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Home My WebLink AboutUC-86-002 �F R�� ✓ , r ., � � �r � � THE CITY OF RENTON � ., o `� � Z MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON,WASH. 98055 � �'�' rn BARBARA Y. SHINPOCH, MAYOR • MAXINE E.MOTOR, �'0 �O CITY C�ERK • (206) 235-2501 O9�TF� SEP1E�0�P September 16, 1986 Mr. Michael M. Shelton CDC Management Services, Inc. 11061 NE 2nd Street, Suite 107 Bellevue, WA 98004 Subject: Springtree Condominiums Utility Connection Charge Dear Mr. Shelton: The Renton City Council at its regular meeting of September 15, 1986, concurred in the recommendation of the Utilities Committee regarding � � your request for relief of the $175 per unit special utility connection fee for the installation of irrigation meters. The committee report recommended that the Springtree Condominiums be relieved of the $175 per unit fee and assessed $5,643.26 which would have been the special utility connection fee at the time of construction of the Springtree complex. Please contact Bob Bergstrom, Public Works Department� Phone No. 235-2631, to facilitate this irrigation system. If you have further questions, , please feel free to contact this office. Yours truly, . CITY OF RENTON � � . CO ��G�� Maxine E. Motor, CMC City Clerk cc: Robert Bergstrom, Engineering Supervisor � Nancy Mathews, Council President �e�t�mber I5. 1986 �'�'w'' Renton Citv Council Min�s Pa�e 4 Snrinsttree Utilities Committee Chairman Clymer presented a report concurring in the . Condominiums recommendation of the Public Works Department that Springtree Irrigation Meter Fee Condominiums be relieved of the �175/per unit special utility connection fee for installation of irrigation meter, and instead be assessed �5,643.26, which would have been the amount at the time of construction. MOVED BY CLYMER, SECONDED BY REED, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Padgett Request for Utilities Committee Chairman Clymer presented a report regarding the Sewer Connection Padgett request for sewer connection. Upon review of the matter, it was determined that due to an error, only two-thirds of the frontage of the Padgett property was assessed for LID 295. However, because the Padgetts had participated in costs of LID 295, the Committee recommends that connection of the property to existing sewers be approved subject to the following conditions: 1) execution of a restrictive covenant by the property owner agreeing to annex to the City; and 2) payment of a fair share of the cost of the sewer line in proportion to LID assessments, payable to the Waterworks Utility. MOVED BY CLYMER, SECONDED BY REED, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. Chairman Clymer clarified the intent of condition #1 to require the property owner join any future annexation in the area. MOTION CARRIED. Citizen Complaints Upon inquiry by Councilman Stredicke, Mayor Shinpoch reported that the owner of pigeons in the Highlands refuses to comply despite citation, and the City must enforce the matter through court action. Secondly, the owner of property on Duvall Avenue NE cited for trash in yard has pleaded not guilty and the matter is scheduled to be heard in court later in September. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Wavs and Means -_ Ways and Means Committee member Trimm presented a report �ommittee recommending the following ordinance for first reading, and advancement to second and final reading: LID 326/331 Bond An ordinance was read relating to local improvement districts; establishing Ordinance Consolidated Local Improvement Fund, District No. 326/331; fiaing the amount, form, date, interest rates, maturity and denominations of the Consolidated Local Improvement District No. 326/331 Bonds; providing for the sale and delivery thereof to Seattle-Northwest Securities Corporation in Seattle, Washington; and fixing the interest rate on local improvement district assessment installments. MOVED BY TRIMM, SECONDED BY MATHEWS, COUNCIL SUSPEND THE RULES AND ADVANCE THIS ORDINANCE FOR SECOND & FINAL READING. CARRIED. Ordinance #4017 Following second & final reading of the aforementioned ordinance, it was LID 326/331 Bond MOVED BY 'TRIMM, SECONDED BY MA'THEWS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE Ordinance ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. Ways and Means Committee member Trimm presented a report recommending the following ordinance for second and final reading: Ordinance #4018 An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of 4.19 acres of Springbrook property located on the south side of SE Carr Road at the S00 block from Associates Rezone Multifamily Residential District (R-3) to Office Park District (O-P) for R-073-85 Springbrook Associates, File No. R-073-85. MOVED BY TRIMM, SECONDED BY CLYMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY MATHEWS, LETTER Mt. Rainier Kidney REQUESTING FUNDING FROM MT. RAINIER KIDNEY FOUNDATION Foundation Request BE REFERRED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE. CARRIED. Driveway Requirements Councilman Stredicke entered two letters into the record from George Post, 1122 S. 27th Place, Renton (Victoria Hills), dated 8/28/86 and 9/I1/86 regarding City code requirements for number of driveways per residential lot. He explained Mr. Post's claim that he has recently received conflicting information from two City employees, with the latest interpretation being that two driveways are allowed next door at l l 16 S. 27th Place. Mr. Post questioned �.r �' UTILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT September 15, 1986 � Subject: SPRINGTREE'S Request for Relief from the Special Utility � � Connection Fee for the Installation of their Irrigation Meters ($175/per unit) We concur in the recommendation of the Public Works Department that . Springtree Condominiums be relieved of the $175/per unit Special Utility Connection Fee, and be assessed $5,643.26, which would have been the amount at the time of construction. %� � ,� � � , � E lymer, Cha ' an ., �� John Reed, Uice-Chairman _,-. ' � , � �G��,� _� Richard Stredicke, Member � Au�ust 18. 1986 �.✓' Renton Citv Council Minut�'` Paae 3 RECESS MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER, COUNCIL RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES. CARRIED. Time: 9:24 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:34 p.m.; roll was called; all members except Hughes, previously excused, present. AUDIENCE Robert Rolfing, 2133 NE 6th Court, Renton, asked for a status report on COMMENT the Suaset Boulevard NE improvement project (from I-405 overpass up to Sunset Boulevard NE Aberdeen Avenue NE, past Windsor Hills entrance). Mayor Shinpoch Improvement Project indicated that she had asked the Transportation Committee to postpone action on the report prepared for presentation this date to allow review of cost figures. Vanessa Shotigan, 573 Bronson Way NE, urged that plans for one lane in each direction plus a turn lane in the center be retained. CONSENT Items on the Consent Agenda are adopted by one motion which follows AGENDA the listing: Rezone: Arlene City Clerk requested status review of Arlene Roberts Rezone, R-032-85, Roberts property designated for L-1, Light Industry, zone, located in the area of File No.R-032-85 the Valley Rezone excluded for further study; rezone held for submission of restrictive covenants required by Hearing Examiner and upheld by Council following appeal. Refer to Plannins and DeveloDment Committee. Court Case: Court case seeking an undetermined amount filed by Thomas P. Sughrua, Corsilles 10900 NE 4th Street, Bellevue, attorney for Dionisio V. and Adelaida Corsilles, for injuries sustained in auto accident at Grady Way South and Talbot Road South, alleging inadequate traffic control by the City (6/27/85) (Claim for damages file #CL-33-86). Refer to City Attorney and insurance service. MOVED BY MATHEWS, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. CORRESPONDENCE Letter from Angeline Heaton, 7855 S. 130th, Seattle, requested permission Sewer Connection to connect property located at 13031 80th Avenue S. to Renton sewer Request - Heaton system; and agreed to annex as a condition of approval of the request. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY MATHEWS, COUNCIL REFER THIS CORRESPONDENCE TO IITILITIES COMMITTEE. CARRIED. Utility Connection Letter from Michael M. Shelton, CDC Management Services, Inc., Charge Waiver requested waiver of utility connection charge of $22,573.04 to install Request - Springtree irrigation meters at Springtree Condominiums, 4300 NE Sunset Boulevard, Condominiums needed to separate water consumption for watering during summer months from normal sewer use. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY MATHEWS, COUNCIL REFER THIS CORRESPONDENCE TO UTILITIES COMMITTEE. CARRIED. Public Safetv Public Safety Committee Chairman Reed presented a report regarding the Committee matter of peep shows, topless bars, etc. In light of the Playtime decision, Peep Shows, the Committee recommended that an ordinance be prepared regulating Topless Dancing peep shows, panoramas, topless entertainment, and nude dancing; and Legislation regulating the location of those uses in a similar manner as reflected in the ordinance regulating adult theaters. The Committee also recommended that an ordinance be prepared regulating the availability of adult magazines and video tapes to those over the age of 18. The Committee has reviewed a proposed ordinance and recommended that the topic and that ordinance, with modifications suggested by the City Attorney, be forwarded to the Wavs and Means Committee. MOVED BY REED, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Transnortation Transportation Committee Chairman Trimm presented a report concurring Committee in the recommendation of the Public Works Department to deny the Pan Abode Cedar request submitted by Pan Abode Cedar Homes for waiver of street Homes Vacation vacation fees since the subject property was purchased from Reilly Tar Fee Waiver and Chemical Company by the State DOT for I-405 right-of-way. The Committee further recommended referral of the matter to the Board of Public Works to be processed as a routine street vacation. MOVED BY TRIMM, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. O� R� • � � �� ,T ° THE CITY OF RENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING ?00 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON, WASH. 98055 o � � BARBARA Y. SHINPOCH, MaYOR • MAXINE E.MOTOR, �OO P� CITY CLERK � (206) 235-2501 9�TF0 SEPt�MO� , Au�ust 19, 1986 � ., Mr. Michael M. Sheiton 11061 N.E. 2nd Street, Suite 107 � Bellevue, Washington 98004 Subject: Request to Waive Utility Connection Charge at Springtree Condominiums Dear Mr. Shelton: The Renton City Council at its regular meeting of August 18, 1986, referred your letter of August 12, 1986, to the Council's Utilities Committee for study and report back. � You will be advised of the Committee's recommendation and are - welcome to attend the meeting if you so desire. Please contact the Council Secretary at 235-2586 between 1 :00 and 5:00 p.m. to " ' obtain the meeting schedule. Feel free to contact this office if you have any further questions. Yours truly, CITY OF RENTON , i_ �.� , %; ` , ,•_,'�. u� , � � . `:, ,;.�, . � _f Maxine E. Motor, CMC City Clerk cc: Council President Nancy Mathews Utilities Committee Chairman Earl Clymer , . . �"'"�""'`CDC Management Services, Inc. `'"� RECEIVED AUG 1 S 1986 CITY OF RENTON CITY COUAICIL August 12, 1986 ' The Renton City Council ' 200 h1i 11 Ave. South Renton, WA 98055 RE: Springtree Condominiums (4300 NE Sunset Blvd. ) � Dear Council Members: I am the managing agent for Springtree Condominiums. Springtree is an 148 unit complex covering approximately 13.2 acres in the Renton Highlands. We are faced with a perplexing problem -- large sewer bills during the summer watering months. 'T J��-�` We are sure the council is a�are that when watering is underway in June, July, and August, a complex like Springtree uses large amounts of water. Also, since Springtree has no separate "irri�ation meters" we are being charged the full sewer rate __- _. ._.... ......�_ as well . Of course, the obvious solution is to install "irrigation meters". This is exactly what we intended to do. However, when I met with Mr. Ron Olsen, head of the Department of Water and Sewer, to sign the final papers and pay for the meters, his office informed me of an ordinance on the Renton books. This ordinance, #3882, revealed an "utility connection charge". It basically states: . . .when property is redeveloped or the use intensified such that a larger water meter or additional water meters are necessary or when no water meter was obtained before, such as property � on a well , then any application for the initial water meter or a larger H�ater meter will trigger . a utility connection charge. For the purpose of � • � this policy, such property when applying for an initial or larger water meter, shall be property that has not been previously assessed. 11061 N.E.2nd STREET SUITE 107 BELLEVUE,WASHINGTON 98004 (206)453-1934 � � CDC Manayement Services, Inc. In other words, as this ordinance reads, if we add irrigation meters, the city will require Springtree to pay the utility connection charge. Based on 4� a square foot (Springtree has 564,326 of those feet) this charge will be $22,573.04. Not only does Springtree not have the funds to cover this outrageous amount, but they also feel it is grossly unfair. We are snarled in a "�atch 22". If we do not install these meters our sewer bills go through � the roof. If we do, it is going to be unrealistically : expensive to get the job done because of this "charge". V We are asking the Renton City Council to waive this "utility connection charge;. We feel it would be advantageous to both - Springtree and the City of Renton for the following reasons: Springtree: 1. ) We would be able to install these meters which would, in turn, lower our sumnertime sewer bills. City of Renton: 1. � Sale of ineters would occur 2. ) Turn-on and off fee charge every year. 3. ) Additional job would be created to install the meters. . . . 4. ) Springrree would water the lawn and bedding areas more readily and promote a greener mini-community within the Highlands. 5. ) Goodwill would occur between the registered voters of Spr9ngtree and the City of Renton. Please consider our request. We are sure you can see our � situation clearly and understand the unfairness of it. � Paying for a service not received (sewer in the summertime for watering) is not fair in the first place and secondly having 22,573.04 road blocks in front of us to help correct the problem is frustrating and discouraging. Please inform the association, through myself, of the councii 's intent. We are also planning on attending a future council meeting to voice our concern should it help in your decision. • CDC Mano�ement Serviees,ne. � Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, /��'�'�-�jc- .�'lra�'�/��//�� '[�r/ ' �� \.l -'�'/ . C . Michael M. Shelton, CDC Management Glenda Williams, Springtree Board President James Jones, Board Uice President . Doris Siegmeth, Secretary � � � Diane Ames, Treasurer Margaret Weiss, Member at Large The Springtree Condominium Association