10-09-12 PPW Committee MinutesParks, Planning and Public Works Committee Meeting
October 9, 2012
Elected Officials Present:
Council Member Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, Chair
Council Member Lora Petso
The committee convened at 6:00p.m.
Staff Present:
Rob English, City Engineer
Phil Williams, Public Works Director
Stephen Clifton, Community Services and
Economic Development Director
Rob Chave, Acting Development Services Director
A. Discussion regarding design guidelines, height limits, and coverage requirements for
buildings along Edmonds Way.
The committee discussed current development in the Edmonds Way corridor, notably the relatively
recent zoning for BC-EW and RM-EW. It was noted that these zones resulted from privately
sponsored code and zoning changes, and have been applied in only a couple of locations. They do
have some very unique aspects that vary from other city zones. Committee members also discussed
their impressions of buildings in various locations in the corridor.
B. Quarterly Public Works Project Report
Mr. English highlighted the projects that were in construction or nearing completion during the
third quarter of 2012.
ACTION: Moved to Consent Agenda for information.
C. Report on final construction costs for North Talbot Drainage Improvement Project and
acceptance of project.
Mr. English informed the Committee of the final construction cost and that the project was
complete and ready for City Council acceptance.
ACTION: Moved to Consent Agenda for approval.
D. Authorization for Mayor to sign Supplement No. 1 with Perteet for overlay and raised
median on the 228t" St. SW Corridor Improvement Project
Mr. English reviewed the scope of work and fee for Supplement No. 1. A large percentage of the
extra services are needed to design the pavement overlay on 228t" St. from 80t" Ave W to 1,000
feet east of 72nd Ave W and on 761" Ave W from 2281" St. SW to SR99.
ACTION: Moved to Consent Agenda for approval.
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E. Accept a stormwater pipe and associated appurtenances installed by a resident at 23005-
108th Ave W and an associated easement.
Mr. Williams discussed the easement and conveyance of stormwater facilities to the City on the
property located at 23005 108th Ave W.
ACTION: Moved to Consent Agenda for approval.
F. Stormwater Billing Exemption Reconsideration.
Mr. Williams outlined the reasons why the stormwater fee exemption should be revoked for the
property at 24017 104th Ave W. He also let the committee know that staff will work to develop a
policy for granting fee waivers based on clearly defined criteria.
ACTION: Moved to Consent Agenda for approval.
G. Authorization for Mayor to sign Supplement #4 with David Evans & Associates for
additional utility work on Five Corners Roundabout.
Mr. English explained that the professional services in Supplement #4 are needed to coordinate
the conversion of overhead utilities to underground within the Five Corners Roundabout project.
ACTION: Moved to Consent Agenda for approval.
H. Lake Ballinger/McAleer Creek Watershed Forum Update
Mr. Williams reviewed the recent progress made by the Forum in the third quarter of 2012 and
he informed the committee that design work is underway to replace the McAleer Creek Culverts.
The culvert replacement project is anticipated to begin in 2013.
ACTION: Recommend Staff presentation to the City Council.
F. Public Comments
Mr. Rubenkonig spoke on the building design standards for Edmonds Way.
Mr. Hertrich expressed his concerns about future traffic volumes on Edmonds Way and the need
to have a pavement survey of City streets.
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.