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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLUA66-303 (2) ` RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 1Office of City Clerk August; 11 , 1969 • MINUTES iGThe regular meeting of the Renton City Council was called to order by D. W. Custer, Mayor , at 8: 00 p.m. in the Council Chambers- of the Renton Municipal Building. f , The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited by the assembly . ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL: Perry, Barei , Grant , Bruce, Maxin , Edwards , Garrett, Trimm, Schellert and Morris . Absent : Delaurenti . Mayor Custer indicated the record show Mr. Shane was present although not permitted to vote . OFFICIALS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS PRESENT: D. W. Custer, Mayor, Helmie Nelson , - City Clerk, Dorothea Gossett, City Treasurer, G. M. Shellan , City Attorney, Clarence Williams , Chief of Police, Jack Wilson, City Engineer, Vic TeGantvoort, Street Commissioner, Gordon Ericksen , Planning Director, Gene Coulon , Park Director, Bernard Ruppert, Building Director, Joe Mathews, Administrative Assistant to the Mayor and Vern Church, Purchasing Director. MOVED BY GARRETT, SECONDED BY EDWARDS THAT THE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER BE EXCUSED. ,CARRIED. Councilman Perry announced Mr. Delaurenti had ca..led in reporting sick. MOVED BY PERRY, SECONDED BY SHELLERT, THAT THE MINUTES BE APPROVED AS MAILED . Council President Perry requested reading of the proposed Ordinance amending the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Maps in conjunction therewith relating to certain properties in the Renton Highlands (Hospital Property) and desig- nating properties as described as "Single Family Residence. " MOVED BY - PERRY, SECONDED BY MORRIS, THAT THE ORDINANCE BE PLACED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING. MOTION CARRIED. After second and final reading it was MOVED BY MORRIS, SECONDED BY -PERRY THAT ORDINANCE #2492 BE ADOPTED AS READ. ROLL CALL VOTE RESULTED IN ALL PRESENT VOTING AYE. THE MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed Rezone of Highlands Hospital District Property (Cont. from July 28, 1969) This being the date set , the hearing was declared open. A letter from Mr. Wi'�11iam E. Murray of the Valley General Hospital was again read requesting th°at no action be taken until further contact on the Highlands Hospital property. -Mrj Archie Graham, 408 Index Place N.E. , reiterated the wish of the people living in the area that the Hospital property in the Highlands be rezoned SR„l , which view was also expressed by Mr. Arthur E. Brockschmidt of 431 Windsor Way N.E. MOVED BY PERRY, SECONDED BY BRUCE THAT THE HEARING BE CLOSED. MOTION CARRIED. ii MOVED BY GRANT, SECONDED BY MORRIS THAT THE HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL PROPERTY BE REZONED TO SR-1 . Upon request of Councilman Shellert , Planning Director Ericksen indicated on a large map the zoning of surrounding area . A MOTION BY GRANT, SECOND BY BAREI TO CONSIDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION CARRIED AND., WAS FOLLOWED BY MOTION OF GARRETT, SECOND BY SHELLERT TO REFER THE MATTER TO THE LAW AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE FOR NECESSARY LEGISLATION. MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING: Revisions to the Proposed Sign Code (Cont . from June 9, 1969) This being the date set , the hearing was declared re-opened. Mr. Martin A . - Sangster, Public Relations Director of Foster and Kleiser, read a communica- tion addressed to the Council outlining effects of the sign code on his industry stating 65% of his present signs would be disqualified. He felt 22 of their signs on Airport Way would have to be eliminated. Councilman Maxin noted that all Councilmen should have before them the latest revision of the ordinance which was distributed July 15, to all interested parties . He fur- ther noted that under provisions of the proposed ordinance non-conforming • signs could be brought up to code,- and also explained the intent of the sign ordinance . . NOTICE / O\F PUBLIC HEARING RENTON CITY COUNCIL 0 RENTON , WASHINGTON A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE RENTON CITY COUNCIL AT ITS REGULAR MEETING IN THE RENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ON AUGUST 11, 1969 , AT 8 :00 P.M. TO CONSIDER : Proposed rezone of the following-described property: Blocks 1 , 6 and 7 of Rainier 'Acres, Renton Highlands, bounded by N. E. 4th Street, N. E. ' 5th Place, Edmonds Avenue N. E. and Index Place N. E. , and adjacent lands in the immediate vicinity. More generally known as Renton Hospital District'. No. 1 property located in the. Highlands area. 'of the City. ANY AND ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN VOICING OPINION AND/OR AN OBJECTION TO SAME ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON SAID DATE. CITY OF RENTON HELMIE W. NELSON CITY CLERK DATE OF PUBLICATION : August 1 , 1969 • .e - :.n,,` '.h .ras,, - - -• -..j.; 5 • - r • • • • -k1 ' _ ____. . Q /�� ., ,<ji i�c 6T '..q_ \_....-.. _._. ...-.... .. --... .t �y✓...�.`'f rF ...- ; �T� , is. " r i I� IpaR;.<1 Jr(.•.�,•:. ^"T"tT''^/ 1.t.., rsmmR„-mac,-P-r,-n ,.. ...., :..,...".,t.v,. �....... —_�— • y 6 a • C • � • N. ' 3 \I c� • Cr • • ., (N 7 . , . • -. • •'lr' / 'rah f.: I '] s / _. N c': • AI 0/ �1• r ( „. : • / �' / l �� c� ; ^ /t a d UNIFIED IN HELPING,' f q"` UNIFIED IN HEALING ;IjeAti'l. Xfrfid RENTON, WASHINGTON 98055 ALpine 5-3471 Comma sioners: ����,�� ��'� .4j'hlic Hospital District No.1 of King County ERNIE COLEMAN Chairman ,'• " - WM. E. MURRAY Admtnislralor 0 ` O� t. BOWEN SCARFF SecretaryWI •' _:,, CHARLES P. CURRAN �� ,s KENNETH BENNETT i���\7`�� `� M.W. LOTTO '"" 7 t,�s �►���� ,� •`'V August Z, Z969 r- .. To the Mayor and Members of the City Council Renton, Washington 98055 Gentlemen: Due to the recent actions of the City Council on the land use map and due to the fact that other circumstances have developed with the Hospital District regarding the use of the Zand, we request that you take no action regarding the Zand use ordinance, and further request that no action be taken on the pending rezone of the Highlands property until such time as we contact you regard- ing same. Sine ely, ,. . Wm. E. Murray I..x Administrator WEM:j o • 611711 dZl7 ._ L)o 1, / 4, 5 // /J�y� c COPY ORDINANCE NO. ? 4/9� AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE CITY ' S COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN AND MAPS IN CONJUNCTION THEREWITH RELATING TO CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN THE RENTON HIGHLANDS WHEREAS the Planning Commission of the City of Renton, and acting by and through its City Council , have heretofore adopted and filed a "Comprehensive Planm as evidenced by Resolution No . 1240 and Ordinance No. 2142 and as further implemented and amended by various plans, codes, reports and records , and WHEREAS sincesaich adoption the Planning Commision and the City Council have heretofore duly amended said Comprehensive Plan from time to time , and WHEREAS the City, on its own initiative, has proceeded to amend said Comprehensive Land Use Plan pertaining to the hereinbelow described property, and public hearings therefor having been duly held before the City of Renton Planning Commission on June 11 , 1969 , and before the City Council , at its regular meeting, on July 28 , 1969 , and due notice thereof having been given as provided by law, and all parties appearing in favor of or in opposition to said amendment having been duly heard at such public hearings , and WHEREAS as a result of such public hearings it is advisable and in the best public interest to amend the City' s "Comprehensive Land Use Plan" as hereinbelow set forth; NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON AS FOLLOWS : SECTION I : The aforestated findings and recitals are hereby found to be true and correct in all respects. The City of Renton' s< "Comprehensive Land Use Plan" and maps in conjunction therewith are hereby modified and amended, pursuant to the public hearings held in connection therewith as hereinabove specified, before the City Planning Commission and the City Council , pertaining - 1 to the following described property, to-wit: Blocks 1, 6 and 7 of Rainier Acres , all situated in Renton Highlands , Renton, King County , Wash- ington, bounded by NE 4th Street , NE 5th Place , Edmonds Avenue NE, and Index Place NE, and all as more particularly specified on the attached Exhibit"A" , which is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. hereby which above premises are/ designated on said Comprehensive Land Use Plan as "Single Family Residential". SECTION II : The City Engineer and the Planning Director are hereby authorized and directed to make the necessary changes on said City' s "Comprehensive Land Use Plan" and the maps in conjunction therewith to evidence the aforedescribed amendment. SECTION 'III : The City Clerk and the Planning Director are further authorized and directed to file this Ordinance, together with all exhibits and Fd denda thereto , with the King County Auditor 's office and as otherwise provided by law, and a complete copy of said documents likewise being on file with the office of the City Clerk, City of Renton. SECTION IV: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and legal publication. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this // -day c���,f�uguA, 1969 . icrct Helmie Nelson, i y? l k; APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this / ay of At,,.'L969 . Donald W. Custer , Mayor Approved as to form: AZ, Ger rd M. Shellan, City Attorney Date of Publication: AUG 15 1969 - 2 - /• � • 1 1ST/ 'y4 5 Li�a�0 Q t� f� ia�7;. ...-i'l4) �� �� 9 5 /• / r _i i Z 5 b i0 ytii. A b` 0. �A • y a I 3 f 4 - . . .. ,, , MI 6 ..tiliv./ a- �is-.VI ?) �R. ) 9 lip caa 6 1,, i, = 9 to'. I I•-• N.r•-. " - lit 4 012 . ' VP.C. 41 I 11111111c . 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Others present: Planning Director David Jensen; Assistant Planner -; Merlin Logan; City Engineer, Jack Wilson; Council- man} Don Custer; City Attorney Gerard Shellan. :,� L . 1. It was moved by Cordell , seconded by McGarrigle, . that the min- ' s . utes of June 13 be approved as written. Motion carried. HEARINGS: . 2 . Hearing resumed on the Preliminary Plat of Vuemont Terrace , con- tinued from May 23 . Mr. Jensen in review of the Plat stated ia that the hearing was continued to give the owners time to v work out with the City Engineer some of the engineering pro- blems. Other matters pertaining to zoning and development are in the hands of the Countil of the whole and are to be con- sidered at the next Council of the Whole meeting. Since there fi,Y were no further developments relative to the plat , it was moved by Felker, seconded by Trimm, that this matter be con- .} tinued until after the meeting of the Council of the Whole. i Motion carried . 3 . Chairman Denzer stated that the William reeves petition, for rezone from "G-7200" to R-2 of the property on the south side of S. E. 103rd adjacent to "I" Street , has been withdrawn by request of the owner. The Committee had inspected this prop- .4 erty and recommended denial of the rezone request. A protest •�m' petition contining 29 names of property owners has been re- ceived by the Planning Department. . = 4 . Hearing opened on the request of the Edgewater Enterprises , t; Inc. for rezone of Lots 2 , 3 , 8 & 9 , Block 7 , Rainier Acres ;j from "GS-1" to R-4 . Committee report was as follows : "-- recommends that this be held over for further study. " fa Planning Director ' s report as follows : `` "Recommend that this request be denied in that it would be a spot zone lying entirely-within a single family residen- 1 tial area. Further, the property contains approximately 2 1/2 acres , which in consideration of general planning principles ' 1 is too small an area for integrated development unrelated to -.1 its surroundings . A minimum of 5 acres with direct access on a major collector or arterial is a desirable standard for + a development such as is proposed. " ,j In reply to a question by Mr. 'Cordell , as to whether this was ''i zoned B=1 in the County, Mr. Jensen stated that the property ;a was zoned S-1 in the County. Regarding the question raised on spot zoning it was stated that there are two lots between the proposed R-4 and the B-1 zoned property south of 4th Avenue North and the property is completely surrounded by single family residentially zoned land. Mr. Felker stated that one other factor to be considered was the hospital property. He ' felt that apartments might provide a logical buffer between the hospital and single family uses , and that multiple dwell- ings might be the highest and best use for this area. Mr. Peretti ' s opinion was that Lots 2 a 9 might be considered for ', R-4. Mr. Cordell commented that he believes this area to be , suitable for apartments and that there is still a need for more construction of this kind . Mr. Jensen stated that the hospital owned property is zoned "GS-1 and should be considered as single family until -such time as the hospital is actually built . ' 5 ' . I, Mr. Denzer stated that the Committee in studying this matter h did not consider that this area is strictly residential be- cause of the proposed high school to the east and the pro- '? ; posed hospital on the west together with some B-1 zoned property on the south side of 4th Avenue North. For this reason the Committee recommended that the matter be studied further. Chairman Denzer then' asked if there were any written or oral protests. A petition signed by 60 people protesting . the rezoning was read. Mr. Roger Lewis , representing the protestors , stated that they did not feel that this is a proper use of the property, and r- that resultant congestion of. traffic , especially .on "I" Street � 1 (about 90 more cars) would be very objectionable to the resit- :`I dents in the area. In reply to a question by Mr. McGarrigle as to whether they • would object to an R-3 rather than an R-4 , protestors present stated that they would object to an R-3.. • • Chairman Denzer asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of 9' the proposed rezone. Mr. Ned Stokes, representing the appli- M , .. cants, stated that they would accept an R-3 . Mr. Ernie Cole- man, in his capacity as member of the hospital board, spoke in 1 favor of the rezone. Slides of the area were shown on the screen. During further discussion Mr. Busch stated that because of the .1 terrain the property is not necessarily suitable for single I family residential. Mr. Stokes stated that in regard to height, :4 ;i due to the slope of the 'land most of the construction would, ;' be no higher thatthe single family residences in the area. Mr. Jensen thought that if the two lots facing 4th. Avenue North ' were in the same ownership problems of ingress and egress might ,' be worked out to decrease the traffic problems. J After further discussion it was moved by Wray, seconded by. Trimm that this petition be held for 30 days for further study. - . Motion carried. ` 5-: gearing opened on the application by General Investment Comp- ,: any for rezone from R-2 to B-1 of Lots 4 , 5 , 6 , Block 44 , Renton Highlands No. 2 . The Committee report was read as ,;.i follows: 1 "Committee recommends approval from R-2 to B-1 , providing . the necessary setbacks and planting areas are provided . " Director' s report as follows : "Recommend approval. Further recommend that the Commission carefully study future limits of expansion of business north of 12th Avenue North. " 1 Chairman Denier asked if there were any written or oral object- ions to this%rezone . There being none , it was moved by Cor- ,, dell , seconded by Busch, to concur in the recommendations of the Committee and recommend to the City Council the rezone of Lots 4 , 5 , 6 , Block 44 , Renton Highlands from R-2 to B-1. Motion carried. 6 . Hearing opened on the request of Dave C Swede ' s Service,, Lots 32 , 33 , 34 , Block 21 , C. D. Hillman ' s Earlington Gardens #1 from "G" to L-1 . Committee report was read as follows : "The Committee recommends approval from "G" to L-1 , as this is the use in the adjoining areas . . It is recommended that the setback from 153rd be provided. " Director' s report was as follows: "Recommend approval provided the applicant,. is agreeable to . the acceptance of certain restrictions regulating land use as follows : i1 . T r City Council that the property as described be, rezoned to L-1 . C C On the question, Mr. Jensen asked if this waa agreeable to the applicant. Mr. Leo Lazetti , speaking for the applicant , agreed to the conditions as stated in the Director' s report . H . . The motion carried. f r-- 4 . Hearing was resumed on the Edgewater Enterprises , Inc . request '}a to rezone Lots 2 , 3 , 8 8 9 , Block 5 , Rainier Acres from GS-1 A 0 to R-4 . Mr. Peretti , chairman of the committee stated that ,- "' i the Committee knows of no new developments regarding this pro- .., I posed rezone. A letter was read from the Renton Hospital Board ;j 1 relative to the two lots , 1 C 10 of Block 7 , Rainier Acres, abutting on Cemetery Road and adjacent to the Edgewater Enter- i prises property. The Hospital Board had declared this prop- erty as surplusand an appraisalof the lots last year had re- suited in a recommendation that the highest and best use for the property because of terrain, location and other factors , would be for multiple family use. The letter stated that •'J? the Commissioners of the Hospital District have authorized that consent be given to rezoning the two :mentioned lots , 1 and if possible that the hearing be waived on this matter. ? Mr. Jensen stated that according to law the hearing 4 could not be waived and the Hospital 'must submit a formal japplication for rezone. It was then moved by Peretti , ; seconded by Trimm, that hearing be postponed on the Edgewater proposal for 30 days . Mr. Ned Stokes , speaking for the applicants , asked if the rezoning of the two lots to R-4 would result in a favorable ,� recommendation by the Commission to grant the Edgewater pro- ; posal for R-4 zoning. 5-? It was stated that the Enterprise property rezone would -•. fnot then be considered a spot zone. 1 a 1. f Mr. Jensen stated that there would still be the problem j of the single family residences on the north and on the east. ;I " However if the Company can procure Lots l and 10 , to make possible an access from Cemetery Road to the apartments S traffic circulation would be improved. `=. After further discussion, question being called, the F \.' motion to continue the hearing for 30 days carried. 5 . Hearing was resumed on the applications by Walter L. Claybo , Lot 17 , Block 44 , Corrected Plat of Renton Highlands No. 2 , for a carport and utility shed to be erected three feet from the side lot line. This matter had been deferred at the last meet- ing and no further report being available at this time, it Iwas moved by Peretti , seconded by Cordell , that the hearing on this matter be continued until the next regular meeting. Motion carried. { . 6. Hearing opened on the Special Permit application by Percy G. ., Welch for a triplex on Lot 15 , Block 51 , Renton Highlands No. 2 , property located on I Street near 15th Place North. i The Committee reported that due to the fact that the pro- perty is flanked on both sides by single family residences F and because the property to the north is developing as a sin- gle family area the Committee recommends that the request for Special Permit be denied. The Planning Director recommended that the request be denied for the reason that the property abuts a duplex residence on the south and a new single family dwelling on the north. As such the property is best suited for single family or du- plex dwellings ..,A 'triplex or other multiple unit apartment would normally be located as a buffer between single family or duplex dwellings and another use such as commercial or industrial . `7_ 8-22-62 -22-62 It was moved by Peretti, seconded by Holmes, that the hearing be closed. b11111 Motion carried. 5. Hearing resumed on the rezone application of the Milwuakee Railroad and Land Company property. y i 5. 1 • The Committee recommended approval of the rezone to R,b4 for the revised `-, application involving about 10 acres of land on the east end of the applicant's -. property. '•r`d The Planning Director recommended approval of the request as amended • provided that provision be made for a road adjacent to the railroad right of way on • the south of the extnesion of 6th Avenue west to Edwards Street in the event that 6th Avenue So. can not be extended from Maple Street to Edwards Street. Chairman Denzer asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak on this matter . • F_r 1, Mr. Svensen, architect for the applicant, in review of the proposal displayed the revised plot plan of the area prooposed for rezone showing a possible by-pass . road adjacent to the railroad. He stated that this revision shows a proposed Bevel- opment for 140 units. 1,' Mr . Felker asked if the Company will be submitting a plat on this area, and 1 if so, that these things could be worked out in connection with the plat. Mr. .1 Svensen replied that they will be submitting a plat at a later date. ci 4 It was then moved by Felker, seconded by Cordell, that the rezone to R-4 wa be recommended on property east of Stevens Street. ;, Mrs. Anarde, one of the property owners in the vicinity, spoke in objection „LL'1 i to the rezone, stta.ting objections in regard to increased traffic, hazardous con- ,,, ditions for school children., etc . as stated in the protest petition. 1 Mr . Felker commented that in regard to traffic this is a general problem • all over the City, but he did not think that we should stop progress, that new homes be provided, and that we must meet the problems involved with new developments. _:r Mr . Peretti chairman of the rezone committee, stated that the Committee • has studied this matter, had meetings both with the applicants and the objectors in il „ an effort to work out some of the problems . Further, that he had talked with one %l' property owner, who now has withdrawn her objection to the rezone . `z•'1 Mr . Peretti stated that he would like to amend the motion to include that 6th Avenue be extended. Seconded by Holmes, the amendment carried . Mr . Buscl. voted no . Vote on the original motion carried. i :-6. Hearing opened on the request of the Renton Hospital for rezone of Lots 1 & 10, "-j Block 7, Rainier .&kartes, from GS- 1 to R-4. The Committee recommended that the east 80' of the property be reclassi- fied to R-2, if acceptable to the applicant, and the remainder be rezoned to R-4. The Planning Director also recommended approval of the rezone from GS- 1 !. to R-4, except that the east 80' of the property was recommended for R-2. The re• i classification of the east 80' to an R-2 residence district will be compatible with a transition zone between the R- 1 District on the east and the proposed R-4 on the . west: •In the discussion•relative to both the Renton Hospital Property and the adjoin- , d ing Edgewater Enterprise property Mr . Roger Lewis, attorney repre senting the property owners objecting to the R-4 .rezoning presented a protest petition signed by 22 persons. A previous protest petition had been submitted signed by 55 person; who were against the Edgewater proposal to rezone to R-4 for apartments . Mr . Lewis stated that inferentially since the same problems exist on the two Hospital 1 , 1 a h Planning Commission Minttes, cont'd. 8-22-62 r lots, the protest is on the entire property. He stated that these people have bought first class residential homes in what they understood was a single family residence A district, and they feel that the development to apartments of property adjacent to %4 single family homes is an infringement on their rights. He further gpestioned the legal authority of the hapital to request apartment rezoning. He stated that the request by the Renton Hospital for rezone to R-4 constituted, in his opinion, an "ultra vires" act. Questioned regarding the legality of the Hospital's request, Mr ..Shellan stated ''. • LL ' that the Hooital District has certain powers, just as do other public organizations. He stated that he would like to have more of the facts on the matter before making a ; decision. Mr . Ernie Coleman, speaking for the hocital, stated that at the time the sub- -s ject property was purchased it was not known exactly how much land would be needed for the hospital and that they could only buy the entire property, that subsequently, after an appraisal was made of the hapital-owned property, these two lots were declared <t surplus. It was the.recommendation of an appraiser that the best and highest. use - for the lots would be for multiple use. The Hospital District is now asking-for rezone f to R-4 in order that a higher valuation may be placed on them. It was anticipated that 8. legislature would be passed at the next session of the legislature to enable the hospital to sell the surplus property. Mr. Shellan stated that as yet no procedure has been set up by state law as to t how the hospital can sell property. In regard to the intention of the .hospital to request rezone in order to have a larger return on the'sale of the property which would accrue to the benefit of the taxpayers, he did not believe this is illegal. is , Mr.. Howard, resident of 448 - 8th Street, stated that the Hospital Commissioner is also a member of the Enterprise Com pany, and that one member of the Commission is a member of the Company. "" a.. F, It was moved by Busch, seconded by Felker, to recommend to the. City Council t is the rezone to R-4 of Lots 1 & 10, Rainier Acres, EXCEPT that the East 80' of Lots 1 & 10 be rezone d to R-2. '[ Mr . Felker stated that in regard to the matter of a member of the Commission's being involved in ownership of the Edgewater property, Mr . Lotto has refrained from making any comments during the hearing, He has not diiscussed the matter t- with any of the members and has abstained from voting. This is consistent with the ,.4, policy of the Commission when any member has an interest in property under con- sideration by the Commission. , , Vote being called, the motion carried. Mr . Lotto abstained from voting.1r ' �; Relative to the request of Edgewater Enterprises, Inc . for rezone from GS- 1 to R-4 of Lots 2, 3, 8 & 9, Block 7, Rainier Acres, it was moved by Wray, seconded by retti, that we recommend the rezoning of the Edgewater property to R-4, ?; EXCEPT that the east 80' of the property be rezoned to R-2. Motion carried. Mr . :ja j Lotto abstained from voting. '' 1,----:.- ' 7.. Hearing opened on the application by Frank Hanley and Jerry Goodall foo rezone from G-7200 to R-3. F , The Committee and the Director recommended the rezone to R-3 in that this is a natural extension of the existing R-3 on the north and will provide a suitable buffer between the residence district and the business district. ; Chairman Denzer asked if there were any objections, either oral or written. There being none, it was moved by McGarrigle, seconded by Lotto, that we recommend ' the granting of the rezoning as requested. Motion carried. Planning Commission Minutes, cont'd. 1 1-28-6 2 she represents would object to the Variance if all rights under the agreement could bereserved by the property owners as to the balance of the property owned by the applicants . Mrs . indicated that they would have no objection if it did not break the terms of the contract agreement. It was moved by Holmes, seconded by Busch, that we recommend that the Variance be granted. Mr . Felker objected to the Variance because it was contrary to the terms of the agreement . He felt that the Commission would be ill-advised to recommend the granting of this Variance . After further discussion on the terms of the agree- ment, Mr'. Felker moved to amend the motion that we recommend to the City Council that the Variance be granted provided that all the parties to the agreement can be satisfied that all the terms and conditions of the agreement will remain in full force and effect as to the balance of the property owned by the applicant, which is the subject of the agreement. The motion as amended carried witha 5 to 2 vote . 7. The Commission considered the application of the O . K. Tire Store for a sign at 710 Rainier Avenue South to be constructed 10' inside the property line on the north corner of the property. The Committee report recommended denial of the request for the Variance, because this proposed location is on a State Highway and it is necessary that setbacks be observed. The Director's recommendation was that the Variance be denied in that the location of the sign complying with the proper setback distance will not be detri- mental to the proprietor and his interests . Slides of the proposed plot pion. were shown. After discussion it was moved by Busch, seconded by Wilson that the Variance for the sign be granted with a 10' setback. Mr . Jensen felt that this might be granted on the basis of a revokable permit as has been done recently with respect to setbacks for some service station signs . The motion was amended by Bush, seconded by Lotto , to recommend to the Oty Council that a revokable permit be granted in lieu of the Variance . The motion as amended carried. 8 . The Commission considered the petition of Janet Ray for pernit to operate a kindergarten in her home at 1222 K Street. Mr. Holmes stated that he and Mr . McGarrigle had inspected the residence and talked with Mrs . Ray, and had found no objection to the operation of the kindergarten, except that they would recommend that a fence enclose the back yard. Mr. Jensen stated that Mrs. Ray had stated that the Children did not go outdoors to play and that the kindergarten only operated during the normal school months, not operating during the summer . It was agreed then that the fence would not be required. The Planning Director recommended granting of a Conditional Permit for the operation of the kindergarten for the following reasons: The use is related to community needs and is a type of facility normally found within residential districts . It was moved by Lotto, seconded by Wilson, to concur in the recommendation of the Committee and the Director and recommend to the City Council that the Conditional Permit be granted. Motion carried . 9 . The Commission considered the proposed Vacation of South 128th Street. Mr . Jensen pointed out the locationof the street proposed for vacation. He stated that the grade is not excessive and it might be desirable at some future time for the City to put in this street for improvement of circulation in this area. He recom- mended against the vacation. After further discussion it was moved by Holmes, seconded by Cordell, to recommend to the City the denial of the request. Carried. )t10 . The Planning Commission reconsidered the rezone requests of the Edgewater Enter- prises and the Renton Hospital, from GS- 1 to R-4, of Lots 2, 3, 8 & 9, Block 7, Rainier Acres and Lots 1 & 10, Block 7, Rainier Acres, respectively. The Com- mission had previously recommended to the City Council the rezone of the above I f`3 Planning Commission Minutes , cont'd. 11-28-62 property to R-4 except that the East 80' of the property was recommended for R-2. The City Council has now requested that the Commission reconsider the matter . Mr. Lotto requested to be excused as a Commissioner on this matter, stat- ing that he had refrained from any previous voting or discussion on this matter, but that he would like to speak as one of the property owners . He stated that this has remained unsettled for three or four months, during which time architects have been employed and that the resultant delay has been costly both in time and money. He stated further that the Company would accept an R-3 zoning, but that an R-2 on all of the property is not feasible for development . Chairman Denzer asked if anyone wished to speak against the rezone . Mr . Roy Boblet spoke for the property owners who had originally objected to the R-4 or an R-3 and that the only rezone acceptable to them \ho uld be an R-2 . Mr . Hal Thevik spoke in support of the R-3, stating that in so far as appear- ance there would be little change from an R-2, because the buildings would conform to the topography, and he felt that they would do no more damage to the area than would an R-2. It w'as moved by Felker, seconded by Cordell, to recommend to the City Council on both the Edgewater and Renton Hospital property that the property be rezoned to R-3 except for the east 801 which is to be rezoned to R-2 . Motion carrie 11 . Mr . Jensen asked the Commission to consider the matter of a proposed plat in connection with the proposed annexation of an area adjacent to the Plat of Brent- wood No . 2 and adjoinging Sunset Highway in the vicinity of Honeydew School. He displayed the proposed plat stating that the Plattors are asking the Commission for some intent as to whether they would be favorable to the Plat as a whole . Mr . Jensen pointed out some of the changes he would recommend as to street arrange- ment, ingress and egeess from the plat, etc. These details would be worked out after the area is annexed to the City and would be presented at a later time. The Commission members were generally favorable to the Plat . ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS: 12. Chairman Denzer announced that the Commission has been inveited by the Puget Sound Governmental Conference to attend a dinner meeting on December 12, which he felt might be of considerable interest to the members . He recommended that the December 12 meeting of the Commission be postponed to permit their attendance of the dinner meeting to be held in Seattle . Mr. Denzer asked that any members desiring to go the meeting contact him for reservations . Mr . Jensen suggested that since the regular hearing meeting falla on the day following Chriistmas it might be well to combine the two meetings on the 19 of December . It was so moved by Mr . Felker, seconded by Mr . Holmes and carried. Accordingly, the next meeting of the Commission will be on December 19, which will be an administrative and hearing meeting . 13 . A letter was read from Mr . Oliver M. Hazen who advised that the School Board will not be meeting with the Commission on this date . Mr . Jensen stated that a subsequent letter he received stated that according to information received by the School Board of Education approval by the Planning Commission is required only for construction on new sites . 14 . Chairman Denzer brought up the matter of cooperation between the City Council and the Planning Commission stating that this is of prime importance in the joint task ahead of holding hearings and in making decisions connected with the 701 Program. 15 . There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 11 :00 P. M. 39 �_ 3 . VARIANCE APPLICATION: ( 1) TEXACO , INC.requestifor Variance on sign setback ,continued from January 26 meeting. Mr. Ericksen stated that he had asked for further timeto study the matter of setbacks and to determine whether the front- age road constitutes a part of the State Highway system. A letter from City Engineer Jack Wilson stated that building regulations in this area require a 20 ' setback from the State Highwayright of way line . In the area in question , there is a 20 ' planting area platted adjacent to the northerly right ofway line. In the area in question , there is a 20 ' planting area with a 25 ' frontage road adjacent to the southerly right of way line of the State Highway. Thefrontage road is separat- ed from the highway right of way by the 20 ' planting area, and in his opinion is not a part of the highway right of way. Mr. Ericksen statedthat in view of the City Engineer' s ppinion of this he did not feel ' that a Variance is required. ACTION : Moved by Denzer, seconded by-Sterling , that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Moved by Bardarson , seconded by Denzer, that the Applica- tion for Variance be withdrawn and the Applicant ' s fee be refunded. Motion carried. 4 . Hospital Property Declared Surplus : Mr. Ernie Coleman , representing the Hospital Board , stated that the former proposed site for a new hospital , area on Cem- etery Road in the vicinity of Street , has been declared surplus and he asked the Commission' s feeling regarding a proposed rezone to high density residential. Discussionfollowed relative to the use shown on the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Ericksen stated that the first Comprehsnsive Plan Map adopted shows the area as Public , but the later long-rangeCom- prelhOWEPlan indicates the area as suitable for high density Dr. Bardarson felt that the Commission could not make any deci- sion on this until the area is posted and a hearing held. ACTION: Moved by Stredicke, seconded by Busch, that . the Plan- ning Staff be instructed to study this part of the Compre- hensive Plan and make a recommendation at the next meeting regarding a proposed change to the Comprehensive Plan. Roll Call Vote being calleds results were as follows : "Ayes" - Stredicke, Racanello, Busch, Sterling "Nays" - Denzer, Bardarson, Teegarden Motion carried. 5. The following Applications were reviewed for Hearing on Feb- ruary 23 : PLATS : (1) Preliminary Plat, of Royal Hills. REZONES : (1) S$arkman & McLean, from GS-1 to R-1, property situated north of SE 154th and east of 116th Ave. SE. (2) Michael Mastro, from R-3 to B-1, property sit- uated on Benson Rd. between SE 166th Street and NOTE - (1,-.- PLATS: Continued (Moved by Stredicke, seconded by Denier, that we reject the preliminary Plat of Royal -Hills as presented, Motion carried. ) be closed. Motion carried. Moved by Denzer, seconded by Racanello, that the Preliminary Plat of. Royal Hills_ be approved,- that 'the Plat conforms to the Planning Director' s recommendations. . On the motion, Dr. Bardarson felt that 'there were so many defects in the Plat that it should be rejected and a new one be submitted when these defects are worked-out. Mr. Teegarden felt that the Platl:should be continued to gave the Plattor time to work out the suggested changes. It was brought out that 'several meetings have been .held with the Plattor and to date only one correction has been made. Roll Call Vote being called, results were as follows: "Ayes" - Denzer, Racanello "Nays" - Bardarson, Cordell , Stredicke, Sterling, Teegarden MOTION FAILED-NOTE TOP OF PAGE: (2) Preliminary Plat of Danielson Addition, Appl. No. S-308-66, property located in the vicinity of SE 100th Street. 'and 113th Ave�it��:-•SE. City Engineers report: Mr. Houk, representing the City Engineer, stated: that no ;drainage plan has been submitted, and the City Engineer suggested that this be shown before approval of, the Plato . Planning Staff: Mr. -Ericksen stated that he has several .questions- 'on the Plat: ', a. In retard to septic tanks, King County. -has: set 9600, sq. ft. as the-Thimum lot size to be served by a septic ta . b. In regard to the Kennydale Lions Park, there might be a a possibility of acquiring a portion of this property for an addition to the park. A, recommendation from the Park Board would -be forthcoming next week. Mr. Oyler,: engineer for the Plattor, stated that..a -drainage plan could- be provided. Also, the question relative to lot sizes would be resolved by cutting down the number of lots and putting in a cut de sac. 2. REZONE APPLICATIONS: • ' (1) . Royal Hills' Plat (SparkiPaan and McLean) , Appl. No. R-285-66, requeet=-;fir rezone from GS-1 to R-1, continued from March 9. Staff report: Mr. Ericksen recommended this. be rezoned to SR-1. 1, Chairman -Garrison adked if there were any comments from the audience.' There being none, the following action was taken: • • ACTION: Moved by Denzer, seconded by Cordell, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. . Moved by Racanello, seconded by Denzer, to recommend to the City Council the rezone from GS-1 to SR-1,' as this is in agreement with the Comprehensive Plan. Motion carried. (2) King -County Public Hospital District #1, Appl. No. R-303-66, ,request -for rezone from GS-1 to R-4, of property located at the intersection of 4th Avenue North and E Street, extending north to 5th Avenue N. and to the east to I Street. - Staff report: The Comprehensive Plan indicates the area ad potential multiple residential. The surro} nding uses I - are predominantly residential. The Community Facilities Plan I indicates the area for a potential Junior- High School stie. The School District, however, questions this location, and feels that a junior high school site should be located further to the east. The feasibility of this area being used for a park site was discussed with the Park Director. The need was, how- ever, questionable at this time.- Committee report: Recommends rezoning to R-4 of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, '10, Block 1; and Lots 1 through 4 of Block 6, Rainier Acres Addition; and rezoning to R-3, Lots 5 through 10, of Block 6; and Lots 1 and 10, of Block 7, Rainier Acres n, Addition. . j 1 Mr. Ericksen showed the area on the map, pointing out the lots recommended by the Committee for R-3 and R-4. . Chairman Garrison invited comments from the audience. Mr. John Payne, representing the Hospital District, stated that after consideration of potential land use it is felt that the the R-4 zoning for apartments would be the best use of the land. . Also, inoe the Hospital District represents the pub- " lic,- it would accrue -to the benefit of the public to get the f highest appraisal as possible for the land, since the money would be used to help build the new hospital facility. G In the discussion that followed the Commission members express- ed concern for the preservation of land values of the single family residences to the east and west. It was suggested that becuase of the terrain Lots 4 and 7 be rezoned to R-3 rather than R-4. . Mr. • Tonda, 448 E Street, objected to the proposed rezoning for apartments. He stated that this is.surrounded on three sides by single family residences, and the rezoning to apartment use of the large area would devaluate property values of the t• - single family homes. ` . Discussion followed relative to the potential use of this area for a junior high school site or a park site. It was felt that the School District and the Park Board should be con- ' tacted and further study be made on this matter. il . ACTION: Moved by Cordell, seconded by Bardarson, that the hearing ji be o®ntidned.until the April 13 meeting. Roll Call Vote being called', results were as follows: "Ayes" - Stredicke, Cordell, Bardarson, Sterling. "Nays" - Denzer, Teegarden, Racanello. Motion carried. ` • (3) Lyman Riley, Aypl. No. R-304-66, from SR-1 to R-3, property lo- cated- on Sunset Boulevard E. between M Street and 0 Street. Staff report: The Comprehensive Plan indicates this area for potential multiple residential use. The property is presently being used as single family residential. The adjacent uses are single family residential to,, the south .and. east. The E.--•, property fronts on Sunset Highway and would be su4table for multiple family residential use. . (b) Committee report:- The area' pppears to be feasible far multiple re sidential use and is recommended for approval. Chairman Garrison invited comments from the audience. Among persons in the audience who voiced objections to the proposed rezone were: Mr. Carl Keever, property owner to the south and Mr. Lawerence Savaige, 12615 Sunset Boulevard East. They felt that the rezoning to multiple apartment use would be detrimental to prop- erty values, be an intrusio n into the single family character of the neighborhood, and possibly raise property taxes. question being called, the motion carried. Mr. Stredicke CD voted no. • 2. REZONE A?PLICATIONS, . Continued. from March 23 : % - (1) King County Public Hospital District, Appl. No. R-303-66 , property located at the intersection of 4th Avenue: North fi and E .Street extending north to 5th Avenue N. and to the east to I Street. A letter from the Park Board stated that the Board in } discussion on the matter, would favor consideration of 4. acquisition of the property. .. _.... li Chairman Cordell asked for comments from the audience. John Payne, attorney for the Hospital District, stated that appraisals valued this property at- its preseht zoning at $250,000. In reply to a. question as to anticipated appraisal price if the property were rezoned to R-4 , Mr. Payne stated that they had been told that the property would probably be worth $50, 000 more. He believed it would be to the public benefit if the property could be rezoned to its highest value" before the Hospital District' s sale of the property. After further discussion and inspection of the area in ques- tion, the following actions were taken: ACTION: . • Moved by Denzer, seconded by Racanello, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. - ) Moved by Stredicke, seconded by Teegarden, that the Hos- pital District property be rezoned as follows: k:'4 From GS-1 to R-4 : Lots 1, 2, 3 , 8 , 9, 10, of Block 1, and Lots 1, 2, 3, of Block 6, All in .Rainier Acres. And, From GS-1 to R-3 : Lots 4 , 7 , of Block 1., and Lots 4, 5, 6,. 7 , 8 , 9, 10, of Block 6, and Lots 1 and 10, of Block 7 • All in Rainier Acres. Motion carried. (2) Bruce Buck, Appl. No._ R-306-.66, '.from G-7200 to R-4, property on 116th Avenue SE between Sunset East and 12th Avenue North continued from March 23 . Mr. Stredicke stated that in discussinggthe matter at the Previous meeting two items had been considered: ;' It was felt that two accesses should be provided if the property is zoned to R-4. Also, 'it was felt that the size of the prop- erty might be a limiting factor. Mr. Teegarden stated that he did not feel that the property should be zoned to R-4. • RENTON PLANNING COMMISSION ADMINISTRATIVE MEETING MAY 14, 1969 MINUTES • COMMISSION MEMBERS .PRESENT : Wendell L. Forgaard, John Racanello, Norman L. Ross, John C. Sterling, Richard .M. Stredicke, Clark Tee- garden COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT : James E. Denzer (previously requested permission to be• excused due to .attendance .at meeting' out" of town) , Dayle E. Garrison, Anthone R. Mola (previously' indicated' late arrival due to business matters) CITY STAFF PRESENT : .Gordon Y.o. Er.icksen, Planning Director; James L. Magstadt, Assistant Planning Director; Lyman- Houk, Engineering Depart-r ment; Bert McHenry, - Assistant City Engineer; Harriet Hi'lder',- Recording Secretary OTHERS PRESENT : City Council President George J. Perry, City Council- men Paul Maxin, Henry E. Schellert, Charles. .F. Shane The Administrative Meeting of the Renton Planning. .Commission was called to order by Vice Chairman Stredicke at 8 : 05 P .M. 1 . ROLL CALL was taken. All Commissioners responded present except Denzer, Garrison and Mola. 2e APPROVAL OF. MINUTES ACTION: MOVED BY FORGA.ARD, SECONDED. BY T.EEGARDEN,. -THAT THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF APRIL 23, 1969 BE. APPROVED- AS-WRITTEN-.W.RI.TTE•N-. 4MO•T.I-O•N CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3 . REFERRALS FROM. CITY COUNCIL • (a) _ RIN.G-COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT. .NO..a-. .1. .H,IG,H.LA.NDS- .PROPERTY-- request' for Planning Commission .recommendation The Chairman described the matter. befo.re...the. Commission and read a letter addressed to the Planning Commission. signed by- E. R. Cole- man, Chairman, Board of Commissioners of. Public Hospital District No. 1 of King County. The Planning Director stated the Hospital District' s application was filed on February 28 , 1966. The Commission reviewed the ap- plication and . forwarded a recommendation to City Council that Lots 1, 2, 3, 8 , 9 , 10 of Block 1 and Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Block 6 be rezoned from GS-1 to R-4; also that Lots. 4 and 7 of Block 1, Lots 4 , 5, 6 , 7, 8 , 9 and 10 of Block 6 and Lots 1 and 8 of Block 7 be rezoned .from GS-1 to R-3. This recommendation was forwarded to Council on April 25, 1966 . During consideration by Council, questions were raised and the Commission' s recom- mendation was referred to the Planning Committee of the Council. The matter has now been referred back to the Commission for study and recommendation to the City Council.. . The 'Planning Director stated in his opinion the application -is still valid. Council President George Perry, in the audience,. stated that ap- proximately a month ago the Council .referred this matter back to the Planning' Commission to reconsider the rezoning of this prop- erty. The Council also wishes the Commission to reconsider the . • Renton Planning.Commission Meeting' May' 14 , 1969 Minutes Page 2 Comprehensive -Land Use -Plan .and .advise.Caunail—of.- -the' Commission' s recommendation as to the -best .use -for-. -the .area-''in- question Discussion followed .concerning the validity of the Hospital .Dis- trict' s rezone application of April 1966 — CCouncilman Perry stated the application is valid in that the- Planning Commission made a recommendation to Council sometime ago; although Council did not act on the recommendation, it kept the application alive by re- - ferring it to Committee. The Commission' s proper procedure at this time, and what the Council is requesting. from the Commission, is for the Commission to reconsider- the area, decide if it wants to change or stand by its previous recommendation to Council, and after such- reconsideration make its recommendation to Council. Chairman Stredicke stated he believed the Commission should go . back and look over the total area to-determine just how any rezone might affect the total development; the Commission -'should 'start out in a study session and by review of the zoning presently in the area, as considerable time has elapsed .since the Commission' s previous recommendation to Council and several Commissionmembers now serving were' not members of the Commission- at :that time. The Planning Director stated he was prepa-red. -to review the present zoning, land' use, etc . Several Commission members indicated that a brief review would be desirable. The Planning Director reviewed the application from its inception in April 1966tto present status, Councilman Henry Schellert, in the audience, stated he has dis- cussed' this property -over. .the years . The property is now shown on the• Land Use map' colored ,green, -which .is .recreational use. He asked 'if a .piece of property shown-as green. on the Comprehensive Land Use Map could be zoned. .R-l.o The Chairmanreplied that it could be developed to the-full -extent. off-its-present -zoning' which is GS-l' (single. family residential, -m,in.i-mun lot size- 35 ,-000 square feet) .: Discussion followed relative .to .single family use of the property with' a' less' restrictive lot_ size requirement- (R-1 , 5 , 000 square' feet .minimum lot. size .requirement.)-;,...whether such rezone • would be- possible under -present Comprehensive -Land- Use Map desig- nation.' -This' may: •require legal- .interpretation Councilman Charles- :Shane, in the. ,audience.,- -spoke with reference to the Comprehensive- Plan -He stated he- -fe:lt that the' errors and omissions of the Planning -Commission and-the Planning' Department should be taken care of first. -He stated further. that these errors have cost theCity -of Renton a great -deal- of money in that apartments' are permitted in the L71 _and H-1 zones, erroneously in his opinion0' - -That' owners of L-1 and- H-l' -properties build apartments and when the City wishes to acquire .the land, it has to pay higher appraised prices because of the apartment use on the land. Mr. Shane stated that the single family use is not per- mitted in L-1 and H-1 zones,_ but that multiple use is permitted and this is wrong. He stated no residential use should be allowed in L-1 and H-1 zones, and the Commission should do something about this. The Chairman -stated this matter. .is presently in the hands of the Council Planning Committee, Mr', Shane said the Committee is wait- ing for a recommendation from thePlanning' -Commissione Councilman Schellert-stated he .has taken- swipes at the-Planning. Commission .because- -of the fact—that:—the—Commission and the- staff have referred to the Comprehensive Land Use: Plan' as- the "Compre- hensive Plan" . The Comprehensive Plan entails not only land use but streets and -arterials. as-well-as' -community community facilities . There- fore, the Comprehensive Land- Use Plan should: not be referred tp as the "Comprehensive' Plan" . • • Renton Planning Commission Meeting May. 14", 1969 Minutes Page 3 • • Councilman Shane. made objections.. to .the Comprehen.si.ve Land Use Plan on display as .being..:"-unreadable". .and..".amoun.ting' to. nothing" . The Chairman' explained- :that' the' plan .on. display' was`. `riot' the' cur- rent' -Comprehensive' Land Use-..Plan :as!' revised: by the" City Council in October' 19'68 , but was the .plan in effect at the time of .the Hospital District rezone application .of...April- 1966 . • The Plan- ning Director had: been. requested to. furnish.-a.t' for this evening ' s meeting' for historical' purposes. Councilman' Shane •stated he. understood .changes had• been made in the Comprehensive' Land' Use Plan may, as .revised, .after its adoption by the' City Council'.'• The- Planning Director stated' that slight errors in the map were discovered' .and changes' were made so that the map would conform with' the- text' which was' a part of the plan revised and' .adopted in October. 1968 . The map and text are of-. ficially recorded' .wit'h' the King County Auditor, and the text takes precedence over' the colored map and _prevails 'in' .event of error in rendition of the map. Further discussion ensued among. Commission .members,. Councilmen present and' the. planning' 'staff. Moved .by .Racanello,.. seconded. .by...For•gaar-d.,.. -.that. -a .brief recess be declared'.: ' .Moti:o-i: carried .unanimously... The •meeting was recessed at 9 :15' P.M. The Chairman ..reconvened the meeting •at...9.:.2.0- .P...M. Roll call was taken' .with: all' Commission' -members .previously. listed-responding • present. ACTION: • MOVED BY TEEG-ARDEN, SECONDED BY ,FO-RG.A.A.R,D.•,-. -THA=T: .T,HECITY COUNCIL REFERRALREGARDING THE HOSPITAL-DISTRICT: HIGHLANDS PROPERTY BE INCLUDED ON" THE 'AGENDA OF ITEMS. FOR. THE-NEXT' FIELD" "TRIP . MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. FURTHER ACTION: MOVED BY RACANELLO, -SECONDED BY FORGAAR,D,. THAT THE-OTHER CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL (ITEM 3 (b) ON THE. AGENDA)- ALSO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA FOR THE NEXT FIELD. TRIP,.,. . MOTION: CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. (b) ALBERT BALCH.. .et. -al PROPERTIES. _(request_ for-- Comprehensive Plan' and' -Zoning- :Chan_ges) --Planning. Commission .recommendation requested The Planning. Director read copy of.. a letter-directed to the Mayor and City Council from Hodge & H.i.11i.s,. .At.torneys at Law, repre- senting' First Investment' Company: (.Alber.t. Balch).., requesting the Comprehensive Plan of the. City of .Renton -be. „changed from. R-1 classification. to R_-3 and the 'zoning. be changed from R-1 to R-3 on subject property: contained in re-zone-application #R-364-66 . (See Commission' action above. ) 4 . CONTINUED: .:I•T.EM..•0.F: .BUUSINE SS...FOR CONSIDERATION,AT-PU AT-PUBLIC H EAR I NG MEETING' -OF" -MAY'2'8','"1969 FINAL:'P'LAT:'AP'PLICATION (a) VICTORIA. PARK. .7,•. •Ap.pl•:.•: Igo.......FP.-.452-68; property located between Talbot Road S.' and Benson Road- 5 ,.' south' of S. 160th St. and southeasterly of Talbot Hill 'Park :(continued from 11-27-68) . RENTON PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MAY 28, 1969 MINUTES COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT : James E. Denzer, Wendell L. Forgaard, Anthone R. Mola, John Racanello, Norman L. Ross, John C. Sterling, Richard M. Stredicke, Clark Teegarden COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT : Dayle E. Garrison CITY STAFF PRESENT : Gordon Y. Ericksen., Planning Director; James L. Magstadt, Assistant. Planning. Director; Lyman Houk-, -Engineering Department; Harriet Hilder, Recording Secretary OTHERS PRESENT : City Councilmen Kenneth D..• Br-uce.,.. .Avery Garrett, Paul Maxin, Charles -F... Shane The Public Hearing Meeting of .the .Renton Planning. Commission was called to order by Vice Chairman. Stredicke at. .8•:00.. P.M. 1 . ROLL CALL was taken by Secretary Denzer-... All. members responded . present 'except •Garrison ACTION: MOVED BY RACANELLO., SECONDED BY ROSS,.. THAT THE ABSENT MEMBER BE EXCUSED . ..MO•TTON`-CARRIED• -UNANIMOUSLY. 2 . APPROVAL OF .MINUTES It was noted .that. the absent. members from the. meeting of May 14 , 1969 who had .req_uested. .permissi.on...to. be- .absent. -had not been officially excused. ACTION: MOVED BY .RACANELLO.,. SECONDED. BY- ROSS., -THAT THE MINUTES OF THE • MEETING OF MAY 14.,- .1.969 _.BE-..AMENDED TO SHOW THAT-.ABSENT. MEMBERS DENZER AND MOLA.. WERE. OFE.ICIALL.Y. EXCUSED . . MOTION -CARRIED UNANI- MOUSLY. - FURTHER- ACTION: . - MOVED BY DENZER ,. SECONDED _BY. .RACANELLO.,•. THAT THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF MAY 14, 1969 BE APPROVED. AS AMENDED- MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. • 3 . REFERRALS FROM CITY COUNCIL (a) King County Hospital. District. No.. 1 Highlands. Property-- request for Planning Commission recommendation The Chairman described the Council referral and invited Commis- sion comments. Teegarden .note . that this matter was discussed .at- the Commission .study session of May .22, 1969 and suggested 'the item be con- sidered further at a duly advertised public. hearing. 9 Renton Planning Commission Meeting May 28',.' .1969 Minutes - Page 2 ACTION: MOVED BY TEEGARDEN, SECONDED- BY DENZER, . THAT- A- PUBLIC HEARING BE HELD ON JUNE 11 , 1969 TO CONSIDER. A_ CHANGE- IN-. THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN AND POSSIBLE REZONING. OF THE. KING COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO . 1 HIGHLANDS PROPERTY AND ADJACENT PROPERTY IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. (b) Albert. .Balch et. al- -Properties-...(request. for. Comprehensive Plan and zoning changes) --Planning Commission recommendation requested The Chairman described the referral and invited Commission comments. Teegarden noted that this item is -to a large .extent in the same category as the previously listed Council. refer.ral except that the Commission has not had an -opportunity-to study .the property adequately. The applicant is interested -in.-zoning-.that will permit mobile home park usage, and- this.-whole -concept is pres- ently under-consideration-by. the Commission-and the department. ACTION: MOVED BY TEEGARDEN, SECONDED BY STE.RLING,. THAT. THE COUNCIL RE- FERRAL CONCERNING THE. ALBERT BALCH. PROPERTIES. BE. PLACED ON THE AGENDA FOR THE NEXT. COMMISSION. STUDY SESSION--MOTION. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. '4 . BUSINESS CONT..INUE.D..FROM...PR-EVi.4US. MEETINGS FINAL PLAT APPLICATION (a) Victoria Park. No„ 7, .Appl. No., . FP-452-68; property located between- Talbot Road- S. and Benson Road S. , south of. S . 160th St. and southeasterly of Talbot Hill Park (continued from 11/27/68) The Chairman described the application, and the Planning Director pointed out location of the property. on. the--zoning- map and stated the applicant has-presented a proposal designed to- solve the question of access. Audience comments were invited. Mr. John We Maher, -Transamerica -Development- Company, -1803 Thomas Lane, Renton, Adisplayed a plan showing proposed-improvements to S. 14th Street. He outlined two possible alternatives: Plan "A" consists of ..Transamerica ' s widening--o.f- the_ north side of the existing surfacing on .S„. 14th -Street a. .tota.l....of . ll..feet in' front of Talbot Park The -bulk of .this -widening -would occur on King County right-of-way, and- the -County'.s permission' would have to be obtained-, Plan "B" consists' of: Tr..ansamerica.' s -constructing an 11-foot widening of• the existing- surfacing on S .' 14th Street in front of Talbot Park on City of Renton..or Renton Park Depart- ment right-of-way. City of. Renton: officials .apparently prefer Plan "A" . Mr. Maher' stated that .a.. .letter has.. just- been received from King County. -indicating that a permit to accomplish the work outlined in .Plan "A" is possible. Discussion followed among Commission members,_. the Planning Director and Mr. Maher concerning this proposed- improvement. It was noted the access will be of a temporary nature designed to serve the plat and .the park and school areas only until such RENTON PLANNING COMMISSION ADMINISTRATIVE MEETING DUNE 11, 1969 MINUTES COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT : James E. Denzer, Wendell L. Forgaard, Dayle E. Garrison, Anthone R. Mola, John Racanello, Norman L. Ross, John C. Sterling, Richard M. Stredicke, Clark Teegarden CITY STAFF PRESENT : Gordon Y. Ericksen, Planning Director; James L . Magstadt, Assistant Planning Director; Lyman Houk, Engineering Depart- ment; Harriet Hilder, Recording Secretary • OTHERS PRESENT : City Councilman Paul Maxin The Administrative Meeting of the Renton Planning Commission was called to order by Vice Chairman Stredicke at 8 : 00 P.M. 1 . ROLL CALL was taken .by Secretary Denzer, All Commission members responded present except Garrison and Racanello. ACTION: MOVED BY DENZER, SECONDED BY. ROSS, THAT THE ABSENT MEMBERS BE EXCUSED. MOTION. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Immediately following.-above. action, Commissioners Garrison and Racanello joined the.. .meeting. .(8 : 05 P,M. ) and remained through- out the session. 2 . APPROVAL OF. .MI-NUTES ACTION: MOVED BY FORGAARD, SECONDED BY DENZER, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF MAY 28,. 1.969 BE APPROVED AS WRITTEN. ' MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY., 3 . REFERRALS FROM CITY. COUNCIL : -(a) King County Hospital District No.. 1 Highlands Property-- request for recommendation; review of Comprehensive Land Use • Plan designation and zoning map The Chairman described the Council referral . Ross stated he wished to declare that since receipt by the Com- mission of the official referral of this matter- from City Council he had not taken part in the circulation of any petitions or participated in any meetings pertaining to subject matter. He stated further he wished to disqualify himself from participa- tion in present proceedings; although, with Commission permission, he would like to retain his seat. The Planning Director stated the purpose of the duly posted and published meeting tonight with reference to item (a) above is to consider a' possible change in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and the zoning map on. the. property generally described as Blocks 1, 6 and 7 of Rainier Acres„ Renton Highlands,' bounded by NE 4th Street, NE 5th Place, Edmonds Avenue NE, and Index Place NE, and . adjacent lands in the immediate vicinity. A map delineating that portion of above-described property under King County Hospital District ownership was-displayed. Present- zoning and uses in the immediate vicinity of subject property' were described, Renton Planning Commission Meeting June 11 , 1969 Minutes - Page 2 Property to the north, east and west is. zoned R-1; subject prop- erty is zoned GS-1; property to the south below NE 4th Street is zoned single family residential, some high density multiple, and two small areas of commercial and light industrial . Existing Comprehensive Land Use Plan shows the property in question as recreational . Adjacent areas to the east, north and west are designated on the Plan as single family residential; property to the south below NE 4th Street is designated as high density multi-family residential . Commission comments were invited. There were none. The Chairman opened the meeting for public discussion, proponents of the Hospital District to speak first. He requested that speakers be as brief as possible. Mr. Ken Rekow, one of the attorneys for the Hospital District, re- viewed the history of the Hospital District' s rezone request, men- tioning Planning Commission approval of R-3 and R-4,, which ap- proval was forwarded in the form of recommendation to the City Council. Negotiations ensued with neighbors objecting to such rezone. City. Park. Board indicated possibility of acquiring prop- erty for park site. Some time passed while discussions were held concerning this possible acquisition. It appears now that the City will not buy the property. The Hospital District is build- ing a new complex in the southern portion of the city and the Highlands property is surplus. The Hospital District wishes to dispose of this property at the highest price possible in order to equip the new hospital . The financial need is dire and time is of the essence. At the time of original application, the Com- prehensive Land Use Map indicated multi-family residential for subject property. Subsequently, the City Council changed this designation to recreation. Thus, the Hospital Board is request- ing that this designation be returned to multi-family residential . Mr. Allen McDonald, 401 Elliott Avenue, West Seattle, with the architectural firm of McCool, McDonald & Associates, displayed several plans prepared by his firm for the Hospital District showing hypothetical example of the property developed for single family residential use at four or five units per acre, with ap- proximately 5 people per unit and a possible 32 accesses to public right-of-way. Similar example was displayed showing the, property developed for multi-family residential use with approximately 20 units per acre, with accesses to public right-of-way and an estimation of slightly more than 2 persons per unit. Property tax return to the city from .multi-family residential would yield considerably more than from single family residential development, according to Mr. McDonald. He further stated that there would be more children attending the public schools from a single family development than from a multi-family residential complex; how- ever, taxes to the School District would be higher from property zoned and developed multi-family. His firm' s report to the Hospital District indicated that the value of the subject prop- erty zoned for multi-family would be 5 times greater than if it were zoned single family. Mr. Peter. Curran, 746 Woodland Way, Kent, an attorney and member of the Hospital Board of Commissioners, also spoke on behalf of the Hospital District ' s request, stressing greater return to the Hospital District for development of the new Valley General Hospital if its Highlands property could be sold under multi- family residential zoning. Mr. Curran stated further he wished Renton Planning Commission Meeting June 11,- 1969 Minutes - Page 3 • to make it clear that the-Hospital .District had amended its ap- plication from R-4. to R:-3 and. would.: observe the 40-foot height limitation or less, if so restricted. The Chairman requested clarification of the extent of the request from City Council regarding. this matter, The Planning Director read from' City* Council minutes of March 24 , 1969 , when the Plan- ning Committee' had recommended the matter be' referred back to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation as to possible change in the land use map. On May 28, 1969 , after discussion, the Planning Commission had voted to hold a public hearing this date to consider a change in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and possible rezoning of subject property and immediately adjacent property. Audience comments in opposition were invited. Mr. Archie Graham, 408 Index Place NE, presented a petition signed by 117 residents living within 300 yards of subject property op- posing any multiple family rezoning in the neighborhood and requesting that the Planning Commission maintain a residential rather than commercial neighborhood. Mr. Graham presented the neighborhood ' s-objections in detail, citing the fully single family residential development; the natural buffer of NE 4th Street from the multi-family residen- tial zoning south of said street which, in the petitioners ' opinion, represented a logical cut-off point for apartment zon- ing; loss of view; lack of any controls at- present time to moni- tor any so-called planned unit .development which could develop into a slum area.; and. .several .other similar points of protest. The following .persons. -also spoke in opposition: Mr. Albert Vaughn-, 3013 NE' 8th Street; Mr, Ernie Tonda, 528 Edmonds Ave. NE; Mrs. .Verne L. .Ingram, 513. Harrington' Ave.' NE; Mr. Howard DuBois, 480 Harrington. -Ave. NE; Mr- Roger- .Moore, 483 Harrington Ave. NE; Mr. Arthur. Brockschmidt, 431 Windsor- Way; Mr. George Spendiff; 20547 SE .158th St.. ; Mro ' .Harol& Mitchell, 462 Index Ave. NE, The Chairman stated the .City' s. attorney had advised the Planning Commission could act .on both land use and zoning in one hearing, or could act on one item and- carry the other over, or could carry both items over; or refer the matter back to committee for fur- ther study and continue the present hearing, or could close the hearing and refer the matter to committee, or could make a direct recommendation to Council. Sterling stated many of the protestors had mentioned "high-rise" in their objections and asked if they would have the same ob- jection to a multiple designation of lower density and height, such as R-2 which has a height limitation of 25 feet, Mr. Graham replied that the neighborhood was staunchly opposed to anything other than single family residential zoning. . The Planning Director reviewed the maximum number of units that . could be constructed in R-4 , R-3,, R-•2 and .single family zones, and suggested .the Commission consider the matter comprehensively in terms of the impact on the community itself and other com- munity facilities and services that would be required. • MOVED By DENIER, SECONDED BY RACANELLO, THAT THE HEARING BE CLOSED. Renton Planning Commission Meeting June 11', 1969 Minutes - Page 4 Further discussion ensued among Commission members, Mr. Curran and objecting audience members. PENDING MOTION TO CLOSE THE HEARING CARRIED . ACTION: MOVED BY TEEGARDEN, SECONDED BY STERLING, THAT THE PLANNING COM- MISSION REFER THIS ITEM TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR STUDY AND RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL, CHAIRMAN DECLARED MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE AND ROLL CALL VOTE WAS REQUESTED AND TAKEN WITH 'THE FOLLOWING RESULT: DENZER - NO RACANELLO - NO FORGAARD - AYE STERLING - AYE GARRISON - NO STREDICKE - AYE MOLA - AYE TEEGARDEN - AYE MOTION CARRIED, FURTHER. ACTION: MOVED BY DENZER, SECONDED BY RACANELLO, THAT THE REPORT ON THIS MATTER FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OF JUNE 25 , 1969 . MOTION CARRIED . The meeting was recessed at 9 : 10 P.M. and was reconvened . at 9 : 20 P.M. , with all members previously listed responding present. (b) City Council recommendation that the Comprehensive Land Use Plan be amended to designate both sides of the Cedar River to the Maplewood area as green belt The Planning Director furnished each Commissioner with a copy of the Council ' s recommendation on this matter and suggested a meet- ing with the Parks and Recreation Committee of the City Council to go into this matter in more detail. ACTION: MOVED BY TEEGARDEN, SECONDED BY DENZER, THAT THE PLANNING DIRECTOR ENDEAVOR TO ARRANGE A MEETING WITH THE PARKS AND RECREATION COM- MITTEE JOINTLY WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION AT A MUTUALLY CONVEN- IENT TIME. MOTION-CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 4. NEW BUSINESS FOR CONS.IDERATION. AT. PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OF JUNE 25 , 1969 : The Planning Director introduced the following items of new busi- ness to be reviewed and studied on the next field trip: FINAL PLAT APPLICATION (a) Glencoe 2 , A pl. No.. FP-592-69; property located southwest corner NE 24th St. (SE 100th Pl. ) and Anacortes Ave. NE (136th Ave. SE) REZONE APPLICATIONS (b) Gerber, Walter, Appl. No . R-593-69; rezone from G-9600 to B-l; property located directly east of FAT 405 at NE 44th St. (SE 80th St, ) exit; extending app. 450 ' east of 405 and 600 ' northerly from NE 44th St. RENTON PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING MEETING JUNE 25, 1969 MINUTES COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT : James F. Denzer, Wendell L . Forgaard, Anthone R. Mola, John Racanello, Norman L. Ross , John C. Sterling, Richard M. Stredicke, Clark Teegarden COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT : Dayle E . Garrison CITY STAFF PRESENT : Gordon Y. Ericksen, Planning Director; James L. Magstadt, Assistant Planning Director; Lyman Houk, Engineering Depart- ment; Harriet Hilder, Recording Secretary The Public Hearing Meeting of the Renton Planning Commission was called to order by Vice Chairman Stredicke at 8 : 00 P .M. 1 . ROLL CALL was taken by Secretary Denzer. All Commission members responded present except Garrison. ACTION: MOVED BY ROSS, SECONDED BY DENZER, THAT THE ABSENT MEMBER BE EX- CUSED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 2 . APPROVAL OF MINUTES With reference to page 3 , paragraph 6 , of the minutes of the meet- ing of June 11, 1969 , Ross stated that the name of George Spendiff was listed as an opponent of the King County Hospital District No. 1 request for multiple zoning. Ross stated he felt Mr. Spen- diff was a proponent rather than an opponent. The Recording Secre- tary was instructed to research the notes and tape to clarify this item. Later research determined that while Mr. Spendiff ' s remarks were made during t'oe audience discussion opposing the Hospital District' s request, his statements were to the effect that perhaps the neighborhood' s concern regarding high-rise apartments block- ing their view was unwarranted due to the topography of the area. Teegarden requested information regarding the status of the Commis- sion' s reply to Mrs. J. V. Fuller, page 6 , item (f) , inasmuch as no action was shown in the minutes.• The Planning Director stated that the letter as read by him during the meeting was sent over Secre- tary Denzer ' s signature to Mrs . Fuller on June 12 , 1969 , with a carbon copy to Mrs. Lily Hedberg as well as to other City depart- ments and officials for their information. ACTION: MOVED BY DENZER, SECONDED BY RACANELLO, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JUNE 11 , 1969 BE APPROVED AS NOTED ABOVE. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3 . REFERRAL FROM CITY COUNCIL 'k" (a) King County Hospital District No . 1 Highlands Property-- request for recommendation- review of Comprehensive Land Use Plan designation and zoning map � 7 Renton Planning Commission Meeting June 25, 1969 Minutes - Page 2 The Chairman stated this matter had been referred to Committee of the Whole for review and recommendation following close of the public hearing on the matter June 11, 1969 . Committee report was requested. Teegarden stated the report on this matter from the Commission Com- mittee of the Whole has been prepared in the form of a letter ad- dressed to the Mayor and City Council. This letter was read in its entirety by Teegarden. Basically, the letter stated that it is the recommendation of the Planning Commission that subject property presently indicated as recreational use on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan be redesignated as low density multi-family residential. The Planning Commission further recommended that R-2 would be the appropriate zoning classification for the property in question, excluding those lots now designated single family residential on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The Planning Commission bases ' its recommendation on the following considerations: 1. The topography of the property in question and the land use relationship to the surrounding properties indicate, in the opinion of the majority of the Commission members, that the site would not be entirely suitable for single family residential use. 2 . The present zoning of the property--GS-1 single family residential, 3'5, 000 square feet minimum lot size--is not appropriate in view of the surrounding development, and would not permit desirable utili- zation of the property. 3. The present zoning of the property located to the south of NE 4th Street is R-4 (high density mul- tiple) , B-1 (business) and L-1 (light industrial) . NE 4th Street is not considered an adequate buffer, in the opinion of the Commission, between such areas and a single family residential development. It is reasonable to assume that some detrimental effects will result from the high density development al- lowable south of said street. 4. The development of multiple use on the property in question would require -definite development controls to prevent detrimental effects on the adjacent single family areas to the north, east and west. 5 . The recommended designation of low density multiple use would permit the rezone of the area to 'R-2, which would permit apartments only by special permit from the Planning Commission, enabling the Commission to define specific requirements or controls in order to develop a desirable residential community. ACTION: MOVED BY TEEGARDEN, SECONDED BY DENZER, THAT THE PLANNING COMMIS- SION CONCUR IN THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND FORWARD THE LETTER TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ITS CONSIDERATION. Ross stated he would abstain from voting on this item. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ..�; 9-10-62 315 o. h, f. COMMUNICATIONS (cont.) - City Attorney Shellan's letter relating to the legality, for paying a City employee the difference between compensation received as a Juror and the employee's regular city wage while such employee is 'off the job' by reason of having been called to jury duty, and suggesting the adoption of an Ordinance to cover such.procedure,.was read. The City Clerk read the following communications relative to the City of Renton's 701 Program: (1) Planning Director Jensen's letter advising of the Planning Commission's recommendation for Council approval of the proposed Urban Planning Grant contracts as amended, between the City of Renton and the Department of Commerce and Economic Development, and between the City's chosen consultants John Graham & Company and the Department of Commerce and Economic Development; suggesting further that upon such approval of the proposed contracts as amended, that the Department ;of Commerce and Economic Development be notified of the City's choice ,II of consultant and the Council's designation of the local agency to be responsible for the accomplishment of the City's portion of the planning program. ( 2) City Attorneys Haugan & Shellan's opinion confirming the validity of the two proposed contracts above, advising that since their office. had no part in formu- lating specifications and work division arrangements an opinion on these phases therefore is not rendered; noting-completion deadline dates of both contracts to be July 19, 1964 Without time extension provisions,; and defining the work division areas of deferment of any proceedings pending receipt of an analysis to be submitted later by the 701 program Comprehensive Study Group. Discussion disclosed that the letter of protest of 9/5/62 is to be considered as such, not an Appeal to the Planning Commission's recommendation, inasmuch as • letter was not received within the required ten-day period after Planning Commission Hearing. - Upon request, Planning Director Jensen showed slides of the area recommended for R-4 reclassification, noting that in conjunction with such rezone proposal consid- eration will be given to alleviating some of the City's traffic problems through con- sideration of an extension from 6th Avenue West to Edwards Street as a possible alternate route for Kent traffic movement, with further consideration for a possible future bypass road from Sunset Blvd. to Renton. Mr . Kenneth Crabtree, ' 423 Lind, resident in the area, approached Council with request that further studies be made, indicating that Council is not receive "true picture" here but just a few of the considerations involved. Residents in area believe this to be a very:poor apartment housing district. ' Contention is that while Milwaukee may draw up plans, they are not.going to build.. Further 'study should be made by Council before decision on.matter. Mr. Rudolph Za.putil, 2910-5th North. -. advised that Council is considering something here for which Council has not as yet received plans. Mr . Wm.. Svensson (Naramore, Bain,. Brady & Johanson), .architects retained by Milwaukee,: stated that preliminary plans have been made _as well as an engineer- ing survey of the area. Firm wished to learn from Council whether rezone .can be made in this Area to R-4, thereafter would proceed with study in detail. Council was assured of Milwaukee's desire to work with City's Building Department; Planning Dept. ; and Planning Commission in this regard. While his firm is not in a position to state at this time how Milwaukee plans to proceed, it. should benoted that Milwaukee has owned this property for a number of years and their interest,in this area is 'to try to use the land to its best possible use . Due to the close proximity of Boeing and the Pacific Car Shops, it is believed that there is a definite demand for family housing here, such structures definitely will not be "second-rate". Mr . Crabtree stated he doubted that the homes_ to be built would be considered as "first-class" homes . Moved by Custer, seconded by Poly, to refer' this rezone matter to the Council AS A Whole Committee . Carried. The Mayor declared a recess at this time . After the recess Roll Call Vote was again taken with all Councilmen present as previously indicated. (2) Renton Hospital: That reclassification be made from GS- 1 to R-4, Apart- Houses and Multiple Dwellings, of the following described property: Lots 1 and 10, Block 7, Rainier Acres, LESS: the East 80' of Lots 1 and 10, Block 7, Rainier Acres to be reclassified from GS- 1 to R-2; such recommendations based on the con- sideration that (a) the property is directly opposite B- 1 Business District, and (b) ` y-lU-bG • COMMUNICATIONS (cont.) ... the property fronts upon-4th Avenue North, a City Arterial, the traffic characteristics of which will be such as to preclude the desirable use of the property for single family purposes, and (c)the property is adjacent to the proposed hospital site. . A letter of protest to the proposed-rezone forapartments was raad, received from Mrs. Eunice I. Richards, 458 "H" St. , who advised Council that their decision to purchase home in the Highlands was based primarily on desire to locate .in a single residential district. Planning Director Jensen displayed a map of the area, identifying the hospital property, -the adjacent Edgewater Enterprises propetty, and the zonings. applicable to the surrounding areas. Discussion with hospital representative, Mr . Clinton Beck disclosed that the two lots in question had been-deemed as surplus lots by the Hospital District Commissioner, not required for their purpose inasmuch as they are apart from the buld of the hospital property. An appraisal of the two lots gave an opinion as best suited for residential- units, hence the rezone request. Further deliberation produced a need for further study and appriaal of the matter. on the part of Council. It was therefore moved by Poli,..seconded by Bedersen, to refer the rezone proposal to the Council As A Whole Committee for reconsideration accordingly. Roll Call vote resulted as follows: "Ayes" Reid, Hulse, Gianini, Pedersen, Garrett, Trimm and Poli; "Nos" Dullahant, Dahiquist, Custer, Delaurenti and Bruce . Seven "Ayes" - . Five "Nos" - the motion carried. Attorney Roger Lewis, 711-Second Ave. addressed Council advising-that initially two protests to the contemplated rezone had been presented to the Planning Commission bearing the signatures of approximately 80 persons. The same zoning problems exist on both rezone proposals (Renton Hospital and Edgewater Enterprises Properties), therefore the protest petitions submitted should be considered as applicable to both rezone proposals. (A portion of the protesting faction, he stated, is in the-audience tonight) . - • • (3) Edgewater Enterprises, Inc . : That reclassification be made from GS-1 to R-4 of Lots 2, 3, 8 and 9, Block 7, Rainier Acres, LESS the east 80' of. Lots 8 and 9, Block 7, Rainier Acres to be reclassified from GS- 1 to R-2 . Recommended rezoning here would constitute an area suitable for development of multiple apart- ments for the same reason as stated above, item (2) . Moved by Custer, seconded by Poli, to refer the rezone proposal to the Council AS A Whole Committee . Carried. (4) Frank Hanley and Jerry Goodall: That reclas sification be made from G-7200 to R73 of the following described property because (a) this would be a natural exten- sion of the zones immediately adjacent to the north.(R-3 and B-1), and (b) this use would be compatible with the developing uses in the immediate vicinity as related to Sunset Blvd. East: The South 331 .47' of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Sec. 8, Twp. 23N R 5 E, W. M. lying West of the State Highway #2, Less that portion southerly of a line running southeasterly from a point on the West line 212.00' North of the South line, to a point on the West margin of said highway 198' more or less north of the South line of the subdivision, said 198' being measured along the west margin of said highway. Moved by Delaurenti, seconded by Poli, to concur with the recommendation of - the Planning Commission. Carried. It was further moved by Poli, seconded by Delaurenti, to refer rezone matter to the Ordinance Committee accordingly. Carried. (5) John Grnbisich: That reclassification be made from R-4 to B- 1 of Lots 24, 25, 26, 27, Car Works Addition to Renton, since such reclassification is consistent with the expansion of the existing business district in the immediate vicinity. • Moved by Delaurenti, seconded by Custer, to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Carried. It was further moved.by.Poli, seconded by Bruce, to refer rezone matter to the Ordinance Committee accodingly. Carried. (6) Walter Claybo: To grant a Variance for the construction of a carport and utility shed-on Lot 7, Block 44, Renton Highlands No . 2, as requested. Moved by Custer, seconded by Reid, to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Question of the motion brought forth request for further explan- Ly�Vtj 9-24-62 • OLD BUSINESS Councilman Reid, Chairman of the Street and Alley Committee, presented his Committee report which was read by the Clerk with Council action taken as follows: (1) Regarding establishment of Loading Zone on 3rd Avenue per request of Preservative Paint Company, the Committee recommended that • one Parking Meter be removed on the Northwest corner of 3rd Avenue and Main Street and a Truck loading zone be extablished at this location. Moved by Delaurenti, seconded by Poli, to concur in the recommendation of the Street and Alley Committee, and to refer the matter to the Ordinance Committee . Carried. • (2) Regarding speed limits on Sunset Highway East between Maple Valley Highway and the Easterly City Limits, the Committee recommended that the speed limit be reduced to 30 miles per hour within this area. • Moved by Bruce, seconded by Poli, to concur in the recommendation of the Committee . Carried. It was moved by Delaurenti, seconded by Reid, to refer the matter to the Ordinance Committee. Carried. Councilman Reid, President of the Committee of the Council As A Whole, reported that the Committee had met on September 18, 1962 and submitted his report which was read by the Clerk with actions taken by the Council as Follows: 1 . The Committee recommended concurrence in the Planning Commission Recommendation to rezone C. M. P. & P. Railroad Co . and Milwuakee Land Co . from R- 1 to R-4. 2. To deny the rezoning request of Edgewater Enterprises from GS- 1 to R-4. 3 . Rezoning request from Renton Hospital from GS- 1 to R-4 still in Committee . Councilman Reid reported that he has since received additional iricarmation and plans as well as the letter read earlier in the meeting relative to the rezonings and it was requested that the Committee be granted additional time for further consideration before submitting its final recommendations for Council action. Upon reading of the report by the Clerk it was moved by Bruce, seconded by Dullahant, to concur in the Committee recommendations, however, upon the requeLst of the President that it be held for further study, discussion ensued and it was determined that in view of additional information and in respect for the established procedure in granting additional time for committee study when requested, it was moved by Custer , seconded by Poli, to grant the request and refer the matter back to the Committee . Carried. Councilman Pedersen, Chairman of the Property Committee, submitted a report with Committee recommendations which was read by the Clerk with actions taken as follows: Regarding call for bids on reroofing the. City Hall, it was the Committee;s recom- mendation that the low bid of R . L. Greenfield & Son, in the amount of $3, 800 . 00 be accepted. The bidsvere: A. B . C. Enterprizes, Inc . , $4965 . 00; Deming Roofing, $4, 982 . 00; Flohr & Company, Roofers, Inc . , $4, 863 .00 and R. L. Greenfield & Son, $3, 800 . 00 . Moved by Bruce, seconded by Delaurenti, to concur in the recommendation of the Property Committee . Carried. Councilman Custer, Chairman of the Sanitation Committee, presented a report of his Committee advising that it was their recommendation, in accordance with that of the City Engineer, that the Bid opening on the proposed storm sewer, set for Sept . 24, 1962, be cancelled and the matter reconsidered next spring due to weather and financing factors involved. Moved by Trimm, seconded by Poli, to concur in the Property Committee recommendation. Carried. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Reid requested a meeting of the Council As A Whole at 8:00 p .m . on Tuesday, October 9, 1962 . 644. 10- 15-62 Y ' COMMUNICATIONS, cont . • A letter from Mayor Aliment recommended the extension of the Retirement Date of Patrolman James R . Chadwick. The present retirement date is December 1 , 1962. Moved by Bruce, seconded by Gianini, to concur in the recommendation of the Mayor . Carried. A Western Union Telegram directed to,Mayor Aliment was read pursuant to pre- vious telegrams sent by Senator Henry M. Jackson, advising that the recent House Resolution signed by the President, 11594, on October 10, 1962, is now Public Law 87-787. A letter was read from Planning Director Jensen, submitted. by Directror of the Planning Commission, James Denzer, advising that the planning Commission voted to recommend to the Council the rezone of the Herbert Fischer property. Upon inquiry, Mr. Logan of the Planning Department advised that waiver of the ten day appeal period had been advocated due to the zoning being delayed previously when the Planning Commission lacked a quorum and could take no action. The rezone had been approved October 10, 1962 by the Commission. This property is located on Garden Street North of Bronson Way behind the Bryant Motor Sales establishment, and the rezone has been previously held up for two weeks . The rezone is found to be in harmony with the 701 comprehensive plan. Moved by Custer, seconded by Poli, to concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission, granting the rezone . Carried. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Chairman Dullahant, of the Ordinance Committee, presented a proposed Ordin- ance amending the present Taxicab License Fees, which was read by the Clerk. Moved by Delaurenti, seconded by Custer to refer the proposed Ordinance to the Ordinance Committee for recommendation. After discussion on the requirement that the licenses shall be non-transferrable from vehicle to vehicle, the motion carried. Councilman • Dullahant advised the Ordinance would be held in Committee for the present time. A proposed Ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, was submitted Fixing The License Fees for Bowling Alleys, which was. read by the Clerk. The fee suggested was $30 .00 per lane . Councilman Custer Moved that the Ordinance be referred back to the Ordinance Committee with the recommendation that the amendment designate $15 . 00 per lane instead of $30 .00 . The motion was seconded by Bruce and carried. Chairman Dullahant advised that the Committee wished to hold the proposed Ordinance for further consideration. OLD BUSINESS: The City Clerk advised that the Urban Planning Commission Contract had been confirmed as to validity by the City Attorneys at the previous Council Meeting and that approval of the 'Council was now in order . Moved by Bruce, seconded by Delaurenti, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Contract. Carried. Councilman Reid, President of the Council As A Whole, presented his committee report which was read by the Clerk with actions taken as follows,:. 1 . Milwaukee Land Company rezone- Recommended that the Planning Com- mission recommendation to grant the rezone be denied. Moved by Dahlquist not to approve of the Council As A Whole recommendation but to concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission, granting the rezone . The motion was seconded by Gianini. After discussion on.the order of the motion and, upon inquiry, the City Attorney's opinion that it was in order, if unusual, a roll call vote was requested and resulted as follows: Reid, Dullahant, Custer, Delaurenti and Bruce, No . - Hulse, Gianini, Dahlquist, Pedersen and Poli, Aye. The voting resulted in a tie . Mayor Frank Aliment voted Aye, carrying the motion. 2. Edgewater Rezone - The Council As A Whole recommended that no action be taken on this matter at this time . 10- 15-6Z 36.3 • OLD BUSINESS, cont . Moved by Custer, seconded by Hulse, to concur in the recommendation of the Council AS •A Whole . After discussion on the advisability of taking positive action, Custer • rescinded his motion with consent of second and Moved to concur with sentiments of the Council As A Whole and reject. the application of Edgewater . The motion was seconded by Bruce. Roll call vote was requested and resulted as follows: Dullahant, Reid, Hulse, Custer and Bruce, Aye, - Gianini, Dahlquist, Pedersen, Delaurenti and Poli, No . The vote was tie 5 to 5 . Mayor Aliment voted against the motion and it was thereby defeated. • 3 . The matter of property damage on Burnett Street due to Metro sewer line construction. The committee recommended that a meeting be arranged with the property owners, Metro, the Contractor and representatives of the Insurance Companies covering this construction. Councilman Reid advised that this was for information and that he was at the present negotiating a meeting between the parties as outlined. 4. Dobson-Cugini Property Rezone - It was recommended that no further action be taken at this time . Moved by Hulse, seconded by Dullahant, to concur in the recommendation of the Council as A Whole . Roll call vote was requested and resulted as follows: Aye - Reid, Dullahant, Hulse, Custer, Poli and Bruce . No- Gianini, Dahlquist, Pedersen and Delaurenti. Six Aye votes and four No votes were cast and the motion carried. Moved by Reid, seconded by Dullahant, that all rezones be held pending comple- tion of the 701 Comprehensive Study Plan. Discussion ensued eelative to recommenda- tions from the Planning Commission being mindful of the 701 study and consequence of delaying progress within the City by any restriction of construction through with.- ' held rezones . The motion was lost upon voice vote . A recess was declared at this time . After the recess Mayor Aliment called the meeting to order and roll call followed with all Councilmen present as previously listed. Councilman Reid, Chairman, of Street and Alley Committee, presented a report of his Committee which was read by the Clerk with action taken as follows: Regarding Railroad Property on Burnett Street between 3rd and Walla Walla, the Committee recommended that the City acquire the land providing appraisal reveals that the cost would warrant it advantageious for the City to acquire . Councilman Pedersen, Chairman of the Property Committee, submitted a report on the matter and his Committee, in concurrence with the Street and Alley Committee, rendered the same recommendation. Moved by Dullahant, seconded by Custer, to concur in the recommendations of the Street and Alley and Property Committees . Carried. Moved by.Hulse, seconded by Custer, to refer the matter to the Property Committee to secure Appraisals on the property. Carried.. Relative tb the request of the Earlington Women's Club for a 4-i ay stop sign at Fifth Avenue West and Stevens Street, the Committee requests more time for further investigation. Granted. . The Property Committee advised of a meeting. with Mr . Coulon, Sup't. of Parks & Recreation relative to a Sub-lease to Foss Tug and Barge by the City on a Lease from the Port of Seattle . Inasmuch as a future park site might be contemplated at this loca- tion and the present lease arrangement is profitable ., Foss Tug and Barge will be requested to absorb the additional fee created by new legislation, it was no recommender that the Lease be renewed. Moved by Bruce, seconded by Hulse, to concur in the recommendation of the Property Committee . Carried. The Property Committee report was read relative to the dedication of a park site in the Capri Development and the Committee favored accepting the site but felt that the City could make no committment for development at this time, the matter of drainage being of great concern, adding excessively to the cost of development . Availability of funds is also a factor . Moved by Poli, seconded by Custer to accept the site with the it36lU- lD-OG '7C OLD BUSINESS, cont. stipulations as to availability of funds and progress of developing being factors to be determined in the future . The drainage problem was discussed and Mr . Coulon advised that 300 to 400 feet of 48 inch culvert would be required and this may cost as much as $9, 000 . 00. The pending motion was subsequently carried. Councilman Pedersen advised the Property Committee has been advised by the County of their interest in renting space in the City Hall for use as a Justice Court. Discussion followed regarding area and services required as well as the attitude of Judge Duckworth in the matter, and the Committee recommended referral to the Council As A Whole . • Moved by Custer, seconded by Delaurenti, to concur in the recommendation of the Property Committee . Carried. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Reid requested a meeting of the Council As A Whole on Tuesday, October 16, 1962 at 7:30 p.m. Councilman Pedersen inquired of the City Engineer whether anything has been done on the improvement to Cemetery Road. City Engineer Wilson advised that a cross section has been made and the next step will be to contact the owners relative to acquiring the necessary easements . Councilman Custer requested a meeting of the Sanitation Committee on Tuesday, October 16, 1962 at 7:00 p .m. with Mr . Schroeder relative to Mr . Goedecke's property. Councilman Delaurenit requested a meeting of the Police and License Committee on Thursday, October 18, 1962 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Aliment reminded the Council of the "701" Kick-off Dinner meeting at the High School at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Mayor inquired whether anyone in the audience wished to address the Council and Mrs . Virginia Busato inquired regarding action of the City relative to her previous complaint on a neighbors tree located across from her house which was causing damange to her property, especially after the recent storm when the branches fell on her house destroying part of the roof and causing her to spend several hours removing lumber from her yard which had blown down from the tree . Discussion followed regarding legal pursuance of the matter and Attorney Shellan advised if it were determined that the tree was a nuisance and was creating damage to other properties the owners should be given 5 days to have the tree removed and if they fail to do so.the City will remove it at the cost and expense of the owner . After further discussion it was moved by Custer seconded by Hulse to refer the matter to the Street Department to advise the property owner according to their finding with a ten day period being allowed for the owner to take care of the matter or removal by the City at the owners expense if the tree is deemed a hazard. Carried. After a discussion on the Edgewater rezoning and the City Attorney's remarks that it was a pending matter and could be brought before the full Council as will the Milwaukee rezone, at the, time the Ordinance is presented, which had not yet been referred to Committee for drafting, it was moved by Dahlquist, seconded by Custer, that the Milwaukee Rezone be referred to the Ordinance Committee . Carried. As there was no further business to come before the Council, it was moved by Bruce, seconded by Poli, to adjourn , Carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m . There were 76 visitors in the Council Chambers . , /,; / Helmie Nelson, City Clerk - if�' / ' / j r frank Aliment, Mayor 10-22-62 3bbo • • • OLD BUSINESS, cont. • Dahlc4uist, to concur in the recommendation of the Committee . Inquiry was made of City Attorney Shellan regarding preparation of the proper documents and Mr . Shellan ' requested details of the term and expiration of the Lease and advised that the Building Superintendent be given the remodelling proposals . .A Roll.call vote was prperly re- quested on the rental recommendation and resulted as follows: Ayes - Gianini, Dahlquist, Pedersen, Trimm, Poli and Bruce; No - Reid, Dullahant, Hulse , Custer and Delaurenti. Six Aye votes and five no votes carried the motion. Moved by Trimm, seconded by Hulse, to refer the matter to the Property Com- mittee to' report back the terms of the Agreement to Lease . Carried. • Councilman Delaurenti, reporting for the Police and License Committee, recom- mended, pursuant to the request of the Lighthouse for the.Blind for waiver of the license fee for_ house to house soliciting, that the present Ordinance be adhered to .by all Pedlers and Solicitors operating within the corporate limits of Renton. _ . Moved by Poli, seconded by Custer, to concur in the recommendation of the Police and-License Committee . Carried. Councilman Bruce made a motion that the Edgewater Rezone Application and the Planning Commission recommendation thereon be rejected by the Council at this time . The Motion was seconded by Custer . It was pointed out b.y Trimm that this would con- stitute a spot zone which is not legal. Trimm moved that the matter be tabled until the following meeting . The motion was seconded by Poli and carried. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Reid, Chairman of the Power and Light Committee, presented his Committee report which was read by the Clerk with action taken by the Council as follows: The Power and Light Committee recommended the installation of incandescent lights at the following locations: Poles 3200, 3220, 3402 on 12th Avenue North and 4 additional lights on 12th Avenue North; locations to be designated by City Engineer . Pole 1130 on "N" Street, Poles at 1125 "P" Street; 1114 "P" Street, and 1105 "P" Street . Pole at cul-de-sac of 11th Avenue North8ast, Poles at 1045 "P" Street and 10th Place N. and "P" Street . Poles at 10th Court North and "P" Street and at 3718 - 10th Court North. Pole at 3423 - llth Avenue North, Pole at 1026 "P" Street and Poles 350 and 318 on Thomas Street In addition, the Committee recommended installation of Mercury Vapor lights on 3rd Ave . N. from Pelly St . to the R .R . Track. Moved by Custer, seconded by Bruce, to concur in the recommendation of the Power and Light Committee . Carried. Councilman Hulse reminded the Planning Committee they are to meet with the Planning Commission on Wednesday. October 24, 1962 . Councilman Gianini inquired whether any action had been taken on the installation of a traffic light on Second Avenue and Main Street . Jack Wilson, City Engineer advised that he had budgeted the money for this improvement in his budget but it had been taken out so nothing has been done to date . Councilman Custer requested a meeting of the Sanitation Committee next Monday, October 29, 1962 at 7:30 p.m . Mayor Aliment inquired whether anyone in the audience wished to address the Council and Mr Dick Willard of 105 84th N. E. , Bellevue, advised of a problem he wished help in getting resolved, in connection with development of a tract of land located outside the city limits of Renton. He wished to locate a Model Home structure on a parcel within the City and needed to secure a Permit for a temporary structure and it was his understanding that it would be approximately two weeks before the application could be processed by the Planning Commission and suggestion had been made that he request the Council to recommend Planning Commission action at the soones possible time . The parcel in question is located at the intersection of 166th and Benson Highway. James Highton, Sup't. of Buildings advised that he was familiar with the property and advised that a Special Permit would be required and should be a matter for the Planning Commission to act on at their coming meeting on Wednesday, October 24, 1962 . 11-5-62 375 COMMUNICATIONS, cont . able to the proposed annexation, found it in the best interest of allto combine petitions, the owners to circulate a proper petition requesting the annexations and the Hearing was declared closed. A letter read from Helmie Nelson, City Clerk, advised that the City Attorneys had recommended that the House Movers Ordinance, No . 1508, be reviewed and that consideration be given to requiring bonding coverage along with the present insurance requirements . Moved by Garrett, seconded by Delaurenti, to refer the recommendation to the Ordinance Committee . Carried. An application from Custer Hardware Co . , by Donald N. Custer, Sr . , was read for Master Locksmith and Keymakers Licenses . Moved by Poli, seconded by Bruce, to refer the application the Police and License Committee with Power to Act. Carried. A statement from Brightman & Holm, Attorneys at Law, was read which covered legal services rendered in connection with the lawsuit resulting from traffic light installation at the Renton Shopping Center access, Edwards vs . City of Renton. Total costs, $912 . 00 . Moved by Delaurenti, seconded by Garrett, to refer the statement to the Audit- ing Committee to report back. Carried. A letter from L. T. Ristvedt protested Metro charges which he felt were excessive . Marvin Schroeder, Sup't. 'of Utilities , advised that the premises owned by Mr . Ristvedt were rated as commercial residences and that the matter has now been re solved. Moved by Delaurenti, seconded by Poli, that the communication be referred to the Sup.erentendent of Utilities . Carried A letter from the Housing authority, by Tillie Cole, Executive Director, requeste< permission to erect a 3 foot fencing barricade at their housing project on K Street one foot west of the sidewalk to reduce hazard at the six foot drop as well as to protect the shrubbery. Said fence shall be removed in the event the City should need to widen the street at any future date . Moved by Delaurenti, seconded by Garrett, to refer this request to the Street and Alley Committee with Power to Act . Carried . A letter from D. J. Laviolette, President of Edgewater Enterprises, requested favorable consideration of their rezone application, advising that in view of objections to the requested zoning, they would be willing to accept R-3 which limits the height to 40 ft . , in lieu of the R-4 originally requested. Inquiry was made of the Planning Director and Mr . Jensen advised the Council could take such action should it so desire . Councilman Bruce advised he had made a motion to reject the zoning application at the previous meeting and the matter had been tabled and he moved that it now be taken from the table for disposition. The motion was seconded by Dullahant and carried . Moved by Bruce, seconded by Dullahant that the recommendation of the Planning Com-. mission relative to the original petition be rejected. Discussion followed regarding the fact that such action would negate the application altogether and that the Council could allow an amendment to the Petition, otherwise the property owner could not submit any further request for six months . Position of the Planning Commission and the people opposed to the original rezone request was brought to mind and after further suggex.tion for resolving the matter , it was moved by Trimm, seconded by Pedersen, to refer the matter back to the Planning Commission for consideration and recommendation on the revised: R-3 zoning as requested. Carried . A letter from the City Attorney submitted Supreme Court Opinion regarding the requirements for public notice of Review Board Meetings in proposed annexation pro- ceedings .' 11-5-62 COMMUNICATIONS, cont . A letter from Renton Hospital, by O .Q. Beck, Business Manager, requested present status of the Hospital' s application for rezoning of Lots 1 and 10 , Block 7, Rainier Acres . Councilman Trimm called attention to the fact that this matter is now in the Committee of the Council As A Whole and it was moved by Garrett, seconded by Bruce, that'the Clerk'direct a letter giving this information to the Hospital. Carried. A letter from Metro submitted a proposed Easement which they requested the City to 'grant for locating a portion of their sewer trunk line on a public right of way. Moved by Delaurenti, seconded by Bruce, to refer the proposed Easement to the City Attorneys for recommendation. Carried. A letter read from Mr . and Mrs . Lloyd Kindred requested renewal of their Lease on Lunch and Storeroom facilities at City Hall, effective November 17, 1962 for one year . Moved by Bruce, seconded by Poli, to refer the matter to the Property Com- mittee with Power to Act. Carried. City Attorney Shellan submitted a revised Lease Agreement with the State Depart- ment of Game , which has now been executed by said Department on Commercial Water- way„Property•#2. The Clerk read the proposed Agreement. Moved by Poli,. seconded by Dahlquist, to concur .in the Lease renewal and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same . Carried. A letter from Sam Younker Auto & Truck Sales was read relative to execution by the City of a new Used Car Dealers Ordinance . Mr . Younker s was in the audience and was invited to speak whereupon he protested the fee for the new Licenses . The new mode of taxes for 1963 was outlined briefly whereby, through elimination of the present Business and Occupation tax, Mr . Younkers would not be paying additional money to the City in 1963 . Mr . Younker s was not protesting execution of the new Ordinance but had not been made aware of its enactment by having any prior notice to which he expressed grievance, as well as to the fee . A letter from Street Commissioner Joe Lynch, recommended that the City call for bids at this time on the new street sweeper, designated for purchase in the 1963 budget, inasmuch as higher prices will be going into effect after the first of the year . Moved by Poli, seconded by Dahlquist to concur in the recommendation of the Street Commissioner . Carried. A letter from Mr . Edgar Johnston, Principal of Henry Ford Elementary School, expressed thanks and appreciation to the City Officials for the time and effort expended during student tours of the City Departments . A student Mayor, Treasurer, Clerk, etc . reigned during the tour, which Mayor was to be present along with the student group, at the December 17th Council meeting, at_which time he will make' presentation to the City of a framed facsimile of the Declaration of Independence . A letter from residents in the vicinity of 109th and 110th Avenues, S. E. thanked the City for Street light installations at said streets near their residences . A letter from J . David Jensen, Planning Director, submitted recommendations of the Planning Commission from its public hearing meeting of October 24, 1962, as follows: The Commission recommended adoption of the Final Plat of Lake View Park, owned by Mr . John Conner . Moved by Trimm, seconded by Poli, to concur in the recommendation of the Plan- ing Cormission, and to refer the matter to the Ordinance Committee . Carried. The Planning Commission, in pursuance of the referral by Council of the Bell and Valdez request for locating a model home on Lot 1 ,. Block B, Akers Farms No . 5, had granted a Conditional Permit allowing the construction at S. E. 166th and Benson Highway. Said permit for temporary structure was granted for a period of two years . It was moved by Dahlquist, seconded by Hulse, to recess and Chairman Reid declared the recess . After the recess, the meeting was called to order and roll call was taken with all Councilmen present as previously listed and including Councilman Custer who had arrived in the meantime. 79 115-62 `1 • OLD BUSINESS, cont . • Councilman Reid presented the Street and Alley Committee report which was read by the Clerk with action taken as follows: Regarding the request for Permit for Encroachment on public right-of-way, from Dodd & .Russell, Attorneys for Kenneth Steen, the Committee recommended that a Permit be granted and that it should include the provisions and stipulations contained in the loan application, that no improvements shall be allowed on the encroaching structure, etc . Moved by Dullahant, seconded by Dahlquist, to concur in the recommendation of the Street and Alley Committee . Carried. Regarding the request of the Earlington Women's Club for a four-way stop at 5th Avenue West and Stevens Street, a complete investigation of this intersection, including a traffic count, by the Engineering Department, was made and it was rec- ommended, in view of the survey indicating a very low traffic volume with no accidents, that the request be denied. • Moved by Dullahant, seconded ;by Dahlquist, to concur in the recommendation of the Committee . Carried. Councilman Hulse, calling attention to the referral of the Hospital Rezone to the Council As A Whole, moved to take the matter out of aaid Committee and refer it to the Planning Commission as had been done with the Edgewater Rezone. The motion carried. Discussion followed regarding delay this might cause and after several suggested motions it was moved by Dahlquist, seconded by Pedersen, to concur in the original Planning Commission recommendation granting the rezone to the Hospital and that the Edgewater be granted with the R-3 zoning as requested. Discussion ensued regarding the fact that the Planning Commission had not recom- mended R-3 zoning, after which it was pointed out that these two matters had been referred to the Planning Commission and were no longer before the Council . The motion was withdrawn with consent of second. Moved by Dahlquist, seconded by Poli, to refer the Milwaukee Rezone Ordin- ance to the Ordinance Committee for reconsideration. After verification that such a motion must be made by one who voted with the prevailing side, the motion, which had not been stated by the Chair , was not acknowledged. Mrs . Dahlquist advised that in view of the requirements relative to her motion she now requested that it be brought up by someone who had voted with the prevailing side as required As there was no response the Chairman called for the next order of business . Councilman Pedersen, Chairman of the Property Committee, reported that appraisals had been received on the Burnett Street Property and requested a meeting of his Committee with the City Attorney and Officials of the Railroad on Monday, November 19, 1962 at 7:00 p.m . Councilman Custer advised that the Sanitation Committee had a copy of the Contract Agreement for purchase of the Boeing Waste Treatment Plant by Metor which was available for inspection. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Dullahant called attention to the 1963 Budget which had been dis- tributed and complimented those who had worked on it for a very appropriate piece of work. The beautiful cover sc ene was noted and it was moved by Delaurenti, seconded by Dullahant, that a letter be directed to the Chamber of Commerce expressing appreciation of the pictures which they had provided for the covers . Carried. Councilman Garrett, Chairman of the Public Relations Committee, requested a meeting of his Committee on Monday, November 19, 1962 at 1:00 p .m . and that the Clerk send letters to the Planning Department, Chamber of Commerce, John Graham and Company, Citizens Advisory Council and the City Council, requesting any news- worthy items relative to the 701 Program which could be presented at the meeting. 411 Minutes of the Renton City uo'uncil Meeting 12-10-62 COMMUNICATIONS: r ' Planning Commission Recommendations (cont. ) 7. T;:, razor.. zequests of Edgewater Enterprises Corporation and the Renton Hospital Board were considered and the Commission recommended that the East C;?' of the parcel be rezoned from GS--1 to R-2 and the property in the westerly portion be rezoned from GS-1 to R-3. Councilman Custer claimed interest in properties in the area and wished to •be excluded from any vote. Moved by Bruce, seconded by Dullahant, to reject the rezone recommendations. Mr. Roy Boblet inquired as to justification of such a rezone when the Milwaukee rezone request was denied and cited advantages which the two proposed rezones did not have and density problems such rezones could create. Upon dissenting voice vote on the motion roll call vote was requested and resulted as follows: Aye: Dullahant, Hulse, • Trim, Delaurenti, and Bruce, No: Gianini, Dahlquist, Pedersen, Garrett, and Poli. Tie vote was broken by the Mayor's negative vote and the motion lost. Moved by Dahlquist, seconded by Poli, to concur in the Planning Commission recom- mendations. Roll call vote was requested and resulted as follows: Aye: Gianini, Dahlquisi Pedersen, Garrett and Poli. No: Dullahant, Hulse, Trimm, Delaurenti and Bruce. Tie vote was broken by the Mayolb affirmative vote carrying the motion. Moved by Dahlquist, seconder by Poli, to refer the rezones to the Ordinance Committee. Carried. A letter from Mr. Henry F. DeGanton, President, Occupational Rehabilitation, Inc. submitted written notice of their opportunity to secure a facility more suitable for their present and future needs, and requested cancellation of their lease covering a portion. of the North Highlands Recreation Building. Moved by Poli, seconded by Bruce, to refer the matter to the Property Committee. Carried. A letter was read from Robert R. Beezer, Attorney for Mr. Arne Goedecke, citing the fact that Resolution No. 1174 and council minutes relative thereto indicate that Parker and Sanwick Investments, Inc. will give and grant unto the City an option to purchase proposed park site in connection with approval of the plat of Tiffany Park. Mr. Beezer advised that Parker and Sanwick Investments, Inc. have refused to grant such an option and they have further refused to place a warranty deed in escrow to satisfy such an option if exercised. Satisfaction deeds will be delivered by Parker & Sanwick to Goedecke from time to time in accordance with payment and deed release schedules set forth in their contract with Goedecke tl_is the park property deed cannot be obtained at present but will be obtained prior to January 15, 1964. Since performance is impossible under conditions specified in Resolution No. 1174, the following two alternatives were presented for consideration of the Council. (1) Goedecke pay platting fees and have plats approved as any other developer with the park matter to remain upen until fir. Goedecke is vested in clear title, or (2) Goedecke will sign the proposed option agreement,which. was attached, and deposit in escrow a form of warranty deed, also submitted therewith. After recommended motion to accept the option agreement upon approval of the City Attorneys, and the Attorney's advice that it was not acceptable in its present form but that a satisfactory agreement could be worked out, and also that the Committee should resolve which is the proper action to be taken, it was moved by Custer, seconded by Gianini, to • refer the matter to the Property Committee. Carried. Mayor Aliment declared a recess at this time and the parties met to consider the matter. After the recess, roll call was taken with all Councilmen present as previously listed. Councilman Pedersen, Chairman of the Property Committee, reported that it was the recommendation of the Property Committee that the Platting fees be accepted and the plat approved and that platting fees be further collected until such time as the title beer vested on the par.. site when the City will. then consider app acquisition thereof. Re"o=�ecie'� rO 6p r as Moved by Custer, seconded by Bruce, to concur in the recommendation of the/vised. Property Committee. Carried. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Councilman Dullahant, Chairman of the Ordinance Committee, presented the proposed 1963 Business License and B. & 0. Utility Tax Ordinance, along with the report of the Com- mittee of the Council As A Whole, to whom the document had been referred. After inquiry ' and negation as to inclusion of the fuel oil dealers in the 3% Utility. Tax section of the Ordinance the Committee report was read as follows: Mr. Harry Benton, on behalf of Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company, requested that Section 4, a. of the proposed Ordinance be amended in order that tax will be imposed on the gross subscribers station exchange revenues, excluding intra-state toll charges . The Committee recommended adoption of the proposed 1963 License and B. & 0. Utility Tax Ordinance with revisions to Section 4, a. as requested; and the Committee -to study for further action, -the proposal that fuel oil dealers be subect to tax. Moved by Dullahant, seconded by Poll, to concur in the recommendation of the Council As A Whole. Carried. Page 4, Section 4,a. of the proposed Ordinance was read by the Clerk as revised and Councilman Dullahant recommended in minority that the proposed Ordinance be placed on its second and final reading. -4- zvrei Minutes of the Renton City ncil Meeting • 12-17-62 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS? „ntinued) The Ordinance Committee presented a proposed Resolution of the City of Renton Washington, authorizing the City Clerk and City Treasurer to make transfers within the .Current .Fund as read .by the Clerk, to-wit: From: Planning Director, Account No. 7009.1/712 Expert Services, $1,000.00, Unto: Planning Director, Account No. 7009 .1, Salaries and wages,, Part-time and temporary help, $1,000.00. This transfer is for services rendered in progression of the 701 program. Moved by Poli, seconded by Hulse, to adopt Resolution No. 11.77 as read. Carried. The Committee presented a proposed Resolution of the City of Renton which was read by the Clerk, setting the date o- January .21, 1963 at the hour of 8:00 p.m. for hearing on the proposed Vacation of South 128th Street. Moved by Bruce, seconded by Delaurenti, to ! iadopt Resolution No. 1178 as read. Carried. The Committee presented a proposed Resolution of . the City of Renton, Washington, setting and fixing the date of January 21, 1963 as date for Hearing on the proposed Vacation of South 126th Street, which was read by the Clerk. Moved by Bruce, seconded by Delaurenti, to adopt Resolution No. 1179 as read. Carried. The Ordinance Committee presented a proposed Ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, changing the zoning classification of certain properties within the City of Renton from General Classification District (GS-1) to Residential District (R-3) and Residential District (R-2), which was read by the Clerk. (Renton Hospital property) Moved by Delaurenti, seconded by Custer, to refer the proposed Ordinance to the Ordinance Committee for recommendation. The Committee recommended second, and final reading and it was moved by Poli, seconded by Custer, to concur.Carrie.d.. After.2nd and final reading, it was moved by Poli, seconded by Dahlquist, to adopt the Ordinance as read. Roll call vote was taken as follows: Aye: Gianini, Dahlquist, Pedersen, Garrett, and Poli. No: Dullahant, Hulse, Trimm, Custer, Delaurenti, and Bruce. Five Aye votes and six no votes lost the motion. The Committee presented a proposed Ordinance of the City'of Renton, Washington, • changing the zoning classification of certain properties in the City from General Classi- fication District (GS-1) to Residential District (R-3) and Residential District (R-2), whidi was read by the Clerk. Moved by Poli, seconded by Custer, 'to refer the proposed Ordi- nance to the Ordinance Committee for recommendation. Carried'. The Committee recommended favorably and that the proposed Ordinance be placed on its second and final reading. . After the second and final readinr;• roil call vote was taken and resulted as !follows: : Aye: Gianini, Dahlquist, Pedersen, Garrett and Poli. No: Dullahant, Hulse, • _ }Trimm, Custer, Delaurenti and Bruce. ' Five Aye votes and six No votes lost the motion. (Edgewater Property) • The Ordinance Committee presented a Revocable Permit to be granted the O.K. 'Tire. & Rubber Co. for a variance in regard to setback in the construction, erection and main- tenance of'a sign. Moved by Garrett, seconded by Custer, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Permit. Carried. The Ordinance Committee presented a proposed Ordinance changing the zoning classi- fication of certain property within the City of Renton from General Classification District (G-6000) to Light Industry District (L-1), which was read by the Clerk. Moved by Bruce, seconded by Poll, to refer the document to the Committee for recommendation. The Ordinance Committee- requested -that the matter be held . Granted. The Committee presented a proposed Ordinance, of the .City of Renton, Washington, • declaring 'certain real property to be surplus, providing for its sale and authorizing the Mayor and City Cleric to execute instruments of conveyance, which was read by the Clerk. (Old' City Hall premises - sale to Umberto Barei) Moved by Delaurenti, seconded by Custer, to refer the proposed Ordinance to the Ordinance Committee for recommendation. Carried. The Committee recommended favorably and that ,the proposed Ordinance be placed on its second and final reading. Moved by Poli, seconded by 'Custer, to concur in the recommendation 'of the Committee. Carried. After the second- and final reading it was moved by Garrett, and )seconded by Bruce, that Ordinance No. 2004 be adopted as read and that publiation •be •magic and the .:deed be released upon receipt of the monetary consideration. Carried unanimously by roll call vote. Planning Director Jensen called attention to the need for early action ix letting the contract for the base mapping in connection with the 701 program and requested referral to a Committee with Power to Act, and -inquired regarding whether ita:ould be possible to arrange for payment to the Contractor upon completion of his work in lieu of waiting until the retained percentage is released at' the end of the work on the, program, with the customary retention for individual contractors being observed. Mayor Aliment advised he wished to appoint a 701 Committee to meet regarding the Contract and report back their recommendations --5- II' - ' 33 • • Minutes of the Renton City Council Meeting 4-25-66 COMMUNICATIONS: (Cont.) A letter was read from Del Bennett, Traffic Engineer, requesting permission to expend funds from Cumulative Reserve Fund 1184 for purchase of ornamental steel poles to be used for the traffic signal installation located at the intersection of Third Avenue and Williams Street which will initiate the program of under- ground wiring in the central business district. Moved by Poll, seconded by Hulse, to concur in the request. Discussion ensued regarding amount, to be required and whether there'is other need for the $1,369. It was pointed out that the purpose is a proper use of the fund but that perhaps the Ways and Means Committee should be consulted as to whether the money has been earmarked for any other purpose. Moved by Dahlquist, seconded by Schellert, to refer the matter to the Street and Alley Committee and Ways and Means Committee to investigate and report back. The motion to refer, taking precedence, was carried. A letter from Mrs. Donald Hamblin, President, League of Women Voters, advised that the Board of Directors of the Renton League has appointed Mrs. Robert Plut as official observer at meetings of the City Council. Members of Mrs. Plut's Committee will serve as alternates from time to time. Mrs. Plut was introduced by Mayor Custer and he advised he had acknowledged the observance by letter to President Hamblin. A letter from Planning Director Ericksen submitted recommendations of the Planning Commission from its meeting of April 13, 1966 as follows: Rezone Applications: King County Public Hospital District #1, Appl. R-303-66 requesting rezone from GS-1 to R-4 of property located at the intersection of 4th Avenue North and E Street, extending north to 5th, Avenue North and East to I Street. The Comprehensive Plan indicates the area as potential multiple residential use and the Commission in regard for adjacent single family residential uses recommended the following which was now recommended to the Council: From ,GS-1 to R-4: Lots 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10 of Block 1 and Lots 1, 2, 3, of Block 6, all in Rainier Acres. From GS-1 to R-3: Lots 4 and 7 of Block 1; Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, .8, 9 and 10 of Block 5•; and Lots 1 and 10 of Block 7, all in Rainier Acres. Moved by Schellert, seconded by Dahlquist, to concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission as read. Upon request, Mr. Ericksen displayed a drawing of the area aa: designated the parcels involved. Mr. Chuck Dillon, 1214 I Street inquired as to the height of the proposed structures and expressed his objection to view restriction stating his opinion that the County could gain just as much by selling as residential property. Upon inquiry Mr. Ericksen advised both the School District and the Park Board had been consulted and had felt the cost prohibitive for consideration. The Commission had felt the use would not be substantially detrimental and it is in agreement with the Comprehensive Plan and was therefore recommended. Councilman Perry requested an opportunity to visit the area prior to casting a vote and moved that the matter be tabled one week. The motion was seconded by Hulse and carried. Rezone Application: Bruce Buck, Appl. R-306-66 from G7200 to R-4 - property located on 116th Avenue S.E. between Sunset Blvd. E. and 12th Avenue North. The Comprehensive Plan indicates multiple family residential use for the area. The Commission in concern for adjacent properties, recommended R-3 rather than R-4 which the applicant agreed to accept and this was the Cou iaaion`s•2recommenda- tion to the CounciL. A letter from Mr. M. M. (Ted) Meredith expressed disapproval with the Planning Commission decision on this rezone and with adjoining property owners, wished to object to the deprivation of privacy and restriction of view. It was requested that single family zoning be retained and pointed out that there is only one access to the Bruce Buck property. R-2 was suggested as an alternate rezone if a rezone is deemed to be warranted. Moved by Poli, seconded by Dahlquist, ' to concur in the Planning Commission recommendations. Upon inquiry by Garrett for further information, Planning Director Ericksen displayed a map of the area and designated the location of the subject property. Garrett inquired as to comparison between this and the Riley property from a professional viewpoint and Mr. Ericksen advised that the Buck area is ready for such development at the present time being close in proximity to shopping facilities, arterials and industrial areas and it was felt the Riley rezone might be a bit premature, although not a great deal. of difference exists between the two. It was felt that the Buck rezone is suitable and reasonable as proposed. The pending motinn carried. Convention material from Chester Biesen, Executive Secretary, Association of Washington Cities was presented and will be on file in the office of the City Clerk for reference. Convention Committees were listed along with the 11 Districts of the Association. -3- Minutes Renton -Eity.0 ail Meeting (Cont.) 5-2-1966 Moved .by * se, seconded by Gianini, that the Minutes of the previous meeting of April 25, 1966 be approved as written. Carried. PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed vacation of portion of 106th Ave. S.E. (Continued from April 25, 1966) This being the date set, the heeribg.was declared continued at this time. Letter from City Engineer Wilson recommended that since no alternate utility easement has been agreed upon, a 20' easement be retained for utility and pedestrian use ..and if a more desirable location can be obtained in the future the 106th Avenue easement could be abandoned. Audience comment was invite.d and Mr. Rudy Seppi, Director of Plant Facilities, Renton School District 403, stated there would be no objection if such a strip is reserved for pedestrian use as recommended but if none is provided then there would be strong objection by the School District to the vacation. City Engineer Wilson advised that according to the City Attorney no reservation may be made for pedestrian use. but only for utility purposes and his letter stands corrected to read as such. The need for a footpath was expressed and it was pointed out that the right of way is not presently in use but it does connect to Puget Drive and lead directly to the school property.. M-ved by Poli, seconded by Schellert,- the hearing be closed. Carried. Moved by Poli, seconded by Bruce, that the vacation be denied. Planning Director Ericksen displayed a drawing and pointed out the subject area and projected afl extension over i Bonneville Power Line right-of-way. The pending motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING: Annexation = Kaczmarek et al properties This being the date set, the hearing was declared open. Communication was read from the City Engineer expressing concern as to liability the City would be exposed to in annexing this area due to existing abandoned rock quarry at which site a fatality resulted when youths were climbing the steep cliffs. It was - recommended that the annexation be denied if the City could not be assured of protection against future law suits. Mr. John Thompson pointed out that the quarry has been there from the time the old inter-urban line was built and the annexation was now desired to the property could be developed and they have insurance against liability at present. Mr. Max Witters inquired as to who will maintain the access road and Mr. Thompson advised the owners of properties on either side would do so. Mr. Kaczmarek added that the road will be gravelled and would be in better condition than it has been, and those on the easement would assume the obligation for maintenance. Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson inquired as to whether this is ' County property and was advised affirmatively. Mr. Ken Murakami submitted petition ' objecting to apartments in the area, however, Mayor Custer returned the Petition and invited submission at a later time as may be appropriate when zoning would be the consideration and not annexation. Mr. Thompson pointed out that the property is now bounded by the City on three sides. Moved by Poli, seconded by Bruce to close the hearing. Carried. Moved by Hulse, seconded by Dahlquist,. that action of the Council be withheld for one week. Upon inquiry as to liability of the City, City Attorney Shellan advised that generally the fact of annexation itself does not pose any liability on the City it being a fact that sites with lakes, septic tanks, water tanks, etc. can be dangers and as such the City can require fencing but so long as they are privately and not publicly owned the City is not liable on annexation alone. City Engineer Wilson advised he had no special knowledge of liability in wr±ting his letter but felt consideration should be given now rather than to -annex and find an obligation has been assumed. The pending motion to with- hold action until May 9th subsequently carried. PUBLIC HEARING - Plat and zoning for Royal Hills - Appeal of Planning Commission decision. The hearing was declared open and the Deputy City Clerk advised of request from Mr. David Kennedy that the hearing be postpcned for 30 days until owners secure clear title to the property. Moved by Poli, seconded by Dahlquist, to grant the request, continuing the hearing to June 6, 1966. Carried. COMMUNICATIONS: Petition containing 80 signatures opposed rezone of King County Hospital Property as recommended by the Planning Commission. Moved by Poli, seconded by Perry, that the matter be taken from the table where it was laid last week. Caaried..rdahlgais .moved the matter be referred to the Planning Committee to see if mutual agreement might be reached. Councilman Bruce felt property owners are entitled to views as to how their neighborhood should be developed and moved that the Planning Commission recommendation to rezone a portion to R-4 and part to R-3 be denied, with second by Poll. Mr. -Coleman introduced Bd. Members Pete Curran and John Lotto and the new hospital Administrator Bill Murray, and advised of many months of consideration, investigation and meetings to arrive at current determinations which were felt. to be in the best interest of the taxpayers, it being concluded the rezone would bring more money to be applied on the new hospital at South 180th and Springbrook Road. It was pointed out that there will need to be a rezone for utilization of the property and now would be the time to rezone when benefit will be to the community rather than individuals. -2 • - 39 • Minutes - Renton City Council Meeting May 2, 1966 COMMUNICATIONS: Petition.- Hospital property zoning _ Continued Mr. Archie Graham, 408 I Street, on behalf of the Petitioners,stated they did not want their neighborhood to be turned into a commercial area, they prefer the quiet and lack of vehicular traffic auu monetary loss to the hospital is not a factor of consideration when the cost figure of a million dollars is involved. It was felt a residential development such as Monterey would enhance the area but not high rise apartments as R-4 would permit. Vote was taken on the pending motion and the Chair ruled the motion passed. Roll call was requested by two Council Members and vote was taken as follows: Aye: Hulse, Bruce, Trimm,. Perry, Delaurenti and Morris. No votes: Schellert, Dahlquist, Gianini, Garrett and Poli. The motion to deny the Planning Commission recommendation carried. Recess was declared at this time. After the recess, roll call was taken with all Council Members present as previously listed. A letter was read from Mr. George Butco requesting consideration by the Council of rezone of his property from R-1 to R-3, appealing decision of Planning Commission denial. Moved by Schellert, seconded by Poli, that May 16, 1966 be set as date for hearing on the appeal. Carried. _ A letter read from J. D. Bixby, Director of Facilities, The Boeing Company, called attention to application of several months ago to purchase a strip of land along the East bank of the Cedar River, upon which an appraisal has now been secured by the City. Due to critical parking needs it was requested the matter be given early attention. Moved by Perry, seconded by Bruce, to refer the letter to the Property Committee. It was pointed out .that in Committee of the Whole meeting it was urged that the property be leased and not sold. The motion to refer carried. A letter from Sven Johnson recommended granting of Revocable Permit to Rick Trujillo, Flowers & Interiors, for a sign extending over the public walk, projecting from the corner of the building at Second Avenue and Burnett Street, 60% of the structures in the block being non-conforming. Moved by Delaurenti, seconded by Perry, to concur in the recommendation. Carried. A letter from Acting Building Director Sven Johnson recommended that Revocable Permits be granted to Richfield Oil Company for sign replacement at 1520 Bronson Way and at 101 Rainier Avenue, the latter to be moved northerly 11 feet and raised to 30 ft. base clearance. Moved by Delaurenti, seconded by Poli, to concur in the recommendation with proper Hold Harmless and Insurance requirements to be observed. Discussion en- sued regarding rental fees for use of the public property and City Attorney Shellan recalled past experiences of unsuccessful attempts at trying to impose such rental fees on equitable basis and subsequent passage of regulating Ordinance covering signs projecting over and upon the public properties which provides for Revocable Permit' with 30 day termination notice . The pending motion carried. Moved by.Delautenti and seconded by Hulse, the Hold Harmless and Insurance be required on the Flower Shop sign also. Cafried. Attorney Shellan stateithat each case should be given consideration on its own merit, with School or non-profit organizations warranting such discretion as the Council may deem proper. Moved by Dahlquist, seconded by Poli, to require by policy a hold harmless agreement to be executed and insurance on all Revocable Permits for commercial signs. Carried. A letter from Sven Johnson, Building Department, requested fund transfer to purchase secretarial equipment required due to division of the Building and Engineering Departments as follows: From Current Fund: Building Maintenance, Deft. 1800, Acct. 417, Materials and Supplies, $723.04, unto: Building Maintenance Dent. 1800, Acct. 606, Capital Outlay, Machinery & Equipment. Moved by Perry, seconded by Bruce, to concur and refer to the Law and Ordinance Committee for proper Resolution. Carried. A letter from James W. Ashley, President, Highlands Merchants Association, requested installation of adequate mercury vapor lights on Sunset Boulevard East between 10th and 12th Avenues and especially at the intersection of Sunset and 12th Avenue in the vicinity of Jack's new Drive-In. Moved by Delaurenti, seconded by Hulse, to refer the request to the Light and Power Committee to report back. Carried. A letter from 0. C. Scott, President of the Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce, advised that the Chamber at this time could not support Initiative 226 financially and the City's invitation to contribute to such support must be declined. Mayor Custer advised he had extended written invitation to the Chamber to participate. -3- 43 Minutes - Renton City Cojr. Meeting, . 5-9-66 PLUMBING & HEATING PERMITS: (Cony.) NO. AMOUNT NAME ADDRESS TYPE OF WORK 7851 $ Jack L. Anton 3276 Rolling Hills Ave. S. Gas Installations 52 • Robert C. Extrum 3341 Court A. Rolling Hills Gas Installations 53 B.G. N. Building 9395 So. 180th Street Plumbing Fixtures ' 54 Don Holm 238 Main Street Heating Equipment 7855 Russ Herr 12431 Rainier Ave. So. Gas Installations Moved by Hulse, seconded by Bruce, May 2nd Minutes be approved with Page 2, last paragraph corrected to read that Morris seconded the motion to deny Planning Commission rezone recommendation in lieu of Poli,and Page 6, Paragraph 3, be corrected to include Poli among Aye Roll call vote. Carried. HEARING: Proposed Annexation - Kaczmarek et al properties (Continued from May 2, 1966 when tabled.) Moved by Poli, seconded by Perry, that the matter be taken from the table. Carried. The hearing was declared continued and inasmuch as there were no new communications verbal comment was invited. Upon request,Planning Director Ericksen outlined the area on the land use map advising that the Comprehensive Plan indicates this zoned as Single Family Residential. Audience comment was invited and Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson submitted a 'Petition containing approximately 70 signatures opposing the annexation on basis of existing gravel pit hazard, and questions of proposed use of the area . It was pointed out that the hazard exists irrespective of whether annexed or in the County and that the adjacent city residents would have greater recourse if the property were annexed and the City would also have control as might be required. It was pointed out that the zoning and use of the property was not now before the Council. Mr. Kaczmarek outlined the plans for development of the area and it was moved by Poli, seconded by Perry, that the hearing be closed. Carried.Discussion.xegarding the gravel pit and access followed, after which it was moved by Hulse, seconded by Gianini, to accept the annexation as proposed with referral to the Law and Ordinance Committee, all prior actions having been taken as provided hy law. Carried. COMMUNICATIONS: Letter from Bellevue Bulldozing, Inc., James L. Evans, President advised of billing peer Invoice No. 3699 in sum of $302.76 as result of repair to tank foundations at Wn. Natural Gas Co. Peat Shaving Plan on 13th Avenue;-.C1PA claim was alleged to have resulted due to Renton water works tank overflowing. Moved by Delaurenti, seconded by Hulse, to refer the matter to the City Attorney and the City's insurance carrier. The motion carried. It was pointed out that the Claim was not filed within timely provisions of law. A letter from City :Engineer Jack Wilson submitted estimate No. 2 payable to Western States Construction Company in sum of $2,031.13 for work completed to date on the covering of the Highlands Reservoir Roof. Moved by Delaurenti, seconded by Perry, to refer the Estimate payment to the Auditing and Accounting Committee with power to act. The motion carried. A letter from Mayor Custer submitted statement from Louis Peretti in sum of $200.00 for appraisal work authorized on certain properties located between Logan and Burnett Streets North along proposed route of 3rd Avenue North. Moved by Bruce, seconded by Hulse, to refer the matter to the Ways and Means Committee for funding. Carried. A Petition was read requesting vacation of a portion of 10th Place North from J Street intersection northeasterly to intersection with M Street. Moved by Schellert, seconded by Poli, to refer the Petitions to the City Engineer to check validity of signatures. The motion carried. A letter from Jack Wilson, City Engineer expressed some concern on behalf of the Utilities Department regarding increased practice of underground power installations, insofazkas watermains and services might be affected. To minimize possibilities of injury or disruption of service it was recommended that the City pass legislation to establish standards for burying electrical power covering location, depth of placement, method of marking.aich as built maps, and use of conduit for certain voltages. Any further information will be furnished by the Utilities Department. Moved by Morris, seconded by Dahlquist, to refer the matter to the Committee of the Whole. Carried. A letter was read from Petitioners of previous week, represented by Committee of five, thanking the Council for action taken in regard to denial of rezone to R-4 and R-3 of properties owned by the King County Hospital District, to be declared surplus so that money may be applied on new hospital project which may be realized from sale thereof. A second letter from the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, Ernest Coleman, requested that the Council reconsider the petition and approve the rezone as ,;xecommended by the Planning Commission. Moved by Morris, seconded by Hulse, -?- 45 • Minutes - Renton City Council Meeting 5-9-66 COMMUNICATIONS: (Cont.) King Co. Hospital Property Rezone Denial that the King County Hospital Board's communication be filed with the City Clerk. Audience comment was invited. Mr. Charles P. Curran, one of the Commission members, requested to bring the matter back before the Council for presentation of engineering studies and planned units to illustrate the type of use that could be Fade of the property and to show that the type of development anticipated would not be detrimental to property values in the area. It was pointed out that a rezone will be required prior to any utilization of the area and it was desired that a use felt to be compatible with the area be utilized and that with the slope at this time from I to E Street the : high rise problem was not a concern for objection and if a presentation could be made ! the fears might be allayed. Moved by Dahlquist, seconded by Gianini, that the motion to. refer to. the Planning. Committee for meeting with the people and the Board of Hospital Commissioners, be substituted for the pending motion to file with Ithe-CityClerk. Dis- cussion disclosed that such action would render the matter finished and there would be no: further reconsideration, requirements being that the matter be reconsidered at the meeting following and the motion must be introduced for action by person who had voted on' the prevailing side in the original vote, .Dissenting voice vote on the pending motion resulted in request for roll call by at least two members and the roll call vote was taken as follows: Aye: Hulse, Schellert, Dahlquist, Gianini, Garrett and Poli. . NO,: Bruce, Trimm, Perry, Delaurenti and Morris. Discussion ensued as to whether the hospital board would consider an R-2 zoning and Mr. Curran advised they would like to sit down together and work something out and Mr. Graham upon inquiry advised that the petitioners would agree to R-1 or 2 but would oppose the R-4. Moved by Trimm, secondedv by Perry,to reconsider the action of last week. Carried. Moved by Garrett, seconded by;; Dahlquist that the matter of this rezone be referred to the Planning Committee to meet with a committee of the people and if they desire to call in someone from the Hospital District. Mr. Tonda and Mr. Bobleti.expressed objection to the Commission request referring to length of time the matter has been pending. Mr. Curran wished. toy meet with the Planning Committee with his Board to discuss the problems. The pending motion carried. Chairman of the Planning Committee Trimm requested Mr. Graham to meet with him following this meeting for further pursuance of the matter. • Pi recess was deeignated.at this time. After the recess roll call was taken and all Council Members were present as previously listed. AI!letter from Pacific Northwest Bell, G. C. Blackaller, advised that a lease has been completed for the required number of parking spaces. relative to addition to building at 225 Williams Street, with the Peoples Bank, until some permanent or other mutually satis- factory agreement with the City can be made. Suggestions on the matter were invited. Discussion ensued relative to zoning of the leased area, length of the lease and whether the lessor had adequate parking provided without the leased area for his own compliance. Moved by Hulse, seconded by Morris, that the matter be referred to the Building Director to work with the Planning Director in making determinations as to compliance in each case and report back. Carried. G A letter was read from Norma Cugini, Secretary, Renton Municipal Arts Commission advising of Resolution recommending that no further planting be done of permanent shrubs, trees, flowers or other permanent landscaping in the Civic Center area or Cedar River bank, until such time as a comprehensive landscaping plan has been adopted. A ;letter from Robert E. Meriwether &Associates requested opportunity to discuss the possibility of using eight feet of Puget Drive as a planting strip in the area contiguous to proposed plat of Rolling Hills No. 3, and to use a portion of the City Reservoir site No. 1 for park facilities, necessary clearing and grading therefor to be done by the developer. Moved by Delaurenti, seconded by Bruce, to refer this request to the Street and Alley Committee to report back. Carried. Letter was read from the City Clerk and City Engineer requesting to expend approximate 491.00 from Cumulative Fund 1182 to replace worn out secretarial chairs in said Depart- ments. Moved by Morris, seconded by Hulse, to grant the request, autl'orizing the expendi- ture. Carried. A letter was read from Dr. Baird Bardarson summarizing actions taken by the Council in the disposition of the 3.5 acres of Lake Washington Beach property,questioning the pur- suit of the transaction, stating it to be against public will, beyond price, never for sale, and speedy development for opening to the public was urged. Moved by Schellert and seconded by Dahlquist that the letter be tabled subject to reading of the ordinance relating to the subject matter. The motion carried. -3- li _ Minutes - Renton City Council Meeting 8-22-1966 COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: I, Councilman Schellert, Chairman, Ways and Means Committee, recalled referral of requested additional staff for the Planning Department and Committee study of the request. A Program Analysis brochure,as prepared for the Committee by the Planning Department, was distributed which outlined work program and desired goals for the balance of the present year and for the year 1967,and anticipated man hours to be required for ful- fillment of the goals in substantiation. $2,395.00 is the cost requested for the hiring of an additional employee, Grade 23, for four months. i The Committee recommended approval for hiring of one additional Assistant Planner ` at Grade 23 for the remainder of the year with fudding therefore to be apprq dated into ' the budget from-excess revenues. Moved by Dahlquist, seconded by Perry, to concur with referral to the Law and Ordinance Committee. Carried. Councilwoman Dahlquist recalled referral of some months ago to the Planning Committee the matter of rezoning of the hospital property and pursuant to the matter being before the Planning Commission as shown in the current minutes of the meetings, she inquired as to where the matter now stands. Planning Committee Chairman Trimm stated that the matter is still pending with further meetings being scheduled and the Com- mittee does not have a recommendation at the present time. Councilman Garrett, Chairman, Street and Alley Committee, submitted report advising of meeting with property owner utilizing street right-of-way for truck loading and unloading at intersection of 4th Avenue and Wells Street (Service Laundry) and the following recommendations were made:(1) The property owner restrict the use of large vans on Wells Street; (2) The property owner negotiate a hold-harmless with proper insurance clause to protect the City from liability; (3) The property_ owner obtain a,irevocable permit with a five-day cancellation clause; the property owner make an attempt to obtain proper off-street area for loading and unloading operation as soon at possible. Moved by Bruce, seconded by Poli, to concur in the Street and Alley Committee recommendatjons. Carried. • Cpuncilman Garrett stated the Committee had met earlier this evening regarding petition for improved crosswalk and traffic control at 3rd Avenue between Mill and Main Streets and would likely have a report at the next Council meeting. Additional time was requested on the matter of request for four-way stop at 10th North and "N" Street. Granted. . Councilman Pedersen, Property Committee Chairman, reported receipt of notice that invoice in sum of $300.00 is pending payable to Glenn W. Wallin for appraisal of Lake Washington Beach Park property adjoining Shuffleton Power Plant and East bank II Cedar River Waterway, North of 6th Avenue North. The Committee recommended of excess revenues.. Moved by Pedersen, seconded by'Dahlquist, to concur with referral to the Law and Ordinance Committee for the proper appropriation. Carried. 4 NEW BUSINESS: Mrs. Dahlquist inquired further. regarding the hospital property rezone since the matter had again been presented to the Planning Commission and Councilman Trimm advised that the Hospital Board Attorney has been in contact with the Planning Committee since the meeting with the Commission and the matter is being given proper attention. 0 Councilman Pedersen reminded the Council of the Committee of the Whole meeting to be held on Monday, August 29th at 8 :00 p.m. . Moved by Delaurenti, seconded by Bruce, that Vouchers Nos. 4682 through 4734, having been approved by the Auditing and Accounting Committee, be accepted for payment by the Council at this time. Carried. Fund breakdown follows: Current 4688 - 4708 $ 4,304.11 City Street 4709 - 4713 7,734.90 ,. Equipment Rental 4714 - 4715 307.28 Library 4732 15,000.00 Library Construction 4733 1,565.67 Parks 4716 - 4721 1,309.69 Water Works Utility 4722- 4729 8,205.70 Airport 4730 - 4731 22.02 _ Cumulative Res. 1975 4734 16,822.88 $ 55,272.25 I -3- . '.Minutes - Renton City ACouneil 2-5-68 'COU,'NCIL COMMITTEEE REPORTS : Unfinished Business: (Cont.) • Councilman Barei inquired regarding status of the hospital rtiquest for rezone' of property and Council President Garrett advised that the Planning Committee will he discussing this matter at the Committee of the Whole meeting which is to be held at 7:30 p.m. on 'February 12th. Councilman Barei inquired regarding status of the talks with the Boeing Company on the airport bypass. Councilman Garrett advised he would have Mr. Bennett give Mr. Barei the information if further information has been received, the.matter still being discussed; and pending. Councilman Barei requested that the City Street Department clean the brush from the ;access down to the Lake at S, ,E . 72nd Street and that surplus dirt be dumped there as may be available, and so moved. The motion was seconded by Schellert and carried. Councilman Barei called attention to the house which sits on the S.E. 72nd right-of-way sand inquired regarding action to be taken in regard thereto. Moved by Perry, seconded by Schellert, that the question of encroachment of the building be referred to the Building Department for investigation and report back. Carried. Councilman Garrett, reporting for the Street and.U_ley Ccmm.ittee,recommended i ' inasmuch as all bids received on the 132nd Ave. S .E - storm sewer installation were ,over estimated cost, that all bids be rejected and the City make the installations 'immediately, urgency being required in the matter. Moved by Schellert, seconded by Grant, to concur. Carried. Shane opposed. New Business: Council President Garrett announced a Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, February 6th at 8:00 p.m. at which time the School Board will be present. Councilman Garrett announced a meeting of the Street and Alley Committee at 7:00 p.m. to discuss landscaping of projects under the freeway with Mr. Kxippert and the Traffic Department and Others .interestediwere invited to attend, Tuesday, February 6th. Councilman Schellert announced a meeting of the Ways and Means Committee on February 19th at 7:00 p.m. with the Building Director to discuss tbe Plans Check fees. Councilman Perry inquired regarding the difference in cost between male and female dog licenses. It was noted that the Council has established the fees by Ordinance at $1.00 for male and spayed females,and $4.00 for unspayed females which are more of a nuisance than the others. Councilman Maxin requested that the City Clerk write to the Hospital Board and the representatives of interested citizens advising them of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of February 12th. Councilman Barei requested a meeting of the Property Committee on Thursday, February 8th at 7:00 p.m. in the Committee room adjoining the Mayor's office and requested that the Mayor's Secretary invite the Insurance Commission to be present then, and representatives of Stoneway to be scheduled at 8:00 p.m. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: • Cuu ncilrnan Trimm, Chairman of the Law and Ordinance Committee,' submitted proposed Ordinance of the City to regulate the operation of Health Salons and advised that copies have been furnished all Councilmen for information at this time. Proposed Ordinance was submitted amending Section 1, Chapter 13 of Title I (entitled' Administrative) of Ordinance No. 1628 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City Of Renton', establishing and creating.'ecreatingthe office of "Traffic Engineer", which was read by the Clerk. Moved by Trim, seconded by Garrett, to place the document on its second and final reading. Carried. Moved by Morris;, seconded by Barei, to adopt Ordinance No. 2384 as read. Roll call vote resulted unanimously affirmative, and the motion carried. Proposed Ordinance of the City was placed on first reading amending Section 1-2501 of Title I (Administrative) of Ordinance No. 1628 en t _i Lied "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton" relating to accumulative sick leave beaefits. Moved by Trimm, seconded by Garrett, to pl33 :e the document on : cond and final reading. Mayor Custer stated that a provision was to have been included ye ma ;- ! his benefit retroactive and it has not been inserted. Moved by Perri, :,: c,on:;ed by r e iaut:enti. to refer the document back to the Law and Ordinance Cnmm: tt:ee . Carrie Minutes - Renton' City ieil Meeting 2-19-68 COMMUNICATIONS:. (Cont., Letter from David and Eva Haddad,. 12005 Maple Valley Highway, Renton, requested the City to consider a change from R-1 to R-4 in the land use designation on the existing Comprehensive Plan for said property. Moved by Perry, seconded by Edwards, to refer the matter to the Planning Committee for recommendation. Carried. Letter from the Washington State Council of County ands City Employees, AFL-CIO, requested that the Council recognize Local 21R as the "exclusive bargaining representative" for non-uniformed employees of the City,pursuant to Chapter 108, Session Laws of 1967 with exception of Executive, Legal, Municipal Court, City Clerk, Purcahsing, City Treasurer, Planning, Civil Service Commission, Health, Engineering, Library, Inspectors and Office Personnel in the Building Department. There are approximately 91 employees in this bargaining unit and claim for recogni- tion is supported by 65 signed membership cards. .Moved that this matter be referred to the Publit ROations Committee and City Attorney, by Perry. The motion was seconded by Shane. it was likewise noted that Council is excluded and the motion carried. Grant abstained from voting since he is a Staff iepresentative of the Wn. State Council of County and City Employees. Letter from Jack Wilson, City Engineer, reported that drilling and development of Well No. 8, in Cedar River Park, has been completed and tests have proven this to '; be an excellent water producer. The next step is to design the pumping station and then to construct same. It was recommended that a Consultant be retained to design the Station and prepare plans and specifications for the bid call. Moved by Schellert, cecondtd by Garrett, to concur with referral to the Fire and Water Committee to proceed with negotiations and report back. Carried. Letter from Park Director Coulon reported that the Park Board wishes to express its interest in the King County Public Hospital District property located in the vici.ri.ty of 4th Avenue Forth and "E" Street, for future parks and recreation use. Moved by Garrett, Peconded by Perry, to refer the communication to the Council 's PJ rnning Committee fnr recommendation. Carried. fetter from City Attorney Shellan advised that the proposed Franchise Ordinance for Houser way crossing at 8th Avenue North vicinity is not needed inasmuch as the Railroad had :•‘cerved. the right to maintain track* when they quit-claimed the right- -- of-way unto t;me City. It does however, require a franchise at another location in- volvingg the one way track crossing which was not reserved in the dedication deed. New Franchise Ordinance was attached and description approved by the City Engineer. j Moved by Morris, seconded by Garrett, to refer the document to the Street and Alley Committee for recommendation. Carried. Letter from Ed Howard, President, Monterey Community Club, requested a pedestrian crosswalk overpass to connect Monterey Terrace, Windsor Hills and the Highlands to the central district, there presently being no way a pedestrian can safely cross the Sunset Highway. Moved by Perry, seconded by Grant, to refer the matter to the Street and AlleyCommit;+ee for recommendation. Carried. • Mrs. Phyllis HcGerry inquired regarding prior requests of citizens for pedestrian lights for children 'going to Sartori School. Mowed by Morris, seconded by Perry, f to refer the matter to the Traffic Engineer for study and report back. Carried. Letter from City Engineer Wilson requested authorization to call for bids for 5/8" I to 2" watermeters which will be required this year. Bid opening date of March 25th YIvies recommended. Moved by Schellert, seconded by Edwards,to concur in the request ' for the bid call and opening date. Carried. Letter from Harry Fletcher, Fletcher's Paint Stores advised of damage to his ! building recently sustained due to a fire. The Fire Department was commended for ; its efficient action in preventing more serious damage. It was requested that " until remodelling is accomplished the City grant temporary use of the Autobahn garage building for paint storage. A twb month lease for approximately 500 sq. ft. of floor space was requested, insurance evidence to be furnished as required. I4oved by Garrett, seconded by Perry, to refer the matter to the Property Committee with power to act. Carried. Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Phillip L. Beckley reported that the Renton Citizens Indeppendence Day Committee can no longer sponsor, organize and manage the annual celebration and parade, the legal responsibility becoming too great for the group to bear. It was hoped that other civic organizations might assume this responsibil- 'ity and thanks was expressed for the help and consideration given the Committee in !the past years. The Beckleys were introduced and given recognition of applause ;and verbal commendation for their many civic contributions. Moved by Perry, seconded by Maxin, the Council go on record thanking the Beckleys and the Committee for the fine efforts and successful Independence Day Celebrations to their credit heretofore. Carried. -3- . II ° . Minutes - Renton City Council Meeting 2-19-68 CQHUNICATIONS: (Cont.) ii t Letter submitted by City Engineer Wilson and Fire Chief Walls recommended that the City initiate an L.I.D. for a watermain from Rainier Avenue at Tobin Street, to the Niorth City Limits of the City. Moved by Barei, seconded by Edwards to concur in the recommendations for L.I.D. as outlined. Carried. A letter from Mayor Custer submitted proposed Resolution,compiled by representatives from Cities of Mercer Island, Kirkland, Bellevue and Renton declaring intent regard- ing financial costs of Health Services under agreement with the Seattle-King County • H!, aith Department as required by Ch. 51, Laws of the Extraordinary Session, 1967, and suggesting a study by a consultant to determine a more equitable formula than there has been proposed to date. - Mayor Custer requested to meet with• the Council to discuss the situation. Moved by Perry, seconded by Barei, to set the communica- tion aside until after new business is presented. Carried. Audience comment was invited and Mr. Norman Roes, 420 I Street, thanked the Park Director for recognizing the need for recreation facilities. in the area where the ,;` hospital property is located and noting the present construction underway for a .. number of other facilities urged that this protect be pursued to completion for • concurrent availability. . Mr. Robert Hall, Attorney for Mrs. Chenaur invited discussion or inquiries by the Council or Planning Committee regarding the request for reconsideration on the rezoning matter for this property. cl 11 Moved by Shane, seconded by Barei, to recess for ten minutes. The motion lost, ; verbal no being in majority. .; y icl COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: •Co 'uncil President;Garrett reported Committee of the Whole recommendations as . follows: Recommended that requests of McGrath Corporation for variances to the Code relative to double side sewer installations be denied. Carried. . Recommended that the McGrath Corporation request for variance to build sidewalks to the curb line be denied. the matters had been reviewed by the Board of Public . Werke and denial recommended. Moved by Perry, 'seconded by Barei, to concur in - the recommendations. Carried. Regarding -report of Mr. Lobe of need for repairs to Springbrook Road near his : residence. 16429, Springbrook Road, the Committee recommended that the Street and Engineering Departments combine their efforts to expedite repairs as soon ' as possible, and -tiro Departments have been so advised: - . 11 Councilman Schellert, Ways and Means Committee, submitted report recommending . that the Plan Check Fee, required under Sec, 303(b) of the Uniform Building Code. be reduced from present fee of i the Building Permit Fee to 3M of the Building Permit Fee. Moved by Norris, seconded by Sehellert, to concur; Carried. • Councilman Morris. Chairman of the Auditing and Accounting Committee, reported Committee .approval of City of Renton Vouchers 1686 through 1730 and mode• the mo- tion that the Council approve same for payment at this time. Councilman Perry . seconded the motion which carried. Fund.breakdown follows: , -';, 11 Current Fund 1896 - 1975 $ 30,498.24 City Street Fund . . 1876 - 1988 . • 16,131.05 11 Cedar River M. & I. 1989 - 1992 2,883.06 Equipment Rental 1993 - 2010 . 4,069.64 • Library 2011 - 2051 5,592.53 • Parks 2052 - 2079 32,380.60 • Waterworks Utility 2080 - 2108 11,704.13 Airport 2104 - 2109 533.82 City Hall Construction • 2110 57,698.59 $161,491.66 Councilman Barei,• Chairman of the Property Committee, submitted report read by the City Clerk with Council action taken as follows: Recommended that the Library Board request for a sum not to exceed $3,450.00 to purchase a Van type vehicle for library use; be. gxanted, bid.call specifications to be prepared • and the Library. Board to call for bids through the Purchasing Agent. Moved by Perry, seconded by Bruce, to concur in the recommendations. Carried. Regarding request of Mr. E. R. Coleman to lease property adjacent to the North • . Renton Interchange, it was recommended that the lease offer be rejected since _ tlie. Park Deptt. desires to use the area in parking and storage. of boat trailers upon subsequent development of. the Park. Moved by Perry, seconded by Edwards, to concur. Carried. 2o3• li Minutes - Renton City Council Meeting 4-29-68 PUBLIC HEARING: (Comprehensive Plan, cont.) • Attorney Hanken expressed hope that the North portion of the area under discussion might be designated Heavy Industrial. Moved by Barei, seconded by Edwards that the area North of the Kennydale Beach area be shown on the Comprehensive Plan as Heavy Industrial. Upon dissenting voice vote, roll call vote was requested and was taken as follows: Aye: Morris, Delaurenti, Edwards, Bruce, Shane and Barei . No: • Garrett, Schellert, Perry, Trim, Maxin, rind Grant. The mayor voted no and the motion lost. Moved by Schellert, seconded by Delaurenti, that the matter of designation of the property which was subject of the prior motion, be referred to the Committee of the Whole . The motion carried. • • „ The proposal of Petitioners for designation of. Hospital District #1 properties in the Highlands for Park and Recreation purposes was presented by Norman Ross, 420 I Street who noted that ten years ago the taxpayers purchased the property at . approximate cost of $30,000.00 to be used by the Hospital District and it was now • • felt the property should remain in the hands of the people and not be used to sup- port the hospital District in Icing County. The petition signed by over 1100 persons, • requested development of the property for primarily a 9 hole,Par 3 golf course and park purposes and purchase and development of the property which has been surplus-';: by the Hospital District was urged. Mr. Archie Graham, 408 I Street calling atten- tion to the need for parks as discussed earlier in the evening noted that this par.- " cel proposed for park use contains 17 acres and that the petitioners are fully behind any action to further the' proposal. Dick Stredicke added that this is the last large area of ground undeveloped in the vicinity and heretofore there was not much interest expressed nor support given to its development during Planning. Com- mission discussion, but with the new growth of the community and anticipated even larger population increase, it was felt that the additional park facilities are needed and now is the time for action . Larry Gibson recalled bond issue of 1964 . for Parks and lack of interest at the time or lack of being informed which re- sulted in its failure and it was felt that in the time since with updating and growth within the community that time should be taken now for subsequent action on the matter. Upon inquiry Planning Director Ericksen advised that the area is designated Medium Density Multiple Use on the existing plan and had been proposed as location for a school or administration building for the school district, how- ever, the school district is no longer interested. The Commission had recommended R-3 &R-4 but the matter was referred to the Planning Committee of the Council in February when the Park Board had expressed interest for Park use, the Revised Plan having been referred to Committee of the Whole in September, 1967. Moved by Schel- lert, seconded by -Perry, that designation of the subject property on- the Compre- hensive Plan; including the Land Use and Community Facilities elements, be Park Use . The motion carried. Moved by Perry, seconded by Shane, that the matter of City acquisition of this property be referred to the Property Committee . The motion • .was withdrawn when it was noted the subject of this action was not within the • specific limit of the purpose of the spec: al meeting. Moved by Shane -seconded by • ' Edwards to adjourn. The motion lost. Audience comment was invited with regard to requested zoning changes and Mr. S .C . Iffer.t, 820 Lakeside Dr. , Seattle, noted his vested interest in property South of Sunset Highway, tt5 on the Revisions proposed, and calling attention to widening of Sunset to 4 lanes with a 5th turn around lane, and zoning of adjacent and nearby properties, requested revision to prior zoning rather than SR-1 which he did .not feel was proper lying right next to a• fast highway nor would lending institutions ° provide money for such use . . Mrs. Josephine Peterson, 1458 Hillcrest Lane, urged the Counc i I to consider 4] , proposed revision of the F. E . Lawrence property, in the Kennydu]c ,1rrn, rrom Multi 1 Family Residential, Medium Density to Single Family Residential which in view of its location i.n...relation to the mainline road from Boeing and in concern for adja- cent and surrounding uses; urged that it be designated either Business or. remain Multiple Use, not lending itself to. single family use . Lenni.s Hutchens, 15614 - 106th Ave . S.E ,, requested consideration of Item 18 on the Proposed Revisions, in the Rolling lli].ls area between the Thunderbill Apart- • mnnt and I'ransA:ncrica deve]_uI,IIent. Some 20 acre III land inthe other side . this strip formerly designated multiple-family residential., (medium density) , are now proposed a single family residential and it was requested in fal nes:, to the property owners now being enclosed by multiple developments, Hilt the area be al- lowed R-,ci,remaining as it was, the land vnl.11i. othprwi c' to go lloini and owners to be agcicezed out of possible benefits,]oss of view nod 1:1nd semie of which was acquired as early as 1(129 . - '!- • 21 �� II . 5/6/68 Minutes - Renton..City Council Meeting COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: New Business: (Cont.) , Recalling action of the Council to designate the hospital property in the Highlands as Recreation or Park property, Councilman Perry moved that the Property Committee be authori- zed to proceed with negotiations to acquire the property for park. purposes, said property known as ?'the hospital property" located. above Windsor Hills on E Street between 4th and 5th Avenues North. The motion was seconded by Schellert. It was noted that matter of rezone on this property is in the Planning Comittee and discussion ensued regarding the Comprehen- sii've Plan as this area will be affected, $30,000.00 cost and possible acquisition costs, advisability of appraisals, after which the pending motion carried. • Councilman Perry suggested that a Committee be appointed to negotiate with the new Local 21R when they come before the Council on the Budget. Mayor Custer noted certification of the Local had just been received tonight and plans had been discussed in this regard. Moved by Morris, seconded by Shane, that the acquisition of the hospsitalidgstrictiproperty be referred to the Capital Improvement Priority Commtteee Upon requested that roll call vote be and results of same were as follows: Aye: Garrett, Barei, Shane, Grant, Bruce, Maxin, Trimm, Perry, Delaurenti and Morris . No: Schellert. The motion carried. • ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: . Councilman Trimm, Chairman of the Law and Ordinance Committee, submitted the following legislative documents: • Proposed Ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington granting to the Pacific Coast RR Co. a Franchise for establishment, maintenance and operation of its North Renton main line track in, upon and along Houser Way, and fixing the location, terms and Conditions of.such Franchise. Moved by Perry, .seconded by Garrett, to place the document on second and final reading. Carried. After fi� reading, call was votemoved follo�edewilleall,ayeso xcdpbyoneanShane t, to adopt Ordinance No. 2398 as read opposed. (25 year period) Proposed Resolution was read authorizing transfer of $1,100.00 from Cumulative Reserve Fund No. 1689 unto the Park Fund 1710/604 to pay 1% Interagency Fee in connection with Grant Applications. Moved by Trimm, seconded by Schellert, to adopt Resolution No. 1536 as read. Carried. . Proposed Resolution was read authorizing appropriation of excess Waterworks Utilities revenues unto Utility Department Salary Accounts, to-wit: 1810/120, Temporary Employees,, • .$2,000.00; 1810/130, Overtime, $600.00; 1810/201,0 Employment Security, $150.ed by O ace nd,1810/203 Industrial Insurance, $50.00. Total : $2,800.0p by Morris, tp • Resolution No. 1537 as read. Carried. Proposed Resolution was read authorizing loan from the Cedar River Acquisition Fund unto ' the Park Department Fund No. 1710/604, Capital Outlay Account, the sum of $30,000.00 such transfer to constitute a loan to be repaid not later than December 31, 1969 at 3% interest, ..per annum. (Lake Wn. Beach Park development matching funds, - Stage II.) Moved by Morris, seconded by Schellert, to adopt Resolution No. 1538 as read. The motion carried. Proposed Resolution was read providing 'for joint agreement to betweenmr the hecCitCity and Schooln.s District 403 to formulate policies of interest and .and to the public generally for new and improved educational and recreational facilities and services without undue burden upon the taxpayer, _through employment of mutual resourceF facilities and efforts . Moved by Morris, seconded by Maxin, to adopt Resolution No . 1539' read. The motion carried. Proposed Resolution was read providing for policy of equ public al opportunitodati.ons cand itizens of City in the field of housing, employment, education, ties without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin and ancestry, to safe' guard against discrimination which endangers those rights and privileges of each and.every citizen;. Moved by Garrott, seconded by Grant, to adopt Resolution No. 1540 as read. The motion carr:i• d. • Proposed Resolution was read fixing the 3rd day of June, 1968 at the hour of 8:00 p.m. i.ri the City Council Chambers, City Pall, Renton, Washington as the time and place when Petition for vacating:ati portion of 10th Place, between "J" Street and '.'K" Street shall be j }-uv t� n"t to adopt, Resolution A O ' heard determined. Movedby Morris, seconded by - i .-. ', read. The motion carried. i. . 1::1,Aj . 1' c ) t•i.i ... I • 2 � c3 1,1 fi Minutes - Renton City Council Meeting (Cont.) 5/20/68 CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS: - Petition requesting annexation of property in vicinity of South 180th Street and . Springbrook Road, submitted by' Gene E. Lynn & Associates, was read. The petition "contained statement of agreement to assumption of pro-rata share of the pre-existing bonded indebtedness of the City as it pertains to the subject area and to the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan for the subject area. Moved by Schellert, seconded • 'by Delaurenti, to refer the petition to the City Engineer to check signatures for „validity. Carried . Moved by Barei, seconded by Shane,that the motion be amended to refer the matter .along with the pending annexation, to the Committee of the Whole, it eing noted that piecemeal annexations are very uneconomical and perhaps policy should "be considered in regard to specific area sizes. Discussion ensued regarding the fact that perhaps policy should be discussed but that the present proposal should not be • • detained from proceedings. Question was called for on the amendment and upon maiority Inegative voice vote the motion to amend was lost. The original motion to refer the matter to the City Engineer was voted upon and carried. Moved by Schellert, seconded by Perry, to refer the subject of policy for the • •city regarding annexations, to the Committee of the Whole. Carried. Puring ensuing discussion and proposals for motions it was noted that the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan will show areas to be considered for possible annexation as it •encompasses same within proposed extension of designations . Letter from Computerized Speedkeeping expressed desire to present Computerized Muni- . :cipal Accounting System to the Renton City Council and other interested persons on . ,,June 10th or 17th, 1968, confirmation requested. Mr. John P. Qualls, Vice-President suggested that other Mayors, -City Clerk's and interested persons from other areas be invited •to attend the presentation which double entry system will be in accordance with requirements of the State Auditor's Office . Councilman Barei advised that he had been given this information by Mr. Qualls and felt that the simplicity of the „system was very impressive and had urged that the City Officials be contacted. „Council President Garrett moved that presentation to the Committee of the Whole be 1June 17th at 7:00 p.m: and the motion was seconded by Perry and carried, persons to be notified as mentioned. Letter from Sven A. Johnson, Building Director, reported that work has been completed by Blevins Company, Inc. on demolition of the. old Carnegie Library building and it was recommended that the project be approved this date with payment in sum of $1,768 .50 authorized. If after 30 days no liens or claims have been filed against the project, and upon proof of payment of tax liabilities, it is recommended that the retained sum • „of $196.50 be released to the Contractor. Moved by Garrett, seconded by Schellert, to . concur with referral to the Auditing and Accounting Committee. The motion carried. AUDIENCE COMMENT: Letter was presented by Jeanine Ingram, 463 "H" Street, commending the Council for its initiative and foresight in unanimously approving the change in designation of surplus hospital property on the Comprehensive Plan. It was urged that the City Council continue pits efforts in representing interests of the 1300 petitioners and other persons of the City in fulfilling the recreational needs and acquiring the property for such development. Mr. Norman Ross, 420 I Street, spoke regarding the need for large parcels of land for ,;park and recreation use, noting that much of the area encompassed in desired plans will "not be available at any price while the Highlands• site is available and undeveloped and should be made available at minimum cost. It was noted that other such land is not • available with equal accessibility for foot traffic and minimum development costs and it was felt the hospital district should not charge current commercial value for the land which the people originally provided purchase funds . It was felt that Renton should not be bearing costs to provide hospital facilities to a district serving nearly 100,000 more "people and that construction and operation funds should be raised by G. 0. Bonds shared equally by the District. It was urged that the property be designated Park and Recreation as the best and highest use and not rezoned to R-3 or R-4 which the hospital district has „ requested . Mr. Richard Stredicke noted newspaper article which instigated the comments it not being felt that the Cannel:l should take action to designate as park use and then zone it multiple_ family residential-. It was noted that the acquisition is in the Property Committee, the funding in Ways and Means Committee and use in the Planning Committee and the Comprehensiyr use in Commi-tter of the Whole . Upon inquiry, Mr. Ross advised that the hospital Board ha not been given a copy of the letters presented . • Funding of the acquisition by C. Ci , bonds and balloting was suggested as a last resort moan`.' not being available at present for the purchase . _r 0 - • 244 . • • • Minutes - Renton City Council Meeting 5/20/68 AUDIENCE COMMENT: (Cont.) Hospital Property Upon inquiry by Mr. Jim Anderson it' was noted that the original cost for the hospital property Baas $30,000.00. During further discussion it was pointed out that no final action has been taken to adopt the Comprehensive Plan and that' the recommended changes • have not been consuniated and upon legal aspect of restraint- of rezone, it was pointed Out that generally you cannot take such action when personal interest is involved and that the City would have to pay fair market value for the property if it had the money, and the hospital district cannot legally give property away any more than the City can, being obligated to its people as much as any other corporate body. City Attorney Shellan "advised he would have to disqualify himself from engaging in any activities on this matter since a member of his firm represents the hospital district. Mr. Archie Graham, 408 "I" Street felt the hospital district should not be able to rezone to sell any more than the City should prohibit zoning' to buy, and suggested that R-1 . be maximum use, otherwise spot zoning would result since there are single family residences on three sides. It was noted that the land is not being used and that one Municipal Corporation may condemn lands of another as long as you want it for. higher ' use. The present zoning is GS-1 which requires 35,000 sq. ft. for residential use . It was noted that rezone of the subject property had been turned down in prior action. Burden of tax presently being borne by the taxpayers who contribute to the King County ,taxing district for the hospital and various other hospital and medical service groups was cited. After further discussion petitioner representatives were advised that they would be made aware of further actions of Committees in regard to this rezone, the hospital Board also to be notified. OLD BUSINESS BY COUNCIL: Councilman Grant, Chairman of the Light and Power Committee, submitted report which was read recommending that the request of Mrs. L.L. Rockey, 325 - 13th Avenue South, for a street light be granted and 7,000 lumen mercury vapor light be installed. Moved by Perry, seconded by Delaurenti, to concur in the recommendation. Carried. The Light and Power Committee and Traffic Engineering Department have been working 'with H. Zinder and. Associates to prepare agreement for power rate comparison and analysis as provided in Resolution 1521. Seven cities will be compared, including Renton, Bellevue, Tukwila, Bremerton, Everett, Seattle and Tacoma, review of street ' lighting and underground wiring rates and programs to be included,and the cost not to Ilexceed $6,000.00. Second portion of the study to include report and recommendations p.n area of joint efforts and undertakings by the City and Puget Sound Power and Light !Company and projects to be suggested by the Traffic Engineer. This portion of the ]Study not to exceed $2,000.00. It was recommended that the Council authorize agree- ment as outlined at total cost of $8,000.00, with H. Zinder and Associates. Moved by Delaurenti, seconded by Edwards, to refer the matter to the Ways and Means Committee . to determine if the City has the necessary funds to act upon the request. Carried. 'Councilman Bruce, Chairman of the Fire and Water Committee, submitted report recommending that Late Comers Agreement for recovev of costs in excess of direct benefit to Wm. P. „Vauthier be granted in connection with water line installation to serve residences at 11214, 11216 G.E. 104th Street. Moved by Garrett, seconded by Barei, to adopt the re- port of the Fire and Water Committee . Carried. Councilman Schellert, Chairman of the. Ways and Means Committee, submitted report recom- mending that the repair to the highlands Administration building, estimated at cost of �' $9,500.00, be funded from surplus revenue in the Current Fund and that the matter be referred to the Law and Ordinance Committee for the necessary Resolution. Moved by Delaurenti, seconded by Shane, to concur. Carried. • • The Ways and Means Committee recommended that the Council request the Mayor's Office "to prepare a list of budgetary reductions according to priority, in total amount of 1 $108,000..00, approximate needed to cover garbage revenue reduction, urban arterial jund requirements, radio equipment needed for compliance with FCC conversion require- merits and power rate study by H. Zinder Associates . Moved by Schellert, seconded by `bane, toconcir. Attention was called to the savings gained for the City in the Street Lighting program and it was felt this money might he used for the study . Upon further discussion regarding advisability of expending the 8 .000.00 for the study rather than additional lighting and whether the reduction should be made by the Committee of. the Whole, substitute motion was offered by Perry, seconded by Grant, to refer the matter to the Committee of the Whole . The motion fai]ed and the original motion to concur was voted upon and carried, refc-rn-:ing the matter to the Mayor for budgetary re-ductions . Council President Garrett announced a Committee of the Whole meeting on May 27th at. • 7: 00 p.m. • 252 Minutes - Renton City Council Meeting 5-27-68. CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS: (Cont. ) • The motion to refer the Mayor ' s letter, regarding garbage collection matters, to the Committee of the Whole was voted upon and dissenting voice vote brought request for roll call vote which resulted as follows : Aye : Garrett, Edwards, Trimm, .Schellert, and Morris . No: Barei, Shane, Grant, Bruce and Perry. Mayor Custer voted aye and broke the 5 to 5 tie referring the matter to the Committee of the Whole as heretofore outlined. • Letter from City Engineer Wilson reported, regarding petition to annex property to Renton in vicinity of South 180th Street and Spri.ngbrook Rd. , that signatures represent 100% of the assessed value of the property on said Petition. The parcel contains approximately 2 . 39 acres with assessed valution being $4 . 150. 00. Moved by Schellert, seconded by Edwards, to accept the petition for annexation as submitted. Carried. (Gene E. Lynn & Associates property) . Letter from the Puget Sound Governmental Conference reported receipt of confirmation from the State Planning and Community Affairs Agency that application, Project No. Wn. P-145, Air Transportation System Advance Plan (ATSAP) , had been approved and local cash contributions toward the $242, 890. 00 total must now be deposited with the State. Renton ' s share of the study is $1 . 850. 00. . Moved by Perry, seconded by Edwards, to concur, funding having been provided for in the budget. Upon inquiry, Perry ad- vised that this was to cover a study of air transportation in four Counties and takes into consideration the future airport needs of the area with site fo'r a new airport to be located somewhere within the area. Mr. Perry was elected Chairman of the Air Transport Committee of the Conference and felt local. interest was to be represented thereby. The pending motion carried, Moved by Perry, seconded by Barei , to refer the payment to the Auditing and Accounting Committee with power to act.. Carried. Letter from Mayor Custer reported transfers of funds within budget classes, for the period fmm January 16 through May 15, 1968, as required by Resolu tion No. 1232, including $500. 00 from Building Department Account 11.65/40 to 402, Office Supplies; and From Police Department Account 1184/326, Traffic, $350.00 unto Police Parking 1187/417 . Letter from Jack Wilson, City Engineer, reported offer from the Firemen ' s Pension Fund to purchase Promissory Installment Notes at 5% interest for funding of L. I .D. 258, and recommended acceptance of same, also requesting authorization to call for construction bids on the project with June 17 as date for bid opening. Approximate total cost of this project, $54 , 420. 30. Moved by Garrett, seconded by Bruce, to accept the offer of the Firemen ' s Pension Fund as read and that bid call be authorized as out- lined. The motion carried. Letter from C. S. Williams, Chief of Police, submitted proposed Mutual Aid - Agreement with the King County Sheriff ' s Office, principally designed to pool resources in the event of riots, and acceptance was recommended. It was moved by Garrett, seconded by Edwards, to concur in the recommendation authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the subject document. The motion carried. Letter from Mayor Custer reported that several residents of the Highlands area have been joined by Council Members in asking that proposals concernin possible mode of financing acquisition and development of the property in the Highlands commonly known as the former hospital site be submitted and the Mayor requested a meeting with the Council to discuss methods and altA natives of finance and procedural steps which are needed prior to under. - . taking of any negotiations with the Hospital Board. Moved by Perry, and seconded by Schellert, to refer the communication to the Committee of the Whole. Carried. Letter from Mayor Custer submitted list of proposed budgetary transfers • to allow funding approximately $100, 000. 00 contemplated expenses . The proposed study requested by the Light and Power Committee was not included it being recommended that this item be deleted from the list submitted to him by the Ways and Means Committee ; to cost approximately $8, 000. 00. -3- 254 . • Minutes - Renton City Council. Meeting 5-27-68 CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS : (Cont. ) Notices from the King County , Boundary Review Board reported Intention of Cascade Sewer District to annex areas to said district as filed by Nos . A-66 and A-71 , Review Board designations, 'said areas lying along Petrovitsky Road at 116th S. E . and 108th Avenues S.E. , submitted to inform interested parties who may wish to request review as provided by Section 10 (2) , Ch. 189, Laws of 1967 . Moved by Schellert, seconded by Perry, to refer the Notices to the Board of Public Works for recomt- mendation. Carried. Publication received by the City Clerk entitled "Comparison of Public Employee Retirement Systems in the State of Washington" was reported to . be on file and available for those interested. The data was compiled by the Bureau of Governmental Research and Services, U. Of W. in coopera- tion with the Public Pension Commission, State of Washington, Olympia. Mayor Custer reported receipt of a letter after the deadline for pre- paration of the Agenda and inquired of Council wishes in view of the new procedural legislation. Moved by Perry, seconded by Morris, the letter be placed on the Agenda and read at this time. Carried. The petition was signed by the Romstads, Nichols, Bensons and Del Giannis, property owners on "N" Street between llth P1 . No. and llth Ave. No. requesting that the City blacktop the street and keep it in good repair, the present condition noted as being dusty and rocky causing danger to the children from rocks being thrown by passing cars and making the area around the homes dirty and unsightly. Moved by Perry, seconded by Morris, to refer the matter to the Street and Alley Committee to report back. Carried. Councilman Shane at this time inquired regarding letter of inquiry by Mr. Chapman relating to extension of time on the City Hall construction contract and problems resulting to the sub-contractor as consequence of the extension. Upon further inquiry, City Attorney Shellan outlined content of correspondence and matter which was a legal one and not a legislative problem. Mr. Chapman, Electrical Contractor, noted his con- cern, not condoning the need for extension, but early completion date. It was noted that the Union wage raises take effect and would have to be honored during the extension period which was felt to be a penalty to the Sub-Contractors. It was noted that the Mechanical Contractor has agreed to the extension '•nd that the matter further is the subject of interpretation between the legal authorities. It was suggested that Mr. Chapman advise the City Hall Building Committee of details of the . problem and Mr. Chapman stated he would contact Chairman Garrett to arrange a meeting time. AUDIENCE COMMENT: Mr. Dick Stredicke, 3916 - 10th Ct. No. , Planning Commission Member, reported attendance at a convention in San Francisco and pointed out that the Per Diem allowance is not adequate and urged that the City update its legislation to allow additional expense as other cities have done, $40. 00 per day being granted by others and Renton still $20. 00 and $25 . 00 per day. Mr. Stredicke stated his room was $13 . 50 and about 25 blocks from the Convention and he had to take a taxi at additional cost. Discussion ensued regarding costs experienced by others and per diem differences for officials and employees . Mr. Norman Ross, 420 I Street inquired as to when the matter of the hospital property in the Highlands will be again before the Council and was advised that the Planning Committee has no report tonight and that funding is to be discussed per the Mayor ' s letter submitted earlier and referred to the Committee of the Whole, interested parties to be notified of actions on the matter and when the report is going to be made. Moved by Barei, seconded by Perry, to recess . Carried. After the recess, roll call was taken with all Councilmen present as previously listed. -5- •f r 6 / • Minutes - Renton City Council Meeting 6/17/68 • CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS: (Cont.) Planning Commissioner Jim Denzer recalled ref2rral of the snhiect of the hospital site in the Highlands area,to the Planning Commission whose recuFm oodation was referred to the Planning Committee where the matter is at present. _sir. Frank Storey .was permitted com. ent and Council attention was called to newspaper accounts in the Iocal'.'p#.' r.. hich he stated were incorrect. ';chellert called attention to Park Capital Improvement Priority list and whether this property is top priority. It was subsequently moved by Barei and seconded by Grant, that the Property Committee be authorized to obtain a professional appraiser to determine the price for the property. After discussion of "professional" interpretation, the pending motion carried. . A letter from County Administrator John N. Porter recalled that all Forward Thrust capital improvement projects must be reviewed by a Design Commission and submitted copy of King County Resolution #35366 establishing such Commission. City review of the matter was requested to see if the City might wish to accept the services of the County Design Commission to assist in City of RentoAs capital improvemc•nt projects involving Forward Thrust Funds. Mayor Custer reported that applications ; or ?ark and . Arterial Street projects have been submitted and urged that the matter be given con- sideration as requested. Moved by Trimm, seconded by Edwards that the communication • and Resolution attached be referred to the Committee of the Whole. Carried. - Letters from the King County Boundary Review Board gave notice of Annexation intent regarding Cascade Sewer District Annexation (Talbot Homes) and Newport Hills Sewer . District Annexation, File Nos. A-89 and A-91 respectively, as required by law. MOVED by Schellert, seconded by Edwards, to refer the notices to the Board of Public WOrks for review. The motion carried. Letter from Chester Biesen, Executive Director, Assn. of Wn. Cities. submitted brochure regarding program for U. of W. Institute of Government and Workshop on "Forward Thrust", to be held July 10, 1968 with registration from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the Student • Union Building. AUDIENCE COMMENT . Mr. James Denzer,on behalf of the Central Labor Council, thanked Councilman Shane for the donation to the strike fund and noted he would deliver the check and advise proper parties accordingly. Moved by Perry, seconded by Barei, that recess be declared. Carried. After the recess roll call was taken with all Councilmen present as previously listed. APPOINTMENTS: - Letter from Mayor Custer requested concurrence in the appointment of the following as Firemen in the Renton Fire Department,. effective as of July 1, 1968: David Riggle, James Rupprecht and Nicholas A. Vacca, on six months probationary status. Letter of • recommendation from M. C. Walls, Fire Chief,was attached. MOVED by Bruce, seconded by Perry, to concur in the appointments. The motion carried. Letter from Mayor Custer requested concurrence in the reappointment of Mr. Al E. Noble to membership on the Police Department Civil Service Commission for a three year term commencing June 1, 1968. Moved by Perry, seconded by Delaurenti, to concur in the appointment. Discussion ensued regarding procedure established under the newly enacted Ordinance and it was moved by Schellert, pursuant thereto, that the appointment be • . referred to the Committee of the Whole for recommendation. The motion was seconded. by Shane and carried. OLD BUSINESS BY COUNCIL Council President Garrett noted that appointments received for review by Committee of the Whole include Mr. Emmons to the Fire Civil Service Commission and 4 appointees to the Fair Housing Commission, to be discussed at the Committee of the Whole meeting tomorrow evening, at 7:30 p.m. It was decided that candidates will be discussed with the Mayor and if personal interviews are then desired the persons will be contacted thereafter, some not yet having been contacted nor having expressed willingness to serve, and others being on vacation at the present time. Street and Alley Committee Chairman Garrett submitted report recommending that the • requests for vacation of portion of 10th Place, between J and K Streets, and portion of alley in Block 2, Smi.thers addition to Kenton, be granted and the matter be referred to the Property Committee to secure appraisal of the properties. MOVED by Perry, and seconded by Shane, .to concur in the recommendations. Carried. Bakamus & Lutheran Church ,; petitions. -4- r � 9 . 1.. Minutes of the Renton City .enC'i o l Meeting (Cont.) 6-24-68 CORRESPONDENCE AND CURREN EJSINE3S : • Letter from Park Director Cc'oicn submitted for payment statement from Olson, Richert, Bignold & Associates, Architects, for services performed on CA. 1240-67, Stage 2, Lake Wn. Beach Park development, in sum of $2,401.00. Federal reimbursement is to be paid the City fora percentage of thi pr:.ject_e'ud also some State aeeictsnce . Moved by Morris, seconded by Bruce, to refer the payment to the Auditing a'_.:: Ac_ounting. Com- mittee, with power to act. Ca.f.r: ed. Letter from Mr. and Mrs. A.E . :okooimidt, Jr. urged. the Council to maintain its present position in regard te c;'r_ :g on the hospital property in the highlands and commended the Council for the aetion in regard thereto for preventing an eyesore in the Highlands, for setting the land aside for recreational use and for conducting all e business in a manner benef is to -triton. Property Committee Chairman Berei, reported : . . . -. =i :_ . _...eo dram - ' ore re:nieed to at.praloe the e.eLjeet property. After discussion regarding zoning and fair market value for appraisal purposes, it was moved by Morris, seconded by Grant, to refer the matter to the Proeerty Committee. ' Carried. Application from Mr. John Pomp`:.•, _Ron wee Voo Tavern, requested license to operate a coin-type pool table at said place of business at 2621 Sunset Blvd. East. Moved by Shane, seconded by Perry, to refer the application to the Police and License • Committee. with power to act. Carried. Letter from Carey and Kramer, Consulting Engineers, advised of proposed routes for sewer system to serve Sierra Heights Elementary School and requested City assurance to property owners involved that they would be relieved from future sewer assessment if granting easements and participating tc extent of benefit, in proposed Morrow Addition No. 2 area, at this time, and the entire plat would be allowed service by the City of Renton,';tie' entf're line to be conveyed to the City at no cost. Moved by Perry, seconded by Morris, to refer the matter to the Sanitation Committee and the City Engineer. • Letter from Mrs. Milton Nygaard, new resident of Renton, expressed concern in regard to motor hotel proposal to be located below the residential area of Monterey Terrace, urging that such be avoided and careful planning be exercised to make judicious use of the remaining land to prevent marring of one of the better districts of Renton. Moved by Perry, seconded. by Grant, to refer the. letter to the Planning Committee to . report back. Upon dissenting' voice vote, roll call was requested, which resulted as follows: Aye: Perry, Edwards and Grant. No: Garrett, Morris, Schellert, Delaurenti, Trion, Bruce and Barei. Shane abstained. The motion lost. Moved by Delaurenti, seconded by Barei, to refer the communication to the Planning Commission. Shane abstained from voting. The mc.ticr, came:?. Letter from Mayor Custer, submitted Park Department letter and Engineering Department • estimate of cost of a lift station in Lake Wn. Beach Park Which project 'is not a' part • of the Beach contract but to be funded by City sources. It was suggested that funds be appropriated to Waterworks Maintenance, 1820/605 from excess Waterworks Utility Fund revenues and billed tr' the Park Department next year, to be budgeted accordingly. Estimated cost, $18,Coe .33. Move,. by Garrett, seconded by Schellert, to concur in the recommendations of the Mayor. Carried. Moved by Schellert, seconded by Morris, to refer the matter to the Law and Ordinance Committee for necessary Resolution. The motion carried. letter from Donald C. Eva,:is, D rain_ ..ct Health tot Officer, King County, requested to meet with a committee to :au_to:..l needs, wants and resources for joint efforts toward securing more public health for the public health dollar. Moved by Perry, seconded by Edwards that the ;=.;wLi_+ omm it teeon Committee t-1 ) nt"ir_ nts select a Committee to meet with I Evano on tl:.. , Carried.. Coun::i:rnan Schellert expressed interest in se_•vng thin cap city. Letter from James E , +°en';c _ _;1t st}_r,' tc meet with the Street and '1 .l_y Committee to discuss notice receive:: Fran tho No? t 'ern , ;;if:ic Railway omp:ny regarding required Permit and Fee f.,.- _se _.f- a.. c p ivate property ov.=_ r.s_.1way right- of-way. Moved by Del-ecl _.:it1 c. _'`.: yt t. by Shone, to refer the re 1oe•ot to the Street and Alley Committee to _per:'rr - Letter from. Mr. Richard M t_ _. Ic )iC -- =Sth Ct- N,:rth ir.__ er reg; ding benefits to be derived by iaeo .=•r: ,.h jog over a five year term for any _. ob ; . '-- S- -lr'; t_-.--. t. ti :i:. .; ,LYf',C.. t1 Ch by attention to ocriditl'.:r: + f' -,1 i 1.... .lc _ es. .nt franchise holder, cequ''. i'.h•= 1. _-l'. .,:c F ; . ,_1_. ,ties _+.'_ w _. r . _ .,....c...,..,?i that na franchise be issued prior' t: e :'1y:•. firm and nc- duplication { • 4i ; Minutes - Renton City Council Meeting 10-7-68 CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS: Letter from Mr. Don Taylor, President, Renton City Employees Club, requested permission for city employees to work election day, November 5, in exchange for Friday, November 29, the day following Thanksgiving. Moved by Shane, seconded by Trimm, the request be granted. Carried. Message from Chester Biesen, Executive Secretary, Assn. of Wn. Cities, reported that election will not be necessary or desirable in November to "lift the property tax freezer, except where the County Assessor has made a blanket, county-wide increase in the assessment rate. Proposed proposition was contained in the letter which conforms to the law and rules of the revenue department for those desiring to place a proposi- tion on the ballot to lift the tax freeze. Tentative Agenda for AWC District meetings was read and Mayor Custer reported the list of those attending is being compiled by the part-time Council Secretary at this time. • The, City Clerk reported receipt of AWC 34th Annual Convention Summary, Statement of Policy and Selected Speeches, Spokane, Washington, May 14 - 17, 1968, as compiled by the Association in cooperation with the Bureau of Governmental Research and Services U. of W., Information Bulletin No. 302, which will be on file in the Clerk's office. Wn. State Planning and Community Affairs Agency publication was received reporting April 1, 1968 population of Counties and Municipalities of the State of Washington. Letter from the Renton Downtown Merchants, Dorothy Thompson, Secretary, requested permission to display two banners across public right of way to promote Harvest Day Sale to be held October 16, 17 and 18, 1968, said signs to be removed October 21st. Moved by Petry, seconded by Trimm, to grant the request with execution of the usual Hold Harmless Agreement. The motion carried. Attention was called to letter recieved by the Council President from the Valley General Hospital inquiring regarding the city's position in regard to acquisition of the hospital districts property site in the Renton Highlands. Moved by Perry, seconded by Maxin, that the City Clerk notify the Hospital District that the City Council has indicated in the 1969 Budget that a bond issue will be proposed in regard to such acquisition. Carried. Councilman Grant announced that the City Attorney will be meeting with Seattle City Light and anyone interested in attending should contact Attorney Shellan's office. APPOINTMENTS: Letter from Mayor Custer requested concurrence in the appointment of the following patrolmen to permanent positions in the Renton Police Department, all having com- pleted the required six months' probationary period and being recommended by Chief Williams for permanent appointment. Steven D. Bakko, William A. Brooks III, David N. Smith and Robert B. Vaughn. Moved by Delaurenti, seconded by Shane, to concur in the appointments. Carried. PROCLAMATION: Proclamation by Mayor Custer declared the week beginning October 6, 1968 as Fire Prevention Week. Moved by Schellert, seconded by Delaurenti, to concur in the Proclamation. Carried. Moved by Trimm, seconded by Delaurenti, to adjourn. The motion carried and the meeting was, adjourned at 1:05 a.m. There were 87 visitors in the Council Chambers. ),-42-,.. - He ie W. Ne son, City Clerk (..70 /'/ D. W. Custer, Mayor /44Y/ 1 -6- 472 • Minutes - Renton City Council Meeting 12/9/68 CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS: Letter from Helmie Nelson, City Clerk-Secretary, Firemen's Pension Bund Board, reported that the Firemen's Pension Fund is willing to finance Local Improvement District No. 260 in estimated sum of $75,610.68 at 5.25% interest per annum. It was moved by Schellert, seconded by Shane to accept the funding offer. Carried. (Watermain at East Valley Hwy. - 180th Ave. South) • Letter from Building Director Ruppert recommended approval of sign applications of Huntington Travel Agency, 213 Wells Avenue South and First Federal Savings and Loan Ass'n., 201 Wells Avenue Southhwhich signs will project over public right-of-way. The signs have been approved by the Planning Commission and are in compliance with the sign code, proper Hold Harmless Agreement and Insurance requirments of the Ordinance to be met. Moved by Delaurenti, seconded by Perry, to concur. Carried. Letter from City Engineer Wilson reported that the petition for conversion of facilities in the Monterey Terrace area to underground was signed by owners representing 69.40a of the abutting front footage and 71.43% of the area within the proposed improvement with sufficient assessed valuation to support the improvement. It was noted by Grant that another petition has been circulating in opposition to the improvement proposed and it was moved by Schellert, seconded by Perry, to refer the matter to the Light and Power Committee to report back next week. The motion carried. Letter from Margaret Bridges requested that required license be granted Rainier Amuse- ment Co. to operate additional pinball machine at Teddie's Cafe, 2233 Maple Valley Hwy. Moved by Perry, seconded by Edwards to refer the application to the Police and License Committee with power to act. Carried. Letter from Don Taylor, President, Renton City Employees Club, invited the Mayor and Council and guest to attend the annual Christmas Dinner-Dance on Saturday, December 21, at the Carpenters Hall commencing at 6:30 p.m. Letter from City Clerk Nelson reported need for transfer of $7,000.00 within the Firemen's Pension Fund Account 2710, Available Surplus 501, Unto Account 201, Pensions and Disability, the moneys budgeted not being sufficient due to the untimely death of Lt. Jack Pringle and the disability retirement of Jim Ashurst. Moved by Delaurenti and , seconded by Barei, to refer the matter to the Law and Ordinance Committee for proper Resolution to effect the transfer. The motion carried. Letter from Del Bennett, Traffic Engineer requested fund transfer from Cumulative Reserve Account 2373 in sum of $45,797.90, Unto Traffic Engineering 1172, Capital Outlay 602, $27,590,79; Traffic Engineering 1172, Capital Outlay 605, $3,532.11; City Hall Construction Fund 2810/602, $14,675.00; and From: City Street Fund, 1320, Street Lighting Energy, 303, $10,500.00 unto Traffic Engineering 1172, Capital Outlay 602. Breakdown of the cost distribution was outlined. Moved by Delaurenti, seconded *by. Grant to refer the request to the Law and Ordinance Committee for proper Resolution. Councilman Grant called attention to work performed by the City and Contractors in the Civic Center site, outlining the route of the underground facility. The pending motion carried. Letter from Gordon Ericksen, Planning Director, submitted Planning Commission recommenda- tions that the Preliminary Plat and Variance Application PP-530-68, Earlington Park Industrial Park No. 2, located West of Thomas Avenue S.W., between S. W. 7th and 10th Streets, be approved, the variance to waive sidewalk requirements. . Moved by Schellert, seconded by Barei, to concur in the recommendation. The motion carried. Moved by Delaurenti, seconded by Grant, to recess. Recess was declared. After the recess, roll call was taken with all Councilmen present as previously listed. Councilman Perry, in the absence of Council President Garrett, submitted Committee of the Whole recommendations which were read with actions taken as follows: Recommended that a G. 0. Bond issue proposition be placed before the electors March 11, 1969 in sum of $560,000.00 for acquisition of the hospital site in the Renton Highlands for park and playground purposes and also an additional ballot proposition,likewise to be funded by G. 0. Bond issue,for development, improvement and equipping the park site. Moved by Perry, seconded by Grant, that $240,000.00 be inserted in the recommendation for the issue to develop and equip the site. (Barei reported the Property Committee recommendation that the $240,000.00 be placed on the ballot to be used a partial payment toward a swimming pool in the Highlands adjacent to the Highlands Elementary School.) After discussion regarding total pool cost, time element of getting propositions submitted and possible school plans and priority of need, the pending motion carried. Moved by Grant, seconded by Edwards, to concur in the Committee of the Whole Recommendations. The motion carried. -2- Minutes - Renton City Council Meeting 12/9/68 OLD BUSINESS BY COUNCIL (Cont.) Committee of the Whole Report Recommended that the City retain Bond Counsel to prepare appropriate ballot and ' Proposition Ordinances to cover issues to go before the electorate March 11, 1969. ; Moved by Schellert, seconded by Edwards, to concur in the Committee of the Whole recommendations. Carried. The Committee of the Whole recommended that the City place proposition of annexation ; of the Kennydale Island area before the electorate on March 11, 1969 ballot, provided isufficient number of signatures is received requesting to be annexed. . . Moved by Schellert, seconded by Maxin, to concur. The motion carried. ; Recommended by.the Committee of the Whole that proposition for annexation of the Talbot Hill area island be placed on the March 11, 1969 ballot. , Moved by Barei, seconded by Delaurenti, to concur. The motion carried. Recommended that City Policy shall be for any. area to be served by City of Renton Sanitary Sewer service which is located outside the corporate limits of the City, such area shall be served only upon its annexation into the Municipality. Moved by Schellert, seconded by Perry, to concur. Upon inquiry it was noted by the Chairman that this does not preclude service to individual residences . ,adjacent to or in immediate vicinity of an:.existing .ewer line, but that it pertains to ',an area which could be an L.I.D. Carried. (See later discussion and action) Auditing and Accounting Committee Member Maxin submitted.City of Renton Vouchers Nos. 6336 through 645t for approval by the Council, and moved payment be authorized accordingly. The motion was seconded by Edwards and carried. Fund breakdown follows: • Current Fund $ 35,205.91 6336 - 6390 and 6450 +-(,4S1 Arterial Street Fund 7677J12.S0 6391 - 6392 Urban Arterial Fund 550.00 6393 City Street Fund 6.949.01 6394 - 6401 Equipment Rental Fund. 3,157.25 6402 - 6412 • • Parks 75,978.46 6413 -. 6432 . Waterworks Utility Fund 55,072.02 6433 - 6445 Airport Fund 100.40 6446 - 6448 083.61 6449 City Hall Construction Fund 51, $25,4209.06 Maxin inquired regarding procedure for amending the code in regard to warehouse parking requirements and Mayor Custer advised that the Planning Commission would he making its recommendation upon completion of study of the matter. • Councilman Grant submitted Light and Power Committee report outlining costs and . progress of the underground wiring within the civic center complex area, it being noted that all work has been accomplished in accordance with the agreement with the exception of the Mill Avenue and Bronson Way portion and these projects will . he' completed at a lesser cost than proposed by Puget Power, through the Traffic Engineering Department. Councilman Grant noted that concern had been expressed in regard to telephone poles being placed in the alley along with additional lines and question has been posed as to cost for hook-up of the residences and removal. of these at some future date to maintain esthetics lost by their presence.. Councilman Shane inquired regarding areas within the City of Renton eing served with Seattle water and recourse' since the fluoridation issue passed Councilman Delaurenti reported that a meeting is being arranged for discussio of the matter. Councilman Shane expressed concern in regard to request of individuals to be served with City sanitary sewer services who reside outside the city and moved that the City Engineer be authorized to allow, taithout Council action; connection where the property lies adjacent to or in immediate vicinity of an existing sewer line even though the property is outside the city limits,with costs. tb owner the same as those charged at time of original installation of the L.I.D., as though he had been a part of same. Discussion ensued regarding deviation from established policy by earlier action this evening. Moved by Perry, seconded by Shane, to amend the motion by inserting "a single residence" be allowedthe ,connection, etc. Carried. The original motion as amended was voted upon and dissenting voice vote brought request for roll call which resulted as follows: Aye: Barei, Shane, Grant, Bruce, Maxin and Polaurenti. No: Edwards, Trimm, Perry and Schellert. Carried, 6 to 4. 1 RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING REFERRALS Office of the City Clerk January 6, 1969 II FIRE AND WATER COMMITTEE 92nd Avenue South) Bids on L.I.D. 260, W-304, 12" Watermain in East Valley Hwy. LAW AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Proposed Ordinance regarding implied consent to intoxication test, etc. Proposed Ordinance relating to funding of additional salaries and employee benefits u'granted the Mayor, City Treasurer and City Clerk Fund Transfer requested for Water Maintenance #1820 Budgetary Account, $12,862.24 u Building Director's request for appropriation of funds for drapery purchase Revision of Ordinances to conform with terms of Local 21R agreement Resolution to set new hearing date, incorporating area into Sanitary Sewer L.I.D. and repealing prior legislation (Resolution No. 1589) MAYOR, CITY' CLERK AND *CITY ATTORNEY land Hayes & Me field To;lexecute and *approve proposed agreement with Cornell, Howland, y Merry field Rolling Hills elevated tank and M Street Booster pump, station engineering services it LEGISLATION COMMITTEE Letter from Association of Wn. Cities relating to taxing of public utilities PROPERTY COMMITTEE Bird on single unit desk computer for Engineering Department . Building Director's recommendation and bids received on equipping and furnishing lunchroom II' II' 1 APPOINTMENTS: FIREMEN - Permanent rank effective 1/1/69: David Riggle, James M. Rupprecht and Nicholas Vac FIRE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEMBER - Mr. Don Emmons, effective 1/20/69 MEETINGS AND EVENTS: January 6, 1969 - Property Committee meeting following regular council meeting January 7, 1969 Special City Hall Building Committee at 4:30 p.m. January 13, 1969 - Pictures of Council to be taken at 7:00 p.m. Light and Power Committee at 6:30 p.m. Ways and Means Committee at 7:30 p.m. Public Hearing at 8:00 p.m. on emergency ordinance re salary increases Ways and Means Committee recommendation re funding of salary increases January 15, 1969 - Fire and Water Committee meeting at 7:30 p.m. Committee of the Whole at 8:00 p.m. (See agenda below) January 21, 1969 - Light and Power Committee meeting with Monterey Terrace area residents COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TENTATIVE AGENDA January 15, 1969 at 8:00 p.m. Items to be presented ii lf. Comments by Council President 20. Proposed Ordinance relating to duties of the City Attorney and Assistant 3. Mayor's appointments 4. Job evaluation and wage study as provided in the budget 5. Council committee assignments and new committee formation (Referral of Mr. Schellert) 61,. Personnel Committee -(Referral of Mr. Grant) Mayor Custer, City Attorney Shellan, Councilmen Trimm, Grant and Schellert specifically requested to be present for discussion of matters referred, along with other Councilmen. � I RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MIN UTE S Office of the City Clerk January 6, 1969 The regular meeting of the Renton City Council was called to order by D. W. Custer, Mayor, at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Renton Municipal Building, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited in unison by the assembly. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS: Perry, Morris, Schellert, Delaurenti, Trim, Garrett, Edwards, Maxin, Bruce, Grant and Barei. Absent: Shane. Moved by Bruce, seconded by Edwards, that the absent Councilman be excused. The motion carried. OFFICIALS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS PRESENT: D. W. Custer, Mayor, Helmie Nelson, City Clerk, Dorothea Gossett, City Treasurer, G. M. Shellan, City Attorney, Clarence Williams, Chief of Police, Jack Wilson, City Engineer, Vic TeGantvoort, Street Commissioner, Del Bennett, Traffic Engineer, Gene Coulon, Park Director, Gordon Ericksen, Planning Director, and Bernard Ruppert, Building Director. Moved by Perry, seconded by Delaurenti, that the Minutes of the previous meeting of December 23, 1968 be approved as written. The motion carried. OPENING OF BIDS: Proposed L.I.D. 260, W-304, 12" Watermain in East Valley Highway, (92nd Avenue South), from South 180th Street to South 165th Street This being the date set, eleven sealed bids were opened and read by the City Clerk. Engineering estimate for the project $65,571.03. See Bid Tabulations attached. Moved by Delaurenti, seconded by Perry, to refer the bids to the Fire and Water Committee and the City Engineer. The motion carried. OPENING OF BIDS: Single Unit Desk Computer for Engineering DepaLtment This being the date set, sealed bid of Olivetti Underwood Corporation was opened and read as follows: One Programme 101 single unit desk top computer, $3,750.00 f.o.b., plus State Sales Tax $168.75. Fifteen days delivery and terms net 30 days. This was the only bid received on this item and it was moved by Delaurenti, seconded by Schellert, to refer the , bid to the Property Committee for report back. Carried. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: Law and Ordinance Committee Chairman Trimm submitted proposed Ordinances which were read by the Clerk as follows: An Ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington, amending Chapter 1 of Title X (Traffic) of Ordinance No. 1628, entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton" by establishing a new section entitled, Section 10-122, relating to the operation of motor vehicles on public highways in the City of Renton, operator's implied consent to a test to determine intoxication, providing for revocation of driving privileges; establishing hearing and appeal procedures;and reducing the blood alcohol percentage necessary to raise a presumption of intoxication. Moved by Trimm, seconded by Delaurenti, to refer the document back to the Law and Ordinance Committee. The motion carried. Proposed Ordinance was read declaring that an emergency exists and appropriating monies for the purpose of providing funds for the payment of salaries for certain elected officials for the calendar year 1969, necessitated by such emergency. (Increase in City Clerk, City Treasurer and Mayor's salaries and to cover employee benefits, $11,558.00) Moved by Trimm, seconded by Edwards, to refer the proposed ordinance to the Law and Ordinance Committee and that January 13, 1969 be set for public hearing ,thereon. Carried. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: Ordinance No. 2453 was read providing for acquisition of certain real property in the Renton Highlands area for park and playground purposes and for the improvement, development and equipping of such area; declaring the estimated cost thereof a nearly as may be; and providing for the borrowing of $560,000.00 and issuing and selling negotiable general obligation bonds to pay the cost of acquiring such property; providing for the borrowing of$240,000,00 and issuing and selling negotiable general obligation bonds to pay the cost of 'improving, developing and equipping of such area as a park and playground, both of such bond issues to be payable by annual tax levies to be made without limitation as to rate or amount; declaring an emergency; providing for the submission of the propositions of in- curring such indebtedness and issuing SUbh bonds to the qualified voters of the City' at a special election to be hel'a on March 11, 1969. -1- MINUTES (Cont.) 1/6/69 RENTON CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: Acquisition of Highlands Park Property and Development and Equipping; propositions to be placed on March 11, 1969 ballot. After reading of the proposed Ordinance, it was moved by Delaurenti, seconded by Bruce, to place the document on second and final reading. Carried. After final reading, it was moved by Morris, seconded by Grant, to adopt Ordinance No. 2453 as read. Roll call vote resulted in all ayes and the motion carried. Ordinance No. 2454,placed on second and final reading upon motion by Trimm, second by Edwards, was adopted upon motion by Delaurenti and second by Barei, following final reading. The Ordinance amends Section 5L103 of Title V (Business Regulations) of Ordinance No. 1628 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton" relating to licensing. (Adding to enumerated professional or semi-professional category for business license purposes, optometrists, architects and designers, opticians, ophthalmo- logists and pharmacists) Roll call vote on this document resulted in all ayes. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION: Resolution No. 1598 was adopted upon motion by Delaurenti, seconded by Schellert, fixing February 3, 1969 at 8:00 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, Renton Municipal Building, as time and place for a public hearing on proposed vacation of portion of 12th Place . lying adjacent to Tract 40, 46B and 46C of Corrected Plat of Renton Highlands No. 2, described in Exhibit A, attached to said Resolution. (M. Lotto et al petition) CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS: Letter from Jack Wilson, City Engineer requested fund transfers to maintain proper budgetary Water Maintenance balances, which Utility Service-Water, Power and Equipment Rental Accounts were underestimated, as follows: From 1820/110, Salaries and Wages, $12,862.24, unto: 1820/302, Utility Service, Water, $2,729.17; 303, Utility Service, Power, $6,905.32; 315, Equipment Rental, $3,202.79 and 325, Laundry Service, $24.96. Moved by Schellert, seconded by Delaurenti, to concur in the request for fund transfers with referral to the Law and Ordinance Committee for proper Resolution. The motion carried. Letter from Building Director B. L. Ruppert reported bid opening on 12/30/68 for Kitchen Equipment for the new Municipal Building Lunchroom and that two proposals had been received. (See attached tabulations) It was noted that since installation was included in the apparent high bid it was actually the low bid by $995.00 and since alternates as proposed were acceptable it was recommended that the Green-Todd proposal be accepted in sum of $13,818.98 plus tax. Building Director's Estimate for the project was $15,000.00. Moved by Delaurenti, seconded by Bruce, to refer the recommendation to the Property .Committee along with the bids, for report back. Carried. . Kalberer Hotel Supply Company of Washington was the second bidder. Letter from Building Director Ruppert reported bid opening on 12/30/68 for draperies and that no bids had been received. It was requested that new bid call be authorized and that $5,225.00 be appropriated from excess revenues in the Current Fund, unto 1969 Building Department Budgetary Account 1165/606, Capital Outlay, to cover funding. Moved by Schellert, seconded by Barei, to concur in the requests with referral to the Law and Ordinance Committee for legislation to effect the appropriation. Moved by Delaurenti, seconded by Perry, to amend the motion to include February 3, 1969 as date for bid opening on the new call. The amendment carried and subsequently the original motion as amended. Letter from Gene L. Coulon, Park Director, submitted letter from Architects,Olson, Richert and Bignold Co.regarding to J. D. Stewart Company, Stage 1 Building Contract, Lake Wn. Beach Park., and outlining circumstances regarding the Company's request for contract completion date extension recommended extension to January 16, 1969, as deemed to be warranted. Moved by Delaurenti, seconded by Bruce, to concur in the recommended extension. Carried. (C.AG. 1288-68) APPOINTMENTS: Council President Perry reported pending appointments, and inquired as to wishes of the Council regarding permanent appointment of three Firemen to permanent status and for reappointment of Fire Civil Service Commission Member. Moved by Schellert, seconded by Barei, the appointments to rank of Firemen be placed on reading at this time. Carried. Mayor's letter was read requesting concurrence in appointment of David Riggle, James M. Rupprecht and Nicholas Vacca to rank of Firemen, having successfully completed the six- months probationary period and as recommended by Fire Chief Walls. Moved by Delaurenti, seconded by Edwards, t0 concur in the appointments. Carried. (Effective 1/1/69) -2- 92 • MINUTES - RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING 3/24/69 OLD BUSINESS BY COUNCIL (Cont . ) Committee of the Whole Report : 6 . Recommended to the Council that the City offer to participate , as requested by Monterey Terrace residents , in the cost of ornamental light standards at cost of $1 , 481 . 00 in event of initiation of underground wiring L . I . D . in the subject area . MOVED BY BAREI , SECONDED BY PERRY , TO CONCUR IN •THE RECOMMENDATION . CARRIED . 7 . Recommended the list of appointees to serve on the Special Advisory Committee to study Optional Municipal Code vs . First and Second Class City Governments , be held for further consideration by the Committee of the Whole at its next meeting . MOVED BY GARRETT , SECONDED BY GRANT , TO CONCUR IN THE RECOMMENDATION . CARRIED . 8 . Citizens for Action request for other means of financing acquisition of the hospital district-owned property sineebond propositions failed was dis- cussed , which property is located East of "E" Street on 4th Avenue North . It was noted that City Attorney Shellan had disqualified himself from repre- senting the city since his partner is legal advisor for the hospital district and the. Planning Committee had recommended the subject property matter be referred back to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation as to possible change in the land use map . The Committee of the Whole recommended a . Concurrence in the Planning Com- mittee recommendation. MOVED BY SCHELLERT , SECONDED BY PERRY , TO CONCUR. THE MOTION CARRIED . b . Recommended the Council retain legal counsel to represent the City in actions concerning this property . MOVED BY GRANT , AND SECONDED BY MAXIN , TO CONCUR. CARRIED . c . Recommended the City acquire the hospital property . MOVED BY GRANT , SECONDED BY BRUCE , TO CONCUR. Upon remarks concerning the price and suggestions for negotiations in this regard, which included a meeting with the hospital district Board 'of Commissioners with the next Committee recommendation , it was MOVED BY PERRY , SECONDED BY BRUCE , TO TABLE THE MOTION UNDER DISCUSSION AT THE PRESENT TIME . Dissenting voice vote brought request for roll call which was taken as follows : AYE : Perry , Schellert , Delaurenti , Trimm , Edwards , Maxin , Bruce , and Barei .NO : Morris , Garrett , Grant and Shane . The motion carried . Perry proposed a motion to combine the item concerning acquisition and meeting arrangement to discuss price ,however , it was pointed out the prior motion laid on the table the acquisition of the property and further action in this regard would be out of order . MOVED BY SCHELLERT , SECONDED BY GRANT , FIVE MINUTES RECESS BE DECLARED . THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 9 : 55 P .M. After the recess , roll call was taken with all Councilmen present as previously listed . After some proposed actions , Item d . of the Committee of the Whole Report was read , the President of the Council to..arrange 'a meeting between the Hospital Commission and the Committee of the. whole , and that the public be invited to attend . MOVED BY PERRY , SECONDED BY- BAREI , TO CONCUR, AND THE MOTION SUBSE- QUENTLY CARRIED . MOVED BY BRUCE , SECONDED BY SHANE , THE RECOMMENDATION TO AC- QUIRE THE SUBJECT PROPERTY BE TAKEN FROM THE TABLE .CARRIED : . THE MOTION TO AC- QUIRE was voted upon :Dissenting vote and roll call vote followed : AYE: Morris , Delaurenti ,Garrett ,Maxin ,Bruce , Grant , Shane .NO': Perry , Schellert , Trimm, Edwards and Barei . THE MOTION CARRIED , 7 to 5 . (Attention had been called to the. condition of the city shop building and possible need for priority of funds to._correct this situation) MOVED BY PERRY , SECONDED BY BAREI , THE PURCHASE O: THE SUBJECT SITE BE REFERRED TO THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE . Upon inquiry , it was pointed out that the Council had signified its intention to acquire the hospitalproperty subject to acceptance of a final price yet to be deter- mined . 9 . The matter of the Workable Program was held in abeyance since the Chamber of Commerce was unable to send a representative to the Committee of the Whole meeting , a later meeting to be arranged . The need for early implementation was noted and it was MOVED BY SHANE , SECONDED BY SCHELLERT , THE CITY MAKE APPLICATION FOR BEING CERTIFIED FOR A WORKABLE PROGRAM . Negative majority ruling brought roll call request which vote resulted as follows : AYE : Morris , Schellert , Delaurenti , Trimm , Garrett , Bruce , Grant , Shane .NO : Perry ,Edwards . Maxim and Barei . Carried . 8 to 4 . See later discussion) '• 1#3 Minutes - R6nton City Council Meeting 4/7/69 CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS : Planning Commission Recommendations (Cont . ) Rezone of Dino Patas property , Appl . No . R-575-69 , which is located on S . E . 128th Street between 132nd and 136th Avenues S . E . , from G to R-3 , for the southerly 640 ft , the northerly portion denied R-3 . This property of 9 . 46 acres proposed for multi-family residential ' trailer court use) Letter from Mr . Roger Lewis , Attorney for Mr . Patis , appealed the de- cision of the Planning Commission and requested hearing date not be set prior to April 28th . . It was noted that the Planning Director had requested either May 5 or 12th for any such hearing . Since Attorney Shellan advised that the appeal was on the entire parcel , proposed motion to concur was MOVED BY SCHELLERT , SECONDED BY BRUCE , THAT MAY 5 , BE SET FOR HEARING ON THE APPEAL . THE MOTION CARRIED . MOVED BY SCHELLERT , SECONDED BY PERRY , THE REZONES CONCURRED IN BY THE• COUNCIL BE REFERRED TO THE LAW AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE . CARRIED .. Letter from City Engineer Wilson requested permission for Bob Puhich and himself to attend the American Water Works Ass ' n . Conference in San Diego May 18 - 23 , 1969 . MOVED BY DELAURENTI , SECONDED BY BRUCE , TO CONCUR IN THE REQUEST . THE MOTION CARRIED . SHANE OPPOSED . Letter from City Attorney Shellan confirmed his prior notification to the City Council that he has disqualified himself from participation as City Attorney in the present dispute between the City and King County Hospital District No . 1 for the reason that his partner , Mr . John K . Pain , Jr . , is the legal advisor to said Municipal Corporation . It was pointed out that any general legal opinion would be rendered not applying to the hospital property and the Council was once again generally advid it cannot classify or designate a land owner ' s property whether owned individually or by a municipal corporation other than the City , in conjunction with the Compre- hensive Land Use Plan or Zoning Ordinance , to a recreational use and thereby deprive such owner of properly utilizing his land without just compensation any such action being arbitrary and capricious if the purpose of such down- grading would be to acquire same for city purposes at reduced compensation , and would not be upheld by our Courts . It was also mentioned for general information purposes , that property cannot be rezoned by simply making a motion during a council meeting . Any change in the Comprehensive Plan re- quires public hearings , timely posted and advertised , before the Planning Commission and the City Council . MOVED BY BAREI , SECONDED BY GRANT , THAT THE HODGE & HILLIS LAW FIRM , LOCATED IN THE NORTON BUILDING , REPRESENT THE CITY IN THE MATTER OF ACQUISI- TION OF THE HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL SITE , EFECTIVE '_MM1'.DIATELY , AND PHAT THE FUNDING BE REFERRED TO THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE . CARRIED . City Clerk Nelson reported bid opening on 4/7/69 for the City ' s Asphalt requirements . Bids were received from Rainier Asphalt Paving , Renton , Red-Samm Mining , Inc . , Bellevue , Sea-Tac Asphalt Co . , Kent and Wn . Asphalt Co . , Inc . , Issaquah . (Tabulations attached) MOVED BY SCHELLERT , SECONDED BY GRANT , TO REFER THE BIDS TO THE STREET AND ALLEY COMMITTEE FOR RECOMMENDATION . THE MOTION CARRIED . Councilman Bruce abstained from voting on this matter . Mayor Custer reported that 72% of the property owners in the Kennydale Island area within the proposed L . I . D . 2-&-5 have signed petitions for annexa- tion to Renton and 3% are needed as yet,2-0The Chamber of Commerce , Engineer- ing Department and Administrative 'ffnrts of the City have been extended in this regard . • AUDIENCE COMMENT : Mr . Al Noble inquired regarding help of the city in alleviating the dust bowl condition along L . & M Streets at 10th Avenue North . Street Commis- sioner TeGantvoort reported that the street is going to be reworked and if property owners will participate in the installation of curbs , gutters and sidewalks at the time the street is installed it would correct the problem , petition to be circulated , sidewalks being the question in the matter at present . -4- 115 Minutes - Renton City Council. 4/14/69 OLD BUSINESS BY COUNCIL : (Cont . ) TOICONCUR WITH REFERRAL T.O THE LAW AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE . Councilman Schellert speaking first on the ' question regarding released tax funds ,perWays and Means Committee report , citing his chairmanship to prevail for such ruling ,was advised of his privilege under:.rules of order, to close debate . THE MOTION CARRIED . Shane opposed. WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE REPORT was read regarding referral of 4/7/69 for funding of legal fees to cover services of Attorneys Hodge and Hillis retained to represent the City in acquisition of the highlands area r property owned by Hospital District No . 1 . It was recommended the fees be funded from taxes held f.or protest and now released which balance after funding for new patrolmen , will be $30 ,426 . 30 which may be now appropriated into the budget for expenditure . MOVED BY GARRETT , SECONDED BY GRANT , TO CONCUR IN THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE WAYS AND 'MEANS COMMITTEE . THE MOTION CARRIED . NEW BUSINESS BY COUNCIL : Council President Perry reported he would be meeting with Attorney Hillis regarding the acquisition of the hospital property and that he would be calling a Committee of the Whole meeting later in the week as may be rneeded. A meeting of the Committee of the Whole is planned for April 21Hat 7 : 00 p.m. in the upstairs conference room and one on April 23 , at 7 : 30 p.m. it STREET AND ALLEY COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN GARRETT requested additional time for Committee study of the asphalt bids and fOr SPECIAL BUILDING COMMITTEE study of request for release of retained percentage on the Municipal Bldg . Mechanical Contract to McKinstry Company. GRANTED . LIGHT AND POWER COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN GRANT announced a meeting on Wednesday April 16 , at 7 : 00 p.m. in his council office on the 6th floor . COUNCILMAN SHANE suggested that at least 8 voting machines be provided inthe City of Renton for the. next General Election to allow persons to . . vote at 18 , 'and to be used as an advisory ballot with volunteers from the Renton High School to handle the machines , which action would give the elected officials an idea of how such an age group would vote . MOVED BY BAREI , SECONDED BY GRANT , TO REFER THE MATTER TO THE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE THE POSSIBI.LITY WITH COUNTY OFFICIALS TO DETERMINE COSTS AND FEASIBILITY AND REPORT BACK. CARRIED . Shane called attention to use allowed in R-3 but restricted in R-4 . MOVED BY SHANE , SECONDED BY BAREI , THAT NO TYPE OF HOUSING BE ALLOWED IN EITHER LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (L-1) OR 'HEAVY INDUSTRIAL (H-1) ZONING DISTRICTS . MOVED BY PERRY , SECONDED BY SHANE , TO REFER TO THE PLANNING COMMITTEE FOR RECOMMENDATION . THE MOTION CARRIED . II Councilman Shane called attention to the stadium bond issue and the fact that the cost was going to be greater than was estimated . It was noted by Mayor Custer that the bond issue will not increase but the tax burden will be greater and costs are rising .Grant noted that the hotel and motel receipts are not asL.high.ia 1d have to be made up. Mayor Custer reported that the Downtown Merchant ' s Ass,' n . will not be par- ticipating to provide parking under the freeway at Renton Hill access , it being deemed of benefit to the general public ,the city and its employees . "- - MOVED BY_DELAURENTI , SECONDED BY GARRETT , TO REFER THE MATTER TO THE MAYOR AND TRAFFIC ENGINEER TO REPORT BACK. After discussion regarding needs for city employees and the city ,which may be desirable in the future , and present uses including parking in the city and riding to work with someone else and picking the car up again at night , the pending MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Custer advised some reimbursement is anticipated in con- nection with improvements which the City may undertake . MOVED BY DELAURENTI , SECONDED BY SCHELLERT , TO ADJOURN . CARRIED . The meeting was adjourned at 9 : 55 p .m . 401 I --1/(1)Vt•tot D. W. uster , Mayor Helmie W. Nelson , City Clerk -5- s 120, 11 MINUTES - RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING 4/21/69 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS : (Cont . ) Dog Control Ordinance Various referral motions were proposed , it subsequently being MOVED BY GARRETT , SECONDED BY GRANT , TO REFER THE MATTER OF FEES IN REGARD TO DOG CONTROL , TO THE POLICE AND LICENSE COMMITTEE . THE MOTION CARRIED . Proposed Ordinance was placed on introductory reading amending Chapter 6 of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No . 1628 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton" , relating to removal of weeds , providing for the enforcement thereof , and prescribing penalties for the violation . (Including blackberry and scotch broom growth as obnoxious weeds . ) MOVED BY TRIMM , SECONDED BY SHANE , TO REFER THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BACK TO THE LAW AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE AND COPY BE FURNISHED EACH COUNCIL- MAN . THE MOTION CARRIED . Council President Perry reported that he and Attorney Hillis had met with the Hospital Commission and that $400 , 000 . 00 is the price negotiated for city acquisition of the property located in the Highlands owned by the Hospital District . Committee of the Whole report and letter from the Valley General Hospital Board of Commissioners was presented . The Majority report of Committee was read recommendingthat the Resolution authorizing negotiation for 'purchase .of the property be adopted . Schellert submitted Minority Report of the Committee signed by he , Maxin and Edwards , recommend- ing that the City not acquire the property at this time and that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission for rezone to the highest and best use which is in best interest of the community . MOVED BY GRANT , SECONDED BY BRUCE , TO CONCUR IN THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE MAJORITY REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE . MOVED BY GRANT , SECOND BY SCHELLERT , AUDIENCE COMMENT BE ENTERTAINED . CARRIED . Mr . Gene McDaniels felt the price was out of line offering 26 acres of property in the May Creek area to the City . Mr . Art Scholes agreed with the cost factor noting the City need not allow apartment zoning as had been mentioned . Mr . Archie Graham urged the acquisition and improvemei of what he termed now to be a sand pit , noting valuable view and that high rise apartments would be the alternative with resulting need for schools and additional services and future ghetto resulting . Mrs . Janine Ingram , noting comments regarding tabulation of votes and percentages defeating the issue stated that those who did not vote should have no voice . Mrs . Margaret Evans noted potential 22 lots for $18 , 181 . 00 each and that high rise surf. rounded by R-1 would not be in the best community interest , the present _ apartment developments in the area allowing the children no place to play . Attention was called to prior 7 acre park site which had never been de- veloped as had been planned . Mr . Leo Ponke noted removal from the tax rolls if the City acquires the land the tax base otherwise to be increased . After further discussion regarding possible court actions in event of rezone or if the City decides against acquisition , the PENDING MOTION WAS VOTED UPON AND DISSENTING VOTE BROUGHT ROLL CALL REQUEST AND TIE VOTE . Aye : Perry , Grant , ' Brilce ; Garrett , Delaurenti and Morris . ' No : Barei , Shane , Maxin , Edwards , Trimm and Schellert , Mayor Custer voted Aye . THE MOTION CARRIED . RESOLUTION NO . 1623 WAS READ . MOVED BY GRANT , SECONDED BY BRUCE , TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ . Upon inquiries regarding financing , Attorney Hillis suggested amendment by counter-offer that acquisition be subject to adequate financing being provided by the City . MOVED BY MORRIS , SECONDED GRANT , TO CONCUR IN THE SUGGESTIONS OF ATTORNEY HILLIS , AND THE RESOLUTION BE AMENDED ACCORDINGLY . Mr . John Barnes noted the voters had turned down the acquisition and he did not see why the matter was being argued at all . Letter from the Valley General Hospital Board of Commissioners , Hospital District No . 1 , advised that $400 , 000 . 00 was an agreed price which offer shall remain open through Monday , April 21 , 1969 at which time the Council shall pass a Resolution approving the purchase at said price, in cash , and direct preparation of emergency ordinance to provide funds for such purchase . Proposed sale shall be submitted to Superior Court for approval as required by statute and full price paid to the Hospital District on or before June 15 , 1969 . Further remarks pro and con brought call for ' the question on the motion to amend and the vote which carried . DISSENTING VOICE VOTE ON THE ORIGINAL MOTION AS AMENDED BROUGHT REQUESTS FOR ROLL CALL WHICH WAS TAKEN AS FOLLOWS : Aye : Perry , Morris , Delaurenti , Trimm, Garrett , Bruce , and Grant . No : Schellert , Edwards , Maxin , Shane and Barei . The motion carried , 7 to 5 , •adopting Resolution No . 1623 ,, as amended . (Cont . ) -3- . 121 • • MINUTES - RENTON CITY. COUNCIL MEETING 4/21/69 ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION : Law and Ordinance Committee Chairman Trimm submitted proposed emergency ordinance declaring that an emergency exists and appropriating monies for the ,purpose of providing funds for the purchase of a parcel of real property located in the Highlands District of Renton , hearing date to be set . MOVED BY MORRIS , SECONDED BY SCHELLERT , THAT THE DATE OF APRIL 28 , BE SET 'IFOR PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED EMERGENCY ORDINANCE . MOVED BY PERRY SEC®NDED BY GRANT , TO AMEND THE MOTION TO INCLUDE A REFERRAL TO THE CITY ' S %CTING ATTORNEYS AND ITS BOND COUNSEL . Publication cited asa matter of course . MOVED BY GRANT , SECONDED BY BAREI , TO RECESS FOR 5 MINUTES . CARRIED . After the recess , roll call was taken with all Councilmen present as were previously listed . Amendment carried and upon• dissent , roll Call vote was taken. on orig .nal . motion as amended , : to-wit : :aye :. Perry ,. Barei , Grant ,Bruce , Garrett , Trimm, Delaurenti . No : Shane , Maxin .. ; dwards ' and Sc11Q11er.t .CARRIED . Pioneer -4 offered ,for Mr . Mathew Rinaldi , to sell • property to the City adjoining the highlands property owned by the hospital district . MOVED BY PERRY , SECONDED BY GRANT , TO REFER THE LETTER TO THE PROPERTY COMMITTEE . THEMOTION CARRIED . (Hodge & Hillis , Acting Attorneys and Roberts , Shefel- man , Lawrence Gay & Moch, Bonding Counsel) (One more than majority required to pass the subject Ordinance) . Letters from King County Board of Commissioners reported approval of City of Renton Annexation Ordinances No . 2471 and 2472 , A68-07 , Goldsmith et al properties and A68-06 , Sanders et al properties , distributed and placed on record accordingly . • Report of the City Clerk, per request of 'Councilman Garrett , repor.ted.that the cost for the 1967 State Auditor ' s examination was $2 , 465 . 05 which amount covered examiners services, in the City from October 17 through December 10 , 1968 , in which the State did not participate nor contribute any of the cost : Councilman Garrett noted his effort to get a bill passed to allow certified public accountants to perform the audit which he felt would cost less . Written requests were read for authorization to allow Vic TeGantvoort and Cou'nncilmen Bruce and Grant to attend the National American Public Works Congress and Equipment Convention , in Cleveland , Ohio , September 13 through 184, 1969 . MOVED BY PERRY , SECONDED BY MAXIN , TO CONCUR IN THE REQUESTS . • ' THE. MOTION CARRIED . Shane opposed . Letter from City Engineer Wilson reported that samples for Water Project 272' have passed purity tests and accepted April 18 by the Engineering Department . Council acceptance as 'of April 21 , 1969 was recommended with .- • commencement of the thirty day lien period this date . If after said period no liens or claims have been filed and upon proof of payment of all tax libility , it is recommended the retained amount of $2 , 132 . 14 be released • tolGesner & Brown , Inc . Contractor . CAG 1388-69 . MOVED BY SCHELLERT , SECONDED BY EDWARDS , TO CONCUR IN THE RECOMMENDA- TIuNS OF THE CITY ENGINEER. THE MOTION CARRIED . • Letter from the Renton Board of Adjustment was read along with Planning Committee report , recommending that Mr . Harvey H . Campbell be issued a Conditional Permit to allow two ' trailers to be parked in his yard for a one year period , subject to. compliance with 'Chapter 23 , Title 5 , Ordinance 1628 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of. Renton" , said action resulting from referral by Council Of. 4/21/69 appeal by Mr . Campbell . MOVED BY MAXIN , SECONDED BY BAREI , TO CONCUR IN THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND PLANNING 'COMMITTEE . THE MOTION CARRIED . Letter from the League of Women Voters of Renton , Mrs , Robert Plut , Pres . , commended the City for beautification of the Cedar River Bank urging con- tinuation of such policy of enhancing natural attribute and reflecting a pride in the community . Councilman Barei called attention to islands on South Second Street which had been landscaped and noted need for attention , many of the plantings not surviving . • ' Letter from See Gulls Trailer Club of Puget Sound requested change in City ' Ordinance which requires travel trailers to be parked under cover, since many families now own trailers and keep them in their Yards . MOVED BY BAREI , SECONDED BY SHANE , TO REFER THE NATTER TO THE PLANNING COMMITTEE FOR RECOMMENDATION . THE MOTION CARRIED . Mr . Harold Deardorff , Pres . to be advised of the Action . -4- ii RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING M I' NU T E S Office of City Clerk April .28 , 1969 The regular meeting of the Renton City Council was called to order by D. WII Custer , Mayor , at 8 : 00 p .m. in the Council Chambers of the Renton Municipal Building . he Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited in unison by the assembly . OLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS : Perry , Barei , Shane , Grant , Bruce , Maxin , Edwards , Garrett , Trimm, Delaurenti , Schellert and Morris . OFFICIALS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS PRESENT : D . W. Custer , Mayor , Helmie Nelson , CitytClerk , Dorothea Gossett , City Treasurer , G . M. Shellan , City Attorney , Clarence Williams , Chief of Police , Vic Tegantvoort , Street Commissioner , Jack 'Wilson , City Engineer , Del Bennett , Traffic Engineer , James Magstadt , Asst. Planning Director and Bernard Ruppert , Building Director . MOVED BY PERRY , SECONDED BY EDWARDS , THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING OF APRIL 21 , 1969 BE APPROVED AS WRITTEN AND MAILED OUT. CARRIED . PUBLIC HEARING : Proposed Emergency Ordinance appropriating monies for the purpose of providing funds for purchase of real estate located in the Highlands District of the City . This@being the date set , the hearing was declared open . The proposed Ordinance was read and audience comment invited. Mr . Robert Boggs objected to the $400 , 000 . 00 price of the property and inquired as to the original zoning on the property which Asst . Planning Director Magstadt advised was • GS-14or single family residential use with 35 , 000 sq. ft . lot size require- ments . Mr . Art Scholes , 1708 Ferndale S .E . inquired regarding date of acquisition and was advised it was about 10 years ago and upon inquiry as o cost at that time was advised by Mr . Norman Ross that it cost $30 , 000 . 00 hich Mr . Scholes , comparing with the present $400 , 000. 00 price did not - ..eellithe council should pay. Mrs . Judith Stoleson , 1633 Ferndale added that development costs would cascade the price of the property and felt there were other properties available at a lesser cost . Mr . Frank Storey 1325 Kennewick . said that the cost was outrageous noting other possible developments and restrictive use of this location .Mr . Jim Denzer , 3613 Lake Wn . Blvd . North , noted Kenriydale Beach is near condemnation from sewage and he felt the $400000 . 00 should be , used for trunk sewers in this area . Mr . Gene McDaniels , 19.250.E . 31st Place ,.noted funding and pointed out- that if apartment zoning _ is forced more schools will be needed resulting in greater cost to the tax- payer . Mr . Albert Vaughn , 3013 N . E , 8th stated that since higher zoning had been previously denied and the property value should not be based on that zoning . Mr . Norman Ross , 450 Index P1 . N .E . reviewed actions of the Council resulting in a lower Cost than appraisal value urging the acquisition as was given concurrence by 54 . 25% of the voters , pointing out development and self-paying recreation project in Yakima of a like nature . Further discussion ensued regarding the appraisals , comparisons to privately owned property values and availability of other properties . Mr . Bruce Hulse noted primary question to be whether a park is needed in the location and %Ohether the purchase was a ParklBoard recommendation;-also use .as golf course , in which event people would travel some distance to use it. . if it were..to be used as • a' neighborhood parkfiit should be located near the neighborhood served , the question being is this the place for a park and did the Park Board recommend. it. Norm Ross eada letter from the Park Director recommending change in the Comprehensive lan ,ito reflect Park and Recreation use . Mr . Boggs inquired whether the ouncil could be forced. to rezone for multiple use and it was noted that a court decision would supply such an answer , it being noted that present zoning is GO-1 . At conclusion of discussion , it was MOVED BY BAREI , SECONDED BY SHANE , THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED . CARRIED. The hearing was declared closed and further council action was invited . MOVED BY MORRIS , SECONDED BY GRANT, THE ORDINANCE BE PLACED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING. It was noted the proposed mode of funding is from Limited G . 0.. .Bonds and repayment would be from within the City ' s 16 mill levy , and after discussion pro and con , the motion carried and the City Clerk read the proposed Ordinance . MOVED BY MORRIS , SECONDED BY GRANT , TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ . Upon dissenting voice vote roll call requests brought the. following vote : Aye : Perry , Morris , Deladrenti , Garrett, Bruce and Grant . No : Schellert , Trimm, Edwards , Maxin , Shane and Barei . The motion lost , one more than a majority being required to carry the emergency ordinance , also , the Mayor not required to vote . /2 6, MINUTES - RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING 4/28/69 • Discussion ensued regarding the Highlands property , and fact that vote cannot be changed if voting results have been announced , also that a motion may be made subsequently ,to reconsider , if ' on prevailing side . Pointed out was the existing designation on the Comprehensive Plan which it was recommended • be -. discussed _in Committee.; that zoning must be in agreement with the Comprehensive Plan, rezone thus would require Comprehensive Plan revision with hearings before the Planning Commission and the City Council , the plan needing to be updated periodically as it may become outdated in various areas in any event . MOVED BY GARRETT , SECONDED BY BAREI , TO REFER THE MATTER UNDER DISCUSSION TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE . CARRIED . Council President Perry announced a Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday , May 5 , at 7 : 00 p .m . in the 6th floor conference room . ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION : LAW AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN TRIMM SUBMITTED PROPOSED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY approving and confirming the assessments and assessment roll of Local Improvement District No . 260 for the improvement of a certain area within the City of -Renton by the construction and installation of certain water mains and appurtenances thereto and by doing all work necessary in connection therewith; levying and assessing the amounts therefor against the several lots , tracts , parcels of land and other property as shown on said assessment roll as confirmed by the City Council ; and providing for the payment of such assessments into the Local improvement Fund District No . 260 of the City of Renton as created by Ordinance No . 2446 . After the introductory reading , it was MOVED BY TRIMM , SECONDED BY BRUCE , TO PLACE THE DOCUMENT ON SECOND AND FINAL READING . CARRIED . AFTER FINAL READING , IT WAS MOVED BY BAREI , SECONDED BY SHANE , TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO . 2480 AS READ,. ROLL CALL VOTE RESULTED IN ALL PRESENT VOTING AYE AND THE MOTION CARRIED . PROPOSED ORDINANCE WAS PRESENTED WHICH HAD BEEN PLACED ON FIRST READING ON April 21 , amending Chapter 6 of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No . 1628 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton" relating to removal of weeds , providing for the enforcement thereof , and prescribing penalties for the violation . The Law and Ordinance Committee recommended second and final reading at this time . MOVED BY DELAURENTI , AND SECONDED BY SCHELLERT , TO PLACE THE DOCUMENT ON SECOND AND FINAL READING . CARRIED . After the final reading , it was MOVED BY SHANE , SECONDED BY BRUCE , TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO . 2481 AS READ . Roll call vote resulted in 10 ayes , Edwards voting No and Barei absent for the vote . The motion carried . Letter from Jack Wilson , City Engineer , noted request of the Urban Arterial Council Chairman , for additional information to be incorporated in a Resolution , regarding additions and deletions to the City ' s Arterial Street Plan as outlined with a listof new street names per Resolution No . 1616 , for purpose of applying for urban arterial funds . Pursuant thereto , a supple- mental Resolution was prepared and presentation for adoption was now re- quested . MOVED BY SCHELLERT , SECONDED BY MAXIN , TO CONCUR WITH REFERRAL TO THE LAW AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE FOR RECOMMENDATION . CARRIED . Law and Ordinance Committee Chairman Trimm reported recommendation for approval and the Resolution was submitted for reading , after which it was MOVED BY MORRIS , SECONDED BY SCHELLERT , TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO . 1624 AS READ . THE . MOTION CARRIED . CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS : Mayor Custer reported receipt of two additional items for the agenda and petition was read from residents of the Tiffany Park area urging the City to require installation of adequate lighting by the developer . Mayor Custer noted the area had been platted without lighting being required some years ago . MOVED BY GRANT , SECONDED BY DELAURENTI , TO REFER THE PETITION TO THE LIGHT AND POWER COMMITTEE TO REPORT BACK. THE MOTION CARRIED . • -2- 1JJ . Y MINUTES - RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING • 5/5/69 ir Councilman Grant proposed motion to reconsider action of last week regarding purchase of• the Highlands area hospital property and it was ruled that such motion would not be in order since the previous motion had lost . MOVED BY PERRY , SECONDED BY GRANT , TO OVERRIDE THE MAYOR' S RULING AND ALLOW THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER. THE MOTION WAS VOTED UPON AND LOST. CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS : Letter from City Clerk Nelson reported receipt of eleven applications ori1969 Fireworks Stands , filed in accordance with Section 7 , Chapter i ,of the City Code , one license permitted for each. 2 , 500 in population.. Included are , in order of filing date , Nesika Chapter , O .E .S . No . 54 ; Renton Lions Club; Mr . James E . Copple ; Emblem Club , #185 ; Frank R. Vaise 3 p Aux VFW No . 1263 ; Kennydale Lions Club; Kiwanis Club of Greater Renton; z 1 AcekFireworks Company; Order of Amaranth Court #29 ; Renton Jaycees ; C m m N Coalfield 5 Star Athletic Club . It was recommended that the applications be referred to the Police and License Committee for review and racommanda- 'O m tion. 'n a MOVED. BY BAREI , SECONDED BY EDWARDS , TO REFER THE APPLICATIONS TO ;J COMMITTEE .WITH"POWER 'TO:'ACT. MOTION CARRIED. 11 Letter from Hodge & Hillis , Attorneys at Law, r••Aquested „ on behalf of First Investment Company, that the City Comprehensive Plan be changed IA from R-1 to R-3 .classification on properties as outlined•" theted.n ; and that the zoning be changed likewise from R-1 to R-3 . Albert Balch et. al) Rezone had been approved by the Planning Commission and the City Council, however ,planned unit development category to allow trailer park did not exist and action to implement any: change was postponed until the category could be encompassed. The rezone and Comprehensive Plan revision would allow highest and best use of the property . 1 MOVED BY PERRY, SECONDED BY BRUCE, TO REFER THE COMMUNICATION TO THE1PLANNING COMMISSION FOR RECOMMENDATION. THE MOTION CARRIED . Letter from the Renton Police Officers Benefit Association , Sgt . James E . Phelan , President , thanked the Council for endorsement of Senate Bill Vo . 174 and efforts extended on behalf of the Uniformed Personnel of the City. Letter from City Engineer Wilson reported regarding Petition for Sanitary Sewer L. I . D. (267) in vicinity of the North Renton Interchange , East of FAIIYNo . 405 , that signatures on the petition represent 61 . 14% of the front footage abutting the proposed improvement and 57 . 16% of area within the proposed improvement district and the assessed valuation is sufficient to support the proposal . 1 MOVED BY SCHELLERT , SECONDED BY DELAURENTI , TO APPROVE THE L . I .D . WITH REFERRAL TO THE LAW AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE FOR THE NECESSARY RESOLU- TION OF INTENT . CARRIED . it Mayor Custer reported receipt of additional correspondence and noted timely urgency with regard to Utility Department Blanket Franchise for Water Main service areas . !i MOVED BY GRANT , SECONDED BY BAREI , THE LETTER REGARDING THE WATER MAIN FRANCHISE BE CONSIDERED . CARRIED. City Engineer Wilson ' s letter was'' read reporting City application. to King County for the subject franchise to protect lines not presently covered by a franchise and to avoid having to apply for a new one each time a main is installed in the • • County area . It was recommended the Mayor and City Clerk' be authorized to sign .the documen.ts ,and acceptance as required by the County Commissioners , and'! that the `City Attorney check same for approval as to form. MOVED BY' BRUCE , SECONDED BY EDWARDS , TO CONCUR IN THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY ENGINEER. THE MOTION CARRIED . ft OLD :-BUSINESS BY COUNCIL : ,J Letter was presented by Council President Perry , received by him from Schiweppe , Doolittle , Krug & Tausent , Attorneys for Public Hospital Dist . 1 , formally requesting that there be a prompt decision made in regard to the request far rezone of the Highlands site , per application of March 1 , 1966 , further delay not to be tolerated . Letter from the Valley General Hospital BoaXd of Commissioners noted Council referral of the matter back to the Planning Commission and early action was requested . MOVED "•BY PERRY , SECOND BY 'MAKIN ,i TO REFER THE LETTERS TO THE PLANNING COMMISStdN=#FOR EARLY R'ECO'Mr MEND.aTION . 'CARRIED . -2- 209 MINUTES - REIITON CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7/7/69 CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS : Letter from Park Director Coulon submitted and recommended for Council acceptance and commencement of lien period , C .AG . 1288-68 , Final report , retained percentage , $4 ,426 . 41 , Stage 1 , Restroom, Lake Wn . Beach Park by J . D . Stewart Company , Contractor . Architects Olson-Richert-Bignold Certificate of Payment No . 6 attached . MOVED BY MORRIS , SECONDED BY BAREI , TO CONCUR WITH REFERRAL TO THE AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING COMMITTEE WITH POWER TO ACT . THE MOTION CARRIED . Letter. from Mabel B . Shannon , Cpnconully , Washington advised of recent organization by senior citizens of Pioneers Trading Post where arts and hand crafts are sold along with tourist souvenirs to assist the low income residents of their city . Newspaper account of Renton ' s utility rate re- duction to senior citizens of low incomes was noted and it was requested that confirmation and facts concerning the program be furnished . MOVED BY BAREI , SECONDED BY MAXIN , TO REFER THE INQUIRY TO THE MAYOR TO RESPOND . THE MOTION CARRIED . Letter from City Engineer Wilson reported bid opening for 12 " D . I . Water- main to Griffin Home on 7/2/69 resulting in bids as per attached tabula- tion . There were four bidders and it was recommended that the low bid of Gesner & Brown be accepted and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized •to sign the contracts . MOVED BY DELAURENTI , SECONDED BY BRUCE , TO CONCUR IN THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY ENGINEER. (Bid total $23 , 865 . 19) 0ther Bidders included G. & S . Construction , Inc . McDonough Construction , Co . , Pat Carscadden & Associates . THE MOTION CARRIED . Letter from Gordon Y . Ericksen , Planning Director , reported that the Planning Commission has completed review of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the King County Hospital District No . 1 Highlands property and vicinity . The Planning Commission recommended that property indicated as recreational use in the area defined by Edmonds Avenue N . E . on the west , NE !i4th Street on the south , Index Place NE on the east , and NE 5th Place on the north , be redesignated as low density multi-family residential , said area being legally described as Lots 1., 2 , 3 , 4 , 7 , 8 , 9 and 10 of Block 1 ; Lots 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 7 , 8 , 9 and 10 of Block 6 ; and Lots 1 , 2 and 3 of Block 7 , Rainier Acres , City of Renton , County of King , State of Washington . The Commission recommended further that those lots presently designated single family residential on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan remain as such with R-2 zoning being appropriate for the property in question . Petition objecting to multiple use, as presented to the Planning Commission was attached containing 117 signatures of the area 'residents . MOVED BY BAREI, SECONDED BY GRANT, THAT JULY 28 , 1969 BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED CHANGE TO THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN, WITH REGARD TO REVISION OF EXISTING DESIGNATION FROM "RECREATION" TO "RESIDENTIAL" ,ON THE PROPERTY AS PER PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION . THE MOTION CARRIED. It was noted that zoning changes could not be effected until such time as the Comprehensive Plan would reflect the compatible designation , however the Planning Commission held MearIZIOs considering both Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Zoning Map revisions . MOVED BY GRANT, SECONDED BY PERRY, THAT ATTORNEY JERRY HILLIS BE INVITED TO ATTEND THE HEARING AS LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE CITY, IN VIEW OF CITY ATTORNEY SHELLAN!'S CONFIRMATION OF HIS DISQUALIFICATION FROM REPRESENTING THE CITY ON THIS MATTER. THE MOTION CARRIED. Letter of Transmittal from the King County Council submitted proposed #617 Franchise granted unto the City in connection with Glencoe Plat development and sanitary sewer service . MOVED BY PERRY, SECONDED BY DELAURENTI, TO REFER THE DOCUMENT TO THE SANITATION COMMITTEE FOR RECOMMENDATION . CARRIED. Notice from the Boundary Review Board of King County advised of receipt of Notice of Intent of Fire District No . 25 to annex additional territory , said notice sent to municipalities within certain distances of areas involved in accordance with requirements of the law. MOVED BY SCHELLERT, SECONDED BY MORRIS, TO REFER THE NOTICE TO THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND THE FIRE AND WATER COMMITTEE . CARRIED. -3- • .e 234 • fi MINUTES - RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7/28/69 PUBLIC HEARING : L. I. D. 264 (Continued) • • Mr . Howard Harding , 409 South 36th Street protested the high assessment which he computed to result in $30 . 00 per ft . , his 100 ft . frontage bringing assessment of $1 ,495 . 00 . Mayor Custer noted that this is the engineering estimate only , City Engineer Wilson adding that when bids are let the, final assessment is usually less than the estimate . Mr . Jerry ' .Hurst , 3619 Talbot Road South inquired whether the line would run all the way to Talbot Road , noting his cost to be $2 ,790 . 00 which he felt might be reduced if the line were not extended . It was pointed out that the line was to go to Talbot and that any such reduction would be reflected over the entire district and would not change a single assessment to any noticeable difference , but rather increase the rest accordingly . Mr . Oliver Wakelam , 10056 S . E . 190th felt the assessment on his vacant lot was a price he would not be able to pay , the requirements to fill and make the lot buildable being considerable , the City also having taken a pdrtion heretofore for road . Councilman Schellert requested discussion r.-egardinq assessment calculation and it was pointed out that ' the assess- me'nt is by Zone and Termini method established by •State Law wherein the prpperty is laid out in equal 30 ft . segments parallel to the property line abutting the improvement , and so much is assessed the first area and a lesser .amount on back to last zone on the property line . Schellert felt assessment from the long side of a narrowing lot was unfair and su' gested the assessment be computed from the shorter side abutting the improvement right of way or easement and that the City Utility Fund piok up, the cost differences resulting . Discussion ensued regarding costs to be" picked u2 and problems which 'could result in lots with 2 sides abutting . It was subsequently MOVED BY SCHELLERT, SECONDED BY BRUCE , THE HEARING BE CLOSED. CARRIED . MOVED BY SCHELLERT , SECONDED BY BRUCE , TO REFIGURE COSTS AND DIFFERENCE IN ASSESSMENTS BETWEEN WIDE AND NARROW SIDES. FRONT- ING RIGHT-OF-WAY OR EASEMENTS , BE ASSUMED BY THE CITY UTILITY FUND. MOVED BY SCHELLERT, SECONDED BY GRANT , TO REFER THE PROPOSED MOTION TO THE SANITATION COMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND REPORT BACK. CARRIED. MOVED BY SCjHELLERT, SECONDED BY PERRY TO RECONSIDER PREVIOUS ACTION IN CLOSING THE PUBLIC HEARING . CARRIED. MOVED BY PERRY, SECONDED BY GARRETT, TO CONTINUE THE HEARING TWO WEEKS TO AUGUST 11 . THE MOTION CARRIED. fi PUBLIC HEARING : Proposed change from present designation of "Recreational " on the City ' s Comprehensive Land Use Plan of Hospital Dist . No . 1 property in the Highlands area of the City . This being the date set , the hearing was declared open . Petition was read rec'ue ting action to preserve character of the subject neighborhood as resi :ntial rather than commercial by denial of request for multiple dwelling use . Petition signatories included Archie Graham , Ernest Tonda , Donald Emmons , Charles Pillon , Verne L . Ingram and Howard a Du Bois . Mr . Jer_r'., Hillis , City ' s legal advisor on the hospital property matter , 'was present , and Councilman Grant inquired of him whether it would be necessary that the, Land Use Map be changed . Attorney Hillis advised it sbould conform , especially if a more intense use is intended, noting how- . ever ; Supreme Court rulings indicating it may not always be necessary but that change to more intense use may bring legal challenge if it does not conform . He pointed out that the Land Use Mup indicates future plans de- sired for the area 5 or 10 years hence and present, zoning may not conform • to the anticipated development . Upon further inquiry he noted that the Comprehensive Plan now shows Recreation use and the Zoning is now GS-1 . Persons speaking against multiple use of the property included Mr . Archie Graham, 408 Index Place N . E . who outlined periodic rezone actions since 1962 for rezones which had been denied and stated opinions that there is no present requirement for high rise , the 1.17 petitioners within one and ajlhalf blocks of the site oppose other than single family dwellings wanting to retain the residential neighborhood status and that money for the • . hospital district is the issue . Council was urged to confirm previous denial of multiple use . fi Mrs . Verna 'DuBois , 480 Harrington N. E. recalled voter ' s majority approval of purchase of the area 'for a park and urged that acquisition be pursued at a -price in accor ^e with appraisal value of R--1 or R-2 zoning . fi --2- 35 MINUTES - RENTON CITY` COUNCIL MEETING 7/28/69 PUBLIC HEARING : Revision of 'Comprehensive Land Use Plan-Hospital Property Mrs . Frances Larson ,• .401 Edmonds N . E . felt increased density will increase traffic and create hazard to her corner residence . Planning Commissioner Denzer pointed out that the R-2 recommended would require 5 ft . less height than single family residential allows and noted that R-2 is the only zoning over which the Planning Commission has any degree of control the construction being by Special Permit and plans to be submitted for approval . Mayor Custer requested Planning Director Ericksen to advise of comparisons in zoning allowances and it was reported. that R-1 permits 6-.]/2 units per acre and approximately 80 to 100 units could be build or maximum of 228 ; R-2 , by Special Permit allows variable density depending upon Planning Commission recommendation but permits maximum of 30 per acre or 500 total units ; R-3 permits 43 units per acre and up to 770-75 total and R-4 , 54 per acre or 970 total . Mr . Charles Pillon called attention to children riding bikes and horses who will have no place to play , and acknowledging the hospital ' s need for money and that Renton has already contributed , urged R-1 or Park use . Mr . Art Brockschmidt objected to high rise and urged park acquisition . Mrs . Kenneth Karinen inquired if it could be a park if shown as R-1 , and •was advised affirmatively , various uses permitted ,excluding multiple , 'noted . Councilman Grant called attention to Forward Thrust moneys earmarked for neighborhood parks and not just waterfront parks noting that the Ordinance does say the Park Board may ask for Council concurrence in the spending of the money and only a majority vote of 6 needed to. confirm . He noted also possibility of getting further matching funds and Mayor Custer advised the Park Board has already requested use of moneys received affirming that if the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation approves additional funds ,acquisition costs may be 'less and that application is to be filed for additional matching funds , two different sources of revenues however being involved . Mr . Frank Storey 1325 Kennewick N . E . recalled that the citizens had, already purchased this property for $30 , 000 . 00 and he did not see why they should pay for it again . Councilman Perry noted presence of Mr . Peter Curran , representative of the Hospital District and inquired if the hospital commission would con- sider $350 ,000 . 00 price for the property . Mr . Curran inquired whether the Council would consider the $400 ,000 . 00 price offered heretofore . Grant inquired whether the Commission would negotiate and Mr . Curran said yes , they would like to see other parks and that their job was to get the best price just as the Counciljust do . . He later remarked that the Planning Commission had been very objective in its various studies recommending multiple zoning and it is a disservice to the citizens having to come down and to the commission to have studies and restudies , it being sound to go to multiple the attempt being to create a buffer there being L-1 Business and a huge power line in the area . He further stated the Com- mission had never insisted on getting any such number of units or amount of density outlined by the Planning Director but had agreed to reduce the number to 20 per acre , and always having concern for property owners over height restriction in order that plans would not interfere with the views . It was urged that the Council heed the advice of professional planners and grant the buffer between the various uses . _ Mrs . Jeanine Ingraham , 513 Harrington N . E . stated it was her .understanding they wanted to sell the property after getting the zoning and then there would be no guarantee that a builder would not build to maximum density , and that the Council should look to the future and reserve the site for a park . Mr . Lee Vaughan , 3030 N. E . 8th Street adding that the property extends into residential and was not a good buffer . Mr . Ernie Tonda , 528 Edmonds N. E . urged SR-1 which could help determine price and maybe there could be negotiations upon that appraisal basis . Mr . Bob Wickson , 532 Edmonds N. E . felt a park in a residential area would be more justified as a buffer and also the kind most desired by the residents . Mrs . Nancy Mitchell, 462 Index felt the multiple zoning would depreciate the homes and affect the childrens ' lives and having moved into residential would want it to remain that way. Mr . Roger Moore , 418 Harrington stated the 4 lane highway to be adequate buffer and the property cost too high when no bids are offered . Howard Nelson urging acquisition to provide recreation area to get children off the streets their present use of the area to be pros- hibited with development otherwise . -3- 236 • — s MINUTES - RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7/28/69 PUBLIC HEARING : Revision of Comprehensive Land Use Plan-Hospital Property As there was no further audience comment , it was MOVED BY GRANT , SECONDED BY PERRY, TO CLOSE THE HEARING . CARRIED _ THE HEARING WAS DECLARED CLOSED AND COUNCIL ACTION INVITED. Discussion ensued regarding possible actions . MOVED BY PERRY , SECONDED BY GRANT, THAT THIS SUBJECT PROPERTY BE SHOWN AS SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ON THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN . CARRIED. MOVED BY PERRY , SECONDED BY GRANT, TO REFER THE MATTER TO THE LAW AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE FOR NECESSARY REVISIONS TO THE ORDINANCE . CARRIED. MOVED BY PERRY, SECONDED BY GRANT, TO RECESS . CARRIED . After the recess roll call was taken with all Councilmen subsequently seated as previously listed . Discussion ensued regarding rezoning action to be taken and it was noted that the Planning Commission had submitted its recommendation to the Council and public hearing by the Council is now in order . MOVED BY PERRY, SECONDED BY GRANT, THAT AUGUST 11 , 1969 BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING ' ON REZONE OF THE HOSPITAL DISTRICT PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE HIGHLANDS . CARRIED. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS : • LAW AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN TRIMM submitted proposed Ordinance of the City adopting by reference a certain "Revision of the Fire Preven- tion Code , 1965 Edition" re service stations (flammable and combustible liquids) , as read by the City Clerk . MOVED BY. TRIMM, SECONDED BY EDWARDS , TO PLACE THE DOCUMENT ON SECOND AND FINAL READING . CARRIED . AFTER FINAL READING , IT WAS MOVED BY SCHELLERT, SECONDED BY DELAURENTI , TO ADOPT ORDI- NANCE NO . 2490 AS READ. ROLL CALL VOTE RESULTED IN ALI PRESENT VOTING AYE AND THE MOTION CARRIED. Perry , being absent from the Council Chambers did not vote . Mr . Shane ' s name was not called in the roll call vote and Councilman Grant inquired as to the reason . Mayor Custer 'advised that his name is not being called for roll call pending Court decision regarding whether his council position is open or filled , his presence to be acknow- ledged but not in official roll call ,legislative actions as well which may be taken by Mr . Shane ' to possibly be affected at the outcome of trial . Proposed Ordinance was submitted vacating a certain portion of Ethier Road in the City of Renton , King County , Washington . (Benson Highway to Eagle Ridge Drive) MOVED BY SCHELLERT, SECONDED BY MAXIN , TO PLACE THE DOCUMENT ON SECOND AND FINAL READING . CARRIED. AFTER FINAL READING , IT WAS MOVED BY SCHELLERT, SECONDED BY DELAURENTI , TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO . 2491 AS READ . ROLL CALL VOTE RESULTED IN ALL PRESENT VOTING AYE . THE MOTION CARRIED. (City Engineer Wilson confirmed no easements are required) Letter from Park Director Coulon requested Resolution for Fund Assistance . RESOLUTION NO . 1639 was adopted upon MOTION BY DELAURENTI, SECONDED BY SCHELLERT , AND CARRIED, authorizing applications for funding assistance for outdoor recreation projects to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation as provided by the Marine Recreation Land Act , and the $10 ,000 . 00 Outdoor Recreation Bond Issue of 1964 , and the $40 , 000 . 00 Outdoor Recreation Bond Issue (Ref. Bill No . 18) of 1968 . RESOLUTION NO . 1640 was adopted upon MOTION BY SCHELLERT, SECONDED BY DELAURENTI AND CARRIED, authorizing appropriation of $2 , 000 . 00 from Current Fund revenue in excess of estunated amount for the calendar year 1969 , unto Current Fund , Building Department , M. & O . , 1165/314 . (Plans Check Fees) RESOLUTION NO . 1641 was adopted upon MOTION BY SCHELLERT, SECONDED BY MAXIN, AND CARRIED, authorizing appropriation and transfer of $1 , 000 . 00 from Non- Departmental Account 1141 /314 Wages and Salary Study , unto Park Department Account 1710/327 , M . & O . (Band Concerts) Mayor Custer reported receipt of a number of items received following preparation of the Agenda and invited Council action . MOVED BY PERRY AND SECONDED BY GRANT, THE ADDITIONAL ITEMS BE ADDED AT THE END OF PRESENTLY LISTED ITEMS . CARRIED . -4-• J H NOTICE101F PUBL, I C HEARING RENTON C IVY COUNCIL gig- • RENTON, WASH I NGTON A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE RENTON CITY COUNCIL AT ITS REGULAR MEETING IN THE RENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ON AUGUST 11 , 1969, AT 8 :00 P .M. TO CONSIDER : Proposed rozono of the following-described property: Blocks 1 , 6 and 7 of Rainier .Acros, Renton Highlands , boundod by N. E. 4th Stroet, ' N. F. 5th Place, Edmonds Avenue N. E. and Index Place N. E. , and adjacent lands in the immediate vicinity. • „loz%:? „7(inere 7l?y k$ oun ag ?':oilton iic::7i tel .Di,r„trict l O. 1 •T•Oc .t:Ji,' in !. oe ' �;; ienc' ::1-ea of t: ):.' :ity• • ANY AND ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN VOICING OPINION AND/OR AN OBJECTION TO SAME ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON SAID DATE. CITY OF RENTON • ���J JET�d'1"7t) HELMIE W. NELSON CITY CLERK DATE OF PUBLICATION : August 1 , 1969 C E R T I F I C A T I O N 1 , RI. 1.._-c1.0�,.0,, herebyhereby' certify that three (3j' copies of the above document were posted by me in three conspicuous places on the property described and one copy was posted at the Renton Municipal Building, . Renton, Washingt: on the date .cif ;;`.ti "S as prescribed by law. � �9� ., •"::.:.filtypiittAcTibed and sworn to before me this 'p day of 19 h WV_ t� � . No ry Public in and for the State o Washington, residing at Renton. • �• �� > �/... ` sir' . ; .f" �� p/ _' >r' ;sue n �y e-41(.4( . ©® ':'.T'v—,''. 4�, OFFICE 0. THE CITE:ATTORNEY e RENTON,WASHINGTON .•• 1 o POST OFFICE BOX 626, 100 2ND AVENUE BUILDING, RENTON, WASHINGTON 98055 ALPINE 5.8678 ,' o �� Mt1'fo ORS OFF;"` -7 c, � RARD 1Nd- S69FLLA�1, CITY ATTORNEY1:7 rt, `sA op oi '.':;T.;l-,HS'i..-'.5=<isRTi,�'mvi;'?Y$'.,M,... �. 1• ri.. C iA�L• 7,.— 2_ r CAPITAL- AONN1 K. PAIN. JIR., ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY , The Mayor and the City Council City of Renton City Hall, Renton , Washington 98055 March .25 , 1969 Gentlemen: The purpose of this letter is to confirm the undersigned',s prior notification to the City Council that I .will have to disqualify myself from. participating,' as City Attorney, in' • the present dispute between the City and King County Hospital District No . 1 . 7This for the reason that Mr . John K. Pain,' Jr. . one of the undersigned' s partners, is the legal adviser to said . municipal corporation. In s.uch •a case the attorneys involved have' to disqualify themselves on the same basis as a Councilman • - ' • would 'if such a conflict would arise . It would also be appropriate for me to reiterate, on a .general basis, as I had done so many times in the past, orally and . in writing, that the City cannot classify or designate a. land ' ' owner' s property, whether owned individually or by a municipal • . corporation, other than the City, in conjunction 'with the Com- prehensive Land Use Plan or Zoning Ordinance, to a recreational use and thereby deprive such owner of properly utilizing his land without being paid just compensation. Furthermore, any such action would be arbitrary and capricious if the purpose of any such "down- would be to acquire such ,property for 'City ' nurposes at a somewhat reduced compensation. This , in our opinion, wmld not be upheld by our Courts . . . The same opinion has also been given in the past to the Planning ' Commission and they are well aware of the _City ' s position in any such re-classification of. property . ' . It should also be mentioned , for general information purposes, that , property cannot be re-zoned by simply making a motion during. a Council meeting. Any change in the Comprehensive Plan requires public hearings , 'timely posted and, advertised , before the Planning Commission and the City Council. ' - We trust that the above will clarify any uncertainty in your mind and if you need any additional legal opinion (but not applying to the present dispute with the hospital) please let us know and. we shall be glad to supply same to you. ' We remain , ,,,.,Respectf,,; lly 1,our. s , . - ,_,.— 1 ( t GMS: jml a Gerard P. Shellan , City Attorney 9 The Mayor and the City Council • -2- - March 25 , 195 P . S . Notwithstanding any opinions expressed by some Councilmen about the law of ^ondemnation, the following is the law as determined by our Supreme Court : "The market value of property is its value • for any use to which it may be adapted, and in estimating its value all the uses of which the property is susceptible should be con- sidered , and not merely the condition in which it may be at the time and the use to which it • may have been put by the owner . Lewis on Em. Dom. 478" . Seattle 8 Montana Ry. Co . vs . Murphine , 4 Wash--448 , 45 / . "The rule is that the market value of the land • is to be estimated with reference to the uses and purposes for which i_t ,is adapted, and that any special features which may enhance its marketability may properly be considered . But the fact that the land is needed for the parti- cular object sought by the condemnation is not to be regarded as an element of the value to be ascertained . The question is not what the pro- perty is worth to the condemning agency; but what could probably be realized from its Ie to any_purddser who might desire it for any or all of the purposes for which it is available . " King County v. Embree, 140 Wash. 166 . t/ N ALFRED J.SCHWEPPE SCHWEPPE, DOOLITTLE, KRUG & TAUSEND TELEPHONE BERNARD REITER (1964) ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW AREA CODE 206 MARY ELLEN KRUG MA 3-7520 WARREN A.DOOLITTLE 657 COLMAN BUILDING FREDRIC C_TAUSEND ROBERT R_BEEZER SEATTLE,WASHINGTON 98104 THOMAS R_BEIERLE • MARION A.MARQUIS I� K ENNETH E.REKOW May 2, 1969 PETER E_PAGET DAVID G.KNIBB PETER H.LEACH BRUCE BARTLEY OF COUNSEL • Renton City Council City Hall Renton, Washington 98055 Attention: George Perry President of Council Gentlemen: Re:. Public Hospital District No. 1 of King County - Rezone of Highlands Site On behalf of the Board of Commissioners, Public Hospital District No. 1 of King County,- we formally request that a decision be promptly made on the request for rezoning of their Highlands site. This request was originally filed on March 1, 1966, more than three years ago and has not been finally acted upon during this time. Any further delay on this matter cannot be tolerated. • Yours very truly, SCHWEPPE, DOOLITTLE, KRUG & TAUSEND e_14,2.7))2dqj lfred J. hweppe AJS:blf cc: Public Hospital District No. 1 - ("'"- , • - 'J.( • -- - •• ee e May 2, 19b6 qo • 1 4)\0-: ) i ' . • . . . r CP •, . ... . The Honorable:Don W.7Custer,• Mayor /. .• ' r t.'"; • <r:- :/ -- v .947 0 . .• : Members of the Reeton. City Cpuncil ' . ,..3 r, .-pi-li,,... • L.04 -.41- City Hall . . . . ,... Rentoi,-Washiegton • ' . . eet ce,- '',..•:•!...e:e ..,:ee c:'...'•e'..:•-•-• , 6 e. :.e • ..,e) • . . . . . . , .. . . Gentlemen: " . . , ' eiree , . .-',',', • . e....e. . We, the. undersigeed, are residents and homeowners of the City of Remton - - residing in the vicinity of the so-called "kospital property" located ; , • .between ."E" and "I" Streets adjacent to 4th •Avenue North. In signing tkis Petition, we hereby protect the propOsed rezoning of this' property , . from the present GS-1 desienation to R-4 and R-3 as ,recoamended by the eReeton Planning Comeission. . . . . . ., , . . We feel that the broposed zoling chaage will pose . many problems for the . •, ' adjecent residential areas due, to the extremely .high density project which ,.-enight be located ime.ediately adjacent to single family dwellings. Besides eeee ioc'eieg the view of ray resideats, zoning :proposed could preeent tre- eel • , . . mendoue nrobleme in trafTic cengtetion,' 10101U6 factor :and thn other . . . - , ,-;• problems coadon to high density ureae. . • ,. . . • . , . . , . We would respectfully suggest that the City' Council consider rejecting ' '' ';,. ..' - j' • the Planning Comeicaion recommeadation. Since we recognize that the ' ;:es •-e :,.e:'.- - . ; ' ,• e, e -:e ez• prol3erty will some day be utilized to soae degree by development as 'a , i,.. '• , :', : •residential area, we would euggeet that good plaening might preclude the designation of A buffer zone between the existing single family .. e, . '. a.rea 'and the' propOsed multiple housing buildings which skould tot • .e - 'i: ee'' . , • ' exceed the limitations of the city 's .R-2 zoning classification. • . . . •. .. . 'pto.teE;t9tion is submitted with the understonding Lbeit . the City eOltCir will fled -it nary to take ts::Ay consideretiofta iwo . , '.ee ccount in acting on tinnPleneing Cow:Asa:Loa recomeendetion; wover, we would ecc tkat eVery Ossible consideration be :eiven to -eviewitg . .. .. e - ' .."teeComeiesion's recceemendatieh to the be'hefit of the Paaa citizens . 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Custer , Mayor Members of the City Council Renton , Washington Re : Planning Commission Recommendations from Public Hearing Meeting of March 26 , 1969 Gentlemen: The Planning Commission at its public hearing meeting of March 26 , 1969 made the following recommendations to be forwarded to the City Council: REZONE APPLICATIONS Public Hospital District No. 1 of King County, Appl . No. R-572-69 ; rezone from P-1 to B-1; property located on Rainier Ave. S. between S . 3rd and 4th Place and Shattuck Ave. S . (site of existing hospital building) Total Area--9 . 38 acres Principal Access--Rainier Ave. S . Existing Zoning--P-1 • Existing Use--hospital Proposed Use--commercial . Comprehensive Plan--commercial Upon ' completion of its review, the Planning Commission recommended that the application of Public Hospital District No. 1 of King County for rezoning from P-1 to B-1 be approved and forwarded to City Council for action as such zoning agrees with the Comprehensive Plan. • Johnston-Campanella-Murakami & Co . , Appl. No. R-573-69 ; rezone from R-4 to R-3; property located on northwest corner Puget Drive and Benson Road • Total Area--28; 752 sq. ft. Principal Access--Puget Drive • and Benson Road Existing Zbning--R-4 Existing Use--undeveloped Proposed Use--professional office building Comprehensive Plan--multi-family residential Mayor and City Council . April 4 , 1969 Page 2 Upon completion of its review, the Planning Commission recommended that the application of Johnston-Campanella- Murakami & Co. for R-3 zoning be approved and forwarded to City Council for action as it agrees with the Compre- hensive Plan. Patas, Dino, Appl. No. R-575-69 ; rezone from G to R-3; property located on S.E. 128th Street between :132nd and 136th Aves . S.E. Total Area--9 . 46 acres Principal Access--S .E. 128th St. Existing Zoning--G Existing Use--undeveloped and single family residential Proposed Use--multi-family residential (trailer court) Comprehensive Plan--multi-family residential and single family residential Upon completion of its review, the Planning Commission recommended that the application of Dino Patas for re- zoning from to R-3 be approved for the southerly 640 feet of subject property as such action would be in agreement with the Comprehensive Plan. The northerly portion of, the property described in the rezone appli- cation beyond the 640 foot mark was denied by the Plan- ning Commission. Very truly yours , ordon Sri ksen i o Planni Director . • MINUTES - RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7/28/69 PUBLIC HEARING : Revision of Comprehensive Land Use Plan-Hospital Property As there was no further audience comment , it was MOVED BY GRANT, SECONDED BY PERRY, TO CLOSE THE HEARING . CARRIED. THE HEARING WAS DECLARED CLOSED AND COUNCIL ACTION INVITED. Discussion ensued regarding possible actions . MOVED BY PERRY, SECONDED BY GRANT, THAT THIS SUBJECT PROPERTY BE .SHOWN AS SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ON THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN.. CARRIED. MOVED BY PERRY, SECONDED BY GRANT, TO REFER THE MATTER TO THE LAW AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE FOR NECESSARY REVISIONS TO THE ORDINANCE . CARRIED. MOVED BY PERRY, SECONDED BY GRANT, TO RECESS . CARRIED. After the recess roll call was taken with all Councilmen subsequently seated as previously listed. Discussion ensued regarding rezoning action to be taken and it was noted that the Planning Commission had submitted its recommendation to the Council and public hearing by the Council is now in order . MOVED BY PERRY, SECONDED BY GRANT, THAT AUGUST 11 , 1969 BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON REZONE OF THE HOSPITAL DISTRICT PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE HIGHLANDS . CARRIED. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: LAW AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN TRIMM submitted proposed Ordinance of the City adopting by reference a certain "Revision of the Fire Preven- tion Code , 1965 Edition" re service stations (flammable and combustible liquids) , as read by the City Clerk . MOVED BY TRIMM, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, TO PLACE THE DOCUMENT ON SECOND AND FINAL READING . CARRIED . AFTER FINAL READING , IT WAS MOVED BY SCHELLERT, SECONDED BY DELAURENTI, TO ADOPT ORDI- NANCE NO . 2490 AS READ. ROLL CALL VOTE RESULTED IN ALL PRESENT VOTING AYE AND THE MOTION CARRIED: Perry, being absent from the Couricil ':Chainbers did.:not .vote. Mr . Shane ' s name was not called in the roll call vote and Councilman Grant inquired as to the reason . .Mayor Custer. '.advised that his name is not being called for roll call pending Court decision regarding whether his council position is open or filled , his presence to be acknow- ledged but not in official roll call ,legislative actions as well which may betaken by Mr . Shane ' to possibly be " affected at the outcome of trial . Proposed Ordinance was submitted vacating a certain portion of Ethier Road in the City of Renton , King County, Washington . (Benson Highway to Eagle Ridge Drive) MOVED BY SCHELLERT, SECONDED BY MAXIN, TO PLACE THE DOCUMENT ON SECOND AND FINAL READING . CARRIED. AFTER FINAL READING , IZ' WAS MOVED BY SCHELLERT, SECONDED BY DELAURENTI, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO . 2491 AS READ. ROLL CALL VOTE RESULTED IN ALL PRESENT VOTING AYE . THE MOTION CARRIED. (City Engineer Wilson confirmed no easements -are required) Letter from Park Director Coulon requested Resolution for Fund Assistance . RESOLUTION, NO . 1639 was adopted upon MOTION BY DELAURENTI, SECONDED BY SCHELLERT, AND CARRIED, authorizing applications for funding assistance for outdoor recreation projects to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation as provided by the Marine Recreation Land Act , and the $10 ,000 . 00 Outdoor Recreation Bond Issue of 1964 , and the $40 , 000 . 00 Outdoor Recreation Bond Issue (Ref. Bill No . 18) of 1968 . RESOLUTION NO. 1640 was adopted upon MOTION BY SCHELLERT, SECONDED BY DELAURENTI AND CARRIED, authorizing appropriation of $2 ,000 . 00 from Current Fund revenue in excess or-estimated amount for the calendar year 1969 , unto Current Fund, Building Department , M. & 0. , 1165/314 . (Plans Check Fees) RESOLUTION NO . 1641 was adopted upon MOTION BY SCHELLERT, SECONDED BY MAXIN, AND CARRIED, authorizing appropriation and transfer of $1 ,000 . 00 from Non- Departmental Account 1141 /314 Wages and Salary Study , unto Park Department Account 1710/327 , M. & 0 . (Band Concerts) Mayor Custer reported receipt of a number of items received following .preparation of the Agenda and invited Council action . MOVED BY PERRY AND SECONDED BY GRANT, THE ADDITIONAL ITEMS BE ADDED AT THE END OF PRESENTLY LISTED ITEMS . CARRIED. -4- 0 OS 0 ®s « OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK • RENTON,WASHINGTON { j CITY HALL, CEDAR RIVER PARK, RENTON, WASHINGTON 98055 • ALPINE 5-3464 •S 7 CAPITAL September 4, 1969 1 =ter Mr. Bruce Mahler, Land.& Tax Agent King County Assessor's Office County Court House, Room 201 Seattle, Washington 98104 Dear Sir: Enclosed is a certified copy of Ordinance No. 2497 ;changing the zoning of certain properties within the City of Renton, as passed and approved on this 2 tI day of . A1revgt, 1969' • Very truly yours, CITY���/ OF RENTON �i �%C 4-_ci __, //:,fie'jtirf Helmie W. Nelson - City Clerk HWN/h Enclosure (1) ^ 7 . ORDINANCE NO. oq,497__ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY OF RENTON FROM GENERAL SUBURBAN RESIDENCE DISTRICT (GS--1) TO SUBURBAN RESIDENCE DISTRICT (SR-1) WHEREAS , under Chapter VII, Title IV (Building Regulations) c'= Ordinance No. 1628 known as the ''Code of General Ordinances of. the City of Renton" as amended, and the maps adopted in conjunction therewith, the property hereinbelow described has heretofore been zoned as GS-l. WHEREAS , the City Council has previously requested that the Planning Commission review the zone classification for the property. hereinbelow described and the Planning Commission having investigated, studied and held a public hearing on or about June 11 , 1969 , and said matter having been reported to the City Council, and a public hearing having been held by the Council on August 11, 1969 , and all parties appearing in favor of or in opposition to said zone reclassification have been duly heard at said public hearings , and, WHEREAS, as a result of such • public hearing, the Council • having found that Zone Classification SR-1 is in conformance with the City' s Comprehensive Plan, and in the public interest of the City, and compatible with the surrounding single family development; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE' . CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AS FOLLOWS : SECTION I The...following described property in the City of Renton is hereby rezoned to SR-1 as hereinbelow specified; the City Engineer • and. the Planning Director are hereby authorized and directed to change the maps of the Zoning Ordinance, as amended to evidence said rezoning, to-wit Blocks 1, 6 and 7 of Rainier Acres, according to the . plat recorded in Volume 14 of Plats, page 21, Records of King County, Washington, all situated in Renton • Highlands, Renton, King County, Washington, bounded by NE 4th Street, NE 5th Place, Edmonds Avenue NE, Glenwood Avenue NE, and Index Place NE. SECTION II : This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and .leaal publication. • PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THIS � 5th day of 4/:f<£' _/ , 1969 . Helmie Nelson, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 7.0hday of G°Zic .`' , 969 . (1:4 Donald W. Custer, Mayogr .,•°' , r Approved as to form: Jerome L. Hillis Special Counsel for City of Renton Date of Publication• L C is 4 ! 'II'''. ,, i iy6 9 -2_ • • September 3, 1969 • • • • 14r. Win. E. Murray Administrator_ • •Valley General Hospital Re: .Zone Change, Penton Highlands Property of Public Hospital • . . Dist.. No. 1, of King County Dear Mr. Murray We enclose nerewith, for your information, excerpts from the minutes of meetings of the Renton City Council with, - actions. 'taken in regard 'to the above-captioned matter: July 28, 1969,Setting Public Hearing on the rezone . August 11, 1969, Public Hearing on the proposed ' rezone August 25 , . 1969 , Actions taken regarding Ordinance Adoption Ordinance No. 2497 rezoning the property to SR-1 , Suburban f Residence District We are forwarding a : copy of the subject documents to Mr. Paget for his records-. . ; Yours very trill y , CITY- OF RENTON• Helmie W. Nelson - City Clerk HWN/dm' Enclosures (4) r 4 U('l vc „� ( c_ ALFRED J.SCHWEPPE SCHWEPPE, DOOLITTLE, KRUG E, TAUSEND TELEPHONE BERNARD REITER (1964) ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW AREA CODE 206 MARY ELLEN KRUG MA 3-7520 WARREN A_DOOLITTLE657 COLMAN BUILDING FREDRIC C-TAUSEND SEATTLE,WASHINGTON 98104 ROBERT R.BEEZER THOMAS R.BEIERLE KENNETH E.REKOW August 26, 1969 MARION A.MARQUIS PETER E.PAG ET DAVID G.KNIBB PETER H.LEACH BRUCE BARTLEY OF COUNSEL Honorable W. D. Custer, Mayor Members of the City Council City of Renton Renton, Washington 98055 Gentlemen: In re: Zone Change for Renton Highlands Property of Public Hospital District No. 1 of King County. Last evening in regard to the above mentioned matter Council President, Mr. Perry, indicated that the City Council had initiated its own request for a zone change for the property of Public Hospital District No. 1 in the. Renton Highlands. Would you please send to us the date of the:.Q meeting at which the zone change was initiated by the City Council and all written matter pertinent to the city's motion for said zone change including the minutes of said -- City Council meeting at which the motion was made and any correspondence on the matter between the City Council , and the Planning Commissions Will you also advise us of the status of the applica- tion of Public Hospital District No. 1, Application No. R-303-66 for Zone Change on said property. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance. Very truly yours, SCHWEPPE, DOOLITTLE, KRUG & TAUSEND /I" By e__; ��- ✓ Peter E. Paget ifie MAYORS OFFi arc. PEP:ly �,� - cc: Mr. William E. Murray Gerard M. Shellan, Esq. , 28 = .- 'MAYOR .. MINUTES - RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING 8/25/69 AUDIENCE COMMENT:�. .(Cont. ) Campaign Fund Contributions Grant stated his intent, as maker of the previous week 's motion, that the action be referred to the City Attorney . and Building Director-and he had received no contributions . Mr. Sven Johnson, former City of Renton Building Director, inquiring as to price above the $25 . 00 for which the City might. be. sold, reported offers during his employment with the City by two persons in tonight 's audience of proposals and sealed envelopes for services ,which he immediately turned down , one reason he was no longer with the City as an employee . Perry asked that the two persons be named and Mr. Johnson chose.'not to disclose same. Mr. Johnson stated; the City had a good beginning on Air Pollution Control but funds were not available to continue the program during his term as director. Mr. Archie Graham inquired- regarding disposition of the Ordinance concerning rezone of the hospital district property in the Highlands and Mayor Custer advised if there' were some question on the legal he would withhold his sig- nature until it was properly attached and Council could proceed if desired. Mr. Frank Storey commented regarding the paintings , the seascape- being self- evident there being some reserved query however- regarding the abstract which brought comment of "City Council in Action" . OLD BUSINESS BY COUNCIL: . Council President Perry submitted COMMITTEE OF THE.. WHOLE REPORT recommending the Council authorize the Property Committee to negotiate for lease of office space in the Municipal Building by the Valley Regional Planning Com- mission on an annual basis . MOVED BY SCHELLERT, SECONDED BY MAXIM, TO CONCUR. THE MOTION CARRIED. Council President Perry announced a Committee of the Whole- meeting on Wednesday , August 27 , at 7 : 30 p.m. d MOVED BY GRANT, SECONDED BYMORRIS,..THE PROPOSED: ORDINANCE REZONING THE HOS- PITAL OWNED PROPERTY IN THE .HIGHLANDS,FROM GS-1 . TO, SR-1 ,BE PLACED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THIS TIME AND THE MAYOR WITHHOLD SIGNATURE UNTIL EXHIBIT OF LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS ATTACHED. Schellert expressed concern regarding this action since the attorney and representative from the Hospital District had left the meeting suggesting the Districts request be granted if action is to iii be taken . MOVED BY SCHELLERT, SECONDED BY TRIMM, TO TABLE THE MOTION. THE MOTION TO TABLE FAILED. .MOVED...BY GRANT, SECONDED BY DELAURENTI, TO PLACE , THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE,REZONING THE HOSPITAL DISTRICT PROPERTY IN THE HIGH- LANDS TO SR-1 in conformancewith the Comprehensive Land Use. Plan , ON SECOND AND FINAL READING. Dissenting voice vote brought roll call as follows : AYE: Perry , Grant, Bruce , Maxin , Edwards Delaurenti and. Morris . NO: Trimm and Scheilert;: The motion carried. The proposed Ordinance was read. MOVED, BY DELAURENTI, SECONDED BY PERRY, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2497 AS READ. ROLL CALL i VOTE RESULTED IN ALL AYES. THE MOTION CARRIED. LIGHT AND POW RR COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN GRANT submitted recommendation that the . City Clerk and Mayor be authorized to execute contract for underground wiring project in vicinity of intersection of South Second Street , Main Avenue South and Bronson Way , with Puget Sound Power and Light Company without reference therein to Tariff Schedule 71 so as not to prejudice the pending litigation . It has been determined that the project, not being street widening or re- location would not qualify for the 90/10 cost distribution of Tariff Schedule 71 as described in the City 's Underground Wiring Ordinance - No . 2432 and the project is not concerned-in :aniy_.:way. with'.present .litigation. Contract, subject to approval of the City Attorney and Traffic Engineeriis in sum of $12 ,240. 00 . MOVED BY SCHELLERT, SECONDED BY MAXIN, TO CONCUR IN THE- RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE LIGHT AND POWER COMMITTEE; THE MOTION CARRIED. Recommended further that a public hearing be held on September 9, 1969- at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers with property owners affected by this project, to be conducted by the Light and Power. Committee , the Traffic Engineering Department to mail out notification of the hearing to property owners . MOVED BY GRANT, SECONDED BY BRUCE, TO CONCUR , CARRIED. -5- /2 IT/ l.� / 6i‘t) . • UNIFIED IN HELPING UNIFIED IN HEALING . ra4 KiedAd Zfrfai RENTON, WASHINGTON 98055 BAldwin 8-3450 Contmt sinners: Public Hospital District No.1 of King County ERNIE COLEMAN Chairman WM. E. MURRAY Administrator BOWEN SCARFF Secretary CHARLES P. CURRAN KENNETH BENNETT M.W. LOTTO August 22, 1969 Honorable D . W. Custer, Mayor Members of the City Council City of Renton Renton, Washington 98055 Re: Application of King County Public Hospital District No . 1 for change of zone classification of Renton Highlands Property Gentlemen: We reiterate that we have withdrawn our application for zone change for Hospital District property in the Renton Highlands . The appli- cation was withdrawn by our letter of August 1, 1969 , addressed to the Mayor and City Council of Renton, and read at the City Council Public Hearing on August 11, 1969, prior to any action by the City Council on the matter. It was inappropriate and ineffective for the City Council to proceed on the matter of changing the zone classification on August 11, 1969, since the Hospital District had withdrawn its zone change application and had terminated its request for a zone change on its property. . City Council should consider the application of the Hospital District withdrawn and take no further action with regard to a change of zone classification for said property at the meeting of the City Council Monday, August 25, 1969 . Sinc , ely . E. Murray / Administrator • WEM: jo MT+; UR: o=riUE RECEIVED A9B 22 MAY 0 o;,,: MINUTES - RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING 8/25/69 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (Cont . ) • Rezone of Hospital District property located in the Highlands to SR-1 Attorney Paget called attention to limitations of the Council in rezone actions . Councilman Perry noted the Council had: rejected the Planning Com- mission recommendation and was acting upon Council initiated rezone and not the recommendation of the Planning Commission . It was recalled by • Grant that the. wording of-.the document had been r.evised' by Attorney Hillis the legal to..be revised accordingly . Question was called for on the motion _ to refer to committee and the verbal vote followed with motion declared carried RESOLUTION No . 1646 ;vas adopted upon MOTION BY TRIMM, SECONDED BY EDWARDS , AND CARRIED, approving the Final Plat for the subdivision of Tiffany Park No . 2', 'Within the 'City , such approval being deemed proper and advisable and in the public interest . CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS : Letter from Del Bennett , .Traffic Engineer, requested transfer .of $8 , 000 . 00 from Traffic Engineering 1330 ,. Lighting and Signal Division Acct . 303 , - Utility Service--Power , unto , Traffic Control Acct . 417 , Materials and • Supplies , which amount is available due to decrease in rates for street lighting energy and is needed at this time for maintenance program for b;.ilnnce of the year . MOVED BY DELAURENTI, SECONDED BY MAXIN , ' TO CONCUR WITH REFERRAL TO THE LAW AND. ORDINANCE COMMITTEE FOR PROPER RESOLUTION. THE MOTION CARRIED. Letter from Gene L. Coulon , Park Director, submitted final billing on . C.AG . 1352-68 , Stage 2 , Building, Lake Wn . Beach Park , Contractor J : D. Stewart Company , in sum of $10 , 718 . 15 . Acceptance this date and commence- ment of the 30-day lien period was recommended, it being noted the City will be reimbursed by State and Federal funds to the percentage of. City commitment . • MOVED BY MORRIS, SECONDED BY PERRY, TO CONCUR IN THE RECOM- - MENDATIONS . THE MOTION CARRIED. Letter from the Park Director reported acceptance by the Department . of C .AG . 1491-69, Tennis Court construction .by Raecolith , Inc. , at Kiwanis and Philip Arnold Parks . It was recommended that final payment -n sum: of $3 ,869 . 04 be authorized with Council acceptance and commencement of the 30-day lien period. Retention of $2 ,070 . 00 to be released if no claims or liens are filed and . upon proof of payment of all tax.. liabilities: MOVED BY MORRIS , SECONDED BY BRUCE, TO CONCUR. ' THE MOTION CARRIED. Letter from Ken Ponder and Sherwin Earl requested No-Fee Permit to sell candy door to door in the City of Renton on August 30 , from noon until. 4 : 00 p .m . .MOVED BY PERRY, SECONDED BY GRANT, TO REFER THE REQUEST TO THE POLICE „AND LICENSE COMMITTEE. CARRIED. Letter from Jack Wilson ,- City Engineer , submitted final estimate for work performed on L. I. D. 261 , Sanitary Sewers , Kennydale , by Olympic View Plumb- ing, Contractor , in sum of $30 , 325 : 87 , completed on July 20 , and accepted by the Engineering Department on August 14 . Council acceptance and : au.thori- zation for final payment with commencement of the 30-day lien period was recommended . Retained amount of $11 , 336 . 25 to be released thereafter if no liens or claims are filed and upon proof of payment Of tax liabilities . MOVED BY MORRIS, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, TO CONCUR IN THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY ENGINEER . THE MOTION CARRIED. • Association of Washington Cit_ie.s publications were reported received and on file in the office of the City Clerk as . follows : AWC - 36 Years of Progress in Municipal Legislation , 1933-1969; Notice of Outdoor Recreation Planning and Funding Workshop, 9 : 30 a .m . - 5 : 00 p. m . , Tuesday , September 9, Yakima County Courthouse; Tues . Sept . 30 , Kelso , Cowlitz County Courthouse and Wed. , Oct . 1 , Everett , Snohomish County Courthouse . Agenda Attached; 1968 - 1969 Annual Report of AWC. ' Writ of Prohibition Application No . 712471 , Charles Shane , Relator , ,vs . • County of King; the County Auditor; Edward Logan , as County Election Super- visor, ThelCity of Renton; He.lmie W. Nelson, as City Clerk, Respondents was received by the City Clerk's Office on 8/19/69 , wherein - affiant prays for a writ prohibiting respondents from conducting or causing to be held an :election for a certain position on the Renton City Council or Show Cause why: such Writ should not 'be issued. '-3- MINUTES - RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING (Cont. ) 8/25/69 Mayor Custer announced that the Municipal Lunchroom was now in operation and coffee was available on serve yourself basis after 3:p.m. otherwise open from 7 :00 a .m . Monday through Friday . Visitors were invited to use the facility loudspeakers allowing the council proceedings to be heard. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Letter, was read from Helmie Nelson, City Clerk, reporting revisions to legal descriptions of voting precincts to conform with precinct map as requested by King County , Code to be updated accordingly . MOVED BY MORRIS, SECOND BY PERRY TO REFER THE LETTER TO THE LAW AND ORDINANCE COM- MITTEE. CARRIED. LAW AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN TRIMM presented for reading, Or.'di.n.an:ce. amending Chapter 7 of Title I, (Administrative) of Ordinance No . 1628 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton" relating to revised boundaries of certain precincts within the City, including Precincts No . 16, 19, 22 , 27 and 28 . MOVED BY SCHELLERT, SECOND BY MORRIS, TO PLACE THE DOCUMENT ON ITS SECOND AND FINAL READING . CARRIED. AFTER FINAL READING IT WAS MOVED BY MORRIS , SECONDED BY DELAURENTI, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2495 as read. ROLL CALL VOTE RESULTED IN •.UNANIMOUS AYE VOTE. THE MOTION CARRIED, Proposed Ordinance was presented and placed on introductory reading, amending Section 4-1803 of Title IV (Building Regulations) of Ordinance No . 1628 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton" relating to conversion of electric and communication facilities to underground facili- ties , notice to owners for conversion , time limitations , objections and hearings thereon . Light and Power Committee report was read recommending amendment to the present Undergrounding and Conversion Ordinance , MOVED BY DELAURENTI, SECONDED BY BRUCE, TO CONCUR IN THE RECOMMENDATION,. WITH REFER- AL TO THE- LAW AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE.. CARRIED. The Law and Ordinance Committee recommended..concurrence -and final 'reading, IT 'WAS MOVED BY SCHELLERT, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, TO CONCUR IN THE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. After final reading, it was MOVED BY DELAURENTI, SECONDED BY GRANT, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO . 2496 AS READ. ROLL CALL VOTE RESULTED IN UNANIMOUS AYE VOTE AND THE MOTION CARRIED. Proposed Ordinance was presented for introductory reading3and referral back to the Law and Ordinance Committee was requested. The Deputy Clerk read the proposed Ordinance establishing and creating a "Sign Code" to be herein- after known and designated as the "Renton Sign Code" as Chapter 19 , Title IV (Building Regulations) of Ordinance 1628 known as the "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton" , regulating the location , size, type and ' maintenance of signs and related matters , prohibiting the use of certain signs , prescribing penalties for the violation thereof and repealing Chapters 11 and 12 , Title IV, (Building Regulations) of Ordinance No . 1628 and any and all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith . MOVED BY MORRIS, SECONDED BY MAXIN, TO REFER THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE LAW AND ORDINANCE' COMMITTEE. FOR •RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. Proposed Ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of certain properties within the City of Renton from General Suburban Residence Dis- trict (GS-1) to ,Sihurban Residence District (SR-1) .MOVED 'BY DELAURENTI,SECOND BY PERRY, TO REFER SAME TO THE LAW AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE. Mr. Peter Paget ;of Schweppe, Doolittle , Krug and Tausend, Attorneys representing the hospital district, , read 'a letter,received too late to be placed on the Agenda , from Wm. E. Murray, Administrator, Valley General Hospital , restating withdrawal of application for zone change on the hospital district property in the Renton Highlands as per letter read at public hearing of 8/11/69 and it was noted action of the council in proceeding on zone classification change was inappropriate and ineffective in view of the termination of the rezone request . ' Council was urged to consider the application withdrawn and take ' no further action at its meeting of 8/25/69. Attorney Paget stated the Council should drop the matter in regard for the withdrawal . Otherwise it should reject the recommendation of the Planning Commission or approve it the hospital district being willing to accept the R-2 , but not modify it , the approximate 80 persons signing protest not unfavorable to R-2 or less . Mr. Graham, one of the petitioners protesting the rezone stated they had not expressed willingness for R-2 and felt the Council should continue the single family zoning action . It was noted referral was made because Legal Description entitled Exhibit A was not attached. ' -2- 21 i +, � x 62(yieJi/447 ' - UNIFIFI` IN HELPING e UNIEIE C 1 N HEALING 1 . W;i1e4d Zi4f)6/ • RENTON, WASHINGTON 98055 Commiuioners: Afdwin 8-3450 1'u•>, c tt>rat N,.. . •.( Krn,r i•,nutr ERNIE COLEMAN Chairman WM. E. MURRAY Administrator BOWEN SCARFF Secretary • • „ CHARLES P. CURRAN KENNETH BENNETT • • M W. LOTTO • August 22, 1969 • Honorable D. W. Custer, Mayor Members of the City Council • City of Renton Renton, Washington 98055 • . • Re: Application of King County Public Hospital District No . 1 • for change of zone classification of Renton Highlands Property Gentlemen: . . We reiterate that we have withdrawn ' our application for zone change for Hospital 'District property in the Renton Highlands . The appli- . cation. was withdrawn by our letter of August 1, 1969 , addressed t-o the Mayor and City Council of Renton, and read at the City Council Public Hearing on August 11, 1969, prior to any action by the City Council on the matter. It was inappropriate and ineffective for the City Council to proceed on the matter of changing the zone classification on August 11, 1969, • since the Hospital District had withdrawn its zone change application and had terminated its request for a zone change on its property. City Council should consider the application of the Hospital District ' withdrawn and take no further action with regard to a change of zone • classification for said property at the meeting of the City Council Monday, August 25, 1969 . • Sinc ely • • . E. Murray Administrator WEM: jor. N ►YOR'.5 Q RECEIVED PM22EN . MAYOR RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Office of City Clerk August, 11 , 1969 MINUTES The regular meeting of the Renton City Council was called to order by D. W. Custer, Mayor, at 8: 00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Renton Municipal Building. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited by the assembly. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL: Perry, Barei , Grant , Bruce, Maxin , Edwards, Garrett , Trimm, Schellert and Morris . Absent: Delaurenti . Mayor Custer indicated the record show Mr. Shane was present although not permitted to vote , OFFICIALS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS PRESENT: D. W. Custer, Mayor, Helmie Nelson , City Clerk, Dorothea Gossett, City Treasurer, G. M. Shellan, City Attorney, Clarence Williams , Chief of Police, Jack Wilson, City Engineer, Vic TeGantvoort, Street Commissioner, Gordon Ericksen , Planning Director, Gene Coulon , Park Director, Bernard Ruppert, Building Director, Joe Mathews , Administrative Assistant to the Mayor and Vern Church, Purchasing Director. MOVED BY GARRETT, SECONDED BY EDWARDS THAT THE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBER BE EXCUSED. CARRIED. Councilman Perry announced Mr. Delaurenti had called in reporting sick. MOVED BY PERRY, SECONDED BY SHELLERT, THAT THE MINUTES BE APPROVED AS MAILED . Council President Perry requested reading of the proposed Ordinance amending the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Maps in conjunction therewith relating to certain properties in the Renton Highlands (Hospital Property) and desig- nating properties as described as "Single Family Residence. " MOVED BY PERRY, SECONDED BY MORRIS, THAT THE ORDINANCE BE PLACED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING. MOTION CARRIED. After second and final reading it was MOVED BY MORRIS, SECONDED BY PERRY THAT ORDINANCE #2492 BE ADOPTED AS READ. ROLL CALL VOTE RESULTED IN ALL PRESENT VOTING AYE, THE MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed Rezone of Highlands Hospitalstrict Property 4Cammie. I_ J4445 20, 1?,,Y5) ,&�- 7/as-/& This being the date set , the hearing was declared open. A letter from Mr. William E. Murray of the Valley General Hospital was again read requesting , that no action be taken until further contact on the Highlands Hospital property . Mr. Archie Graham, 408 Index Place N.E. , reiterated the wish of the people living in the area that the Hospital property in the Highlands be rezoned ` SR-1 , which view was also expressed by Mr. Arthur E. Brockschmidt of 431 Windsor Way N.E. MOVED BY PERRY, SECONDED BY BRUCE THAT THE HEARING BE ' CLOSED. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY GRANT, SECONDED BY MORRIS THAT THE HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL PROPERTY BE REZONED TO SR-1 . Upon request of Councilman Shellert , Planning Director Ericksen indicated on a large map the zoning of surrounding area . A MOTION BY GRANT, SECOND BY BAREI TO CONSIDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION CARRIED AND WAS FOLLOWED BY MOTION OF GARRETT, SECOND BY SHELLERT TO REFER THE MATTER TO THE LAW AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE FOR NECESSARY LEGISLATION. MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING: Revisions to the Proposed Sign Code _ (Cont . from June gp 1969) This being the date set , the hearing was declared re-opened. Mr. Martin A . Sangster, Public Relations Director of Foster and Kleiser, read a communica- tion addressed to the Council outlining effects of the sign code on his industry stating 65% of his present signs would be disqualified. He felt 22 of their signs on Airport Way would have to be eliminated. Councilman Maxin noted that all Councilmen should have before them the latest revision of the ordinance which was distributed July 15, to all interested parties . He fur- ther noted that under provisions of the proposed ordinance non-conforming signs could be brought up to code, and also explained the intent of thersign ordinance . • Affidavit of Publication STATE OF WASHINGTON ss. COUNTY OF KING Jarde 5a15tram being first duly sworn on oath, deposes and says that $n?is the Gl.sl'' of THE RENTON RECORD-CHRONICLE,a semi-weekly newspaper.That said newspaper is a legal newspaper and it is now and has.been for more than six months prior to the date of publication referred to, printed and published in the English language continually as a semi- weekly newspaper in Renton, King County, Washington, and it is now and during all of said time was printed in an office maintained at the aforesaid place of publication of said newspaper. That the Renton Record-Chronicle has been approved as a legal newspaper by order of the Superior Court of the County in which it is published, to-wit,King County, I Washington.That the annexed is a Fos p ta" NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RENTON CITY COUNCIL I RENTON,WASHINGTON A public hearing will be held by; the Renton City Council at, its' regular meeting in the Renton! Municipal Building, City Council; as it was published in regular issues (and i Chambers, on August 11, 1969, at not in supplement form of said newspaper)once each issue for a period ; 8:00 p.m.to consider: Proposed rezone of the following-descrided property: of consecutive issues, commencing on the Blocks 1,6 and 7 of Rainier I Acres;Renton H i g h lands, bounded by N. E. 4th Street, ' day of Jl.l U:t 62 , and d ending the N.E.:; 5th Place, Edmonds 19 Avenue N.E. and Index Place I' N.E.,and adjacent lands in the day of immediate'vicinity. 19 both dates More generally 'known as inclusive, and that such newspaper was regularly distributed to its Renton Hospital District No. 1 subscribers during all of said period.That the full amount of the fee property located in the High- . lands area of the City. Any and all persons interested charged for the foregoing publication is the sum of$ '1'u` '; whichin voicing opinion and/or an has been paid in full at the rate of$3.20 per folio of one hundred words , objection Eto same are invited to be for the first insertion and$2.40 per folio of one hundred words for each present at the Renton City Council Meeting on said date: subsequent insertion. CITY OF RENTON - HELMIE W.NELSON CITY CLERK Published in Record-Chronicle, t=f t,.. r k I August 1, 1969. C Subscribed and sworn to before me this 4day of LW:at ,19.69. Nota I is in and for the State of Washington, esiding at Renton,King County. 1;'a§43 by the Legislature, 1955, known as Senate Bill 281, effective :Juite 9111.1955 •:s*Vestern UttibACtelegraph Co. rules for counting words and figures, U 441 Edlaythig,newspapersoftheState. V • r� ,���;---, IN N I.r�.7•, �`a, F I 0 ,:' UP:I F:Eta :PI wrnu N.; 77il , e x(,,..77 --.'-'169-4-* los'AfAill7i7 RENTON, !NASHBNGTON 98055 Alpine 5-3471 n;)�.. 'S '.t ir•i` Commissioners: ""'Ili1...11( t;!,r;vtal l): Ht No. I ,f ."i::;:(0',''I ' q 1,1 ERNIE COLEMAN Chairman V ,t ��` T - WM E. MURRAY Administrator EN SCARFF Secretary �� is .; +,, cy ,4p . • l�.m CHARLES P. CURRAN f hw:V %.Z .e ,Z m KENNETH BENNETT s M.w. LOTTO y :af' < N C`e, • August 1, 1969 , sk.:''''''' i ' '''''''//,‘' 174fL To the Mayor and Members of the City Council Renton, Washington 98055 Gentlemen: Due to the recent actions of the City Council on the land use map and due to the .,fact that other circumstances have developed with the Hospital District regarding the use of the land, we request that you take no action regarding the land Use ordinance, and further request that no action be taken on tne pending rezone of the Highlands property until such ' time as we contact you regard- ing same. " ' Sins ely, n si- Wm. E. Murray Administrator I WEM:j o , • , I• ,y _ A CO$ Aobz ' ®ACM OF THE CITY CLERK • 1PLENTON,WtrASHINGTON la 111=23RENTON .MUNICIPAL BBILDINO0 RENTON1 WASHINGTON 98055 BA 8 3310 4. �bs�°'9?CAPITE+‘ May 8 , 1969 Schweppe , Doolittle , Krug & Tausend Attorneys and Counselors at Law 657 Colman Building Seattle , Washington 98104 Re : Public Hospital' Dist . No . 1 Highlands Property Rezone • Gentlemen : Your letter of May 2 , along with one from the Hospital Board of Commissioners , was submitted to the Renton City Council at its regular meeting of May 5 , 1969 . , Both communications were referred to the Planning Commission for early recommendation. We attach excerpt from the minutes of the subject' meeting for yotur.. further information. • Yours very truly , CITY OF RENTON • • Helmie W. Nelson City Clerk . HWN/dm , Enclosure 1 : cc : King County Hospital Commissioners