment to the zoning ordinance to permit auctions in BC zone with certain restrictions.
Councilman Carns noted that according to the code, a councilman may reveal a potential con-
flict of interest, and if any councilman wishes to have him then step down, he would. He
stated that he may or may not engage in auctions at Old Milltown in -the future. Councilman
Clement said he thought Councilman Carns could participate in the discussion, but if his vote
was a deciding factor, he should abstain from voting. After a brief discussion on the subject,
Councilman Carns did step down from the council table and did not participate nor vote.
City Planner Joe Wallis gave a brief report on the Planning Commission proposal, and read from
the Exhibit "A". He recommended the amendment. Hearing was opened.
No one in the audience wished to comment on this, and the hearing was declared closed. There
followed council discussion, including wording of the section under Exhibit "A", and questions
on the conditional use permit required. COUNCILMAN CLEMENT THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
NORDQUIST TO INSTRUCT THE ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE CONSISTENT WITH PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 502, WITH THE INSERTION OF THE WORD "BUSINESSES" AFTER THE WORD "AUCTION(S)" AND THE
WORD "AND" INSERTED AFTER "LIVESTOCK AUCTION" UNDER EXHIBIT "A AND A THIRD CRITERIA OF TIME BE
ALLOWED. COUNCILMAN GOULD MOVED TO AMEND, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, TO INCLUDE A STIPULA-
TION THAT NO AUCTION BE HELD AFTER THE HOUR OF 10 P.M. There followed discussion on locations
of auctions, time they might be held, and various reasons why they might be regulated as to time.
A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS THEN TAKEN ON THE AMENDMENT, WITH COUNCILMEN GOULD AND NORDQUIST VOTING IN
FAVOR; ALL OTHER COUNCILMEN AGAINST; CARNS ABSTAINING FROM VOTING,AND THE AMENDMENT FAILED TO
CARRY. VOTE WAS THEN TAKEN ON THE ORIGINAL MOTION, AND THIS CARRIED, WITH COUNCILMAN CARNS NOT
VOTING.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR PLAN CHECK AND PLUMBING FEES
Building Official Harry Whitcutt reported that at council request, this had been referred to the
Board of Appeals for review and recommendation. He then presented the proposal and recommended
,paissage .of.-. the ordinance. incorporating the revisions.
There was discussion:-centering.,on :the lack of people in the audience who might be interested in
these fee changes, and following this, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN CLEMENT TO POSTPONE THIS ITEM TO APRIL 27 FOR HEARING ON PLAN CHECK AND PLUMBING FEES
ORDINANCE AND PUBLISH, AS WELL AS SEE THAT INTERESTED PARITES ARE NOTIFIED. MOTION CARRIED.
CONSIDERATION OF PARK IMPROVEMENT G.O. BOND ISSUE - PRESENTATION
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Recreation Director Rod Garretson reported that the Park Board wished to ask council if they might
be authorized to proceed with a plan to find specitically what the citizens of Edmonds want in
regard to park improvements. This would be directed towards consideration of a park improvement
G.O. bond issue. They would suggest a series of neighborhood meetings to hear from the residents
their views on park improvements, neighborhood parks, and a possible bond issue. They would then
report the findings to council, on whether or not the citizens might support a bond issue. With
council approval, they would then put together a' bond issue program and again take this to a •
second series of neighborhood meetings to present to the people the cost and areas that would be
involved. Herb White, member of the Park Board, told council the money involved might amount to
$750,000, or two separate issues of $350,000 for park improvements and $4000,000 for Yost Park
pool cover. Some of this would get IAC matching monies.
The proposal tonight, Rod told coouncil, was to get approval and authorization to proceed as noted.
MOTION: There was some discussion on the means of contacting the people. IT WAS THEN MOVED BY COUNCILMAN
HERB, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS THAT COUNCIL APPROVE .THE PARK BOARD PLAN TO SURVEY THE PUBLIC ON
A PROPOSED BOND ISSUE FOR PARK IMPROVEMENTS, AND THE MOTION CARRIED.
Since Director Garretson had assured council that the survey would begin immediately if authorized,
MOTION: COUNCILMAN CLEMENT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS THAT A REPORT ON THE STATUS OF THE PROPOSED
PARK BOND ISSUE BE GIVEN ON MAY 25 BY DIRECTOR GARRETSON.
APPROVAL PRELIMINARY PLAT - WESTMONT VIEW
City Planner Wallis gave a report on this plat with the aid of a projected site plan and slides of
area. This is a 10 lot subdivision in the northend of Edmonds, north of 164th S.W. and west of
Meadowdal'e Road.
Wes Johnson, applicant, spoke about the grading, storm and sanitary sewers in the area, and said
at the time of the original plat, there was preliminary approval on the second. However, the
time limit had now expired and it was being resubmitted. Engineer Leif Larson advised council
that Lots 3,4, and 5 would require pumping to connect to the sewer system. Councilman Nordquist
was concerned with the pumping, but was assured by the Engineer that this was allowable in this
type of situation.
MOTION: Following some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HERB TO
APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WESTMONT VIEW #2, AND THE MOTION CARRIED.
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'At this point, Councilman Herb noted that there seemed to be several people in the audience
MOTION: interested in*the proposed PRD ordinance further down on the agenda, and he THEREFORE MADE A
MOTION'THAT COUNCIL TAKE THE PRD AGENDA=I,TEM NEXT, OUT OF ORDER. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A
SECOND.
APPROVAL PRELIMINARY PLAT - OLIN'S ADDITION
City Planner Wallis projected drawings of the area zoning map, proposed plat, and showed slides
of the property and surrounding area. This is a 5 lot subdivision between 80th AVe. W. and Olympic
View Drive at 181st Place S.W.
MOTION: City Engineer Leif Larson recommended approval. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MADE A MOTION, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN CARNS TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF OLIN'S ADDITION. Robert Olin, platter,
commented on the access roads. There followed council discussion, and Mayor Pro Tem Anderson asked
if there was anyone in the audience who wished to comment on this plat. No one wished to speak
against it. THE MOTION AND SECOND WERE, HOWEVER, WITHDRAWN. There followed some further
MOTION: discussion by council on the road system. COUNCILMAN GELLERT THEN MADE A MOTION, SECONED BY
COUNCILMAN CARNS THAT THE PLAT OF OLIN'S ADDITION BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED, WITH THE EXCEPTION
THAT THE PAVED SURFACE OF THE STREET BE HELD TO THE 20':FT. MINIMUM STANDARDS, MOTION CARRIED.
REPORT ON BIDS - IOTH AND MAPLE PROPERTY SALE
City Engineer Leif Larson reported that bids had been opened by the City Clerk on April 1, 1976
at 2:00 P.M. for the salve of the property at the southwest corner of loth and Maple. Two bids
had been received. Glenn Granger bid $9,150 on Lot "A", $8,450 on Lot "B", $8,450 on Lot "C",
and $8,450 on Lot "D". Michael L. Shelly bid on Lot "A" only, $8,525.
Engineer Larson stated that the minimum bid established by council was $8,000 per lot. Although
• only two bids were received, there had been many inquireies from several advertisements placed
in many papers in the area. He recommended award for all four lots be made to Glenn Granger,
the high bidder.
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LOTS TO GLENN GRANGER, HIGH BIDDER, FOR A TOTAL SUM OF $34,500. MOTION CARRIED.
PROPOSED PRD ORDINANCE
City Planner Joe Wallis briefed council on the proposed ordinance, noting that a survey had been
taken of the citizens, wherein approximately 76% of the answers received answered in the affirm-
ative for open space in the city. He stated that the PRD had been widely advertised in the past,
and there had been a series of meetings; it had appeared on the Planing Commission agenda about 9
times, and this was the third scheduling before council. He advised that this PRD would adapt
dwelling units to the site, and there would be no increase in'density.- It would in fact-a-Ylow a
slight decrease from the present ordinance, because the streets are not counted under the new
ordinance. He recommended approval.
Mayor Pro Tem Anderson brought to council attention the two letters that had been received in
regard to this tiem; and that were included in the council packets. He then opened the hearing,
with the suggestion that council hear those in favor first; then those against; and lastly any
additional comments that had not previously been made.
Ken Matson, 216 Pine, said he commended the Planning Dept. on the proposed ordinance to deal with
land problems before the problems ar:iise.. E.l.izabeth Sears said she was a biologist and teacher,
and she thought this would be good use of environmentally sensitive sites. Another gentleman
in favor said this would allow design to fit the lot, subject to review by the city. John
Soderlind, Renton, stated he favored the PRD, as it gives the opportunity to build and save trees
and other aesthetic areas. He commented that he was not a developer, but a Boeing supervisor.
Bob Caspers, 9th Avenue, was in favor. He felt it would eliminate grid development and it also
permits planning to suit an area.
Douglas Jackson, 84th P1. W., stated that he was professor of geography, and he felt the PRD.
concept applied to large tracts of land, but that it now was to be applied to small lots where
it does no make good sense. He felt it was a good concept where needed to preserve -large tracts.
Roger Hertr.ich, 1020 Puget Drive, stated that he thought the PRD is a good idea, but allowing
townhouses and duplexes in RS zones is still multiple dwellings=in single aones. He said he
was against a wall of buildings such as those constructed near Five Corners, where clustering
of units is of benefit only to the builder. George R. Jones, 86th P1. W., was concerned that
the so-called common areas would become junkyards if not kept up; that if use of the 20% space
is to leave a ravine, it might become a dumping ground. Ann Saling, who had written a letter
to council in objection to objection to the proposed PRD ordinance, said the present 5 acres
ordinance is already on the boods and seems sufficient. She said she couldn't see having to
consider the needs of the developer. Speculators purchased lots that were essentially unbuild-
able in the hopes of a new PRD such as the one proposed, for smaller areas. A. W. Freed, 7th
Ave. S., who also wrote a letter to council in opposition, stated that all citizens wanted to
preserve as many natural areas as possible, but the PRD as now drafted was for the benefit of a
limited group of people.
There was no one else who wished to add comments, and the hearing was closed.
Councilman Gellert -said he was concerned with "common" land under the PRD. Councilman Herb
stated that he would delete the portion on the Amenities Design Board in the PRD prodecure.
Councilman Clement said that there were three things that seemed to be identified by the speakers
tonight, that the ordinance either accomplishes or does not accomplish: (1) to preserve or not
preserve open space; and the question is what is significant open space; (2) to preserve or not
to preserve natural or historic features, and what are significant natural or historic features;
and (3) whether or not duplex housing is less desireable or -less valuable to the community
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than single detached houses. Councilman Gellert again voiced his concern on common areas and
proper maintenance of these. Councilman Carns said one major .concern was that i:t would allow
undevelopable lots of be built upon and a cluster of theree, for example, would then leave un-
buildable areas such as a ravine for the open space, and he suggested that council not allow
any PRO of less than one acre. Councilman Gould said he would favor larger than one acre
minimum size; maybe four acres to start, and then consider a lesser area. Councilman Clement
.commented on how differently some plats might have been developed under the PRO concept, and
stated that the price mechanism by itself is going to force certain areas; that developers are
not going to give away the land.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN HERB THEN MADE A MOTION THAT THE PRD ORDINANCE AS DRAFTED BE ADOPTED, WITH THE
EXCEPTION THAT THE AMENITIES DESIGN BOARD PROCEDURE BE DELETED. THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A
SECOND.
MOTION: Following this, IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT, SECONED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS THAT THE ATTORNEY
BE INSTRUCTED TO REDRAFT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES: THAT UNDER THE
GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS, A MINIMUM PROVISION MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF A SUBDIVISION IN THE
ZONE BE APPLIED: THAT A PRD CANNOT BE APPLIED IN A SHORT SUBDIVISION SITUATION: THAT IN SECTION
.1.2.1.4.063 (4), THAT IT BE SPECIFIED THAT 20% OF THE NET DEVELOPABLE LAND BE OPEN SPACE AND IN
THE SAME SUBSECTION, 7 (a) BE DELETED: AND THAT THE ATTORNEY FIND AN APPROPRIATE DICTION TO
ENUNCIATE THE CITY'S POWER TO EITHER REVIEW OR REQUIRE SUFFICIENT MAINTENANCE OF COMMON SPACE.
COUNCILMAN GOULD THEN MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION, TO STATE THAT THE PROPOSED CHANGES BE MODIFIED
TO STRIKE THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE, AND THE PRD ONLY APPLY TO LOT SIZES OF 3 ACRES OR LARGER. THERE
WAS NO SECOND TO THIS AMENDMENT, AND THE ORIGINAL MOTION THEN CARRIED.
PROPOSED LEASEHOLD ORDINANCE
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The proposed leasehold ordinance, which the attorney had presented at the March 23 council meeting,
would impose a leasehold excise tax from and after January 1, 1976, pursuant to Chapter 61, Laws of •
1975-76 Second Extraordinary session, Laws of the State of Washington. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL-
MAN HERB THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE #1833 BE PASSED, AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR PRO TEM TO SIGN THE AGREE-
MENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. MOTION CARRIED.
PREPAYMENT ORDINANCE - LID 193
MOTION:. The prepayment ordinance for LID 193 was presented by the Attorney, and IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMAN
GELLERT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE #1834 BE PASSED, CASH PREPAYMENT PERIOD
EXPIRATION FOR LID 193, AND THE MOTION CARRIED.
There was no further business on the council agenda, and the.meeting was adjourned at 11:25 P.M.
IR E VARNEY MORAN4 City Clerk H. H. HARRISON, Mayor
April 13, 1976
ROLL CALL
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Harve
Harrison in the Council Chambers of the Edmonds. Civic Center, with all councilmen present except
Anderson, who was attending a seminar in Oregon.
APPROVAL -OF MINUTES
Minutes of teh regular meeting of April 6 had been posted, mailed and distributed, and Councilman
Gellert commented that at the bottom of page 1, Councilman Nordquist's motion should have the word •
"attempt' inserted before 'to resolve the problem in 2 weeks'. Minutes were then approved as
amended.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Councilman Gellert inquired as to what legally do tree cutting restrictions on a plat mean? It
was noted that there was no "legal" meaning as such; that the city has had a policy to retrict
cutting of trees by the developer, and try to reach an agreement as to which trees can be saved,
which will be topped or limbed, etc. This is designed to prevent scalping of lots by the builder,
which makes building the homes easier. However, this tree cutting restriction is only until such
time as the property is sold.
Councilman Clement asked M.A.A. Whaley about the present status of the CETA employees. Mr. Whaley
reported that tomorrow, April 14, at 10:30 A.M. the outcome will be known.
Councilman Gould advised council that at the March 30 work meeting, Councilman Carns had been
selected to serve on the committee of elected officials of the ciW es involved under Public Law
92-500, the plan for secondary sewer treatment, and that since that time he and Councilman Carns had
discussed this, and were in agreement that since Councilman Gould had a great deal of interest in
this, he would like to volunteer to serve. Councilman Carns therefore will be replaced by Council-
man Gould.
Mayor Harrison reported that the Civil Service Commission had brought to his attention that they
would like to appoint their own secretary. The work load has become too heavy for a full time
city employee to -devote this much time to Civil Service duties. The Mayor stated that he felt it
was to the city's advantage to let the Commission appoint its own secretary, and it would mean
appropriationg about $1500 for the balance -of the year to fund this -and cover other expenses. A
secretary would be paid $4.50 per hour, with no fringe benefits. A MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCIL-
MAN GOULD THAT AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1500 BE TRANSFERRED FROM THE CONTINGENCY FUND TO THE CIVIL
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