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12-10-13 Parks, Planning, PW Committee MinutesPublic Works, Parks and Planning Committee Meeting December 10, 2013 Elected Officials Present: Council Member Kristiana Johnson Council Member Lora Petso Staff Present: Phil Williams, Public Works Director Rob English, City Engineer Carrie Hite, Parks, Rec. & Cultural Services Director Rob Chave, Acting Development Services Director The committee convened at 7:30 p.m. A. Docket of Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment and proposed re -zone for Unocal lower yard. Council President Petso introduced the discussion by indicating that this was an outgrowth of an SMP meeting on shoreline environments. She indicated Councilmember Bloom had an interest in potentially asking for a comprehensive plan and zoning review for the UNOCAL lower yard, and followed up with questions on the relationship between the SMP and zoning, etc. Mr. Chave indicated that SMP setbacks and/or buffers act as an overlay on any existing zoning, and there was not an immediate need to change either the plan designation or zoning of the lower yard, since SMP regulations would ultimately control. The Council could consider a plan amendment or rezone initiative at any time, and was not bound by the end -of -year deadline that normally applied. It was generally agreed to continue the discussion in January, when Stephen Clifton could be present to assist in the discussion. Public commentors: Kjris Lund (representing UNOCAL) and Timothy Smith (Director of Terminal Engineering, WSDOT) noted their interest in being provided advanced notice of and an opportunity to comment on any potential city actions involving the property. ACTION: Schedule for continued discussion at the January 2014 Committee Meeting B. Authorization for Mayor to sign professional services agreements with KPG for the 15th St. SW Walkway, 236th St. SW Walkway, and 238th St. SW Walkway projects. Mr. English reviewed the scope of work, location and funding source for each project. Each project will have a separate agreement with the goal of advertising one or more projects in the same contract documents. Staff is working with the consultant on the final fee and scope and may have one or more contracts ready for Council approval at the December 17th meeting. ACTION: The agreement(s) will either be placed on the December 171h agenda or a future agenda for discussion. C. Authorization for Mayor to approve acceptance and recording of a Storm Drainage Easement Transfer and Access Easement Grant Agreement for 1142 Vista Place. Mr. English described the location of the existing storm drainage pipe and channel on 1142 Vista Place and adjacent properties. He also identified the existing City storm drainage easements in the area and why access was needed on 1142 Vista Place. Public Works, Parks and Planning Committee Minutes December 10, 2013 Page 2 Public comment: Mr. Todd Brown spoke in favor of Item C, to approve the transfer and acceptance of the storm drainage easement. ACTION: Moved to consent agenda for approval. D. Authorization for Mayor to approve acceptance and recording of an Asset Transfer Agreement for 645 9t" Avenue North. Mr. English outlined staff's recommendation to transfer a sewer pipeline and easement that will serve 645 9t" Ave and 818 Aloha St. ACTION: Moved to January Public Works, Parks and Planning Committee for further discussion. E. Authorization for Mayor to approve acceptance and recording of a Sanitary Sewer Easement Release and Grant Agreement for 620 Sunset Ave. Mr. English referenced the previous sewer easement that was approved by the City Council in 2012, which allowed the possibility of constructing a building structure within the City's existing sewer easement. The building improvements were not constructed and staff's recommendation is to approve a new easement that removes the allowance for a building structure. ACTION: Moved to consent agenda for approval. F. Report on final construction costs for the 224t" St. Waterline Relocation Project and acceptance of project. Mr. English described the completed improvements and reviewed the final construction cost. ACTION: Moved to consent agenda for approval. G. Public Comments The meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm.