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P-6-66, Preliminary condominium plat, Trygve Fiksdal - Request for extension of time.
(196th St. S.W. and Maplewood Road)
Mr. Logan said that this condominium apartment building came to the City for processing
as a plat because this procedure had been used by the City in past years. Actually,
there is no state statute or City ordinance requiring review by the Planning Commission.
He had checked with two Coutny and four City planning offices, and not one agency required
Commission approval of condominiums. Therefore, the question of granting a time extension
was academic, but probably the record should be kept straight and the file continued to
its normal conclusion. fie recommended an extension of one year.
Mr. Fiksdal!s architect was present to represent him, and said the only reason the request
was made was because this is more or less a regular wituation with FHA.
It was then moved by Mr. Dailey, seconded by Mr. Brooks, that a one-year extension be
allowed on preliminary plat File No. P-6-66. Motion carried,
P-9-66, Preliminary Plat of "Mount Baker Sea Vue Estates", Lyle Nichols - Request for
extension of time (Talbot Park)
Mr. Logan explained that this plat was submitted several months before the zoning was
-changed from RS-12 to RS-20 in Talbot Park. The City has installed a storm drainage line
and the developer has granted easements for this facility. A lawsuit had developed
because the change in zoning made the proposed lots substandard in size. Mr. Murphy
explained that as a result of the court action, the developers were enjoined from develop-
ing until the hearing, which delayed the development for a year. A letter had been
received from the developer requesting a time extension of one year, and this letter was
read aloud and made a part of the file. Mr. Murphy recommended six months extension.
Mr. Logan said the original restriction required that some of the lots tie to the pro-
posed sewer line while the rest would be served by septic tanks. However, the entire
area will soon have sewer facilities. Mr. Middleton added that there was a second resti.,:-
tion relating to the storm sewer, which has now been installed.
Val Rupeiks, representing Mr. Anderson, part owner of the land, requested a one-year
extension because of the requirement for connection to sewers.
Mr. Hodgson said he had viewed the site and could see no improvements, and was disappointed
that more had not been done. However, when reasoned out, he said, because of the sewer
.requirement he would not object to the time extension. Mr. Brooks said in the interest
of more orderly development, he would move to approve a time extension of one year on the
preliminary plat of "Mount Baker Sea Vue Estates". The motion was seconded by Mr. Hodgson.
Mr. Gustayson questioned the access to the property to the west and Mr. Middleton said
Mr. Feltcher's property has access from two other points. On question, the motion
carried. Mr. Gustayson said he felt the Planning Commission should be especially concerned
with roads in the north end.
Subdivisions.
S-61-68, Kenneth A. Barry - 2-lot on Melody Lane (cont'd from 9/18/68)
Mr. Logan said that in 1963 a four -lot subdivision (S-41-63) was approved with a 16'
easement with a right angle turn to the south and west of this property. It was his hope
that Mr. Barry would be willing to work out a mutual easement agreement with the property
owner to the west to improve access. Mr. Middleton said he had not yet had any contact
with the applicant. Mr. Logan said the lots are standard with a 5' dedication required on
Melody Lane. If there is no chance of getting an improved access easement, then he would
recommend approval as proposed, with a 90-day time limit on the required dedication. Mrs.
Shippen had viewed the property and saw little problem. She recommended approval. It was
then moved by Mr. Dickson to approve Subdivision S-61-68, finding that it makes appro-
priate provision for public dedication and improvements and that the public use and interest
will be served by its approval, and that the same be approved subject to the right-of-way
dedication requirement being met within 90 days. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brooks.
Mr. Middleton said they would still work on the assumption that they can work out an
improved easement agreement with the property owner to the west. After discussion, it was
moved by Mr. Peterson, seconded by Mr. Dickson, that the previous motion be amended to
allow for the realignment of lots in case the previous request for improved easement is
accomplished. Motion carried.