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Margaret Lerfald of 8034 185th S.W. said that Seaview Park is L-shaped, with
the parking area far from the ballfield so it is not used. She asked if the
proposed parking restriction would be just on the street or if it would
include. the off-street parking. Mr. Herzberg said there is off-street parking
for 11 cars near the ballfield and that would still be available. No one else
wished to speak at this time, and the public hearing was closed. Councilman
Carns noted that it already was illegal to park in driveways so he did not see
the sense in passing another ordinance if that one was not enforced. Councilman
Gould noted that there are some residences on the north side of 184th St. which
would be impacted if parking were allowed in front of their homes, but they may
want some parking there sometimes. He suggested that if more parking were needed
for the ballfield perhaps it could be created on the park property. The public
portion of the hearing was reopened for additional testimony. Peter Vanthorndyke
of 8133 184th St. S.W. said he had called the police on numerous occasions when
his driveway had been partially blocked and they had responded but indicated they
could do nothing about the situation. He said this situation had existed for
a number of years. He provided photographs to illustrate the problem, and he
noted that there is abundant parking available in the park but over at the tennis
court area. Donna Ernst of 702 7th Ave. S. asked whether parking could be
restricted to all but the residents there. She was advised this question had
arisen in regard to other areas and it had been determined that it was not feasible.
Vern Weber said he lived next to the park and he would like to see parking stopped
completely. He said he had waited while as many as five cars turned on his lawn
and parked to go to play ball. He said there never are cars in the parking lot
and most of the property owners in the area provide enough parking on their own
properties for their needs. Margaret Lerfald of 8034 185th S.W. said she and about
four other neighbors live on a deadend street that was developed to -'minimum width
and she felt if parking were prohibited on 184th the cars would park on their
narrow street. She was sympathetic to the residents who wanted the parking
restriction but asked that if i•t were effected that the City do something to keep
her street from being the impacted one: The public portion of the hearing was
MOTION: closed again. COUNCILMAN NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HERB, TO ADOPT
ORDINANCE 2028 PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF 184TH ST. S.W. FROM BOTH.
AVE. W. TO ANDOVER. MOTION CARRIED, WITH COUNCIL MEMBERS CARNS AND ALLEN:VOTING NO.
Councilman Gould commented that people should be encouraged to park by the tennis
courts. The Staff will investigate the situation discussed by Mrs. Lerfald.
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Assistant City Planner Mary Lou Block said this site was proposed for PRD develop-
ment because of some steep slopes and large trees. The site was layed out so only
2 of the 31 trees on the site will have'to be removed. The -units are clustered
around a private road. The 20' wide private road .is bounded by a sidewalk on the
i east side which shifts to the west as it goes farther into the property. Impervious
surface will be less than it would be if the site were developed in a standard
development. There is a stream on the site, actually a drainage swale, which will
be riprapped to direct it along the walkway. It will be bridged, not culverted,
and will enter and leave the property where it currently does. Mrs. Block showed
slides of the site which illustrated the dense vegetation. She said a traditional
single family development would be the alternative but parts of the site have
507 slopes which would only be suitable for specially engineered homes unless there
was heavy grading. She felt the PRO development was much better suited for this
site as there would be considerable retention of natural vegetation. This site
is in an environmentally sensitive area, and Mrs. Block indicated this type of
development should not have a significant negative environmental impact, and a
negative declaration had been made. She recommended that the proposal be approved
with the changes suggested by the City Staff and agreed to by the applicant, namely,
relocation of one unit and the road. She said it was the Staff's opinion that this
is the best type of development for a site such as this as it preserves the natural
features, is compatible with the surrounding uses, and it should provide for a
high quality living environment for future purchasers. The public portion of the
i hearing was opened.
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