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19751110 City Council Minutes348 MOTION: MOTION: appropriation into the Municipal Arts Fund for the purposes enumerated in Section 1 of this Ordinance." The second sentence in Section 4 would then be stricken. He said that the re- draft.should specifically include Public Works projeots.with which people will comerphysically in -contact, such as park development, library, etc. He commented that he did not want the pour - over clause. Ed Aliverti-asked if.the Commission woulld know a do-Ilar figure. Councilman Clement said that there would be a line item.in the budget. This would be for the general fund. Council- man Clement moved, seconded by Councilman Anderson to re -draft the ordinance. Motion carried. REPORT ON BIDS FOR SEAVIEW'PARK TENNIS COURTS (BIDS OPENED OCTOBER 31) Written bid reports had been presented to Mayor and Council. Rod Garretson, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated that he was requesting authorization to re -bid as the bids had come in $10,000 over the estimated cost. There was some discussion, with the City Engineer advising that the construction time should be left open so that the. City could take advantage of the best possible weather conditions. Mr. Garretson indicated that the specifications would be re -written. Councilman Gellert moved, seconded by Councilman Anderson to give authorization to go out for bid on the latest specifications, but leave the actual construction time open and do not construct until the City Engineer says it is advisable. Motion carried. PRESENTATION OF PUD - 5TH AVENUE.UNDERGROUNDING AGREEMENT Copies of the proposed agreement had been presented to Mayor.and Council, Some discussion followed, but it was decided that the matter should be further discussed with the P.U.D. and the City Engineer MOTION: requested that the matter be continued. Councilman Gellert moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bruns to continue this matter until the 18th of November and that the attorney provide an ordinance that satisfies the P,U.D. and the City. Motion carried. Councilman Gellert suggested that the portion regarding ornamental lighting be omitted. PRESENTATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #479 - PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO BUILDING HEIGHT DEFINITI City Planner., Joe Wallis, reported on this item and said that this is an amendment to the zoning code and the basis was excessive variance requests. He said that the planning Commission heard this on the 24th of September.and recommended that the building rectangle method be used. Mr. Wallis projected. slides on the screen and explained to the method to the council. Roger Hertrich, 1020 Puget Drive, said that he did not see any reason to change from the old method. The Building Official, Harry Whitcutt, placed two sketches on the bulletin board which indicated the two forms of determining the building height and explained each. Further comments were made by Robert Kette and Jim Mueller. MOTION: Councilman Gellert then moved, seconded by Councilman Anderson to.continue this item to the 18th of November. Motion carried. PRESENTATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION #480 - REVIEW OF ALLOWABLE BUILDING HEIGHTS IN VARIOUS ZONES This item was presented by the City Planner, who commented that he had no specific recommendation. MOTION: There was general discussion. Councilman Gellert moved, seconded by Councilman Clement that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up an ordinance and that a public hearing be held on November 18th to hear the following proposed ordinance: That the allowable building heights in all RS zones be reduced to 25' measured at the mid -point of a ditched roof, except that the maximum height above the mid -point of the pitched roof may not exceed the 25' maximum yb more than an additional 5'. MOTION: Motion carried. Following some further discussion, Councilman Gellert.then moved that the hearings on Planning Commission Resolution #479 and #480 both be heard on the 25th of November indtead of the 18th and that Resolution #480 be heard ahead of #479; this will be together with proposed ordinances. Motion carried after a second by Anderson. SECOND READING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE DECREASING SPEED LIMIT ON OLYMPIC VIEW DRIVE TO PERRINVILLE MOTION: Councilwoman Shippen moved., seconded by Councilwoman Bruns to pass Ordinance #1800. Motion carried. • There bei.ng no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:35. P.M. IRENE VARNEY MORAN, C' y Clerk November 10, 1975 ROLL CALL H. H.H RRI.SON, May r The regular work meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Harve Harrison in the Council Chambers at the Edmonds Civic Center with all counoil members present, except Welling, Anderson and Gellert. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1 Minutes of the meeting of the 4th of November had been posted, maildd and distributed.. Council- woman Bruns said that she had reviewed the remarks in the minutes concerning the letter received from the Edmonds Employees Association. She wished to add that the council 'expressed concern that all the facets of the Affirmative Action Plan would be care of in a timely manner. The minutes were then approved. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Councilman Clement made reference to a letter from Merle Steinman concerning the road and one from some neighbors. The City Engineer said that the City Attorney had written a letter to Mr. Steinman • 349 requesting compliance with the City Ordinances. Mr. Larson said that he and the City Planner, Joe Wallis, had a meeting with Mr. Steinman last week at the site and it was indicated at that time also that Mr. Steinman should comply with -.the ordinance. Mr. Larson said that today Mr. Steinman brought in an application for his work in the right-of-way and this will be reviewed. Mr. Larson said that the Building Official, subsequent to that meeting, wrote a letter to Mr. Steinman telling him that he would need an invasion of Right -of -.Way -Permit and that he would also need a Grading Permit. Councilman Clement then mentioned a memorandum from Councilman Gellert wherein it was ;suggested that the newly elected council members be invited to the budget discussions. Mayor Harrison stated that they have all been invited to attend. Mayor Harrison said that Harry Sherman has suggested that the council select a representative to serve on the Public Transportation Board. He said there.are three members from Snohomish County, one from�Mountlake Terrace, one from:Brier, one from Marysville -and one from Edmonds, including Woodway. Councilman Clement has been representing the City and the Mayor asked him if he would MOTION: be willing to continue and Mr. Clement replied in the affirmative. Councilwoman Bruns moved, se- conded by Councilwoman Shippen to support Councilman Clement's continued service on the Public Transportation Board. Motion carried. Councilman Clement noted that at the meeting held on the•6th of November, the Public Transportation Conference moved from being a conference to being a Transportation Authority. He said that it is now in existence and that i.t is the first one in the State to be set up on a sub -regional basis. He said the next step will be a series of fact finding and route proposals, and application for $55,000 in planning funds has already been prepared and will be -submitted. - Councilman Nordquist noted that preliminary budgets are available in the -City Clerk's Office. DISCUSSION ON REVISION OF CODE, SECTION 6.3 REQUIRING ELECTRICAL AND TELEPHONE SERVICES IN CONNECTION • WITH THE MAJOR REPAIR AND REMODELING TO•GO UNDERGOUND. • I� _J 1 Leif Larson, City Engineer, said that this item is based upon his memorandum of August 21 wherein he requested that consideration be given to modifying the underground code to require undergrounding during major rehabilitation or repairs. Mr. Larson said that it is his suggestion that this would be for repairs or rehabilitation exceeding 50%.of the value of the existing structure. Councilman MOTION: Nordquist moved seconded by Councilwoman Shippen that we instruct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to revise Sec. 6.30 of the code to comply with the current Uniform Building Code. DISCUSSION ON COMPREHENSIVE POLICY PLAN City Planner, Joe Wallis, said that there would be presentations from members of each division of the Plan and that there would be opportunities for questions and comments. Mary .Lou Block gave a brief history dealing with the work to compile the Policy Plan and the survey that was sent out in connection therewith. She said that the report was in four major sections; human resources, en- vironment, transportation and .land use. Owen Stanley reported on the Human Resources Section (Housing Portion) and said that their research indicated that 12% of the total downtown residents are senior citizens. He said there are 59 applications on file for rent subsidy relief. The committee generally recommended that more low income housing be established in locations convenient for shopping, etc., as many senior residents do not own automobiles. The committee also recommended participation in a minor home repair instruction programs. Jodi O'Brien commented that the economic environment in Edmonds seems to be sedentary. She said that Edmonds is actively pursuing equal employment opportunities; and she said that the Committee would encourage City continuance of the EEA and CETA Employment Programs. Mrs. O'Brien then reviewed the Health Care portion of the report and on to the Cultural Facilities. The committee encouraged investigation of the feasibility of using the Edmonds Junior -High as a community facility. Mrs. O'Brien noted that the educational facilities in the City are -adequate and do allow for some growth. In discussing social services she said that there is a need within the City to provide temporary care for children under 16 years of age. Councilman Nordquist mentioned that on page 8 of the document under "Implementation" all listed agencies should be removed, except to list Snohomish County Health District and Northwest Washington Heal:th Systems Agencies. There was some comment on the 30-50 visits by a public health nurse. The Mayor wondered if this was monthly and Councilman Nordquist said that he would check with the Health District. Elizabeth Sears reviewed the environmental portion of the document; Dennis Derickson went, over the land use; Marie King reviewed the recreation and open space sections and Herb Chaudiere commented that the Public should be educated to use public transportation and that the committee said they would encourage the use of rail transportation. Following some further comments, the City Planner suggested setting a date for hearing and adoption of the document, copies of whice are available MOTION: in the City Offices. Councilman Nordquist moved, seconded by Councilman Clement to set this matter for hearing and adoption on the 16th of December. Motion carried. DISCUSSION ON STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA The Assistant City Planner, Noelle Charleson, presented copies of a letter being forwarded to the Council on Environmental Policy. It was noted that the Planning Department had reviewed the drafts of the proposed SEPA guidelines and found that they were so confusing, detailed and complicated that it would make implementation extremely difficult. There was a suggestion that local governments be consulted in revising the guidelines. Council expressed a vote of confidence. There being no further business to come before council, the meeting adjourned. A�l J :�" Z�� . IRENE VARNEY MORAN, QfTY CLERK 35.0 November 18, 1975 Rnl I CAI I 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 at the Edmonds Civic Center with all council members being present except Clement. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the meeting of the IOth of November had been posted, mailed and distributed and with no omissions nor corrections, they were approved as written. COUNCIL PARTICIPATION Mayor Harrison said that he had several appointments to make this evening. He ­first asked for re- appointment of Larry Naugh.ten to the Planning Commission in Position No. 4. Mr. Naughten has been MOTION: serving since 1973. COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN BRUNS TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF LARRY NAUGHTEN TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION IN POSITION #4. MOTION CARRIED. Tom Carns has recently resigned from the Planning Commission as he was just elected to a position on the City Council. The Mayor said that he would like to appoint Valena Walker to the position which was held by Mr. Carns. Mrs. Walker is from the Ballinger Area, as -is Mr. Carns. She has lived in the city for six years and is employed by General Telephone Company. The Mayor pointed out that this is Position #3 and expires on October 9, 1980. The Council briefly ,,i.nterviewed Mrs. Walker. COUNCILMAN MOTION: ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST TO CONFIRM THE AP:POINT,MENT„OF,.VALENA WALKER TO REPLACE TOM CARNS ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Harrison noted that he has received a resignation from Lee Drake who has been serving on the • Board of Adjustment. The Mayor.asked for confirmation of the appointment of Al Bailey to serve in Position #3 on the Board. -The term expires at the end of next year. Mr. Bailey is a retired manufac- turer's representative in the auto parts business, and lives at 825 Sprague Street. He also was a recent candidate for -Port Commissioner. The Council also briefly interviewed Mr. Bailey, and following MOTION: this a MOTION WAS -MADE BY COUNCILMAN WELLING AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO CONFIRM THE APPOINT- MENT OF AL BAILEY TO POSITION #3-ON THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Harrison said that there are two positions open on the Park Board and that he would like to offer one name at this time. Position #2, now being held by Paul Weaver and Position #3 held by Margaret Lerfald are the positons that will be open. The Mayor asked for confirmation for Margaret Johnston to serve in Positon 7#3 which will expire in September 1981. Mrs. Johnston lives on Hgih Street and is the wife of Tom Johnston, the Director of the -Edmonds Fire Department Home Safety Program. Following her interview MOTION: by the Council, COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT FOR CONFIRMATION OF MARGARET JOHNSTON TO SERVE IN POSITION #3 ON THE EDMONDS PARK BOARD. -MOTION CARRIED. The Mayor said that a vacancy was left on the Fair Housing Commission when Valena Walker left and that he would like to appoint Lilly Boot to that position. Mrs. Boot was a recent candidate for the legis- lature. Councilman Welling asked if the staff ever considers appointments to vacancies of persons already MOTION: - serving on a Board or Commission. The Mayor said many such appointments occur. COUNCILMAN GELLERT MADE A MOTION TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF LILLY BOOT TO THE FAIR HOUSING COMMISSION. COUNCILWOMAN BRUNS SECONDED AND THE MOTION WAS CARRIED. Councilman Nordquist asked that in the future names of prospective appointees be submitted to Council, so that interviews can be done prior to the Council meeting. The Mayor said,that this would be done. Councilwoman Shippen said that the Municipal Street Tree Plan has now gone through all channels, and the MOTION: committee would like to -place this on the Council Agenda. COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUN- CILWOIIAN BRUNS THAT A HEARING ON THE MUNICIPAL STREET TREE PLAN BE SET FOR DECEMBER 16TH.• MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Harrison noted that -he -had placed in the council packets a proposed questionnaire on the possible development of the University property as a golf course. It was suggested that this be sent out in the utility billings so that we can get a response from the citizens as to their feelings in this regard. He then read the suggested questions. Councilwoman Shippen suggested asking if the respondent had walked over the property. Councilman Nordquist suggested that the questionnaire indicate the ownership of the property, as he felt many people may not be aware of this. Councilman Gellert said that he would like some indication of where the respondent lives. City Planner, Joe Wallis, said that the cards can be color coded as was done in a previous survey. It was pointed out that this is on the agenda next week. It was suggested that the Golf Course Committee get a copy of the proposed questionnaire. Councilman Nordquist noted that Councilman Welling would, be leaving the Council soon and thanked him for his service:to the city. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Owen Stanley said that he would like to amplify on his report of last week regarding the need for low income housing. He said that 8.5% of the total population in Edmonds are senior citizens, and that 15.4% reside in the downtown area. Ike also said that a minimum of 120 new units are needed. Mr. Stanley sai that during the last week bids have gone out for the construction of low income housing. (Bids::went out from HUD). He -said that he had ta.l.ked to George Sherwin with the County Planning Department and he said that eight appl-icati.ons have been received for low income housing and only one from Edmonds. Mayor Harrison said that he has word from the City Planner: that we have had a number of inquiries about making bids and that they feel that there is some question about the economic; --feasibility of developing in the city because of the cost.of land, etc. The Mayor said that the city has redently liberalized the parking requirements for housing,for the elderly and there will be a proposal to the C'ity-..Council to liberalize the density as well. Joe Wallis said that there is a time limit and that a contract rezone might possibly be the most expeditious way to go about it. The bids have -to be back in by January 1st. There has to be some contingency proposal back in with the bids and he would like to,.communicate that the city would entertain that tyep proposal. During discussion Councilman Gellert asked the Attorney if a con- • tract rezone would have to go before the Planning Commission :first and then come back to the Council. The Attorney said this is so. Councilman Gellert said that fast action such as this would not be possible under an initiative and referendum process. Councilwoman Shippen said that the Housing and Community Development Board has representatives from.�.all the cities and the three commissioners that are partici- pating in the distribution of HUD grants, and Edmonds is one of those. She said that although legally the County Commissioners can distribute those funds in any way they wish, they have agreed to do it on the basis of the Policy Board recommendations. She said if Edmonds wants more money for housing, we are going to have to start thinking about our priorities for next year. 1 MOTION: 1 The P1ayor noted that there were several students in the audience and welcomed them to the meeting. A lady with_the students said that she would like to introduce her Campfire Group - Junior High Discovery and said they are studying citizenship. M & 0 AGREEMENT FOR FISHING PIER, Rod Garretson, Director of Parks and Recreation, said that he was requesting council approval of a main- tenance•and operation agreement with the Port of Edmonds that is acceptable to the State Fisheries Depart- ment. He mentioned a letter which had been forwarded to the council dated .October 17th that spelled out some of the proposed agreements and some of the other understandings between the three agencies. Mr. Garretson introduced Ray Buckley and Rich Costello from the State -Department of Fisheries. Mr. Buckl:ey presented an engineering study prepared by Reid, Middleton and Associates. It was pointed out that this is a 16' wide and 422' long fishing pier seaward of the north breakwater. Mr. Costello said that they have received from the State Legislature an appropriation of $450,000•to build such a'pier. It Was re- ceived on the basis that it would be operated -and maintained by local government in this area, either the Port or the City. He said that they do not have an agreement with the city at the present time, ex- cept a resolution passed-some\ti'me ago which supported the concept. Mr. Costello said,%that they had just received the engineer.vdU `report this morning and had just scanned it, but did concur with the design. He said further that in the midst of the preparation of the engineering report, they met with the Port Comm- ission and reviewed the basics of the design with them. Mr. Costello passed out a resolution passed by the Port which approves of the design, speaks to operation and the provision of parking and also speaks to acceptance on the part of the State Department of Fisheries. of the obligation to pursue funding to undertake major repairs, demolition or reconstruction of the structure should it be needed. The Department would also have to make arrangements for the placement of the structure in the harbor. He said they fell confident that they can make these arrangements at little or -no -cost. Mr. Costello said that application for IAC funds would have to•be made by June 1st for consideration at a September meeting. There was general discussion, mainly with respect to arrangement for parking. Mr. Garretson was asked to contact the Railroad and he said that this would be done tomorrow. COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON THAT WE INSTRUCT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE A RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON THE 25TH OF NOVEMBER FOR ACCEPTANCE OF DESIGN OF. PROPOSED FISHING PIER IN EDMONDS; AND ANOTHER FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION AGREEMENT BASED ON THE PARK AND RECREATION DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR PURCHASE OF 1976 CHLORINE REQUIREMENTS - JOINT BID WITH LYNNWOOD AND ALDERWOOD WATER DISTRICT. Herb Gilbo, Director of Public Works, reported on this item and reviewed the requirements and the bidding MOTION : procedure. He requested a bid opening date of December 9th. COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUN- CILWOMAN BRUNS TO GIVE AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR -BIDS ON THE CHLORINE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CITY OF EDMONDS FOR,THE CALENDAR YEAR 1976. MOTION CARRIED. REPORT ON TRAFFIC SITUATIONS IN AND NEAR SCHOOLS IN CITY OF EDMONDS Senior P61ice Officer Kenneth Estes and Assistant Engineer for Traffic Studies, Bill Nims, reported to the council'on this item. Slides showing various school crossings were shown and problems connected there- with explained. A folder of photographs was also circulated to the Mayor and Council and a written report indicating the areas studies, a summary and list of recommendations. Mr. Nims and Officer Estes recom- ment'installation of overhead "School Crossing" signs with flashing yellow lights and related equipment. In some cases it was also recommended that the shoulder be graded; that a gravel surface be placed along with drainage where needed. Councilwoman Shippen mentioned the situation at Five Corners. The City Engineer, Leif Larson, said that there have been no accidents there as most drivers are inclined to be pretty cautious because it is so complex. It was suggested that an adult crossing guard could be used for this intersection. There followed some discussion on funding of improvements. Les Hanvey, the School Safety Coordinator for the P.T.S.A. said that they have been doing a study on this subject also and asked MOTION: if they could discuss this further at a later date. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO PLACE THIS ITEM ON THE AGENDA FOR THE 23RD OF DECEMBER FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION AND REPORTS. MOTION CARRIED. PRESENTATION OF P.U.D. - 5TH AVENUE UNDERGROUNDING AGREEMENT The City Engineer noted that he had written a memorandum requesting that this matter be continued as they are still working on it. He said he hoped to get the draft back to the council -in a couple of weeks. Councilman Gellert asked what progress is being made with General Telephone. Attorney John Wallace said MOTION: that they are in the process of drafting and filing of suit. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO SET THIS MATTER FOR DISCUSSION ON THE 23RD OF DECEMBER. MOTION CARRIED. AMENDMENT TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO REMOVE PARK DESIGNATION FROM SHELL CREEK VALLEY City Planner, Joe Wallis, reviewed the action taken to date on -this matter. Mr. Wallis projected a map of the area on the screen with the designated section outlined. -It-showed the*area that is designated proposed park on the Comprehensive Map and that portion that is marked open space on the Shell Park PRD. Mr. Wallis pointed out that Shell Valley has been disignated in the Comprehensive Policy Plan as a pri- ority area in the acquisition of open spaces. Mayor Harrison asked if there would be any- particular harm done in leaving this on the Comprehensive Plan. Councilman Gellert said that.perhaps the -part that has already been committed to development should be removed -and leave the rest of it in an undertermined MOTION: state. COUNCILMAN WELLING MOVED TO INSTRUCT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE TO DELETE FROM THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN THOSE PORTIONS OF THE SHELL VALLEY PRD WHICH ARE NOT DEDICATED TO OTEN SPACE IN THEIR PRO AND DESIGNATE IT AS SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Wallis asked the council what their position would be if he is again approached with a proposal similar to that offered by Dave • Larson: •The council indicated that they would take it under consideration.' (Councilman Gellert seconded the above motion.) 352 • PROPOSED ORDINANCE RE/COUNCIL SALARIES MOTION: COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN AN DERSON TO PASS ORDINANCE #1801. MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEN WELLING AND GELLERT VOTING AGAINST. PROPOSED ORDINANCE RE/ARTS COMMISSION MOTION: The proposed ordinance was discussed briefly. COUNCILMAN GELLERT THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WELLING THAT IN SECTION 3 (1), THAT THE 1% SHALL BE INCLUDED UNLESS SPECIFICALLY .EXCLUDED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT THE TIME OF THE ACCEPTANCE OF BID. MOTION CARRIED. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6.30.060 OF THE CITY CODE Leif Larson, City Engineer, presented this matter at the last council work meeting and at that time the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance. This then was the first reading. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES Council acknowledged receipt of a Claim for Damages from Robert and Margaret Bolz. to the City Clerk for processing. There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 P.M. i . H. HARRISON, Mayor November 25, 1975 OATH OF OFFICE FOR TOM CARNS This was referred Edmonds Municipal Court Judge Richard Thorpe administered the oath of office to newly elected Councilman Tom Carns. Councilman Carns then assumed his seat at the council table and received congratulations from Mayor Harrison and fellow council members. RETIREMENT OF COUNCILMAN WELLING Mayor Harrison presented some mementoes to Councilman Welling. One was the name plate used at the council table and a plaque commemorating his service on the Edmonds City Council. ROLL CALL The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was then called to order by Mayor Harve Harrison with all council members present. APPROVAL OF MI14UTES Minues of the meeting of November 18th had been posted, mailed and distributed and with no omissiohs nor corrections, they were approved as written. CORRESPONDENCE • The Deputy City Clerk, Eleanor Quealey, read a letter which had been received from Jack McRae, 8519 Maple Lane, Edmonds, expressing interest in the annexation of a portion of Snohomish County bounded on the south by the County Line, on the west by Woodway and on the north and east by • Edmonds.. He requested information on such things as tax comparisons and what type of support the City would give in this effort. The council seemed generally receptive to the proposal, and the City Engineer indicated that his department could prepare maps, legal and petition. Council asked staff to respond to Mr. McRae's letter giving him whatever information he requested. HEARING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE REDUCING ALLOWABLE BUIDLING HEIGHT IN RS ZONES HEARING: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUIDING HEIGHT DEFINITION Councilman Gellert asked that items 7 and 8 on the agenda be heard concurrently. Assistant City Planner, Noelle Charleson, reviewed the items under consideration, and explained the method for measuring the buil'.ding height as in the proposed ordinance which was before the Mayor and Council. Miss Charleson said that the Planning Commission did not recommend that we lower the height limits in single family zones, and that the council on November 4th recommended that we do lower the height limit from 30'; in all single family zones to 25' except where there is a pitched roof - the mid -point of the pitched roof cannot exceed more than 5' above the 25'. Miss Charleson said that the problem of flat roofs should be addressed as they would have problems administrating that. $he then made reference to a handout she had presented to the council which showed a mansard roof 'Which is pitched, but is basically a flat roof. She said this situation should also be taken into consideration. She also wondered how a jagged -type roofline would be measured. The Assistant Plann said that they would like to go back and have the staff review this and perhaps set some sort of angle definition. She said they would like to come back in two weeks. The Building Official also said the staff could use some more time to resolve these problems. Councilman. Gellert asked that the staff provide the council with their proposal at least a week ahead of time so that it can be reviewed before the meeting. Mayor Harrison then opened the hearing to the public for comment on either of the above subjects.