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Home My WebLink AboutUC-96-002 i Y Anril 15 1996 �Renton Citv Council Minutes �' Parze 155 CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Marguerite Kirkman, 431 Wells Ave. S., Citizen Comment Renton, 98055, stating that routing buses on Burnett, Wells and Williams will Kirkman - Downtown not attract enough downtown shoppers to offset the ruination of__this Transit Hub/Transit neighborhood, its air, and pleasant family living environment. Routing Citizen Comment: Correspondence was read from Beverly Franklin, PO Box 685, Renton, 98057, Franklin - Downtown expressing concern that residents of Wells and Williams Avenues were not Transit Hub/Transit notified of the possibility that buses might be routed on these streets until Routing after the decision was made. She worried that buses would create additional congestion in this area, detrimentally affecting businesses, and that parking spaces might be eliminated to construct bus stops. She felt it would be better to locate the transit hub on Grady Way, and feared that her downtown . business could be harmed by pedestrian and automobile traffic congestion generated by the bus system, which additionally could bring panhandlers, "undesirable homeless" and alcoholics to this area. OLD BUSINESS Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report Transuortation (Aviation) regarding changes to the alley between Airport Way and S. Tobin St. Committee (commonly referred to as Tillicum Alley). The location of this alley is Transportation: Use of between Airport Way and S. Tobin St. west of Logan Ave. S., for a distance Tillicum Alley by of 667' (six hundred sixty-seven feet). The surrounding business owners and Delivery Trucks; Change residents are requesting the alley be changed from one-way traffic to two-way from One-Way to Two- traffic. The Committee recommends that Council authorize the Way Administration to make the following changes to the above-referenced alley: 1) Submit for Council's approval an ordinance changing the City Code to delete the designation of this alley as one-way; and 2) Install a sign designating the alley as local access only. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Corman presented a report regarding the request Utility: Emergency Sewer from Mary Kay Major to connect to the City's sewer system. Ms. Major's Hook-up, Major, UC-96- house is located at 13033 - 80th Ave. S., which is outside Renton's city limits. 6�� After reviewing the proponent's request, the Committee found the following: 1. Based on information received from the Seattle-King County Department of Public Health, a failing septic tank and drain field exist at the proponent's house; 2. Consistent with Council policy, sewer connections may be granted outside the city limits if a failing septic tank and drain field exist; 3. As a result of sanitary sewer not being directly available and acknowledging a potential interest of neighbors who have similar conditions as the applicant, the proponent will be allowed to pursue and present to the Council a request for establishment of a local improvement district (LID) for installation of sewer mains in the adjacent area to Ms. Major's property (S. Langston Rd. and 80th Ave. S.); and 4, As a condition of allowing connection to the City's sewer system, the proponent and any future proponents within the potential LID must agree to the following conditions: a) To sign and have executed covenants agreeing not to protest annexation for their parcel; b) To make connection to the City's sewer consistent with City codes, standards, and policies; . � � Anril 15. 1996 Renton Citv Council Minutes PaQe 156 c) To pay all costs associated with the installation of the sewer main(s) and side sewer services, including but not limited to permitting, construction, and obtaining King County franchise and permits; and d) Acknowledge that, as non-Renton residents, they are required to pay the utility rate set by the City Council for non-residents (currently one and one-half the standard rate). MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. AUDIENCE COMMENT Bob Moran, 425 Wells Ave. S., Renton, 98055, said businesses located in Citizen Comment: Moran Renton Village south of the Grady Way Park 'N' Ride stand to lose customers - Downtown Transit when this facility is phased out. Noting that the transit hub is proposed to Hub/Transit Routing include public restrooms, he asked whether the City or Metro will pay for these. Mr. Moran relayed what he characterized as "comments from the Sounding Board" regarding the safety of transit ridership and the proposed downtown transit hub, as well as the need to inform the public about problems that occur at Park 'N' Rides and other transit-related facilities. Citizen Comment: Hall - Kathy Hall, 821 Second Ave., Seattle, identifying herself as a Metro staff Downtown Transit person, corrected Mr. Moran, saying that the comments recounted by him are Hub/Transit Routing not official positions of the Sounding Board, but rather are clearly specified as "comments received from the public in February and March" of this year. Citizen Comment: Leo Krasinski, 420 Burnett Ave S., Renton, 98055, reiterated his concern Krasinski - Downtown about the loss of property values and said more information has to be obtained Transit Hub/Transit about the transit proposal, as many questions appear to remain unanswered. Routing Citizen Comment: See - Jack See, 438 Burnett Ave. S., Renton, 98055, asked whether the City has Downtown Transit purchased property in the downtown for a transit hub, or whether it has the Hub/Transit Routing option to purchase property for this purpose. Mayor Tanner replied that although the City did buy property in this area last year, this action was not taken for the express purpose of using it for a transit hub. He added that neither does the City hold any options to purchase property for this express purpose. Citizen Comment: Evans - Ralph Evans, 3306 NE llth Pl., Renton, 98056, inquired about the Public Public Safety Committee Safety Committee's tour of the Valley Communications facility, scheduled for Tour of Valley Com later this week. Citizen Comment: Debbie Nadelson, 501 Newport SE, Renton, agreed that more information is Nadelson - Downtown needed on this proposal, if only to help allay the fears of those who currently Transit Hub/Transit oppose it. Routing Citizen Comment: Jim Coddington, 538 Burnett Ave. S., Renton, 98055, clarified that south Coddington - Downtown Renton residents do not oppose the transit hub and increased transit service Transit Hub/Transit per se, but rather feel that these amenities must be confined to the main Routing arterial streets of Grady Way, Rainier Ave. and Main St. He did not believe that the DRA as a group supports this proposal, and noted that Metro has concurred the transit hub could be located at the Grady Way Park 'N' Ride site. APPROVED BY ` � � � CITY COUNGL Date � �a�- ��v UTILITIES COMMITTEE COMMITTEE REPORT April 15,1996 Mary Kay Major Request For Connection To Sanitary Sewer (Referred April 1, 1996) During the Utilities Committee meeting of April 11, 1996,the request by Mary Kay Major,the proponent,to connect her house to the City's sanitary sewer was considered. Her home is located at 13033 - 80th Avenue South which is outside the City limits. In review of the proponents request, the Committee finds the following: 1. Based upon information from the Seattle King County Health Department, a failing septic system and drain field exist at the proponent's house. 2. Consistent with Council policy, sewer connections may be granted outside the City limits if a failing septic tank and drain field exist. 3. As a result of sanitary sewer not being directly available and acknowledging a potential interest of neighbors who have similar conditions as the applicant, allowing the proponent to pursue and present to the Council a request for establishment of a local improvement district for installation of sewer mains in the adjacent area to the Proponent's(South Langston Road and 80th Avenue South). 4. As a condition to allowing connection to the City's sewer system, the proponent and any future proponents within the potential LID agree to the following conditions: • To sign and have executed covenants agreeing not to protest annexation for their parcel; , • To make connection to the City sewer consistent with City codes, standards,and policies; • To pay all costs associated with the installation of the sewer main(s) and side sewer services including but not limited to permitting, construction, obtaining King County Franchise and permits; and , • Acknowledge as non-City residents that they are required to pay the utility rate set by City Council for non-residents(currently one and one-half the standard rate). . R ndy ormarr Chai � ' \ Chai �{��'� ��(Z,ISu2 ��, ��L2► ��'�,.c.�.-`� Dan Clawson, Member H:DOCS:96-241:D MC:ps CC: Ron Olsen Dave Christensen � ' c:}:��''> �,, CITY �,1, F RENTON "��°' `�'l City Clerk — �, �,,. Jesse Tanner,Mayor Marilyn J.Petersen April 16, 1996 Mary Kay Major 13033 80th Avenue S. Seattle, WA 98178 Re: Request for Sewer Connection Dear Ms. Major: At the regular Council meeting of April 15, 1996, the Renton City Council authorized � connection of your home to the City's sanitary sewer system subject to conditions. A � copy of the Utilities Committee report adopted by the City Council is enclosed for your. information and outlines the conditions which must be met. ` - � If additional information is needed or if I can provide additional assistance, please feel - free to call. Sincerely, - �. - : Marilyn . P t rsen City Clerk cc: Mayor Jesse Tanner . Council President Toni Nelson � David Christensen, Utility Systems Division _ . . 200 Mill Avenue South- Renton, Washington 98055 - (206)235-2501 �This paper contains 50%recycled material,25%post consumer s .. � � Anril 1. 1996 Renton Citv Council Minutes PaQe 123 worried that, should the current plan be approved, more buses would be added to Burnett Ave. in the future, and he also opposed putting buses on Williams and Wells. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are accepted by one motion which follows the listing. At Council request, item S.b. was removed for separate consideration. Appeal: Scott Glen City Clerk submitted appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision approving the Preliminary Plat, 901 Scott Glen Preliminary Plat, 12 single family lots on 1.97 acres in the vicinity Hoquiam Ave NE, PP-95- of 901 Hoquiam Ave. NE; appeal filed on March 14, 1996, by Marilyn 152 Kamcheff, 11641 - 141st Ave. SE, Renton, 98059. Refer to Plannin¢ & Develonment Committee. Plat: La Mesa, Final, NE Development Services Division recommended approval of the La Mesa Final 28th St/Aberdeen Ave Plat, 12 single family lots on 2.36 acres located in the vicinity of NE 28th St. NE, FP-96-032 and Aberdeen Ave. NE, File No. FP-96-032. Council concur. (See page 127 for resolution.) MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEM S.b. FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED. Senarate Consideration Community Services Department requested adoption of a resolution Parks: Black River Forest authorizing the application to King County for a Conservation Futures Levy Tract A Acquisition, King grant to acquire Tract A of the Black River Forest property; and, if approved, County and City Funding to reallocate excess funds from other City of Renton open space projects to the Tract A project. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL REFER THIS ITEM TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE. CARRIED. CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Mary Kay Major, 13033 - 80th Ave. S, Seattle, Citizen Comment: Major - 98178, requesting to be connected to the City's sewer system as her septic Sewer Hook-up Request system has failed. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, U�. �)_ � �'�--� COUNCIL REFER THIS ITEM TO THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE. �� CARRIED. Citizen Comment: Paglia - Correspondence was read from Rose Paglia, 117 S. Tobin St., Renton, 98055, Downtown Transit regarding the downtown transit hub and transit routing, urging Council not to Hub/Transit Routing use any residential streets to connect Grady Way and the downtown area for transit purposes. Citizen Comment: Deal - Correspondence was read from James Robert Deal, 8318 - 196th St. SW, Regional Transit Edmonds, 98026, regarding transit issues related to the plan drafted by the Authority & Transit Issues Regional Transit Authority (RTA). Citizen Comment: Galt - Correspondence was read from Cheryl Galt, 510 Burnett Ave. S., Renton, Downtown Transit 98055, expressing satisfaction with option four of the proposed transit plan for Hub/Transit Changes Renton, and stating that the City needs the commuters that the express Seattle route and the downtown transit hub would bring. Citizen Comment: Correspondence was read from Steve Saunders, 510 Burnett Ave. S., Renton, Saunders - Downtown 98055, echoing Ms. Galt's comments on the proposed transit routing and Transit Hub/Transit downtown transit hub. Changes `y �f. � . � �t��l�i�L��' (�7��` , . >- , e.� . _ � ';.., � � `",-'`, 9�:, March 20, 1996 ' """`"``�� .• ��%�'S ,. i , a,,�i n: - TO: RENTON C.ITY COUNCIL My name is Mary Kay Major,my home address is 13033 80th Ave S,Seaide WA 98178,my phone umber is 271-2993. ' This week it was brought to my attention by Peppe Olyano,Envirorunental Health Speciaiist for King County Department of Public Health that I have a faiied Septic System. In looking xt my opiions,I contacted the City of Renton and found there to be a sewer tine at the Corner of my block at the intersectior�s of 132nd/80th Ave S and Langston. I am reguesting an opportunity to pursue t6e option of hooking on to the sewer line. Though I have onty estimates of costs,I understand tbis to be quite costly. I also lrnow of the Six lots on my block,most have sbown interest in sewer. .This area is so water saturated that good drainage is impossible. In fact Peppe Otyano discovered two failed systems on the same block. If there is a possibility,to help defray the costs of running the line down the block,that more than ' one of us can hook on to the Gne--I am vuilling to do whatever is necessary i.e.,contacting my neighbors, meeting with City Council,etc. I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest comenience. Sincerely, � � � �� Mary Kay Ma�or cc: Dave Christensen Peppe Olyano 1 r �:��V�'� `"'� CITY'`�F RENTON .:�- = __ . — ,, ` - City Clerk � Jesse Tanner,Mayor Marilyn J.Petersen April 5, 1996 Ms. Mary Kay Major 13033 80th Avenue S. Seattle, WA 98178 Re: Sewer Connection Request Dear Ms. Major: _At the regular Council meeting of April 1, 1996, the Renton City Council referred your request for sewer connection to the Council's Utilities Committee for review and recommendation. - � When this item is scheduled on the Utililties Committee agenda, you will be notified of the time and date of the meeting. If I can provide additional information, please feel � free to call. � Sincerely, Marilyn J. e r n City Clerk cc: Mayor Jesse Tanner Council President Toni Nelson Dave Christensen, Utility Systems Division 200 Mill Avenue South -Renton, Washington 98055 - (206)235-2501 �This paper contains 50%recycled material,25%post consumer